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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Thunder Chicken Radio 6915 USB 2235 UTC 21 AUG 2022

« on: August 21, 2022, 2350 UTC »

From 23:44 utc tune-in. Music, SINPO - 34434
Using ATS-20 radio & MLA-30 loop (prob pointed in wrong direction - lol)
SSTV didn't come in very well - but that's my fault.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: MRI 6872 USB 2200 UTC 20 AUG 2022

« on: August 21, 2022, 0133 UTC »

MRI - 6872 usb - Sounding great here, from 01:30 utc tune-in.
'Hey, Paula' @ 01:31
Followed by
'Sheila' by Tommy Roe
And what sounds like 'Run Around Sue'? @ 01:36
SINPO - 45435

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Wolverine Radio 6960 USB 0000 UTC 21 AUG 2022

« on: August 21, 2022, 0034 UTC »

  Woo Hoo!  'Secret Agent Man' on now @ 00:30
SINPO - 45435

ID @ 00:35 utc
Backdoor Man on right after ID

Sounds fine.
Using just whip antenna on ATS-20 radio right now.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Mix Radio International 6870 usb 0027 utc 20 Aug 2022

« on: August 20, 2022, 0502 UTC »

Just heard the first few bars of 'Low Rider' - 6870 usb @ 0500 utc.
Switched to magnetic loop, Rx isn't as good as the simple wire.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Ball Smacker Radio 6960 AM 0057 UTC 20 August 2022

« on: August 20, 2022, 0150 UTC »

  Signal sounds great here now (01:46) with 'Hold On For One More Day'
SIO 455 with just a little fading...

Using Arduino based 'ATS-20' radio, and a random wire outside.
Occasional interference from RTTY

'You Really Got A Hold On Me' by The Miracles on now 01:50 utc
Nice, strong signal with occasional fades.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Mix Radio International 6870 usb 0027 utc 20 Aug 2022

« on: August 20, 2022, 0132 UTC »

Very nice signal here! (SE NY) just tuning in... Sounds like some 70's disco music @ 01:30 utc
I'm only using an Arduino based ATS-20 and a small random wire, strung outside.

SIO 555 - Close to broadcast quality!
Playing Master Funk @ 01:36 utc

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 6950 USB 2321 UTC 13 August 2022

« on: August 14, 2022, 0113 UTC »

Lot's of cool stuff goin' on...
Getting ready to play RUSH - The Spirit Of Radio
And they got a caller (Michael) in NC Wow!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 6950 USB 2321 UTC 13 August 2022

« on: August 14, 2022, 0022 UTC »

  From 00:10 AM UTC Tune-in Nice signal right now.
Some crazy song.
Funny stuff.
ID at 00:14 Radio Free Whatever
"Radio free whatever reminding you to always use a low pass filter"

Nice signal here in Dutchess County NY
Especially considering the "radio" I'm using: Chinese made ATS—20
Arduino based radio, and MLA-30+ Magnetic loop antenna
Some fading. SIO 343

How do I get a QSL? 😁

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Sounds like SSTV

« on: August 12, 2022, 0131 UTC »

Sounds like a SSTV signal on 6950 USB right now (9:30 est)

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 4065 USB 0018 UTC 1 Nov 2017

« on: November 01, 2017, 0122 UTC »

Wow! Neat e-QSL 

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 4065 USB 0018 UTC 1 Nov 2017

« on: November 01, 2017, 0054 UTC »

I was also able to hear "...pour yourself another shot of vodka..."
SE NY - Signal then faded shortly after, now below the noise @ 0052 UTC
Hearing music again, faint - Since ~ 0100 UTC

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Wolverine Radio 6935 USB 2321 UTC 31 Oct 2017

« on: November 01, 2017, 0022 UTC »

Sometimes a rough copy here too... Just kidding, SIO 444. Hearing some Rock music - At 0015 utc, 6935 USB
But, I'm only using a little Degen 1103 and a random wire laying on the attic floor.

SIO just about 555 (esp during the fade-in's) - Now using an old RS DX-440 and just a length of coax in the attic (it's a long story).
Blues, baby @ 0032 UTC
I'm enjoying the show!

I know this "RX report" is sad, like the reports I used to mock myself, back in the day...But, I'm gonna ask for a QSL anyway...lol
PSE QSL: ndbdxr@yahoo.com

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 6960 USB 2157 UTC 29 Oct 2017

« on: October 29, 2017, 2232 UTC »

Right about the noise floor here, since 2225 tune-in.
6960 USB - Thought I'd heard some SSTV there for a minute. (?)

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Clever Name Radio 6935 USB 1907 UTC 29 OCT 2017

« on: October 29, 2017, 2113 UTC »

...from 2104 tune-in, 6935 USB, 'I Drink Alone'
SIO 343 with fluctuations in signal strength.

I'm thankful to be able to hear anything - It's raining like the end of the world is coming here - lol
Some rap song on now, @ 2112 😉
(Slightly weakened signal).

Using an old RadioShack DX-390 (w/ blown components), random wire clipped to whip.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Yeah Man 6925.6 AM 2014 UTC 29 Oct 2017

« on: October 29, 2017, 2035 UTC »

Hearing some jazzy music here now, @ 2025 UTC, 6925 AM.
Using a beat-up RadioShack DX-390 (w/ blown transistors) ATM, random wire clipped to whip.
SIO 343

PSE QSL: ndbdxr@yahoo.com

Cool! Just gave out a P.O. box! I hope more pirates do that (esp. this weekend!)
@ 2037 was able to hear the host, and shout-out to: Andrew Yoder, this Site, and talk about DXer's getting their stuff ready for this weekend 🎃
More jazzy music...
Awesome! I just got a shoutout re: my post here, and the old DX-390 I'm currently using 😀 Kool.
The fade-ins sound stronger now, since ~ 2048 UTC. The fade-ins are also lasting a bit longer.
I'm glad I happen to have multiple receivers & antennas ready for this weekend 👍💀
73!