Thanks Patrick, According to David's letter 585-2WEB boosted power to 10 kw a few years back, and runs a varied music format (soft rock, classic rock and country) with automated programming during the time that we are most likely to hear them (1200-1500 UTC, or late evenings in Australia). This results in fewer ID's and local programming during this time period, but David said that accurate records are kept of each song played, which helped him also confirm my reception last year at the Seaside beach on July 18th.
585-2WEB is one of a number of stations which seem pretty regular on the NW Oregon coast during the summer, but which never produced a trace for John B. or me at Grayland during four summer Ultralight DXpeditions. The other ones are 603-Radio Waatea, 666-Noumea and 765-Radio Kahungunu. David's message concerning 2WEB's verification policy is pasted below, for those interested. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) ________________________________________________________ Hi Gary, As a DX'er myself (former member of SPEEDX and current member of ARDXC), I can appreciate the value of a reception report. Though I no longer QSL myself, I certainly did appreciate the "prompt response" years ago, when sending reception reports was a big part of my SWL/MW experience. I also do the Breakfast Show, which in the USA is the equivalent of "Morning Drive." You can listen to us any time via our website: outbackradio.com.au Click the "listen live" links. My show is on from 1-3pm Pacific Time. (It's also because of our web stream, I require a very detailed reception report or MP3s, to "prove" reception.) Everyone here enjoyed your letter and picture. Take care and 73s. David -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Martin <[email protected]> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <[email protected]> Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 9:45 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Gary, Congrats with your 2WEB verie. A nice one. Glad to hear they still like reports. My QSL from them goes back to the 90s. 10KW now? I had not noticed that. I think they were 2 KW back then. Good going. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
