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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6935AM

« on: October 06, 2012, 2220 UTC »

I had them too-last two songs only-punk/new wave song I would guess to be called 'no way out' ending 2216 and then off.  Good solid signal to midwest 6936.2 AM.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6950 USB Wolverine Radio *0059 - 0251*

« on: September 30, 2012, 0259 UTC »

10 over 9 to IN right where I am in RFIland but sounded even better than that.
Thanks for the great show.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Mysterious Radio “Blast” Before Colorado Massacre Puzzles Scientists

« on: July 30, 2012, 0107 UTC »

Yeah, FEAZ's beat me out on the last couple job interviews.  I was the only middle age large demographic type in sight.  They are definitely sought after.
Oh and how do I know?  Two interviews ago, the only guy (FEAZ) ever to be fired from my place for incompetence was my only competition.  I got his letter in the mail and he got mine!  Wait, maybe FEAZ is generous.  They are at least competent at eating faces and brains.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Bunker Radio 6925 USB *0020 - 0042*

« on: July 16, 2012, 2209 UTC »

Halfway through is a great very early Black Flag song with Keith Morris-simply 'Wasted' I think, followed by Buzzcocks Love You More both circa late 70's.  aaaaaaah
Don't know about the others.
"I want some wingtips" = " I was so wasted" on shortwave.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Furries looking to ‘shed’ bad rap in Pittsburgh

« on: June 20, 2012, 0317 UTC »

Good! We got through it with some discussion.  Wouldn't happen over there huh?
All seems well in HFUland. I think Chris and Lex will keep us safe too!
(no I'm not a marriage and family therapist, just been dragged through a lot of that the last 20 years).
Don't worry JR, I think it will all be good.

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QSLs Received / Re: WPON QSL

« on: June 19, 2012, 2340 UTC »

So easy to decode this type of thing nowadays.  Sorry I can't tell you what it says coz it's a secret.  It says so.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: RadioShack’s Fate Part III: RadioShack Meets the Makers, Again

« on: June 19, 2012, 0004 UTC »

Check out the map of Maker Faires.  I wish we had something like a maker group nearby.
makerfaire.com/map.csp
I about crapped my pants when I saw there was one scheduled at the olde tyme village down the road in a few months.  Maybe meet my first radio freak.  Or old medical device fetishist.  In person.  I think I'll force myself to go.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Furries looking to ‘shed’ bad rap in Pittsburgh

« on: June 17, 2012, 0224 UTC »

OK
I see where you are coming from.
I had hundreds of posts 'over there' and eventually left.
I'm just saying Boomer, the individual, is a good guy and I like him.  He was around before interwebz and never took sides and I hope at some point he will post over here too. He is certainly not representative of 'over there.'

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Furries looking to ‘shed’ bad rap in Pittsburgh

« on: June 16, 2012, 1800 UTC »

Boomer is a legend in two communities.  We are lucky to have him be part of ours.  I accidentally ran into him a couple months back, totally by chance.  We talked radio and music including a little furreh music.  He seems to be a very personable guy.  Look forward to maybe talking on some punk muzak in the future (yes that was me Boomer). I welcome the chance to read of his escapades here.
Yeah, GO BOOMER!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: SSTV 6925 AM

« on: June 12, 2012, 2323 UTC »

Textim
It sure looks like "Pirate Radio" on Popeye's hat.  Have a few drinks and squint a little.
I kind of do this type of thing for a living.  Don't try at home unless you have a few dranks and squint. Then I can grant an honorary degree.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: What was the first pirate station you ever logged?

« on: June 08, 2012, 2219 UTC »

Radio Wolf International 1990 I think on or near 7415 on a DX440.  I still have the QSL in an envelope and in the last year figured out who they were and we have even emailed a couple times. Very nice guy.  Amazing for me because I am not antisocial, just almost completely asocial, autistic-y, R. Crumb-ish.  Or robot-like or self-centered if you listen to my ex.

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Equipment / Re: NOISE Abatement

« on: May 28, 2012, 1917 UTC »

My 2cents.  I have S7-9 noise coming from the electric supply coming into the house.  It isn't any single circuit within the house.  When any circuit in the house is on, the noise is there.  So I got a Timewave ANC4 taking the risk of returning with a 15% restocking fee.  I tried everything from a 6 inch stub to a full 40 meter dipole the opposite direction of the primary.  About 7-8 different lengths and orientations.  Net result was really right next to zero.  The noise is so close and pervasive that it did no good so it got returned. It is good to hear you are able to get a little relief.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: 2012 Pirate Radio Annual ready for pre-orders

« on: May 24, 2012, 0134 UTC »

Received yesterday.....almost done reading 24 hours later...what can I say...you rock....Channel Z power comparison... weird Minority Assn shizz...weird...and a CD!
ooooooo does anyone have the ACE stuff from the Minority Association time?  I know Vince H from FRN was scanning and posting stuff but it seems to not go back that far and uploading fizzled out.  I have ACE hardcopies but only about 1995 forward.
archives are at http://ia700206.us.archive.org/9/items/AceBulletins_8/

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Channel Z 6925 AM 2343 UTC

« on: May 20, 2012, 0006 UTC »

A smidge above 6925AM, British announcer doing a top 10 type of thing (gitahh player is just 17) 0000 then BRS maildrop mentioned.  Pretty noisy but can make it all out.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: Why Nikola Tesla was the greatest geek who ever lived

« on: May 14, 2012, 2138 UTC »

The writer did a book that is funnier than hail - has all the stuff from his web site + more
5 very good reasons to punch a dolphin in the mouth

http://shop.theoatmeal.com/collections/frontpage/products/signed-oatmeal-book