Shortwave frequencies for Gulf/Iraq

rec.radio.shortwave | March 22, 2003 | Matt

[Calvin Locke]

Saw this in the rec.radio.shortwave newsgroup.

From: Matt

"... As the world waits and watches Iraq, if you've got a shortwave
receiver with sideband mode (USB and LSB) you can hear certain
military communications related to the conflict including many
long-distance GHFS (Global HF System) stations including Emergency
Action Messages (EAMs) and Skyking messages which are high-priority
messages for air and ground stations.

Frequencies to monitor (in the USB mode) include:

4709, 4724, 6712, 6739, 8992, 11175, 11271, 15038 (11175 is a very
active frequency most of the time)

Shortwave broadcasts from the Middle East that you can hear with a
reasonable antenna include the following. Note that UTC (Universal
Time) is 5 hours ahead of EST. Note that because the changing
situation in the area these times and frequencies are subject to
change; of course checking the frequencies from time to time is your
best bet of hearing a broadcast.

Egypt, Radio Cairo on 9900 at 2315 UTC

Iran, Voice of the Islamic Republic, Tehran on 9022 at 1030 UTC (also
on 9835 and 11970) Iran also on 13730 and 13745 at 1330 UTC.

Iraq, Radio Baghdad on 11787 (varies slightly to 11785) at 2000 UTC.
Also check 15265, 15375, 15385, 21470 at 1100 UTC.

Israel, Kol Israel on 6280, 7475, 9435 at 0500 (also on 11605). Israel
also on 15640, 17535 and 6220 at 2000 UTC. Also check 1700 UTC on
17545. At 1900 UTC on 11605, 15615 and 17545.

Kuwait (Radio Kuwait) on 11990 kHz at 1800 UTC. Also check 15110 kHz.

Syria, Radio Damascus on 12085 (and 13610 frequently) at 0500 and 2000 UTC

Turkey, Voice of Turkey, Ankara on 11960 and 12000 at 2100 UTC; on 6020 at 0400 and 2300 UTC

United Arab Emirates Radio, Dubai on 13675, 15395 at 0020, 1330 UTC;
15395 at 0030; 0200 on 15395 and 15370;to listen to!"

[TonyInOhio]

Great post, Calvin. Log Radio Baghdad while you can. :-)

Also, Voice of Turkey often uses 9445 in parallel to most of their other frequencies.

[A. Morgan]

Thanks for the list. I'll put them to use on my DRAKE.

[demlosers]

Thanks, tuning in.

[Bad~Rodeo]

Thanks for the 411. During the Gulf War, pre-Gore internet, I used my short-wave to monitor reports. Not that the big 4 networks weren't reporting factually. </sarcasm>

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

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Now this would be fun!

[BRL]

I have my share of QSL cards from the 1970's. The cold war was so much fun for me as a kid as it was waged on SW. The knucklehead man/woman team from Cuba, the persistant hum from radio Moscow. The voice of Vietnam, all the WWII stories from radio Moscow (John Wayne never told me that the Russians pretty well kicked Hitler's butt). Radio Tirana, the BBC and radio Nederland- oh to go back there again!

However, SW is over. I am sure that a few hanger onners will keep looking to make SW relevent again, but unless you personally experienced it, I don't think you will ever really be able to explain it to youngsters today.

[LasVegasMac]

pre-Gore internet

What are you talking about? No such thing!

Ya know, I kinda miss seeing him on TV, hearing him on the airwaves, etc. I know, sick. I guess it was the anticipation of the "next" big whopper, bald face lie, etc., to pass his wooden lips.

Granted, we still have a lot of DemoRats doing it now - but nobody looked / sounded as stupid as AlBot Gore doing it.

LVM

[chance33_98]

Thanks! I just bought a Sangean ATS 909 this week and have been searching the airwaves for stuff.

[dash400m]

Thanks Calvin. Also monitor 13560/70 for Radio Baghdad.

[dash400m]

Thanks Calvin. Also monitor 13560/70 for Radio Baghdad.

[jennyp]

However, SW is over. I am sure that a few hanger onners will keep looking to make SW relevent again, but unless you personally experienced it, I don't think you will ever really be able to explain it to youngsters today.

Yeah, it's a pity. Listening to a far-away station online doesn't quite have the same mystique.

BTW, my vote for coolest interval signal: Radio Tirana. My vote for most mind-numbing programs: Radio Tirana.

[chance33_98]

Anyone tried out the shortwave PCI cards for computers? They are a bit pricey but I would be interested in getting one. Reviews I have seen have been good but I have not talked with anyone that owns one directly.

[HBAR223]

Thanks a bunch. Spinning the vfo on the Kenwood TS-2000 right now.

[sonofatpatcher2]

Are there any internet sites that you can listen to shortwave?

[MamaB]

Hi, Saw your post about your Drake. What kind do you have? I have a Drake SW 8. I got it several years ago when my hubby got his 62" Pioneer Elite TV. I have really enjoyed it.

[chance33_98]

Not really sure. The PCI card is sweet looking though! Many SW places I have listened to also have web sites. This is kind of cool too.

[A. Morgan]

A Drake SW8, we have the same model. 'Got mine eight years ago and I really love it.

[LasVegasMac]

However, SW is over. I am sure that a few hanger onners will keep looking to make SW relevent again, but unless you personally experienced it, I don't think you will ever really be able to explain it to youngsters today.

Sorry to disagree, OM.

My 8 yr old son is in just absolute awe when I turn him loose on one of my rigs (Yaesu FT-840 and Icom 706 Mk IIG).

He has a list of foreign broadcast stations, a huge map of the world, and endless patience. To date, he has received 9 confirmed "QSL's".

You should see his face when he finds one in the mailbox - absolutely priceless!

The only problem is, "ok kid, your time is up - these are Dad's toy's and it's my turn to play!"

SWL is not over - not by a long shot.

LVM

[BRL]

That is great to hear. I wish you the best