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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6930 USB 2022 UTC 10 JUN 2022
« on: June 10, 2022, 2156 UTC »
No, he's long gone now.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / UNID 6930 USB 2022 UTC 10 JUN 2022
« on: June 10, 2022, 2002 UTC »
Steely Dan lovefest going on I guess??? 10 over 9 in Michigan.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / UNID 6925 USB 1958 UTC 10 JUN 2022
« on: June 10, 2022, 1958 UTC »
Steely Dan lovefest going on RN. 
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ID and Translation Requests / UNID 9.108.5 USB
« on: January 08, 2022, 2019 UTC »
Not sure what I'm hearing but it almost sounds like an old time weather fax on 9.108.5. Is that what it is?
20:16 UTC Saturday the 8th.
20:16 UTC Saturday the 8th.
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HF Mystery Signals / 1.945 LSB Strange Signal
« on: December 26, 2021, 1600 UTC »
Does anybody else hear a strange digital ticking like signal on 1.945 in the 160 meter band? I used to think it was some goofy rf somewhere in the house but a friend of mine can hear it 60 miles away. Sure is strange sounding.
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Equipment / Re: R-390a Users
« on: December 22, 2021, 2325 UTC »
Hello MRI, I would be very interested in the mod to make the R-390a go below the broadcast band. I have done only the AGC diode mod which works very well. Can you enlighten me on what that LF mod might be?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Equipment / Re: R-390a Users
« on: December 17, 2021, 1649 UTC »
Actually a good larger 600 ohm speaker like an old Hammarlund or Hallicrafters will give you an excellent result per radio spec without having to go to the amplified speaker route because of only having an 8 ohm speaker on hand. Most SWL hobbiests won't have a 600 ohm speaker sitting around. True, warm tube audio from a radio is certainly a plus BUT a small amplifier with controls for treble and bass sure doesn't hurt either if you need to go that way!
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Equipment / Re: R-390a Users
« on: December 15, 2021, 1522 UTC »
Thanks for your thoughtful reply! I personally do not compare mine to all my digital radios including my newer Icom 7610 because IMO they are two completely different animals. I rarely use my R-390a for the ham bands as I agree my current rigs are so much easier and enjoyable to use for that. It is certainly not my choice for SSB reception either although I can get it sounding decent in that mode. I like it mainly and pretty much solely for SWL AM, numbers stations AND especially Broadcast Band DXing. In my opinion, broadcast band listening at night is where the R-390a shines. There is simply nothing that comes close it (all my rigs digital and otherwise including my RACAL 6790) can't touch it. A properly aligned R-390a is simply magical in what is discerns on the broadcast band. Spend the hour or so it takes to properly align one of these and you will be rewarded. You have to use a 600 ohm speaker OR a small amplified speaker hooked into the back or the headphone jack but doing that will provide deep, outstanding, room filling audio. Enjoy the listening fellas from an extra in W8 land!
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Equipment / R-390a Users
« on: December 14, 2021, 1502 UTC »
I have been using the R-390a for over 40 years in my shack. My shack is fairly extensive but I always seem to gravitate to using the R-390a for all types of listening. I have 3 of them including one at my cottage in the ultra-quiet listening environment along the shores of Lake Huron. I'm curious to know what other users think of them.
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Utility / Re: Time Signal 6780KHz CW
« on: December 05, 2020, 2258 UTC »
I hear it here in Michigan at 22:50 UTC. Nice find as it is not very strong and easy to miss unless you are looking for it.
ICOM IC7610, antenna is end fed.
ICOM IC7610, antenna is end fed.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Skippy Relay of Undercover Radio 6935 USB 2243 UTC 1 Nov 2020
« on: November 01, 2020, 2304 UTC »
20 over S9 in Michigan. Guys voice sounded like WA4D legendary obnoxious QRMer.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925 USB 2225 UTC 1 Nov 2020
« on: November 01, 2020, 2254 UTC »
Was S9 here in Michigan but just died with "My Sharona".
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Nova 6955 USB 2100 UTC 1 Nov 2020
« on: November 01, 2020, 2223 UTC »
Very strange programming choice. Wouldn't exactly call it enjoyable listening. Still, the signal is S9 and good in Michigan.
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