Now you've given the game away MPN11
Stu ...
If your Russian is up to it ... Don't wait for news of such events to hit the BBC ... There appear to be a group of 'enthusiasts' who monitor the Russian HF Bear Net who like to track these little jaunts by Ivan.
Further reading (scroll down to 'Bear Hunting')...
Russian Air Force HF Bear Net
And you don't need a specialist HF Receiver ... Just use the following online WebSDR Application.
WebSDR QTH Netherlands
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