Re: [IRCA] 1270

2015-11-28 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- What about WKBF Rock Island, IL? Listed regional Mexican on radio-locator.com & I get them nightly in Spanish. 73, George S., MN On Friday, November 27, 2015 7:21 PM, "Paul B. Walker, Jr." wrote: I am hearing spanish on 1270.. it

Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] 1710 possible

2015-09-28 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- I tried 1710 just before sunrise & nothing, yet 1610 further east was still in. I noticed their website said the coverage of these transmitters was a shorter distance than what a cell phone tower could provide, so 100mw possible. I don't have outside antennas right now.

Re: [IRCA] AM Antennas

2015-07-24 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Radio Plus (Gerry Thomas) makes the Quantum Q-stick+ for MW LW (switch) and a variable capacitor peaks up the 7.5 encased in plastic ferrite rod. You just place it near the ferrite bar in your portable. It also comes with a plug with 2 short pieces of wire that goes into a

[IRCA] 1566 carrier in MN strong 0350 UTC, fair 0408 UTC

2015-06-06 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Just had to confirm it gets weaker, so not likely locally generated. Noted on Tecsun PL-880 with built-in antenna. Presence also confirmed on Icom R-75 w/7.5 Quantum loop. *Maybe* had faint audio, but can't be sure with T-storm nearby. Seemed like the freq was near 1565.9?

[IRCA] WHFB-1060 heard 1:40am CDT, listed 1.3 watts

2015-06-05 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Is 1.3 watts the correct night power, how can I guess if it is using more? Skywave watts probably don't have a proven maximum distance, but I was only using the Tecsun PL-880 w/built-in ferrite bar. Man reading the weather, AM 1060 WHFB heard, along with promo for

[IRCA] Icom IC-7200 now $789.95 thru 6/30

2015-03-25 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- This will give me more time to find the best power supply under $200. 73, George S., MN ---End Message--- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

[IRCA] What power supply for quiet ndb DXing on LW?

2015-03-24 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Are any switching types quiet? The MFJ is switching type but Universal says quiet fan, so does that mean no noise? Do I definitely need linear power suppply what is cheapest? Can I get something under $200 under 20lbs? I heard there are small lightweight batteries that can

Re: [IRCA] Icom IC-7200

2015-03-24 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- I used to use a Kenwood R-1000 modified with 1.9 2.9 Collins IF filters switchable in narrow. It was used with a Radio West 15 long ferrite loop. When I used this combo in Golden Valley, MN, back on in the '80s, I had no noise. I had Australia on both 702 738 at once,

[IRCA] Low cost transceiver separates stations a few HZ apart

2015-03-23 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- $200 off ($789.95) thru 3/31. The narrowest selectivity is 50Hz. But the 70 dB IF notch filter can narrow this to almost nothing, according to an elderly ham on ndblist, who said it split apart 2 beacons assigned to same frequency, using his low noise verticals. It notches

[IRCA] IC-7200 super selective rig $200 off thru 3/31

2015-03-23 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- The 70dB IF notch can be used with the 50Hz filter to take out carriers, code, other tones within this 50Hz filter, sometimes separating stations just a few HZ apart, such as stations assigned to the same frequency. $789.95 shipped from Universal thru 3/31. For the best

[IRCA] Radio Shack's new name, should it be Crooks R Us?

2015-03-16 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- I bought a MW/FM/SW radio that I thought would fit in a pocket, but did'nt. Was most mad that it doesn't have NOAA WX like it said on radioshack.com/ partial description. Also the MW is very weak, but some stations are heard while holding it, but go away when set on table.

[IRCA] WKNR-850 OH o/u KOA in MN

2015-01-29 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Reading about S-9+30 on Icom R-75 with Quantum loop. Also very good copy with KOA mostly nulled on CCrane CC Skywave with built-in ant. Will be interesting to see if anyone closer to Denver gets this. Promo for ESPN Cleveland Golf Card, and area courses. Also mentioned

[IRCA] KNUJ-860 New Ulm, MN seems on day power

2015-01-05 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Perhaps for the Winter Weather Advisory. Currently fog with visibility one-tenth of a mile. Also mentioned frostbite will occur within half hour. Snow expected totaling 3-6 inches. Low of -11 with -29 windchill predicted. Reading list of cancelled activities. Supposed to be

[IRCA] Eton Satellit now available from Amazon!

2014-12-19 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- There is 1 review there posted 12/18. Just ordered mine today. Of the 4 new shortwave offerings by Eton, this is the only 1 with keypad, only 1 with SSB, only 1 with sync, only 1 with ultra narrow selectivity (500 Hz). Like the Field, Traveler III, it has RDS on FM. I'm a

Re: [IRCA] 1560 UNID

2014-09-11 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- WBYS-1560 Canton, IL is listed as rock oldies with 18 watts nights on topazdesigns.com/ambc/ Seems like a real possibility. 73, George S., MN On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 10:12 PM, Forrest Skaine todftscytj7...@gmail.com wrote: That would be UTC. Sincerely, Todd

[IRCA] WBYS-1560 Canton, IL IDed about 1:37(?) AM CDT

2014-09-11 Thread George Sherman via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- At 1, presumed end of ID, just heard FM. At 1:03, Aqualung by Jethro Tull. Then 1:34 or so, Urgent by Foreigner. Before I realize song is over, man says AM 1560, WBYS, then into My Life by Billy Joel. I have a few things missing from my records, but believe this is new for me

Re: [IRCA] more 1710

2014-04-07 Thread George Sherman
It's Springfield, MA, congrats! 73, George S., MN On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 12:16 AM, Nigel Pimblett nige2...@telus.net wrote: I've been watching 1710 quite closely after logging the NJ TIS last week.  Heard that one even clearer than previously on the weekend, and also heard what seems to

Re: [IRCA] 1240 unID - WJMA/WJNA now heard three times!

2013-12-30 Thread George Sherman
I apologize for saying I was sure it was WJMC. I didn't mention it, but it seemed there was a tiny fraction of a second delay between WJM the C, now notice very indistinct short noise (letter??) that I was sure was a C. What's before sounds like WJNE on that one WJNE on the 2 others as well.

[IRCA] What am I getting on 1710 in English?

2013-12-28 Thread George Sherman
Not wild ranting, but probably political or financial You're talking about the biggest bailout...socialism. Not sure if it's a play/drama or what. Mostly man talking, maybe woman briefly. Lots of unreadable words total fade outs. Aerostream CommRadio CR-1, 7.5 Quantum loop. 0530 UTC. 73,

Re: [IRCA] Two unID GY calls

2013-12-11 Thread George Sherman
Saul, Paul got it! I listened to the recording am 100% positive they are saying WJMC (Rice Lake, WI), which is heard here all day. 73, George S., MN On Sunday, December 8, 2013 2:32 PM, Barry McLarnon b...@topazdesigns.com wrote: On 12/08/2013 12:03 PM, Chernos Saul wrote: I continue to

[IRCA] WONQ-1030 FL heard in Minnesota!

2013-10-19 Thread George Sherman
Just caught the call letters very clear at midnight CDT. Could not understand anything else from them, frequency a jumble with WBZ nulled. Floridians are very rare here, and this is new for me. Thanks for the tips! 73, George S., MN (Comm Radio CR1, 7.5 Quantum loop)

Re: [IRCA] A Part 15 station on 1650 in Flagstaff?

2013-09-25 Thread George Sherman
KBXZ supposed to be call letters. Says rated #3 in Flagstaff for 18-54 y/o males, according to DSN Radio January 2009 Flagstaff phone survey the top value in Flagstaff radio. Phone 877-618-0816 or 928-774-5250 Fax 928-774-5247. Addr: 1016 W University Ave Suite #205. Flagstaffs only sports talk

[IRCA] MN 25 TA carriers 0445-0538 UTC 9/23

2013-09-23 Thread George Sherman
all L1-3, no audio heard or expected: 531 549 576 612 621 774 783 855 882 891 936 954 999 1008 1017 1026 1179 1215 1223 1305 1314 1413 1539 1584 1602. The path from here to Eu seems right over Churchill, MB, and, as expected, YQ-305 is strong! Aerostream Comm Radio CR-1, 7.5 Quantum loop. 73,

Re: [IRCA] MN 25 TA carriers 0445-0538 UTC 9/23

2013-09-23 Thread George Sherman
Thanks Mark! 73, George S., MN From: Mark Connelly markwa1...@aol.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 10:47 AM Subject: [IRCA] MN 25 TA carriers 0445-0538 UTC 9/23 From: George Sherman george...@yahoo.com all L1-3, no audio

[IRCA] 690 in Twin Cities still on S-9+40

2013-09-22 Thread George Sherman
Don't feel sure on call letters. They might have English ID top of hour but not sure. This is in Hmong language. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

[IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB

2013-09-22 Thread George Sherman
Blocking out KYW! Country. Day power/pattern? In null, S-9+30dB Spanish, a guess XEEP R. Education? 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] KYMN-1080 Northfield, MN S-9+50

2013-09-22 Thread George Sherman
This is their daytime groundwave strength, so presumably on 1 kw. They play any music that is old, except Christmas or other Christian, classical or opera. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] good portable receiver

2013-08-20 Thread George Sherman
One possibility would be you could get a Sony ICF-SW7600GR brand new from Amazon for $133 shipped. It can tune in 1 kHz steps has selectable LSB/USB with fine tuning. Also, you could get a Q-stick + from dxtools.com for about $52 + actual shipping 10% discount for dues paying members of many

Re: [IRCA] DX Test - WDEV 550 Waterbury, Vermont - August 16

2013-08-16 Thread George Sherman
Also in MN, may or may not have had code, indistinct if I did not sounding like WDEV if even really code. About 11:06pm CDT, a couple 2nd tone. Then I also noticed a much weaker 1000 Hz tone, which turned out to be from 549, presumably Algeria, but not nearly strong enough for audio. Will be

[IRCA] Comm Radio CR-1 going from $500 to $599 Th 8/1

2013-07-29 Thread George Sherman
If you're really interested you ought to call Aerostream: tell them that you heard about the CR1 show tell demo scheduled for this week's DX Convention. Chances are they might honor the old price another week for convention attendees, or say you can order now they won't charge the card (the

Re: [IRCA] 1017-Tonga Mystery

2013-07-25 Thread George Sherman
Website tonga-broadcasting.net/radio-tonga.html has program schedules listen live times. It appears it is possible to listen live (and record that), then DX that program hours later (and record that), and then compare the two recordings. It shows last program 7/24 started 11:15 am (I think

[IRCA] CFCO-630

2013-07-22 Thread George Sherman
Larry, last I heard they were playing country. It's pretty regular into MN, strong signal in the null of our Spanish local R. Rey. 73, George S., MN From: Larry Stoler lstole...@optonline.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America

Re: [IRCA] DX-Pedition

2013-07-07 Thread George Sherman
Hi Mark, of course I'll be there. Also I intend to get some type(s) of Off bug repellant to bring for all, as I have a bunch of coupons. 73, George From: Mark Durenberger ma...@durenberger.com To: Allen Richard richa...@perryisp.net; Bates Mike

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip: 1566 TWR Benin good right now, 0327 UTC

2013-07-02 Thread George Sherman
Thanks for the tip, wish I would have checked mail earlier. 0443 fair carrier, weak by 0505. I wish I could understand propagation better, only TA carrier found. 73, George S., MN From: kilokat7 kilok...@gmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] DU carriers in MN 1000 UTC

2013-07-02 Thread George Sherman
Tuned in too late, only fair carriers on 738 1017. CommRadio CR-1, Quantum QX Pro. 73, George S., MN ___ 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] ? 4 ULR/DSP experts: -25kHz wide splatter in ?1k BW, , strong signal pumping?

2013-07-01 Thread George Sherman
Long before IBOC, I had a local 5kw @ 2.5 miles distance. I could hear  (distorted) sidebands to plus or minus 40 Khz. So I called up the local FCC office and asked what was allowed. Reply was we require sidebands to be -75 dB down at plus or minus 55 kHz. I'm not the best at knowing technical

Re: [IRCA] (no subject)

2013-05-21 Thread George Sherman
Yes, maybe is what I like to see posted. We can determine a groundwave area fairly well, but skywave varies in intensity different areas are favored on different nights. I think we can get skywave from at least as close as 30 miles, as I can hear some fading on KSTP-1500 at night, even though

Re: [IRCA] CC Pocket Radio

2013-05-20 Thread George Sherman
I had one, OK on FM except harder to null strong stations with earphone or headphone cord. On AM, the sensitivity selectivity were fairly good, but not great. I think the selectivities given  are actually plus or minus figures, so really 8 kHz 5 kHz. The filters do have better shape factors

Re: [IRCA] CommRadio CR-1

2013-04-20 Thread George Sherman
There's a very lengthy thread about this radio at radioreference.com/ under SDRs. They worked very hard to get the bugs out, so just about everything is as it should be. There will be free software upgrades. If you sign up for the newsletter today, you might get a coupon Monday for free battery

Re: [IRCA] KOUU 1290

2013-04-04 Thread George Sherman
I looked at radio-locator.com and it shows 50kw day pattern for KOUU only nulls to S SE. I could just about imagine if they did a DX test with sweep tones how many might hear it. 73, George S., MN From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To:

[IRCA] Carriers noted 1130-1200 UTC 3/30 from MN

2013-03-31 Thread George Sherman
612, 657, 702, 738, 747 (not Japan), 882, 891, 1008, 1098. All weal level 1-2. On another morning I had 1098 almost strong enough for audio. One morning 1566 1575 had carriers. Lately, I've not had any possibly Japanese carriers. Auroral/disturbed cx. 73, George S., MN Using Icom R75

[IRCA] Is anyone receiving this?

2013-01-20 Thread George Sherman
Been unable to send to another list. Using Yahoo. 73, George S., MN ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip: 800 KBRV Idaho good into Michigan right now 0145 UTC

2012-11-01 Thread George Sherman
Also a fair signal into Minnesota, I'm Sorry by John Denver 0441, followed by M ancr giving a clear ID KBRV. New here! Thanks. A nice surprise DX Test. The aurora seems to be preventing many NE US stations from coming thru, but to W northern states still in. Also presumed KNBR on 680, clip of

[IRCA] KBRV-800 Idaho clear ID 0444 UTC

2012-11-01 Thread George Sherman
Seems they're on day power. Classic country. New here 1st Idaho of season. 73, George S., MN ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX.....UNID Station on 1230 with Moorhens??? Football....sound Familiar to Anyone??

2012-10-21 Thread George Sherman
Sounds like the Toledo Mud Hens on Fox Sports Radio WCWA (Toledo) From: Robert Ross va...@rogers.com To: IRCA AM List irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:21 PM Subject: [IRCA] ULR DX.UNID Station on 1230 with Moorhens???

[IRCA] UNID 850 w/rock oldies 2:50am CDT

2012-10-07 Thread George Sherman
Any ideas? At 2:50, was hearing Love Hurts by Nazareth. At 2:53, You're In My Heart by Rod Stewart. I'm real curious as I can't find anything with this format that should have been on. Thanks in advance for any info. I lost them to a station with singing in Spanish at top of the hour. Also KOA

[IRCA] DU traces 1210 UTC in MN

2012-10-07 Thread George Sherman
738 had good carrier, maybe faint audio (Tahiti? Australia? Both?) 702 fair carrier (heard Australia here back in '80s), and a very weak carrier on 756 (New Zealand?). Icom R75, Quantum QX Pro loop. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] My 850 unid rock oldies likely WPTR

2012-10-07 Thread George Sherman
Muskegon had their played songs for the last few hours on their website all were '50s '60s. I still need them. Heard Raleigh on 850 decades ago as WKIX. Their website showed their program at the time was Hall of Fame Music. Both songs heard were million sellers from the '70s. It was weak

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1520 Fox Sports Radio

2012-09-22 Thread George Sherman
KSIB I think started Fox Sports radio on their AM 9/10 IIRC. The FM remains country except for a couple popular local programs, according to their website. When looking up Fox Sports Radio 1520, found WJMP Kent, OH and another new affiliate WFAU Augusta, ME. Was WFAU a recent CP? Anyone heard

[IRCA] KWMT-540 Ft Dodge IA is NDA right now!

2012-09-11 Thread George Sherman
If you live NW, N, or NE of Ft Dodge, IA, this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity! Not sure how long this will continue, started Mon morning. May be tower painting? 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] What to do? SW2 bought off eBay has low sensitivity

2012-06-15 Thread George Sherman
I haven't left feedback yet or complained to seller. They said great condition. Case slightly discolored on top like slightly different shades of black, back has a few scratches, so cosmetics fair or possibly good. How likely is the low sensitivity being caused by 1 to all capacitors being

[IRCA] Sorry, some of my carriers were local noise

2012-06-02 Thread George Sherman
My apology for that. I still can't tell which ones, so from now on I won't report something unless I hear audio or think I hear audio. I will not use my DSP-599zx anymore until I get a better AC adapter. I have powerline buzz, probably a little cable noise, maybe I could even get faint noise

[IRCA] MN 23 TA carriers 0530-0620 UTC

2012-06-01 Thread George Sherman
576 612 648 684 756 792 828 864 882 936 972 1008 1044 1116 1152 1188 1224 1332 1404 1476 1512 1548 1584 R75, QX Pro, DSP-599zx Some were nearly producing audio some unusual frequencies. A-index 10 last I checked. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] MN 38 TP/DU carriers 0959-1045 UTC

2012-06-01 Thread George Sherman
1044 possible faint audio 1011 L4 carrier 1152 singing? SAH rapid fades indicating possible 2nd station 1019 L5 carrier 1368 audio? 1030 1476 weak audio? 1036 L4 carrier 1584 weak audio? 1040 L4 carrier moderate carriers 576 864 (f/WSW) 936 1008 1188 1224 weak carriers 558  594 f/SW  612 f/W

[IRCA] MN: 35 TP/DU carriers, some audio 0950-1058 UTC

2012-05-31 Thread George Sherman
Was I the only one listening to MW this morning? 558 SW/NE 0950 576 N/S 612 f/W, Australia? 648 abt 240 degrees 1009 666 N/S 684 at about 320 degrees, roughly, 1009 702 at 1010 f/W, Australia? 738 f/W 1012 864 strong carrier f/SW/NE, New Zealand?? 936 1024 singing? 972 SSW/NNE 1044 SW/NE

[IRCA] WFNY-1440 NY test heard in MN

2012-05-25 Thread George Sherman
0119 0130 EDT gave calls in code maybe 5 times. The repetition really helped me be sure as I couldn't copy a full 4 letters in a row with bad QRM QRN. Seemed like a good signal, other stuff just stronger. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] GRUNDIG G2 REPORTER

2012-04-11 Thread George Sherman
From etoncorp.com website: MW sensitivity less than 2,500uv (poor-most small portables less than 1,000uv); SW less than 50uv (poor-fair, most small portables 20-30uv); FM sens less than 5uv (pretty good-typical on small portables is 3uv-10uv). Selectivity (adjacent channel?) less than 40 dB

Re: [IRCA] UNID Yahoo Sports Radio

2012-03-20 Thread George Sherman
I assume conditions would rule out KJCK Junction City, KS, so likely WAOC St. Augustine, FL, listed for 2180/250W non-DA days/nights on www.topazdesigns.com/ambc  73, George S., MN From: Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; Mailing list for the

Re: [IRCA] UNID Yahoo Sports Radio (1420)

2012-03-20 Thread George Sherman
] UNID Yahoo Sports Radio Could also be WACK Newark, Ny or WRSA Saint Albans, VT paul On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 1:58 AM, George Sherman george...@yahoo.com wrote: I assume conditions would rule out KJCK Junction City, KS, so likely WAOC St. Augustine, FL, listed for 2180/250W non-DA

[IRCA] More on 1420 Yahoo Sports WAOC

2012-03-20 Thread George Sherman
WAOC website says have your own sports talk show on the radio and on the internet. For a small hourly rate, you or your group could have your own Sports Talk Show. Sportsradio 1420 is making available limited air time for private groups and individual sports programming. k...@1420sports.com 

Re: [IRCA] 1220 unID w/classical music looping E-W from Omaha

2012-03-11 Thread George Sherman
From: Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@yahoogroups.com a...@yahoogroups.com; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 8:50 PM Subject: [IRCA] 1220 unID w/classical music looping

Re: [IRCA] 1220 unID w/classical music looping E-W from Omaha

2012-03-11 Thread George Sherman
Hi Rick, the 1220 can't be Atlantic as I just checked weather.com temp shows 48, wind chill 44. Even their low temp is only expected to be 43. 73, George S., MN  P.S. maybe CJRB. I have often heard a station with the antenna turned at least 70 degrees away from the station. Guess we need to

Re: [IRCA] 1220 unID w/classical music looping E-W from Omaha

2012-03-11 Thread George Sherman
meaning rock, but think not in this case as I did notice a # of stations using Classics slogan that are classical. 73, George S., MN     From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com To: George Sherman george...@yahoo.com; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca

[IRCA] KBOI-670 Test Heard in MN

2012-03-10 Thread George Sherman
Lengthy code ID, + brief sweep tone 0846 UTC, very well heard. 73, George S., MN ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] unID 1370 w/ACC tourney Clemson vs VA Tech

2012-03-09 Thread George Sherman
Hartselle is N Central AL. There are no 1370 stations near it. Sorry I couldn't help. 73, George S., MN  From: Dave Hascall dhinfome...@gmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com irca@hard-core-dx.com; dxrepo...@webtv.net dxrepo...@webtv.net; a...@lists.wtfda.info a...@lists.wtfda.info;

[IRCA] College, AK A-index about 110 now

2012-03-09 Thread George Sherman
Updated every 15 minutes at www.swpc.noaa.gov/alerts/a-index.html  73, George S., MN ___ 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

[IRCA] WFIL-560 DX Test sweep tones hrd in MN

2012-02-11 Thread George Sherman
Noticed them about 0002 EST u/WIND. Thanks Rene! 73, George S., MN ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] 910 unidentified

2012-01-28 Thread George Sherman
WSBA York, PA shows Focus on Family 8-9 AM Sundays. Perhaps a change or exception? 73, George S., MN - Original Message - From: Niel Wolfish nielw...@yahoo.ca To: AM a...@nrcdxas.org; IRCAIRCAList irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:36 PM Subject: [IRCA] 910

Re: [IRCA] unID on 1230 w/slogan 1230 The Light

2012-01-07 Thread George Sherman
A Yahoo search brings up KLWT Lebanon, MO. 73, George S., MN From: Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com a...@yahoogroups.com; a...@nrcdxas.org a...@nrcdxas.org; dxrepo...@webtv.net

Re: [IRCA] UNID help?

2011-11-25 Thread George Sherman
WRAQ 1490 Asheville, NC NEW 1 kw owner Tugart Properties. Used Yahoo search and found on a site called www.citymelt.com  73, George S., MN From: GEORGE SANTULLI gsant...@hotmail.com To: David Faulkner drdsfaulk...@yahoo.com; Mailing List for the International Radio Club of America

Re: [IRCA] Approx 420 Hz het on 1210?

2011-11-09 Thread George Sherman
Here in MN, it's roughly NW/SE, so if N-S from you, probably southeastern US, unless foreign. Roughly on 1210.4. KGYN WPHT reading S-9+30 dB on R75 w/8 Quantum loop. 73, George S., MN From: Fred Schroyer ibfredi...@gmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:38 PM

[IRCA] MN TA audio 0330 585 684 774 855 1206 1215

2011-10-21 Thread George Sherman
All just at threshold level, plus carrier only on 50+ frequencies. Earlier had audio on 999 1521. 73, George S. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] MN TA audio 1206 1251!

2011-10-20 Thread George Sherman
Never had audio on 1251 before! At 0017, some singing that sounded like an anthem or similar, perhaps celebrating Gadafi's death?? MW talk on 1205. Plus about 63 carriers with no audio, so far. Is there any chance the 1251 could've been anything other than Libya? It's like they found the

[IRCA] MN 11 TA carriers this morning

2011-10-20 Thread George Sherman
594 L4 N assume Japan 1137 UTC 693 L3 N 1146 assume Japan 702 L1 W (DU), Australia assumed 738 W assume Tahiti 747 N, L3 1144, assume Japan 774 N assume Japan 1008 NW ??? 1017 W, 1149 UTC, Tonga carrier still, or?? 1035 W (DU), Solomon Is or ?? 1053 N L1 ??? 1548 W (DU)  L1, assume Australia 4QD  

[IRCA] MN TA audio 549 774 783 999 1215

2011-10-20 Thread George Sherman
In addtion to 1206 1251 heard earlier. 549 assume Algeria, music, then tlk by M, 999 audio 0138, 774 audio 0150, 1215 M tlk 0214, 783 audio 0217. Plus 71 carriers only. Last night (this morn) had Spain 855 audio 0006 so it's far from over. Gotta take dinner break! Icom R75 8 Quantum loop. 73,

Re: [IRCA] MN TA audio 0n 783 at 0215 UTC who?

2011-10-13 Thread George Sherman
what time it starts to fade out?  That might give you an idea of where the transmitter could be. best wishes, Nick At 03:23 13-10-11, you wrote: Here in Victoria, I can see 1215 with a weak carrier.  Nothing else on the frequencies below.Walt On Thu, Oct 13, 2011 at 2:29 AM, George Sherman

[IRCA] MN TA audio 0n 783 at 0215 UTC who?

2011-10-12 Thread George Sherman
Lots of splash from WBBM, even in USB. Definite talking. Might it be anything that has a parallel? Also weak audio on 549 not sure if I detect threshold audio on 747. Carriers on 621, 1008, 999, 1206, 1215, 1251, 1278 many more, most just weak or weaker. R% 8 Quantum loop. Thanks for any

[IRCA] MN 58 TAs carriers, a few audio

2011-10-12 Thread George Sherman
549 still audio, audio back on 783, audio now on 999, 1206. On 576, had very strong carrier 0242-0243, came back 0244 UTC gone. Now 0315, a much weaker carrier. Meant to say previously using Icom R75 w/8 Quantum loop. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA

[IRCA] Oops! WXCO Wausau, WI 1229.91-1229.95

2011-10-08 Thread George Sherman
Accidentally wrote 1239.95. Now is anyone else hearing it? 73, George S., MN ___ 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] Carrier on about 1449.75

2011-10-07 Thread George Sherman
First time I noticed this, about 1 am CDT this morning. Frequency estimated by using R75 in LSB, margin of error plus or minus 10 Hz. Much weaker than 1450 jumble, could not split off audio. There is also something off 1230 just enough to detect a weak rumble, has been that way for a long time.

[IRCA] WXCO Wausau, WI on about 1239.95

2011-10-07 Thread George Sherman
Finally IDed this, carrying Cardinals soccer (Newman Catholic girls) in playoffs. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are

[IRCA] MN TA carriers 0430 UTC

2011-10-07 Thread George Sherman
549 612 621 774 855 891 999 1008 1035 1215. All weak or weaker, strong QRN.   R75, 8 Quantum loop. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

Re: [IRCA] unID on 1470 with classic county, slogan

2011-09-26 Thread George Sherman
Classic Country Plus is the slogan for KAIR according to www.topazdesigns.com/ambc/  73, George S., MN From: Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.com To: a...@yahoogroups.com a...@yahoogroups.com; a...@nrcdxas.org a...@nrcdxas.org; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America

Re: [IRCA] WXYG-540 Sauk Rapids, MN back on air

2011-04-17 Thread George Sherman
to check again when we return there in a couple of weeks.  Out of curiosity, how well do you receive the 1010 Sauk Rapids station? - John On Apr 14, 2011, at 5:32 PM, George Sherman wrote: Just checked it, still on. With the Eton E1 8 Quantum loop amplifier turned way down, a barely detectable

[IRCA] WXYG-540 Sauk Rapids, MN back on air

2011-04-14 Thread George Sherman
DX buddy Todd in Woodbury told me to relay this message 2 days ago. Maybe I should check see if it's still on! He says their new format is thrash metal, sometimes also called death metal. We were wondering if this is the only MW station with this format? They're relatively low-powered and

Re: [IRCA] WXYG-540 Sauk Rapids, MN back on air

2011-04-14 Thread George Sherman
, April 14, 2011, 12:47 PM Thx..please let me know if this is still on and full time as they are one of 3 I need to complete MN. Semi-local WPJX 1500 had this format for a while as Rebel Radio but now is Mexican as La Campeona.  73 KAZ Barrington IL -Original Message- From: George

Re: [IRCA] South Asian on 1090 - can anyone in the Detroit area give this a listen?

2011-03-23 Thread George Sherman
WCAR isn't owned by the Catholics anymore, station was sold. Now brokered religion. Almost certainly what you had as there are over 20,000 Asians in WCAR coverage area, according to www.city-data.com 73, George S., MN --- On Wed, 3/23/11, Saul DX sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: From: Saul DX

Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] DX Tests - preliminary results - please review for accuracy

2011-03-23 Thread George Sherman
three DX tests to the four e-mail lists I subscribe to. Any corrections and additions are welcome before I finalize the lists this weekend. 1440 WFNY NY GLOVERSVILLE - HEARD: * MN George Sherman - Heard what may have been code at start, partial calls, assorted sound - This appears

[IRCA] 1540 test heard in MN on PL-310 barefoot

2011-03-13 Thread George Sherman
Code heard at 2:09am EST. Through local KXEL. 73, George S., MN ___ 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] WFNY-1440 heard in MN

2011-03-05 Thread George Sherman
Heard what may have been code at start, at :10 I could hear a Y. Seemed to have assorted sound effects at various pitches. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] Kenwood R-5000 vs. Drake SW-8: Image rejection, sensitivity, and selectivity factors

2011-03-01 Thread George Sherman
Hi Rick, I had a SW8 would not recommend it for FM. Selectivity is not all that it could be no RDS. It is a good unit on other bands but I started to have a problem with part of a digit disappearing. It also quit working on batteries. My favorite overall for FM DX is the new Sangean CL-100

[IRCA] Carrier also hrd in MN abt 1520.9 kHz

2011-02-28 Thread George Sherman
Too much KOKC to tell if it has audio. 73, George S., MN --- On Mon, 2/28/11, amd...@core.com amd...@core.com wrote: From: amd...@core.com amd...@core.com Subject: [IRCA] Het on 1520, somebody 1khz high? To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, dx...@nrcdxas.org Date: Monday, February 28, 2011, 9:31 PM

Re: [IRCA] Grundig Satellite 750

2011-02-21 Thread George Sherman
Hi Jim, a MW DXer ranked it highly. No reviews on Amazon about LW. Amazon may be best place to buy this new $249.99 shipped. If you decide you don't like it you're only out return shipping cost. If the unit is detective you want to return for refund or replacement, Amazon will pay return

Re: [IRCA] Oldies Format on 720 KHz ( Was: And NOW...Presenting State #37)

2011-01-31 Thread George Sherman
I think Paul Walker is right, WRZN Hernando, FL. www.cflradio.net lists WRZN format as hits of the last 5 decades. 73, George S., MN --- On Mon, 1/31/11, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: From: Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com Subject: [IRCA] Oldies Format on 720 KHz ( Was: And

Re: [IRCA] WCRN-830 after sunset

2011-01-07 Thread George Sherman
They were definitely logged here a few months ago, not quite 30 miles from WCCO tower. 73, George S., MN --- On Fri, 1/7/11, Robert S.Ross VA3SW va...@rogers.com wrote: From: Robert S.Ross VA3SW va...@rogers.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WCRN-830 after sunset To: Mailing list for the International

Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] Algeria-531 549 kHz

2011-01-07 Thread George Sherman
Here in MN, I'm about at 45 degrees north about 1,100 air miles inland from Boston. I've had audio from both a few times using just an 8 amplified loop. I'd guess if someone had a long uni-directional antenna in a noise free location, hooked up to a sharply selective receiver, they'd probably

[IRCA] MN TA audio 1413 kHz 0504 UTC + more

2011-01-03 Thread George Sherman
Bits pieces of audio through heavy splash from 1410 1420. Carrier 1584 nearly strong enough, 1602 carrier. Back to radio. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

[IRCA] MN TA audio 0540 UTC on 1305, plus

2011-01-03 Thread George Sherman
a strong carrier on 1359.  Still have audio on 1413. Seems carriers only below 1300, but still possible for more to 0730 or so at W Eu sunrise. R75 + 8 Quantum loop. 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] 1710 khz The Big Q oldies pirate

2011-01-02 Thread George Sherman
Also being heard near Minneapolis Happy New Year from The Big Q. Cranking out the hits, The Big Q. Weak to fair, played Yellow River by Christie. About 2am CST.  Using Icom R75 8 Quantum loop cranked to full, getting S-9 reading, crank down essentially gone. I wonder if this is being heard

Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] FCC Notice regarding TIS expansion public comment

2011-01-01 Thread George Sherman
Maybe the new TIS stations would broadcast the evacuation routes in the event of a nuclear detonation. Nuclear Detonation Preparedness www.nagc.com  You can send them questions or comments. Thanks Curtis! 73, George S., MN  --- On Sat, 1/1/11, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Russ

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