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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio True North 6924.7 AM 2320Z Nov. 17, 2013

« on: November 18, 2013, 0155 UTC »

01:54 Upbeat girl singer music.

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Hello, Western brethren!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio True North 6940 AM 0048Z

« on: November 16, 2013, 0427 UTC »

04:20 UTC
6940 AM

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Its nice and legible when not faded out.  I assume this is Radio True North that is still playing on this frequency.  Thanks! My mom was interested so she is listening. I like the song at 04:20 but I don't know the name. I'm not good with names.

I can't wait for some international!

04:30
I'm 95% sure I heard an ID, "Offshore Radio."

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Gallifrey Intergalactic 6925 USB 2338 UTC 11/12/13

« on: November 15, 2013, 0412 UTC »

@ Echo

So that means you're not magic? 

It does sound like the gal from Torchwood.  It sounds like she says, "Do you have a gun?"

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Red Mercury Labs 6945 USB 0325 UTC 14Nov13

« on: November 14, 2013, 0405 UTC »

04:00
Nice reception! Its good considering its far away.
I mean I can tell what song it is (but I don't know its name).

And to think of how many hours I spent reading about better antennas today.  This random wire isn't bad.

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04:10
Woo hoo, mentions of Joe Farley and me as well as other interesting pertinent info... Like how random wires are regarded by some as magical and akin to things such as reading tea leaves. Lovin' it.
 I hear ya, my 4 year old was wondering why I was so excited  Its hard to explain to a kid.  

04:30
Thanks for the show, you slowly faded out.  Hoping for a fade in.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Gallifrey Intergalactic 6925 USB 2338 UTC 11/12/13

« on: November 13, 2013, 1749 UTC »

Wow, how can you tell that? 
I found Torchwood Series 2, Episode 13 on Netflix but it doesn't include an intro with that theme music.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WPOD 6925 USB 2355 UTC 10 Nov 2013

« on: November 11, 2013, 0145 UTC »

I tuned to 6925 USB and heard some good signal!  Nothing but some Spanish speakers 1hr ago when the sun was still up.
At 1:22 UTC something about Carter and rolling papers.  Fading and inability to tune the USB made it difficult.
At 1:2X, Iron Maiden...I think thats their name.

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At 1:40 reception got worse I heard a song with a black man's voice, but can't tell much. I can tell its music

And a happy Veteran's Day to you too, WPOD!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: "The Edge" 6935 AM 2307 UTC 10 Nov 2013

« on: November 11, 2013, 0122 UTC »

I hear some music now.  Sun just went down.  Nothing 40 min ago.  Some old 60s peaceful stuff.

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Huh? / Re: DXers expressing their outrage at off-topic posts!

« on: November 10, 2013, 0400 UTC »

Aw, thats nothin.  There's this guy that takes his surf goat to the beach and makes it surf board.  He's been on local TV.  But the way he hugs the thing and rolls with it on the ground...and that the goat is cool with it! Thats pretty discomforting.  Seen it with my own eyes.

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Huh? / Re: DXers expressing their outrage at off-topic posts!

« on: November 10, 2013, 0237 UTC »

Dude, that guy who saved the lady was totally sparring with it afterwards!

Echo One, don't be afraid, I like goats, but I don't hump them.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: What does Sx mean in terms of signal strength?

« on: November 10, 2013, 0117 UTC »

Good point. I didn't think about that.  Luckily, I'm in a area with low man made noise.  One time I took my portable to the LA area. My hotel about 1/4 mile from the beach.  Reception with my whip antenna was picking of a lot of extra noise so I figured it was from the city. SW wasn't fun.  I remember finding some interesting MW stations. 

I can't wait for my next electricity outage. I plan to check my radio during it to get a baseline of what it sounds like with nothin. 

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Huh? / Re: DXers expressing their outrage at off-topic posts!

« on: November 10, 2013, 0041 UTC »

I watch goat videos too and I can vouch that the goat clip at 1:25 is the best one on youtube. 

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General Radio Discussion / Re: What does Sx mean in terms of signal strength?

« on: November 10, 2013, 0002 UTC »

Eureka.  My Radio Shack DX 398 (same as Sangean ATS 909) has a "1-10" signal strength meter. It threw me off because I've also heard references to dB and my meter doesn't have that.  However, the wikipedia site cleared that all up. 

My scientific side likes the SINPO rating.

 My meter reminds me of the movie Spinal Tap when the guy is pointing out that his amplifier is better because it goes up to 11 instead of 10 like the other amps. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc

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General Radio Discussion / What does Sx mean in terms of signal strength?

« on: November 09, 2013, 2238 UTC »

Hi, I'm new in these parts.  And I'm enjoying capturing pirate stations.  I would like to give the standardized reception report but I'm not sure what it is.  I see everybody giving "S" and a number in regards to signal strength.  What is it?

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio WTFYWTCM 6940 + AM 0001 11-9-13

« on: November 09, 2013, 0507 UTC »

0036 I heard it here in California, the sun was still up.    Its signal could have been better. I liked the song at 0036, but I had to leave. I wonder what band it was.  What does WTFYWTCM stand for? 

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Red Mercury Lab 6945 USB 0416 utc 6 Nov 2013

« on: November 07, 2013, 0418 UTC »

Ghost Busters
They just turned off at 0420. I think the DJ said they were going to move.

Pretty good signal here in California.