Chris Smolinski W3HFU
@hfunderground.com
Software, mostly radio, also audio. Radio, mostly pirate and shortwave. Ask me about genealogy or lowcarb/keto at your own risk.
Chief bit mangler at https://www.blackcatsystems.com/
I also run a little site known as hfunderground.com
Chief bit mangler at https://www.blackcatsystems.com/
I also run a little site known as hfunderground.com
Box 268 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1937 Buffalo nickel, two Bermuda nickels, and a George VI Canadian nickel - they rarely turn up here. And it was an ender! ...
I found a 1937 Buffalo nickel, two Bermuda nickels, and a George VI Canadian nickel - they rarely turn up here. And it was an ender! ...
December 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Box 268 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1937 Buffalo nickel, two Bermuda nickels, and a George VI Canadian nickel - they rarely turn up here. And it was an ender! ...
I found a 1937 Buffalo nickel, two Bermuda nickels, and a George VI Canadian nickel - they rarely turn up here. And it was an ender! ...
Shortwave pirate radio station Ion Radio signed on 6955 AM about half an hour ago, they have a very good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 2156 UTC.
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ION Radio 6955 AM 2131 UTC 28 DEC 2025
ION Radio 6955 AM 2131 UTC 28 DEC 2025
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December 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Shortwave pirate radio station Ion Radio signed on 6955 AM about half an hour ago, they have a very good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 2156 UTC.
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Box 267 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1925 Buffalo nickel, a 1943-P silver war nickel, a 1 franc from Belgium, and a Canadian nickel...
I found a 1925 Buffalo nickel, a 1943-P silver war nickel, a 1 franc from Belgium, and a Canadian nickel...
December 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Box 267 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1925 Buffalo nickel, a 1943-P silver war nickel, a 1 franc from Belgium, and a Canadian nickel...
I found a 1925 Buffalo nickel, a 1943-P silver war nickel, a 1 franc from Belgium, and a Canadian nickel...
Early Sunday morning shortwave pirate radio activity on 6925 USB, with a great signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1257 UTC. The Mamas & The Papas Radio.
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The Mamas & Papas Radio 6925 USB 1253 UTC 28 DEC 2025
The Mamas & Papas Radio 6925 USB 1253 UTC 28 DEC 2025
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December 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Early Sunday morning shortwave pirate radio activity on 6925 USB, with a great signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1257 UTC. The Mamas & The Papas Radio.
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Box 266 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1936-D Buffalo nickel, which I needed! Also a 1943-P silver war nickel, and four (a record for a box) proofs...
I found a 1936-D Buffalo nickel, which I needed! Also a 1943-P silver war nickel, and four (a record for a box) proofs...
December 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Box 266 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1936-D Buffalo nickel, which I needed! Also a 1943-P silver war nickel, and four (a record for a box) proofs...
I found a 1936-D Buffalo nickel, which I needed! Also a 1943-P silver war nickel, and four (a record for a box) proofs...
More morning shortwave pirate radio activity - 6935 AM is Death Cab for Cutie Radio, with a good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1340 UTC. Also, Radio Free Euphonia is on 6955 AM playing Alt/New Wave music.
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North American Shortwave Pirate
North American Shortwave Pirate
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December 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
More morning shortwave pirate radio activity - 6935 AM is Death Cab for Cutie Radio, with a good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1340 UTC. Also, Radio Free Euphonia is on 6955 AM playing Alt/New Wave music.
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Some early morning shortwave pirate radio activity, this time on 6935 AM, with an excellent signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1227 UTC.
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The Mamas & The Papas Radio 6935 AM 1221 UTC 27 DEC 2025
The Mamas & The Papas Radio 6935 AM 1221 UTC 27 DEC 2025
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December 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Some early morning shortwave pirate radio activity, this time on 6935 AM, with an excellent signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1227 UTC.
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I like how this NWS freezing rain/ice forecast obeys political (state & county) boundaries :)
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I like how this NWS freezing rain/ice forecast obeys political (state & county) boundaries :)
Box 265 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1943-P war nickel, and a dime. Oh, and this cardboard disk :)
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I found a 1943-P war nickel, and a dime. Oh, and this cardboard disk :)
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December 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Box 265 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1943-P war nickel, and a dime. Oh, and this cardboard disk :)
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I found a 1943-P war nickel, and a dime. Oh, and this cardboard disk :)
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Shortwave pirate radio station ZZ Top Radio just signed on 6955 USB a few minutes ago, they have an excellent signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1231 UTC.
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ZZ Top Radio 6955 USB 1227 UTC 26 DEC 2025
ZZ Top Radio 6955 USB 1227 UTC 26 DEC 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Shortwave pirate radio station ZZ Top Radio just signed on 6955 USB a few minutes ago, they have an excellent signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1231 UTC.
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Merry Christmas! Some early morning shortwave pirate radio activity: Pirate Radio Boston is on 6935 AM, and V-Sky Radio is on 6950 USB.
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North American Shortwave Pirate
North American Shortwave Pirate
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December 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Merry Christmas! Some early morning shortwave pirate radio activity: Pirate Radio Boston is on 6935 AM, and V-Sky Radio is on 6950 USB.
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Shortwave pirate radio station Valley Girl Radio is on 6925 USB with a very good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 2226 UTC, with a New Wave Christmas show.
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Valley Girl Radio 6925 was 6935 USB 2208 UTC 24 DEC 2025
Valley Girl Radio 6925 was 6935 USB 2208 UTC 24 DEC 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Shortwave pirate radio station Valley Girl Radio is on 6925 USB with a very good signal here in Westminster MD USA at 2226 UTC, with a New Wave Christmas show.
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Box 264 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1944-P war nickel, and two Canadian nickels...
I found a 1944-P war nickel, and two Canadian nickels...
December 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Box 264 of my quest/personal challenge to build complete Liberty and Buffalo nickel collections just from circulation via coin roll hunting.
I found a 1944-P war nickel, and two Canadian nickels...
I found a 1944-P war nickel, and two Canadian nickels...
Shortwave pirate radio station 77LJS is on 6930 USB playing Christmas jazz music, with a great signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1541 UTC.
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77LJS 6930 USB 1434 UTC DEC 24 2025
77LJS 6930 USB 1434 UTC DEC 24 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Shortwave pirate radio station 77LJS is on 6930 USB playing Christmas jazz music, with a great signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1541 UTC.
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A shortwave pirate radio station signed on 6925 USB a few minutes ago with an extremely strong signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1229 UTC, they just ID'd as Death Cab for Cutie Radio.
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Death Cab for Cutie Radio 6925 USB 1223 UTC 24 DEC 2025
Death Cab for Cutie Radio 6925 USB 1223 UTC 24 DEC 2025
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December 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
A shortwave pirate radio station signed on 6925 USB a few minutes ago with an extremely strong signal here in Westminster MD USA at 1229 UTC, they just ID'd as Death Cab for Cutie Radio.
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