Re: [IRCA] DX Test Team needs immediate assistance! QRSS Files

2007-06-22 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
At 03:20 21/06/2007, you wrote: Actually, no math is needed. Just go to the Tools-Evaluate Expression-Waves-Sine menu and enter whatever frequency you want. definitely time to upgrade my copy! Nick Nick Hall-Patch

Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] WJLG-900

2007-06-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
I really thought we agreed to stop outright saying a station is cheating that isn't fair, and can actually be considered slander/libel. Just because the signal is a bit better then you'd think, doesnt mean the are necessarily cheating.WJLG is near the water, so that helps. Unless you have a

Re: [IRCA] CW on 520

2007-06-22 Thread Chuck Hutton
Patrick: The 2 posts of mine that showed up this morning actually left Chuckland headed toward the Internet yesterday afternoon. Apparently they stopped on the side of the highway to get a good nights' sleep. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IRCA] UNID 1440 Classical

2007-06-22 Thread Nigel Pimblett
Patrick, I'm about 95% sure you're right about it being KPTO. Just got back from vacation yesterday so couldn't check earlier, but this morning (now 6:15 am MDT) the unID is running about even with Wetaskawin on 1440, on top at times, and under at others. The music is primarily classical,

[IRCA] Radio History-June 22.

2007-06-22 Thread Art Blair
Radio History-June 22 1938. Clem McCarthy is at the NBC microphone when Joe Louis and Max Schmeling have at it. 1942. First broadcast of Major Hoople. The good Major marched off the radio dial on April 26, 1943. Art Folsom, CA ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] CW on 520 kHz

2007-06-22 Thread Doug Pifer
If I only knew my X's from Z's on the keyboard, hi. TVX ___ 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

[IRCA] 520 Thanks

2007-06-22 Thread Wozniak, Joe
To All Group Members: 520 Thank you's, to all for such a positive response to my post! I've been lurking in the background for several months now just absorbing as much info as possible (to be honest, at first I didn't know what half of the stuff you folks talked about, but I'm learning).

Re: [IRCA] 1670

2007-06-22 Thread Patrick Martin
I checked 1670 again off the Eastern beverage, the carrier is stronger and there are traces of audio, but just slight traces. So there is hope. A bit later this afternoon or early this evening before Redding shows up I'll try again. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager

Re: [IRCA] TVZ-520 kHz (or full of bash and shy)

2007-06-22 Thread Doug Pifer
Charles, lol ! Joe said, I figured that if you can't hear a broadcast signal on a semi-regular basis, that's DX. That's my philosophy. 73- Doug ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Craig Healy
It is with much regreat that I must tender my resignation as Broadcast Test Coordinator, effective as soon as you can appoint a replacement. The job has simply become untenable, and I cannot continue. Les, All I can say is many thanks for your work. It's been deeply appreciated. Craig Healy

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Tim Hall
The same from me as well, Les. You helped me add quite a few stations to my otherwise-stagnant SoCal totals. You'll be missed. 73, Tim Hall On 6/22/07, Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is with much regreat that I must tender my resignation as Broadcast Test Coordinator, effective

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-06-22 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Jun 22 1809 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 21 June follow. Solar flux 66 and mid-latitude A-index 12. The mid-latitude

Re: [IRCA] 6 mtr intercom

2007-06-22 Thread chris and anne
Thanks Mark and also Harry, who responded. I'm just getting active again after too long a layoff. I worked a lot of 6 and 2 SSB in the late 70's- early 80's. Regards, Chris K4NHL S.C. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007

[IRCA] Resignation of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator

2007-06-22 Thread Tom Jasinski
I am very sorry to read that Les is resigning from his post as DX Test Coordinator. He has done and excellent job for the past few years and his great efforts will be missed. Tom Jasinski US Navy Radio Operator 1966-1970 WDXHVL Radio Monitor QSL Collector for 43 years IRCA Member for over 41

[IRCA] 1670 WQDG929 Camas

2007-06-22 Thread vroomski
P:at, 1670 WQDG929 Camas is weak this afternoon around 3:00 P.M.. The fence antenna was the only antenna that could bring in any audio. The R 8B with the syn on produced better audio than the JRC -545. Man reading the information, if you need any help with the audio let me know.

[IRCA] New MW QSLs

2007-06-22 Thread Patrick Martin
Today I received two QSLs in one emvelope from ODOT. 1650WPZS256 OR, Newport, rec. verie letter in 3d from: Dan Prodzinski-ODOT Dispatch NWTOC. Address: ODOT Transportation Operations Center-455 Airport Rd, SE, Bldg B Salem OR 97301. 10 watts. MW QSL #2956. (PM-OR) 1650 WPZS256

Re: [IRCA] 1670 WQDG929 Camas

2007-06-22 Thread Patrick Martin
Dennis, So far I only have had traces of audio, but it did sound male, so that is probably it. I will try a bit later. I will let you know. Thanks. 73, Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Resignation of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator

2007-06-22 Thread James Niven
I am sadden to read that we are loosing a talented, experienced and heartless individual who has devoted his time and effort to help members add new stations to their logbooks. Les took the time to contact various engineers and station personnel around the country to arrange DX Tests from

Re: [IRCA] Resignation of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator

2007-06-22 Thread The Kaskey Family
James, You should remember in giving your 'two cents worth' to add In My Opinion lest you become 'politically incorrect' like anyone else who does not play 'exactly' by the rules. In my opinion :-), it's people like Willis, CAT Doc Z that make this list tolerable. Besides which :-) about

Re: [IRCA] Resignationo of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator

2007-06-22 Thread Paul LaFreniere
Don Kaskey wrote: James, You should remember in giving your 'two cents worth' to add In My Opinion lest you become 'politically incorrect' like anyone else who does not play 'exactly' by the rules. In my opinion :-), it's people like Willis, CAT Doc Z that make this list tolerable. Besides

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-06-22 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Jun 23 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 22 June follow. Solar flux 65 and mid-latitude A-index 17. The mid-latitude

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Charles A Taylor
At 03:02 PM 6/22/2007 -0500, you wrote: Les Rayburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Les, I don't accept your resignation...but I haven't any power to deny it either. Perhaps you grow weary at my last comments in re stations cheating, and my observation that we ought to be able speak our minds on the IRCA

[IRCA] DX logging: WPJS-1330, Conway S. Carolina

2007-06-22 Thread Charles A Taylor
1330 WPJS SC Conway: logged @ 1800 6/22 while doing a quick band- scan for SC early skywave. Just tuned off local WOOW-1340 and AGC ramped down just in time to hear old preacher say On 13-30, W P J S, Conway, South

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Russ Edmunds
--- Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is with much regreat that I must tender my resignation as Broadcast Test Coordinator, effective as soon as you can appoint a replacement. The job has simply become untenable, and I cannot continue. Les, All I can say is many thanks for

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Bob Young
Even though I don't give a hoot about QSL's for my own reasons anymore, I do feel bad when anyone gives up something they obviously love and believe in, no matter what the the reasons. However I do not feel that a private letter should have been published for everyone on both lists to see. I

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-22 Thread Martin and Wendy Foltz
This is really a sad state that our hobby is in. I'm sorry to see Les resign. He volunteered his time so that many of us could hear some rare stations. And while he's busy working for us others are tearing down the good will that he's built up. As one of the few QSL collectors I know that we need

[IRCA] St. Helens Day Trip

2007-06-22 Thread D1028Gary
Hello All, Curious about the northern limit of KOHI-1600's daytime coverage, I was able to persuade the family to visit the part of Oregon closest to here (which, naturally, includes St. Helens). With a Sony ICF-S5W portable, KOHI's strength was checked at various points