As a passionate radio enthusiast, I'm always excited when I achieve a new milestone. Recently, I set up the CloseCall feature on my Uniden UBCD436PT, a tool I’ve been experimenting with for UHF and VHF band monitoring. What I didn’t realize, however, was that I had left the FM broadcast band filter off. This little oversight led to a surprising discovery and a personal record.
While sitting at home, I received a hit on 92.5 MHz, which is the frequency for ABC News Radio. The signal originates from the Mt Barrow Broadcast Site, approximately 27 kilometers away from my location. For CloseCall—a feature typically better suited to picking up strong local transmissions—this is quite an achievement!
This accidental success highlights the power and sensitivity of the UBCD436PT. Despite not being specifically tuned for FM broadcast monitoring, it managed to pull in a clean hit on a station over 25 km away.
Lessons Learned
After this discovery, I immediately turned on the FM broadcast band filter for CloseCall. While it's unlikely I'll pick up another long-distance FM station with this feature enabled, it was a good reminder of how small changes in settings can have unexpected consequences—sometimes even exciting ones!
Why This Matters
This new CloseCall record reaffirms why I love the hobby of radio monitoring. Every day brings new surprises, whether it's an unintentional catch, exploring new equipment capabilities, or setting new personal records.
Now, I’m inspired to see what other records I can break—this time intentionally! If you're using CloseCall or experimenting with a similar setup, don't forget to double-check your filters and settings. You never know what you might find when you leave room for a little serendipity.
What’s your most exciting CloseCall discovery? Let me know in the comments or reach out—I’d love to compare notes!
Map of the distance: Breaking My CloseCall Record with the Uniden UBCD436PT
While sitting at home, I received a hit on 92.5 MHz, which is the frequency for ABC News Radio. The signal originates from the Mt Barrow Broadcast Site, approximately 27 kilometers away from my location. For CloseCall—a feature typically better suited to picking up strong local transmissions—this is quite an achievement!
This accidental success highlights the power and sensitivity of the UBCD436PT. Despite not being specifically tuned for FM broadcast monitoring, it managed to pull in a clean hit on a station over 25 km away.
Lessons Learned
After this discovery, I immediately turned on the FM broadcast band filter for CloseCall. While it's unlikely I'll pick up another long-distance FM station with this feature enabled, it was a good reminder of how small changes in settings can have unexpected consequences—sometimes even exciting ones!
Why This Matters
This new CloseCall record reaffirms why I love the hobby of radio monitoring. Every day brings new surprises, whether it's an unintentional catch, exploring new equipment capabilities, or setting new personal records.
Now, I’m inspired to see what other records I can break—this time intentionally! If you're using CloseCall or experimenting with a similar setup, don't forget to double-check your filters and settings. You never know what you might find when you leave room for a little serendipity.
What’s your most exciting CloseCall discovery? Let me know in the comments or reach out—I’d love to compare notes!
Map of the distance: Breaking My CloseCall Record with the Uniden UBCD436PT
