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North American Shortwave Pirate / Frederic Chopin Radio 6940 AM 23:17 01/12/14

« on: January 12, 2014, 2318 UTC »

23:18 Hearing piano music - Solid S10 signal killer audio! ---- Thanks Beerus!
23:24  seem that sig. drift towards 6939
23:25 Clear ID  - Signal now a steady S10+
23:35 Another ID W/YL voice


Thanks for the Great Show FCR!

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Equipment / Autek Research QF-1A AM SSB CW Filter Anybody Use One?

« on: December 27, 2013, 1911 UTC »

I bought one of these online a short time ago, and have had fun and frustration going through the "learning curve" of using it. I try and use the manual, and keep re-reading it, but it seems like there is only limited success. Does anyone else use one of these filters? Are there any tricks to using one? My settings always seem to vary, with the Peak, Notch, etc. for the many varied receive modes. I looked on eHam and found some tips by two reviewers.

The manual seems a bit confusing, for my rather limited radio skill set. Could someone break it down for me on how to fine tune this filter?   ...Steve

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Equipment / Does anyone use the: MFJ 959C Tuner / Preamp or the MFJ 1026 1025 Noise Reducer?

« on: November 25, 2013, 1902 UTC »

I was wondering if any listeners out there use these products, and what success you have had with either. I've checked with eHam and other reviews and they both seem to do the job. I already use the MFK 956 for the Kenwood 1000. I used to have the older model of Preamp / tuner by MFJ in the 80's, but remembered it did little but jack up the noise floor. Been stealthing on eBay but don't want to buy both. I use a 30" longwire.

Any imput appreciated RCCI

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Liquid Radio 6935 AM 00:32 Nov. 23 2013

« on: November 23, 2013, 0033 UTC »

00:32 Just tuned in to music  S7 signal
00:34  - Thanks for ID hammarhead
00:43 cannot hear but slight carrier. -signal dropped?

Thanks for the broadcast Liquid!

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Equipment / AC In-Line Noise Relief - Tripplite To The Rescue

« on: November 05, 2013, 0103 UTC »

For some time I have battled background noise from a variety of sources within the home office, from the DSL router / modem, to the TV which is about 6 feet away from the TV (usually off) and and other "twitchy" RFI generators in my hovel which other family members use. I have used a variety ferrite cores, etc. with little or no success. The noise floor here averages S5 to sometimes S7. Believe me when I say it's been difficult to catch some of the fainter OP's. Seasoned vets have their own method for dealing with this, and your ideas and stories are welcomed.

But I'll get to the point.

When I was at the local Salvation Army tonight (cheap bastard that I am) I ran into a used 8 outlet Triplitte Internet Security UPS, battery backup, NOISE (I emphasize that word) Protection, and Surge Protection. I paid the 8 bucks (cheap bastard that I am) and brought it home.

I pugged all of the radios, DSL modem, computer....and WOW! the noise floor that was on the average of S5-S7 dropped to an S3-S4  

It was no fluke,...the signal indicator hadn't been that low since I got rid of my my platform shoes in the 70's.   Unbelievable...

There are a few of the Tripplites on eBay at varying prices. It's not a "One Size Fits All" Cure-All / Be-All, but it did help here. I wanted to pass this along to those that may be cursed with the AC noise syndrome that made listening a bit difficult at my QTH. Maybe it can help at yours...

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Undercover Radio Halloween Broadcast 6925 USB23:58 11-01-2013

« on: November 01, 2013, 2359 UTC »

23:58 just started Very clear ID with Dr. Benway reported it's the Undercover Radio Haloween Broadcast Signal a killer S9 - clear audio
Sounds like an UR recorded program from some time ago. -- TY Joe  for confirming it!
00:04 talking about the lethal encounters in the high seas with things that go stingy.
00:37 song by E. Winter - Frankenstein
00:48 Dr. Benway talked about his mansion and a coulple of visitors Chupas W/ lots of teeth and bacteria!
00:59 show off.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / UNID 6930 USB 23:24 utc Nov. 1 2013

« on: November 01, 2013, 2328 UTC »

23:24 Can hear music in background - Local het from my internet server switch making it tough
23:30 Music stopped - seems like a peskie in LSB was dripping over

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Twangy Radio 01:08 utc 6925 USB

« on: November 01, 2013, 0109 UTC »

01:08 theme song Movin on Up Female OP prior said they were following Renegade Radio broadcast w/ ID This is Twangy Radio
01:09 Vincent Price - Monster Mash
01:12 Willie Nelson - Ghost Rider
01:17 clip from movie Ghostbusters - then other clips
01:25 signal dropped out here badly

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Renegade Radio Live 6925 USB 00:05 - 11/01/2013

« on: November 01, 2013, 0009 UTC »

00:05 Theme from Adams Family S9+ Signal - Great Audio!!! Followed by Twilight Zone Theme Live Program... OP discussed following Northwoods Radio Halloween Broadcast
00:10 OP stated starting off with Black Sabbath.
00:27 ID previous song was Iron Maidon - Mentioned HFU postings  Asked for feedback @renegaderadio@gmail.com Mentioned SWR levels
did HFU Shoutouts! Thank You....
00:34 Rob Zombie tune
01:03 still going strong! signal Still S9 - Yeah!
01:07 ID followed by Twangy RAdio

Thanks for the Halloween Show Renegade!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / UNID 6940 USB 23:47 UTC 10/31/2013B

« on: October 31, 2013, 2349 UTC »

22:47 Hard rock just started  Whopping S-8 signal and Audio!!
22:53 Recorded message about 666

00:54 No ID - off

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General Radio Discussion / Pirate Radio Archive of Full Programs Downloads - Where Do I Go?

« on: October 30, 2013, 1815 UTC »

About a year ago, I found two or three websites where I could download full programs of Voice of Laryngitis, Radio Clandestine, Radio Deadman, etc. These were the full 40-50MB programs and not simply brief airchecks. I loaded up a zip drive and then lost it recently. I cannot seem to find the website(s) and would love to download those programs again. Any links appreciated.  ...RCCI

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General Radio Discussion / FCC Website & Pirate Radio - Have you visited me lately?

« on: October 29, 2013, 1842 UTC »

Just visited the FCC website and was greeted by a Skull and Crossbones banner warning of Pirate radio. Hit the Learn More link button, and was served up a nice expose of pirate radio and a number of sub-links from that page. It was kind of interesting reading, thought I'd share. Here is link:


http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/pirate-broadcast-stations

One of the Sub-links is titled "Aggressive Enforcement Actions", which show the most recent bust(s). Interesting to note the action datelines 05/2013 to 10/2013, there appears to be no enforcement between those dates. It's also interesting to note that fairly sizable number of busts emanate from the state of Florida.

Peace and hair grease...RCCI

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Equipment / LF Engineering H-800 Active Antenna - Any Reviews?

« on: October 28, 2013, 0224 UTC »

I've visited the LF Engineering website and notice they offer the titled HF antenna for $159.00 and was wondering if this antenna is worth it. Going to Ebay I always see homebrews being offered, for considerably less. I remember the old Dressler's and other "window sill" mounted antennas of bygone years and was wondering how this one stacks up. Any info appreciated. ...Steve

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Spy Numbers / Most Common Frequency Range?

« on: October 26, 2013, 0227 UTC »

I know that Numbers Stations pop up everywhere. Has anyone ever created a chart of the most popular frequency ranges and time periods. I remember the column by Havana Moon from years ago, and heard about that person passing (Can't think of his name). Did he ever create freq. / time analysis, of broadcasts?

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Relay: Grasscutter and Sunshine Show 6925 USB 01:30 Oct 21, 2013

« on: October 21, 2013, 0132 UTC »

01:30 Just started.    Hearing Male voice through synthesizer - Can't make out the words
01:35 song Heavy metal.
01:37 interview with rock star mention Jeff Beck and Yardbirds.
01:38 YL with ID QSL information  
01:39 - song "Still Rock and Roll to Me"   Signal started S9    ---- then dropped like a stone shortly thereafter
01:42 song "Stuck in the Middle With You"
01:45 Apparently is Grasscutter and Sunshine Radio YL is Sunshine. Male and Female OP's. Talked about different Pirate Radion sites.
01:47 song Down on the Corner  --signal leveled to S7 here
01:49 YL and OM  on QSL at grasscutteradio@yahoo.com
01:50 song Van Halen (?)
01:55 song by Cream ----Sunshine of My Love (great song)  ----  Signal S8 peaking S9.
01:59 OP's on with  ID's  ---mentioned Slobman(?)  mentioned earlier also
02:10 more ID's - apparent relay
02:20 ID's  then into Weird Al song take off of Girls They Want to Have Fun (Lunch)
02:23 song Video Killed the Radio Star
02:27 Message of signing off  Then Dr. Benway talked about the relay / program. No QSL to be had...

Thanks for the Relay Dr. Benway!