I have just plotted data or updated data to show the location of the mystery signal on 1181. This latest addition shows signals from Prince Edward Island, Manasota Key in Florida, and Fort Walton Beach in Florida. Observation from Enid OK was changed to 125 degrees.
The new map is posted at http://tonnesoftware.com/1180F.gif As before, this is an 800x600 graphic and you may have to click on it to get the clear version. It is centered on Atlanta, Georgia and only the night patterns of stations on 1180 are shown. Notice that Enid, Manasota Key, Austin and Memphis all show one location (northern shore of Cuba). And New Jersey, Prince Edward Island and (also) Austin show a second location (Puerto Rico). A thought occurred to me that this business of the signal going off and then coming on at a different signal strength *could* mean that there are *two* locations, as hinted at in the above paragraph. Telephonic or radio communication could coordinate the switching operation. I think someone measured the frequency of the signal and it had such precision (within one Hz of 1181) that I doubt that it was an accident. By far the most likely way to have such accuracy is to use a modern-day frequency synthesizer. I think this rules out operation by any of the Caribbean nations themselves. - JimT _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
