Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station

2018-07-17 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 9:02:25 AM EDT, Russ Johnson wrote: Let’s hope so. I was unimpressed even with HD FM coverage. Too many drop outs.  Power is 10% of analog at best.   Is 1500 in DC still iboc? NO, not at night anyway Powell --- End

[IRCA] 1450 in Charleston SC

2018-02-26 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message ---  Call letters are now WQNT.  --- End Message --- ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] WFLI-1070.

2017-04-16 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message ---   From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." Nice job of putting words in my mouth and assuming what I meant. No, but this station needs some technical upgrades. (I heard the sign off aircheck someone made, and it sounded horrible) That combined

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-15 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- When I was looking for cars in 2013, the Nissan Cube had THE best AM I have seen in decades. The 2013 Chevy Sonic is pretty good ( but not as good as my F-150). The Sonic antenna is a just a few inches tall.   Powell   --- End Message ---

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-15 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- No adjustment   From: Patrick Martin To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question Jim, I have had

Re: [IRCA] WQXI-790 Atlanta probably on day power

2017-02-14 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Entercom sold WQXI. They boom in in Silverstreet SC  Powell  From: Robert LaFore They seem to be running the 28kW day facility at 2022 2/13/17. Korean Format. I have noted that they seem to be on something other than the night antenna system

Re: [IRCA] Sangean PRD7

2016-12-02 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- I have a PRD-5. Here is what Jay Allen says about the PRD-15 Sangean PR-D15 AM/FM Stereo Radio | | | | || | | | | | Sangean PR-D15 AM/FM Stereo Radio Sangean PR-D15 – Strong AM Performance/Middling Audio The Sangean PR-D15 is an upgrade to

Re: [IRCA] 2016 Dodge Caravan radios OT question

2016-03-21 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Go to the dealer and check the radio out.  Powell     From: Patrick Martin I am looking at replacing my old Dodge Caravan with a new one. Been looking at several models, and a basic  work/pleasure  vehicle should be fine, like the AVP 

Re: [IRCA] 1500 Mystery Station

2016-02-08 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- I don't think WLAC is running HD. Otherwise it would also obliterate 1520.  Powell  From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Cc: "a...@nrcdxas.org"

Re: [IRCA] RIP WAGL

2015-05-12 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- And there is a FM license in the mix.   Powell---End Message--- ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] WZGV-730-NC

2014-10-27 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- When this station was in Shelby, NC and owed by a group that also owned 1050, and 1590 none of these stations ever ran night power.    Powell  ---End Message--- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Radio Repair-Sangean ATS 909X

2014-08-14 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Mine didn't have to be dropped to have that battery not making contact problem. It is a VERY bad battery box design.   As for puking AA alkalizes, are you sure you didn't cause a short circuit.  I, by the way, used a soft drink pull tab that I trimmed up with wire snips.  

Re: [IRCA] Radio Repair-Sangean ATS 909X

2014-05-26 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Send it to C Crane and be done with it. This is your SECOND one?  Yes, Paul, you HAVE dropped and DESTROYED radios before.  You need to be more careful.   Mine has that problem also. Yes, there is a serious design flaw with the battery box on the ATS-909X.  Instead of using

Re: [IRCA] QRM from Lights

2014-05-19 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- The PS for my MacBook Pro makes noise on AM all over the house, and FM here in the room where the computer is.  Powell   ---End Message--- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] QRM from Lights

2014-05-17 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- Man made as in radio stations transmitting.   :) Powell   From: Tim Kridel t...@timkridel.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 12:00 AM Subject: [IRCA] QRM from Lights I thought

Re: [IRCA] QRN from Lights

2014-05-16 Thread Powell E. Way III via IRCA
---BeginMessage--- It would be QRN, not QRM.  Anyway, I have tried 2 LED lamps and they both wiped out FM completely and messed up AM.  The expensive Sylvania was worse than the WalMart Great Value.  CFL lamps bad, but not as bad.  CFL lampslast longest burned base DOWN.  CFL lamps being

Re: [IRCA] WWXL-1450 DX test

2014-03-01 Thread Powell E. Way III
 Between 11:20 and 11:25 PM I heard morse code very faintly amidst the jumble on 1450.  CC-SW and original model GE Superadio.  In the woods between Silverstreet and Chappells, SC  Powell   ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Help with spanish on 1030

2014-02-27 Thread Powell E. Way III
I wonder if this is Memphis, TN? Powell   From: texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com On 1030 Kc I have a spanish station playing calipso music as well as other Carribean style music. At 2315 there was a ID given by a man with a deep voice as,

[IRCA] The 1110 saga

2014-01-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
WBT is now aware of the W VA station..   ' Powell ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] blues music format under WWVA 1170 ?

2014-01-03 Thread Powell E. Way III
Can't be WDEK as they are silent due to loss of transmitter site and don't have new one yet. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: Allen Willie vo1_001_...@yahoo.calo To All, Hearing a station off and on under WWVA in West

Re: [IRCA] Radio's Digital Dilemma

2014-01-02 Thread Powell E. Way III
The problem with FM IBOC is the power. It is currently 1% of analog.  Some stations will be able to increase power, but a lot will not be able to. BTW this is also a problem with HDTV, not enough power.   Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net

Re: [IRCA] OT Light bulbs

2013-12-31 Thread Powell E. Way III
I will tell you LED based lamps are NOT noise free. it was noisy on AM right close to the radio, but obliterated FM. The lamps sits very close to the FM antenna atop the radio.  The Sylvania CFL was much quieter.   All I can say about this thread. Quit the @#$@#$ whining.  You CAN get and

Re: [IRCA] OT Light bulbs

2013-12-31 Thread Powell E. Way III
The majority of CFLs now are 2700K color same as incandescent. Therefore you don't like incandescent.  You can get CFLs in 2650 ( GE reveal) 2700, 3000, 3500 ( the original color in fluorescent lighting in 1939, but a better color correction now) , 4100, 5000, some 5500s and 6500s.  5500 is

Re: [IRCA] WAOS-1600

2013-12-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
This group has a long history so to say, with the FCC, especially with their Gainesville, GA 1130.  Mentioning these 2 stations to the FCC people in person gets a very raised eyebrow and a serious scowl on the face, if you get what I am inferring.  Powell   POP email is powell at

[IRCA] Country music on 1220

2013-11-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
While tuning around on 1220, I caught some country music on 1220, and soon it was overtaken by the IBOC from 1210.  I wonder who that could be. Earlier, 890, Radio Progresso, 880 Radio Progresso. This is on my recent eBay find,  a Grundig Majestic 3160U.  This radio has such great audio. 

[IRCA] A chirper !

2013-10-30 Thread Powell E. Way III
There is a chirper interfering with WCBS 880 and more so on WLS Chicago.   S-meter on the National NC-188 did not fluctuate with the audio.  0105 AM . in the woods near Silversrtreet, SC  Powell ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Hi

2013-04-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
Don't do it. Likey an email hack ! Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Mon, 4/15/13, Don Moman VE6JY ve6j...@gmail.com wrote: From: Don Moman VE6JY ve6j...@gmail.com Subject: [IRCA] Hi To: Date: Monday, April 15, 2013, 4:43 PM Hi, Please take a

Re: [IRCA] WREF 850 off air

2013-01-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
WMOB got fined for it. And he stood there and told the FCC he was still going to do it.. (!!) Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Thu, 1/10/13, Dave Hascall dhinfome...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty much the standard, or lack thereof, across the country.  It

Re: [IRCA] Christmas Gift Ideas

2012-12-16 Thread Powell E. Way III
PRD5 POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] KGYN 1210

2012-12-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
UMMM Paul this is for KSGO Wichita, not KGYN ! ! ! Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Fri, 12/7/12, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com Haven't several of us long

Re: [IRCA] 1480 Myrtle Beach Question

2012-11-25 Thread Powell E. Way III
It's Fairbluff NC Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Sun, 11/25/12, John Cereghin jcereg...@gmail.com wrote: From: John Cereghin jcereg...@gmail.com Subject: [IRCA] 1480 Myrtle Beach Question To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America

Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WGIV NC 1370 on day power

2012-11-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
OH the FCC has sent them a letter requesting rectangular green pieces of paper...:) Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Mon, 11/5/12, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com I wasn't suggesting that you shouldn't

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] ULR DX....AURORA ALERT!!! 1360 WMOB Mobile, ALABAMA @ 212 WATTS!!!

2012-10-09 Thread Powell E. Way III
The FCC burned them a new one. The owner told the FCC he was and was going to run day power. The FCC was not pleased. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Tue, 10/9/12, Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.com wrote: WMOB is a station that, over the course of some 20+

Re: [IRCA] Replacing the Grundig G 5

2012-10-04 Thread Powell E. Way III
Here is the strange thing with the G3. It should *NEVER* been sent out with 2 AA batteries. The WalWart is 4.5 volts and it really perks up at that voltage. Serious design flaw. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Thu, 10/4/12, bill kral jwk...@yahoo.ca

Re: [IRCA] Replacing a Grundig G5

2012-09-27 Thread Powell E. Way III
I have an early G3 and it is profoundly DEAF on MW. I heard all of the very early ones were. It is good on FM and OK on SW. The Sync detection, ah, I give it a C- at best. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 9/26/12, Colin Newell c...@islandnet.com

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1550 WIGN Bristol TENNESSEE being heard in ONTARIOTonight..........

2012-03-05 Thread Powell E. Way III
Dr. Asa doesn't tout his stuff much anymore, but his advice is spot on.  What he said about acid reflux is 100% dead on and costs a lot less than expensive medications.  I was amazed how cutting out coffee worked, and using digestive enzymes.     Powell   POP email is powell at

[IRCA] This KHMO thread

2012-02-11 Thread Powell E. Way III
I will say this, Neil got it right. Class, the rest of you get an F.  I f you do not understand, read what Gary quoted about the FCC rules. I have been in broadcasting for 44 years, almost 45, and IF my station had that problem and was not corrected IMMEDIATELY when someone knew about it, they

Re: [IRCA] WLBG - 860

2012-01-28 Thread Powell E. Way III
I live 30 miles from Laurens and I can assure you they NEVER cut power.  Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Sat, 1/28/12, David Faulkner drdsfaulk...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi All: Very interesting cx around here tonight. WTRU, 830, NC, is all alone very

Re: [IRCA] Dr. Kaku on 1010

2012-01-28 Thread Powell E. Way III
I heard Dr. Kaku for about 15 seconds and the gone!  That is one program I really want to hear.  Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Sat, 1/28/12, David Faulkner drdsfaulk...@yahoo.com wrote: In addition to WLBG, 860, I also noted Dr. Kaku on 1010. Their

[IRCA] DX test tonight WKVQ 1540

2011-12-31 Thread Powell E. Way III
I can hear them in the daytime at home on the long wire.     Powell near Silverstreet, SC   ___ 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] WDEK-1170

2011-12-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
*I* will take care of that !!!   Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 12/14/11, Paul Swearingen plsbcbd...@aol.com wrote: From: Paul Swearingen plsbcbd...@aol.com Subject: [IRCA] WDEK-1170 To: a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@yahoogroups.com, irca@hard-core-dx.com Date:

Re: [IRCA] UNID help?

2011-11-26 Thread Powell E. Way III
The FCC is the ones who do the licensing   period ! Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Fri, 11/25/11, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] UNID help? To: Mailing

Re: [IRCA] UNID help?

2011-11-26 Thread Powell E. Way III
Mr. Sutton is a personal friend of mine and I emailed him.  Of course a lot here won't believe me if I tell you he said the station hasn't been built Stayed tuned ! Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] UNID help?

2011-11-26 Thread Powell E. Way III
ANd Powell, a station CAN'T be built, as you know, if it doesn't have a license or CP. On Sat, Nov 26, 2011 at 7:45 PM, Powell E. Way III w4...@yahoo.com wrote: Mr. Sutton is a personal friend of mine and I emailed him. Of course a lot here won't believe me if I tell you he said the station hasn't

Re: [IRCA] Approx 420 Hz het on 1210?

2011-11-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
We think it is someone else. IF WDGR is at the old site, I would 100% rule it out. The tower is surrounded by hills and mountains.  If you look at the tower site, from the paved road you have to look DOWN to see the tower. if it's at  the new site, then H, but I can hear WDGR in the day

Re: [IRCA] Approx 420 Hz het on 1210?

2011-11-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
And the FCC **IS** aware of this...     Powell ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] ULR DX..WEIRD Conditions again tonight??? 1090 WCZZ Greenwood, SC ???????

2011-10-26 Thread Powell E. Way III
First of all on 940 it is WMAC not WMAZ.  They DO have 10 KW at night, and had a CP to modify the DA .     Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] WDEK 1170

2011-10-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
  I bet they just cut the audio at night.    Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Fri, 10/7/11, Dave Hascall dhinfome...@gmail.com wrote: Strong oc tonight on 1170.  WWVA under.  Maybe more WDEK issues? 73 Dave in Indy

[IRCA] WDEK 1170

2011-10-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
I can hear them fine daytime, but even at full bore at night it's not listenable at my place as Wheeling ate them up. They are unattended all the time, and if the FCC showed up they would write them up for that.  I bet the Sine system that controls the transmitter lost it's memory in a power

Re: [IRCA] Bloomberg on 1160 unID

2011-09-22 Thread Powell E. Way III
Atlanta area station !   Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 9/21/11, Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca Subject: [IRCA] Bloomberg on 1160 unID To: a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@wtfda.info, irca@hard-core-dx.com,

Re: [IRCA] Incandescent light bulbs (OT)

2011-07-12 Thread Powell E. Way III
Halogen lamps run directly off line current cannot make noise. The ones that are low voltage might, and they flicker. They run ***MUCH*** hotter than regular incandescents, and if improplerly placed CAN be a fire hazard.  They can also EXPLODE at end of life.    Powell POP email is

[IRCA] CFL noise

2011-07-01 Thread Powell E. Way III
Sylvania is quiet. So is GE.  If you can burn them base DOWN they last much longer. Failure is usually a capacitor by heat.     Powell ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

2011-06-29 Thread Powell E. Way III
I don't have ANY incandescent lamps in use except for a couple small diameter candlelabra styled lamps. Incandescent light is a very INaccurate poor color rendering light.   You can get CFL lamps with colors at 2600 (Reveal) 2700, 3000 3500, 41000, 5000, 5500,6000 and 6500 kelvin.  The GE

Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

2011-06-29 Thread Powell E. Way III
I bought a CASE of Duro Test 116 watt marker lamps marked as 100 watters for a song. These bulbs are rated at 8000 hours. Clear. If you saw the bulb you'd  understand why they last that long, but normally go for a lot of money for ONE lamp.  I used to use them where it was a very unsafe ordeal

Re: [IRCA] Hodge-podg

2011-06-21 Thread Powell E. Way III
SX-88 models are VERY rare. There were VERY few made! What model National?   They also made quite a few radios.   I just bought a S-40A that needs a lot of work. On something that old all the paper capacitors need to go. The filter is fine on this radio, but it has very low audio, and the tubes

Re: [IRCA] Hodge-podg

2011-06-21 Thread Powell E. Way III
The SX-88 is nothing more than an improved SX-42.  I have a SX-62A.  It's a hernia maker.   On the SX-62, and likely the SX-42, as the SX-62 is more or less a consumer version of the SX-42 series.  The warning is that NEVER EVER let the capacitors across the tone switch go bad. If they do it

Re: [IRCA] WQXL-1470

2011-06-09 Thread Powell E. Way III
I will call Alex and tell him.   Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Wed, 6/8/11, texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com wrote: From: texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com Subject: [IRCA] WQXL-1470 To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com, AMFMTVDX amfmt...@mailman.qth.net Date:

Re: [IRCA] WYNN-540

2011-06-08 Thread Powell E. Way III
Night power is  a bit more than half.  BUT they have a 1000 watt transmitter and have been known to deliberately run 1000 watts.     Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Tue, 6/7/11, texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com wrote: From: texas4...@core.com

Re: [IRCA] MO tornadoes

2011-05-23 Thread Powell E. Way III
Some of the damage looked EF4 or even EF5 in places.     Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Mon, 5/23/11, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: I tink it's been said this was a very very strong F3, thats what I THOUGT Id heard this morning, but I

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
I have a S-53A and it is a transformer operated model.  5Y3 rectifier.  Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Fri, 5/13/11, Craig Healy bu...@dukes-of-hazzard.com wrote: I have an S-53A that's been sitting around for probably 30 years.  It's also an AC-DC

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
It allows you to use an external antenna on the BC  band if there is no ferrite bar. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Stephen Airy pianoplayer88...@yahoo.com wrote:   Also, question  how does not having a ferrite bar antenna make the S-38

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-13 Thread Powell E. Way III
He needs to swap the BFO and the tuning knobs. They are in the wrong place.  He needs to look on Ebay for the knobs. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net -- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-13 Thread Powell E. Way III
The S-38 series ended and then the S-120 emerged. The S-38 series was way better on AM as it did NOT have a ferrite bar antenna. They both have the capacity to electrocute you if you are not careful. They are AC-DC sets and a metal cabinet. NOT GOOD! Powell POP email is powell at

Re: [IRCA] DX Tests - preliminary results - please review for accuracy

2011-03-22 Thread Powell E. Way III
WYTH was not heard for me. Powell ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily

Re: [IRCA] 1540 DX test

2011-03-12 Thread Powell E. Way III
Willis, I listened to the first part. It was fair, but I am a bit close for really good copy. I think I am under 150 miles from Eatonton, GA. I had KXEL and CHIN in the mix Powell ... near Silverstreet, SC POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message

Re: [IRCA] KAAY-1090

2011-02-23 Thread Powell E. Way III
That's because of vandalism that destroyed stuff so until the DA is rebuilt, they are running non DA. I don't remember if just coax was cut other damage or towers were felled. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Paul B. Walker,

Re: [IRCA] DX Logs: A NEW ONE and Some UNid's

2011-02-18 Thread Powell E. Way III
You can get some really interesting stuff right on from critcal hours to sunset. And in the phone call to me you mentioned AM stereo. in that case that's the Optional radio for that car. 1380 WTOB Winston-Salem NC is Spanish Hits... Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT

Re: [IRCA] The 1610 for Lander University in Greenwood, SC

2011-01-23 Thread Powell E. Way III
a number of those which got out that far over the years. 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 Sat, 1/22/11, Powell E. Way III w4...@yahoo.com wrote: From

[IRCA] The 1610 for Lander University in Greenwood, SC

2011-01-22 Thread Powell E. Way III
Oh, they claim it is legal, but it certainly is not, I heard it on the truck radio for over 5 miles from the campusmaybe more. You can radiate on campus but not off the property, and certainly not 5 miles.. I wonder if any one has heard one of these? Powell POP email is

[IRCA] WVOC 560 Columbia, SC

2010-12-20 Thread Powell E. Way III
I'm 50 miles from their transmitter site, and when on night pattern they are unlistenable here ( yes I can sorta kinda hear them) but last night and tonight they have been just DOMINANT. I am NW of the site and in a minor lobe. Bob Smoak says he can barely hear them, so it appears they may

Re: [IRCA] unID 1510

2010-12-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
Well I can tell you for a FACT it is not the Woodruff, SC 1510 as I go by Woodruff on Interstate 26 on the way back from Black Mountain, NC and they weren't on Saturday night as I passed by around 8 PM. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net

Re: [IRCA] unID 1510

2010-12-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
I just wanted to verify your verification in person for the non-believers. Powell ( ducking!) POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com PEW, I confirmed it wasn't WQUL 1510 in Woodruuf,

Re: [IRCA] unID 1510 in again tonight

2010-12-02 Thread Powell E. Way III
POP email is powell at backroads DOT net I hear it here I am near Silverstreet, SC. When WQUL was on at night ( and it was on purpose back then... they have a FM translator now) I could NOT hear them here I am too close. Powell - Original Message From:

[IRCA] WGBW No Show in South Carolina

2010-10-16 Thread Powell E. Way III
1590 sounds like a graveyard almost..no trace of WGBW. Powell somewhere in the woods near Silverstreet, SC POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Radio Encyclopedia 530

2010-09-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
Some of us call it Relaxing with Raul . The answer to your question is likely unknown. They are in here in SC nightly. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com I can receive what

Re: [IRCA] 790 Black gospel likrely Bamberg SC ON

2010-09-03 Thread Powell E. Way III
WVCD Bamberg is stuck on 1000 watts instead of the 100 night power. Sometimes they get stuck on the 100 watts for weeks on end also. This is verified by a friend that lives in Bamberg. POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message Heard jazz later in

Re: [IRCA] UNIDs on 1330 AM

2010-08-31 Thread Powell E. Way III
Other way around... WYRD 1330 is the main station and is simulcasted by WORD 950 and the WORD-FM 106.3. I can hear the FM fine, the other 2 are a bit of a strain and never at night Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: neilkaz

Re: [IRCA] HD Radio

2010-08-14 Thread Powell E. Way III
I have not heard that anywhere. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: todftscytj7...@aol.com todftscytj7...@aol.com Hi. Figured out how to make my emails to work. I can not imagine any DXers seeing as any HD radio as good news. I did

Re: [IRCA] What are the specs for ultralight radios?

2010-08-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
On those the answer is a resounding roaring NO. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: doug-mail martin-d...@att.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Mon, August 9, 2010

Re: [IRCA] DX Tests 2001-11

2010-08-01 Thread Powell E. Way III
I had planned to do a DX test at WKDK, but never did. I likely will try for one this winter. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

[IRCA] WBSC 1550

2010-07-31 Thread Powell E. Way III
The phasor had a fire and they can't run non DA so they were signing off. This is at least the 3rd time recently this has happened. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com By

Re: [IRCA] Memo Puts WGN News Staffers at a Loss for Words

2010-07-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
I'm getting a 404 not found, but this memo is months old. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com http://blogs.vocalo.org./feder/2010/...or-words/17374 Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly

Re: [IRCA] WKTP-1590

2010-04-30 Thread Powell E. Way III
That is because their DA pattern slams 25,000 watts that way and my way. It normally isn't a problem as it skips over us here in SC, but on nights where the skip is short, it blasts in. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Paul B.

[IRCA] OLD AM radios with expanded coverage

2010-04-24 Thread Powell E. Way III
My 1946 Philco, a 46-1209 covers 550- 1700 though it actually tunes to 1750. I have a 2 band Philco 41-230. Band 1 covers 550-1500 and band 2 covers 1500 to 3.5 megahertz on the scale but actually tunes close to 4 megahertz. As another note, 540 wasn't added to the band plan until 1955.

Re: [IRCA] WKIX-850 on day power

2010-04-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
I noticed that. Alan Sherrill their engineer is a stickler for power changes. I am sure he is not thrilled today.  They were strong as you say and a term I use  they were localling last night! Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net

Re: [IRCA] WKIX-850 on day power

2010-04-06 Thread Powell E. Way III
I reported the problem to Alan and he was going out to the site to fix the problem. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net From: Powell E. Way III w4...@yahoo.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] Daylight Savings Time

2010-03-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
AS a side note. It's Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight Savings Time. You are [NOT!] Saving time not SavingStime. It really should be Daylight SHIFTING Time though... Powell ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] WBSC Bennettsville SC-1550 repeating SSB

2010-02-04 Thread Powell E. Way III
That's like saying the Titanic had a slight leak. There was a fire in the phasorand it needs to be replaced. It doesn't even work. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com WBSC itself is

Re: [IRCA] MORE BAD NEWS FOR FM DXERS

2010-01-29 Thread Powell E. Way III
It is unlikely to be POSSIBLE to increase the power on AM. that is unless you shut down the AM part and move to digital only on frequency. There's no headroom in the transmitters. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Patrick Martin

Re: [IRCA] WGIV - Update

2010-01-14 Thread Powell E. Way III
The answer is for a little while.   Maybe. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com Well finally, I get set here and listen to WDEF-1370 in Chattanooga WITH OUT interference from WGIV! Nice to hear

Re: [IRCA] South Carolina Interstate 385 Rehabilitation Project Begins Jan. 4, 2010

2010-01-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
And I live in Newberry. If I want to go to Greenville it is a !#$#$%%#%^%%^*( Pain. If I go their preferrred route, it's a long 40 mile round trip bypass. That section on I-85 is just a horrid pain, Those going to towns along the old route, it's a REAL pain. Of course you could get a road

Re: [IRCA] WLAC-1510 with no IBOC?

2009-12-10 Thread Powell E. Way III
I don't think it is turned off, something broke more than likely. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: texas4...@core.com texas4...@core.com ? Has WLAC-1510 turned it's IBOC off? I am hearing 1500 from Washington, DC and no IBOC hash.

Re: [IRCA] WLAC-1510 IBOCC OFF?

2009-11-21 Thread Powell E. Way III
And WCKY 1530's is off. The exciters for IBOC probably broke. It's not uncommon. WLAC's has been off for a couple weeks. It is coming in loudly but I can hear 1520 and no decoding of either 1510 or 1530. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message

[IRCA] WLAC 1510 interference

2009-11-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
I'm in western rural Newberry County, SC and have been hearing telemetry under WLAC. It is intermittent, and I have heard it on a bunch of different radios, including my car radio on a trip back from Columbia one night. Has anybody heard this? I reported it to Eric Rice at the Atlanta, FCC

Re: [IRCA] 1170 FAITH RADIO ID'd by Tony Germanotta as WQVA Lexington, SC!!

2009-11-03 Thread Powell E. Way III
Actually the current owner is doing BOTH.  Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com WQVA is listed as Spanish because thats what it last did under spanish owners. Im betting the format youre

Re: [IRCA] Can Anyone Help?

2009-10-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
EBAY is your friend... Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original Message From: Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com I am in need of a Talking House Transmitter for my middle school. If anyone has one, please contact me. Thanks. Bert New

Re: [IRCA] Analog 24 Atomic clock set on UTC

2009-10-12 Thread Powell E. Way III
What brand is the clock that died? Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Mon, 10/12/09, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net Subject: [IRCA] Analog 24 Atomic clock set on UTC To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org

Re: [IRCA] WKZK-1600

2009-09-16 Thread Powell E. Way III
7:30 would be power change time. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] WLAC-1510

2009-09-15 Thread Powell E. Way III
LOL, Willis! Are you water cooling your IF's?  I listen to Dr. Asa and have modified my diet and it has done wonders.  Cutting out coffee and 90% of the caffeine ( sometimes I cheat) has made my Acid Reflux GO AWAY!. Powell   POP email is powell at backroads DOT net - Original

[IRCA] WWBC 1510

2009-09-07 Thread Powell E. Way III
at 0155 EDST WWBC 1510 Cocoa, FL is still on WITH programming. This is a 50 KW daytimer with 25 KW critical hours. I have heard them on recently for quite a few days in a row. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net

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