Hello LF, There's an MF broadcaster in the Faroe Islands, Utvarp Foroya, on 531kHz, which is a good daytime signal up here in Shetland. Their MF transmitter finally broke down, beyond economic repair
For those following their experimental purposes it probably is very exciting. For you, only looking for boring rubber stamp CW QSOs, filling your log book or finding out what the WX is like in Swindo
filters Good for you. I've no idea, perhaps they don't suffer as much as you imagine, since they probably also have narrow CW filters, like you. After all, narrow IF filtering and CW isn't rocket sc
This is a shame, as it might imply that your receiving setup is not quite up to the high standards you claim for it! There is very evident sideband spreading on this signal, with detectable artifacts
PPS The fact remains that you, with your superior expertise, could detect "not a trace of any sideband noise". I'm not surprised they weren't, for you. You in fact said there was "not a trace of any
Hello LF, Further to my report last night I've had a few responses, confirming my observations, as far afield as Belgium! I did some tests last night and this morning, adding to those done on Sunday
How long do you plan to wait before making your escape? Leave it too long and you'll be stuck in good old Blighty. I don't suppose the transport infrastructure of the UK is geared up to survive your
Once more Mal shows he's not willing to learn. That sentence should read :- The G474 has a label indicating a working frequency for Shetland and Orkney, perhaps it came off a supply ship for the Isla
Hello LF, I had several email exchanges yesterday with the engineers and other staff at Utvarp Foroya, Faroe Telecom and Thomson. They acknowledge a problem and are working to correct it. == Thank yo
Rik, LF, Thanks for the QSO Rik. I called CQ and was surprised to hear (or see on the grabber first!) someone calling, off my frequency. The grabber is great for that! A quick retune of the RX and th
A commercial up-converter too? Is nothing sacred? Even I can build a converter for 500kHz.... All my illusions are shattered. Mal is an appliance operator after all. He's just dropped that petard on
Nigel, I hope you get sorted out and on the air soon, we need another GM station to fill the void! The biggest beacon around that frequency (there are a few others) is DI2AM on 505.180. This is recei
Hello Gerhard, LF, Yes, the VVV signal is back tonight too. Not as strong as yesterday, and much deeper QSB. I also see SK6RUD is much lower than last night. Is this due to lower TX power or condx? N
Lubos, Gary, LF The 500.5 sognal has faded a bit recently, but still visible. Noce to see it being received in Chorley and OK-land! No DF fixes from anyone with a small loop? John On Mon, 8 Sep 2008
Hello LF, What constitutes an "appliance operator"? I've just listened to a 5 minute CQ call on 502.6kHz (almost fell asleep during it)....zzzzZZZZzzz....Zzzz... Am I right in thinking that this was
Thanks Brian, I saw a report from a station in France, who could get a bearing (the beauty of rotatable loops!) and I think he put it on a similar heading as the SK6RUD signal. So perhaps yes, a nor
Thanks Dave, I'm more intrigued every day! A good signal, Q5 audible, again here. No sign of SK6RUD when I last looked. The mystery signal is certainly consistent in appearing each day, and your shot
