Interval Signals

[k9rzz]

I've started a series interval signal quiz videos on my YouTube channel. The first two are up:

Quiz #1: YouTube - Shortwave Radio - Interval Signals - Quiz #1
Quiz #2: YouTube - Shortwave Radio - Interval Signals - Quiz #2

What is an interval signal? Interval signal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Audio clips of many: Interval Signals Online

Once I get a bunch of them posted it should be fun!

 

[KT4HX]

I didn't know if you wanted someone to answer that here or via PM. I will submit my answers via PM so as not to spoil it for others.

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

interval signals are one of my favorite things on shortwave.

 

[enemyace]

interval signals are one of my favorite things on shortwave.

Mine too. I've been rather inactive in recent years but I have a lot of interval signals on tape I recorded in the 1970's. That tape's around here somewhere.

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

Would be cool if you could find them, and transfer them to digital form. I am working on collection current ones, but its been a slow process.

 

[ka3jjz]

Well, the old IS are indeed available in digital form.

Many of you may remember Ian McFarland, who used to host DX shows on RCI and later Radio Japan. For the last couple of years, he's been selling CDs with various themes - the first set was recorded IS from the 70s (and a bit later, too..). The proceeds go to a local food bank, and here is the website;

Ian McFarland releases 3rd CD set of Cd's - 20 Years of SW Broadcasting!

Ian is an old friend of mine, and I can assure you this is on the up-and-up. I have a set of the IS CDs, and the quality is excellent.

73 Mike

 

[enemyace]

Yes, I remember Ian McFarland quite well, and I listened to Radio Canada International quite frequently. And I remember a program that featured different ident & interval signals. I have a few of those programs on tape somewhere as well. It shouldn't be too hard to find my tapes, I'm thinking, but if it should, I may get a cd of those interval signals being offered as well. Good stuff.

Mike

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

ka3jjz - Thanks for the link - I will be ordering both collections soon -