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1977 Southern Television Broadcast Interruption, Aliens or Hoax? | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 46741527  Brazil09/12/2013 11:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 46403027  United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? Oh yes you're right. It was aliens  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 44848969 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? Perhaps it was several involved all together and they got all their kicks from knowing between themselves that they were responsible. Here's another one that happened in 1987. Even more bizarre, but none of the alien stuff in this one... |
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YellowNo5  User ID: 21482523 United States09/12/2013 11:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? Perhaps it was several involved all together and they got all their kicks from knowing between themselves that they were responsible. Here's another one that happened in 1987. Even more bizarre, but none of the alien stuff in this one... I love this one. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I still get a kick out of the folks who call bullshit on everything they cant wrap their minds around, as if to say no I don't or cant except any alternate view on subjects like extraterrestrial involvement. simple minds like to keep it simple. Quoting: ozymandias Or conversely those who ignore a relatively simple explanation in preference of 'it was aliens" Or those that would rather not explore ALL possibilities because they might scare the crap out of themselves if it were true.  |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: BadMoonRisen Many technology experts aren't so sure - maybe they should ask you?  This was in 1977 - pretty difficult to hack into a television network back then. Unless you know different Mr Expert? It was absolutely possible to under certain circumstances. From the Wiki... "At that time, the Hannington UHF television transmitter was unusual in being one of the few transmitters which rebroadcast an off-air signal received from another transmitter (Southern Television's Rowridge transmitter on the Isle of Wight), rather than being fed directly by a landline. As a consequence it was open to this kind of signal intrusion, as even a relatively low-powered transmission very close to the receiver could overwhelm its reception of the intended signal, resulting in the unauthorized transmission being amplified and rebroadcast across a far wider area. The IBA stated that to carry out a hoax would take "a considerable amount of technical know-how"[4] and a spokesman for Southern Television confirmed that "A hoaxer jammed our transmitter in the wilds of North Hampshire by taking another transmitter very close to it."[2] However, like the Max Headroom broadcast signal intrusion a decade later, the identity of the intruder was never confirmed." That's the part that intrigues me. Well, could be a number of reasons. Perhaps because of the technical know-how / equipment involved, the person who actually did it may have lost their job and subject to even more serious consequences if they came clean. Maybe they planned to when they retired, but they never got as far as retirement in life. Could be anything. The real clue is the English accent of the supposed alien voice. Quite convenient don't ya think!? Like I said before, that is the part that says hoax to me. But, to be fair, how else would an alien speak to the UK? |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 45405354 United States09/12/2013 11:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Reading about this and other broadcast hyjacking reminded me about the few times in the last couple of years I have seen small porno clips inserted into movies shown on the Chiller cable channel. Has anyone else seen such and if so, is there a term for this? For example this last year on the Chiller channel during the showing of a zombie movie, there was a little image of two woman engaging in oral sex. I only noticed it as a flash image and only saw it better thanks to my TiVo were I could back it up and play it one frame by frame, this is the same thing that Dirk suggested in the movie Fight Club. This isn't the first time I caught such on this channel but this example was the most hard core that I have caught, I did in fact grab the screen with my cell phone camera if anyone wants to see proof. Granted it's not the same as alien broadcast but proof that even in 2013, such is still possible. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Nah, it's much better to keep everyone guessing and keep the myth alive. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 I would have thought someone would have owned up to it in the 36 years - or a friend leak it out. Oh God, that just made me feel old. LOL. But, I agree. After 36 years, why not say...hello, it was me, was just making a funny. Because that person would likely be prosecuted They could, but after 36 years. IDK. I'm not up on criminal law, just dabble in real estate law. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? And, ^^THIS^^ |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 44848969 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 44848969 It was absolutely possible to under certain circumstances. From the Wiki... "At that time, the Hannington UHF television transmitter was unusual in being one of the few transmitters which rebroadcast an off-air signal received from another transmitter (Southern Television's Rowridge transmitter on the Isle of Wight), rather than being fed directly by a landline. As a consequence it was open to this kind of signal intrusion, as even a relatively low-powered transmission very close to the receiver could overwhelm its reception of the intended signal, resulting in the unauthorized transmission being amplified and rebroadcast across a far wider area. The IBA stated that to carry out a hoax would take "a considerable amount of technical know-how"[4] and a spokesman for Southern Television confirmed that "A hoaxer jammed our transmitter in the wilds of North Hampshire by taking another transmitter very close to it."[2] However, like the Max Headroom broadcast signal intrusion a decade later, the identity of the intruder was never confirmed." That's the part that intrigues me. Well, could be a number of reasons. Perhaps because of the technical know-how / equipment involved, the person who actually did it may have lost their job and subject to even more serious consequences if they came clean. Maybe they planned to when they retired, but they never got as far as retirement in life. Could be anything. The real clue is the English accent of the supposed alien voice. Quite convenient don't ya think!? Like I said before, that is the part that says hoax to me. But, to be fair, how else would an alien speak to the UK? In an American accent? French, Chinese? Who knows hehe? Just a wee bit too convenient really. Let's face it, aliens really aren't going to be speaking an earth based language (unless this was once their home anyway ;-)) let alone speaking it in a localised accent for added convenience. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 46403027 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: BadMoonRisen I would have thought someone would have owned up to it in the 36 years - or a friend leak it out. Oh God, that just made me feel old. LOL. But, I agree. After 36 years, why not say...hello, it was me, was just making a funny. Because that person would likely be prosecuted They could, but after 36 years. IDK. I'm not up on criminal law, just dabble in real estate law. Probably unlikely now, but would you want to take the risk? Another article here alludes to the identity of the perpetrator.. [link to www.bvws.org.uk] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 44848969 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? And, ^^THIS^^ Several HAM OP's did it altogether maybe, getting their shits and giggles from within their own little circle? You don't have to tell the whole world about something you once did!. Especially in the 70's, pre internet, it's not like today where half the world seems to delight in telling the rest of the world what they've just had for breakfast. Many GLP threads are testament to that. |
| Sir France's Beercan User ID: 1245590  Austria09/12/2013 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't think a representative of the intergalactic command would use the term "worthless dross" but I always liked this story and whoever did it was pretty good. Last Edited by Sir France's Beercan on 09/12/2013 11:45 AM |
| BadMoonRisen User ID: 42411020 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Several HAM OP's did it altogether maybe, getting their shits and giggles from within their own little circle? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 44848969 You don't have to tell the whole world about something you once did!. Especially in the 70's, pre internet, it's not like today where half the world seems to delight in telling the rest of the world what they've just had for breakfast. Many GLP threads are testament to that. That's a fair point. I keep an open mind. Last Edited by BadMoonRisen on 09/12/2013 11:45 AM If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present. [link to www.inmomsbasement.com] The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Aliens should explain why impossible "coincidences", aka synchronicities, happen all the time on people's lifes. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46741527 Why they don't explain that? Why? I think you already know the answer to that. Its just life. YOU need to realize your full potential as a person AND spirit. You need to see the signs and follow them and understand your full potential. There is no explanation needed. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? Oh yes you're right. It was aliens Never say never. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Reading about this and other broadcast hyjacking reminded me about the few times in the last couple of years I have seen small porno clips inserted into movies shown on the Chiller cable channel. Has anyone else seen such and if so, is there a term for this? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 45405354 For example this last year on the Chiller channel during the showing of a zombie movie, there was a little image of two woman engaging in oral sex. I only noticed it as a flash image and only saw it better thanks to my TiVo were I could back it up and play it one frame by frame, this is the same thing that Dirk suggested in the movie Fight Club. This isn't the first time I caught such on this channel but this example was the most hard core that I have caught, I did in fact grab the screen with my cell phone camera if anyone wants to see proof. Granted it's not the same as alien broadcast but proof that even in 2013, such is still possible. I think that is more along the lines of over sexualizing the population into having no morals. Destroying family values and families in general. It's programming, thanks to the media and government. This is based solely on my opinion. |
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| Starlighttraveller User ID: 40294369 United States09/12/2013 11:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | President Eisenhower turned down the Annunaki back in the 1950's for their offer of peace, prosperity and unlimited energy for the world in exchange for nuclear disarmament. He made that decision based on fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of vulnerabiility, fear of being conquered. Fear always holds you back, a person or a civilization does not progress or advance in fear. Love, compassion and cooperation is the only way we can all *win* As for the message, it rings true and is just as relevant today as it was back then. But I do think more people are awake now, and maybe approaching a critical mass to move our societal complex to the next level.   Be filled with joy in the knowing that you are the light and love of the one Infinite Creator. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 44848969 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? Oh yes you're right. It was aliens Never say never. I want to believe though. This is the kind of thing we all want to see in our lifetimes, either just like this or stuff along the lines of the opening episode of 'V', even if they're evil bastards like in 'V'.  It would be so cool, maybe it will happen one day.  |
| David Wilcock User ID: 28228993 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh Gosh.... Galactic Command!!?? Did he fail to warn us of the evil emperor Zurg? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1168480 You people are so gullible? Did you also know that the word "Gullible" is not in the dictionary? Go look it up an come back to report your findings. Gullible IS in the dictionary,I looked it up.I have a high IQ,whatever that id...I think its a medical condition.....and I know Vrillion personally.Vril,as hesheit is affectionately known is as honest as Obama and as smart as me.Trust himherit and all will be well,NO INVASION IS PLANNED ATBTHIS TIME.Honest! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 44848969 United Kingdom09/12/2013 11:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh Gosh.... Galactic Command!!?? Did he fail to warn us of the evil emperor Zurg? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1168480 You people are so gullible? Did you also know that the word "Gullible" is not in the dictionary? Go look it up an come back to report your findings. Gullible IS in the dictionary,I looked it up.I have a high IQ,whatever that id...I think its a medical condition.....and I know Vrillion personally.Vril,as hesheit is affectionately known is as honest as Obama and as smart as me.Trust himherit and all will be well,NO INVASION IS PLANNED ATBTHIS TIME.Honest! Hey David, Did you make a tidy sum from Tefal for this advert?? |
| We Who Watch User ID: 43669857 United States09/12/2013 11:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Oh Gosh.... Galactic Command!!?? Did he fail to warn us of the evil emperor Zurg? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1168480 You people are so gullible? Did you also know that the word "Gullible" is not in the dictionary? Go look it up an come back to report your findings. What are you talking about? [link to www.merriam-webster.com]  7 Billion people on the planet! That's a BIG number! And I am one. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well, could be a number of reasons. Perhaps because of the technical know-how / equipment involved, the person who actually did it may have lost their job and subject to even more serious consequences if they came clean. Maybe they planned to when they retired, but they never got as far as retirement in life. Could be anything. The real clue is the English accent of the supposed alien voice. Quite convenient don't ya think!? Like I said before, that is the part that says hoax to me. But, to be fair, how else would an alien speak to the UK? In an American accent? French, Chinese? Who knows hehe? Just a wee bit too convenient really. Let's face it, aliens really aren't going to be speaking an earth based language (unless this was once their home anyway ;-)) let alone speaking it in a localised accent for added convenience. It was only in the UK. I'm just saying. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 12:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: sweetnsour Oh God, that just made me feel old. LOL. But, I agree. After 36 years, why not say...hello, it was me, was just making a funny. Because that person would likely be prosecuted They could, but after 36 years. IDK. I'm not up on criminal law, just dabble in real estate law. Probably unlikely now, but would you want to take the risk? Another article here alludes to the identity of the perpetrator.. [link to www.bvws.org.uk] To be honest, I'm the worst liar. I could never pull anything like that off. I would laugh the whole time. I have no experience in the hoax field. |
| Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 5750744 United States09/12/2013 12:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Because that person would probably be prosecuted and either fined or locked up… Quoting: Anonymous Coward 46403027 It's not unfathomable to think that someone with the know how (and there were a lot of ham radio enthusiasts back then) would be able to do it and get away with it. That wouldn't be the case now. Back then, yes - hell of a risk for a ham operator to take. No doubt if he was caught, a large fine or prison would be the result. So why do it? If he couldn't tell anyone about it and enjoy the kudos of his fellow ham operators, what would be the point? And, ^^THIS^^ Several HAM OP's did it altogether maybe, getting their shits and giggles from within their own little circle? You don't have to tell the whole world about something you once did!. Especially in the 70's, pre internet, it's not like today where half the world seems to delight in telling the rest of the world what they've just had for breakfast. Many GLP threads are testament to that. Ah, the internet. A double edged sword. LOL |
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| Teutony User ID: 46173458  Romania09/12/2013 12:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The only question I have: At that time, 1977, did the synthesizers already were out in commercial, or not. If we have question to that, we will know if the transmission was alien or not. I always wondered that, but even so, if weren't commercial could still be under study or hidden technology, as we all know TPTB will just make public only obsolete (for them) technology. |
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