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Current Antenna Azimuth 310°

NEW CHANNEL 2 DTV PILOT DETECTION AUDIO

Click on the image above to hear the new audio stream that monitors the pilot frequency of a Channel 2 DTV signal.  This is a very narrow signal that can easily be detected on a communications receiver in Single Sideband (SSB) mode.  This stream uses an Icom R8500 receiver in SSB mode set to 54.3090 MHz.  This produces an tone in the range of 900 to 1000 Hz when a Channel 2 DTV pilot signal is detected.  The results have been amazing thus far.  An almost steady stream of faint (often stronger) meteor scatter "pings" can be heard at any given time of the day or night.  During an actual Es opening, the tone is constant and very strong.  The best meteor activity is most often heard during the early morning hours. 

NEW CHANNEL 2 DTV PILOT SPECTRUM PLOTS

These plots are created using Spectrum Lab V2.73.  The plot is a visual representation of the channel 2 DTV pilot detection audio, described above.  These plots are updated automatically every five minutes. Click HERE to view the latest plot.

Basic Equipment
TV Audio:  Icom R7000, Delhi/Jerrold VIP 307SR Antenna, CM 4228 UHF antenna
FM Audio:  Denon TU 1500RD Tuner, 2 APS-13 Antennas, Andy Bolin Phase Box
CH 2 DTV Pilot Audio:  IcomR8500 SSB, Delhi/Jerrold VIP 307SR Antenna

Note:  these streams are provided for experimental and scientific purposes as an aid to the FM and TV DXing community!  They are not intended for public performance or entertainment purposes. This website receives no income for its audio streaming. 

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Real-Time Solar / Geomagnetic Activity

Current Solar Image
	Solar (last 24 hours):
	Geomagnetic (last 24 hours):

Real-Time Solar Wind Data	Northern Hemisphere Auroral Activity
Data courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration / Space Environment Center and N3KL.ORG

Estimated Planetary K Index	Today's Sunspots

Current Solar Report and Forecast

Solar activity was high.  Region 1045 (N23W01) produced two M-class events during the past 24 hours.  The first was a M1 at 06/2137Z and the second was a M6/1n at 07/0224Z.  The SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery observed a CME off the east limb with the first event and a full halo with the second event.  The M6 x-ray event had an associated EIT wave, and a Tenflare of 170sfu.  This region has retained a magnetic beta-gamma configuration with a possible delta magnetic configuration within its interior spots.  A new region was numbered today as Region 1046 (N25E65).

Solar activity is expected to be low to moderate with M-class events likely.  There is a slight chance for a X-class event from Region 1045.

The geomagnetic field was quiet.

The geomagnetic field is expected to be unsettled with isolated active conditions for the next three days (08-10 February) due to a recurrent coronal hole high speed stream and CME effects.     

Source: NOAA, Space Environment Center, the U.S. Air Force, RWC Belgium, spaceweather.com.

February Meteor Activity

Click HERE for The American Meteor Society's Weekly Meteor Activity Outlook.

The best time to hear meteor bursts is usually in the hours surrounding your local dawn.  However, good meteor bursts can often be heard at other times throughout the day and night.

DX Report from Harry Hayes - Wilkes-Barre, PA

A nice late winter Es opening.

February 1 Es
2040 KJJY-92.5 IA Des Moines, country music and ID's
2053 KCCK-88.3 IA Cedar Rapids, PSA about a new forming chess club in Iowa City, new
2100 KKYA-93.1 SD Yankton, call ID, country music, new
2110 KXNE-89.3 NE Norfolk, calls, new
2121 KTWA-92.7 IA Ottumwa, many IDs, community calendar and ad to advertise on KTWA, new

Equipment: Sony XDR-F1HD, FM-6 in attic, no amplification

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05/26/04 @ Approximately 08:40 PM EDT
KOTA-DT (Channel 2), Rapid City, SD
Via Es - 1,062 Miles

View my growing collection of DTV screen captures
DTV Images Captured BEFORE the 06/12/09 Transition
DTV Images Captured AFTER the 06/12/09 Transition
Click HERE to see my complete log of DTV receptions.

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