Re: [IRCA] New CP for 1140 Aberdeen WA

2019-04-15 Thread Patrick Martin
, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 3:56 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] New CP for 1140 Aberdeen WA A friend and I (both of us

[IRCA] New CP for 1140 Aberdeen WA

2019-04-15 Thread Patrick Martin
was. Seems to me a lot of money for very little back. Aberdeen is not exactly a wealthy area. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] Japan to end AM broadcasting?

2019-04-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Wow! What a surprise. But I guess Japan will be following suit like most of Europe. Hardly any JJ AM stations stream. Most are FM. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Karl Zuk via IRCA Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 3:20 PM

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

2019-02-10 Thread Patrick Martin
That is very nice. Thanks for sharing. Hard to believe 9 years have passed. I often think of all of our visits through the years. John is dearly missed. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Volodya S Sent: Sunday, February 10

Re: [IRCA] Milestone QSL

2019-01-20 Thread Patrick Martin
Nigel, Great catch and QSL. You are right the Japanese are great QSLers. Plus they have such nice QSL cards. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Martin Foltz Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 3:55 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] New EWE Antenna thoughts

2019-01-12 Thread Patrick Martin
need to repair the SW EWE that came down too. The one over to the tree in the field. Between our storms, the Elk and the salt air, it sure takes a toll on the antennas around here. More later. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

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

2019-01-03 Thread Patrick Martin
Gary, Never logged 693, but heard & QSL'd 558. Too much JJ on 693 when I tried. Great catch! 73, Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Gary DeBock Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:17 PM To: Mailing list for the Internati

Re: [IRCA] TP from Masset for 31 2018

2019-01-03 Thread Patrick Martin
on with the weather/current conditions, go off and another would pop on. Some were weaker than others, and some not audible. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Volodya S Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 12:59 PM

[IRCA] New EWE Idea

2018-11-18 Thread Patrick Martin
thing about this EWE, it will be longer than my old SW one. Should be interesting to try. More later. 73, Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] WWV and WWVH to stick around for just a little bit longer

2018-10-02 Thread Patrick Martin
Unfortunately I missed the CO convention, but Bob & I toured WWVH back in 1985 on our trip to Kauai. I sure hope they will continue. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Mike Sanburn Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2018 1:3

Re: [IRCA] Long Time NW DJ Norm Gregory passes away

2018-09-26 Thread Patrick Martin
Unfortunately a lot of the old DJ's smoked and drank pretty hard. Not great for a long life too. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Mike Sanburn Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 12:20 PM To: Mailing list for the International

[IRCA] Long Time NW DJ Norm Gregory passes away

2018-09-23 Thread Patrick Martin
I just read on another site that Norm Gregory (KJR fame) has passed away. Used to listen to him a lot in the 70s. One of the greats! My best goes out to his family. RIP. He is missed. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] RFI on the BCB

2018-09-16 Thread Patrick Martin
Around here we have few garage doors. A lot car ports, so I don't think my noise come from that, but there are so many other things in today's world. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Stephen Hawkins Sent: Friday, September

Re: [IRCA] CONVENTION INTENTION

2018-09-14 Thread Patrick Martin
devices in homes, the noise is a lot worse than it used to be. I spend a lot of time either DXing FM or stream radio/tv from all over. Add in a wifi radio. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of John Sampson Sent: Thursday

[IRCA] Thank you for the Rick Herald award

2018-09-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Congrats. You really deserve it. Thanks for all of your great work. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Mike Sanburn Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2018 2:54 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club

Re: [IRCA] KICY 850 1245Z Aug 17th, Trinidad CA

2018-08-24 Thread Patrick Martin
CBXQ 540 was my test for my NW EWEs and K9AY's. They were in 24/7 here. A few years ago I found I can get the FMs from that area at times too. 200 miles a water path for the most part. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Neil

Re: [IRCA] KICY 850 1245Z Aug 17th, Trinidad CA

2018-08-21 Thread Patrick Martin
Very common here in the Winter, as well as KNOM. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2018 8:33 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA

Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station

2018-07-18 Thread Patrick Martin
stores these days. I have two. Here on the OR coast I can hear KSL 1160 in HD off the Eastern Beverage at times. I presume once stations decide to go all digital, analog DXing will be a thing of the past. A few more FMs I get in HD as they seem to get out better. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED

[IRCA] Art Bell passes away at 72

2018-04-14 Thread Patrick Martin
I fall asleep. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: nrc...@googlegroups.com <nrc...@googlegroups.com> on behalf of AMANDX <ama...@mymts.net> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2018 12:48 PM To: nrc...@googlegroups.com Subject: [nrc-am] Art Bell

Re: [IRCA] 1610 poppy Mexican Mx

2018-02-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Good going Colin. They are heard here quite often as they do send a lot of signal West. I even got a QSL from them. I have a tentative of Montreal, but never could get the FF talker out of the mud well enough to report it. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Informal "poll"

2018-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
. I guess I started with MW, rather than SW. My first QSL'd from Feb 65 were KFBK 1530 and KPAY 1060. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Russ Edmunds <wb2...@bcdx.us> Se

Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-09 Thread Patrick Martin
, but it is the small stuff that isn't as clear as it once was. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Kraig <kr...@kg4lac.com> Sent: Friday, December 8, 2017 6:31 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subjec

Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-09 Thread Patrick Martin
I would just want to record with my old cassette deck Russ. I may take the radio into a shop in Portland to have it done. I do see a mini jax on the back that has audio in for an MP3 player. That jax should be able to be used. I do not need audio in anyway. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL

Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-07 Thread Patrick Martin
. Knowing modern electronics, I have no idea how well this will work. Are the speaker still running 8 ohms? Of course any line out would be higher impedance. A resistor inline? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-c

Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-07 Thread Patrick Martin
I see that now. The jax on the back is audio In apparently. I wonder if there is a way to devise a way to get audio out of it into a recorder? A good radio though. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on

Re: [IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-06 Thread Patrick Martin
on DVD. I look at the electronics. We plan a trip next Summer down the coast, over to the Valley and back up. We should be able to hit about 8 Goodwill's. Fun stuff. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on

[IRCA] Sony XDRS10HPiP radio

2017-12-06 Thread Patrick Martin
DRS10HPiP radio, I have not tried the AM at yet. My XDR-F1 HD gets KSL in HD at times at night. I presume this one will too. Depending on the noise level. I am really pleased with this! Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] Pat Martin

2017-11-30 Thread Patrick Martin
for a while. Thanks for asking. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Bill Block <billbl...@cableone.net> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 12:32 PM To: Mailing list for the Internationa

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Patrick Martin
Wow! What a shock! I did not realize he was that ill. Rest in Peace my friend. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Steve Francis via IRCA <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Frida

Re: [IRCA] Reno Weather Forecast for those attending convention

2017-08-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, Thanks for the links. I have been checking out the Reno weather the past few days. I am glad no t storms on Wednesday or Sunday. See you soon. With the wifi radio I can tune up the Reno AM & FM bands. Most stations do stream. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Man

Re: [IRCA] Fiji Radio info

2017-08-13 Thread Patrick Martin
Theo and all, I have most of the Fijian's QSL'd through the years, but I think I still need 990. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Theo <th...@telus.net> Sent: Saturda

Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Confirms S9 Reception

2017-08-10 Thread Patrick Martin
get back to Pacific DXing. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of d1028g...@comcast.net <d1028g...@comcast.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2

Re: [IRCA] List of past IRCA Conventions by year

2017-07-21 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks also for the link. I had forgotten about the list. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Rick Dau <drummer196...@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2017 10:33 PM To:

Re: [IRCA] Radio Clubs Convention

2017-06-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, Not a bad rate either. Looking forward to the convention too. See you soon. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Mike Sanburn <mikesanb...@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday, Jun

Re: [IRCA] Radio Clubs Convention

2017-06-25 Thread Patrick Martin
After hearing from Bill, I called back and I got the $89 rate for the whole period. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Bill Block <billbl...@cableone.net> Sent: Saturday, June 24,

Re: [IRCA] Registration and airline tickets to the convention

2017-06-17 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, Thank you for the kind comments. It all sounds great. I have always enjoyed every convention I have been to since my first IRCA convention in 1970 in Vancouver BC. Don't worry about it. It will work out fine. See you soon. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

[IRCA] Registration and airline tickets to the convention

2017-06-15 Thread Patrick Martin
the 2014 convention in Billings either. For several years I was going about every year. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

Re: [IRCA] RadioShack Has Essentially Shut All Its Stores

2017-06-07 Thread Patrick Martin
101 years. A different era indeed. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Dennis Gibson <wb6...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 9:07 AM To: Mailing List for the International Radio

Re: [IRCA] TP DX Report March 29 Rockaway Beach

2017-04-01 Thread Patrick Martin
. Kodiak on 960 was the strongest with 250w. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 10:27 AM To: Mailing list for the Internationa

Re: [IRCA] Radio Club(s) Convention Station Tour

2017-04-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Great news Mike! Looking forward to them. See you in August. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Mike Sanburn <mikesanb...@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2017 6:17 PM

Re: [IRCA] My Longest Graveyard Catch: 2100 miles

2017-03-30 Thread Patrick Martin
My longest distance GYer is probably WNUE 1400 Ft. Walton Bch, Fl, here from Oregon in 1971 for a DX Test. The second would be 1450 Granby Q Canada, but they were running more power. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@h

Re: [IRCA] KICE Bend Joins Parade Of AMs Going Dark

2017-03-30 Thread Patrick Martin
want to play. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Mike Sanburn <mikesanb...@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:19 AM To: Mailing List for the International Radio Club of America Su

Re: [IRCA] KICE Bend Joins Parade Of AMs Going Dark

2017-03-30 Thread Patrick Martin
. We have a couple dozen FMs here too. Most are rel or NPR translators, but at least 9 are commercial. With 37,500 in the county that cuts the ad pie a dozen different ways. Years ago we have two AMs and then in 1968 KSWB Seaside joined the group. That was it for years. Patrick Martin Seaside

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-16 Thread Patrick Martin
far the best coverage, but also is the most expensive. I do have a wifi radio at home as well as the Roku for radio & TV, but getting the signal off the Verizon tower is expensive if I want to run it all day while I go from job to job. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-16 Thread Patrick Martin
car noise will get into the radio more. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:18 AM To: Mailing list for the Internat

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-16 Thread Patrick Martin
It is nice to know that some later car radios have decent AM sections. I do have my Sony HD radio I could install, but it would not fit with the the dash well. hi. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-16 Thread Patrick Martin
were easy as you said. Everything is way to complicated in today's world. Thanks Karl. I will post any improvements. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Karl Zuk via IRCA <irca@hard-co

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-15 Thread Patrick Martin
I just found that out today from another DXer. So that is not the issue. Maybe the radio is not that sensitive. I could always add a couple feet of wire to the antenna and see if the gain goes up. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-15 Thread Patrick Martin
The older Dodge Caravans were good and sensitive, but this one seems to lack luster. I was just wondering if I could boost the sensitivity some way. With a vehicle, ignition and computer noise can be an issue if everything is not shielded. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-15 Thread Patrick Martin
ment to peak the antenna like years ago. But with so much computer stuff today, there is probably some chip and self adjusts, but I have no clue. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behal

[IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

2017-03-14 Thread Patrick Martin
sections were pretty decent in sensitivity, but not many listen to AM now. Thanks. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

Re: [IRCA] KJNO 630

2017-03-09 Thread Patrick Martin
cases and have better audio quality and Stereo. KSWB got theirs on for about $20,000. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 9,

Re: [IRCA] KFNZ-1320 reported dark

2017-02-28 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, I QSL'd KCPX back in 1965 from Seward AK. How times have changed. There will be more to follow I am afraid. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Eric Floden <eric.f99...@gmail.

Re: [IRCA] OT - CBC British Columbia's little SW service that could - RIP

2017-02-24 Thread Patrick Martin
I have the same QSL. At one time I logged and QSL'd all of the little SW stations in Canada. The one in NFD I believe was the toughest as it was co-channel with someone else. I am sorry to hear CKZU is going away. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Anniversary of Prof John Bryant's death

2017-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
Walt, Has it already been 7 years? Where does the time go. He was true friend and I think about him often. He will never be forgotten. Thanks for the reminder. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.

Re: [IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

2017-01-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks again. With all of your comments, I feel I will get something else tomorrow. Duracell's used to good batteries. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of C B via IRCA <irca@hard-core-dx.

Re: [IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

2017-01-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Paul, Anything is possible, but no leaking as far as I could tell. That is always the first thing I look for. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. <walker

Re: [IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

2017-01-14 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks for the replies. These were not leaking, but that switch in Polarity really had me going. Maybe I should switch to Ray O Vac's or Energizers. I think I bought the Duracell's are Home Depot. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <i

[IRCA] Batteries in my Supper Radio II OT

2017-01-14 Thread Patrick Martin
seen it. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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] [NRC-AM] RIP DX Tests (was: Re: Rackley on Synchronous AM Boosters)

2017-01-08 Thread Patrick Martin
. With over 3600 MW, SW, FM, TV, etc QSLs, it has been a lot of fun. I will still continue to QSL, but unfortunately getting that reply is hard now. Take care my friend. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-c

Re: [IRCA] WBOB DX Test QSL

2017-01-08 Thread Patrick Martin
It would be nice to have a QSL manager in most cities, but I doubt that would ever happen. I have been the QSL Manager for 1680 Fresno, as the CE asked me if I would be willing to do it. I wish there were more. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From

Re: [IRCA] WBOB DX Test QSL

2017-01-08 Thread Patrick Martin
Never received a reply here either, even though I even sent an e mail report with an attachment, as well as a snail mail one with a CD, just in case they could not open the attachment. QSLs are harder to get here, even e mail reports go unanswered. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Aloha from Hawaii

2017-01-03 Thread Patrick Martin
are in the ocean. Richard Wood DXed off local power with running his house off batteries to get rid of noise. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of R. Colin Newell <coffeecan...@gmail.com> S

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
JOWF can easily block the channel here on a decent JJ morning. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Walter Salmaniw <can...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 12:17 PM To:

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Paul, My friends are computer tech's and work on bases. One is a DXer.The towers are quite short in most cases and do not get out well. Some of the insulation's seem more "portable". Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca

Re: [IRCA] QSL received

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Great QSL. Sometimes you have to really be patient to get that QSL. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, December 29,

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Paul, If you could get a decent signal under JOWF, you might ID it. One thing in AK you have no close stations on 1440. JOWF is at Supporo, so fairly close with 50 KW. The JJs when I was there, blocked a lot of channels in the mornings. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Walter Salmaniw <can...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 11:23 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-29 Thread Patrick Martin
to the FE. I have heard a jumble on many splits through the years with several Chinese stations on a single frequency, so anything is possible. But nothing to ID anything that even sounded like an AFN station. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] AFN AM Frequencies

2016-12-28 Thread Patrick Martin
years back, that he never heard any when he was in Japan. Their ground system probably leaves a lot to be desired. I have heard AFN-810, 648, and 1575 (Japan), as well as AFTRS 1550 (Now 810) and several AFRTS outlets from Taiwan in the 60s (1560-1570). Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED

[IRCA] Towers seen in old movie

2016-12-17 Thread Patrick Martin
Radio towers in movie Plan 9 from outer space (1957). I saw CBS Studios and KRCA as well as it looked to the West two tall towers from Hollywood. I am a fan of the old sci fi movies. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Noise Floor: Where Do We Go From Here?

2016-12-15 Thread Patrick Martin
That is why so many do DXpeditions these days. Get away from locals as well as the noise. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. <walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> Se

Re: [IRCA] Noise Floor: Where Do We Go From Here?

2016-12-15 Thread Patrick Martin
, my noise level used to be almost nil, but the noise level has even increased more here. Too many electronics that have noise. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Russ Edmunds <wb2...@

[IRCA] KMIA 1210 Night Power Drop CP

2016-12-03 Thread Patrick Martin
I read today that KMIA 1210 Auburn WA is dropping from 10 KW night to 220 watts night. Down here on the Oregon Coast that should really free up the frequency at night. I wonder when they will drop? Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Kill the Class A Skywave Protections Now, NABOB Urges

2016-11-21 Thread Patrick Martin
money. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Todd S <amdxing1...@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2016 2:54 PM To: IRCA Mailing list for the Inte Subject: Re: [IRCA] Ki

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] AFN 1224kHz

2016-11-18 Thread Patrick Martin
Thank you Eric. Wish my noise level was lower, but unfortunately not now. But with over 3,000 MW QSL's over 90+ countries, I cannot complain. I may move in the future, to a quieter location. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-b

Re: [IRCA] TP 17 Nov Victoria version

2016-11-18 Thread Patrick Martin
I got the one on 558 back in the early 90s. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Nick Hall-Patch <n...@ieee.org> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 7:09 AM To: Mailing list for the Interna

Re: [IRCA] Car radios

2016-11-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Mark, I have the same issue with the AM section on my 2014 Dodge Carivan. The FM is fine, but the AM is covered with noise if the car is running. It is not ignition noise either. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-b

[IRCA] Eastern Beverage update

2016-11-11 Thread Patrick Martin
into HD. I wonder if they are still running 1%. Conditions seem to be good tonight, but even last night the dial seemed more alive from the East than I had heard in several years. Maybe I need to repair it more often.hi. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

[IRCA] Update on Noise Level and other things

2016-11-10 Thread Patrick Martin
able to. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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 an

[IRCA] Eastern Beverage back up

2016-11-09 Thread Patrick Martin
. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ 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

[IRCA] RF Interference from a Dehumidifier

2016-11-08 Thread Patrick Martin
RFI. This one does, so it makes the noise worse. Does anyone have an idea on how to filter the noise out, other than tuning it off? RFI chokes, clip on ones? Something else? Thanks. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

Re: [IRCA] KOJM 610 MT into IL this morning (CDT)

2016-10-10 Thread Patrick Martin
KOJM is a good catch as I had a time logging them here a few years back. They protect Kennewick WA, and KONA beams this way. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Nigel Pimblett <nige2...@

Re: [IRCA] Re Russian long wave

2016-09-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Colin, The only Russian LW (279), I got a direct e mail QSL card from the CE. He was quite surprised how well 279 got out. The only other Russian LWer I got QSL'd was 151 kHz back in the 60s with a Radio Moscow transmission in Russian. 279 was common here on the coast. Patrick Patrick Martin

Re: [IRCA] 594 India into central USA?

2016-08-31 Thread Patrick Martin
I know I have never logged India here on 594. 1134 is heard in Hawaii, but never IDed here either. 1566 is probably the most common, if you can call them that. When I have that Sub continental DX, it is always after LSR. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.

Re: [IRCA] 594 India into central USA?

2016-08-31 Thread Patrick Martin
gotten it as well as some of us on the West Coast. I have friends in Asia that gets India often, but they are a lot closer. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:45:01 -0700 > To: wghau...@yahoo.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] AM Log received!

2016-08-27 Thread Patrick Martin
Sounds great! The NRC log has always been tops. I have ordered mine and I look forward in receiving it. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager To: a...@nrcdxas.org From: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: midcapem...@aol.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] AM Log received! Date: Fri

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX……..3 NEW Stations for the ULR LOG…….

2016-08-17 Thread Patrick Martin
I logged and QSL'd WDOV 1410 from Seward AK in the 60s when the dial was more clear. Without checking, it may have been during the Eastern Blackout. I have never heard it here, even though I have tried for it. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: neilka...@gmail.com > Dat

Re: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 London, ONTARIO Update……..

2016-08-15 Thread Patrick Martin
When I get my beverage back hooked up this Fall, I should do fine once again with 1410. Vancouver does not have the signal they used to have. Logged quite a few Midwest and Eastern stuff on the freq. I will give the channel once again a try. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > F

Re: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 London, ONTARIO Update……..

2016-08-15 Thread Patrick Martin
Another one bite the dust. I am glad to have this one QSL'd, as with so many Canadians that are now gone. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: va...@rogers.com > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:44:30 -0400 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 London, ON

Re: [IRCA] Cassette player

2016-08-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Check out Goodwill. Lots of Cassette recorder/players at our local one. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:30:14 -0800 > To: w7...@yahoo.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Cassette player > >

[IRCA] KGFJ 1230 LA

2016-07-15 Thread Patrick Martin
patter, but still pretty cool to listen to from the 1960s."The Big K over LA". A station that was rare to hear in the NW, but along with KHJ, KGBS, KDAY, KFWB, and KGFJ. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED Q

Re: [IRCA] 730 BC Back on

2016-07-07 Thread Patrick Martin
Listed on NW BCers that they are running 500w at the moment. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 05:54:51 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 730 BC Back on > > Funny, but it's pretty strong at 05:5

[IRCA] KVAS Astoria OR changes format, adds FM

2016-07-05 Thread Patrick Martin
1230 KVAS OR, Astoria now Oldies, ex Country. "Your place for the 60s, 70s, & 80s, 106.3 The Beat" 250w ERP on the FM for better coverage for their local GYer 1600 EST 7/5. (PM-OR) Patrick Martin Seaside OR KG

Re: [IRCA] AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-04 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Walt, apparently the earlier post I read was not correct on CKNW. But it looks likes 730 will be silent for sometime. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 14:48:46 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA]

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-04 Thread Patrick Martin
New Caledonia 729 was logged quite a few years back, but they never QSL'd even after several f/ups. 666 QSL'd years before that though. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 06:22:12 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subjec

Re: [IRCA] AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-04 Thread Patrick Martin
I was also told NW 980 was operating from a aux site at their studio's at lp. Need to temp hook up my Eastern Beverage tomorrow. The tree is still uprooted, but hooking up the Beverage is an easy job. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: eric.f99...@gmail.com > Date: Sun,

Re: [IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day power

2016-07-04 Thread Patrick Martin
KLLK is strong up here at times. Never logged KHIL up here, but a regular in Palm Springs. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:41:27 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day pow

[IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day power

2016-07-02 Thread Patrick Martin
I was told that KHIL has been running 5 KW 24/7 of late. Go for it! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga

2016-06-27 Thread Patrick Martin
I remember in Seward in the Summer, I could not even hear KSL for over a month. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:28:30 + > From: can...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga > > That's correct, altho

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