Long wave database ?

[ka5lqj]

Hi,

Isn't there somewhere a long-wave database that gives "frequency", "call sign", "QTH of the transmitter, no the mailing address", "state", "country" & maybe some "remarks" about the station?

I know back in the mid to late 60's, there was "White's Radio Log" for all the AM, BCB stations in the U.S. Canada, & Mexico that was published in "Electronics Illustrated". But, Mr. White passed away and none of his family wanted to keep the publication of the Logbook going. (Boy, I told my age, didn't I?)

Thanks for LQ^QKing,
GOD BLESS,
Respectfully,

KA5LQJ

 

[k9rzz]

Longwave - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

LW Broadcast Stations

 

[nd5y]

What exactly do you mean by longwave? The AM is broadcast band is mediumwave. There are no longwave broadcast stations in ITU Region 2 (North and South America). Longwave in the US (190-530kHz) is used mainly for NDBs. You can look them up at AirNav: Navaid Information

If you want to look up AM (and FM) broadcast stations you can use Radio-Locator
This FCC page allows you to search for AM, FM and TV stations AM Query Broadcast Station Search | FCC.gov

 

[w2xq]

Many LW broadcasters still operate in Europe and north Africa. Signals typically peak around sunset here and later at sunrise at the transmitter site. Aside from the annual World Radio TV Handbook which has all the info you are looking for, you might investigate Euro-African Medium Wave Guide and additionally follow their link to the Medium Wave Circle Club. If you are looking for NDBs heard from NA, I suggest Longwave Home Page as a starting point. For LW listening a robust receiver that is impervious to AM signal interference and/or a Beverage antenna makes DXing below 530 kHz fun. You may find some other info on my Radio page. HTH.

 

[majoco]

'ere yer go...

Longwave Broadcast Stations - HF Underground

 

[ka5lqj]

"Thanks, Gentlemen...."

Thanks Gentlemen,

Yes, I'm talking about the frequency range of 15kHz to 500 kHz, that to me is longwave. I'm not familiar with the Beverage antenna, but I'll have to look and study up on it. I'm guessing it's horizontally polarized to keep the QRN level as quiet as possible

The Lake house property is only 50' wide but nearly 400' long. There will be some 60' sections of mast (guyed) for my 30-50 mHz, low-band FM, 150-172 mHz, high-band FM, 2 meter ssb & fm, 406-472 mHz, lo-band UHF, 70 cm ssb & FM, and 800 mHz Legacy hi-band UHF. Presently, I don't have any 700 mHz scanners, so until I do, there is no need to construct an antenna for it. I'll have wire and coaxial cable antennas to do my ham stuff. I'm hoping to put another hard drive (120 meg) and add 2 gHz of P-2700 RAM to run a distro of Linux, ;-) and ditch XPee Home for good.

I'm an old antenna experimenter, but for 30 years, I worked 2 full-time jobs which didn't leave me much time or space at the old house to put up much
to listen and work various ham bands. Once I design (modify) an antenna an have tested it, I'll submit it here on RR and also on:

www.hamuniverse.com.
If the antenna works real good, I'll think about making some up and selling them for a reasonable price.

Well, looks like the thunderstorms are getting closer and may get here before 1 PM. I'm working on a Part 90, Public Safety Excel spreadsheet that I hope one day will become a 'database' that can be downloaded, but for only approved people (Skywarn, RACES, Air-ez, etc)

GOD BLESS,
73,

Don/KA5LQJ
10/10 International
QCWA
Area.5.Wx.Group@gmail.com