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Hi Brandon,
Welcome and thanks to Phil Bytheway for his work on DXDD-W. I recently retired
and am getting back into the hobby with more fervor than in recent years.
I only recently rejoined IRCA and realized that Phil was "mining" the informal
postings on the Hard Core List to add to the IRCA publication. I started
following the Hard Core Group years ago after an eye opening trip to the IRCA
Convention in Seaside, OR in 2006, hosted by Pat Martin followed by joining
highly accomplished DXers at the hallowed Grayland Motel for an inspiring TP DX
session. The interest in TP DXing has stuck with me since. In early 2007 my
ears were opened to the possibilities of European MW and LW DX from Colorado. I
had not thought that was possible before then. What attracted me to the Hard
Core DX Group was the availability of timely propagation information, the
invaluable insights of many seasoned and accomplished TP DXers, and
particularly the laid back open forum style. Living in a landlocked state, I
also pay close attention to the TP loggings from those more experienced TP
DXers from the US and Canadian heartland. I noted a remark made by Nick
Hall-Patch indicating an interest in reports even when conditions are not
stellar just to add to the overall propagation "Big Picture". As a result, I
report what I hear in CO. As they are geographically closest to me, I pay
particular attention to the reports of Richard Allen in OK and Steve Ratzlaff
in AZ. I also closely follow KAZ's and Tim Tromp's reports.
While I think I can recognize Japanese,I do speak Castilian Spanish. I also
understand some basic Portuguese and French. I do not speak any Asian
languages. Gary DeBock has graciously provided many Asian linguistic insights,
as well as some AMAZING travel friendly FSL antennas. Gary DeBock and Chris
Kadlec were instrumental with identifying a variety of Asian languages and
regional nuances for my DX recordings from my Hawaii trip this spring. I am
reluctant to submit formal loggings of the typical snippets of TP audio I
receive in CO.
In summary, I would be happy to CC you on my CO TP reports if you like. They
are not likely to be structured as well as Mark Connelly's reports. I also
appreciate Mark Connelly's responses to my antenna questions and all of the
contributions he has made to the hobby. Thanks to Mark, I am using two Conti
Superloops, I can't fit a DKAZ on my city lot.
Thanks again to ALL who continue to make this hobby fun!
If you prefer not to be CC'ed on my CO TP reports, that's fine also.
73
Craig Barnes
Wheat Ridge, CO
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On Tue, 9/19/17, Brandon Jordan <[email protected]> wrote:
Subject: [IRCA] IRCA DXWW Column
To: [email protected]
Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 2:08 PM
Heys folks. As you my or may not know, I
volunteered to take on DXWW-W from Phil who has been doing a
fantastic care taker job for a few years. Coming over from
the DXWW-E side, it is amazing the work Phil has been doing
to glean your logs from your posts in the forum and whipping
them up into format for the column. I have been used to
Mark's meticulously formatted reports, and other folks
specifically submitting logs for the column.
You West Coast guys are so laid back!
Before I even formally ask, I would
like to get feedback from you TA DX'ers. Phil has been
gleaning your posts for logs you have posted in your own
ways, some with details, some without besides
good/poor/fair, some without times or with dates to be
pulled from the time of your post. Hardly any seem to be
submitted to Phil specifically for DXWW-W.
Since I am editing DXWW East/West and
TBDX into a single DXWW column, is there any way to herd you
West Coast cats? Easy stuff like semi consistent date and
time formats, details beyond good/fair/poor. In good faith,
I cannot add posts with simply good/fair/poor or especially
carrier posts. I understand you may be posting daily
captures, but need details for others not so fortunate.
Officially cc:ing [email protected]
for you semi properly formatted posts you want included in
the bulletin would make my life so much easier. ;)
Is this stuff do-able or have I bitten
off way more than I can chew? Opening up the discussion :)
73,
Brandon
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