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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: Xi Wang Zhi Sheng 7105 AM 2200 UTC 12-27-2012
« on: December 27, 2012, 2212 UTC »
I also hear the firedrake-ish music underneath some Chinese talk.
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1052
Equipment / Re: Help pulling in Pirate radio stations
« on: December 27, 2012, 2209 UTC »
I will make a few bullet points that could be helpful.
* You are in a very good geographic location with regards to hearing pirates at night below 10 MHz. So you do have an advantage, there.
* Park your receiver on 6925 KHz. There is where most activity pops up. Be in the IRC chatroom, or watch the logs here on HFU, to see what other people are hearing in real time. Sometimes there will be other frequencies, but 6925 is where you should start. Activity could be in AM or SSB, so be prepared for both.
* Find and eliminate any egregious sources of RFI in your home. Plasma screen TVs, flourescent lamps, MRI machines, arc welding equipment left on... reducing your noise level will help.
* Antennas... keep it simple. I second Redhat's suggestion that a simple dipole, the largest you can fit (inside our outside) is a really good basic antenna. I only have dipoles here at the Beershack, and they work well! Mine are outside.
* Consider a radio upgrade. The DX-392 is not a bad radio, but is designed for pulling in blockbuster signals. I know that money can be tight, but an upgraded radio could offer you superior sensitivity, selectivity and maybe a useful noise blanker. Current modern ham transceivers (and their related receive-only versions) can have very good noise blankers. If you have a decent computer, consider one of the number of software defined radios (SDR) that have appeared on the market lately. You can get one for $200-$500.
Good luck!
* You are in a very good geographic location with regards to hearing pirates at night below 10 MHz. So you do have an advantage, there.
* Park your receiver on 6925 KHz. There is where most activity pops up. Be in the IRC chatroom, or watch the logs here on HFU, to see what other people are hearing in real time. Sometimes there will be other frequencies, but 6925 is where you should start. Activity could be in AM or SSB, so be prepared for both.
* Find and eliminate any egregious sources of RFI in your home. Plasma screen TVs, flourescent lamps, MRI machines, arc welding equipment left on... reducing your noise level will help.
* Antennas... keep it simple. I second Redhat's suggestion that a simple dipole, the largest you can fit (inside our outside) is a really good basic antenna. I only have dipoles here at the Beershack, and they work well! Mine are outside.
* Consider a radio upgrade. The DX-392 is not a bad radio, but is designed for pulling in blockbuster signals. I know that money can be tight, but an upgraded radio could offer you superior sensitivity, selectivity and maybe a useful noise blanker. Current modern ham transceivers (and their related receive-only versions) can have very good noise blankers. If you have a decent computer, consider one of the number of software defined radios (SDR) that have appeared on the market lately. You can get one for $200-$500.
Good luck!
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6925 AM 1627 UTC 25 Dec 2012
« on: December 25, 2012, 1633 UTC »
Peaking at S7 with moderate fading at 1633 UTC.
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European Pirates and Private Stations / Re: Mustang Radio 15270 AM 1250 UTC 25 Dec 2012
« on: December 25, 2012, 1445 UTC »
Only have him at about S2 or S3 right now with Christmas music at 1309 UTC. QRM from 15265 is also competing.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: XFM and maybe another 6925 Am and USB 12/25 0005
« on: December 25, 2012, 0059 UTC »
XFM ID by announcer at 0058 UTC (12/25) on 6925 KHz AM. Signal is about S6-S7 with moderate fading.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« on: December 24, 2012, 2253 UTC »
Very nice S9 signal at 2252 UTC with So This Is Christmas.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: 6935 USB 2156 UTC 23 Dec 2012 Dit Dah Radio
« on: December 23, 2012, 2228 UTC »
S9+ here with the CW after the skit at 2227 UTC. Then back into a mix of clips and monologue about radio, etc. Very nice audio and signal here.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Pirate Radio Boston 6925 AM 1805 UTC 23 Dec 2012
« on: December 23, 2012, 1806 UTC »
Pirate Radio Boston back on 6925 KHz AM at 1805 UTC with a good S8 signal, light fading.
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European Pirates and Private Stations / Mustang Radio 15020 AM 1524 UTC 23 Dec 2012
« on: December 23, 2012, 1526 UTC »
I have Mustang Radio with Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit at 1524 UTC on 15020 KHz AM. Signal is about S2, peaks to S3, moderate fading.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Channel Z 6925 AM 1346 UTC 23 Dec 2012
« on: December 23, 2012, 1401 UTC »
Also a huge, clear signal here in the Boston burbs with light fading. Easily peaking S9+20. Kate Bush sounding female music at 1401 UTC.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6949.39 AM 2015 UCT 22 Dec 2012
« on: December 22, 2012, 2033 UTC »
S5 at 2032 UTC with a version of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus".
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Utility / BREWER 92 on 11175 KHz USB 1833 UTC 12/22
« on: December 22, 2012, 1900 UTC »
I had BREWER 92 getting some weather on 11175 KHz USB at 1833 UTC. This may be an E-4 aircraft.
Condensed recording:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82976145/BREWER-92_12222012.mp3
Condensed recording:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/82976145/BREWER-92_12222012.mp3
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Captain Morgan Shortwave 6950.7 KHz AM 0240+ UTC 12/22/2012
« on: December 22, 2012, 0249 UTC »
Captain Morgan putting in a good S9 signal with blues music on 6950.7 AM. ID at 0249 UTC.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: UNID 6924 AM 02:03 also 6920 AM 02:07 December 22
« on: December 22, 2012, 0222 UTC »
Also had this until sign-off. About S7 here. Didn't manage to grab an ID either.
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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: Channel Z 11428.375 AM 2132 UTC 21 Dec 2012
« on: December 21, 2012, 2144 UTC »
Also have a very weak carrier here, and only occasional hints of audio.