Fred Waterer
@shadowsbuddy79.bsky.social
Born to be mild. Often silly. Radio fan. SWL/DXer. History geek. Writer. Since 2005 writer with Monitoring Times (Programming Spotlight)/The Spectrum Monitor (The Shortwave Listener). Former Red Tory. Radical Moderate.
Pinned
Fred Waterer
@shadowsbuddy79.bsky.social
· Nov 14
It amuses me when people find my handle sinister. This was Shadow (1995-2008) and I was her Buddy.
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This day, 36 years ago, I found my first two hammered coins.
At a farmhouse we were working at, and ultimately led to my first farmland permission.
A penny of Henry VI, 1422-1461
A halfpenny of Richard II, 1377-99
At a farmhouse we were working at, and ultimately led to my first farmland permission.
A penny of Henry VI, 1422-1461
A halfpenny of Richard II, 1377-99
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
This day, 36 years ago, I found my first two hammered coins.
At a farmhouse we were working at, and ultimately led to my first farmland permission.
A penny of Henry VI, 1422-1461
A halfpenny of Richard II, 1377-99
At a farmhouse we were working at, and ultimately led to my first farmland permission.
A penny of Henry VI, 1422-1461
A halfpenny of Richard II, 1377-99
Reposted by Fred Waterer
Happy Thanksgiving!
Giving thanks — and offering up a prayer — for America’s free press | Opinion
On this, more than any Thanksgiving in memory, a free and independent American press seems in peril.
www.inquirer.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!
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November has been a relatively quite detecting month over the years.
But I did get out a few times.
From 26th November 2023
17th century trade token issued by Iames Harlwin of Needham Market in 1666.
But I did get out a few times.
From 26th November 2023
17th century trade token issued by Iames Harlwin of Needham Market in 1666.
November 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
November has been a relatively quite detecting month over the years.
But I did get out a few times.
From 26th November 2023
17th century trade token issued by Iames Harlwin of Needham Market in 1666.
But I did get out a few times.
From 26th November 2023
17th century trade token issued by Iames Harlwin of Needham Market in 1666.
For future reference
The Mighty KBC is here to help keep your week rolling along with their most majestic host, Eric van Willegen!
The "Giant Jukebox" cranks up soon at 7-8p EST (Wed. 0000-0100 UTC) on 5950 kHz.
Have a blast with tunes from the past!
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~0030 UTC.
The "Giant Jukebox" cranks up soon at 7-8p EST (Wed. 0000-0100 UTC) on 5950 kHz.
Have a blast with tunes from the past!
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~0030 UTC.
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
For future reference
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We’re getting ready to talk about saving VOA over the holidays and thought we’d share a few tips! What questions are you hearing from your friends and family? Let us know in the comments and we’ll help you respond!
November 25, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We’re getting ready to talk about saving VOA over the holidays and thought we’d share a few tips! What questions are you hearing from your friends and family? Let us know in the comments and we’ll help you respond!
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Mighty KBC rocks the airwaves with Dave & Eric Sundays at 0100-0300 UTC (Sat. 8-10p EST) on 5950 kHz.
A snazzy station promo tune starts Eric's show.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 @ 0230z.
DX Headlines with SSTV/Data @ ~0250z.
A Loyal Listener tribute song towards the end of the hour!
A snazzy station promo tune starts Eric's show.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 @ 0230z.
DX Headlines with SSTV/Data @ ~0250z.
A Loyal Listener tribute song towards the end of the hour!
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Mighty KBC rocks the airwaves with Dave & Eric Sundays at 0100-0300 UTC (Sat. 8-10p EST) on 5950 kHz.
A snazzy station promo tune starts Eric's show.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 @ 0230z.
DX Headlines with SSTV/Data @ ~0250z.
A Loyal Listener tribute song towards the end of the hour!
A snazzy station promo tune starts Eric's show.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 @ 0230z.
DX Headlines with SSTV/Data @ ~0250z.
A Loyal Listener tribute song towards the end of the hour!
Reposted by Fred Waterer
Lots of minor space weather "rattling" over the past 25 hour or so. Bz has has numerous rapid fluctuations, mainly within the +/- 6 range. Snapshots here from HamClock at ~2325 UTC / 3:25 PM PST here in Vancouver.
November 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Lots of minor space weather "rattling" over the past 25 hour or so. Bz has has numerous rapid fluctuations, mainly within the +/- 6 range. Snapshots here from HamClock at ~2325 UTC / 3:25 PM PST here in Vancouver.
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The tea set made in Ohio, 2314 UTC, 9455 kHz from WRMI Florida, received 1) here in northern Virginia and 2) via SDR in Alberta.
MFSK64 text (240 wpm) decoded 100% via both receivers.
MFSK64 text (240 wpm) decoded 100% via both receivers.
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The tea set made in Ohio, 2314 UTC, 9455 kHz from WRMI Florida, received 1) here in northern Virginia and 2) via SDR in Alberta.
MFSK64 text (240 wpm) decoded 100% via both receivers.
MFSK64 text (240 wpm) decoded 100% via both receivers.
Reposted by Fred Waterer
No finds from this day, so here's a rather splendid penny of King John found last year.
Minted by Miles of Oxford
AD 1205-1206
HENRICVS REX
MILES.ON.OCSE
Minted by Miles of Oxford
AD 1205-1206
HENRICVS REX
MILES.ON.OCSE
November 22, 2025 at 8:28 AM
No finds from this day, so here's a rather splendid penny of King John found last year.
Minted by Miles of Oxford
AD 1205-1206
HENRICVS REX
MILES.ON.OCSE
Minted by Miles of Oxford
AD 1205-1206
HENRICVS REX
MILES.ON.OCSE
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Final airing of this program tonight! 😺🎶
🍂🐈 Radio Catface International 55 🍃🐈⬛
This program features music from Sleep Number, Jolanda Moletta and Karen Vogt, Sunwarper, and BRUIT ≤
⏰ Updated times ⏰
Sunday 11PM EST (Mon 0400UTC) WRMI 5950kHz
Friday 8:30PM EST (Sat 0130UTC) WRMI 5850kHz
This program features music from Sleep Number, Jolanda Moletta and Karen Vogt, Sunwarper, and BRUIT ≤
⏰ Updated times ⏰
Sunday 11PM EST (Mon 0400UTC) WRMI 5950kHz
Friday 8:30PM EST (Sat 0130UTC) WRMI 5850kHz
November 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Final airing of this program tonight! 😺🎶
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Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Rewarding a dictator-aggressor always leads to another war. One that is usually even worse.
Reposted by Fred Waterer
In its report to Congress, the US China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) recommends “funding for VOA and public diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands.”
www.uscc.gov
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In its report to Congress, the US China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) recommends “funding for VOA and public diplomacy programs focused on investigative journalism and countering disinformation in the Pacific Islands.”
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by Fred Waterer
Old Skool #Audio Stack. #Audiophile
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Old Skool #Audio Stack. #Audiophile
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Set your alarm clock...
The Mighty KBC presents Uncle Eric's "The Giant Jukebox" music show with his great mix of oldies.
Friday, tune your radio to 15770 kHz at 1100-1200 UTC and enjoy.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~1130 UTC.
The Mighty KBC presents Uncle Eric's "The Giant Jukebox" music show with his great mix of oldies.
Friday, tune your radio to 15770 kHz at 1100-1200 UTC and enjoy.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~1130 UTC.
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Set your alarm clock...
The Mighty KBC presents Uncle Eric's "The Giant Jukebox" music show with his great mix of oldies.
Friday, tune your radio to 15770 kHz at 1100-1200 UTC and enjoy.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~1130 UTC.
The Mighty KBC presents Uncle Eric's "The Giant Jukebox" music show with his great mix of oldies.
Friday, tune your radio to 15770 kHz at 1100-1200 UTC and enjoy.
A Birthday Radiogram in MFSK64 at ~1130 UTC.
Reposted by Fred Waterer
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s effort to cancel collective bargaining agreements for VOA and USAGM employees, slamming the move as clear retaliation for the workers’ efforts to halt the dismantling government-funded news outlets […]
Original post on journa.host
journa.host
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration’s effort to cancel collective bargaining agreements for VOA and USAGM employees, slamming the move as clear retaliation for the workers’ efforts to halt the dismantling government-funded news outlets […]
Reposted by Fred Waterer
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's effort to cancel collective bargaining agreements for VOA and USAGM employees, slamming the move as clear retaliation for the workers' efforts to halt the dismantling government-funded news outlets. www.courthousenews.com/trump-...
Trump blocked from gutting Voice of America collective bargaining rights
A federal judge rejected the president’s assertion the U.S. Agency for Global Media had a “primary national security function” necessary to exempt employees from union representation.
www.courthousenews.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A federal judge blocks the Trump administration's effort to cancel collective bargaining agreements for VOA and USAGM employees, slamming the move as clear retaliation for the workers' efforts to halt the dismantling government-funded news outlets. www.courthousenews.com/trump-...
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Few insults are as mean as those from 1920s silent movies ;)
From 'Kiki' (1926)
www.imdb.com/title/tt0017...
From 'Kiki' (1926)
www.imdb.com/title/tt0017...
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Few insults are as mean as those from 1920s silent movies ;)
From 'Kiki' (1926)
www.imdb.com/title/tt0017...
From 'Kiki' (1926)
www.imdb.com/title/tt0017...
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Preservationists are petitioning to save the Wilbur J. Cohen building (VOA headquarter)
housing rare New Deal-era murals.
housing rare New Deal-era murals.
news.artnet.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Preservationists are petitioning to save the Wilbur J. Cohen building (VOA headquarter)
housing rare New Deal-era murals.
housing rare New Deal-era murals.
Reposted by Fred Waterer
I totally did not make any changes to this chart.
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
I totally did not make any changes to this chart.
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The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The finale of the great TV comedy show Blackadder goes Forth.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Back then I didn't expect one of the funniest programmes ever to end with a scene that makes me cry every time I see it.
Every single time.
Reposted by Fred Waterer
Former Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili recalls how his parents secretly tuned in to Voice of America during Soviet times — “a voice that helped win two world wars: against fascism and against lies.”
He urges America to keep that voice alive in today’s era of disinformation.
#SaveVOE #VOEGeo
He urges America to keep that voice alive in today’s era of disinformation.
#SaveVOE #VOEGeo
The Voice of America: The Sound of Truth
The Voice of America: The Sound of Truth In a powerful tribute, Former Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili recalls how his parents listened secretly to the Voice of America during the Soviet era — a rare connection to truth beyond propaganda. He says the Voice of America “helped win two world wars — against fascism and against lies,” and urges America to keep that voice alive in today’s age of disinformation. #SaveVOE #VOEGeorgia #PressFreedom #short
youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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new record wall! will try to keep up with changing it each month.
here is November 2025:
here is November 2025:
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
new record wall! will try to keep up with changing it each month.
here is November 2025:
here is November 2025:
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RTÉ management on collision course with staff
RTÉ management on collision course with staff
Broadcaster has axed its TV documentary unit, with more cuts to come
www.irishtimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM
RTÉ management on collision course with staff
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Exciting times at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, home of the Meridian Line! It's 350 years old & needs a bit of a refurb, caring for the wonderful buildings & making them more accessible, easier to navigate & even more exciting. 2 yr project starts now! More here:
www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observ...
www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observ...
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Exciting times at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, home of the Meridian Line! It's 350 years old & needs a bit of a refurb, caring for the wonderful buildings & making them more accessible, easier to navigate & even more exciting. 2 yr project starts now! More here:
www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observ...
www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observ...