Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*
Rick, I tried this tonight and it worked like a champ, except no one was in the chatroom except for me. I called a friend, and had him join me. It worked fine—but he has no interest in MW DXing…so no joy. Who’s in? Let’s revive #MWDX…it’s a great resource! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Perseus SDR, Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy + Discovery, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Mar 11, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Rick Dau wrote: > > Nick, I can answer that. During MW DX seasons about 5 or 6 years ago, I was > a regular -- almost nightly -- visitor to the #mwdx room on Starchat.net > <http://starchat.net/>. About 2 years ago, I attempted to get back onto it, > and was unsuccessful, as was Shawn Axelrod in Winnipeg (I think it was due to > Starchat being powered by Java, which was having some sort of security issue > at the time). > > Tonight, however, I have found something that I think will pass muster. One > simply goes to librairc.net <http://librairc.net/>'s sister page, > http://www.chanops.org <http://www.chanops.org/>. Once there, you'll see a > homepage with a pair of fields -- one for a nickname and one for a channel to > go to -- under "Think of a nickname..." Type in a nickname that you want to > use, and you do NOT have to click the box underneath that says "I have a > password". Then go down to the Channel field, type in #mwdx, and click on > the Start button. THAT should get you in. > And the best part isno registration required! > > Crossing his fingers and hoping this will work, > Rick Dau > South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af > ___ 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] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*
Yes, but membership in Facebook is. Frankly, I prefer the idea of a stand-alone server and URL that was originally proposed. Nothing to sign up for, no ads, no people from high school, etc. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Mar 11, 2019, at 8:12 PM, Marc DeLorenzo via IRCA > wrote: > > > From: Marc DeLorenzo mailto:midcapem...@aol.com>> > Subject: Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands* > Date: March 11, 2019 at 8:12:05 PM CDT > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com> > > > Nick - The NRC Facebook Group is available and open to all DXers and > broadcasters. NRC membership is not required. > https://www.facebook.com/groups/210104603155267/ > <https://www.facebook.com/groups/210104603155267/> Marc DeLorenzoSouth > Dennis, Mass. -Original Message- > From: Nick Hall-Patch mailto:n...@ieee.org>> > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com>> > Cc: Hard-Core-DX <mailto:hard-core...@hard-core-dx.com>> > Sent: Mon, Mar 11, 2019 1:48 pm > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands* > > First rule is to see what's already available. > > bcblog had its last submission less than two hours ago. > > Does anyone know what happened to #mwdx? > > Even ye olde DXFishbarrel can > help http://www3.telus.net/public/shallpat/test/display.htm > <http://www3.telus.net/public/shallpat/test/display.htm> > Obviously most relevance to the northwest DXer, but if the thing is > lit up like a Christmas tree in the evening, checking for TAs > anywhere in America might be productive, and if it's lit up at your > local sunrise, it may mean that conditions are good overall, and that > switching on the radio would not be amiss. > > best wishes, > > Nick > > > > > > > > At 17:09 2019-03-11, Mark Pettifor wrote: >> Would this be similar to the BCB / SW / etc. log pages at dxworld? >> (Ex: http://dxworld.com/bcblog.html <http://dxworld.com/bcblog.html>) >> >> Besides AM DXing, I've been wanting to do more SW DXing, and a quick >> page for alerts for both would be great for that. I think maybe >> there's 4 people in the entire world who use the SW logger at dxworld... >> >> Mark Pettifor >> Goshen, IN >> >> >> On 2019-03-11 12:12 pm, R. Colin Newell wrote: >>> Last week someone posted a "wouldn't it be great if we had a >>> live DX spotter chat window web site 100% dedicated to SWBCing >>> and/or MW DXing ?" >>> You know, a place where you could quickly sign in and post an alert that >>> you're hearing HCJB on 9560 khz or Voice of the Voyager on 6160 khz... >>> or there is a great TA opening to the West Coast... >>> Show of hands: Who would use a system like this? >>> I have some free server space and some ideas about domain names that could >>> be fun... >>> Anyway... hands!? >>> -- >>> Colin Newell - Editor and creator Coffeecrew.com <http://coffeecrew.com/> >>> <http://www.Coffeecrew.com <http://www.coffeecrew.com/>> and >>> DXer.ca <http://dxer.ca/> <http://www.DXer.ca <http://www.dxer.ca/>> - >>> Ham Radio VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - B.C. Canada >>> ___ >>> IRCA mailing list >>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:IRCA@hard-core-dx.com> >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >>> <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 <http://www.ircaonline.org/> >>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com> >> ___ >> IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:IRCA@hard-core-dx.com> >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >>
Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*
Colin, I don’t SWL much anymore, but would love something like this for MW DXing (and FM—though options already exist for that part of the spectrum) Domestic openings too. Lately, the DX Tips and e-mail lists have been more active in this regard, putting some new ones in my log. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Mar 11, 2019, at 11:12 AM, R. Colin Newell wrote: > > Last week someone posted a "wouldn't it be great if we had a > live DX spotter chat window web site 100% dedicated to SWBCing > and/or MW DXing ?" > > You know, a place where you could quickly sign in and post an alert that > you're hearing HCJB on 9560 khz or Voice of the Voyager on 6160 khz... > or there is a great TA opening to the West Coast... > > Show of hands: Who would use a system like this? > > I have some free server space and some ideas about domain names that could > be fun... > > Anyway... hands!? > > -- > Colin Newell - Editor and creator Coffeecrew.com > <http://www.Coffeecrew.com> and > DXer.ca <http://www.DXer.ca> - > Ham Radio VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - B.C. Canada > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA 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] WION-1430-MI DX TEST heard on Cape Cod
Also heard easily here in Alabama, near Birmingham. We were hearing light “rockabilly” music throughout, but WION-140 test tones heard easily from approximately 0030 until just about TOH. Thanks for this rare treat!! So great to hear a DX Test again! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Feb 24, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Marc DeLorenzo via IRCA > wrote: > > > From: Marc DeLorenzo mailto:midcapem...@aol.com>> > Subject: WION-1430-MI DX TEST heard on Cape Cod > Date: February 24, 2019 at 10:55:22 AM CST > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com>, > nrc...@googlegroups.com <mailto:nrc...@googlegroups.com>, > cap...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:cap...@yahoogroups.com> > > > Recorded 1430 kHz from 2345 EST Saturday until 0115 EST Sunday. Dominant > station before was CHKT Toronto with Asian programming. After midnight > WENE Endicott, NY dominant with Fox Sports Radio and slogan, "Fox Sports > Radio 1430, Binghamton." Someone with light instrumental music also noted - > either CHKT or WNSW-NJ. WION heard with 1 kHz test tones off and on 0035 - > 0052 EST occasionally topping WENE. Thanks to Todd > Skaine for this last minute surprise. Marc DeLorenzoSouth Dennis, Cape Cod, > MAJRC NRD-525 & Delta in the trees > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:IRCA@hard-core-dx.com> > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > <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 <http://www.ircaonline.org/> > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com <mailto: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] KMTI 650 Manti UT
Joe, I’m right here, lurking—and trying to find time to reorganize my shack. Once completed, I hope to be more active in BCB DXing again. Can it really be 12 years since that DX Test? Wow—how time flies. Congratulations on the catch, and best of DX to you Joe. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jan 25, 2019, at 10:17 PM, Joseph Miller wrote: > > This brings back pleasant memories... > > Hearing on 650 ABC News at the start of the hour, a fade, some country > music, another fade. First thought was KSTI Rancho Cordova, but they are > Westwood One, but the country music makes it KMTI. > > It's been almost 12 years since they had their DX test, and I heard them in > Michigan. Nice to log them here too. > > Is Les Rayburn N1LF still active? > > 73 de Joe KJ8O > > -- > *** Avoid internet congestion, real radio uses airwaves. *** > > Joe Miller, KJ8O > Desert Hot Springs, CA > Locator DM13sw > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com <mailto:IRCA@hard-core-dx.com> > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > <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 <http://www.ircaonline.org/> > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com <mailto: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] "The Early Days of FM Radio"
Great article in the December issue of “The Spectrum Monitor” on the early days of FM radio broadcasting. Wonderful read! And if you’re not already subscribing to this magazine, I can’t recommend it enough. If you enjoyed Popular Communications, Monitoring Times, etc. then you’ll love this online ‘zine. Delivered as a PDF—filled with great articles, color photographs, and first rate rating from people who understand and enjoy DXing. https://www.thespectrummonitor.com/index.aspx <https://www.thespectrummonitor.com/index.aspx> Perfect hint to Santa for a great Christmas gift too. *No financial connection the magazine. Just a subscriber and fan. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] [ABDX] AM 1710 pirate?
I believe that the Spanish religious station on 1710 is another pirate, Radio Reten Lo Que Tienes in Baton Rogue, LA. While they claim to be a Part 15 station, no one operating on 100 mw gets out that well. They’re heard frequently in Alabama. They even have their own website, and seem undeterred by previous visits from the FCC. https://www.radioretenloquetienes.com I’ll have to listen tonight for the other pirate on 1710 KHz. Love this frequency! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Nov 15, 2018, at 7:57 PM, Tim Tromp wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > Chicago's W807 on 1710 has gone dark per their Facebook page which explains > why I never hear them anymore from across the big lake. Our mystery > station had some decent fade-ups last night with music ranging from the > 1930s through the 1970s. Live announcements occur between songs with live > time checks given in EST along with the occasional weather forecast (snow > and sleet with a high of 32). Bell sounds (which really cut through the > noise) were heard last night at the top of the hour at 0200 & 0300 UTC. I > even caught a partial phone number that was given out last night with a > non-geographic 500 area code. Another tentative mention of "Rockingham" > was heard. There's a Rockingham County in Virginia which seemed to match > up with the weather forecast they gave last night, for what it's worth. My > gut tells me this isn't from Rockingham, NC. It's now 0148 UTC and I'm > beginning to hear the same style of music fade in again tonight. > > I've also been hearing a Spanish religious station on 1710 that I'm unable > to identify, though I have ruled out a few that I know about that operate > on 1710. > > 73, > Tim Tromp > West Michigan > > > On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 7:21 PM Mark Pettifor <mailto:m...@spacetubes.com>> wrote: > >> Currently (0010utc), I'm hearing SS religious songs (as indentified by >> Shazaam through the noise). It faded out at TOH at , so nothing >> decent was heard then. >> >> Logged in remotely from work earlier this afternoon @ around 2135, and >> was already getting jba w/man talking and some music, although it was >> too weak to identify any language or even type of music. >> >> Best signal is on the south DKAZ here in Goshen, IN. I also tried the >> east superloop, and an "omni" vertical piece of wire about 25 feet high, >> and it's absent on either of those. >> >> BTW, on the East s-loop I'm getting some health center or hospital in >> the New Jersey area, which sometimes even takes over on the south DKAZ. >> >> How can I tell I'm *not* picking up the Chicago station, W807? What's >> their format and usual schedule? >> >> Mark Pettifor >> Goshen, IN >> >> >> On 2018-11-14 9:41 pm, Tim Tromp wrote: >>> This "West Rockingham" mystery station is back again tonight on 1710 >>> (0200 >>> UTC Nov.14th, 2018). Very weak copy on my South DKAZ. Pro sounding >>> male >>> announcer with bells heard signaling 0200 UTC top of hour, weather >>> forecasts (snow) given between songs ranging from the 1940s through the >>> 1970s. Checking several remote SDRs in the Midwest, and I'm not >>> hearing it >>> on any. The mystery continues.. >>> >>> 73, >>> Tim Tromp >>> West Michigan >>> >>> On Mon, Nov 5, 2018 at 12:38 PM Neil Kazaross neilka...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:neilka...@gmail.com> >>> [ABDX] < >>> a...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:a...@yahoogroups.com>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Volume at beginning of recording is a little low for me. Also perhaps >>>> a >>>> somewhat wider bandwidth might help at least for me. Initially I felt >>>> it >>>> said West Washington but now it sd/lk West …..ham. >>>> >>>> Wx report seems OK for Midwest. Internet turns up nothing. Based on >>>> 87.7 >>>> FM this should be from a place that doesn't have a near by channel 6 >>>> although many are using that freq to cram in another FM like in >>>> Chicago. >>
[IRCA] NYT: My Love Affair With AM Radio
Great opinion piece in the NY Times today. It echoes my own feelings in much the same way. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/opinion/am-radio-coast-to-coast.html 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] Michigan DUs, October 17th, 2018
Tim, Wow! Fantastic catch! Honestly, I mainly ignore posts that have TP and TA in the subject line. Assuming that such catches are all but impossible from land-locked Alabama. Your post gives me hope! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Oct 17, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Tim Tromp wrote: > > Local sunrise is now corresponding to 12:00 UTC top of hour. During these > times, when all the right circumstances prevail, we can sometimes catch the > majestic fanfare at the top of the hour from the ABC outlets down under, > from the Midwest. All the planets lined up this morning: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItOnHL5ZoZE > > 73, > Tim Tromp > West Michigan > ___ > 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] Best wishes for Ian McFarland
How do you express to someone like Ian McFarland who touched your life and influenced you in such positive ways? My memories of Ian on Radio Canada are surpassed only by his passion for our hobby. Truly a giant. Best wishes Ian—we’ve never met, but I feel like we’re close friends. Please let the DX community know if you need anything, or if we can help in some small way. Get well soon. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Sep 14, 2018, at 3:51 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: > > As many of you may know, Ian McFarland was "the guy" on Radio Canada > International in the 1970's and 1980's - DX Digest - and even on NHK for a > couple of years. > > He is currently "under the weather" and recovering in Hospital after back > surgery. > > Feel free to pass me any thoughts and best wishes and I will forward them > to him on a giant greeting/get well card. > > Please forward this on to other DX lists if you guys/gals are so inclined. > > Thank you everyone! > > -- > Colin Newell - Editor and creator *of *Coffeecrew.com > <http://www.Coffeecrew.com> and DXer.ca <http://www.DXer.ca> - > VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - Canada > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA 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 Los Angeles from N. Indiana
Welcome back AM DX. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Sep 7, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Mark Pettifor wrote: > > Heard KNX 1070 briefly in the car on my way to work this morning, with the > end of CBS news, and a short ID with call sign, @ 1104. > > I kinda consider my first "fall" reception of KNX during the morning drive as > my own unofficial start of the AM DX season. > > Mark Pettifor > KC9DOC > Goshen, IN > ___ > 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] FM DX'ers-- 3TB External Drive On Sale
Not pitching for Frys, just passing along a good deal that I saw. Today only, a Seagate 3TB USB 3.0 External Drive on sale of only $69.99. That’s a great deal for anyone who is running out of room for their SDR recordings. AM season is coming up too. https://images.frys.com/art/email/090718_fri357mhr/fri_web.html?promocode=2194270#set14 <https://images.frys.com/art/email/090718_fri357mhr/fri_web.html?promocode=2194270#set14> 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] Airspy HF+
Not quite. My Airspy HF+ will record about 770 KHz of spectrum. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Sep 3, 2018, at 11:33 PM, Mark Connelly via IRCA > wrote: > > > From: Mark Connelly > Subject: Airspy HF+ > Date: September 3, 2018 at 11:33:33 PM CDT > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > > Can the Airspy HF+ record the whole MW band (530-1700) for later replay? > > > Mark Connelly, WA1ION > South Yarmouth, MA > > > > ___ > 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] Mysterious Aurora-Like Lights Above Canada are not Aurora
https://gizmodo.com/mysterious-aurora-like-lights-above-canada-continue-to-182849 <https://gizmodo.com/mysterious-aurora-like-lights-above-canada-continue-to-182849> Wondering if anyone has detected the reflection of radio waves from these so-called “STEVE” or “Skyglow” events. Might reveal an entirely new form of radio propagation. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] HDSDR Ver. 2.80 Beta Released
HDSDR VERSION 2.80 BETA RELEASED <https://www.rtl-sdr.com/hdsdr-version-2-80-beta-released/> HDSDR is a popular general purpose multimode program for Windows that supports various SDRs including the RTL-SDR. Version 2.80 (beta) of HDSDR was released <http://www.hdsdr.de/> a few days ago and brings with it a few GUI and feature updates. An extensive description of the changes can be found in the change log <https://app.box.com/s/ot6ag861lbqhtapz1ns64qce3h43kd3a>, but briefly the changes are: GUI buttons updated to a more modern and cleaner look Improved friendliness to blind users during IQ recording playback A better IQ file player with the ability to loop over a certain time frame Improved snap to frequency option Improved LO tuning with an "autochange LO if necessary" option The ability to sort IQ recordings by date Ham/broadcast band spectrum identifiers added Ability to import the HFCC frequency list into the frequency manager I hadn’t upgraded my copy of HDSDR until tonight, and haven’t played with this much—but I’m impressed. Low CPU drain, “auto local oscillator” follow function allows your SDR to simply tune without having to change the LO frequency, etc. Great stuff. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] Perseus was [drake r8a for sale]
Guy—Thank you so much for this resources! Could you also include links to the European distributors that you mentioned for the Perseus SDR? I’d like to order one. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Aug 14, 2018, at 1:10 PM, Guy Atkins wrote: > > Hi Les, > > In my opinion the #1 difference between the "serious" consumer-grade SDRs > (I'm not counting the cheap RTL dongles) is overload resistance. When the > playing field is leveled--at a low noise, low RF DXpedition setting, the > contenders are very, very close in weak signal DXing prowess. > > Although it doesn't include MW comparisons you may be interested in a piece > I wrote for the SWLing Post blog: https://swling.com/blog/ > 2018/02/results-airspy-hf-vs-elad-fdm-s2-weak-signal-comparisions/ > > In this article, readers weighed in with their opinions on best audio > recovery between the Elad FDM-S2 and the relatively new AirSpy HF+ after > listening to a few recordings from an earlier article > <https://swling.com/blog/2018/01/digging-in-the-noise-weak-signal-audio-recovery-with-the-airspy-hf-and-elad-fdm-s2/>. > Les, I'd be interested to know of your thoughts between the Elad and > AirSpy, since you own both receivers. > > Is Perseus really discontinued? I see that Universal Radio no longer sells > it, but the two European distributors I checked still offer the Perseus. > > My own opinion is that these SDRs are roughly and equally capable for DXing > *in a dxpedition setting* as I described: NetSDR+, Perseus, WR-G31DDC, > WR-G33DDC, FDM-S2, HF+, and RSPduo. Of all the SDRplay models, I owned all > but the earliest model at one time or another...they all were lacking (even > on DXpeditions) except the new RSPduo. I've been very pleased with the > RSPduo at home and away. Likewise, the HF+ receivers I have work great and > are a superb value for the price. > > If you can afford them, I think the NetSDR+, WR-33DDC, and Perseus are the > cream of the crop, in a challenging RF environment or not. I'd give > runner-up status to the HF+ and RSPduo in both usage settings. > > Let's not forget the software options. Most of the SDRs mentioned can run > under more than one program, but you may love one and hate the other. I > think the two top alternative programs are SDR-Console V3 and the latest > HDSDR. > > Well, there are a few thoughts... strictly my own opinion and of course > "YMMV". Maybe someone else can comment on FM DXing performance with SDRs. > > 73, > > Guy Atkins > Puyallup, WA > > > > -- Forwarded message -- >> From: Les Rayburn >> To: "IRCA Radio List - irca@hard-core-dx_com" >> Cc: >> Bcc: >> Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:15:11 -0500 >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Perseus was [drake r8a for sale] >> >> Despite advances in SDR technology, the Perseus continues to maintain a >> reputation for excellence yet to be reached by more recent models. My >> questions are: >> >> 1.) Is this real or just the basis of early adopters who don’t like the >> idea of lower priced competitors? For example, I own the Elad FDM-S2 and >> the Airspy HF+—how do these compare to the Perseus on both MW and FM (with >> adapter for Perseus)? >> >> 2.) Any links to head-to-head comparisons that are worth viewing? >> >> 3.) Why was the Perseus model discontinued? Any chance of a revival? >> >> >> I really wish I’d bought one when they were easily available. I’m tired of >> trolling ebay looking for one! >> >> :-) >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL 35114 >> EM63nf >> >> > ___ > 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] Perseus was [drake r8a for sale]
Despite advances in SDR technology, the Perseus continues to maintain a reputation for excellence yet to be reached by more recent models. My questions are: 1.) Is this real or just the basis of early adopters who don’t like the idea of lower priced competitors? For example, I own the Elad FDM-S2 and the Airspy HF+—how do these compare to the Perseus on both MW and FM (with adapter for Perseus)? 2.) Any links to head-to-head comparisons that are worth viewing? 3.) Why was the Perseus model discontinued? Any chance of a revival? I really wish I’d bought one when they were easily available. I’m tired of trolling ebay looking for one! :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Aug 14, 2018, at 2:42 AM, Chuck Hutton wrote: > > I've successfully run the Perseus software on a $58 Atom Z3735 based tablet.. > > That has to be the lowest horsepower system for sale these days. > > Best to step up a level so you can run a browser, Actobat Reader, etc. > > No need for a gaming laptop with today's chipsets and CPUs. > > Chuck > > > From: IRCA on behalf of Guy Atkins > > Sent: Monday, August 13, 2018 10:51 PM > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > Subject: Re: [IRCA] drake r8a for sale > > You can actually run most SDRs on much lower priced computer hardware than > you might imagine. The main (free) SDR software packages have progressed in > processing efficiency the last few years; I'm specifically thinking of > lower CPU requirements for SDR-Console and SDRuno. IMHO the HDSDR software > has been CPU-thrifty from the start. > > If all you're doing is DXing the MW band, an older Intel Core i3 laptop > will handle the Mbps sampling rate needed, and even many of the newer > netbooks of yore. I remember at the dawn of Perseus, Bjarne Mjelde and I > used low-end MSI Wind netbooks just fine with Perseus. That said, an i3 or > i5 computer would give more "headroom" for the first time SDR user. > > Alternatively on the low end of PCs, the newer Atom processors can handle > SDRs just fine. Three years ago I ran an Elad FDM-S2 successfully on an HP > Stream 7 tablet with CPU usage of just 11 to 13 percent: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAwxwI95Zg > [https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.M_Ixgq0a_zWz0ZGhfQNmRQEsCo=Api]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAwxwI95Zg> > > HP Stream 7 - Elad FDM-S2 SDR > Demo<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FAwxwI95Zg> > www.youtube.com > This short video demonstrates that the Elad FDM-S2 software defined radio > runs well on the $99 HP Stream 7 Windows 8.1 tablet. In the demo the entire > medium wave band ... > > > > > > That Stream 7 tablet was only $99 new three years ago, so price really > isn't a barrier as much as some people claim for computers for SDRs. > > Don't like Windows for SDRs? There are some Mac SDR programs out there now. > I can't name them as I don't follow the Apple computer world closely, but > the software exists. I also know of some DXers who use Boot Camp on their > MacBooks for running SDRs with their chosen flavor of Windows. > > 73, > > Guy Atkins > Puyallup, WA > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ > IRCA 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] XHDATA D-808-- The Summer Travel "Smoke Test"
Based on your recommendations, I purchased one last week, and am awaiting delivery. I own the original CCrane Skywave, and found it to be a great performer on both AM and FM, even stock-out of the box. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 28, 2018, at 9:09 AM, > wrote: > > This is the best portable I’ve seen yet. > > > > Rick Shaftan > > Rodanthe NC OBX FM25go > > > > From: nrc...@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Gary > DeBock > Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 1:18 AM > To: America, Mailing ; NRC > Subject: [nrc-am] XHDATA D-808-- The Summer Travel "Smoke Test" > > > > Detailed information concerning the new, Chinese-made XHDATA D-808 > AM-LW-FM-SW-AIR portable has been posted previously, including its > hot-performing AM-DXing loopstick, SSB capability and rechargeable > lithium-ion battery. This model was "inspired" (to be generous) by the > C.Crane Skywave SSB model, which was manufactured in the nearby Redsun > factories in China-- with the first model sold a few months before the D-808 > was "reverse-engineered." > > As reported previously, the D-808 makes a few significant improvements > over the Skywave SSB model-- a longer, more sensitive AM loopstick, a much > stronger audio amplifier, and a much lower price ($112 on eBay, versus > $169.99 for the Skywave SSB). After a few months with the company declining > to ship to North American customers (apparently to avoid a copyright lawsuit > because of the SSB circuitry, identical to that of the Skywave SSB), a single > Chinese eBay seller is now doing a booming business, shipping the model to > North American customers through Israel. > > After performing two MW and one Longwave 7.5" loopstick transplants on the > D-808 model, I can confirm that the model is well engineered (or maybe well > reverse engineered?), with the loopstick connections on the RF circuit board > unusually accessible, and ideal for soldering larger diameter Litz wire. > There are actually two terminal connections for this purpose-- most likely to > make it easy for the XHDATA engineers to test out various loopsticks. > > And a loopstick transplant on the D-808 may be easier to contemplate if you > consider the fact that you will not be violating the XHDATA warranty by > replacing the loopstick. Why not? Because there is no evidence of any XHDATA > warranty on the model, either online, or in the documents shipped along with > the portable :-) > > As such, I thought I would submit a D-808 model to a very rough break-in > test during extensive summer travel these past two weeks. A 7.5" MW loopstick > D-808 model was taken along during road trips to eastern Washington (complete > with 100 degree F/ 43 degree C temperatures), rough mountain roads (on Mount > Rainier, Mount Baker and Hurricane Ridge) and a visit to Vancouver, BC. > > Once the supplied 3.7v Lithium Ion battery is fully charged (via a > supplied USB-type connector cord), the battery provides exceptional run time. > I was able to use it for many hours of DXing over two weeks, with no apparent > loss of power. The audio amp delivers a lot of response, even when signals > are weak. It takes a little time getting used to the volume control being on > the left side when the tuning control is on the right, but you catch on > pretty quick. The enhanced 7.5" MW loopstick model is like the "King of > Compact Portables," with sensitivity enough to dig out practically everything > that any other portable on the planet could come up with-- with SSB > capability and multiple DSP filtering selections to boot. For someone making > an overseas trip or extended travel from home, it would be a dream portable. > This is the first radio to use the full capabilities of the > American-engineered Si4735 DSP chip-- with exceptional results. > > What finally got my undivided attention, though, was when the model was > accidentally left in the trunk during our visit to Ellensburg, WA-- a > location famous for 100 degree days in July. Multiple items in the trunk > (shampoo, food, electric shavers, etc.) were zapped by the 104 degree > temperature inside the trunk, and were either ruined, or refused to operate. > As I turn
Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD15 followup
The PRD15 display lights up briefly when it is tuned (but not if you adjust the volume) then goes out completely. I use it as my bedside radio—and my wife also hates lights of any kind at night. It’s roughly 10” long by 5.5” tall, and about 1.5 inches wide. It is solid, and has some real “heft” to it, especially with the batteries installed. While I haven’t done any direct comparisons to the many other portables that I have (or have owned) it compares well enough for DXing on both AM and FM. It has RDS display that is large, easy to read and scrolls. It does not display PI codes. I primarily use it as a bedside radio, and casual DXing. During the day, I tune it to a semi-clear local FM channel, and use it as an “e-skip monitor” alerting me to openings. YMMV, but I’m very happy with mine. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 26, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Eric Floden wrote: > > Greetings > > Does anyone know, can the display be dimmed or turned off? My wife does not > like lights at all > > Also what are dimensions roughly? They are likely in the online specs but l > cannot see them, hi. > > Thanks > > EricF > Shopping is not my thing, > In Ottawa > ___ > 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] Sangean PRD15
Fred, Thanks for sharing that information. I’ve been eyeing the CCrane Skywave SSB model…I think I’ll take the leap now. In terms of FM DXing, what is the “Sparc” rig that you mention? What’s the best FM DXing portable that you’ve used? Asking for a “friend..” :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 24, 2018, at 9:35 AM, Fred Schroyer wrote: > > Sparc ___ 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] Sangean PRD15
I use my Sangean PRD15 as my primary bedside radio, and also for light DXing. It’s very capable, and the radio sounds great. I also own the Sony ICF7600GR, and I think you’ll be very happy. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 23, 2018, at 4:37 PM, Eric Floden wrote: > > Any experience with this for light AM DX? > > My Sony ICF7600GR may have left me...and this might be an easy to get > replacement. Not sure SW is a must have any longer, sadly > > EricF > Ottawa today, BC soon > ___ > 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] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Ah, I understand now. I suppose it makes sense as a technical test. Washington, DC is “worst case” scenario in terms of multi path, signal obstructions, etc. If it performs well there, it should do even better in most locations. We have a client in DC and get there often. I’m supposed to be there for two weeks in August. I’ll be “driving the signal” myself. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 17, 2018, at 2:22 PM, Scott Fybush wrote: > > Some of this I can answer even before interviewing Dave - the format is > called "The Gamut," which is a true "we play everything" variety mix that > goes back as far as the 1940s. It's been running on WWFD for the last few > years, as well as on HD2 subs of co-owned WTOP in Washington and its FM relay > out in Virginia. > > It's important to note here that the format isn't especially important to > what's essentially a technical test. The whole reason they're using the WWFD > AM signal for this is because it's not doing anything, business-wise, for > them. Most Gamut listeners are tuned into the HD2s or the analog FM > translators that relay them, or are on the stream. > > The idea here is to get a real-world sense of how the AM all-digital mode > works, and I expect a lot of engineers will be out this summer driving the > signal, taking measurements and learning how well their theoretical > predictions match reality. (I hope to join them at some point!) I doubt there > will be much promotion to general audiences, though I'm sure they'll welcome > any feedback they get. > > > > On 7/17/2018 3:12 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: >> Scott, >> Thank you for this opportunity. I’m interested in knowing what format WWFD >> currently runs, and if they plan to change or modify the format to fit the >> “All Digital” operation. >> Also, do they plan to promote the “All Digital” format within the market? >> How are they going to promote it? >> Any chance we’ll see the “All Digital” experiment expanded to FM within the >> DC market? >> 73, >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL 35114 >> EM63nf >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy >> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner >> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum >> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” >>> On Jul 17, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Scott Fybush wrote: >>> >>> On 7/17/2018 2:03 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote: >>> >>>> But I'm unaware as to whether all digital IBOC has FCC approval. >>> >>> As a regular licensed mode of operation, no...which is exactly why Hubbard >>> and the HD Radio folks are conducting this test under experimental >>> authority. >>> >>> I'm going to be interviewing WWFD's Dave Kolesar this evening for a new >>> episode of my "Top of the Tower" podcast, to be released tomorrow. If >>> anyone on the list has questions about the purpose of the test or the >>> technology behind it, hit me up and I'll ask him! >>> >>> s >>> ___ >>> 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, o
Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Scott, Thank you for this opportunity. I’m interested in knowing what format WWFD currently runs, and if they plan to change or modify the format to fit the “All Digital” operation. Also, do they plan to promote the “All Digital” format within the market? How are they going to promote it? Any chance we’ll see the “All Digital” experiment expanded to FM within the DC market? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 17, 2018, at 1:54 PM, Scott Fybush wrote: > > On 7/17/2018 2:03 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote: > >> But I'm unaware as to whether all digital IBOC has FCC approval. > > As a regular licensed mode of operation, no...which is exactly why Hubbard > and the HD Radio folks are conducting this test under experimental authority. > > I'm going to be interviewing WWFD's Dave Kolesar this evening for a new > episode of my "Top of the Tower" podcast, to be released tomorrow. If anyone > on the list has questions about the purpose of the test or the technology > behind it, hit me up and I'll ask him! > > s > ___ > 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] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Russ, Not at all. I get all that. My point is that if an all HD format on AM is viable economically anywhere in the US, then Washington, DC is that market. It’s highly affluent, highly mobile, and populated by an older than average, more educated than average audience. News format stations in the District still do very well. Unfortunately for Ibuitity, “physics don’t give a damn” and the laws won’t change to fit their business model. IBOC HD doesn’t work technically. And the strong arm lobbying of the FCC to change the rules to fit it have only hastened the move to streaming audio services by millennials. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 17, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: > > Les, I think the point you miss here is that this station was a rimshot as an > analog for the DC market and the HD signal won't hold in DC anyway > > > > Russ Edmunds > > WB2BJH > > Blue Bell, PA > > Grid FN20id > > > From: IRCA on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:34:35 PM > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > Subject: Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station > > I think, as a DX'er and broadcaster.. HD would've been a bit more viable if > you could've gotten HD locking without needing such robust signals and find > a way to have it not interfere with other stations. I've heard HD on AM, > I've heard DRM on Shortwave I used to listen to Radio Kuwait 15540kzh > english DRM.. and the thing needed a paint peeling banging barrel of brick > signal to lock and stay locked. It sounds great though. > > I don't particularly find any use for it on AM, except the sound quality. > Where HD has... i dont wanna use the word flourished.. but done better is > on FM, and even moreso tv.. where you can offer sub/side channels. Many > broadcasters, with pretty decent financial success have put translators on > their HD channels (look at Saga communications) and offered formats that > may not make financial sense on full powered signals. > > Where HD i think really works, is TV.. with the multiple specialist > channels. > > Anyways, I digress. I don't dislike HD as much as some here do, but I'm > huge a fan of it in general.. it has proved interesting while FM DXing > though > > Paul > > > > On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 12:29 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: > >> Russ, >> >> I agree with your prediction, but do want to play Devil’s Advocate. (Why >> the devil needs an advocate since his fan base is huge is beyond me, but I >> digress.) >> >> AM listenership within the DC market is high compared to most others. >> Traffic, news, and specialized political news formats dominate the market >> on both AM/FM. >> >> The metro area is very small geographically, and even with the reduced >> range, WWFD probably remains viable. >> >> HD radio remains in the majority of new cars (my wife’s 2018 Ford F-150 >> came with one as standard equipment) and DC is one of the most mobile >> markets in the country. Most people are listening in their cars. And most >> people in DC are driving newer cars, and making the payments. >> >> If it will work anywhere, it will work in DC. >> >> All that being said, it’s doomed. >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL 35114 >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy >> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner >> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum >> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> >> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” >> >> >>> On Jul 17, 2018, at 7:35 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: >>> >>> There will now be just digital hash where the AM signal would have been.. >>> But the rush into this ignores some important points - >>> >>> 1. How many car radios are capable of receiving these transmissions ? My >&g
Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Russ, I agree with your prediction, but do want to play Devil’s Advocate. (Why the devil needs an advocate since his fan base is huge is beyond me, but I digress.) AM listenership within the DC market is high compared to most others. Traffic, news, and specialized political news formats dominate the market on both AM/FM. The metro area is very small geographically, and even with the reduced range, WWFD probably remains viable. HD radio remains in the majority of new cars (my wife’s 2018 Ford F-150 came with one as standard equipment) and DC is one of the most mobile markets in the country. Most people are listening in their cars. And most people in DC are driving newer cars, and making the payments. If it will work anywhere, it will work in DC. All that being said, it’s doomed. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 17, 2018, at 7:35 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: > > There will now be just digital hash where the AM signal would have been. > But the rush into this ignores some important points - > > 1. How many car radios are capable of receiving these transmissions ? My > understanding was that carmakers were reducing, not increasing the HD > capability as standard equipment because it hadn't caught on. > 2. How many listeners are driven off by the low range AM signal - which > will continue and perhaps be worse - and not by analog > 3. How many people actually listen on AM anyway and would this change them ? > > I predict this adventure will fail. > > > Russ Edmunds > 15 mi NW Phila > Grid FN20id > > > AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (3) barefoot w/whip > FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder; > Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 4); Sony XDRS3HD; > modified Sony ICF2010's (2) w/APS9B @ 15'; > modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip > > > On Mon, Jul 16, 2018 at 9:37 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: > >> Here’s some news that I’m not sure how to feel about: >> >> https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n35675 >> >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL 35114 >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy >> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner >> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum >> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> >> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” >> >> >> ___ >> 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] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Here’s some news that I’m not sure how to feel about: https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n35675 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] phasing units, then and now
Guy, I own an SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro and an RSP-2 Pro, still waiting to install them and experiment with SDRUno. My plan was to be set up to record the entire FM band on I/Q output for this season, but that hasn’t happened yet. I’m also eying the SDRDuo for the phasing possibilities. This is intriguing for both AM and FM DXing and I hope they implement this option in the software soon. Also hopeful that Simon will implement this option in SDR-Console at some point in the future. How that guy keeps up is beyond me! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 9, 2018, at 1:59 PM, Guy Atkins wrote: > > Hi Mark, > > That was an excellent overview of DX hobbyist use of phasers! You covered > the early history which I wasn't aware of, as I was mostly DXing on the > tropical bands when Gordon Nelson and others did their pioneering work. > > There is one more phase (LoL) developing now--software based methods using > coherent dual tuners (or channels). I'm sure you're aware of Afedri's AFE822x > SDR-Net device > <http://www.afedri-sdr.com/index.php/new-afe822x-sdr-net-dual-channel>. It > was introduced a couple of years ago, but unfortunately software has not > appeared to easily take advantage of phasing. If you jump through a lot of > hoops and complexities with LINRAD, you can catch a glimpse of the future > of software phasing, but it's nothing practical for a DXer's use in my > opinion. > > Much more recently, SDRplay's RSPduo <https://www.sdrplay.com/rspduo/> was > introduced with its dual tuners. I have one myself, mainly for its future > possibilities. I'm hoping that the 14-bit structure and additional front > end filters will provide better basic performance than earlier RSP models > I've owned.I expect it to be neck-and-neck with the AirSpy HF+ SDRs in a > quiet DXpedition setting...maybe not so much in my suburban RF jungle. > > SDRplay looks to be the most active of all the SDR software developers, and > they say they fully intend to offer phasing features in a future release of > SDRuno software. Their activity, enthusiasm, and customer support make me > think they are the group most likely to take software phasing out of the > laboratory and into the DXer's shack. If he has the time and inclination, > Simon Brown of SDR-Console software could implement RSPduo phasing too, but > he's *not* dropped any hints about this. > > 73, > > Guy Atkins > Puyallup, WA > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA 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] Misek/Lankford/Ratzlaff proto test.
Colin, I wasn’t kidding. I’d love to buy one if you’re game to make one—TAKE MY MONEY! :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jun 18, 2018, at 11:10 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: > > Lots of these questions tonight... > > Parts inventory is around $150 > > Takes around 8 hours to populate circuit board, drill all the holes in a > suitable box, wind the toroids, calibrate and test the amp portion. It’s 4 > times more electronically complicated than the Quantum Phaser and 10 times as > fun. > > Retail? Guessing. Likely around $240 + shipping. > > The original phaser Steve R. originally built is my most coveted tool. > > Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > >> On Jun 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, James R. wrote: >> >> Colin, About how much do you think these would go for? Jim In NY >> >>> >> > ___ > 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] Misek/Lankford/Ratzlaff proto test.
Colin, I’ll order the first one right now. I can send payment via PayPal in advance. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jun 18, 2018, at 11:10 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: > > Lots of these questions tonight... > > Parts inventory is around $150 > > Takes around 8 hours to populate circuit board, drill all the holes in a > suitable box, wind the toroids, calibrate and test the amp portion. It’s 4 > times more electronically complicated than the Quantum Phaser and 10 times as > fun. > > Retail? Guessing. Likely around $240 + shipping. > > The original phaser Steve R. originally built is my most coveted tool. > > Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > >> On Jun 18, 2018, at 7:09 PM, James R. wrote: >> >> Colin, About how much do you think these would go for? Jim In NY >> >>> >> > ___ > 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] Updated TIS/HAR list
Phil, First of all, a major “THANK YOU” for all the years of dedicated service to the hobby. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Logging low powered TIS/HAR stations is one of my favorite parts of the hobby—so I’d vote a huge “YES, Please!” for an updated list. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On May 27, 2018, at 11:35 PM, Phil Bytheway via IRCA > wrote: > > > From: Phil Bytheway > Subject: Updated TIS/HAR list > Date: May 27, 2018 at 11:35:10 PM CDT > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > > Reply-To: Phil Bytheway > > > Just curious folks... is there any interest in my generating an updated > TIS/HAR list? > > The last one I compiled was in March of 2016. It takes about a month or so to > check the list against the latest info and reports from the bulletins. > > Since we posted it on the IRCA web site, I have no clue how many folks > downloaded it for reference. > > Phil Bytheway > > > ___ > 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] 1620 KHz TIS for Dayton Hamvention
I attempted to talk organizers into adding a Modulated CW Morse Code Identification to the station’s loop. Thought this might help the flea powered signal to be picked up at a greater distance. So far, no joy. Did learn that the callsign for the station is: WRBP424 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] 1710 mystery station
Stan, Hmm…my first guess would be the pirate station in Baton Rogue, LA that gets out very well at night. It’s Spanish language, and they rarely identify. But a daytime reception over that distance would be unusual. Maybe a Spanish language pirate from NYC? I remember there was one in Brooklyn a few years back. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Feb 9, 2018, at 1:32 PM, Stan Horzepa <stanz...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > We lost power here for about 30 minutes this afternoon, so what did I do? > Chop wood for the fireplace? No, I got on the radio! > > Logged six new navigational beacons on LW and then I moved over to the AM > band and heard a mystery station on 1710. All I heard was Spanish music - no > voice - so no station identification. Station was stronger on my vertical > antenna as compared to my 80-meter inverted Vee. At times, the Hudson County > (NJ) TIS competed with the Spanish music station on both antennas. And as > soon as power was restored, the station disappeared into the noise. > > I have heard this station occasionally at dusk, but have had no luck > identifying it. > > Anyone have a clue? > > 73, > > Stan, WA1LOU > Wolcott, CT, USA > > ___ > 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] YAHOOOOOO…NEW STATE # 48 on AM-BCB This morning!!
Rob, Congratulations! That’s an amazing accomplishment, especially with today’s band conditions and noise levels! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jan 18, 2018, at 11:02 AM, Robert Ross <va...@rogers.com> wrote: > > Hi Guys: > > I checked my 0700 EST Recording today and it was Dead as a Doorknob!!! So I > thought I'll check the 0800 Recording to see if things got any better!! > > YUP…it did…..Just bagged NEW STATE # 48 OREGON! That just leaves IDAHO, > ALASKA, and HAWAII……so realistically …..IDAHO is my only hope to add any more > States from here in London, ONTARIO! > > RECEIVER is ELAD FDM-S2 SDR > > ANTENNA isWELLBROOK ALA-1530LNP Imperium Loop > > AM BCB TOTALS are now…….. 2,102Stations Heard > > > > 73……ROB VA3SW > > Robert S. Ross > London, Ontario CANADA > > *** > 720 KFIR Sweet Home, OREGON Jan/18/18 0800 ESTEEFAIR > Heard Under WGN but quite readable! Male DJ with ID @ 0800 as "News talk One > - The Voice > of the Valley - 720 AM KFIR". Into News read by Male DJ @ 0800-0802. > > NEW STATE # 48 on AM BCB (Only took 42 Years to hear Oregon!!) > Just leaves me with IDAHO, ALASKA and HAWAII to complete All States +DC > > NEW STN 10 kW/146 Watts > ROSS, ON. > *** > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio
Patrick, That’s some serious bargain hunting! Nice finds! I’ve been wanting to purchase a WiFi radio—maybe I’ll prowl Goodwill instead. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Dec 7, 2017, at 12:16 AM, Patrick Martin <mwd...@webtv.net> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > > Today I went to Goodwill and I found in very good shape, a Sony XDRS10HDiP HD > Radio. I plugged it in and it came on and seemed to work. No price on it, so > I asked. The clerk said "How about $4.99, but the radio is "as is", no > returns. I even got my 10% Senior Citizen discount, so it was $4.49!!! Got it > home, hooked up the FM Yagi and it works perfectly. I got several FM stations > in HD including KJR FM Seattle. It even has a connection on the top for an > Ipod. I tried the Ipod connection and it works too. This radio has two > front speakers with Surround Sound and sounds great! The signal is even a > hair better than on my XDR-F1 HD. That is the 3rd good deal I have found of > late at Goodwill. This was the best of the bunch. First I found a > Turntable/cassette/CD recorder for $20. Then I found a wifi radio for $15. > All three work fine too. On the XDRS10HPiP radio, I have not tried the AM at > yet. My XDR-F1 HD gets KSL in HD at times at night. I presume this one will > too. Depending > on the noise level. I am really pleased with this! > > > 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 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] CC Skywave SSB second impressions
Stan, Color me confused. I thought someone had posted earlier that SSB wouldn’t work on MW but only above 2 MHz. Are you confirming that the SSB reception does work on the AM band? If so, I might be interested in this portable. The original Skywave is a great performer—I love mine. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Nov 18, 2017, at 9:03 AM, Stan Horzepa <stanz...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > After spending Friday afternoon playing with my new C.Crane CC Skywave SSB > receiver, I tried it out after dark and logged a new station at 0210Z: WFUN > on 970 kHz in Ashtabula, Ohio, transmitting 1 kW, 404 miles to the west > broadcasting the Cleveland Cavaliers game. > > With nightime conditions, the Skywave SSB performs like the original Skywave. > Like the original, the SSB was able to pull out stations on 1070 despite the > slop from 50-kW WTIC on 1080, 12 miles away. Using the SSB mode, I was also > able to dig out a station on 980 from under the slop from WPRX on 990, 4 > miles away. > > IMHO, the sensitivity and selectivity of the Skywave SSB and original Skywave > is about the same, but the addition of the SSB option on the AM and SW bands > makes the Skywave SSB a better radio. > > Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU > Wolcott, CT > horzepa.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] Power Outage and 1710 KHz
That’s what I’m hearing. Still no luck hearing them above the noise at home, but they’re pretty audible on the truck radio when I drive into quiet areas. Tonight there is no stop preaching in Spanish. Their web site stream matches what I’m hearing on the radio. Thank you Tim for helping with this one. Any idea what kind of power this station is running? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Nov 19, 2017, at 10:23 AM, Russ Edmunds <wb2...@bcdx.us> wrote: > > No question they're not legal, but today nobody will lift a finger unless a > licensed broadcaster or an airport complains to the FCC. > > > Russ Edmunds > > WB2BJH > > Blue Bell, PA > > Grid FN20id > > > From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Kraig > <kr...@kg4lac.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2017 11:20:52 AM > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America; Tim Tromp > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Power Outage and 1710 KHz > > How are they legally on 1710? Website even shows 1710. Do they have a > TIS/HAR license that they are using for regular broadcasting? > > FCC AM query broadcast station search ends at 1700 kHz. > > "Travelers' Information Stations on the AM band are limited to a 10 watt > transmitter output power and the antenna height may not exceed 15 meters > (49.2 feet). These stations may not transmit commercial information. > This service is not available to individuals or groups, but only to > governmental entities and park districts. /See/ 47 CFR 90.242 > <http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=se47.4.90_1242> and 47 CFR > 90.20(a) <http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?node=se47.4.90_120>. > Application for an AM band Travelers' Information Station license may be > made on FCC Form 601." > > When I attempt to search 1710 at the following url > > www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/travelers-information-stations-search<http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/travelers-information-stations-search> > > I get an HTTP 404 Error (meaning page not available). > > 73, > > Kraig, KG4LAC > > On 11/19/2017 11:08 AM, Tim Tromp wrote: >> Hi Les, >> >> Your 1710 UNID was very likely Radio Reten Lo Que Tienes: >> https://www.radioretenloquetienes.com/ >> >> According to their website, their location is Baton Rouge. They are a >> recent occupant of 1710 and have been heard from Florida to Ontario and >> also here in lower Western Michigan. >> >> 73, >> Tim >> >> On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: >> >>> It’s literally been years since I logged anything new on 1710 KHz—or even >>> heard a signal for that matter. Rising noise level have virtually >>> eliminated the always-weak signals heard on this channel. >>> >>> Last night we had a violent front come through, taking out power lines all >>> over our city. Power was out from about 8:30 PM until well into the early >>> morning. I took advantage of the quiet to listen for some DX. >>> >>> Over the years, 1710 KHz has been an interesting channel. Pirates, radio >>> convention stations, fishing buoy, etc. To my surprise last night, it came >>> alive again. I heard a Spanish language station, playing mostly romantic >>> Spanish ballads sung by females, and announcements by a male announcer. >>> Never made out enough of anything to ID. >>> >>> When the power came back on at around 4AM, the noise levels rushed up and >>> drowned the station out immediately. >>> >>> Any idea who my mystery station might have been? >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Les Rayburn, N1LF >>> 121 Mayfair Park >>> Maylene, AL 35114 >>> EM63nf >>> >>> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >>> >>> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon >>> TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, >>> Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >>> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >>> >>> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite s
[IRCA] Power Outage and 1710 KHz
It’s literally been years since I logged anything new on 1710 KHz—or even heard a signal for that matter. Rising noise level have virtually eliminated the always-weak signals heard on this channel. Last night we had a violent front come through, taking out power lines all over our city. Power was out from about 8:30 PM until well into the early morning. I took advantage of the quiet to listen for some DX. Over the years, 1710 KHz has been an interesting channel. Pirates, radio convention stations, fishing buoy, etc. To my surprise last night, it came alive again. I heard a Spanish language station, playing mostly romantic Spanish ballads sung by females, and announcements by a male announcer. Never made out enough of anything to ID. When the power came back on at around 4AM, the noise levels rushed up and drowned the station out immediately. Any idea who my mystery station might have been? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] Wellbrook Loop comparison
I hate to latch onto Russ’s post when I have nothing to contribute—but I will say “Me Too!” Very interested in hearing these comparisons if someone has direct experience with both. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Nov 10, 2017, at 7:16 AM, Russ Johnson <radiok...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > Wondering if anyone has used both the ALA1530LNP and ALA1530LN. > > As best I can tell, the LNP is active and LN passive. About $100 difference. > > Would be interested in any comments about user experience and any opinions on > if there is significant performance difference between the two. > > I have a slight bias for "simpler/less electronics" but would give that up > for significantly better performance. > > Any comments/feedback really appreciated! > > Russ Johnson > Lexington NC > ___ > 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] Ask Hank, He Knows!-Hank Scott
As a boy, I loved reading the “Ask Hank, He Knows!” columns in Elementary Electronics and Communications World. The author was “Hank Scott” but I was never certain if that was a pen name or not. Anyone know what became of Hank Scott? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] 850 WRUF FL with hurricane info
600 WBOB is booming in with hurricane coverage. Neither WFTL or WRUF on 850Khz are making it past local pest, WXJC “The Truth” in Birmingham. Thanks for the tips Neil. Still trying to pull an ID out on 1010 KHz as well. Unfortunately, my external antennas are all down for the summer, awaiting time for a major shack renovation. I have a single LF Engineering Active Whip up currently and no way to phase it. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Sep 10, 2017, at 10:39 PM, Neil Kazaross <neilka...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Needed WRUF on day pattern with hurricane info and some local ads. I think I > mistook this for unneeded WFTL earlier, although what I am hearing from WRUF > is significantly stronger. > > 73 KAZ Barrington IL > > > ___ > Am mailing list > a...@nrcdxas.org > http://lists.nrcdxas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/am ___ 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] WQXI 790 GA may be on day power
No joy tonight in Alabama, but I may be too close. WQXI is a frequent visitor here at night even on their night power. Best of luck for those who need it. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Sep 9, 2017, at 11:32 PM, Dave Hascall <dhinfome...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Was grabbing some late night grub and 790 had strong Asian programming, on > the car radio. Must be Atlanta. On late due to Irma? > > 73 > Dave in Indy (Noblesville) > ___ > 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] 1500 Khz WQCR Alabaster, AL on Day Power
I can tell you that WQCR is barely audible or not audible at all on 1500 Khz at night here, just a mile or two from the transmitter even with specialized receivers, low noise loop antennas, etc. Like many things the FCC has done over the years, this one makes no sense at all. How can they be serving an audience of any size at night with 3 watts of power? Add that to the list that includes IBOC-HD Radio, relaxation of the Clear Channel rules, AM Revitalization, FM translators, Low Power FM, and…..and….. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > On Jul 12, 2017, at 6:53 AM, DXer <hfdxmoni...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Les and Group, > >>>>> “La Jefa” > > is on tonight on their daytime power. 2,300 watts as opposed to their normal 3 > watts nighttime authorized power. > > > I wanted to ask this question for a long time. :^) > > > I understand the reasons for different authorized power between day > and night, but a change from 2,300 to 3 watts, does it make sense? Is > the station providing the service it's supposed to provide at 3 watts? > > > Regards, > > > Vince > > 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] 1500 Khz WQCR Alabaster, AL on Day Power
Took the dogs for a late night walk, and noticed that WQCR 1500 KHz “La Jefa” is on tonight on their daytime power. 2,300 watts as opposed to their normal 3 watts nighttime authorized power. If you need it, tonight is a good chance to pick it up! Sorry I didn’t catch it earlier folks. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-1 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD, Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” ___ 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] Recordings of DX Tests
I’m trying to do a limited-run podcast series that will focus on the history of AM Radio DXing. For the first episode, I’d love to do a show that highlighted DX Tests, including those from the early days of the hobby and more recent efforts. If you have recordings of DX Tests, especially those that may have been local to your station or semi-local, I’d love to hear them and possibly include them in the show. Vintage DX Tests especially welcome. MP3’s preferred but we can work with most any format. We can also dub older recordings from cassette or reel-to-reel if that service is needed. Thanks in advance! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] Re: DXing the West from a HOA Neighborhood
Kaz, Your estimate is spot on. It would be about 55 feet between two antennas arrayed E-W. At my previous house, I used to phase a Wellbrook loop, and an active whip, separated by about 130 feet. That combination worked really well. I tired it again here, but without much success. Nulls were poor. Plus phasing is not a good match for SDR techniques. With less than 600 stations in the log at this point, SDR recording offers a much higher return on investment for me. Appreciate the advice, I’m wide open to your suggestions. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On May 9, 2017, at 1:34 PM, Neil Kazaross <neilka...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Les, how much room would you have in between two small antennas arrayed > aiming directly E-W? To me it doesn't look like more than 50-60 ft if > staying out of sight and that is rather close for phasing but might be OK > in the upper AM band. 73 KAZ > > On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Neil Kazaross <neilka...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Try a BOG thru the wetlands as fast towards the NW as possible. It looks >> to me like you could get it to be aimed at about 325 to 330 degrees if you >> keep it along the western edge of those wetlands. 73 KAZ >> >> On Tue, May 9, 2017 at 9:41 AM, jlena...@clearwire.net [ABDX] < >> a...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> >>> >>> You would need a broadside array to favor the west rather than an end >>> fire array that would favor the north. Not an easy task at MW frequencies. >>> >>> Could you perhaps phase parallel BOGs to reduce northern stations so as >>> to create openings to the west that would otherwise be covered by stations >>> to your north? >>> >>> JLenamon >>> Waco >>> __._,_.___ >>> -- >>> Posted by: jlena...@clearwire.net >>> -- >>> Reply via web post >>> <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ABDX/conversations/messages/74569;_ylc=X3oDMTJyMGdiN2o4BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE1NzA1ODIxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3NDU2OQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzE0OTQzNDA4NjU-?act=reply=74569> >>> • Reply to sender >>> <jlena...@clearwire.net?subject=Re%3A%20DXing%20the%20West%20from%20a%20HOA%20Neighborhood> >>> • Reply to group >>> <a...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20DXing%20the%20West%20from%20a%20HOA%20Neighborhood> >>> • Start a New Topic >>> <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ABDX/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3oDMTJmYnNiNHA5BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE1NzA1ODIxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1lAzE0OTQzNDA4NjU-> >>> • Messages in this topic >>> <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ABDX/conversations/topics/74560;_ylc=X3oDMTM3cXY1ZTRsBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE1NzA1ODIxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAM3NDU2OQRzZWMDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzE0OTQzNDA4NjUEdHBjSWQDNzQ1NjA-> >>> (2) >>> -- >>> Have you tried the highest rated email app? <https://yho.com/1wwmgg> >>> With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email >>> app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your >>> inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email >>> again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. >>> -- >>> The ABDX website www.abdx.org! >>> Visit Your Group >>> <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ABDX/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmOHIxZjZ2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE1NzA1ODIxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzE0OTQzNDA4NjU-> >>> >>> >>> [image: Yahoo! Groups] >>> <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJlb2dkbjE5BF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzE1NzA1ODIxBGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTQ5NDM0MDg2NQ--> >>> • Privacy <https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> >>> • Unsubscribe <abdx-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> • Terms >>> of Use <https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> >>> >>> . >>> >>> __,_._,___ >>> >> >> > ___ > 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 > con
Re: [IRCA] DXing the West from a HOA Neighborhood
Received it Steve. It’s a thing of beauty, but indoor loops don’t work well at all here. Too much noise in the house. 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On May 9, 2017, at 5:07 AM, Hawkins <n...@wccta.net> wrote: > > Gang, > > On 5/8/17 5:15 PM, irca-ow...@hard-core-dx.com wrote: >> has been rejected by the list moderator. The moderator gave the >> following reason for rejecting your request: >> >> "Your message was too big; please trim it to less than 35 KB in size." > > I tried sending sending Les a photo of my inside the shack home made loop via > the mailing list and it won't go due to size. I sent it to Les directly with > all of the dimensions and construction details. If anyone else is > interested in it let me know via email and I'll send it directly. > > Steve > -- > Stephen Hawkins NG0G > n...@wccta.net > 73 49 111 01001001 > > > ___ > 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] DXing the West from a HOA Neighborhood
Kay, Yes, that’s the Wetlands area that I mentioned. There is ditch/stream that runs through that area—and it’s much more grown up than when this photo was taken, but yes, it’s possible to run a bog through there. Probably 750-800 feet. Assuming that I terminate it at the far end, would that help with the Western loggings? I assumed it would be too directional to the North to be of much use. I’d be happy to be wrong! 73, Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On May 8, 2017, at 1:58 PM, Neil Kazaross <neilka...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Looking at your place*http://tinyurl.com/kb3vsek > <http://tinyurl.com/kb3vsek>* > > *Can you get a BOG toward the NW/NNW around that rock formation for what > looks to be 600 or 700 ft at about 325 deg? 73 KAZ* > > > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: > >> >> My primary interest in AM DXing is the reception of domestic stations from >> the Western states. Unfortunately, I live on a small lot in a >> deed-restricted neighborhood. Our HOA does not allow for the installation >> of outdoor antennas, but I’ve managed to “hide” a few behind our eight foot >> tall privacy fence. >> >> Our house sits at the end of the street, with a wetlands area directly >> next to our lot. It is federally protected, and cannot be developed. This >> expanse runs for about 1,200 feet and is about 200 feet wide. >> Unfortunately, it runs almost due N/S. >> >> I’ve thought hiding a BOG antenna in that area, which would help with >> domestic loggings from those directions, but do nothing to feed my primary >> interest. >> >> I’m well equipped to try a number of options, including two Wellbook ALA >> 1530’s, a Wellbrook Flag antenna (not currently installed), and a Clifton >> Labs Active Whip (not currently installed). >> >> EMI noise is a major factor, but careful antenna siting minimizes it. >> >> Any suggestions about the best configuration of the gear to maximize my >> reception to the West? >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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 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] DXing the West from a HOA Neighborhood
My primary interest in AM DXing is the reception of domestic stations from the Western states. Unfortunately, I live on a small lot in a deed-restricted neighborhood. Our HOA does not allow for the installation of outdoor antennas, but I’ve managed to “hide” a few behind our eight foot tall privacy fence. Our house sits at the end of the street, with a wetlands area directly next to our lot. It is federally protected, and cannot be developed. This expanse runs for about 1,200 feet and is about 200 feet wide. Unfortunately, it runs almost due N/S. I’ve thought hiding a BOG antenna in that area, which would help with domestic loggings from those directions, but do nothing to feed my primary interest. I’m well equipped to try a number of options, including two Wellbook ALA 1530’s, a Wellbrook Flag antenna (not currently installed), and a Clifton Labs Active Whip (not currently installed). EMI noise is a major factor, but careful antenna siting minimizes it. Any suggestions about the best configuration of the gear to maximize my reception to the West? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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] Timed Recordings Using Elad FDM-S2
I hate to ask, but could we explain this one more time for the slow person? After a long time away from hobby activities, I’d like to start recording top-of-the-hour (TOH) ID’s on my Elad FDM-S2. I’d like to record the entire AM band from 530 KHz to 1710 KHz. Recording should start around local sunset, currently around 7PM and continuing until about 6 AM. My questions are: 1.) What frequency should I set the dial frequency of the SDR to? 2.) How do I ensure that I’m recording the entire band? 3.) Best way to set up the timed recording software? I want to use the native Elad software, not a third party like HDSDR or SDRConsole. All help gratefully appreciated! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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] Communications World Magazines Wanted--White's Radio Log
I can’t be the only DX’er who fondly remembers the Communications World annuals (and briefly semi-annuals) published during the 1970’s. These were great magazines that covered AM BCB DXing, SW, Utility, VHF/UHF scanning, even some TV DX, and FM. Many of these have been scanned into PDF and are available for viewing/downloading here: http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Communications_World.htm I collect these magazines, and am always looking for copies. They don’t have to be in mint-condition or even close—just readable. If you have some that you’d be willing to part with let me know. Happy to pay any reasonable price. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] domestic dx
I second Bill’s remarks. Domestic DX is where my passion lies, and I’d love to see more of it reported. Please also remember that no everyone is on Facebook. As the AM band continues to mature, there will be more closures—opening up channels to new DX. There will also be maintenance problems as equipment ages, format changes (probably towards more foreign language options as minorities are increasingly served by the Senior Band), etc. Even for longtime DX’ers there is plenty of new opportunities for domestic DX. I too would love to see more of it reported. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Apr 27, 2017, at 11:21 AM, billy brooks <wwbro...@windstream.net> wrote: > > Glad to see a little domestic dx being offered up. While interesting, the > ta/tp stuff does get a bit pedantic at times. Not criticizing, just sayin'. > > And while I'm steeping on toes, would like to see more qth and equip. > included with folks' reports. Helps with the mileage thing. > > > > Bill brooks, drake r8a,wellbrook ala1530lnp, Paleozoic > shale > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > ___ > 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] Buzz Kill Filter
From the ARRL Contest Update (which is a great source of technical news). This device might be of interest to AM DX’ers: The Four States QRP Group has introduced the new BUZZ-KILL <http://www.4sqrp.com/buzzkill.php> kit for removing power-line buzz from an audio channel. The BUZZ-KILL is a comb filter - a notch at 60 Hz and every harmonic of 60 Hz. According to the website, "This is a compact, flexible design that can be used as a stand-alone outboard unit, or it can be easily integrated into an existing receiver (see manual for details). Its onboard audio amp is capable of driving a speaker or headphones. Gain is constant from 100 Hz to 5kHz, so it can be used with any CW, SSB or AM receiver." The circuit uses two analog delay lines to combine the signal with a time-shifted version of the signal, which creates a comb filter <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comb_filter>.(QRP-L mailing list) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] WFLI-1070.
Martin, Any chance you could scan that QSL card and send it to me? I’d love to see that one! Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Apr 16, 2017, at 1:31 AM, <martinfo...@cox.net> <martinfo...@cox.net> > wrote: > > Looked through my Michigan log and QSL albums and found a QSL card from WFLI > from 1977. > > Martin Foltz > >> Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2017 23:58:23 + >> From: Ira Elbert New III <i...@hotmail.com> >> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >> <irca@hard-core-dx.com> >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] WFLI-1070. >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Time to buy a lottery ticket. ? > > ___ > 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] 1340 new log
Colin, I’m ashamed to admit it—but after briefly installing the VACTROLS, I took down the flag antenna—and planned to put up a new and improved version with CAT 5 burial cable for control. That was months ago—and I’ve had no break in my hectic work and travel schedule to do any hobby projects. Hoping for some time this summer before the fall DX season starts again. Thank you so much for your help—wish I had better news. Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Feb 26, 2017, at 10:22 AM, R. Colin Newell <coffeecan...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Your VACTROLS still behaving? > > Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > >> On Feb 26, 2017, at 8:16 AM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: >> >> Jim, >> >> Nice logging “in the graveyard.” Some spooky things happen on those >> channels. >> >> Hopewell, VA is actually my birthplace—my family lived there until I was six >> years old. I’ve visited once since then, and found it to a beautiful “small >> town America” kind of place. I think a big part of the magic is radio is >> getting to virtually visit places like that. >> >> There’s always hope, as long as there is Hopewell. >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> >> >>> On Feb 26, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Jim B <jim01...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> 2/26/2017 0735 - 0800 EST 1340 WHAP Hopewell VA >>> Good ID and mention of Hopewell and playing religion and music. Basically >>> all alone on the channel at 420 miles. Using the southwest dkaz antenna >>> made all the difference, no need to use the quantum phaser. Yesterday at >>> 0805 I logged WEKY in Richmond KY on 1340 at 695 miles, but not nearly as >>> strong. Jim in Springfield >>> ___ >>> 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] WFLI No Go for Test - 7 PM tomorrow they go off
Dave, Thank you for the effort—I’m sure all DX’ers appreciate it. WFLI is in my logbook, and will forever be in my memories. “Jet Fly” was really something back in it’s Top 40 days. Had the pleasure of getting to know their top jock, “Tommy Jett” as a young man. They say never meet your heroes, but he was certainly an exception to that rule. He had lived through a period of radio and music history, and seemed very much aware of that fact. He was grateful the experience, and for the people who were fans of his work. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:26 AM, Dave Hascall <dhinfome...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I tried for a last minute test from WFLI 1070-TN but no go. I called a > number that I found for WFLI, online and the gentleman was very nice but it > can't happen. > > He noted that they had an engineer that every two weeks or so, would leave > it on "full power for 15-20 minutes but this engineer doesn't do that." > > He said this late doesn't help. He added that at 7 PM tomorrow night, > that's it. I thanked him and wished them well. I THOUGHT I had them in my > logbook, already. I don't. > > I tried. :) > > 73, > Dave in indy (Noblesville) > ___ > 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] WFLI Chattanooga To Go Dark
WFLI “Jet Fly” was the dominant Top 40 stations in our market when I was growing up in Eastern Tennessee. Spent many a great summer day and night listening to jocks like Tommy Jett. Later as a young man just out of the Navy, I had a chance to work for Mr. Benz as an engineer helping to build WFLI-TV53. I remember getting the chance to spend a few days helping to verify the AM station’s complicated antenna pattern with Mr. Benz—we took FS measurements and did a lot of calculations. Even using my TI calculator, I couldn’t keep up with Mr. Benz, who did the calculations in his head! It was a real education. WFLI was widely heard, especially during infrequent DX tests. They’ve been a low-rent religious outlet for years, but it will be sad for them to be gone from the dial. On the downbeat, beat, beat….. Farewell, old friend. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] New logging
Steve, I really admire longtime DX’ers who have literally logged every station on a target frequency with one or two exceptions. At this point in my DXing pursuit, virtually every night can easily generate an all-time new one for the log. Same thing on FM. Congratulations! 46 years is a long time to hunt something! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 8, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Steve Francis via IRCA <irca@hard-core-dx.com> > wrote: > > > From: Steve Francis <amdxm...@aol.com> > Subject: New logging > Date: March 8, 2017 at 7:12:50 PM CST > To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, m...@googlegroups.com, > amfmt...@mailman.qth.net > > > > 940 WLQH FL Chiefland > > 2./27 1900 EST > > Good and atop ending Motels' "Only the Lonely Can Play", then "Classic Hits > is WLQH AM 940 Chiefland, W227AV FM 93-three Chiefland and WZCC AM 1240 Cross > City." Been after this one for 46 years. > > Steve Francis > Alcoa, Tennessee > Realistic TRF 12-675 > Select-a-tenna > Intermatic timer > > > ___ > 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] 1000th AM logging at this QTH
Rick, Wow! Congratulations. What an amazing achievement! My logbook extends back into the late 1990’s and has under 800 entries. Great job—now go get that next 1000! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 5, 2017, at 6:37 PM, Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > > > 1510 KNNS KS Larned - 3/5 1929 ELT - Briefly wiping out KCTE with ID: > "You're listening to The Patriot, KNNS, Larned, and KRMR, Hays...", then into > ad for a livestock auction in Russell. My 1000th entry in the logbook that I > started here on Sept. 13, 2010. [RD-NE] > > > > RD-NERick DauSouth OmahaSony ICF-2010, Grundig AN-200 > 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 > ___ 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] 1340 new log
Jim, Nice logging “in the graveyard.” Some spooky things happen on those channels. Hopewell, VA is actually my birthplace—my family lived there until I was six years old. I’ve visited once since then, and found it to a beautiful “small town America” kind of place. I think a big part of the magic is radio is getting to virtually visit places like that. There’s always hope, as long as there is Hopewell. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Feb 26, 2017, at 7:13 AM, Jim B <jim01...@gmail.com> wrote: > > 2/26/2017 0735 - 0800 EST 1340 WHAP Hopewell VA > Good ID and mention of Hopewell and playing religion and music. Basically > all alone on the channel at 420 miles. Using the southwest dkaz antenna > made all the difference, no need to use the quantum phaser. Yesterday at > 0805 I logged WEKY in Richmond KY on 1340 at 695 miles, but not nearly as > strong. Jim in Springfield > ___ > 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] Using a portable heater while DXing
I think it’s unsafe to use any portable fuel-based heater that is not specifically designed for indoor use. My understanding is that this will limit your choice to propane heaters specifically rated for indoor use. Indoor safe heaters feature an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) that will automatically shut the heater off if the available air flow is reduced below a safe level. Even with an indoor-rated heater, you should know the symptoms of CO poisoning. These include nausea, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, etc. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should immediately switch off the potential source of CO—and move outside to fresh air. I personally would recommend buying an inexpensive battery powered CO detector, and having it with you at all times. A fire extinguisher is also a good precaution. Getting up and going outside once every hour for fresh air is another reasonable precaution, and will help maintain the focus on DXing. To be clear—any fuel based portable heater relies on combustion for heating. Any appliance that has combustion is a potential source of CO gas. You should NEVER sleep with one of these running, even one that is indoor rated for safety. Interlocks can fail. This is a serious topic—and I would recommend doing your own research and educating yourself on the issue. Hope that it works out for you. Good DX and be safe. 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Feb 20, 2017, at 1:11 AM, Chuck Hutton <charle...@msn.com> wrote: > > As this is an important issue, I'd rather have you say specifically what you > consider unsafe. Otherwise, confusion may result in some of tonight's advice > being accepted while unsafe and other advice being rejected while safe. > > Chuck > > From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Les Rayburn > <l...@highnoonfilm.com> > Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 10:59 PM > To: IRCA Radio List - irca@hard-core-dx_com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Using a portable heater while DXing > > I think the key to remember is that safety must come first. It would not be > extreme to recommend that you take along both a fire extinguisher and a CO > Alarm to detect concentrations of carbon monoxide. > > Many things being recommended by well-meaning DX’ers tonight are dangerous > and potentially fatal. Open faced propane heaters are NOT safe for indoor use. > > Read this and educate yourself before doing something potentially > life-threatening. > > http://campsafe.org/?p=1 > [http://campsafe.bflinteractive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cropped-HeaderArt_10001.jpg]<http://campsafe.org/?p=1> > > Know the difference between indoor-safe and outdoor only > ...<http://campsafe.org/?p=1> > campsafe.org > With sub-zero temperatures and winter storms continuing to plague the U.S., > portable propane heaters have become an alternative choice for providing > residences with ... > > > > > 73, > > Les N1LF > > > Les Rayburn, director > High Noon Media Services > 130 1st Avenue West > Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 > 205-621-7500 > 205-621-7505 FAX > 205-253-4867 CELL > highnoonfilm.com > > [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender > that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended > recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then > delete this message. Thank you.] > > > > >> On Feb 20, 2017, at 12:46 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. >> <walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> *rasies hand* Talk about DXing in extreme cold. >> >> My boss and I discuss my hobby from time to time and this is what he has >> suggested to me: >> >> An ice fishing shelter and a propane heater: >> http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/mobile/Eskimo- > Sportsman's Warehouse: America's Premier Hunting, Fishing & Camping > Outfitter<http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/mobile/Eskimo-> > www.sportsmanswarehouse.com > Find all your hunting, fishing & camping gear at Sportsman's Warehouse! Shop > our huge selection of ammo, fishing rods & reels, tents & more at our > everyday low price. > > > >> Quickfish-3-Ice-Fishing-Shelter/productDetail/Eskimo/ >> prod0133782/cat125203 >> >> A small
Re: [IRCA] Using a portable heater while DXing
I think the key to remember is that safety must come first. It would not be extreme to recommend that you take along both a fire extinguisher and a CO Alarm to detect concentrations of carbon monoxide. Many things being recommended by well-meaning DX’ers tonight are dangerous and potentially fatal. Open faced propane heaters are NOT safe for indoor use. Read this and educate yourself before doing something potentially life-threatening. http://campsafe.org/?p=1 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Feb 20, 2017, at 12:46 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. > <walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > > *rasies hand* Talk about DXing in extreme cold. > > My boss and I discuss my hobby from time to time and this is what he has > suggested to me: > > An ice fishing shelter and a propane heater: > http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/mobile/Eskimo- > Quickfish-3-Ice-Fishing-Shelter/productDetail/Eskimo/ > prod0133782/cat125203 > > A small propane heater would warm it up in 20 seconds. My boss and many > here are avid outdorosmen and do stuff like this regularly. > > Paul > > > On Sun, Feb 19, 2017 at 9:36 PM, James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I used a kero heater in my unheated attic in Rochester for many years. >> VERY important to have fresh air coming in. My mistake was being so >> focused on dxing that I would sometimes forget to refill the kerosene and >> as it died it produced enough fumes to be dangerous. Then I'd have to open >> the windows to air the place out. And then everything got real cold >> quick. That propane unit sounds like a much better idea. With kero I >> would never run it unless I was in that room and awake at all times. Jim >> Renfrew, Clarendon NY >> >> On Feb 19, 2017 20:57, "Rick Dau" <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> I was hoping Shawn Axelrod would chime in on this topic, which he did in >>> an off-list message to me. I had always wondered what he, Niel Wolfish, >>> Morris Sorenson, and Wayne McRae used to keep warm during all those >>> DXpeditions at Valhalla Beach (65 miles - 104 km - almost due north of >>> Winnipeg), where I'm sure the temps in January can get brutal. If memory >>> serves me right, they set up shop inside an abandoned school bus. THAT >>> must have been fun! Very helpful that Shawn included pics so I know what >>> to look for in the future. >>> >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Rick Dau >>> >>> South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af >>> >>> >>> From: AMANDX <ama...@mymts.net> >>> Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 7:06 PM >>> To: Rick Dau >>> Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] Using a portable heater while DXing >>> >>> Rick >>> >>> When we were DX'ing from the Valhalla site we used small propane heaters. >>> they used one pound Propane cylinders and that ran a small heater that >>> attached straight to the cyylinder. Worked great for many years. Came >> witha >>> satnd to keep things safe. Pics below of a similar model to what we used. >>> Way safer that kerosene as these cylinders don't spill. Screw the heater >> on >>> tight and light her up. >>> >>> Shawn >>> >>> [Image result for 1 pound propane cylinder] >>> >>> >>> [Image result for 1 pound propane cylinder heater] >>> >>> ___ >>> 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 >&g
Re: [IRCA] Using a portable heater while DXing
I second the recommendation for the catalytic propane heaters, such as the "Buddy Heater.” I’m in the TV production business, which often requires us to work outdoors in cold weather. It’s not uncommon for us to improvise shelters for clients and actors in these conditions. But safety is always our top concern. Power isn’t always available in remote areas—so the Buddy Heaters have proven to be a great solution. DX is great, but nothing is worth dying over. Catalytic propane heaters are safe to use indoors—and provide decent amounts of warm. BTW, the cheapest solution is insulation. Don’t overlook the value of keeping your feet and body off the cold ground (which robs body heat). Wood is great for this. Placing some fiberglass or foam insulation overhead is great too. Good luck, I envy you! 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Feb 19, 2017, at 7:13 PM, Chuck Hutton <charle...@msn.com> wrote: > > catalytic propare heater like the "Buddy Heater" ___ 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] Elad FDM-S3 SDR 24 MHz Sampling
For those not active on the Elad SDR Group, you really have to see this impressive screen shot of the new (in-development) Elad FDM-S3 sampling the entire FM band at the same time. Imagine the possibility of being able to record the entire FM band at the same time during an E-Skip or Tropo opening. Wow! Noted FM DX’er Bill Nolan just begged the developer to take his credit card now even though the release is still months away. I’m right there with ya, Bill! https://www.dropbox.com/s/uxlfiobnetmvker/FDM-S3_FM_BAND_24MHZ_1.png?dl=0 <https://www.dropbox.com/s/uxlfiobnetmvker/FDM-S3_FM_BAND_24MHZ_1.png?dl=0> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/uxlfiobnetmvker/FDM-S3_FM_BAND_24MHZ_1.png?dl=0 <https://www.dropbox.com/s/uxlfiobnetmvker/FDM-S3_FM_BAND_24MHZ_1.png?dl=0>> 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] WQXI 790
Believe it or not, it was a new log here near Birmingham too. I’m also grateful for the tip. Please keep those coming. WQXI came in very well last night. I’m surprised how much Korean sounds like Japanese to my untrained, Western ear. Reminded me of listening to shortwave radio, back when there were broadcasters in that frequency range. :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Feb 14, 2017, at 1:54 PM, David Hochfelder <dphochfel...@gmail.com> wrote: > > ...was coming in at good to very good levels with Korean programming last > night. Thanks for the tip! I needed a new log. > > Dave > Albany, NY > ___ > 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] AM BCB DX…..Station # 2,000 Logged
Rob, That’s really impressive. You are to be congratulated sir! Despite my fascination for the latest gadget (which I’m always certain will bring in that elusive DX) it turns out that my Elmer was right. He used to say, “Your DX Total will rise in proportion to the number of hours you spend with your ears between headphones.” Jim Renfrew—congratulations to you as well. 2500? Not in this lifetime! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Feb 9, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Robert Ross <va...@rogers.com> wrote: > > > On 2017-02-09, at 9:45 AM, James Renfrew wrote: > >> Nice job, Rob. I guess I should be looking over my shoulder sitting here >> at 2500 plus. Jim Renfrew > > > Thanks Jim…it's been a long road getting there. I spent a lot of years > concentrating on Shortwave DX and that slowed me down in my AM and FM DX > Totals. But they are slowly building up nicely now that Shortwave is somewhat > depleted in recent years. I'm still doing some SW and Pirate Radio DXing, but > most of my time now is spent on AM and FM DX. > > 73…ROB VA3SW > > Robert S. Ross > London Ontario CANADA > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA 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] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)
Patrick, True enough. I just turned 55, and I’m just hoping that enough analog signals will remain to last my lifetime. Can’t imagine a world without radio to DX. The Chinese have a saying, “Make friends with change.” I’ve lived long enough to see the wisdom in that. I can say that radio has been a lifelong hobby of mine, licensed as a ham at age 9—and active in DXing even before that. I’ve tried a bit of everything. Ham, SWL, AM, FM, TV, Public Service Bands—and enjoyed it all. There is magic in the ether and I hope that the younger generation find something similar to excite them. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Jan 8, 2017, at 2:23 AM, Patrick Martin <mwd...@webtv.net> wrote: > > Les, > > > You are so right there. But with us DXers dying out and few young people to > take over, I doubt another 20 years there will not be any left. Maybe in Ham > or SWBC circles. But even SWBC is dying out as so many stations only stream > now or on FM. I am so happy I got started in the 60s. With over 3600 MW, SW, > FM, TV, etc QSLs, it has been a lot of fun. I will still continue to QSL, but > unfortunately getting that reply is hard now. > > > > > Take care my friend. > > > > Patrick > > > Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > > > ____________ > From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Les Rayburn > <l...@highnoonfilm.com> > Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 1:34 PM > To: Patrick Martin > Cc: National Radio Club NRC am@nrcdxas_org; IRCA Radio List - > irca@hard-core-dx_com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM > Boosters) > > Patrick, > > Always good to hear your sage input with these types of discussions, my > friend. > > These concerns were raised almost a decade ago when we first started the > process. Our response then was simple—if the station owner, chief engineer, > or other person of authority authorizes the CPC Chairman to act as their “QSL > Manager” then those QSL’s carry the full weight and authority of the station. > > As you point out, this process is common in amateur radio circles. And > several DX’ers have acted as QSL Managers for individual stations for years. > > Given that the CPC Chairman often is a more reliable judge of valid reception > than even a Chief Engineer might be (given their knowledge of distant > reception) then I personally find these types of QSL’s to be very valid. > > As other have expressed. Ultimately, someone who cheats at a hobby activity, > with no reward other than recognition of peers, then they cheat only > themselves. > > > 73, > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL > EM63nf > > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > > >> On Jan 7, 2017, at 2:44 PM, Patrick Martin <mwdx...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Les, >> >> I do like that idea. We have done that in the past with great results. >> My only question, if we did that on all DX Tests, are the QSL's the >> CPC puts out considered legit? I have always wondered about that. I do >> know that the Hams have had QSL Bureaus for years. There doesn't seem >> to be any issue with them. Too bad there isn't a DXer in most markets >> that could take over the duties of all QSLing AM or FM. That would >> sure change things a lot. But we do not have the resources for that. >> >> Patrick >> >> On 1/7/17, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: >>> One approach that has been successful in the past is to have the CPC offer >>> to handle all verification and QSL duties on behalf of the station. This >>> proved to be very successful in obtaining DX Tests simply because it removed >>> the burden from the station. >>> >>> We further would take the lead on producing test materials (CW Morse Code >>> ID’s, sweep tones, phonetic voice identifications, etc.) and providing that >>> as an MP3 file, or on a CD. >>> >>> At the end of the test, the CPC would verify reception reports and send out >>> QSL’s. The station personnel received a detailed report showing all >>> receptions (often plotted on a map using Google Earth) >>> >>> The CPC Chairman is often more familiar with DXing, and be
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)
Patrick, Always good to hear your sage input with these types of discussions, my friend. These concerns were raised almost a decade ago when we first started the process. Our response then was simple—if the station owner, chief engineer, or other person of authority authorizes the CPC Chairman to act as their “QSL Manager” then those QSL’s carry the full weight and authority of the station. As you point out, this process is common in amateur radio circles. And several DX’ers have acted as QSL Managers for individual stations for years. Given that the CPC Chairman often is a more reliable judge of valid reception than even a Chief Engineer might be (given their knowledge of distant reception) then I personally find these types of QSL’s to be very valid. As other have expressed. Ultimately, someone who cheats at a hobby activity, with no reward other than recognition of peers, then they cheat only themselves. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Jan 7, 2017, at 2:44 PM, Patrick Martin <mwdx...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Les, > > I do like that idea. We have done that in the past with great results. > My only question, if we did that on all DX Tests, are the QSL's the > CPC puts out considered legit? I have always wondered about that. I do > know that the Hams have had QSL Bureaus for years. There doesn't seem > to be any issue with them. Too bad there isn't a DXer in most markets > that could take over the duties of all QSLing AM or FM. That would > sure change things a lot. But we do not have the resources for that. > > Patrick > > On 1/7/17, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: >> One approach that has been successful in the past is to have the CPC offer >> to handle all verification and QSL duties on behalf of the station. This >> proved to be very successful in obtaining DX Tests simply because it removed >> the burden from the station. >> >> We further would take the lead on producing test materials (CW Morse Code >> ID’s, sweep tones, phonetic voice identifications, etc.) and providing that >> as an MP3 file, or on a CD. >> >> At the end of the test, the CPC would verify reception reports and send out >> QSL’s. The station personnel received a detailed report showing all >> receptions (often plotted on a map using Google Earth) >> >> The CPC Chairman is often more familiar with DXing, and better able to judge >> any questionable reception. >> >> This approach allowed us to obtain DX Tests for a number of smaller >> stations, with limited resources. Another tactic we employed as to produce >> :60 long “Test Material” that could be run by a station during the overnight >> hours at the TOH as their ID. No change in transmitter power, pattern, >> etc…just distinctive test material that could cut through clutter. >> >> All that was required was for the station to insert the material into their >> inventory. These often ran for weeks at a time during the overnight hours. >> These too resulted in a lot of “new ones” going into the logs. >> >> I’m sure there are other innovative approaches that could be successful as >> well. The key is to acknowledge that times change. We have to change our >> tactics as hobbyists if we want to remain successful. >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> >> >>> On Jan 7, 2017, at 2:21 PM, Patrick Martin <mwdx...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Rick, >>> >>> Anytime people could always cheat. There were reports from back in the >>> 50s with faux reports. I like sending a cassette, reel to reel tape, >>> or now CD of what I heard so the CE could tell the reception quality >>> as well as it being accurate. But to give up totally on DX Tests >>> because of of a faux report or two, it ruins it for the rest of us. I >>> love catching the rare stations that could never be heard without a >>> test. One issue we are having is the reluctance of station personnel >>> to reply to any reports now. Even e mail replies are hard to obtain. >>> Even though I get fewer QSLs these days, I still go after them. But DX >>> Tests should still be viable in our hobby. We do not
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)
One approach that has been successful in the past is to have the CPC offer to handle all verification and QSL duties on behalf of the station. This proved to be very successful in obtaining DX Tests simply because it removed the burden from the station. We further would take the lead on producing test materials (CW Morse Code ID’s, sweep tones, phonetic voice identifications, etc.) and providing that as an MP3 file, or on a CD. At the end of the test, the CPC would verify reception reports and send out QSL’s. The station personnel received a detailed report showing all receptions (often plotted on a map using Google Earth) The CPC Chairman is often more familiar with DXing, and better able to judge any questionable reception. This approach allowed us to obtain DX Tests for a number of smaller stations, with limited resources. Another tactic we employed as to produce :60 long “Test Material” that could be run by a station during the overnight hours at the TOH as their ID. No change in transmitter power, pattern, etc…just distinctive test material that could cut through clutter. All that was required was for the station to insert the material into their inventory. These often ran for weeks at a time during the overnight hours. These too resulted in a lot of “new ones” going into the logs. I’m sure there are other innovative approaches that could be successful as well. The key is to acknowledge that times change. We have to change our tactics as hobbyists if we want to remain successful. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Jan 7, 2017, at 2:21 PM, Patrick Martin <mwdx...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Rick, > > Anytime people could always cheat. There were reports from back in the > 50s with faux reports. I like sending a cassette, reel to reel tape, > or now CD of what I heard so the CE could tell the reception quality > as well as it being accurate. But to give up totally on DX Tests > because of of a faux report or two, it ruins it for the rest of us. I > love catching the rare stations that could never be heard without a > test. One issue we are having is the reluctance of station personnel > to reply to any reports now. Even e mail replies are hard to obtain. > Even though I get fewer QSLs these days, I still go after them. But DX > Tests should still be viable in our hobby. We do not get many these > days as stations do not sign off like they did. I still look forward > to them when we get them. > > Patrick > > On 1/6/17, Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> Sorry, DXers of the world, but it's high time that DX tests be done away >> with >> >> >> >> Back in the day, some unscrupulous participants in the hobby made it a >> practice of waiting about 2-3 weeks after tests were conducted, looking >> through the pages of DX News, DX Monitor, and other print publications, >> jotting down the details of what OTHERS were hearing, then sending their own >> faux reports based from those details off to the testing stations. Very >> often, engineers would happily mail back QSLs to the offenders, totally >> unaware of what was going on. Fortunately, a select few DID get wise to the >> shenanigans being perpetrated and then began conducting tests with the >> caveat that reports had to be mailed within a scant few days (say, within a >> week or so) after the test, or they would simply not reply to the report. >> This was, in effect, to curtail the cheating. >> >> >> >> But with the progress of technology comes a downside. Through reflectors >> such as these, along with message boards, DX chatrooms (WHEN they work), and >> other means of instant communication, the cheaters are once again seeing the >> information that others are posting without making their OWN efforts to hear >> the stations. DX tests were fun while they lasted, but, IMHO, they need to >> be put down. >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Rick Dau >> >> South Omaha, Nebraska >> >> >> From: a...@yahoogroups.com <a...@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of >> wghau...@yahoo.com [ABDX] <a...@yahoogroups.com> >> Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 5:48 PM >> To: a...@yahoogroups.com >> Subject: [ABDX] Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters >> >> >> >> To answer Todd`s question about anyone hearing KKOB Santa Fe, recently >> in my reports and DXLD: >> >> Also, I have repeatedly called for a DX test to be arranged on Santa Fe
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)
Rick, I’ve got a tremendous amount of respect for you, and your considerable accomplishments within this hobby. But I could not disagree more. During my brief tenure as the CPC Chairman, I’d say about 80% of all loggings submitted to me contained electronic recordings of the actual loggings, along with detailed descriptions. And more than a few reported “no copy” as the result. If you look back at reports of DX test on this reflector and others, you’ll see a large number of reports where DX’ers fail to hear the targeted station. The only notable exception was one DX’er in California who literally claimed to hear every test, regardless of power and location—on a Sony portable radio. After speaking with him a few times by phone, I realized that he had some challenges with mental health—and accepted that. Most DX’ers are completely honest, and realize that “cheating” on a hobby like this cheats only yourself. Besides, I love DX tests! Wish we had a ton more of them. YMMV. And I still admire and respect you sir. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Jan 7, 2017, at 1:08 AM, Glenn Hauser <wghau...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Rick, > > I get your point, but that only matters if you gotta get QSLs. A test without > even offering QSLs would allow one to KNOW whether oneself heard the station, > sufficient. > > 73, Glenn Hauser > > > On Sat, 1/7/17, Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Sorry, DXers of the world, but it's high time that DX > tests be done away with > > Back in the day, some unscrupulous participants in the > hobby made it a practice of waiting about 2-3 weeks after > tests were conducted, looking through the pages of DX News, > DX Monitor, and other print publications, jotting down the > details of what OTHERS > were hearing, then sending their own faux reports based > from those details off to the testing stations. Very > often, engineers would happily mail back QSLs to the > offenders, totally unaware of what was going on. > Fortunately, a select few DID get wise to the > shenanigans being perpetrated and then began conducting > tests with the caveat that reports had to be mailed within a > scant few days (say, within a week or so) after the test, or > they would simply not reply to the report. This was, in > effect, to curtail the > cheating. > > But with the progress of technology comes a downside. > Through reflectors such as these, along with message > boards, DX chatrooms (WHEN they work), and other means of > instant communication, the cheaters are once again seeing > the information that others are > posting without making their OWN efforts to hear the > stations. DX tests were fun while they lasted, but, IMHO, > they need to be put down. > > 73, > Rick Dau > South Omaha, Nebraska > > > From: a...@yahoogroups.com > <a...@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of wghau...@yahoo.com > [ABDX] <a...@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Friday, January 6, 2017 5:48 PM > > To: a...@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [ABDX] Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM > Boosters > > > > > > > To answer Todd`s question about anyone hearing KKOB Santa > Fe, recently > > in my reports and DXLD: > > > > Also, I have repeatedly called for a DX test to be arranged > on Santa Fe only, turning off the main Albuquerque > transmitter, however briefly (without of course, trying to > set it up, myself; maybe I would if I still lived in ABQ) > And now there is no CPC chairman. > Glenn > > > ___ > The 37th edition of the AM Radio Log is now shipping! > Info: 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
Re: [IRCA] #2000 logged from Michigan
Congratulations on reaching this milestone in such a short period of time! I’ve been MW DXing for over a decade, and haven’t come close to your success. It proves the old adage that nothing beats “time between the headphones.” Like many, I put too much emphasis on the technology. Always searching for a better receiver, better antenna, better phaser. Far better to just use the tools you have and get busy! Thanks for being an inspiration. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Dec 28, 2016, at 3:14 PM, Mark Pettifor <m...@spacetubes.com> wrote: > > > A public thanks to you, Tim, for answering all my questions on getting > started in MW DXing. And congrats on reaching that milestone! > > I've got a ways to go to get to 2000, that's for sure. I could probably get a > pretty good start if I just made the time to listen to all the ELAD > recordings I have scattered about on hard drives! > > Mark Pettifor > Goshen, IN > KC9DOC > > ___ > 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] If Skywave Protection for Class A's was Ended, Would That be Good for DX'ers or Bad?
Agree with Russ’s point. AM is dying the death of a thousand cuts—and chief among the ills visited upon the service was the granting of too many small stations in the wave of deregulation. Combine that with lack of enforcement for Part 15 radiators and the rapidly growing noise floor—and you’ve got disaster. But if skywave protection was removed, I doubt you’d lose many DXing opportunities, especially for those who have been at it for awhile. I’m probably the exception. I’ve been active in the hobby for well over 15 years, but have not devoted any significant effort towards padding my logs. I tend to concentrate on DX tests, tips, “cheaters”, etc. because my time is so limited. But most DX’ers have probably logged all the Class A stations that are possible at their location. Reducing skywave protection would make it more likely that they’re hear more of the smaller stations, yes? Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Nov 21, 2016, at 4:02 PM, Russ Edmunds <wb2...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Anything that potentially adds more stations or activates more stations at > night is only going to make interference worse. An individual DX'er may log > a few, and probably will lose more. > > I'd probably suggest 500 as opposed to 350 or 700 miles because for some of > the 1A's there is an audience that matters out of the local area. How far > out they are and how this would impact them is probably unknowable. > > But adding more watts and/or more stations isn't solving the problem of > having granted too many small stations to begin with. > > Russ Edmunds > 15 mi NW Phila > Grid FN20id > <wb2...@gmail.com> > > AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (4) barefoot w/whip > FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder; > Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 4); > modified Sony ICF2010's (3) w/APS9B @ 15'; > modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip > > > On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 4:42 PM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: > >> Dennis referenced this article earlier today: >> http://www.radioworld.com/article/kill-the-class-a- >> skywave-protections-now-nabob-urges/280058 >> >> Forgetting the impact to the industry or individual radio stations, would >> this be positive or negative for DX’ers? Why do you think so? >> >> Personally as someone who has logged less than 700 stations so far with my >> meager efforts, I have mixed emotions. Ending Class A protection might give >> me a better chance to log additional stations on the Clear Channel >> frequencies. For example, I’ve never logged anything on 650 KHz where WSM >> dominates. Likewise WSB, and a couple of others. >> >> But it would also virtually eliminate any chance of my logging some other >> stations that have eluded me so far. >> >> How do others feel? >> >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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 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] If Skywave Protection for Class A's was Ended, Would That be Good for DX'ers or Bad?
Dennis referenced this article earlier today: http://www.radioworld.com/article/kill-the-class-a-skywave-protections-now-nabob-urges/280058 Forgetting the impact to the industry or individual radio stations, would this be positive or negative for DX’ers? Why do you think so? Personally as someone who has logged less than 700 stations so far with my meager efforts, I have mixed emotions. Ending Class A protection might give me a better chance to log additional stations on the Clear Channel frequencies. For example, I’ve never logged anything on 650 KHz where WSM dominates. Likewise WSB, and a couple of others. But it would also virtually eliminate any chance of my logging some other stations that have eluded me so far. How do others feel? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] An SDR for the masses?
I’ll buy three of them! Seriously, the noise levels have become so bad here that recording SDR files in the quiet countryside is quickly becoming the only real option. Currently, that means packing up the laptop, SDR, antennas, etc. It’s daunting—and I’ve been looking for solutions to make the whole thing more portable. This product would certainly help in that regard. How quickly can I purchase them? :-) 73, Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Nov 16, 2016, at 10:15 AM, Mark Durenberger <ma...@durenberger.com> wrote: > > From Radio World > > http://www.rtl-sdr.com/the-titus-ii-complete-sdr-solution/ > > > > Regards, > > Mark Durenberger > > > > ___ > The 37th edition of the AM Radio Log is now shipping! > Info: 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] C. Crane Witness Plus
Have any AM DX’ers had an occasion to use the C. Crane Witness with built-in MP3 recording for DX purposes? My DXing time lately has been limited to evening walks with the dog. I usually take my Sony SRF-T615 ultralight, which is great, but if it’s impossible to take notes while managing two dogs. It occurred to me that a portable with built in MP3 might be handy. Any DX reviews? 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] ___ 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] Anomaly on 680 KHz
While walking the dogs tonight, at around 7:18 PM Central Time I heard a strong tone on 680 Khz followed by a male announcer, “CBS Radio Network-Channel 41”. This repeated over and over for about 20 minutes then ended abruptly at about 7:40 PM. After that, I heard only a dead carrier under other stations. This on my Sony portable. Anyone else here this? Any ideas? 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] ___ 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] 1650 Mystery Beacon "SAC"
I’ve been searching for answers too. As far as I can tell, no one should be authorized to operate an NDB on that frequency…even an off-shore rig. Updates from anyone else? It continues to come in well here in Central Alabama on a nightly basis. I check it when I’m walking the dogs. Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Nov 2, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Mark Pettifor <m...@spacetubes.com> wrote: > > Any further updates on this? > > It just faded in here (EN71) at 2145z on my South antenna. Came up pretty > quickly. 2140z there was nothing. Sunset terminator crossing from Maine/Nova > Scotia down across the Eastern Atlantic into the middle of northern South > America. (Geez, that sounded confusing...) Gulf of Mexico still pretty far > away from sunset yet. > > I wonder if it's mobile? (Marine comms of some kind...) > > Mark in IN > > On 2016-10-29 8:00 pm, Rick Dau wrote: >> Les, I'm on the NDB listserver, as well. I saw your note that your >> had contacted Southern Avionics, but that they had said that it was >> not they with the mystery NDB on 1650. With Craig in Oviedo, Florida >> stating that he was getting it strongest on a SW bearing from his QTH, >> I'm wondering if this is emanating from some offshore drilling >> platform in the Gulf? >> 73, >> Rick Dau >> South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af >> Sony ICF-2010 >> + Grundig AN-200 (for MW) >> and Quantum Q-Stick and Ratzlaff loop (for NDBs on LW) >> >> From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Steve Ratzlaff >> <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> >> Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2016 1:22 PM >> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1650 Mystery Beacon "SAC" >> Yes, I passed the SAC reception info on to ndblist yesterday. One guy in >> FL heard SAC; and one guy in France heard it and even included an audio >> clip. It seems to have 400 Hz sidebands. No one on ndblist has any >> additional info. It's a brand new signal at least for ndblist. >> Steve AA7U >> near Sahuarita, AZ >> On 10/29/2016 10:28 AM, Les Rayburn wrote: >>> I'm wondering if anyone on this list is also a member of the NDB E-Mail >>> List on Yahoo Groups? I used to subscribe, but had to cancel to cut down on >>> the amount of e-mail I'm receiving. >>> Someone in that group might have more information on this mysterious signal. >>> It was audible last night from just before sunset, until just before >>> sunrise this morning here in Central Alabama. Peak was right at sunset, >>> where at times, this signal was the loudest one on the channel. >>> 73, >>> Les Rayburn, N1LF >>> 121 Mayfair Park >>> Maylene, AL >>> EM63nf >> ___ >> 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] 1650 Mystery Beacon "SAC"
I’m wondering if anyone on this list is also a member of the NDB E-Mail List on Yahoo Groups? I used to subscribe, but had to cancel to cut down on the amount of e-mail I’m receiving. Someone in that group might have more information on this mysterious signal. It was audible last night from just before sunset, until just before sunrise this morning here in Central Alabama. Peak was right at sunset, where at times, this signal was the loudest one on the channel. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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] [UPDATE] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity
I figured the easiest way to eliminate Southern Avionics Co. from the list of “suspects” would be to simply call them. Spoke with Derick Moore in their Technical Development department. He confirmed that SAC has been testing an NDB on 325 KHz for the past few days, but that beacon is transmitting MSK data—not CW. It’s running at an output power of 150 watts. The third harmonic of that transmitter would be 1625 KHz, but the modulation is all wrong. Mr. Moore was very interested in our mystery, but couldn’t offer any solid suggestions on who or where the transmissions might be coming from. As Scooby-Doo used to say, “rut row” I think we’ve got a mystery here, gang. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Oct 28, 2016, at 11:07 AM, Glenn Hauser <wghau...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > http://www.classaxe.com/dx/ndb/rna/signal_list > > KHz A-Z ID LSB USB Sec Fmt 'Name' and Location > S/P ITU GSQ PWR Notes Heard InLogsLast Heard > 260 SAC 387 400 5.9 Unknown XUN > ENG IL MN OH TX 5 2013-04-17 > 300 SAC 400 401 5.68Unknown XUN > CO IL TX4 2011-03-19 > 314.5 SAC 400 400 5.4 UnKnown > XUN CA CO IL MO TX 6 2014-09-25 > > 320 SAC 398 398 6.03BeaumontTX USA > EM20wb Southern Avionics Co. (SAC) testing NDB using thier standard > freq and ID prior to delivery to user. AZ CA CO IL MA MN MO NS OH OR TN > TX 25 2015-03-11 > > 325 SAC 400 400 5.4 BeaumontTX USA > EM20wb Southern Avionics Co. (SAC) testing NDB CA MO 3 > 2015-03-11 > > To be an harmonic (x5), fundamental would have to be 330 kHz instead, > possible if this is just for testing; or 275 x 6. So this is overcoming the > 1650 broadcasters? Does anyone get a DF on it? --- Glenn Hauser > > > On Fri, 10/28/16, longw...@comcast.net <longw...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity > To: "Bob Galerstein" <bobg...@optonline.net> > Cc: a...@nrcdxas.org, IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Friday, October 28, 2016, 1:29 PM > > It > is probably some sort of a harmonic of a beacon that has > been reported on 320 and 325 khz. The offset of this > beacon has been reported at either 398 or 400 hz above and > below center frequency. It supposedly belongs to Southern > Avionics and the location is Beaumont Texas. > > Keith > McGinnis > Hingham MA > > From: "Bob > Galerstein" <bobg...@optonline.net> > To: a...@nrcdxas.org > Sent: Friday, October 28, 2016 9:18:04 > AM > Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] 1650 > "SAC" Morse Code oddity > > When I see the letters "SAC," I > think of "Strategic Air Command." Doubt > there's any connection but just wanted to > bring that up. > > Bob Galerstein WB2VGD > Monroe, NY > > > On 10/28/2016 12:56 AM, > Les Rayburn wrote: >> Easy copy here in > Central Alabama, near Birmingham. Slow speed CW, about 5 > WPM. >> >> Any ideas > about who this station might be? >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> > Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, > NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, > AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. >> >> >>> On Oct 27, 2016, at 11:18 PM, James > Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Not hearing > it in western NY. Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY >>> >>> On Fri, Oct > 28, 2016 at 12:03 AM, Tim Tromp <kilok...@gmail.com> > wrote: >>> >>>> > Thanks Mark, at least I'm not going crazy then :-) >>>> >>>> > 73, >>>> -Tim >>>> >>>> >>>> On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM, > Mark Pettifor <m...@s
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity
I used to be very active in long wave DXing, and chasing NDB’s. This didn’t sound like a harmonic to me at all—but rather the primary. It was competing very well indeed with the broadcast stations on frequency. For me it DF’ed to the South and Southeast not all towards Texas. 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Oct 28, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Glenn Hauser <wghau...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > If it`s on 330 putting out a fifth harmonic, also look for others, especially > odd ones: 660, 990, 1320, 1980, 2310 --- and of course 330 itself --- Glenn > Hauser > > > On Fri, 10/28/16, Glenn Hauser <wghau...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > http://www.classaxe.com/dx/ndb/rna/signal_list > > KHz A-Z ID LSB > USB Sec > Fmt 'Name' and > Location S/P ITU > GSQ PWR > Notes Heard In > Logs Last Heard > > 320 SAC 398 > 398 6.03 > Beaumont > TX USA > EM20wb > Southern Avionics Co. (SAC) testing NDB > using thier standard freq and ID prior to delivery to user. > AZ CA CO IL MA MN MO NS OH OR TN TX > 25 2015-03-11 > > 325 SAC 400 > 400 5.4 > Beaumont > TX USA > EM20wb > Southern Avionics Co. (SAC) testing NDB > CA MO 3 > 2015-03-11 > > To be an harmonic (x5), fundamental would have to be 330 kHz > instead, possible if this is just for testing; or 275 x 6. > So this is overcoming the 1650 broadcasters? Does anyone get > a DF on it? --- Glenn Hauser > > > ___ > The 37th edition of the AM Radio Log is now shipping! > Info: 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] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity
Easy copy here in Central Alabama, near Birmingham. Slow speed CW, about 5 WPM. Any ideas about who this station might be? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Oct 27, 2016, at 11:18 PM, James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Not hearing it in western NY. Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY > > On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 12:03 AM, Tim Tromp <kilok...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks Mark, at least I'm not going crazy then :-) >> >> 73, >> -Tim >> >> >> On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM, Mark Pettifor <m...@spacetubes.com> >> wrote: >> >>> I'm hearing it also, on the south DKAZ, using the ELAD FDM-S2, as you >>> describe. >>> >>> Mark in Goshen, IN >>> >>> >>> On 2016-10-27 11:56 pm, Tim Tromp wrote: >>> >>>> 0341 UTC and I'm hearing "SAC" repeated in morse code on 1650 kHz. The >>>> code is weak and fades in and out but clearly visible on peaks on the >>>> Perseus SDR's waterfall and offset by 400 hz on both sides of 1650. >>>> Unlikely this is some kind of image on my end. I'm hearing this on my >>>> South antenna while conditions are still heavily favoring the South. >>>> Anyone else hearing "SAC" or know anything about it? Could it be >> related >>>> to Southern Avionics Co. in Beaumont, TX.? >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Tim Tromp >>>> West Michigan >>>> ___ >>>> 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 > ___ 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] Ultralight "poll" / question
Russ, I’m already violating the terms you put out there. But here goes: 1.) The Sangean PR-D5 (Not really ultralight, but portable for sure.) 2.) My pocket-sized Sony SRF-T615 The SRF-T615 for me is the pure sense of what an “ultralight” really is. Sure you can modify a lot of small radios, and add massive unwieldy antennas that will pull in great DX. But they’re hardly ultralight. The SRF-T615 is not just pocket-sized, it’s almost invisible and yet pulls in great DX on the AM band. It’s selective, and very sensitive. I listen to mine every night while walking the dogs, and consistently log new stations while doing so. It’s hard to find here, and expensive—but a wonder. For those of us who don’t live on the coasts, performance in logging domestic stations is key. That’s a very different challenge than logging odd-frequency splits. 73, Les N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Oct 5, 2016, at 6:40 PM, Russ Johnson <radiok...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > For those of you who ultralight, if you could only keep one model for your > dx work (with just the stock barefoot antenna) ... which one would it be and > why? Your go-to radio. > > Curious what people think as DX season cranks up. > > Thanks 73 > Russ Johnson > Lexington NC > > > -- > "The beginning of wisdom is to recognize the world as it is, not as what we > wish it to be" > > "The lack of information coupled with imagination is a deadly combination" > > ___ > The 37th edition of the AM Radio Log is now shipping! > Info: 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] WSDQ 1190 KHz Dunlap, TN on late and full power.
Just logged WSDQ 1190 Khz in Dunlap, TN. Sounded like they were not only on late, but running full daytime power of 5KW. If you need 'em, go get them! Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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 Engineering Acquires
This note from the most recent ARRL Contesting E-mail Update: DX Engineering has announced the acquisition of Clifton Laboratories <http://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/dxepressreleases/dx-engineering-acquires-clifton-laboratories>, and intends to continue manufacturing their branded products. According to a press release sent out by DX Engineering, "Each item's part number, design specs, and impeccable quality remains the same--it will just be built by DX Engineering and carry the DX Engineering name. DX Engineering is also committed to offering parts and tech support for owners of Clifton Laboratories' legacy products." The full line of Clifton Laboratories products will be in production and available at DX Engineering by mid-summer 2016. This is great news for AM DX’ers. The Clifton Labs active whip is as good as money can buy, and outperforms any that I’ve bought or built. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] New Product: DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Antenna Variable Phasing Controller
The new catalog from DX Engineering arrived today, and the back cover contained an announcement of a newly designed “phaser” to replace the original NCC-1. The original debuted almost a decade ago to very poor reviews overall, especially from low-band 160 Meter and AM BCB DX’ers. I personally owned one, and found that it was no match for my Quantum Phaser, that sold for less than 1/4 of the price. Knowing DX Engineering, and their well deserved reputation for quality, they may have gotten it right on the redesign. Some of the features are certainly of interest to me. At $600, it’s not a purchase to make lightly. I’ll wait to see some reviews from hard-core 160 Meter operators and hopefully other AM DX’ers. http://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/dx-engineering-ncc-2-receive-antenna-phasing-systems?autoview=SKU=NCC-2=BestKeywordMatch=Ascending DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Antenna Phasing Systems are all-new variable phasing controllers that combine the signals from one transmit antenna and one receive antenna, or from two receive only antennas. Based on the exceptional NCC-1, these new units are completely redesigned with improved phase and balance controls to accomplish better control of the wide variations in signal levels from very different antennas. NCC-2 Phasing Systems now feature a built-in Receive-Transmit Interface relay system to allow the direct connection of any transceiver. Almost any Amateur can now enjoy the benefits of antenna phasing and noise-nulling, even those with space-constrained separate receive and transmit antenna systems. With rear panel SO-239, F and BNC connectors, NCC-2 are an extremely versatile Noise Cancelling Controller for any transceiver up to 200 watts. NCC-2 Receive Antenna Phasing Systems are very different from the original NCC-1 units. These new NCC-2 Phasing Systems include powered and passive internal slots for the addition of new optional DX Engineering Plug-in Modules: -- DXE-RPA-2-PM Receive Preamplifier Plug-In Modules – one for each channel -- DXE-RG5000HD-PM Receiver Guard 5000HD Plug-In Module for front-end protection -- DXE-IT-PM 75 to 50 ohm Impedance Transformer Module for elimination of receive signal loss Coming later this year- New High Pass and Band Pass Filter Plug-in Modules for the NCC-2 DX Engineering NCC-2 Receive Antenna Phasing Systems offer these additional benefits: -- Multi-Color Status Indicating LEDs for Power and Mode -- New Key Line Out RCA connector for Amplifier -- Internal jumper for setting DC onto receive feedline for Actives or Magnetic Loop -- New screw-on 2.1mm DC power connector --Capable of up to 21+ Vdc input to accommodate powering of NCC-2 as well as connected RF-PRO-1B loops Additional images and the user manual will become available in the coming weeks. DXE-NCC-2 late summer to early fall release is anticipated. Click "More Details" for additional information. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] 1431-Mongolia Test Received on Ultralight Radio in Japan
Congratulations to Hiroyuki on the catch! So great to see an international DX test organized. But speaking as the former CPC, and someone who arranged dozens of DX Tests, I really have to recommend that we try to include the sweep tones for use in these tests when possible. We conducted double-blind scientific tests that deterred the sweep tones, off-hook sounders, and related effects cut through the noise much better than tones or even Morse Code (CW). The tones are widely available online, and myself and others would always be happy to provide them. We can even edit custom test material including station identifications in Morse, voice ID’s, etc. with some notice. Excellent job to all involved. More DX Tests, please. Foreign or domestic! :-) 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On May 25, 2016, at 6:04 PM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: > > For those interested, Hiroyuki Okamura of Yokosuka, Japan has posted a video > of his reception of test tones from a presumed 1431-Mongolia on his > Perseus-SDR this morning at 1250 UTC. He also reported to me privately that > he was able to hear the test tones clearly on his 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 > Ultralight model at home. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgWXH8go3KI > > 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention > Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. > Registration info: > http://www.nrcdxas.org > > > 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 Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] Reviews of SDRPlay for AM and FM DXing
News today that SDRPlay had acquired the Studio 1 software has inspired me to take another look at this receiver. I’m very happy with my Elad FDM-S2 for AM DXing (and some FM DXing as well) while my AirPlay happily allows me to record large swaths of the FM band during openings. The combination has proven to be life-changing. But the Studio 1 software is so praised by many that now I’m wondering about the SDRPlay for broadcast DXing. Any DX’ers out there using this receiver for either AM or FM DXing? Thoughts? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] Common-Mode Choke Designed for MW DXing
In response to several requests from both MW DX’ers and 160 Meter enthusiasts, MyAntenna.com has added a new receive-only common-mode choke to their line of impressive products. This common mode choke can be inserted anywhere in the feed line to your BOG, active whip, loop, etc. The choke blocks unwanted noise that is often picked up by the coax as it travels from the antenna back to your shack. Many manufacturers claim that their chokes will work over impossible bandwidth of frequencies, which simply isn’t possible. In contrast, these chokes are designed to work over a limited range of frequencies. In this case it’s 500 KHz to 10 MHz. Common-mode attenuation: ~37dB Choking Impedance >5,000 Ohms The choke will allow DC power to pass through to active antennas, and can be inserted anywhere in the feed line, including inside the shack. For best results, it’s recommended that the choke be installed about 20 feet from the antenna. I have no financial relationship with the company, but am a satisfied customer. http://myantennas.com/wp/product/cmc-0510-r/ If you have EMI/RFI problems or just want to reduce the noise floor to your receiver, you can’t go wrong by installing good quality common-mode chokes in your system. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] Laptop for Elad FDM-S2 Use
I could use some advice on computers from those more experienced. I have a Sony Viao laptop that I’d like to use as the primary computer with my Elad FDM-S2. My primary interest is in recording as much of the FM band as possible in I/Q mode during openings. My plan is to install an external 4TB USB hard drive, and save recordings to that disc for later review. I also sometimes use an AirSpy SDR for the same purpose. The laptop is an Intel i7 CUP @1.73 GHz. 6 GB RAM Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64 Bit OS Would this computer suffice, or do I need something better for the effort? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy
I think it’s difficult for those of us who are a certain age (I’m 54) to understand that young people don’t learn about new music the same way that we did. Their main exposure to new artists now is via social media. A friend discovers the artist by seeing them live, catching them on YouTube, a free preview on I-Tunes, or a hundred other ways—then they share them with their friends on social media. I’m a TV Commercial Director by profession. Years ago, if you wanted original music, especially a real song with lyrics, etc. to be used in your commercial, it was expensive. But now, I can find a real song from a largely unknown artist or band, and license it quickly and easily for this use. Why would an artist want to do this? Exposure. Kids see it (often on YouTube, Instagram, etc) and then do a quick search to find out who the artist is. Next thing you know, the song is being downloaded like crazy. Radio is no longer the gatekeeper medium for introducing new musical artists. If it’s going to survive, it must embrace content that caters to it’s strengths. For the time being, that is likely to be more talk, more live programming, and a LOT more locally produced content. Especially on AM. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] All Digital AM in the Expanded Band
http://www.radioworld.com/article/dts-use-expanded-band-for-all-digital-am/278489 Avoiding the obvious discussions to be had about the FCC mandating the use of a commercial product, the advantages of DRM over IBOC, etc. I’d like to speculate any the ability to DX all-digital signals on the AM band. While I’ve experimented with DRM reception on shortwave, my experience is limited. Would it be possible to DX these signals? Are there significant advantages or disadvantages over DXing analog signals? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] Coast To Coast AM, George Noory, and Criticalhealthnews.com
Tom, George Noory is one of the regulars on a show called “Ancient Aliens” that has been on for several seasons now. He also is a frequent interview subject for various documentaries that focus on things like bigfoot, UFO’s, etc. I think anyone is free to parlay their talents and abilities into financial success, but it should not come at the expense of old, sick people looking for hope for a miracle cure. How does he manage to sleep at night, er…during the day? He should have respect for his listeners. After all, it is only because of him that he has the job, and the success. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 22, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Tom Dimeo <a...@pa321.net> wrote: > > What does George Noory do on television? No TV here, not > against it, just don't see anything on it and never got into > listening to TV programs. > > Tom > > ** Your Message ** > But George Noory has a lucrative career on television, as a > paid speaker at conferences, and even a stake in an on-line > dating service. > > ___ > 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] Coast To Coast AM, George Noory, and Criticalhealthnews.com
Rick, You’re quite right. I am old enough to remember the border blasters, and the miracle cures they hocked. What I do think is different is that even people like Wolfman Jack had trouble making a living back in those days as on on-air personality. But George Noory has a lucrative career on television, as a paid speaker at conferences, and even a stake in an on-line dating service. It’s hard to imagine that he’s having trouble paying the bills. Given that it was all built not on his own talents, but rather that of Art Bell, I don’t find him a sympathetic figure. He’s preying on the weakness of an older audience, who trust him. He should be deeply ashamed of his actions. I won’t be listening to the show, or buying products from it’s sponsors in the future. Sadly, this includes CC Crane Company, who I’ve bought a number of products from over the years. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 22, 2016, at 2:50 PM, Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > To be quite honest, Les, this is nothing new. Back when Art Bell hosted the > program, he used to do reads for a product called Dr. Duplisky's Super > Prostate Formula. I would listen to one of these and think that it all > sounded like a lot of hooey. > > Now, I'm too young to remember this (I'm 51 and didn't start DXing until > 1981), but I've heard stories about how, back in the 1950s and 1960s, the > border blasters like XERF would run ads for doctors that were only slightly > less shady than snake oil salesmen. Supposedly they would hawk things like > goat gland operations that were designed to spice up your sex life, or some > such. Makes me think that maybe all-night radio hasn't changed much through > the years, after all. > > 73, > Rick Dau > South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af > ___ > 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] Coast to Coast AM, George Noory, and Criticalhealthnews.com
Walt, We are contractors for federal law enforcement agencies, and do a lot of fraud prevention work. We’ve personally interviewed hundreds of victims of scams like this, and it’s heartbreaking to see the impacts. This morning, I reached out to a friend who is an agent with the FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations. While he too was horrified at the blatant nature of this company, he said there was little FDA could do. They basically wait for the U.S. Attorney’s office to flag companies like this for investigation. There are so many of them that it’s impossible to investigate them all—the resources simply are not there. It mirrors the FCC in many aspects. When I was a young ham, and later broadcaster, we lived in fear (or at least a healthy respect for) the agency. Enforcement was swift, and compliance was seen as a solemn duty to the license holder. Nowadays, the FCC has become a paper tiger, and the bands reflect this. You can hear conversations on 75 Meter phone every night of the week that would not have been tolerated on Citizens Band in the 1970’s. I just don’t know how people live with themselves. I just George Noory must think that if he can talk for hours about ghosts, bigfoots, and UFO’s, then why not miracle cures. Some people just think that if people are determined to be cullible, then why not take advantage of them? Art Bell was a kook, but at least he treated his audience with respect. Maybe I’m just getting old. At 54, I thought I had a few more years before I’d find myself shouting at the neighbor kids to stay off my lawn..but maybe my time has come early. Hang in there Walt. Good DX. Les Rayburn, director High Noon Media Services 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 205-621-7500 205-621-7505 FAX 205-253-4867 CELL highnoonfilm.com [This message and any attached documents contain information from the sender that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Thank you.] > On Mar 22, 2016, at 12:35 PM, Walter Salmaniw <can...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Les, as a physician, I wholeheartedly agree with you. We see the same in > Canada. Anyone can claim anything, and people are eager to lap it up and > pay the big bucks for essentially useless, and sometimes dangerous > supplements. But that's another, non-radio related topic! 73,...Walt > > On Tue, Mar 22, 2016 at 6:49 AM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: > >> I’m not a lawyer, nor an expert in what constitutes fraud. But after >> listening to the all-too frequent informercials currently airing on Coast >> to Coast for Critical Heath News.com, I can’t help but wonder why the FDA >> hasn’t already brought charges against not on the sponsor, but also >> IHeartRadio, and the show’s producers. >> >> For over two hours, Dr. Joel Wallach dispensed medical advice, and >> prescribed a variety of his supplements to treat, prevent, or cure the >> various aliments. >> >> Talk about a lack of government oversight and regulation! >> >> George Noory needs to be ashamed of himself for going along with this. >> >> >> >> >> 73, >> >> Les Rayburn, N1LF >> 121 Mayfair Park >> Maylene, AL >> EM63nf >> >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. >> >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, >> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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 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] Coast to Coast AM, George Noory, and Criticalhealthnews.com
I’m not a lawyer, nor an expert in what constitutes fraud. But after listening to the all-too frequent informercials currently airing on Coast to Coast for Critical Heath News.com, I can’t help but wonder why the FDA hasn’t already brought charges against not on the sponsor, but also IHeartRadio, and the show’s producers. For over two hours, Dr. Joel Wallach dispensed medical advice, and prescribed a variety of his supplements to treat, prevent, or cure the various aliments. Talk about a lack of government oversight and regulation! George Noory needs to be ashamed of himself for going along with this. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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] DX Tip: KFBK 1530 KHz 25kW omni 24h
KFBK is on 1530 KHz AM. They run a news-talk format. Late night they run Coast to Coast AM. I’ll be trying for it tonight for sure. Best of luck to all. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 16, 2016, at 7:18 PM, Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > This is a great bit of news for any of us east of the Rockies who don't have > KFBK logged yet and could use a new catch from California. You can bet I'LL > be trying for it... > > > > 73, > > Rick Dau > > South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af > > http://www.dxworld.com/bcblog.html > > > > From: a...@yahoogroups.com <a...@yahoogroups.com> on behalf of > pianoplayer88...@yahoo.com [ABDX] <a...@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 9:26 AM > To: a...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [ABDX] DX Tip: KFBK 25kW omni 24h (from radiodiscussions) > > > > "Just a heads up for the DXers. I just reconfigured the array for omni on our > east tower at 25kw. We have some tower work to do on the west tower. If all > goes well, I'll be back at 3AM pacific tomorrow morning to put it back. > Anybody east of California that wants to log it, now may be your chance. > > Happy DXing! > > df" > > source: > http://www.radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?693289-KFBK-running-omni-at-half-power-for-24-hours > - posted Wed 2016-03-17 3:58am PDT > > I wonder if this might offer me a chance at WCKY while they're running omni > before Sacramento sunset? I'm not quite 500 miles (I think) south of KFBK, in > one of their main lobes so I expect it'll be a lot weaker tonight. > > __._,_.___ > > Posted by: pianoplayer88...@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 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] Best portable and Ultralight Radios for Domestic DXing?
Hmm… Excellent points. Perhaps we should consider that in our rankings of ultralight portables, and rank them according to the intended targets, TA/TP or domestic. I’d argue that there is no such thing as a “clear channel” these days—but domestic DX’ers certainly want the sharpest and deepest null they can get. And once that null is achieved, there needs to be enough gain left to dig out the weaker stations underneath. In my experience, this is where ultralights typically have trouble. I have several ULR’s that can produce outstanding nulls on strong signals, but the weaker stations underneath are inaudible. Headphones are a must for most serious efforts at domestic DXing. The ULR have one other major advantage over larger radios. Much like guns, “the one you have with you is better than the best one in the closet.” ULR’s provide the ability to carry a higher performance radio with you than an ordinary pocket radio—that alone can result in catches that you might miss. Especially if you use that portability to get you out into really quiet areas with little RF interference. I wonder if we could start a discussion thread on this topic. (I just did by changing the subject line) What are the best portables you’ve used for domestic AM (medium wave) DXing? Please list both portable (meaning battery powered, any size) and ultralight (must fit in a pocket). 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 12, 2016, at 11:09 PM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: > > Hi Les, > > <<< Impressive catches! > Have you tried the 3” FSL Tecsun PL-380 for domestic DXing? I’m curious about > what kind of catches you might get from a quiet spot with this amazing > antenna and radio combination.>>> > > Thanks for your comment! > > To be honest, Les, I really haven't done enough domestic DXing to be very > familiar with the opportunities and challenges on each frequency. As you > know, domestic DXing and transoceanic DXing require different approaches and > equipment for success. The domestic DXer is pretty much satisfied with > excellent sensitivity and nulling capability, but the transoceanic DXer is > definitely out of luck without superior DSP selectivity as well. The "Science > Fiction PL-380" portable is somewhat of a breakthrough in providing all three > capabilities at a good level in hand-held form. The highly sensitive old > classic portables like the Panasonic RF-2200 and Sony ICF-S5W (as well as the > new portables from Sangean and others) have excellent sensitivity on clear > frequencies, but without razor-sharp DSP selectivity they really can't > compete for transoceanic DX in crowded RF environments. I'm sure that the > modified Tecsun could do quite well in domestic DXing as well, but as is > typical with a $40 pocket radio it does have some rough edges like > internally-generated heterodynes on some frequencies. Not every domestic DXer > would be satisfied with such limitations, especially when they really don't > need the sharp DSP selectivity that sets the modified Tecsun apart from the > crown in portable transoceanic DXing. > > 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Les Rayburn" <l...@highnoonfilm.com> > To: "IRCA Radio List - irca@hard-core-dx_com" <irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2016 8:35:51 PM > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 TP-DX for 3-12 > > Impressive catches! > > Have you tried the 3” FSL Tecsun PL-380 for domestic DXing? I’m curious about > what kind of catches you might get from a quiet spot with this amazing > antenna and radio combination. > > > 73, > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL > EM63nf > > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > > >> On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:29 PM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: >> >> The prediction was for disturbed propagation this morning but apparently the >> Japanese and Korean big guns were never notified. From 1300 to 1400 almost >> all of the regular NHK and Korean powerhouses put out some serious power, >> sounding potent even on a handheld modified pocket radio. 594, 693, 747, >> 774, 828, 972 and 1566 took turns building up to very good audio, with 693 >> and 1566 managing their best signals eve
Re: [IRCA] 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 TP-DX for 3-12
Impressive catches! Have you tried the 3” FSL Tecsun PL-380 for domestic DXing? I’m curious about what kind of catches you might get from a quiet spot with this amazing antenna and radio combination. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 12, 2016, at 10:29 PM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: > > The prediction was for disturbed propagation this morning but apparently the > Japanese and Korean big guns were never notified. From 1300 to 1400 almost > all of the regular NHK and Korean powerhouses put out some serious power, > sounding potent even on a handheld modified pocket radio. 594, 693, 747, 774, > 828, 972 and 1566 took turns building up to very good audio, with 693 and > 1566 managing their best signals ever on the "Science Fiction PL-380." It was > definitely a big gun show (with the second tier Asians mostly missing in > action), but with this little radio chasing the big gun TP's can be pretty > exciting. > > At my 1250 start time 594-JOAK and 1566-HLAZ were setting the pace, both with > fair to good signals in the rainy, predawn darkness in the back yard. Shortly > after 1300 the English lessons on 693-JOAB pounded in at unprecedented > strength, resulting in its best signal ever on the modified PL-380. 594, 747 > and 774 were also very potent from 1310-1340, along with some good peaks on > 972-HLCA. Although 1566-HLAZ's Japanese service had been around at a very > good level for most of the session it went on a monster run just before the > switch to Chinese, hitting S9+ levels during some Christian hymns around > 1340. As such, although there was some slight 1560 splatter its MP3 from this > morning was the strongest signal it had ever managed on the 3" FSL Tecsun > PL-380 model. > > The steady rain made the session interesting at times, but the modified > PL-380 proved that it could keep ticking when thoroughly drenched. Overall it > was a very fun session, especially after the unfavorable solar predictions. > Although second-tier Asians were few and far between (there were ghostly > signals on 738 and 1035), using a small, handheld portable to chase TP-DX > definitely puts the thrill back into tracking down the big guns. > > 693 JOAB Tokyo, Japan NHK2 English lesson lady at very good level at > 1307; its best signal ever on this model > https://app.box.com/s/elr8ebu1ofsqb115wt1e5kknihd5w9rq > > 1566 HLAZ Jeju, S. Korea S9 level Christian hymn through minor splatter > at 1339; its best signal ever on this model > https://app.box.com/s/3p093tb582c01uf75d56qq46hzr3nqyk > > 73 and Good DX, > Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > Stand-alone 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 Ultralight (full construction article posted > at > http://www.mediafire.com/download/w0gcek56f6aq7kr/3_Inch_FSL_Tecsun_PL.doc > ) > > > ___ > 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] Super KAZ update
I know that’s disappointing, since you were excited about experimenting with new antennas. But the key thing is that you are safe. We are the ones who are grateful for that. The hobby wouldn’t be the same without you. Hope Gary and others in the Northwest are also well. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 10, 2016, at 1:33 AM, Patrick Martin <mwd...@webtv.net> wrote: > > I can probably forget about building a Super KAZ in the backyard now, unless > I can figure something else out. Tonight we had the 6th strongest Pacific > Storm ever. Hurricane winds.Not quite the monster we had in 2007 for 3 days, > but it was nasty. Gusts out here over 90 MPH. The center tree was totally > uprooted, so it is history. I still have the tree behind the house that my > antennas all run to. Fortunately, it is protected somewhat by the house. The > other standing tree is at the far end of the property, so it looks like I > will be able to repair 3 antennas ( I think ), but time will tell, and I have > to check the damage in the morning. My TV Yagi (91XG) lost a lot of elements > on it. Some I am sure broke but some may have blown off and they may be out > in the field. They snap on. The wind was so strong, it forced the double > clamps holding the yagi, to push the antenna 180 degrees around! That is one > darn strong wind. I did go out a bit ago to look at it, but it is still pretty > windy out there. The high wind warning is still in effect until 2AM, but it > is dying back a bit. Power was out for 3 hours tonight with many trees down. > But at least I am safe. It wont be the first time I had to rebuild antennas > and I am sure it will not be that last. The only antenna that may not have > been touched in the NW EWE. The SW EWE, I have an idea, the tree that was > uprooted, fell across it. So it looks like my work is cut out for me once > again. > > 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 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] 630-4QN on Japanese-Made 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380
Wow! Solid copy too. It must be nice to live on an island and have opportunities to do a lot of international DXing on MW. Here in Alabama, TA’s are rare. Course, Satoshi would probably enjoy having thousands of domestics to chase. Congratulations to Satoshi, and to Gary for the excellent design of the “Science Fiction PL-380.” 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 8, 2016, at 10:07 AM, d1028g...@comcast.net wrote: > > For those interested, Satoshi Miyauchi of Sagamihara, Japan has posted an > awesome MP3 of his reception of 630-4QN in Townsville, Australia on February > 28th on his homemade 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380 model at a local camp site around > sunset (reception setup photo posted at > https://app.box.com/s/gtpuvxcdj8kfs4lr36u9v4ek1w38epnd ). Satoshi was the > first DXer outside of North America to have successfully built one of these > models according to the recent construction article, and has used his > barefoot "Science Fiction PL-380" model to receive long range DX stations in > Iran and Moldova, as well as in Australia, Guam and the Philippines. A second > Japanese DXer (Hiroyuki Okamura of Yokosuka) will have one of these models > soon, so it's looking like an exciting spring DX season is upcoming in Japan. > > > https://app.box.com/s/ffd4qg1itm1wgku1rdau7rijmj5qhfsc > > 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > > > ___ > 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] "Decoding" AM Authorizations
Wayne, Sorry, I was looking at StationIntel.com (formerly 100,000watts.com) Their designations may differ slightly from FCC or NRC. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:10 PM, Wayne Heinen <amradio...@nrcdxas.org> wrote: > > Les > > What is the source of those designations? FCC AMQ has KCOM as Daytime 250 > ND1 and 54 Nighttime ND1… NRC translation U-1 No directional full-time > > 73 > > Wayne Heinen > Editor AM Radio Log > > > > From: am-boun...@nrcdxas.org <mailto:am-boun...@nrcdxas.org> > [mailto:am-boun...@nrcdxas.org <mailto:am-boun...@nrcdxas.org>] On Behalf Of > Les Rayburn > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 6:09 PM > To: National Radio Club NRC am@nrcdxas_org; IRCA Radio List - > irca@hard-core-dx_com > Subject: [NRC-AM] "Decoding" AM Authorizations > > Forgive me fellow DX’ers, for I have sinned. Despite AM DXing for several > years now, I confess that I’ve never quite learned how to decipher the FCC > database’s designations for AM authorizations. > > For instance, tonight i’m listening to 1550 AM a lot. I notice that WAZX 1550 > in Smyrna, GA is authorized to run 5w/16w DA-2B. Now I know this vaguely > means that they can run 50,000 watts in the daytime, but only 16 watts at > night. But I have no real idea what “DA-2 B” refers to. > > Meanwhile, KCOM 1550 in Comanche, TX is authorized to run 250w/54w ND D. Say > what? I’ll take a stab that means 250 watts in the daytime, and 54 watts at > night. Non-directional? > > I know this stuff is important. But I’ve been using the hunt and peck method > of DXing for years. Not targeting stations as I’m doing now, so it’s becoming > more important. > > Is there a “FCC Lingo for Dummies” guide on the web somewhere? Can someone > post some Cliff Notes? > > > > 73, > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL > EM63nf > > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 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
