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QSLs Received / Re: Radio Echo One - eQSL - 9/11 broadcast
« on: November 14, 2013, 1842 UTC »
Also received this nicely done QSL. Thanks REO!
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QSLs Received / Re: Rave On Radio QSL
« on: November 14, 2013, 1840 UTC »
Also received the October 25th QSL. Thanks ROR!
723
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6923AM Edmund Fitzgerald 2229 UTC 11 November 2013
« on: November 11, 2013, 2250 UTC »
22:46 tuned in to music - then male reading off the names of the crew. Very interesting signal a strong S9 -10
22:51 song by Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
23:10 off
22:51 song by Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
23:10 off
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6940 AM 0108 UTC 8 Nov 2013
« on: November 09, 2013, 0113 UTC »
01:12 RTN ID Signal S-6 into IL
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Unid 6965Am 0004 11-9-13
« on: November 09, 2013, 0017 UTC »
23:16 song Heart? (4 Pirates on at once!!) Whew! Signal S8
23:56 still hearing music signal a nice S8 carrier - audio low.
23:56 still hearing music signal a nice S8 carrier - audio low.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6940AM 0001 11-9-13
« on: November 09, 2013, 0013 UTC »
23:11 piano music - classical / rock fusion signal S7-8 (busy night on the pirate bands)
23:22 cool Jazz music!
23:22 cool Jazz music!
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Liquid Radio 6935 AM 2241 UTC 8 Nov 2013
« on: November 09, 2013, 0009 UTC »
23:08 music 80's Signal S7
23:10 new song- 80's
23:10 new song- 80's
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: MAC Shortwave 6950 AM 2208 UTC 8 Nov 2013
« on: November 08, 2013, 2359 UTC »
22:58 just tuned in - song sound like European music
22:58 new song more music with European influence
23:01 OP came on "yeah yeah" signal S8-9+ Excellent audio!
23:02 signing off with old song / 20's Then into Dr. Who music. Song "Life of a Pirate"
23:05 National Anthem
23:06 sign off
Thanks for the Show MAC!
22:58 new song more music with European influence
23:01 OP came on "yeah yeah" signal S8-9+ Excellent audio!
23:02 signing off with old song / 20's Then into Dr. Who music. Song "Life of a Pirate"
23:05 National Anthem
23:06 sign off
Thanks for the Show MAC!
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: RTN 6924.7 AM 2237 UTC 6 Nov 2013
« on: November 07, 2013, 0036 UTC »
While my OLD computer warmed up from 23:27 to now at 23:33 (no kidding). heard faint music and some initial talking. The signal is an abysmal S3-4 just above the noise floor here in Illinois.
23:39 heard OP talk and prersumed ID - into music - hopefully sig will pick up
Great to hear you again RTN!
23:39 heard OP talk and prersumed ID - into music - hopefully sig will pick up
Great to hear you again RTN!
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Other / Re: 6914 1717 UTC 2 Nov 2013
« on: November 06, 2013, 1919 UTC »
I have noticed several transmissions of unusual coded / digital / RTTY / SSTV type thingy / sounds, the last several evenings. Nothing I've ever heard before. --- It has seems to come on about 7:14pm CST here in IL. The transmissions have been one time only (at least I have not heard any repeats), each about 20 seconds long-tops, always on 6914, USB. Is this the same as to what you are hearing? ---- Wonder if Joe has an SDR catch of it.
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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...
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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General Radio Discussion / Re: The cat is out of the bag ;)
« on: November 04, 2013, 0339 UTC »
I hope Tim spends some close aTTention to freqs and time with the posting regarding pirate activity.. Being in Florida, unless he has a paperclip for an antenna, he should do OK.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 6925 AM 2039 UTC 3 Nov 2013
« on: November 03, 2013, 2307 UTC »
22:01 Just tuned in - hearing rock music Signal about an S2 here in Illinois
22:14 can hear talking of some sort.
22:32 hearing music signal's come up to about an S4
22:35- 22:37 hearing talking presumed ID
22:14 can hear talking of some sort.
22:32 hearing music signal's come up to about an S4
22:35- 22:37 hearing talking presumed ID
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925 AM *0116-0123* UTC 3Nov13
« on: November 03, 2013, 0135 UTC »
01:31 heard music - possibly OP came back on
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Twangy Radio, 6925U, 0028, 11/3/13, 6925U
« on: November 03, 2013, 0054 UTC »
00:53 Just tuned in---hearing 80's song Under Pressure... Signal a solid S7
lost signal or off
01:06 hearing OP -- signal took a real nose dive here went from S7 to a whisper above noise level
Thanks for the Show Twangy
lost signal or off
01:06 hearing OP -- signal took a real nose dive here went from S7 to a whisper above noise level
Thanks for the Show Twangy
