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Author Topic: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012  (Read 3065 times)

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Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« on: December 24, 2012, 2220 UTC »
YL came on for a moment, off, then back on with a song. Off at 2219z. Quite strong here, S9 or so.

Ann Hoffer ID 2220 UTC and on with some live singing. Much weaker signal than earlier. Low audio feed?

« Last Edit: December 24, 2012, 2233 UTC by ChrisSmolinski »
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2012, 2229 UTC »
Ann Hoffer, 6925u, 12-24-12, SINPO 45244
Solid S8 with nice audio.

Ann w/ special guest Santa on at 2228z.

2237z - Oh Holy Night, S9+

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« Last Edit: December 24, 2012, 2236 UTC by Zane »
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2012, 2229 UTC »
I'm actually hearing Ann out here on the west coast...weak but good enough to tell it's a female singing...
2235Z singing Oh Holy Night
2239Z Getting stronger now...this is my first ever logging of Ann Hoffer...makes me a happy camper!!
Thanks for the show, Ann. It's great to finally hear you  :)
« Last Edit: December 24, 2012, 2243 UTC by BOR »

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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2012, 2229 UTC »
Ann strumming away singing about Christmas vacation. Santa is in the studio with her!  SIO: 343
Santa gave her a new guitar, now if she could get a new voice....
« Last Edit: December 24, 2012, 2246 UTC by Chris Lobdell »
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2012, 2231 UTC »
Ann Hoffer's not as strong here as she usually is. Only S5. I have alot of noise tonight - too many christmas lights in the neighborhood.

Thanks for the show Ann and Merry Christmas!!  
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2012, 2233 UTC »
Ann Hoffer sounding great here in NH on Christmas Eve, peaking S9+.  Doing Christmas tunes with comments from Santa now and then.

For an off-air recording check: http://archive.org/details/ShortwavePirateRadioClips
« Last Edit: December 24, 2012, 2317 UTC by DimBulb »
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2012, 2248 UTC »
02:36 "Oh Holy Night"  Signal S4 in Illinois
02:43 Ann wishing everyone a Merry Christmas "On Christmas Eve"
Still going at 22:47
22:52 Song    It Must Be Christmas

Off air abruptly at 22:59

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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2012, 2248 UTC »
Decent S9 signal here.

First time catch for me.

Hearing someone burp in the background @ 2247.  WTH   :)
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2012, 2248 UTC »
About S5 to S7 here, singing carols, and occasionally some hoho's from Santa.
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear at 2248z
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2012, 2253 UTC »
Very nice S9 signal at 2252 UTC with So This Is Christmas.
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2012, 2254 UTC »
6925 USB
Tuned in at 22:42 ut
Ann Hoffer LIVE singing with guitar on Christmas eve..

Relatively steady signal S5 - to S7 over S3 noise floor.

Very Very pleasant surprise Ann..

Thanks..
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2012, 2256 UTC »
Ann Hoffer Live, peaking S-8 in Lansing, MI, mostly S-6

2255 "Have yourself a merry little christmas..."

Sounds good, Ann!

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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #12 on: December 24, 2012, 2257 UTC »
2254 6925u goofing round, ID, the song have yourself a merry little christmas with acoustic guitar.  Great signal 10-15>9

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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #13 on: December 25, 2012, 1906 UTC »
The entire show heard here at very good level and audio although in USB.

Thank you Ann Hoffer!
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Re: Ann Hoffer 6925 USB 2212 UTC 24 Dec 2012
« Reply #14 on: December 25, 2012, 1915 UTC »
Recorder catch:

6925 USB SIO 333-434

Good signal from Ann this time for nice copy - similar details as others.

22:25z-22:57z Ann Hoffer Christmas show

Auio (complete broadcast): http://archive.org/download/ShortwavePirateRadioCont/AnnHoffer6925Usb2225z-2257z12-24-12.mp3

Thanks Ann & good to hear ya again! :)
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