[IRCA] TP 11 Mar Victoria version.

Well, they were predicting a geomagnetic upset. But, not yet. Still pretty lively this morning. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 774 JOUB 1422UT 1575 VoA powering in at 1439UT with man in Burmese per announcement at 1430UT;

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

The chat channel over at DXER.ca/blab is hopping tonight. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Mar 11, 2019, at 8:49 PM, Nicholas Hall-Patch wrote: > > Thanks for the reply on this Rick. I did a bit of nosing around also, and > used the Icechat client to check into Starchat. Trying

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Thanks for the reply on this Rick. I did a bit of nosing around also, and used the Icechat client to check into Starchat. Trying #mwdx yielded: "this channel has been forbidden: CLOSED", so that is history, apparently. Pity, as I think some sort of archive existed as well? best wishes,

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I’m not saying you won’t piss everyone off... I’m saying you can’t break the system. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:49 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. > wrote: > > Lol. You say that now. Evil grin. > > On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 8:49 PM R. Colin Newell > wrote: >

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Lol. You say that now. Evil grin. On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 8:49 PM R. Colin Newell wrote: > Even you can’t break it Paul. > > Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > > > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:26 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. < > walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Oh you say that now. I

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Even you can’t break it Paul. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:26 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. > wrote: > > Oh you say that now. I take “it won’t break” as a challenge. Lol > > Paul > > On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 8:18 PM R. Colin Newell > wrote: > >> Well. It’s

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Oh you say that now. I take “it won’t break” as a challenge. Lol Paul On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 8:18 PM R. Colin Newell wrote: > Well. It’s brand new. It’s up to date. It supports every browser and most > mobile phones... and it’s on a web server than can tolerate gigabyte/second > connection

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Well. It’s brand new. It’s up to date. It supports every browser and most mobile phones... and it’s on a web server than can tolerate gigabyte/second connection demands. Have fun. It won’t break. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Mar 11, 2019, at 6:50 PM, Rick Dau wrote: > >

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

*sigh* Colin, I'm going to try your site instead. Over the past few minutes, I've been timed out and reconnected so many times on chanops.org, it's made my head spin. So THAT option was a no-go, as well. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af From: IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I like it. Clean and simple and real time and no ads. Call me old-fashioned, but I think we've given up a lot of that old-time simplicity and privacy for the "flashy" modern look of Facebook and all the rest. From the looks of it, there is literally nothing that could break or go wrong, unless

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I can’t browse FB (which I confess I do for around 2 minutes a day...) without hearing the voice of Samuel L. Jackson in my head - describing the experience in uniquely colorful language. Mass media, social media, FOX news, and the like have turned us all into docile creatures - ready to

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I’ve been deploying websites since 1994 and not a single one has ever had click bait, shills, Amazon links, cookies (beyond a login password) and no tracking BS. Nothing more frustrating than looking at something on Amazon and then seeing it in FB when you pass through... Zuckerberg — he’s

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

--- Begin Message --- Thanks Colin! I have eschewed Facebook thus far and I am disinclined to sign up. If I’m old school, so be it. Craig Barnes Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:33 PM, Rick Dau wrote: > > Nick, I can answer that. During MW DX seasons about 5 or 6 years ago, I was

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Amen, or Gawd Forbid... or... Facebook...  Be Gone! On 11/03/2019 6:18 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: Yes, but membership in Facebook is. Frankly, I prefer the idea of a stand-alone server and URL that was originally proposed. Nothing to sign up for, no ads, no people from high school, etc. 73,

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Nick, I can answer that. During MW DX seasons about 5 or 6 years ago, I was a regular -- almost nightly -- visitor to the #mwdx room on Starchat.net. About 2 years ago, I attempted to get back onto it, and was unsuccessful, as was Shawn Axelrod in Winnipeg (I think it was due to Starchat

Re: [IRCA] URL Correction - NRC Facebook

I like having nothing technically connected to IRCA or the NRC It’s just simpler that way. I have the domain name ircaonline.com You can see the firestorm I avoided by not using that. :-) And Facebook still wants your soul before you can access anything. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C.

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Exactly - which is exactly what I’m doing. Facebook is like a needy adult child that refuses to grow up - with its hand endlessly extended for more money, information, more of your time, more of your soul. I’ve run up a free standing system. No ads, no info grabs, no shills, no BS. Colin

[IRCA] URL Correction - NRC Facebook

--- Begin Message --- This will work better:https://www.facebook.com/groups/210104603155267/ -Original Message- From: Marc DeLorenzo via IRCA To: irca Cc: Marc DeLorenzo Sent: Mon, Mar 11, 2019 9:12 pm Subject: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands* Nick -  The

[IRCA] CO TP DX Report 3/11/19

--- Begin Message --- I listened from 1150 to 1315. LSR at 1317. A brief pre sunrise enhancement at around 1302 provided the limited results below. 747 JOIB faint w/male and female in what sounded like JJ 774 JOUB faint w/female, sounded like JJ 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, COElad

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Yes, but membership in Facebook is. Frankly, I prefer the idea of a stand-alone server and URL that was originally proposed. Nothing to sign up for, no ads, no people from high school, etc. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I'm testing a PHP/MySQL Chat system over at https://dxer.ca/blab/ The downside of Facebook is that you have to be a member of Facebook and that means giving up almost every last gribble of personal information you have -- and it isn't truly live nor is it a chat channel... The system I have

[IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

--- Begin Message --- Nick -  The NRC Facebook Group is available and open to all DXers and broadcasters.  NRC membership is not required.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/210104603155267/ Marc DeLorenzoSouth Dennis, Mass.  -Original Message- From: Nick Hall-Patch To: Mailing list for

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

That is why I wondered if #mwdx chat was still functional somewhere. It's years since I used it, but I remember it being entertaining and helpful for trading real time TA tips across the continent when there was an openingbut that was during the last sunspot minimum. Regarded as being

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

WhatsApp has too many security issues Todd Skaine ICOM 7300 wth a Superloop 2 Modified 2010s barefoot Toyota car radio On Mon, Mar 11, 2019, 7:04 PM wrote: > > I would recommend chat system such as Whatsapp or Signal. It's much more > interactive than watching a web site. > > 73! > > Risto,

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I would recommend chat system such as Whatsapp or Signal. It's much more interactive than watching a web site. 73! Risto, W6RK -Original Message- From: IRCA On Behalf Of Mike Sanburn Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 12:21 PM To: Hard-Core-DX ; Mailing list for the International Radio

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

--- Begin Message --- That sounds like a great idea! Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO On Monday, March 11, 2019, 1:20:58 PM MDT, Mike Sanburn wrote: I like the idea---I have used similar on the ham bands in the past. Mike Sanburn From: IRCA on behalf of

[IRCA] Medium-Wave/SWBC Chat site now enabled

https://dxer.ca/blab/ A quick user registration is all you need - I have not done any configuration as of yet - It is capable of multiple chat rooms etc - But this is a good starting point. Dig in - Bug reports welcome! Have at it! -- Colin Newell - Editor and creator Coffeecrew.com

Re: [IRCA] [HCDX] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Bazinga..Yes! George Santulli Northern Virginia Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Original message From: Mike Sanburn Date: 3/11/19 3:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Hard-Core-DX , Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [HCDX] [IRCA] Live DX

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I like the idea---I have used similar on the ham bands in the past. Mike Sanburn From: IRCA on behalf of R. Colin Newell Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 9:12 AM To: Hard-Core-DX; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Live DX

Re: [IRCA] 1548 carrier

I'm not able to understand how to amplify the signal from my Superloop and keep the QRN out. The modified 2010 was able to keep most of the slop out on LSB CW Todd Skaine ICOM 7300 wth a Superloop 2 Modified 2010s barefoot Toyota car radio On Mon, Mar 11, 2019, 10:03 AM Neil Kazaross wrote: >

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Collin, It was a question I asked.   I got several replies and some good info.  They helped but so far I have not found what I was looking for.  I don't think such a thing for AMBCB DXing or SWL exists. I'm all for it. I'd love to hear / see your ideas.  As a Ham I use

Re: [IRCA] Monday Morning 3/11 DX

I can’t prove it for sure, but I’ve heard KRAI Here at night way better then I should be able to On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 12:47 PM Mike Sanburn wrote: > I was up early for some Daylight Savings Time DX. This morning here in > L.A. County I was hearing a test tone pretty solid from the Northeast

Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808

The 18650 battery used in the 808 is available at Walmart, Amazon and a zillion eBay delaers. They are the standard for higher power lithium batteries and are used in most of the modern super-bright flashlights. Chuck Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:33:20 -0400 >

[IRCA] Monday Morning 3/11 DX

I was up early for some Daylight Savings Time DX. This morning here in L.A. County I was hearing a test tone pretty solid from the Northeast on 1490 khz. 'Anybody else catch that? Also, down on 550 'nulled out KUZZ in Bakesfield and KRAI Craig CO was just booming in with local weather,

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

First rule is to see what's already available. bcblog had its last submission less than two hours ago. Does anyone know what happened to #mwdx? Even ye olde DXFishbarrel can help http://www3.telus.net/public/shallpat/test/display.htm Obviously most relevance to the northwest DXer, but if the

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

count me in... ken, ns7v lummi island, wa Joseph Miller Monday, March 11, 2019 10:01 AM Hi Colin, Please count me in. Now retired, I have more time for activities like this. Lately been hearing Asian stations on 41 meters in early morning here. The other reason

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I would be in for that. Larry K8YYY Shinnston, WV ___ 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] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Would this be similar to the BCB / SW / etc. log pages at dxworld? (Ex: http://dxworld.com/bcblog.html) Besides AM DXing, I've been wanting to do more SW DXing, and a quick page for alerts for both would be great for that. I think maybe there's 4 people in the entire world who use the SW

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Hi Colin, Please count me in. Now retired, I have more time for activities like this. Lately been hearing Asian stations on 41 meters in early morning here. The other reason I like this idea is some of the websites currently available are "how I say?" out of date. Best wishes es 73 Joe Miller,

[IRCA] Media Bureau Call Sign Actions

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-356493A1.pdf Sent from my iPad ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] 1548 carrier

I remember when I lived in central Alaska, 1548 was one of my more common visitor and somedays it would just pound in to Galena Paul On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 10:19 AM Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > 4QD isn't that frequent a visitor here Todd, but they were heard here > this morning with audio, among

Re: [IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Colin, I don’t SWL much anymore, but would love something like this for MW DXing (and FM—though options already exist for that part of the spectrum) Domestic openings too. Lately, the DX Tips and e-mail lists have been more active in this regard, putting some new ones in my log. 73,

Re: [IRCA] 1548 carrier

4QD isn't that frequent a visitor here Todd, but they were heard here this morning with audio, among the 1550kHz splash. They are about 10 Hertz high from 1548.000kHz, and some people can hear the difference in the BFO pitch, especially if you tune say to a 200Hz beat note, then check a

Re: [IRCA] [HCDX] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

I would be up for it, im DXing almost every morning at sunrise and almost every day at sunset P-Dub On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 10:13 AM R. Colin Newell wrote: > Last week someone posted a "wouldn't it be great if we had a > live DX spotter chat window web site 100% dedicated to SWBCing > and/or

[IRCA] Live DX spotter / chat system *show of hands*

Last week someone posted a "wouldn't it be great if we had a live DX spotter chat window web site 100% dedicated to SWBCing and/or MW DXing ?" You know, a place where you could quickly sign in and post an alert that you're hearing HCJB on 9560 khz or Voice of the Voyager on 6160 khz... or there

Re: [IRCA] 1548 carrier

Wouldn't you have a better chance at audio using your 7300 as I'd expect it has better filters? A couple years ago, Tim Tromp showed that 4QD could be had In the Midwest in March on occasion. I first logged them 2 years ago in March. They suffer from a lot of slop here in IL at sunrise. I had them

Re: [IRCA] XHDATA D-808

Glad you like the XHDATA D-808 Mike. I recently brought one on vacation to Dunedin FL and I logged about 225 stations in 5 weeks. The farthest was CFAC 960, in Calgary Alberta. I find the sound at 3 khz AM mode is excellent for DXing.Jim, back home in the snow Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2019

[IRCA] 1548 carrier

Using the best of my Modified 2010, I was able to listen to a carrier using LSB. Signal was in from approx 1320-1355. Carrier was in with slow fades, then steady and a choppy fast fade in and out then gone. 4QD is the most obvious suspect. Todd Skaine ICOM 7300 wth a Superloop 2 Modified 2010s