Re: [HCDX] ShortWave Gold
These are wonderful ! I'm going to join your group as I'm sure I have some cassettes laying about as well. I'm curious, what radio was probably used for these? Where are you located? 73! John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.hard-core-dx.com/redirect2.php?id=wrth2007 ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] Test
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Re: [HCDX] Kiwa vs Inrad filters?
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[HCDX] Kiwa vs Inrad filters?
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[HCDX] Helpful webpage for homebrew preselectors.
I have found the information on this page very useful in my building of a mediumwave preselector: http://www.geocities.com/amdxlog/index.html The one thing that I found really helpful was learning that the Q of a LC circuit is greatly affected by the impedance of the circuit. I took 20 minutes to wind a few toroids to lower the impedance of my tuner and boy, it is ~much~ sharper now, really cutting down on the slop from nearby channels. This should really help in logging those 9khz splits from Europe and elsewhere. Tonight, St. Kitts on 555 khz was audible with talk on my Palstar R-30 using just a crummy wire under flat conditions. I really feel it has really improved my R-30 into a much stronger DX machine. If you like building your own gear, check it out. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] ILG page down??
I just checked the ILG database page ( http://www.ilgradio.de/ ) and this is what it shows: - - - - Project temporarily stopped because: - copyright violence - censorship pressure by IBB Washington - spam-mail and form-mail (about 700 a day) After successful solution of these problems it will be decided later if this project will continue or not ... - - - - :^[ John K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] India / Sri Lanka -> WI
Nice conditions over the pole yesterday. 11705.0 VOICE OF AMERICA relay, English, Irana Wila, SRI LANKA, 01:00 to 02:00z, 6 October, 2006, SINPO 44433, minimal flutter - easy copy. 11620.0 ALL INDIA RADIO, English, Bangalore, INDIA, 22:00 to 22:30z, General Overseas Service, SINPO 4, S9+20db on peaks. Best I've heard them in quite some time. John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Palstar R-30 + 9m vertical ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
Re: [HCDX] 9795 jamming?
In a message dated 10/5/06 5:28:00 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Why leap to such a conclusion? It`s DRM from Sackville, Canada on 9795-9805 and has been there every afternoon for many months. 73, Glenn Hauser >> Because I've never heard "DRM" before and it just sounds like noise?? John K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] Wonderful conditions Midwest US to India on 25 meters.
I have All India Radio on 11,620khz in English running S9+ 10 to 20 db with minimal fading. The best I've heard them in quite some time. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Palstar R-30 + 9 meter vertical ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] 9795 jamming?
9795khz, 2145z. Very loud, broad spectrum noise, sigs S9+45db here in Wisconsin. Who are we (USA) jamming on this frequency? Iran? John K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
Re: [HCDX] Icom R75
In a message dated 9/21/06 7:43:10 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Considering an Icom R75 receiver. Comments from users appreciated. Thanks, Jerry WWØE >> It gets a 4.6 out of 5 here: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/427 John K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- Preorder your WRTH 2007: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953586499/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
Re: [HCDX] "Flattop" antenna
In a message dated 8/9/06 9:23:24 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does any of you have any experience with the "flattop antenna" construction and use? I am interested if any of you has simple manuals over necessary equipment and any idea of the costs. I have approx 40-41 metres room for it. Much used as a transmitting antenna in the USA earlier(WSM/KFI etc.). It is said it is very good as a skywave antenna. I refer you to Les Rayburn's Transmitting antenna for beacon XMGR, 185 kHz LW: >> The antenna is actually a ground mounted vertical, with the top, flat portion, making up for the shortness of the vertical part so you don't have to go up 150 or 180 ft. To make it work well, you'll need a really good ground/radial system. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
Re: [HCDX] Remote antenna - is it feasible?
The cheapest route would be to bury a long coax cable, perhaps RG-6, several hundred meters - no problem at medium wave frequencies. Just deep enough to keep out of harms way is all you would need. John K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
[HCDX] Radio Thailand
Listening to Radio Thailand, 7300khz. Heard full ID in English at 1115z with interval signal, then back to programming in Cambodian (?). Good signals with heavy polar flutter. NEW ! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Palstar R30c + 40m loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/dsl.html
Re: [HCDX] hardcore???
In a message dated 1/27/06 2:07:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << That's a beginner station like HCJB or VOA and not hardcore! vy 73 abo >> Maybe he used a homebrew regenerative radio and a bed spring antenna ? THAT would be hardcore! jw k9rzz ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] This is such a sad story - please complain to the BBC to stop it h...
Just doing some searching looking for the MP3 of it, seems like there are some people who won't miss it at all ! :^] jw k9rzz ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Loggings: Columbia, North Korea
6140khz Radio Lider Bogota, Columbia Jan. 09, 2006 0730z Good signals S9+10, full ID given in Spanish. Only 1kw? (RZZ-WI) 11710khz Voice of Korea, Pyongyang, North Korea Jan. 09, 2006, 1500z s/on in English. Good signal peaks (S9) with deep fades, fading almost entirely into noise by 1530z. NEW! (RZZ-WI) Audio clips (MP3) here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/RadioLider.mp3 (175kb) http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/VoiceOfKorea.mp3 (171kb) 73 ! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Yaesu FT767gx + 40m loop 667mhz PC + Cool Edit 2000 ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] WWV TO Add One Second
Cool ! Google search turned up this: http://www.leapsecond.com/notes/leap-watch.htm John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2006 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059367/hardcoredxcom/ ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Radio Tashkent logging
Radio Tashkent, Uzbekistan 7190.0 khz - 1228z Sign off - (English) - sio:444 - Right at Tashkent sunset, my sunrise. Very good sigs and excellent copy in English. CRI heard under and after 1228z Tashkent s/off. John Wilke K9RZZ (FT767gx + 40m loop - Milwaukee, WI USA - Nov. 8, 2005 ) ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 5025khz Rebelde -> Wisconsin in daylight!
Am hearing Radio Rebelde on 5025khz right now at 1330 local time. They are quite weak, but this is the first time I've ever noticed them during the day. WWV on 5 mhz is a solid S9 as well. John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA FT767gx + 40m loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] KWMO harmonic back ... 4050khz.
KWMO Missouri, 1350khz x 3 = 4050khz back again tonight, fair sigs right now. John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] KWMO harmonic into WI now ... 4050khz.
Fair to good signals on 4049.96khz (3 x 1350khz). Running country western music and slogan "Pure Country". plus they just gave the call letters KWMO. AMLOGBOOK.COM lists them as "oldies", but that's what call they gave. Anyone else hearing them? John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Logging: Guatemala
Heard this morning: 4799.8khz Radio Buenas Nuevas San Sebastian, Guatemala Oct. 16, 05 1130 - 1210z with good signals. Programming in Spanish. Loudest signal on the band this morning ... 1KW ? NEW ! (RZZ - WI ) Clip: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/RBuenasNuevas_4799_8khz_16oct05_1130z.wav 73! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Yaesu FT767gx + 40m loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Log from Wisconsin
A few recent loggings from here in Wisconsin, USA 4976R. Uganda Uganda 10/10/050345z EE, weak audio 4985R. Brasil Central Brasil 10/10/052320z VG copy // 11,815khz in Portuguese 9925R. Croatia Croatia 10/9/05 2220z in english, transmitter in Germany 11815 R. Brasil Central Brasil 10/10/050030z Excellent sigs and ident 11930 R. China International China 10/10/050100Z Excellent, "Chinese radio dot com dot cn" 11935 R. JapanJapan 10/10/050100Z Excellent via relay (where?) in english 11970 China Radio Intl' China 10/9/05 1730z VG sigs, english 73! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA FT767gx + 40m loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Medfer beacon - 1650khz?
When I'm in the shack listening to the radio I let the computer record the audio just in case something pops through. Well, tonight I caught a morse code "TS" repeated on 1650khz tonight at 0455z for about 20 seconds. I thought it might be a medfer beacon, but searching on the web yielded nothing. I guess it could be an image ... but an image of who? Audio clip here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/1650khz_TS_beacon.wav Thoughts? John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA Yaesu FT767gx + 40m loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] audio clip Taiwan on MW
In a message dated 10/5/05 2:47:29 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hello again, as I posted already in the list some days ago, I could receive a station from Taiwan on mediumwave 846 kHz. Here is the clip: http://home.arcor.de/mschnitzer/Kuanghua.mp3 vy 73 -- Michael Schnitzer >> Excellent ! I love audio clips ... keep 'em comming. John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is out. Order yours from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 500khz Ham transmissions to start soon
Still awaiting FCC licenses, but transmissions in this new 'ham band' should start soon. http://500kc.com/ John Wilke K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Alert: FM Es in Montreal (weak right now, but !...)
In a message dated 5/30/05 2:08:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm going in my room to tape it ! Lucky boy. Absolutely nothing here all day. A little bit of troposphere enhancement on the police scanner, but that is it. Go get em ! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] [NRC-AM] Palstar MW550P preselector
In a message dated 4/22/05 12:48:04 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does anyone have any knowlege of this unit? Is it work the money? I saw it listed in the Universal catalog. Thanks. >> I have one and really like it. The added gain it provides is really handy when you're diggin in the jumble after phasing a AM BC station. The construction is very sturdy and will last a lifetime. I wish the pre-amp in the unit was a regenerative type for added selectivity, but it does work well. I think the new prices are a bit steep, but I found mine used and feel it was worth it. John Wilke K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Superadio II parts
In a message dated 4/12/05 4:28:20 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Jef Jaisun) Anybody out there know where I can get a replacement on/off switch for my GE Superadio II? This one has crusted all up and I don't think I can rehab it. Thx. 73s, >> Maybe you could just perform a power switch-ectomy, superglue a plastic plug over the hole, and install a different switch, a nice rocker switch perhaps. jw k9rzz ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: T2FD THE FORGOTTEN ANT.
In a message dated 2/27/5 11:59:52 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Where can i get the info. on getting the carbon resistors for the T2FD diapole. I want to purchasa them that will be heavy enoug for yse with a linier amp. jerry [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Resistors in an antenna? That doesn't sound good. jw k9rzz ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: Bangladesh Betar-7185
In a message dated 2/26/5 10:02:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << 7185 BANGLADESH, Bangladesh Betar, Feb. 26 1232 in at fair-to-poor level (SIO 232) with EE program. >> Is this time zulu? I know it sounds like a dumb question, but I have heard Malaysia on this band as late as 1600z (10am local). jw k9rzz milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] ILG database now updated.
Winter update now available. WHat a nice Christmas present ! jw k9rzz milwaukee, wi usa ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Messy shack photo !
Here's the current status of K9RZZ ... a mess ! http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/shack_photo.jpg On shelf, left to right: Yaesu FT221R, FT767gx, FT736R, FL2100b, and unfinished 6m amp project on the far right. Under shelf, PC monitor (old!), 2 solid state amps stacked in the back for 6 and 2m with rotator control on top, bolted under the shelf are the Autek keyer, 6m pre-amp, HF SWR meter, HF SWR meter, on table to the right is the upside down power supply for the unfinished 2m amp project on the far right. Under the table is the car battery that runs the VHF amps. The other half of the table extends to the left that has my Palstar R30, Icom R71a, and other gear. Photo of that next time! (maybe I'll straighten up a bit first). 73, John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list Hard-Core-DX@hard-core-dx.com http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] R.Progresso 890khz audio clip (WGN off)
http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/890_Progresso.wav I got up about 0930z for some sunrise DX (40/41m mainly) and read on the NRC list that WGN was off for maintenance. Quickly I zeroed in on 890khz and heard Cuban Radio Progresso booming in. WGN came back on at 1000z. Turned out to be the best DX of the morning, thanks for the heads up ! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI FT-767gx + 40m quad loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] WMR now on full power
In a message dated 12/16/04 11:04:52 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << World Music Radio (WMR) is now running full 10 kW on 5815 kHz (till 21 UTC tonight) and again tomorrow Friday when we'll be on the air 07-21 UTC with 10 kW. Then back to 5 kW for the rest of the weekend until Monday morning at 07 UTC. >> Nothing here at 0700z sign on, but K index is 5 and propagation is not that good from Europe. John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI Yaesu FT767gx + 40m quad loop. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Latin Loggings ...
Well, I came short of an all nighter, but did manage 0700z and up again at 1130z. I found the band conditions in all directions rather flat, but did manage two new ones. 1030khz XEYC Chihuahua, Mexico 10.18.04 0400z F with WBZ phased. "Radio Formula" network id heard. Even weaker SS station under. NEW! JW-WI 1500khz XEDF Mexico City, Mexico 10.18.04 0103z VG QSB peaks to S9+20db, lively "La Una" indent at top of the hour. NEW! JW-WI Am real happy with those considering the usual Cuban and Mexican powerhouses were not to be found. RVC on 530khz was rather steady through the night though. I then got up early and with semi-local WLIP, Kenosha 1050khz phased, heard a station quickly fade up loud with the announcer saying "Aloha!" ... then gone. I quickly checked the lists to see if there was a Hawaii station on 1050 ... nope. That freaked me out. Clips of each: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX 73! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee R71a+MW550P+mini-DXP5+vert/ewe ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Help with clip: 1030khz XEYC?
In a message dated 10/18/04 11:19:47 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << On your recording of unID LA on 1030 kHz is an ID for "Radio Fórmula 970(not 1030) AM Cadena Nacional". So your unID is probably XEYC. >> Thanks to Mike Westfall and Bjorn Malm for their translations on a new one for me! That was a tough one since I needed both pre-amps (R71a + MW550P) to dig that one out of the mud. 73! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Help with clip: 1030khz XEYC?
Am just being careful in loggging the correct stations in a language that I'm not fluent in. Had WBZ phased, heard "Radio Formula, 1030 AM". No mentions of Radio Centro. Clip: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Thanks! John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI Vert/EWE->Mini-DXP5->MW550P->R71a ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2005 is coming out. Preorder yours and support open communications for DXers: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823077942/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Unident SS station ... 690khz ... help!
Here's another one for you folks ! Recorded on October 11, 2004, approx 0500z, frequency 690khz from here in Milwaukee, WI. Yaesu FT767gx ham transceiver + Palstar MW550P + 3 ft box loop. CINF Montreal nulled but still audible in the clip as a woman in FF. Man in clip says something like "Buenos noches ... [jingle] ... ? sesenta nueve AM ... Columbia lopatenza ... [jingle] ". Clip here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Clip is 590kb .wav file, 1 min and 9 sec. I've been chasing this one for two days now, this is the best ID I've heard yet out of some 16 hours of recording (oh yes, there's much more). Any ideas? Thanks and 73, John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: 760 SS unid ...
Well, it was suggested that it might be XENY, so I emailed them the clip, and what do you know ... they replied! "No es nuestra estacion pero proximamente tendras la radio via internet buen dia hasta luego" Which by the Google translation tool reads: Oh well. At least they could read my email which I translated into spanish with the Google translation tool ! :^] John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 760 SS unid ...
Any help with this spanish ID? 760khz, approx 0300z, WJR looped. Sounds like "transmundo musical ... lividad" then a quick jingle. http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/760unknown.wav (171kb) Palstar R30 + 3' box loop. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI (I should learn spanish) ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] MW antenna thoughts ...
I crawled up from the basement listening post last night and did some antenna comparisons with my box loop that I normally don't use (because it's deaf in the basement). I compared my 3' box loop against a 85' wire that slopes up to the top of a 70 ft oak tree. As has always been stated, vertical antennas are noisy, that's what I found too. Using just the loop on 750khz with WSB nulled, I could hear two different spanish stations weakly just above the noise. I then turned the loop so WSB was peaked, then phased them down with the wire (MFJ1026). The spanish stations were inaudible, only band noise was heard. The wire is awesome on the 60 and 90 meter tropical bands, but on MW, it's not the best performer. I had the gut feeling that the wire would outperform the loop because of the height, but that was wrong. I also hooked up the Palstar MW550P MW tuner that I recently purchased from K3PI to the box loop. With the 12 db of amplification it provides, plus the 10db pre-amp of my modified Icom R71a, signals are simply screaming in now. I had Mexico City's XEX, 730khz, S9+10db on a particularly normal night. This aleviates my fears that I would miss something while using the loop because it might not be sensitive enough. The box loop has plenty of gain now! Due to the natural resonance of the tuner and that of the loop, when tuned up on 730khz, my super-pest local station on 1290 was a mere S9 with both pre-amps on instead of the needle pegging signal it usually puts in, so I have no fear of images despite the large amount of amplification. This could be a powerful combo ... box loop plus Palstar preselector and I intend on putting it through it's paces in the comming months. Tonight, I'll take the loop outside in the yard. I've had better results with it out there in the past and with the pre-amps on it, it should really be a signal getter. As I get my EWE's put back up in the yard, I'll make more comparison's against the amplified loop and report my findings. 73! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 555khz St Kitts logged in WI !
I've been chasing them for years but now I got 'em! ZIZ Radio, St Kitts, 555khz, 0451z October 2, 2004 I got very lucky in that the best audio came through right when they were giving a long ID. Heavy slop from Chicago on 560khz. Several mentions of "Zed eye zed radio" with telephone number and address given. Clip: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/555khz_ZIZ_StKitts.wav (424kb, 52seconds). Recorded directly to the hard drive of my 233mhz PC using CoolEdit2000 software. This is my noise reduced, filtered clip. I did use the Palstar MW550P tuner with the Icom R71a. It certainly helped as far as being a pre-amp, but unsure whether it really reduced the QRM or not. Antenna was a 15x50 ft unterminated EWE (haven't finished terminating it yet) ... the QRN was a little less on that antenna, so that's why I used it. Am having trouble with my phasing box, so this a 'one antenna' logging. Whoo hooo ! John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Re: Rebelde is on 530 kHz
I was getting bits of Rebelde on 530khz early this morning, but easily overpowered by RVC and CIAO. Will try again tonight. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] SWL Cluster.. an excellent idea!
It's been a reality for years ... no one uses it. http://dxworld.com/swbclog.html The VHF logger gets tremendous use and is a must to check when operating. jw k9rzz ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Could It Be Possible
http://dxworld.com/swbclog.html Been up for years, yet sees very little usage. jw k9rzz milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] online audio clip: Iran-1171
Awesome ... keep 'em comming. If a picture is worth a thousand words, what's an audio clip worth?? :^] John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] My new antenna ...
... ROCKS ! I've got this 70 ft high oak tree in the back yard and have always used it for wires, but have struggled getting up past the 40 or 45 ft mark. Well, I finally got smart, went out and bought a new fishing rod, and after a couple of tries using my "Wrist Rocket" (sling shot), I slung a nut/bolt/washers over the TOP of the tree with ease. YEAH ! THAT's what I'm talking about !! I then pulled up some nylon cord, and followed that with a twisted pair of #20 wire, soldered together at the end (was either that or #14 house wire). The wire slopes down to the basement window, then in, through an antenna tuner, then to the radio. First off, it looks awesome. It starts at 2 ft above ground and slopes up at about 45 degrees into the sky (okay, about 70ft). Secondly, it works better! I think the antenna tuner is a big part of the equation which optimizes the antenna for each band I'm listening to. On the AM BCB, now during the day I've got semi-local 1540khz WTKM at S9+30db on my Yaesu FT-767gx. With what was my best antenna, a 55ft piece of hardline hung in a pine tree, it was S9 at best. Last night, signals above 1500khz (the lowest my tuner will go right now) were S9+40db. Unreal. Tuning around last night amonst all the static crashes I heard (tentatively) La Voz del Napo (new for me), 3279.55khz, from Equador at about S9 (crashes to 30db over S9). R. Mauritanie on 4845khz was an incredible S9+40db. CFRX, 6070khz, is S9 in the daytime. Higher up, I'm not sure how it's working yet, but I'm hearing R. Hungary at sign on, 1700z, 15,335khz and I was working Japan and Australia on 20m CW ham band last night with better luck than my dipole. Will do some further testing and A/B comparisons, but so far, this aerial is a winner. All the mosquito bites were worth it! 73, John Wilke K9RZZ Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] blank qsl cards why?
In a message dated 6/2/04 5:56:12 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I dont understand this, i send a station a radio reception report, instead of verifying it on a qsl card, they send you and empty blank qsl card without any detail on it. >> Which station sent you a blank card? John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Radio Farda transmitter sites?
In a message dated 5/31/04 1:13:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << ** What time? Morocco or Kavala (GRC) possible. Acc. to HFCC db. Karel Honzik the Czech Republic (Czechia) >> It was around 02 or 0300 z. By the signal strengths, I would almost guess a Carribbean relay, but that wouldn't make much sense. I checked the Radio Farda webpage, but it's mostly in Arabic. John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Radio Farda transmitter sites?
Am hearing VOA's Radio Farda on 9865khz at S9+ levels here in Wisconsin. Is there a listing of the various transmitter sites used for Farda? ILG database only lists Greece. 73, John K9RZZ Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Loggings on new radio.
In a message dated 5/30/04 11:09:52 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << What you thought was R.Free Asia is in fact China Radio Intl using new 13700 at 1800 for a bc in the Chaozhou language. It's a new frequency and I don't know where the tx is located or where it is aiming this language to. The latest RFA schedule doesn't list 13700 at this time. I guess your location is east-coast USA? Mine is Blackpool [NW England] 73s and good dx from.Noel >> Yup, you are correct, it is China Radio International. The interval signal matches the one here: http://home.arcor.de/uvolk/curis.htm I'm located in Milwaukee, WI, about 120km north of Chicago (close enough!). Thanks for the input, I'll change the ID's on the audio clip. 73! jw K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Loggings on new radio.
Just bought a used Yaesu FT-767gx ham receiver with general coverage receiving capabilities. It totally ROCKS as a shortwave receiver. The audio is excellent, the selectivity is good, the tuning knob is so smth, it's a joy to use. On the AM BCB band, it is subject to overload during the daytime when the locals are at their highest power, but with the attenuator in, it works fine. Here's a few audio clips of some DX I've heard with it recently (antenna is a 20m vertical dipole, top at 35 ft ... hung in a tree). All are new stations for me. http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX";>http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX One is of Radio Farda from Greece in Farsi on 15,290khz. Listen for the "Radio Farda". Signal was rather weak, so there is some hiss, and I spliced two clips together with a 'pip' in between. 175kb .wav file. The second clip is of what I believe to be the clandestine Radio Free Asia, 13,700khz at the 1800z sign on (according to the ILG database). I ran across this by accident as I was listening to the carrier in USB when they opened up with audio, so I switched to AM. Interval signal, followed by ident in Chinese. 310kb .wav file. The third is of Radio National de Venezuela (according to ILG relayed from Cuba beamed at South America ... hence the weak signal). ILG shows that the station heard underneith could be Voice of Iran. Easy spanish ident on this after the interval signal. Listening in USB on this one. 11875khz, 2200z, . 377kb .wav file All recorded on a 233mhz PC with CoolEdit 2000. I'll post more as I hear them. 73! jw K9RZZ ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is out! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] MW DX Equip Advice
In a message dated 1/13/04 8:19:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Does anyone know of a currently produced radio that would perform better than the low end models but cost a bit less than the R8B? >> The Palstar R30 does a great job on the MW band. The front end is built like a tank, good selectivity and sensitivity, and makes an excellent portable. I think they cost about US$350 (?) (bought mine used). John Wilke WB9UAI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Logs and QSLs from NH, Jan.3
In a message dated 1/3/04 11:22:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << 7185, BANGLADESH, Bangladesh Betar, GOS, *1227-1246, Jan.3, English, IS, YL w/ ID in Vernacular, music (NA?) followed by YL w/ ID and frequency schedule in English. OM w/ news items regarding India, Pakistan and Libya. Presumed news commentary 1236-1241, to weak to detail, followed by sub-continental ballads, fading out to unusable by 1246. Weak but clear with no "ham " operators on frequency for once. (Barbour-NH) >> Nice greyline catch. Will have to look for that one in the morning! 73, John WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] WDHP-1620 ... S9 !
Holy cow ... the best I've ever heard them. WDHP, 1620khz, US Virgin Islands. All alone, peaking S9 with Carrib. Xmas music. Fantastic! jw wb9uai Milwaukee, WI R71a and 55' vert ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [LatinMWDX] 720khz loggings with WGN off ...
In a message dated 12/2/03 10:03:15 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Clips 1 and 2 seem to be the same. I heard "La Voz de Me'xico" on the ID. No idea which one this is. Clip 3 ID'd as "Norten~o Siete-Veinte", which I have as XEDE, Saltillo, Coahuila. -- >> Number 2 at 0921z. Yes I get that now that it's written out for me. :^] Excellent. Also, the 0836z clip has "La Una ... Unica" which is also XEDE. THANKS TO ALL ! Logging: 720khz XEDE Saltillo, MX 11.30.03 0836z fair to good with "La Una ... Unica" and "Norten~o Siete-Veinte" idents with WGN off. NEW ! JW-WI John WB9UAI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 720khz loggings with WGN off ...
I'm about 90 miles north of WGN, so they are pretty much impossible to phase or null out, so I was excited about the possibilities to hear something new. I thought conditions were pretty good with 730khz, XEX, Mexico City, running about S9+10db during most of the test. I had S4 line noise on all antennas except my big 55 ft high vertical, so that's what I used with the Icom R71a, recording on cassette. Clips of most of the highlights below can be found at http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX in downloadable Real Audio format. Any help with the unidents would be greatly appreciated since this is probalby my only chance for the next 10 years to get any of these ! No oldies were heard, no Jamaican sounding stations. Highlights: 0836z Unknown Spanish ident during brief carrier drop. Two time pips, "La Una ..." "La noche ... cinco" several mentions of Yucatan. Not sure who that would be. Heavy 100hz heterodyne from who I believe is YNRC Radio Catolica, Nicaragua which has been reported on 720.1khz before. 0910z 100hz het is really loud now, peaking S6. I can hear a woman talking. 0921z Quick "La ...casa" ident. 0937z Man in English with what sounds like "south side ... 4:37 (EST) for the South side". 0950z Religious talk in English. 0955z Quick ident "Radio Oriente', Porlamar" (silent 'r') then into Venezuela national anthem. 1000z Woman in English talking " ... for this holiday season, we have a special gift for you ... free CD ... live performances ... ". I searched the web on this, but found nothing. 1020z mix of two Spanish stations, and some gospel music in short bursts until carrier came back on. Soo, I'm logging: 720khz YVQE Radio Oriente', Porlamar, Venezuela 11.30.03 0955z fair to good with quick ident "Radio Oriente', Porlama" then into national anthem. WGN off. NEW ! JW-WI 720.1khz YNRC Radio Catolica, Managua, Nicaragua *TENTATIVE* 11.30.03 0900z poor to fair with strong heterodyne and spanish programming. WGN off. NEW ! JW-WI I had a lot of fun with this test, looking forward to more. 73 and good DX, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Re: [NRC-AM] UNID during WGN SP, sign-on at 4:55 ET???
In a message dated 12/1/03 4:22:10 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I made in Real Audio to save on space. The original cassette and .wav files are slightly better. http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/720khz_unknown_0955z_30nov3.rm >> Very sorry, I missed a digit in the year: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/720khz_unknown_0955z_30nov03.rm jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [NRC-AM] UNID during WGN SP, sign-on at 4:55 ET???
In a message dated 12/1/03 3:50:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Not much heard here during WGN SP, other than two unid SS, one 20-second snip of an English national ad. However, I was treated to a loud unknown anthem at 4:54 AM ET, followed by an announcement to music, that was unintelligible in a deep fade. Any ideas who that might've been that early? Thanks, Eric Loy >> I'm pretty sure that was Radio Oriente, Polamar, Venezuela. Here's my clip of the ID then into the Venezuela national anthem. The announcer says " ... Radio Orente', Polamar" with the last R silent. I made in Real Audio to save on space. The original cassette and .wav files are slightly better. http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/720khz_unknown_0955z_30nov3.rm I can listen to the clip with my ancient Real Player 7, so anyone should be able to hear it (without the latest and greatest Real Player). More clips to follow. John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [NRC-AM] RJR 720 Jamaica
Did anybody tape Jamaica last night? I heard a man saying " ... it's 4:37 ... " at 04:37 EST. By chance if anybody was taping Jamaica at that time, could you compare it to this clip: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX/720khz_tent_Jamaica.wav (264kb) Pretty lousy copy with a 100hz het and a few clicks when I was switching sidebands, but it's all I got ! More complete write up later, but basically I heard two spanish stations, one was about 100hz high in freq, plus someone running gospel programming (unless that was an image of my 1290khz, forgot to check it with the preamp off). Need to go through my tapes and two pages of notes to pull out any idents ... there was nothing easy of course ! John WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [NRC-AM] The "True" WGN Silent Period
At the 0736z silent period (carrier off for 30 seconds) I picked up a "Radio Unica" or something and also a 400hz (or so) het. Computer gives me a nasty het on 723, box loop has S7 noise. Using the R71a and 55 ft vertical which has no noise at all ! Recording to cassette. Will check back later. jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Reminder: WGN off tonight at 0705z !
WGN is scheduled for repairs tonight 0705z until 1000z tonight, 720khz. Best chance for no carrier is later in the period. I'll be loaded for bear on this one. GO GET 'EM ! jw wb9uai Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 2004 WRTH available when ?
When will the 2004 WRTH be available? Early January? jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Rebelde ... 5025khz...super jammed !
Geeze, I wanted to check the parallel HF freq and it's being jammed from 5020 to 5035khz ! Super loud jammer. jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Radio Reloj into Wisconsin ...
Good signals too. Quite rare up here. 570 khz. jw milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] KLBJ 590khz Austin into Milwaukee now ...
A first for me. 0400z KLBJ Austin, TX comming in well here in Milwaukee. 590khz with freq. idents. Comming in over a station playing classic music. jw wb9uai R71a + west ewe ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Re: new receiver
You could certainly hook up an external tape recorder to any radio that has a headphone jack or speaker. What's you budget? How much can you spend? We'll help you find a good radio ! jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Re: [NRC-am] Sunday 'porta-bog' log ... XEVT ViLLAHERMOSA !
In a message dated 10/23/03 2:34:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << On the 10-minute segment John recorded we have reporters Sergio, Jorge and Rosalinda reporting from various districts of Tabasco state. At 8:42 and for over a minute there are three PSA´s from three government agencies, the first one from the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, the second from the Secretaría de la Economía and the third from the Programa de Apoyo a la Capacitación en la Pequeña y Mediana Empresa of the Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión, with the mention of a phone number (in Mexico City), 51353255 extensión 3541. Done with all this they resume the Jornada Electoral Local. No id, but the info listed above should be sufficient for a report, ;-)) The only place in the country where there were local elections on Oct 19 was in Tabasco. The returns must have triggered an interest in the capital city, and that´s probably why Radio Fórmula would want to devote this provincial event airtime on their nationwide network. Henrik >> Okay. Scratch the XEVT off the log, put it down as unidentified. If I can hear them once, I'll catch them again, next time with an ID ! jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [NRC-am] Sunday 'porta-bog' log ... XEVT ViLLAHERMOSA !
In a message dated 10/23/03 12:27:40 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << John: This is not a phone-in show but rather election returns. Most of the returns are from "distrito veinte" (district 20). There is a string of ads at about 9:30 that mentions Mexico and pesos. There's an ad for a PC company at 51353255? estacion 3541 if you care to call I did not hear a local ID. Chuck >> Okay ! I did a Google search for elections in both Mexico and Venezuela ... Mexico had elections in Tabasco state sunday (the day I logged this station), while there were no elections in Venezuela. So, as called by Henrik Klemetz and Charles Hutton, this was NOT Venezuela, but XEVT Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico , I would assume running 5kw day power for the election returns rather than the listed 400 watts night power. I'm putting it in the log: 970khz XEVT Villahermosa, Tabasco, MX 10.20.03 2220cdt VG S7 all lone with election returns in SS. NEW ! 700' BOG + Palstar R-30. JW-WI MANY THANKS ! John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] AMFMDX list blocked by AOL !
In a message dated 10/20/03 10:03:26 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << AOL is currently blocking all mail from QTH.net, see http://mailman.qth.net/news.html for details. >> Bummer ! jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Sunday 'porta-bog' log with unident audio clip - HELP !
Once again I went over to the local park with my backpack Palstar R-30 and layed out the 700 ft 'porta-bog' in a field of tall grass. I arrived about 9:45pm and was on the air by 10pm. Conditions towards the Caribbean initally seemed pretty good. WDHP from Fredericksted, US Virgin Islands was in strong, easily dominating 1620khz with CW music. Amazing for being 2,000mi away. As I tuned down the band, I was hearing the usual suspects from the east coast until I hit 970khz. Here, a spanish language station was way on top and I've never logged any spanish on here before! It was some sort of phone in show with some promos at the end. Unfortunately, I didn't catch any ID and the band started closing about 10:30pm cdt, with WDHP gone now too. BY 11:00pm I was packed and heading home (getting cold out!). I have a clip of the unknown spanish station and one of WDHP from last night, here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX The unknown is long, 1.3mb in Real Audio (low rate so any Real player will play it) and lasts 10 minutes. WDHP is one minute long, 122kb. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 73 ! John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Friday night BOG log !
I didn't have much time, but I did manage to sneek out for a short time tonight backpacking the Palstar R-30 to a local park and laying out a beverage on ground (BOG) antenna. This time I brought my MFJ-1026 but had left the coax jumper at home ( Doh ! ), and then while stringing out the wire, my speaker wire pigtail broke 100 ft from the end. Not knowing initially where it had broken, I stopped pulling. so that left me with 100 ft of wire still on the spool, thus I only used 500 ft tonight. This is layed in a field of tall grass. I've got the MFJ-1026 and Palstar R-30 individually wrapped in bubble wrap, then taped together. That fits nicely in the bottom of my normal sized backpack. The plan (when I get the bugs worked out) is to only have to unzip the top of the pack, hook up the wire, turn on the radio, and be DXing. Minimal setup, minimal take down. I've got both the MFJ and Palstar running off the same external 12v rechargable battery, and when I get a simple 12v to 9v converter built, I'll be running my tape recorder off that too. My antenna is a 500 ft spool of stranded 14g wire with 200 ft of speaker wire pigtailed on the end of that (stretches too easily though, and breaks! ). I put the spool on a "T" made from water pipe that makes up my cable winder. I leave a 10 inch piece sticking out the ground so all I have to do is mount the "T" on that, slide the spool on, place a cap to hold on the spool, and walk it out. Winding it up is a snap using a wooden handle with a sawed off screw on the end that I stick in one of the holes on the spool. I can easily wind up the antenna at 100 ft per minute. The wire gets hidden in the woods (pretty heavy to carry each time), the pipe is dissasembled and goes in the pack. Only a short pipe sticking out of the ground stays at the DX site. Anyway, either the band was flat today, or I just got out there too early (7pm). No Mexican or Cubans heard at all, although as I was driving home, XEX was audible on 730khz using the car radio. First impressions with this antenna can be deceiving. At home, with omni directional antennas, the band is alive with interferring stations, channels roaring with a jumble of stations comming in from everywhere. I don't hear that with the BOG. It's deceiving because as you tune across the band, stations that normally are very loud, are quite weak, then suddenly BOOM, you tune across a loud station, but it's not a powerhouse KDKA, or WSM, it's WLOC Monfordville, KY, or WDHP Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands -this antenna is very directional ! Especially at the top end of the band. So here's tonight's log: Palstar R-30, 500ft BOG aimed south east. 1150khz WLOC Monfordville, KY 10.17.03 1920cdt VG with quick ident. JW-WI 1160khz WAMB Donelson, TN 10.17.03 1915cdt VG with Lions HSFB. JW-WI 1180khz WVLZ Knowxville, TN 10/17.03 1910cdt VG with Bulldogs HSFB. JW-WI 1650khz KDNZ Cedar Falls, IA 10.17.03 1900cdt VG with local news and wx. JW-WI 1670khz WRNC Warner Robbins, GA 10.17.03 1905 cdt E all alone with gospel prog. JW-WI I possibly heard PJB Bonaire on 800khz tonight with a long monolog in spanish, sounded like religious content. I'll be trying again the next few nights, so we'll see what conditions bring ! 73, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2004 is coming out! Preorder yours now! Only $20.97 through us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059685/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] My first backpack mediumwave miniDXpedition ! (long)
First off, many thanks for all the opinions on portable receivers. I settled on the Palstar R-30 and quickly found one on eBay ( thanks Rick ! ). At the same time, I picked up an old Realistic VSC-1000 portable tape recorder for $10 also on eBay. The more I use it, the more I like the Palstar R-30. I don't notice any front end overload on MW with my EWE antennas even during the day (my Icom R71a has a little trouble when the locals run day power), and the selectivity with the stock filters is more than adequate. My only disappointment is that it's quite deaf on LW below 500khz. Hopefully someone will come up with a mod for this. For portable operation, I wrapped the receiver in bubble wrap leaving the front and back panels accessible. The local American Science and Surplus store had 4 A-h, 12 volt rechargeable batteries cheap and I'm running one of those instead of the internal AAA batteries. The radio plus recorder fit easily inside my day pack, leaving plenty of room for full sized headphones and a spool of wire. Fully loaded the pack is quite light. Today it weighed 22 lbs because I had 700 ft of wire and some water pipe that was to be used as a cable winder. The goal of tonight's test was more equipment oriented: How long will it take to set up? Will the radio get overloaded? Will I freeze my butt off? So I only spent 40 minutes listening. I drove to a large local park about 5 miles from home, walked about a half mile to a secluded grassy field, and set up next to a tree at the edge of the adjoining woods. Using a rock, I pounded an 18 inch piece of 1/2 inch water pipe on top of which I had a T fitting with two 6 inch pieces of pipe that makes a handy place to put the spool of wire. I took 500 ft of #14 stranded wire with another 200 ft of speaker wire soldered on the end (yup, it fit on the spool). The 700 ft of wire just fit across the field, laying on top of some long grass. I could go longer, but it would cross a gravel access road. I tied the near end to the tree for fear that some 4wd truck would blast across the field, snag the wire, and drag away my radio! I had brought a home-brew matching transformer, but it wasn't working, so I just used the high impedance wire clip on the radio and that worked fine. I had no problem at all with overload even with a 5kw directional local 2 miles up the road that really tears me up at home. I had the wire running towards the Caribbean but wasn't hearing any Cubans at all. RVC Turks and Caicos was running S9 down on 530khz. Voice of Nevis had a weak carrier on 895khz, I heard some very rapid SS on 1170khz, and some SS under WSB on 750khz. I worked my way up the band and stopped on 1620khz when I heard a very strong station running upbeat reggae type music, I parked here hoping for an ID that I never got but I'm pretty sure it was WDHP Frederickton, US Virgin Islands ... peaking S9 !! This was at about 0230z. Here is the clip in Real Audio (8 mins 14 seconds), it's big, 1 mb, but worth it: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Any Real Audio player should play it since I used an old version of RA Encoder to make it. It sounds a little muddy at max signal because the recorder is getting too much audio from the receiver. I need to fix that. Yet, not bad for a 12 year old recorder. The only other time I've heard this station it was very weak with poor copy. I guess these BOGs (Beverage on Ground) really DO work !! It took me 15 minutes to set up including walking the wire out, and only 12 minutes to pack up from "radio off" to swinging the pack on my back. The water pipe cable winder worked well. More expeditions to follow as time allows. 73, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI Palstar R-30, 700ft BOG ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Re: [NRC-am] Portable MW/SW receiver opinion needed !
In a message dated 9/24/03 9:19:32 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Palstar R30 could be an interesting alternative. http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/commrxvr/0330.html >> This sure looks like a sweet radio. I guess I'd be looking for a used one ... after all this is going in a backpack and used in the field rather than sitting on the car seat ... no doubt it's going to get bugs, dew, and a bit of mud on it ! All great suggestions. How about the older Icom R70 ... hows the front end on that radio ... would it handle a beverage? jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Portable MW/SW receiver opinion needed !
I am in the market for a portable receiver with the following requirements: - Must fit in backpack/daypack without breaking my back. I still need to be able to ride my bicycle while carrying it. - Must have good performance when connected to longwires/beverages without undue overloading. (perhaps with loose coupling or preselector inline). - Low battery consumption. Either internal or external. - Have a functional S meter (meter or LEDs). - Selectable AGC would be a plus. (or on/off) - Digital readout would be a plus. Something like the Icom R71a or Kenwood R1000 is on the large side. They will fit in a backpack, but are on the heavy side. Perhaps Sony 2010 ? I have some mini dxpeditions in mind and need to find a suitable receiver. Thanks, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Quick morning DX report ...
Spent most of my radio time searching for longwave NDB's, but kept checking for transpacific hets. First het was 738khz heard at 0620z, weak ... then 1503khz first heard at 0650z, also very weak, both on my west EWE. QRN got to be too much after 0700z from some thunderstorms 35 miles south of me, QRN peaking S9+20db. Will try again tomorrow ! 73, John WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Morning DX report ...
Yippee! Heard my first transpacific carriers on medium wave. Using my Icom R71a and 55 ft vertical I heard carriers (no audio) on 738, 846, 1017, and 1503khz. 1503khz was the best, peaking at 0340cdt. 846 wasn't audible until 0420cdt and then only for about 10 minutes. Check out the audio clip of 1503 here (200k .wav file) : http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Also checked other bands ... nobody on 160m, Alice Springs Australia was very good on 2310khz at 0400cdt ... gone by 0430cdt. Fair signal on 2325khz. LU6FFL in Argentina was working west coast on 75 meter ssb. Fair signal. Still dark here now at 0500cdt, well before sunrise, nothing audible on 2310khz and hets all done. Very suggestive of greyline DX. Pretty good DX session. Going to bed, will tape 1690 through dawn. 73 ! John WIlke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] 720khz CHTN Charlottetown, PEI in NOW *0300z 9/5*
Hearing them again tonight with WGN Chicago phased. Not quite as loud as last night, but building. They're running oldies. jw wb9uai milwaukee R71a, phased vert vs loop ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Help with french ID ??
Can anyone help with this ident in french? Recorded Sept.4, 2003, 0600z on 690khz with CINF Montreal phased. The clip starts off fairly quiet, then a mention of "Radio Canada" by a woman, a time pip, then into news. As the clip ends, I loose the null on CINF and it booms in ... now there are TWO french stations and a spanish station (still working on the ID of that too). Conditions were long as I logged CHTN Charlottetown, PEI under WGN on 720khz an hour earlier. Any help would be appreciated ! Clip is one minute long, 441kb, 8k, 8bit, mono .wav and located here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX I can make longer files in real media if needed. John WIlke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI Icom R71a, phased vertical vs box loop. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Ahhhh .... what a nice morning !
Comming home from a long night shift, and NOT turning on the TV, but turning up the volume on the MW radio that's been taping all night, listening to the band slowly fade out ... cool late summer breeze gently wafting through the window a. I've got two full nights of taping on 1460 with local WBJX off the air. Full logs to follow, but have at least three new ones so far ... WBRN, Tomah, WI, and Des Moines, IA. Will go over the recordings carefully this weekend probably. Band seemed to close later this morning than yesterday. Band not really dumping down until 0830cdt today while yesterday it was down by 0800. Could be my imagination. Now 0850 and a second peak comming up. Time for a bowl of cereal then off to sleep ! Z .. John Wilke Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Another Tape recorder broken (the one with the microphone!!!!!!!!...
In a message dated 8/26/03 12:55:17 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I am sure you can do some fine DX with a simple receiver and wait until you have an opportunity to have a better one. >> Yup. If you had to be 'off the air', this is a good time of year to be off. Take a break, get some fresh air, smell the roses, I'm sure you'll be listening to static crashes in no time. The nice thing about this hobby is that it's alway here when you're ready for it, whether you're off for 20 days or 20 years. jw wb9uai milwaukee (licenced since 1976, dxing since 1973 ! ) ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Is Computer Logging DX?
I believe that it's accepted in ham radio that to make any claims of DX, the telephone must be hung up ... i.e. you can set up the contact via phone, but then hang up. Listening to radio via the internet is nothing more than a long distance phone call. I also enjoy listening to distant radio stations on the web, but that's got nothing to do with DXing ! jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Any AM stations off tonight leaving DX oportunities?
Any one? jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Spanish shortwave stn on 14,010khz
I posted it on rec.radio.shortwave, and it was also heard in Michigan, but not in Virginia. You can hear the audio clip here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Sounds like a spur of Radio Marti from somewhere. The ident is weak, but fairly certain. John Wilke Milwaukee Wb9uai R71a, vert ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: CFRX 6070khz
Am hearing CFRX from Toronto now at 1630z. I know there was some questions as to whether they were still on or not. John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Spanish shortwave stn on 14,010khz
In a message dated 8/12/03 8:23:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << GREENVILLE: 13820 khz - 13630 Khz Formula: 13820 - 13630 = 190 13820 + 190 = 14010 >> So what kind of ERP are we talking ?? jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Spanish shortwave stn on 14,010khz
Hearing unknown station in SS currently on 14,010.0khz. Weak, but taping it. Almost sounds cuban, like Reloj . Harmonic? 1800z, Aug. 12. John WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI R71a,vert. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dallas.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [AMFMTVDX]WTAM off Cuba in
In a message dated 7/16/03 4:49:52 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << >Audio clip here (605k .wav) at the LatinMWDX audio archives: > >http://f3.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/wK4VPxy1VvazfCIQHyw73LBLBYoZpld6_u0p_FgxuouYxfoRv >xRClfOvg-0fF6pm5srYD9I8UQbbqodnRot2TdbaWXk/Audio%20Files%20-%20IDs%20of%20stat >ions/1100khz/1100khz_RadioCadenaHabana_0600z_16July03_WTAMoff.wav > >I beep in the middle of the clip separates the ident from music heard later >in the hour, the best it came in. Both Bitbeamer & Realdownload tell me the file can't be found & yes I'm using the full URL given. >> Okay, try this one (you may need a Yahoo password - free): http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LatinMWDX/files/Audio%20Files%20-%20IDs%20of%20s tations/1100khz/ Or try this one (my FTP space): http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX There's a few other clips there too. jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Re: [AMFMTVDX]WTAM off Cuba in
Just as announced, 1100khz WTAM, Cleveland, OH went off the air for scheduled transmitter repair at 0506z this morning. I set the computer to record as I was at work and heard what sounds like Radio Cadena Habana, Cuba with poor to fair signals. A new one for me ! 1100khz Radio Cadena Habana, Havana, Cuba 7.16.03 0600z P-F with ident in ss at top of hour. WTAM off. NEW ! JW-WI Audio clip here (605k .wav) at the LatinMWDX audio archives: http://f3.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/wK4VPxy1VvazfCIQHyw73LBLBYoZpld6_u0p_FgxuouYxfoRv xRClfOvg-0fF6pm5srYD9I8UQbbqodnRot2TdbaWXk/Audio%20Files%20-%20IDs%20of%20stat ions/1100khz/1100khz_RadioCadenaHabana_0600z_16July03_WTAMoff.wav I beep in the middle of the clip separates the ident from music heard later in the hour, the best it came in. Keep those down times comming ! 73, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI Icom R71a, 55ft vertical, 233mhz PC for recording. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Best MW antenna for GE Superad ?
In a message dated 7/8/03 4:51:53 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hey dxers: What's the best type of MW antenna set-up for the GE Superadio? I have both the original and the Superad II. Does a long wire on the back really help or is a loop better? It does pretty good on just the rod. I'm starting to get into this MW stuff.I need a better antenna...73'sGary CritesEureka, California >> Well, my .02 . If you hook up a piece of wire, you'll loose the directional properties of the internal loop which is a big help in skirting around the usual loud stations in your area to hear the rare stuff. I think that internal antenna works pretty well in itself, just takes practice in maximizing the use of the nulls that it gives. GL ! jw wb9uai milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Good music on SW
In a message dated 6/24/03 8:36:09 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hello there, what about listening to good music on SW? >> I was just thinking how I miss John Peel on the BBC with his new pop/rock music. John Wilke Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] Logs
Being the start of winter there ... what is the farthest you can hear on medium wave?? John WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] 115 Countries on the Longest Day of the Year
In a message dated 6/22/03 5:01:10 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << http://www.shortwave.org.uk >> Well done ! Do you plan you're effort ahead of time, or simply plop in the chair: 3 ... 21 GO! ?? I was trying to log some mediumwave Mexican's on the shortest night of the year but only managed a few stateside outlets with spanish programming. The band doesn't settle down until midnight local time and by 0300 local, dawn is approaching ... that doesn't leave much time! 73! John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI USA ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Nice west MW condx tonight.
1210khz , KGYN Guymon, OK absolutely boming in tonight. Will be hanging out on the BCB logger if anyone wants to chat/DX: http://dxworld.com/bcblog.html GL! John WB9UAI Milwaukee ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] MW loggings
The following stations were heard while doing some in the shack work. I parked on 1520, started the recorder and went over it later. Too early for KOMA. Trying to clean up the winter antenna damage before the bugs get too bad. Lots of rust on my EWE termination boxes, and on the vertical, so I cleaned and painted them. I also added a counterpoise under my E/W EWE and boy did it make a difference ! Not so much in the nulls, but the gain came way up. I'll have to make some daytime comparisons to see just how much it helped, but now the EWE runs equal to my 55 ft vertical which it never did before. Icom R71a, east EWE, recorded on 233mhz PC: 1500khz WPJX Zion, IL 6.12.03 1500cdt good 50's music, " AM 1500 W P J X, Zion". east EWE, null on 1510 WAUK. JW-WI 1520khz WJMP Kent, OH 6.12.03 1520cdt fair "Music of your life , W J M P". east EWE. JW-WI 1520khz WQCT Bryan, OH 6.12.03 1600cdt good " W Q C T Bryan ... the musical memories station on your radio" into ABC news. east EWE. JW-WI 1520khz WMLM Alma, MI 6.12.03 1600cdt fair under WQCT " real country music voice in mid Michigan, this is W M L M 1520 ... " on east EWE. JW-WI 1520khz WWKB Buffalo, NY 6.12.03 1700cdt fair with local baseball game and full ident. "KB Radio 1520" on east EWE. JW-WI 73 ! John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] New EWE antenna
My EWE report: I found this to be a good time to make repairs on mine as well. My north EWE had come down over winter, and water had gotten into the termination box, rusting everything. Hope to have that one up soon. My east/west EWE has been working well lately, allowing me to log 800khz XEV Chihuahua in late May, and 1620khz WDHP US Virgin Islands early in June. I usually change directions manually by swapping the coax and termination cables, but hope to put in relays later this summer for instant E/W switching. I use remote termination by using cheap photocells ( 75 cents each) and a small 12volt automotive lightbulb mounted in a metal or plastic box. Controlling the voltage from the shack via a twisted pair of wires provides great control of the nulls, enabling me to swing it about 30 degrees each way off the back. High angle signals such as WJR Detroit (400 miles east) are difficult to null very well, but New York City and Toronto can easily be put into the noise leaving the channel completely clear for western DX. My north EWE is 15 ft high and 75 feet long and works great on longwave for Canadian NDB's and transatlantic LW broadcasters. The E/W ewe is 20 ft high on one end, 15 ft high on the other end, and approx 50 ft long. My other antenna setup that is killer for DX is a 55 ft piece of hardline hung in a pine tree phased against a 3 ft box loop. Gives great nulls and is very sensitive to low angle skip signals such as Cuba and Mexico. As an aside, I find that on shortwave, the EWE works like a short longwire, favoring signals away from the fed end, rather than towards the fed end as on MW and LW. Good DX to all ! 73, John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI USA R71a, EWE, Vert, loop. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
Re: [HCDX] CWR Daylight Log from TN
In a message dated 6/10/03 12:47:27 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Crazy Wave Radio, 06-08-03, 2300-2400 SIO: 2/2-/2-. The signal was first noted at 2256 UTC. From 2256-2320 static made it very difficult to read the signal. After 2320, the signal became more readable and I could recognize the lyrics to the music. At all times during the reception, there was background QRM interference from what sounded like numerous shortwave stations. Wood, TN RS 390 >> What was the frequency?? jw wb9uai ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
[HCDX] Latest Medium Wave DX ...
Hello all, I taped 1620khz the past three nights while at work and this afternoon when I finally got a chance to go over them, lo and behold, look what I found in the first hour of last night's recording ! 1620khz WDHP Frederiksted, US Virgin Islands 6.6.03 0300z fair with full ident and country western music. "You are listening to WDHP, 1620 AM . United States Virgin Islands ". JW-WI Real Audio clip here: http://members.aol.com/j999w/DX Email if you would like the .wav file. That's country number 7 for me ! USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, USVI (all recorded) + Venezuela, Columbia (not recorded). WhoooH ! [doing a little dance] John Wilke WB9UAI Milwaukee, WI Icom R71a, 55ft vertical in pine tree. ---[Start Commercial]- World Radio TV Handbook 2003 is out! Order it now! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0823059677/hardcoredxcom ---[End Commercial]--- Hard-Core-DX mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www2.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/hard-core-dx http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ ___ THE INFORMATION IN THIS ARTICLE IS FREE. It may be copied, distributed and/or modified under the conditions set down in the Design Science License published by Michael Stutz at http://dsl.org/copyleft/dsl.txt
