7P8JA(Lesotho) on 40m LSB!!!

7P8JA(Lesotho) on 40m LSB!!!

7P8JA  Lesotho  Takao Miyatani Rome Lesotho Lesotho [+] Mailing label

Lookups:   342

QSL: TO JE1WVQ

Caution ..almost can't him voice.. a little bit received..

than any JA's station said.. no good propagation peak 54 ...  to 49

20121224 2000UTC 7157kHz 7P8JA
Date : 24/Dec/2012 2000UTC 
Freq : 7157kHz LSB
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : GP
PC recording

20121224 2014UTC 7157kHz 7P8JA
Date : 24/Dec/2012 2014UTC 
Freq : 7157kHz LSB
Rig  : ICOM IC-7200
ANT  : LOOP(for 20m not enough Gain)
PC recording

Lookups	342 (431)
QRZ Admin	JE1WVQ
Last Update	2012-12-24 10:59:52
Geo Source	From DXCC
Bearing	251.5° WSW (from JJ5IZX)
Distance	8157.0 mi (13127.5 km)
Long Path	16699.8 mi (26875.7 km)
Sunrise	03:05:42 UTC
Sunset	17:08:09 UTC
QSL Info	TO JE1WVQ
QSL by Mail?	Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?)
QSL by eQSL?	No (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?)
Uses LOTW?	No (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW?)
Other Callsigns	Alias Comment JE1WVQ My home call
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5B4AHK(Cyprus) on 40m CW!!!

5B4AHK(Cyprus) on 40m CW!!!

5B4AHK  Cyprus  John Wright Villa Julia, 18C Vasilikon Tafon, St George Peyia Paphos CY-8570 Cyprus [+] Mailing label
Lookups:   17628
Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: 5B4AHK

20121224 1941UTC 7018kHz 5B4AHK
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1941UTC 
Freq : 7018kHz CW
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : GP
PC recording

I started as an SWL in 1959 on the short wave broadcast bands and in 1961. I came across a local amateur, G3ATF, when listening on an old

radiogram chassis with the medium waveband tweeked to recieve what turned out to be 160 metres, "Topband". My first introduction to an amateur

radio station was with Larry G3ATF and shortly after with G3JUL. As ISWL G-10143 I got interested in DX early on and started collecting QSL cards. I

got my licence on the 19th March 1964 when I was 17 years old and received the callsign G3SZG.

I am very grateful to Geoff G3JUL and Colin G3TA (ex G3MOT) for the hours they spent helping me with the RAE sylabus and with learning morse.

I spent the first year on 160 metres, AM and CW using a homebrew TX and an AR88D receiver. I then progressed to 80 and 40 metres AM and CW

adding a KW Geloso convertor in front of the AR88 and a Heathkit DX40 TX. Later I moved to SSB using a KW2000 with a KW600 linear. Many varied

antennas have been used over the years including a G3IMX designed 10/15/20 cubical quad, 3 el TA33jnr, KLM KT-34 4 el Yagi, 10 metre home

brew 3 el Yagi, Butternut HF9V +160 and currently just inverted V dipoles. I have also operated extensively as G3SZG/M, GW3SZG/M, GM3SZG/M and

5B4AHK/M

I am a founder member of EARS- The Echleford Amateur Radio Society and now an Honary life member.

I was one of the team of contest operators at the Science Museum (GB2SM) in London.

I am currently a member of the RSGB, CDXC, CARS (Cyprus Amateur Radio Society) and the Paphos Radio Club.

Over the years I have been QRV on most bands and modes but now tend to try and focus on CW.

I also spent 18 months in Waterford, Ireland with the call EI4VAK

I have lived in Cyprus for the last 11 years and am currently active on 40, 20, 15 and 12 metres mainly CW.

I have held the call 5B4AHK since the 19th October 2003. I also hold the contest call P3M.

I still have some QSL's from my previous QTH in Tsada (KM64FT) Cyprus (prior to 30 June 2011)

My QTH is about 75 metres asl and just under 1km from the coast with an excellent take-off to the south-west through north-west.

The QTH is located amongst Olive, Banana and Orange groves and is well irrigated from bore holes therefore the ground conductivity

is good

If you require a QSL card I strongly suggest that you use the OQRS facility below which cuts down the time to receive your card by 50%.

OQRS is provided by ClubLog which provides many useful facilities not found on other web based utilities.

QSL DIRECT (IRC's or GS) - OQRS (see below) - LOTW - or via Bureau

4O4A(Montenegro) on 40m CW!!!

4O4A(Montenegro) on 40m CW!!!

4O4A  Montenegro  Dragan Djordjevic Bjelisi bb (Kod Maras) Bar 85000 Montenegro [+] Mailing label

Lookups:   61804 Ham Member

Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: LOTW, DIRECT, EQSL.

20121224 1931UTC 7004.5kHz 4O4A
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1931UTC 
Freq : 7004.5kHz CW
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : GP
PC recording

More information you may find on my web site -http://www.4o4a.com. Here is some brief information:

I was born in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina, on October 5th 1968, and had lived in a city called Capljina until 1992. In that pretty little town I came in touch with amateur radio in elementary school (TNX Ned,KG4FEJ!). I have got CEPT-I licence in 1982, and became a member of the local radio-club with call sign YU4ECP. The most of my activities in early days of my radio were CW and DX-ing with rather poor equipment (Kenwood TS-515, IC-745 and wires). After problems caused by the civil war in that region, I had to migrate with my family, so I have chosen Tivat town, in Montenegro. With a couple of friends we have renewed the local radio-club "Nikola Tesla" 4O6FPQ (ex 4N6F, YU6FPQ). My first call sign was YU6YY and I used it from 1993 to 1997 when I changed it to YT6Y.

I live in Bar, on the Montenegrin coast of the Adriatic Sea.

With the independence of Montenegro, we've got the new prefix - 4O (Four Oscar). Today, my call sign is 4O4A.

Thanks for your time. CU in the air!

73, Dragan

Lookups	61804 (74058)
QRZ Admin	4O4A
Last Update	2012-10-20 09:54:13
Class	A
Latitude	42.095605 (42° 5' 44'' N)
Longitude	19.101888 (19° 6' 6'' E)
Grid Square	JN92nc
Geo Source	User supplied
Bearing	317.4° NW (from JJ5IZX)
Distance	5781.2 mi (9304.0 km)
Long Path	19075.6 mi (30699.2 km)
Sunrise	06:09:44 UTC
Sunset	15:15:58 UTC
ITU Zone	28
CQ Zone	15
Web Page	http://www.4o4a.com
QSL Info	LOTW, DIRECT, EQSL.
QSL by Mail?	Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL by Postal Mail?)
QSL by eQSL?	Yes (e.g. Will this ham QSL with eQSL?)
Uses LOTW?	Yes (e.g. Does this ham use ARRL's LOTW ?)
Admin For	(3) 4O4A 4O5A 4O60GBP
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Trans World Radio Africa(Swaziland) on 3200kHz AM!!!

Trans World Radio Africa(Swaziland) on 3200kHz AM!!!

20121224 1908UTC 3200kHz TWR Africa(from Swaziland)
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1908UTC 
Freq : 3200kHz AM(need S/N..USB)
Rig  : ICOM IC-7200
ANT  : LOOP(for 20m not enough Gain)
PC recording


Trans World Radio Africa HP

Radio Specifications

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What to look for when buying a short wave radio?

The satisfactory reception of TWR places several demands on the radio used. While it is certainly possible to hear the programmes on most receivers, some special features are desirable to facilitate reception. A suitable radio should therefore possess certain qualities best summarized as follows :

• Sensitivity - the ability to receive weak signals.
• Selectivity - the ability to distinguish between signals separated by a small frequency difference.
• Stability - the ability to stay on a signal under variations of signal strength, changes in temperature, or vibration etc.

While most radios do indeed possess these qualities, this cannot be taken for granted. For this reason the following recommendations should provide some guidance.

1. The frequency range of a radio which has short wave bands does not necessarily imply it covers the relevant bands. Make sure that the radio provides for reception on the short wave bands used by TWR. . (See our broadcast bands)
2. Spreading the bands out is particularly useful on short wave. Many radios currently on the market try to cover all of the meter bands in the space of seven or eight centimeters on the radio dial. This reduces the effective width of any one meter band to half a centimeter or even less. Fifteen or more stations may be operating on this band, which means that tuning into a particular station on such a radio may be difficult. Try to locate a radio that spreads individual bands over a wide space on the dial. Some radios provide separate tuning for each of the short wave broadcast bands.
3. Fine tuning is often included by many manufacturers on their radios to compensate for the crowded conditions of short wave. Rough tuning is done on the main tuning control and fine adjustments are then completed on this control.
4. Many short wave receivers are not sensitive enough. Finding a radio that uses a large number of transistors and/or integrated circuits in its design will help ensure satisfactory reception. A radio having a powerful output and a large loudspeaker are not indicators of good reception.

All radios have a built-in automatic volume control. Its purpose is to give a reasonably consistent sound with varying strengths of the stations. A strong transmission along with any noise needs to be amplified less than a weak station. This is why a strong station sounds much clearer. Thus there are two ways to improve reception: decrease the amount of noise, or increase the strength of the signal with a good antenna.

Owning an expensive radio is not the answer to good listening. The largest factor in reception is determined by where your radio is located. High on top of a mountain is the best place, while the ground-floor flat dweller in a large city probably has the worst spot. A residential area generally provides a very satisfactory location. Wherever you stay, consider what affects reception and follow a few simple tips that will hopefully improve reception for you.

Short waves are transmitted over very long distances. Short wave signals bounce off the ionosphere and follow the curvature of the earth. The ionosphere, which is produced by the ultraviolet rays of the sun, consists of several layers of electrified particles encompassing the earth at a height of 100 to 300 km. The sun spot activity repeats in a cycle every eleven years and greatly affects short wave reception. Therefore, reception depends on the year, the season and the time of day.

TWR transmits several of its programmes on more than one meter band at the same time. Also, we change the meter bands throughout the day and in accordance with the time of year. The seasonal adjustments are normally carried out on the last Sunday of March and October and the broadcast schedules are updated accordingly.

Propagation

The radio signal from Swaziland will have covered a considerable distance before it reaches your radio. It may therefore suffer in quality. There are two main features of long range broadcasts worth mentioning.

1. The ionosphere with its many layers is constantly shifting, subjecting the signal to occasional fading. This causes variations in signal strength. Hopefully this should not be serious and should still allow you to understand what is being said.
2. The international broadcast bands are frequently very crowded and the many stations operating are in continual conflict for a clear spot. Occasionally another station may broadcast on a frequency very close to TWR. This is called interference. If you hear interference during our broadcasts, do not simply accept it. Often by fine-tuning your radio, you may be able to tune out the interference. Please report it to us. If we are aware of the problem it can possibly be rectified through our intervention. Within a few days you will notice that either the interfering station or TWR will have shifted frequency to a clear spot on the band.

Swaziland, officially the Kingdom of Swaziland (Swazi: Umbuso weSwatini), and sometimes called Ngwaneor Swatini, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered to the north, south and west by South Africa, and to the east by Mozambique. The nation, as well as its people, are named after the 19th century kingMswati II.

Swaziland is a small country, no more than 200 kilometres (120 mi) north to south and 130 kilometres (81 mi) east to west. The western half is mountainous, descending to a lowveld region to the east. The eastern border with Mozambique and South Africa is dominated by the escarpment of the Lebombo Mountains. The climate is temperate in the west, but may reach 40 °C (104 °F) in summer in the lowveld. Rainfall occurs mainly in the summer and may reach 2 metres (6.6 ft) in the west.

The area that Swaziland now covers has been continuously inhabited since prehistory. Today, the population is primarily ethnic Swazis whose language is Swati, though English is spoken as a second language. The Swazi people descend from the southern Bantu who migrated from Central Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Anglo-Boer War saw the United Kingdom make Swaziland a protectorate under its direct control. Swaziland gained independence in 1968. Swaziland is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, and the Commonwealth of Nations. The head of state is the king, who appoints the prime minister and a small number of representatives for both chambers of parliament. Elections are held every five years to determine the majority of the representatives. A new constitution was adopted in 2005.

Some 75% of the population are employed in subsistence farming, and 60% of the population live on less than the equivalent of US$1.25 per day.^[4] Swaziland's main trading partner is South Africa, and its currency is pegged to the South African rand. Many of Swaziland's peasants make their living by growing marijuana, which is sold to South Africa.^[5] Swaziland's economic growth and societal integrity is highly endangered by its disastrous HIV epidemic, to an extent where the United Nations Development Program has written that if it continues unabated, the "longer term existence of Swaziland as a country will be seriously threatened."^[6] The infection rate in the country is unprecedented and the highest in the world at 26.1% of adults,^[7] and over 50% of adults in their 20s.^[6] According to the CIA World Factbook, Swaziland has the lowest life expectancy in the world, with an average life expectancy of only 31.88 years.

Good Propagation 7 : ) "Radio Djibouti" at 4780kHz AM!!!

Good Propagation 7 : ) "Radio Djibouti" at 4780kHz AM!!!

RTD http://www.rtd.dj/

20121224 1856UTC 4780kHz Radio Djibouti
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1856UTC 
Freq : 4780kHz AM
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : GP
PC recording

1856UTC  Rec start (VOR+R+Djibouti)
1900UTC VOR cut off  only R-Djinouti=music
1901UTC R-Djibouti talk

Djibouti (Arabic: جيبوتي‎ Jībūtī, French: Djibouti, Somali: Jabuuti, Afar: Gabuuti), officially the Republic of Djibouti(Arabic: جمهورية جيبوتي‎ Jumhūriyyat Jībūtī, French: République de Djibouti, Afar: Gabuutih Ummuuno, Somali:Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti), is a country in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east. Islam is the largest religion in the country, practiced by 94% of the population.^[3] The land was known as French Somaliland in the 19th century; in 1967, it changed its name to Afars and Issas after new treaties with France. The territory was declared an independent nation in 1977 and changed its name to the "Republic of Djibouti" after its principal city. Djibouti joined the United Nations on September 20, 1977.^[4][5]

Geography

Main article: Geography of Djibouti

Lac Assal area.

Djibouti is situated in Northeast Africa on the Gulf of Aden and the Bab-el-Mandeb, at the southern entrance to the Red Sea. It lies between latitudes 10° and 13°N, and longitudes 41° and 44°E. The country's coastline stretches 314 kilometres (195 miles), with terrain consisting mainly of plateaus, plains and highlands. Djibouti has a total area of 23,200 square kilometres (8,958 sq mi). Its borders extend 506 km, 113 km of which are shared with Eritrea, 337 km with Ethiopia, and 58 km with Somalia.

There is not much seasonal variation in Djibouti's climate. Hot conditions prevail year-round along with winter rainfalls. Mean daily maximum temperatures range from 32 to 41 °C (90 to 106 °F), except at high elevations, where the effects of a cold offshore current can be felt. In Djibouti city, for instance, average afternoon highs range from 28 °C (82 °F) to 34 °C (93 °F) in April. Nationally, mean daily minimums usually vary from about 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F). The greatest range in climate occurs in eastern Djibouti, where temperatures sometimes surpass 41 °C (106 °F) in July on the littoral plains and the freezing point during December in the highlands. In this region, relative humidity ranges from about 40% in the mid-afternoon to 85% at night, changing somewhat according to the season.

Djibouti's climate ranges from arid in the northeastern coastal regions to semiarid in the central, northern, western and southern parts of the country. On the eastern seaboard, annual rainfall is less than 5 inches (131 mm); in the central highlands, it is about 8 to 11 inches (200 to 300 mm). Although the coastal regions are hot and humid throughout the year, the hinterland is typically hot and dry.

CT1JOP(Portugal) on 30m CW!!!

CT1JOP(Portugal) on 30m CW!!!

CT1JOP  Portugal  Nelson Resende " Nel" RUA DR EGAS MONIZ Nº102 AVANCA-ESTARREJA 3860-076 Portugal [+] Mailing label

Lookups:   99612

Email:  QSL: JUST DIRECT WITH 2 DOLLAR , LOTW AND ELECTRONIC EQSL.

20121224 1821UTC 10116.1kHz CT1JOP
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1821UTC 
Freq : 10116.1kHz CW
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT)
ANT  : GP
PC recording

my pc brocken and i lost contacts since 01/09/2012 until 04/09/2012

for recover qso send me a email

ct1jop@hotmail.com

Torre telescópica construida pelo meu amigo
Manuel Domingos ct2jps
construtor de torres telescópicas em portugal
ver detalhes em : http://199.245.125.13/db/CT2JPS


Tower built by my friend Manuel Domingos
CT2JPS
builderof crunk up towers in Portugal
see details in : http://199.245.125.13/db/CT2JPS

Radio amateur since 18/12/2006 born in the city of Aveiro, Portugal.Taste the dx and never stop . Now, since November 2008 i `m CT1JOP. working all band´s , all the time mainly in cw.

"QSL "direct and only LoTW and eQSL

"dont send" bureau" no member more

Please enclose self addressed envelope inside your letter
>---- PLEASE SEND IRC or € coins / bills ONLY - Europe - 1 IRC - Outside Europe - 2 IRC

Increase Postal: Rates from August 1, 2008 USA - 0,8 € Europe - 0,68 € As you can see a dollar is not enough, even for Europe. 1 USD € 0.51 today, then it should be 2 dollars to Europe and USA.

this is my eQSL

just pick in http://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm
and print at home, it`s better dont spend money

If I fail same word in cw You can send an email to:
ct1jop@hotmail.com
and I'll check my log "hour and day, please"

best 73 for all
Nelson Resende

http://www.wix.com/ct1jop/nelson
my work
http://www.wix.com/ct1jop/Restaurante-Caravela

V5/DL3DXX(Namibia) on 30m CW!!!

V5/DL3DXX(Namibia) on 30m CW!!!

DL3DXX  Germany  Dietmar Kasper Birkenweg 3 Pirna-Jessen, D 01796 Germany [+] Mailing label

Lookups:   18792 Ham Member

Email: Use mouse to view.. QSL: VIA BUREAU OK

20121224 1803UTC 10103kHz V5/DL3DXX
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1903UTC 
Freq : 10103kHz CW
Rig  : SDR(PI4THT) 
ANT  : GP
PC recording

20121224 1807UTC 10103kHz V5/DL3DXX
Date : 24/Dec/2012 1807UTC 
Freq : 10103kHz CW
Rig  : ICOM IC-7200
ANT  : LOOP(for 20m not enough Gain)
PC recording

DL3DXX IS THE AWARD MANAGER FOR EUROPE DX AWARD (EU-DX AWARD)

Information regarding EU-DX Award please visit:

http://www.darc.de/referate/dx/

QSLs:

I am a QSL collector for my own callsign but do not need cards for my DXped.calls.
For my DXped-QSLs simply order by Clublog.

DL3DXX

KH8/DL3DXX
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/KH8/DL3DXX

V5/DL3DXX
https://secure.clublog.org/logsearch/V5/DL3DXX