On Fri, 25 Nov 2005 12:07:05 -0600, "Brian Hill"
wrote:


"Larry" wrote in message
...
Occasionally when tuning through the short-wave bands, I'll find a carrier
signal that pegs my s-meter but there is absolute dead silence in terms of
voice, code, etc. Sometimes it lasts for hours, sometimes it goes away
rather quickly.

Just a transmitter that's on.
Or a birdie.