CUBA Friday Febr 28 at 12.03 UT and also again at 12.27 UT,
NOTHING on 6000 kHz channel from Made in USSR unit
at Quivican San Felipe TITAN site, empty this morning.

It’s true -- RHC shortwave communist cultural voice to Latin AM
– is slightly – GONE FOR EVER ! ?

It is time for President Trump to turn these scrap mountains of
MW and SW transmitters of USSR and China origin
in Cuba into a Trump business model ...

If the outstanding engineer Professor Arnaldo Coro had lived to see this decline.

Only two S=9+30dB signals noted of USAGM Radio Marti Miami FL
- opposition - bcaster towards Cuba island Caribbean government via
USAGM Greenville NC relay site, at 12.20 UT on Friday Febr 28.

Check at Perseus SDR unit in Detroit MI state remotedly also at this time slot :

15150even USA WMLK very new excellent Ampegon 300 kW installation
S=9 at 12.03 UT from Bethel PA state.

15350.009 TUR TRT Emirler in Turkish, scheduled 07-13.55 UT, poor S=6 signal
fluttery at 12.06 UT.

15460even ROU RRI Galbeni in En poor and tiny S=6 at 12.09 UT.

13755even NZL RNZ Pacific in En at 12.12 UT, S=8 fluttery into Michigan remotedly.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Feb 28)

Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025
To: WOR@groups.io ; HCDX ; _ BCLNEWS ; _ DXplorer
Subject: Re: [WOR] RHC 6000 off again?

Friday Febr 28 at 06.18 UT,
NOTHING on 6000 kHz channel from Made in USSR unit
at Quivican San Felipe TITAN site, empty this morning.

6149.974 BRAZIL Rádio Saturno Belo Horizonte, S=6 poor signal at 06.33 UT.

6185.968 MEX XEPPM R Educacion Mexico D.F. Piano classical mx performance
strong S=8-9 in Alberta SDR unit remotedly at 06.43 UT.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Feb 28)

CUBA. Was RHC 6000 on tonight? Did not check until 0407 and no
signal. Still greatly improved mod? (Glenn to WOR iog Feb 27)
Replies:

``Just heard them at 0510 in Spanish, but can confirm that there was
nothing an hour earlier. Last night I noted an abrupt cut at 0501:30
during English. Nothing heard for at least the next quarter hour. Tony
Pavick, BC``

Yes, very strong into Masset with Spanish programming and excellent
modulation. Walt Salmaniw, BC (05:10 UTC)``

``RHC was up this morning at 1159:30 UT on 6000 khz in Spanish with a
good strong signal, with less than perfect modulation, but a
listenable signal nonetheless. I did not hear them at the same time
the day before. Tony Pavick, Hope BC``

My further monitoring Feb 27: VG Spanish at 0520 on 6000, still at
0608, 0706, even 0717+ direct at S9+45 good mod level but slight
distortion. If this be only frequency they can run at night, sensible
to split it English/Spanish (Glenn Hauser, OK, WORLD OF RADIO 2284)

** CUBA. 15230, Feb 27 at 1551, S6/S8 carrier, now with some suptorted
modulation seeming Spanish, so RHC improving slightly (Glenn Hauser,
OK, WOR)

From: Tony Pavick via groups.io
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 4:12 AM

Subject: Re: [WOR] RHC 6000 off again?

No RHC on 6000 tonight at my QTH, at 0311 UT

Tony Pavick

Hope BC
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Friday Febr 28 at 06.18 UT,
NOTHING on 6000 kHz channel from Made in USSR unit
at Quivican San Felipe TITAN site, empty this morning.

6149.974 BRAZIL Rádio Saturno Belo Horizonte, S=6 poor signal at 06.33 UT.

6185.968 MEX XEPPM R Educacion Mexico D.F. Piano classical mx performance
strong S=8-9 in Alberta SDR unit remotedly at 06.43 UT.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Feb 28)

CUBA. Was RHC 6000 on tonight? Did not check until 0407 and no
signal. Still greatly improved mod? (Glenn to WOR iog Feb 27)
Replies:

``Just heard them at 0510 in Spanish, but can confirm that there was
nothing an hour earlier. Last night I noted an abrupt cut at 0501:30
during English. Nothing heard for at least the next quarter hour. Tony
Pavick, BC``

Yes, very strong into Masset with Spanish programming and excellent
modulation. Walt Salmaniw, BC (05:10 UTC)``

``RHC was up this morning at 1159:30 UT on 6000 khz in Spanish with a
good strong signal, with less than perfect modulation, but a
listenable signal nonetheless. I did not hear them at the same time
the day before. Tony Pavick, Hope BC``

My further monitoring Feb 27: VG Spanish at 0520 on 6000, still at
0608, 0706, even 0717+ direct at S9+45 good mod level but slight
distortion. If this be only frequency they can run at night, sensible
to split it English/Spanish (Glenn Hauser, OK, WORLD OF RADIO 2284)

** CUBA. 15230, Feb 27 at 1551, S6/S8 carrier, now with some suptorted
modulation seeming Spanish, so RHC improving slightly (Glenn Hauser,
OK, WOR)

From: Tony Pavick via groups.io
Sent: Friday, February 28, 2025 4:12 AM

Subject: Re: [WOR] RHC 6000 off again?

No RHC on 6000 tonight at my QTH, at 0311 UT

Tony Pavick

Hope BC
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** ALGERIA. 15140, Feb 27 at 0726, S4/S5 JBA carrier - first thought
it might be RHC afternoon frequency testing, English at 2000 not heard
for months - but EiBi shows Ifrikya FM, Ouargla on 15140 from 0700,
not in Aoki. At 0729 also have JBA carrier on 17600, the Béchar
frequency from 0700. Springish propcons starting to appear (Glenn
Hauser, OK, WOR)

** ASCENSION. 15490, Feb 17 at 0728, French at S9: BBC at 0700-0729
only (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** CUBA. Was RHC 6000 on tonight? Did not check until 0407 and no
signal. Still greatly improved mod? (Glenn to WOR iog Feb 27)
Replies:

``Just heard them at 0510 in Spanish, but can confirm that there was
nothing an hour earlier. Last night I noted an abrupt cut at 0501:30
during English. Nothing heard for at least the next quarter hour. Tony
Pavick, BC``

Yes, very strong into Masset with Spanish programming and excellent
modulation. Walt Salmaniw, BC (05:10 UTC)``

``RHC was up this morning at 1159:30 UT on 6000 khz in Spanish with a
good strong signal, with less than perfect modulation, but a
listenable signal nonetheless. I did not hear them at the same time
the day before. Tony Pavick, Hope BC``

My further monitoring Feb 27: VG Spanish at 0520 on 6000, still at
0608, 0706, even 0717+ direct at S9+45 good mod level but slight
distortion. If this be only frequency they can run at night, sensible
to split it English/Spanish (Glenn Hauser, OK, WORLD OF RADIO 2284)

** CUBA. 15230, Feb 27 at 1551, S6/S8 carrier, now with some suptorted
modulation seeming Spanish, so RHC improving slightly (Glenn Hauser,
OK, WOR)

** JAPAN. 15280, Feb 27 at 0727 S6/S7 music, 0730 Japanese; NHK
scheduled 0655-0950; also a Sound of Hope channel, so subject to CNR1
jamming but none of that now (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** PHILIPPINES. Re my hearing R. Pilipinas, 15190 still on past 2000
UT Feb 25:

``[bdxc-news] Radio Pilipinas World Service extended hours --- Rumen
Pankov reported (16 Feb) that he had heard Radio Pilipinas at
1730-2030 UT over the previous 3 days on 9925, 12120 and 15190 kHz via
Tinang in Tagalog (Filipino) / English. So with an extra hour
1930-2030 to previously scheduled.

I tuned in yesterday (26 Feb) and, yes, the 1730 broadcast is still on
air until 2030 UTC. Very good reception on 12120 kHz and 15190 kHz,
especially at first (9925 kHz much weaker here). They still announced
just 1730-1930, together with the frequencies, at
sign on, though (anyone noticed if their 0200-0330 transmission has
also been lengthened?) 73 Alan Pennington, Lowe HF-225 Europa,
Wellbrook ALA 1530 loop, Caversham, UK, Feb 27`` (Glenn Hauser, OK,
WORLD OF RADIO 2284)

** U S A. 293 MCW kHz, Feb 27 at 0734 UT, ND beacon FBY, FairBurY NE,
one of my most regulars, now accompanied by weaker UI, qUIncy IL which
is normally unheard (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A [and non]. WORLD OF RADIO 2283 monitoring: confirmed UT
Thursday February 27 at 0130 on WRMI 5010, S9/+15 into Bonaire SDR.

Also confirmed Thursday February 27 at 1730 on SW Radio, Germany,
6160.011+, S9+5/15 into UTwente, but with heavy fast SAH from unknown
CCI - China? suppposedly not until *1800. Also heavy ACI from 6165,
CRI English. Much better with no QRM on 3975.002+, S9+5/10 into
UTwente.

WORLD OF RADIO 2284 contents: Australia, Azerbaijan and non, Brasil,
Canada, China and non, Cuba, Denmark, (Ethiopia), Europe, Finland,
(France), Germany and non, México, Netherlands, Nigeria, North
America, Philippines, Russia non, Somalia, Spain, Turkey and non, UK,
USA and on, (Vanuatu); propagation outlook - (countries mentioned
along with others not in order)

WOR 2284 available from 0055 UT Friday February 28:
(mp3 stream) https://www.w4uvh.net/wor2284.m3u
(mp3 download) https://www.w4uvh.net/wor2284.mp3
Or via http://www.worldofradio.com/audiomid.html
Also linx to podcast services.

Full schedule: http://www.worldofradio.com/radioskd.html

1300 UT Friday WRMI 15770 to NE;
2130 UT Friday WRMI 9955 to SSE [new Feb 21, not just webcast];
2130 UT Friday IRRS 1323-Italy;
2300 UT Friday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
2330 UT Friday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
0400 UT Saturday WTWW 5085 [irregular];
0930 UT Saturday WRMI 9455 to WNW [has been off air; or 7730];
1530 UT Saturday SW Radio, Germany 6160;
1830 UT Saturday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
2030vUT Saturday WA0RCR 1860-AM [2000/2200];
0000 UT Sunday WTWW 9475 [suspended];
0330vUT Sunday WA0RCR 1860-AM [nominal 0415; as late as 0600];
1130 UT Sunday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
2000 UT Sunday IRRS 1323-Italy;
2230 UT Sunday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
2330 UT Sunday WRMI 7570 to NW [and/or 7780];
0030 UT Monday WRMI 7780 to SW;
0930 UT Monday SW Radio, Germany 6160;
2030 UT Monday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
0330 UT Tuesday WRMI 7780 to SW;
1400 UT Tuesday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
1500 UT Tuesday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
2100 UT Tuesday IRRS 1323-Italy;
0030 UT Wednesday WRMI 9395 to NNW;
0030 UT Wednesday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
2030 UT Wednesday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
2200 UT Wednesday WBCQ 7490v to WSW;
0130 UT Thursday WRMI 5010 to S;
1730 UT Thursday SW Radio, Germany 3975 & 6160.

Thanks this week to Terry L Krueger, Niceville FL for a contribution
to Glenn Hauser, P O Box 1684, Enid OK 73702, ``for all your years of
dedication to accuracy``

One may also contribute via PayPal, not necessarily in US funds, to:
woradio at yahoo.com (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)
UNIDENTIFIED. 1549.82, Feb 27 at 0732 UT, JBA carrier again direct,
some 1550 off-frequency, XEREL? Not hearing the 810.6v mystery lately
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WORLD OF RADIO 2284)
This report despatched at 0114 UT February 28
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RHC was up this morning at 1159:30 UT on 6000 khz in Spanish with a good
strong signal, with less than perfect modulation, but a listenable signal
nonetheless. I did not hear them at the same time the day before.

Tony Pavick
Hope BC
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CUBA The only bcast txion of Cuban island noted on shortwave
5024.993 kHz Radio Rebelde heard low modulation but S=9 signal remotedly
in Edmonton AB-CAN at 08.04 UT and further check also positively at 10.00 UT too.

11749.769 BRA Rádio Voz Missionaria Camboriu SC BrasPort, S=7 or –88dBm at 07.10 UT
9665.089 BRA also Brasport too, S=9+15dB stronger signal in 31 mb at 07.49 UT Febr 27
not on 5939v in 50 meterband.

11620even ROU RRI Galbeni in German, 07.00-07.27 S=8 or –81dBm in Alberta, 07.20 UT
11640.006 CHN CRI in Cantonese language sce via Jinhua, S=8 –81dBm, 07.21 UT
11734.963 KRE Voice of Korea Kujang in Russian sce, S=6 –89dBm, nice lady singer / chanson
performance program, 07.22 UT.
11825even JP NHK Radio Japan via KDDI national telecommunication provider at
Koga-Ibaragi-Yamata Japan site, Japanese strong S=9+10dB 06.55-10.00 UT, 07.31 UT.

11930 CUB Cuban state security organization produced scratch audio jamming 24h/7d/12m
against US R Marti political influence radio from Miami / USAGM Greenville NC around the
clock S=6-7 or –96dBm in Alberta at 07.40 UT, and similar SCRATCH audio signals also on
9565 and 11860 kHz at same time.

9650.002 KRE Voice of Korea, Jp sce, S=9 at 07.45 UT, orchestra mx program.
9695 DRM digital test signal block, F__ RFI Issoudun 07 – 08 UT, at 07.50 UT, S=9+5dB in CAN.
9770 kHz strong OTHR S=9+25dB powerful radar block at 07.52 UT.
9912.5 Military STANAG signal S=9+20dB probably from Europe Russia war area ? 07.53 UT
9926 kHz OTHR S=9+20dB at 07.54 UT.

7456.6 and 7457.4 PTR US Navy Telex txion from Isabela installations, S=9+20dB 07.58 UT
similar txion on
7596.6 and 7597.4 kHz at 07.45 and 08.02 UT on Febr 27.
7580even KRE Voice of Korea Kujang in Jp, stn ID signal S=9+5dB at 08.00 UT.

4812 Military STANAG S=9+15dB at 08.07 UT.
4939.980 VEN / CLM (?) Radio ‘Estacion 4940’ in Spanish – sermon px, S=7 at 08.11 UT

5850even USA WRMI Okeechobee in Japanese(!) language, likely ‘Prepair for Jesus’,
S=9+20dB at 10.05 UT on Febr 27.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Feb 27)

From: Tony Pavick via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:16 AM

Subject: Re: [WOR] RHC 6000 off again?

Just heard them at 0510 in Spanish but can confirm that there was nothing an hour earlier.

Last night I noted an abrupt cut at 0501:30 during English. Nothing heard for at least the next quarter hour.

Tony Pavick

On Wed, Feb 26, 2025, 20:08 Glenn Hauser via groups.io <wghauser=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:

Was RHC 6000 on tonight? Did not check until 0407 and no signal. Still greatly improved mod? Glenn

From: Walter Salmaniw via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:17 AM
To: wor
Subject: Re: [WOR] RHC 6000 off again?

Yes, very strong into Masset with Spanish programming and excellent modulation...Walt (05:10 UTC)

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