Hello friends,
An active sun has resulted in some recent disruptions to shortwave propagation. Generally Shortwave Radiogram has been lucky in sidestepping these events, so let's hope this pattern holds up. And while solar activity can cause brief dropouts on shortwave, in the longer term the ionosphere is fortified.
From space weather to terrestrial weather, here in northern Virginia we recently experienced the proverbial quarter-sized hail. The thuds on our roof were very noticeable. But it all melted quickly, given that the temperature was 80F/27C. An image of our area hailstones will be transmitted on this week's show.
A video of last week's Shortwave Radiogram (program 349) is provided by Scott in Ontario (Wednesday 1330 UTC). The audio archive is maintained by Mark in the UK. Analysis is provided by Roger in Germany.
Here is the lineup for Shortwave Radiogram, program 350, 18-24 April 2024, in MFSK modes as noted:
1:45 MFSK32: Program preview
2:54 MFSK32: Taiwan using satellites to reach strategic island*
7:18 MFSK64: Polar forests provide clues about 1859 solar event
11:56 MFSK64: This week's images*
27:24 MFSK32: Closing announcements
* with images
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Other Shortwave broadcast programs that include digital text and images include The Mighty KBC, Pop Shop Radio and Radio North Europe International (RNEI). Links to these fine broadcasts, with schedules, are posted here.
Thanks for your reception reports!
Kim
Kim Andrew Elliott, KD9XB
Producer and Presenter
Shortwave Radiogram
Reporting on international broadcasting at https://twitter.com/kaedotcom