[Spooks] Cuban Catches

[KCØKBH]

I usually listen in USB.   Or am narrow. 

de Devan, KC0KBH


On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:59:59 -0500, mslaten <mslaten at prodigy.net> wrote:
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> Hi KC?KBH:
> 
>     When I have heard the harmonics, and it has been a few months now, the
> signals were loud and clear.  Same transmitters and audio, but better signal
> in the higher band.  I think the harmonic was associated with one particular
> transmitter, as it sounded like the same one each time.  The harmonics
> showed up in the 13 and 14 bands if memory serves me.
>     The Cuban audio on their transmitters does leave a lot to be desired,
> but try listening to the voice numbers in CW or USB or LSB mode in addition
> to AM.  Many times it sounds better in USB mode.
>     My point about the harmonics was that the 13 band has had them before
> and when you log the calls, it is another way of confirming that you have a
> harmonic if the same calls are being broadcast exactly half of the 13? freq.
>     Sometimes the Cuban voice stations are a real challenge to copy because
> of the audio distortions, but if you tune in and listen carefully, you
> shouldn't have too much trouble getting the calls.
>     Do a search in the Spooks Database and you should find my logs with
> comments about the harmonics.  Search on V2a and the 13??? freq range.
> There were probably 3-5 instances over 6 months ago.
>     This is also another reason to try and correctly ID your numbers
> stations.  If you entered it in the database as V2 you would not get the
> same results for your query.
>     As an after thought, I don't believe that I have heard M8, M8a or M8c in
> harmonics.  Seems to be a voice thing.  Maybe someone else can confirm this
> or affirm this.
>     Happy monitoring!
> 
> 73's
> Mark
> 
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