[Spooks] M8a 8097 1806

[mslaten]

>Anyone noticed that M8a schedule that has been
appearing for the last few days? Interesting enough
there is always a very strong AM carrier over it which
seems to amplify the CW signal a lot.

    Jon-FL and myself have been copying this sked pretty regular since it started.  It is sending in MCW mode.  It appears to have replaced an established V2a slot, but retained the carrier.  It has been broadcasting daily since Saturday, July 29.  The primary sked is at 1800z and the repeat is at 1900z both freqs are 8097m.
    Interestingly, this is the same mode and transmitter that was used with the shortlived M8d format which began temporarily replaced the V2a at 1600z on 7975m and 1700z on 8010m.  I first copied this Monday, July 17.  This sked lasted until Friday, July 21.  Then V2a returned to these slots.  
    I have also heard this transmitter once on July 31, at 0900z on 8630m broadcasting an M8a sked in MCW mode.  Haven't heard that since.  Would be interested to know of any other skeds that may be found by other monitors.

73's
Mark