Basic Weatherfax reception

Tnflakbait · 23-09-2008, 08:28

Hi all,
So... I don't know much about Hi-fi, sw, and ssb radio (just as a warning). I am trying to learn how to receive weatherfax transmissions via pc.
I have JVComm32 for my pc and a KA-1102 reciever. My real question is where do I find the proper frequencies to tune in? I am looking for stations broadcasting weatherfax images for the west coast of Mexico. Are they broadcast on short wave or ssb? I really have no idea what I'm doing, and would appreciate any advise that can be given.
I do plan on taking some sort of radio class before we leave in January.

Best

Talbot · 23-09-2008, 09:23

List of frequencies:

Following is a description of all those factions as I know it today

Northwood UK radio fax service

FWOC Northwood radio-fax schedule for the North Atlantic and Mediterranean

US has an equivalent page on their weather site.

Most usefull weather site

Frank Singleton's Home Page

fairbank56 · 23-09-2008, 09:34

The list of worldwide stations, frequencies and schedules is here. Unless otherwise stated, assigned frequencies are shown so you must subtract 1.9Khz to get the frequency to tune your radio to.

Eric

Tnflakbait · 23-09-2008, 22:55

Thanks for the replies everyone. I am going to do some experimentation later in the week. I'll let you all know how it went!

23-09-2008, 08:28	#1
Tnflakbait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Boat: CSK, 33' Aita Pe'ape'a Posts: 321	Basic Weatherfax reception Hi all, So... I don't know much about Hi-fi, sw, and ssb radio (just as a warning). I am trying to learn how to receive weatherfax transmissions via pc. I have JVComm32 for my pc and a KA-1102 reciever. My real question is where do I find the proper frequencies to tune in? I am looking for stations broadcasting weatherfax images for the west coast of Mexico. Are they broadcast on short wave or ssb? I really have no idea what I'm doing, and would appreciate any advise that can be given. I do plan on taking some sort of radio class before we leave in January. Best

23-09-2008, 09:23	#2
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,905	List of frequencies: Following is a description of all those factions as I know it today Northwood UK radio fax service FWOC Northwood radio-fax schedule for the North Atlantic and Mediterranean US has an equivalent page on their weather site. Most usefull weather site Frank Singleton's Home Page __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

23-09-2008, 22:55	#4
Tnflakbait Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Southern California Boat: CSK, 33' Aita Pe'ape'a Posts: 321	Thanks Thanks for the replies everyone. I am going to do some experimentation later in the week. I'll let you all know how it went!

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23-09-2008, 09:34	#3
fairbank56 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 162	The list of worldwide stations, frequencies and schedules is here. Unless otherwise stated, assigned frequencies are shown so you must subtract 1.9Khz to get the frequency to tune your radio to. Eric