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General Radio Discussion / Re: Frog population declining, last seen DXing near Smolinski's pond...
« on: May 24, 2013, 2342 UTC »
HAARP is to blame.
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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: CNR1 broadcasts April 30, 2013 1232-1238Z
« on: May 22, 2013, 0304 UTC »
Tuned in this morning around 1235Z to 13920 and heard CNR1. Didn't hear anything on 13970, 13820 nor 13850. Didn't check beyond that.
CNR1 is lame and boring. Firedrake at least was a curiosity and somehow passed the time better during my commute.
If you find the Firedrake, can you post where they're hanging out as of late?
I should write and complain.
CNR1 is lame and boring. Firedrake at least was a curiosity and somehow passed the time better during my commute.
If you find the Firedrake, can you post where they're hanging out as of late?
I should write and complain.
4773
Shortwave Broadcast / Re: Firedrake changing habits or reduced use?
« on: May 22, 2013, 0257 UTC »
Tuned in this morning at 1235Z to 13920 kHz and heard CNR1 and no Firedrake. Used to be a good frequency for the Firedrake. Haven't heard that thing in quite a while now.
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General Radio Discussion / Analog ‘Sunset’ Grabs AM Debate
« on: May 18, 2013, 2042 UTC »
http://www.radioworld.com/article/analog-‘sunset’-grabs-am-debate/219247
How about making sure the plethora of electronics all over the place are not spewing RFI all over the place? Complaining about the noise floor, but the solution isn't to go digital, its to get rid of the poorly designed electronics.
I seriously doubt that analog is going anywhere in my lifetime.
There's a good idea, move them into their own band. Heh, that's where the old OIRT band is.
Quote
"Womble Carlyle attorney John Garziglia recited a litany of items that contribute to a rising noise floor for AM, such as “dirty” light bulbs and computers, as well as the plethora of electronics now found in a car dashboard."
How about making sure the plethora of electronics all over the place are not spewing RFI all over the place? Complaining about the noise floor, but the solution isn't to go digital, its to get rid of the poorly designed electronics.
I seriously doubt that analog is going anywhere in my lifetime.
Quote
The idea of moving AMs to spectrum used by analog television Channels 5 and 6 was discussed
There's a good idea, move them into their own band. Heh, that's where the old OIRT band is.
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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: CNR1 broadcasts April 30, 2013 1232-1238Z
« on: May 18, 2013, 0228 UTC »
I haven't heard the ol' Firedrake for a while now.
4776
General Radio Discussion / Re: Code in letters sent home by British PoW in WWII to help Allies is revealed
« on: May 16, 2013, 0042 UTC »
I've read "The Auschwitz Volunteer" and that was nothing short of unbelievable.
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General Radio Discussion / Code in letters sent home by British PoW in WWII to help Allies is revealed
« on: May 15, 2013, 2328 UTC »4778
General Radio Discussion / Re: A look at how Russia, US still spy on each other
« on: May 14, 2013, 2258 UTC »
Funny... had just read that.
And also this:
FSB says CIA agent nabbed in Moscow
Party in the CIA
Update (May 15, 2013):
5 signs there’s something fishy about the alleged CIA spy arrested in Moscow
And also this:
FSB says CIA agent nabbed in Moscow
Party in the CIA
Update (May 15, 2013):
5 signs there’s something fishy about the alleged CIA spy arrested in Moscow
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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: LRA 36 15476 Khz 19:42 UTC
« on: May 13, 2013, 0026 UTC »
Wonder if they can hear Wolverine Radio down there. 
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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: LRA 36 15476 Khz 19:42 UTC
« on: May 10, 2013, 0346 UTC »
Thanks for the info... got to get this one.
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FM Free Radio / 87.9 MHz UNID May 8, 2013 1253z Minneapolis, MN
« on: May 08, 2013, 1425 UTC »
In Minneapolis, heard a rap station on 87.9 MHz from 1235Z until it went abruptly off at 1239Z. Freq is usually quiet.
Figure its a pirate as the lyrics in the song would result in a fine if on a legal station.
Sony CDX-GT570S with 31" whip
Figure its a pirate as the lyrics in the song would result in a fine if on a legal station.
Sony CDX-GT570S with 31" whip
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HF Beacons / Re: GNK beacon on 13565 LSB, 05-08, 0140Z onward
« on: May 08, 2013, 0302 UTC »
Its KC9GNK's beacon in Madison:
http://kc9gnkbeacon.webs.com/gnkmedferbeacon.htm
Not hearing it here at 0302Z.
He also has one on 1704.3 kHz CW.
More on the HiFER beacons:
http://www.hfunderground.com/wiki/HiFER
http://kc9gnkbeacon.webs.com/gnkmedferbeacon.htm
Not hearing it here at 0302Z.
He also has one on 1704.3 kHz CW.
More on the HiFER beacons:
http://www.hfunderground.com/wiki/HiFER
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Shortwave Broadcast / Voice of Korea 11710 kHz May 7, 2013 1235Z
« on: May 07, 2013, 2249 UTC »
Voice of Korea (DPRK) on 11710 kHz this morning at 1235Z. SINPO = 45333. Pretty decent signal and would've been better if the ignition noise wasn't interfering.
Also picking them up on 11735 kHz. 25332. Nothing heard on 15180 nor 13650.
Sony CDX-GT570S with 31" whip on the car
Also picking them up on 11735 kHz. 25332. Nothing heard on 15180 nor 13650.
Sony CDX-GT570S with 31" whip on the car
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Utility / Re: CW signal on 108.75 MHZ
« on: May 07, 2013, 0208 UTC »
Didn't know the LEDs pumped out the RFI, knew the CFLs do. Good to know.
Don't have any of them here... CFLs are banned from my house forever and LEDs just made the list (until they prove that they're quiet).
People will probably complain about my incandescents, then I'll turn on my old tube rigs...
Don't have any of them here... CFLs are banned from my house forever and LEDs just made the list (until they prove that they're quiet).
People will probably complain about my incandescents, then I'll turn on my old tube rigs...
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Utility / Re: CW signal on 108.75 MHZ
« on: May 06, 2013, 2316 UTC »
Nice & strong this time, but boy, that sure does sound erratic.
Not sure what it could be without the AM carrier. Its not a VOR or other normal navaid as they don't transmit like that (unless its broken). Navaids transmit in AM with MCW with a two to four letter ID at a regular interval and not too fast. Your thing is nothing like that at all.
Perhaps some spur from something or maybe some sort of low power telemetry. Or a spy! (that needs to go back to radio class).
Can you hear this all the time?
Also, the VHF navaids (108-118) are horizontally polarized. The VHF comms (118-137) are vertically polarized.
Not sure what it could be without the AM carrier. Its not a VOR or other normal navaid as they don't transmit like that (unless its broken). Navaids transmit in AM with MCW with a two to four letter ID at a regular interval and not too fast. Your thing is nothing like that at all.
Perhaps some spur from something or maybe some sort of low power telemetry. Or a spy! (that needs to go back to radio class).
Can you hear this all the time?
Also, the VHF navaids (108-118) are horizontally polarized. The VHF comms (118-137) are vertically polarized.
