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Author Topic: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014  (Read 1701 times)

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Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« on: December 25, 2014, 2255 UTC »
Just signing on, could be Pirate Radio Boston's Christmas special? Very strong here.
2256 ID.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2014, 2256 UTC by ChrisSmolinski »
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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2014, 2258 UTC »
 Excellent signal here in Western South Carolina @22:58UTC a plus 10 signal with Christmas music.
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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2014, 2259 UTC »
S6 to S7 and very strong modulation, good copy.  Audio is a little treble-heavy on some songs, but not others.
ID and email @ 2257.  Playing Christmas songs.
Ended with "Little Red Rooster" by Tom Petty [nice!].  Off @ 2333.
Missed the earlier shows, thanks for the re-play!
« Last Edit: December 25, 2014, 2335 UTC by refmo »
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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2014, 2325 UTC »
6950 USB  SINPO 4,4,4,3,4
23:22 utc Talk - ID, "Christmas Holiday  Special" Tough copy here...
« Last Edit: December 25, 2014, 2336 UTC by Rockpicker »
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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2014, 2335 UTC »
Got the last 5 seconds of the show as they signed off! Bummer. Sounded like a good signal.
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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2014, 2341 UTC »
Very good signal here 4-5 bars on Tecsun PL660 +35' reel wire

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Re: Pirate Radio Boston 6950 USB 2254 UTC 25 Dec 2014
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2014, 1804 UTC »
SDR Recording Catch
S5 to S6 signal - some QRN

2312 - Positive ID by OM as: "Pirate Radio Boston" with their Holiday Special
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