Obscure Links - March 28, 2026¶
Theme: Signal From Nowhere
Today's curated discoveries from the hidden corners of the web.
1. Duga Radar Electrical Substation – Forgotten Chernobyl¶
Most of you have heard of the Russian Woodpecker, but have you ever wondered what powered this massive structure? I have never seen any photographs from this place and it is not marked on any maps I came across, but thanks to Адам Бояновский's (Адам's Instagram) crash course in Soviet electrical engineering I can sh...
2. The Staff - 99% Invisible¶
You might be surprised to learn that Roman Mars does not hold a degree in architecture or design. He actually studied plant population genetics.
3. The Russian Woodpecker¶
The Russian Woodpecker From The Miami Herald, 7 July 1982 Radio hams do battle with 'Russian Woodpecker' By Dave Finley Herald Staff Writer Electronic warfare is usually associated with a shooting war. But not always.