ENIGMA 2000 Newsletter - Issue 23

July 2004
Articles, newsreports and Items of interest :enigma2000-owner@yahoogroups.com

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Voice stations

An email from DK suggested a Portuguese UNID on 13170kHz heard on 12/05. JoA rang PLondon at 0749z 13/05 to say that he was hearing the station and a sample was heard over the telephone. PLondon immediately enlisted the help of his cleaner, Ligia, a native Portuguese, who stated that the transmission was “An advertisement for a radio station.” Jock Kane shuddered at the activities of his cleaning staff at Little Sai Wan, wrote a book that was never published or read, 'GCHQ: The Negative Asset', though many claim to have actually done so, and hoped that the lack of security there did not compromise the stations activities. Jock Kane was a civilian operator for GCHQ’s ‘Composite Signals Organisation’ although Little Sai Wan had been home to RAF 367SU. It is interesting to note that 367SU was disbanded in February 1962 and the base taken over as a Composite Signals operation until 1982 when it moved to Chung Hom Kok, west of Stanley. In later times the camp was used as an accommodation site eventually yielding to a land reclamation scheme.

JoA did some further investigative work on the 13170kHz USB UNID. He wrote, 'Numbers quoted in tx- 806 1232 1629 1640 2210 2217 which could be freqs. However allocated MW freqs. are 800 810 - 1230 1240 - 1610 1613 1620 - The highest recorded in "WRTH" being 1690kHz. The range of numbers are also within the 24 clock, although the 806 would be normally quoted as 0806 if it was a time. Nothing above 2359. I've had a look at Portugal, Brazil, Angola & Mozambique without getting any more clues. Subject closed!’[Tnx John - luvvly jubbly]!

An UNID is reported, tongue in cheek style from TomUS who writes:

“A friend of mine said that last tues/weds [25-26/05] he came across a station on 6855 reading off groups of 3 digit numbers.. each group repeated twice. Used a distorted male voice in AM and had a hum in the background. I believe it may of been that pirate WBNY numbers station that was active on 6850. But they used double and single digit numbers.. and said stuff like "the water is warm in Miami tonight" and said "Bravo sierra" (BS anyone?) BS? - more like LOB Tom!

Before we move to the logs PoSW offered an immediate insight to the current state of the number stations:

“Observations on the Number Station scene;- The S06 Russian man continues to be the most active member of this family; as well as the weekly Tuesday and the second and third Saturdays in the month schedules several transmissions have been logged which do not appear to be part of a regular pattern. The E06 English Man still does not seem to be particularly busy, the only regular schedule of which I am aware is the weekly Sunday 1830 + 1930z with call "690".

The G06 German YL follows the established schedules of first Monday in the month and alternate- or sometimes misses two - Thursdays at 1830z, repeated on the Friday at 1930z. It looks as though there is also a G06 Saturday schedule running; it was logged on both the 12th and 19th of June at 2020z on 12,210 KHz with a repeat on the Sunday. A weekly G06 would be something new, although it may well have been running for some time.”

[Tnx PoSW].

Peter also offered other valid analysis on other stations and these have been placed with the piece on that station. Peter’s fine logs have also been included where possible but personal circumstance [younger daughter’s marriage and older daughter gaining a First at Uni] have occluded much of the work necessary. Imagine the ensuing furore should I read out a station analysis at the wedding instead if the usual ‘Father of the Bride’ speech.

Onto the logs.

E03/E03a

Apart from the regulations concerning the reception of wireless stations within Great Britain advice on reporting intelligence matters also exists in the form of DA notices.

Whoever the messages, from E03/E03a, are aimed at ENIGMA 2000 has no wish to 'advertise' the existence of these stations to those who may not support the best interests of Great Britain, or its representatives abroad. Although we are unable to stop discussion of E03/E03a, ENIGMA 2000 will remain aloof from any such discussion and will not be including reports or analysis on E03/E03a.

E05

Nothing heard from the E05 network since the test tone activity on known E05 frequencies ceased in the first week of January writes PoSW; see E05, page 6 Issue 21 for the previous findings concerning the enigmatic and yet to be heard again, Cynthia. It would appear that Cynthia sleeps…………..

E06

Gert heard an E06 station last Sunday (23 may) at 14.00z on 14375 kHz. Id 469 and writes, 'It is the same Id heard on a E06 station on saturday, 22may 2004, 15.00 utc, 12212 kHz. That means that the sat/sun 14.00 / 15.00 utc E06 sked has probably been reactivated.'

Gert’s observations were well founded, however read PoSW’s account of the occurance,

“The weekly Sunday schedule at 1830 and 1930z uses the same call, 690 and has been moving up the band as days grow longer.

On Saturday 22/05 there was a transmission at 1500z on 12212kHz, a carrier with tone being noted earlier.”

PoSW also mentioned that was the first Saturday afternoon E06 he had heard in 2004. He noted that the message format was of the two message type with the call 469 [dk/gc 253 253 61 61 and 308 308 72 72.] Searching for repeats on Sunday 23/05 produced E06 at 1400z 14375kHz and calling 469 – with XJT nearby. Also repeated at 1500z 12212kHz. The messages heard were not repeats of those heard on 23/05 though – Peter noted a different dk/gc for both messages passed.

PoSW’s log also mirrors Gert’s report as well as some of the logs that appear below.

[Tnx PoSW].

E07

Both AnonUK and Gert of Holland sent in details of a possible new schedule for E07 informing us of a 220grp message:

Noting the mentions of weak signals from AF and HFD, PoSW writes that he could find no trace of the 1700/1720z schedule on 14942 and 13472kHz respectively, for Sunday 30/05.

Offering his logs PoSW mentions;

“The E07 English Man continues, in general, to use the same frequencies as in the same month in previous years; but one exception to this rule has been observed in June. The 1700z transmission on Sundays and Wednesdays seemed to have vanished in June, or at least there was no sign of it on the frequencies used in June 2003, but has subsequently been found on a completely different trio of frequencies. The modulation problem persists with E07; quite often the carrier is very strong but the speech is faint and difficult to hear, but every once in a while they manage to get things about right.”

PoSW’s logs were placed on file as constraints on time prevented our usual sort for duplication etc – apologies Peter.

E07a

E10

E10 Desk May 04

• Bold lettering in black denotes repeated message

• <> Denotes No changes to schedule heard.

• Frequency in ( ) Denotes slight variation in transmitted frequency used on some occasions.

• All timings are GMT

E10 Comments

• 29th April at 2000hrs. I hear SYNA50B2 and based on previous transmissions its more than likely it commenced at 1945hrs as it ended at 2051hrs. This was again verified by Ary's (enigma2000)SYN of the 29th of April.

• During the evening of the 4th of May on 6912 CIO10 and on 6930 SYNA41050700, both were recorded by Jochen Schupper and Joseph Chircop. I have included these in the above log

• MIW2 & KPA2 commenced call at 2215hrs and were still transmitting at 0030hrs over 2hrs later, on 5339 & 6370 respectively when I was overcome by sleep.

• Looking at the above log you will notice a number of C/S whose transmissions were over the hour long and in some cases 3hrs. Where possible I have put the ending time. Also the amount of activity during the last month , seems to have brought out a spate of Special headers which makes more interesting listening. KPAA67T2R2 being one of the latest

• An example of another practice that is becoming more frequent is as follows, KPA2 commences transmission at 2015hrs on 6912 and continues until 2045hrs when up pops CIO2 whom transmits the normally expected 5mins and ends its call. KPA2 then restarts on the same frequency ending at 2120hrs.

• Mike L sent in a report of an unusual time and frequency for FTJ2 on 14000khz at 1100hrs. A new one for me.(Thx Mike)

• From Ary. Long header from CIO K160045P50045, it is included in the above log (Thx Ary)

• Further logs from JC Malta and Chris Acuff received, many thanks. Relevent bits included in above log.

• 28 May VLB2 + KPA2 transmitting at same moment on 5.339 at 2115hrs. See log Above. Once again the swopping of freq's causes chaos.

E10 Monitored Networks & Callsigns Jan 04 to Dec 04
As At 25 June 04

Special Headers

Call Sign. Date Last Heard & Frequencies Used

I apologise to all for failing to produce the June E10. My forefinger has been severely whipped and is currently doing 3 days bread and water in the guardroom for wilfully deleting the said June E10.

In its place I send the above covering Special headers/Callsigns and frequencies in use that I have managed to hear during the first six months of this year.

E10 Comments

• 24 June at 2319hrs on freq 6912 MIO2 was heard calling and after a few more calls it changed to MIW2, for one brief moment I thought we had something new. Next little cockup came at 0015 25/6 on freq 5170 when KPA2 & MIW2 were both transmitting at the same time. MIW2 was also using 5339,4165 & 6912 at that time.

• 26/6. 2015hrs 0n 5170 MIW2, by 2025hrs it had changed to KPA2 and then at 2027hrs it became MIW2 + KPA2 together and still is at 2100hrs. (Ended 2120hrs)

• 28/6. After the preamble of the last day or so with MIW2 & KPA2, tonight at 2050hrs I heard both stns on different frequencies as follows---- MIWY33M2S2-----KPAT88R2A2. I suspect that the transmissions commenced at 2015hrs and expect them to stop at 2120hrs if the normal pattern is followed. (It ended at 2122hrs)

©BMDartford June 04

[Not only has Bob’s finger suffered corporal punishment but since its release it has now been placed on orders with loss of privileges for 48Hrs- any subsequent offence will be dealt with at Colchester]!

E11

STOP PRESS FROM ANONUK:

Chart updated to reflect these new freqs [Tnx AnonUK]

Ell schedule. Note all times zulu, freqs in kHz. *M03, was E11 - t reverted to E11 0830z 15/06 [message 184/30]

[Tnx to AnonUK for info rx’d inc Change of freq].

E15

We print the known schedule [as issue 22]:

MikeL sent in an UNID that he had heard and this is included because of his ending suggestion. He stated that it was not E25, so worthy of mention:

E17

Jochen E2kde reports:

E23

Best frequency is usually 8188kHz. 4 weekly cycle starting on the first Monday of the Month.

Transmits Monday Wednesday and Thursday:

Week 4 in AM only.

Regarding E23 activity AnonUK wrote, 'I did not hear E23 at all in June. In May just heard it on weeks 3 and 4.' That supports AF’s findings too.

E25

Although this station was weak and noisy it was heard by ML who reports:

Around that time PLondon also reported a lift in condx. See also E15.

A little unusual for us but: E25 STOP PRESS

Manolis Petrakis remarked via group:

“After celebrating the European Cup, it's time for business! Being absent for a long time, the guys from Alexandria (if this is the transmitter location) decided to send something!

Please note that the group "0410" appears twice. It is the 3rd and the 11th (last) group. Please refer to my message 2596 on this group for another E25 message.”

[Message 2596 reads:

From: "Manolis Petrakis"
Date: Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:46 pm
Subject: E25 message


Hello everybody! E25 today with a message:
9450 kHz AM, 12:45 UTC

Calling "780" many times,
"Message" x3,

9549 6501 0210 3553 1254
7559 0481 6642 3755 0210

"Repeat" x3,

...

"End of message",
"785 41" ca. 4 times,
"End of transmission" at 12:51 UTC.
Carrier off at 12:52 UTC.

Note that "0210" appears twice!]

As in the message of 17/02/04 detailed above Manolis pointed out, “There is also the group "0210" repeated twice, and it is also the 3rd and last group of the message!!!”

Excellent work Manolis – Thanks for posting!

G06

As usual PoSW offers his comprehensive analytical log of the G06 German Frauline and includes scheduling info too.

“The same three regular schedules known;- first Monday in the month at 1900 UTC and 2000 UTC, Thursday 1830 UTC schedule, usually alternate weeks but sometimes misses two weeks; and a repeat of the Thursday transmission on the following day at 1930 UTC but with a different "Call".

[Excellent Peter, many Tnx].

Excellent logs too from AF, AnonUK, HFD and RNGB.

G22

Slavic Stations

Once again DoK offers his definitive chart with updates:

Chart 13
M10, S10d and S17c Listings at 30^th June, 2004. All times GMT/UTC
Compiled by the Slavic Desk.