Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test
What exactly did you hear? From: stonb...@abnorth.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:52:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Walt: That's exactly what I heard here. And almost the exact same time. My PCs clock said it started at 00:02:50 EST. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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] WKVQ Test QSL
Received here earlier this afternoon my first QSL of the year without even requesting it. Received a short note, a QSL signed by Craig and a .pdf brochure for the station. Many thanks to all concerned. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Same as what is on this clip, which is what I reported hearing yesterday. - Original Message - From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test What exactly did you hear? From: stonb...@abnorth.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:52:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Walt: That's exactly what I heard here. And almost the exact same time. My PCs clock said it started at 00:02:50 EST. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Thanks fellas! I'm home in Victoria now (almost didn't make it, but that's another story!). I'll review my files. My antennae were not optimum for receiving eastern North Americamine are all oriented to Europe and Asia..Walt On Sun, Jan 1, 2012 at 10:42 PM, Mike Stonebridge stonb...@abnorth.comwrote: Same as what is on this clip, which is what I reported hearing yesterday. - Original Message - From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 10:23 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test What exactly did you hear? From: stonb...@abnorth.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:52:56 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Walt: That's exactly what I heard here. And almost the exact same time. My PCs clock said it started at 00:02:50 EST. Mike in St Isidore, AB __**_ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/**mailman/listinfo/ircahttp://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/ircahttp://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/ircahttp://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] WKVQ Test
I had remote recording running and was able to catch the initial sign on voice ID just following dominant KXEL's TOH ID and then a solid code ID using touch tone/dial tone as others have noted after Sleigh Ride. This was QSL'ed last year from the prior test. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ 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] WKVQ Test
I caught a nice Morse code ID followed by rapid sweeps just before 0203 EST. This was good timing, as hugely dominant CHIN went from news to music soon thereafter, and effectively drowned out everything else for the remainder of the half hour. Thanks for repeating the test, since I missed last year's due to travels. Nice to end the year with a new catch, as they've been few and far between this year... Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test
Tried out here in distant NW B.C. on Haida Gwaii. I taped the 30 minutes and listened mostly half asleep live, and didn't hear anything for certain. KXEL was definitely the dominant station, although I also had Seattle and a CA station weakly as well. If anyone has exact times of various code/test tones, etc, I'd love to know so that I can compare my tape, just in case something was there. Thanks for the test! 73 and Happy New Year,Walt Salmaniw, Masset, BC On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: I had remote recording running and was able to catch the initial sign on voice ID just following dominant KXEL's TOH ID and then a solid code ID using touch tone/dial tone as others have noted after Sleigh Ride. This was QSL'ed last year from the prior test. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Le 2011-12-31 15:18, Walter Salmaniw a écrit : If anyone has exact times of various code/test tones, etc, I'd love to know so that I can compare my tape, just in case something was there. Thanks for the test! 73 and Happy New Year,Walt Salmaniw, Masset, BC Hi Walt, I heard morse code, sweep and touch tone beeps at 07:02:44 UTC. Here's how it sounded at my place: http://www.quebecdx.com/mp3/wkvq_dxtest_1540.mp3 In that clip, it starts right after the Christmas music at sec.21. Happy New Year to everyone! Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC CAN ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Walt: That's exactly what I heard here. And almost the exact same time. My PCs clock said it started at 00:02:50 EST. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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] WKVQ Test
The winds have been downgraded a bit to 60 MPH gusts for coast cities 65-70 MPH for the beaches, but still strong enough, if that works out. But we are going to be dumped on with rain. They expect around 3 inches for today on the coast. 60-70 MPH wind gusts are strong but not damaging, but you never know if they will come in higher, but at this point the low is staying offshore a bit farther. I don't want to have to repair my antennas. 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] WKVQ Test
On reviewing all of the recordings, I also heard code ID's at the beginning of the second test, although much weaker. Otherwise, the 1539 het was the biggest problem, although WDCD was noticeable by format a few times. I was very fortunate to get the 0121-25 fade-up. Had there been a voice ID during that period instead of the music, I would have gotten that as well. I'll also add my thanks to Craig, Jim and Saul for this one! It's been a long time since I got 2 Tests in one season, and I'll have to be sure to set up one or both 2010's for the next one. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Glad to report the signal made the 4,000 mile journey across the pond to the UK. A first for me and the UK by all accounts! Report QSLed by Craig in about 30 minutes! Best wishes Barry :-) --- On Sat, 12/3/11, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com Subject: [IRCA] WKVQ Test To: AM WTFDA a...@lists.wtfda.info, NRC List a...@nrcdxas.org, IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Saturday, 12 March, 2011, 16:11 On reviewing all of the recordings, I also heard code ID's at the beginning of the second test, although much weaker. Otherwise, the 1539 het was the biggest problem, although WDCD was noticeable by format a few times. I was very fortunate to get the 0121-25 fade-up. Had there been a voice ID during that period instead of the music, I would have gotten that as well. I'll also add my thanks to Craig, Jim and Saul for this one! It's been a long time since I got 2 Tests in one season, and I'll have to be sure to set up one or both 2010's for the next one. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Yes, it was a great fun DX Test. I was surprised the difference between the 0100 and the 0200 tests. I could barely get the morse code during the first test. It was there, but I was wondering if I could get a QSL out of it, as copying the code was impossible, it was so weak, plus even hearing it with a trained ear wasn't easy. But fortunately, by 0200, the cx changed where WKVQ was topping the frequency! Code was easy to copy and even voice IDs and identifiing the music sellections was easy. It seemed like they boosted from 250w to 50 KW within that period! Infact I even called Craig back to find out if he had changed anything. He hadn't. He ran 10 KW ND both tests. Wow what a test. Thanks so much. Another GA station! A QSL reqest is going out today with a CD. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKVQ Test Verified
I have just received an email verification in response to my report attaching my mp3 recording. Without any doubt, this is the fastes verification I've ever received ! Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot; Grundig G8 ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Great catch Pat--'wish I would have tried for it now. ms From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:19:00 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Yes, it was a great fun DX Test. I was surprised the difference between the 0100 and the 0200 tests. I could barely get the morse code during the first test. It was there, but I was wondering if I could get a QSL out of it, as copying the code was impossible, it was so weak, plus even hearing it with a trained ear wasn't easy. But fortunately, by 0200, the cx changed where WKVQ was topping the frequency! Code was easy to copy and even voice IDs and identifiing the music sellections was easy. It seemed like they boosted from 250w to 50 KW within that period! Infact I even called Craig back to find out if he had changed anything. He hadn't. He ran 10 KW ND both tests. Wow what a test. Thanks so much. Another GA station! A QSL reqest is going out today with a CD. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA 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] WKVQ Test
Wish I tried too but had to work at 5 AM so the alarm clock was set at 3:45 AM. LA on 1540 would have given it trouble. Martin Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:48 -0800 From: Mike Sanburn To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Great catch Pat--'wish I would have tried for it now. ms ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Hindsight being 20/20I think that there is another test on 1250 khz coming soon. I was more discouraged by my local qrn than by KMPC. I can get somewhat a decent null on them if needed. And of course you're even a bit further from their towers in East Los Angeles than I am. (Funny that I still remember them as KPOL. That's so 70's of me.) --Mike Sanburn From: martinfo...@cox.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:10:25 -0800 Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Wish I tried too but had to work at 5 AM so the alarm clock was set at 3:45 AM. LA on 1540 would have given it trouble. Martin Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:16:48 -0800 From: Mike Sanburn To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Great catch Pat--'wish I would have tried for it now. ms ___ 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] WKVQ Test
Thanks Mike. We have a strong Pacific storm heading in to the coast with wind gusts to 85 MPH on Sunday. Hope my antennas stay up. It looks nasty. The high wind warning is from 10 AM Sunday to 1 PM Monday. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test
Good luck with the storm. Sounds pretty fierce. 'Counting the days until spring. I'm pleased that so many folks got to hear WKVQ and WFNY dx tests. DONT FORGET TO TURN THOSE CLOCKS FORWARD TONIGHT. --ms From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:09:43 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test Thanks Mike. We have a strong Pacific storm heading in to the coast with wind gusts to 85 MPH on Sunday. Hope my antennas stay up. It looks nasty. The high wind warning is from 10 AM Sunday to 1 PM Monday. 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
[IRCA] WKVQ Test heard in NY
Jim Renfrew, Holley NY Tuned in a few minutes late, 1:06 AM EST, KXEL crushing the channel, but heard a WKVQ test announcement underneath. Might be playing music now. Thansk for the test! ___ 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] WKVQ Test heard in Madison WI
Easy catch here in Madison WI despite the efforts of KXEL, which is by far the dominant 1540 here, to bury it. Most of the time WKVQ was just below KXEL in signal strength, and VID's were quite readable when presented. Morse code call sets were strong and clear. The presentation of Christmas carols, although welcome, reminded me that this winter continues to go on too long. :-( A big thank you to all involved in this test! On to next week, which looks like it is going to be much more difficult than tonight's test was. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ 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
