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 In June 2007 the approximate visits were 9.800,
in August 2007 the visits increased to 31.815. In February 2008
again the monthly visits increased to 63.650 and in March there where more
then 71.000 visits... Most visitors came from the US; 13,5% (including US Military!).
Other visitors came from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, some from South America
and Australia, none from Africa. The Workshop area with schematic diagrams is the
most visited part of the website, second the Eye and ear area with jingles.
Most visitors came in via Google, second via other sites... Many thanks for visiting my 'hobby' site!
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 Free Radio Nova tested a new rig
(especially build for a starting relay station) to be used on high
band frequencies (15.x & 9.x kHz). Those who where ready
could picked up the signal. Although the output power is limited
(50 watts) another reason was to test a new Inverted-V antenna.
Why might the Inverted-V be preferred to the dipole?
The first reason is mechanical - only one high support
is required. Another often cited reason is that the Inverted-V
makes a better match to the typical 50 Ohm feed line.
 The Inverted-V
does give up to 3 dB at high take-off angles. Other than the
gain difference at high angles, the Inverted-V has basically
round patterns. At lower take-off angles however, the Inverted-V
maintains a uniform azimuth pattern, whereas the dipole becomes
increasingly bi-directional. Last but certainly not least is
due to the relatively low height above ground, the Inverted-V
antenna 'shoot' straight up for a perfect skip.
 Schematic Diagram of the New Build Shortwave Transmitter
 On Wednesday September 29th at 9:20 AM armed federal marshalls
and FCC agents served a warrant at the studio of Free Radio
Santa Cruz. They have confiscated equipment and shut down
the broadcast.
 Free Radio Santa Cruz Raid Mix
 A 'must read article' from the Chicago Tribune regarding pirate radio at the upcoming Republican National Convention. Free Radio Santa Cruz, a politically oriented unlicensed radio station that also streams live over the internet anticipates numerous call-ins from protesters during the Republican convention. The station, which has been on the air illegally for nearly 10 years, has broadcast live, from-the-streets reports at many of the major protests in recent years - including the latest WTO meeting in Mexico and last month's Democratic National Convention in Boston. Visit Chicagotribune.com and search for 'pirate radio' for the complete article.
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On January 1st 2002 article 10.16 of the Telecommunications act entered into force. Since that date, it has not only been illegal to install and use radio equipment without a license, but also to have such equipment present in a fully or partially installed state. This amendment to the law makes taking action against the illegal use of the spectrum more effective. Besides this changes to the law 'ether-flits' came into action; a pro-active way to clean-sweep the (FM) spectrum from unauthorized radio stations. For the Radio Communications Agency it was a busy but effective year; a significant drop of 62% of those unauthorized radio stations based on jamming reports. However, 'ether-flits' now in action for over a year a small increase of illegal activities is shown, especially in the North East provinces of the Netherlands; Groningen, Drenthe and Overijssel. In the area of Hengelo 'ether-flits' actions didn't have any influence of the presence of unauthorized radio stations. The Radio Communications Agency will undertake further action; by profiling the persons behind pirate stations and start discussions with the Justice Department for operators who are caught more then twice, eventually this could end in criminal sentences. Also mentioned is the increase of violence against members of the Radio Communications Agency during a raid, although I can imagine that people can be frustrated when their home brew rigs are carried out I fully disapprove of those who actually become physical towards members of the RCA. Furthermore the minister of Economics (Brinkhorst of D66) will investigate if there is free spectrum for more local radio stations. Only D66 (!) and the LPF opposed it, the investigation is now taking place.
As a 'Robin Hood' of the airwaves my self I have great interest in the first part; profiling. A few years ago a student did a promotion study on pirate radio stations, although it was very interesting to read I didn't recognizing my self entirely. Perhaps the Scully's and Mulders of the Radio Communications Agency can do a better job searching for the x-factor why people start an unauthorized radio station, I look forward to their conclusions.
Evaluation of 'ether-flits' in Dutch
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