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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: 9625khz @ 0430 UTC - July 22
« on: July 26, 2011, 1908 UTC »
Sounds like CBC North.
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 permissable in your locale.
Well, the above, minus the radio part, describes most legislation, doesn't it? :-)
IIRC another state, Florida?, has a similar law on the books. FWIW, the Feds like to maintain full control over the RF spectrum, so I'm not sure how this is going to play out. Obviously IANAL, but from memory (working for a lawyer for a few years), the states are often allowed to pass more restrictive laws than the federal government. Auto emissions standards, for example (California). So it may be entirely possible for a state to ban what is legal under Part 15. It would be insane, of course, but that's never stopped states before. The Feds would then trot out the Interstate Commerce Clause, their one-size-fits-all constitutional trump card.
As with most laws, it will probably end up with the courts sorting things out. I'm not sure I'd want to be the lawyer trying to explain Part 15 to Clarence Thomas.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID Quebec Pirate 6950 AM and later 6925 AM 2318z
« on: July 26, 2011, 1251 UTC »
Hi Flibustier,
Thanks for putting on the show. Unfortunately I had local thunderstorms yesterday, so even though your signal was quite good at times (S9), reception was difficult.
I look forward to your next transmission!
Thanks for putting on the show. Unfortunately I had local thunderstorms yesterday, so even though your signal was quite good at times (S9), reception was difficult.
I look forward to your next transmission!
30048
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID Quebec Pirate 6950 AM and later 6925 AM 2318z
« on: July 26, 2011, 0025 UTC »
Sounds like another station, possibly Captain Morgan, on frequency now as well, at 0020z or so.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / UNID Quebec Pirate 6950 AM and later 6925 AM 2318z
« on: July 26, 2011, 0006 UTC »
First heard on 6950 AM, then switched to 6925 AM at 2336z. Mostly S9 signal at first, then the signal started to fade, including lots of very deep fades. Lots of static from local t-storms did not help. The IDs were very difficult to make out, I did hear what sounded like "pirate quebec" as part of the ID. The program was music, much or all of it in French.
Still going at 0006z.
Anyone want to claim this?
Here's an ID I coped: www.spynumbers.com/whyp/piratequebec.mp3
Still going at 0006z.
Anyone want to claim this?
Here's an ID I coped: www.spynumbers.com/whyp/piratequebec.mp3
30050
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Northwoods Radio - 6925u
« on: July 24, 2011, 0011 UTC »
S9 signal into MD, but quite a bit of static from nearby t-storms.
30051
North American Shortwave Pirate / Radio Ronin 6930 AM 2357z
« on: July 21, 2011, 2357 UTC »
Just signing on now, Rolling Stones Satisfaction clip played over and over.
30052
North American Shortwave Pirate / Captain Morgan 6925 AM 2033z
« on: July 17, 2011, 2122 UTC »
Heard testing, carrier on and off, distorted audio. Eventually he got things straightened out, and into a serious of R&B songs with good audio. S7 signal into MD. Thanks for the show, Captain.
30053
North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WMPR 6925am
« on: July 10, 2011, 2340 UTC »
Nice S9 signal into MD this evening, thanks for the show WMPR!
30054
General Radio Discussion / Re: New York anti-pirate radio bill flawed; contact the governor's office
« on: July 04, 2011, 1715 UTC »Badly researched legislation written by people with no balanced knowledge of radio.
Well, the above, minus the radio part, describes most legislation, doesn't it? :-)
IIRC another state, Florida?, has a similar law on the books. FWIW, the Feds like to maintain full control over the RF spectrum, so I'm not sure how this is going to play out. Obviously IANAL, but from memory (working for a lawyer for a few years), the states are often allowed to pass more restrictive laws than the federal government. Auto emissions standards, for example (California). So it may be entirely possible for a state to ban what is legal under Part 15. It would be insane, of course, but that's never stopped states before. The Feds would then trot out the Interstate Commerce Clause, their one-size-fits-all constitutional trump card.
As with most laws, it will probably end up with the courts sorting things out. I'm not sure I'd want to be the lawyer trying to explain Part 15 to Clarence Thomas.
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General Radio Discussion / Re: New York anti-pirate radio bill flawed; contact the governor's office
« on: July 04, 2011, 1548 UTC »
Part of the law reads "WITHOUT FIRST HAVING OBTAINED A LICENSE OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, OR DULY AUTHORIZED FEDERAL AGENCY". Would the "other authorization" include Part 15?
30057
General Radio Discussion / Power grid change may disrupt clocks
« on: June 25, 2011, 2238 UTC »
(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Our power supply has been so precise that we've set our clocks by it. But time may be running out on that idea.
A yearlong experiment with the electric grid may make plug-in clocks and devices like coffeemakers with programmable timers run up to 20 minutes fast.
The group that oversees the U.S. power grid is proposing a change that has the potential to disrupt electric clocks in schools, hospitals and other institutions, according to a company presentation obtained by The Associated Press. It may also mess with the timing of traffic lights, security systems, sprinklers and some personal computer software and hardware.
Since 1930, electric clocks have kept time based on the rate of the electrical current that powers them. If the current slips off its usual rate, clocks run a little fast or slow. Power companies now take steps to correct it and keep the frequency of the current — and the time — as precise as possible.
The experiment would allow more frequency variation than it does now without corrections. Officials say they want to try this to make the power supply more reliable, save money and reduce what may be needless efforts. The test is tentatively set to start in mid-July, but that could change.
Read more:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/24/ap/tech/main20074275.shtml
A yearlong experiment with the electric grid may make plug-in clocks and devices like coffeemakers with programmable timers run up to 20 minutes fast.
The group that oversees the U.S. power grid is proposing a change that has the potential to disrupt electric clocks in schools, hospitals and other institutions, according to a company presentation obtained by The Associated Press. It may also mess with the timing of traffic lights, security systems, sprinklers and some personal computer software and hardware.
Since 1930, electric clocks have kept time based on the rate of the electrical current that powers them. If the current slips off its usual rate, clocks run a little fast or slow. Power companies now take steps to correct it and keep the frequency of the current — and the time — as precise as possible.
The experiment would allow more frequency variation than it does now without corrections. Officials say they want to try this to make the power supply more reliable, save money and reduce what may be needless efforts. The test is tentatively set to start in mid-July, but that could change.
Read more:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/24/ap/tech/main20074275.shtml
30058
HF Beacons / Re: What's up with the sunspots?
« on: June 23, 2011, 2156 UTC »
The major cause of the excellent propagation during the 50s was Solar Cycle 19 - the largest on record. Meanwhile we seem to be in one of the weaker cycles right now, and some of the forecasts for Cycle 25 don't seem very promising at all.
Compared to the Sun, ionization due to fallout from Fukeshima simply isn't a factor. Plus the fallout is mostly in the lower atmosphere, and gets washed out by rain fairly quickly (which is one reason we're not seeing much of it here in the USA).
High altitude nuclear tests produced very short term effects on the ionosphere, but through an entirely different mechanism.
Compared to the Sun, ionization due to fallout from Fukeshima simply isn't a factor. Plus the fallout is mostly in the lower atmosphere, and gets washed out by rain fairly quickly (which is one reason we're not seeing much of it here in the USA).
High altitude nuclear tests produced very short term effects on the ionosphere, but through an entirely different mechanism.
30059
HF Beacons / Re: F U Beacon 6815
« on: June 18, 2011, 1419 UTC »
Fading in and out here at 1419z.
30060
General Radio Discussion / Re: Major Drop in Solar Activity Predicted
« on: June 15, 2011, 1321 UTC »
Look a the bright side - lots of great MW DXing!
