Re: [IRCA] Radio Progreso 640; 27 2345Z SEP 05; PVZ
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Re: [IRCA] Radio Progreso 640; 27 2345Z SEP 05; PVZ



The likelihood of hearing Cuba in this are is very reduced. Actually, it was not Vacaville, but Prescott Valley, a few miles from one of my DX locations… where I have never heard Cuba but have heard well over 200 different Mexican AMs from Prescott and Scottsdale. Since the two Mexicans, especially Hidalgo del Parral, are even heard on the 40 and the 10 in my car, I would say that any night that has two Spanish stations talking below KFI indicates a moderate Mexican opening at the least, and that Juarez and Parral are the pretty obvious choices. Deep Southern East to West paths are far less likely, especially one that would bring two Spanish stations.

The power output on the Cubans varies often, first due to the recent hurricanes and second due to the availability of the Svetlanas the old Czech transmitters need.


From: irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Milspec390@xxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 5:21 PM
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Subject: [IRCA] Radio Progreso 640; 27 2345Z SEP 05; PVZ

 

R. Progreso 640, Guanabacoa, Habana had for months been deteriorating from an analog station filling this home with studio quality audio to a pneumonic wheezebag one step removed from death rattles.
  Last week, reported by T.Kreuger, it roared back. Although not back fully, it smacks oldies IBOC Royal Palm Beach, FL on its big fat digital corkscrew tail. Why couldn't one hear it in Vacaville? Always enjoyed hearing lower-powered 660 Progreso, Matanzas nights on I-10, blasting thru west Texas at invigorating speeds.
  Another to try, 670 Rebelde, Arroyo Arenas, Habana. Until last week you could null Rebelde and hear WWFE Miami clearly. Last Tuesday, continuing today, can't null Rebelde or hear WWFE.

   Why? Possible new mitter operating in sync, LOBS to Santa Clara. You can appreciate Don Fido's wisdom. Santa Clara due south of Miami. In sync w/Habana, WWFE listeners hear jamming, albeit a pleasant variety, given Rebelde's lack of 'noise blooms', infinite playlist and live announcers.
  Might well improve coverage to NE US regular listeners.

Re: 640 Progreso - at highest power and fidelity it emits spurs on 627.5 and 652.5 KHz. Not back as of yet. One can always hope.

                                                       =Z.=

Paul Vincent Zecchino
Manaprogreso Key, FL
BT
  

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