ORT du Benin

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ORT du Benin

Contrary to the report in the September Monitoring Times, R. Cotonou (ORT du Benin) is back on 4870 kHz, if it ever was off. Heard on 8/26/94 as strong het with audio at 2020 UTC, rising to fair audibility by 2100 UTC with local music. Booming in at 2230 UTC with pops in French and English (including an Elvis gospel tune). Has been ID'ing for some time now as "Radio Cotonou". 2300 UTC close with anthem, 2302 carrier cut.

Location: Littleton MA USA
Recevier: ICOM R71A w/ Eskab & Edvis PLAM and 4 kHz filter
Antenna: 090 degree 160m controlled-termination Beverage

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From: steve@hi.com (Steve Byan)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
Subject: ORT du Benin
Date: 29 Aug 1994 18:11:07 GMT
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