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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mauno Ritola" <mauno.ritola@gmail.com>

Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2020 3:30 PM
Subject: [HCDX] Fwd: [WOR] Fw: [nrc-am] Wanna be a monitor?

A nice work possibility for an Austrian DXer!
Mauno
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Bill Whitacre <bw@his.com>
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020, 3:58:11 PM GMT
Subject: [nrc-am] Wanna be a monitor?
If you’ve ever thought you might like to work as a monitor, here’s your
chance:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=mfeyqmx3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=13139&orgId=9
This is for a position in Vienna, Austria and the only ‘kicker’ is that
you need a work permit for Austria [EU, US expats and some TCNs] AND a
‘good working knowledge’ of German.
Bill Whitacre
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The following report is for 20 January, 2020

Report from: Rich Levenson
E-mail: lrqaman@gmail.com
Location: Monroe Township, NJ
Radios: ICOM R9500, Expert Electronics MB1 (SDR)
Antennas: 6-80 M Vertical, Coax Gutter/Downspout, Attic Discone

My major passion is aeronautical flight monitoring as well as VOLMETs
(meteorological weather information for airmen). Accordingly, I have even
developed an electronic map with color-coded LEDs to track international
flights that I monitor on shortwave. Check out my QRZ page for W2FKN that
will give you an idea how seriously I follow flights and weather. The terms
of TAF, METAR, SIGMET, and AIRMET are used depending upon the weather
conditions. Find these terms on GOOGLE, etc.

Shannon Volmet on 3413 @ 0010 UTC (USB - Upper Sideband) giving
meteorological information for London Heathrow, Dublin, Ireland and
Shannon, Ireland at the time of listening. Weather terms are typically in
the British system, but may also have a US component. Signal S9. (R.
Levenson - NJ)

Gander, NFLD Volmet on 6604 @ 0013 UTC (USB). Report for Toronto and Ottawa
weather conditions as noted for a specific time period. Signal S9. (R.
Levenson - NJ)

Gander, NFLD Volmet on 3485 @ 0055 UTC (USB). Signal S9. Report for
another series of locations

RAF (Royal Airforce) Volmet on 5450 (USB) at 0021 UTC. Computer generated
female voice with a perfect British accent. Detailed information for
numerous locations. Signal S9. (R. Levenson)

I can offer reports on flights I listen to with regards to positions,
requests for altitude changes, deviations for weather, and sometimes other
significant issues. I used to decode ACARS, but that's another story.

Happy listening to all - 73, Rich W2FKN

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I’m not certain but I believe the field may a bit larger than just Austria. An EU work permit might work and there are other arrangements for TCNs - third country nationals.

If someone non-Austrian who can pass the German and English language requirements is interested they should check with the HR contact email on the announcement.

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> On Jan 19, 2020, at 9:30 AM, Mauno_Ritola <Mauno.Ritola@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> A nice work possibility for an Austrian DXer!
>
> Mauno
>
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: Bill Whitacre <bw@his.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 17, 2020, 3:58:11 PM GMT
> Subject: [nrc-am] Wanna be a monitor?
>
> If you’ve ever thought you might like to work as a monitor, here’s your chance:
>
> https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=mfeyqmx3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=13139&orgId=9
>
> This is for a position in Vienna, Austria and the only ‘kicker’ is that you need a work permit for Austria [EU, US expats and some TCNs] AND a ‘good working knowledge’ of German.
>
> Bill Whitacre
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++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Shortwave reception from Sofia January 19-20. Videos can be found here
<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShmxjLnxp_dhZhbteQi3XQ/videos>
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AUSTRIA Reception of Radio DARC#257 via ORS Moosbrunn on January 19
1000-1100 on 6070 MOS 100 kW / non-dir to CeEu German Sun, very good

BRASIL Radio Voz Missionaria on very odd frequency in 31mb, January 20
from 0830 on 9667.5vCAB 010 kW / 030 deg to BRA Portug.-fair via Twente
QRM same time 9665.0 KNG 050 kW / non-dir to NEAs Korean KCBS Pyongyang.

CHINA/ALBANIA Active frequencies of CRI via Cerrik:
1500-1557 on 9565 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Turkish
1600-1757 on 5970 CER 150 kW / 330 deg to WeEu German
1800-1957 on 5970 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu French
1800-1957 on 6055 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf French
1800-1957 on 7360 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu French
1800-1957 on 7385 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf French
2000-2157 on 7285 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu English
2200-2257 on 6175 CER 150 kW / 280 deg to SoEu Portug.
Temporarily inactive frequencies of CRI via Cerrik:
0000-0157 on 6020 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm English
0000-0157 on 9570 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm English
0200-0357 on 6020 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm Chinese
0200-0357 on 9570 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm Chinese
0500-0657 on 5985 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf Arabic
0500-0657 on 7210 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf Arabic
0500-0657 on 9590 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME Arabic
0500-0557 on 7220 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME English
0600-0657 on 11750 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME English
0700-0857 on 11785 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu English
0700-0857 on 11855 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu Chinese
0900-0957 on 7285 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Romanian
0900-0957 on 9460 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Romanian
1100-1157 on 7220 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Bulgarian
1200-1257 on 7345 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Serbian
1100-1257 on 13665 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu English
1400-1557 on 11920 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf French
1400-1557 on 13670 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf French
1500-1557 on 7345 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu Turkish
1600-1757 on 9555 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME Arabic
1600-1757 on 11725 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf Arabic
2000-2157 on 5960 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu English
2000-2157 on 6185 CER 150 kW / 193 deg to EaAf Arabic
2000-2157 on 7215 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME Arabic
2200-2357 on 7210 CER 150 kW / 280 deg to SoEu Spanish
2300-2357 on 6175 CER 150 kW / 280 deg to SoEu Spanish
Temporarily Romanian, Bulgarian & Serbian are via Urumqi
0900-0957 on 15260 URU 500 kW / 308 deg to SEEu Romanian
1100-1157 on 15180 URU 500 kW / 308 deg to SEEu Bulgarian
1200-1257 on 15180 URU 500 kW / 308 deg to SEEu Serbian

GERMANY(non) Adventist World Radio Obectivo DX#864 via MBR Nauen, January 19
1000-1100 on 9610 NAU 125 kW / 180 deg to SoEu Italian Sun, very good signal.

GERMANY(non) Pan American Broadcasting PAB via MBR Nauen, January 19
1430-1445 on 11800 NAU 250 kW / 094 deg to SoAs English Sun, very good

GERMANY(non) Reception of Koode Radio International KRI via MBR
Nauen January 19:
1900-1930 on 6180 ISS 250 kW / 175 deg to WCAf Nigerian Fulfulde,
weak/fair, co-ch
same time on 6180 TIG 300 kW / 307 deg to WeEu German Radio Romania
International.

GREECE Surprising broadcast of Voice of Greece ERT 1st px, January 20
1157&1200 on 9420 AVL 150 kW / 323 deg to WeEu Greek*tx#3, good signal
* Albanian news 1157-1200UT and transmitter switches off around 1226UTC

GUAM Cancelled transmissions of KTWR Trans World Radio Asia:
1030-1100 on 12120 TWR 200 kW / 305 deg to EaAs Chinese Daily
1245-1315 on 9975 TWR 100 kW / 293 deg to SEAs Vietnamese Mon-Fri
1400-1430 on 9975 TWR 200 kW / 290 deg to EaAs Cantonese Mon-Fri

GUINEA/MALI Weak signal of R.Guinée & ORTM R.Mali in 31mb, January 20
from 0758 on 9650 CON 050 kW / non-dir to WeAf French R.Guinée Conakry
from 0800 on 9635 BKO 050 kW / non-dir to WeAf French ORTM Radio Mali.

HOLLAND Radio Onda, ASBL is again registered 24 hours in HFCC Database:
0000-2400 on 5940 MRT 001 kW / non-dir to WeEu Portuguese, ex 0000-1700.
Very weak signal via SDR Twente on January 19 around 1030UTC on 5940,042.
Other stations on 5940 kHz are Voz Missionaria & Telediffusion d'Algerie:
0000-2400 on 5940vCAB 010 kW / non-dir to BRAS Portug. R.Voz Missionaria
2000-2059 on 5940 ISS 500 kW / 160 deg to CEAf Arabic, "Holy Qu'ran" TDA
2100-2159 on 5940 ISS 500 kW / 160 deg to CEAf Arabic, "Holy Qu'ran" TDA
And irreg on 5940 JJG 100 kW / non-dir to EaAf Som Deegaanka Soomaalida.

OMAN Radio Sultanate of Oman in Arabic 14-15UT on 15140 kHz, January 19:
1000-1400 on 15145 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic inactive at present
1400-1411 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu NOTHING-TRANSMITTER IS OFF
1411-1412 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu OPEN CARRIER / DEAD AIR &
from 1412 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic, instead of English
from 1500 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic as scheduled in B19
1400&1500 on January 20 NO SIGNAL of RSO, only weak/fair of RHC in Spanish
Something`s always wrong at R.Sultanate of Oman Thumrayt transmitting stn!

ROMANIA(non) IRRS EGR/UNR and AWR Wavescan#568 via RADIOCOM Satica
on January 19:
1030&1230 on 9510 SAF 100 kW / 300 deg to WeEu English Sun IRRS
EGR/UNR, weak/fair
1200-1230 on 9510 SAF 100 kW / 300 deg to WeEu English Sun
Wavescan#568, weak/fair

SECRETLAND(non) From the Isle of Music via SPL Secretbrod, January 19
1500-1504 on 9400 SCB 100 kW / 030 deg to EaEu OPEN CARRIER / DEAD AIR
1504-1600 on 9400 SCB 100 kW / 030 deg to EaEu Eng/Spa Sun, very good.
Something`s always wrong at SECRETLAND Secretbrod transmitting station!

TURKEY Voice of Turkey on unscheduled 15190, January 19
from 1300 on 15190 EMR 500 kW / 150 deg to N/ME Turkish &
from 1325 on 15190 EMR 500 kW / 150 deg to N/ME NO SIGNAL

U.K.(non) Follow The Bible Ministries via ENC-DMS Woofferton on January 19
1830-1858 on 6180 WOF 300 kW / 114 deg to N/ME Arabic Sun, very good signal

USA Reception of World Harvest Radio Inter WHRI Angel 2, January 19:
1300-1400 on 9840 HRI 250 kW / 025 deg to ENAm English Sun, weak/fair
1400-1800 on 9840 HRI 250 kW / 025 deg to ENAm English Sun, CANCELLED

USA Test transmission of Brother Stair via WBCQ-4 The Planet
Monticello, January 20
from 0815 on 6159.9vBCQ 050 kW / 245 deg to ENAm English, weak signal
via SDR Twente
from 0858 on 6160.0 WIS 001 kW / non-dir to NWEu English Shortwave
Radio will be on!

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73! Ivo Ivanov

More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
please visit to http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com

QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire
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Thanks! Great help!

On Sun, Jan 19, 2020 at 11:28 AM Glenn Hauser <wghauser@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> Rich,
>
> Tnx for your reports. A few comments: could you include the transmitter
> site countries? 5900 is Bulgaria, 5980 Austria.
>
> 4885, at that hour another Brazilian would be far more likely than from
> Korea in the daytime there. Radio Clube do Para dominates, but there is
> another one too.
>
> 73, Glenn Hauser
>
> On Sunday, January 19, 2020, 3:14:34 PM GMT, Rich Levenson <
> lrqaman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> The following report is for 19 January, 2020
>
> Report from: Rich Levenson
> E-mail: lrqaman@gmail.com
> Location: Monroe Township, NJ
> Radios: ICOM R9500, Expert Electronics MB1 (SDR)
> Antennas: 6-80 M Vertical, Coax Gutter/Downspout, Attic Discone
>
> Radiodifusora Roaima (Brazil) on 4875.2 @ 0144 UTC. male speaker in
> Portuguese @ 0148 UTC. Music @ 0149 UTC then back to male speaker @ 0152
> UTC. Signal S5-S6 (R. Levenson - NJ)
>
> CLA Echo of Hope VOH on 4885 @ 0155 UTC. Male singer in Korean @ 0158.
> Signal S7-S9. (R. Levenson - NJ)
>
> G Bible Voice Dardasha 7 on 5900 @ 0209 UTC with male speaker and music in
> background. Arabic language. Signal S9. (R. Levenson - NJ)
>
> Radio Romania International on 5910 @ 0215 UTC. Romanian language.
> Classical music of Romanian origin being played. Signal S9. (R. Levenson -
> NJ)
>
> USA Adventist World Radio on 5980 @ 0223 UTC. Male speaker in Urdu
> (garbled) with music in background 0228 UTC. Choral type singing @ 0229
> UTC. Afghanistan is target area. Signal S9. (R. Levenson - NJ)
>
> HCJB Voice of Andes on 6050 @ 0232 UTC in Spanish with music of country
> being played. Signal S6-S7. Beamed to South America. (R. Levenson - NJ)
>
> --
>

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