Thanks for the frequencies to look for. I guess at heart I am more of a long range program listener, than a hard core DXer. I do keep a 'log' on 3X5 cards, and get a kick out of hearing skip or any rarely heard station. My home is inland between 60 and 80 miles, depending on the direction to the Atlantic. I will be right on the coast in Maine for a few days in the Fall. It would really help to know the frequency, and then focus on adjusting the antenna.
I wish I spoke other languages, but I do not. I do enjoy some music I hear. - FARMERIK
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--- In ultralightdx@..., "MarkWA1ION" <MarkWA1ION@...> wrote:
The European longwave stations are audible pretty much anytime when I listen right after sunset from out at the Granite Pier DXpedition site in Rockport, MA. Of course they are somewhat weaker and definitely more static-plagued this time of year versus October / November.
UK on 198 and Ireland on 252 are about the only European broadcasters in English. Others that are in German, French, Arabic, and other languages can sometimes run in parallel to medium wave and shortwave outlets. This simplifies identification. It should be noted that some of the frequencies have more than one possible station but seldom are there multiple stations with the same language, so ID'ing is straightforward if you can recognize the language or find parallels.
Mark Connelly, WA1ION
--- In ultralightdx@..., Bill M <radioexray@> wrote:
farmerik wrote:
I guess it's the wrong time of year, but I am on the east coast [CT],
and experimenting with new antennas. Are there any LW BC stations
using English I should look for this time of year? - FARMERIK
Only if you are very lucky. LW BC has 'band openings' just like the
higher frequencies but they are scarce this time of year. They are
still infrequent during the winter, you just have to keep slogging away
at it checking nightly or checking the reflector groups that might alert
you to activity.
Don't let English language be a criteria. BBC on 198 is pretty much the
only thing you'll hear in English. French dominates, even from the
North African stations since they are serving the French listening
market. Its not like the AM-BC in the US where you have to sort out
'which' station. The super-power West European and North Africans have
the frequencies all to themselves. Basically, if you hear it you'll
know what station it is.
GL,
Bill
