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{{Item infobox
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| type              = hat
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| type              = cosmetic
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| image              = Lofi-sniper.png
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| image              = Lo-Fi Longwave.png
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| used-by            = [[Classes|All]]
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| used-by            = [[Classes|All classes]]
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| contributed-by    = [http://steamcommunity.com/id/Ruskeydoo/ Ruskeydoo]
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| equip-region      = hat
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| released          = [[June 10, 2011 Patch]]
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| contributed-by    = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197993590139|944554629}}
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| availability      = Distributed
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| released          = {{Patch name|6|10|2011}}
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| availability      = {{avail|distributed}} {{tooltip|<small>(awarded)</small>|This item is given to players by the KritzKast staff}}
 
| trade              = no
 
| trade              = no
 
| gift              = no
 
| gift              = no
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| paint              = no
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| paint              = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
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| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
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   | loadout-prefix  = no
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   | quality          = Vintage
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   | quality          = vintage
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   | item-kind        = Helmet
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   | level           = Level 20 Wearable Hat
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   | item-level       = 20
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   | item-description = Can't stop the signal.
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   | item-description = {{item description|Lo-Fi Longwave}}
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  | item-flags      = Not Tradable or Marketable
 
}}
 
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{{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale''' on knowledge-testing headwear|Guaranteed manufactured with a minimum of 7 Leopards! You'll need each of them, too, given that you've clearly devoted more time to memorizing a dictionary than anything that even looks like contracting a pectoral muscle.}}
 
{{Quotation|'''Saxton Hale''' on knowledge-testing headwear|Guaranteed manufactured with a minimum of 7 Leopards! You'll need each of them, too, given that you've clearly devoted more time to memorizing a dictionary than anything that even looks like contracting a pectoral muscle.}}
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The '''Lo-Fi Longwave''' is a [[Hats|headwear]] item for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is an off-white hardhat with a miniature radio tower mounted on top and the [[KritzKast]] logo printed on the front.
 
  
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The hat is awarded in [[Item quality#Vintage items|Vintage]] quality to a limited but unspecified number of players for being a member of the KritzKast Steam Group prior to the June 12th podcast and for getting at least four out of five questions correct on the [http://jimbomcb.net/kritzkast/ KritzKast quiz]. Players who do not complete the quiz on their first try are given another try 24 hours later, and again after that. Those who were not part of the KritzKast group before the deadline recieved a message from [[Saxton Hale]] stating they are "manly enough NOT to receive" the hat.
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The '''Lo-Fi Longwave''' is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is an off-white [[w:Hard hat|hard hat]] with a miniature radio tower mounted on top and the [https://www.kritzkast.com/ KritzKast] logo printed on the front.
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This item is awarded in [[Unique]] and [[Vintage]] quality to participants and winners of various KritzKast giveaways and contests.
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== Distribution ==
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{{KritzKast distribution list}}
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== Painted variants ==
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{{Painted variants}}
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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'''[[June 10, 2011 Patch]]'''
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'''{{Patch name|6|10|2011}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} The Lo-Fi Longwave was added to the game.
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* {{Undocumented}} The Lo-Fi Longwave was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|7|1|2011}} #1'''
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* Updated the Lo-Fi Longwave to be [[Paint Can|paintable]].
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'''{{Patch name|10|18|2011}} #1'''
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* Fixed the Lo-Fi Longwave not being able to be used in the [[Crafting|Rebuild Headgear recipe]].
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* The hat's description is a tagline for {{w|pirate radio}}.
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* Lo-Fi, or [[w:Lo-fi (disambiguation)|low fidelity]], is a term that describes an audio recording with technical flaws, such as distortion, hum, or background noise.
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* In radio terminology, {{w|longwave}} refers to parts of radio spectrum with relatively long wavelengths.
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* In radio terminology, [[w:Longwave|longwave]] refers to parts of radio spectrum with relatively long wavelengths.
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* Lo-Fi, or {{w|low fidelity}}, is a term which describes an audio recording with technical flaws, such as distortion, hum, or background noise.
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* The hat's description is a tagline for [[w:Pirate radio|pirate radio]].
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* According to KritzKast episode 121, the radio tower was mounted directly to the classes' heads during the hat's development. It was modified by Valve to use the same hardhat as the [[Aperture Labs Hard Hat]].
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** This was originally from the movie [[w:Serenity (2005 film)|Serenity]].
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* According to KritzKast [https://kritzkast.com/2011/06/15/kritzkast-121-the-big-reveal/ episode 121], the radio tower was mounted directly to the classes' heads during the hat's development. It was modified by Valve to use the same hardhat as the [[Aperture Labs Hard Hat]].
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== Unused Content ==
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** [https://kritzkast.com/2011/06/15/kritzkast-121-the-big-reveal/ Episode 122] elaborated to say that the radio tower was mounted into the classes' heads with concrete blocks.
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* This hat has a paint texture that remains unused.  
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* KritzKast member Agro confirmed that there will be a limited amount of Lo-Fi Longwaves distributed before none more will be given out; however, he did not disclose the exact number.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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<gallery perrow=3>
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<gallery perrow="3">
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_scout.png|[[Scout]]  
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File:lo fi longwave scout.png|[[Scout]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_soldier.png|[[Soldier]]  
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File:lo fi longwave soldier.png|[[Soldier]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_pyro.png|[[Pyro]]
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File:lo fi longwave pyro.png|[[Pyro]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_demoman.png|[[Demoman]]  
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File:lo fi longwave demoman.png|[[Demoman]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_heavy.png|[[Heavy]]
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File:lo fi longwave heavy.png|[[Heavy]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_engineer.png|[[Engineer]]
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File:lo fi longwave engineer.png|[[Engineer]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_medic.png|[[Medic]]
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File:lo fi longwave medic.png|[[Medic]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_sniper.png|[[Sniper]]
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File:lo fi longwave sniper.png|[[Sniper]]
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Image:lo_fi_longwave_spy.png|[[Spy]]
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File:lo fi longwave spy.png|[[Spy]]
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File:KritzKast Congrats.png|Message received upon completing the quiz correctly.
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File:KritzKast Fail to Pass.png|Message received when completing the quiz with too many mistakes.
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File:KritzKast Not In Group.png|Message received when the user is not in the KritzKast Steam Group or joined after the deadline.
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File:Lo-Fi Longwave concept sketch.jpg|Concept sketch by Ruskeydoo posted on the KritzKast forums.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== See also ==
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== References ==
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* ''[[Kritzkast]]''
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<references/>
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== External links ==
 
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*[http://www.kritzkast.com/big Announcement and Quiz Page]
 
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*[http://www.kritzkast.com/big/owners/ List of Lo-Fi Longwave Owners]
 
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{{Promo Nav}}
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{{Hat Nav}}

Latest revision as of 18:05, 30 August 2024

“
Guaranteed manufactured with a minimum of 7 Leopards! You'll need each of them, too, given that you've clearly devoted more time to memorizing a dictionary than anything that even looks like contracting a pectoral muscle.
— Saxton Hale on knowledge-testing headwear
 ”

The Lo-Fi Longwave is a promotional cosmetic item for all classes. It is an off-white hard hat with a miniature radio tower mounted on top and the KritzKast logo printed on the front.

This item is awarded in Unique and Vintage quality to participants and winners of various KritzKast giveaways and contests.

Distribution

Painted variants

Main article: Paint Can
Mouseover cells to preview the images on a dark background. Click on the images to enlarge them.
Single colors
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave E6E6E6.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave D8BED8.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave C5AF91.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 7E7E7E.png
An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge Color No. 216-190-216 Peculiarly Drab Tincture Aged Moustache Grey
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 141414.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 2D2D24.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 694D3A.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 7C6C57.png
A Distinctive Lack of Hue After Eight Radigan Conagher Brown Ye Olde Rustic Colour
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave A57545.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave CF7336.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave E7B53B.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave F0E68C.png
Muskelmannbraun Mann Co. Orange Australium Gold The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave E9967A.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave FF69B4.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 7D4071.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 51384A.png
Dark Salmon Injustice Pink as Hell A Deep Commitment to Purple Noble Hatter's Violet
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 2F4F4F.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 424F3B.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 808000.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 729E42.png
A Color Similar to Slate Zepheniah's Greed Drably Olive Indubitably Green
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 32CD32.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave BCDDB3.png
The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime A Mann's Mint
Team colors
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave A89A8C.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 839FA3.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 3B1F23.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 18233D.png
Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU)
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave B8383B.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 5885A2.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 483838.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 384248.png
Team Spirit (RED) Team Spirit (BLU) Operator's Overalls (RED) Operator's Overalls (BLU)
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 803020.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 256D8D.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 654740.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave 28394D.png
The Value of Teamwork (RED) The Value of Teamwork (BLU) An Air of Debonair (RED) An Air of Debonair (BLU)
Painted Lo-Fi Longwave C36C2D.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave B88035.png Painted Lo-Fi Longwave UNPAINTED.png
Cream Spirit (RED) Cream Spirit (BLU) Unpainted

Update history

June 10, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Lo-Fi Longwave was added to the game.

July 1, 2011 Patch #1

October 18, 2011 Patch #1

Trivia

  • Lo-Fi, or low fidelity, is a term that describes an audio recording with technical flaws, such as distortion, hum, or background noise.
  • In radio terminology, longwave refers to parts of radio spectrum with relatively long wavelengths.
  • The hat's description is a tagline for pirate radio.
    • This was originally from the movie Serenity.
  • According to KritzKast episode 121, the radio tower was mounted directly to the classes' heads during the hat's development. It was modified by Valve to use the same hardhat as the Aperture Labs Hard Hat.
    • Episode 122 elaborated to say that the radio tower was mounted into the classes' heads with concrete blocks.
  • KritzKast member Agro confirmed that there will be a limited amount of Lo-Fi Longwaves distributed before none more will be given out; however, he did not disclose the exact number.

Gallery

  • Spy

  • Message received upon completing the quiz correctly.

  • Message received when completing the quiz with too many mistakes.

  • Message received when the user is not in the KritzKast Steam Group or joined after the deadline.

  • Concept sketch by Ruskeydoo posted on the KritzKast forums.

References

  1. ↑ NerfNow Interview announcement and submission form
  2. ↑ KritzKast Episode #200
  3. ↑ Backpack.tf creator Interview announcement and submission form
  4. ↑ Brad Pitt Interview
  5. ↑ Interview with Geel9
  6. ↑ Giveaway announcement
  7. ↑ KritzKast Facebook post
  8. ↑ he/she loves me, he/she loves me hat
  9. ↑ Event announcement in KritzKast's Facebook page
  10. ↑ Sandvich Maker 3000 event announcement
  11. ↑ Valentine's Day 2018 event announcement
  12. ↑ "Guess where the BLU SPY's left foot is located" competition
  13. ↑ Anniversary Giveaway Twitter Announcement
  14. ↑ Anniversary Giveaway YouTube Announcement
  15. ↑ Clarification about Public Subscribers
  16. ↑ Official KritzKast Twitter account announcing the giveaway
  17. ↑ KritzKast "Your Art" Page
  18. ↑ KritzKast Valentine's Day Competition 2023
  19. ↑ Secret rule reveal for the 2023 Valentine's Day Competition
  20. ↑ KritzKast YouTube Community post
  21. ↑ Upcoming Summer Update 2023 Competition
  22. ↑ Photoshop Competition 2023
  23. ↑ KritzKast Announcing the winner for the Photoshop Competition 2023
  24. ↑ Twitch Sub-Giveaway Sept. 2023
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