Re: [IRCA] Last night TT'er on 740

2010-12-20 Thread Tom Jasinski
to hear this I'll send out a short clip - just let me know. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those

[IRCA] TT'er on 740

2010-12-19 Thread Tom Jasinski
At 01:10 CST 12/20 am hearing a steady test tone on 740khz. Recall a week or so ago a similar test tone was heard on 740. Loop bearing is N/S from here. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] QSL from WLRB 1510 Macomb IL

2010-12-17 Thread Tom Jasinski
that had the station staying on all night recently. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original

[IRCA] 1510khz EzListening/oldies/Adult Std music under WLAC

2010-12-14 Thread Tom Jasinski
Unid station under WLAC 1510 is playing oldies type music at 22:15 CST. Last week WLRB Macomb was noted. Same station tonight? Am recording hoping for an ID at 22:45. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] WLRB 1510 daytimer on past signoff

2010-12-14 Thread Tom Jasinski
WLRB 1510 is on the air with oldies music, frequent ID's, some fading but generally a good signal in WLAC null. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] 20 second tone on 1480 and RR music under 1510 WLAC

2010-12-09 Thread Tom Jasinski
music selections was in poo/fair for a few minutes from 01:55 to 02:05am CST in WLAC null. This unid went through TOH without any ID or spots. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] 20 sec Tone on 1480

2010-12-09 Thread Tom Jasinski
Spot checked 1480 throughout the night and this 20 second tone repeated every 44 seconds is still there at 05:15 central time.. I thought I heard bits of a male voice inbetween the tone. Never strong enough to copy. Tom Joliet, IL ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] unID 1510 Oldies in again tonight - HELP! (mwhunter)

2010-12-03 Thread Tom Jasinski
frequently noted them leaving their carrier on all night. So, can't help with this unid tonight! Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

[IRCA] QSL for WBIX 1060 DX TEST

2010-11-13 Thread Tom Jasinski
Today in the mail received a nice letter from Jim Pogue with a QSL card for the 2/24/2008 DX Test for WBIX 1060khz, Natick, Mass! I had almost given up on this one. Thanks a million for the extra effort Jim! Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] Strong het on 530khz this evening

2010-11-09 Thread Tom Jasinski
. Nothing from 1521 or 1134. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do

[IRCA] WLW IBOC Off

2010-11-08 Thread Tom Jasinski
For the past week or more have noted WLW night time IBOC has been turned off. Once again can clearly listen to 690khz and 710khz. Am hoping this is permanent. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] WSRY 1550 DX TEST

2009-11-28 Thread Tom Jasinski
At 23:11 on 1550 heard Staincase wave, weak in the mix of several other stations. Did not expect much from WSRYdue to directional pattern but they are making it out here! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] Chicago IBOC off!

2009-05-09 Thread Tom Jasinski
. Was noted back on a few months ago - yesterday it was silent. Xmtr was located near I-80 and Briggs street on SE side of Joliet. Range about 4 miles. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] WCGO 1600 - gone

2009-04-15 Thread Tom Jasinski
WCGO 1600khz, Chicago Heights, IL is no more. The station is silent (just noise now on the channel) and the calls are now on 1590 (ex WONX). This change/swap took place last Saturday so the 1590 could increase power. This is per article in todays Chicago Tribune. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL

[IRCA] WAUR 930 off the air

2009-03-30 Thread Tom Jasinski
Semi-local WAUR on 930Khz has been off the air for several days now. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

[IRCA] WHYL DX TEST wrapup

2009-03-16 Thread Tom Jasinski
participated. WHYL was first heard here in 1987 but still needed for a verification. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A and Quantum loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] WHLY DX Test

2009-03-14 Thread Tom Jasinski
WHLY 960 DX Test heard at 00:10 EDT with sweep tones and, Morse Code and more sweeps at 00:23. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

[IRCA] Ground Resistance

2009-03-11 Thread Tom Jasinski
very low resistance grounds around substations and generating plants have driven (when required) special rods to a depth of 90 (ninety) feet! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] KGOW-1560

2009-02-07 Thread Tom Jasinski
Thanks for the tip on KGOW. Good solid signal here, almost nothing from R. Disney in New York. KGOW with good ID at 03:05 CST. Signal is much stronger clearer than when heard during hurricane Ike last September. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A Quantum loop - Original Message - From

Re: [IRCA] WCKL 560.86Khz

2009-02-01 Thread Tom Jasinski
AT 05:00 CST can easily detect the het from WCKL under WIND. The loop bearing for both is almost identical, perhaps a few degrees more northerly for WCKL so no chance for nulling WIND. I am located about 40 miles west southwest of WIND's xmtr site at the south end of Lake Michigan. Tom Jasinski

[IRCA] Total Recorder - new upgrade to ver 7.1 - enhancements

2009-01-15 Thread Tom Jasinski
download this new feature of Professional Edition please share the results. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

Re: [IRCA] UPCOMING WOON 1240 DX TEST

2008-12-30 Thread Tom Jasinski
portions of both type of wave forms). We all know that there are fewer and fewer tests each year. Just trying to make it easier for more DX'ers to have a chance at hearing a test and in this case from a rare state. My two cents worth.. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message

[IRCA] LYQ 529 Beacon

2008-04-05 Thread Tom Jasinski
this morning before sunrise. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do

[IRCA] WMGC 810 on all night?

2008-03-10 Thread Tom Jasinski
Suspect WMGC 810 was on all night a full power. Solid signal at 03:00 CDT overpowering WGY at times. My Spanish is far from perfect so unable to understand ID's. No sign of any call letters mentioned. Unneeded here, got them as WMTS back in early 80's. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL

[IRCA] WBIX 1060 DX TEST

2008-02-23 Thread Tom Jasinski
WBIX 1060 in well with Morse code brief sweep tone and then more code heard at 00:04, 00:15, 00:23- and another group repeated at 01:32 just moments ago. Possible music - heard Leroy Brown a few minutes ago. Over/mixed with KYW and some IBOC noise. Tom Jasinski Drake R8A and Quantum Loop

[IRCA] LYQ 529 Khz Beacon

2008-02-23 Thread Tom Jasinski
with a pause repeated about every 8 seconds. As usual you need careful tuning due to close proximity with several stations on 530Khz. Appears to be best before sunrise here in midwest. Tom Jasinski R8A Quantum Loop Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

[IRCA] WIMA 1150 DX Test

2008-01-05 Thread Tom Jasinski
WIMA 1150khz DX Test heard Morse Code with same message repeated every few minutes. Several times the code was preceeded by a sort steady tone. One clear voice ID made it through. March music followed the code. Heard with CKOC, and unid with Art Bell and Coast to Coast AM. Tom Jasinski

[IRCA] Merry Christmas to All

2007-12-25 Thread Tom Jasinski
have plenty of DX to report. 10. That perfect receiver with built in MP3 recording capability (no cables, no need for a computer) Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] KDSN 1530 IA prob on day power

2007-12-25 Thread Tom Jasinski
Thanks for the tip Neil. Can only partly null Cincinnati but it's enough to hear KDSN 1530. Heard with CW music, weather report, part of an ID, spot for store in Denison. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc

[IRCA] KVET 1210 DX Test

2007-12-17 Thread Tom Jasinski
KVET 1210 DX Test not heard. WPHT just too much and could not get a decent null to knock them down. IBOC garbage from from either 1200 or 1220 no help either. Using Drake R8A, Quantum Loop and 2 1/2 foot spiral loop Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1640.10

2007-12-03 Thread Tom Jasinski
Also determined that WKSH is a little high here in Shorewood, about 100 miles south of WKSH. They are creating a nasal sound effect to WTMI's audio. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Jim Renfrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

Re: [IRCA] LYQ-529

2007-12-01 Thread Tom Jasinski
In September I submitted a reception report through their web site and about a month ago sent them a reception report with a CD containing audio clips. So far no reply for either. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] LYQ-529

2007-11-29 Thread Tom Jasinski
LYQ code beacon on 529 Khz noted back on the air on Wednesday, Nov 28th. Have to tune in LSB w/500hz wide filter to pull them in. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Pete Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NRC [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IRCA of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] All-day DX

2007-11-28 Thread Tom Jasinski
. With sunspot cycle nearing the low point it should open up some very good daylight DX. So for the DX'ers new to the hobby try and take advantage of this once a year phenomeon. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Greg Coniglio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc

[IRCA] QSL from WIGG 1420 for DX TEST

2007-11-20 Thread Tom Jasinski
Yesterday received a hand written letter with business card from WIGG 1420khz for DX Test on Nov 4th., signed by Paul Turner. No date was mentioned. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] WWHN 1510 carrier on all night

2007-11-19 Thread Tom Jasinski
For the last few days one of my local daytimers, WWHN 1510Khz in Joliet has left their carrier on all night. This is not the first time - noted on all night frequently during the last few years. I can't imagine that this is a forgetful occurance. Anyone have a good reason? Tom Jasinski

[IRCA] WFAW DX TEST

2007-11-11 Thread Tom Jasinski
WFAW 940 DX Test heard here w/sweep tones at 00:18 CST, not much else so far. CX to the NW are good w/CJGX dominant on 940. Also heard CKLQ on 880 earlier. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A Quantum loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] WIGG DX Test

2007-11-04 Thread Tom Jasinski
the test tone and code at 03:06. Verified that they were on with 5Kw and ND pattern. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Drake R8A and Quantum Loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

[IRCA] WLPO DX TEST - Visited the Station this morning while DX Test was on!

2007-10-27 Thread Tom Jasinski
and verified WLPO back in 1965. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do

[IRCA] LYQ 529

2007-10-02 Thread Tom Jasinski
time heard on Sept. 6th. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do

[IRCA] Resignation of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator

2007-06-22 Thread Tom Jasinski
I am very sorry to read that Les is resigning from his post as DX Test Coordinator. He has done and excellent job for the past few years and his great efforts will be missed. Tom Jasinski US Navy Radio Operator 1966-1970 WDXHVL Radio Monitor QSL Collector for 43 years IRCA Member for over 41

[IRCA] WLS 890 IBOC

2007-03-01 Thread Tom Jasinski
Noted WLS 890 running IBOC on on 2/28 and this morning 3/1. This is something I was hoping would not happen. WLS is 20 miles away and has a potent signal here. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] Unid on 830 Khz

2007-02-18 Thread Tom Jasinski
For the last two nights have been hearing an unid station in WCCO 830 null with what sounds like a talk format. Last night at 10:35pm heard what sounded like a WPRN or similar call letters. Is somebody on full time now on 830 with talk format out east? Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL

[IRCA] Fw: [NRC-AM] Euro Carrier on 684

2007-01-06 Thread Tom Jasinski
Also had strong carrier on 684 last night, only traces of audio. 1134 was also strong. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Stewart, Joseph R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: RE: [NRC-AM] Two strong lwbc signals

[IRCA] WHO's IBOC

2006-12-31 Thread Tom Jasinski
WHO 1040 has again left their IBOC on late doing a good job messing up 1030 and 1050 at 11pm CST. I hope that this will not be a regular occurance by WHO and others during the upcoming new year! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

[IRCA] New IBOC station AM 1000 in Chicago

2006-12-20 Thread Tom Jasinski
Add one more to the list - New IBOC Station in Chicago - AM 1000 had IBOC on until 4:58 PM this afternoon! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Doug Smith W9WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NRC-AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: [NRC-AM] new

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: 1130 unid (s?)

2006-12-18 Thread Tom Jasinski
KWKH 1130 is in like gangbusters with CW and an occasional Counrty style Christmas Song (one is playing now at 7:45 pm) Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: AM WTFDA [EMAIL PROTECTED]; NRC List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IRCA List irca@hard

[IRCA] Aurora CX

2006-12-18 Thread Tom Jasinski
Good Aurora CX here with complete loss of WJR 760 with a Latin in their place. Lower end of band is dominated by Cuba, Mexico and probable Columbia and Venezuela in the mix too. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] WHOW Clinton IL Tower Collapses

2006-12-02 Thread Tom Jasinski
WHOW is indeed off the air, WLUV near Rockford is all alone on 1520 from here. Normally WHOW is clearly audible during the daytime. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 9:23

[IRCA] Tone Testers on 1610/1020 and 590 - Direction Finding - other options

2006-12-02 Thread Tom Jasinski
. Anyone with ideas or suggestions to improve on this are welcome. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those

[IRCA] WAUR 930 off the air

2006-12-01 Thread Tom Jasinski
My local WAUR 930 is off the air. Suspect weather related issues. Tom Jasinski Shiorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

[IRCA] 1020 Tone Tester

2006-12-01 Thread Tom Jasinski
The 1020Khz Tone tester has a bearing from here about 10 degrees south of KDKA. Signal is strong and will occasionally overpower KDKA's! A cuban time ticker is also noted uderneath tonight. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

Re: [IRCA] Tone on 1610

2006-11-29 Thread Tom Jasinski
Test tone on 1610 was on all nite except for a period before midnight central time when it was off. Loop bearing from here is south of east (south of a bearing to Cleveland and north of bearing to Louisville and Cincinnati. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Bill

[IRCA] KKGR 680 DX TEST

2006-11-19 Thread Tom Jasinski
KKGR 680 heard with sweep tone and fast code - test began promptly at 00:00 MT. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Drake R8A Quantum Loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] KTNN 660

2006-11-04 Thread Tom Jasinski
A few minutes ago during drive home from Joliet had KTNN 660 on car radio with Navajo Lang, male voice. Good on top of channel way over normal New York City WFAN. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] WSQR 1180 Sycamore, ILL on the air

2006-10-23 Thread Tom Jasinski
WSQR 1180 Sycamore, Illinois noted on the air at 4:10 pm CT with some talk and music. Occasional carrier off and dead air. 1st day on the air? Strong signal noted in Aurora, Ill at work and at home here in Shorewood, much stronger than 1560 signal Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL

[IRCA] WUMP 730 Khz Insert DX Test - QSL

2006-10-20 Thread Tom Jasinski
manner. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect

[IRCA] WNJC 1360 QSL

2006-10-16 Thread Tom Jasinski
Just received QSL from Les Rayburn for WNJC 1360 DX Test on 10/6/06. Thanks to all involved with the test. QSL #6 from New Jersey. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman