5.070 distortion
 

For the last three nights, I noticed the programming on 5.070 was distorted,
like it was overmodulating or something. I noticed it on my PL-550, so I
decided to check another radio to make sure. My DX-398 had the exact same
distortion on 5.070. Neither radio had distortion on any other shortwave
stations. On both radios, I tried to attenuate the signal, but the
distortion didn't go away. I was using the whip only on each radio.

I'm in Kentucky, about 150 miles ENE from Nashville and I know I'm
relatively quite close to WWCR's transmitter. I think that's why 5.070 is
usually very strong and clear on my radio. Their signal remains strong and
unfading, but there is distortion where I've never heard any before.

For that reason, Might this be a propagation issue? Any other ideas?

This is what happens when you hire minimum wage lessergrade operators
and call them ''engineers''.

On Mon, 9 Aug 2004 11:44:52 -0400, "lsmyer"
wrote:

For the last three nights, I noticed the programming on 5.070 was distorted,
like it was overmodulating or something. I noticed it on my PL-550, so I
decided to check another radio to make sure. My DX-398 had the exact same
distortion on 5.070. Neither radio had distortion on any other shortwave
stations. On both radios, I tried to attenuate the signal, but the
distortion didn't go away. I was using the whip only on each radio.

I'm in Kentucky, about 150 miles ENE from Nashville and I know I'm
relatively quite close to WWCR's transmitter. I think that's why 5.070 is
usually very strong and clear on my radio. Their signal remains strong and
unfading, but there is distortion where I've never heard any before.

For that reason, Might this be a propagation issue? Any other ideas?

You don't state how long you listened or what time it was. (Point: Was
it more than one broadcast? I know of one broadcaster that seems to
have very poor equipment or needs some training in the use of existing
equipment.) It is possible the program producer was over modulating on
their phone conversation or tape mailed in. Don't know what WWCR could
do about it if either was the case.

Al

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lsmyer wrote:

For the last three nights, I noticed the programming on 5.070 was distorted,
like it was overmodulating or something. I noticed it on my PL-550, so I
decided to check another radio to make sure. My DX-398 had the exact same
distortion on 5.070. Neither radio had distortion on any other shortwave
stations. On both radios, I tried to attenuate the signal, but the
distortion didn't go away. I was using the whip only on each radio.

I'm in Kentucky, about 150 miles ENE from Nashville and I know I'm
relatively quite close to WWCR's transmitter. I think that's why 5.070 is
usually very strong and clear on my radio. Their signal remains strong and
unfading, but there is distortion where I've never heard any before.

For that reason, Might this be a propagation issue? Any other ideas?

I usually listen to WWCR between 9:30 and 11:00 pm EDT.

On 5.070 you should be getting the last half of Sweet Liberty with
Jackie Patru and the first of two hours of Scriptures for America
Worldwide with Peter J. Peters.

Jackie seems to have more problems than some broadcasters with getting
her equipment set up just right. Pastor Peters usually does very well,
unless he's playing a tape that was recorded at some camp or conference
where he didn't have optimal recording conditions or a tape provided by
someone else which, likewise, might be studio quality.

Al

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lsmyer wrote:

I usually listen to WWCR between 9:30 and 11:00 pm EDT.