529 Khz LYQ Beacon, Manchester, Tenn., 2/23, 06:00 to 06:15 CST. Heard well with new format. Morse Code "LYQ" followed by male voice announcement mentioning complete location, FAA ID, followed by local weather conditions (Ceiling, Wind Speed, Wind Direction and altimeter reading) but no data follows. The announcement mentions "Missing" after each catagory. Taped loop lasting about 24 seconds. Are they still testing this format? Heard with near perfect copy, suspect either very good DX conditions yesterday morning or they have raised power levels? Previous format was Morse Code with a pause repeated about every 8 seconds. As usual you need careful tuning due to close proximity with several stations on 530Khz. Appears to be best before sunrise here in midwest.
Tom Jasinski R8A & Quantum Loop Shorewood, IL _______________________________________________ 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]
