Re: [A-DX] coalition maritime forces - radio on

Patrick Robic via groups.io
Sonntag, 18. Mai 2025, 09:50 Uhr

Am 18.05.2025 um 09:00 schrieb Name gelöscht via groups.io:
 > moin,
 >
 >   habe  einen QSL Brief von  coalition maritime forces -  radio one
 > gefunden. Sendete  um 2005 von einen US Schiff (?)  in verschiedenen
 > Sprachen.
 >
 >    Kann mich aber nicht mehr so genau erinnern um was und für was die
 > gesendet haben. Irgendwas in middle east. Hebe  auch nix  im Netz
 > gefunden ( oder falsch gesucht)

Aus DXLD 5-071:

> ** INTERNATIONAL WATERS. MIDDLE EAST: COALITION MARITIME FORCES RADIO 
> ON NEW SHORTWAVE FREQUENCY 
> 
> BBC Monitoring has observed Coalition Maritime Forces Radio One on the 
> new shortwave frequency of 9133 kHz (upper sideband mode) at 1110 gmt 
> on 1 May 2005, following a tip from Swedish radio hobbyist Jan Edh on 
> Glenn Hauser's "DX Listening Digest" web site. 
> 
> Programming consisted of Afghan and Arabic music interspersed with 
> appeals for information about terrorist activities, in Arabic, Dari, 
> English, Pashto and Urdu. After one such appeal relating to Iraqi oil 
> terminals, there was the following announcement in English: "Thank you 
> for listening to Coalition Maritime Forces Radio One. We broadcast ... 
> [words indistinct] terrorist mariners around the world. Call in to CMF 
> Radio One any time on 6125 kiloHertz SW [shortwave], 9133 kiloHertz 
> SW, or 15500 kiloHertz SW." The announcement continued with contact 
> details, which were as given on the associated "Rewards for Justice" 
> web site at http://www.rewardsfor justice.net 
> 
> Although not heard on this occasion, the radio is also believed to 
> broadcast in Hindi and Persian, and sometimes identifies as 
> "Information Radio". 
> 
> CMF Radio One is operated by the US Navy Maritime Liaison Office 
> (MARLO) headquartered in Bahrain, with the purpose of encouraging 
> listeners to report terrorist activity. It has been on the air since 
> April 2004, using low-powered shortwave transmitters installed on 
> ships operating in the Persian Gulf. 
> 
> According to a statement on the MARLO web site, their mission is to 
> facilitate the exchange of information between the United States Navy 
> and the commercial shipping community in the US Central Command's area 
> of responsibility. MARLO operates as a conduit for information focused 
> on safety of shipping and is committed to assisting the commercial 
> shipping community. The web site is at http://www.me.navy.mil/marlo 
> Source: BBC Monitoring research 1 May 05 (via DXLD)

73,
Patrick