Strangest Thing On SDR Radio

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2015
  • While trying to figure out SDRPlay's fancy Radio Spectrum Processor (a software defined receiver) I came across the most unusual transmission on one of the Amateur HF bands. In this video we take a look at SDR, hear some interesting samples and , of course, have some fun.
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  • @firstnamehidden6514
    @firstnamehidden6514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    You intercepted the communications of a sleeper cell.

    • @dhansel4835
      @dhansel4835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      HA HA your right a sleeper cell..... That's one for the logbook....

    • @edsmith6504
      @edsmith6504 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You win.

    • @Robert08010
      @Robert08010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It really would be funny if there was data modulated into that audio. Alas it would probably be interpreted as a dream.

    • @derekstiles4033
      @derekstiles4033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bazinga

    • @Travenhorn
      @Travenhorn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Comment of the century right there

  • @digitalmediafan
    @digitalmediafan 7 ปีที่แล้ว +337

    snoring defined radio ?!

    • @mad2maxovi
      @mad2maxovi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spot on! :)))

    • @mickgatz214
      @mickgatz214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brillliant!!! ;)

    • @1R4MgMYl7a
      @1R4MgMYl7a 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAJFKFKLGOTOTPE9W001IW89EJMR

    • @rogue_spirit
      @rogue_spirit 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO!!

    • @peanuttization
      @peanuttization 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      digitalmediafan...In your case its Snatch Detection Revealed.....

  • @richardlitwin4046
    @richardlitwin4046 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was probably the most entertaining, enjoyable vid I've ever seen on TH-cam (and I've seen a whole bunch)... thank you very much, Sir.

  • @kp4md
    @kp4md 8 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    My guess on 4:56 is SNORE "Signal to Noise Optimized Radio Emission" version 1.0 - a previously unknown digital mode. ;)

    • @jonmullins8460
      @jonmullins8460 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Similar to the WANT mode (Worked All Neighbor's Televisions).

    • @carlfalk7251
      @carlfalk7251 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WAN: Worked All Neighbors

    • @spakkajack
      @spakkajack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      my cat works well as a snore beacon

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'll have to remember that one.
      Say does it resonate from the upper or lower Nasal cavity? I'm assuming vertical polarised transmission source.

    • @president8
      @president8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      looks so encrypted!

  • @GrumpyGrebo
    @GrumpyGrebo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a top lad. Always wanted to get into SWL but never quite knew where to start. Your videos are very concise.

  • @SaumyaJain1985
    @SaumyaJain1985 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video. I used to fiddle around the Ham Radio Club back in my college days about a decade ago. While I did go on to help the club in admin activities, sadly as a hobbyist myself I never went past the initial interest and couldn't get myself to apply for a license. Watching your video today just rekindled that hobbyist in me. Grateful much. 73s!

  • @RGC198
    @RGC198 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Hi Budd, thanks for a very interesting video. the snoring over the air was certainly unusual. Years ago, here in Australia, on ATV, there was one HAM operator who fell asleep during a broadcast and for a short time, it was possible to literally watch him asleep at his desk. Incidentally, I have just now subscribed to your channel. All the very best. Robert.

  • @crumb22
    @crumb22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    While I don't fully understand most of the things you've talked about in this video yet, I'd like to say that you've done a fantastic job with this video. The editing is great and you speak with so much knowledge in a way that keeps me interested. Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort with it, you've certainly earned a subscriber in me!

  • @Manolo220650
    @Manolo220650 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loud & clear...Very good video for a rooky in sdr mode.. Congrats!!!
    CE4EI

  • @TheMusicman961
    @TheMusicman961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep up the good work Old man!!! we need more people like you to show the youth how to do useful things with their time!

  • @pauliedweasel
    @pauliedweasel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You had me worried for a moment Budd, at first I thought it might be me after one of my wife's excellent bean and cheese burritos had taken hold. On the serious side, thanks for a great video on digital transmission modes and Software Defined Radios in particular. I looked up the SDRplay RSP1A receiver and it's available through HRO in Burbank near where I live so I'm going to pick one up next week!

  • @280160red
    @280160red 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an informative video, great style and content. Thanks

  • @ToddFun
    @ToddFun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Budd, that was a very well done video. Great content and presentation skills, video editing and inserts were spot on! You have upped your game with this video. Thumbs up for all the extra effort to publish such an amazing video.

    • @BuddChurchward
      @BuddChurchward  8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Cliff Matthews no gaps. Watch for CW decoding video coming soon. I have it working but need to carve out the time to do the video.

    • @garydixon8847
      @garydixon8847 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He

    • @roberttate5319
      @roberttate5319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      P 9

  • @averri1
    @averri1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding video! Very fun and instructive.

  • @jeffbruce
    @jeffbruce 6 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Expected this to be click bait but was very pleasantly surprised at the actual unusual signal. Well done Sir.

    • @PatrickBaptist
      @PatrickBaptist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I kinda felt ripped off for the amount of time I listened to just hear about someone asleep at the ham.

  • @jimthvac100
    @jimthvac100 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well made video. I enjoyed it very much. I am about to take the test to get my Tech license. Already ordered a couple UV-82's to get started. I am now very interested in these SDR's. Looks like an awesome way to see where the activity is across a large spectrum of a band. I will have to look further into this SDRPlay :) 73

  • @DaveWrightKB9MNM
    @DaveWrightKB9MNM 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    And here I thought it was going to be a numbers station or something. This is just as good! Thanks for sharing!

  • @jack002tuber
    @jack002tuber 7 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I think he was snoring in CW

    • @Wa3ypx
      @Wa3ypx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He was near the novice band. If there still is such a thing!

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Wa3ypx The old Z callsign?

    • @Wa3ypx
      @Wa3ypx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gorillaau Maybe he was a New Zealander, a ZL prefix

  • @SadisticLoli
    @SadisticLoli 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    *waits for an old man to start showing off the numberstation he found*
    *actually finds a guy asleep with vox on*

    • @annekedebruyn7797
      @annekedebruyn7797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly, the rollercoaster had a way better pay off. Can't say I expected this.

  • @makojack
    @makojack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are amazing!!! You got a new fan here in south Florida.

  • @jonathanhandsmusic
    @jonathanhandsmusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting little gizmo. I'm an SWL who just uses an assortment of old transistor receivers with simple wire antennas. I used to listen to Radio Moscow, VOA, and radio Havana during the Cold War, plus assorted random stations. Nowadays it's a mix of strange fundamentalist Christians, CW, and our old friend Radio Havana. Thanks for posting this one.

  • @darrenmurray6128
    @darrenmurray6128 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    just started getting into SDR and am considering the SDRPLAY unit Great information and fun too :)

  • @donsudduth
    @donsudduth 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great video - thanks, Budd. (PS - maybe the snoring is really a new type of numbers station :) )

  • @ryanfish91
    @ryanfish91 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Budd! Keep up your great work!

  • @bertocuevas
    @bertocuevas 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your video . like your style. keep up the great work!

  • @ericletts4072
    @ericletts4072 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a very good video, great info. Thank You !

  • @nimmen
    @nimmen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The title did not disappoint. Thank you for the video.

  • @udaywali
    @udaywali 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my, I just laughed and laughed.
    Very nicely presented. Liked and subscribed!!!

  • @markwarren2693
    @markwarren2693 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video my friend gave me a good chuckle.

  • @demofilm
    @demofilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a story. I am all excited to get my SDR next week and tap in to this hobby

  • @RonanCantwell
    @RonanCantwell 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nicely paced video. I don't normally like the "you won't believe what I'm going to show you later" format but you had enough content to keep things going. I'll be checking out that SDR box as my current TV dongle is a bit deaf 😁

  • @arrrgonot7801
    @arrrgonot7801 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got a good chuckle over that

  • @SDRplayRSP
    @SDRplayRSP 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Budd, you have the record I think for the most watched SDRplay related video!

  • @geoffreypowell9220
    @geoffreypowell9220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am new to this most informative Vid Bud Thank you M1EDF

  • @bopedersen123
    @bopedersen123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved the video. i am getting the sdrplay. cant wait

  • @assistantto007
    @assistantto007 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Bud. Merry Christmas

  • @jasonsouvannarath5789
    @jasonsouvannarath5789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dude, I had an absolute laugh once I found out what the sound was! Also, Kudos to you for using nice, analog music, or at least, music that doesn't sound like techno hell. As a person with two senses crossed, sometimes that stuff overloads my brain. But, again, that was funny!

  • @Buckskinner38
    @Buckskinner38 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks Budd, that was great... reminds me of the time i got in trouble with the ex-wife because she feel asleep on the couch, snored up a storm while I was chatting with friends on DX. The next night, they asked her if she was ever seen a doctor for sleep apnea. Man, she was mad as hell at me.

  • @JL0ndon
    @JL0ndon 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome stuff! I'm subbed now! Keep up the good work!

  • @bulwinkle
    @bulwinkle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I hope that you sent him a contact report. :-)

  • @patriotprepper6915
    @patriotprepper6915 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just received my SDR from RTL-SDR and I am trying the same software you use. Looks like a lot of fun. I'll have to order one of those connectors so that I can you my antennas that are mounted outside. Nice video.

  • @jindrasmutny4181
    @jindrasmutny4181 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very interesting 😄 thx for info

  • @johndelong5574
    @johndelong5574 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dont think my heart could handle the exitement of this sort of thing.

  • @davinaneether5183
    @davinaneether5183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great story, my favorite experience listening to 40 meter usually involve a VOX that was left on. Turns out that on a world wide basis that happens a lot. My personal favorite was a husband and wife bickering over who's going to the store for beer.

  • @26fb384
    @26fb384 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video and professional editing.

  • @tonypoloney8721
    @tonypoloney8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great entertainment video. Thanks Santa.

  • @featheredserpentofthewest2049
    @featheredserpentofthewest2049 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Have an Airborne Day!

  • @therealchayd
    @therealchayd 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy cow! I know Jon Hudson as well; top guy. Great video, very informative.

  • @jefferyrightmire9520
    @jefferyrightmire9520 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I connected my SDR to an amplified broadband horizontal antenna for UV and, a long wire for HF. Amazing what all you can receive.

  • @ezl7052
    @ezl7052 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey Budd, "Over The Horizon Radar" signal. :) Thanks for the video.

    • @MeetDannyWilson
      @MeetDannyWilson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In Soviet Russia, OTH radar snores at you!

    • @88njtrigg88
      @88njtrigg88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ln Australia "Over The Horizon Radar" will detect any movement (trusted or otherwise) our Northern neighbours make.

    • @among-us-99999
      @among-us-99999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Nathan Trigg but isn’t that under the horizon radar?

  • @bugr33d0_hunter8
    @bugr33d0_hunter8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome set up you have.

  • @jackpurdum3976
    @jackpurdum3976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too good, Budd!!

  • @sklegg
    @sklegg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool stuff. I agree, all of the mysterious stuff is in the lower HF frequencies.

  • @G56AG
    @G56AG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Single Snore Band?

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If a half filtered nose, other wise it could have been Double Snore Band.

  • @HollerOpossum
    @HollerOpossum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have really high quality videos to only have 11k subs. Nice video!

  • @svenjeppesen1725
    @svenjeppesen1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent video, Ive been wanting to get into radio

  • @AnthonyMonaghan
    @AnthonyMonaghan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it thanks.

  • @ninejets
    @ninejets 7 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Seems like santa clause got himself a hobby

    • @samuelsmith6573
      @samuelsmith6573 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ninejets ha ha ha! Be nice! Bud is truly awesome!

    • @RogerBarraud
      @RogerBarraud 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Coal4U this year, Smartass! :-(

    • @zach0gr
      @zach0gr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @recklessroges
      @recklessroges 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ninejets gets added to the naughty list.

    • @spankthemonkey3437
      @spankthemonkey3437 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ninejets there are many hams like him men and women

  • @vlv6178
    @vlv6178 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved your video budd

  • @glynnhm0lsg308
    @glynnhm0lsg308 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great vid

  • @highkicker11
    @highkicker11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    there is just one problem with sdrplay. the developers forgot the most important part of why people get in to sdr listening with the dongles. the price

  • @JackToth
    @JackToth 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, Budd!

  •  5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I would had sworn it's a new slow digital mode. Some new modulation at ~1-2cps.
    It's juat a damn bacon beacon.

  • @simamarcus3673
    @simamarcus3673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is cool! I'm starting to get into amateur radio and I'm gonna have to get one of these devices.. I'm a bit of a software nerd but I never knew these existed!

  • @glenngoodale1709
    @glenngoodale1709 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    outstanding

  • @DubCampbell
    @DubCampbell 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Budd, you are such a good teacher! The ham community should give you an award for outstanding Elmer of the year. Presentation, clarity, personality, video editing, music background, production style are just a few categories in which your talents excel. The younger people coming into the Amateur Radio need to study videos like yours so keep up the great work!
    73, Dub, k4dub

  • @Hangar77
    @Hangar77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s funny! Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidpanic
    @davidpanic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    hahaha I genuinely had a good laugh when the guy started snoring

  • @SergioMontini
    @SergioMontini 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked and subscribed, sir. Keep it up!

  • @dutchboy9991
    @dutchboy9991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i think this is a form of coastal radar to measure wave heights. sounds very much like snoring
    good vid as all of yours are.
    .

  • @marksommers6764
    @marksommers6764 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite funny ! My cat REALLY took notice of the snoring !

  • @ado75
    @ado75 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant!

  • @JJRicks
    @JJRicks 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super video, subscribed!

  • @edg6779
    @edg6779 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video was great!

  • @kp4md
    @kp4md 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    The sound at 3:30 is JT65, a very popular weak signal digital mode on 14.076 MHz

  • @Simon_Rafferty
    @Simon_Rafferty 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! It did make me laugh - I think we've all been there! 73's G7DMQ

  • @3xTube
    @3xTube 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    :) Funny video! BTW, you sound very professional! One may hear a long-term shortwaver :)

  • @jmd62800
    @jmd62800 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very funny 😂❤️...great vidéo

  • @normjacques6853
    @normjacques6853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's hilarious!! Thanks for the SDR primer, too! I've been in (commercial) electronics for nearly 50 years, but never got into amateur radio....heaven only knows why not! Recently got into SWL, though. What kind of antenna are you using, and what bandwidth(s) does it cover? I have many questions, and could use a good book to guide me. Most have to do with antennas, though, since I live in an area notorious for poor reception. Thanks! :-)

  • @robertlyle6277
    @robertlyle6277 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny! Thanks for the info

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Budd, i enjoyed your video very much. :)

  • @JoelHudson
    @JoelHudson 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Believe that Unidentifiable signal you found is a digital signal encoded in AC (Adenoidal Code) Good Find!

  • @updownandallaround
    @updownandallaround ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny video, thanks for the laugh!

  • @jolebole-yt
    @jolebole-yt 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid. Cool room, great topic and presentation..Subbed! 73!

  • @st8kout961
    @st8kout961 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've got another theory. After a long hiatus from radio, when I got back into it I was shocked to see how much the integrity of the airwaves have plummeted. There are people, who most likely don't even have a ham license, broadcasting a variety of sounds trying to interrupt hams who are conversing. I've heard animal sounds, music, farts, burps, laughter, whatever, come blasting through on top of someone talking. Might be some kids using their parent's radio, as setting up a station can be expensive, just to harass hams.
    Back to the kid theory, maybe their dad or granddad, normally snores a lot so they turned on the mic and walked away.
    Back in the day there were very strict rules (and penalties) for such things as playing music, cursing, harassment, not giving your call sign, etc. Seems the FCC does not have the resources nor the funding to police the ham bands. You would have to gather all the evidence yourself to get them to take action, and even then they might not do anything unless it's a severe abuse, such as jamming commercial broadcasts and/or cellphones.

    • @sheldonskaggs138
      @sheldonskaggs138 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you ever tune over into the CB band area, it's worse.

    • @brenthunter5078
      @brenthunter5078 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, and really, that makes more sense. Offensive words or annoying noises are quickly solved by changing the frequency. In fact, radio trolls are often better ignored. If they get no results from their pranks, they'll gget bored and move on to something else.If someone isn't actually causing any trouble, the government shouldn't be interfering. Just think, if every person who went even .1 miles over the speed limit was given a $150 ticket and lost their license after so many which a lot of states do. If the limit is 55, and you are clocked at 57.5, the officer usually leaves you alone, but if you are following too closely, swerving, or otherwise acting more dangerous than simply going 2.5 miles over the limit, you'll get pulled over.

    • @spudhead169
      @spudhead169 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      HF is practically dead in most built up areas due to RFI from power line network adaptors.

    • @kenlogsdon7095
      @kenlogsdon7095 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sheldonskaggs138 CB has been dead for so long its gravestone's got moss on it. Nothing to be heard around here at all anymore. Not even truckers.

    • @sheldonskaggs138
      @sheldonskaggs138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kenlogsdon7095 true its dying a slow death, I still use my sparingly. Mostly when I get in bad weather or traffic jam that is in an unusual place

  • @kane100574
    @kane100574 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice to meet you!

  • @qplaqpla
    @qplaqpla 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    a little while ago, I encountered a station that sounded like "OWWW. OWW. OWWWWW. OWWW."
    Wish I'd have remembered to record the stream, or remember the frequency.
    All the best!

  • @neil6765
    @neil6765 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    really good thanks so much

  • @1980bwc
    @1980bwc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy snoring must have been watching this guys videos, and instantly was out like a light. Wow! I caught myself doze off about 4 times watching this one. He has the voice hypnotists only dream of having.

  • @mysock351C
    @mysock351C 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    5:03 He also does CW on the weekends. Some excerpts: "----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------" and "...……………………………………………………………………………"

  • @samiam9059
    @samiam9059 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That and their newer II model quite impressive. I would have to dedicate a pc/laptop for that. Put a lot time on my computer if added that would takes it out a lot sooner.

  • @MrTux62
    @MrTux62 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beard game is incredibly strong, Sir :)

  • @JCO2002
    @JCO2002 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The new RTL SDR V4 has a built-in up-converter that works great. Got mine last week and really enjoying it. Much better than the V3 I've had for years. Also, it has easily installed drivers for Linux, which is all I use.

  • @PopeyeKF4LBG
    @PopeyeKF4LBG 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    fun stuff

  • @Radionut
    @Radionut 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I too heard her snoring ham that day it was very interesting unfortunately I was unable to make a video of it for TH-cam

  • @southernguy35
    @southernguy35 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    some mics also had an on switch that keep it live.

  • @prodevious
    @prodevious 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video!

  • @johnalanelson
    @johnalanelson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once when the ham club got together at ARC we were listening to a DX station with the vox turned on and one them said the guy was 46 and I said no that's a *5* emphasizing *5* , the word "five" tripped the VOX and when then we wondered about people listening in and suddenly hearing "5" from me and nothing else. What must they have thought ...

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    hahaha...I think that was me snoring in that video, Thanx Bud :) ( i still sit here laughing at the fact it was me!)

  • @yannis486
    @yannis486 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting device. There is also websdr (google it and select the first link), in which you can choose from stations all around the world. Probably this device can transform your PC into a websdr station.