When the FM Band Goes Transatlantic
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- Mauricio Molano, a retired 47-year radio veteran in Spain, achieved transatlantic FM reception via sporadic-E propagation using software-defined radios (SDRs).
- SDRs enable visual monitoring of signals, allowing DXers to observe effects like 'barber-polling' and record spectrum for later review.
- During the 2026 E-skip season, Molano logged four U.S. stations from the Carolinas, with distances up to 4,019 miles, using Yagi antennas.
- The reception on 93.3 FM (WWWZ) was confirmed by the regional engineering director of Cumulus Media in Charleston.
- Recording DX is crucial; Molano reviewed his recorded spectrum after a World Cup match to identify the distant stations.