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Spy Numbers / Re: Homebrew numbers startions

« on: October 25, 2008, 0143 UTC »

Not to disparage your endeavor, but there are a few flaws. The obvious one being to put this out on CB radio. I don't think many CBers would enjoy listening to this. Why not find yourself a frequency agile HF rig and get on the numbers stations' "home turf" and maybe confuse or entertain some ute or pirate listeners? Your idea would receive more attention, probably.

There have been, in the past, numbers spoof stations. That might be a little more interesting. One in the near past used clips of Brother Stair, and another much older one used popular Mexican foods instead of numbers. They are funny when they show up... occasionally.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / WAHR 6925 USB

« on: October 17, 2008, 2356 UTC »

I have WAHR "Automated Halloween Radio" on 6925 USB with a positive ID by female computer voice at 2354 and then into spooky music, then another ID at 2355 UTC. Very good S9+20 signal here in Eastern Massachusetts.

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General Radio Discussion / Re: I bought a new motorcycle.

« on: October 15, 2008, 2111 UTC »

Those Ascots are sweet bikes. My new bike is a Honda crotch rocket also - CBR600RR. It's nutso.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Spider Radio 10/15/08

« on: October 15, 2008, 2105 UTC »

I am receiving Spider Radio from Greece on Wednesday, October 15 on 6925 USB, beginning at about 2048 UTC with John Lennon's "Imagine" followed by a horn piece, and then into SSTV at 2100 UTC. Appeared off by 2105. Signal is weak but readable, and I was given the ID by someone on the hfunderground.com chat room. No ID was actually heard during the transmission.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Mystery Radio 6220 KHz

« on: September 27, 2008, 2252 UTC »

Mystery Radio is putting in a solid S8 signal here in Eastern Massachusetts tonight on 6220 KHz AM at 2250 UTC. Best signal from them in a long time. Playing eclectic pop/disco music.

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Shortwave Broadcast / Re: Is DRM the next AM Stereo?

« on: September 23, 2008, 2335 UTC »

I think DRM stands a chance, only because it's a fairly open standard. There is enthusiasm in Europe, but it is slow going.

IBOC, on the other hand, is toast and on life support. The only hope for it is for the Ibiquity lobbyists to get the FCC to cram it down our throats, and it looks like it may happen. There are semi-serious discussions happening now around moving all digital AM stations up to a part of the spectrum vacated by VHF TV stations when they shut off their analog transmitters in February.

Ibiquity and the larger broadcast conglomerates would probably rally around this idea. It would force, en-masse, consumers to abandon most receivers for new gear and probably be the nail in the coffin for smaller ma & pa AM holdouts. It would be a sad day for American radio but it would actually open up interesting possibilities for mediumwave DXers, as the MW spectrum in North America would suddenly become quiet. The DX would be rolling in. It's a high price to pay, though.

Here is an article on the concept: http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0052/t.15575.html

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General Radio Discussion / I bought a new motorcycle.

« on: September 23, 2008, 2328 UTC »

I just bought a new motorcycle. Who else out in radio land is a motorcycle enthusiast? What do you ride?

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North American Shortwave Pirate / WFUQ 6925

« on: September 23, 2008, 2326 UTC »

WFUQ is up on 6925 USB on 9/23/08 at 2325 UTC with DJ Jackhammer and a guest bantering back and forth. Very solid S9 signal here in Eastern Massachusetts.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Liquid Radio 6925.3

« on: September 21, 2008, 0304 UTC »

I have Liquid Radio on 6925.3 AM at 0303 UTC on 9/21/08. Dance music, about S3.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / WPON 6950

« on: September 01, 2008, 0044 UTC »

WPON is back on 6950 USB this evening at 0043 UTC, with an ID by a female computer voice and then into a country western style female solo. Good S8 signal, but high noise level here tonight.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / WPON - The Weapon

« on: August 30, 2008, 2330 UTC »

Had an ID on 6950 USB by WPON, "The Weapon" with gun fire sounds after Irish style music, then off at 2329 UTC. Very good S9+ signal in Eastern Massachusetts.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / Re: WFUQ

« on: August 30, 2008, 0127 UTC »

Very loud here in Massachusetts, S9+10 at 2127 with positive ID by Jackhammer.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / The Hole 6930

« on: August 25, 2008, 0041 UTC »

"The Hole" 6930 USB with positive ID at 2336 UTC, and email address of "kahn@whoever.com". Very strong S9+20 signal in Massachusetts, with eccentric selection of music.

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Spy Numbers / v2a 6855

« on: August 24, 2008, 2130 UTC »

v2a is up on 6855 AM at 1728 UTC on 8/24/2008 with a very strong signal. 01513 sounds like the callup.

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North American Shortwave Pirate / MAC 6851 AM, 5/27/08 0029+

« on: May 27, 2008, 0030 UTC »

MAC Radio, 6851 KHz AM, very good S9+30 signal into Eastern Massachusetts at 0029. Song about underpants.