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North American Shortwave Pirate / Blue Ocean Radio 6925 USB 0110 UTC 24 Nov
« on: November 24, 2012, 0113 UTC »
Very good copy, calling out to the listeners on the #pirateradio IRC chat
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From AccuWeather.com Astronomy http://www.facebook.com/pages/AccuWeathercom-Astronomy/178186248887910
AURORA FORECAST UPDATE 2PM: A second CME was generated from yesterdays M3.5 solar flare. A (double whammy effect) will create a more disruptive event with both CME's nearly combining when they reach earth.
Diagnostics: Solar winds upon impact could reach 600-700 km/s with density levels reaching 30-40 cm/^3.
Impact time: 1st CME ~ 17:00z the 23rd (-7+ hours) 2nd CME ~ 03:00z the 24th (-7+ hours).
Geomagnetic Storm Level: Up to G3 expected (max kp-7) for the 23-24th.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Rave on Radio 6925 USB 2252 UTC 23 Nov
« on: November 23, 2012, 2252 UTC »
Just signed on with Neil Young "Sugar Mountain", S4 signal.
ID at 2302z.
Some QRM from the Southern Fishermen around 2348z.
ID at 2302z.
Some QRM from the Southern Fishermen around 2348z.
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MW Loggings / WPTX 1690 2031 UTC 23 Nov
« on: November 23, 2012, 2036 UTC »
TSA messages about disaster preparation, food safety, and the all important PROPER TIRE PRESSURE.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / KMUD 6925 USB 0052 UTC 23 Nov
« on: November 23, 2012, 0122 UTC »
Weak/fair signal, about S4/S5, CW ID at 0100z, then back into more music.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Insane Radio SSTV 6925 DSB 2254 UTC 22 Nov
« on: November 22, 2012, 2311 UTC »
SSTV, first transmission had the VIS clipped, both in Scottie 1 Mode, the same image.
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General Radio Discussion / Aurora Forecast
« on: November 22, 2012, 2115 UTC »From AccuWeather.com Astronomy http://www.facebook.com/pages/AccuWeathercom-Astronomy/178186248887910
AURORA FORECAST UPDATE 2PM: A second CME was generated from yesterdays M3.5 solar flare. A (double whammy effect) will create a more disruptive event with both CME's nearly combining when they reach earth.
Diagnostics: Solar winds upon impact could reach 600-700 km/s with density levels reaching 30-40 cm/^3.
Impact time: 1st CME ~ 17:00z the 23rd (-7+ hours) 2nd CME ~ 03:00z the 24th (-7+ hours).
Geomagnetic Storm Level: Up to G3 expected (max kp-7) for the 23-24th.
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Shortwave Broadcast / Galei Zahal NOT on 6885AM 11/21/12 and 11/22/12
« on: November 22, 2012, 1532 UTC »
I noticed there was no sign of Israel on 6885 on the afternoon of the 21st and overnight into the 22nd, today. Usually it is quite strong here. They were present earlier on the 21st, until fade out around 0600z or so.
I do hear them right now (1530z) on 15850, however.
I do hear them right now (1530z) on 15850, however.
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Spy Numbers / E7a 5864 USB 2102 UTC
« on: November 21, 2012, 2103 UTC »
Surprised to catch transatlantic DX on 5 MHz this early, but there it was. Msg 815 000 and then off.
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HF Beacons / CZ Beacon 11428.57 kHz 1940 UTC
« on: November 21, 2012, 1947 UTC »
Hearing it now, weak but it is (barely) there.
Thanks for putting it on the air!
1947z update: The signal strength just came up. S4 to S5 on peaks now.
Thanks for putting it on the air!
1947z update: The signal strength just came up. S4 to S5 on peaks now.
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Equipment / And people think NRD 545 receivers on eBay are overpriced
« on: November 19, 2012, 2354 UTC »12807
European Pirates and Private Stations / UNID 6930 AM 2242 UTC 17 Nov
« on: November 17, 2012, 2246 UTC »
Hearing faint music, I believe this is European.
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Shortwave Broadcast / Radio City via IRRS 7290 kHz 1910 UTC 17 Nov
« on: November 17, 2012, 1914 UTC »
"My Generation" by The Who. Pretty good signal, S7, surprised Europe is coming in well this early.
Supposedly 100 kW via Romania.
Supposedly 100 kW via Romania.
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European Pirates and Private Stations / Trans Europe Radio 15065 AM 1512 UTC
« on: November 17, 2012, 1513 UTC »
Weak but audible, just heard ID.
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Spy Numbers / V16 9766 USB 1428 UTC 16 Nov
« on: November 16, 2012, 1436 UTC »
Very weak signal, but audible, not much SWBC QRM today.
