[HCDX] Radio Beacon XP3A

May 18, 2024: Radio Beacon, XP3A, Greenland logged at 2022 UTC on 14.097046 mhz in WSPR Mode. Signal Strength -18 db. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com

[HCDX] Radio Beacon VK7IG

Radio beacon VK7IG, in Tasmania, was logged at 1036 UTC in WSPR mode on May 18th, 2024 on a frequency of 14.097045 mhz. Signal strength was -15 DB. Receiver: Palstar R30A and the antenna was a 529 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Bill Smith, 10,500 miles away from Tasmania, in Douglas, MA

[HCDX] HAARP Experiments

to improve collision detection on satellites. Reception reports are appreciated. Consult the HAARP website for the latest news. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DC0DX

Radio Beacon DC0DX Germany logged on longwave frequency of .475727 mhz on April 10th, 2024 in WSPR Mode. Signal Strength was -25 DB. RX: Yaesu FT847. Antenna: Horizontal Loop, 529 feet long, 30 feet high. Distance: 3559 miles. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] Radio Beacon W7XU

April 1st, 2024: Radio Beacon W7XU, Parker, South Dakota logged at 0338UTC on .475722 mhz longwave in WSPR Mode. Signal strength was -30 DB at 1,313 miles from Douglas, MA and the horizontal loop (529 feet long, 30 feet high) and the Palstar R30A receiver of Bill Smith. _ Hard-Core-DX mailing

[HCDX] Radio Beacon N1VF

March 12, 2024: 2nd logging of the season of N1VF, Sunnyvale, CA or 2636 miles from Douglas, MA Heard on .475743 mhz longwave in WSPR mode. Signal strength: -27 DB. Antenna: 529 foot horizontal loop which is 30 foot high located on Bald Hill(800 feet ASL). Bill Smith Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon W0DJK

a refurbished Tennadyne log periodic which covers 50 to 1200 mhz for summer VHF listening. No snow predicted for the entire month of March, but it does rain a lot more than usual. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing lis

[HCDX] More Solar Eclipse Projects

There are additional listening projects in association with the upcoming solar eclipse. One involves the medium wave band if you have access to an SDR Radio; and, the second, as yet nebulous project will involve VLF frequency capability. Google Ham Science if you’re interested. Bill Smith

[HCDX] Solar Eclipse

is: John Landrigan, 7075 Neshoba Rd., Germantown, TN 38138. Probably providing a set of reports over time would even be more helpful. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.co

[HCDX] HAARP Experiment

Presumed HAARP Transmission on 6.8 mhz AM with man made pulses noted for about 10 minutes from 0220 – 0230 UTC on March 1st, 2024. MP3 Recording sent. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. RX:Palstar . Antenna: Horizontal Loop, 529 feet long and 30 feet high. Nothing heard on any of the other HAARP

[HCDX] Radio Beacon GJ3YHU

Radio Beacon GJ3YHU, Jersey Island logged at 1620 UTC on February 29th, 2024 on 21.0946 mhz WSPR Mode; Signal strength 1 DB. RX: Yaesu FTDX 1200 and 6 ele log periodic at 62 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-C

[HCDX] Radio Beacon OY1R

Radio beacon OY1R logged on February 26, 2024 at 1708 UTC on 10.140155 mhz in WSPR Mode. Signals were -17 DB from the Faeroe Islands. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA using Palstar R30A and a Horizontal Loop which is 529 feet long and 30 feet high. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Lin

[HCDX] HAARP Tests

HAARP Research tests will be conducted on February 28 to March 3 (UTC time) on frequencies between 2.8 and 9.6 mhz. Google EI7GL Diary for further information. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing lis

[HCDX] Experimental Radio News 9/10

Experimental Radio News #9 and #10 contain a lot of news on the shortwave data transmission industry and its continuing attempts to utilize the short wave bands. Some have even been allowed the privilege of not transmitting an ID according to EXPERIMENTAL NEWS. Anyway, it’s worth a read, and

[HCDX] 27185 khz AM

27185 khz AM checked frequently on February 19 & 20. No music noted among the considerable CB skip. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.c

[HCDX] Radio Beacon W3PM

February 18, 2024: Radio Beacon W3PM, Madison, AL heard for the first time this season on .475753 mhz longwave in WSPR mode. Signal strength at 0208 UTC was -28 DB. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailin

[HCDX] NA4N QSL

to look into if you are contemplating the no license longwave experimenters band or one of the other US experimental bands. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.co

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KY4DF

Radio Beacon KY4DF logged on February 13, 2024 at 0338 UTC on .475692 mhz longwave. KY4DF is located in Franklin, TN and not previously heard here in Douglas, MA. Signal strength was -27 DB in WSPR Mode. RX: Palstar R30A and horizontal loop, 529 feet long and 30 feet high. Bill Smith Sent from

[HCDX] 40 MHz experimental band

. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] First Ham Station on the Moon

According to the ARRL, ham station JS1YMG is transmitting from the moon on a frequency of 437.41 mhz using code. The station is part of the Japanese moon lander. Power is 1 watt. The operation is not expected to last long, .The landing was on January 19th. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DC0DX

E-QSL received from Radio Beacon DC0DX for longwave reception. Station is running 300 watts to L-antenna with 13M vertical and 75M horizontal wire. Normally, transmits on 160M, 630M, and 2300M from Mulheim an der Ruhr, Germany. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DC0DX

currently 11 degrees F. Unfortunately, at least, for longwave, the cold will be ending. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/har

[HCDX] Radio Beacon ZF1EJ

Radio Beacon ZF1EJ logged at 0410 UTC on Jan. 19, 2024 on .475692 mhz in WSPR Mode. Signals were -21 DB in Douglas, MA. Bill Smith using Palstar R30A Receiver and 529 foot long horizontal loop at 30 feet antenna. Beacon is located in the Cayman Islands. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] Radio Beacons KM5SW and W8MI

milliwatt transmitter. W8MI was also my 96th US Grid square logged on 474.2 khz. Bill Smith. RX: Palstar R30A; ANT: Horizontal Loop, 529 feet long; 30 feet high. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.co

[HCDX] Radio Beacon II3mv

Italian Max Valiere Satellite Beacon II3mv logged at 0008 UTC On January 16th, 2024 passing over Douglas, MA Using slow speed regular CW on 145.960 mhz. 15 kilogram nano satellite involved in X-ray astronomy. RX: Yaesu FT-847 ANT: Egg-beater at 25 feet. Sent from

[HCDX] satellite Fox-1B Beacon

they are the same one frequency.. Fox-1B is a small cube satellite. I did not catch their call-signs of the amateur stations.. RX: Yaesu FT-847; ANT: egg-beater at 20 feet. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-C

[HCDX] Radio Beacon 3D2UR

E-QSL received from Radio Beacon 3D2UR confirming Jan. 9th reception on 28.126 mhz WSPR. Power was 200 milliwatts to a sloping end-fed wire. Broadcast country #185 using ARRL LIST Sent from Mail for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list

[HCDX] Radio Beacon 3D2UR

Radio Beacon 3D2UR, Fiji, logged at 2238 UTC on January 9, 2023 on 28.126092 mhz WSPR Mode. Signal Strength -22 DB. RX: Yaesu FT-847; Antenna horizontal Loop,529 feet long, 30 feet high Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http

[HCDX] 40 MHz experimental band

EI2IP, Ireland logged this morning(Jan. 3,2024) calling CQ on 40.680 mhz FT8. Signal strength -20 to -10DB between 1338 and 1356 UTC. RX: Yaesu FT-847. ANT: 5 ele 6M Beam. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX m

[HCDX] 22 meter experimental band

Loop antenna. Logged in WSPR Mode. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE

[HCDX] 40 mhz experimental band

New country logged - Luxembourg - LX5JX heard on December 27, 2023 on 40.680 mhz using FT8 mode. At 13:36 strength was heard at -17 DB. Experimental license granted to LX1JX . Receiver is a Yaesu FT-847 and the antenna is a 5 element 6M Beam at 25 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. _ Hard-Core-DX

[HCDX] Radio Beacon N9MKC

to all and to all a good night. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. RX: Palstar R30A and Horizontal Loop. _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com

[HCDX] WI2XLQ experimental station

for 24 hours from 2100 UTC on December 31st. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE

[HCDX] Radio Beacon BJ1SE

fashioned egg-beater. XW2-D will be back over my sky at 1633 UTC this afternoon. Again, according to the N2YO web site, there are 28,420 objects in the total sky. Bill Smith _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http

[HCDX] Radio Beacon K4LY

in the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Corridor designated POTA (Parks on the Air) #7971 by radio amateurs. Bill Smith _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KA7OEI

and horizontal loop and antenna. Bill Smith _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed

[HCDX] Bird is the Word - Part II

frequency. At any rate if you want to remember the song Bird is the Word by the Trashmen, the video is on youtube. There is also a Simpsons' episode featuring the song. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo

[HCDX] The Wild life and Radio

(Europe), and 151.500 mhz (Australia). These frequencies were supplied by the Bing AI. The article states there are two frequencies being used in MA so I don't vouch for the accuracy of AI. At any rate you can read about Motus at Motus.org. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard

[HCDX] Radio Beacon N9BNN

New radio beacon, or at least, one I haven’t heard before on longwave, noted at 0030 UTC on December first on .475754 mhz in WSPR mode. N9BNN is located in Lebanon, IN, 840 miles from Douglas, MA. Bill Smith using Palstar R30A and Horizontal Loop. Signal Strength -22 DB. Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon AA8SH

from a previous logging. Bill Smith _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KA7OEI

Radio Beacon KA7OEI logged at 0808 UTC, November 19th, 2023 on a frequency of .475741 mhz longwave in WSPR mode. Signal strength -30 DB. Located in West Jordan, UTAH about 2,060 miles from Douglas, MA. RX: Palstar R30A; ANT: 529 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon FR1GZ

E-QSL received from Radio Beacon FR1GZ, Reunion Island, logged on Nov. 2, 2023 at 11:22 UTC WSPR mode on 28.1261 mhz. Strength -26 DB. Broadcast country #183 verified using ARRL List. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows

[HCDX] Radio Beacon W0IOO

Radio Beacon W0IOO heard on Nov.3, 2023 ar 0558 UTC on .475688 mhz longwave in WSPR Mode. Location: Lincoln, NE or 1350 miles from Douglas,MA, Signal Strength was -29 DB. A few days of cold weather is good for ice fishing and longwave. RX: Palstar R30A. ANT: Horizontal Loop. Bill Smith Sent

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DP0GVN

Radio Beacon DP0GVN was heard on November 2nd, 2023 at 1118 UTC on 28.126108 mhz WSPR mode. Located on the German Base Neumayer Station, Ekstrom Ice Shelf, Atka Bay, Droning Maud Land, Antarctica. Signal strength -16 DB. RX: Palstar R30A. Ant: 6 ele log periodic. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent

[HCDX] Radio Beacon N9RU

On October 31st, 2023, Radio Beacon N9RU was logged at 0058 UTC on .475594 mhz longwave. Signal strength was -15 db in WSPR mode. Antenna: Horizontal Loop, 529 feet long, 30 feet high located on Bald Hill (800’ ASL) in the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Corridor (POTA #7971)

[HCDX] Radio Beacon W4BCX

Radio Beacon W4BCX was logged at 1012UTC on October 23, 2023 on a frequency of .475670 mhz longwave. Signal strength -9 db in WSPR mode. Location Melbourne, FL which is 1116 miles from Douglas, MA. RX: Palstar R30A. ANT: 529 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] October 14th, 2023 Eclipse Events

the >Medium Wave Recording Event >(www.hamsci.org/mw-recording<http://www.hamsci.org/mw-recording>) involving >the standard AM broadcast band. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing

[HCDX] Radio Beacon RL2F

to Russia is still suspended. RL2F was using 20 watts to a W3DZZ antenna. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-d

[HCDX] Radio Beacon LU1ZV

Radio Beacon LU1ZV, Esperanza Base, Antarctica heard at 2354 UTC on September 19, 2023 on 14.097096 mhz in WSPR mode. Signal strength -20 DB. RX: Palstar R30A and horizontal loop, 529 feet long, 30 feet high. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?Lin

[HCDX] Radio Beacon N4WLO

Radio Beacon N4WLO was logged on September 12, 2023 at 0652UTC on .475593 mhz in WSPR mode. Signals were -8 DB from Theodore, Alabama which is 1294 miles from Douglas, MA . Bill Smith. RX: Palstar R30A. Antenna: Horizontal Loop 529 feet long, 30 feet high. Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon ZS0RR

Radio Beacon ZS0RR located at the Roman Rock lighthouse off the coast of South Africa was logged at 0228 UTC on Sept. 4, 2023 on a frequency of 7.04094 mhz in WSPR mode. Roman Rock is in grid square JF95FT. RX: Yaesu FT847. Antenna 7mhz dipole at 50 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from

[HCDX] Radio Beacon ZB2TEN

QSL Card received via mail from Radio Beacon ZB2TEN for a May 30th, 2023 report of WSPR mode on 28.1246 mhz. Power was 5 watts to a Vertical antenna. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-C

[HCDX] VK9DX Norfolk Island

a future broadcast. Bill Smith, W1OW, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KE7A

Logged at 0902UTC on August 26th, Radio Beacon KE7A, Southlake, TX in WSPR mode on 474.2 khz. Hopefully, a sign of a good longwave season to come. 1,577 miles from Douglas, MA. Bill Smith. RX: Palstar R30A and horizontal loop, 529 feet long, 30 feet high. Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon 5H7MP

Today, August 23, 2023 at 1258 UTC in WSPR mode I heard 5H7MP, Tanzania. Signal strength was -25 DB on a frequency of 24.926141 mhz. RX: Palstar R30A. Antenna: Horizontal loop. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-C

[HCDX] LRA36

E-QSL in Spanish received from LRA36 Radio Nacional Arcangel, Esperanza Base, Antarctica for a Spanish report with recorded audio sent in March; Additionally, Radio Beacon LU1ZA, also on Esperanza Base, has been reported recently on WSPR frequencies. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] FreeDV

and other technical details while concluding (quote) HF digital voice has just reached the starting line, and it will be fascinating to see how it evolves over the next several years (unquote). Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows

[HCDX] SMC Petitionn

Experimental Radio News #9 is out with some updated news about the SMC Petition. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinf

[HCDX] HAARP Experiment

On August 14th there will be a HAARP experiment called Ghosts in the Air Glow in which SWLs may participate. Goggle: Ghosts in the Air Glow if you are interested. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing lis

[HCDX] Radio Beacon XP3A

, on 14.097094 mhz, June 24, 2023. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] ARRL Against SMC Petition

The American Radio Relay League(ARRL) has filed comments against the SMC proposal. Go to the ARRL website and click on Regulatory & Advocacy. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KC4USV

Radio Beacon KC4USV heard on July 28, 2023 at 0958 UTC in WSPR mode. Signals were -21 DB and 0.5 DT on 14.096 mhz. Location: McMurdo Station, Ross Island, Antarctica. RX: Yaesu FT-847; ANT:Horizontal Loop, 529 feet long at 30 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Digression: All of Massachusetts

[HCDX] SMC Petition (conclusion)

. Verifiable is defined among other things as getting the call sign of the interfering station. Getting an ID on a frequency agile brief burst of data of an unknown mode of transmission does not sound like an easy thing to do. Thanks to Arthur and Zack for their comments. Bill Smith

[HCDX] SMC petition (continued)

they are warranting is no harmful interference if they get what they need. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-d

[HCDX] Shortwave Modernization Coalition FCC Petition

be a typo, but you can check Appendix E, page 35 of the document. SMC stations have been testing on 4.9, 10.2, 14.9, 19.9 and 24.8 mhz respectively for several years using experimental call signs: WI2XNX, WI2XER, WI2XAJ, WL2XYM, and WM2XTS. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<ht

[HCDX] Radio Beacon Verifications

a wire out the window. I was using 2 watts(unquote). Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.har

[HCDX] Radio Beacon VE0FQ

on July 13 (0454UTC) on 7.040101 mhz with 40M Dipole and Yaesu FT-847 RX. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-d

[HCDX] FW: ARLB015 Commercial Interests Petition FCC for High Power Allocation on Shortwave Spectrum

Sent from Mail for Windows From: ARRL Web site Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 11:33 AM To: smth...@hotmail.com Subject: ARLB015 Commercial Interests Petition FCC for High Power Allocation on

[HCDX] South American Beacons

Noted today (July 11th) on the 28.126 mhz WSPR band the following South American beacons: 8P6PE, Barbados(1224 UTC); PZ5JW, Surinam (1238); and PT2FHC, Brazil (1238). RX: Yaesu FT-1200 and ANT: 6 ele log periodic at 62 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DP0POL/MM

frequencies. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] Spaceweather.com

+ minutes. Anyone notice anything? Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] Radio Beacon T7/VK1UN

T7/VK1UN located in the Republic of San Marino was logged at 2008 UTC on June 2nd, 2023. Signal Strength was -19 DB on 14.097197 mhz using a Yaesu FT-847 receiver and a horizontal loop of 529 feet at 30 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550

[HCDX] 40 Mhz Experimental band

QSL received for January 18th, 2023 logging of S57A Slovenia; Also, allegedly, Cayman Islands has been granted access to 40 mhz. ZF1DM reportedly has been active. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailin

[HCDX] Radio Beacon VK7EKA

Radio Beacon VK7EZA, Tasmania Island, logged at 0516 UTC on June 24, 2023 UTC on a frequency of 14.097131 mhz in WSPR mode. Signal strength -19 DB. RX: Yaesu FT-847; ANT: 6 ele beam at 62 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[HCDX] Radio Beacon QSLs

Cards received for WSPR reception of DP0POL/MM, Research Icebreaker Polarstern, a nice picture of the ship and from DP0GVN, Antarctic Station Neumayer III, on Dronning Maud Land, a bleak picture of the Antarctic base. Both cards via DL5EBE in Germany. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail

[HCDX] European FM DX

Azores FM stations were heard this morning (June 21, 2023) in Mashpee, MA. I presume by K4NBF, Bryce Foster. This was noted on DX Maps. I was listening on 87.7 mhz at the time and heard nothing. The morning started out with SSB stations from Europe being received on 50 mhz (6M). I talked to

[HCDX] Radio Beacon SV8FET

Radio Beacon SV8FET located on Syros Island, Greece was logged at 0158 UTC, June 16, 2023. The frequency was 7.040047 Mhz in WSPR mode. Signal Strength was -22 DB. RX: FT847. ANT: Horizontal loop, 529 feet long, 30 feet high. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] QSL from experimental radio CYA373

QSL from CYA373 for a 40.680 mhz logging on Jan. 16, 2023. CYA373 is the Canadian experimental call of VA2CY one of a very few authorized on 40 mhz. Canada authorized even fewer than the USA. Located on Orleans Island in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Apparently, 40 mhz will not become an amateur

[HCDX] Radio Beacon E51WL

on a tabasco sauce bottle (unquote). RX: Yaesu FT-847 and 529 foot horizontal loop. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-c

[HCDX] Radio Beacon GU3ONJ; Radio Beacon VP8A

mhz in WSPR mode. Signal Strength was -6 DB. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA RX:FT-847. Antenna 529 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/m

[HCDX] Radio Beacon ZD9SSS

on the British island. It is also part of the International WSPR Beacon project which now has some 70 stations around the world. All project stations run 200 mw. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Yaesu FT-847; 6 ele log periodic. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DP0POL

Update: Radio Beacon DP0POL on the research vessel Polaarstern which is active on a multitude of WSPR frequencies is now in Grid JQ39 off northwest Iceland during research on Arctic ice algae. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[HCDX] Radio Beacon VK9NT

Logged on June 6, 2023 at 1034UTC on 10.140287 mhz on WSPR Radio Beacon VK9NT located on Norfolk Island. RX: FT-847 and 6 element log periodic. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@har

[HCDX] Radio Beacon KH6EJ

Logged at 1114 UTC on May 29,2023, Radio Beacon KH6EJ located at Hilo, Hawaii (the Big Island). Frequency 21.096179 mhz; strength -24 DB. RX:Yaesu FT-847 and ANT: 6 ele log periodic. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Har

[HCDX] 40 MHz experimental band USA

. The rest of the world will struggle on without us. Further scuttlebutt(Via EI7GL) has Belgium authorizing use of 40 mhz. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.co

[HCDX] Radio Beacon DP0POL/MM

foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. QSL via: DL5EBE. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] Shortwave News

service. Power will be 24kw and this experimental license will expire on March 1, 2025. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinf

[HCDX] Radio beacon VY0ERC

Beacon VY0ERC, Eureka, Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canadian Arctic logged on May 17, 2023 at 1012UTC on 18.106133 mhz WSPR mode. Strength -27DB. QSL via M0OXO. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing lis

[HCDX] FM DXing Season

at 40 mhz. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-

[HCDX] Radio Beacon V53ARC

Radio Beacon V53ARC logged on May 16, 2023 at 1904 UTC on 18.106143 mhz WSPR mode. V53ARC is in the African country of Namibia. QSL via V51WG, Wolfgang. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA. Antenna: 6 ele log periodic; RX: Yaesu FT-847 V53ARC was heard at -22db. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.

[HCDX] Radio Beacon VE8CK

Logged on May 15 at 1510 UTC Radio Beacon VE8CK, Yellowknife in the Canadian North West Territory on 14.097120 mhz WSPR Mode. Signal strength -21DB. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA RX:Yaesu FT-847; Anrenna 6 ele log periodic. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[HCDX] 22 meter experimental band

Logged at 0026 UTC on May 14 on 13.555386 mhz USA Part 15 station “EZ1” located in Grid Square EM77 at -10 DB. No other identification. EM77 is in KY about 770 miles from Douglas,MA RX:Yaesu FT-847 and 6 ele log periodic at 62’. Bill Smith Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwl

[HCDX] Radio Beacon 5n/ke5gur

Radio Beacon 5N/KE5GUR logged May 10 on 14.097043 mhz at 22:46 UTC in WSPR mode. Location Nigeria, West Africa. Signal strength -20db. Bill Smith, Douglas, Mass. RX: Yaesu FT-847. Antenna 6 ele log periodic at 70 feet. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for W

[HCDX] Radio Beacon E51MWK

for propagation test informational purposes. E51MWK was 1 watt to an inverted vee dipole operated by ZL4HZ on vacation at Aitutaki. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA using Yaesu FT847 to a 40M Dipole at 60 feet. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailin

[HCDX] Radio beacon 3D2UR

May 3rd, Radiobeacon 3D2UR, University of the South Pacific, Fiji, logged on 21.096186 mhz in WSPR mode at 1234UTC. Strength -21db. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA RX- Yaesu FT847; Antenna 6 ele beam at 62 feet. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Har

[HCDX] Radio Beacon E51MWK

May 1st: 0952UTC Radio Beacon E51MWK logged from the South Cook Islands on 7.040019 mhz in WSPR mode. Strenth -21db. Yaesu FT847 and 592 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Power -5 watts. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows

[HCDX] 28 MHz beacon reception

April 29: 1642UTC Radio beacon IA5ITY noted in WSPR on 28.126054 mhz at -29db with 1 watt power. Located on Elba Island, Italy. Elba is famous for being the location Napoleon was exiled to back in 1814. FT847 receiver and horizontal loop antenna from Douglas,MA. Bill Smith. Sent from Mail

[HCDX] 28 MHz beacon reception

mhz at -26db) 8P6PE replied to E-mail stating his beacon was running 200 milliwatts. Bill Smith, Douglas, MA Yaesu FT 847; 6 element log periodic. Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.co

[HCDX] Radio Tarma(4/26)

Radio Tarma noted at 0008UTC on 4775 khz with some lively Latin American music; S5 on the Palstar R30A. Antenna is a 592 foot horizontal loop at 30 feet. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA(4 Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows _ Hard-Core-DX mailing list Har

[HCDX] Propagation

A severe geomagnetic class G4 storm which began April 23rd is still going on today( April 24), Besides some spectacular auroras, it is affecting propagation negatively to quote a phrase. A-index is 66 which is also very bad. Bill Smith, Douglas,MA Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwl

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