Re: [HCDX] An unusual log on 1640kHz
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Re: [HCDX] An unusual log on 1640kHz

This is easy! Often TIS stations will rebroadcast NOAA audio because it is always on and current and provides a reason for motorists to tune in until the station operators the get their digital audio recorders installed. I've noticed on I-80 in PA the new TIS stations saying "This is test message 7" or similar. Yawn! The weather audio is public domain (no need to obtain rights or worry about rebroadcasting commercials,) a better attention-getter and very easy to obtain over-the-air(probably by simple scanner). Many TIS/HAR stations nationwide are now configured to default to NOAA audio or use it as part of their broadcasts. In any case, congratulations! This is a really nice catch for anywhere in Ohio. Karl N2KZ


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Subject: [HCDX] An unusual log on 1640kHz
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:40:36 EDT

Okay, here's one to "stump the star" DXers:
Even with the geomagnetic disturbance I can
not think of an explanation for this and in 20+
years of DXing have never had this happen:

1640kHz AM (Mediumwave),  0255-0310+ UTC,
(which is 2255-2310 local time)    NOAA
Weather Service broadcast continuous loop
audio tape.  I am hearing the electronic voice of the
NOAA weather service message and foreceast for
Northwest Pennsylvania and others in the region !!!
The other stations I usually hear on 1640kHz are
also seem to be present.   This NOAA service is normally
on VHF around 162MHz FM - depending on where one lives.
(SINPO = 23332)   (Silvi, Mentor Ohio USA, April 21)




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