Test signal alert 15:00 - Apr 23 with 1842 views | Dubtractor | I can already feel the effects of that covid jab jiggerypokery kicking in. |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:01 - Apr 23 with 1824 views | StokieBlue | I thought it was a bit odd to use a generated voice with a US accent. SB |  | |  |
Test signal alert on 15:03 - Apr 23 with 1793 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Test signal alert on 15:01 - Apr 23 by StokieBlue | I thought it was a bit odd to use a generated voice with a US accent. SB |
Bill Gates demanded it. Fortunately all is silent over this way! |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 with 1789 views | Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:05 - Apr 23 with 1776 views | NeedhamChris |
Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 by Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |
Same, doesn't seem the best system |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:06 - Apr 23 with 1761 views | noggin |
Test signal alert on 15:05 - Apr 23 by NeedhamChris | Same, doesn't seem the best system |
Have you been vaccinated? |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:08 - Apr 23 with 1741 views | longtimefan |
Test signal alert on 15:05 - Apr 23 by NeedhamChris | Same, doesn't seem the best system |
Also nothing here on my, or the wife’s, phone. |  | |  |
Test signal alert on 15:37 - Apr 23 with 1650 views | StokieBlue |
Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 by Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |
Aer you on 3? Seems it didn't work at all on 3. SB |  | |  |
Test signal alert on 15:47 - Apr 23 with 1595 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
Test signal alert on 15:37 - Apr 23 by StokieBlue | Aer you on 3? Seems it didn't work at all on 3. SB |
I guess that's the purpose of the test. |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:49 - Apr 23 with 1578 views | factual_blue | There was an American voice after the alert noise, assuring you it was just a test. I think that may be why I suddenly have an overwhelming desire to go and buy a semi-automatic weapon. |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:52 - Apr 23 with 1551 views | Deano69 | Anyone seen Kingsman?? |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:52 - Apr 23 with 1548 views | lowhouseblue |
Test signal alert on 15:01 - Apr 23 by StokieBlue | I thought it was a bit odd to use a generated voice with a US accent. SB |
was in the pub and they went off at different times over about 15 minutes. some got the voice, most only had the bleeping. [Post edited 23 Apr 2023 15:53]
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Test signal alert on 15:54 - Apr 23 with 1519 views | WeWereZombies |
Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 by Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |
I got one but my mobile was downstairs in the study and I didn't hear it, so my alert came in thirty eight minutes later when I wondered where my phone was... |  |
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Test signal alert on 15:54 - Apr 23 with 1524 views | blueasfook | |  |
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Test signal alert on 17:36 - Apr 23 with 1415 views | WeWereZombies |
I'm wondering whether Lucky Ivor's alert was a general comment on Spurs or specific to today's game - in which case he should have posted a spoiler alert before the test signal alert for those of us who want to keep a bit of suspense in store for 'Match of the Day 2'... |  |
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Test signal alert on 17:50 - Apr 23 with 1374 views | NthQldITFC |
Test signal alert on 15:01 - Apr 23 by StokieBlue | I thought it was a bit odd to use a generated voice with a US accent. SB |
That's what they want you to think. |  |
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Test signal alert on 18:05 - Apr 23 with 1325 views | Ryorry |
Test signal alert on 15:54 - Apr 23 by WeWereZombies | I got one but my mobile was downstairs in the study and I didn't hear it, so my alert came in thirty eight minutes later when I wondered where my phone was... |
Didn't get mine till c. 3.30 when I went outside & was on slightly higher ground. Wasn't very loud, I can swear louder than that. |  |
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Test signal alert on 18:20 - Apr 23 with 1299 views | Steve_M |
Test signal alert on 15:37 - Apr 23 by StokieBlue | Aer you on 3? Seems it didn't work at all on 3. SB |
Yes, that seems to be why. |  |
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Test signal alert on 18:30 - Apr 23 with 1284 views | Swansea_Blue | There may be a conspiracy here, but it’s around the awarding of the up to £5m contract to Fujitsu. Based on timings, it seems to be a bargaining tool to ‘encourage’ them to build a new tech centre here in the UK. News of their investment broke a few weeks before the closing date for the alert system tender. I doubt anyone else had a look in. Given we don’t need these alerts, I wouldn’t even be surprised if the whole thing was contrived in order to find a legitimate route to give Fujitsu public money. Fujitsu are also responsible for the appalling Post Office accounting scandal, for which they have have never been held accountable despite ruining the lives and livelihoods of many post masters. Dodgy as fook. My conspiracy theory may not have legs [it’s a good one though ], but there’s something going on with all of this that’s ‘murky’. There has to be, it’s the Tories. |  |
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Test signal alert on 19:49 - Apr 23 with 1217 views | HARRY10 |
Test signal alert on 18:30 - Apr 23 by Swansea_Blue | There may be a conspiracy here, but it’s around the awarding of the up to £5m contract to Fujitsu. Based on timings, it seems to be a bargaining tool to ‘encourage’ them to build a new tech centre here in the UK. News of their investment broke a few weeks before the closing date for the alert system tender. I doubt anyone else had a look in. Given we don’t need these alerts, I wouldn’t even be surprised if the whole thing was contrived in order to find a legitimate route to give Fujitsu public money. Fujitsu are also responsible for the appalling Post Office accounting scandal, for which they have have never been held accountable despite ruining the lives and livelihoods of many post masters. Dodgy as fook. My conspiracy theory may not have legs [it’s a good one though ], but there’s something going on with all of this that’s ‘murky’. There has to be, it’s the Tories. |
I suspect there's a fair element of truth in what you say - as otherwise it is an absolute nonsense of an idea. Previously the air raid warning was just that, a warning of an imminent air faid. People were aware of what was being warned about, and knew what action they should take. What imminent threat would require a warning via the phone, that the use of TV and radio would not suffice ? What advice would be given on how to respond. "Run for the hills " , "Bend over, stick your head between your legs and kiss your ar se goodbye ". ? Buy all the loo rolls and dried pasta from the Supermarket. If there is prior warning that something is going to happen and we should wait for the phone alert. Folk would simply take evasive/preventative action before any phone alert imagine the panic if hoaxers spread the word that they had received a warning of an imminent nuclear attack The blunt reality is there is very little folk can do, other than panic. |  | |  |
Test signal alert on 22:30 - Apr 23 with 1119 views | Tangledupin_Blue |
Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 by Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |
Nor I. Seems there are quite a few of us. Does that mean we get everything to ourselves while the majority of the population is in the cupboard under the stairs, |  |
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Test signal alert on 09:23 - Apr 24 with 884 views | Bluesky |
Test signal alert on 15:04 - Apr 23 by Steve_M | I didn’t get one. |
Do you have a mobile phone? Asking for a friend. |  | |  |
Test signal alert on 10:33 - Apr 24 with 817 views | WeWereZombies |
Test signal alert on 17:36 - Apr 23 by WeWereZombies | I'm wondering whether Lucky Ivor's alert was a general comment on Spurs or specific to today's game - in which case he should have posted a spoiler alert before the test signal alert for those of us who want to keep a bit of suspense in store for 'Match of the Day 2'... |
Well I watched 'Match of the Day 2' last night and Lucky Ivor's test signal alert actually didn't need a spoiler alert. 'Spurs are sh1t' needed an understatement alert... |  |
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