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Here in the south east I can clearly hear Sam on 10500 but barely on 6****. However, I can/t make out what the voice is saying. Have any of you figured it out? Kirk, K6KAR NW Florida -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Taylor Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:14 AM To: 'Shortwave Spy Numbers Stations' Subject: RE: [Spooks] Sam Signal Strength Visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks to unsubscribe from this list Good Speculation Mark! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Taylor Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 2:29 AM To: Spooks Subject: Re: [Spooks] Sam Signal Strength Visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks to unsubscribe from this list Here's my observations about Sam in the past 24 hours: Frequency 3700 4300 6500 10500 Time 2/12/05 0230 S4 S2 S5 None 0842 S4 None None None 1535 None None None S4 2300 None None S1 (Under S3 hams) 2/13/05 0240 S5 S2 None None 1310 S3 S3 None None 1430 None None S5 S3 All these observations were using a ICOM R-75 with a Eavesdropper C antenna run North to South. I've also heard Sam on the Satellit 800 with a 43 meter dipole, and a DX 398 with a 20' Radio Shack reel antenna. Incidentally, I have a EWE oriented at 160 degrees that I never can get Sam on, even when audible on other antennas. That leads me to believe he isn't in the Southeast US, or farther a field. ... So much for a Cuban connection :-) As to the speculation about Sam's purpose: I don't broadcast, so I didn't realize that DSB transmitters are rare. I am however old enough to have a young adult son who has truly impressive knowledge of an arcane subject (unfortunately not radio) and a good sense of humor. Looking at Mike and his friends, I still wonder about someone(s) with really good radio knowledge (somewhat arcane) and a good sense of humor. A stellar prank would be to do a broadcast that: 1) Jumps frequencies (to use computer control knowledge) 2) uses an artificial wave form that looks like a data burst (to throw folks off), 3) DSB (because it is unusual), 4) loop a cartoon character (because it's funny), 5) runs automatically from a remote location (to not get caught), and 6) appeals to a small but enthusiastic group of people (so you get noticed and stay anonymous at the same time). WWB frequencies might have been taking it too far (that's interfering and might get the person caught by the FCC), so he / she / they went back to other frequencies. Doing something funny that is basically harmless, anonymous and noticeable while being very clever are the hallmarks of a prank in my book. A successful prank also means you don't get caught. Sam's timing has also appeared when college students may not have a lot to do. On my scale of pranks it would rank a "10" on a 1 - 10 scale - if a prank. I also doubt "a drunk ham", but still wonder about a smart and underemployed person(s) with impressive radio and computer knowledge. Could be some government plot, but I'm still not convinced. Of course, all speculation on my part. Mark T. ______________________________________________________________ Spooks mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] - Visit http://www.spynumbers.com/ for complete information about Spy Numbers Stations -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.8.7 - Release Date: 2/10/2005 ______________________________________________________________ Spooks mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] - Visit http://www.spynumbers.com/ for complete information about Spy Numbers Stations ______________________________________________________________ Spooks mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/spooks Help: http://mailman.qth.net/faq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] - Visit http://www.spynumbers.com/ for complete information about Spy Numbers Stations
