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Catalogs over 9,300 radio transmissions heard within Finland, providing a detailed frequency database for Finnish radio enthusiasts. The resource lists frequencies for various services, including maritime VHF channel 16 at **156.800 MHz**, RHA68 channel 16 at 71.100 MHz, and _MIL AIR_ frequencies like 251.100 MHz. It also documents air traffic control frequencies, such as 123.775 MHz for Area Control and 127.000 MHz for Approach Control, alongside frequencies for Finnish Air Force operations at 140.550 MHz. The database includes entries for commercial shared channels at 170.450 MHz and 458.250 MHz, as well as specific local business frequencies like 443.125 MHz for Sale Merimasku. Shortwave broadcast entries are also present, noting stations like BBC at 6.035 MHz from Tashkent and AIR Akashvani Ext.Sce at 11.900 MHz from Bangalore. The site organizes its extensive listings by categories such as "Liikenne" (Traffic) with 2397 entries, "Radioamatoori" (Amateur Radio) with 781 entries, and "Yle" (General) with 2305 entries. The database was last updated on 26.2.2024, reflecting ongoing maintenance and additions to its comprehensive collection of Finnish radio spectrum data.
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Assessing the ICOM IC-R9000 communications receiver, this review details its operational parameters and user experience for radio enthusiasts. Introduced in 1985, the IC-R9000 covers a broad frequency spectrum from 0.1 MHz to 1999.8 MHz, making it suitable for a wide array of listening activities from medium wave (MW) to VHF/UHF. Key performance metrics include a dynamic range of **102 dB** with the narrow SSB filter, crucial for discerning weak signals in crowded bands, and its substantial physical dimensions of 424 x 150 x 365 mm and 20 kg weight. The receiver's architecture supports various modes, though it notably lacks synchronous detection, a feature often desired for improved AM reception under fading conditions. It incorporates 1000 memory channels and robust scanning capabilities, facilitating efficient monitoring across its extensive frequency range. This analysis provides insights into the IC-R9000's capabilities and limitations, offering a historical perspective on a significant piece of amateur radio and shortwave listening hardware.