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Author Topic: Is there anyone around South Carolina listening?  (Read 1507 times)

Offline Beachlandscaper

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Is there anyone around South Carolina listening?
« on: July 23, 2025, 1139 UTC »
When I was younger, Pirate Radio was a big part of my life, kids came along and that went to the side. My older kids are grown, younger ones would probably get into it (my daughter actually likes when I have talk radio on, and pays attention, lol). Anyways, want to start off small, get an sdr, make a decent antenna (or multiple) and get back into it.

So the question I have is this, is there anyone in SC, USA that is listening, and if so, what's out there.

Walter

Offline NQC

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Re: Is there anyone around South Carolina listening?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2025, 1456 UTC »
Hey Beachlandscaper,

"Is anyone listening in SC " ?

It's hard to say. A lot of the guys do not give a location in their reports.

Rather than specifically looking for someone in SC's results , I'd go into the pirate logging  section and see what  anyone in a a state or two away is hearing.

Or you could go even simpler : Check the known frequencies on your own .I have also used the  pirate logging section "semi live" . If you go in during
"pirate prime time" (ie Fri , Sat and maybe Sun evenings) you can piggyback on what others are hearing while the station is still on the air.

Even on your own, at a good location /good antenna /low noise (blah, blah)  you probably should be able to eventually copy SOMETHING over time either just on your own or by seeing others postings.

(On AM broadcast band pirates, you may be more on your own . You probably need to keep checking.As a side line to pirates, some folks also  DX low powered Traveler's Info Stations)

WAY back in the day, I used to "stand watch" for hours on end during prime time. I copied a BIG bunch of pirates over time.

NQC
Station main receiver : Bed springs to  blue razor blade detector to 2000 ohm cans to steam  radiator. Grid FN 42

 

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