[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 4/18/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1100 to 1211. LSR at 1217. 594 JOAK fair to good, best in a while w/pre-sunrise enhancement, w/male and female in JJ 693 JOAB weak w/male in JJ, //774 747 JOIB good w/male singing song w/piano accompaniment 774 JOUB very good, w/female in JJ, EE lesson

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 4/15/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1125 to 1216. LSR at 1221. 693 faint w/threshold audio 747 JOIB good w/male and female w/EE lesson 774 JOUB fair w/male and female w/EE lesson 972 HLCA weak w/pop song by female 1566 faint w/mumbly speech 73 and Best of DX, Craig Barnes Wheat Ridge, CO

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 4/13/19 and 4/14/19

--- Begin Message --- 4/13/19 I listened from 1117 to 1220. LSR at 1224. 594 JOAK weak under splatter w/female in JJ 693 JOAB weak w/male in JJ, //774 747 JOIB fair under splatter w/male in JJ //774 774 JOUB fair to good w/ male and female w/EE lesson 828 JOBB fair w/male and female in JJ

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/29/19

--- Begin Message --- Conditions this morning exhibited a minor uptick. Splendid DU loggings Nigel!! Unfortunately DUs seem to be allergic to this part of CO! If and when the Japanese big guns stop their BCB broadcasting, I guess I can try for Korean stations and the few Chinese stations that

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/28/19

--- Begin Message --- Conditions slid back a bit this morning. I listened from 1158 to 1252. LSR at 1250. 594 JOAK faint under splatter w/male and female in JJ 693 JOAB faint w/time pips at 1200, mumbly speech 747 JOIB fair to good w/female in JJ, language lesson 774 JOUB weak w/language

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/27/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1216 to 1301. LSR at 1251. Conditions were more subdued this morning. 693 poss JOAB faint w/mumbly speech 747 JOIB weak w/male and female in JJ, //774 774 JOUB weak w/male and female w/EE lesson 828 JOBB weak w/male and female 972 HLCA weak w/2 males in

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/26/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1130 to 1302. 594 JOAK faint w/female in JJ 693 JOAB faint w/male in JJ 747 JOIB weak w/male in JJ 774 JOUB fair to good w/male and female in JJ, chimes, EE lesson 828 JOBB weak w/male in JJ 972 HLCA weak under splatter w/female singing pop song 1134 poss HLKC

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/25/19

--- Begin Message --- Improved conditions were noted this morning along with some interesting additions. Some receptions lasted past LSR. I listened from 1223 to 1313. LSR at 1254. 594 JOAK weak under splatter w/male andfelmale in JJ 693 JOAB faint w/male and female in JJ, just above threshold

[IRCA] CO TP LSR Enhancement

--- Begin Message --- JORF 1422 in past LSR at best level in memory, 1134 pres HLKC in decently for a while as well. Could be a nice PNW TP morning. Craig Barnes  Wheat Ridge, CO --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/21/19 & 3/22/19

--- Begin Message --- Sorry for the delayed report. Got busy with my daughters for a couple of days. Conditions were somewhat improved on the 21st and 22nd. I slept in this morning. 3/21/19 I listened from 1120 to 1310. LSR at 1259. 594 JOAK weak w/male in JJ, finally was in at LSR 693 JOAB faint

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/20/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1133 to 1314. LSR at 1302. 693 JOAB faint under splatter w/female in JJ 774 JOUB weak to fair w/male in JJ followed by male and female w/poss language lesson 828 JOBB weak under splatter w/male and female in JJ 972 HLCA faint under splatter w/female in kK?

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/19/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1154 to 1313. LSR at 1304. 594 JOAK weak under some splatter w/male and female, sounded like language lesson, time pips at 1300 693 pres JOAB faint w/threshold audio, male in JJ? 747 pres JOIB faint under splatter w/mumbly speech 774 JOUB fair under splatter

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/17/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1200 to 1305. LSR at 1309. 594 JOAK faint to weak under splatter w/male in JJ 693 JOAB faint to weak w/male in JJ 747 JOIB faint w/female in JJ, only in briefly 774 JOUB weak w/time pips at 1200, w/female in JJ 828 JOBB weak w/male in JJ 1116 ?? very faint

[IRCA] CO TP Report 3/16/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1142 to 1237 this morning noting improved, but not stellar conditions. All low band. LSR at 1309.  594 JOAK faint to weak w/male and female in JJ 693 JOAB faint to weak w/male in JJ 747 JOIB weak to fair under splatter w/male in JJ 774 JOUB weak to fair

Re: [IRCA] the (TP) joint is jumping

--- Begin Message --- A very quiescent morning here in CO. Craig Barnes On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 8:22:49 AM MDT, Nicholas Hall-Patch wrote: in Victoria, lots of signals 1415-1420UT from Japan etc. particularly upper band best wishes, Nick

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/11/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1150 to 1315. LSR at 1317. A brief pre sunrise enhancement at around 1302 provided the limited results below. 747 JOIB faint w/male and female in what sounded like JJ 774 JOUB faint w/female, sounded like JJ 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, COElad

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

--- Begin Message --- That sounds like a great idea! Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Monday, March 11, 2019, 1:20:58 PM MDT, Mike Sanburn wrote: I like the idea---I have used similar on the ham bands in the past. Mike Sanburn From: IRCA on behalf of

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/9/19

--- Begin Message --- Recent daily listening efforts have not resulted in any TP signals until this morning. This morning's listening effort resulted in a few loggings. I listened from 1217 to 1314. LSR at 1320. 747 JOIB weak to fair with a male and female in JJ, time pips at 1300 774 JOUB faint

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 2/26/19

--- Begin Message --- A bit of an uptick over yesterday's absence of TPs. I listened from 1259 to 1355. LSR at 1335. 693 pres JOAB faint w/male in what sounded like JJ 747 JOIB fair to good //JOUB 774 JOUB good w/male and female with what sounded like a language lesson, poss CC 828 JOBB weak

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 2/24/19

--- Begin Message --- An uptick in pre sunrise enhanced propagation this morning produced an eclectic variety of receptions. I listened from 1312 to 1354. LSR at 1338. 594 pres. JOAK faint w/singing 747 JOIB fair to good under splatter w/male and female in JJ 774 JOUB weak w/male in JJ 1017 pres

[IRCA] CO TP Report 2/21/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1229 to 1300. This morning fell into the something is better than nothing category. 747 JOIB weak w/male and female in JJ 774 JOUB weak w/female in JJ 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, COElad FDM-S2 W KAZ w/Vactrol, NW Corner-Fed Loop, Newell

[IRCA] CO TP Report 2/20/19

--- Begin Message --- I turned the radio back on this morning after a bit of hiatus and was rewarded with some of the big guns. Also, Hi Chris! Welcome back! I listened from 1149 to 1344. LSR at 1345. Signals faded down shortly before LSR. 693 JOAB weak, //JOUB 747 JOIB fair with //JOUB 774 JOUB

Re: [IRCA] TP 6 Feb Victoria version.

--- Begin Message --- Unfortunately, all quiet on the midwestern front. Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 9:41:17 PM MST, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Better; decidedly better, but mostly due to a fairly short-lived pre-sunrise lift primarily on the high band.

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 2/3/19

--- Begin Message --- At last, something to report! I listened from 1126 to 1300. Better on W KAZ vs NW Corner-Fed Loop. 594 JOAK weak w/male in JJ 693 JOAB weak w/male in JJ, //774, Brubeck's "Take 5" jazz classic, sounded like jazz program closing song, time pips at 1300, poss ID 747 JOIB fair

Re: [IRCA] TP 31 Jan Victoria version.

--- Begin Message --- I listened on my Elad and your Kiwi SDR this morning with the same results. I'm looking forward to that watershed TP session. Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Thursday, January 31, 2019, 10:50:22 AM MST, R. Colin Newell wrote: Singularly dead with the odd carrier

Re: [IRCA] West coast TP report... jan 29

--- Begin Message --- I thought I heard a carrier on 828. That's more than I had here in CO. Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 8:21:43 AM MST, R. Colin Newell wrote: Naturally on the first overnight run of Kiwi WebSDR, conditions are less than non existent...

Re: [IRCA] Testing a WebSDR

--- Begin Message --- Greetings Colin, Thanks for making the KIWI SDR in Victoria available! What fun! Even with the somewhat limited conditions. 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 3:57:29 AM MST, James Niven wrote: Colin, I listened this morning at 5.00am

[IRCA] CO TP Report 1/14/19

--- Begin Message --- Marginal conditions were noted this morning. I listened from 1240 to 1355, when the TPs faded down. LSR at 1418. 693 very faint w/male and female possibly in JJ at threshold level 747 faint //774 774 weak w/female in JJ 828 faint w/female in what sounded like JJ, heavy

[IRCA] CO TP Report 1/13/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1300 to 1350. LSR at 1418. A slight improvement was noted. 693 faint w/male and female in JJ 747 weak ??774, much splatter 774 weak to fair w/male and female w/what sounded like a language lesson 828 faint w/male and female w/possible language lesson 972 weak

[IRCA] CO TP Report 1/11/19 & CO LW BC Report 1/12/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1317 to 1412. LSR at 1419. 747 weak w/male and female in JJ 774 weak w/male and female in JJ, poss. language lesson 828 faint w/mumbly snivets of audio CO LW BC 1/12/19 at 0142 252 R. Algerienne in briefly w/techno-pop musical piece, decent enough signal for

Re: [IRCA] Alberta (traces of) TPs for 9 January 2019

--- Begin Message --- Niogel, I'm glad you received something. My antennas checked out ok. The best I could muster was, to paraphrase Nick, near imaginary audio on 774. Brief at that. 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 8:49:56 PM MST, Nigel Pimblett wrote:

[IRCA] CO TP Report 1/4/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1316 to 1415. LSR at 1420.  693 fair w/male and female w/language lesson 738 faint w/musical tones and time pips at 1330 747 fair w/male and female w/EE lesson 774 very good w/male and female w/EE lesson 828 weak w/male and female w/EE lesson 873 faint w/male

[IRCA] 1/1/19 CO TP Report

--- Begin Message --- Sorry this a bit late. I listened yesterday from 1334 to 1425, with LSR at 1420. It was a fairly decent way to start the New Year. Happy New Year to all! There was however a bit more splatter than usual. 594 weak w/female w/language lesson 693 weak w/female in JJ, chimes

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 12/15/18

--- Begin Message --- Best morning in a while. I listened from 1312 to 1420. LSR at 1413. 594 JOAK weak w/male in JJ 693 JOAB good w/female in JJ, //774 702 unknown, w male and female, to paraphrase Nick, faint - burbles in the splatter, just prior to LSR 747 JOIB fair w/female in JJ 774 JOUB

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 12/2/18

--- Begin Message --- A similar morning to yesterday, with a couple of the Japanese big guns a bit stronger. A few signals were still in after LSR, albeit at reduced strengths. I listened from 1328 to 1420. LSR at 1403. 594 JOAK faint to weak w/male in JJ 693 JOAB weak w/male and female w/what

Re: [IRCA] Spanish on 1570?

--- Begin Message --- XERF, La Poderosa is a regular here in CO. I also heard it at Ft. Myers Beach a month ago. Power is listed at 100kW. On Sunday, December 2, 2018, 12:47:05 AM MST, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: It had been just back to back music but I fibally bagged an ID, with

Re: [IRCA] TAs, sigh, yet again

--- Begin Message --- For what it's worth, I have read Nigel's impressive reports from southern Alberta in amazement. The regularity of TPs and TAs he receives amazes me as his location is quite far inland, as is mine. The consistency with which he receives DUs is also noteworthy. Although

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 12/1/18

--- Begin Message --- A significant downturn from yesterday's conditions. I got a later start this morning and listened from 1330 to 1402. LSR at 1402. TPs were pretty much gone by 1355. 594 JOAK faint to weak w/female in JJ 693 JOAB weak w/male in JJ 747 JOIB weak w/instrumental mx then into

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/30/18

--- Begin Message --- I concur with the assessment of this morning being the best in several weeks. I listened from 1237 to 1416. LSR at 1401. 594 JOAK weak w/male and female in JJ lots of splatter 693 JOAB fair w/male and female w/EE lesson 738 poss BEL2 weak w/male in what sounded like CC 747

Re: [IRCA] 820khz Spanish

--- Begin Message --- That could be XEABC, in Mexicali. Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, 6:43:22 AM MST, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: Who on 820khz would be running spanish language music? One song I'm hearing now almost sounds like it's classical, but not

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 11/27/18

--- Begin Message --- TP reception conditions remain marginal. I listened from 1324 to 1405. LSR at 1357. The JJ stations faded out abruptly before LSR. 594 weak w/female in JJ 693 faint to weak w/male and female in JJ 747 faint w/mumbly speech 774 weak w/male and female w/what sounded like

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 11/26/18

--- Begin Message --- A bit of an uptick in conditions was noted this morning. I listened from 1320 to 1410. LSR at 1356. A pre LSR enhancement kicked in about 1325. Reception nosedived right before LSR at about 1350, except for 972 HLCA which stayed in until about 1405. 1422 was a nice

Re: [IRCA] propagation article

--- Begin Message --- Mark, Thanks for posting this fascinating article, which I will probably need to read more than once! There are some interesting clues which may indeed be relevant to MW DX. The discussion regarding the angles of transmission and reception and ducting may hold at least

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/24/18

--- Begin Message --- Conditions were subdued this morning. I listened from 1334 to 1405. LSR at 1355. Reception abruptly dived just before LSR. 774 JOUB weak to fair w/male in JJ 972 HLCA fair w/male in KK 1566 HLAZ weak w/music  73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO Elad FDM-S2 W KAZ

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/21/18

--- Begin Message --- The Japanese big guns were stronger accompanied by what I consider a second-tier JJ station here on 873 was marginally present. Propagation declined significantly at LSR. I listened from 1309 to 1358. LSR at 1350. 594 JOAK faint to weak w/female and male in JJ 693 JOAB weak

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/20/18

--- Begin Message --- This morning's conditions were similar to yesterday's with a minor and short lived sunrise enhancement. I listened from 1300 to 1408. LSR at 1349. 693 JOAK very faint w/female and male speaking 747 JOIB weak w/female and male, sounded like language lesson 774 JOUB weak to

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/19/18

--- Begin Message --- This morning was an improvement over yesterday. I listened from 1310 to 1350. There was a noticeable pre LSR propagation enhancement as well. LSR at 1348. 693 pres JOAK faint w/male w/what sounded like JJ 747 JOIB fair w/what sounded like a language lesson 774 JOUB weak,

[IRCA] CO Non TP Report 11/18/18

--- Begin Message --- As noted, a big step down from yesterday. No audio, no hets, no TPs or DUs this morning. Listened from 1310 to 1340. It was like a complete ionospheric blanket over CO. Tomorrow's another day. 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO--- End Message ---

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 11/17/18

--- Begin Message --- As noted, best conditions this week. 594, faint w/threshold audio 747 weak with male w/mumbly speech 774 JOUB weak w/chimes, male in JJ 828 faint w/male speaking, chimes 972 HLCA weak w/male speaking 1566 HLAZ fair w/male and fem in KK, choral mx, best in quite a while for

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

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/27/18

--- Begin Message --- A nice TP morning in CO! First tentative DU here!!! I listened from 1025 to 1329. LSR at 1323. Several KAZ vs NW corner fed loop comparisons resulted in better signal readability from the KAZ. 594 JOAK fair w/male in JJ 693 JOAB fair w/male in JJ 747 JOIB good w/male in JJ,

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 10/26/18

--- Begin Message --- Conditions were down from yesterday. I decided to give my ALA 1530ln a go outside in a N/S direction. This morning's signals were best on the W KAZ. I did not use the NE Corner Fed Loop this morning. I listened from 1239 to 1320. Signals were fading fast with the onset of

Re: [IRCA] DKAZ and Flag data

--- Begin Message --- Guy, Here's hoping you have a great time at Cape Lookout and that current conditions continue through your stay! I have two collapsible 20 ft. fiberglass fishing poles. 18' x 18' Corner fed loop, hmmm. Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Thursday, October 25, 2018,

Re: [IRCA] KAZ versus Pennant/Flag

--- Begin Message --- Kaz, I was surprised at the difference as well. The bottom wire of the KAZ is 2 ft. off of the ground, the apex is 18 ft. above the bottom wire. Craig On Thursday, October 25, 2018, 12:03:04 PM MDT, Mark Pettifor wrote: My thinking on antennas is the same as

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/25/18 Best This Season!

--- Begin Message --- A nice TP morning in CO! I listened from 1031 to 1322. LSR at 1321. JOIB and HLCA still going strong at LSR. I did multiple A vs B comparisons between the NW Corner-Fed loop (~300 degrees) and the W Single KAZ (~260 degrees). The KAZ was clearly the superior antenna. JOIB

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/24/18

--- Begin Message --- Despite a late start this morning at 1313, a reasonable number of Asian TPs were heard.  594 weak w/female in JJ 693 w/very weak audio, male in JJ? 747 weak w/female in JJ 774 w/best signal strength of the season here, female in JJ 972 weak w/male in KK?, into instrumental

Re: [IRCA] KAZ versus Pennant/Flag

--- Begin Message --- Interestingly, Bill Whitacre reported decent results all the way down to 531 on his August DXpeditions to Grayland and Florence. He reported using a DKAZ. AM Logs - Grayland, WA & Sans Souci | | | | AM Logs - Grayland, WA & Sans Souci | | | Craig Barnes

Re: [IRCA] KAZ versus Pennant/Flag

--- Begin Message --- Nick, Colin, Thanks for sending the PPT from the 2016 IRCA Convention. There's a lot of good information in that presentation. In response to Colin's comments: I understand your comments coming from a TP signal rich environment (except when I'm in town :-). Here in the TP

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 10/22/18

really good low band F/B with small DKAZ. Based on experience I would not feel comfortable with much less than 20 x 84 ft, so if you can get some taller masts try that.  73 KAZ On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 3:01 PM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message --

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 10/22/18

: By all means go at least 20 ft high!  73 KAZ On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 12:02 PM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: C B > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < > irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Cc: > Bcc:

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 10/22/18

://store.kittyhawk.com/products/22ft-hvy-duty-tele-pole They spec 22 ft but mine measure about 23 ft when fully extended. 73 KAZ On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 11:34 AM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: C B > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club o

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 10/22/18

from Denver area. This should also reduce Asian QRM. Or perhaps even aim is somewhat further south. 73 KAZ On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 9:19 AM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: C B > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Cc: > Bcc: > D

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/22/18

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1242 to 1315. LSR at 1318. No sign of JOBB this AM. As reported by Richard Allen, certain signals only in briefly. Working on switching the W KAZ out for a smaller W DKAZ. Then on to a N Flag or N corner fed loop. 594 JOAK weak w/time pips at 1300 693 JOAB

Re: [IRCA] TA carriers

--- Begin Message --- Hi Nick, I believe I understand your ionospheric predictive methodology. It is possibly related to the superior conditions present when I was recently in a hotel room in downtown Victoria, followed by the subsequent downturn in conditions when I was in what I thought

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/20/18

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1225 to 1305. LSR at 1316. Not a banner morning here. A few TPs were present. I also checked for TAs last night which produced two hets at around 0046, on 252 and 594, using the Wellbrook ALA 1530ln. TPs were rather short lived this morning, peaking about

Re: [IRCA] TA carriers

--- Begin Message --- Hi Neil, Just out of curiosity, are you using a cumulative probability analysis for your predictions? It's great stuff! Thanks and 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Saturday, October 20, 2018, 5:07:33 AM MDT, Mauno Ritola wrote: G1 storm warning was removed at

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/18/18

--- Begin Message --- The Japanese big guns were in, little else. I listened from 1220 until 1318. LSR at 1312. 693 JOAB fair w/male & female w/EE lesson, time pips at 0100 747 JOIB fair w/EE lesson 774 JOUB good w/EE lesson, jingle w/interspersed talk 828 JOBB fair w/EE lesson 73 and Best of DX,

Re: [IRCA] Michigan DUs, October 17th, 2018

as the AU zone seems to absorb all except in extreme cx.  73 KAZ Barrington IL On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 5:22 PM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: C B > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < > irca@hard-core-dx.

Re: [IRCA] Michigan DUs, October 17th, 2018

--- Begin Message --- Tim, Awesome catch! Congrats. Makes me aspire to DUs in CO! Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 4:10:52 PM MDT, Neil Kazaross wrote: Chris, if either you or Les have room for a DKAZ aimed west, I'd expect you could get a couple of the 50 kW

Re: [IRCA] TP 13 Oct Victoria Saturday slumber...

--- Begin Message --- Perhaps I should have stayed tucked in as well. A few weak carriers was all that was heard in CO this morning. 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Saturday, October 13, 2018, 7:46:39 AM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: Currently tucked in bed? Maybe stay

[IRCA] CO TP Report 11/12/18

--- Begin Message --- An OK morning for CO. I listened from 1211 to 1300. LSR at 1306.  594 JOAK fair on peaks w/male and female speaking, nothing like the armchair level I heard in Tofino! 693 JOAB fair w/male and female w/EE lesson 747 JOIB good w/male and female w/EE lesson 774 JOUB good

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 10/4/18

was close to audio. Only domestic noted of interest (haven't played back recording yet) was KLSQ 870 from near Vegas. 73 KAZ On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 8:53 AM C B via IRCA wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: C B > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Cc: > Bcc:

Re: [IRCA] FSL Antennas-- Truth and Fiction

--- Begin Message --- Thanks for the great FSLs and the great article. I attended a superb Grayland TP DX session in 2006 after the Seaside, OR IRCA Convention hosted by Pat Martin. I packed copious lengths of wire which were used for BOGs. I anticipated returning to the PNW for subsequent TP

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/4/18

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1218 to 1300. LSR at 1259. This was a predominantly low band Japanese morning, as noted by Richard Allen. 594 JOAK w/female in JJ, also female singing in JJ, decent on peaks, albeit briefly 693 JOAB fair w/EE lesson 747 JOIB good w/EE lesson 774 JOUB fair

Re: [IRCA] Oct 2 WC TP’s - what WC TP’s?

--- Begin Message --- This morning also saw a marked decline in TPs in CO compared to yesterday. It's been a while since HLAZ was in and HLCA didn't even produce a het. 774 JOUB very weak w/male speaking 828 JOBB was the best of the lot, albeit briefly, good w/male and female w/EE lesson 1566

Re: [IRCA] Where's the Korean Jammer When You Need It?

--- Begin Message --- Hi Gary, Thanks for the updates and the great work on the Airport Friendly FSL! I am really looking forward to getting together with the Victoria TP DXers and a couple of days in Tofino, hopefully with good conditions, equipped the Supercharged PL-380 and Airport Friendly

Re: [IRCA] Alberta TPs for 1 October 2018

--- Begin Message --- Nicely done Nigel! I am clearly rife with anticipation for my upcoming sojourn to the PNW! Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Monday, October 1, 2018, 9:10:42 PM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: Well done sir! As mentioned for me today: sleep in! I constantly scan 540

[IRCA] CO TP Report 10/1/18

--- Begin Message --- Conditions seem to be improving. One of the better mornings in a while. I listened from 1212 to 1307. LSR was at 1256. Reception continues to be best on the west KAZ with the Vactrol. Nice going on the DUs Kaz! Sadly, DUs don't seem to feel welcome along the Front Range in

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 9/30/18

--- Begin Message --- Somewhat better conditions this morning for a brief period. I listened from 1223 to 1254. Conditions fizzled out at LSR, at 1254. Reception much better on the W KAZ this morning. 594 JOAK w/male in JJ, fair on peaks 693 JOAB w/male in JJ, fair to good 747 JOIB w/male in JJ,

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/29/18

--- Begin Message --- Conditions were similar to yesterday. I listened from 1214 to 1249. LSR at 1253. 693 JOAB w/two males in JJ, weak 747 JOIB w/male in JJ //JOUB, weak to fair 774 JOUB w/male and female w/EE lesson, fanfare, fair to good 73 & Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO Elad FDM-S2

Re: [IRCA] September 28 WC TP's in a foggy bank of silence - Video highlights...

--- Begin Message --- Colin, Thanks for the video! Been a while since I have heard that Lightfoot line:-) Craig Barnes On Friday, September 28, 2018, 10:36:57 AM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: https://youtu.be/gAYd4fUD8hM Dullsville with a couple of surprises and learning moments... --

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/28/18

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1140 to 1230. Thanks to Nick for allaying my concerns that I might have equipment issues. The TP lights and signals were definitely way down this morning. I may need to classify this mornings results as Nick would put it:"Near imaginary audio". 747 JOIB

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18 (Drake vs Elad)

it's likely that's why your Drake is less sensitive than the Elad. Steve On 9/27/2018 9:34 AM, C B via IRCA wrote: > An OK morning for TPs in CO. I did a preliminary comparison between my Elad > FDM-S2 and the Drake R8A. As Bogey said "This could be the beginning of a > beautiful

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18

--- Begin Message --- An OK morning for TPs in CO. I did a preliminary comparison between my Elad FDM-S2 and the Drake R8A. As Bogey said "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship". I started with comparing the two JJ powerhouses, JOUB and JOIB. The Drake had weak, barely

Re: [IRCA] 26 Sept West Coast vidéo brief.

--- Begin Message --- Hi Colin, Thanks for the great You Tube TP DX videos. Your phaser seems to have done a nice job on CFAX! 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 12:56:48 PM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: https://youtu.be/W5S1hhAqzIY Highlight: near audio

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/26/18

--- Begin Message --- I got a late start, or so I initially thought this morning. I listened from 1239 to 1258. On recent listening sessions, TP signals tended to drop off around 1230. Not so this morning. 693 JOAB w/ male and female, EE lesson fair to good 747 JOIB w/ male and female, EE lesson

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/25/18

--- Begin Message --- A somewhat mediocre TP morning here in CO. I listened from 1149 to 1225. All down to hets by 1210. 747 JOIB w/male in JJ, weak 774 JOUB w/ male in JJ, weak 828 JOBB w/male in JJ, weak Hets on 594, 693, 837 and 972 Tomorrow's another day! 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/23/18

--- Begin Message --- Conditions were down from a couple days ago. I listened from 1135 to 1225. 594 JOAK w/weak audio w/ male & female seemed to //JOUB 693 JOAB w/weak audio male & female 747 JOIB w/weak audio male in JJ 774 JOUB w/weak to fair audio male & female in JJ  828 JOBB w/mumbly,

Re: [IRCA] West Coast TP's - another ordinary day...

--- Begin Message --- Colin, Thanks for another great video! Love that last frame with the Hawaiian Airlines prop plane:-) I'm trying to hang in there until January. 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Friday, September 21, 2018, 11:54:56 AM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: Thank you - very

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/21/18

--- Begin Message --- Another decent morning for TP DX in CO. I listened from 1142 to 1240.  594 JOAK w/two males in JJ weak 693 JOAB w/male in JJ, fair 747 JOIB w/male and female w/EE lesson good //JOUB 774 JOUB w/male and female w/EE lesson good to very good 828 JOBB w/male in JJ weak through

[IRCA] CO TP Report 9/20/18

--- Begin Message --- All in all, a nice TP morning here in CO. I listened from 1142 to 1249. 594 JOAK w/weak audio male in JJ, weak 693 JOAB w/weak audio w/fem in JJ, weak 747 JOIB w/male in JJ //JOUB very good 774 JOUB w/male in JJ, later w/male & female w/EE lesson very good 828 JOBB w/male &

Re: [IRCA] Best wishes for Ian McFarland

--- Begin Message --- Hi Colin, I hope for a speedy and complete recovery for Ian as he recovers from his surgery. 73, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Friday, September 14, 2018, 2:51:27 PM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: As many of you may know, Ian McFarland was "the guy" on Radio Canada

[IRCA] CO TP Reports for 9/5 and 9/6

--- Begin Message --- A few big gun TPs have eked inland. 9/5, I listened from 1125 to 1213 774 mumbly audio w/male  828 mumbly audio w/ male 972 mumbly audio w/female hets on 594, 693, 747, 1017 (certainly NOT booming in like it was at Rockworks!), 1116, 1422 & 1566 DU hets on 774 and 1116 9/6,

Re: [IRCA] Loop comparisons / suggestions

--- Begin Message --- FWIW, I have been using a Wellbrook ALA 1530ln feeding into a Quantum Phaser for several years. The Quantum Phaser amp quiet and provides a nice signal boost in addition to the Wellbrook amp that came with the ALA 1530ln. The Wellbrook loop is located indoors in my shack.

[IRCA] Rockworks 5 TP DX for 8-1-18

--- Begin Message --- This represented a great start for my first TP DXing session at the renowned Rockworks location just north of Manzanita, OR. Many thanks to Gary for the loan of one his custom PVC FSL elevated platforms. I also used superb DeBock Supercharged Tecsun PL-380 and 5 inch

Re: [IRCA] LINK FOR XHDATA D-808 PURCHASE

--- Begin Message --- This Ebay seller has a special on the XHData D-808 for a couple more days: XHDATA D 808 Portable Digital Radio FM stereo/ SW / MW / LW SSB AIR RDS Multi Band Radio Speaker with LCD Display Alarm Clock-in Radio from Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

[IRCA] April 2018 Domestic TP DX from Hamakua Coast

--- Begin Message --- After my stay on the Kona Coast, I spent a few days on the Hamakua Coast on the northeast side of Hawaii. To my dismay, there was a major source of power line QRM to the southwest of the rental home I stayed in. That QRM seemed to negate TP reception from Latin America.

[IRCA] Reposting Due to File Size

--- Begin Message --- Greetings, This past April I spent 5 days at the Kona Isle condos on the Kona Coast of Hawaii. I selected this lodging option largely due to it having a nice picnic area with Trex-type picnic tables about 50 ft or so from the ocean. There was some QRM present from a

Re: [IRCA] Hot-Rodded SSB Travel Portables-- Fight to the Finish (of the MW Band)

--- Begin Message --- Gary, Thanks for the comparison between the SSb SkyWave and the XHData radio. I always enjoy reading about your efforts to tweak small, travel friendly portables for more DXing performance. BTW the Ebay seller will be having a sale on these radios for ~$77. That seems

Re: [IRCA] OT - your IRCA DXer talking about coffee

--- Begin Message --- Interesting news item! Great stuff! Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Monday, June 11, 2018, 12:08:42 PM MDT, R. Colin Newell wrote: I like to talk. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Jun 11, 2018, at 10:46 AM, Steve wrote: > > I saw this on the

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