[IRCA] TP 3 Mar Victoria version

[Nick Hall-Patch]

It wasn't as good a morning as yesterday, and I missed the Puget 
Sound effect that delivered DX to Bruce around 1430UT.  However the 
lower band did fairly well between 1300 and 1400UT.


I realize some regulars didn't make the list here, but I've started 
ignoring them unless they really deliver.



pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, 
at least briefly):


774 JOUB English lessons 1258UT
828 JOBB woman in Japanese, 1313UT



Reasonable audio  at  times during the period (much of it 
understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise):


639 CNR1 man in Chinese 1336UT, also at this level 1437UT.   Earlier 
ID'd by //945

594 JOAK man and woman  in Japanese, 1302UT
1575 VoA. "Voice of America, from Washington DC" ID and Yankee Doodle 1430UT



not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or 
noise could be understood by a native speaker:


558 HLQH man talking into quiet vocal music 1327UT //603
567 JOIK man in Japanese //594 1336UT
873 JOGB English lessons //774 1201UT
963 CRI chimes and fanfare, man and woman with IDs, man mentioning 
Radio Kitaya 1200UT

1053 Korean jammer 1201UT
1566 HLAZ man in Chinese 1425UT


Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be 
guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in 
talk or music)


531 rhythmic island sounding vocals across 1000UT; is PI back in business?
693 JOAB pips, English lessons //747 1200UT
702 2BL 6 pips and ABC fanfare 1300UT
837 JOQK man and woman in Japanese //594 1301UT
864 rock music 1308UT
891 JOHK man and woman in Japanese //594 1307UT
945 CNR1 man talking 1327UT //639
1314 woman carrying on 1430-1434UT, not El Shaddai per webstream, 
maybe Japanese?

1593 CNR1 man in Chinese //6125 1435UT

Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or 
ravaged by splatter)


612 756 819 1008 1035 1143 1179  1269 1278 1323 1359 1413 1458 1494


best wishes,

Nick

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Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] `KBOX` 1480 back in Dallas

[Paul B. Walker, Jr.]

When you reply to a message with one line, it would be very helpful if you
trim the message below. for those on limited bandwith connections. no
need to incldue the entire original message if youre just replying with one
line.

Crop/edit

Paul

On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 9:28 PM, Patrick Martin  wrote:

> QSL'd KBOX back in the 60s from Oregon.
>
> Patrick
>
> On 3/3/16, Glenn Hauser  wrote:
> > ** U S A. 1480, March 4 at 0120 UT, big dominant signal from NNW/SSE with
> > bluegrass, then classic country segués, next at 0121 UT being ``Hey,
> > Porter`` about a train ride. It must be the reactivated KBXD in Dallas,
> > whose new format is yet to be determined; stunting for now?
> >
> > After another tune or two, at 0129 UT, singing ID ``Wonderful K-Box in
> > Dallas, Texas hits too, go-go-go``, then coal-mine song; several more
> songs,
> > no announcements, let alone commercials. 0147 UT, ``Wonderful K-Box in
> > Dallas, a-go-go, souvenirs, oh oh oh oh `` and a second one
> immediately,
> > ``Super-hit go-go sounds of wonderful K-Box in Dallas``.
> >
> > Blowing away my closer 1480, KQAM Wichita, but occasionally pokes thru
> > during Dallas fades, as it`s wrapping up a silly ballgame from the
> K-State
> > Wildcats Network. KQAM gains more and more from 0155 UT to 0200 UT such
> that
> > I can`t get a legal ID if any from the otherstation.
> >
> > Of course, this is not KBOX, but currently called KBXD, obviously in
> tribute
> > to the heyday rocker of 50 years ago, which just reactivated a few days
> ago,
> > after a rocky ownership transfer involving access to the transmitter
> site;
> > it`s been upgraded to 50/1.9 kW, and I seriously suspect it must have
> been
> > on 50 kW day power until 0155 UT. Official night hours in March for KBXD
> > are: 0030 UT-1245 UT.
> >
> > 50 kW day pattern major lobe is to the NW but still plenty to the NNW:
> >
> https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/MB/Databases/AM_DA_patterns/1547811-120922.pdf
> >
> > 1.9 kW night pattern has six lobes, major one still to the NW but tighter
> > now with one of the six nulls toward Wichita:
> >
> https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/MB/Databases/AM_DA_patterns/1547811-120923.pdf
> >
> > As for KBOX, those were the heritage calls of 1480 Dallas, but FCC
> callsign
> > history only goes back to 1989, showing that KBXD is the seventh one
> since
> > then. There is now no KBOX anywhere on AM, but FCC has a KBOX on FM
> 104.1 in
> > Lompoc CA. pdfs of ancient history cards at FCC show that 1480 Dallas
> > started in 1952 as KGKO, and became KBOX in 1959.
> >
> > During its previous period of reactivity a couple years ago, KBXD was
> making
> > a heavy SAH with KQAM, but now the frequency has been adjusted closer,
> due
> > to a Harris DX50 replacing the solid-state Nautel. KBXD was on for a few
> > days in December to prove they existed in 2015y, so are they now on to
> stay?
> > (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
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[IRCA] `KBOX` 1480 back in Dallas

[Glenn Hauser via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---
** U S A. 1480, March 4 at 0120 UT, big dominant signal from NNW/SSE with 
bluegrass, then classic country segués, next at 0121 UT being ``Hey, Porter`` 
about a train ride. It must be the reactivated KBXD in Dallas, whose new format 
is yet to be determined; stunting for now? 

After another tune or two, at 0129 UT, singing ID ``Wonderful K-Box in Dallas, 
Texas hits too, go-go-go``, then coal-mine song; several more songs, no 
announcements, let alone commercials. 0147 UT, ``Wonderful K-Box in Dallas, 
a-go-go, souvenirs, oh oh oh oh `` and a second one immediately, 
``Super-hit go-go sounds of wonderful K-Box in Dallas``. 

Blowing away my closer 1480, KQAM Wichita, but occasionally pokes thru during 
Dallas fades, as it`s wrapping up a silly ballgame from the K-State Wildcats 
Network. KQAM gains more and more from 0155 UT to 0200 UT such that I can`t get 
a legal ID if any from the otherstation. 

Of course, this is not KBOX, but currently called KBXD, obviously in tribute to 
the heyday rocker of 50 years ago, which just reactivated a few days ago, after 
a rocky ownership transfer involving access to the transmitter site; it`s been 
upgraded to 50/1.9 kW, and I seriously suspect it must have been on 50 kW day 
power until 0155 UT. Official night hours in March for KBXD are: 0030 UT-1245 
UT.

50 kW day pattern major lobe is to the NW but still plenty to the NNW:
https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/MB/Databases/AM_DA_patterns/1547811-120922.pdf

1.9 kW night pattern has six lobes, major one still to the NW but tighter now 
with one of the six nulls toward Wichita:
https://transition.fcc.gov/Bureaus/MB/Databases/AM_DA_patterns/1547811-120923.pdf

As for KBOX, those were the heritage calls of 1480 Dallas, but FCC callsign 
history only goes back to 1989, showing that KBXD is the seventh one since 
then. There is now no KBOX anywhere on AM, but FCC has a KBOX on FM 104.1 in 
Lompoc CA. pdfs of ancient history cards at FCC show that 1480 Dallas started 
in 1952 as KGKO, and became KBOX in 1959.

During its previous period of reactivity a couple years ago, KBXD was making a 
heavy SAH with KQAM, but now the frequency has been adjusted closer, due to a 
Harris DX50 replacing the solid-state Nautel. KBXD was on for a few days in 
December to prove they existed in 2015y, so are they now on to stay? (Glenn 
Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
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[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

[NOAA WWV]

:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt
:Issued: 2016 Mar 04 0005 UTC
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#
#  Geophysical Alert Message
#
Solar-terrestrial indices for 03 March follow.
Solar flux 99 and estimated planetary A-index 8.
The estimated planetary K-index at  UTC on 04 March was 2.
No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.
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Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] "Decoding" AM Authorizations

[Les Rayburn]

Wayne,

Sorry, I was looking at StationIntel.com (formerly 100,000watts.com) Their 
designations may differ slightly from FCC or NRC. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook 
Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 


> On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:10 PM, Wayne Heinen  wrote:
> 
> Les
>  
> What is the source of those designations?  FCC AMQ has KCOM as Daytime 250 
> ND1 and 54 Nighttime ND1… NRC translation U-1 No directional full-time
>  
> 73
>  
> Wayne Heinen
> Editor AM Radio Log
>  
>  
>  
> From: am-boun...@nrcdxas.org  
> [mailto:am-boun...@nrcdxas.org ] On Behalf Of 
> Les Rayburn
> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 6:09 PM
> To: National Radio Club NRC am@nrcdxas_org; IRCA Radio List - 
> irca@hard-core-dx_com
> Subject: [NRC-AM] "Decoding" AM Authorizations
>  
> Forgive me fellow DX’ers, for I have sinned. Despite AM DXing for several 
> years now, I confess that I’ve never quite learned how to decipher the FCC 
> database’s designations for AM authorizations. 
>  
> For instance, tonight i’m listening to 1550 AM a lot. I notice that WAZX 1550 
> in Smyrna, GA is authorized to run 5w/16w DA-2B. Now I know this vaguely 
> means that they can run 50,000 watts in the daytime, but only 16 watts at 
> night. But I have no real idea what “DA-2 B” refers to. 
>  
> Meanwhile, KCOM 1550 in Comanche, TX is authorized to run 250w/54w ND D. Say 
> what? I’ll take a stab that means 250 watts in the daytime, and 54 watts at 
> night. Non-directional? 
>  
> I know this stuff is important. But I’ve been using the hunt and peck method 
> of DXing for years. Not targeting stations as I’m doing now, so it’s becoming 
> more important. 
>  
> Is there a “FCC Lingo for Dummies” guide on the web somewhere? Can someone 
> post some Cliff Notes? 
>  
>  
>  
> 73,
>  
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 
> EM63nf
> 
> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 
>  
> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, 
> Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 
> 

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Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[Rick Dau]

 
I meant to reply a couple weeks ago during the "KXEL petition" thread, but 
since this article about WLW has now become a topic of discussion, here's my 
opportunity to air out my feelings about the band and the hobby. 
 
I guess I am one of those remaining few left who believe in AM radio.  When I 
say believe, I mean that, like Russ, I don't expect it to disappear anytime 
soon.  Nothing gets my ire up more than when a suggestion is made that AM will 
die in X amount of years (5? 10?).   NONSENSE.  AM stations will always have an 
audience.  And, yes, full service radio is alive and well, if you know where to 
look for it.  My goodness, look the service that 50,000 watt KRVN provides 
during daylight hours to the farmers and ranchers of a 5-state area of the High 
Plains (stream it sometime, if you're too far away for its OTA signal to reach, 
and you'll see what I mean).  Same way with KCJJ-1630 in Iowa City, WSLM-1220 
in Salem, Indiana, and gosh knows how many other stations.   LOCAL service to a 
LOCAL audience.  It's a concept that still survives.
 
When I'm not DXing, I listen to KWMT-540 in Fort Dodge, Iowa during the late 
mornings and early afternoons for its classic country & western M-U-S-I-C.  In 
the evenings, I'll often tune into WBBM to hear about what's going on in 
Chicagoland (I have fun trying to keep up with the traffic reports on the 8s!). 
 If I'm up past Midnight, it's WSM and Marcia Campbell for a show that's TRULY 
geared towards the trucking demographic (way better than Red Eye Radio, IMHO!). 
  In the summertime, it's WLW for Reds broadcasts, WTAM for the Indians, WIBA 
for the Brewers, and KOA for the Rockies (not a fan of any of these teams, I 
just tune in because I enjoy the broadcasts!).   And please, PLEASE note, 
folks, that none of what I've listed above is streamed.  The only stations I 
EVER stream on a consistent basis are KCJJ (during the morning drive shift, as 
it has a video stream and chatroom in which I participate -- look for 
"HawkeyeRick") and its sister FM, 99pluskfmh.com.
 
In short, over-the-air is what counts, in this listener's opinion.  The DXing 
hobby means too much to me, and I'm not about to give it or AM radio last rites 
anytime soon, if ever.  The thrill of the chase is what I enjoy, and always 
will. 

"You had your time
  You had the power
  You've yet to have your finest hourRadio"  
 
   -- "Radio Gaga"
Queen
 
73, 
Rick Dau (DXing 1310 as he types this)
South Omaha, Nebraska  EN21af
http://www.dxworld.com/bcblog.html 


From: IRCA  on behalf of Russ Edmunds 

Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2016 4:16 PM
To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
Subject: Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

The AM band is unsuited for a number of things which various bureaucrats or
other outsiders have proposed. I think that's probably the primary reason I
don't expect it to go away very soon. I suspect that when it does, it will
simply die out naturally because of its various limitations coupled with
the cumulative damage from all sorts of industry-sponsored FCC decisions
which have repeatedly wounded it.

Russ Edmunds
15 mi NW Phila
Grid FN20id


AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (2) barefoot w/whip
FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder;
Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 2);
modified Sony ICF2010 w/APS9B @ 15';
Grundig G8 w/whip; modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip


On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 5:11 PM, R. Colin Newell 
wrote:

> *“Revitalizing the AM band by allowing licensees a low powered FM
> translator frequency is not “revitalization.”  It’s a white flag surrender,
> with the FCC and broadcast industry giving up on the AM radio. And could
> that be the ultimate goal? Freeing up the valuable AM (broadcast) spectrum
> space to be auctioned off for other uses, like wireless data?” he
> writes..."*
>
> As horrible as that sounds - it is not likely the AM dial would be useful
> for data transmission at all well...
> Because the very same thing that effects us radio listeners would impinge
> on the performance of the AM dial as a data carrier --
> an endless orchestra of RFI from cheap wall warts, switching power supplies
> and poorly maintained power lines would render
> the AM spectrum as useless for wireless data as it is for the current crop
> of stalwarts still clinging to the notion of medium wave
> as an entertainment or experimental hobbyist medium.
>
> The fact that the FCC is actually taking the occasional glance (at the AM
> dial)- and recognizing its sad state of affairs... brings me no end of joy.
>
>
> http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am
> >
> >
> --
> Colin Newell - Editor and creator *of *Coffeecrew.com
>  and DXer.ca  -
> VA7WWV | Twitter 

Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[Russ Edmunds]

Maybe what's interfering with WLW is an adjacent channel's IBOC ?

Russ Edmunds
15 mi NW Phila
Grid FN20id


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FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder;
Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 2);
modified Sony ICF2010 w/APS9B @ 15';
Grundig G8 w/whip; modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip


On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 8:35 PM, David Faulkner via IRCA <
irca@hard-core-dx.com> wrote:

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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM
> Hi All:
> While I'm sorry to see the big stations go, they really are dinosaurs. The
> only way I can get a listenable signal out of WLW anymore is to listen in
> the car, and even then they will occasionally be overridden by a descending
> warbling tone that has to be coming from one of the neighbors' routers (if
> it's not coming from mine). If there was something I wanted to listen to on
> WLW I'd probably listen online. I personally don't think AM can be
> revitalized, no matter how many signals they put on it. The costs are
> getting too high to justify the return on investment, particularly when we
> start talking about highly directional stations. How many stations have cut
> their night power so they can be non-directional? My guess is, several
> hundred
>
> 73David
>
>
> On Thursday, March 3, 2016 7:50 PM, Patrick Martin 
> wrote:
>
>
>  Although I think this is a shame. However, this has been going on since
> the 1970s where more and more stations are allowed on clear channel
> frequencies and the long distance reception is getting harder and harder.
> This is no surprise. The FCC is changing the whole spectrum. They are
> repacking the TV dial and selling frequencies to the cel phone industry, so
> TV markets will be forced to cram more channels into a smaller area. It
> used to be back in the 60s, a person could easily listen to stations coast
> to coast with a clock radio. Today, hearing a station a 1000 miles away
> takes some effort. But we do have streaming in today's World and I use that
> a lot with my wifi radio.
>
> Patrick
>
> Patrick Martin
> Seaside OR
> KGED QSL Manager
>
> > From: wb6...@gmail.com
> > Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:03:39 -0800
> > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
> > Subject: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM
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Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[David Faulkner via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---
Hi All:
While I'm sorry to see the big stations go, they really are dinosaurs. The only 
way I can get a listenable signal out of WLW anymore is to listen in the car, 
and even then they will occasionally be overridden by a descending warbling 
tone that has to be coming from one of the neighbors' routers (if it's not 
coming from mine). If there was something I wanted to listen to on WLW I'd 
probably listen online. I personally don't think AM can be revitalized, no 
matter how many signals they put on it. The costs are getting too high to 
justify the return on investment, particularly when we start talking about 
highly directional stations. How many stations have cut their night power so 
they can be non-directional? My guess is, several hundred

73David
 

On Thursday, March 3, 2016 7:50 PM, Patrick Martin  wrote:
 

 Although I think this is a shame. However, this has been going on since the 
1970s where more and more stations are allowed on clear channel frequencies and 
the long distance reception is getting harder and harder. This is no surprise. 
The FCC is changing the whole spectrum. They are repacking the TV dial and 
selling frequencies to the cel phone industry, so TV markets will be forced to 
cram more channels into a smaller area. It used to be back in the 60s, a person 
could easily listen to stations coast to coast with a clock radio. Today, 
hearing a station a 1000 miles away takes some effort. But we do have streaming 
in today's World and I use that a lot with my wifi radio. 

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager

> From: wb6...@gmail.com
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:03:39 -0800
> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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> http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Jim B]

thanks to those who responded to my inquiry. I think 1650 KKJZ ( now KFOX)
was the second CA. station and came on in 1997.   Jim
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Re: [IRCA] "Decoding" AM Authorizations

[Dennis Gibson]

You've got the right idea. The first number is day power and the second is 
night power. ND is nondirectional. DA-1 is the same pattern day and night. DA-2 
is different patterns day and night. DA-3 is different patterns day, night and 
critical hours. The most common directional is DA-2.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 3, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Les Rayburn  wrote:
> 
> Forgive me fellow DX’ers, for I have sinned. Despite AM DXing for several 
> years now, I confess that I’ve never quite learned how to decipher the FCC 
> database’s designations for AM authorizations. 
> 
> For instance, tonight i’m listening to 1550 AM a lot. I notice that WAZX 1550 
> in Smyrna, GA is authorized to run 5w/16w DA-2B. Now I know this vaguely 
> means that they can run 50,000 watts in the daytime, but only 16 watts at 
> night. But I have no real idea what “DA-2 B” refers to. 
> 
> Meanwhile, KCOM 1550 in Comanche, TX is authorized to run 250w/54w ND D. Say 
> what? I’ll take a stab that means 250 watts in the daytime, and 54 watts at 
> night. Non-directional? 
> 
> I know this stuff is important. But I’ve been using the hunt and peck method 
> of DXing for years. Not targeting stations as I’m doing now, so it’s becoming 
> more important. 
> 
> Is there a “FCC Lingo for Dummies” guide on the web somewhere? Can someone 
> post some Cliff Notes? 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> 121 Mayfair Park
> Maylene, AL 
> EM63nf
> 
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[IRCA] "Decoding" AM Authorizations

[Les Rayburn]

Forgive me fellow DX’ers, for I have sinned. Despite AM DXing for several years 
now, I confess that I’ve never quite learned how to decipher the FCC database’s 
designations for AM authorizations. 

For instance, tonight i’m listening to 1550 AM a lot. I notice that WAZX 1550 
in Smyrna, GA is authorized to run 5w/16w DA-2B. Now I know this vaguely 
means that they can run 50,000 watts in the daytime, but only 16 watts at 
night. But I have no real idea what “DA-2 B” refers to. 

Meanwhile, KCOM 1550 in Comanche, TX is authorized to run 250w/54w ND D. Say 
what? I’ll take a stab that means 250 watts in the daytime, and 54 watts at 
night. Non-directional? 

I know this stuff is important. But I’ve been using the hunt and peck method of 
DXing for years. Not targeting stations as I’m doing now, so it’s becoming more 
important. 

Is there a “FCC Lingo for Dummies” guide on the web somewhere? Can someone post 
some Cliff Notes? 





73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook 
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Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[Patrick Martin]

Although I think this is a shame. However, this has been going on since the 
1970s where more and more stations are allowed on clear channel frequencies and 
the long distance reception is getting harder and harder. This is no surprise. 
The FCC is changing the whole spectrum. They are repacking the TV dial and 
selling frequencies to the cel phone industry, so TV markets will be forced to 
cram more channels into a smaller area. It used to be back in the 60s, a person 
could easily listen to stations coast to coast with a clock radio. Today, 
hearing a station a 1000 miles away takes some effort. But we do have streaming 
in today's World and I use that a lot with my wifi radio. 

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside OR
KGED QSL Manager

> From: wb6...@gmail.com
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:03:39 -0800
> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
> Subject: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM
> 
> http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am
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Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KXEL 1540 News/Talk In Well

[Kraig]

They're a regular here in Manassas, VA.

73,

Kraig, KG4LAC

On 3/3/2016 7:43 PM, Les Rayburn wrote:


KXEL 1540 is in well tonight, carrying the Northern Iowa Panthers 
basketball game. Local phone numbers (319), ads, and frequent ID’s. 
Don’t imagine too many need this one, but if so conditions to the West 
seem really good tonight.




73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA.

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, 
Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip.





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[IRCA] KXEL 1540 News/Talk In Well

[Les Rayburn]

KXEL 1540 is in well tonight, carrying the Northern Iowa Panthers basketball 
game. Local phone numbers (319), ads, and frequent ID’s. Don’t imagine too many 
need this one, but if so conditions to the West seem really good tonight. 



73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook 
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Steve Francis via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---
The first was KXBT-1640 in Vallejo.  Testing was first suspected on March 3, 
1996 (20 years ago today!), the first test ID was March 9 and regular sked 
began on March 19.  They held a CP for 1620, but operated on this frequency 
instead.  

The second was KGXL in Costa Mesa.  Testing was first suspected on October 29, 
1997, the first test ID was November 21 and regular sked began on December 29.


-Original Message-
From: Jim B 
To: irca 
Sent: Thu, Mar 3, 2016 11:14 am
Subject: [IRCA] first California xband stations

Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM band in
California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.


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Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[Russ Edmunds]

The AM band is unsuited for a number of things which various bureaucrats or
other outsiders have proposed. I think that's probably the primary reason I
don't expect it to go away very soon. I suspect that when it does, it will
simply die out naturally because of its various limitations coupled with
the cumulative damage from all sorts of industry-sponsored FCC decisions
which have repeatedly wounded it.

Russ Edmunds
15 mi NW Phila
Grid FN20id


AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (2) barefoot w/whip
FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder;
Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 2);
modified Sony ICF2010 w/APS9B @ 15';
Grundig G8 w/whip; modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip


On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 5:11 PM, R. Colin Newell 
wrote:

> *“Revitalizing the AM band by allowing licensees a low powered FM
> translator frequency is not “revitalization.”  It’s a white flag surrender,
> with the FCC and broadcast industry giving up on the AM radio. And could
> that be the ultimate goal? Freeing up the valuable AM (broadcast) spectrum
> space to be auctioned off for other uses, like wireless data?” he
> writes..."*
>
> As horrible as that sounds - it is not likely the AM dial would be useful
> for data transmission at all well...
> Because the very same thing that effects us radio listeners would impinge
> on the performance of the AM dial as a data carrier --
> an endless orchestra of RFI from cheap wall warts, switching power supplies
> and poorly maintained power lines would render
> the AM spectrum as useless for wireless data as it is for the current crop
> of stalwarts still clinging to the notion of medium wave
> as an entertainment or experimental hobbyist medium.
>
> The fact that the FCC is actually taking the occasional glance (at the AM
> dial)- and recognizing its sad state of affairs... brings me no end of joy.
>
>
> http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am
> >
> >
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>  and DXer.ca  -
> VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - Canada
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Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[R. Colin Newell]

*“Revitalizing the AM band by allowing licensees a low powered FM
translator frequency is not “revitalization.”  It’s a white flag surrender,
with the FCC and broadcast industry giving up on the AM radio. And could
that be the ultimate goal? Freeing up the valuable AM (broadcast) spectrum
space to be auctioned off for other uses, like wireless data?” he
writes..."*

As horrible as that sounds - it is not likely the AM dial would be useful
for data transmission at all well...
Because the very same thing that effects us radio listeners would impinge
on the performance of the AM dial as a data carrier --
an endless orchestra of RFI from cheap wall warts, switching power supplies
and poorly maintained power lines would render
the AM spectrum as useless for wireless data as it is for the current crop
of stalwarts still clinging to the notion of medium wave
as an entertainment or experimental hobbyist medium.

The fact that the FCC is actually taking the occasional glance (at the AM
dial)- and recognizing its sad state of affairs... brings me no end of joy.


http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am
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>
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[IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

[Dennis Gibson]

http://wvxu.org/post/unhappy-birthday-wlw-am

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[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

[NOAA WWV]

:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt
:Issued: 2016 Mar 03 2105 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
#
#  Geophysical Alert Message
#
Solar-terrestrial indices for 03 March follow.
Solar flux 99 and estimated planetary A-index 8.
The estimated planetary K-index at 2100 UTC on 03 March was 1.
No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours.
No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours.

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Date 02   02   02   02   02   02   03   03   03   03   03   03   03   03
UTC  0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100  0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100
SFlx 97   97   97   97   97   98   98   98   98   98   98   98   98   99
A-in 88888977777778
K-in 11223112323211
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Re: [IRCA] US reception in UK

[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
1070WKOKSunbury PA
1190WCRWLeesburg VA
1280WNBFBinghamton, NY
1420WKCWWarrenton VA
1490WCECHaverhill, MA
1590WHGTMaugansville, MD

TA Conditions really have picked up over the past few days.

Paul
Troon, Scotland



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[IRCA] Domestic MWDX to Enid OK, February 26-March 3, 2016

[Glenn Hauser via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---
All times and dates strictly UT [5 hours ahead of `ELT` during EST; when 
changing times one must also change the dates for events in the 00-05 UT period 
to the previous date by ELT].

Rx: mostly DX-398 with internal antenna only or PL-880; NRD-545 with ALA-330S 
inside E-W or inside randomwire N-S; Nissan stock caradio as specified; IC-R75 
with E-W longwire; FRG-7 with NW-SE shortwire

These logs are excerpts from my daily all-band reports, mainly SWBC, also 
VHF/UHF, sometimes, utility, ham, which may be found in several archives 
without much delay, such as
http://www.hard-core-dx.com/index.php?topic=Hauser

And compiled weekly along with extensive news from many other individuals and 
publications in DX LISTENING DIGEST:
http://www.worldofradio.com/dxldmid.html

All my MW DX reports starting August 2011 are archived in this forum with open 
access: 
http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?6543-MW-DX-from-Enid-OK-by-Glenn-Hauser/page45

These logs are in four sections, Canada [if any], Oklahoma [if any], rest of 
USA, unidentified [if any], separated by === Within each, they are in 
frequency order

** CANADA. 2748.99-USB, Feb 27 at 0146 UT, almost-human pleasant YL voice is 
referencing Environment Canada with marine weather, but as usual it`s tough to 
catch any location references, so assume it is the one scheduled to have 
started at 0140: VCS Halifax via Chebogue site.

2598-USB, Feb 27 at 0147 UT, can tell there is another Canadian Coast Guard 
transmission, but too weak under some utehash. Scheduled now is: VOK Labrador 
via Cartwright and/or Hopedale from 0137 (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

=

** OKLAHOMA. 1020, Feb 27 at 1324 UT, KOKP Perry sports talk is undermodulated 
and hummy, so how is sibling station 1580, KOKB Blackwell? Also undermod but 
not hummy. Did not check 105.1 (Glenn Hauser, Enid, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** OKLAHOMA [and non]. 1640, Feb 27 before 0200 UT, KZLS Enid-Hennessey-OKC 
nominal with some talkshow, but at 0216 UT retuneby, now in open carrier/dead 
air. With just a little manipulation of bandwidth and passband on the NRD-545, 
via the E-W ALA330S antenna, I have perfect copy of WTNI Biloxi MS (which is 
always audible as understation to KZLS at night), during a silly baseball game 
--- yes, baseball, for sure, on a Friday night in February. The Golden Eagles 
are a team, mentions having lost to New Orleans, Pensacola. Also refers to the 
Northwestern State Angels (?). We continue to suspect WTNI is running more than 
1 kW night power most or all of the time. 

1640, Feb 27 at 0216, mixing with WTNI thru KZLS dead carrier, an English 
station plugging Jesus, presumably WSJP, EWTN in Sussex WI (one other 
religionist on 1640 is KDIA Vallejo CA, twice as far but 10/10 kW U2 rather 
than most X-banders, 10/1 kW U1; but KDIA night pattern nulls to the east, 
throwing most to the south and west) (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

=

** U S A. 1100, Feb 29 at 1322 UT, gospel huxter in English, not Joplin since 
it`s north/south, which means it has to be KDRY Alamo Heights (San Antonio) TX, 
11/1 kW U2; gone by 1327 UT. Its February sunrise was 1315 UT; March: 1245 UT. 
The only other N/S 1100 is a news/talk in Minnesota (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX 
LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A. 1480, March 3 at 0801 UT, series of gospel tunes starting with ``Put 
your hand in the hand``, still at 0820 UT as I am dozing off. This may be 
reactivated KBXD Dallas, which NRC DX News says finally came back on the air 
Feb 20. Needs further chex here (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

=

UNIDENTIFIED. 1499.5 & 1500.5, Feb 28 at 0026, still hearing the wobbling tones 
on both sides equidistant from 1500 KSTP. Just measured them on the NRD-545, 
but not another attempt to DF them (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
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[IRCA] Recent logs - Cape Cod, MA

[Mark Connelly via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---

Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION
Times / dates = UTC / 2016 
e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" 


[Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA 
(GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) (grid FN41vq)


Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus


Antenna: Cardioid-pattern SuperLoop: 11m vert. by 30m horiz. (peak 80 deg., 
null 260 deg.)
See http://www.bamlog.com/superloop.htm for similar antenna type.


==


*** TRANSATLANTIC DX ***


153 | ALGERIA | Chaine 1, Bechar, FEB 29 0400 - 5+1 pips (last one higher 
pitch), apparent Arabic music; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA]


162 | FRANCE | France-Inter, Allouis, FEB 29 0400 - 4 pips, France Inter ID; 
good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


171 | MOROCCO | R. Mediterranee Internationale, Nador, FEB 29 0400 - Arabic 
male vocal, strings, percussion; loud. [Connelly*Y-MA]


183 | GERMANY | Europe No. 1, Felsberg, FEB 29 0400 - Chimes, man & woman in 
French, "bonjour" greeting; very good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


189 | ICELAND | Rikisutvarpid, Gufuskalar, FEB 29 0400 - US rock, brief 
announcement by man & woman at 0400:40, more rock; good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


198 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.4, Droitwich et al., FEB 29 0400 - Woman "BBC 
World Service, the world's radio station", pips, news by man with lead item 
about Syria; over DIW beacon. [Connelly*Y-MA]


207 | ICELAND | Rikisutvarpid, Eidar, FEB 29 0400 - // 189 with rock, short 
announcement; weak, on USB to dodge QI beacon. [Connelly*Y-MA]


216 | FRANCE | Radio Monte Carlo, Roumoules, FEB 29 0400 - Woman in French; 
over CLB & YFA beacons. [Connelly*Y-MA]


225 | POLAND | Polskie Radio, Konstantynow, FEB 29 0400 - Pips, a few seconds 
of march music, man with Polish news; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


234 | LUXEMBOURG | RTL, Junglinster, FEB 29 0400 - Man & woman in French, short 
segment of a version of "Volare", more talk; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


252 | ALGERIA | Radiodif. Algerienne, Tipaza, FEB 29 0400 - Woman in French 
with news; good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, MAR 1 0001 - Male 
vocal // 549; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, MAR 1 0001 - Two men in Arabic (phone 
interview) then male vocal with guitar; good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


585 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Madrid, MAR 1 0001 - News // 1098; in WEZE slop. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


595 | MOROCCO | RTM 1 & 2, Oujda, MAR 1 0001 - Carrier, bits of talk in WEZE 
slop. [Connelly*Y-MA]


684 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Sevilla, MAR 1 0001 - News // 1098; through WRKO slop. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., FEB 29 0400 - Five Live 
mention, news; in slop. [Connelly*Y-MA]


711 | WESTERN SAHARA | RTM, Laayoune, MAR 1 0001 - Male chanting; in slop. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


738 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Barcelona, MAR 1 0001 - News // 1098; good peak. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


855 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, MAR 1 0001 - News // 1098; poor to fair. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


882 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.Wales, Washford, FEB 29 0400 - BBC mention, talk 
about Syrian rebels; through WCBS slop. [Connelly*Y-MA]


909 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5 synchros, MAR 1 0001 - Man & woman in English, 
"Five Live News" mention; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1044 | SPAIN | SER synchros, MAR 1 0001 - Fast Spanish talk by man; fair. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


1089 | UNITED KINGDOM | TalkSport synchros, FEB 29 0400 - Advert for "London 
Has Fallen" movie with Morgan Freeman, news about Oscars; to good peak. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


1098 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, MAR 1 0001 - Man & woman with news in Spanish; 
fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1107 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, MAR 2  - // 1098 with Spanish news by man 
& woman; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1116 | SPAIN | SER synchros, FEB 29 0400 - Woman in Spanish; noisy. 
[Connelly*Y-MA]


1215 | UNITED KINGDOM | Absolute R. synchros, FEB 29 0400 - Male presenter "If 
you want a steak, you go to the butcher.  If you want some bread, you go to the 
baker.  If you want some rock music, you listen to the 4 o'clock Rock Shop on 
Absolute Radio"; loud. + MAR 1 0001 - Car advert with "3 years of insurance 
with one monthly payment", then "London Has Fallen" movie in cinemas Thursday; 
good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1413 | MOLDOVA | Vesti FM, Grigoriopol, FEB 29 0400 - Russian talk by man; 
fair. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1422 | ALGERIA | R.Algerienne, Algiers, MAR 2  - Talk, male a cappella 
chant; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1431 | DJIBOUTI | R. Sawa, Arta, MAR 1 0001 - Mideast male dance music vocal; 
fair to good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1512 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, Jeddah, MAR 1 0001 - Koranic male vocal; good 
through WMEX slop.  Within 5 dB of 1521 strength. [Connelly*Y-MA]


1521 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, Duba, MAR 1 0001 - Man with news in Arabic, music 
"stingers" between items; good. [Connelly*Y-MA]


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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Mike Sanburn]

Sauls station which was // KGIL was originally KGXL 1650. At that time it was 
running with live hosts such as Gary Owens and Florence Henderson. Ms

Sent from my iPod

> On Mar 3, 2016, at 9:34 AM, Rick Lewis  wrote:
> 
> Didn't Saul Levine, the owner of KGIL San Fernando have one on 1660?
> --
> Rick
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations
> 
> I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back between
> 1630 and 1640. Ms
> 
> Sent from my iPod
> 
>> On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:14 AM, Jim B  wrote:
>> 
>> Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM 
>> band in California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have
> lost my
>> record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] Mostly Mexican [sic] MW DX to Enid OK, February 26-March 3, 2016

[Glenn Hauser via IRCA]

--- Begin Message ---
These logs are excerpts from my daily all-band reports, mainly SWBC, also 
VHF/UHF, sometimes utility, ham, which may be found in several archives without 
much delay, such as
http://www.hard-core-dx.com/index.php?topic=Hauser

And compiled weekly along with extensive news from many other individuals and 
publications in DX LISTENING DIGEST:
http://www.worldofradio.com/dxldmid.html

All my MW DX reports starting August 2011 are archived in this forum with open 
access:
http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?6543-MW-DX-from-Enid-OK-by-Glenn-Hauser/page44

All times and dates strictly UT. Rx: mostly DX-398 with internal antenna only 
or PL-880; NRD-545 with ALA-330S inside E-W or inside randomwire N-S; Nissan 
stock caradio as specified; ICR-75  E-W longwire; FRG-7 with NW-SE shortwire

** SAUDI ARABIA. 1521.0, Feb 27 at 0154, presumed 2-megawatt BSKSA Duba is 
putting a bigger het than usual upon 1520 KOKC. So I try to pull out some audio 
by minimum bandwidth, USB and passband tuning on the NRD-545. And I do hear 
bits of talk and music which aren`t bleeding out of 1520, past 0159 but nothing 
identifiable. Its presence is mainly evident by the het against KOKC. Still so 
at 0215 after I have checked rest of the MW band: see UNIDENTIFIED 621 and 711 
(Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

UNIDENTIFIED. 621.00, Feb 27 at 0210 UT, TA carrier hetting against 620 TX 
station. 

711.00, Feb 27 at 0209 UT, another TA carrier against Amarillo/Kansas 
City/Cuba. 

After the Saudi on 1521, I`ve tuned thru the entire MW band at 1 kHz steps with 
BFO, but these are the only carriers detected, tnx to being 1 kHz away from 
domestic bigsigs. 621 could be the 1000 kW Egyptian, or closest 100 kW 
Canarian; 711 the 300 kW Moroccan, 200 kW Yemeni, 400 kW Iranian --- but 
there`s also a JBA carrier on 715.0, surely no real station, but a birdie? 
(Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[John Sampson]

I have three verifications from the Vallejo stations; KXBT (1640) on 3/18/96, 
KXBT (1630) on 5/5/96 and KDIA (1640) in 1998.  
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Rick Dau]

I can't recall who the 2nd one was, but I can say for sure that the first was 
KXBT-1640/1630 in Vallejo, which came on in (I THINK) Feb or March of 1996.  
Format at the time was black oldies from the 60s and 70s, and the slogan was 
something like "Solid Gold Soul 1640", or somesuch.  KXBT was the 2nd overall 
station to appear on the X-band after WJDM-1660 in New Jersey, which debuted in 
Dec 1995.  I have not heard either station since about 1997.

73,
Rick Dau
South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af
Http://www.dxworld.com/bcblog.html


From: IRCA  on behalf of Jim B 

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To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: [IRCA] first California xband stations

Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM band in
California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Rick Lewis]

Hi Paul,
You're probably right, and it probably was 1650. Lots of years ago, a
different location, and no references to fall back on, just questionable
memory.
--
Rick

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Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

Isn't what was Saul Levine's bander now KFOX 1650 Torrance/Los Angeles?

Paul

On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Rick Lewis  wrote:

> Didn't Saul Levine, the owner of KGIL San Fernando have one on 1660?
> --
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> >
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations
>
> I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back 
> between
> 1630 and 1640. Ms
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> > On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:14 AM, Jim B  > >
> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM 
> > band in California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but 
> > have
> lost my
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Mike Hawkins]

It came on later, as did 1680/Fresno and 1670/Redding.

Mike

On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 9:39 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Isn't what was Saul Levine's bander now KFOX 1650 Torrance/Los Angeles?
>
> Paul
>
> On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Rick Lewis  wrote:
>
> > Didn't Saul Levine, the owner of KGIL San Fernando have one on 1660?
> > --
> > Rick
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> > >
> > Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations
> >
> > I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back
> between
> > 1630 and 1640. Ms
> >
> > Sent from my iPod
> >
> > > On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:14 AM, Jim B >
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM
> > > band in California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have
> > lost my
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Paul B. Walker, Jr.]

Isn't what was Saul Levine's bander now KFOX 1650 Torrance/Los Angeles?

Paul

On Thursday, March 3, 2016, Rick Lewis  wrote:

> Didn't Saul Levine, the owner of KGIL San Fernando have one on 1660?
> --
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> Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations
>
> I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back between
> 1630 and 1640. Ms
>
> Sent from my iPod
>
> > On Mar 3, 2016, at 8:14 AM, Jim B >
> wrote:
> >
> > Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM
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> lost my
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Mike Hawkins]

Just in case you count Vallejo 1640/1630/1640 as one, the second unique one
would be KAXW/1660 in Merced.

Mike Hawkins

On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 8:13 AM, Jim B  wrote:

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> California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Rick Lewis]

Didn't Saul Levine, the owner of KGIL San Fernando have one on 1660?
--
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back between
1630 and 1640. Ms

Sent from my iPod

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[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 3-3

[d1028gary]

It was another productive morning for Asian signals, with the Japanese big guns 
on 594, 693, 747 and 828 once again managing very good signals in and out from 
1400-1445. In addition there was a fair low-band presence of Chinese signals on 
603 and 639, along with a decent appearance of 1575-VOA around 1430. 
  
My session started at 1410 with very good Japanese signals on 594 and 747, 
along with a similar signal in and out from 972-HLCA (although nowhere near 
yesterday's awesome level). 603 was all China here this morning, reaching a 
fair level around 1435 along with a poor to fair signal from 639-CNR1. The CRI 
stations on 1017 and 1044 also managed ghostly levels in and out, but were 
nothing to shout about. 1575-VOA was strong enough at 1430 to manage a decent 
ID on the 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380, while both 1566-HLAZ and 1593-CNR1 stayed at 
underperforming levels all morning. Overall the session was similar to 
yesterday's as far as the NHK big gun strength, although there was more of a 
Chinese presence on other frequencies than yesterday's Korean orientation. Best 
Asian signal of the session was from 594-JOAK at 1433, reaching a brief 
excellent level with Japanese conversation. 
  
603  China  Hulun Buir?    Chinese female speech with fair peaks around 1435 
https://app.box.com/s/lsd0jfingimcg3vr4e4svitsyvr5cpdt   
  
1575  VOA  Ban Rasom, Thailand    Burmese female speech at fair to good level 
at 1433 (recorded on the 
"barefoot" 3" FSL Tecsun PL-380) 
  https://app.box.com/s/jpt0neuncm00z51gxq67dkie35r7xcpc   
  
73 and Good DX, 
Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 
7.5" loopstick CC Skywave Ultralight + 
15" FSL antenna 
  
  
  
  
 
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Neil Kazaross]

That is what I recall.  73 KAZ

On Thu, Mar 3, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Mike Sanburn 
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[Mike Sanburn]

I believe KXBT in the Bay Area was one of them, they switched back between 1630 
and 1640. Ms

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> California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
> record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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Re: [IRCA] first California xband stations

[James Renfrew]

Weren't they the same station, started on 1640 and then moved to 1630 (or
the reverse?).  Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY
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[IRCA] first California xband stations

[Jim B]

Does anyone know the first 2 stations that came on the expanded AM band in
California back in the 1990's? I logged both of them, but have lost my
record of them.   thanks   Jim in Springfield Ma.
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[IRCA] KYND 1520 Cypress, TX

[Les Rayburn]

Belated, but thanks to J.D.’s tip last night, I managed to log KYND, Cypress, 
TX for a new one in the log. 

When I tried last night, about a half hour after J.D.’s tip, I heard nothing 
but the usual suspects on 1520 with no trace of KYND. But this morning, I 
checked 1520 while driving to work. Surprised to hear KYND dominating the 
channel, playing classic rock hits with a live DJ. It was like Top 40 radio had 
come back from the dead! 

At one point the DJ said “Playing the hits you know on the AM Radio” in old 
school jock style. Wow! What fun to listen to. 

Thanks J.D. new one in the log here. 


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 
EM63nf

Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. 

Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook 
Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. 


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[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 3/3/16

[Bill Block]

listened from 1315-1405 UT and at first only weak carriers on 1566 and 1575 but 
at 1340 UT it was like if someone turned on a switch with audio on 1566 and 
1575 and carriers up and down the band.  The carriers were: 594, 648, 657, 666, 
693, 774, 972, 1377, 1503, 1557, 1566, 1575, 1584 and 1593. 
1566 HLAZ hrd at 1341-1345 with talk and music. 
  
1575 VOA hrd at 1345 with talk. 
  
Bill Block 
Prescott Valley, AZ 
Drake R8 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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[IRCA] US reception in UK

[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
1490WCECHaverhill, MA
1590WHGTMaugansville, MD

TA Conditions really have picked up over the past few days.

Paul
Troon, Scotland

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