Re: [IRCA] Australian DXer Joining November Hawaii DXpedition

2019-03-17 Thread Gary DeBock
DX results! > > 73, > > Craig Barnes > Wheat Ridge, CO > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Mar 16, 2019, at 11:18 PM, Gary DeBock mailto:d1028g...@comcast.net > wrote: > > > > Our growing contingent of Kauai, Hawa

[IRCA] Australian DXer Joining November Hawaii DXpedition

2019-03-16 Thread Gary DeBock
with us as well! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] Exotic Sunrise DX Targets in Hawaii- the Japanese "Cheat Sheet"

2019-03-15 Thread Gary DeBock
dominated by Chinese > behemoths. Many of them sign off at midnight or later, so your best > opportunities for long haul DX may be from 1 am until the QRM comes back > on at about 5 o'clock. > > Bruce > > On 3/14/2019 6:04 PM, Gary DeBock wrote: > >

Re: [IRCA] Exotic Sunrise DX Targets in Hawaii- the Japanese "Cheat Sheet"

2019-03-14 Thread Gary DeBock
ong null towards us), they've all (not > just some) been heard in Newfoundland. > I'd add Saudi Arabia 1521 to the list. Perhaps UAE also. > > Good luck with the Hong Kong QRM. I expect it will be tough. > > Chuck > > > > ___

[IRCA] Exotic Sunrise DX Targets in Hawaii- the Japanese "Cheat Sheet"

2019-03-14 Thread Gary DeBock
er plus. If and when we can track down a local Kauai island contact to store gear for us in between trips, the "Frequent Flyer" DXers could become quite a bit more ambitious and fanatical. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IR

[IRCA] XHDATA D-808 and Radiwow R-108 Loopsticks

2019-03-12 Thread Gary DeBock
rnational purchasers are cautiously optimistic that this will continue. Hopefully this Chinese company will avoid the Tecsun example of cutting down quality (as in the PL-380's digital shielding) in order to increase profits. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)

[IRCA] November Hawaii DXpedition-- We Have a Quorum

2019-03-09 Thread Gary DeBock
e in the Costco travel package is only about $1.7K, which includes round trip air fare, 6 days in a gorgeous beach side condo, a full sized rental car and some other extras. If you have interest in joining the DXpedition of a lifetime, we would be honored to have you with us! 73 and Good DX, Gar

[IRCA] New Radiwow R-108.. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

2019-03-05 Thread Gary DeBock
em8d CC Skywave SSB and R-108... the identical sized Shenzhen "siblings" https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/jvenlc0mg6a8lqktld6ouyna3fjzbhaw 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] August 2018 Rockwork Cliff DXpedition Article

2019-03-01 Thread Gary DeBock
at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/ci1n2tbcoh8gm8itrfee35rz93ggldv7 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (DXing at the Rockwork ocean cliff near Manzanita, OR from August 1-9) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailma

[IRCA] Radiwow R-108 Vs. Tecsun PL-380

2019-02-26 Thread Gary DeBock
://eureka-fumi.blogspot.com/2019/02/comparison-of-radiwow-r-108-and-tecsun.html?fbclid=IwAR0DWj-RWGtgaUBfRYjH6AMEXmfIGLB7vZODyah0_NJ2gJ_nlvhLXAxTDhw With basic English translation included, it should provide interesting information to those who might consider a purchase. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup

[IRCA] November 2019 Kauai, Hawaii DXpedition

2019-02-20 Thread Gary DeBock
Chris and All, <<< Cool, so do I go to any Costco or is this package available from any travel agent? >>> You will probably need to go through Costco to get this particular package, although other travel agents may offer similar deals. Other motels may not have the convenient, beachside patio

Re: [IRCA] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $75.64

2019-02-20 Thread Gary DeBock
Hi Guy. Thanks for the helpful information about the "Geo-Ship" services for American purchasers. Your information is especially timely now that the XHDATA D-808 seller in my original message has already sold out his limited stock of the original D-808 models at the bargain $75 price. After

Re: [IRCA] November 2019 Kauai, Hawaii DXpedition

2019-02-20 Thread Gary DeBock
mailto:n...@comcast.net > wrote: > > > Gary, am not a Costco member but would rejoin. Does this package have a > particular designation to insure it would be the same as yours? > Chris > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:40 AM, Gary DeB

[IRCA] November 2019 Kauai, Hawaii DXpedition

2019-02-20 Thread Gary DeBock
, the cost of the entire trip (per person) would be about $1,200. Three of us are already making plans for an awesome DXing vacation, and if you would like to join us in this hobby thrill of a lifetime, we would be honored to have you with us! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) Nov. 2018 Kauai

Re: [IRCA] [nrc-am] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $75.64

2019-02-19 Thread Gary DeBock
A company's 2018 restriction on direct shipment of the D-808 to North America was related to their fear of a copyright lawsuit by C. Crane. Gary > On February 19, 2019 at 2:37 AM Ed Muro wrote: > > Features look very similar to CCrane's Skywave series. > > On Tue,

[IRCA] New XHDATA D-808 Poertable for $75.64

2019-02-19 Thread Gary DeBock
describing the development, features and 7.5" loopstick transplant procedure for the XHDATA D-808 model is posted at http://www.mediafire.com/file/t2989hg61vbkb5h/Supercharging_the_XHDATA_D_-808-FinalMWLW.doc/file 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Gary DeBock
Ultralight radios. He did set in motion a very creative trend, though, with experimental breakthroughs in FSL antennas, ocean cliff propagation discoveries and "Frequent Flyer" travel DXing. John probably would have been an eager participant in all these activities. Gary DeBock (in Puyal

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P

2019-02-08 Thread Gary DeBock via IRCA
lling to push his luck with Ultralight radios. He did set in motion a very creative trend, though, with experimental breakthroughs in FSL antennas, ocean cliff propagation discoveries and "Frequent Flyer" travel DXing. John probably would have been an eager participant in all t

[IRCA] November 2018 Hawaii Ultralight DXpedition-- 15 Page Article

2019-01-24 Thread Gary DeBock
orgettable-- and a return trip is definitely planned! https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/p21pc6hddkxejcnf8i3k9gp9ksxvsa0u Gary DeBock (DXing in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii from November 3-8) . . ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kot

Re: [IRCA] Ultralight Radio Group Moves to Groups.io

2019-01-15 Thread Gary DeBock
> Well done! > > The writing has been on the wall for a long time - > > I managed to migrate 5 groups - it was pretty seamless at the time - but > the Yahoo rulebook was constantly changing. > > On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 11:53 PM Gary

[IRCA] Ultralight Radio Group Moves to Groups.io

2019-01-14 Thread Gary DeBock
SL antenna on exotic ocean beaches). We feel honored to have many of the hobby leaders among our membership, and look forward to continued innovation, exploration and excitement in the coming years! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] TP 5 Jan Victoria version.

2019-01-05 Thread Gary DeBock
, but nobody could identify the exotic language being broadcast at the time. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On January 5, 2019 at 6:22 PM Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > > > With conditions like this, all that's left is to go over old recordings. > > The morning o

Re: [IRCA] TP report from Masset for January 1 2019

2019-01-03 Thread Gary DeBock
ourse not all in the last few years. > > Chuck > > From: IRCA mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com > on behalf of Gary DeBock > mailto:d1028g...@comcast.net > > Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 3:01 PM > To: Patrick Martin; Mailing list for

Re: [IRCA] TP report from Masset for January 1 2019

2019-01-03 Thread Gary DeBock
all of the big gun AIR stations switch to an English news format at 1530 UTC, with all of them in parallel. Because of this 927-AIR and 954-AIR were both received in Kauai in November. 657-AIR was also received in Bengali in the Cooks, but only by some serious luck. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA,

Re: [IRCA] TP report from Masset for January 1 2019

2019-01-01 Thread Gary DeBock
ome nasty 690-KHNR (Honolulu) splatter in Kauai, Hawaii last November. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On January 1, 2019 at 1:33 PM Volodya S mailto:can...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > Happy New Year to all! Highlight today was Bangladesh on 693 until s off > at 17:30

[IRCA] (Re) Introduction

2019-01-01 Thread Gary DeBock
ii DXpedition with this 5" (127mm) TSA-friendly antenna, AM stations were received from Oman, Egypt, Iran, India (2), Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam (5) as well as multiple stations from Taiwan and the Philippines. How can the hobby possibly get any more exciting? Anyway,

Re: [IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 12-18 (Preliminary)

2018-12-20 Thread Gary DeBock
s it's probably not a good idea to spend hours on detailed file review, especially when your wife is eager to go snorkeling, or sample some Polynesian dinners. This fact can even make an Ultralight DXer start to think like a spectrum capture enthusiast. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) &g

Re: [IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 12-18 (Preliminary)

2018-12-19 Thread Gary DeBock
From: IRCA mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com > on behalf of Nick Hall-Patch > mailto:n...@ieee.org > > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 11:32 AM > To: Gary DeBock; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of > America; R. Colin Newell > Subject: Re: [IRCA

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 12-18 (Conclusion)

2018-12-19 Thread Gary DeBock
pop music at excellent strength at 1406, shortly before the 5" FSL bailed https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/0tw3r7vo05gt0aa9unkif25o789i2zd8 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (DXing at Sam Peach Park in the Puyallup Valley, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultralight + 5&q

Re: [IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 12-18 (Preliminary)

2018-12-18 Thread Gary DeBock
d! <<< I have a lake 2.5 km to my N.W. - I bet dollars for doughnuts that if I did a "Gary DeBock" and set up camp there one morning (it's on an easy bike bath...) Signals "by the lake" would be 3 - 7 db better than my location. I'm convinced of it. Ok. Yes. Challenge ac

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 12-18 (Preliminary)

2018-12-18 Thread Gary DeBock
, and the upper band didn't seem to share in the good conditions. More details to follow... Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

Re: [IRCA] CO TP DX Report 12/15/18

2018-12-15 Thread Gary DeBock
ete with throbbing hum) are the usual suspects on the west coast. During your trip to Maui, however, you will also have a shot at 702-China, VoV, 2BL, Magic, and even BBC in Oman. All of these were received on 702 in Kauai last month. Good luck! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) > On December 15

[IRCA] Hawaii Ultralight TP-DXpedition File Review

2018-12-14 Thread Gary DeBock
stations). Hopefully an SDR-DXer will also be willing to try out his luck in this awesome DXing paradise, assuming that the logistics can be worked out. Gary DeBock (DXing in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii from November 3-8 with a 7.5 inch loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultralight and 5 inch "Frequent Flyer

Re: [IRCA] [nrc-am] Hawaii Ultralight DXpedition-- Exotic and Memorable MP3's

2018-12-11 Thread Gary DeBock
on ... > > Hawaii's a little further from we east coasters than you but someday ... > > Bill Whitacre > Alexandria, VA ... where it did NOT snow over the weekend. > > --- > > On Dec 11, 2018, at 6:01 AM, Gary DeBock wrote: > > &g

[IRCA] Hawaii Ultralight DXpedition-- Exotic and Memorable MP3's

2018-12-11 Thread Gary DeBock
0aaghhh6ffcy 1575 Iranian Jammer Causing severe interference to VOA-Thailand's Bengali program at 1620 on 11-8, the "official" target of this prolific Jammer is Radio Farda in the U.A.E. The transmitter location is unknown, but likely distance to Kauai is around 8,000 miles/ 12,875 km

Re: [IRCA] further TA in Victoria 1 December

2018-12-06 Thread Gary DeBock
tion. Most TP-DXers are pretty mystified with Arabic. I never would have known what this strange 702 signal was, except for the language skills of Mauno and Mika https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/r2v5evrlkg1pv6qvatidyzvqwoi3i7ou Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On December 6, 2018 at

Re: [IRCA] TAs, sigh, yet again

2018-12-01 Thread Gary DeBock
he US border > >>>protection agency, and move directly into the realm of real > speculation. > >>> > >>>Victoria city looks out over about 20-60km of > >>>salt water along the bearings for Europe and > >>>the Middle Eas

Re: [IRCA] TAs, sigh, yet again

2018-11-30 Thread Gary DeBock
her than that it's just been carriers at this challenged location. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On November 30, 2018 at 7:20 PM Nick Hall-Patch mailto:n...@ieee.org > wrote: > > > Have managed 1539 UAE, Asianet Indian pop, > //657 on the Qatar KiwiSDR, po

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 11/30/18

2018-11-30 Thread Gary DeBock
//dreamcrafts.box.com/s/oaex4tpek3hrzv9z7z1vv9fz1yh185wl Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On November 30, 2018 at 11:38 AM C B via IRCA mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com > wrote: > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx

Re: [IRCA] [nrc-am] Perseus and Jaguar?

2018-11-29 Thread Gary DeBock
ated ocean beaches with nothing but basic equipment and your own DXing skill. Congratulations on your insight! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On November 29, 2018 at 5:26 AM Rocco Cotroneo mailto:rocco.cotro...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > Jaguar is hyper assisted DXing

[IRCA] 927-AIR Received During Hawaii Ultralight DXpedition

2018-11-28 Thread Gary DeBock
Taiwan, China, Japan and Korea. DXing in Poipu, Kauai with a 5 inch "Frequent Flyer" FSL antenna was the hobby thrill of a lifetime! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotal

Re: [IRCA] Jammin' on the Beach

2018-11-27 Thread Gary DeBock
n...@ieee.org > wrote: > > > I wonder how many of VoA-Thailand's real listeners are getting fouled > up by that jammer, hi. > > Certainly VoA can be overpowered here, at least this season. > > best wishes, > > Nick > > > > At 20:4

Re: [IRCA] Jammin' on the Beach

2018-11-27 Thread Gary DeBock
__ > From: IRCA mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com > on behalf of Nick Hall-Patch > mailto:n...@ieee.org > > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 1:11 PM > To: Gary DeBock; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > Subject:

[IRCA] Jammin' on the Beach

2018-11-27 Thread Gary DeBock
surprise of the Kauai Ultralight DXpedition, with 702-BBC in Oman also reaching a near S9 level on November 6th, and Mauno Ritola doing an awesome language investigation to narrow down Egyptian Arabic from 918-Egypt. We can't wait to go back to the forward Pacific DXing Paradise! Gary DeBock

[IRCA] Broadband SDR-DXing in Hawaii-- A Scouting Report

2018-11-23 Thread Gary DeBock
and surprising discoveries, and a sense of optimism and adventure will prove to be most useful. But the opportunity certainly is there-- as well as the chance to conduct a breakthrough DXpedition that could be of legendary success. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA

Re: [IRCA] Kauai Island AM-DXing.. Know Before You Go (Conclusion)

2018-11-21 Thread Gary DeBock
e that Costco is giving you a good finders' fee for that > > write up Gary (hi). It certainly sounds like quite the deal all right. > > > > Seriously, thanks for an excellent write up on how to approach a > > new and exotic DX location, and how to take full advantage

[IRCA] Kauai Island AM-DXing.. Know Before You Go (Conclusion)

2018-11-21 Thread Gary DeBock
walk away, and the "Garden Island" is one of the most beautiful in the entire Hawaiian chain, waiting for you to explore it in your new, full-sized rental car. What more could you ask for? So go ahead and take the plunge... and discover the exceptional thrill of forward Pacific TP-DXi

[IRCA] Kauai Island AM-DXing.. Know Before You Go (Part Two)

2018-11-20 Thread Gary DeBock
The Asian propagation to Kauai Island during the sunrise sessions was like having constant exposure to the best possible TP-DXing signals that ever show up on west coast ocean beaches-- except that far more of Asia is in play. Big gun Middle East stations like 702-BBC (in Oman) can show up

[IRCA] Kauai Island AM-DXing.. Know Before You Go (Part One)

2018-11-20 Thread Gary DeBock
Earlier this month my wife and I stumbled across an outstanding 6-day Costco Travel package to the Aston at Poipu Kai on Hawaii's Kauai island, the westernmost of the main Hawaiian islands (and closest to Asia). Included in the $2.3K cost was roundtrip airfare for two on Alaska Air

[IRCA] NZ's Radio Live in Terminal Condition

2018-11-16 Thread Gary DeBock
=IwAR3C3ilSDh9LMsExbnxkNuuessVtzItpAloD1scTvotiWjEU-fo_-iz__b0 Apparently there will be a another shuffle in the NZ station names prior to next summer's Rockwork DXpedition. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] TPs on Nov 16 from Lubec, Maine

2018-11-16 Thread Gary DeBock
Hi Nick, <<< Conditions in Victoria seemed quite revolting around local sunrise, so it's good to hear that the TP's are showing up somewhere. >>> The TP's have definitely not been showing up here, either, on their way to Lubec, Nick. Thank goodness for file review from the recent Hawaii

Re: [IRCA] 702-BBC (Oman) Received in Hawaii

2018-11-15 Thread Gary DeBock
gt; > > The beauty of "over the pole" here is that in mid-winter, it might > > possibly show up around local sunrise as well, as Farda occasionally did > > during the last solar minimum. > > > > best wish

Re: [IRCA] TPs in Maine

2018-11-14 Thread Gary DeBock
Great job, Bill! There's nothing like an experienced TP-DXer to make out like a bandit when Asian signals show up on the East Coast :-) Gary DeBock (highly motivated to watch the propagation in the predawn darkness at 1156 UTC) > On November 14, 2018 at 3:04 AM Bill Whitacre mailt

Re: [IRCA] 702-BBC (Oman) Received in Hawaii

2018-11-13 Thread Gary DeBock
. Judging from its strength in Hawaii around 1600 UTC, it's definitely worth a try on west coast ocean beaches around sunrise this winter! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) > On November 13, 2018 at 9:51 PM Volodya S wrote: > > Gary, I was going through some SDR files from Jan 2010, a

[IRCA] 702-BBC (Oman) Received in Hawaii

2018-11-13 Thread Gary DeBock
, especially on the ocean coast when propagation is still in play around 1600 UTC. At least one DXer that I know will be looking for it :-) Gary DeBock (DXing at Poipu, Hawaii from November 3-8) https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/l61xhqoq9ki7b6kl9bz41yunangvr6ap

[IRCA] Special 918-RNK (Cambodia) Propagation to Hawaii

2018-11-12 Thread Gary DeBock
ave worked together during the Rockwork ocean cliff trips. With Costco offering 6 days in a gorgeous 2-BR beach side condo in Poipu (including round trip airfare on Alaska Airlines and a full sized rental car) for just over $2K, the TP-DXing excitement for the $$ can't be beat! Gary DeBock (i

[IRCA] Poipu, Hawaii Ultralight TP's for 11-8

2018-11-09 Thread Gary DeBock
-BBC in Oman actually showed up every day of the week. For those in the Pacific Northwest who are looking for a new level of DXing excitement, the Aloha State is definitely THE place to make it happen! 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (DXing at Poipu Beach, Hawaii from Nov. 2-8) 7.5" loopsti

[IRCA] S9+ 918-Cambodia Socks it to Shandong

2018-11-08 Thread Gary DeBock
were heard during the DXpedition. Full details to follow, but here was 918-Cambodia burying 918-Shandon (China) by building up an S9+ signal at 1635 UTC https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/geenpiko5i7rkohvdxwhfnbkavb928fe Aloha and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Poipu, Hawaii

[IRCA] Poipu, Hawaii Ultralight TP's for 11-7

2018-11-08 Thread Gary DeBock
sign off at 1603 https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/urhk66t4mqunezupi99r0red0pt4u7ub Aloha from Kauai and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave Ultralight + 5 inch "Frequent Flyer" FSL antenna DXpedition video posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?

[IRCA] Chinese Propaganda Blasters-- S9+ Chinese ID's at Sign Off

2018-11-07 Thread Gary DeBock
at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/urhk66t4mqunezupi99r0red0pt4u7ub This is just a minor sample of the enhanced Hawaii propagation, which has been a stunner all week long. Gary DeBock (DXing in Poipu, Hawaii) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultralight + 5 inch "Frequent Flyer&qu

Re: [IRCA] Nov. 7th: Ionosphere Delivers a Gold Mine to the Pacific NW

2018-11-07 Thread Gary DeBock
Hi Guy, I'm glad that your TP-DX propagation improved greatly at Cape Lookout on the Oregon coast! <<< So... what a turnaround from the previous two mornings. I'll be interested to know others impressions of DX on Nov. 7th, >>> First, a disclaimer. Propagation in Poipu, Hawaii routinely

[IRCA] Hawaii DXpedition 702 kHz Mystery Solved

2018-11-06 Thread Gary DeBock
.box.com/s/qekznlonqnx9gaue7gm2uvni9l2jkmqq Gary DeBock (in Poipu, Hawaii) ___ 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 contribut

Re: [IRCA] 5 Nov Poipu, Hawaii Version

2018-11-06 Thread Gary DeBock
Thanks Colin, This morning's session was an absolute blast here-- both 675 and 711-VOV with S9 peaks, 918-RNK putting on a concert of Cambodian music at a strong level, my 702 unknown language UnID suddenly pounding in at S9, etc. And as a bonus, we get to miss the political nastiness in the

[IRCA] 621-Pyongyang BS/ VoK-- Audio Situation Becoming Critical

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
transmitter is pretty obvious, distorting not only the Pyongyang BS audio but also covering Heilongjiang's clean signal. The overlapping time pips from the two are in the same bizarre league as the "Cuckoo Clock" overlapping pips from 918-Shandong and RNZ at 1700 UTC in the Cook Islands. G

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
ting since. > > Sorry, I can't get the language of 702 kHz, just a bit too muffled for > my ears, but doesn't sound Urdu. > > Mauno > > Gary DeBock kirjoitti 5.11.2018 klo 19:03: > > > > <<< as you apparently didn't have time

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai Ultralight TP's for 11-3

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
d > expect to hear it at most, if not all, of those sites if it was on the > air. > > Bruce > > On 11/4/2018 00:35, Gary DeBock wrote: > > > > > > Another target was 1431-Mongolia's BBC service at 1630, but with > no > > s

[IRCA] 5 Nov Poipu, Hawaii Version

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
on-- I'm on vacation! 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (DXing at Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii until Nov. 8) 7.5" loopstick C.Crane Skywave SSB Ultralight + 5" Frequent Flyer FSL A new DXpedition video showing the ridiculously small gear (and a wild rooster that wasn't chicken at all about crashing

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
Russ Edmunds > > WB2BJH > > Blue Bell, PA > > Grid FN20id > > ____ > From: IRCA mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com > on behalf of Gary DeBock > mailto:d1028g...@comcast.net > > Sent: Monday, November 5,

Re: [IRCA] TP conditions this morning

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
Aloha Colin, <<< Nope. Slate wiped clean. Only a few NHK channels and DU’s. >>> It was slightly different here in Poipu, Kauai, Colin. DU's joined the Asians during the morning session, but the big gun Chinese and Koreans were completely unaffected. Here was 783-Voice of the Straights with a

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
Shya Kongpo Tientai" and that is what I hear in your clip at > about 15 seconds. > > As I heard, that the attachment size has been raised, I attach a 63 kB > clip in this message. > > Now if someone would write 'open' all those Mongolian, Tibetan and other > IDs, that are heard fro

Re: [IRCA] 729 Southeast Asian Language at 1541 UTC

2018-11-05 Thread Gary DeBock
n't attach the file due to list limits on attachments. > > Chuck > > > > > > ----- > From: IRCA on behalf of Gary DeBock > > Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 11:30 AM > To: America, Mailing > Subj

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
e same great things about Seoul sorta. > The difference is that it was used for the '88 Olympics, but the idea behind > using that suitable song for propaganda is the same. > > > > The Beijing song is here, lyrics included: > > > > https://www.you

Re: [IRCA] 729 Southeast Asian Language at 1541 UTC

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
; To: irca@hard-core-dx.com mailto:irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 729 Southeast Asian Language at 1541 UTC > > To my ears it sounds more Vietnamese than Burmese. (Re Myanmar: 729 kHz > should carry different programming than 576 and 594 kHz). &

Re: [IRCA] 729 Southeast Asian Language at 1541 UTC

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
rtz, it was > better. I can't attach the file due to list limits on attachments. > > Chuck > > > > > > - > From: IRCA on behalf of Gary DeBock > > Sent: Sunday, November 4, 2018 11:30 AM > To: America, Mailing > Subject: [IRCA] 729 Sou

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
tp://www.beaglebass.com/dx/seoul > > > > > > * * * > > > > Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2018 04:47:36 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Gary DeBock > > Subject: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing > > > > There wa

[IRCA] 729 Southeast Asian Language at 1541 UTC

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
by Hawaiian local splatter https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/8223u80ejoorrd2raxoebdiogn0kbfra I know that Bill W., Chuck and Bruce have all received this station in Grayland, so it seems like I'm the last to track it down :-) Gary DeBock (DXing in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywav

[IRCA] Poipu, Kauai Ultralight TP's for 11-3

2018-11-04 Thread Gary DeBock
) broadcasting in the Urdu language to South Asia from 1430-1930 daily. It certainly doesn't seem like this is a language commonly recognized by DXers, though, so this may remain a mystery for some time!73 and Good DX,Gary DeBock (DXing at Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii)7.5" loopstick CC Skywave Ultralight +5

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Hawaii DXpedition Travel Package

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
like that’s not an issue. BTW, > is there something attracting Brazilian Portuguese programs to Kauai? > > 73 and Best of DX, > > Craig Barnes > On the road in South FL > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 3, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Gary D

[IRCA] Poipu, Hawaii DXpedition Travel Package

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
For those interested in trying their TP-DXing luck at an awesome forward Pacific location, Costco Travel offers an amazing 6-day vacation package for two to a gorgeous 2-BR condominium in Poipu Kai (near the ocean) on Kauai Island for $2,173.03, which includes roundtrip airfare from Seattle,

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
Aloha Colin, <<< Noise levels are manageable at your rental? any room to put up small Wellbrook ALA100 loops outside? >>> It's possible to chase DX right outside this 2-BR house condominium very close to the ocean beach, but there is some moderate RFI that can be nulled with the "Frequent

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
o ideas on that one. > > > > > > > > 801 sounds like Italian, which suggests the Rete Italia station in > > Gosford NSW. The gang at RealDX should be able to nail it down for > > sure. > > > > > > &g

Re: [IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
No ideas on that one. > > 801 sounds like Italian, which suggests the Rete Italia station in > Gosford NSW.  The gang at RealDX should  be able to nail it down for sure. > > Enjoy you trip > > Bruce > > > On 11/3/2018 04:47, Gary DeBock wrote: > > After

[IRCA] Poipu, Kauai (Hawaii) DXing

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
least not tonight). But 783-China was at S9+ strength for much of the evening, when it was pretty weak in Kona https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/dsw1h8s4ilxq5mxpnd0bd67fte4wfifw Go figure! 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (DXing at Poipu Kai, Kauai, Hawaii for 6 days) 7.5" loopstick CC Sk

Re: [IRCA] TSA Loves the "Frequent Flyers"

2018-11-03 Thread Gary DeBock
; On November 2, 2018 at 4:06 PM "R. Colin Newell" > wrote: > > OMG! My sister headed to Poipu today! > > How odd is that! > > Out of Seattle too. > > > > On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 3:28 PM Gary DeBock < d1028g...@comcast.net > m

[IRCA] TSA Loves the "Frequent Flyers"

2018-11-02 Thread Gary DeBock
, though, maybe the trip to Kauai will be a chance to relax a little? :-) Good luck to Walt during his PEI DXpedition trip-- and if conditions like the past 8 days continue, maybe an experienced TP-DXer like Walt will be in high demand on the island? Gary DeBock (en route t

[IRCA] 837-China at 1423 UTC

2018-11-02 Thread Gary DeBock
of the poster child for the ionospheric meltdown session https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/4par504ketidsyiil5dlhpmc2527btpt Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultralight + 5 inch "Frequent Flyer" FSL antenna ___ IR

Re: [IRCA] November 1, 2018 West Coast TP No Pumpkin hangover.

2018-11-01 Thread Gary DeBock
<<< One can only imagine some of the stuff that is surfacing at the coveted coastal locations and in Hawaii (Good luck Gary!) >>> Thanks Colin, This may the first time in history when two local DXers (Walt and I) go out for ocean coast trips totally exhausted from receiving so much exceptional

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Booming Chinese for 11-1

2018-11-01 Thread Gary DeBock
arbin?) Chinese rock music at powerful level around 1425-- one of the overall stars of the wild session https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/pc3nm5ujr6k8b2vuhaihgsw3penmrer3 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA-- for one more day) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave Ultralight + 5 inch Freq

[IRCA] Best Chinese Session Yet

2018-11-01 Thread Gary DeBock
/4maczz39wavknc2szcpenu2p0ukam51q 783 China Chinese opera at full Hawaii strength at 1436, with apparent Chinese co-channel as well https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/b5rwkm60qq7dkdfwqn3lb88bppo6m9ry Gary DeBock (DXing with the 5" Frequent Flyer FSL at Peach Park in the Puyallup Valle

Re: [IRCA] Marginal 531 Audio at 0440

2018-11-01 Thread Gary DeBock
Thanks Jim, Your parallel information is appreciated. The next time 531 TA audio shows up here the chase will be much better organized! Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) > On October 31, 2018 at 2:00 PM James Renfrew wrote: > > And if 531 is in look for its // 549.

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for Halloween

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
/g5y2wt1jtku4boi6s7525p93ln93jezs 936 Anhui Chinese music temporarily at good strength at 1425 (before its terminal plunge around 1435) https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/m6b5eou7y20q8rz93pchogeet1zo3k2x 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultra

Re: [IRCA] Chinese Wave Continues (Preliminary)

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
round for the high band enhancement after > 1500UT? > > best wishes, > > > Nick > > > At 16:13 2018-10-30, Gary DeBock wrote: > >.. > > > >936 China Anhui? Chinese male speech and interval music at very >

Re: [IRCA] Marginal 531 Audio at 0440

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
s://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/zalmsexc1d9rmiyv8ne09awvipjg4jct Definitely not enough evidence to claim any logging, but maybe enough evidence to try again during better conditions? :-) Gary DeBock (Puyallup, WA, USA) > On October 31, 2018 at 8:41 AM Nick Hall-Patch mailto:n...@ieee.org > wrote: > > >

Re: [IRCA] Halloween TP -early bird gets the worm gear...

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
l after 1430UT don't sound > like a suppressed band either. Quite odd. > > best wishes, > > Nick > > > > > At 15:17 2018-10-31, Gary DeBock wrote: > >Exact same situation here this morning, Nigel, although with the > >Chinese

Re: [IRCA] Halloween TP -early bird gets the worm gear...

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
Exact same situation here this morning, Nigel, although with the Chinese stations. In the predawn darkness 756-CNR1, 837-China and 936-China were all managing some good audio around 1350, but sunrise enhancement was more like sunrise degradation. By 1440 the Chinese stations had generally

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Chinese TP's for 10-30

2018-10-31 Thread Gary DeBock
erval music at very good strength at 1437 https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/s2jcvcv1rf68m7qruf7vx9kspmikbctb 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultralight + 5" Frequent Flyer FSL antenna https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/h6xnzt3ms0r5pn7a5vh1hipg

[IRCA] Marginal 531 Audio at 0440

2018-10-30 Thread Gary DeBock
Certainly nowhere near Victoria standards, but some marginal audio showed up on 531 kHz here at 0440. There is a SeaTac airport TIS on 530 which may account for some of the male voice, but the female audio seemed to be definitely on 531, and nulling toward Europe. Don't know if this wispy

Re: [IRCA] Turkey on 954 again

2018-10-30 Thread Gary DeBock
There is a weak carrier on 531 currently nulling toward Europe-- which is probably S9+ audio in Victoria. Gary > On October 30, 2018 at 8:48 PM "R. Colin Newell" mailto:coffeecan...@gmail.com > wrote: > > > Your sweetness seems to be mid-Band > My Flags rocking the low band and upper

Re: [IRCA] TP DX from Central Iowa

2018-10-30 Thread Gary DeBock
Let me add my congratulations for the outstanding TP-DX recordings this morning, Tim! <<< We're going to be talking about these conditions for years to come I think. >>> Yes we will-- and not just the DXers in the Midwest! :-) Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA > On October 30

[IRCA] Chinese Wave Continues (Preliminary)

2018-10-30 Thread Gary DeBock
https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/i7w4ynjvup7sm39xq3m825q1grrf2jb3 936 China Anhui? Chinese male speech and interval music at very good strength at 1437 https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/s2jcvcv1rf68m7qruf7vx9kspmikbctb Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) 7.5" loopstick CC Skywave SSB Ultra

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