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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925 USB 0100 UTC 4Jul15

« on: July 04, 2015, 0107 UTC »

Hearing an aviation weather report at 0104 UTC with OM giving "NRUI" call, silence, then YL and finally CW at 0106 UTC
0112 UTC OM giving NRUI call at end of talk....YL then OM again
0115 UTC CW again ending at 0116 UTC
0118 UTC YL again followed by CW
0119 UTC YL then CW
(Signal is quite good here but will have to listen back on the recording)
0121 UTC YL then OM saying "KHAQQ are you there?"
0122 UTC CW

10607

Huh? / Re: Bernie Sanders

« on: July 03, 2015, 2058 UTC »

Looks to me like we have a serious case of Optirectumitis here. That's what happens when the optic nerves get crossed up with the nerves in your colon and you get a shitty outlook on life...

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: TCS Relay Network 6876 kHz AM 0032 UTC July 3, 2015

« on: July 03, 2015, 0034 UTC »

0032 UTC "Billy Jean"-Michael Jackson
0035 UTC "I Can Dream About You"-Dan Hartmann
0039 UTC "Power of Love"-Huey Lewis & The News
(Signal is about an S5/S6 here amidst moderate noise and fading)
0043 UTC ? Signal was buried in the noise! ?
0046 UTC Hmmm...Hard to make out the song in the noise...
0053 UTC "Walk Like An Egyptian"-Bangles
0057 UTC "Like A Virgin"-Madonna
0100 UTC TCS ID...(Signal seems to have settled down a bit now
0101 UTC "Land of Confusion"-Genesis
0108 UTC "Harden My Heart"-Quarterflash
0112 UTC "99 Luftballoons"-Nena
0117 UTC "I Can't Drive 55"-Sammy Hagar
0121 UTC "Shakin"-Eddie Money
0125 UTC "Jessie's Girl"-Rick Springfield
0132 UTC TCS ID followed by "Come On Eileen"-Dexy's Midnight Runners
0137 UTC "Hungry Like The Wolf"-Duran Duran
0141 UTC "Lawyers In Love"-Jackson Browne
0145 UTC "Voices Carry"-Til Tuesday
0148 UTC Electronic YL with ID
0155 UTC "Panama"-Van Halen
0158 UTC "Photograph"-Def Leppard
0201 UTC TCS ID
0209 UTC "867-5309"-Tommy Tutone
0213 UTC Electronic YL with ID's and email followed by "Billie Jean"-Michael Jackson (I guess the show is being repeated?)
Thanks for the new show JP! Reception wasn't the best, but it got pretty good about half way through....now I will just listen and give the posting a rest

10609

North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WPIG 6873.5 AM 0035 7/2/15

« on: July 02, 2015, 0050 UTC »

Solid S8 here at 0044 UTC tune in with OM giving full ID..."broadcasting from a pigsty" and giving a phone number fro reports, followed by a song about an "Army of Pigs". Interestingly, even in AM, the original recording sounds like it was recorded using one of the sidebands....I wonder if this op is still around somewhere?
0051 UTC "Little Piggies Jumping On the Bed"
OFF at 0055 after music box IS

Thanks WPIG relay! Nice to hear an early start to the 4th of July weekend

Thanks for the info Chris L! I hope all those scary looking things are off your arm and healed properly!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: TCS 6876 kHz AM 0042 UTC 06/29/2015

« on: June 29, 2015, 0047 UTC »

Carrier noted at 0040 UTC, into "Crystal Ship"/"Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum" IS
0043 UTC "The Crystal Ship"-Doors into opening statement by Mr. Poet
0047 UTC "Starship Trooper"-Yes
(Signal is about an S7/S8 here with excellent audio amidst moderate selective fading and a dash of snap, crackle, and pop)
0056 UTC ID
0057 UTC "Hush"-Deep Purple
0101 UTC "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature"-Guess Who
0106 UTC "It Don't Come Easy"-Ringo Starr
0109 UTC "Reflections Of My Life"-Marmalade
0114 UTC Obligatory FCC statement, ID, then "Shooting Star"-Bad Company
0120 UTC "Deacon Blues"-Steely Dan
0127 UTC ID by electronic lady and a Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum, then "Spirits In the Night"-Bruce Springsteen
0133 UTC "Question"-Moody Blues
0139 UTC "Rock Me On the Water"-Jackson Browne
0143 UTC Tarzan call, electronic YL, then JP with Blue States ID, into "I'm Your Captain"/"Closer To Home"-Grand Funk Railroad
0148 UTC OFF abruptly during previous tune
Grand Funk Railroad was derailed
Thanks for the excellent tunes this evening JP! Not a clunker in the lot

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio Free Whatever 6950 kHz USB 0046 UTC 06/27/2015

« on: June 28, 2015, 0052 UTC »

S9+ here at 0048 UTC tune in....DJ Dickweed and Stavin chatting about  Dickweed's new Tecsun PL880
0053 UTC "Dickweed"-Satanic Surfers
Audio sounding really great using the 6 khz filter and through the stereo system!

Thanks for the shoutout comrades!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Insane Radio 6950 AM 2343 UTC 27 Jun 2015

« on: June 27, 2015, 2350 UTC »

2344 UTC with S5 peaks here..."What Condition My Condition Is In"-Hippie Kenny
2347 UTC Insane Radio ID loop

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Radio GaGa 6925 USB 2321 UTC 27JUN 2015

« on: June 27, 2015, 2334 UTC »

At local inverter noise level at 2322 UTC thanks to tip from ByteBORG...tough copy, but signal picked up quite a bit at 2331 UTC during "Fortunate Son"-CCR
2333 UTC "House of the Rising Sun"-cover version by lady singer
2335 UTC "Life In The Fast Lane"-Eagles
2341 UTC "Low Rider"-War (Clear ID during song

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QSLs Received / Re: KVPH, The Voice of Pearl Harbor - D-Day Memorial Show QSL

« on: June 27, 2015, 2004 UTC »

Very much appreciated KVPH! Happy to get this awesome QSL for an excellent program...thank you!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Shortwave Ghost 6925.4 AM 2341 UTC JUNE 26, 2015

« on: June 26, 2015, 2343 UTC »

Rock tune at 2341 UTC at S8 with excellent audio
2346 UTC "D'yer Maker"-Led Zeppelin
2350 UTC Metal tune
2353 UTC "Shortwave Ghost" ID/email by electronic YL, into UNID power ballad
0003 UTC Faux advertisement for Tequila
0007 UTC "War"-Edwin Starr followed by "What The World Needs Now/Abraham, Martin, and John"-Tom Clay remix version
0017 UTC OM with shortwaveghost@outlook.com followed by "Mean Mistreater"-Grand Funk Railroad (Boy, does this song bring back good memories )
0025 UTC "White Punks On Dope"
0033 UTC Spaghetti Western guitar, evil sounding chimes, and OM with email address, the OFF at 0034 UTC

Killer program this evening Mr. Ghost...thanks!!!

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925 AM 2141 UTC 26 Jun 2015

« on: June 26, 2015, 2154 UTC »

S7 here at 2151 UTC on 6925.3ish AM with electronica dance tune
2153 UTC PSA, then Boombox Radio ID by OM, then YL, then dance tune
A bit late for breakfast here....never too late for Boombox Radio
OFF at 2235 UTC

Thanks for the Friday early evening dance tunes DJ LT!

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General Radio Discussion / FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly-"Time to Eradicate Pirate Radio"

« on: June 24, 2015, 2238 UTC »

Remarks of Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Before the New York State Broadcasters Association Summer Conference June 23, 2015

                            Time to Eradicate Pirate Radio Stations
To see the impact of New York broadcasters in Washington, you don’t need to look any further than the letter to the FCC on the ongoing problem of pirate radio, which every single member of the New York House delegation signed just two weeks ago. Getting all those signatures on one document is quite an impressive feat and speaks not only of your high level of engagement and involvement with your representatives, but also of the extremely serious nature of this problem, which I addressed in a post on my FCC blog two months ago. Far from being cute, insignificant, or even somehow useful in the broadcasting ecosystem, pirate radio represents a criminal attack on the integrity of our airwaves, at a time when spectrum has become more scarce and precious than ever before. Burdened with around 25% of the nation’s total pirate transmissions, New York’s airwaves are a target under continuous assault. As the Congressional letter highlighted, there appear to be 34 pirate stations operating in Brooklyn and the Bronx alone, with more stations now spreading throughout the state like poison ivy in a neglected garden. And where is the gardener? With enforcement actions on the decline even as unauthorized stations proliferate, many feel that pirate radio has slipped far down the FCC’s priority list. Allocating spectrum and subsequently protecting license holders from interference is one of the Commission’s original charter missions and remains our most fundamental responsibility. Without vigilant, proactive enforcement of every license, the value of our spectrum, one of the most treasured natural resources of the modern age, is irreparably degraded. And when the interference affects legitimate, licensed broadcasters, Americans can be deprived of the vital and potentially life-saving emergency alerts, weather updates, and news they need at critical moments. There can be no justification for the Commission continuing to look the other way with everything that is at stake here, and that is why I have called for a renewed focus on pirate radio enforcement along with consideration of potential private remedies to give licensees more tools to defend against interference. In addition, one idea that is worth exploring that I discussed with David is whether to put building owners on the hot seat for hosting pirate radio stations. Most building owners wouldn’t allow tenants to conduct an illegal gambling sites, sweatshops or drug activities, why should they be allowed to be so passive with regards to illegal pirate radio stations? Shouldn’t there be an added burden to make sure building owners don’t knowingly lease or rent to pirates? I don’t want to go overboard because I strongly believe in property rights, but it seems like accepting a complete ignorance excuse is insufficient. Such an idea may require a change in law, and therefore subject to Congress, but if it is something that may help the cause, I’m willing to assist you in that effort. The good news is that more help is on the way from the FCC. Thanks to all the recent efforts to raise awareness of this problem, the Chairman has finally seen the light and committed to step up enforcement against pirate radio operators in connection with the Commission’s initiative to reorganize the operations of FCC field offices. My understanding is that the NY FCC Field Office is quite responsive and capable. Our job at FCC Headquarters is to make clear to them that we place a high priority on their efforts to eliminate pirate radio, are ready to provide resources, and expect results in the near term. Next week, the FCC will be hosting several New York broadcasters, as well as your counterparts from other markets, for a discussion to start formulating a plan of attack. So I am optimistic about the chances of rapid, substantial progress on the enforcement front. I know that no one is happier to hear this news than the community gathered in this room, and I commit to keeping the pressure up to
eradicate pirate radio for good.
 

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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: unid 6134.8 AM at 0120 utc

« on: June 23, 2015, 0127 UTC »

I'm getting some music here at 0125 UTC and nothing on 6150 now
0159 UTC Finally a very clear ID by OM as Radio Santa Cruz! 0201 UTC Flute music now....haven't heard this one since the 1980's when they were on the 60 meter bandEDIT: It was La Cruz Del Sur I was thinking of! Anyway,this is a regular broadcaster and not a pirate...6134.8ish here and best in USB to avoid semi co-channel Radio Aparecida.
0205 UTC OFF (Aparecida coming through clearly now)

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6150?? after 0102, 23 June 2015

« on: June 23, 2015, 0123 UTC »

Mostly a weak carrier here since 0115 UTC, but I'm getting audio fading in and out now. Hearing "Pinball Wizard" at 0120 UTC, but it faded out after about 30 seconds

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6925.5 AM 0028 UTC 22 Jun 2015

« on: June 22, 2015, 0034 UTC »

Open carrier, then OM said something at 0029 UTC, into "Day After Day"-Badfinger
0033 UTC OM then "Cars"-Gary Numen
0037 UTC OM with ID...Free Thinker Radio? gave email address, into "Eighteen"-Alice Cooper
0040 UTC OM with ID and email, into "What I Am"-Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
Signal is a steady S8 here with good sounding audio. The speech part is better in USB!
0051 UTC "Scarborough Fair"-Simon & Garfunkel
0110 UTC and still a great signal FTR!
0122 UTC "Soft Parade"-Doors
0130 UTC OFF

Thanks for the show FTR!