Re: [IRCA] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland
At 04:31 10/2/2009, you wrote: For me: 801: Taiwan is the only Chinese I have ever ID'ed here. Yikes...and here I was hearing CC briefly on 801 this morning, flipping back and forth between it and 1161 where I was hearing another CC that I'm pretty sure was Taiwanand no ID on the hour from either of course. If that's what's being heard in the cityGrayland should be mighty interesting this weekend! Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland
John H. Bryant wrote: 1458 Man the catch of the DXpedition (I think) was just sitting there as I tuned by. Wham, traditional Mongolian men's chorus doing very well. For several odd reasons, I've heard a bit of traditional Mongolian men's singing and it is unmistakable. It is related to Tuvan throat singing and similar to that type of singing from NE Siberia and the Arctic. It is hauntingly beautiful. After sitting there stunned for a minute (I NEVER hear anything on 1458) I hit the record button and dove into PAL. Sure enough, there is a 200kW station that I've tentatively heard a couple of times over the years in Hohhot, Nei Menggu (Inner Mongolia, China.) Just gotta be this baby! I recorded about 20 minutes worth. There were several solos by men and all of the music was a cappella without instrumental accompaniment. I think Walt may have heard this, too. Good Catch John!!That's some pretty neat stuff!!! A while back I watched a complete TV Show on that Accapella Throat Singing you speak of in this message!! I think it was on National Geographic Channel??? That is really an amazing form of singingand like you say...it is very haunting!! There was a guy from North America..can't remember if he was American or Canadian...and he was Trained in this Throat Singing...and had spent years over there perfecting it...and the show centered on his exploits in that part of the country!! I fear that I'll not get a QSL... the regional Chinese stations rarely answer English reports. I'm sure gonna try, tho'. Heard from 1304-1324 Hey John..Send 'em a report in Mongolian!!!...or better yet call 'em up on the phone and Throat Sing your report to them!! HAHAHAHHA!!! God luckI sure hope they answer the QSL Request...that will be a good one! GOOD LUCK AT GRAYLAND! Mike's new lady at the front desk is Leslie a cute 40-50 year-old blond. John Bryant John.I'll just pretend I didn't even read this line!!! AHHAHAHHA..Glad you had a good time!! 73...ROB. Robert S. Ross VA3SW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland
Made it home at 6:00PM after starting to pack at Grayland at 8:00AM. Man, what a drag but worth it. This Third morning, October 1, Thursday was one of my more interesting in recent years. The upper band was quite open and a number of things were there that were far from usual... In fact, there were several that I simply had no idea what the heck they were. The more interesting, in chronological order: 1269 was other weak JJs on Tuesday, but this morning the repeater stations for JOHR-1287 were in better than I've heard them before. Recorded for a reception report 1255-TOH 1458 Man the catch of the DXpedition (I think) was just sitting there as I tuned by. Wham, traditional Mongolian men's chorus doing very well. For several odd reasons, I've heard a bit of traditional Mongolian men's singing and it is unmistakable. It is related to Tuvan throat singing and similar to that type of singing from NE Siberia and the Arctic. It is hauntingly beautiful. After sitting there stunned for a minute (I NEVER hear anything on 1458) I hit the record button and dove into PAL. Sure enough, there is a 200kW station that I've tentatively heard a couple of times over the years in Hohhot, Nei Menggu (Inner Mongolia, China.) Just gotta be this baby! I recorded about 20 minutes worth. There were several solos by men and all of the music was a cappella without instrumental accompaniment. I think Walt may have heard this, too. I fear that I'll not get a QSL... the regional Chinese stations rarely answer English reports. I'm sure gonna try, tho'. Heard from 1304-1324 1593 CNR was in as well as I've ever heard them and so were the NHK2 mini-Synchros on 1602 At 1326, CNR1 and CNR2 were simulcasting. I've never heard that before. 1134 was in Korean for the second or third morning, rather than the usual JOQR. It was running the same special KBS programming as 972. Korea is sure coming in better than usual this year and Japan not quite as well as usual. 1161 I'm almost certain this is the BCC-Country station in Ilan (QSLed a few years ago). They seemed to be in standard Chinese before a nice set of chimes at TOH and into something different, presumed Taiwanese. I got a good TOH recording and want to submit it to the experts. The lower band was rocking, too I had NHK1 on 567//576//585//594. I don't think that I've ever had that run before, all in at once. A few other random notes for the crew going to Grayland tomorrow: 945 is not always CNR1. By process of elimination, I've sort of focused on Chutian Satellite BC (was Mandarin not Manchurian) Rather than the three big Heillongjiang RGD Village radio. In truth, I'm guessing and have not invested the time BUT 945 is sometimes in standard CC but is *not* CNR1... at other times, it is clearly CNR1 801 has some interesting stuff on it as does 1341. I'm not sure of the IDs at either frequency. 792 is possibly Shanghai 1314 heard classical music here, sounded Russian. Who??? 1215 is not always CNR2 1404.02 may have been the Korean Christian Broadcaster CBS GOOD LUCK AT GRAYLAND! Mike's new lady at the front desk is Leslie a cute 40-50 year-old blond. John Bryant Orcas Island, WA, USA Winradio G313e and various Ultralights Wellbrook Phased Array + Superloops ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland
Sounds like you had a good time, John. For me: 1341: is Heilongjiang, parallel to 621 1215: is usually Voice of the Strait, sometimes with a good signal. 801: Taiwan is the only Chinese I have ever ID'ed here. 1314: no idea - never heard classical music here. Chuck Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 20:39:31 -0700 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: bjohnor...@rockisland.com Subject: [IRCA] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland 1161 I'm almost certain this is the BCC-Country station in Ilan (QSLed a few years ago). They seemed to be in standard Chinese before a nice set of chimes at TOH and into something different, presumed Taiwanese. I got a good TOH recording and want to submit it to the experts. 801 has some interesting stuff on it as does 1341. I'm not sure of the IDs at either frequency. 792 is possibly Shanghai 1314 heard classical music here, sounded Russian. Who??? 1215 is not always CNR2 1404.02 may have been the Korean Christian Broadcaster CBS GOOD LUCK AT GRAYLAND! Mike's new lady at the front desk is Leslie a cute 40-50 year-old blond. John Bryant Orcas Island, WA, USA Winradio G313e and various Ultralights Wellbrook Phased Array + Superloops ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland: Comments from Victoria
Hi, John. Comments below: At 08:39 PM 10/1/2009, John H. Bryant wrote: Made it home at 6:00PM after starting to pack at Grayland at 8:00AM. Man, what a drag but worth it. This Third morning, October 1, Thursday was one of my more interesting in recent years. The upper band was quite open and a number of things were there that were far from usual... In fact, there were several that I simply had no idea what the heck they were. 1458 Man the catch of the DXpedition (I think) was just sitting there as I tuned by. Wham, traditional Mongolian men's chorus doing very well. For several odd reasons, I've heard a bit of traditional Mongolian men's singing and it is unmistakable. It is related to Tuvan throat singing and similar to that type of singing from NE Siberia and the Arctic. It is hauntingly beautiful. After sitting there stunned for a minute (I NEVER hear anything on 1458) I hit the record button and dove into PAL. Sure enough, there is a 200kW station that I've tentatively heard a couple of times over the years in Hohhot, Nei Menggu (Inner Mongolia, China.) Just gotta be this baby! I recorded about 20 minutes worth. There were several solos by men and all of the music was a cappella without instrumental accompaniment. I think Walt may have heard this, too. I fear that I'll not get a QSL... the regional Chinese stations rarely answer English reports. I'm sure gonna try, tho'. Heard from 130! 4-1324 John, back in Victoria, I was hearing 6+ level audio at the same time on my enhanced W wire. Sure intriguing. Perhaps better if not for the darn splatter from 1460. 1593 CNR was in as well as I've ever heard them and so were the NHK2 mini-Synchros on 1602 At 1326, CNR1 and CNR2 were simulcasting. I've never heard that before. Simulcasting due to it being the 60th anniversary of the PRC. I've heard the same on the Charlottes during the Beijing Olympics. Made things easy to identify as China, but hopeless to ID the site! 1161 I'm almost certain this is the BCC-Country station in Ilan (QSLed a few years ago). They seemed to be in standard Chinese before a nice set of chimes at TOH and into something different, presumed Taiwanese. I got a good TOH recording and want to submit it to the experts. Very well heard here the other day at 9 level! The lower band was rocking, too I had NHK1 on 567//576//585//594. I don't think that I've ever had that run before, all in at once. This is common in Masset. This year in Victoria it's usually RR all the way on 576. I agree, though, that the NHK1 stations at the bottom of the band have been stellar performers this year, and much better for me compared to last year (perhaps helped by the absence of 600 Vancouver). A few other random notes for the crew going to Grayland tomorrow: 945 is not always CNR1. By process of elimination, I've sort of focused on Chutian Satellite BC (was Mandarin not Manchurian) Rather than the three big Heillongjiang RGD Village radio. In truth, I'm guessing and have not invested the time BUT 945 is sometimes in standard CC but is *not* CNR1... at other times, it is clearly CNR1 801 has some interesting stuff on it as does 1341. I'm not sure of the IDs at either frequency. Here's my guess. I was listening to it right at 14:00. Before the TOH, it was definitely in CC at strong 9 level. I could also see the wobbly North Korean on the lower side this time. The carrier remained on at the TOH without any time pips or announcements...just dead air. Could this not be Chita with VOR in CC listed on PAL between 13:00 and 14:00, with the carrier remaining on afterwards? 1215 is not always CNR2 On Sept 29th it was CNR2 at 9 level at 13:46. Not often heard here, except at 6 level. John, what antennae did you have up there? I'll be in Masset 9 to 12th October to do some serious DX time.Walt ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Belated Day THREE Report from Grayland
John, Great going on your Hohhot on 1458. Never heard that one here, but you might QSL it as I have their other station on 675 QSL'd from a few years back. You may remember the QSL I brought along in old Chinese. That is the QSL from Huhhot. The same address in Huhhot, so give it a shot. Both stations run 200 KW. Maybe the same engineer is still there. You may get a reply in old Chinese as I did though. Great DX 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
