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@overtopradio.bsky.social
Radio nerd who loves the signals found by digging through static. Firm opponent of censorship. Posting here about things related to longwave, mediumwave, or shortwave radio, and maybe even a book, song, or rant.
I'll follow back real people :-)
I'll follow back real people :-)
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@overtopradio.bsky.social
· Jul 16
KiwiSDR: 21st Century Radio for the People: A handbook for enjoying the global network of internet connected shortwave radios.
KiwiSDR: 21st Century Radio for the People: A handbook for enjoying the global network of internet connected shortwave radios. - Kindle edition by Collier, Philip. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading KiwiSDR: 21st Century Radio for the People: A handbook for enjoying the global network of internet connected shortwave radios..
www.amazon.com
For more about using Web888s and KiwiSDRs, including a button by button breakdown of the controls and settings, get the KiwiSDR book:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG9FQT8D/
#kiwisdr #sdr #internetSDR
#web888
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BG9FQT8D/
#kiwisdr #sdr #internetSDR
#web888
The BBC has become gutless organization. To call them sheep is disrespectful to sheep. I quit listening to their news because they REPEATEDLY took Trump at face value, without fact checking. BBC cannot be respected if it does not respect truth.
BBC to apologise over edited Trump speech after backlash
BBC to apologise over edited Trump speech after backlash
BBC to apologise over edited Trump speech after backlash
www.independent.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The BBC has become gutless organization. To call them sheep is disrespectful to sheep. I quit listening to their news because they REPEATEDLY took Trump at face value, without fact checking. BBC cannot be respected if it does not respect truth.
Overcoming a learning plateau with a piano playing octopus. If someone simply told me the story, I would have never believed it. But here it is...
youtube.com/watch?v=PcWn...
youtube.com/watch?v=PcWn...
I taught an octopus piano (It took 6 months)
YouTube video by Mattias Krantz
youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Overcoming a learning plateau with a piano playing octopus. If someone simply told me the story, I would have never believed it. But here it is...
youtube.com/watch?v=PcWn...
youtube.com/watch?v=PcWn...
Radio Nacional da Amazonia was strong tonight, and sounding fabulous on the sync AM demod. It was pretty luxurious with the bandwidth set to 12 kHz. Received on the K3FEF RX888 / NovaSDR in Pennsylvania.
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002?frequency=61...
#novasdr #websdr #swl #sdr #shortwave #brazil #brasil
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002?frequency=61...
#novasdr #websdr #swl #sdr #shortwave #brazil #brasil
November 8, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Radio Nacional da Amazonia was strong tonight, and sounding fabulous on the sync AM demod. It was pretty luxurious with the bandwidth set to 12 kHz. Received on the K3FEF RX888 / NovaSDR in Pennsylvania.
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002?frequency=61...
#novasdr #websdr #swl #sdr #shortwave #brazil #brasil
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002?frequency=61...
#novasdr #websdr #swl #sdr #shortwave #brazil #brasil
I'm cheering for Yuri. He's a tough kitty; he endures.
Yuri is cleared to have the second surgery Dec 19th. There is some slow healing, but not surprising given he was dead for a bit there. No infection. No pain.
To recap: he died during surgery, they revived him, he's now doing great. They'll re-run the bloodwork again day of surgery.
To recap: he died during surgery, they revived him, he's now doing great. They'll re-run the bloodwork again day of surgery.
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I'm cheering for Yuri. He's a tough kitty; he endures.
That's the rose's way of saying everything's gonna be alright.
Rosebud in the Rain
One last rose blooming in early November.
#morningwalk #cedarhillpark #saanich #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #photography #eastcoastkin #pink #rose
One last rose blooming in early November.
#morningwalk #cedarhillpark #saanich #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #photography #eastcoastkin #pink #rose
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 PM
That's the rose's way of saying everything's gonna be alright.
I'm drilling down on "The Divided Dial" season one from @onthemedia.bsky.social / WNYC. It was a mystery to me how AM talk radio turned to such crap, as I observed in the 1980s and 1990s. Long before the 2000s. This is the history, starting with episode one.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
On the Media: The Divided Dial | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
WNYC’s weekly investigation into how the media shapes our worldview.
www.wnycstudios.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I'm drilling down on "The Divided Dial" season one from @onthemedia.bsky.social / WNYC. It was a mystery to me how AM talk radio turned to such crap, as I observed in the 1980s and 1990s. Long before the 2000s. This is the history, starting with episode one.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
User-friendliness up a notch on the Skywave Linux list of internet SDRs. Now it shows the current frequency and mode preset. Click on a link and that is how the new tab is set up - on freq, on mode, good to go!
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#websdr #kiwisdr #novasdr #swl #bcbdx
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#websdr #kiwisdr #novasdr #swl #bcbdx
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
News and chatter over morning coffee? How about ERA-1, from Athens, received at the SV1BTL radio...
"Is that a monster S-meter, or ya just glad to see me?
sv1btlham.no-ip.org:8900?frequency=72...
#websdr #novasdr #sv1btl #mediumwave #bcbdx #swl
"Is that a monster S-meter, or ya just glad to see me?
sv1btlham.no-ip.org:8900?frequency=72...
#websdr #novasdr #sv1btl #mediumwave #bcbdx #swl
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
News and chatter over morning coffee? How about ERA-1, from Athens, received at the SV1BTL radio...
"Is that a monster S-meter, or ya just glad to see me?
sv1btlham.no-ip.org:8900?frequency=72...
#websdr #novasdr #sv1btl #mediumwave #bcbdx #swl
"Is that a monster S-meter, or ya just glad to see me?
sv1btlham.no-ip.org:8900?frequency=72...
#websdr #novasdr #sv1btl #mediumwave #bcbdx #swl
It is a fun night for listening on the AM / mediumwave band. I'm listening by way of that fabulous new SDR set up by K3FEF in eastern Pennsylvania. Here's a link to tune WHAS, right now running "Coast to Coast AM:"
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=840000&modulation=SAM
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=840000&modulation=SAM
novasdr.k3fef.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
It is a fun night for listening on the AM / mediumwave band. I'm listening by way of that fabulous new SDR set up by K3FEF in eastern Pennsylvania. Here's a link to tune WHAS, right now running "Coast to Coast AM:"
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=840000&modulation=SAM
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=840000&modulation=SAM
Trump seems to think that nuclear wepons development depends on testing live bombs. No, development does NOT require actual nuclear blasts.
Testing live devices is just a dick wagging contest, as H bombs can be made ARBITRARILY LARGE and doesn't scare any adversary actually seeking a fight.
Testing live devices is just a dick wagging contest, as H bombs can be made ARBITRARILY LARGE and doesn't scare any adversary actually seeking a fight.
I couldn't let this week go without reviewing HOUSE OF DYNAMITE — which gets right to me the four core principles of nuclear thrillers. Most of all it should serve as a reminder why Trump's nuclear threats this week are so dangerous: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-s-od...
Trump’s Odd Nuclear Threat and America’s House of Dynamite
Almost nothing about Trump's latest nuke tweet is correct. Plus what Netflix's HOUSE OF DYNAMITE gets right about nuclear war.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
October 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Trump seems to think that nuclear wepons development depends on testing live bombs. No, development does NOT require actual nuclear blasts.
Testing live devices is just a dick wagging contest, as H bombs can be made ARBITRARILY LARGE and doesn't scare any adversary actually seeking a fight.
Testing live devices is just a dick wagging contest, as H bombs can be made ARBITRARILY LARGE and doesn't scare any adversary actually seeking a fight.
The "Divided Dial" may be the BEST documentary ever made about the history of AM talk radio and far right shortwave broadcasting. I heard a lot of those broadcasters in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
Excellent work by Katie Thornton and others at WNYC. They nailed it.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
Excellent work by Katie Thornton and others at WNYC. They nailed it.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
On the Media: The Divided Dial | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
WNYC’s weekly investigation into how the media shapes our worldview.
www.wnycstudios.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The "Divided Dial" may be the BEST documentary ever made about the history of AM talk radio and far right shortwave broadcasting. I heard a lot of those broadcasters in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
Excellent work by Katie Thornton and others at WNYC. They nailed it.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
Excellent work by Katie Thornton and others at WNYC. They nailed it.
www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...
The Skywave Linux list of top internet SDR servers is updated, packed with more Web-888 and NovaSDR sites. You can set the frequency and mode you want, then pop open a new tab with the chosen radio up and running.
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#sdr #web888 #novaSDR #swl #mediumwave #shortwave
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#sdr #web888 #novaSDR #swl #mediumwave #shortwave
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Skywave Linux list of top internet SDR servers is updated, packed with more Web-888 and NovaSDR sites. You can set the frequency and mode you want, then pop open a new tab with the chosen radio up and running.
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#sdr #web888 #novaSDR #swl #mediumwave #shortwave
skywavelinux.com/best-sdrserv...
#sdr #web888 #novaSDR #swl #mediumwave #shortwave
Great news! The K3FEF WebSDR is getting an upgrade. They have added a new direct sampling receiver, the RX-888, and made it available for worldwide listening through the nice NovaSDR web interface. Try WNYC radio on the synchronous demod:
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=820000&modulation=sam
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=820000&modulation=sam
novasdr.k3fef.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Great news! The K3FEF WebSDR is getting an upgrade. They have added a new direct sampling receiver, the RX-888, and made it available for worldwide listening through the nice NovaSDR web interface. Try WNYC radio on the synchronous demod:
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=820000&modulation=sam
novasdr.k3fef.com:9002/?frequency=820000&modulation=sam
I knew I was gonna like this guy's feed. He starts off with uplifting examples of self-respect. Not cockiness or narcisism, but respect and being a human among humans.
What I learned from Prince and Muhammad Ali was that it’s possible to love yourself so much that everybody else does, too.
October 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I knew I was gonna like this guy's feed. He starts off with uplifting examples of self-respect. Not cockiness or narcisism, but respect and being a human among humans.
The web is more powerful than Apple, Google, and any dictator. Information moves like heat, and once free, never goes back.
One first step people should do to respond to this is start using the “report a speed trap” function in Apple Maps to report where ICE is operating. Make Apple party to the attempt to protect people.
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’
🔗 www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
🔗 www.404media.co/iceblock-own...
October 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The web is more powerful than Apple, Google, and any dictator. Information moves like heat, and once free, never goes back.
Thrre's some good work in the works. Imagine how many rusted away in trash heaps back in the day.
She’s finally got her face back on. These dial glasses are irreplaceable and so define the era. 😍
October 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Thrre's some good work in the works. Imagine how many rusted away in trash heaps back in the day.
LOL that would be pretty uncool.
October 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
LOL that would be pretty uncool.
If you can fix your position accurately with GNSS, record the time, and have a good telescope, ESA would like your help in fixing the position of #Ganymede
October 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
If you can fix your position accurately with GNSS, record the time, and have a good telescope, ESA would like your help in fixing the position of #Ganymede
Reposted by OverTop Radio
📡#Estrack is growing! Today we join you from Australia for the inauguration for the Agency's fourth deep space antenna.
October 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
📡#Estrack is growing! Today we join you from Australia for the inauguration for the Agency's fourth deep space antenna.
A story about countless individual struggles becoming one bug, unified battle.
youtube.com/watch?v=kwbH...
youtube.com/watch?v=kwbH...
Andor: The Five Second Shot That Changed Everything
YouTube video by Game Story Basics
youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A story about countless individual struggles becoming one bug, unified battle.
youtube.com/watch?v=kwbH...
youtube.com/watch?v=kwbH...
CHICAGO
The number for those who need screen readers
(855)435-7693
(855)435-7693
EVERYONE IN CHICAGOLAND:
Save this number in your phone. If you see an ICE raid:
1. Ask the the person their name
2. Ask who to call to let them know they’ve been taken by ICE
3. Tell them to not say anything
4. Call this number to report the arrest
If possible video it
Save this number in your phone. If you see an ICE raid:
1. Ask the the person their name
2. Ask who to call to let them know they’ve been taken by ICE
3. Tell them to not say anything
4. Call this number to report the arrest
If possible video it
September 7, 2025 at 10:49 AM
CHICAGO
Cables get cut by the same kinds of motherfuckers who jam GPS and broadcasts.
Multiple comms cables cut in Red Sea, starting 05:45Z today, acc to Microsoft.
I count 17 cables along and numerous across Red Sea. The combination of unknown cables, position and heavy spoofing will make it hard to id a potential ship culprit.
@garygnutter.bsky.social might try anyway =)
I count 17 cables along and numerous across Red Sea. The combination of unknown cables, position and heavy spoofing will make it hard to id a potential ship culprit.
@garygnutter.bsky.social might try anyway =)
September 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Cables get cut by the same kinds of motherfuckers who jam GPS and broadcasts.
Reposted by OverTop Radio
A smooth rotator! This is the 40m Thai National Radio Telescope (TNRT) 🔭 with a design based on the Spanish Yebes Observatory. The telescope is based near Chiang Mai and is sensitive to 0.3 - 115 GHz and currently has L- and K-band detectors.
August 30, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A smooth rotator! This is the 40m Thai National Radio Telescope (TNRT) 🔭 with a design based on the Spanish Yebes Observatory. The telescope is based near Chiang Mai and is sensitive to 0.3 - 115 GHz and currently has L- and K-band detectors.
High quality synchronous AM demodulation added to PhantomSDR+ radio receiver sites. Turn on, tune in, listen to live radio around the world.
skywavelinux.com/phantomsdr-u...
skywavelinux.com/phantomsdr-u...
PhantomSDR+ Gets Synchronous AM Demodulation | Linux for Shortwave Listeners | WebSDR | KiwiSDR | Web-888 | PhantomSDR | RTL-SDR
skywavelinux.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
High quality synchronous AM demodulation added to PhantomSDR+ radio receiver sites. Turn on, tune in, listen to live radio around the world.
skywavelinux.com/phantomsdr-u...
skywavelinux.com/phantomsdr-u...
Daytime mediumwave reception quality on a Kuwait City KiwiSDR indicates this server is in a quiet location and uses an excellent antenna. Good for night dx listening!
kw9k2ra-4.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073?f=963/-5000,...
#mediumwave #amradio #kuwaitcity
kw9k2ra-4.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073?f=963/-5000,...
#mediumwave #amradio #kuwaitcity
July 26, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Daytime mediumwave reception quality on a Kuwait City KiwiSDR indicates this server is in a quiet location and uses an excellent antenna. Good for night dx listening!
kw9k2ra-4.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073?f=963/-5000,...
#mediumwave #amradio #kuwaitcity
kw9k2ra-4.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073?f=963/-5000,...
#mediumwave #amradio #kuwaitcity