[IRCA] 1680/Fresno
FCC still has them listed as KAVT. Tonight while trying frantically to get to the last good hamburger place in San Jose before closing, I heard only Spanish on 1680. Por que? Definitely not nostalgia, and as DXers luck always seems to be, noise goes up and signal goes down just at TOH. Patrick, whadaya know? Mike Hawkins Campbell CA (for two more days!) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WFNI-1070
1070 WFNI IN INDIANAPOLIS 0400 14/03/08 Your listening to the voice of the Indianapolis Pacers, WFNI [WM-TN] First time since the change from WIBC that I have heard the new call letters. Also seems as if they are not as strong as they use to be. I wonder if they may have had a slight RF pattern shift with the change? DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1680/Fresno
Mike, All I know is they switched to NOS and are changing calls and Martin heard. But who knows? SS is popular in Fresno too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1680/Fresno
-- Mike Pat, 1680 heard from 1015-1024 with good signal and the slogan 1680 Legends. Local Fresno area commericals. No call letters heard yet. NOS music played. On top of Spanish station. (KTFH) ? Also a new log on the SRF-59. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Patrick Martin) Mike, All I know is they switched to NOS and are changing calls and Martin heard. But who knows? SS is popular in Fresno too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 1680 AM KGED Fresno
-- Good Morning, ID at 1059 And now stand by for over hour America's best music right here on legends 1680 AM KGED Fresno. ID by woman. I got lucky because I had the NW Ewe connected and the Spanish station KTFH was on top, switched back to the outdoor loop to catch the ID. Good S-9 +30 db signal on the loop. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP DX Test
Just a reminder that the postponed WNTP DX Test will be held tonight. The test will run between 00:00 and 01:00 Eastern Time and will contain sweep tones, Morse ids, voice ids, unusual music, etc. Between 00:00 and 00:30 the test will be conducted at 50kw using our new directional pattern. Between 00:30 and 01:00 the test will be conducted at 12.5KW non-directional. Good dxing. Rene' Chief Engineer, WNTP-WFIL Rene F. Tetro Lansdale, PA, USA W2FIL, WPXG816, WPXU288 Coordinates: 40D12'41N 75D18'22W Grid: FN20IF Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Websites: www.westpointcommunityradio.org http://www.westpointcommunityradio.org/ ; www.veronicafm.org; www.exalt1700.org; www.classiccountry1630.org http://www.classiccountry1630.org/ ; www.pjradio.org http://www.pjradio.org/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1680/Fresno
Mike is right, they are still legally KGED. Now, if they've applied for the KGED call letters but haven't recieved approval for them, they have been ill-legally Identifying the station for several days now. However, unlike a license renewal applicaiton that is in processing, I don't think having an application in processing for certain call letters allows you to use them -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. http://www.realradiousa.com http://www.theradiogod.com http://www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 5:33 AM, Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike, All I know is they switched to NOS and are changing calls and Martin heard. But who knows? SS is popular in Fresno too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Reloj 950 - was IRCA Digest, Vol 47, Issue 44
Thanks Curt. I think that I often heard Reloj on 950, years ago when local WXLW was off @ night but I could definitely hear the ticks several times in the past few weeks under WXLW and (presumably) Detroit. Quite an achievement on a crowded channel with a local (albeit with reduced power), leading the way. I heard no talk but just like KAZ mentioned, the ticks and code cut through the noise. I have gotten Reloj on 570 every night, even when the cx do not seem to be Au at all. Some nights are better than others but I have caught them every time I scanned 570. 73 Dave in Indy -Original Message- From: W. Curt Deegan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 8:47 PM To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: IRCA Digest, Vol 47, Issue 44 David, R.Reloj has two appearances on 950kHz, both heard regularly here. The reportedly less powerful stations -- from the WRTH -- with presumed locations of Havana in the west, 230nm from me crossing the Florida peninsula, and the even lower powered Mayari Arriba in far eastern Cuba, 430nm partially over Cuban terrain, make the signals much weaker than 570kHz RR Santa Clara which is due south of me 235nm across an almost all water path. These two can be detected during the day by ticks, tones, and code, but announcements are intelligible usually only at night -- Mayari Arriba heard only barely. Right now at 8:15 pm ET, Mar 13 2008, I have the two RR's off from each other by about a second and adding to the fun, a noticeable Wobbler is also present. Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA At 06:55 PM 3/13/2008, HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS wrote: Hi Curt - Reloj usually pounds in here, in Indianapolis, IN on 570 overnights, even on the $7 shower radio. I've also heard the ticks on 950, too. How does the 950 Reloj outlet sound down there? I have heard them under or equal to my local WXLW. 73, Dave in Indy -- Message: 4 Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:43:28 -0400 From: W. Curt Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [IRCA] Very unusual conditions last night and this morning To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed 570 R.Reloj, presumed Santa Clara, is always on top of the channel here, with its only real competition being the IBOC hiss from 560 WQAM Miami. The IBOC has been off since 3/4/08, replaced by splatter, but came back on today, a rather common pattern. Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA At 09:47 PM 3/12/2008, you wrote: I noticed the same thing but that's because I'm in Boca Raton, FL at the moment. The 570 Reloj station is only slightly weaker than local WQAM-560 at night, and pretty darned good during the day. I'm not sure if that's normal for this outlet but it's the strongest of the many Cubans audible at my hotel. Bruce -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] IRCA, I happened to tune to 570 last night and the frequency was dominated by CUBA CMDC, Radio Reloj. I have heard them frequently when visiting Tennessee, to only very weakly in Iowa. Last night they were as loud as some of the locals. Steve ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP's for 03-14-08
-- Good Morning: Listen from 1008-1330 ut. Conditions here dropped after 1330 ut. 657PDR Korea, 1233 weak with music //3320. 693Japan, JOAB, 1138 weak with woman in Japanese. Fair at 1324. 774Japan, JOUB 1008 fair with woman/man in Japanese along with moderate splatter. Good at 1230. 828Japan, JOBB 1137 weak with woman in Japanese. Good at 1229 with end of English lessons. 1053 Japan+Korea's weak audio at 1143. 1566 Republic of Korea, HLAZ weak at 1142 with woman in Japanese. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP's for 03-14-08
-- Good Morning: Listen from 1008-1330 ut. Conditions here dropped after 1330 ut. 657PDR Korea, 1233 weak with music //3320. 693Japan, JOAB, 1138 weak with woman in Japanese. Fair at 1324. 774Japan, JOUB 1008 fair with woman/man in Japanese along with moderate splatter. Good at 1230. 828Japan, JOBB 1137 weak with woman in Japanese. Good at 1229 with end of English lessons. 1053 Japan+Korea's weak audio at 1143. 1566 Republic of Korea, HLAZ weak at 1142 with woman in Japanese. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Ewe NW Loop West ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP's for 03-14-08
At 06:53 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: -- Good Morning: Listen from 1008-1330 ut. Conditions here dropped after 1330 ut. You said it, Steve! I listened between 13:48 and 14:06 and found conditions to be poor. Only a handful of weak audios as shown below. All are 6's unless otherwise stated: 567 666 774 (NHK2 at a 7) 936 1017 1287 1566 1575 Nothing more materialized. A disappointing morning for sure! ...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP's for 03-14-08
Dennis I listened from 1315-1350 UT and conditions were better than they have been for the last few days. No audio was heard but I did hear carriers on the high part of the band for the first time in a week or so. The carriers were: 693, 666, 747, 774, 828, 1377, 1548, 1557, 1566, 1575 and 1593. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.com/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
I was setting up my timer for the DX test tonight on 990. Heard an ID for 990 KAYL in Storm Lake, IA. They list 250 watts day/6 watts night, so any way you cut it, not a bad catch. This was at 7:30 am Pacific. Quickly faded to nothing. Of course lots of splatter from 1000 KOMO. ...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
WOW, what a catch !!! You got this at 9:30 AM Iowa time ! I know that I don't spend enough time DXing in the early morning post sunrise period (as evidenced by Paul's superb catches from NE Minn etc) but WOW ! I do wonder why this was in and not CBW, but interesting things do happen post sunrise, and especially when you live up north. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:36 AM Subject: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged I was setting up my timer for the DX test tonight on 990. Heard an ID for 990 KAYL in Storm Lake, IA. They list 250 watts day/6 watts night, so any way you cut it, not a bad catch. This was at 7:30 am Pacific. Quickly faded to nothing. Of course lots of splatter from 1000 KOMO. ...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] My new web address
I know some of you have told me in the past you have viewed my website however the domain name www.walkerbroadcasting.com is disappearing due to expiration, I have two new domain names set up. Everything should be resolved by my domain hosting company by Friday night or Saturday Afternoon. Please delete www.walkerbroadcasting.com from your bookmarks and add the following two URL's: http://www.realradiousa.com http://www.theradiogod.com -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP's for 03-14-08
You said it, Steve! I listened between 13:48 and 14:06 and found conditions to be poor. Only a handful of weak audios as shown below. All are 6's unless otherwise stated: I listened at 1420 for a one minute on the R8 and Wellbrook pair... Het on 612 and 828. Heading off to Tofino and the West Coast next Easter weekend... with ULr's and Eton E1 in tow - hoping for better. -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CFGT-1270 Alma Quebec applies to XRTC to move to FM (97.7 MHz, 50 kW)
CFGT-1270 Alma Quebec has applied to the CRTC to move to FM (97.7 MHz, 50 kW, 77.6 metres): http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2008/n2008-1.htm#29 Alma, Quebec Application No. 2008-0098-9 Application by Groupe Radio Antenne 6 inc. to convert commercial radio station CFGT Alma from the AM band to the FM band. The new station would operate on frequency 97.7 MHz (channel 249B) with an average effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (non- directional antenna/antenna height of 77.6 metres). The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CFGT-AM for a period of 3 months from the date of implementation of the new station. The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CFGT effective at the end of the simulcast period. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] IRCA WFNI-1070
Hey Willis: I'm not sure about an actual pattern change but I have noticed a slight shift, myself to the station at night. About 5 weeks ago (early Feb), I could routinely get at least two stations underneath WFNI. Now WFNI seems stronger, at night. I live 21 miles away from their transmitter and have noticed a PERCEIVED shift / change. Wonder if wet ground, snow cover or maybe a problem has skewed the pattern? If so it appears (at least through my perception) that their night pattern lobe is more easterly instead of SE. 73, Dave in Indy -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:16:43 -0400 From: k4ape [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] WFNI-1070 To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com, AMFMTVDX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 1070 WFNI IN INDIANAPOLIS 0400 14/03/08 Your listening to the voice of the Indianapolis Pacers, WFNI [WM-TN] First time since the change from WIBC that I have heard the new call letters. Also seems as if they are not as strong as they use to be. I wonder if they may have had a slight RF pattern shift with the change? DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
Hey Walt! KAYL was my home town local (almost) for my first 17 years or so. Did a short speech from their studios when I was in high school (for a high school project of some sorts). Whatever, that was an incredibly great catch. Nice dx... Don Walter Salmaniw wrote: I was setting up my timer for the DX test tonight on 990. Heard an ID for 990 KAYL in Storm Lake, IA. They list 250 watts day/6 watts night, so any way you cut it, not a bad catch. This was at 7:30 am Pacific. Quickly faded to nothing. Of course lots of splatter from 1000 KOMO. ...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Frankenlights Haunt Grayland-- Scare Up China North Korea
Hello All, As others have noted, the sunrise period was a disappointment for TP's, but this morning during a short ULR DXpedition to Grayland, the Asiatics were pretty strong around 1315 UTC, and China-963 and North Korea-657 provided weak audio for the juiced-up SRF-39FP. Besides this, JOAK-594, JOAB-693, JOIB-747, JOUB-774, JOBB-828 and HLCA-972 all had some audio on the juiced-up DT-200VX (hot-rodded for low band), and 1053 had CC audio on the other juiced-up DT-200VX (peaked for high band). The signal levels in Grayland throughout the night were astounding, although sunrise was more of a fizzle than a sizzle. DU hets were very weak, and 1575 was smothered by QRM in Grayland, preventing any chance of hearing VOA on the hot-rodded ULR's. All of these models (one analog and two digital) have had 6.25 mega-antenna transplants, making them far more sensitive than regular ULR's. By comparison, the Sony SRF-T615 stock unit (the only stock unit taken to Grayland) could only receive the three strongest Japanese powerhouses-- 594, 774 and 828. The digital DT-200VX units really made it easy to check TP's in the unfamiliar environment, running down the 9 kHz splits, and coming up with hets or audio on most frequencies (before 1330 UTC). However, the most sensitive Frankenlight of all, the analog Super Prison Radio 2, was needed to make the weak receptions of CRI-963 and DPRK-657, both of which didn't show up on the digital units. Mp3 recordings were made of a couple of booming Japanese (774 and 828), which are tough to hear at my home in Puyallup because of local QRM. This mini-DXpedition was a total blast, and the Grayland Motel (Room 15) had no RF noise at all. Every ULR DXer should have this much fun!!! 73, Gary DeBock **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2008 Mar 14 1809 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 13 March follow. Solar flux 70 and mid-latitude A-index 13. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 14 March was 3 (31 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 A-in 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 K-in 23343321323323 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
-- Walt, Congratulation Walt on your amazing reception on KAYL-990. Conditions here favored the Southern domestic stations this morning. I spent a hour listerning to Bill Handle of KFI this morning, because conditions were off here. What receiver and antenna were you using Walt? Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA -- Original message -- From: Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was setting up my timer for the DX test tonight on 990. Heard an ID for 990 KAYL in Storm Lake, IA. They list 250 watts day/6 watts night, so any way you cut it, not a bad catch. This was at 7:30 am Pacific. Quickly faded to nothing. Of course lots of splatter from 1000 KOMO. ...Walt Salmaniw, Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
At 08:10 AM 3/14/2008, you wrote: WOW, what a catch !!! You got this at 9:30 AM Iowa time ! I know that I don't spend enough time DXing in the early morning post sunrise period (as evidenced by Paul's superb catches from NE Minn etc) but WOW ! I do wonder why this was in and not CBW, but interesting things do happen post sunrise, and especially when you live up north. 73 KAZ Sure surprised me as well, Kaz. When I heard the YL in the call I had no idea who they were. Alas, I didn't have my mp3 recorder on at the time. It's sure not there now as I type this at 4:07 PM Pacific! ..Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Frankenlights Haunt Grayland-- Scare Up China North Korea
Hi Dennis, You are right about them not answering the phone. Yesterday about 4 PM I decided to go to Grayland, and left a message on their recorder that I wanted to make a reservation, and pay by CC. No answer for two hours! I tried again, and must have caught the lady when she was in that little room, and she took my info. She said, Your room is number 15 in the motel. We will leave the door unlocked for you. I kind of wondered if somebody would walk in off the street and take my room. 73, Gary **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 990 KAYL logged
At 02:33 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: -- Walt, Congratulation Walt on your amazing reception on KAYL-990. Conditions here favored the Southern domestic stations this morning. I spent a hour listerning to Bill Handle of KFI this morning, because conditions were off here. What receiver and antenna were you using Walt? Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA I logged this one using my favorite non-SDR receiver, my hot AOR 7030+. The antenna was a Conti inspired corner fed broadband loopby far my best performer this season (Nick Hall-Patch parked his DR333 receiver here for a week to verify what I was hearing compared to his location less than a mile away). I'll have to keep an eye on this one on other mornings..Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Frankenlights Haunt Grayland-- Scare Up China North Korea
At 04:18 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Hi Dennis, You are right about them not answering the phone. Yesterday about 4 PM I decided to go to Grayland, and left a message on their recorder that I wanted to make a reservation, and pay by CC. No answer for two hours! I tried again, and must have caught the lady when she was in that little room, and she took my info. She said, Your room is number 15 in the motel. We will leave the door unlocked for you. I kind of wondered if somebody would walk in off the street and take my room. 73, Gary This sure doesn't bode well for the future of the motel. They used to have a toll-free number. Now it looks like that the phone is going to become a luxury. Is the for sale sign still up (or was there ever one erected)? .Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Radio (Part Three-Hundred and Sixty-Five)
IEN-GA Ira Elbert New, III, Watkinsville - SANGEAN ATS 909 and SELECT-A-TENNA 1370 WGCL IN Bloomington - 03/12/08 2300 - TOH ID, News and Weather, and ESPN Radio. Decent signal on top of the mix. Monroe County's Sports Leader, WGCL, Bloomington. (IEN-GA) Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Radio (Part Three-Hundred and Sixty-Six)
IEN-GA Ira Elbert New, III, Watkinsville - SANGEAN ATS 909 and SELECT-A-TENNA 880 KGHT AR Sheridan - 03/13/08 2312 - Southern Gospel. Good signal in the null of WCBS in New York, NY. AM 880, KGHT. (IEN-GA) Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2008 Mar 14 2104 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 14 March follow. Solar flux 70 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 11. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 14 March was 2 (18 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 A-in 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 11 K-in 33433213233232 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Frankenlights Haunt Grayland-- Scare Up China North Korea
Hi Walt, They still have the toll-free number, but they don't seem to answer it. It doesn't look like they really care much about the business, for whatever reason. The room was OK and the DX environment is superb, but Grayland is relatively isolated compared to the more popular tourist destinations of Westport, Ocean Shores, etc., and the room rate ($67.89) was about the same as a room here in Puyallup, hardly a resort town. It may not be the financial success the owners were hoping for. 73, Gary. **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
Something happened to my R8A last night and now the display always says powerloss although I can operate the rx just fine, but, off course it is a huge pain not being able to read what freq I'm tuned to. Does anyone know a way to fix this ? (ie did I bump the wrong button combo ?) and has anyone else experienced this ? thanx in advance .. 73 KAZ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Latest DX Test Podcast now available
Just in time for the next test. Give a listen: http://www.dxtests.info/podcasts/BTC_Podcast_10.mp3 Jim Pogue KH2AR/WPE9HLJ/KG6DX1A Memphis, Tennessee USA NRD-535, R-390A, ICF-2010 Wellbrook LA5030 loop, PAØRDT mini-whip, attic longwire, Quantum phaser QRZ.com/KH2AR ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Info on KQMS DX Test verifications
Via Martin Foltz, we have this update from Steven Mena at KQMS: I did receiver a number of letters from individuals participating in the DX test. I apologize for my delayed response, but just haven't found the time as of yet. I should have some available time in the near future to write back. Thank you, Steven Mena So once again, we're asked to be patient. Thanks to Martin for getting this update for us. 73s, Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint BTC Coordinator ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
Maybe you turned the clock on it doesn't work. Mine does that. It's the button above and to the right of the tuning knob. DanF Dan Ferguson North American Shortwave Association http://www.naswa.net - Original Message - From: Neil Kazaross To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; IRCA List Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:36 PM Subject: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue Something happened to my R8A last night and now the display always says powerloss although I can operate the rx just fine, but, off course it is a huge pain not being able to read what freq I'm tuned to. Does anyone know a way to fix this ? (ie did I bump the wrong button combo ?) and has anyone else experienced this ? thanx in advance .. 73 KAZ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
KAZ, I have had my display (R8) jam up a time or two and I turn it off and unplug it and plug it back in and turn it back on. It clears the problem up. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
This is called, Reseting the master reset button HI! KAZ, I have had my display (R8) jam up a time or two and I turn it off and unplug it and plug it back in and turn it back on. It clears the problem up. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP DX Test
WNTP-990 weak to fair with sweep and step tones, getting killed by WLGZ, -0003 EDT. Using Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
That was my first attempt and doesn't help :( - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mailinglist for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue KAZ, I have had my display (R8) jam up a time or two and I turn it off and unplug it and plug it back in and turn it back on. It clears the problem up. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1324 - Release Date: 3/10/2008 7:27 PM ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP-990 DX Test Being Heard
Right off the bat, at the top of the hour, code IDs, sweep and step tones from WNTP. LOUD on my Radio Shack DX-398 portable. Code and sweeps at equal strength. Last about 3 minutes, then back on again roughly 5 minutes later. 73, J.D. Stephens - Hampton Cove, AL Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP DX Test 2
WNTP-990 Morse code IDs, march music, and voice ID finally coming through WLGZ 0010-0013 EDT. 50 kW signal still not a powerhouse. What is the direction of the major lobe in the new daytime pattern? Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP-990 DX Test Being Heard
At 09:10 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Right off the bat, at the top of the hour, code IDs, sweep and step tones from WNTP. LOUD on my Radio Shack DX-398 portable. Code and sweeps at equal strength. Last about 3 minutes, then back on again roughly 5 minutes later. 73, J.D. Stephens - Hampton Cove, AL Wish I could say the same thing here on the west coast. Nope...a difficult channel sandwiched between 980 CKNW and 1000 KOMO. All I'm hearing at the moment is a SS language station fairly weakly, presumably KATD in Pittsburg CA, which is // to 1010 KIQI San Francisco. A ton of splatter, even with the Perseus which makes the possibility of hearing sweeps or CW or tones almost impossible. Still, I'll keep trying! ..Walt in Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP-990 DX TEST
990 WNTP Test heard with CW, sweep tones in Old Fort, TN. Very weak under Cuba. And ESPN station in K-town, TN. DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP DX Test 2
The new day pattern is still generally southeast, as it was in the past, but with about 1/3 more signal to the northeast and to the west. Signal to the NW is about the same as in the past. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen S. Howe Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 12:16 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] WNTP DX Test 2 WNTP-990 Morse code IDs, march music, and voice ID finally coming through WLGZ 0010-0013 EDT. 50 kW signal still not a powerhouse. What is the direction of the major lobe in the new daytime pattern? Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP-990 DX Test Being Heard
At 09:10 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Right off the bat, at the top of the hour, code IDs, sweep and step tones from WNTP. LOUD on my Radio Shack DX-398 portable. Code and sweeps at equal strength. Last about 3 minutes, then back on again roughly 5 minutes later. 73, J.D. Stephens - Hampton Cove, AL I did hear a loud sweep at 39:40 past the hour, so I doubt it was them. Now at :43 I'm hearing Coast to Coast. Not sure who it is, but they're over the SS station..Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP-990 DX Test Being Heard
-- Walt, The only thing I have heard here is the SS station mixing with CTC. I believe the CTC is KTMS 990 Santa Barbara, CA Check the CTC web-site and their the only 990 station in this half of the country. No sweep tones heard here. KTMS would be new station here, hope to get an ID. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA -- Original message -- From: Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 09:10 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: Right off the bat, at the top of the hour, code IDs, sweep and step tones from WNTP. LOUD on my Radio Shack DX-398 portable. Code and sweeps at equal strength. Last about 3 minutes, then back on again roughly 5 minutes later. 73, J.D. Stephens - Hampton Cove, AL I did hear a loud sweep at 39:40 past the hour, so I doubt it was them. Now at :43 I'm hearing Coast to Coast. Not sure who it is, but they're over the SS station..Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Ultralight DXpeditions...Freedom and Fun Without a Ton .
If you think that heavy, expensive receivers and antennas of legendary length are necessary for serious DXpedition fun, think again! If you are fortunate enough to live near the ocean coasts, there is a new DXing option for individuals or groups which offers the ultimate in freedom and fun: chasing TP's or TA's with stock or hot-rodded ULR's. To be sure, chasing transoceanic DX with these pocket radios is a radical change from deploying the ultimate in advanced gear, but certain of us have discovered that the fun and excitement level goes way up along with the challenge level! And... the challenge level can even be adjusted according to the DXer's desires. Want more sensitivity? It's being done now in exciting antenna transplants. Need more selectivity? Narrow filter mods are extremely popular. Want to couple up effective external antennas? That's being done also. A test DXpedition to Grayland, Washington today included three hot-rodded and one stock ULR, for a total weight of under two pounds. The audio recorders added a few more ounces, as did a few accessories. The only somewhat heavy item was an ICF-2010 spotting portable-- which outweighed everything else combined. The total cost of this overachieving lightweight group? About $500, including the ICF-2010. This thrilling group was chasing TP-DX all night long, in what turned out to be rather modest propagation. Despite this, 8 TP's from Japan, South Korea, North Korea and China were heard, and the tiny radios had heterodynes on most of the other 9 kHz splits. The ICF-2010 was used only to check carrier levels on SSB, and it was helpful for watching propagation shifts. But in the ultimate sensitivity test, a very weak TP (CRI-963 in China) was received with audio on the modified SRF-39FP (with a 6.25 antenna transplant), and the ICF-2010 had only a heterodyne. North Korea-653 was the same story. Both were tough catches, but the modified ULR's proved they could not only compete, but compete and succeed. If this idea of an ultra-exciting DXpedition appeals to you, why not invest a little pocket change in some exciting pocket radios, consider some effective modifications, and go try your luck? You have nothing to lose but your DX boredom, as you discover that these ultra light radios pack an ultra heavy DX punch. 73, Gary DeBock **It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms, and advice on AOL Money Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolprf000301) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Drake R8A display issue
KAZ, Maybe a power problem then. You might contact Drake. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP-990 DX Test not Being Heard
At 09:52 PM 3/14/2008, you wrote: -- Walt, The only thing I have heard here is the SS station mixing with CTC. I believe the CTC is KTMS 990 Santa Barbara, CA Check the CTC web-site and their the only 990 station in this half of the country. No sweep tones heard here. KTMS would be new station here, hope to get an ID. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA Nothing more heard from CTC, and instead the SS station returned to dominate the rest of the hour. Oh well, there's always another DX test. Thanks for all involved! ..Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 990 WNTP test not heard in NE Oregon
I listened and recorded the full hour and did not hear any signs of the WNTP DX Test. CBW, KTMS and some SS station were heard along with a jumble of others. Thanks for running the test! Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP DX barely heard in OK
** U S A [and non]. Tried for the postponed WNTP 990 Philadelphia DX test UT March 15, using DX-398 in the yard. Fortunately it had stopped raining a few hours earlier and things had dried off somewhat. First try around 0420 UT yielded nothing, nor expected with day pattern toward SE. Listened intently from 0450 to 0500 during the ND 12.5 kW portion. XET was not much of a problem, close to a right angle, and no sign of CBW, which can boom in when K-indices are low. SWPC says: The mid-latitude K-index at 0300 UTC on 15 March was 2 (18 nT). But aimed toward Philadelphia, there was still a pile of QRM, multiple subaudible heterodynes from all the other stations, almost like a graveyard. However, at 0451 I could hear an occasional tone, but never copy any Morse code ID. At times the tones seemed evenly spaced like a timesignal. Sweeps definitely heard peaking around 0454-0456. So I count this only on the basis of assuming no other station would be transmitting such material. Right at 0500 on came the Cuban National Anthem, from the SE, presumably R. Guamá, Pinar del Rio, as mentioned by Arnie Coro in DXLD 8-031, if that is the only Cuban on the frequency, but not noticed prior to that. No IBOC from KTOK-1000 audible, which wipes out 990 here in the daytime. No doubt those closer to Philly or with better equipment heard the WNTP test more definitely than I did. Many tnx to René Tetro for putting it on (Glenn Hauser, Enid, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST) Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WNTP DX Test
No sign of the test up here. Conditions have been poor all day with high noise, possibly due to the snow that has been falling for most of the day, and low signal levels, so I wasn't expecting much. Even CBW, which normally dominates the frequency, was barely above the noise at times. Early during the test, there was someone else there, but no idea who. Now that the test is over conditions have improved and CBW is at it's normal S9+ Thanks to both Rene and Jim for making this possible. Mike in St Isidore, AB with AOR 7030+, Quantum Phaser, EWE's of 110' 125', a 1000' E/W beverage and a 1000' BOG at 300 degrees, both un-terminated. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP-990 DX TEST
WNTP - 990 DX TEST After the change to the 12.5 kw transmitter, at around 0030 EDST, the signal level went up and was easier to copy. Heard the CW and sweep tones, and (maybe) the march music. Not that sure about the march music, but the CW and sweep tones are for sure. Thanks Rene for the test! Willis, K4APE Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNTP 990 Test
-- No luck with the WNTP 990 test this evening. Did hear a new station from Santa Barbara. Thanks Rene` for running the test. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
