Re: [IRCA] Alberta TPs for 28 October 2018

Hi Nigel, <<< A few less Japanese today, but better for Korea and China. In fact I have never heard Taiwan so well on 738, as it hardly ever makes it here (the signal seemingly all absorbed in Puyallup, much like the North Koreans), and it's my first log of it since the last solar minimum. >>>

[IRCA] TP 28 Oct Victoria version.

Finally gave up digging through this mornings files; one could dig all the way to China. Another mad morning, with I think a record number of totally readable signals from several countries. One small mercy, things faded out fairly soon after 1500UT pretty darn good audio (all of it

Re: [IRCA] 954 Turkey

I noticed the 1575 2 stations, as well. My understanding is that Iran is on the low side, while Farda is on-frequency, if that's themWalt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 4:17 AM R. Colin Newell wrote: > Location, location... > > Thanks for 954 KHz tips - barely there audio - but 1386 is easy >

Re: [IRCA] Michigan TP Asian logs this morning, October 28th, 2018

Hi Tim Those are some amazing recordings of 693 and 774 Japan . Yanbian has been operating on 1205.96 as far back as I can remember.  The measured carrier frequency is so unique, it's as good as an ID in my book.  I'm not sure about the music you heard at 1159.  I'll try to start my SDR

Re: [IRCA] 954 Turkey

Location, location... Thanks for 954 KHz tips - barely there audio - but 1386 is easy listening... 639 near audio... 855 rumbly audio... 1089 also pretty consistent, weak audio on 1098 and 1107, 1215 in/out constantly... 1575 - 2 distinctly different station 100 hz apart or so... 0415 UTC...

[IRCA] Alberta TPs for 28 October 2018

Another exciting morning. A few less Japanese today, but better for Korea and China. In fact I have never heard Taiwan so well on 738, as it hardly ever makes it here (the signal seemingly all absorbed in Puyallup, much like the North Koreans), and it's my first log of it since the last

Re: [IRCA] 954 Turkey

That's great, Nigel. Interesting, as Nick's FB is not really showing much on 954, despite decent audio at my end, and I have the poorest TA set up in Victoria! Colin and Nick seem to have much better luck than me, being closer to the water path via the Salish Sea. I'm more blocked by the spine

Re: [IRCA] Breakwater Inn (exGrayland Motel)

Great news, Chuck! Fingers crossed! Perhaps we'll have a few more creature comforts there! Walt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 3:33 AM Chuck Hutton wrote: > On Friday Oct 12, we noticed work had been done on the front of the ex > Grayland Motel and the sign was gone. > > Bruce Googled the

Re: [IRCA] 954 Turkey

Thanks for posting that Walt.   Went to 954 and waited and sure enough a signal came out of the mud, and definitely // web stream.   It's been years since I've hard Turkey. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB On 10/28/2018 9:18 PM, Volodya S wrote: Things have started to fade on the TA front,

[IRCA] Breakwater Inn (exGrayland Motel)

On Friday Oct 12, we noticed work had been done on the front of the ex Grayland Motel and the sign was gone. Bruce Googled the address and found it had a new name: Breakwater Inn and Cottahes. So off we went on Sunday to find out what was happening. The result: we found that the new owners

Re: [IRCA] 855

585 and 576 were both logged weakly here //855 last TA opening, Neil, but only found by going over the recording. 73 Nick At 02:05 2018-10-29, Neil Kazaross wrote: Walt et al check for //'s to RNE 855. 585 was good here at times in IL last night for example. I'll be hooked up outside

[IRCA] TAs in Seattle

The TA's have been a lot more exciting in Victoria than in Seattle. I've mostly been chasing carriers on 1413 and 1386 for the past 45 minutes.  1413 is the best but has only been producing tantalizing traces of audio. I've also been getting a weaker carrier on 1215, which I assume is

[IRCA] 954 Turkey

Things have started to fade on the TA front, but 954 gave decent audio at 03:15, seemingly // to TRT 1 webstream, with a continuous monologue by an OM. Fair + at timesWalt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] A phasing story. Greenland 720 logged in IL.

A phasing story from last night. I live 12 miles NNW from WGN's xmtr. I put down a 288 ft BOG at about 35 deg // a 177 ft one. Phase null of WGN peaked at about 50 dB and it was down close to S6 on Perseus. Sure enough there's audio seeming // KNR webstream which was mostly talk. Then from

Re: [IRCA] Michigan TP Asian logs this morning, October 28th, 2018

Gary, Thanks for listening and confirming! 73, -Tim On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 10:24 PM Gary DeBock wrote: > Hi Tim, > > I've listened to your 972 kHz recording, and can confirm that the male > speaker is using the Korean language. The format and 3+1 time pips also > match those used by HLCA.

Re: [IRCA] Michigan TP Asian logs this morning, October 28th, 2018

Hi Tim, I've listened to your 972 kHz recording, and can confirm that the male speaker is using the Korean language. The format and 3+1 time pips also match those used by HLCA. Congratulations on your long-range TP logging! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On October 28, 2018 at 5:59 PM

[IRCA] TA roller coaster...

> Like Walt has pointed out, this is like an old wooden roller coaster... long passages of laid back or nothing and then a surge. 1386 right now is at ridiculous levels - almost S9 with pretty crisp audio... Silly times. ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] 1026 ? Iran

Heard briefly with middle eastern style music at 02:04. I'm presuming Iran here. Not too strong, but pretty decent audio for about 15 to 20 seconds only.Walt in Victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] 855

Walt et al check for //'s to RNE 855. 585 was good here at times in IL last night for example. I'll be hooked up outside ready for 0300 as somehow my laptop needs charging. 73 KAZ On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 8:59 PM Volodya S wrote: > I'm sure it was Spanish, but who knows. 864 came in very

Re: [IRCA] 855

I'm sure it was Spanish, but who knows. 864 came in very strongly, briefly at around 01:53 or so. Egypt for sure!Walt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 1:55 AM JOHN FISHER wrote: > Hi Walt, > > Is it RNE or is it Romania which is often strong on 855 ?(and if it is, > then 1179 and 1552 are also

Re: [IRCA] 855

Hi Walt, Is it RNE or is it Romania which is often strong on 855 ?(and if it is, then 1179 and 1552 are also worth checking). I had 1179 giving me a het on Friday on a rental car driving home, so it would be a channel to check as well. John On 10/28/18, Volodya S wrote: > No sooner did I

[IRCA] 855

No sooner did I lose RNE, that it's back at not quite pounding level, but darn close!Walt (01:48:50) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

[IRCA] 855 very nice audio

Wow, 855 is coming in beautifully with a male vocal. 100% RNE.At 01:47, but gone within 30 seconds again :-( Walt ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] Michigan TP Asian logs this morning, October 28th, 2018

Awesome!! I picked the wrong morning to sleep in. 747 should be // 693 and 774. 73 KAZ On Sun, Oct 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM Tim Tromp wrote: > I woke up early and started my session at 1000 UT with the hope of catching > some audio from 1566 HLAZ after receiving a hint of the station a few days >

Re: [IRCA] ...mo’ audio on 1089

Yep, weak audio on 1386 at 01:35. Crazy how they come up and, poof, they're gone again!Walt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 1:31 AM R. Colin Newell wrote: > > Sadly, signals are building - even better EE audio on 1089... and 1575... > > Piddle skiddle! > > * wanted a quiet evening... * >

Re: [IRCA] ...mo’ audio on 1089

Sadly, signals are building - even better EE audio on 1089... and 1575... Piddle skiddle! * wanted a quiet evening... * ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] Living the core values of DXING.

For those just joining us: Nick is our Obi Wan Kenobi. Walt’s Han Solo... or Luke Skywalker. and I’m a cross between Chewbacca and 3CPO. That’s some decent pecking order if you ask me. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Oct 28, 2018, at 6:10 PM, C B wrote: > > FWIW Nick

Re: [IRCA] Living the core values of DXING.

--- Begin Message --- FWIW Nick corrected one of my loggings also. I welcome it. BTW, I'm more of a Pinot guy! A toast to the Victoria contingent nonetheless! 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Sunday, October 28, 2018, 6:40:11 PM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: We all correct each

Re: [IRCA] ...audio on 1089

Hoping I'm wrong, but so far the pattern is looking remarkably similar to last night, with a peak just after local sunset, then a gradual decline.    Have had audio on 693, 702, 855, 1026, 1089, 1215, 1386,1413, 1575.    Only 1089 and 1413 are still in audio at this point.  1413 was in a class

[IRCA] Michigan TP Asian logs this morning, October 28th, 2018

I woke up early and started my session at 1000 UT with the hope of catching some audio from 1566 HLAZ after receiving a hint of the station a few days ago. Not even a carrier this morning. Then I started dialing down the band and was totally unprepared for what followed. It had me learning

[IRCA] TA start in Alberta - North

a quick scan at 0047 had hets everywhere and not weak either. Audio on these channels stood out: 1539 1584 1215 1107 1098 1089 981 855 684 531 73 Don VE6JY Perseus, NE DKAZ Lamont ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] ...audio on 1089

What Nick predicted last night may come to pass tonight... * looks at wine glass.. * * cusses gently under his breath... * Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - DRAKE R8 x 2 West Flag + North Flag —> Misek Phaser FLG100 x 2 Wellbrook Preamps.

Re: [IRCA] audio on 1089

And we’re in audio... :-( ___ 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

[IRCA] Living the core values of DXING.

We all correct each other and have been doing it forever. :-) Nick and I picked up our first TA’s simultaneously in September 1976. Through cooperation, encouragement and the occasional nudge, we’re better together. We have something here in Victoria that most other DXERS can only dream of —

[IRCA] Almost audio on 1089

Snippets of audio now on 1089 at 00:36 UTC into Victoria.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

Re: [IRCA] Hints of TA

That's all good. No improvement yet, but we are still about 35 min from LSS.Walt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 12:24 AM ken brookner wrote: > I see these carriers, too... > > Ken > Lummi Island, WA > > > Volodya S > > Sunday, October 28, 2018 4:51 PM > > Well it's a

Re: [IRCA] Hints of TA+ TP’s

Don't worry, Colin. Nick has already corrected one of my loggingsI said Korea, and he corrected it to be CRI in Korean. At least I got the language part correct!73, Walt On Mon, Oct 29, 2018 at 12:22 AM R. Colin Newell wrote: > TA’s — No one knows — > > West and North Flags at the

Re: [IRCA] Hints of TA

I see these carriers, too... Ken Lummi Island, WA Volodya S Sunday, October 28, 2018 4:51 PM Well it's a ways away from our LSR, but once again, there are carriers to be seen. 1089, and 1215 for example. Will they develop into anything, or fizzle as they did last

Re: [IRCA] Hints of TA+ TP’s

TA’s — No one knows — West and North Flags at the ready... Thanks again to Bruce Portzer for great morning reports confirming some of the fresh Chinese TP’s I was hearing on Saturday morning. When you’re the low man on the DXER Totem pole, you need to be cautious about what you report,

Re: [IRCA] Hints of TA

Thanks for the alert Walt. Just about at our sunset here now, and have good audio on 1413 and weak audio on 1575 and 1215.    Like you say, lets's hope it doesn't fizzle tonight! 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB On 10/28/2018 5:51 PM, Volodya S wrote: Well it's a ways away from our LSR,

[IRCA] Hints of TA

Well it's a ways away from our LSR, but once again, there are carriers to be seen. 1089, and 1215 for example. Will they develop into anything, or fizzle as they did last night? Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] TP DX in Seattle on Oct 28

Japanese stations were in short supply today, and Koreans weren't much better.  Chinese on the other hand were quite plentiful.  My 1116 station turned out to be CNR2 thanks to a much better signal today.  I had two stations on 1098: one with the CNR1 programming we've been hearing all season,

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Great Tim, it seems I picked the wrong morning to sleep in here as I didn't set an alarm and slept the clock around. I also have to make it a priority to rebuild my storm trashed south DKAZ and switch it around to the north! Lets hope these cx continue. 73 KAZ 55 km NW of Chicago On Sun, Oct 28,

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Hard to tell Walt. My initial feeling was that when stations faded up, they were stronger than yesterday, but that might have been blind luck in stumbling across them. http://www3.telus.net/public/shallpat/4all/compare_peak2018Oct27-28.pdf shows a comparison of peak signal strengths

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Yes and unfortunately that’s all we can do - imagine. Ugh. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 28, 2018, at 11:02 AM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > > Just staggered back from the DXpedition to the basement in Victoria myself. > Not one but two full-bore Chinese on 1098, 1377 thundering etc etc. plus

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

NIck, I wondered whether my antennas snagged too many stations of late, and were needing a breather. I didn't get to the dials until 14:30, rather late, and my sense at that time, at least, was that conditions were slightly down from the past few days, although still very nice. At my QTH, the

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Just staggered back from the DXpedition to the basement in Victoria myself. Not one but two full-bore Chinese on 1098, 1377 thundering etc etc. plus all sorts of the usual suspects and more. Can you imagine what Grayland would have been like this weekend? best wishes, Nick At 11:21

[IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 10/28/18

--- Begin Message --- 603 unID (HLSA?) barely audible at 1222 and 1242. 747 JOIB poor at 1226 774 JOUB poor in KSPI 780 slop at 1240. 945 unID (CNR1?) barely audible woman talking in unID language at 1231; barely audible man and woman talking at 1250, sounded like Chinese. 954 unID (JOKR?) barely

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Conditions look good here in Seattle too, similar to the past few days. I've only been at the dials for a few minutes but it looks like China and Korea are favored again. Bruce On 10/28/2018 06:07, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Happy to hear of your success Tim, and will look forward to your report.

[IRCA] China on 1521

Getting a piece of CRI on a recording from last 10/27 00:17 UTC, here with man in Russian : https://www.quebecdx.com/mp3/china_1521_20181027_0017.MP3 Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC Perseus + 450m / 1475ft Beverage N-NE (35 degrees) ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

Happy to hear of your success Tim, and will look forward to your report.    Looking like a very strong Japanese morning here also, though it'll be hard pressed to beat yesterday. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB On 10/28/2018 5:21 AM, Tim Tromp wrote: What a wild morning which is still in

[IRCA] TP madness in Michigan!

What a wild morning which is still in full swing here, Japan is all over the dial with good audio on several channels. This NEVER happens here (not even weak carriers) and I'm totally blown away and unprepared for it! Full report tonight when I get this all sorted out. SDRs were made for times

[IRCA] Waters Edge DXpedition - Oct. 18 - 21

I visited the Waters Edge HomeAway rental property near Fleeton, VA for the 6th time from Oct. 18 - 21. Results are on this webpage: http://realmonitor.com/am_logs_we6.php A 160’ DKAZ was used pointing at 135 deg. -- further south than I had planned thus I missed most of the fine TA loggings

[IRCA] Part III for exceptional 25 Oct 2018 into Victoria,BC

As promised, here's the next chapter of my amazing morning. I noticed that this morning (the 27th) was also very strong, but nonetheless, I have to finish the 25th, so here goes up to 1116 kHz. 73, Walt Salmaniw 918 JAPAN YBC Yamagata Hoso YBC (tent), Oct 25 0534 - At 14:28, not at all

[IRCA] TP 27 Oct Victoria version.

After Colin's amazing report, I was wondering what was wrong with my antenna. For some reason, splash was fairly bad on the west Flag which is what I was using before I got out of bed, so most of what he was reporting simply wasn't making it here. However, once I'd switched over to the