I continue to be amazed by how well the MFSK64 mode (240 wpm)
decodes, even with limited signal strength and interference from atmospheric or
local noise. If you reports, it would be helpful if you can provide rough
estimate of what percent of the text in each mode decoded correctly. Sometimes
your images will be fuzzy, but the text, with its forward error correction,
will often be 100%.
One interesting report last weekend was a tweet
from Frederic @F4ECA, who tuned in using an old Panasonic RX-CW55L boombox
(with shortwave bands), decoding (apparently via acoustic coupling) on an
Android tablet with the TIVAR app. Also see the receiving setup, including loop antenna, used by
Ralf @ralf_bender at his vacation hotel on the North Sea.
Videos of program 49:
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Name
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Location
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UTC Date
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UTC Time
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Frequency
kHz
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Medium
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URL
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Sefi
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Israel
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26 May
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1600-1630
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9400
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Video
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Ralf
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Germany
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26 May
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1600-1630
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9400
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Video
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Scott
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Ontario
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27 May
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2330-
2400
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7780
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Video
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This weekend we will continue with a mix of MFSK32 and MFSK64. For
image fans, the show will include eight MFSK images, including six in the
higher resolution MFSK64.
Here is the lineup for Shoortwave Radiogram, program 50, 1-4 June
2018, in MFSK modes as noted:
1:39 MFSK32: Program preview
2:45 MARS urges separation of computers from the internet*
10:26 MFSK64: Methane hydrate - good or bad fuel?*
16:32 Five images*
25:18 MFSK32: Closing announcements*
2:45 MARS urges separation of computers from the internet*
10:26 MFSK64: Methane hydrate - good or bad fuel?*
16:32 Five images*
25:18 MFSK32: Closing announcements*
* with image(s)
Please send reception reports to radiogram@verizon.net
And visit http://swradiogram.net
Twitter: @SWRadiogram
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567099476753304
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Shortwave Radiogram Program 50
(1-4 June 2018)
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Friday
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2030-2100 UTC
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7780 kHz
5950 kHz
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MFSK32
MFSK64
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WRMI Florida
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Saturday
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1600-1630 UTC
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9400 kHz
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Space Line, Bulgaria
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Sunday
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2330-2400 UTC
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7780 kHz
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WRMI Florida
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Monday
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0800-0830 UTC
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7730 kHz
5850 kHz
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WRMI Florida
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The Mighty KBC transmits to Europe Saturdays at 1500-1600 UTC
on 9400 kHz (via Bulgaria), with the minute of MFSK at about 1530 UTC (if you
are outside of Europe, listen via websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/ ). And to
North America Sundays at 0000-0200 UTC (Saturday 8-10 pm EDT) on new 9925 kHz,
via Germany. The minute of MFSK is at about 0130 UTC. Reports to Eric: themightykbc@gmail.com . See also http://www.kbcradio.eu/ and https://www.facebook.com/TheMightyKbc/.
Italian Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) Five minutes of MFSK32 is at the end of the 30-minute English-language “Shortwave Panorama. For the complete IBC transmission schedule visit http://ibcradio.webs.com/ ;
Broad Spectrum Radio is transmitted by WRMI Florida Mondays at 0700-0800 UTC on 5850 and 7730 kHz. MFSK32 is broadcast during the second half hour of the show. Reports to broadspectrumradio@gmail.com.
Italian Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) Five minutes of MFSK32 is at the end of the 30-minute English-language “Shortwave Panorama. For the complete IBC transmission schedule visit http://ibcradio.webs.com/ ;
Broad Spectrum Radio is transmitted by WRMI Florida Mondays at 0700-0800 UTC on 5850 and 7730 kHz. MFSK32 is broadcast during the second half hour of the show. Reports to broadspectrumradio@gmail.com.
Thanks for your reception reports!
Kim
Kim Andrew Elliott, KD9XB
Producer and Presenter
Reporting on international broadcasting at https://twitter.com/kaedotcom
