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10/11 meters / 27700 SSTV 1500 UTC 2 Nov 2013
« on: November 02, 2013, 1515 UTC »
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Shortwave Pirate Radio In North America And Around The World, And Other Signals That Go Bump In The Night
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Yes, this does work nicely for that. When I have those sorts of problems, the tuner usually clears it right up. Of course, tuning around is now a pain since have to tune the radio and then the tuner.
But if you decide do something rash, be sure to take a picture and send it out via SSTV.
However, if they all were listening on DAB....
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4817
Equipment / Re: Antenna Tuner
« on: November 01, 2013, 2153 UTC »Another use is to reduce images and overloading from nearby AM transmitters, although I don't have any experience with this.
Yes, this does work nicely for that. When I have those sorts of problems, the tuner usually clears it right up. Of course, tuning around is now a pain since have to tune the radio and then the tuner.
4818
General Radio Discussion / Re: Meet “badBIOS,” the mysterious Mac and PC malware that jumps airgaps
« on: November 01, 2013, 1312 UTC »
Interesting, but I'll wait to for confirmation.
However, sure would be funny if malware sent SSTV out via the speaker.
However, sure would be funny if malware sent SSTV out via the speaker.
4819
General Radio Discussion / Re: Trying to Outrun the Cardinals’ Long Reach
« on: October 31, 2013, 2319 UTC »
Even mentioned the ionosphere and D & E-layers. And QSL cards.
Pretty odd article these days, but very glad to see it. Need more like this, perhaps it will drive some curiosity.
Glad he didn't mention IBOC. (And wish that KMOX would turn their IBOC jammer off).
Pretty odd article these days, but very glad to see it. Need more like this, perhaps it will drive some curiosity.
Glad he didn't mention IBOC. (And wish that KMOX would turn their IBOC jammer off).
4820
General Radio Discussion / Re: plasmas and lcd tv's- an swl'ers nightmare.
« on: October 31, 2013, 0038 UTC »
Friend of mine game me a "free" 40" monitor. Its a circa 2005 Sony plasma. It stays unplugged unless I watch it.
However, LOTS of RFI, so I suspect a neighbor has one. Maybe multiple neighbors.
However, LOTS of RFI, so I suspect a neighbor has one. Maybe multiple neighbors.
4821
General Radio Discussion / Re: Life
« on: October 30, 2013, 0327 UTC »Now look, just coz you getting up there in years is no reason to do anything rash. Don't go buy a harley, gold chain, or a track suit. No crazy stuff now, you hear?
But if you decide do something rash, be sure to take a picture and send it out via SSTV.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio True North 6924.72 khz AM On at 2:42 z Oct 30 13
« on: October 30, 2013, 0322 UTC »
Saw the carrier, but no audio.
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop
4823
Utility / Re: UNID 6970 USB 29OCT2013 0340UTC
« on: October 30, 2013, 0321 UTC »
Link-11 needs more cowbell.
4824
MW Loggings / Re: UNID 1690 kHz October 19, 2202Z
« on: October 30, 2013, 0308 UTC »
Your local Disney affiliate, WKSH 1640, went silent on Sept 28th. They filed an STA on Oct 22nd with the FCC to stay silent for up to 180 days pending a sale. Today, I heard them on the air (logged elsewhere).
They weren't on last night, as I was hunting for 1640 KDZR in Oregon and thought I heard KDZR for a short time, but never got an ID. They were playing the same song as my local Disney station. I did hear KZLS in OK & KBJA in UT without problems.
Went looking tonight for KDZR and heard a strong station I had not heard before, and fortunately, they ID'd (frequently). WKSH is back. Guessing the sale is done and they're getting ready for the new format.
No idea when they're switching, but need to stay tuned.
They weren't on last night, as I was hunting for 1640 KDZR in Oregon and thought I heard KDZR for a short time, but never got an ID. They were playing the same song as my local Disney station. I did hear KZLS in OK & KBJA in UT without problems.
Went looking tonight for KDZR and heard a strong station I had not heard before, and fortunately, they ID'd (frequently). WKSH is back. Guessing the sale is done and they're getting ready for the new format.
No idea when they're switching, but need to stay tuned.
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MW Loggings / 1260 KROX Crookston 0038 UTC 30 Oct 2013
« on: October 30, 2013, 0040 UTC »
KROX 1260 from Crookston coming in very well. Rock music with local news.
0035Z Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody"
0039Z Local news
0039Z C.W. McCall "Convoy"
0045Z ABC "When Smokey Sings"
0047Z ID "The Voice of the Valley radio" + sports scores + weather
0049Z No Doubt "Don't Speak"
0053Z Foreigner "Waiting for a Girl Like You"
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop
0035Z Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody"
0039Z Local news
0039Z C.W. McCall "Convoy"
0045Z ABC "When Smokey Sings"
0047Z ID "The Voice of the Valley radio" + sports scores + weather
0049Z No Doubt "Don't Speak"
0053Z Foreigner "Waiting for a Girl Like You"
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop
4826
MW Loggings / 1640 WKSH Sussex 2343 UTC 29 Oct 2013
« on: October 29, 2013, 2345 UTC »
Strong signal and they clearly ID'd as WKSH, Sussex. Playing elevator type music, not R Disney, their previous format.
ID repeats somewhat frequently.
From http://www.northpine.com
From the FCC: STA BLSTA-20131021AIY was accepted for filing on 10/22/2013 for being silent starting 9/28/2013.
ID repeats somewhat frequently.
From http://www.northpine.com
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WISCONSIN:
Several sources report WKSH/1640 (Sussex-Milwaukee) has gone silent as owner ABC seeks a buyer for the station. It had carried Radio Disney for eleven years. (9/30/2013)
From the FCC: STA BLSTA-20131021AIY was accepted for filing on 10/22/2013 for being silent starting 9/28/2013.
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Exhibit 1
Description: JUSTIFICATION FOR REQUEST
WE ARE NOTIFYING THE FCC OF A SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS AND REQUESTING A SILENT STA FOR STATION WKSH(AM), SUSSEX, WISCONSIN, FACILITY ID# 87121, LICENSED TO RADIO DISNEY GROUP, LLC. WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING THE STATION, AND ARE IN ACTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH PROSPECTIVE BUYERS. WE SEEK AUTHORITY TO REMAIN SILENT UNTIL THE ASSIGNMENT CAN BE COMPLETED. WHILE WE ARE CONFIDENT THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE NEAR FUTURE, WE ARE REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO REMAIN SILENT FOR 180 DAYS OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION.
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General Radio Discussion / Re: The Myth of the War of the Worlds Panic
« on: October 29, 2013, 2321 UTC »Quote
were listening to something else, or nothing at all, on Oct. 30, 1938
However, if they all were listening on DAB....
4828
General Radio Discussion / Re: Digital radio may replace FM altogether - even though nobody wants it
« on: October 29, 2013, 2307 UTC »
A couple of items.
1. The people that dictate think the commoners will just go get more £ from the money tree out back and buy more radios (which means more £ to the companies and more £ in tax collection).
2. Some people may buy a new radio and some won't. Does he really think there will be an increase in radio listeners? I think he'll be surprised. When the US went to DTV, I got a free converter for my SD TVs. Still have it and very rarely watch TV. Bought a new digital converter, but still have no HD TV nor one with a built-in ATSC tuner. I watch < 1 hour of TV per month. I'd rather listen to peskies than watch TV. At least peskies don't have stupid commercials.
3. What about the small stations? Think they can cough up the £ for a new transmitter & antenna? They may be just barely hanging on today and this would make them go dark.
Increasing radio listenership can be more fruitful in improving the programming vs tinkering around with the modes of transmission. Lipstick on a pig & all that.
BTW: Same arguments can be used here if Uncle Charlie forces IBOC here. My NC-183D isn't going to work with IBOC... guess more time listening to pirates that can deliver a usable signal to their listeners. Or more Firedrake.
DAB is already on its own frequency band (174-239 MHz). Why not leave them be and let the broadcasters & listeners figure it out? I really don't understand the big deal. Confusion? Nonsense. More confusion from grandma when her radio that used to work, and now she can't afford a new one, or DAB sucks too bad and even if she gets a new radio, can't get a reliable signal.
From the comments in that article:
He has a point! And his icon is of a pirate flag.
Other:
http://www.radioswitch.co.uk
1. The people that dictate think the commoners will just go get more £ from the money tree out back and buy more radios (which means more £ to the companies and more £ in tax collection).
2. Some people may buy a new radio and some won't. Does he really think there will be an increase in radio listeners? I think he'll be surprised. When the US went to DTV, I got a free converter for my SD TVs. Still have it and very rarely watch TV. Bought a new digital converter, but still have no HD TV nor one with a built-in ATSC tuner. I watch < 1 hour of TV per month. I'd rather listen to peskies than watch TV. At least peskies don't have stupid commercials.
3. What about the small stations? Think they can cough up the £ for a new transmitter & antenna? They may be just barely hanging on today and this would make them go dark.
Increasing radio listenership can be more fruitful in improving the programming vs tinkering around with the modes of transmission. Lipstick on a pig & all that.
BTW: Same arguments can be used here if Uncle Charlie forces IBOC here. My NC-183D isn't going to work with IBOC... guess more time listening to pirates that can deliver a usable signal to their listeners. Or more Firedrake.
DAB is already on its own frequency band (174-239 MHz). Why not leave them be and let the broadcasters & listeners figure it out? I really don't understand the big deal. Confusion? Nonsense. More confusion from grandma when her radio that used to work, and now she can't afford a new one, or DAB sucks too bad and even if she gets a new radio, can't get a reliable signal.
From the comments in that article:
Quote
Since when did that prevent the switchover to block-o-vision TV?
Really, DAB can sound better than FM, however it frequently doesn't. As far as one of the advertised benefits of coping with interference goes... utter bollocks.
Still, at least the digital switchover will leave plenty of room on the FM dial for the stations that play decent music. See icon.
He has a point! And his icon is of a pirate flag.
Other:
http://www.radioswitch.co.uk
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Other / Re: talking on 1997 usb
« on: October 29, 2013, 0040 UTC »
Didn't hear anything at 0038Z.
Its in the 160m ham band (1800-2000 kHz). As long as their audio is < 3kHz, they're good.
Its in the 160m ham band (1800-2000 kHz). As long as their audio is < 3kHz, they're good.
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MW Loggings / ZBM 518 NAVTEX 0820 UTC 26 Oct 2013 - Bermuda
« on: October 29, 2013, 0012 UTC »
NAVTEX station ZBM (4B) in Bermuda
2013-10-26 08:20:08 41> ZCZC BE14
2013-10-26 08:20:10 43> BERMUDA RADIO
2013-10-26 08:20:13 41> 131026 0514Z
2013-10-26 08:20:16 39> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
2013-10-26 08:20:23 44> U.S. NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
2013-10-26 08:20:28 37> 200 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013
2013-10-26 08:20:38 36> FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...
2013-10-26 08:20:51 57> TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATIBN IS NOT EXPECTED THR~~~~~~{}
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop NW-SE
2013-10-26 08:20:08 41> ZCZC BE14
2013-10-26 08:20:10 43> BERMUDA RADIO
2013-10-26 08:20:13 41> 131026 0514Z
2013-10-26 08:20:16 39> TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
2013-10-26 08:20:23 44> U.S. NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL
2013-10-26 08:20:28 37> 200 AM EDT SAT OCT 26 2013
2013-10-26 08:20:38 36> FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...
2013-10-26 08:20:51 57> TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATIBN IS NOT EXPECTED THR~~~~~~{}
Perseus SDR with Wellbrook ALA1530S+ loop NW-SE
