[IRCA] KFBK 1530 back on night IBOC

I noticed tonight that KFBK 1530 is running IBOC, doing a number on 1540 especially on KXPA. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

[IRCA] This Morning's TPs

Greetings, JOUB 774 in nicely this morning at 1229 with what sounds like a language lesson HLAZ 1566 w/ audio briefly (choir singing?) at 1236 carriers on 693, 702, 738, 747 756 Time to go to work. Best of DX to all! Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A N EWE

[IRCA] TPs for 11/8

Good morning Listened from 1250-1415 UT and it was a very good morning for TPs. Audio was heard on 693, 747, 774, 828, 1566 and 1593. I had carriers on 531, 558, 567, 585, 594, 603, 648, 657, 675, 693, 738, 747, 756, 765, 774, 819. 828, 837, 846, 864, 873, 936, 945, 954, 963, 972, 981,

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

--- Joe Miller, KJ8O [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, Earlier this year, there was discussion of a Sony MW DX Receiver that sold for about $180. --- Has anyone on either list bought and used one? --- If so, how does it compare to the ICF-2010? --- Model number and link of

[IRCA] TP's for 11-08-07

Listened from 1245-1510. Another nice November morning. Top channels dead until dawn enhancement. Sat on 738 for about 10 minutes trying to figure what station I was hearing. Seemed more NW than South. Weak most of the time, but good for a short period around 1455. 1500 ut no pips

Re: [IRCA] TPs for 11/8

At 06:31 AM 11/8/2007, you wrote: Good morning Listened from 1250-1415 UT and it was a very good morning for TPs. Audio was heard on 693, 747, 774, 828, 1566 and 1593. I had carriers on 531, 558, 567, 585, 594, 603, 648, 657, 675, 693, 738, 747, 756, 765, 774, 819. 828, 837, 846, 864, 873,

[IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

Hi everyone, Earlier this year, there was discussion of a Sony MW DX Receiver that sold for about $180. --- Has anyone on either list bought and used one? --- If so, how does it compare to the ICF-2010? --- Model number and link of where to purchase? Thank you in advance, and 73. Joe

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

I agree completely - I logged a 500-watt non-directional beacon on 350 kHz from British Columbia on my 2010 last night with a whopper signal. No special antennas, no special filters, just lying in bed with the headphones on. Some of my best BCB DX has also been heard with the 2010 barefoot. It

[IRCA] Power increase of CBDB-990 Watson Lake YT approved by CRTC

The power increase of CBDB-990 Watson Lake YT, which relays the CBC Radio One station CFWH-570 Whitehorse YT, has been approved the the CRTC. Note that the Yukon Territory is on Pacific Time so that most CBC network programmes will be heard two hours later on CBDB then they are heard on

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

There was a small battery powered, analog tuned rx that was unusually sensitive, for sale in the Japanese mkt, and limited to 1600 kc up top. Is that the one you are curious about? Gil ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] TPs for 11/8

It seems that Alberta and Arizona are at opposite ends of the spectrum this week. On the 6th you had a poor morning, and it was great here. Today, things were reversed, as your very good morning was a stark contrast to here, where Nick's cloud was at its thickest. It was one of those

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

I believe it is the ICF-EX5. Gil ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] Another new Alaskan heard.

Great Mike. Glad you nabbed KFQD. Thanks Pat. Yep, that new BOG seems to be doing everything I hoped it would. Mike ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] Under the Weather

Say it ain't so, KAZ! We'd love to have you. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA -- Original message -- From: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] No one has heard much from me for a week as I am still quite sick, and on the verge of having to cancel my trip

[IRCA] TPs: Nov 8: Interesting

At 1300, two hours before LSR (1510), the band was hopping. The JJs were better than yesterday morning, though still not great. On average, the Chinese weren't as strong as they have been (early) but many were there in audio. At dawn, as has been usual lately, there wasn't that much

[IRCA] IRCA --43--62--7 --990 Watson Lake.

CBC programs from Whitehorse would // CBU Vancouver since that is where the Pacific time zone schedule is produced.I don't know if Watson Lake would relay local Whitehorse programs. ---Bill in BC - All new Yahoo! Mail - -

[IRCA] TAs Tonight

The carrier on 1215 is back again tonight first heard at 0039 UT. Its very weak and only heard on my new antenna. The antenna is on my fence and is 100x80x100. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Boo! Scare away worms,

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Nov 08 2103 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 08 November follow. Solar flux 70 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 03.

[IRCA] Salute to Super CFL

I found this item in the Robert Feder media column of the Chicago Sun Times Wednesday 11/7: 'Sonic Sound Salutes' host Terry Young will present a five-hour tribute to former Chicago Top 40 powerhouse WCFL, starting at 3 p.m. Friday on XM Satellite Radio's '60s channel. 'For five hours,

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

Gary, and Gil, and all others; Precisely. I remembered your article from earlier this year, and am considering the merits of purchasing one when I already have the '2010'. One point to consider is that my 2010 may not be around forever, and would like a similar or better receiver without having

Re: [IRCA] Grave Yard Frequency DXing Discussion Group??

John Les Raybum has a nice site on DX The Graveyard Channels http://www.nrcdxas.org/articles/DXingtheGraveyardChannelsRev1.pdfBill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:24:47 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] Grave Yard Frequency DXing

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

At 04:45 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote: The carrier on 1215 is back again tonight first heard at 0039 UT. Its very weak and only heard on my new antenna. The antenna is on my fence and is 100x80x100. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 Here in Victoria, I'm picking up Radio Farda in weak

Re: [IRCA] Grave Yard Frequency DXing Discussion Group??

Check out this subscription list. http://topazdesigns.com/mailman/listinfo/gy/ We have set up a rota to listen to one frequency per week and we share audio clips and help each other ID our UNIDs. It is a lot of fun. John H. Bryant wrote: I heard mention, some time ago, of an internet group

[IRCA] Newspaper articles about WLPO DX Test

Brandon Jordan - Blogmeister of the DXTESTS.INFO site - has posted two interesting articles that ran in the local press about the WLPO DX Test. Several DXers and their reports are mentioned in the articles. You can click on this link to have a look.

Re: [IRCA] IRCA --43--62--7 --990 Watson Lake.

Not sure that is strictly true, Bill -- CBC BC feeds those parts of BC in the Mountain time zone as well, so you can't draw a 1:1 relationship . Thinking of places I visit often for work like Radium and Field. And the north is even less predictable to us down here in terms of CBC feeds. (It also

Re: [IRCA] IRCA --43--62--7 --990 Watson Lake.

Eric Floden wrote: Not sure that is strictly true, Bill -- CBC BC feeds those parts of BC in the Mountain time zone as well, so you can't draw a 1:1 relationship . Thinking of places I visit often for work like Radium and Field. And the north is even less predictable to us down here in terms

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

Walt The only carrier that I can hear is 1206 at 0144 UT and its just above the noise level. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:40:10 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight At 04:45 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote: The

Re: [IRCA] Grave Yard Frequency DXing Discussion Group??

When the subject came up a few posts ago, my first thought was 100 people on speakerphones all mumbling at once. I think I need to get some rest... Mike Bill Harms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out this subscription list. http://topazdesigns.com/mailman/listinfo/gy/ We have set up a

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

1575 has been huge at times here, with audio completely dominating over adjacent domestics so could be a good nite. Lots of hets from before utc, but only 1134 was signifiant (+1575 of course). Don Moman Lamont AB On Nov 9, 2007 1:40 AM, Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 04:45

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

Weak carrier on 1575 at 0206. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 02:01:58 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight 1575 has been huge at times here, with audio completely dominating over adjacent domestics so could

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

At 06:01 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote: 1575 has been huge at times here, with audio completely dominating over adjacent domestics so could be a good nite. Lots of hets from before utc, but only 1134 was signifiant (+1575 of course). Don Moman Lamont AB Now that's interesting, Don. The

Re: [IRCA] TA's 11-08-07

A very weak carrier on 1377 at 0225 UT no other carriers at this time. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 02:15:15 + Subject: [IRCA] TA's 11-08-07 Good Evening: TA's carreirs and levels: 1575 *** 1422 *** 1377

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

Walter Salmaniw wrote: At 06:01 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote: 1575 has been huge at times here, with audio completely dominating over adjacent domestics so could be a good nite. Lots of hets from before utc, but only 1134 was signifiant (+1575 of course). Don Moman Lamont AB Now

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

Now that's interesting, Don. The Hall-Patch phenomenon has not reached Alberta yet. I can hear 1575 here tonight, but it's very weak. Not at all like last night! Glad things are hopping there in Lamont.Walt. It's certainly up here tonight Walt. And Don is only 220 miles south

Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver

To Joe and others: Nick is absolutely right that the ICF-EX5 has a spurious reception issue, which is not a major problem here in the moderate-RF environment of Puyallup, WA, but may be for your own location. To Nick's comments, I would also add that all of the enclosed

[IRCA] TA or not TA, that is the question

At 0500, 1215 still has the biggest carrier, maybe hints of audio, but nothing exciting. A surprising number of wispy carriers elsewhere, centering on the middle of the band: 774, 855, 864, 945,954, 999, 1008 with a choppy SAH, 1053, 1098, 1107, 1125, 1134, 1179, 1224, 1269 and 1494 best

[IRCA] Minor Palstar R30CC mod

Had a dial lamp go out in my Palstar R30CC radio recently. Rather than simply put another lamp in, I decided to use LEDs. I used three Radio Shack 276-320 white LEDs. 3.6v, 20ma. All I did was push them into the existing Palstar grommets used to hold the three factory lamps. They light the

[IRCA] TPs for 8 Nov 07

listened from about 1400 to 1510UT though not continuously. As others noted, not as good as yesterday, fewer DUs on the lower band, and just lower overall signal strength. However, for example, I didn't hear 594 very well today when listening about 1430UT, but the propagation monitor said it

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

At 07:43 PM 11/8/2007, you wrote: Now that's interesting, Don. The Hall-Patch phenomenon has not reached Alberta yet. I can hear 1575 here tonight, but it's very weak. Not at all like last night! Glad things are hopping there in Lamont.Walt. It's certainly up here tonight

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

MW has dropped off, 0300 had around 30 hets, 0400 down to 14. Only 1215 close to audio, rest generally weak.. Yet some good Eu signals on 160m, like DF2PY and others in the 0500-0600 area. 73 Don On Nov 9, 2007 3:43 AM, Mike Stonebridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that's interesting,

[IRCA] JOHR 1287

I noticed tonight after 0600 UTC, JOHR 1287 is quite good at times, but with some 1290 splat. Gal in JJ and Inst. mx. Normal catch hear, but generally not this early. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] IRCA --43--62--7 --990 Watson Lake.

Bill, Yes, CFWH does operate the LPRTs in the Yukon. Infact they mention it in their ID. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] TAs Tonight

While I was talking with Dave Williams on the phone, I noticed a decent carrier on 1215 1134. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] JOHR 1287

At 06:50 09/11/2007, you wrote: I noticed tonight after 0600 UTC, JOHR 1287 is quite good at times, but with some 1290 splat. Gal in JJ and Inst. mx. Normal catch hear, but generally not this early. 0600? Gosh, even 0655 was a tad early...not sunset there for another 20 minutesbut there was