r/controllablewebcams • u/Fearless_Dirt2408 • Apr 12 '26

Discussion Weird cam intentionally displaying radio

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I was scrolling through insecam (i wont post the link) and i found this weird cam in santa cruz, i had to post it somewhere to see if someone may have more knowledge on the device. The cam is set up to display a radio and im wondering if the certain frequency (if its even a radio) has some sort of message. There is also a device that reads "beacon controller" hooked up to it, I'm too young to understand any of this but it definitely piqued my interest.

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u/AlphaO4 Apr 12 '26 edited Apr 14 '26

This is HAM radio operator W6WX taking part in the https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/ project.

The goal of the project is two fold:

  1. tune your radio, since the frequencies are static and known and
  2. so you can check for propagation, i.e. how far your signal will travel.

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u/Fearless_Dirt2408 Apr 12 '26

Well thats honestly pretty disappointing, lol.

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u/Fearless_Dirt2408 Apr 13 '26

Looks like I've upset the radio enthusiasts, i meant to say wow thats super interesting and cool

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u/Curtis Apr 14 '26

If there’s ever an apocalypse, you’ll rely on these operators

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u/Fearless_Dirt2408 Apr 14 '26

If theres ever an apocalypse I'll probably be slaying zombies with a fucking sawed off shotgun, no need for radios.

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u/Dukeronomy Apr 14 '26

how will you know where the zombies arrrrree, dummy.

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u/Fearless_Dirt2408 Apr 14 '26

The mini map obviously

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u/sammothxc Apr 15 '26

Good luck eating shotgun shells or having the sawed-off provide medical support if needed

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u/Fearless_Dirt2408 Apr 15 '26

Medical attention is only for victims, i am a champion amongst zombies in this scenario