Not receiving anything on 4835 this morning in Brisbane
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He was saying last night on air that his station isnāt yet automated, hence if
heās not on air heās likely preoccupied with other duties/activities.
Was a nice signal on 2310kHz in the later evening hours.
Was some adj ch interference of 4835kHz from signal on 4840kHz last night
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If he is running as much power as claimed he must have deep pockets: the electricity bill would bring tears to any accountants eyes. Shortwave transmitters are going to be old too so they wonāt be very efficient.
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only running 100w apprently
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On at the moment with classical music. Listening via an SDR near Adelaide.
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Picked up the station on 4835 tonight in Brisbane.
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I found Radio Symban on 2368.5 kHz (apparently broadcast from Hurlstone Park, NSW according to the ACMA register) ā I wonder how big of an audience this station would have given its frequency and weak signal:
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That one has been on and off on that odd channel for years. And I agree, only certified DX nerds and shortwave enthusiasts would find it. More an ego trip for the operator to have their signal (potentially) heard worldwide, I think. Despite the weak power it has been heard overseas, e.g. from Japan:
11 years ago.
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Agree. Sounds awful.
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Particularly using Upper Side Band, given most consumer Shortwave Radios are only AM, not sure how many listeners outside of Amateurs and DX chasers they would really get
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Has anyone had any success receiving DRM shortwave signals with a DRM receiver? Thanks. And if so, do you think DRM will become the defacto digital radio standard? After looking at the recent ABC DRM+ trials, it really seems to have potential in the AM and FM bands.
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Ive had some luck DRM decoding some time ago using a SDR and Windows software. Post back up this page a bit -
I donāt bother too much about HF these days - too much NBN Fiber To The Node noise on the bands at my place.
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Have you tried a magnetic loop antenna?
Thereās plenty of folk using these in noisy urban environments these days.
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Hearing a station on 2325 KHz called Radio 567. Here is the website:
NOTE: Theyāre the same people behind StationX who according to this forum used to broadcast on that frequency. So theyāre probably broadacsting from Wee Waa, NSW.
Also, theyāre on 4970.
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That would be @Party_Pete if I recall correctly
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You recall correctly, Peter Tate. Heās happily replying to reception reports and always experimenting with varied TX equipment/antenna.
Decades of experience, qualified and trained RF engineers. Founded first Gold Coast TCBL and after typical community radio behaviour, then had to start another TCBL. Now is happy programming and developing streaming plus dabbling in RF engineering via his SW.
Never met Peter, have corresponded, would hire if I was working in media or RF engineering.
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Yes, 2325 khz is FINALLY able to stay on. All ātestingā done previously was at the cost of pinching the aerial used for Station X on 1611 khz AM. All transmissions are from the backyard at home in Wee Waa NSW. Power used across the board for each service is 100w.
The reason for all the ātestingā is if you got a HF Comms Tech and a Shortwave Tech together even both of them wonāt agree. Then there is the world of the Broadcast Engineer who is all about maximsing local coverage.
Add to all that, what can we do on zero budget and in a small space? What sort of coverage can we actually get? Can we blast it at the sky (NVIS) and cover 900km radius day and night with different frequencies? Tip - just west of me here is the point where Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Adeliade are all within that notational 900km radius!
Iām totally stoked at the response from people. Even though 2325khz has been off an on over the years. The firing up of 4970 khz has really opened the flood gates! Reports will get a reply! No fancy QSL Cards at this point.
Radio 567 is a member of The X Radio Network family. Gone are the days of having all your eggs in one format basket. Iām not sure if Radio 567 is staying on the Shortwave frequencies. I just figured it was the best family member to put there, as I see heaps of Grey Nomads rolling through town with HF Rigs fitted!
PSā¦ it was always a plan by Myself and Craig Allen to fire these up and get some action back on the SW bands. Iām happy to say he would be pleased we finally have a few making use of them.
73ās
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Great to see some Aussie HF back on - it may be viable as a stand alone if you go after some of the remote HF audience the ABC abandoned a few years ago when they turned the HF at Tennant Creek off.
PNG and the Pacific may also provide a viable audience if you want to use a directional array. RNZ also use DRM to feed some of their FM re-broadcast sites in the Pacific so that may give you some options down the track too in the Pacific.
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Iād like to hear Station Xās main service on SW, though I realise an oldies format works pretty well on there. Thereās something romantic about hearing oldies in lo-fi with a gently fading signal. The way these āsmokin oldiesā were meant to be heard imo 
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I agree @dutymainttech , DRM would be great for SW, a quality leveller and far simpler than streaming to get working at the consumer end once a radio is bought.
Appreciate your post too @MrX and a lovely tribute to remember Craig Allen too.
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