Re: [IRCA] Eclipse DX?

2012-05-21 Thread Chris Knight
checked stations toward the oncoming SS such as 820 WBAP, 1200 WOAI. Nothing there.   73,   Chris Knight Phoenix, Arizona Radio: Sony ICF-7600GR. No external antenna. From: Glenn Hauser wghau...@yahoo.com To: d...@yahoogroups.com; ABDX a...@yahoogroups.com; irca

Re: [IRCA] Eclipse DX?

2012-05-23 Thread Chris Knight
Nothing there last night at the same time (6:30PM to 7:00PM) on the same mentioned frequencies, same radio. Just some weak powerline noise.   Chris Knight Phoenix, AZ   From: Glenn Hauser wghau...@yahoo.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; d...@yahoogroups.com

Re: [IRCA] Signal Skip

2011-05-10 Thread Chris Knight
Patrick, This is definently a short-skip DX season. I logged a couple of South Americans last week, but am concentrating on regionals at this new QTH. The new QTH is Whitehall, PA right next to Allentown. 73, Chris Chris Knight Whitehall, PA From: Patrick

[IRCA] Wireless Headphones Suggestion Needed

2011-05-10 Thread Chris Knight
Does anyone have a good recommendation on wireless headphones for DXing (brand and model)? I have a Drake R8 I'd like to use them with. The current (wired) headphones that fit the R8 use a 1/4 phone plug. Thanks in advance. 73. Chris Knight (N0IJK) Whitehall, PA

Re: [IRCA] Drake R8 sensitivity

2011-05-11 Thread Chris Knight
I recently had my Drake R8 worked on for audio spiking problems. Some of the older electrolytic capacitors had to be replaced and the circuit board cleaned. The cost of repair was only $50 and the technician was really good. The unit was sent to Valley Ham Shack in Loveland, CO. 73, Chris

Re: [IRCA] cfac heard in south wyo

2011-08-17 Thread Chris Knight
, PA area using a 2002 Toyota Car radio and a whip antenna.   73,   Chris Knight (N0IJK) Whitehall, PA From: richa...@perryisp.net richa...@perryisp.net To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 4:33 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] cfac heard in south wyo CFAC is sometimes heard here

Re: [IRCA] cfac heard in south wyo

2011-08-17 Thread Chris Knight
CFAC has been running 50kW ND for years. They're a pest into NE CO even against 950-KKFN's IBOC. CFAC is not as strong into eastern PA though. :)   73,   Chris (N0IJK/3) Whitehall, Lehigh County, PA From: neilkaz neil...@earthlink.net To: Chris Knight radiodxer...@yahoo.com; Mailing list

Re: [IRCA] silence of the TAs

2009-10-21 Thread Chris Knight
Spain is doing well into Colorado: 531, 639, 738, 774, etc. AA on 612 also fairly strong. Much subdued HET on 693 this time compared with yesterday. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] Off freq unid on 1240.20 kHz

2009-10-24 Thread Chris Knight
I'm picking up a pretty good carrier on about 1240.20 kHz at 0033 UTC. It's stronger to the south of me and plainly visible on a Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780 waterfall. Anyone else hearing it/have any ideas who this is? 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Drake R8, portable corner-fed loop

Re: [IRCA] 770 UNID...Christian Rock and SRN News??? Anyone Elsehearing this????

2009-10-28 Thread Chris Knight
Hi Rob, I'm hearing it in Colorado under CHQR. It is stronger on the North corner-fed loop than on the WNW corner-fed loop. Male vocalists on last two songs. Now 0228 UTC. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] 770 UNID...Christian Rock and SRN News??? Anyone Elsehearing this????

2009-10-28 Thread Chris Knight
The UnID CCR station hasn't been in for a half hour now. 780-WBBM IBOC is bad. I did hear a KKTL ID which makes me think that may have been what I heard at 0228 UTC. :/ Spain is in pretty good tonite on 774... Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] KVKK

2009-10-28 Thread Chris Knight
I'm getting that carrier too as well as one on 1070.03 that shows up occasionally. The one on 1070.06 is stronger on the antenna aimed NNE. The carrier on 1070.03 is the same weak strength on both the NNE and WNW corner-fed loops. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From

Re: [IRCA] KVKK

2009-10-28 Thread Chris Knight
I'm hearing a station carrying Dennis Praeger (sic?), one had a spot mentioning ...in Armstrong and another carrying country music. All 2 or 3 of these stations seem like they're right on 1070.00. Will keep monitoring... Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun

[IRCA] KMXA-1090

2009-10-29 Thread Chris Knight
Semi-local KMXA is killer loud at the moment 0315 UTC undoubtedly on day power (50kW) with Spanish, ranchera/banda music and La Tricolor slogans. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] TA carriers/audio tonight (10/30), misc. off freq

2009-10-29 Thread Chris Knight
. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ 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] Fw: CKWX News 1130 from BC strong in IL

2009-10-31 Thread Chris Knight
HUGE signal here into Colorado. Some QSB. 73. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Neil Kazaross Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 9:32 PM To: IRCA List Cc: a...@yahoogroups.com; a...@wtfda.info Subject: [IRCA]

[IRCA] KMXA-1090 on 50kW day power (again)

2009-10-31 Thread Chris Knight
My semi-local KMXA left their 50kW day power (and IBOC) on. Their format is Spanish with banda music selections and La Tricolor slogans. They should be heard coast to coast with the kind of wattage they're putting out. Chris Knight - N0IJK Fort Lupton, CO

Re: [IRCA] KIML 1270 WY via SSS tonite

2009-11-01 Thread Chris Knight
There is a sort-of reverse situation here. KIML is a pest and overcomes local KBNO-1280 splat. Although WKBF is regular, it sometimes takes a bit of monitoring to pull them through. 73. Chris Knight - N0IJK Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] XEWG-1240, wayward carrier

2009-11-01 Thread Chris Knight
nights. 73. Chris Knight - N0IJK Fort Lupton, CO Drake R8, corner-fed loops, Quantum phaser ___ 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

[IRCA] Another GY First !!

2009-11-01 Thread Chris Knight
1240 WJMC WI, Rice Lake, Nov. 1, 2009, 2324-2325 EST. Good peak with weather forecast by woman then ID by man: Good friends and great information, AM 12-40 WJMC. My first W graveyarder from Colorado in 32 years of DXing! (CK-CO) Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Drake R8, NE corner-fed Conti

Re: [IRCA] 780 WTME Rumford, MAINE.......also heard here............NEW STATION for ULR!!

2009-11-01 Thread Chris Knight
Great catch, Rob! Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Robert S.Ross VA3SW Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 10:37 PM To: IRCA AM List Subject: [IRCA] 780 WTME Rumford, MAINE...also heard hereNEW

Re: [IRCA] KDUN-1030

2009-11-25 Thread Chris Knight
It doesn't seem like IBOC will ever be turned off. It's still going strong here in the Denver metro area with 16 of 25 stations carrying it. Local 810 which turned IBOC off at night now keeps it on. I went to the Los Angeles area last week on a business trip. It was refreshing to be in a much

Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC?

2009-11-28 Thread Chris Knight
Oh goody! Now I can comfortably listen to semi-local 1060-KRCN without interference. -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:15 PM To: Mailing list for the International

Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC?

2009-11-28 Thread Chris Knight
: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:21 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC? Like KRCN 1060 is much to listen to anyways, even when they forget to power down;) Paul On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 8:18 PM, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: Oh goody

Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC?

2009-11-28 Thread Chris Knight
Patrick, KNX has a strong signal into this area at night and their IBOC gives 1060/1080 problems on peaks. You can hear the IBOC hiss up to annoying levels on top of semi-local KRCN, 25 miles away. 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WSRY 1550 not heard in CO (yet)

2009-11-28 Thread Chris Knight
KESJ heard with ESPN Radio (promo for espnstjoseph.com) and another station with Sporting News Radio. KESJ would be a call change if they would give call sign (ex-KSFT). That's all so far into NE CO. 73, Chris ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] KOA-850 IBOC

2009-12-06 Thread Chris Knight
Local 850-KOA has been off last 3 days/nights. Hopefully it is off for good! 73. Chris Knight, Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] KOA-850 IBOC

2009-12-06 Thread Chris Knight
Willis, KOA is still on. It's their IBOC that's off which is quite OK with me. :) Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of texas4...@core.com Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:53 PM To: Mailing list for the

Re: [IRCA] KOA-850 IBOC

2009-12-06 Thread Chris Knight
Nah. If I call KOA about their IBOC being off they may misinterpret my call as wanting them to bring it back. I can't afford to take that chance...hi. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Paul B. Walker, Jr.

[IRCA] First TA Loggings

2009-12-12 Thread Chris Knight
since these were logged on a PL-380 coupled to a Conti Loop facing NNW. This little radio is beating my Drake R8! Other audio was noted on 531, 639, 765, 774, and 1215. 73. Chris Knight (N0IJK) Fort Lupton, Colorado (near Denver) ___ IRCA

[IRCA] 1130 - KFAN

2009-12-15 Thread Chris Knight
KFAN-1130 has a HUGE signal here into Colorado. Either conditions to MN are excellent or they have left day power/pattern on. Anyone else hearing them? Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Tecsun PL-380, 16' x 34' Conti Loop facing NNE ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] 1130 - KFAN

2009-12-15 Thread Chris Knight
You're welcome, Bill. :-) -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Bill Block Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:18 PM To: IRCA Hard-Core Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1130 - KFAN Just got my ID ay 2313 ut Weekdays on the Fan

[IRCA] KRWZ-950 IBOC off

2009-12-17 Thread Chris Knight
Local KRWZ-950 IBOC has been off the last few days. Let's hope it stays off! 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] KHOW-630

2009-12-19 Thread Chris Knight
Hi Bill, I wasn't awake this morning to check the dials. KHOW is on the air right now. If they had problems they are now fixed, at least temporarily. Congrats on KIDD! Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core

[IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again

2009-12-20 Thread Chris Knight
Spain on 855 kHz is in with talk program (man talking in Spanish at the moment). Thanks to local 850-KOA for having their IBOC turned off! 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Tecsun PL-380 Portable Conti Loop antenna facing NNE. ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again

2009-12-21 Thread Chris Knight
KOA's IBOC has been on and off over the past 3 weeks. Right now it's back on. Local 950-KRWZ IBOC has been off now for a week. 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of George Sherman Sent

Re: [IRCA] 747 MW in Holland

2009-12-22 Thread Chris Knight
Bill, That would explain the good signal into CO last night. 747 was in stronger than any other TA signal. 73, Chris Knight (N0IJK) -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of bill kral Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:18

[IRCA] KMXA-1090 Slogan Change

2010-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
just checked 96.5 and it wasn't // to 1090. 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] New article on terminated loop remote resistance control

2010-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
Chris Knight (N0IJK) Fort Lupton, Colorado http://sites.google.com/site/ftluptonulrlogs/ -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Kevin S Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:56 AM To: ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard

Re: [IRCA] UNID on 1379.7?

2010-01-09 Thread Chris Knight
George, Thanks for the tip! The carrier is strong on 1379.70. Audio is weak. Whoever they are, they're running a sportscast with a man announcer at 0038 EST separable from 1380. 73, Chris (Dxing with Drake R8) Chris Knight (N0IJK) Fort Lupton, Colorado http://sites.google.com/site

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX....NEW Station...1560 KGOW Bellaire Texas.....On with DAY POWER???

2010-02-28 Thread Chris Knight
According to the DM780 waterfall in Ham Radio Deluxe, they are off frequency a bit on 1559.93. This is causing a SAH on the frequency. I switched between USB and LSB on the Drake R8, but couldn't hear the USB component of their signal. Strange! 73, Chris Chris Knight (N0IJK) Fort Lupton

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX....NEW Station...1560 KGOW Bellaire Texas.....On with DAY POWER???

2010-02-28 Thread Chris Knight
Hi Joe, I usually tune below a major frequency by 50Hz in USB mode and watch the carrier show up on the scale at 500. If there are any carriers off frequency you can see them even if you can't hear them. Same with trans-oceanic splits. And, HRD is a free download. :) 73, Chris Chris Knight

Re: [IRCA] (no subject)

2010-04-12 Thread Chris Knight
It doesn't sound like local KBNO. There were two phone #'s given in part ...43-55-77 y en Mayagua (?) 107-805-03-30. Later, the woman mentioned what sounds like Radio Costal __lan. It's not much. Hope it helps a little. 73, Chris Chris Knight (N0IJK) Fort Lupton, Colorado http

Re: [IRCA] West Coast TA alert

2008-12-16 Thread Chris Knight
TA carriers on 531, 612, 639, 729, 747, 774, 891, 909, 999, 1071, 1215 (woman in SS @0354 UTC). Nothing noted yet on 1566. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo

[IRCA] West Coast TA alert - List Lag

2008-12-16 Thread Chris Knight
Message was received via listserv 8 hours, 5 minutes after posting! Slow electrons? ...hi Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO P.S.: This was sent at 10:35PM EST. -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent: Monday

[IRCA] Possible 640-XETAM?

2008-12-17 Thread Chris Knight
if they pull out any details, the clip is at http://sites.google.com/site/dxaudioclips/ 2nd from the bottom. XETAM would be an all-time new catch here. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] LW logs

2008-12-17 Thread Chris Knight
TNX for the tips, Joe. I pulled in 392 ML for a new province :) Do you (or anyone) know of a good site to look up LW beacon information? Here's a link to my loggings: http://sites.google.com/site/lwbcbeaconlog/ As you can see many are missing QTH info. There is another link from my site which is

Re: [IRCA] NDB reference

2008-12-18 Thread Chris Knight
Hi Nick, Thank you for the references. I'll give them a try. 73. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Nick Hall-Patch Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 11:32 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club

Re: [IRCA] Alberta TA

2008-12-20 Thread Chris Knight
weak audio). Most carriers are weak, but have potential. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado Was out doing some antenna repair today (rather challenging in a foot or more of snow and temps nearing -30C!), and while doing some testing afterwards noted audio from Croatia. Just now they were

Re: [IRCA] early TP; late TA

2008-12-20 Thread Chris Knight
TA carriers still in here are 909, 999, 1071, 1206 (best) and 1215. 747 and 774 have carriers on both the NW and NE antennas. No JJ yet here on 774. 73. Chris Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] WOON DX Test

2008-12-21 Thread Chris Knight
No WOON here, but did log KCCR (SD) and KDLR (ND) tonight so far. 73, Chris Ft. Lupton, CO ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] CJCA-930 Edmonton AB to move xmtr site

2008-12-23 Thread Chris Knight
CJCA is the dominant station at night on 930 into N.E. Colorado. 880-CHQT is not regularly heard here due to KRVN's powerful signal. Other dominant Canadians at night are 620-CKRM, 770-CHQR, 800-CHAB, 890-CJDC, 900-CKBI, 960-CFAC, 990-CBW (HUGE!! I can't hear local KRKS under them), 1010-CBR,

Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
CJWW must have a lobe toward the west. I've never logged CJWW, but can pull in KSJB in Jamestown, ND which would likely be the dominating station on 600 if semi-local KCOL ever signed off. KSJB is also country music. I heard them using Classic Country slogans last night. 73, Chris Fort Lupton,

Re: [IRCA] DX CJWW

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
Another good example of a station slogan differing from their format is 620-CKRM. Their slogans last night were Sportsradio 6-20, CKRM usually followed by a promo for the Sasketchewan Roughriders hockey team, but then they would play country music. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO When I worked

Re: [IRCA] DX CJWW

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
750 Melfort is a toughie to hear these days, but once in a great while it pops in. CKJH in Melfort is the dominant station here on 750 into NE Colorado followed by KHWG and KAMA, then WSB. Chris ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] Antenna Projects

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] DX CJWW

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
play country music. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO The Saskatchewan Roughriders are actually a CFL football team. The CFL used to have two teams called the Roughriders, but the Ottawa Roughriders folded circa 1996. The franchise was briefly resurrected as the Ottawa Renegades but died again

Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
Tyler, TX on 600 is fairly easy here in Colorado so they're a good bet for Pacific NW. Another possible catch is KROD El Paso. They're a regular when the Superloop is configured for SSW direction. 73. Chris ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Projects (Crate Loop)

2009-01-02 Thread Chris Knight
-- Message: 5 Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 13:34:28 -0700 From: Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com Subject: [IRCA] Antenna Projects To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Message-ID: mdeljbgoegkhbkjnebbfkefocaaa.ch...@dxclipjoint.com Content

[IRCA] Reception condx good to EC tonight

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
of 1030-WBZ under KTWO (with KCWJ playing music later in the clip) at http://sites.google.com/site/dxaudioclips/ . 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

[IRCA] IBOC on carrier frequency

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
. 13!!! *gags* 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado (Receiver is a Drake R8) ___ 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] UNID Oldies Station on 1080 kHz

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
The oldies station now has a woman DJ and their non-ID was ...on timeless favorites given twice at 2342EST. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] UNID Oldies Station on 1080 kHz

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
No such luck. They finished their song, paused and went right into news for 3 quick news reports (think it was CNN) then at 10:01MST into Alan Parsons song. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent

Re: [IRCA] UNID Oldies Station on 1080 kHz

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
Tonight seems to be the Night of the Living Daytimers. BTW, The DJ said her name is Linda. The station occasionally fades so it's definately not a local pirate. My guess is KSLL in Price, Utah which runs 10kW. If it is them it should be widely heard. Chris -Original Message- From:

Re: [IRCA] 1080 unID

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
Thanks for checking, Don. KVNI would be a new catch here. At 10:15MST I took a logging on XEDY Radio Gallo in Ciudad Morelos, BC which faded in briefly with ranchera music. The unID oldies station is still present at S9+ 10:43PM MST playing 70's song Dance With Me. Great format! Chris

Re: [IRCA] 1080 unID

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
An audio clip of the last ToH has been uploaded to http://sites.google.com/site/dxaudioclips/ . The title is UNID on 1080 Jan 3, 2009 2258 MST.mp3 . No ID (natch). Chris ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] 1080 unID

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
The clip has what I think is KRLD trying to sneak in. The unID has ABC News Now and toward the end when the newscaster says It seems, they go right into playing music. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris

Re: [IRCA] 1080 unID

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
I took the Sony 7600G went outside and waited for a KRLD fade. The unID station nulls due N/S so they are directly E/W of me. 73. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Neil Kazaross Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009

[IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
The station just played a jingle at 11:28 MST! It's KSLL on past their bedtime. Thanks to all who helped solve this one! I'm going to DX for a couple more hours before hitting the sack. 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved! Were you recording when they played the jingle? I'd like to hear it. Paul Walker www.onairdj.com On 1/4/09, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: The station just played a jingle at 11:28 MST! It's KSLL on past their bedtime. Thanks to all who

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
I got the jingle recorded this time. It is AM 10-80 KASL! (not KSSL). I'll post it to http://sites.google.com/site/dxaudioclips/ within a few minutes. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
It just gets better since KASL is licensed to a station on 1240 in Newcastle, WY! Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 11:55 PM To: Mailing list for the International

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
jingle? And why they're on overnight ;) I recognize the jingle, as a syndicated package.. but can't place which package it is from. Paul Walker www.onairdj.com On 1/4/09, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: It just gets better since KASL is licensed to a station on 1240 in Newcastle, WY

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-03 Thread Chris Knight
-Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 12:24 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved! It could be one of those

Re: [IRCA] 1080 unID

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
Don, I don't know who the country station would be unless someone was mixing genres like 600-KSJB did the other night. They gave a Classic Country KSJB slogan then began playing the song Mister Bojangles which really isn't country music. I also heard a legal ID for KSCO at 0200 EST through KSLL

Re: [IRCA] 1080 Mystery Solved!

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
on their rate card, their coverage map and their format/audience profile sheet. The format is listed as golden oldies for the baby boomers age 50 and up. The also call their listening area Castle Country. Hope this helps. Martin Foltz Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 23:54:51 -0700 From: Chris Knight

Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop - now updated on DXer.ca!

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
I started building this project and found the exact crate at Home Depot for $4.88. Its size alone is sufficient enough for coupling with the 7600. So I only bought one. At the rate I'm going the crate will serve two purposes: 1. As an air-core loop to couple to the Sony 7600 and 2. To hold all my

Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop - now updated on DXer.ca!

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
Thanks Kevin! No problem there. I'll try different coupling methods and use what works. BTW, I forgot to mention that Antique Electronics had the 0-365pF variable caps for just under $12 (part # C-V365). I bought two, one for the Crate Loop, the other for a 30-meter end-fed wire for QRP.

Re: [IRCA] Quantum Loop and the Crate Loop

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
All the more encouraging and congrats on the new catches! I'm listening to 1130-CKWX just booming in here at S9. They're saying it's snowing (it wasn't supposed to) and there are power outages all over the city. 73, Chris Hi all: A snow storm here in the Seattle area knocked KOMO-1000 off for

[IRCA] KKIM-1000

2009-01-04 Thread Chris Knight
At 11:44PM MST KKIM is S9+20db and dominating 1000 even on the NW Flag. Not bad for just 38 watts! No chance for KOMO tonight... Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Projects (Crate Loop)

2009-01-07 Thread Chris Knight
signal and drop the Q a bit. That being said, my 4-foot Box Loop beat the socks off the Sanserino Loop even though signals were weaker. 73. Chris -Original Message- From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 7:54 AM To: Chris Knight; irca

Re: [IRCA] UNID help on 1150

2009-01-07 Thread Chris Knight
Kevin, It's probably not Colorado. 1150 is SS. And, they are really tough to hear at night even though I'm in their coverage range (thanks to KSL-1160 IBOC and KSAL). Chris Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Projects (Crate Loop)

2009-01-07 Thread Chris Knight
Patrick, Me too, but my old Sanserino Loop is sitting in the rafters out in the garage. It's not a bad loop antenna, neither was the Kiwa Loop. I have to agree with Dennis about the 4 foot Box Loop. That one was the best so far. Too bad it takes up so much space. 73, Chris -Original

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Projects (Crate Loop) MORE QUESTIONS

2009-01-08 Thread Chris Knight
: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 8:54 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: Chris Knight; sa...@sounddsl.com Subject: RE: Antenna Projects (Crate Loop) MORE QUESTIONS Thanks Chris. I'm more reassured now, as it sounds like an amp is not a major

[IRCA] Crate Loop Completed

2009-01-09 Thread Chris Knight
can think of (the crate was under 5 bucks)...and...best of all... 6. I built it myself :-) Thank you to Kevin for coming up with the versatile Crate Loop idea and taking the time to share it with the rest of the DX community. Kudos to you! 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado

Re: [IRCA] Crate Loop Completed

2009-01-09 Thread Chris Knight
Hi Steve, The crate I used was the Sterlite #1692 White (same one Kevin used in his article). My nearby Home Depot carries this crate and the price was just $4.88 . 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Steve

[IRCA] Next project

2009-01-09 Thread Chris Knight
to hold the cap in place inside the project box. Switching arrangement for switching in/out the capacitor gangs. You get the idea. This will be for some future date, because this weekend I'm distracted by a ham radio QRP project for 30m. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Projects (Crate Loop) MORE QUESTIONS

2009-01-09 Thread Chris Knight
on the gangs you switch in. Kevin's method in his article seems to be the best way to go for fine tuning. 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Chris Knight Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 10:38 PM To: HASCALL, DAVID

Re: [IRCA] Next project

2009-01-10 Thread Chris Knight
by a ham radio QRP project for 30m. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ 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

[IRCA] Rob Harrington

2009-01-10 Thread Chris Knight
and ham radio callsign N0NNI. Rob was a great friend to many and will be missed. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] Rob Harrington

2009-01-11 Thread Chris Knight
, 2009 2:04 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Rob Harrington Chris, Any address for condolences? Mike Chris Knight wrote: I received the sad news today that Rob Harrington passed away. He had been a member of the IRCA for much

Re: [IRCA] west coast TA signs

2009-01-16 Thread Chris Knight
Here in Colorado there are TA carriers on 531, 585, 594, 612, 639, 729, 738, 747, 774, 855, and 891 at 0445 UTC. Most aren't too strong, but closer to LSS there were TA carriers all over the band, some breaking audio. The 891 carrier was in an hour before LSS! 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO

[IRCA] Good East Coast condx tonite

2009-01-16 Thread Chris Knight
, then into program called The American Advisor (talking mostly about the bad economy). New catch! OH #3! 1030-WBZ is also in under KTWO as I type this. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado Drake R8, 17'x37' SW/NE Superloop with dual feed/termination. ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] CKDO-1580

2009-01-17 Thread Chris Knight
Logged CKDO here in the Denver area at 2245EST for a new catch. Thanks Nick! Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] 531-Spain

2009-01-20 Thread Chris Knight
Just logged for a new one with teletalk program in SS. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado Drake R8, 17' x 37' SW/NE dual fed/terminated Superloop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] 531-Spain

2009-01-20 Thread Chris Knight
Just logged Spain on 639 with a much better signal than 531. Chasing 738 now to get a //. Spaniards are doing pretty good but only up to 774. Carriers/audio on 531, 585, 594, 612, 639, 693, 702, 729, 738, 747, 774. 73. Chris Just logged for a new one with teletalk program in SS. Chris Knight

Re: [IRCA] another TA on the west coast

2009-01-22 Thread Chris Knight
693 Man in PP was clearly heard here at 0345 UTC. Azores?? Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Bill Block Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:45 PM To: IRCA Hard-Core Subject: Re

[IRCA] Algeria-531

2009-01-22 Thread Chris Knight
Coming in with AA vocal at 0412 UTC. Thanks Barry-ON for tip via #mwdx channel (real time DX ;-) Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

Re: [IRCA] Algeria-531

2009-01-22 Thread Chris Knight
SS on 531 now at 0425 UTC, hints of AA underneath. Also Spain on 639 is strong. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] 693-BBC Logged for a new country!

2009-01-22 Thread Chris Knight
693- BBC Radio 5 being heard now strong signal at 0334 UTC with ID at 0331 after woman with news. S7 signal. New country here!!! 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, Colorado ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

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