United States Air Force HFGCS Emergency Action Message on 4724 kHz, copied with the Icom IC-R8600 @OxfordShortwaveLog

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Hi there, not a perfect signal on 4724 kHz, but a pleasing catch none-the-less. It's always interesting to hear these transmissions, even though I have no idea what they are communicating. Just as well really!

Antenna: Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop (outdoors) via a Bonito AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator.

Thanks for watching and 73.

United States Air Force HFGCS Emergency Action Message on 4724 kHz, copied with the Icom IC-R8600

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