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General Category => General Radio Discussion => Topic started by: Beachlandscaper on July 23, 2025, 1139 UTC
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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
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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