United Patriot Radio - Revision history

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	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, [[List_of_Pirate_Radio_Frequencies\|3260, 6890, and 6900 kHz]]		'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, [[List_of_Pirate_Radio_Frequencies\|3260, 6890, and 6900 kHz]]
-	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.	+	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of [[Militia_Radio_Frequencies\|militia]], apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.

-	Anderson's broadcasts became ~~sussessively~~ weirder in the weeks following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In October 2001, Anderson was involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury. Shortly thereafter, the transmission facilities of the station were located on Anderson's farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and with the station's [[Busted\|bust]], UPR was silenced.	+	Anderson's broadcasts became increasingly weirder in the weeks following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In October 2001, Anderson was involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury. Shortly thereafter, the transmission facilities of the station were located on Anderson's farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and with the station's [[Busted\|bust]], UPR was silenced.

	UPR was widely parodied in the pirate radio community at the time, on stations such as [[WHYP]] and [[United Patriot Militia Bingo]].		UPR was widely parodied in the pirate radio community at the time, on stations such as [[WHYP]] and [[United Patriot Militia Bingo]].

R4002 at 15:28, 27 December 2018

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-	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 ~~KILOCYCLOS.~~	+	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, [[List_of_Pirate_Radio_Frequencies\|3260, 6890, and 6900 kHz]]
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	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.		The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.

R4002 at 15:27, 27 December 2018

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-	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 ~~Khz~~.	+	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 KILOCYCLOS.

	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.		The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.

Secret Squirrel at 18:01, 18 December 2011

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	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 Khz.		'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 Khz.

-	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-~~Semetic~~ content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.	+	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semitic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.

	Anderson's broadcasts became sussessively weirder in the weeks following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In October 2001, Anderson was involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury. Shortly thereafter, the transmission facilities of the station were located on Anderson's farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and with the station's [[Busted\|bust]], UPR was silenced.		Anderson's broadcasts became sussessively weirder in the weeks following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In October 2001, Anderson was involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury. Shortly thereafter, the transmission facilities of the station were located on Anderson's farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and with the station's [[Busted\|bust]], UPR was silenced.

Cosmikdebris at 04:48, 14 October 2007

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	[[Category: Clandestine radio stations]]		[[Category: Clandestine radio stations]]
		+	[[Category: Pirate radio esoterica]]

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	UPR was widely parodied in the pirate radio community at the time, on stations such as [[WHYP]] and [[United Patriot Militia Bingo]].		UPR was widely parodied in the pirate radio community at the time, on stations such as [[WHYP]] and [[United Patriot Militia Bingo]].
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-	~~After a manhunt, Anderson was captured, tried and incarcerated. In 2003 he was convicted of weapons charges stemming from the confronation with police, and was sentenced to fifteen years in prison.~~

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Cosmikdebris at 19:20, 23 September 2007

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-	~~Busted December 8~~, ~~2000~~, ~~operating on 6890 kHz. This~~ quasi-[[clandestine]] station ~~was~~ operated by Steve Anderson~~, a Kentucky resident and sometime-militia member~~. ~~The content~~ of the station ~~mostly involved Anderson railing against the government~~, and ~~recordings of similar militia themed material~~.	+	'''United Patriot Radio,''' also known as UPR, was quasi-[[clandestine]] radio station operated by "Colonel" [[Steve Anderson]]. An earlier incarnation of the station was known as [[KSMR]]. The station operated irregularly on at least three shortwave frequencies, 3260, 6890, and 6900 Khz.

-	~~Anderson was later~~ involved ~~in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement~~, ~~firing on an officer with an automatic rifle~~, ~~but causing no injury~~.	+	The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government and frequent calls for action by militia groups. Recordings of militia, apocalyptic, and extreme right wing material were also played, and the station was known to broadcast material associated with the "Christian Identity" movement. The station's violent and anti-Semetic content was noted as "hate speech" by several human rights organizations.

-	After a manhunt, he was captured~~. He is currently~~ incarcerated, ~~serving a 180 month sentence~~.	+	Anderson's broadcasts became sussessively weirder in the weeks following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In October 2001, Anderson was involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury. Shortly thereafter, the transmission facilities of the station were located on Anderson's farm in Pulaski County, Kentucky, and with the station's [[Busted\|bust]], UPR was silenced.
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		+	UPR was widely parodied in the pirate radio community at the time, on stations such as [[WHYP]] and [[United Patriot Militia Bingo]].
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		+	After a manhunt, Anderson was captured, tried and incarcerated. In 2003 he was convicted of weapons charges stemming from the confronation with police, and was sentenced to fifteen years in prison.
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		+	== See also ==
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		+	*[http://www.diymedia.net/feature/pirate/f052901.htm report on UPR from DIYmedia.net]
		+	*[http://www.worldofradio.com/dxld3164.txt Anderson story in DX Listening Digest]
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		+	[[Category: Clandestine radio stations]]

Beerus at 01:09, 19 September 2007

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-	Busted December 8, 2000, operating on 6890 kHz.	+	Busted December 8, 2000, operating on 6890 kHz. This quasi-[[clandestine]] station was operated by Steve Anderson, a Kentucky resident and sometime-militia member. The content of the station mostly involved Anderson railing against the government, and recordings of similar militia themed material.
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		+	Anderson was later involved in a violent confrontation with local law enforcement, firing on an officer with an automatic rifle, but causing no injury.
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		+	After a manhunt, he was captured. He is currently incarcerated, serving a 180 month sentence.

WikiSysop at 20:07, 16 September 2007

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-	Busted December 8, 2000.	+	Busted December 8, 2000, operating on 6890 kHz.

WikiSysop: New page: Busted December 8, 2000.

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Busted December 8, 2000.