Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Gone With the Wind...
Earl, Doesn't the DC power to the Wellbrook loop run out on the coax that sends the signal back to the radio? (i.e. no extra line needed for power) best wishes, Nick At 22:31 02-05-12, you wrote: Ira, You certainly can't use it for transmitting, and they are a bit pricey, but seriously, the lowest noise antenna I have ever used for general BCB/Shortwave listening and DX is a Wellbrook Loop (1530, in my case). They are broadband, so you don't need to retune every time you change frequency. That lets you place it outside, although you will have to get electricity to it (it comes with a special low noise amplifier). It also doesn't need to be placed up high, so no trees to worry about. I'm not affiliated in any way with the company, I just live in a noisy urban environment and couldn't DX without one! Sincerely, Earl Higgins RX-321 and 15 m end fed wire thing outside St. Louis, Missouri, USA (W 90.32 N 38.65) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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: 2012 May 03 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 02 May follow. Solar flux 116 and estimated planetary A-index 5. The estimated planetary K-index at UTC on 03 May was 3. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 03 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 114 114 114 114 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 116 116 A-in 33333444444445 K-in 11111121011113 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
Howdy Rick, It's great to see this entry to the dwindling world of tabletop communications receivers. However, by no stretch of the imagination could this be called even a "part SDR" radio. The DX-R8T has standard filtering and presumably AGC and modes taken care of by hardware components, too. I might be wrong, but this appears to be a traditional radio with easy provision for I/Q output. The circuitry in the Alinco information describes the rig as a dual conversion superhetrodyne, not an SDR. Still, as a computer-*controlled* receiver on the market, we can be glad it is available. Mark Coady's review indicates a decent little receiver, for shortwave at least: http://www.odxa.on.ca/DXR8T.pdf Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA > -- > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 2 May 2012 12:07:42 -0400 > From: Rick W4DST > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver > Message-ID: > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Being a small radio I guess R-390A would take up too much space on the face > plate. Seriously, being part SDR and part traditional receiver makes it an > interesting combination. Just how good it is on MW is the question. From > the specs it looks like it may have attenuation in the MW bandpass filter > like many other communications receivers such as the R-75 and FRG-100. > > 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
Yes, you're correct. The narrow SSB filter can be used in the AM mode. That's not new. You can roll the IF shift as well in AM to improve the audio. It's a good utilities radio, as one would expect given it's transceiver heritage. It just didn't do much for me as far as broadcast listening. I found sensitivity more than adequate in the MW band. Enjoy, and look forward to your review. Chris On 5/2/2012 11:48 AM, cafe-...@islandnet.com wrote: Actually -- the DX-R8T that I have has a narrow filter in the AM position so it appears that there is some "evolution" underway. To be honest, I think, out of the gate, I wanted not to like the Alinco radio -- but after 2 days it is growing on me. Is kind of a poignant moment in time with DX listening (particularly on SW) will all the cut backs and the endless migration from SW to the internet. That said, there is lots going on. Colin in Canada - VA7WWV ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] [NRC-AM] Gone With the Wind...
Ira, You certainly can't use it for transmitting, and they are a bit pricey, but seriously, the lowest noise antenna I have ever used for general BCB/Shortwave listening and DX is a Wellbrook Loop (1530, in my case). They are broadband, so you don't need to retune every time you change frequency. That lets you place it outside, although you will have to get electricity to it (it comes with a special low noise amplifier). It also doesn't need to be placed up high, so no trees to worry about. I'm not affiliated in any way with the company, I just live in a noisy urban environment and couldn't DX without one! Sincerely, Earl Higgins RX-321 and 15 m end fed wire thing outside St. Louis, Missouri, USA (W 90.32 N 38.65) From: Ira Elbert New III Sent: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 4:19 PM My neighbor, who has been a HAM much longer than me, wants me to put up a loop antenna. I'm sure I could ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Gone With the Wind...
My neighbor, who has been a HAM much longer than me, wants me to put up a loop antenna. I'm sure I could use it for both listening and transmitting. But...it would have to be supported by a couple of trees and I'm against that. Every antenna we have ever put up in a tree has fallen during a storm. I want my house to serve as one end and have the legs stretch out into the yard. We'll see...but either way, I guess one antenna could serve me well...if I could ever get the thing built and up in the air. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. > From: bobyoun...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 19:07:27 -0400 > CC: a...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... > > > I used to use a 160M dipole phased with a LW, it worked well and was quiet, > it was a little better near the top of the band as you would imagine but > worked well all through it, > > Bob Young > Millbury, Ma > > From: i...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 17:18:50 -0400 > CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; > ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; > a...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... > > > > > > Thanks! I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a > dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need > that tall ladder... I just had my fence repaired so I guess I could > string something along the top of the fence, but it won't be very high. I > guess I can just experiment and see what come my way. > > KI4SYC > Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. > > > From: mwd...@webtv.net > > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:34 + > > CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; > > ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; > > a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... > > > > Ira, > > > > Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that > > problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just > > last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the > > old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I > > repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the > > antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the > > Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. > > > > 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 > > > > > ___ > The NRC AM mailing list > Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log > Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org > Es Season is coming! FM Atlas 21st Edition Available Now > http://www.nrcdxas.org > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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: 2012 May 02 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 01 May follow. Solar flux 110 and estimated planetary A-index 4. The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 02 May was 1. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 114 114 114 114 114 114 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 A-in 33333334444444 K-in 01111111210111 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
> It does have about 10db attenuation in the MW band. However, the 10db > preamp also works there. I found it to be pretty decent on MW in SSB. > The sole AM bandwidth is around 9kHz, and lacking in rejection and > slopes. The front end was decent as well. > > Chris VE6IY Actually -- the DX-R8T that I have has a narrow filter in the AM position so it appears that there is some "evolution" underway. To be honest, I think, out of the gate, I wanted not to like the Alinco radio -- but after 2 days it is growing on me. Is kind of a poignant moment in time with DX listening (particularly on SW) will all the cut backs and the endless migration from SW to the internet. That said, there is lots going on. Colin in Canada - VA7WWV ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
It does have about 10db attenuation in the MW band. However, the 10db preamp also works there. I found it to be pretty decent on MW in SSB. The sole AM bandwidth is around 9kHz, and lacking in rejection and slopes. The front end was decent as well. Chris VE6IY On 5/2/2012 10:07 AM, Rick W4DST wrote: Being a small radio I guess R-390A would take up too much space on the face plate. Seriously, being part SDR and part traditional receiver makes it an interesting combination. Just how good it is on MW is the question. From the specs it looks like it may have attenuation in the MW bandpass filter like many other communications receivers such as the R-75 and FRG-100. Rick On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 11:47 AM, wrote: I mean, who in their right mind would dare to take "R8" and slap it on a radio unless they knew they could deal with the scrutiny. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
Being a small radio I guess R-390A would take up too much space on the face plate. Seriously, being part SDR and part traditional receiver makes it an interesting combination. Just how good it is on MW is the question. From the specs it looks like it may have attenuation in the MW bandpass filter like many other communications receivers such as the R-75 and FRG-100. Rick On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 11:47 AM, wrote: > > > I mean, who in their right mind would > dare to take "R8" and slap it on a radio > unless they knew they could deal with the > scrutiny. > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Testing the Alinco DX-R8 Receiver
http://youtu.be/w7dvwl1wjXU A sample from Durham radio - The name alone makes me think that Alinco is a tad on the bold side... I mean, who in their right mind would dare to take "R8" and slap it on a radio unless they knew they could deal with the scrutiny. Will be checking its potential as a fancy medium wave receiver. Has decent bandwidth, pass band tuning and RF gain control... so who knows. Stay tuned. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP's for Wednesday 05/02/2012
Like yesterday morning only stations heard were on long wave. Strongest MW carrier heard was 1575 & 1566. 153 RUSSIA, Radio Rossii 1217-1220 good signal with Irish music. 180 RUSSIA, Radio Rossii 1221 good signal with Irish music and man in Russian. 279 RUSSIA, Radio Rossii 1225 fair signal with Irish music. Best regards, Dennis, Kalama, WA JRC NRD 545 Long wire & High Performance Active Whip ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Gone With the Wind...
I used to use a 160M dipole phased with a LW, it worked well and was quiet, it was a little better near the top of the band as you would imagine but worked well all through it, Bob Young Millbury, Ma From: i...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 17:18:50 -0400 CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... Thanks! I also need my amateur antenna reconfigured. I might just make a dipole and use it for both listening and transmitting. But...I still need that tall ladder... I just had my fence repaired so I guess I could string something along the top of the fence, but it won't be very high. I guess I can just experiment and see what come my way. KI4SYC Ira Elbert New, IIIWatkinsville, GeorgiaProudly Serving You Since 1964. > From: mwd...@webtv.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:25:34 + > CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; > ircamem...@ircaonline.org; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; > a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Gone With the Wind... > > Ira, > > Sorry to hear about your mower taking the antenna. I have not had that > problem, but my antennas have come down a lot through the years. Just > last week a neighbor was taking out an old dead tree and 50 feet on the > old fence went with it along with part of the beverage. The next day, I > repaired it. I have been out there in winds and rain to repair the > antennas off and on for years. Living is a very windy area in the > Winter, the weather takes a toll on the wires. > > 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 > ___ The NRC AM mailing list Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Es Season is coming! FM Atlas 21st Edition Available Now http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
