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Category Archives: shortwave
Shortwave pirate radio preserved at the Internet Archive
Jason Scott is an archivist and historian of computer and internet history behind such great projects as textfiles.com, which preserves the wonders of the pre-web internet, as well as documentaries on pre-internet BBSs (bulletin-board systems) and text adventure games. Appropriately … finish reading Shortwave pirate radio preserved at the Internet Archive
Posted in shortwave
Tagged Internet Archive, pirate radio, shortwave, shortwave pirate radio, unlicensed broadcasting
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Ham radio alive and well in Bernal Heights, San Francisco
Today Radio Survivor contributor Bob Mason and I were taking a stroll through Holly Park in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. Suddenly we ran into Art, who had set up a complete amateur radio setup on a park … finish reading Ham radio alive and well in Bernal Heights, San Francisco
Posted in shortwave
Tagged amateur radio, Bernal Heights, ham radio, Holly Park, San Francisco
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Peculiar Russian shortwave numbers station is an unlikely internet star
Anyone who has spent some quality time scanning the shortwave radio bands has likely come upon what are known as numbers stations. To the uninitiated the stations air what the name describes, someone reading of a sequence of numbers. They … finish reading Peculiar Russian shortwave numbers station is an unlikely internet star
Posted in Internet radio, shortwave
Tagged Andrus Aaslaid, MDZhB, numbers station, shortwave radio, UVB-76
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Radio is an important tool for hurricane preparedness
I was listening to NPR this morning as I got ready for work and during the headlines at the top of the hour heard a short story about communities preparing for Hurricane Irene. It featured a quick actuality from a … finish reading Radio is an important tool for hurricane preparedness
Posted in emergencies, shortwave
Tagged amateur radio, hurricane, Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Watch Net, natural disaster
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Dutch government to slash Radio Netherlands Worldwide, focus on regions needing “free speech”
As part of a government austerity program, the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced plans to make significant cuts in the budget of shortwave broadcaster Radio Netherlands Worldwide. RNW has been relied upon by both Dutch expatriates and other listeners … finish reading Dutch government to slash Radio Netherlands Worldwide, focus on regions needing “free speech”
Posted in international, shortwave
Tagged BBC, Deutsche Welle, international radio, Netherlands, Radio Netherlands Worldwide, shortwave
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What is the role of radio in the Egyptian uprising?
When the Egyptian government shut down internet access over a week ago in order to compromise the opposition movement’s ability to communicate there were several press reports that ham radio operators were stepping in to fill the information void. On … finish reading What is the role of radio in the Egyptian uprising?
Posted in emergencies, shortwave
Tagged amateur radio, Egypt, ham radio, opposition, pirate radio, unlicensed radio
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Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time
Radios make great gifts, especially for someone who is dedicated listener. Whether your favorite listener is into all-news, NPR, talk, college, community, music or even shortwave, a nice radio can really enhance the listening experience. I own and use all … finish reading Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time
Posted in electronics, shortwave
Tagged gifts, HD Radio, holiday, holiday gifts, Kaito, radios, receiver, Songbook, Sony, Sony XDRF1 HD, Tivoli, Tivoli Model One, Tivoli Songbook, WRX911
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Spies still using radio
Numbers stations have been part of radio lore for decades. If you’ve ever listened to much shortwave radio at some point you would have come across an unidentified station broadcasting only a person reading off numbers, like an endless lotto … finish reading Spies still using radio
Posted in international, shortwave
Tagged espionage, numbers stations, Russia, shortwave, spy
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Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Shortwave Radio Providing Emergency Info & Communications
In times of emergency shortwave radio, operated by both amateurs a/k/a hams and government agencies can provide an information lifeline when wired and cellular communications are disrupted. Right now shortwave is being used in the aftermath of the Chile earthquake … finish reading Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Shortwave Radio Providing Emergency Info & Communications
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Tagged amateur radio, Chile, earthquke, emergency, Ham, shortwave, single-sideband, SSB, Tsunami
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