Dear LF group, As half the circumference of the globe is nominally 20000 km, then propagation between ZL and EU does not have a lot of difference between long and short paths. The antipodean position
Rik and others, Thanks for various comments. Regarding path estimates: Based on the coordinates the Saarlouis TX should be in JN39IG and according to the Buckmaster callbook ZL2CA is in RE78JQ. I am
Hello Jim, Based on the coordinates the Saarlouis TX should be in JN39IG and according to the Buckmaster callbook ZL2CA is in RE78JQ. That makes the distance 18630km and direction 51 degrees for the
Dear LF Group, Looking at the Europe 1 web pages suggested by F1TAY, and if my understanding of the french is correct, the 183kHz signal is transmitted using a 4 element array beaming south west on a
The TX LW of Europe 1 is in Germany not in France. The studio is at Paris (France). Europe 1 is a french langage commerciale station created in 1955. Internet site on Europe 1 and France-Inter LW TX
Hi Bob, It sounds as though you have found it. When this station is not visible, there is no chance of receiving amateur transmissions from Europe. Europe 1 is situated at Saarlouis, France 06E41/49N
Hi all, I report quite good reception of a 183 kHz carrier around ZL sunrise this morning. I presume it is the German broadcast station, as the frequency is relatively unique, not being on the 9 kHz
