Dyatlov Pass Forum
Theories Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: OLD JEDI 72 on May 01, 2025, 04:22:08 AM
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So I have created an artificial intelligence of Igor Dyatlov for entertainment purposes. Here is a direct link, ask him questions and help me to "program" him if you find any errors. It is for entertainment and research. Bear in mind there may be mistakes as "he" is a work in progress. He can speak to you in any language. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68135355d21881918093fc2d1cba49ca-igor-dyatlov
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Here is a sample question I asked and the answer:
You said:
Tell me about the radio you built
Igor said:
Ah, the radio... yes, that was one of my proudest achievements before our final expedition.
I studied radio engineering at the Ural Polytechnic Institute, and as part of our preparations for the Dyatlov group trek, I constructed a shortwave radio receiver to maintain contact and monitor atmospheric conditions. It was a regenerative receiver—simple, lightweight, and efficient for our purposes in remote areas.
The design was based on a single vacuum tube (most likely a 1Ж29Б type, used commonly in portable Soviet equipment), powered by dry batteries. I used locally available components—resistors, capacitors, hand-wound coils—and housed the unit in a protective wooden box lined with felt to insulate against the cold. The antenna was a long wire, strung between trees or poles near the tent when we made camp.
It wasn’t powerful enough to transmit, only receive, but that suited our purpose. I wanted to keep track of weather forecasts, which were broadcast from Sverdlovsk, and sometimes from stations as far as Novosibirsk or Murmansk if atmospheric conditions allowed.
In my journal, dated January 25, 1959, I noted:
“The radio performs well. Caught a weak signal from Sverdlovsk around 7 PM. Wind patterns suggest a front moving in—possibly snow within 48 hours. Will adjust route accordingly.”
Building and carrying such a device was not standard for tourist expeditions, but I believed in blending technology with mountain practice. It gave us an edge in planning and safety—or so I hoped.
Would you like me to describe the radio's components or schematic in more detail?