Shortwave Log

SWL Log based in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA using JRC NRD-535D, Etón e1XM, Tecsun PL-680, and Sangean ATS-505 receivers with various Antennas including a MLA-30 Active Loop (battery powered). Other antennas used as denoted in logs: Fence: ~230 feet (~70 meters) of chain link fence surrounding a rectangular backyard. BoG (Beverage-on-Ground): 250 feet (~76 meters) of Kev-Flex wire laying (unterminated) on the ground West(feed) to East near a pond. Backyard Gutter: ~75 feet (~23 meters) of rain gutter running north/south. Additional Equipment: MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preselector) and MFJ-901B antenna tuner (High-pass T network). All times given are Zulu (GMT/UTC). sf=SolarFlux, a=A[p] Index, k=K[p] Index at time of reception. Other abbreviations include: s/on, s/off =Sign On/Off, ff=flutter fading (usually indicating polar path), fb="followed by", JBA="Just Barely Audible", beamAz=Station's beam heading, bearing=Station's bearing from my location. kw=Staion's power in KiloWatts.

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BBC 0410 28 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0357 28 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55334. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsday preview. @0401z World News anchored by Roisin Hastie. § Toughest crisis since World War II: President Macron on France Wildfires. § Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade. § Austria plans to extend military service in light of Ukraine war. § Iran executes two protesters amid heavy security in Isfahan. § Man arrested after knife attack on three women in Paris. § Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits. § Sports. @0406z Newsday begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 27 0905 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 26 July follow.

Solar flux 148 and estimated planetary A-index 6.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0900 UTC on 27 July was 2.00.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

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RNZ Pacific 1108 27 Jul 2026

7245Khz 1059 27 JUL 2026 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 43223. English, s/on w/bellbird int. @1059z until pips and Pacific News anchored by Johnny Blades. @1108z "Pacific Waves" anchored by female announcer. DGEN 31MS loop antenna pointing N/S on indoor wall, Tecsun PL680, 100kW, beamAz 325°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 12916KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0559.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 25 0305 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 July follow.

Solar flux 150 and estimated planetary A-index 8.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 25 July was 1.00.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

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BBC 0407 25 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0359 25 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55334. English, ID@0359z pips and Newsroom preview. @0401z World News anchored by Chris Barrow. § ICC member states oust Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations. § Venezuela announces its withdrawal from the ICC. § French authorities have ordered the evacuation of almost 60,000 people near Bordeaux, taking the total number of people told to flee wildfires in France and Spain to more than 220,000. § Indian government seeks time on youth protesters' minister resignation demand. § U.S. military says it fired on another vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports. § Trump returns to correspondents' dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting. § Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history. § Pub manager in NSW Australia banned after serving patron’s 21-drink booze binge who later collapsed outside. @0406z Newsroom begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2259.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 24 0305 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 23 July follow.

Solar flux 148 and estimated planetary A-index 22.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 24 July was 4.00.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.

Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.

Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are expected.

Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.

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BBC 0418 24 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0358 24 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 53233. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsday preview. @0401z World News anchored by Chris Barrow. § US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports. § US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war. § Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike. § One month since dual earthquakes rocked Venezuela, death toll rises over 5000. § Cuban President Condemns New US Sanctions, Accuses Washington Of Reviving ‘McCarthyism’. § Spain declares national emergency after wildfires force 10,000 to flee near Madrid. § Scientists find building blocks of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'. § Sports. @0406z Newsday begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2258.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 23 0305 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 22 July follow.

Solar flux 150 and estimated planetary A-index 12.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 23 July was 2.00.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be moderate.

Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level are likely.

Radio blackouts reaching the R2 level are likely.

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BBC 0412 23 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0357 23 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55334. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsday preview. @0401z World News anchored by Neil Nunes. § Trump Approves 30-Year Civil Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia, U.S. Officials Say. § Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers in Red Sea. § Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain. § Google posts blockbuster quarter but Wall Street is worried about the bill. § Five soldiers killed in Thailand's restive south. § Cup Noodle unveils first-ever cold-water instant ramen in Japan. § Sports. @0406z Newsday begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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BBC 0406 22 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0357 22 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55334. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsday preview. @0401z World News anchored by Roisin Hastie. § Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests. § US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain. § France passes law banning children under 15 from social media. § OpenAI’s latest AI agent escaped security controls and hacked a tech company. § A Florida Judge orders Trump to hand over financial records in $10B BBC defamation lawsuit. § Nigerian bust reveals growing Mexican Cartel activities. § Dutch students unveil 'world-first' solar-powered ambulance. § New study into humans' closest ape relatives suggests physical touch can promote social harmony. @0406z Newsday begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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RNZ Pacific 1125 21 Jul 2026

7245Khz 1059 21 JUL 2026 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 43333. English, s/on w/bellbird int. @1059z until pips and Pacific News anchored by Koroi Hawkins. § World News: Trump's new 50 percent tariffs on Canada risk igniting a fresh trade war. § NZ farmers worried about Bird Flu outbreak. § Yemen's Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. § Sports. QRM=Ham SSB. @1108z "Pacific Waves" anchored by female announcer. DGEN 31MS loop antenna pointing N/S on indoor wall, Tecsun PL680, 100kW, beamAz 325°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 12916KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0559.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 21 0310 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 20 July follow.

Solar flux 137 and estimated planetary A-index 4.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 21 July was 2.33.

Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor.

Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

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BBC 0413 21 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0357 21 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55344. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsday preview. @0401z World News anchored by Roisin Hastie. § United States strikes Iran for 10th night in a row. § Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia. § Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks. § Human Rights Watch in India investigating police crackdown on protests in New Delhi. § Storms in Chile Leave at Least Five Dead and Thousands Evacuated. § Ferry Sinks Off the Coast of Guyana: 27 Dead and More Than 80 Missing. § Legendary chess player rejected the Hungarian presidency offer: I am not strong enough. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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WRMI Radio Miami Int. 0653 19 Jul 2026

5850Khz 0647 19 JUL 2026 - WRMI RADIO MIAMI INT. (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA) in ENGLISH from OKEECHOBEE, FL (WYFR). SINPO = 55445. English, Glenn Hauser's 'World of Radio' in progress. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 100kW, beamAz 315°, bearing 146°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 2283KM from transmitter at Okeechobee, FL (WYFR). Local time: 0147.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 19 0305 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 18 July follow.

Solar flux 110 and estimated planetary A-index 4.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 19 July was 0.67.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

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BBC 0409 19 Jul 2026

12095Khz 0357 19 JUL 2026 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55334. English, Dead Carrier s/on @0357z then ID@0359z pips and Newsroom preview. @0401z World News anchored by Chris Barrow. § Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan. § Andrew Tate and brother arrested in US after more charges laid against them in UK. § Cuban artist and dissident exiled from country after 5 years in prison arrives in U.S. § Kyiv struck after attack on Russian e-commerce giant. § Zelensky's removal of defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine. § Donald Trump threatens Tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke choking U.S. Cities. § Sports. @0406z Newsroom begins. West Gutter antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D, 250kW, beamAz 265°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 15355KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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Geophysical Alert Message wwv

:Issued: 2026 Jul 18 0305 UTC

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Solar-terrestrial indices for 17 July follow.

Solar flux 105 and estimated planetary A-index 4.

The estimated planetary K-index at 0300 UTC on 18 July was 1.67.

No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.

No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.