[IRCA] WION 1430 DX Test

...test tone heard here at 0058, but no other content audible unfortunately. Think that's enough for a verie? Dave Hochfelder Albany, NY Perseus and indoor Wellbrook loop --30-- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] SS Religion on 920?

Hi Everyone, Trying to track down a mystery. I was on 920 last night hearing what sounded like Pentecostal male preaching in Spanish. My usual two on 920 here are CKNX and WHJJ, so this would be new. Thanks, Dave Albany, NY --30-- ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] Audio on 783

Nigel, I am just getting home from the 17th annual LBI DXpedition at the New Jersey shore. We had Syria on 783, so maybe that's your Arabic sounding station there. It was parallel to its webstream. 73, Dave --30-- ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] Barry McLarnon's AM Site

...appears to be down. Anyone else seeing this? http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ Thanks, Dave Albany, NY --30-- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] 1410 KQV Off?

Just logged WING Dayton for the first time from Albany. No sign of KQV. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Kiwa Loop --30-- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] Recent New Logs

740 WNYH HUNTINGTON NY 03-Sep-17 25000 1000 DA-2 Fair to good at infrequent peaks. Spanish religious. // webstream 730 WLTQ CHARLESTON SC 08-Sep-17 0100 5000 103 NDA Excellent at peaks. EWTN. Very unsettled condx--G4 storm. Clears to west still dominant. 1090 WILD BOSTON MA 16-Sep-17 0045

[IRCA] WQXI 790

...was coming in at good to very good levels with Korean programming last night. Thanks for the tip! I needed a new log. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] New Log from Albany, NY--1480 WDJO Cincinnati

I haven't been at the dials much this season due to work. I got the chance late last night and was quickly rewarded with a new log! 1480 WDJO Cincinnati OH 0055ET Very good at peaks. Oldies and call ID five minute before TOH. Dave Albany, NY kickin' it old school with Drake R8B and Kiwa loop

[IRCA] 1710 Pirate(?)

Audible in Albany, NY with political talk with historical dates--1787, 1861, etc. Fighting it out with presumed R. Soleil. If this is a Part 15 station, it's getting out really well. Dave Albany, NY Perseus and indoor Wellbrook loop ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] 1710 Pirate(?)

Upon further review, it might be a TIS. I'll keep listening and get back. Sorry for jumping the gun. On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 12:04 AM, David Hochfelder dphochfel...@gmail.com wrote: Audible in Albany, NY with political talk with historical dates--1787, 1861, etc. Fighting it out with presumed

[IRCA] WH2XDE 1750kHz

Loud and clear in nearby Albany, NY at 2245 ET signing off. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] World War Two power reduction

I assume this was an FCC ruling and should be available in the FCC annual report for 1942 or in the codified set of FCC rulings. Any decent government documents repository should have this. I'd suggest going to your nearest university library and talking to a government documents librarian. Dave

[IRCA] WFNY Test--QSL Addy?

Does anyone have an email address for sending a report? This is close in for me but I'd still love a verie. Thanks, Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

[IRCA] 2013 Review

I only show 32 new loggings for all of 2013. Total since moving here in August 2007 is now at 372. I had about 700 over an 8-year span in New Jersey before that, so I have a ways to go. Best catches this year were 1640 KJBA, Sandy, UT; and 580 WKAQ, San Juan, PR. Catches I should've caught long

[IRCA] WBZ IBOC Off and 1020 R. Reloj Network Echo

Thanks to folks who alerted us to WBZ IBOC being off! I am presently hearing what sounds like a network echo for R. Reloj on 1020. Bruce Conti's site and WRTH list only one Reloj on channel. Might be multipath of course. Bit of the wobbler effect too. This is my second logging on 1020 since WBZ

[IRCA] Phasing Question

I'd like to get the opinion of the IRCA brain trust on this. I just got a pa0rdt active mini-whip, mainly to use traveling with an Afedri SDR. I decided last night to use it to phase against my indoor Wellbrook. I had mixed results--I could knock down all of my locals, but in all cases but one I

Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] 800 WSVS Virginia - very strong tonight

Michigan Please do not reply to the list. This list is for tips only. ___ DXtip mailing list dx...@nrcdxas.org http://lists.nrcdxas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dxtip -- David Hochfelder Associate Professor Director, Public History Program

[IRCA] Disney 1460 Albany, NY

I can definitely report that this station is dark. Thank Dog. This opens up three channels for me. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] mystery signal on 1540 khz tonight

Yup, it's WDCD here in Albany. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] Radio Club Newsletters from WW2

in these: Victory Radio Club, Newark News Radio Club, Universal Radio DX Club, and National Radio Club. I used to belong to the NRC but let my subscription lapse. Thanks and 73, Dave Hochfelder Albany, NY -- David Hochfelder Assistant Professor Associate Director, Public History Program Department

[IRCA] 790 R. Reloj Network Echo

I'm hearing a time delay of about a second between the RR Morse IDs and time pips. There's definitely two R. Reloj's on 790. Anyone else hearing this and any ideas about the 2nd transmitter? I assume the more dominant one is CMAQ. Thanks, Dave Albany, NY -- --30--

[IRCA] Don Kaskey--SK

Although I never met him personally, I enjoyed seeing his logs and musings. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Dave Albany, NJ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

[IRCA] WROK/WHKZ Hockey Game

Heard in Albany, NY too, though I did not log this because some digging around showed WHKZ as a Lake Erie Monsters affiliate. I wasn't able to determine if I was hearing Rockford or Warren, OH, so it went unlogged. Dave From: Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.com To: Jim Renfrew

[IRCA] Led Zeppelin 1340

My guess is WIRY Plattsburgh, NY. Logged from central NJ but never from Albany... Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are

Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] WGIV NC 1370 on day power

...@nrcdxas.org http://lists.nrcdxas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dxtip -- David Hochfelder Assistant Professor Associate Director, Public History Program Department of History Social Science 119 University at Albany, SUNY Albany, NY 1 518-442-5348 ___ IRCA

[IRCA] 1270 WLIK Newport, TN

...logged here for a new station at 0100. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Kiwa loop ___ 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

[IRCA] CBGA1, 540

Can anyone tell me if this station is still on the air? I'm trying to figure out whether I'm hearing this or CBEF on 540. I think they have the same programming. Thanks, Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] Keeping Track of Logs

I used to use an Access database when I was PC. Now I use an Excel spreadsheet that I can color code. I color code rows green for transatlantic logs, yellow for Latin American logs, pink for logs that are now silent, gray for locals (allows me to see adjacent channels easily), and no color code

[IRCA] WFNY DX Test

...is on. Weak CW heard here. 1440 is a tough channel for me in Albany. Gloversville is not far, but the local on 1460 puts a major hurt on 1440. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] XEQ 940 in again tonight // webstream fair to good u/o relg EE

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[IRCA] 940 XEQ Fair/Good // webstream

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[IRCA] Auroral Logs from past couple nights

I did not hear Brazil on 1220 like everyone else did on the East coast. It remains one of my most wanted and we never heard them in ten years of the LBI DXpedition. Still, a new Venezuelan and ZNS Bahamas for a new country. My local on 1540 WDCD is fortunately off air for awhile. Conditions were

[IRCA] adult standards on 780 killing WBBM

Under WBBM here in Albany, NY. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] 1710 Last Night

A little late to the game, but thanks to Saul Chernos's DX tip, I camped on 1710 for awhile late last night. Spanish pirate dominated, but there were two or three others under, including what sounded like a TIS/HAR simulcasting an NWS weather broadcast. It faded in and out and sounded it had a

[IRCA] WFIL Heard in Albany

Sweep tones, touch tone phone tones, etc. Recording on a new computer using Audacity so hopefully I'll be able to capture some of it to send Rene. Rough copy through local WCKL. Thanks for running the test, Rene! Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] WFIL 560

Stars and Stripes Forever just after 0030. Slow CW ID also, before BOH. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] Radio First Termer

I received a QSL card a couple years ago for a pirate re-broadcast of Radio First Termer. I think WEAK Radio did the broadcast. The verie is an emailed attachment and I'd be happy to send out a copy to anyone who's interested. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA

[IRCA] KRSN-1490 test

Weak CW here in Albany, rough copy but distinctly copied an S. Not enough for a logging or verie, so I'll try again tonight. Dave Hochfelder Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook loop indoors ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WKVQ DX Test

Heard here in Albany under local WDCD and KXEL. Not much made it through but I was able to copy some of the Morse IDs. Relog. Heard their test last year also. Thanks to everyone who made the test possible! Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook loop indoors

[IRCA] Spanish Pirate o/u Soleil on 1710

...very strong at peaks here in Albany, NY. Dave ___ 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

[IRCA] Colombia on 690

Dominating channel at 2350 ET in Albany NY. ___ 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

[IRCA] Limited TA Action, Albany, NY

So far, good copy on 1215 UK, 1377 France. Fat het on 549 but can't pull audio out. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook loop indoors ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] 1630 KRND WY

...just logged here in Albany, NY. Thanks to everyone's info about using USB, etc. New station and state from this location. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook loop indoor ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] 1550 CBE

Sounds like they're having fun tonight. Great program with great sixties oldies and commentary. Way to go out... Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

[IRCA] Fwd: [DX-tip] 990 Code Challenge

Tom, I'll take a listen. Dave dphochfel...@gmail.com -- Forwarded message -- From: amd...@core.com Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM Subject: [DX-tip] 990 Code Challenge To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, dx...@nrcdxas.org Here is a code challenge on 990khz. While listening to KRMO

[IRCA] Rebelde on 1620

This is a new log for me and it's clearly // 5025 with Cuban national anthem at midnight ET. Also, it sounds like there's a network echo in there, so there might be two outlets on channel. Either that or it's a multipath echo. I can't find any info on this (these?) outlet(s). Does anyone know

[IRCA] Big Q 1710 into Albany, NY

Playing Christmas music, oddly. High noise floor and deep fades. 2011 01 02 2030 Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are

Re: [IRCA] Big Q 1710 into Albany, NY

Loops about due east/west. On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM, David Hochfelder dhochfel...@albany.eduwrote: Playing Christmas music, oddly. High noise floor and deep fades. 2011 01 02 2030 Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WASR 1420 heard in Albany, NY

Music matches the webstream. Enough for adding it to the logbook, but not enough for a QSL yet... Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] Victory Radio Club and/or War Prisoner Message Bureau

Hello DXer Braintrust, This is not related to present-day DX, but I hope that someone can email me off list with assistance. My wife is researching a book on WW2 radio traitors and she's run across several mentions of these entities. There's a brief mention in Jerry Berg's book, but other than

[IRCA] Saul's KWO35 1630 Mystery

I have this intermittently in Albany, NY. It's definitely a NWS rebroadcast. In and out of two others, presumed GA and IA. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook loop indoors On 1630 this morning heard relay of KWO35 NY City 162.55 MHz with coastal weather from CT to northern NJ.

[IRCA] 1080 WOAP

Is in thanks to WTIC outage. Oldies and the big 1080 with Michigan mentions. New. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are

[IRCA] Off topic football/soccer

Soccer/football would be wonderful game if played on ice with six on a side. (Ducking...) Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] WROW 590 Format Change

http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=898342 Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] Saul's Query

Just curious how many of you, and where, are hearing the following at night? Saul, Here's my reply to your query. I've been dxing in Albany now for about 2.5 years and the band is very different from Central NJ where I was before. Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Wellbrook ALA1530 indoors 560

[IRCA] 690 WELD WV

...is coming in nice and strong in Albany, NY Dave ___ 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

[IRCA] Saul's Morse Code on 1710

Saul, It's likely an amateur radio conversation. I heard a couple BT sigs meaning a sentence break and the name Gary. It also sounds like the keying is chirpy so it could be a transmitter spur he's unaware of. Didn't pick up any callsigns though. Dave Albany, NY

[IRCA] Speedy Recovery, Jim Renfrew

Jim, best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] Fwd: [DXtip] France-1377 S-8 into N Alabama

Also LW is good tonight: 162, 183, 234. Dave Albany, NY -- Forwarded message -- From: J.D. Stephens jdstephens...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 11:04 PM Subject: [DXtip] France-1377 S-8 into N Alabama To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com, NRC DX Tips dx...@nrcdxas.org

Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] France-1377 S-8 into N Alabama

And 252 in French, Algeria. On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 12:48 AM, David Hochfelder xxmuggin...@gmail.comwrote: Also LW is good tonight: 162, 183, 234. Dave Albany, NY -- Forwarded message -- From: J.D. Stephens jdstephens...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, Oct 12, 2009 at 11:04 PM

[IRCA] Google Books

Google Books is awesome. I teach/research the late 19th and early 20th centuries and I can't imagine life without it. Tons of early telegraph/telephone manuals, full run of Electrical World, it goes on and on. I never tried to locate old radio stuff, but I'm sure it's there. Dave Albany, NY

[IRCA] Logbooks

I use an Access database I put together myself. One thing I like about it is that I can link directly to my Total Recorder sound files from the database. It took an hour or so to set up. Before that I used Excel. I tried Shortwave Log for a few months but abandoned it. Dave Albany, NY

[IRCA] Thanks, Jay Rogers!

I heard back from Jay Rogers earlier today verifying my WSAR reception via email, with promise of a paper verie and goodies to come. I appreciate his running the test and prompt reply. 73, Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Good Western Conditions

I camped on 1140 for awhile late last night and had presumed CHRB and presumed XEMR under WRVA. I was able to null WRVA decently. Mexican National Anthem at 0100 ET. XEMR would be new for me from any location, and CHRB from Albany. Maybe I'll be able to get some loggable information tonight

[IRCA] WE2XGR 600M operations

There's an online signal report form at http://w5jgv.com/enterlogs.htm. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] Wellbrook LA5030

Has anyone on list had any experience with this antenna? I want to use it indoors, possibly moving it outdoors after winter is over. I'm considering the LA5030 or ALA1530. I want to use it for LW, MW, and SW DXing, so I'd be grateful for any feedback on both antennas. Thanks, Dave

[IRCA] WOON Not Heard in Albany, NY

I stayed up for the test, but didn't hear a peep. Granted, I have a local in Schenectady about 10 miles away, but I heard WKDK from SC on the same channel last year. Dave ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] Navtex

I also started playing around with Navtex over the weekend, and it's been fun. So far I've had readable copy on Miami, Savannah, Boston, and Chesapeake. I'm still getting used to how far to tune away from 518 for best reception; 516.70 USB seems to work best so far. It's been fun to learn this

Re: [IRCA] LW-MW Interference

Rene, Have your neighbors replace the dog with a DX cat. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] WE2XGR/2

Bill, it's a ham station. FCC authorized a few experimental amateur stations for the 505 kHz region. The hope is for eventual amateur operations there. There's a list of the authorized stations and locations online. Dave Message: 11 Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:25:38 -0500 From: Bill Harms

[IRCA] WXXI 1370 off air, 2331 ELT 10/13

Thanks, Scott! So far it's all WKMC with WALK way under, but I'll stick for a bit more tonight. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

[IRCA] #mwdx Question

Thanks, Brett and Dan, it's all OK now; I can get into #mwdx no problem today. Dave ___ 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

[IRCA] #mwdx Question

Hello, I tried to get into #mwdx tonight and get a message saying: Cannot send to channel (This channel is moderated, you need voice ((+v). Am I missing something obvious? Thanks, Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WW2 POW Shortwave Monitoring

My wife is currently researching at the National Archives for her next book, on WW2 radio traitors. She just emailed me a group of four letters and a prepared card from shortwave listeners to families of POW's. German shortwave stations broadcast brief POW messages and apparently SWL's of the

[IRCA] CBA 1070

I listened from before midnight to just after 0030 and heard only regular CBC programming: no Morse IDs, no sweeps, no special content. Maybe they ran it after 0100, but I wasn't around for it. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] WHBC 1480 kHz Canton, OH DX Test

I would be grateful for any test Dale and WHBC decides to do. Much appreciated no matter what. I'm in Surprise, AZ visiting family and brought my SRF-59; I hope to do some DXing with it and will report back. Dave Albany, NY (usually) ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] WKDK QSL

I received a nice verie letter from Powell Way today in the mail. I guess he must've been able to pick out the weak sweep tones on the CD I sent him Thanks, Powell! Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WBIX Test is on

...at 0004-0006 with voice and Morse IDs and sweeps. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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

[IRCA] CKEC QSL Received

I received a nice letter from Peter Lann, chief engineer, in today's mail, confirming my reception on Feb. 13, probably the quickest snail-mail verie I've ever received. Peter included a window sticker for East Coast FM 94.1also. I'm glad I caught them before they leave AM. Dave Albany, NY

[IRCA] WKDK Test

Saul, Well, I hope my recording was audible to someone else. I sent a CD to Powell Way with the weak sweeps, but if he can't hear them, then no verie for me... Dave Albany, NY ah well. I am surprised I didn't hear anything IDable, and yet the test made it to Markham, Albany etc... Maybe I

[IRCA] WKDK DX test

Weak sweep tones at 0007; nothing else heard Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B and Quantum loop ___ 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

[IRCA] WABV Not Heard in Albany, NY

I listened till about 0045 last night with no joy. I did hear what sounded like bird calls just after midnight, but that's not conclusive enough for me. I didn't hear any code, sweep tones, etc. Thanks, Paul, for running the test! I'll try again when you run up to full power. I did snag two

[IRCA] 960 tonight

The CFFX test came in well with Morse ID's and sweeps just after midnight; actual program content is tougher though, because it's right on line with WELI here. I was rewarded with a newie while setting up for the test, WTCH, Shawano, WI. A very good night! Dave Albany, NY Drake R8B, Quantum QX

[IRCA] SRF-59 Antenna Experiments

Well, more like playing around... First, I tried an old ferrite antenna from a friend's junk box. Placing it near the internal ferrite actually worsened reception. So a quick-n-dirty augmentation to the ultralight didn't work. Second, I tried my Radio Shack loop. The SRF-59 liked being inside

[IRCA] WIMA DX test

Morse IDs and sweep tones just after TOH. Dave Albany, NY ___ 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] CFFX

Saul, CFFX was a regular from central New Jersey. I haven't tried for them in my new location in Albany, NY yet. Dave ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] More on the SRF 59

This an amazing radio for $15. Earlier tonight I was on 570 with it, and it could distinguish 4 stations, three of which I ID'd. One great thing about the radio is that it's small and light enough to hold comfortably in your hand. You can move it around to keep the signal you want on a second

[IRCA] SRF-59

I ordered mine through Amazon a few days ago and it arrived today. I've been playing with it for the past half hour or so, and I'm very impressed. It easily beats my old Superadio 3. I wasn't taking down loggings, but it's very selective and on some channels I can separate 3 or 4 stations just

[IRCA] Gerry Thomas Quantum v. 2.0 loop

Has anyone on the list tried one of these yet? Has anyone tried out the tropical band loophead? I'm considering spending all my Xmas checks on one. I already have the QX Pro and had the original QX bought used, and I've been very happy with them. Thanks for any feedback and happy holidays!

[IRCA] Total Recorder Question

For those of you using Total Recorder, I have a question/problem. I tried to set up Total Recorder to record last night's DX test, and when I checked this morning, I found that all my scheduled recording sessions had Expired with nothing recorded. Am I using the program wrong, or simply not

[IRCA] Total Recorder Problem

Hi Russ and Marc, That's a logical conclusion for you to reach, but I set up the recording around 1 AM last night, and checked the date/time afterward. So it's something else. I've experienced this problem before, and even downloaded another copy from High Criteria and reinstalled it. So maybe

[IRCA] Rat Shack ad for HD

Yesterday I heard an ad from Radio Shack for HD Radio for a holiday gift. So maybe there is some movement to sell radios this season... Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

[IRCA] IBOC and Baseball

I was listening to WTAM tonight to hear the Indians whip the Yankees, here in Albany, NY. I'm planning on listening (or trying to listen to) WGN for Cubs coverage. By grace of God I'm both a Cubs and Indians fan; I lived on the north side near Wrigley till age 26 and spent 7 years in Cleveland

[IRCA] IBOC busting receiver techniques

Colin, Thanks for the tip on how to deal with IBOC hash. I'm running a 2010 for the time being, as the Drake is still packed. The 2010 doesn't have passband tuning unfortunately, but I'll keep your method in mind when I get the Drake unpacked Dave Albany, NY Sony ICF-2010 and Quantum QX Pro

[IRCA] Trip prep..

Craig, Can you point us to a link describing your untuned ferrite? Or send a short description? Thanks, Dave Message: 5 Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2007 10:08:21 -0400 From: Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] Trip prep.. To: AM-DX List [EMAIL PROTECTED],Mailing list for the

[IRCA] WLFJ 660

Paul Walker is correct: whether it's a stuck switch or something else, Barry McLarnon, Bruce Collier and I had them in under/over NYC last night. Dave Albany, NY Sony 2010 and Quantum QX Pro ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] Les's Great Job

Les, Thanks very much for coordinating the DX tests. We all appreciate your hard work, time, and effort. I've added several new states and loggings because of your efforts. If you do choose to continue on, I'd be happy to help handle the listeners reports. Thanks again! Dave

[IRCA] Sony 2010 Prices

Tim, The 2010 is an excellent rig for AM and SW DXing. It was my primary radio for several years, and it did a great job for me. I used it at the first 3 LBI DXpeditions here in NJ, and it could hear 4/5 of what the Drakes could. Russ Edmunds also uses a 2010 at LBI. I haven't used an Eton E1,

[IRCA] Bob Pietsch

My condolences to Bob's wife and family. Yes, I would also like to send a card if anyone knows his address and can pass it on. His sports networks were useful for some new logs. Dave Highland Park, NJ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] 1380 CKLC Kingston ON

Just logged this at midnight Tuesday/Wednesday. I've needed this one for awhile, and given that it's applied for a move to FM, I'm glad to get it. Might not be spectacular DX, but it's new. Dave Highland Park, NJ ___ IRCA mailing list

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