Re: [IRCA] One TA tonight
This fits in with my observations from here in Scotland that the top half of the band is in very bad conditions with the bottom part better, but favouring southern tracks. Paul Scotland Jim Renfrew wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 2226 EST594MDR Info with man and woman speaking, some electronic efx, // web audio. Not much else, just a few light hets. Strange that 594 would be the best one. ___ 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] One TA tonight
TA conditions Friday around local sunset here (2112 UTC) were definiely not great. Mostly Spain, noted on 531 585 621, 639, 774 1116 and none of them were especially strong. Other than that, BBC-693 Saudi-1521 were heard. I wonder if we are moving into the dreaded MID-WINTER ANOMALY. I realize that is a misnomer since Winter has technically not yet started. But, that's what Gordon Nelson named it and the name has stuck so that's good enough for me. Anyway, it's common for TA conditions, at least here on the East Coast, to take a dip starting around December 1 and then picking up again around mid-January. Anyway, we'll keep plugging away and hope for the best. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts -Original Message- From: Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Fri, Nov 27, 2009 10:35 pm Subject: [IRCA] One TA tonight Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 2226 EST 594 MDR Info with man and woman speaking, some electronic efx, // web audio. Not much else, just a few light hets. Strange that 594 would be the best one. ___ ___ 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 28 Nov from Victoria, BC
Started listening just after 1500UT, running through to 1530, with occasional stops by the radio afterward. Signals weren't strong, but there was quite a variety. While having difficulty hearing JOBB-828 at times, fighting with something unidentified, 918 would fade up w/echoing CC talk, as an example. And 567 generally gave a better showing than 594 for NHK1, at least initially. pretty darn good audio, at least briefly (all of it understandable by a native speaker) 774 JOUB after 1522 when there was also something else. DU? 972 HLCA at 1524; strong carrier 1575 VoA pretty good overall, most consistent signal this morning reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 567 JOIK, often the dominant NHK-1 594 JOAK later on 747 JOIB 918 echoing CC talk at 1519UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker 603 two stations by 1528UT, neither //558 which was presumably JOCR? 612 mx likely 4QR judging by DU bearing 639 big carrier earlier which seemed DU, but CNR-1audio slowly faded up //5030 657 N. Korea, hum and mx //3320 675 VV sounding talk at 1523 828 mix of JOBB and mx. Both were poorer on north Flag, so some odd skewing this morning? 873 JOGB //774 at 1523 945 NHK-1 synchros//567 at 1511, but CNR-1 later 1143 CC talk likely Taiwan at 1514UT; no 738 at this time 1287 presumed JOHR Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 666 sounded //594 at 1536UT, so JOBK 702 NHK2 //774 711 at 1527, just mx, HLKA? 738 later on 846 not //594, woman talking 936 1089 sounded like CC talk 1134 //972 later on 1161 at 1536 w/mx 1377 seemed //5030, so CNR1 1512 briefly at 1525UT 1566 at 1548UT, big carrier all along though 1593 CNR-1 //5030 at 1553UT Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 1008, 1251 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] KTRP tower photos
Thanks Doug. I was wndering if the lp was making it even as far as Salem 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] Orcas OIsland TPs for Saturday
I suppose that I heard about what Nick did this ,morning, minus the DUs, but my experience was probably more negative. I heard the 603 Korean especially well this morning and also noted either two or most probably three stations on 675. One was Vietnam, surely, but the others??? Otherwise, the others in audio above a murmur were 747 and 774, NHK-2; 918 without an echo, but still CC; 1287-JOHR; 1566 and 1575. HLAZ in CC was actually putting in some audio. I was hoping that it was someone else, but they played a Christian hymn, so it was surely HLAZ. Less audio than there should be for the amount of carrier, but still better than the recent past. Otherwise, about 25 or 30 murmurs... this with the Wellbrook array and 15 extra dB of RF amplification, since I was working on a crystal set, too. I'll listen Sunday morning and Monday, as well, then its the last antenna in the car and outta here, regretfully. John Bryant Orcas Island, WA, USA Winradio G313e and various Ultralights Wellbrook Phased Array + Superloops ___ 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 loggings
Congrats on the Thanksgiving loggings Steve! I used to have one of those Realistic TRFs, 'fun radio. 73 Mike To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:41:01 -0500 From: amdxm...@aol.com Subject: [IRCA] New loggings 540 WETC NC Wendell-Zebulon - 11/18 1808 - Good with La Regia slogan and ad for Don Juan Food Market en la cuarenta sero cinco [4005] la New Bern Avenue en la ciudad de Raleigh. Google confirms address; a long-sought catch. First 540 newie since 1985. 850 WFTL FL West Palm Beach - 11/23 - Fair with The ONE station for South Florida information! NewsTalk eight five oh WFTL ... Palm Beach ... Lauderdale ... , into ABC news. Florida #165 and the first from any of the Palm Beaches. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee Realistic TRF for WETC Sanyo stereo, Select-a-tenna and Intermatic timer for WFTL ___ 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 _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/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] Orcas OIsland TPs for Saturday
John Nick, When I headed to bed at 0900 last night, JOHR-1287 was a strongest TP on the dial by far, even heard on the Sony S5W! The strongest I have heard them in sometime. HLAZ 1566 was there too, but JOHR was a strong one. 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] Alberta TPs for 28 Nov 2009
A bit more life in the band this morning when compared with the past few days. Japan predominated, with audio on 567,594,666,693,702,747 774. Korea was in audio on 972,1134,and 1170. Oddly enough the only Chinese that reached audio was on 1089, not typically the strongest, with a couple of others (981, 1017) very close. The upper end of the dial was improved over what is has been, with good carriers on 1566, 1575, and 1593, but not quite at audio level.Only one more morning for me before work takes me down east for a week - so look for a rebound in signals next week! 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Radio (Part Three-Hundred and Ninety-Two)
IEN-GA Ira Elbert New, III, Watkinsville - SONY SRF-M37 990 WEIS AL Centre - 11/27/09 2300 - Alabama High School Football Playoffs. Final seconds of the Class 4A game with Cherokee County defeating Deshler. Good signal at times, but signal was just above the mix for the post part. “WEIS, AM 990, Centre”. (IEN-GA) Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! _ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurantsform=MFESRPpubl=WLHMTAGcrea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 ___ 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] 1040 Vancouver/ TPs on 747 and 774
bill kral wrote: 2.747 and 774 were in with strong enough audio to kill the het this morning at 04:30 -0:500 PST. 774 had JJ followed by English learning program.--747 was in with oriental language. Both faded at around 5AM so I went back to bed and tried to stay awake for the 06:44 shuttle landing on tv but missed it by 12 minutes.--- Bill in BC Different programming on 747 and 774, Bill? I haven't experienced that on NHK2, whereas on NHK1 transmitters that can be the case. Can anyone fill me in more on this? Walt (now cruising home from Hilo, HI) ___ 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] Pacific DX report for Nov 27th, 2009: Leaving Kona
Well it's back to the heavy seas as we leave the Hawaiian islands bound for LA. After a reprieve for the 3 days there (Honolulu, Kona, and Hilo) it's right back to how things were leaving Samoa! Thankfully I'm relatively immune to the motion, although my poor wife is rather green at the moment, despite the scopolamine patch and Gravol! She's gone to bed (and it's only 7:30 pm!) I was sorry to have missed Colin Newell in Kona, as he was leaving while we had just arrived. When we left Kona, I attempted a bit of DXing on the aft Lido deck, but with all of the howling winds, I gave up after a short while. A few observations, though: 747: NHK2 was there at fair level already at 07:00. Didn't notice the other NHK2 (nor 1st tier NHK1) transmitters at the same time, though. 1200: CJRJ really putting in a fine signal with Indian music at 07:22. 1130: Vancouver traffic under a cochannel religious station (presumably KPHI, Honolulu) 730: Vancouver traffic at fair to good level. 1610: 2 TIS stations noted here. One was a continuous female giving a www site and a phone number, while there was another station which may have been an airport TIS. Colin, did you spend any time on 530 or 1610? Love to know what you heard here. One thing that did emerge was the negative effect my iRiver had on the sensitivity of really weak stations. I found that my Eton did not perform quite as well with the iRiver 795T hooked up to the Eton (earphone jack out into the input on the iRiver). Either it introduced a slight bit of noise, or it cut the sensitivity somehow slightly. I could hear the TIS stations when listening directly to the Eton, but not via the iRiver. Not sure why. Today, by the way, while driving up Kilauea volcano, I heard nothing on 1610. Rather the Volcano TIS there was on 530 only. That's it for a very short report. Not sure whether I'll try any more as the weather is really not very conducive to active DXing outside. Take care! 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] Earliest TA audio ever!
Saudi Arabia-1521 fair with Arabic programming // 9555 9870 kHz at 1926 UTC (2:26 PM EST). Local sunset here today is 2112 UTC (4:12 PM EST) so that's 1 hour 46 minutes before local sunset. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts ___ 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
according to Northwest Broadcasters *As recently rumored, CKCL-FM 104.9 http://www.1049greatesthits.com/Vancouver (Chilliwack/Abbotsford) has been assigned the call letters CFUN-FM by Industry Canada. CKCL started identifying as Fun-FM on November 12, but was still using its old call letters last night during its official on-hour IDs. Team CFUN AM 1410 http://www.teamradio.ca/, which changed from talk to sports on November 5, has been assigned the new call CFTE. The historic CFUN calls have been in use by 1410 since February 14, 1955 when it changed from CKMO. The CKMO calls are currently used by Victoria's Camosun Collegehttp://camosun.ca/station Village 900 http://www.village900.com/.* http://members.shaw.ca/nwbroadcasters/recentnews.htm -- If I recall correctly, the CFUN calls did leave Vancouver for a while in the 1970s and went to a station somewhere in NS, no? Were they CKVN in the interim before getting CFUN back (on 1410)? ___ 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] Earliest TA audio ever!
On Saturday 28 November 2009 14:39, midcapem...@aol.com wrote: Saudi Arabia-1521 fair with Arabic programming // 9555 9870 kHz at 1926 UTC (2:26 PM EST). Local sunset here today is 2112 UTC (4:12 PM EST) so that's 1 hour 46 minutes before local sunset. I didn't check earlier, but I have lots of hets about an hour and ten minutes before local sunset (1624 EST). Strangely enough, the one that's producing some audio at this early stage is 639 (Spain, I believe). 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] Puyallup, WA (very early) TP's for 11-28
Hello All, Having been unimpressed by the mediocre TP's during recent sunrise DXing sessions, I decided to try something radically different -- setting up the large PVC loops in the back yard at 1045 UTC (0245 local), and trying my TP luck during the Asian sunset. Of course, normal people do not engage in such activities in the early morning, so it was a major challenge to avoid notice by my family and neighbors (not to mention the police). After setting up the loops at 1030 UTC as quietly as possible, I was immediately rewarded with TP signals much stronger than the recent anemic sunrise variety. All of the Japanese and Korean powerhouses (594, 747, 828, and 972 kHz) had strong and steady audio around 1045, in contrast to their dicey sunrise strength recently. 1287-JOHR also had strong audio, as Patrick reported. Even 1503-JOUK had weak NHK1 audio, and 756-CNR1 was at a steady level. TP signals had not been so good across the band for at least 2 weeks here. Around 1059 I tuned into 738 kHz, and found two Mandarin Chinese ladies competing for the frequency at a fairly good level: _http://www.mediafire.com/?immoxw1d1yj_ (http://www.mediafire.com/?immoxw1d1yj) One of these was undoubtedly Taiwan Fisheries, but the other was apparently a Mainland Chinese station being boosted by its local sunset propagation. These two Chinese stations competed until the TOH news at 1100 UTC, when the Taiwan Fisheries lady apparently won the battle. _http://www.mediafire.com/?oin14yhmmin_ (http://www.mediafire.com/?oin14yhmmin) Both 648-VOR and 657-Pyongyang had strong signals around 1405, although Pyongyang's audio was again seriously down relative to its powerful warbling carrier. 603-HLSA had strong KBS2 music, without the weak NHK and Chinese co-channels that frequently show up at our sunrise. In general, the powerhouse TP's had no competition at all on their frequencies, unlike the November sunrise sessions when obscure co-channel TP's seem to come out of nowhere). So despite the extremely inconvenient hour, it was probably a good idea to check out the TP's this early morning. For a DXer nostalgic for the strong TP's of mid-October (and secure in his family relationships :-), it's probably an option to be considered. 73, Gary DeBock Spotting receiver: Modified ICF-2010 (30 loopstick) Main Receiver: Modified C.Crane SWP (7.5 Slider loopstick + CFJ455K5 IF filter) 9' and 7.5' (side) PVC tuned passive loops (in the cold back yard) ___ 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 Nov 28 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 28 November follow. Solar flux 73 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 2. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 28 November was 1 (6 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 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 75 75 75 75 75 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 73 A-in 66666322222222 K-in 12120000021111 ___ 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] 1130 CKWX S-9
No sign of KTRP and the tone usually heard during the day. CKWX with a nice S-9 signal off the u-shaped fence antenna at 1:30 pm PST. Maybe the testing is done? Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC NRD 545 U-shaped fence antenna ___ 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] [NRC-AM] WSRY DX TEST - This weekend
Too bad their day DA pattern nulls toward most of the continental U.S.! I'm guessing New Englanders and Canadians will have a good shot at this? Randy Stewart Springfield MO From: am-boun...@nrcdxas.org [mailto:am-boun...@nrcdxas.org] On Behalf Of Chernos Saul Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 4:42 PM To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; a...@lists.wtfda.org; amfmt...@mailman.qth.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [NRC-AM] WSRY DX TEST - This weekend DX TEST REMINDER (Please feel free to forward where it's not already posted) WSRY 1550 Elkton MD Sunday morning (late Saturday night) November 29 0001-0100 ELT (0501-0600 UTC) 1000 watts directional to north-northwest (daytime pattern). Programming: Tune in and find out! Calls during the test are welcome at either 410-398-3883 or 410-392-9310. QSL requests: d_oett...@hotmail.commailto:d_oett...@hotmail.com OR WSRY c/o Dan Oetting 429 Marley Rd. Elkton, MD 21921 Please enclose return postage and note that audio cassettes cannot be returned (keep your own master copy). Many thanks to Dan Oetting for organizing this test! - Saul Chernos for the DX Test Committee sau...@sympatico.camailto:sau...@sympatico.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] CFUN 1410 call change?
Exactly. I think they were CKVN for two or three years, much of that time as an album rock station, before re-using the CFUN call letters. --I thought the switch to CKVN was in 1970 or '71, but a friend claims it was earlier than that. -- Rick - Original Message - From: Eric Floden To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [IRCA] CFUN 1410 call change? according to Northwest Broadcasters *As recently rumored, CKCL-FM 104.9 http://www.1049greatesthits.com/Vancouver (Chilliwack/Abbotsford) has been assigned the call letters CFUN-FM by Industry Canada. CKCL started identifying as Fun-FM on November 12, but was still using its old call letters last night during its official on-hour IDs. Team CFUN AM 1410 http://www.teamradio.ca/, which changed from talk to sports on November 5, has been assigned the new call CFTE. The historic CFUN calls have been in use by 1410 since February 14, 1955 when it changed from CKMO. The CKMO calls are currently used by Victoria's Camosun Collegehttp://camosun.ca/station Village 900 http://www.village900.com/.* http://members.shaw.ca/nwbroadcasters/recentnews.htm -- If I recall correctly, the CFUN calls did leave Vancouver for a while in the 1970s and went to a station somewhere in NS, no? Were they CKVN in the interim before getting CFUN back (on 1410)? ___ 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
On 2009-11-28, at 3:07 PM, Rick Lewis wrote: Exactly. I think they were CKVN for two or three years, much of that time as an album rock station, before re-using the CFUN call letters. --I thought the switch to CKVN was in 1970 or '71, but a friend claims it was earlier than that. -- Rick Per http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/ they were CKVN from 1969 to 1973. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Earliest TA audio ever!
Interesting as I am in WI for a couple days and TA cx are only a tad better than terrible. Last year was much better at this time. I have some hets and weak audios and maybe I could have called 1467 poor to fair but so far this is really bad compared to earlier in the season. 73 KAZ Grafton WI and finally with his back feeling decent -Original Message- From: Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca Sent: Nov 28, 2009 3:23 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Earliest TA audio ever! On Saturday 28 November 2009 14:39, midcapem...@aol.com wrote: Saudi Arabia-1521 fair with Arabic programming // 9555 9870 kHz at 1926 UTC (2:26 PM EST). Local sunset here today is 2112 UTC (4:12 PM EST) so that's 1 hour 46 minutes before local sunset. I didn't check earlier, but I have lots of hets about an hour and ten minutes before local sunset (1624 EST). Strangely enough, the one that's producing some audio at this early stage is 639 (Spain, I believe). 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
[IRCA] ULR DX....2 NEW STATIONS @ SUNSET SKIP!!
Hi Guys: Just got back from MICHIGAN where we spent the last 5 Days for a Thanksgiving Visit with Family Friendsso I have been away from the ULR Dials since last Monday. Got a chance to do some SUNSET SKIP DXing tonight and heard 2 New Ones for the ULR LOG, one of those being NEW to the OVERALL LOG as well!! Conditions seemed to be favouring VIRGINIA tonight as both of these Logs are from that State! RADIO USED...SONY SRF-T615 ULR BAREFOOT ^^^ ULR LOG TOTALS are now.756 STATIONS Heard ^ 73ROB Robert S. Ross VA3SW London, Ontario CANADA ** 840 WKTR Earlysville, VA. Nov/28/09 1648 EST EE FAIR Under WHAS. Male DJ with Sports Talk. ESPN and ESPN Dot Com IDs. Football Talk. Talk about Virginia Tech VS Virginia Football Game Today. Ads @ 1653 EST. NEW STATION ULR # 755 Heard 8.2 KW Days ROSS, ONT. *** 910 WRNL Richmond, VA. Nov/28/09 1657 EST EE FAIR Sports Talk. Male DJ with Talk about the Virginia Tech VS Virginia Football game today. Local Ads. Powered Down @ 1659 EST and not heard after Power Down. RELOGBut NEW ULR # 756 Heard5/1.5 KW ROSS, ONT. ___ 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
My notes show that from California, I heard CFUN in 1957, CKVN in 1969 and CFUN once again in 1988. Don't know when the changes occured as I had several periods of inactivity in that overall period. Don K. Rick Lewis wrote: Exactly. I think they were CKVN for two or three years, much of that time as an album rock station, before re-using the CFUN call letters. --I thought the switch to CKVN was in 1970 or '71, but a friend claims it was earlier than that. -- Rick - Original Message - From: Eric Floden To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [IRCA] CFUN 1410 call change? according to Northwest Broadcasters *As recently rumored, CKCL-FM 104.9 http://www.1049greatesthits.com/Vancouver (Chilliwack/Abbotsford) has been assigned the call letters CFUN-FM by Industry Canada. CKCL started identifying as Fun-FM on November 12, but was still using its old call letters last night during its official on-hour IDs. Team CFUN AM 1410 http://www.teamradio.ca/, which changed from talk to sports on November 5, has been assigned the new call CFTE. The historic CFUN calls have been in use by 1410 since February 14, 1955 when it changed from CKMO. The CKMO calls are currently used by Victoria's Camosun Collegehttp://camosun.ca/station Village 900 http://www.village900.com/.* http://members.shaw.ca/nwbroadcasters/recentnews.htm -- If I recall correctly, the CFUN calls did leave Vancouver for a while in the 1970s and went to a station somewhere in NS, no? Were they CKVN in the interim before getting CFUN back (on 1410)? ___ 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] Earliest TA audio ever!
Ditto here, as we're well past sunset here now, with no TA audio yet. A number of carriers, but only regulars like Croatia on 1134 and Farda on 1575 are at any kind of strength. Certainly nothing like October or early November. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta neilkaz wrote: Interesting as I am in WI for a couple days and TA cx are only a tad better than terrible. Last year was much better at this time. I have some hets and weak audios and maybe I could have called 1467 poor to fair but so far this is really bad compared to earlier in the season. 73 KAZ Grafton WI and finally with his back feeling decent -Original Message- From: Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca Sent: Nov 28, 2009 3:23 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Earliest TA audio ever! On Saturday 28 November 2009 14:39, midcapem...@aol.com wrote: Saudi Arabia-1521 fair with Arabic programming // 9555 9870 kHz at 1926 UTC (2:26 PM EST). Local sunset here today is 2112 UTC (4:12 PM EST) so that's 1 hour 46 minutes before local sunset. I didn't check earlier, but I have lots of hets about an hour and ten minutes before local sunset (1624 EST). Strangely enough, the one that's producing some audio at this early stage is 639 (Spain, I believe). 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 ___ 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
My completely unofficial records on the station are: 1922 Mar- CFCQ came on the air on 667 KHz (back in the wavelength days) 1925- Changed frequency to 730 KHz 1928- Changed calls to CKMO 1933- Changed frequency to 1410 KHz 1955 Feb 15 - Changed calls to CFUN 1969- Changed calls to CKVN 1973 Sep 30 - Changed calls to CFUN Didn't track any further at the time. Mike Hawkins On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Donald K. Kaskey kaskeyfam...@yahoo.comwrote: My notes show that from California, I heard CFUN in 1957, CKVN in 1969 and CFUN once again in 1988. Don't know when the changes occured as I had several periods of inactivity in that overall period. Don K. Rick Lewis wrote: Exactly. I think they were CKVN for two or three years, much of that time as an album rock station, before re-using the CFUN call letters. --I thought the switch to CKVN was in 1970 or '71, but a friend claims it was earlier than that. -- Rick - Original Message - From: Eric Floden To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [IRCA] CFUN 1410 call change? according to Northwest Broadcasters *As recently rumored, CKCL-FM 104.9 http://www.1049greatesthits.com/Vancouver (Chilliwack/Abbotsford) has been assigned the call letters CFUN-FM by Industry Canada. CKCL started identifying as Fun-FM on November 12, but was still using its old call letters last night during its official on-hour IDs. Team CFUN AM 1410 http://www.teamradio.ca/, which changed from talk to sports on November 5, has been assigned the new call CFTE. The historic CFUN calls have been in use by 1410 since February 14, 1955 when it changed from CKMO. The CKMO calls are currently used by Victoria's Camosun Collegehttp://camosun.ca/station Village 900 http://www.village900.com/.* http://members.shaw.ca/nwbroadcasters/recentnews.htm -- If I recall correctly, the CFUN calls did leave Vancouver for a while in the 1970s and went to a station somewhere in NS, no? Were they CKVN in the interim before getting CFUN back (on 1410)? ___ 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 ___ 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] Earliest TA audio ever!
On Saturday 28 November 2009 18:56, neilkaz wrote: Interesting as I am in WI for a couple days and TA cx are only a tad better than terrible. Last year was much better at this time. I have some hets and weak audios and maybe I could have called 1467 poor to fair but so far this is really bad compared to earlier in the season. 73 KAZ Grafton WI and finally with his back feeling decent The TAs have turned out to be mediocre tonight, so they didn't live up to their early promise. 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] KNX IBOC?
When I heard KNX last year, their TOH ID and time check were more than 10 seconds late, due to the delays associated with transmitting IBOC. I just heard them this evening, at 2000 EST, and there was no delay at all. Either they've turned off IBOC, or they're running their analog and digital signals out of sync. Or, assuming all their programming is produced locally, I suppose they could set their studio clocks ahead and compensate for the delay that way. Which is actually the case? 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Nov 29 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 28 November follow. Solar flux 73 and mid-latitude A-index 2. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 29 November was 0 (02 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 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 75 75 75 75 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 73 73 A-in 66663222222222 K-in 21200000211110 ___ 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] KNX IBOC?
Barry, I just checked, and I heard no hash on 1060/1080 here. So it looks like their IBOC is off (at least tonight). 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
I remember the CKVN calls. I think I have their issue #1 of their music survey from 73. Thanks for the walk down memory lane. 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] KNX IBOC?
Oh goody! Now I can comfortably listen to semi-local 1060-KRCN without interference. -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:15 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Barry, I just checked, and I heard no hash on 1060/1080 here. So it looks like their IBOC is off (at least tonight). 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] CFUN 1410 call change?
Apparently my survey of CKVN I have not checked, must be from 1969 then. Thanks again. 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] KNX IBOC?
Like KRCN 1060 is much to listen to anyways, even when they forget to power down;) Paul On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: Oh goody! Now I can comfortably listen to semi-local 1060-KRCN without interference. -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:15 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Barry, I just checked, and I heard no hash on 1060/1080 here. So it looks like their IBOC is off (at least tonight). 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 -- 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
Re: [IRCA] 1130 CKWX S-9
Dennis, I have not heard Mt. Angel today either. They may be going to come on on Dec 1st? 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] KNX IBOC?
Chris, It sounds like you get KNX pretty strong! Here LA is ok but nothing more in signal. KNX is the strongest 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
Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC?
Paul, They mostly have financial talk programs. When they forget to power down (switch transmitter sites) then KNX IBOC isn't much of a problem. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Paul B. Walker, Jr. Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:21 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Like KRCN 1060 is much to listen to anyways, even when they forget to power down;) Paul On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: Oh goody! Now I can comfortably listen to semi-local 1060-KRCN without interference. -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:15 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Barry, I just checked, and I heard no hash on 1060/1080 here. So it looks like their IBOC is off (at least tonight). 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 -- 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 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] KNX IBOC?
Patrick, KNX has a strong signal into this area at night and their IBOC gives 1060/1080 problems on peaks. You can hear the IBOC hiss up to annoying levels on top of semi-local KRCN, 25 miles away. 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:34 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Chris, It sounds like you get KNX pretty strong! Here LA is ok but nothing more in signal. KNX is the strongest 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
Re: [IRCA] CFUN 1410 call change?
As others mentioned, CFUN became CKVN in 1969. The call change coincided to a format change to full service, with an emphasis on news. I think the call letters may have stood for Voice of News or Vancouver News or something similar. The format didn't work out, so CKVN switched to album rock or an album / Top 40 hybrid. In the meantime, a station on 790 in New Brunswick had snatched up the CFUN calls. CKVN's owners later reached an agreement with the other station whereby money changed hands, CFUN-790 became CFAN, and CKVN beczme CFUN again. As I recall, after re-becoming CFUN, the station gradually morphed back towards top 40, and eventually became more of an adult hits station. And, of course, CFUN's previous call, CKMO, is now used by the station on 900 in Victoria. Bruce Rick Lewis wrote: Exactly. I think they were CKVN for two or three years, much of that time as an album rock station, before re-using the CFUN call letters. --I thought the switch to CKVN was in 1970 or '71, but a friend claims it was earlier than that. -- Rick - Original Message - From: Eric Floden To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:53 AM Subject: [IRCA] CFUN 1410 call change? according to Northwest Broadcasters *As recently rumored, CKCL-FM 104.9 http://www.1049greatesthits.com/Vancouver (Chilliwack/Abbotsford) has been assigned the call letters CFUN-FM by Industry Canada. CKCL started identifying as Fun-FM on November 12, but was still using its old call letters last night during its official on-hour IDs. Team CFUN AM 1410 http://www.teamradio.ca/, which changed from talk to sports on November 5, has been assigned the new call CFTE. The historic CFUN calls have been in use by 1410 since February 14, 1955 when it changed from CKMO. The CKMO calls are currently used by Victoria's Camosun Collegehttp://camosun.ca/station Village 900 http://www.village900.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] Grundig G3 some info
On sale at Radio Shack $89.99, I just bought a display sample off eBay for $89 a few days before. It's not DSP on LW/MW/SW. It has something like partial DSP on FM. It partially mutes on IBOC splash. Have a 105.1 at 5 miles, a 104.9 at 50 miles a 104.7 at 60 miles. Muted splash on 104.9 but gets the 104.9 on 104.8 with no problem from 104.7. LW band almost a secret. No LW button, no mention of LW on back. LW accessed by keypad or tuning knob, but not by up/down buttons. LW poor sensitivity almost dead below 350 KHz but OK w/Radio + Q stick except MW images 900 KHz below real frequency (450 KHz IF). MW is more sensitive than G6 or PL-310. Selectivities believed to be 6 4 KHz like E5. But the advantage here is selectable LSB/USB which can slice off a het from 1 KHz away, or get weak stations 10 KHz from moderately strong (non-IBOC) locals clearly. SW sensitivity is competitive with most other compact (or subcompact) portables. I thought the audio quite clear on moderate strength stations in wide or narrow. The volume needs to be turned up high on weak stations, but much more volume is available than on most smaller (pocket) portables. Sync detector may not lock if station not tuned in first using non-sync LSB USB to center. On my sample LSB sync loses lock on weak station almost right away but USB sync is more usable if you need to get rid of fading distortion. No problem using non-sync LSB or USB. Annoying 1 sec delay after entering frequency followed by AM or FM, but can manually scan fast with no muting delay. Digital backlash on my sample? It seems to sometimes go 1 KHz in opposite direction as I start tuning. If you keep receipt keep radio accessories unharmed, you can return it to The Shack if you don't like it. Monday is last day to save $60. 73, George S., 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] 1550 WSRY test loud and clear in Toronto
Tuned in before top-of-the-hour to catch legal ID (mentioning ESPN) and then heard sweep tones and CW. Over/under CBE-Windsor with minimal splatter from local CHIN on 1540. Listening on a SONY ICF-2010. First heard them as WSER back in December of 1979. Thanks for the test. Niel Wolfish Toronto, Ontario __ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.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] WSRY Test
The test on 1550 started on schedule at midnight EST, with sweeps, code IDs, voice announcements, and music. Good signal here, but badly mushed up by IBOC from WQEW. 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] 1550 WSRY DX Test Heard in London, ONTARIO..........
Hi Guys: I'm hearing the DX Test this morning starting @ EST from 1550 WSRY Elkton, MARYLAND. Details Below.It's Call Change for the OVERALL LOG...but NEW to ULR LOG!! Radio Used .SONY SRF-T615 ULR BAREFOOT ^^^ ULR LOG TOTALS are now...757 Stations Heard. ^ 73...ROB Robert S. Ross VA3SW London, Ontario CANADA *** 1550 WSRY Elkton, MARYLAND Nov/29/09 EST EEVG Sign On @ EST. Over Windsor Ontario...Strong Signal! ID as 1550 ESPN Radio for youWSRY Elton-??? (Another Town) ?? Sweep Tones @ EST then Morse Code ID as VVV DE WSRY WSRY WSRY WSRY K ID by Male DJ as This is a DX Test being conducted by WSRY with 1000 Watts Day Power/1 Watt Nights. This test is using 1000 Watts. Call in Reports to 410-398-3883 or mail reports to Dan Oetting and gave address. Turkey Gobbling then into a Bad song Called Run Joey Run. Another Morse Code String ID @ 0005 EST. ID as AM 1550 WSRY Elkton, Maryland with 1000 Watts of Power. Into More Music. RELOG...NEW CALLS...But NEW to ULR # 757 1KW ROSS, ONT. * ___ 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] WSRY-1550 DX Test being heard in MN
Thanks to tip from local DX friend Todd Skaine. Conditions seemed so poor a couple hours ago, I almost didn't try! 73, George S., 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] WSRY 1550 DX TEST
At 23:11 on 1550 heard Staincase wave, weak in the mix of several other stations. Did not expect much from WSRYdue to directional pattern but they are making it out here! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ 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] WSRY 1550 DX Test
On 1550 at 23:00 CST heard sweep tones followed by morse code - WSRY test is on. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Drake R8A and Quantum 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
[IRCA] DX test
WSRY-1550 DX test not heard in southeastern Tennessee. I am sure that with a northwestern pattern no one else here in the deep south will hear the test. 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
Re: [IRCA] 1550 WSRY test loud and clear in Toronto
Even in downtown Toronto, in the shadow of the valley of death, er, I mean the shadow of CHIN 1540, which splatters up to 1570, I can hear morse code and some sweep-like tones by driving away from the downtown core. There is music but CBE Windsor ON is very strong tonight, and perhaps some fuzz from WQXR 1560, it's hard to determine the origins of that. Glad to read the test has been heard as far away as IL and MN. There's still a few minites - go git 'em. And, thanks, Dan! Saul / Toronto ___ 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] WSRY 1550 DX test into WI
Mostly under CBE with some WDLR QRM but sweeps and ladder tones made it at 0001 EST followed by morse code, then vocal ID's, mention of DX, station ownership, phone number mostly copiable. 73 KAZ Grafton WI E-1 and 893 ft BOG at 93 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] WSRY Test Heard in N Alabama
Caught a couple weak code IDs from WSRY DX test during the first half hour. Mexican strong. Thank goodness for the Kiwa ! 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL ___ 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] WSRY 1550 not heard in CO (yet)
KESJ heard with ESPN Radio (promo for espnstjoseph.com) and another station with Sporting News Radio. KESJ would be a call change if they would give call sign (ex-KSFT). That's all so far into NE CO. 73, Chris ___ 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] WSRY DX test
Sweeps and code clearly heard using a Sony SRF-39P barefoot. Also heard contact information and parts of songs. The longest span was during Where do you go to my lovely near the bottom of the hour. Mark Gerwlivch Markham 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] WSRY-1550 DX test
WSRY-1550 DX test heard over nulled CBE, 0010 EST with WSRY code ID's, sweep tones and voice announcements mentioning 410-398-3833 phone number for reports. Not needed. QSLed as WSER in 1978. 73 Mike Brooker Toronto, 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
Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] 1550 WSRY test loud and clear in Toronto
At this location had problems with 1550 CBE and WDZK Ct. but underneath heard 1 clear ID of WSRY by a man and mentioned to call the station. New log and # 28 for 1550. Roy Barstow- Teaticket, Ma. Perseus- Best on E-W Flag. From: sau...@sympatico.ca To: n...@ican.net; a...@nrcdxas.org; amfmt...@mailman.qth.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@lists.wtfda.org; a...@wtfda.info Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:37:48 + Subject: Re: [Amdx] [IRCA] 1550 WSRY test loud and clear in Toronto Even in downtown Toronto, in the shadow of the valley of death, er, I mean the shadow of CHIN 1540, which splatters up to 1570, I can hear morse code and some sweep-like tones by driving away from the downtown core. There is music but CBE Windsor ON is very strong tonight, and perhaps some fuzz from WQXR 1560, it's hard to determine the origins of that. Glad to read the test has been heard as far away as IL and MN. There's still a few minites - go git 'em. And, thanks, Dan! Saul / Toronto ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: a...@lists.wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/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
