Listen here:
http://www.realradiousa.com/987FM.mp3
My friend in Grenada, MS (just about Central Mississippi, 2 hours south of
Memphis) picked up an unid'd station on 98.7. It isn't WJKK 98.7
Vicksburg/Jackson, MS as that was heard, but edited out of this clip.
The imaging is almost
Don,
Thanks for your insight and information. It is much appreciated.
I spoke with Nick for a while tonight about my TA options and I have
several.
The ALA 100 with the Triangle loop running 30-35 feet from the corner of
the house to a tree, pointed at 30 degrees, true North. We also
Walt,
After talking with Nick tonight, I am thinking of trying another EWE to
start with from the corner of the house to the tree. At least it is an
option and it will have the lobe at 30-40 degrees. It is worth a shot.
The phasing I do, I just get a Northern lode by phasing KSWB Seaside to
South
Listened from 1350-1435 utc and conditions were down from yesterday. The only
audio was on 747 and 774 and carriers on: 531, 558, 567, 576, 603, 594, 648,
657, 693, 747, 774 and 828.
Bill Block
Prescott Valley, AZ
Drake R8
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
Don,
I'd been thinking along the same line also, regarding W8JI's wisdom on this
subject and some of the claims about magnetic loops that are just too
glowing to be true.
Although I own a pair of ALA100s and love their versatility and ease of use,
any time I've had them close to noise sources
United Christian Broadcasters has applied for a new AM station in
Toronto ON on 1480 (the old CKAN Newmarket ON frequency) with
1kW days, 0.5 kW night:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-36.htm#26
26.
Toronto, Ontario
Application No. 2008-1480-8
Application by United Christian
CBE-1550 Windsor ON has reapplied to the CRTC to move to FM, using
97.5 MHz, 3.2 kW, 130.1 meters for its Windsor transmitter as well
as using 91.9 MHz, 5.3 kW, 73.6 meters for a transmitter at
Leamington ON:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-36.htm#31
31.
Windsor and Leamington,
CFLN-1230 Goose Bay NL and its relay CFLW-1340 Wabush NL have both
applied to
the CRTC to move to FM. CFLN has applied for 97.9 MHz, 1kW at 25.4
meters, and
CFLW has applied for 94.7 MHz, 1kW at -26.4 meters (yes,
a negative EHAAT):
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-36.htm#22
22.
On Thu, 2009-01-29 at 10:04 -0700, Deane McIntyre wrote:
CBE-1550 Windsor ON has reapplied to the CRTC to move to FM, using
97.5 MHz, 3.2 kW, 130.1 meters for its Windsor transmitter as well
as using 91.9 MHz, 5.3 kW, 73.6 meters for a transmitter at
Leamington ON:
This one was refiled to
At 06:42 1/29/2009, you wrote:
As Nick alluded to earlier, not all would agree with that assessment
what I consider to be a wealth of knowledge on this and other subjects
exists at:
http://www.w8ji.com/magnetic_receiving_loops.htm
**
and an excerpt from that page:
**
*Small loops are often
Guy,
I was thinking exactly the same thing about EWE this morning. The only
thing I don't like is the size of the EWE, a bit on the small size at
35-40 feet in length. But it is my first choice and easiest to install.
Thanks.
73,
Patrick
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What's the exact bearing of your DU EWE ? Perhaps you can try it fed and
terminated at opposite ends. 73 KAZ
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CFLN-1230 Goose Bay NL and its relay CFLW-1340 Wabush NL have both
applied to
the CRTC to move to FM. CFLN has applied for 97.9 MHz, 1kW at 25.4
meters, and
CFLW has applied for 94.7 MHz, 1kW at -26.4 meters (yes,
a
Me I sent you a private email.
Powell
POP email is powell at backroads DOT net
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Another step backward this morning, generally lower signal levels, and as
Dennis noticed, domestics seemed splashier. Lower band conditions continue
better than higher band, signals were generally erratic, and there seemed to be
a sharp sunrise enhancement around 1550-1600UT (according to the
Nick,
Even though I did not get up early this morning, I did check the dial a
bit after 0900 UTC before I headed to bed and I found JOUB-774 at
S9+15DB in regular AM 6 kHz on the Drake. JOIB-747 and JOBB-828 weaker,
but JOUB was in very good. The Drake, I was using the 55' NW EWE,
nothing else.
KAZ,
Yes indeed the SW EWE does point at about 30 degrees, however, I have
that issue with the coax return through the field with the high water
and the herd of cattle. If it wasn't for that, I would have had a dual
EWE years ago. That would be a perfect answer as that 25X100X25 SW EWE
would be
At 19:42 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Nick,
Even though I did not get up early this morning, I did check the dial a
bit after 0900 UTC before I headed to bed and I found JOUB-774 at
S9+15DB in regular AM 6 kHz on the Drake. J
Actually, Patrick, JOUB was pretty beefy here as well about 0810UT.
Nick
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Good Afternoon,
Local station KXMG 1150 has been off the air for at least 1/2 hour.
I was trimming the pot on the ewe and use KXMG to tune
the signal down. Had to switch to KKAD 1550, a little further
out, but in the same general direction.
I try and drive by the antenna and see if any
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Good Afternoon,
Read on the Portland Radio PDX tha KOIT beat KGO for
Holiday ratings period. KOIT played all Christmas starting
Nov. 21. It was the first time in 30 years that KGO 810 was
not #1.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
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Wow, a chink in the armor! I would presume they are back on top now, but
it goes to show you what playing what people want to hear will do for
ratings.
I see KGO as one of the last remaining classic stations that primarily
uses its own programming and cultivates listenership throughout its
Chris/Nick: I have emailed Kevin S about using the crate loop, sans
varicap, as a BOG wire compressor (for lack of better term). While my
original example would not fit in a 50'x60' backyard, I guess that it
could be scaled down. My original example used 50' feet of wire on the
ground, fed into
In 2006, while visiting relatives in Missouri, I logged 2 U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers TIS operations. No call letters were heard. There was
a station on 530 kHz and one on 1610 kHz. A report was sent to the Mark
Twain Lake Project Office in Monroe City, MO., but no reply to the
original or
Already have great signals out of Saudi 1520 and UK 693, some Spain.
Someone is a tad high on 711 ... 711.04 or so. Thought I had a wee bit of
audio but nothing more than a hint of that.
1170 oldies last night under WWVA, Barry McLarnon suggests KJOC MN as a
possibility and that makes sense
At 20:50 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Chris/Nick: I have emailed Kevin S about using the crate loop, sans
varicap, as a BOG wire compressor (for lack of better term).
I guess the proof is in trying it out, Dave. I think the National Radio Club
had a reprint on something like this many years ago
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Solar-terrestrial indices for 29 January follow.
Solar flux 69 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 5.
The
At 21:54 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Already have great signals out of Saudi 1520 and UK 693, some Spain.
Someone is a tad high on 711 ... 711.04 or so. Thought I had a wee bit of
audio but nothing more than a hint of that.
Morocco (Western Sahara) is supposed to be high, Saul. MWoffsets list has
I'm not sure that I can help, but I am curious about where your relatives
live. I live in Columbia, which is a couple of exits west of the I-70/Hwy.
54 interchange where you heard the stations.
I'll hit these frequencies tomorrow morning to see if I can get the calls
for you.
From: Mike
--
Good Evening,
Took a drive passed KXMG towers and found 3 vehicles
park next to the transmitter trailer. Station was back on
air around 2310 utc. Signal S-9+55 db. Wonder if the
transmitter was set to power down to 10 watts at night?
I believe KKNW was the station heard with weak signal
1520 saudi as good as I've heard it, 1467 TWR also good, as are a tons of
Spaniards, and Tunisia 963.
I read the suggestion that 711.04 could be Western Sahara, which makes sense
- much appreciated, though I will wait for some definitive kind of content.
The off-frequency het's been there the
On Thursday 29 January 2009 17:47, Nick Hall-Patch wrote:
Already have great signals out of Saudi 1520 and UK 693, some
Spain.
Someone is a tad high on 711 ... 711.04 or so. Thought I had a wee
bit of audio but nothing more than a hint of that.
Morocco (Western Sahara) is supposed to be
United Christian Broadcasters has applied for a new AM station in
Toronto ON on 1480 (the old CKAN Newmarket ON frequency) with
1kW days, 0.5 kW night:
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-36.htm#26
WHBC would cream them at night. As I recall, none of the now-defunct
rimshotters
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Good Evening,
Rec-ALL-PRO recorded ID's from CKFR 1150 while I was in Portland, OR
and local KXMG was off and all until 2310 utc. Signal weak to fair at times,
mixing with KKNW. Both stations previously heard.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
JRC 545 u-shaped fence antenna
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Solar-terrestrial indices for 29 January follow.
Solar flux 69 and mid-latitude A-index 4.
The
When I came through the door at 0130 UTC or so, there
were a few impressive carriers - most notably 1134khz -
fairly loud on the R8.
With this I would expect audio on the Eton E1.
Others: 1215 and 1575.
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Hi everyone,
This afternoon I went to Home Depot and bought two pieces of PVC pipe
along with two 5 foot copper pipes for the termination ground, and
hopefully tomorrow or over the weekend, I will get up my 3rd EWE antenna
up. I first thought of running it over to the tree at 15 degrees True
Who wants 24/7 Christmas music, even around Christmas? I like Cristmas
music as well as anyone else, but too much of that gets old. I would
wonder about those ratings
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
KGED QSL Manager
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Hi Guys:
Late night at work this evening...so no listening done yet.
However.I did some listening late last night while falling asleep!!
Have been trying for ANGUILLA on 1610 for the past week with no luck. It
used to pound in here in years gone by. I figured with a Spanish Station in
Chris/Nick: I have emailed Kevin S about using the crate loop, sans
varicap, as a BOG wire compressor (for lack of better term). While my
original example would not fit in a 50'x60' backyard, I guess that it
could be scaled down. My original example used 50' feet of wire on the
ground, fed
At 02:47 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
At 21:54 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Already have great signals out of Saudi 1520 and UK 693, some Spain.
Someone is a tad high on 711 ... 711.04 or so. Thought I had a wee bit of
audio but nothing more than a hint of that.
Morocco (Western Sahara) is supposed to be
--
Good Evening,
After trimming the pot today on the NW ewe local KKAD 1550 is now
S-9+30-40 db with fading. A station heard underneath.
KXMG 1150 is now S-9+40-45 db, down from S-9+55 db. Can also
hear another station underneath.
Splatter was so bad this morning that JOUB 774 had KOH's
--
Pat,
A local RR fan in the Bay Area said that the last time a station
other then KGO 810 was number 1 was KFRC about 30 years
ago. I would guess that the next ratings book that KGO is back
to #1.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
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At 06:09 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
When I came through the door at 0130 UTC or so, there
were a few impressive carriers - most notably 1134khz -
fairly loud on the R8.
With this I would expect audio on the Eton E1.
Others: 1215 and 1575.
I didn't get home until an hour after that, and from what
Dennis,
I'm sure of that too. KGO even made #2 in the Portland ratings back in
the early 70s. They have been number #1 forever it seems.
73,
Patrick
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Am listening to 540, and a 1kHz tone just popped on for a minute or two and
went off. The specrum was visible and it was equally audible on LSB/USB.
Didn't sound like the short tone for CBS Channel 42 thing we occasionally
hear.
No clue who. I can hear FF, probably CBC CBGA-1 and oldies,
Don't see any west coast TA reports yet. Late checking, but at 0340 utc, 171
Morocco hitting S6-9, trace of 153 Algeria, nothing else LWBC. 1134 Croatia
with poor signal on peaks.
Steve
NE Oregon
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Any idea who would be broadcasting ESPN programming without a local ID at 11:00
UTC. I heard this at fair level on 30 Dec, 2008 while in Masset in northern BC
(with a Perseus SDR). Thanks!.Walt.
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Dave,
The antenna you described will pull in strong signals guaranteed and maybe
less noise since it will be near/on the ground. I've spooled out BOG
antennas and left probably 200 feet of wire on the attached spool still
coiled up and couldn't tell much difference. Then again, with a much better
Pardon me for raining on peoples' parades, but I do not think this idea will
work as it will, IMHO, assuming an easterly direction result in a pattern
that is the combo of many NNE mini-BOGs with many SSE mini-BOGs..and have a
wide beam.
Also the idea of using loops along the length of the
Gievn how well your other EWE's work (aided by superb grounding) I think
this is your best bet for TA's. 73 KAZ
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To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:25 PM
Subject: [IRCA] Update on antenna
Hi
KAZ,
Thanks! I think the NE EWE will work out well too. The only problem I
see, is the NE downlead for the new EWE runs quite close to the
Horizontal piece on the SW EWE. Like a couple or three feet apart, it
looks like. I hope there is no interreaction with the two being so
close? But the
Walter Salmaniw wrote:
Any idea who would be broadcasting ESPN programming without a local
ID at 11:00 UTC.
Long shot would be KSAL, based on format. Based on pattern, KSEN.
Pete Taylor
Tacoma, WA
12225w 4719n
HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop
ICF2010 +
DX398; Palomar loop
SRF-59
At 08:04 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
KAZ,
Thanks! I think the NE EWE will work out well too. The only problem I
see, is the NE downlead for the new EWE runs quite close to the
Horizontal piece on the SW EWE. Like a couple or three feet apart, it
looks like. I hope there is no interreaction with the
TA condx here into Colorado are better (not much) tonight than last night.
On LW 171-Morocco and 252-Algeria are in with audio. On MW, the typical
Spanish carriers are doing well with threshold audio (Spanish on 639kHz
noted, time pips heard on 774). Low path opening, but some higher path
carriers
At 08:08 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Walter Salmaniw wrote:
Any idea who would be broadcasting ESPN programming without a local
ID at 11:00 UTC.
Long shot would be KSAL, based on format. Based on pattern, KSEN.
Pete Taylor
Thanks for the ideas, Pete. Is it common for US stations to ignore TOH
I doubt it's KSEN, they run a music format.. last I knew.
The only time it's common for US stations to Ignore Top of hour id's is
when the automation isn't programmed properly.
Paul Walker
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Walter Salmaniw salma...@shaw.ca wrote:
At 08:08 PM 1/29/2009, you
At 08:17 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
I doubt it's KSEN, they run a music format.. last I knew.
The only time it's common for US stations to Ignore Top of hour id's is
when the automation isn't programmed properly.
Paul Walker
Makes sense, Paul, and especially since this was over night. Darn, I
Walt,
Thanks too. I think this should solve my problem with the lack of a lobe
to NE. At least I hope so. I have a few other ideas, if this EWE works.
I may try to raise the NE end of it higher in the tree and see what that
does to the pattern. I have had some luck with EWEs with the legs
Strong carriers on 153 171 tonight here and threshold audio on 189.
Off the Eastern beverage. Nothing much on MW.
73,
Patrick
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Walt,
My guess is KSAL. They are a major pest here into NE Colorado.
Chris
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Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:47 PM
To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com
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Patrick,
If the near metal piece is horizontal, you shouldn't have a problem. I run
the bottom of my NW Flag through a metal garden fence and haven't noticed
any change in its performance.
73,
Chris
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Walt,
CKFR 1150 Kelowna, BC has ESPN radio starting at Midnight
throughout the week. Link below.
http://www.am1150.ca/shows?tab=dayday=1
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
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From: Walter Salmaniw salma...@shaw.ca
Any idea who would be broadcasting
The volume slide pot on my Realistic TRF needs to be cleaned. Recommendations?
I want to do it right; TRF's don't grow on trees.
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At 08:25 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Does CKFR run ESPN? CFAC 960 does.
Just a guess. CKFR is a powerhouse here at night.
73,
Patrick
I was wondering about the Canadian station as a possibilitycould very well
be, especially since we're so much more lax at having proper IDs! Walt.
I'm thinking the compressed wire BOG would give almost omni-directional
(perhaps not entirely), high angle reception (which isn't bad against
semi-locals and local stations) and good signal-pulling power.
However, Neil is correct. The way this BOG would work compared to a
standard BOG is quite a
I'm looking for something like this, too. I have contact cleaner with
lubricant from Radio Shack, but lubricant can attract even more dirt and
grime later in much bigger quantites. Don't get the kind with lubricant.
Chris
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Dennis,
I just sprayed my Realistic TRF with DeoxIT Gold and it
cleaned up the noise. I have used it on my Palstar MW550P
tuner and it worked excellent on the switch for the bypass-
preamp-MW preamp. Expensive, about $13-12 for a 5 oz
spray can.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, Wa
--
At 05:05 1/30/2009, you wrote:
I'm looking for something like this, too. I have contact cleaner with
lubricant from Radio Shack, but lubricant can attract even more dirt and
grime later in much bigger quantites. Don't get the kind with lubricant.
Chris
DeOxit D5 is recommended as a contact
Thanks Nick, Dennis!
This ad on the internet http://www.stewmac.com/shopby/Brand/DeoxIT.html
mentions it's used on potentiometers. Slightly expensive, but it should do
the trick.
Chris
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[mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf
Hi Dennis,
The absolute best stuff you can use is Caig FaderLube, a specialty product
made by the folks who produce the magic sauce DeOxit cleaner/contact
enhancer. FaderLube is specifically for volume controls, mixers, faders, and
other components with conductive plastic or carbon elements.
Chris,
I would expert no problem ether as it is only the horizontal wire and
not anythjing larger, plus the SE element of the NW EWE is right near
the SW element element of the SW EWE, within a couple of feet on each
side of the tree trunk.
Patrick
Walt,
You'll recall that I was also on a DXpedition to Grayland on Dec. 30th. I
just pulled up my WAV file recordings of the band for 1100 UTC and checked
1150 kHz. Like you, I heard an ESPN station without ID at the top of the
hour. However, I continued to listen and skipped ahead every 15
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Guy,
Thanks for the information on Caig FaderLube. Will have to
try it out on a Klipsch speaker with a noisy volume control.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
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At 10:50 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
Walt,
You'll recall that I was also on a DXpedition to Grayland on Dec. 30th. I
just pulled up my WAV file recordings of the band for 1100 UTC and checked
1150 kHz. Like you, I heard an ESPN station without ID at the top of the
hour. However, I continued to
At 08:30 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote:
--
Walt,
CKFR 1150 Kelowna, BC has ESPN radio starting at Midnight
throughout the week. Link below.
http://www.am1150.ca/shows?tab=dayday=1
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
Dennis, you're absolutely correct, and Guy confirmed it live from the 30th
Dec using his
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Good Evening,
KXMG is not being heard. KKNW is on top of the channel. A couple
others station (CKFR) and unknown station. No Spanish at all. Would
be great if KXMG is on with 10 watts at night. Now I can tune KSL 1160
and listen to Herb Jepko's Nitecap Program.
Dennis,
Salmon Creek, WA
DX are not too bad. KNOM-780 dominant on top of KKOH at -18F weather,
KICY-850 in Russian on top. JOQK-837 fair next to phased out KSWB 840
(local) with man in JJ. However, the RR LWers are rather poor except for
279 which is fair. They are always the strongest here. No more TA hets,
including 189
Yes, Herb Jepko and the nighty nite caps. Used to listen to him for
years. Even the occasional DXer would call in. I did once from Seward
AK, about 1966.
Yes, maybe KXMG is using the 10 watts leaving 1150 open for you. CKFR
is dominant here off the Northern phase.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
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Good Evening,
Listened from 0717-0751. The pot adjustment really did the trick,
splatter is really down.
153 RUSSIA, 0718 weak but steady signal with woman in Russian.
180 RUSSIA, 0724 weak with woman in Russian. Fair at 0738.
189 RUSSIA, 0730 weak with woman in Russian.
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