[GreenKeys] 'Russian woodpecker' of old...

[Al Klase]

Ken,

The woodpecker was a Russian over-the-horizon radar system operating in 
the HF bands.  Naturally they used the bands that were open.  It was so 
bad that radios like the Kenwood TS-930 had separate woodpecker-tuned 
noise blankers.  You'll find more that you want to know by googling 
"russian woodpecker."

Al

On 10/14/2010 6:39 PM, Ken Gartland wrote:
> Hi all!
>
> I remember long time back abt the 'Foreign' woodpecker
> which apparently caused a lot of HF communications disruptions. I never really got a clear explanation of what it was, when it 'Quit', and what its' purpose was at the time...Has it been heard since?
>
> I had a long gap being aways from amateur radio/RTTY, but
> since full retirement, have been back at it with a vengeance.
>
> Hopefully, one or more of you in the know, can fill in the
> blanks re: the Woodpecker situ..
>
> Many tks&  ' 73
>
> Ken Gartland VE3-HMQ
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