1036
General Radio Discussion / WAZU QSL
« on: February 19, 2012, 1931 UTC »
Thanks to Fearless Fred for the nice eQSL. It appears that the power of Mickey's lives on.
Shortwave Pirate Radio In North America And Around The World, And Other Signals That Go Bump In The Night
We seek to understand and document all radio transmissions, legal and otherwise, as part of the radio listening hobby. We do not encourage any radio operations contrary to regulations.
Always consult with the appropriate authorities if you have questions concerning what is permissible in your locale.
Thanks for the thought.
Thanks for looking again Joe.
Z
The recording was made in the 14 mHz ham band.
It never moves my S meter, but I use a low noise antenna. Relatively speaking, a strong pirate (Wolverine or WTCR) would be S8-S9 here when others are reporting S9+20 or greater.
The main problem is weak signal work. Trying to hear Euro's for example. I may just have enough signal for some audio and I'm trying to pull out an ID. It's annoying even up to moderately strong pirates. Of course this varies from day to day.
Z
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
1037
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6925u khz Undercover Radio 0600 UTC 2/19/2012
« on: February 19, 2012, 1745 UTC »
***Late Post****
Recorded a nice quality signal broadcasting Dr. Benway's 2006 Memorial Day weekend show. Jimmy Buffett's "A Pirate Looks at 40" leads into the Dr. cracking a brew and telling the West Indies story. It would be fun to see that photo of the underwater QSL.
Signal was quite strong on the recording. I'd estimate SIO 444
Sorry I missed it, but it was fun to listen to the recording later Sunday morning.
Z
Recorded a nice quality signal broadcasting Dr. Benway's 2006 Memorial Day weekend show. Jimmy Buffett's "A Pirate Looks at 40" leads into the Dr. cracking a brew and telling the West Indies story. It would be fun to see that photo of the underwater QSL.
Signal was quite strong on the recording. I'd estimate SIO 444
Sorry I missed it, but it was fun to listen to the recording later Sunday morning.
Z
1038
General Radio Discussion / Re: Rave On radio QSL
« on: February 19, 2012, 1456 UTC »
Got one here too. Thanks Rave on Radio!
Z
Z
1039
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6929 am WAZU "Doing a transmitter test"
« on: February 18, 2012, 2148 UTC »
Got this in Chicago. SINPO 25321
Fast fades from the noise floor up to S6, but steady improvement. No ID here yet, but catching Ted Nugent's "Dog Eat Dog"
Down in the noise from 2145z, then fade-ups again around 2200z. Did hear the op say "transmitter test" at 2200z.
Never did catch an ID. Appears off now. Thanks!
Zane
Fast fades from the noise floor up to S6, but steady improvement. No ID here yet, but catching Ted Nugent's "Dog Eat Dog"
Down in the noise from 2145z, then fade-ups again around 2200z. Did hear the op say "transmitter test" at 2200z.
Never did catch an ID. Appears off now. Thanks!
Zane
1040
General Radio Discussion / Re: Another noise on 43 meters
« on: February 18, 2012, 1737 UTC »
Sure sounds the same as my recording. While I do hear this on 43m, I also hear it up on 20m too and usually louder.
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1381635204/2103e8d382f2f8277d3de2488a561b92?cid=tx-02002207350200000000&s=19104
Zane
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1381635204/2103e8d382f2f8277d3de2488a561b92?cid=tx-02002207350200000000&s=19104
Zane
1041
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925U
« on: February 18, 2012, 1443 UTC »
Rave On Radio, 6925u, 2-18-12, SINPO 24441
A very weak signal here in Chicago, mostly just above the noise. I can hear the music, but it's
difficult to tell the style. I did hear the op speak and at 1441z caught "Hope you're enjoying the
show. This is Rave on Radio - Rave On Radio", then back into music.
Signal improved a bit towards the end. Heard some final ID's and off at 1500z. Thanks for the show.
Z
A very weak signal here in Chicago, mostly just above the noise. I can hear the music, but it's
difficult to tell the style. I did hear the op speak and at 1441z caught "Hope you're enjoying the
show. This is Rave on Radio - Rave On Radio", then back into music.
Signal improved a bit towards the end. Heard some final ID's and off at 1500z. Thanks for the show.
Z
1042
Equipment / Re: What Radio Did you start your listening hobby with?
« on: February 16, 2012, 0240 UTC »
My older cousin had an electronics workshop in the basement. During my pre-teen and teen years he showed me the world of electronics which eventually led to a career. He had a Hallicrafters S-108 receiver and we'd occasionally turn it on. He never had a formal antenna (he spent more time modifying stereo's while listening to jazz on a Crown reel-to-reel), but he'd hook up a hunk of wire and I'd be fascinated by SWBC stations, hams, and even WWV. As I got older and became interested in SWLing and ham radio, he gave me the S-108 and I used it for years. I still have it.
Yep, that's me in the basement. I know - nice shirt. But hey! I had lotsa hair then!
I think I was soldering something when somebody snapped this shot.
Z
Yep, that's me in the basement. I know - nice shirt. But hey! I had lotsa hair then!
I think I was soldering something when somebody snapped this shot.
Z
1043
General Radio Discussion / Re: 1st Anniversary of WEAK Radio bust today
« on: February 16, 2012, 0158 UTC »
Wow - can't believe it's been a year. I too miss the WEAK shows and creative QSL's. Hope you're reading this WEAK.
We're thinking of you.
Zane
We're thinking of you.
Zane
1044
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Ga Ga 6925 USB 1306 UTC
« on: February 12, 2012, 1402 UTC »
Radio GaGa, 6925u, 2-12-12, SINPO 23442
Pretty decent signal fighting my local noise.
1349z - Jim Croce - Don't Mess Around with Jim
1354z - Queen - Under Pressure
1402z - Radio GaGa ID
Zane
Pretty decent signal fighting my local noise.
1349z - Jim Croce - Don't Mess Around with Jim
1354z - Queen - Under Pressure
1402z - Radio GaGa ID
Zane
1045
General Radio Discussion / Re: Recognize this noise?
« on: February 10, 2012, 0043 UTC »Good you posted a recording. It sounds very much like a noise I hear on am when I plug in my self-charging Norelco rotary shaver. Maybe you have a charger you leave plugged in, or a neighbor does. Hope this helps.I ran to the self-charging shaver to give it a try - no go.
Thanks for the thought. Thanks for looking again Joe.
Z
1046
General Radio Discussion / Re: Recognize this noise?
« on: February 09, 2012, 1852 UTC »At what frequency did you make the recording?
How relatively strong is it?
The recording was made in the 14 mHz ham band.
It never moves my S meter, but I use a low noise antenna. Relatively speaking, a strong pirate (Wolverine or WTCR) would be S8-S9 here when others are reporting S9+20 or greater.
The main problem is weak signal work. Trying to hear Euro's for example. I may just have enough signal for some audio and I'm trying to pull out an ID. It's annoying even up to moderately strong pirates. Of course this varies from day to day.
Z
1047
General Radio Discussion / Recognize this noise?
« on: February 09, 2012, 0315 UTC »
I've had a fairly continuous noise that I've been hearing for several months now. It's broadbanded enough to be hear as low as 80m and as high as 20m. The signal strength can vary day by day and also by frequency, generally higher strength with higher frequency. It's continuous. I've not had a situation where I've been listening and its disappeared.
There are some power poles near me that have forever been on the repair schedule due to a noise complaint I provided to the power company a long while back. However, that noise source is very different sounding than this one. It’s much more of a classic 60 Hz buzz whereas this one is much more, err "bassy" sounding.
I've not been able to hear it in my car and I've not yet been out hunting with my R30CC in portable mode. I guess I keep hoping the power company will repair the poles and I kill two birds with one stone. It’s there when the radio is run on batteries, so I’m confident it’s coming in on the external antenna.
I've recorded it and I wonder if any others have heard this and identified it? Joe Farley was nice enough to take a look at it on a scope and he commented that it definitely has 60 Hz content in it.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Zane
http://www.yousendit.com/download/T2djNHA4Tkx1YlBvS3NUQw?cid=tx-02002207340200000000&s=19102
There are some power poles near me that have forever been on the repair schedule due to a noise complaint I provided to the power company a long while back. However, that noise source is very different sounding than this one. It’s much more of a classic 60 Hz buzz whereas this one is much more, err "bassy" sounding.
I've not been able to hear it in my car and I've not yet been out hunting with my R30CC in portable mode. I guess I keep hoping the power company will repair the poles and I kill two birds with one stone. It’s there when the radio is run on batteries, so I’m confident it’s coming in on the external antenna.
I've recorded it and I wonder if any others have heard this and identified it? Joe Farley was nice enough to take a look at it on a scope and he commented that it definitely has 60 Hz content in it.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Zane
http://www.yousendit.com/download/T2djNHA4Tkx1YlBvS3NUQw?cid=tx-02002207340200000000&s=19102
1048
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WMPR 6955 2300z 05-Feb-2012
« on: February 05, 2012, 2315 UTC »
WMPR, 6955.3am, 2-5-12, SINPO 44333
S7 signal here with some fades down to S3.
2310z - Love and Rockets - Ball of Confusion?
2314z - WMPR ID
Z
S7 signal here with some fades down to S3.
2310z - Love and Rockets - Ball of Confusion?
2314z - WMPR ID
Z
1049
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6925U Wolverine Radio
« on: February 05, 2012, 0153 UTC »
Wolverine Radio, 6925u, 2-5-12, SINPO 45555
Nice solid S8-S9 signal here. Lots of old tunes with a heart theme.
Great signal Wolverine - thanks
0223z - Zepplin - Heartbreaker - still S9
Z
Nice solid S8-S9 signal here. Lots of old tunes with a heart theme.
Great signal Wolverine - thanks
0223z - Zepplin - Heartbreaker - still S9
Z
1050
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Wolverine Radio 6925 USB 0035 UTC
« on: January 22, 2012, 0314 UTC »
Wolverine Radio, 6925u, 1-22-12, SINPO 45554
Nice solid S8-S9 signal - 'nuff said.
0308z - Moody Blues - Knights in White Satin, SSTV, then off.
Zane
Nice solid S8-S9 signal - 'nuff said.
0308z - Moody Blues - Knights in White Satin, SSTV, then off.
Zane
