Re: LF: The Wideband Noise

[Dave Pick <davepick@btinternet.com>]

John and co.

I've just been talking to Roger GW3UEP in SW Wales and he is receiving the noise very well all day long. This corroborates the "good" reception by Terry who is about 30 miles North. How strongly are the EIs receiving this noise?

Dave G3YXM

> > Hello,
> >
> > I've had some correspondence with John G3WKL and Colin G3PSM about the
> > new "commercial" wideband data noise that occupies 498-502kHz
> >
> > It seems to be a test of an impending data system for marine use.
> >
> > Colin would like some information about where, and when, it can be
> > heard or otherwise detected. It appears to be being driven by the
> > French.
> >
> > Forthe record I can hear it here in Shetland. It faded up tonight at
> > approx 1615 UTC and is audible and visible on a waterfall display.
> >
> > I haven't been in a position to DF it, but in the first instance Colin
> > would like to gather some information about where it is being received.
> >
> > I can collate the information for him if anyone who is affected by, or
> > can simply detect, this noise/data signal could give details either
> > direct, or via the LF group. I know a lot of discussion has been had
> > already, but a quick note now could be useful, as there is a meeting
> > soon to discuss this, and other aspects of WRC2012.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > John
> > GM4SLV
> >
> >
>