[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, Sunday 5/26

2019-05-26 Thread STEVE
when conditions are decent. I haven't heard it yet this weekend, but did get two TP MW AMBC briefly this morning. 774 Japan occasional very poor talk 1145 utc; 828 Japan with a brief fadeup with woman talking, poor level, 1149 utc. 657 and 1135 with good hets. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75

Re: [IRCA] spotting website question

2019-03-06 Thread Steve
Steve, I'm not sure if there are any SWL equivalents to the ON4KST chat pages...maybe someone knows but there are a lot of good online resources that are kept up-to-date and will help you to figure out what SW stations you may be hearing: https://www.short-wave.info/ and http

Re: [IRCA] 1060khz off frequency?

2019-03-03 Thread STEVE
I have a decent-level het way down on 1059.900 that's strongest on the N/S longwire, if that gives any help to figuring out who it is. I'm about 15 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 3/3/2019 10:27 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: I’m in laramie Wyoming and I

[IRCA] New logging

2019-02-23 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
1430 at a local business today?  *Thank* the business!  Then let *us* know, so that we can thank 'em too.  On almost any device, almost anywhere, we're WION."  Into unfamiliar rocker, still strong.  Been chasing this for 48 years. Steve FrancisAlcoa, Tennessee Realistic TRFSelect-a-

[IRCA] Tuesday night LWBC, S. AZ

2019-02-05 Thread STEVE
Maybe the band is finally recovering from all the recent solar activity? At any rate 171 and 252 LWBC were finally heard again at decent levels this evening, with even Sync AM on the modified R75 giving good reception for several minutes, around 0340 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75

Re: [IRCA] Beacon “NEED” 505 kHz

2019-02-02 Thread STEVE
Should have sent that to the list. Folks in the area DF'd it to Ft. Eustis later on, so Fort Rucker is no longer considered its location. Steve On 2/2/2019 6:48 PM, Chris Black wrote: I have it in my log when I lived on Cape Cod from 2007 as Fort Rucker AL with a ? But not sure

[IRCA] LWBC, S. AZ Thursday night

2019-01-17 Thread STEVE
hets this evening. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ 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] Monday night LWBC, S. AZ

2019-01-15 Thread STEVE
e carriers, and the NDB idents themselves create "interference". (And I'm primarily an NDB DXer, but do like to hear any LWBC coming my way!) Steve On 1/15/2019 12:25 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: In Victoria, rarely any LWBC action in comparison, I think I've only every heard 189 with a

[IRCA] Monday night LWBC, S. AZ

2019-01-14 Thread STEVE
. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TA LW DX 1/11/19 (and S. AZ too, better than usual tonight)

2019-01-10 Thread STEVE
signal for that to happen on these NDB freqs. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, N/S longwire On 1/10/2019 7:20 PM, Richard N. Allen via IRCA wrote: Subject: Oklahoma TA LW DX 1/11/19 From: "Richard N. Allen" Date: 1/10/2019, 7:20 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com 198 BBC4 UK barely

[IRCA] Thursday night LWBC, S.E. AZ

2019-01-04 Thread STEVE
I also had reception from 171, 183, 189, 198, 216. I also heard four NDBs from Greenland. Quite an unusual evening for far-north LF reception.  TA AMBC 1089 produced one brief fadeup with audio at 0247 utc. 73, Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ  (south of Tucson) R75; N/

Re: [IRCA] TP for 29 Dec from Masset

2018-12-29 Thread Steve
Our plan is to have a KIWI websdr at one of the most interesting locations on the Planet. wow...that will be exciting!!! Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http

Re: [IRCA] Antenna rotors for magnetic loops (W6LVP loop)

2018-12-16 Thread STEVE
not recommend the W6LVP setup. (I've done the same for the newer MFJ 1886 loop and preamp and that one is even worse--it doesn't even have decent gain at MW.) 73, Steve AA7U On 12/16/2018 9:34 AM, Mark Pettifor wrote: I don't see any recent discussions about antenna rotors in my searches. What

Re: [IRCA] TAs once more, Victoria style

2018-11-28 Thread Steve
No IranianByzzer... It was very strong here at 3:45 today, lots of hets and one with good audio (didn't write freq down but not 855). I thought it might be great night but maybe not. Steve, Mayne Island WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/

Re: [IRCA] Jammin' on the Beach

2018-11-27 Thread Steve
all of Vancouver's blowtorches so the advantage is soon lost. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] BOG question

2018-11-07 Thread STEVE
was the very best Pacific LF antenna I've ever had the pleasure of using. Of course I had nothing I could compare with a regular west-pointed antenna of comparable length so I'll never know how much better such an antenna might have been. 73, Steve AA7U On 11/7/2018 5:29 PM, Chuck Hutton wr

Re: [IRCA] This morning's TP-DX from Central Iowa

2018-10-31 Thread Steve
Tim - curious as to what database you have displayed in the Perseus memory bank? Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http

Re: [IRCA] TAs again

2018-10-30 Thread STEVE
I've had very poor audio on 1089 here past 30 minutes, assumed UK. (Forgot to check "send to all" and not just to Nigel, the first try.) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 10/30/2018 6:07 PM, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Not improving here, but not dropping off too rapidly either.  

Re: [IRCA] KAZ versus Pennant/Flag

2018-10-24 Thread STEVE
of extra brush would need clearing, etc. A major job! But the current basic 140' DKAZ is working superbly for me for both western LF and MW reception. 73, Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 10/24/2018 10:42 AM, Chuck Hutton wrote: Mark - No arrogance detected here. Now back to the issue

[IRCA] S. AZ Monday night TAs 10/24 utc

2018-10-24 Thread STEVE
, 1089, 1413 with several heard multiple times between 02-0530 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages

[IRCA] Sangean SG-711L

2018-10-23 Thread Steve Ponder
. Are there any other DXers out there who have an SG-711L? What are your opinions of it from a DX perspective? I’d be interested to know. 73 & Good DX, Steve Ponder, N5WBI Houston, TX, USA ~~~ Sent from my iPhone ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@

[IRCA] S. AZ TAs from 10/22 Monday night

2018-10-23 Thread STEVE
at times. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ 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

[IRCA] S. AZ Sat. night TAs 10/20--poor

2018-10-20 Thread STEVE
all with audio various times between 02-05 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

[IRCA] S. AZ 10/19 Friday night TAs

2018-10-19 Thread STEVE
, which was poor here. Many MW hets this evening. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire (getting all the strong Tucson stations to the north too) 162 France with low pitched data signal 0429 utc, weak/medium 171 Morocco 0429 utc weak 183 Germany 0429 utc poor 189 Iceland 0430 utc very

Re: [IRCA] TA carriers

2018-10-18 Thread Steve
Nice EU CW on topband tonight but all are from SM, OH and LA. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/

[IRCA] TP from S.E. AZ 10/3

2018-10-03 Thread STEVE
-- Sunrise at 1319. 774 Japan rose to weak/medium (sync det) level several times; 594 Japan also briefly at good level. 1566 never heard better than very poor. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; Perseus; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

Re: [IRCA] Where's the Korean Jammer When You Need It?

2018-10-01 Thread STEVE
any pips. Today was a tiny bit better conditions than the last number of days where it's been awful for TP AMBC. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ Perseus recording from 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp On 10/1/2018 3:52 PM, Gary DeBock wrote: After some overnight FSL antenna work I decide

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18 (Drake vs Elad)

2018-09-27 Thread STEVE
I sent my reply to Nick but maybe others might be interested. The Drake PIN diode deterioration is not my opinion; Drake has mentioned this in tech articles in the distant past, where I first learned about it. Steve On 9/27/2018 10:48 AM, STEVE wrote: I'm mostly familiar with the Drake R8

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18 (Drake vs Elad)

2018-09-27 Thread STEVE
. Steve On 9/27/2018 9:34 AM, C B via IRCA wrote: An OK morning for TPs in CO. I did a preliminary comparison between my Elad FDM-S2 and the Drake R8A. As Bogey said "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship". I started with comparing the two JJ powerhouses, JOU

Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18

2018-09-27 Thread Steve
OK - I'll totally go out on a limb here and declare that Humphrey Bogart would have been a *Hammarlund* owner... much more manly-man that the *Hallicrafters*... take that Halli users... I visualize Bogey planted in front of a Collins...perhaps a 51J-1 :-) Steve WEB - "The VE7SL

[IRCA] 9/24 TPs, S.E. AZ--decent

2018-09-24 Thread STEVE
Good TP conditions from about 15 minutes before sunrise to 10 minutes after. Three stations briefly strong enough for AM sync on the R75--594, 657, 774. Others at weaker level--558, 603, 666, 693, 711, 747, 819, 972, 1116, 1242, 1566. All from about 1300-1325 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita

Re: [IRCA] CJEU 1670 Gatineau off

2018-09-23 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Looking at this list of all three Ottawa AMs reminds me of when they were a seven-AM station town, before the deletions of CJSB-540, CBO-920, CJRC-1150 and CBOF-1250.   Steve FrancisAlcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Rick Dau To: Mailing list

[IRCA] S.E. AZ TPs 9 23

2018-09-23 Thread STEVE
utc. Local sunrise at 1311. 567, 594, 657, 693, 729, 747, 756, 774, 972, 1566 all with audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [IRCA] New Grayland SDR WAV Files

2018-09-03 Thread Steve
Maybe I could be a junior member? I'm learning a lot... Hi Ken...I suspect there are a lot of quiet lurkers who just like to soak in all of the wisdom this group can offer! I'm just upwind of you, here on Mayne Island. Steve / cheers WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http

Re: [IRCA] Loop comparisons / suggestions

2018-08-26 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
, compared to the Wellbrook and RF Pro loops. 73, Steve AA7U On 8/26/2018 7:36 AM, Russ Johnson wrote: Good Morning, I will likely be purchasing a magnetic loop this fall. I wasn’t able to find much on the web in terms of direct comparisons between the Wellbook ALA1530LP, W6LVP loop and DX E

Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Rockwork 6) Ultralight DU's for 8-5-- Yikes!

2018-08-05 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Thanks for posting that photo--it's fun to be able to see who's hearing stuff! Of course the trip accounts are always interesting to read, especially about the "squatter encounters".   :) Steve On 8/5/2018 8:11 AM, Gary DeBock wrote: Nick certainly brought the luck wit

Re: [IRCA] OT - your IRCA DXer talking about coffee

2018-06-11 Thread Steve
I saw this on the evening news the other night and said, "I know that guy!!" Well done BTW. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves&qu

[IRCA] KFAB-1110 off the air

2018-04-14 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Went off 18 minutes ago (8:20 pm CST) during windstorm per Ernie Wesolowski in Omaha. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

[IRCA] S. AZ LWBC Tuesday nite

2018-02-13 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
, and possibly some traces of audio on one or two--1089 mostly. Glad to read others are getting decent TA reception this evening. One guy in northwest Tucson area reported 198 BBC "booming in"--it definitely was never that strong for me. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita (15 miles south of T

[IRCA] S. AZ LWBC Fri nite

2018-02-09 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire for LWBC; N/S longwire for TA MW ___ 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] S. AZ Thurs. eve. LWBC, and some MW hets

2018-02-08 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
England weak; 252 Algeria medium between 0212-0235 utc. Many MW lo/mid band hets; only a few very poor upper band hets same timeframe. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire for LWBC; N/S longwire for TA MW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 19

2018-01-19 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
seconds, very poor 1426 utc 972 S Korea male and female talk for about 5 seconds, very poor 1429 utc. 1500 TOH chime faint Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 18

2018-01-18 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
at very poor/poor level; 1434 very poor; 1439 very poor; 1450 very poor--best reception in some time today Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 17

2018-01-17 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
sunrise. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ 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] S. AZ TPs, January 16--poor

2018-01-16 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
774 Japan was caught with several seconds of very poor audio, female speaking at 1428 utc. Otherwise just traces of audio on 693 Japan and 972 S Korea between 1407-1440 utc. Hets faded earlier today, mostly all gone after 1440. Sunrise 1424 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 15--poor

2018-01-15 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
A tiny bit better this morning with 774 Japan and 972 S Korea several times giving bits of audio between 1410-1455 utc, though not quite reaching "very poor" level. And a decent het on 846 lasting the whole session where I usually don't hear a het at all. Sunrise 1424 utc. Steve

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs January 14--very poor

2018-01-14 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Only traces of audio on 774 Japan and 972 S Korea this morning between 1408-1502 utc. Sunrise 1425. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 13--poor

2018-01-13 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
and chime very poor 972 S Korea 1424 utc very poor male talk; 1446 very poor male talk 1566 S Korea 1428 utc traces of talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] TA hints

2018-01-12 Thread Steve
Lots of EU CW on 160 here starting at around 4:30 PM local time TA carriers are starting to appear in Victoria 0045UT. 1089, 1215, 1458, 1575, 1593. best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 12--poor

2018-01-12 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
apan? 1420 utc traces of talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1423 utc very poor male talk; 1434 very poor male talk 1575 VOA assumed 1422 utc very poor female talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-d

Re: [IRCA] West Coast TA's for 11 January 2018

2018-01-11 Thread Steve
solar activity! Steve Yes, though nothing more than carriers when I have listened, 855, 1089, 1215 1386(??). WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs January 11--poor

2018-01-11 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
A tiny bit better this morning with quite a few low band hets just before and around sunrise (1425 utc). 774 Japan had a couple times with very poor male/female talk, assumed EE lessons at 1426, 1433, 1435 utc. 972 S Korea traces of audio at 1437 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 10--very poor

2018-01-10 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Only traces of audio on 774 Japan this morning at 1437 utc. Other hets 747, 972, 1566 not close to audio. Sunrise 1425 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs Jan. 9--poor

2018-01-09 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
At least  it wasn't a total shutout with 774 Japan heard this morning with a bit of very poor audio, male and female talk probably EE lessons at 1415 utc. Weak hets for 747, 972, 1566. Sunrise 1425 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

Re: [IRCA] Kona dial tune 0630 U

2018-01-08 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Did anyone ever learn what became of his numerous shortwave and AM veries? No will, no relatives, and no other DXer within reasonable "rescue" distance. I'm thinking they ended up in a Puna recycling center. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Origin

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs Jan 8--nada

2018-01-08 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Someone turned the switch off this morning--nothing at all, barely any very weak hets before or after sunrise. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs Jan 7--poor

2018-01-07 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
All low/mid band today, nothing but weak het on 1566. Only very poor audio heard on a couple. Sunrise 1425 utc. 747 Japan 1421 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1422 utc very poor talk; 1427 very poor; 1436 very poor 972 S Korea 1429 utc very poor vocal music Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs Jan 6--fair

2018-01-06 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
very poor; 1446 last heard very poor 972 S Korea 1421 utc very poor man talking, lasting several minutes before fading; 1441 very poor; 1452 last heard very poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs--better than yesterday

2018-01-05 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
poor talk; 1501 fadeup Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ 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] AM BCB DX……… AM BCB Station # 2,100 Logged!

2018-01-04 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- WUFF must enjoy being DXers' milestones! It was my 1,000th catch, on August 27th, 1972. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Robert Ross <va...@rogers.com> Hi Guys: Here is my report for the few weeks. Very little time for DX an

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs--nada

2018-01-04 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
A very poor morning with nothing reaching audio today. Just a few hets too, 774, 972, 1566. Glad Richard at least had somewhat better conditions! Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, Wednesday Jan 3--poor

2018-01-03 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ 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] S. AZ TPs December 25

2017-12-25 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
ding the EE and male in foreign language. Faded away after that and not heard again. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1433 utc brief fadeup for 2 minutes with male talking, very poor/poor. Last heard 1440 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 pre

Re: [IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 24--correction

2017-12-24 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
I forgot to add the two other high band signals heard this morning on 1575 and 1593. On 12/24/2017 8:30 AM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Low band had one signal 774 Japan before sunrise; after sunrise it was a total shift to high band lasting about 30 minutes. Sunrise 1422 utc. 774 Japan 1411 utc

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 24

2017-12-24 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
S Korea 1413 utc very poor hymn Silent Night; 1430 utc very poor/poor talk; 1443 utc last heard Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp Merry Christmas! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 21--better

2017-12-21 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
brief fade up 972 S Korea 1426 utc male/female talk very poor; last heard 1435 utc 1422 China or Japan? 1413 utc very poor male/female talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1414 utc talk; last heard 1456 utc 1593 China 1415 utc male talk very poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 20

2017-12-20 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
lessons); 1500 pips and chime poor; last heard 1506 very poor vocal music 972 S Korea 1429 utc traces of audio 1134 Japan? 1431 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1412 utc female talk very poor/poor; last heard 1456 utc 1575 VOA Thailand presumed 1423 utc very poor female talk Steve AA7U near

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 19--poor

2017-12-19 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
very poor male talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ 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] S. AZ TPs, December 18--nothing

2017-12-18 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Just a note to say I heard nothing this morning, just the usual TP hets, 594, 747, 774, 972, 1566 none strong enough for audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 17

2017-12-17 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
KKOB to its usual dominance. 819 Japan? 1422 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea 1427 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 16

2017-12-16 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Korea HLAZ 1435 utc very poor/poor talk 1575 VOA assumed 1416 utc very poor talk 1593 China 1419 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 14

2017-12-14 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
utc. 972 S Korea 1403 utc very poor talk, again 1438 utc very poor 1566 S Korea 1404 utc very poor talk, again at 1426 utc Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kot

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 13--better low band

2017-12-13 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
ync det level "I'm sorry but I can't"; 1500 utc pips and chime, traces of talk very poor 972 S Korea 1408 utc male/female talk briefly very poor/poor 1566 S Korea 1430 utc very poor talk, only time faded up to audio that I caught Steve AA7U near Sahua

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, December 12

2017-12-12 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
n 1427 utc very poor audio; 1457 utc very poor vocal music; 1500 utc TOH chime very poor; 1507 utc very poor talk 972 S Korea 1449 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea 1514 utc very poor talk (1520 utc--still some hets) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 11

2017-12-11 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
A little better this morning.  Signals are not lasting very long much after sunrise. Sunrise 1415 utc. 594 Japan 1410 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1415 utc briefly very poor/poor talk, maybe EE lessons; again 1433 utc 1566 S Korea 1427 utc very poor music then talk Steve AA7U near

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs November 10--very poor

2017-12-10 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
S Korea 1435 utc traces of audio Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ 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] S. AZ TPs November 9

2017-12-09 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1423 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs November 8

2017-12-08 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
1433 utc very poor/poor talk, EE lessons 774 Japan 1434 utc very poor/poor talk, EE lessons; 1500 utc TOH pips and chime very poor 972 S Korea 1428 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1407 utc very poor/poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 7

2017-12-07 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
774 Japan was the star this morning. After sunrise it had a decent signal for several minutes. and occasional fadeups after that. Sunrise 1412 utc. 594 Japan 1442 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1412 utc poor (sync det) EE lessons. Last heard 1500 utc pips and chime very poor 1143 China? 1438

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 6--very poor

2017-12-06 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
only. 774 Japan 1434 utc traces of audio; 1444-1450 utc occasional fadeups to very poor audio. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1408 utc very poor talk. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 5

2017-12-05 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
72 S Korea 1404 utc very poor talk. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1344 utc very poor talk and music, at end of program and pattern switch; never faded up again. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-d

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 4 Monday

2017-12-04 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
last heard 972 S Korea 1401 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1404 utc very poor/poor talk; 1419 poor (sync det); 1434 poor (sync det); 1440 last heard Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

Re: [IRCA] LWBC in Michigan 0310Z (and AZ too)

2017-12-03 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Yes, an early check wasn't great but a late check now, 0514 utc, is much improved. Decent audio on 171, 183, 198 (probably best this season), 252 (sync det level even). And 162 data warble good level (CW mode). Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire On 12/3/2017 8:12 PM

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs December 3

2017-12-03 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
1593 China 1423 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list

[IRCA] November newie

2017-12-01 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
nky Tonk Women." Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee Realistic TRF 12-675 and Select-a-tenna --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/m

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 30--very poor

2017-11-30 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Unusually poor this morning with only 1566 S Korea HLAZ saving the day with very poor audio after sunrise. Sunrise 1406 utc. (594 Japan 1406 utc traces of audio) 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1410-23 utc occasional very poor talk (1611 Australia 1410-1417 utc poor hets (several as usual) but far from

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 29--poor + another NK jammer heard

2017-11-29 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Korea HLAZ 1340 utc talk and usual sign-off music to 1344, very poor; 1423 utc talk very poor lasting to 1429. 1566 N Korea jammer 1410 utc very poor het now and then when HLAZ carrier fades down Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 28--decent

2017-11-28 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
1408 utc occasional very poor talk 693 Japan 1340 utc very poor talk 747 Japan 1334 utc very poor talk; 1409 utc very poor 774 Japan 1347 utc poor (sync det) talk; 1420 utc occasional fadeup, very poor 891 Japan 1342 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1339 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 24--poor

2017-11-24 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Korea? 1410 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1351 utc poor (sync det) talk; 1406 utc poor (sync det) talk, fading away 1426 utc 1566 N Korea jammer 1350 utc occasional fadeups, very poor today Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 23--poor

2017-11-23 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
to Chris Kadlec for clarification of the 1566 jammer coming from North Korea. This morning I only heard it now and then, very weak. HLAZ finally faded out around 1427 utc. Sunrise 1400 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 22--very poor

2017-11-22 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
; 774 Japan faint; 972 S Korea faint/very poor; 1134 Japan faint/very poor) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs November 21--very poor

2017-11-21 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
used my 7 Hz narrow audio filter to find approx. 30 Hz fundamental audio with harmonics causing the buzzing modulation. Didn't Gary DeBock mention hearing a jammer some months back? Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 20--poor/fair

2017-11-20 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
. 1593 China several fadeups near and after sunrise--1353 utc; 1403; 1414 (very poor/poor). Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 19--very poor

2017-11-19 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Korea HLAZ 1342 utc very poor talk just before pattern switch; 1407 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 18--very poor

2017-11-18 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Very poor conditions this morning; only one station heard, 1566 South Korea, very poor audio 1337 utc. No sunrise boost on anything either. Sunrise 1355 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs November 17--poor

2017-11-17 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Very poor this morning; only two stations heard. Sunrise 1354 utc. 747 Japan 1405 utc talk very poor 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1342 utc talk very poor/poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 16--poor/fair

2017-11-16 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
5 utc talk very poor 1584 China? 1342 utc traces of talk 1593 China? 1344, 1347 utc talk very poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.c

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 15--poor

2017-11-15 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
S Korea 1317 utc talk very poor/poor 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1343 utc female talk poor (sync det). Antenna switch 1344:33, signal gone then. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs November 14--poor

2017-11-14 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
hime faint/very poor 972 South Korea 1400 utc chime very poor 1134 Japan 1400 utc chime faint 1314 Japan 1400 utc chime very poor 1566 South Korea HLAZ 1320 utc female talk poor (sync det) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, Nov. 13--poor

2017-11-13 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Except for 1566 HLAZ little else heard this morning. But HLAZ was at good level (sync det) several times, sometimes for several minutes at a time around 1323 utc. High band seemed to be more active with many hets. Nothing for expanded band today. 972 S Korea 1348 utc talk very poor/poor; 1400

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