Re: [IRCA] CFL Light Bulbs
Guy, I know the old CFL's I have do cause carriers up and down the dial, if the radio is in the same room. At less than 25 cents each for a standard bulb, I don't see any need to buy a CFL anyway. Too many gismo's in today's world cause RF QRM. 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
[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 2-4-09
Listened from 1404-1430 utc and conditions were better than the last few days. Lots of carriers and 7 with audio. 594 JOAK poor at 1414. 648 Russia poor at 1415. 657 North Korea fair at 1417. 747 JOIB very poor at 1422. 756 Very poor audio at 1423 not sure who. 774 JOUB fair at 1425. 828 JOBB poor at 1427. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_allup_explore_022009 ___ 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] KRKO-1380 IBOC?
What amazes me is just how strong their IBOC was compared to their modulation on 1380. At times I could hear the carrier, but had trouble hearing what was being said, due to low modulation and other signals on the frequency. Yet the IBOC was pounding away loudly especially on 1370. -- Rick ___ 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] CFL bulbs
Not for long. 4 for 99 cents, I bet you have to replace them often. The GE Reveal, and the Sylvania counterpart are bright and white. My tests show they don't come remotely close to rated hours, and I was running them 24/7 which means they should last WELL past rated hours. This test was run in West Columbia and now here in Silverstreet. Different fixtures. The 40 watt ones are as bright as 60's. These must be 90 volt bulbs run at 120. :) And eventually you won't be able to get incandescent lamps for home or they will be mandated to be expensive. I did however get a box ( what they came in from GE) of 40 watt Candelabra bulbs with the bent tip for $5.00. 4 bulbs to a blister pack and I think 8 or so packs. I guess I will be using those for years. In my dining room I have CFL's in the 5 lamp fixture than hangs down over the dining room table. candelabra style. They are brighter than the 60 watt incandescents they replace. No interference. The TV is my interference culprit. And then there's the BRAA power line noise. It gets into the high VHF TV channels. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net In my case, if even one could cause RFI, it is not going to be in my house! Why bother with them anyway, when I can buy regular 60 watt bulbs for 99 cents for 4? ___ 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] CFL Light Bulbs
I think the unhealthy UV from a CFL is a myth. It would have to be so bright you couldn't be in the same room. All fluorescents have some mercury. If you are THAT worried about UV never go outside ;) Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Len Hyde donutban...@gmail.com wrote: Not only do they contain mercury, but a certain percentage of them are defective and release unhealthy levels of UV. ___ 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] KRKO-1380 IBOC?
It sounded like they were on with high power, but low modulation. I guess the IBOC hash gets out as well even with the modulation is low. 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] Tecsun DR-910-- Another AM-DX Turkey from Tecsun
Hello Guys, A second Gobbler has checked in for the 2009 Ultralight AM-DX Shootout. Seeing the eBay listing for the Chinese-market DR-910 (with the E100-styled cabinet and multiple features), I unwisely ordered a model from the Hong Kong-based seller dpmega, at a cost of $27.90 plus $9.00 shipping. After waiting 13 days, my package arrived here in Washington state. Far from having anything to do with the Eton E100, the Tecsun DR-910 is actually a Mini 300 in an E100 cabinet. In an impressive display of creative trickery, Tecsun has succeeded in transplanting a Turkey chassis into a DX eagle's cabinet, right down to the comical (jittery) tuning display. AM reception is identical to my recently aligned Mini 300 Turkey, providing new challenges in receiving the Seattle suburban stations like KCIS-630. This radio's tuning display has resolution down to 500 Hz on AM, a total farce considering that its sensitivity and selectivity preclude any hope of serious DX. By the way, the alignment procedure on the Mini 300 is now available on request, for those deluded DXers convinced (like I was) that alignment is the cure for their horribly-performing Mini 300. (It isn't!) 73, Gary DeBock **Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0022) ___ 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 4 Feb from Victoria, BC
An odd morning; erratic signal levels and a couple of mysteries; first impression was that it wasn't as good as yesterday overall, and better on the low band. The propagation monitor said that signals were better overnight overall than when approaching sunrise. Listened from 1430 to 1500 and 1525 to 1545. pretty darn good audio (at least briefly): 828 JOBB 972 HLCA at 1531UT reasonable audio at times during the period (though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK 648 presumably Russia at 1452 774 JOUB (still in at 1540UT s/off) 1566 HLAZ best at 1531UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words in splash or noise: 279 R. Rossii at 1450UT 558 mystery at 1448UT, best on W. Flag, so may have been DU; later on, it seemed Asiatic again 603 two signals at 1532UT; one seemed to be KK talk and //558, the other wasn't //NHK1 or CNR1 567 JOIK //594 at 1452UT 747 JOIB 774 something behind JOUB at 1445UT, suspect it was DU, as was best on west Flag Burbles in the splatter and noise: 576 Asiatic signal at 1454, but very murky 738 strange hum on channel, about 37Hz with two higher harmonics per Spectran, mx underneath; seemed Asian 873 JOGB //828 at 1446UT 981 seemed //5030, so CNR-1 1044 briefly at 1532UT 1143 pop mx briefly at 1537UT Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): most noticeable: 792 DU, 1098 DU, 1134 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] IBOC hash on 1390
In regard to HD stations in all cases any of them, I cannot listen to them at night. None, as once the skip gets a hold of them, it sounds like there in is fraight train in the background. I checked many of them like KSL, KEX, KFBK, etc and all are rough to listen to. The overall trend does appear to be in the direction of a IBOC-free radio dial - at least from my perch in the great NW. 810 KGO, for instance, might be using their digital during the day but they most certainly have not been on at night since last summer - I have seen one or two offenders appear on the dial, but by and large, there has been no growth of the IBOC phenomenon. -- - 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] Tecsun DR-910-- Another AM-DX Turkey from Tecsun
Will this take away the whistles and other stuff I get at night? Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 2/4/09, d1028g...@aol.com d1028g...@aol.com wrote: By the way, the alignment procedure on the Mini 300 is now available on request, for those deluded DXers convinced (like I was) that alignment is the cure for their horribly-performing Mini 300. (It isn't!) ___ 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] CFL bulbs
I have one for the outside of the house on the front. There is a micro portch and the fixture is partially protected. I had to dissassemble the fixture to some extent for this CFL. It draws 63 watts. The claim is it is as bright as a 300. Once warm it has to be brighter. It casts a shadow halfway down my front yard which is half an acre Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Tim Kridel t...@timkridel.com wrote: If a CFL dies before its rated hours, check the manufacturer's Web site. I had a bad batch of 65W CFL floods from N:Vision, which sent replacements. Other vendors might be doing likewise. One thing I really like about CFLs is being able to have brighter light. I put 100W CFLs in lamps and fixtures rated for 60W because a 100W CFL actually draws only about 23W. So it's still well below what the lamp or fixture is rated to handle. 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Feb 04 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 04 February follow. Solar flux 70 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 15. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 04 February was 3 (39 nT). Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 03 03 03 03 03 03 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 A-in 111112333333315 K-in 00000233125333 ___ 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] New station heard
1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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] New station heard
I heard KEZW the other night, with a nice Studio 1430 jingle not long after I logged KBCV 1570 from Hollister-Branson, MO Paul Walker www.onairdj.com On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 6:16 PM, Martin and Wendy Foltz martinfo...@cox.netwrote: 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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] New station heard
Excellent catch on KEZW Martin---I still need that one here!!! Mike Sanburn From: martinfo...@cox.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 16:16:03 -0800 Subject: [IRCA] New station heard 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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 _ Stay up to date on your PC, the Web, and your mobile phone with Windows Live. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093185mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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] NEW LOGGING!! - KBCV 1580 Hollister-Branson, MO
NEW LOGGING! I was tuning across the AM dial January 31st on my tiny Sony SRF59 walkman and right at 11pm Central, I heard in the jumble K**V Hollister Branson and the Ozarks, 1570 AM.. The Bott Radio Network or something similar to that. The signal was NOT very strong at all, then maybe a minute later, I heard Bott Radio's Executive Vice President Rich Bott speaking about something, but I'm not sure what. (he has a voice I seem to recognize fairly easily!) Paul Walker Ord, Nebraska (Central Nebraska) ___ 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] AM digital radio 810, Guatemala
** GUATEMALA. LANZAN LA PRIMERA RADIO DIGITAL EN BANDA AM EN EL PAÍS Prensa Libre - Edición Electrónica Guatemala, 2 de febrero de 2009 La emisora Carretera Radio en la frecuencia 810 AM, fue lanzada hoy a las 18 horas en Guatemala, con lo cual se completa otra etapa de la historia radiofónica, ya que es la primera emisora digital de esa frecuencia. Los locutores informarán constantemente sobre reportes del tránsito en todo el país, así como talkshows, noticias y música. NOTA: No hay más información sobre esta emisora. Fuente: Prensa Libre http://www.prensalibre.com/pl/2009/febrero/02/292972.html (via Yimber Gaviria, Colombia http://yimber.blogspot.com DXLD) IBOC??? WRTH 2009 has three stations on 810, none by this name, and none in Guatemala City; there is a G.C. outlet on 820, so none of this makes sense (Glenn Hauser, DX LISTENING DIGEST 9-011) ** GUATEMALA. Re DXLD 9-011, 810 AM Carretera Radio, first digital station Glenn, I found what appears to be the station's web page http://www.carreteranews.com/home/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=49Itemid=37 and http://www.carreteranews.com/home/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=70 I'll leave it to someone else to translate (Bruce Portzer, WA, DX LISTENING DIGEST) Second page has an interesting overview of broadcasting history in Guatemala, including the once-dominant TGW, which also put Guatemala on the world map via shortwave. Nowhere in either page do I find any specific info about the location of this 810 station, nor its call sign, but they do refer to it as serving the ``municipios de Santa Catarina Pinula, San José Pinula y Fraijanes``. Those municipalities are in the vicinity of Guatemala City, all in the same department as G.C. Nor do these stories ever detail what kind of ``digital`` radio this is, no mention of IBOC, HD or DRM, but claims that the sound is better than FM, and how digital will somehow relieve congestion on the bands. The station`s purpose is to serve drivers (truckers mainly?) on the highway between Guatemala and El Salvador, the latter country frequently mentioned. I suppose one is more likely to find IBOC radios in some new imported cars than in homes. But it`s hard to believe it has any significant `digital` audience and if IBOC, is surely hybrid relying overwhelmingly on its AM signal, surrounded by noise. It could even be that this is nothing but hype, no axual digital transmission mode, but who knows, `digital` studio equipment! The website also has streaming which connects promptly via an embedded player. ID says ``810 AM Digital`` and no callsign. The main towns on the Panamerican Highway from Guatemala to San Salvador are Cuilapa, Jutiapa and El Progreso, in Guatemala, all some distance down the road from the places mentioned. It`s interesting that of the 3 stations on 810 in WRTH 2009, two of them are without callsigns and all of them are without powers. But this also happens on various other frequencies. 810, R. Moapán, Santa Elena, Petén --- in the north so not this one 810, TGEND, R. Constelación, San Marcos, San Marcos, in the west near Mexico, so not this one either 810, R. Circuito San Juan, San Juan, in Sacatepéquez, SW of Guat City, wrong direxion, but close, the most likely candidate unless there is now a fourth station on 810 plus IBOC sidebands. Can anyone find more definite info about this? How is its coverage in Guatemala, especially with a station on 820 in the capital? (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST 9-012) ___ 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] WTSO--1070
Anyone know when WTSO 1070 switched to Fox Sports Radio from ESPN? Paul LaFreniere Grand Marais, MN ___ 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 Feb 05 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 04 February follow. Solar flux 70 and mid-latitude A-index 15. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 05 February was 2 (14 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 03 03 03 03 03 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 A-in 11112333333315 15 K-in 00002331253332 ___ 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] New station heard
Martin, Not heard under those calls, but I got 1430 back in the late 70s under an earlier call which I cannot remember without checking. Good catch! 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] future radios looming from Eton / Grundig
The long awaited G3 is due April 15. It also will have synchronous detection. Then there is the Mini 400. It looks like a totally digital radio with AM / FM / SW. No date, just early 2009. This might be a Ultralight candidate. Powell ___ 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] IBOC hash on 1390
Colin, You are right. There is little IBOC on the AM dial in the NW compared to other areas. However, several NPRs are using it, eg 1340-Tumwater, 1230-Medford, 950-Roseburg, and 1490-Yreka. Even though their QRM is little, I still get it at night. 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] WRTH has arrived from Amazon
I got the 2009 WRTH today along with the Passport. However, I have not had a chance to look at either. 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] Tecsun DR-910-- Another AM-DX Turkey from Tecsun
Powell, A tunable loop antenna (when tuned properly) will add an extra tuned circuit on the frequency of the Mini 300, helping not only to boost the signal, but also filter out whistles and images. The degree of signal enhancement usually is related to the quality of the loopstick (and circuitry) of the Ultralight radio-- the smaller the radio, the bigger the boost, in most cases. The new Slider E100's are basically E100's with a built-in tunable loop system, enabling them to boost signals (and filter out images and spurs) by themselves. This is a primary reason for their effectiveness. 73, Gary In a message dated 2/4/2009 11:46:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, w4...@yahoo.com writes: If I pull up the antenna on AM, I get them, using a tuneable loop I do not. That is curious. but it's a cheapie. I'm bad about moving it and accidentally turning the alarm on. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 2/4/09, d1028g...@aol.com d1028g...@aol.com wrote: The Mini 300 alignment will not cure the whistles, and other stuff you get at night. Only a higher quality radio will solve those problems. 73, Gary **Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0022) ___ 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] WTSO--1070
Hi, Paul! In a message dated 2/4/2009 7:12:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, plaf...@netscape.com writes: Anyone know when WTSO 1070 switched to Fox Sports Radio from ESPN? Paul LaFreniere Grand Marais, MN New Year's Day 2009. ESPN moved to FM that same day, to WTLX 100.5. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI **Great Deals on Dell Laptops. Starting at $499. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1217883258x1201191827/aol?redir=http://ad.doubleclick. net/clk;211531132;33070124;e) ___ 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] New station heard
Nice catch Martin! On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Martin and Wendy Foltz wrote: 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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] New station heard
I think 1430 KEZW still carries Broadways Biggest Hits, I just don't remember which daypart. 'Used to be on 1260//540 in L.A. area but no more. Show originated at KOY Phoenix and they still have it. Mike Sanburn From: i...@desert4wd.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:37:33 -0800 Subject: Re: [IRCA] New station heard Nice catch Martin! On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Martin and Wendy Foltz wrote: 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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 _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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] new? HAR
Nick, Could it be WPWY976? If so, it's located 4.5 Miles West of Pt Angeles (the QTH), WA at junction of US101 and SR112 Pt Angeles, WA JEFFERSON County. Running 10 watts and is a fixed stn. Very 73 de Mike Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Getting an announcement on 1580 of Washington State Highway Advisory Radio WTWY976. Actual announcement is quite faint, but ID is at good strength. At intersection of US highway 101 and SR112 on the Olympic Peninsula per the ID. 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] New station heard
I only heard them for a couple minutes but I might try a reception report since I think it's a rare catch. Their website is www.studio1430.com. QIP lists v/s from 2002 was Rick Crandall, Stn Mgr, and he's still there. I did hear KLO about 4:21 PM with Michael Savage. Too much KMRB for a good report. I'll have to try again. I haven't had much luck with CO veries, only 3/8 with reports to all I've heard except KEZW. Martin Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:44:01 -0800 From: Mike Sanburn Subject: Re: [IRCA] New station heard I think 1430 KEZW still carries Broadways Biggest Hits, I just don't remember which daypart. 'Used to be on 1260//540 in L.A. area but no more. Show originated at KOY Phoenix and they still have it. Mike Sanburn From: i...@desert4wd.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:37:33 -0800 Subject: Re: [IRCA] New station heard Nice catch Martin! On Feb 4, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Martin and Wendy Foltz wrote: 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, 4:03 PM PST tuned in and nulled semi-local KMRB and heard news read by a woman, mention of Colorado. Then weather and a nice KEZW ID. Quickly faded to KMRB. I was expecting to hear KLO but this was a pleasant surprise. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ 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] AM 1540..
I had KXEL, which isn't too unusual... but I also had ESPN and Spanish. KXEL's signal wasn't that great, but it was the winner. The ESPN station signal was weak, but it would occassionally fade up for a second or two, literally, get real strong, then fade down. The spanish station was stuck in the mud. Checking radio-locator, the only sports station it shows on 1540 is a Daytimer in Cleveland. Who on 1540 could I have heard? And I can't tell you much about the spanish station other then it seemed like somewhat upbeat music.. -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.onairdj.com walkerbroadcast...@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
[IRCA] WRTH has arrived from Amazon
The Passport also has a review of the new ALA100M. 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] new? HAR
At 04:00 2/5/2009, you wrote: Nick, Could it be WPWY976? If so, it's located 4.5 Miles West of Pt Angeles (the QTH), WA at junction of US101 and SR112 Pt Angeles, WA JEFFERSON County. Running 10 watts and is a fixed stn. Very 73 de Mike Makes sense to me, MikeT and P are easy to confuse...never heard them before here, so presumably not on the air all the time? 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
