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General Radio Discussion / Re: December 2013 will be the last issue of Monitoring Times.

« on: July 25, 2013, 2320 UTC »

It's too bad. I genuinely enjoyed it when I could find it. Now I'm stuck with the puff pieces in Pop Comm, which is also a shadow of its former self.

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QSLs Received / Re: Radio Free Whatever QSL

« on: June 22, 2013, 1530 UTC »

That's an awesome card! Hopefully they will be on in the fall when conditions into here improve.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Declassified Spy Outpost Lurks on the Dark Side of the Earth

« on: June 11, 2013, 1820 UTC »

A friend of ours was actually an operator there. The Russians were well aware that they were being monitored and would occasionally acknowledge the Canadians. There were even a few unofficial QSO's between the two sides.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Pirate WKND [We're K-9 Dog] Op, Inventor Of The Grenade 40 transmitter on TV

« on: June 07, 2013, 2337 UTC »

Boomer is a good guy.  Yes his affiliation with FRN goes way back.  Don't judge him based on that. He has nothing to do with FRN assdouchery.

My problem wasn't with him or what he does; I have enough of my own quirks to start a focus group. My concern was that the entire site was being taken over by a group of people (the sock puppets) obsessing over something not even remotely pirate or radio related. It should be noted that at NO time did Boomer post, and at NO time did I address comments to him.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Pirate WKND [We're K-9 Dog] Op, Inventor Of The Grenade 40 transmitter on TV

« on: June 07, 2013, 1819 UTC »

For a while over on the Furreh Radio Network site nearly every post concerned him and his battle to change his name. Any contrary opinion (ie: my opinion) immediately invoked the wrath of the sock puppet army, which continues to this day. I bailed on the site in disgust and now enjoy my time here.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925.4 am 0246 June 3

« on: June 03, 2013, 0355 UTC »

I have it in Northern Canada just as a carrier and faint audible music. Surprising I can hear anything on HF this time of year.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Dayton Hamvention 2013

« on: May 12, 2013, 2349 UTC »

I went the year before last. Loved it, but at 52 I was probably the youngest (and thinnest) guy there. If you're in the swap meet and see something you like, buy it as it will be gone later.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WDDJ All Hits All the TIme 6935USB +0127 6May13

« on: May 06, 2013, 0327 UTC »

Have a very nice copy into northern Canada tonight. Heard OM announcer, into slow country song. "Good Time Johnny's Got The Blues" I think, but I could be wrong on the name of the song.
So here's my report: 0320GMT May o6 2013. Signal S-5+ with QRN and QSB.

I'd appreciate a QSL or eQSL if possible.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: "Shrimp Boat Radio" 6925 USB 0257 UTC 5-4-2012

« on: May 04, 2013, 0547 UTC »

Taking on air requests? Perhaps a new pirate first!!!

The famous early '80's Canadian Pirate TNFM actually gave their HOME phone number for requests. I chatted with them for quite a while and have a cassette recording of the broadcast, where they gave a shout out to me. Of course this was in the pre-Bunneh days when pirates didn't have to worry too much about that sort of thing.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Richie Havens, iconic Woodstock singer, dies at 72

« on: April 23, 2013, 0349 UTC »

His performance at Woodstock was unforgettable, and man, he beat the snot out of that poor guitar. Absolutely riveting on the Woodstock video.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Chrissy Amphlett dead; Divinyls lead singer was 53

« on: April 23, 2013, 0346 UTC »

They had a hit before that, can't remember what it was called but it was about mental illness. Fantastic song, great video. She's the same age as me, way too young. Dang.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Chamber Pot Radio 6925 USB 0245 UTC 22-APR-13

« on: April 22, 2013, 0312 UTC »

Weak, but definitely in there tonight. I can hear music, but unfortunately not strong enough for an ID.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: R. Ronin SW [RTN Relay?] 6924.6 AM 0337z 4.21.13

« on: April 21, 2013, 2311 UTC »

Amen to that!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: R. Ronin SW [RTN Relay?] 6924.6 AM 0337z 4.21.13

« on: April 21, 2013, 0408 UTC »

I posted it on a parallel(sp?) thread; killer signal into north Canada. Steady S-9 signal now with QRN and minor QSB.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Radio Ronin 6925AM

« on: April 21, 2013, 0342 UTC »

Interval signal, OM ID "This is Radio Ronin Shortwave", into Vapors "Turning Japanese".
My first time hearing this station! Fantastic!