[IRCA] Iceland 189
I have a fair signal on 189. Got the IS at 0700 and a man in Icelantic. Better than yesterday. Not a peep off the EWEs, but fairly decent with the beverage. 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] Iceland 189
Now an SAH with what I presume in FE Russia mixing underneath. 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] Iceland 189
Now the two FE Russia Iceand are 50/50. That sounds really odd Icelantic mixing with Russian 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] 1610 - the Caribbean beacon
1610Caribbean Beacon BWI Anguilla 0400 21/01/09 I can hear the voice of Melissa Scott preaching (or should I say 'trying to preach'). Frequency is clear of any noise or IBOC. No sign of the Caribbean Beacon on 690. There is far to much IBOC from WLW. The signal is a S5 on my receiver. Small amount of QSB. 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] Thought you might enjoy this
Sounds like someone I know, up I-80 a tad. Don K. amdxm...@aol.com wrote: A DXer forwarded me an e-mail from another DXer who tried for last weekend's WOON-1240 DX test. It says in part Morse code came in very weak but definitely them. The noteworthy part is that he's more than 2600 miles from the station, over an all-land path. :) Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) ___ 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] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!)
I thought I was replying to the post about WGN.. sorry.. Altho I visited the WLW xmtr site last year and dont recall seeing any IBOC gear. But I was busy looking at the old 500KW rig, not the new Harris Destiny. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca wrote: From: Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca Subject: Re: [IRCA] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!) To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 6:50 PM On Friday 23 January 2009 15:58, LEE FRESHWATER wrote: I heard a rumor that it was OFF and they had no plans to turn it back on... I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but WLW definitely has IBOC on tonight. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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] [ultralightdx] RE: unidentified on 675 khz
Allen Willie wrote: As far as your unidentified on 675 khz i'm thinking pretty definite it's probably Radio Maria Lopik Netherlands as that comes in here pretty decent most nights. They have religious programming but seem to play a lot of light and classical music selections at times with not many announcements. Allen Willie St. John's, Newfoundland Nick Hall-Patch Wrote I'd guess Holland, Robany other thoughts? * Allen and Nick...thanks for the suggestion that my UNID on 675 was most likely Radio Maria from Holland. You`re probably correct, but I don`t think I had enough to Positively ID this onebut you can be sure that next time it`s inI will stick with it until I get more compelling evidence that it is them!! Last 2 nights have been good for TA`sso maybe tonight will be the same!! Thanks for helping to ID this one!! 73...ROB. Robert S. Ross VA3SW London, Ontario 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] TP's for 01-24-09
-- Good Morning: Listened from 1427-1500 utc. Did anyone noticed the open carrier on 1575 from 1447-1501? Weak audio underneath. TP conditions here down from yesterday. 189 RUSSIA, 1428 good signal with jazz music. 279 RUSSIA, 1443 weak with music. 594 JAPAN, JOAK 1429 fair with woman in Japanese. 648 RUSSIA, VoR 1431 fair with some splatter. 657 PDR OF KOREA, 1432 weak with music //3320. 693 JAPAN, JOAB 1434 fair to almost good signal with a little splatter. 774 JAPAN, JOUB good at 1427 with above lessons. 828 JAPAN, JOBB 1440 good with beginning of 15 minute English conversation language lessons. 1134JAPAN, JOQR 1442 could be the station with weak talk and local splatter. 1566REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HLAZ 1446 good carrier weak audio with woman singing. 1575THAILAND, VOA 1447 Strong open carrier? weak audio underneath. (Radio Farda?) 1584UNKNOWN, carrier, just shy of audio. Never any audio heard on this splatter free channel here. Seems like Asian graveyard channel. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Ewe NW ___ 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] Friday night TA, Saturday morning TP
TA activity was decent for LWBC, and some MW were heard. 171 Morocco was the best, being S5-9 most of the evening, from about 0030-0700 utc. Other LWBC, 153 Algeria, 162 France, 177 Germany, 180 Turkey, 183 Germany, 189 Icelan, 198 UK, 207 Morocco, 225 unknown, 252 presumed Algeria with middle eastern talk and music. MW: 621 poor, 684 poor but huge het--must have low modulation, 783 poor, 819 poor, 1008 poor to weak, 1134 poor, 1377 poor, 1431 poor, 1521 poor, 1539 poor, 1548 poor, 1575 poor to weak. Saturday morning has LWBC Radio Rossii at good level, 153 S5, 171 poor, 189 S8, 279 S7 at 1405 utc. 164 Mongolia poor at 1401 utc. (281 Point Barrow beacon.) MW: 594 poor, 639 poor to weak, 891 poor--all Asian. Steve NE Oregon R75, longwires ___ 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] West Coast Recording of Croatia-1134 on Slider E100
Hello Guys, With exceptional transoceanic propagation last night, many DXers were able to make breakthrough receptions worldwide. Although this recording pales in significance to Gary Deacon's accomplishment of receiving KMOX-1120 from South Africa last night (breaking the all-time Ultralight DX distance record at 8,560 miles, with a BAREFOOT Sony SRF-M37V), I was thrilled to receive my first Ultralight TA, when Croatia-1134 came in with a great signal at 0202 UTC (6:02 PM local time). The recording was made on the tiny Slider E100 (with Murata filter), and has been uploaded to the Ultralightdx Yahoo group site. What fun! 73, Gary DeBock **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) ___ 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 for 24 Jan from Victoria, BC
I'm not sure I can agree with Bill and Dennis' estimate of this morning's DX; I listened pretty continuously from 1400 to 1550UT, and there were more (and stronger) signals than I knew what to do with (see below). The upper band may have been down a bit from yesterday, but the lower band more than compensated. One variant however is that I was using a different antenna than usual. Some time ago I haywired a WNW 23' x 33' corner fed loop to try and get some percentage of what Walt Salmaniw hears with his larger corner fed loops (height matters if you ever build one of these, and I don't have the convenient tall trees that Walt does). There's more raw signal with it than the Flags, but it doesn't have as good rejection of domestics, so it tends not to deliver the DX any better than the Flags. However, this morning for some reason it was just roaring with signals while the Flag in a similar direction was relatively subdued. The corner fed loop still delivered a fair bit of splash, but the DX had more punch; the splashiness might explain why my perception was that there were a lot of strong carriers that should have been delivering audio and weren't.That disparity continued until about 1540UT, when the two antennas quickly returned to their previous more normal characteristic! s. Put that into my I'll never understand antennas file. pretty darn good audio (at least briefly): 279 R. Rossii at 1514UT 594 JOAK 639 CNR1 //5030 at 1431 774 JOUB 828 JOBB 972 HLCA at 1544UT, KK talk by man 1566 HLAZ barely making it into this category at 1542UT ; monster carrier as usual, but audio doesn't appear until later reasonable audio at times during the period (though often battling w/splash or noise): 189 R. Rossii //279 531 JOQG //594 at 1455UT; this gains readability by being a splatter free channel 558 HLQH at 1534UT //603; this was probably JOCR earlier when not //603 567 JOIK at 1402 //594 603 HLSA building in strength from 1500 to peak around 1530UT; two stations quite weak before 1500 though 648 presumed VoR briefly at 1412 and didn't return 747 JOIB not so reasonable audio, occasional words in splash or noise: 585 JOPG //594 at 1409UT 657 at various times, but mostly a big hum on the channel 873 JOGB at 1438UT 936 likely Anhui at 1438 1017 at 1445; wasn't China, possibly NHK2 but faded before could snag a parallel 1287 JOHR 1575 VoA w/woman in SE Asian language 1508; something else came up also, and there was something about 150Hz low on the channel as well. Burbles in the splatter and noise: 153 R. Rossii //279 at 1403 621 ? at 1432 666 JOBK //594 at 1419UT 945 woman talking in splash with echo? at 1442UT; not CNR1 or NHK1 1044 likely CRI at 1423UT, but not up long enough for a parallel 1134 various times, but too much splash for much audio even on the Flag 1206 likely Yanbian, big carrier and hum at 1443UT 1242 various times, likely Japan? 1269 Japan? at 1422; big carrier 1278 China? at 1425 1305 likely HLSV at 1447UT 1314 possibly Japan at 1541UT 1377 CNR1 //5030; big carrier almost sounded like somebody with an OC on channel as well 1593 various times, too much splash for a // Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): lots; unusual were 738 which looped to Tahiti, and 1107 which had a big hum on the channel as well. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
Re: [IRCA] TP for 24 Jan from Victoria, BC
Ahh...this reminds me of an antenna email you sent me a while back. I have modelled both superloops (cornerfed flags) and conventional flags with EZNEC and according to EZNEC height has very little effect on the patterns. Of course it effects the gain since it means a larger antenna. Bruce Conti's DX using his superloops is extraordinary, IMHO considering his QTH is somewhat inland and that his bearings to the coast to Eur-asia are quite far from the Atlantic, and to me this indicates a really good antenna system. What might be happening at your sunrise is some tilt in arrival angles and a different response at those angles from the two antennas. If your domestic rejection isn't so good with the corner-fed loop, perhaps some adjustment of termination would help or just phase it vs the flag ? 73 KAZ getting over this food poisoning type bug and hoping for TA's tonite. - Original Message - From: Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 12:43 PM Subject: [IRCA] TP for 24 Jan from Victoria, BC I'm not sure I can agree with Bill and Dennis' estimate of this morning's DX; I listened pretty continuously from 1400 to 1550UT, and there were more (and stronger) signals than I knew what to do with (see below). The upper band may have been down a bit from yesterday, but the lower band more than compensated. One variant however is that I was using a different antenna than usual. Some time ago I haywired a WNW 23' x 33' corner fed loop to try and get some percentage of what Walt Salmaniw hears with his larger corner fed loops (height matters if you ever build one of these, and I don't have the convenient tall trees that Walt does). There's more raw signal with it than the Flags, but it doesn't have as good rejection of domestics, so it tends not to deliver the DX any better than the Flags. However, this morning for some reason it was just roaring with signals while the Flag in a similar direction was relatively subdued. The corner fed loop still delivered a fair bit of splash, but the DX had more punch; the splashiness might explain why my perception was that there were a lot of strong carriers that should have been delivering audio and weren't.That disparity continued until about 1540UT, when the two antennas quickly returned to their previous more normal characteristic! s. Put that into my I'll never understand antennas file. pretty darn good audio (at least briefly): 279 R. Rossii at 1514UT 594 JOAK 639 CNR1 //5030 at 1431 774 JOUB 828 JOBB 972 HLCA at 1544UT, KK talk by man 1566 HLAZ barely making it into this category at 1542UT ; monster carrier as usual, but audio doesn't appear until later reasonable audio at times during the period (though often battling w/splash or noise): 189 R. Rossii //279 531 JOQG //594 at 1455UT; this gains readability by being a splatter free channel 558 HLQH at 1534UT //603; this was probably JOCR earlier when not //603 567 JOIK at 1402 //594 603 HLSA building in strength from 1500 to peak around 1530UT; two stations quite weak before 1500 though 648 presumed VoR briefly at 1412 and didn't return 747 JOIB not so reasonable audio, occasional words in splash or noise: 585 JOPG //594 at 1409UT 657 at various times, but mostly a big hum on the channel 873 JOGB at 1438UT 936 likely Anhui at 1438 1017 at 1445; wasn't China, possibly NHK2 but faded before could snag a parallel 1287 JOHR 1575 VoA w/woman in SE Asian language 1508; something else came up also, and there was something about 150Hz low on the channel as well. Burbles in the splatter and noise: 153 R. Rossii //279 at 1403 621 ? at 1432 666 JOBK //594 at 1419UT 945 woman talking in splash with echo? at 1442UT; not CNR1 or NHK1 1044 likely CRI at 1423UT, but not up long enough for a parallel 1134 various times, but too much splash for much audio even on the Flag 1206 likely Yanbian, big carrier and hum at 1443UT 1242 various times, likely Japan? 1269 Japan? at 1422; big carrier 1278 China? at 1425 1305 likely HLSV at 1447UT 1314 possibly Japan at 1541UT 1377 CNR1 //5030; big carrier almost sounded like somebody with an OC on channel as well 1593 various times, too much splash for a // Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): lots; unusual were 738 which looped to Tahiti, and 1107 which had a big hum on the channel as well. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
Re: [IRCA] Thought you might enjoy this
Gee, I wonder who that might be??? From: amdxm...@aol.com Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:27:05 -0500 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Thought you might enjoy this A DXer forwarded me an e-mail from another DXer who tried for last weekend's WOON-1240 DX test. It says in part Morse code came in very weak but definitely them. The noteworthy part is that he's more than 2600 miles from the station, over an all-land path. :) Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) ___ 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 _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009 ___ 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
Yes, TA activity on LW was good. I wish I did not have the noise level there though on LW, but it could be worse. I did find out that the 1500' Eastern beverage has a pretty decent lobe for TAs, where it doesn't work on MW TAs. Apparently the wire is too long aimed at 75 degrees to work on MW TA's. It was suggested a shorter wire running next to the beverage going East, so that might be an option, if a shorter wire would not affect the directivity of the 1500 footer. I sure don't want to mess up the directivity of the beverage for great domestic DX. I'll have to fiqure out what percentage 150-300 khz matches to 1500 feet and maybe use that same method on the length of a wire next to the beverage for MW TA use. That is a thought, since the beverage does do a nice job with TA's. Does anyone have any thoughts on that idea? 73, Patrick ___ 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] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!)
Lee, It does look a little brighter as some stations seem to be rethinking IBOC. Some are shutting it off. So far all of it is still running in the NW, but we don't have a lot. 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Faroe Islands-531 in already 2050 UTC with English pop tune man in Faroese. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. ___ 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Marc, Thanks! Hope it continues over were in the West too. Getting Iceland so good late was a real treat. Lot of reports to send out next week. They are stacking up. Never thought I would nab so many TAs so quickly, not here. 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
Patrick, I would highly recommend the Wellbrook ALA 100 series of magnetic loops. You have the space. Erecting one in about a 40 to 60' diameter and oriented to Europe would enhance your LW (and even the bottom of the MW band) enormously. I have the big Conti loops at my place, but the ALA outperforms them by a long shot up to and including 531 kHz. It's somewhat pricey, but well worth it. There are a lot of ALA 100s in Victoriahighest per capita in the world ;-) ..Walt. At 12:44 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Yes, TA activity on LW was good. I wish I did not have the noise level there though on LW, but it could be worse. I did find out that the 1500' Eastern beverage has a pretty decent lobe for TAs, where it doesn't work on MW TAs. Apparently the wire is too long aimed at 75 degrees to work on MW TA's. It was suggested a shorter wire running next to the beverage going East, so that might be an option, if a shorter wire would not affect the directivity of the 1500 footer. I sure don't want to mess up the directivity of the beverage for great domestic DX. I'll have to fiqure out what percentage 150-300 khz matches to 1500 feet and maybe use that same method on the length of a wire next to the beverage for MW TA use. That is a thought, since the beverage does do a nice job with TA's. Does anyone have any thoughts on that idea? 73, Patrick ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1912 - Release Date: 1/23/2009 6:54 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
Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Yeah, really incredible conditions! Faroes-531 just played rock anthem We're An American Band - believe that was Grand Funk Railroad, correct? Now, at 2114, playing Eye of The Tiger by Survivor if I recall correctly. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:07:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again Marc, Thanks! Hope it continues over were in the West too. Getting Iceland so good late was a real treat. Lot of reports to send out next week. They are stacking up. Never thought I would nab so many TAs so quickly, not here. 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
Re: [IRCA] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
Walt sez... There are a lot of ALA 100s in Victoriahighest per capita in the world ;-) ..Walt. I have 3 of them... more than any of you! Ha-ha-ha he-he-he ho-ho-ho... And little to show for it! :-) One day a postage stamp of land to actually use them properly on. Kind of like owning a helicopter and never being able to fly it... yea.. I have a helicopter on my apartment balcony... yea... a Bell Jet-ranger never powered it up mind you neighbors and all... and the racket but I could if I wanted to! -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Jan 24 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 January follow. Solar flux 69 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 24 January was 0 (04 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 23 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 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 69 A-in 11111111111111 K-in 01001010000100 ___ 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
Walt, I talked to John about the Wellbrook loops at Grayland and looked at them. I really don't have any room to set one to the NE. The only antenna I have to the NE is the SW EWE and I have thought of the NE EWE, but the return coax will be sitting under 3-4 feet of water in the Winter. I have plenty of room in certain directions, but not always the direction I want. :-) The Wellbrook would also have to be pointed to the NE/SW correct, as would a EWE? So I am in the same boat. I could put a 700' beverage to the North again (maybe), with 150 feet of buried coax, but I have that neighbor to the West of me with the light dimmers, so that is another issue in running any antennas over towards that house. They have been threatening to move for years and are elderly, so maybe in time they will move. The previous person there had no noisy lights. I found no TA LW activity on any of the other antennas period! Just the Eastern beverage brought them in. If it wasn't was the noise level, many would have been excellent. They were S9 or better in many cases, but the buzzy noise level is an issue too. There seem to be an issue with the EWEs, vertical, etc on TA's. I get them but not as good as I wished. The EWEs are excellent on TPs though. I guess I am trying to have my DX Cake and eat it too. hi. 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
P.S. Walt, I think, there might also be an issue with the angle I get the TA's with that hill to the NE. Some antennas like the beverage works well, yet the EWE's don't. But that is just a guess. As I have heard more TA activity on beverages than other antennas here. 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Marc, With the T K low, it might be a repeat here too. We can hope so. 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Nothing but ones and zeroes over the past 36 hours or so - incredible! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 5:01:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again Marc, With the T K low, it might be a repeat here too. We can hope so. 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] Corner fed loop: was TP for 24 Jan from Victoria, BC
At 19:35 1/24/2009, you wrote: Ahh...this reminds me of an antenna email you sent me a while back. I have modelled both superloops (cornerfed flags) and conventional flags with EZNEC and according to EZNEC height has very little effect on the patterns. Of course it effects the gain since it means a larger antenna. Bruce Conti's DX using his superloops is extraordinary, IMHO considering his QTH is somewhat inland and that his bearings to the coast to Eur-asia are quite far from the Atlantic, and to me this indicates a really good antenna system. What might be happening at your sunrise is some tilt in arrival angles and a different response at those angles from the two antennas. If your domestic rejection isn't so good with the corner-fed loop, perhaps some adjustment of termination would help or just phase it vs the flag ? Actually the corner fed loop has a vactrol adjustable termination, Neil, so I'm always trying to minimize splash as I listen. But with the Flag, the front to back ratio seems to be broader and deeper overall, meaning that listening is less troubled by splatter at most settings of the termination; it's not a matter of fine tuning it, and I often leave it at a general setting unless I'm really working at digging something out. I've used EZNEC a bit (I'm no expert, mind you), and found that I can't really verify what I've observed in real life with different sized corner fed loops. If you can, I'd love to find out how it's done. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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] More TA action?
Dare we hope for a third night of TAs? Farda on 1575 is starting to poke through with audio, and it's only 3 pm local, two hours before sunset. Quite a number of carriers too, mainly on the upper end of the dial at the moment.1539 and 1503 are about the strongest. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB ___ 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
The TA BOGs under about 6-8 of snow... BOGUS? Beverage On Ground Under Snow? Craig Healy Providence, RI ___ 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Hmmm...all I have is CIAO out of Ontario, // their webstream, but there is a weak het on the high side. :( John Cereghin Smyrna DE On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 5:04 PM, Marc DeLorenzo midcapem...@comcast.netwrote: Nothing but ones and zeroes over the past 36 hours or so - incredible! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 5:01:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again Marc, With the T K low, it might be a repeat here too. We can hope so. 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 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
At 01:30 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Walt sez... There are a lot of ALA 100s in Victoriahighest per capita in the world ;-) ..Walt. I have 3 of them... more than any of you! Ha-ha-ha he-he-he ho-ho-ho... And little to show for it! :-) One day a postage stamp of land to actually use them properly on. Colin , I'm with Nick. I have 4.1 here, 1 in Masset, and 2 for the MW phased array!..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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
From: Craig Healy bu...@dukes-of-hazzard.com The TA BOGs under about 6-8 of snow... BOGUS? Beverage On Ground Under Snow? Both of mine are under several feet of snow so I just call them BUS' Beverage Under the Snow Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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] More TA action?
From: Nigel Pimblett n...@shaw.ca Dare we hope for a third night of TAs? Farda on 1575 is starting to poke through with audio, and it's only 3 pm local, two hours before sunset. Quite a number of carriers too, mainly on the upper end of the dial at the moment.1539 and 1503 are about the strongest. I hope it's better than last night Nigel. Up here it was worse than the previous one. I had faint audio on 1134 just before local sunset and a faint hets on 1215 and 1575. Less than hour later nothing on MW. LW had faint audio on 153, 162, 171 and 189 and they never improved. Mike is St Isidore, AB ___ 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] More TA action?
Well, I'm about the only one that had more success last night than the previous one, so I'm obviously not a good barometer, but I have had audio today thus far on 1575, 1539, 1269, 1134, 999,and 864. Most of the audio has been fleeting, but 1134 was quite good in English at 2319, before fading to nothing.1539 has been the most consistent thus far. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB Mike Stonebridge wrote: From: Nigel Pimblett n...@shaw.ca Dare we hope for a third night of TAs? Farda on 1575 is starting to poke through with audio, and it's only 3 pm local, two hours before sunset. Quite a number of carriers too, mainly on the upper end of the dial at the moment.1539 and 1503 are about the strongest. I hope it's better than last night Nigel. Up here it was worse than the previous one. I had faint audio on 1134 just before local sunset and a faint hets on 1215 and 1575. Less than hour later nothing on MW. LW had faint audio on 153, 162, 171 and 189 and they never improved. Mike is St Isidore, AB ___ 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] Corner fed loop: was TP for 24 Jan from Victoria, BC
Nick, I notice the splash, too, with the corner-fed loop, and it does seem stronger than on my flag. The main advantage I see with a corner-fed loop is it can null all my locals (no phasing required) when oriented just right. I heard that a flag is optimized for a real impedance (~950 ohms) with the imaginary portion (Xc and Xl) at zero due to the center positions of the feed and termination points. For a corner-fed loop the feedpoint impedance would have more imaginary component which would have to be tuned out. Even so the antenna performs really well for this QTH. Next weekend I'm going to convert the NW Flag over to a corner-fed loop with dual-termination NW/SE. Hopefully that will be an improvement, if not, an experiment. Anniversary weekend this weekend so won't get back to DXing/computer until next week. 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ 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] More TA action?
You guys out west do much better with 1539 than I do here in the midwest. I have only had Spain there and back years ago when there were more Spaniards on 1539 as I recall than now. Check for 1179 and Sweden has been audible. 1521 also decent at times. 1503 had some mideast mx fading up. No audio yet on 1575 which you guys out west seem to get better than I do. No luck yet on 531 inspite of a ripping het. I just can't be sure what the audio occ. getting by CIAO is. Am using the E1 rather than R8A as my jack in the truck seems to have blown a fuse and I don't think my direct hook up to the battery is giving me enough juice to run the R8A properly. (will attend to that tomorrow) but perhaps it is just the cold (-13C and worsening) E1 is decent when used with a good external antenna system, but R8A is still superior for splits. 73 KAZ Barrington IL..Phased BOGs for TA..355 ft// 215 ft at 42 deg - Original Message - From: Nigel Pimblett n...@shaw.ca To: Mike Stonebridge stonb...@abnorth.com; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] More TA action? Well, I'm about the only one that had more success last night than the previous one, so I'm obviously not a good barometer, but I have had audio today thus far on 1575, 1539, 1269, 1134, 999,and 864. Most of the audio has been fleeting, but 1134 was quite good in English at 2319, before fading to nothing.1539 has been the most consistent thus far. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB Mike Stonebridge wrote: From: Nigel Pimblett n...@shaw.ca Dare we hope for a third night of TAs? Farda on 1575 is starting to poke through with audio, and it's only 3 pm local, two hours before sunset. Quite a number of carriers too, mainly on the upper end of the dial at the moment.1539 and 1503 are about the strongest. I hope it's better than last night Nigel. Up here it was worse than the previous one. I had faint audio on 1134 just before local sunset and a faint hets on 1215 and 1575. Less than hour later nothing on MW. LW had faint audio on 153, 162, 171 and 189 and they never improved. Mike is St Isidore, AB ___ 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] More TA action?
Yes, 1539 has done especially well this year. Much better than 1575 today. No luck with 1521 here, but I was getting weak audio on 1125, and also audio on 1035. I'm guessing 1035 would likely have been either Portugal or Estonia? Doesn't sound Portuguese, but hopefully I have enough recorded on that one sometime can pin that down for me. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB Neil Kazaross wrote: You guys out west do much better with 1539 than I do here in the midwest. I have only had Spain there and back years ago when there were more Spaniards on 1539 as I recall than now. Check for 1179 and Sweden has been audible. 1521 also decent at times. 1503 had some mideast mx fading up. No audio yet on 1575 which you guys out west seem to get better than I do. No luck yet on 531 inspite of a ripping het. I just can't be sure what the audio occ. getting by CIAO is. Am using the E1 rather than R8A as my jack in the truck seems to have blown a fuse and I don't think my direct hook up to the battery is giving me enough juice to run the R8A properly. (will attend to that tomorrow) but perhaps it is just the cold (-13C and worsening) E1 is decent when used with a good external antenna system, but R8A is still superior for splits. 73 KAZ Barrington IL..Phased BOGs for TA..355 ft// 215 ft at 42 deg ___ 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] Farda-1575
1575 is already producing audio in Seattle at 1625 local time (0025UT) Bruce ___ 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] More TA action?
two hours before sunset here, there was just a weak carrier on 1575. Half an hour beforehand (0025UT) and 1575 had some audio traces and there might have been some on 1539, but followed by a deep fade. Half decent audio on 1215, big erratic carriers on 612, 819, 864, 1044so things are off to a reasonable start. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
Hello Guys, 1134 (presumed Croatia) was heard with weak audio at 0033Z, currently up and down in strength. Sounds similar to last night, on the modified ICF-2010. 1575, 1539, 1215 etc. have nothing as yet (still daylight here in Puyallup, WA, on the frozen picnic table setup, with modified portables). 73, Gary Slightly Modified ICF-2010: 30 loopstick (four 7.5 Amidon ferrite bars with 40/44 Litz wire) Slider E100: 7.5 Amidon ferrite bar loopstick with movable 40/44 Litz wire coil, Murata CFJ455K5 narrow filter **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
At 22:04 1/24/2009, you wrote: Nothing but ones and zeroes over the past 36 hours or so - incredible! Does this mean digital audio is the only option tonight? Sorry. Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
Re: [IRCA] Farda-1575
Only a very weak carrier from Farda-1575 here in Arizona at 0049 UT. I also have carriers on 1206 and 1215. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_explore_012009 ___ 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] WCCM 1110 NH on late with SS ballads
These guys from this state that is extremely tough this far west on at night again and running endless SS ballads with a pause inbetween each and same as webstream. 73 KAZ Barrington IL with KMOX IBOC phased also taking out KFAB ___ 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
-- Good Evening, Just carriers here. 16 minutes till sunset and 1575 is about a level 5 carrier. Setup a broadband loop aimed to the NE. Can change it to a NE ewe in about 2 minutes if necessary (if others are receiving TA's and I ain't). Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 broadband loop NE ___ 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
-- Good Evening, Music being heard on 1134, signal weak. 0057 utc. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 NE broadband loop ___ 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] TA tonight
1134 came up with a brief blast of pop music 0045, same as the webstreamthings are pretty erratic just now. Nick Agreed - 0100 UTC - audio snippets on 1215 and 1134 2 carriers on 1575. (based on a SAH -- nothing fancy...) Eton E1 Barefoot -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] Tons of TA carriers audible in Memphis
I missed the past few nights of good TA conditions. I fired up the SDR-IQ this evening and strong TA carriers visible, especially low-band: 576, 585, 612 producing threshold audio, 521, 711, 756, 765, 909, 949, 954, 1134 (second strongest), 1206, 1215, 1503, 1521. My experience this far inland is that transmitter sunrise enhancement can produce some of the best chances for audio during an opening. Fingers crossed some of these improve enough to be audible on the E100 slider! -- Brandon Jordan - Memphis, TN, USA Longwave * Mediumwave * Shortwave DXer since 1976 bcdx@gmail.com http://www.bcdx.org DXTests.Info web site: http://www.dxtests.info IRCA DX Worldwide-East column editor Submit loggings via: dxww.e...@gmail.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] TA tonight
Hi Nick, 1134 had pop music up till 0100, then signal took a dive at TOH, then back again with female voice news now (0105). 73, Gary(modified ICF-2010) In a message dated 1/24/2009 5:00:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, n...@ieee.org writes: 1134 came up with a brief blast of pop music 0045, same as the webstreamthings are pretty erratic just now. Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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 **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ 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] CROATIA AGAIN
Croatia-1134 in again 0100 with the same three extended time pips as I heard yesterday at 0200. Also readable on the E100 bareback - a first. Couldn't use the loop on the E100 because of overload but bare it was fine! Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 ___ 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] TA tonight
The UAE twins (1539/1575) were quite good just after the hour, and briefly had audio on 1584 (!), light pop mx. Some beefy carriers elsewhere...audio bits on 1134, 1215, 1269 so far only, but some others look promising. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
Re: [IRCA] Another Night of TA Fun?
Weak carriers now on 1503, 1548, 1557 and 1575. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_012009 ___ 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
-- Good Evening, 1134Croatia 0117 fair with man talking, 0120 man singing. 1175United Arab Emirates 0116 fair with music. 1539level 3 carrier. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Drake R8B NE broadband loop ___ 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] TA tonight
My tally of carriers on the old-fashioned receiver + antenna combo: 531, 612, 621, 639, 657, 675, 738, 747, 765, 774, 783+, 792, 855, 864, 945, 954, 963, 1008, 1134(a), 1215(a) All of them level 1 to 3, greater being + and audio being (a) Drake R8 + 2XWellbrook ALA100 + Misek-Langford Phaser -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
171 Morocco weak with thumpa thumpa music 0125. Also weak woman talking on 252. Drake R8 1500' eastern beverage 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] Tonight's TAs
Greetings, Tonight's results so far: 1134 - decent audio on peaks before 0100 1557 - weak audio, instrumental mx, on 1557 at 0127 1215, 1548 - carriers Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A ___ 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] CROATIA AGAIN
Hi Pete, Congratulations on receiving Croatia-1134 on a barefoot E100- a great accomplishment. It was also strong here at 0121 for another nice MP3 on the Slider E100 (pop music, followed by the same deep-voiced male announcer as last night). 73, Gary In a message dated 1/24/2009 5:11:21 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, p...@comcast.net writes: Croatia-1134 in again 0100 with the same three extended time pips as I heard yesterday at 0200. Also readable on the E100 bareback - a first. Couldn't use the loop on the E100 because of overload but bare it was fine! Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 ___ 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 **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
Weak audio on 1494 at 0135 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
Audio trying on 1296 at 0137. 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
Weak audio on 1044 at 0140 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
Only a very weak carrier on 1296 here at 0143 ut. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Hotmail® goes where you go. On a PC, on the Web, on your phone. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/versatility.aspx#mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_WL_HM_versatility_121208 ___ 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
-- Good Evening, Wife was surprised when I climbed the stairs to the bonus room handed her the headphones and she heard some guy singing a romantic song. Croatia was in barefoot on the modified Eton E100. 0144 utc. Weak with some splatter. 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] TAs for early Saturday evening
It's 2:45 pm here and there's a good carrier on 1575, so perhaps this bodes well..jump ahead to 5:45pm (01:45 UTC) and I'm back at the dials: LW: 171: good audio, 207 (poor), 252 (poor) so far on LW, so not too much of note. 1215 finally for me had a great signal at 01:48, only to fade down into the mud a minute laterbound to rebound in another minute or two. 1575 has been rather disappointing so far.Walt in 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] Another Night of TA Fun?
At 01:41 1/25/2009, you wrote: Weak audio on 1044 at 0140 Any idea who it is, Patrick? It's been a big carrier here several times since sunset, but no audio yet. Things continue erratic, and perhaps at a lower signal strength than half an hour agohave had audio traces on 621, 756, 855, and 864 in addition to more audio on 1134, 1215, 1269, 1539 and 1575. 1575 and 1215 have given up some pretty decent audio at times this evening. Nick Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Jan 25 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 24 January follow. Solar flux 69 and mid-latitude A-index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 25 January was 1 (9 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 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 69 69 A-in 11111111111111 K-in 10010100001001 ___ 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] Croatia-1134 on E100 Slider
Good peak on Croatia just before 0200, time pips at 0200 then Glas Hrvatske mention and news by woman announcer in presumed Croatian. Fade back up at 0205 with mention of Glas Hrvatske by man, music bridge then talk by man and woman. Deep fades but fair peaks. Heard on E100 Slider w/ Quantum QX-Pro loop. My first ULR TA! I've been trying for this with the T615 barefoot, but no luck so far. -- Brandon Jordan - Memphis, TN, USA Longwave * Mediumwave * Shortwave DXer since 1976 bcdx@gmail.com http://www.bcdx.org DXTests.Info web site: http://www.dxtests.info IRCA DX Worldwide-East column editor Submit loggings via: dxww.e...@gmail.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] Croatia-1134 on E100 Slider
Nice going...this is by far the strongest TA at the moment here in IL and shouldn't be too hard for anyone needing a TA, although KMOX IBOC may bother it. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Brandon Jordan bcdx@gmail.com To: ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:14 PM Subject: [IRCA] Croatia-1134 on E100 Slider Good peak on Croatia just before 0200, time pips at 0200 then Glas Hrvatske mention and news by woman announcer in presumed Croatian. Fade back up at 0205 with mention of Glas Hrvatske by man, music bridge then talk by man and woman. Deep fades but fair peaks. Heard on E100 Slider w/ Quantum QX-Pro loop. My first ULR TA! I've been trying for this with the T615 barefoot, but no luck so far. -- Brandon Jordan - Memphis, TN, USA Longwave * Mediumwave * Shortwave DXer since 1976 bcdx@gmail.com http://www.bcdx.org DXTests.Info web site: http://www.dxtests.info IRCA DX Worldwide-East column editor Submit loggings via: dxww.e...@gmail.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] Another Night of TA Fun? 1044
I heard and QSL'd East Germany on there back in the 80s. I have not checked the WRTH, but it sounded like a garbled man talking, but soon was lot. You are right, the openings aren't very stable. They come and go to a certain amount. 171 Morocco has been fairly stable though. 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] CROATIA, ctd.
It's being heard in IL, Memphis, and lots of spots here on the West Coast so I think anyone out there has a chance to pick it up. I just pulled it in on a bare SRF-59. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 ___ 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] CROATIA, ctd.
Croatia also QSLs too 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] Faroes-531, Here we go again
Bits and pieces of this here tonite in IL from to 0200 time period with pop/rock mx, some of it in a Nordic sounding lang (same stuff noted on webstream when I went back inside to warm up..0F) occ. getting past CIAO which fortunately is mostly ethnic talk tonite and not much mx. 73 KAZ Barrington IL - Original Message - From: Marc DeLorenzo midcapem...@comcast.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again Yeah, really incredible conditions! Faroes-531 just played rock anthem We're An American Band - believe that was Grand Funk Railroad, correct? Now, at 2114, playing Eye of The Tiger by Survivor if I recall correctly. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 4:07:37 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [IRCA] Faroes-531, Here we go again Marc, Thanks! Hope it continues over were in the West too. Getting Iceland so good late was a real treat. Lot of reports to send out next week. They are stacking up. Never thought I would nab so many TAs so quickly, not here. 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
At 02:00 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: P.S. Walt, I think, there might also be an issue with the angle I get the TA's with that hill to the NE. Some antennas like the beverage works well, yet the EWE's don't. But that is just a guess. As I have heard more TA activity on beverages than other antennas here. Patrick Understand your desire to stick with the tried and true. The nice thing about the ALA, though, is that it takes very little space, and you can increase gain (but perhaps noise too) with 2 or 3 loops of wire. In my original configuration, I had it on the ground with a loop perhaps 10 feet circumference only with 2 or 3 loops and it still performed very well on LW. I now have a single loop up around 20' off the ground and about 40' around. Something to think about..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] 1134
Croatia on 1134 seems to be about the strongest of the MW channels tonight with presumably a church service with lots of hymns, a sermon, etc. At times surprisingly good (almost local level), but mostly down in the mud with a lot of splatter from Vancouver's 1130. Not nearly as good as the last 2 nights, I'm afraid.sigh! ...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] 1134 heard on eton E100
Let me add my name to the growing list of TA listeners using a bareback (although modified) e100.Croatia easily heard (funny, but as good as on the Perseus!) at 02:50 UTC standing inside the house, not 5' away from all the computers/ monitors, etc. My first European...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] 1134
1134 is in well at times here too, and the only one producing audio at the moment. I had to step out for a couple hours after my initial log of 1575 at 0035, so I can't speak to that time period. In the last 15 minutes, I've had carriers on 1125 1215 and 1575, plus maybe a few seconds of something on 1566 (though it may have been wishful thinking). Bruce in Seattle Walter Salmaniw wrote: Croatia on 1134 seems to be about the strongest of the MW channels tonight with presumably a church service with lots of hymns, a sermon, etc. At times surprisingly good (almost local level), but mostly down in the mud with a lot of splatter from Vancouver's 1130. Not nearly as good as the last 2 nights, I'm afraid.sigh! ...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] 1134 heard on eton E100
Walt I heard Croatia-1134 at 0247 ut on a Sony ICF-SW7600RG for about 2 minutes. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 ___ 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] Croatia in English
For those interested, 1134 is in English right now. I just heard a woman with Voice of Croatia ID at 0303, then a man with news. Whoppee Bruce ___ 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] Friday night TA/ Beverage antenna
Thanks Walt. Of all the antennas I have used here, it seems the beverage does the best on TA's so far. I just have not had any luck with other antennas like big loops, EWEs and the like. If that neighbor ever moves, I will then put back 700-800 feet of wire going North. But I keep thinking of other antennas including the ALA. Patrick ___ 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] FINAL CROATIA MENTION
1134 in at absolute blowout level at 0300 enabling me to put the HQ180 in 3kHz wide mode for taping. Three extended time pips into EE news. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 ___ 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] Croatia in English
Bruce They sure are in English as I heard sports in English at 0305 ut. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Hotmail® goes where you go. On a PC, on the Web, on your phone. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/versatility.aspx#mobile?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_WL_HM_versatility_121208 ___ 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] 1134 heard on eton E100
Barely able to catch some audio again from them on the SRF-59. Is it possible to add a murata filter to those minis ? 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Walter Salmaniw salma...@shaw.ca To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 8:50 PM Subject: [IRCA] 1134 heard on eton E100 Let me add my name to the growing list of TA listeners using a bareback (although modified) e100.Croatia easily heard (funny, but as good as on the Perseus!) at 02:50 UTC standing inside the house, not 5' away from all the computers/ monitors, etc. My first European...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] 1134 Kc
From the 'For-What-It-Is-Worth' column, at 2200 EST, I checked the frequency, 1134Kc. There is a strong het that pops through when the IBOC of KMOX-1120 takes a deep fade. No readable audio. This may be Croatia, then it may not. This is standard from this location. Willis 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] R Corporacion, Nicaragua 540.18 kHz
Radio Corporacion on 540.18 khz putting a very strong het on 540 here, threshold snippets of audio over Mexico during peaks on the R75 and SDR-IQ in USB. I had ID'able audio on this one on the E100 Slider last month, may bear watching for anyone who needs it. Brandon Jordan - Memphis, TN, USA Longwave * Mediumwave * Shortwave DXer since 1976 bcdx@gmail.com http://www.bcdx.org DXTests.Info web site: http://www.dxtests.info IRCA DX Worldwide-East column editor Submit loggings via: dxww.e...@gmail.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] 1134 heard on eton E100
At 07:31 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Barely able to catch some audio again from them on the SRF-59. Is it possible to add a murata filter to those minis ? 73 KAZ Don't know. It is a very simple receiver, so one should think it's possible. Gary, John, Guy?.Walt. PS: I did pick up a talking house on 1650 about 8 months ago on the SRF-59about a mile away from my place. ___ 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] 1134 heard on eton E100
At 07:01 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Walt I heard Croatia-1134 at 0247 ut on a Sony ICF-SW7600RG for about 2 minutes. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Right around the same time as me, Bill.Good going! I'll have to go outside and see what things are like in the open...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] FINAL CROATIA MENTION
At 07:05 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: 1134 in at absolute blowout level at 0300 enabling me to put the HQ180 in 3kHz wide mode for taping. Three extended time pips into EE news. Pete Taylor Darn it...I gave up a few minutes before 03:00 to have dinner, and missed the English. Still not a bad signal at 03:35, and again, not much else to hear.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] Gary Deacon logs KMOX-1120-- Breaks All-Time Ultralight DX Distance Record!
Not sure where Fish Hoek is but when I was in Cape Town several eons ago (is that redundant?), I logged as far west as WHO. Equipment at the time was a 13lb Sony ICF 6700W and an old loop the creator of I don't recall. The 6700 still works and in fact I just pulled in Croatia-1134 on it bare. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 = d1028g...@aol.com wrote: On an exceptional night for transoceanic DX, Gary Deacon of Fish Hoek, South Africa has managed a really incredible logging-- KMOX-1120 in St. Louis, Missouri on a BAREFOOT Sony SRF-M37V! (8,560 miles, or 13,776 km). ___ 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] R Corporacion, Nicaragua 540.18 kHz
At 07:34 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Radio Corporacion on 540.18 khz putting a very strong het on 540 here, threshold snippets of audio over Mexico during peaks on the R75 and SDR-IQ in USB. I had ID'able audio on this one on the E100 Slider last month, may bear watching for anyone who needs it. Brandon Jordan - Memphis, TN, USA Longwave * Mediumwave * Shortwave DXer since 1976 bcdx@gmail.com http://www.bcdx.org DXTests.Info web site: http://www.dxtests.info IRCA DX Worldwide-East column editor Submit loggings via: dxww.e...@gmail.com Brandon, 540.187 is easily visible on my Perseus SDR. No audio, of course, but still interesting. I suspect I'd hear something if not for the 540.00 station..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] CROATIA, ctd.
Maybe for you, Pat, but not for me after two tries. What did you send them, bullion? Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 Patrick Martin wrote: Croatia also QSLs too ___ 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] 1134 heard on eton E100
Hi Kaz Walt, Congratulations, Kaz, on receiving Croatia-1134 on a barefoot SRF-59-- truly an accomplishment in patience and determination (and qualifying for a nice First Ultralight TA award from John Bryant and Rob Ross, should you feel so inclined). Unfortunately, the SRF-59 (and SRF-39FP) has a bizarre IF that is not amenable to any filter upgrades that we are aware of, including the Murata CFJ455K5. The IF is around 50 kHz, and in processed inside Sony's proprietary CXN1129 IC chip. I have personally transplanted many large loopsticks into these analog radios, which manage to boost sensitivity, but also degrade selectivity. For this reason, they are not really suitable for DXpedition work, like the 455 kHz IF E100's (which can be boosted greatly in both sensitivity and selectivity). 73, Gary DeBock In a message dated 1/24/2009 7:45:36 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, salma...@shaw.ca writes: At 07:31 PM 1/24/2009, you wrote: Barely able to catch some audio again from them on the SRF-59. Is it possible to add a murata filter to those minis ? 73 KAZ Don't know. It is a very simple receiver, so one should think it's possible. Gary, John, Guy?.Walt. PS: I did pick up a talking house on 1650 about 8 months ago on the SRF-59about a mile away from my place. ___ 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 **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ 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] Croatia on E100
I amazed! I heard weak audio from Croatia 1134 on a barefoot E100, verified with the Drake R8A. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8a + E100 barefoot ___ 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] 1134 heard on eton E100
At 03:31 1/25/2009, you wrote: Barely able to catch some audio again from them on the SRF-59. Is it possible to add a murata filter to those minis ? 73 KAZ - Afraid that a conventional filter cannot be added the the SRF-59 family, Neil. These radios are an engineering marvel that generate an IF in the 55kHz range and the filter is actually an active op amp type deep inside the IC that is the core of the radio. I suspect redesigning the IC might not be within the capabilities of most of us here. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
Re: [IRCA] CROATIA, ctd.
With all this talk about Croatia, has anyone heard when the planned conversion of 1134 to DRM from Croatia is scheduled to occur? ..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] Audio on 198
I am receiving audio, just above the noise level on 198 at 0406. Man woman in what sounds like EE, fading down at 0410. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A ___ 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] Audio on 189
I am getting a female singing on 189, fady, but hanging in there. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A ___ 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] 1134 heard on eton E100
Let me add my name to the growing list of TA listeners using a bareback (although modified) e100.Croatia easily heard (funny, but as good as on the Perseus!) at 02:50 UTC standing inside the house, not 5' away from all the computers/ monitors, etc. My first European...Walt. Finally! We are on the same playing field - Sadly, I was out for dinner with friends (colleague announcing his engagement...) and may have missed the peak. Still - lots of stuff happening tonight - most notable; loud het on 621 and 828... border line audio on 855, 1134, 1215... -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] French Audio on 252
I am getting audio in FF on 252. at 0429. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A ___ 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] CROATIA, ctd.
Pete, I sent them $2 US rp along with the CD of the signal and some postcards. They also QSL'd a few years ago on SW. 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] Croatia on E100
Congratulations Craig, Croatia-1134 is the greatest thing to happen to the Ultralight Radio Community in a long time! After so many DXers received it as their first Ultralight TA (and experienced the related thrill), we should send a letter of thanks to that station. Like the other many DXers receiving Croatia-1134 on a pocket radio, you are deserving of a First Ultralight TA award, if you wish to apply. 73, Gary DeBock In a message dated 1/24/2009 8:10:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bevd...@yahoo.com writes: I amazed! I heard weak audio from Croatia 1134 on a barefoot E100, verified with the Drake R8A. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8a + E100 barefoot **From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0023) ___ 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] Two Stations on 252!
I am now getting FF AND Celtic type music battling it out on 252! I'm thinking Algiers and Ireland! WOW! Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A ___ 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] Two Stations on 252!
Gal in AA doing news now on 171 at 0501 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] Two Stations on 252!
153 has weak audio with a woman and weak talking in EE on 198 at 0505 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
