[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2011 Jul 26 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 25 July follow. Solar flux 87 and mid-latitude A-index 11. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 26 July was 1 (7 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 86 86 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 A-in 55555512 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 K-in 13323322222121 Current Solar information available at http://www.am-dx.com/wwv.htm ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
Just over an hour ago I decided I had enough of the local talk show and scanned the band for something else to listen to and landed on an intermittent signal on 1520 which was cutting out several times and after a minute of being off came back on steady with a long string of Fleetwood Mac songs which is still running at this moment I assume as I'm not able to listen now at this time as I am in the local library sending this report into the IRCA site. Here in downtown Victoria KXXA's signal is about a 2 or 3 out of 10 and needs to be cranked up considerably to hear comfortably but with some carrier hash included. Is anyone in the Seattle area up to speed with the operation of this station and if it is at full power at the present time? I enjoyed the uninterupted Mac music and hope they keep this going for awhile. Bill in BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
Bill, Thanks for the heads up. I tuned in and KKXA is playing Sarah by Fleetwood Mac. Coming in on top of KGDD with a bit a phasing. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] AFRTS
Paul, 4319U is quite easy to hear in the early morning on the west coast. I personally haven't heard the 12 MHz (their daytime frequency) for a few years now, but this might be due to the poor solar cycle, and weak MUFs. During our winters, 4319 propagates quite well during our late afternoon/early evening as well. Power, I'm not at home where I'd have that info, but I suspect 1 kW? Certainly less than 10 kW.Cheers, Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AFRTS
On the other hand, I heard 12759 a few times last spring and was able to QSL it, but I have yet to hear 4319! I believe the power is 3 kw, but not 100% sure. Bruce On 7/26/2011 5:00 PM, Walter Salmaniw wrote: Paul, 4319U is quite easy to hear in the early morning on the west coast. I personally haven't heard the 12 MHz (their daytime frequency) for a few years now, but this might be due to the poor solar cycle, and weak MUFs. During our winters, 4319 propagates quite well during our late afternoon/early evening as well. Power, I'm not at home where I'd have that info, but I suspect 1 kW? Certainly less than 10 kW.Cheers, Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
I checked 1520 an hour after Patrick's posting, and KKXA was playing Sarah again, so they must be on an audio loop. KKXA is 30db/S9 here, compared to 40db/S9 for KIXI and 35 db/S9 for KOMO and KIRO. I'm glad I'm not in their main lobe if that's the case. The guys in Victoria must be hearing it on their plumbing by now. Bruce On 7/26/2011 4:24 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: Bill, Thanks for the heads up. I tuned in and KKXA is playing Sarah by Fleetwood Mac. Coming in on top of KGDD with a bit a phasing. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2011 Jul 27 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 26 July follow. Solar flux 94 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 27 July was 1 (7 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 86 86 86 86 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 87 94 94 A-in 555512 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 55 K-in 32332222212111 Current Solar information available at http://www.am-dx.com/wwv.htm ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
Sorry to hear they are using IBOC. Too weak to detect IBOC so far here. Maybe at night... Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
KKXA is 30db/S9 here, compared to 40db/S9 for KIXI and 35 db/S9 for KOMO and KIRO. I'm glad I'm not in their main lobe if that's the case. The guys in Victoria must be hearing it on their plumbing by now. I thought KKXA was ND days? How does KRKO compare in S Meter readings? Here without phasing, I can just detect KKXA u/KGDD, but phasing, I can get KKXA on top, but it is tight phase, because KGDD comes in on them on fades. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
Good point Patrick. KKXA's night pattern has a deep null to the southeast, and main lobe to the northwest, so hopefully it won't be as strong at night. On 7/26/2011 7:07 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: KKXA is 30db/S9 here, compared to 40db/S9 for KIXI and 35 db/S9 for KOMO and KIRO. I'm glad I'm not in their main lobe if that's the case. The guys in Victoria must be hearing it on their plumbing by now. I thought KKXA was ND days? How does KRKO compare in S Meter readings? Here without phasing, I can just detect KKXA u/KGDD, but phasing, I can get KKXA on top, but it is tight phase, because KGDD comes in on them on fades. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] 1520 KXXA with Fleetwood Mac
I have no idea what pattern(s) KKXA has been testing with, but it is easier to stablize during mid day without the skip on the upper channels. Getting a phase on powerhouse KGDD who is directional to the West, is tricky anyway, but with KKXA running 20 KW ND, it isn't too bad. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] KKXA 1520 Details
I looked at some of the data on the FCC sites. KKXA is operating from the KRKO 1380 site SE of Everett, WA. The contours of KKXA and KGDD (0.5mv) that can't touch do not touch, they come close.. but don't touch. There is also plenty of space between KKXA and other stations such as KBRO 1490, KGA 1510 and 1540. The KKXA night pattern will be almost entirely NW into Everett and environs NW. Paul Walker ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] What's the fastest way to get a station to sign on?
Post that it's off. KBLE has returned, just two minutes after I sent my note. I'd been monitoring for over a half hour before I decided someone else might want to know. Sorry about that. -- 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] KKXA 1520 Details
The station will have the same power during critical hours (Sunrise to 2 hours later and 2 hours before sunset up till sunset) that it has at night, 50KW. The reason for more power at night is.. because they can! It's not common, but not unheard of to have more power at night because what they have to protect during the day isn't there at night or what theyre protecting during the day changes facilities at night and requires less protection. Plus, there are simply no rules saying stations can't have more power at night The Skotdal Family has a long history in radio and have been pretty friendly, so it'll be interesting to see what they do with this. I applaud them for getting a second station and building it from the ground up. More power to the local broadcasters.. Im sure they will do something with this station that is useful50KW at night directional NW should be a HUGE signal! Paul On Tue, Jul 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: I looked at some of the data on the FCC sites. KKXA is operating from the KRKO 1380 site SE of Everett, WA. The contours of KKXA and KGDD (0.5mv) that can't touch do not touch, they come close.. but don't touch. There is also plenty of space between KKXA and other stations such as KBRO 1490, KGA 1510 and 1540. The KKXA night pattern will be almost entirely NW into Everett and environs NW. Paul Walker ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1050 Seattle Off
No Catholic station on 1050 tonight here in Seattle. Spokane on top, but others in. I don't recall whether it was Sunday orMonday night that I only heard open carrier on Seattle's 1050, but it's not on now. -- Rick - Original Message - ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KKXA 1520 Details
KKXA dropped carrier at around 9:15 PM, which I guess is about right for July. But before they did, their IBOC was really trashing KGA and KFBK. Who was it that cleverly said IBOC stands for It Bothers Other Channels? Certainly applies here! -- 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] KKXA 1520 Details
Inherently Bad off Channel. I don't want this to degenerate into a discussion about how bad IBOC is and how this ruins another DX Channel and puts more noise on the channel.. we know DX'ers hate IBOC, so no more needs to be said on that. Any new station that ruins someone's fun, maybe someone elses treasure. They don't have to drop carrier, just change pattern... and that would come at 9pm,. not 915 for them. Paul On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 12:09 AM, Rick Lewis rick...@shellworld.net wrote: KKXA dropped carrier at around 9:15 PM, which I guess is about right for July. But before they did, their IBOC was really trashing KGA and KFBK. Who was it that cleverly said IBOC stands for It Bothers Other Channels? Certainly applies here! -- 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] AFRTS
Bruce is correct. 3 kW listed in the sources I've checked.Walt PS: Bruce, when are you hearing 12 Megs? ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
