530 khz cw

Rob_ · #1 (**permalink**) 12-06-2012, 2:25 AM

While driving I tuned to 530KHZ and heard beeping over Radio Enciopedia (or whatever Cuba sends out), can anyone ID it? No traffic just beep beep beep.

Thanks, Rob

k9rzz · #2 (**permalink**) 12-06-2012, 4:19 AM

AM DX logs here!

Nov15 03:05 529 LYQ NDB out of Manchester, TN booming in tonight with CW ident repeating over CIAO Toronto. Was listening to them in the car. - de k9rzz wi (this NDB is actually at the WWRB shortwave transmitter site).

It's an aeronautical direction finding beacon, callsign "LYQ" on 529khz.

Nice catch.

Rob_ · #3 (**permalink**) 12-06-2012, 10:27 AM

What's the power output? Sounds like it's only 5-10 watts?

-Rob

~~kb2vxa~~ · #4 (**permalink**) 12-06-2012, 12:05 PM

According to their website: "Currently, Airline Transport Communications is now testing its latest product, the fully solid-state 760-L nondirectional beacon system. The 760-L nondirectional beacon suits any airport's needs, with continuously variable power from 1 to 2000 watts.

Rob_ · #5 (**permalink**) 12-06-2012, 3:44 PM

Interesting, thanks!