BC-DX 841 04 Jan 2008 Private Verwendung der Meldun

Testing of a transmitter is authorized by the FCC during the periods that
have been coordinated with the HFCC, and at other periods as needed,
provided interference is NOT caused to other stations that have
coordinated the use of 7505 kHz, or + or- 5 kHz.
The B-08 HFCC coordinated schedule shows Radio Tirana on 7510 kHz only
between 2100-2130 UT, and requesting protection ply in broadcasting Zone
27 (Europe). The second period 2100-2300 UT in Albanian that you mention
does not appear in the coordinated schedule.
While it is not required by the HFCC for Radio Tirana to receive
protection in the US broadcasting zones for their 7510 kHz operation,, I
have asked WRNO, if testing is still necessary, to consider completing it
by 2100 UT (3 PM CST).
When WRNO returns to regular broadcasting, they must then, of course,
adhere to their coordinated schedule as authorized by the FCC only between
2300 and 160o UT on 7505 kHz, and 15590 at 1400-2300 UT.
(George Jacobs, P.E., Broadcast Engineering Since 1941, dxld Nov 4)
WRNO - Glenn suggested I contact them to find out about their current
schedule: received an email from Larry Thom (WRNO Chief Engineer) at 1445
UT, Nov 4: "As it stands, we are still testing the transmitter. We are
using automation right now, our programming is not live. We still have
some minor bugs to work out and are waiting for a couple of parts. Most of
these modifications/parts are used in the 15590 frequency and do not
affect the 7505 frequency. Normally we would not be on the air 24 hours at
this time, but are doing this to make sure the new oscillators we
installed in the transmitter are stable, and frequency drift will stay at
a minimum. However, WRNO is planning to increase air time to day and night
hours, and at some point, 24 hours of broadcast. We will be utilizing two
frequencies 15590 (day time) and 7505 (evening). If all goes well, we may
complete most of the modifications today and I expect normal programming
to resume very soon. Thanks, Larry"
(Ron Howard-CA-USA, dxld Nov 4)
12133.5-USB AFN, Saddlebunch Keys FL, battered by three-way QRM, Nov 10
at 1406: cut CW numbers, i.e., spy letters presumably CUBA on 12134.0;
CODAR sweeping past every second; and an AM broadcaster on 12130 with
continuous praise music, presumably T8WH PALAU, which however is supposed
to turn 12130 over to IBB SRI LANKA at 1400! Perhaps AFN should consider a
QSY to a quieter region of the outofband.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, dxld Nov 10)
Cumbre DX. When is DXing with Cumbre really on the air?
Here's my monitoring over the past weekend. Perhaps others can fill in
some of the blanx, especially those who can hear T8WH. Times UT and EST as
from WHR online schedule.
Angel 5 1230-1300 Sa 15665 [not checked]
Angel 4 1400-1430 Sa 9955 [WRMI/jamming block]
Angel 6 1530-1600 Sa 11785 [confirmed]
Angel 6 1830-1900 Sa 11785 [not on air]
Angel 1 1930-2000 Sa 9495 [not on air]
Angel 4 1930-2000 Sa 9930 [inaudible]
Angel 1 0130-0200 Sa 7315 [not on air]
Angel 5 0230-0300 Sa 5850 [confirmed; weak]
Angel 1 0500-0530 Su 11565 [not checked; but not on air 24 hrs later,
FWIW]
Angel 6 1000-1030 Su 7385 [not checked]
Angel 6 1130-1200 Su 7385 [not checked]
Angel 4 1400-1430 Su 9955 [WRMI/jamming block]