Hot Spot DXing - Iraq

Todays announcement of Turkish troops crossing into northern Iraq, has brought attention again to a new Hot Spot of DXing.

Turkish troops entered Iraq to chase Kurdish guerillas who attack Turkey from bases there, though the Turkish minister denied his troops had entered Iraq. Despite the denial, two senior security officials,commented they were not authorized to talk to the media, but characterized the event as a "hot pursuit" raid being limited in scope. The officals also told Associated Press it did not constitute the kind of large incursion that Turkish leaders have been discussing in recent weeks while Turkish troops increased their forces along the border. While it is unknown if this is a short term event or one that may esculate, radio hobbyist may wish to monitor the Voice of Turkey.

Voice of Turkey - English service
all times UTC - target areas: va (various) eu (Europe)
0300 0400 5975va 7270va
1230 1300 13685eu 15450eu
1300 1330 13685eu 15450eu
1830 1900 9785eu
1900 1930 9785eu
2000 2030 6195eu
2030 2100 7170va
2100 2130 7170va
2200 2300 6195va
(Source: Gayle Van Horn, Frequency Manager/Monitoring Times SW Guide, photo by MSgt E Baker, USAF)