[Spooks] Swan Radio

[Zack Widup]

I have a recording or two of the station after it became Radio Americas. 
I don't recall any coded voice messages on it, but I remember recording 
some of the music. But then, I don't speak Spanish!  :)

I don't know what condition the tapes are in.  They are in boxes at my 
mother's house and haven't been played in 40 years.  The next time I'm 
there I will get them and see if they are still playable.  If so, I will 
make digital files from them.

I recall the station very well, though.  They were quite strong here every 
night on 1160 kHz after local station WJJD in Chicago went off the air (10 
pm).  I believe they also had a transmitter in the 49-meter band.  I have 
a QSL from them somewhere around here.

73, Zack


On Wed, 26 Apr 2006, Ary Boender wrote:

> 
> Hi all,
> 
> In the 1960's Swan Radio broadcasted propaganda stuff to Cuba. They included
> coded messages in the programs for dissidents on Cuba. Messages like "Chico is
> in the house. Visit him" and "The fish will rise very soon. The sky is blue. The
> fish is red."
> 
> I am looking for more of these messages and I am looking for recordings of the
> station. Anyone please?
> 
> 73,
> Ary Boender