[IRCA] 1430 kHz USA Radio News

2018-11-24 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Does anyone know who might run USA Radio News on 1430 kHz - heard here at 0900 utc this morning?  There was no local id noted - news just running through toth. Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] Overnight conditions

2018-11-21 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi This is an observation on overnight TA conditions from across the pond. There appeared to be a wipe out of TA signals around 0500 utc. I do a plot of carriers on each frequency and nearly every frequency shows audio disappearing at around that time ... almost as if a plug has been pulled.

[IRCA] 1560 WFME toth

2018-01-28 Thread Paul Crankshaw
For a week now the overnight  toth id of 1560 WFME has been a corrupted recording. You would have thought someone might have noticed by now. https://www.dropbox.com/s/05pdtg8oflg22i3/wfme.wav Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: Re: Topband: Improving condx?

2016-12-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Troon, Scotland On 07/12/2016 21:25, Barry Davies wrote: Hello NickNo WCNA here over the past 48 hours. Paul Crankshaw has a similar story North of the border Best wishes Barry:-) Carlisle UK. Lat. 55.0119N Lon. 02.9672W.PERSEUS+Flag+Vactrol+FLG100amp. On Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 21

Re: [IRCA] http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/

2016-11-21 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Seeems OK here Barry ... 1590 WHGT Maugansville MD in here at 2200 utc for sundown DX! Paul Troon, Scotland On 21/11/2016 20:30, Barry Davies wrote: HelloI checked Barry's website with a view to some sundown DXing. Unfortunately the data in the bottom half of the results page is blank.

Re: [IRCA] http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/

2016-11-21 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Seems OK here Barry 1580 WHGT Maugansville MD in here at 2200 utc. Paul Troon, Scotland On 21/11/2016 20:30, Barry Davies wrote: HelloI checked Barry's website with a view to some sundown DXing. Unfortunately the data in the bottom half of the results page is blank. Does anyone know

Re: [IRCA] First report from Murray Harbour, PEI

2016-11-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
heart of the county for more than 40 years, this is BBC Radio Cumbria" Could that be what you heard? Paul On 07/11/2016 18:18, Walter Salmaniw wrote: Paul, excuse my ignorance, but I don't see it listed in the MWLIST. Am I missing something? Walt On Mon, Nov 7, 2016 at 5:49 PM, Paul Cranksha

Re: [IRCA] First report from Murray Harbour, PEI

2016-11-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Walter BBC Radio Merseyside should be on your 1458 list. I was away from home yesterday so I don't know what conditions were like, but today was the first day this season that I've heard North America at 0900 utc. Paul Troon, Scotland On 07/11/2016 13:33, Walter Salmaniw wrote: UNITED

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: [mwcircle] Easter island Dx-Expedition recordings

2016-10-04 Thread Paul Crankshaw
"Download through browser" works with Chrome. Paul On 04/10/2016 14:39, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: (John Bryant would be proud!) (I don't know the Mega cloud service, but Firefox won't download a 2+GB file without installing something from Mega, so caution may be advised) from MW

Re: [IRCA] AMBC down?

2016-09-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
It's back! Paul On 17/09/2016 08:07, Bill Whitacre wrote: Has anybody else noticed that http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ is not working? I’ve PINGed it and gotten no reply since yesterday afternoon. Bill Whitacre Alexandria, VA ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] Traces of TAs in Alberta

2016-09-18 Thread Paul Crankshaw
In the opposite direction, 1000 KOMO was heard here at 0500 utc Paul Troon, Scotland On 18/09/2016 01:55, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Several TA carriers at 0150. Strongest by a fair bit was 1413, but also noted 1575 (two), 1458, 1386, 1215, and 1125.Might be worth keeping an eye on things

Re: [IRCA] AMBC down?

2016-09-17 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Yes, just noticed it too. A very valuable resource - I hope it's a temporary blip. Paul Troon, Scotland On 17/09/2016 08:07, Bill Whitacre wrote: Has anybody else noticed that http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ is not working? I’ve PINGed it and gotten no reply since yesterday afternoon. Bill

Re: [IRCA] unattended Perseus recording scheduler (HDSDR)

2016-04-26 Thread Paul Crankshaw
TOTH Recorder does the job perfectly. There's no need for anything else. Make sure you use V0.1 Paul On 26/04/2016 18:35, Neil Kazaross wrote: Walt, what did you think of Jaguar Lite? Its list of features didn't seem to be enough for me so I never tried it. Re: Perseus, I find it shocking

Re: [IRCA] Remote Termination on DKAZ and EWE

2016-03-20 Thread Paul Crankshaw
I'm now using Colin's Vactrol with a EWE and it works fine. Just finished digging a trench across the grass to hide the bell wire (don't know if same term is used 'over there') to connect the control unit and resistor. Paul Troon, Scotland On 20/03/2016 17:40, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Hi

Re: [IRCA] US reception in UK

2016-03-03 Thread Paul Crankshaw
1290 WNBF, of course. Also noted 1380 WKDM at 0500 - a first for me. Paul On 03/03/2016 13:47, Paul Crankshaw wrote: A remarkable number of less common East Coast stations received here in Scotland at 2300 utc last night, around sunset, including: 760WCHPChamplain, NY 1070WKOK

[IRCA] US reception in UK

2016-03-03 Thread Paul Crankshaw
A remarkable number of less common East Coast stations received here in Scotland at 2300 utc last night, around sunset, including: 760WCHPChamplain, NY 1070WKOKSunbury PA 1190WCRWLeesburg VA 1280WNBFBinghamton, NY 1420WKCWWarrenton VA 1490WCEC

Re: [IRCA] Vactrol for Flag?

2016-02-24 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Are you selling? Paul On 24/02/2016 16:40, R. Colin Newell wrote: I have been building VACTROL units and actually have several circuit designs on OSHPARK -- so you actually get a unit with a professionally built look and feel... Currently have around 4 extra sets right at the moment. On

Re: [IRCA] unID on 1260 w/"Capitalist Times" program

2016-02-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
WBIX. Paul Troon, Scotland On 22/02/2016 17:54, Rick Dau wrote: Leftover from Friday... UNID 1260 ?? ?? -- 2/19 1806 ELT Briefly over KSGF w/financial program "Capitalist Times" co-hosted by Dan (Frisching?) and Elliott Gue. The show's website is no help at all, doesn't list radio

[IRCA] 1490 kHz unID

2016-02-21 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi I've run out of ideas for identifying this station, heard on 1490 kHz at 0100 on 15 February. The call/location don't seem to match anything on the frequency. I wonder if it might be local to anyone. It was preceeded by "ESPN Deportes" which I suspect was WCEC Haverhill MA but I think

[IRCA] 980 CHRF test transmission

2014-10-27 Thread Paul Crankshaw
980 CHRF Montreal QC test transmission noted here at 2300 utc Radio Fierté AM le 80 Due to open in November. Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

Re: [IRCA] 1390 kHz - odd noise

2014-01-28 Thread Paul Crankshaw
At 0300 WABH is audible here but playing back Perseus the noise continues in momentary WABH silences, so noise isn't apparently linked to volume levels. Paul Troon, Scotland On 28/01/2014 14:13, Ken, Scotland wrote: Therefore, the question remains, Does the audio of WABH on one receiver

[IRCA] 1390 kHz - odd noise

2014-01-26 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Tuning to 1390 kHz I hear an odd sound (like an Aboriginal didgeridoo) in LSB (and also 1371 LSB). I wondered initially if it was local to me here in Scotland but listening to a few Perseus radio servers in the north east of the USA I hear it on some of those receivers too. I didn't check

Re: [IRCA] 1390 kHz - odd noise

2014-01-26 Thread Paul Crankshaw
I've just tuned into some ECNA Perseus radio servers and I can hear the sound there too. Paul On 26/01/2014 11:55, Paul Crankshaw wrote: Tuning to 1390 kHz I hear an odd sound (like an Aboriginal didgeridoo) in LSB (and also 1371 LSB). I wondered initially if it was local to me here

Re: [IRCA] WKAL DX TEST

2013-12-16 Thread Paul Crankshaw
WKAL heard here in Troon, Scotland UK at 0505 utc on the 15th recording http://share.cx.com/qNHcy5 Paul ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

Re: [IRCA] WKAL DX TEST heard in Scotland

2013-12-16 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Additionally it was heard today at 0601. Paul On 16/12/2013 10:53, Paul Crankshaw wrote: WKAL heard here in Troon, Scotland UK at 0505 utc on the 15th recording http://share.cx.com/qNHcy5 Paul ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] Modem Noise update

2013-10-19 Thread Paul Crankshaw
My router caused all sorts of noise problems. Replacing the switched-mode power supply with a linear one cured it completely. Paul Troon, Scotland On 19 October 2013 04:39, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: I checked today and yes the modem noise is still there, just less with the

[IRCA] Overnight conditions

2013-10-02 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Conditions were very disturbed overnight with NA being wiped out and replaced by LA. I leave my Perseus receiver on 1050 kHz overnight and the usual plot of carriers from approx utc (at the top) to 0630 utc looks like this http://share.cx.com/DmLX7y Last night this was the plot

Re: [IRCA] Question for UK or International DXers

2013-01-29 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Yes, BBC Radio Jersey is still on 1026 kHz. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiojersey/programmes/schedules/2013/01/28 At the time they appear to have been broadcasting a programme of the best of local radio which is broadcast across other local radio stations. You can listen again by following the

[IRCA] 1600 kHz unid

2012-12-29 Thread paul crankshaw
Hi I wonder if anyone recognises this call or can help with an id. I can't match it to anything on 1600 kHz (heard at 0200 utc this morning) http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/9/25/3350994/1600unid.mp3 (id repeated 3 times) Paul Troon, Scotland

Re: [IRCA] 1600 kHz unid

2012-12-29 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Listening again I realise it is WUNR!. I thought I was hearing WQAI. Paul On 29 December 2012 10:19, paul crankshaw hoddles...@gmail.com wrote: Hi I wonder if anyone recognises this call or can help with an id. I can't match it to anything on 1600 kHz (heard at 0200 utc this morning

Re: [IRCA] BBC Absolute radio 1215

2012-12-15 Thread paul crankshaw
Good conditions in opposite direction too. At 2200 utc, 1300 WXRL Lancaster NY and 1250 WGAM Manchester NH notes, along with weak 1590 WAKR Akron OH! Paul Troon, Scotland On 15/12/2012 22:02, Bob Young wrote: Jimi Hendrix All Along the Watchtower at 1758 ET fading, fluttery // webpage

Re: [IRCA] mid day TA signs

2012-12-08 Thread paul crankshaw
Michigan into Scotland with fair audio at 2200 - 1670 WQLR Kalamazoo and 1680 WPRR Ada. WPRR at 2200 - http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/9/25/3350994/wprr.mp3 Paul Troon, Scotland On 08/12/2012 20:06, Don Moman VE6JY wrote: high band hets clearly visible on 1503 1548 and 1575 (the best at

[IRCA] 1460 kHz unid

2012-10-30 Thread paul crankshaw
I wonder if anyone can help identify this station, recorded at 0600 utc today on 1460 kHz. Conditions were very good to the midwest and at 0700 I heard KXNO Des Moines IA. http://www.fileden.com/files/2012/9/25/3350994/1460unid.mp3 The id is repeated, the second time with noise reduction.

Re: [IRCA] 1460 kHz unid

2012-10-30 Thread paul crankshaw
Thank's Russ. Paul On 30/10/2012 17:48, Russ Edmunds wrote: It is KXNO at 0:08. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot --- On Tue, 10/30/12, paul crankshaw hoddles

[IRCA] 1390 unid(s)

2012-09-26 Thread paul crankshaw
I wonder if anyone can help identify this - recorded on 1390kHz at 0400 utc today. The loud station at the start is (I assume) WEGP, then in it silence there seems to be a call and perhaps part of a second one (WMER ha been suggested), before WEGP returns.

Re: [IRCA] 1390 unid(s)

2012-09-26 Thread paul crankshaw
, Sep 26, 2012 at 5:54 PM, paul crankshaw hoddles...@gmail.comwrote: I wonder if anyone can help identify this - recorded on 1390kHz at 0400 utc today. The loud station at the start is (I assume) WEGP, then in it silence there seems to be a call and perhaps part of a second one (WMER ha been

Re: [IRCA] WOR-710 NYC to Clear Channel

2012-08-13 Thread paul crankshaw
Sounds a bit of a misnomer. Paul On 13/08/2012 14:45, Craig Healy wrote: Too bad Clear Channel does like IBOC... ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] 1250 kHz - help please with id

2012-03-31 Thread paul crankshaw
This was recorded today at 0600 utc on 1250 kHz http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RealDX/files/Paul_Crankshaw/1250.mp3 My transcription is This is XXX radio 12-50 WGHB Farmville XXX, XXX radio 9-30 WDLX Washington XXX Can anyone fill in the missing words for me? Paul Troon, Scotland

Re: [IRCA] 1250 kHz - help please with id

2012-03-31 Thread paul crankshaw
Thank you very much Russ. A new station for me. Paul On 31/03/2012 11:40, Russ Edmunds wrote: This is Pirate radio 1250 WGHB, Farmville-Greenville and Pirate Radio 930 WDLX Washington. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS

Re: [IRCA] Perseus problem

2012-03-16 Thread paul crankshaw
When recording always make sure Zoom is selected.It reduces demands on CPU dramatically. Paul On 16/03/2012 16:39, Jim Renfrew wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY My Perseus occasionally starts to hiccup and choke at times, typically when the AVG scan kicks on as I am reviewing files. It's

Re: [IRCA] Oldies on 1420? VA?

2012-03-03 Thread paul crankshaw
Yes it's WKCW. For whatever reason in the past month I've mean hearing it regularly in Scotland, having never heard it before. Increased nighttime power, change in direction? Does anyone know? Paul Troon, Scotland On 03/03/2012 03:23, Dave Hascall wrote: I'm hearing 70's oldies on 1420,

Re: [IRCA] FW: KRPI 1550 DX Test Heard in Newfoundland

2012-02-26 Thread paul crankshaw
I listened for the test but not a thing across the pond. I'm much more hopeful for tonight's tests though. Paul Troon, Scotland On 26/02/2012 22:25, Chuck wrote: American DX tests have been heard in Europe every now and then, and the HCJB test from Ecuador (maybe 15 years ago) was heard in

Re: [IRCA] Northern Ireland-1341

2011-12-22 Thread paul crankshaw
Yes, sounding good in the opposite direction too. PLenty of NY stations heard here at 2100 and 1270 WXYT Detroit at 2200. 1341 BBC Ulster is my worst pest - directly in line between here and NA! Paul Troon, Scotland On 22/12/2011 21:10, Marc DeLorenzo wrote: BBC Radio Ulster-1341 fair with

Re: [IRCA] TA titbits from Victoria, BC

2011-12-16 Thread paul crankshaw
Radio Nacional de Espana from Caceres (60 kW) was transmitting on 770 kHz overnight rather than on 774 kHz! Paul Troon, Scotland On 16/12/2011 06:00, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Similar story here, with a number of carriers, but all of the wispy variety. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta

Re: [IRCA] Help please with 1230 AM UNID

2011-11-27 Thread paul crankshaw
Thanks Neil and Paul So that's why I couldn't identify the call - WMID 1340 is the sister station of WCMC 1230. I think I hear Wildwood in the id at the start of the clip but not 100%. There is a slight discontinuity, not very clear in the recording, which might be a switch from WCMC to

[IRCA] Help please with 1230 AM UNID

2011-11-26 Thread paul crankshaw
Hi I wonder if anyone can help with this id http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mwdx/files/1230unid.mp3 The recording is in USB, followed by AM It's a US station recorded on 1230 kHz at 2200 UTC on Saturday here in Scotland There is a Fox AM 12-30 followed by a sung id. And of course powered by

Re: [IRCA] New MW QSL (WGBW)

2011-11-07 Thread paul crankshaw
Your mention of WI prompts me to say that just now 2300 UTC I heard 1390 WRIG Schofield WI. TA conditions were remarkably good at 2300 with 1660 WQLR MI, 1650 KCNZ IA, 1540 KXEL IA, and 1190 WOWO IN all noted, so keep your fingers crossed for a continuation of the good condx! Paul Troon,

Re: [IRCA] Bloomberg 1070

2011-10-03 Thread paul crankshaw
I've heard this a few times in Scotland recently. No local id heard, but I assume it must be WTWK. Paul Troon, Scotland On 03/10/2011 02:23, Jim Renfrew wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 2215 EDT1070Bloomberg Radio rising and falling against CHOK. The only Bloomberg I can find is

[IRCA] (A little OT) 33 MHz - what is being said?

2011-10-01 Thread paul crankshaw
This was recorded on by a listener in the south of England on 33.820 MHz. Can any US listener make sense of what is being said, or can you narrow down the location of the accent? www.ukdx.org.uk/tv/audio/33820_300911.mp3 Paul Troon, Scotland ___

Re: [IRCA] (A little OT) 33 MHz - what is being said?

2011-10-01 Thread paul crankshaw
from a US military base. I'll give it another listen after more coffee and try to transcribe it. I dated a Lady from Scotland years back. SHE had an accent ;) Tim Hills Sioux Falls, SD USA On 10/1/2011 4:52, paul crankshaw wrote: This was recorded on by a listener in the south of England

Re: [IRCA] CBE 1550 Windsor ON

2011-09-30 Thread paul crankshaw
Do you know the time of the scheduled closedown? Paul Troon, Scotland On 30/09/2011 13:22, Barry McLarnon wrote: On Friday 30 September 2011 08:12:36 dxe...@aol.com wrote: I am reminded by multiple sources (including the new NRC AM Log) that CBE is scheduled to go off the air today,

Re: [IRCA] 1610 kHz Mystery Station

2011-09-11 Thread paul crankshaw
It's Caribbean Beacon. You will never hear an id! Paul Troon, Scotland On 11/09/2011 08:29, Dennis Vroom wrote: 0905-0926 utc two women talking religion on 1610 kHz. Mostly weak signal and some interference from HAR's stations on the channel. Signal has rapid fading and is heard on all

Re: [IRCA] A couple more Youtube clips of transatlantic stations heardin Scotland

2011-09-08 Thread paul crankshaw
Hi Dave I'm using a EWE antenna - about 4 metres high and 12 metres long. Paul On 07/09/2011 02:53, Dave Marthouse wrote: Paul, Those ta signals were outstanding. What sort of antenna were you using to snag them. 73 and good dx. Dave Marthouse dmartho...@gmail.com

[IRCA] Youtube clip - NA stations heard in Scotland

2011-08-30 Thread paul crankshaw
A little montage of Perseus SDR screenshots and audio from a few N American stations heard here in Scotland this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z95QJr09J5g Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] 1700 KVNS

2011-08-28 Thread paul crankshaw
Heard this morning in Scotland!! Paul On 28/08/2011 16:40, BARRY DAVIES wrote: Can anyone down South confirm if 1700 KVNS Brownsville TX is off? It is a regular on this side of the pond but not heard recently. Best wishes Barry :-) ___

Re: [IRCA] KLTI 1560 MO Apparently on Day Power Again Tonight

2011-05-08 Thread paul crankshaw
It's odd that here in Scotland, where WQEW owns the frequency, KGOW was a fair signal at 0400 UTC Saturday. Paul Troon, Scotland On 08/05/2011 03:26, dxe...@aol.com wrote: For a second straight night I am hearing KLTI 1560 Macon MO on power that no doubt exceeds its 41-watt night

[IRCA] WKVQ heard in Scotland

2011-03-13 Thread paul crankshaw
The WKVQ test was heard here in Scotland at 0627 UTC with details about reception reports and morse ids. I heard Sleigh Ride playing in the background but am not sure if it was WKVQ. Bahamas was dominant at 0600 UTC Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Request - Seattle, WA - midday TOH recording of KNTS

2011-02-25 Thread paul crankshaw
Courtesy of the Perseus receiver network. This recording of KNTS 1680 taken from K7LD's receiver on Bainbridge Island WA. I recorded just now from 1258 local time in Seattle. http://paulc.fileave.com/kntsperseus.wav Paul Troon Scotland On 25/02/2011 20:33, Stephen Airy wrote: Hello,

Re: [IRCA] Fw: X-class flare

2011-02-15 Thread paul crankshaw
Conditions seemed very auroral here last night. I used my Perseus receiver and Spectrum Laboratory software to plot transatlantic carriers overnight on 1400 kHz and there was plenty of evidence of Doppler shifon thein carriers: http://paulc.fileave.com/1400.jpg The carrier on 1400.009 is CBG

Re: [IRCA] KWKH on day power

2010-11-09 Thread paul crankshaw
KWKH was noted here at 0300 UTC Paul Troon, Scotland On 09/11/2010 05:25, Todd wrote: Not only are they are on their day pwr but traveling on I-94 just south of downtown mpls in KFAN's 75kw erp, KWKH was chopping in noticeably!! That really amazed me! 73, Todd Sent from my Verizon

[IRCA] Rebelde on 1230?

2010-10-24 Thread paul crankshaw
Can anyone tell me where this station is located (and if there is a known call sign)? Heard here for the first time at 0700 UTC Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] Rebelde on 1230?

2010-10-24 Thread paul crankshaw
On 1230? On 24/10/2010 17:02, Mauno Ritola wrote: Maybe R. 26 relayed Rebelde at that time? Mauno 24.10.2010 19:04, Russ Edmunds kirjoitti: Cuba doesn't really observe callsigns very closely, and information as to the locations of various transmitters is sketchy. But that's the good news.

[IRCA] 1240 UNID

2010-03-12 Thread paul crankshaw
Could you please listen to this clip of a US station, recorded today on 1240 kHz at 0700 UTC http://paulc.fileave.com/1240unid.wav The call and location are there but I can't match them to anything Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] 1240 UNID

2010-03-12 Thread paul crankshaw
? Gainesville to me. WGGA Gainesville GA is an ESPN station. Did you here their pgmg? The last letter doesn't sd lk an A to me, however. 73 KAZ -Original Message- From: paul crankshaw hoddles...@googlemail.com Sent: Mar 12, 2010 8:56 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club

[IRCA] 1420 UNID

2010-03-09 Thread paul crankshaw
I wonder if anyone can help out with this - recorded on 1420 at 0700 UTC today. http://paulc.fileave.com/1420unid2.wav I have listened over and over to this clip and now think that the call is WVJS (Owensboro KY) However if it is then what follows (two locations?) doesn't make any sense.

Re: [IRCA] KGOW-1560

2010-02-27 Thread paul crankshaw
KGOW heard here in Scotland at 0800. Paul Troon, Scotland texas4...@core.com wrote: 1560 KGOW TXBELLAIRE0340 27/02/10 ID at 0340, Sporting News Radio, and your listening to the Larry Brown show on The Game. Into southern Tennessee with a whoppen

Re: [IRCA] unID 1710

2010-02-02 Thread Paul Crankshaw
This station on 1710 has been heard over here a few times recently with Radio Soleil International id. Paul Troon, Scotland Nigel Pimblett wrote: Hi Patrick, Yes, I'm not surprised such a station wouldn't want to admit they're being heard across North America! Saul kindly confirmed

[IRCA] AM940 closedown announcement

2010-01-29 Thread Paul Crankshaw
http://paulc.fileave.com/940closedown.wav Recorded at 2200 UTC Paul Troon, Scotland ___ 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] AM 940 silent at 0002z

2010-01-29 Thread Paul Crankshaw
http://paulc.fileave.com/am940silence.wav Paul Troon, Scotland ___ 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] 1430 WDIC

2010-01-28 Thread Paul Crankshaw
://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 -Original Message- From: Paul Crankshaw pa...@omne.uk.net mailto:pa...@omne.uk.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 3:03 pm

[IRCA] 1430 WDIC

2010-01-27 Thread Paul Crankshaw
1430 WDIC Clinchco VA heard here in Scotland at 0900 UTC today with a fairish signal, although it is shown as being a daytimer. Any ideas? I presume 4 am would not be 'daytime' in VA! Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] One TA tonight

2009-11-28 Thread Paul Crankshaw
This fits in with my observations from here in Scotland that the top half of the band is in very bad conditions with the bottom part better, but favouring southern tracks. Paul Scotland Jim Renfrew wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 2226 EST594MDR Info with man and woman speaking, some

Re: [IRCA] Question for Perseus users

2009-11-25 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Alternatively, use AutoHotkey and the Perseus automation script, as I do. Paul Mike Stonebridge wrote: Hi Everyone: I've had my Perseus a few weeks now and after a few minor hiccups early on, everything is now working as it should, though I wish there was a way to change the time on it's

[IRCA] 97.9 WXTV on 970

2009-11-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Can anyone suggest who might be id'ing on 970 kHz with the partial id I heard ..and on FM at 97.9 WXTV HD2 I was hearing WZAN at the time but am fairly sure this was not WZAN but another station which came up from under it. Certainly I have never heard this in a WZAN id. Paul Troon,

Re: [IRCA] 97.9 WXTV on 970

2009-11-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Message- From: Paul Crankshaw pa...@omne.uk.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sun, Nov 22, 2009 4:14 am Subject: [IRCA] 97.9 WXTV on 970 Can anyone suggest who might be id'ing on 970 kHz with the partial id I heard ..and on FM

Re: [IRCA] What was being heard from the other side of the Pond

2009-11-09 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi Willis I recently heard 1070 WFLI which was a big thrill. I believe I caught it just before it switched down from daytime power 1070WFLILookout Mountain, TN; “ WFLI 10-70 Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, Tennessee” 50kW/2.5 kW. Personal FirstW/F2300 25/10 Paul

[IRCA] What was being head from the other side of the Pond

2009-11-08 Thread Paul Crankshaw
During the fine conditions on the mornings of 6 and 7 November these are the some of the best TA DX stations I logged from Scotland 550 WSAU Wausau, WI; “news talk 5-50 WSAU…99 9” W 0700 07/11 570 CKSW Swift Current, SK; Local weather. “Broadcasting from Swift Current, this is CKSW 5-70, the

[IRCA] 920 kHZ MN Cumulus station?

2009-10-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi Yesterday on 920 kHz I heard an id Minnesota's (word) (word) and Sports Leader, (word) a Cumulus station Can anyone positively id this one for me. I suspect KDHL Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] 920 kHZ MN Cumulus station?

2009-10-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
. Paul Paul Crankshaw wrote: Hi Yesterday on 920 kHz I heard an id Minnesota's (word) (word) and Sports Leader, (word) a Cumulus station Can anyone positively id this one for me. I suspect KDHL Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] Cumulus station on 920

2009-10-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Thanks everyone for the input. I reckoned it was KDHL and am pleased that is the considered view. Indeed having run the clip very many times I agree with Markku that KDHL is in there. It's a lesson in persistence and detective work since for a a long time all I had was Minnesota's..sports

[IRCA] 1350 KCAR question

2009-09-24 Thread Paul Crankshaw
1350 KCAR, Clarksville TX is listed as low power 410w/65w yet yesterday Paul Logan in Northern Ireland logged this station at 0300 UTC and I logged it 0600 UTC. I heard it again at 0600 UTC this morning. Has the station upped its power and has it been heard in more distant parts of the US

[IRCA] 930 Arabic and warble

2009-09-17 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Does anyone have any ideas about the source of the Arabic chanting and warble (not necessarily the same source but possibly related) heard here this morning. The warble has been heard for some time but I'm not aware of the Arabic being reported on I did find a message on HCDX (7 Dec 08) from

[IRCA] Monster signals into UK this morning

2009-09-17 Thread Paul Crankshaw
KMOX at 0604 UTC http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/KMOXloud.wav Paul Troon, Scotland ___ 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

[IRCA] WSAR test heard in Scotland

2009-03-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Test heard 0200-0206 UTC with announcement, morse, siren tones (despite flag antenna now pointing to South America!) Paul Troon, Scotland, UK ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] WSAR test heard in Scotland

2009-03-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Time correction: 0600-0606 UTC!! Paul Paul Crankshaw wrote: Test heard 0200-0206 UTC with announcement, morse, siren tones (despite flag antenna now pointing to South America!) Paul Troon, Scotland, UK ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] WSAR test heard in Scotland

2009-03-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
A short recording from around 0604 (remember the flag is pointing to South America at the moment) - please do not be alarmed(!), morse and sweep tones. http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/wsartest.wav Paul Troon, Scotland Paul Crankshaw wrote: Time correction: 0600-0606 UTC!! Paul

Re: [IRCA] Reminder - Ireland DX test tonight

2009-03-15 Thread Paul Crankshaw
For those recording on Perseus and suchlike I measure the carrier of R North at pretty much 846.000 with the morse tone at around 846.547 (listening to the morse recording 0500:20 to 0500:50 UTC). ...now for WHYL which will be tougher since I've moved the antenna round towards the SW for

Re: [IRCA] Reminder - Ireland DX test tonight

2009-03-15 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Just to see if I could do it (!), a copy of the morse id of Radio North as detected by Perseus: http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/radionorth.JPG Paul Paul Crankshaw wrote: For those recording on Perseus and suchlike I measure the carrier of R North at pretty much 846.000

[IRCA] Reminder - Ireland DX test tonight

2009-03-14 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Radio North, Redcastle, County Donegal, Ireland will be making test transmissions tonight on 846 kHz The test runs from 0200 - 0600 UTC inclusive, and will carry CW around 800hz, as well as voice ids every 30m, on the hour and on the half hour. Details

Re: [IRCA] How much ground for a EWE?

2009-03-11 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Approx 4 metres high and 15 metres long Paul Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Sounds like you have a terminated corner-fed loop, Paul. I believe Bruce Conti first described it, see http://www.bamlog.com/superloop.htm What dimensions do you use? best wishes, Nick

Re: [IRCA] How much ground for a EWE?

2009-03-10 Thread Paul Crankshaw
It all depends on your ground conditions I suppose but gentle hammering of 4 ft copper pipe works here. Although the ewe reduces signals from the rear well, I would suggest you consider a flag. I'm only able to run the flag with the bottom wire lying on the ground, and fed at the bottom

Re: [IRCA] How much ground for a EWE?

2009-03-10 Thread Paul Crankshaw
it should be inserted midway down the downleg and so should be the balun on the other downleg. Paul BARRY DAVIES wrote: Hello Paul Do you still need to fiddle with the pot one side of which previously ran to ground/earth on the EWE? Barry --- On Tue, 10/3/09, Paul Crankshaw pa...@omne.uk.net

[IRCA] Radio Rebelde on 1620

2009-03-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
At 0700 UTC I heard the Radio Rebelde jingle on 1620 kHz. Is the an attempt to block WDHP/Republica/Marti and does anyone know anything about the transmitter location? Paul Troon, Scotland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] KGOW-1560

2009-02-07 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Received here in Scotland at 0101 UTC with fair signal. Paul Troon, Scotland Tom Jasinski wrote: Thanks for the tip on KGOW. Good solid signal here, almost nothing from R. Disney in New York. KGOW with good ID at 03:05 CST. Signal is much stronger clearer than when heard during

Re: [IRCA] 1450 UNID

2009-01-23 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Thanks Barry and everyone else who listened. My interpretation was North Eastern Michigan's news and information station, this is WATZ AM !!! Additionally the station goes to ABC news which WATZ runs. Paul Barry McLarnon wrote: Try again. Listen for: Northeast Michigan's news and

[IRCA] 1450 UNID

2009-01-22 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi I believe I have identified this station but would value the opinion of DXers closer to the action. The recording is very marginal and benefits from repeated listening. http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/1450x.wav This was recorded at 0900 UTC this morning on 1450 kHz when quite a

[IRCA] WOON morse heard in Scotland

2009-01-18 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Thanks to Perseus I was able to extract WOON's morse id. This was recorded at 0800 (just a few seconds after in fact) http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/1240woon.wav Settings used Freq 1239.2 kHz CW Mode bandwidth 22Hz. http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/1240woon.wav Will look for

Re: [IRCA] CKDO-1580 Off

2009-01-17 Thread Paul Crankshaw
CKDO normal strength here at 0600UTC. Prior to 0600 I recorded 0100 UTC and it was fine then with (ice) hockey. Paul Troon, Scotland Craig Healy wrote: CKDO appears to be off the air tonight (currently 2130 EST). 1580 sounds like a graveyard channel in their absence. Noted with an

Re: [IRCA] CKDO-1580 Off

2009-01-17 Thread Paul Crankshaw
McLarnon wrote: On Saturday 17 January 2009 07:47, Paul Crankshaw wrote: CKDO normal strength here at 0600UTC. Prior to 0600 I recorded 0100 UTC and it was fine then with (ice) hockey. Interesting. Here (187 miles from CKDO) they were mostly in the mud. In overnight recordings

[IRCA] 1290 WHIO question

2009-01-16 Thread Paul Crankshaw
Hi I have received this station remarkably early in Scotland, UK this evening. Here is a recording made at 2200 UTC tonight. The station id is cut short by the start of CBS news but there are references to Dayton. http://www.geocities.com/paulcrankshaw/1290WHIO.wav Two questions from the

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