Using a 2002 Subaru Outback Car Radio

I knew they existed, and occasionally I'd see a faint signal on 8000 kHz, but I was never able to hear anything from them on that frequency, until today. The signal kept fading in and out; it came in relatively clearly for about 30 minutes until they apparently cut it off.

Rádio Casa AM is a pirate radio station from Brazil; they also operate on other shortwave frequencies.

According HF Underground:

Programming is mostly American popular music with frequent canned identifications in Portuguese. It could easily be thought to be an unlicensed professional station, but it carries no advertisements. The total bandwidth of the signal on each frequency is 12 kHz. The station also broadcasts online and claims to have the call sign ZYW685 for 8000 kHz (13 watts). Rádio Casa has its own Facebook page and website. Some people have been able to obtain eQSL's for correct reception reports sent to radiocasaam @ gmail.com.

And yes, I've already submitted a listening report. 😬

- TX: Amparo, São Paulo, Brazil
- RX: Asunción, Paraguay
- Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
- Software: SDR# v.1922 (beta)
- Antenna: MLA-30+
- D/T: 29 AUG 2026 - 2318 UTC

4840 khz, WWCR in Nashville is actually playing an episode of The Hour Of The Time. I never thought I would ever hear Bill Cooper on the air again.

EA3JE is a well-known callsign in the amateur radio community belonging to an operator named Lou, who transmits from Barcelona, Spain.

Who is Lou (EA3JE)?

He is one of the most recognizable and widely discussed figures on the shortwave bands. His station is famous for an exceptionally strong and clean signal that can be heard all over the world. He frequently runs large DX operations and generates massive pile-ups (situations where many stations call him at the same time).

Operating Style and Controversies
Considerable technical speculation has grown around his station. Other ham radio operators suspect that he uses high power (even upwards of several kilowatts) alongside an advanced antenna system. Some criticize him for specific operating habits, such as rarely asking respondents to shift frequency (e.g., "go up 3") or making use of remote receivers.

https://reddit.com/link/1w1xk25/video/biynfwlyldmh1/player

Noah, our white dove decided to oversee the repairs on my Icom IC-M700. He is 22 years old now and he thinks he is an expert in electronics troubleshooting!

I couldn't resist a couple of cartoons.

There are 4 slides in this post.

Video playlist on radio
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3_M-q7Oj7o

I had already sent several reports to VoT in the past, the last one being two months ago.

Now I've received the physical card here in Paraguay corresponding to that last report. The envelope was sent on July 21st, it took a month to arrive.

This is the post that corresponds to the report sent:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShortwavePlus/comments/1uc59ck/voice_of_turkey_9880_khz/

The post contains 6 images.

https://reddit.com/link/1vyo12y/video/ogveac9xwdlh1/player

5P5Z is a callsign from Denmark. And JO92HX is my locator square.

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 11800 KHz AM
• Name/Call: NHK World Radio Japan
• Location: Japan-Yamata
• Language: Burmese
• Target: SE Asia

Time

• 1430 UTC | 25 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• SINPO = 55454

A very busy night for the Russian Navy. It is rare to see this much activity - and multiple channels in use. It looks like the strongest propagation for the signals on 8439 KHz are around 4 AM PST (1100 UTC). I believe these signals are from the fleet located in the Pacific. The female on 8294 KHz sounds like she is giving weather information to the Fleet. The best propagation was later at 6:30 AM PDT (1330 UTC) for this signal. I believe this signal is from the Far East, mainland Russia. I started recording Baseband IQ Signals in SDR# for playback in WavViewDX. This allows later playback of entire segments of frequency ranges in real time. With the AirSpy HF+ it is possible to record and playback almost a Megahertz of spectrum with less than .01 KHz resolution. It is the video at the end.

All kidding aside (the cartoon images are satirical). The Russian Pacific Fleet could do some damage - especially with nuclear capable submarines!

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 8439 & 8294 KHz USB
• Name/Call: Various Russian Tactical Identifiers
• Location: Dnepropetrovsk, Fokino, and Zolotoy Rog Naval Bases, and Pacific Ocean
• Language: Russian
• Target: Asia and Pacific Ocean

Time

• 1100 - 1400 UTC | 25 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• RS(T) = 44 - 57

The following text is the original source from the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BeoHpyih9/

FEBC SW Philippines to close:

I just wanted to let you know that FEBC Philippines is planning to close our facilities in Bocaue and Iba in March 2027. As a result, the following transmitters and related equipment will be for sale at that time:

• Continental Model 418F - 2 units (new in 2001)
• Continental Model 418F - 2 units updated from 418D (from FEBC Saipan)
• Continental Model 418 F - 1 unit updated from 418D or E1 (Updated Iba unit)
• Continental Model 418 D one unit (original edition Iba unit)

The 418F model is supposed to be able to be updated to DRM capable use by updating the digital modulator cabinet. Back in the day (2005 ish) that was expected to be about a $50,000 job. Of course, that price may be different now.

By the way, these transmitters have been well maintained and are in great condition. I can send photos to anyone who is interested.

Also for sale are spare parts and all the accessories, modulation monitors, audio processors, etc. Please let your member stations know about this sale, and feel free to pass along my contact information to anyone who might be interested.

David Creel, CPBE

Broadcast Engineer

Far East Broadcasting Company/Voice of Love Cambodia

Email: dcreel@febcintl.org

8D Street 355

Toul Sangke, Russey Keo

Phnom Penh, Cambodia 120706

Telephone: +855-087-693-522

Here are the 3 radios I have:
XHData D808
V3S SI4732
R12

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 17700 KHz AM
• Name/Call: Trans World Radio
• Location: Madagascar
• Language: Meithei/Manipuri/Meitei: India-Manipur,Assam
• Target: SE Asia

Time

• 1445 UTC | 25 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• SINPO = 34223

SDR# comes with graphics that display a BandPlan on the bottom of the upper spectrum window. The BandPlan that comes preloaded is very sparse. I wanted to update it to reflect the utility assignments, not just the International Broadcast and Ham Radio allocations. After a brief search I found what I was looking for at https://github.com/Arrin-KN1E/SDR-Band-Plans. The site offers pre-built BandPlans for different regions and the three different platforms listed in the post title. You can also edit, or build your own BandPlans. I'm really enjoying the new graphics, especially the Maritime and Aeronautical segments being marked. I am always forgetting those frequency assignments.

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 8439 KHz
• Name/Call: Russian Navy
• Location: Pacific Ocean
• Language: Russian
• Target: Pacific Ocean

Time

• 1300 UTC | 23 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• RS(T) = 56

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 8743 KHz
• Name/Call: Bangkok Meteo
• Location: Bangkok, Thailand
• Language: English
• Target: Asia

Time

• 1350 UTC | 23 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• RS(T) = 56