[IRCA] Update

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[IRCA] Update on Noise Level and other things

I remembered I had the two chokes that I built years ago at the suggestion of John Bryant. I re-installed one at the antenna input and my noise dropped by 80% on the R8. The Eastern Beverage is now working pretty well. At Noon today, I am getting KBOI & KSL fairly well. There is still some

Re: [IRCA] [UPDATE] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity

Les, Thanks for following up with Southern Avionics. These guys were my first suspect late last night when I first heard this mystery beacon on 1650 but we can rule them out now. Now that more people are aware of it, it'll be interesting if it appears again tonight. I can't provide any good

Re: [IRCA] [UPDATE] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity

I would've very interested if anyone in the Pacific Northwest can hear it. Reports so far have mainly been from the Midwest and east coasts Paul On Friday, October 28, 2016, Les Rayburn wrote: > I figured the easiest way to eliminate Southern Avionics Co. from the list >

[IRCA] [UPDATE] 1650 "SAC" Morse Code oddity

I figured the easiest way to eliminate Southern Avionics Co. from the list of “suspects” would be to simply call them. Spoke with Derick Moore in their Technical Development department. He confirmed that SAC has been testing an NDB on 325 KHz for the past few days, but that beacon is

[IRCA] UPDATE: new MW page on dxworld.com

Just found out that the MW page on dxworld.com is now available here... http://www.dxworld.com/bcblog1.html The key is sticking the number 1 in behind bcblog when typing it in.73,Rick DauSouth Omaha, Nebraskahttp://www.dxworld.com/bcblog1.html http://www.starchat.net/chat/?chan=mwdx

[IRCA] update on the KREL CO Springs catch

1580 KREL CO, Colorado Springs. With my reception this morning, I had thought I had logged this in the past, but no. I find I do not have any record of ever hearing it, so KREL is new for me. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

[IRCA] Update on Cable Modem ot

Hi everyone, Today I went over to Home Depot and bought some regular screening, like for a screen door and wrapped the modem in that. It is not grounded to anything other than the cable connection coming in so far, but 80% or more of the noise is gone. I will check on it tomorrow during the

[IRCA] Update on antenna

Hi everyone, This afternoon I went to Home Depot and bought two pieces of PVC pipe along with two 5 foot copper pipes for the termination ground, and hopefully tomorrow or over the weekend, I will get up my 3rd EWE antenna up. I first thought of running it over to the tree at 15 degrees True

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

Gievn how well your other EWE's work (aided by superb grounding) I think this is your best bet for TA's. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 8:25 PM Subject: [IRCA] Update on antenna Hi everyone

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

KAZ, Thanks! I think the NE EWE will work out well too. The only problem I see, is the NE downlead for the new EWE runs quite close to the Horizontal piece on the SW EWE. Like a couple or three feet apart, it looks like. I hope there is no interreaction with the two being so close? But the

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

At 08:04 PM 1/29/2009, you wrote: KAZ, Thanks! I think the NE EWE will work out well too. The only problem I see, is the NE downlead for the new EWE runs quite close to the Horizontal piece on the SW EWE. Like a couple or three feet apart, it looks like. I hope there is no interreaction with the

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

Walt, Thanks too. I think this should solve my problem with the lack of a lobe to NE. At least I hope so. I have a few other ideas, if this EWE works. I may try to raise the NE end of it higher in the tree and see what that does to the pattern. I have had some luck with EWEs with the legs

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

-dx.com]on Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:05 PM To: Neil Kazaross; Mailinglist for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna KAZ, Thanks! I think the NE EWE will work out well too. The only problem I see, is the NE downlead

Re: [IRCA] Update on antenna

Chris, I would expert no problem ether as it is only the horizontal wire and not anythjing larger, plus the SE element of the NW EWE is right near the SW element element of the SW EWE, within a couple of feet on each side of the tree trunk. Patrick

[IRCA] Update on Alberta TAs

Things have improved since my earlier post, with 1134 having pretty decent audio at times, and both Sweden (1179) and France (1377) reaching audio at times. A fair number of decent level carriers too, though rather unusually 1215 isn't among them.. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta

[IRCA] Update of World Distance Records, Ultralight MW DX

We've had a chance to clean up some gaps/goofs, etc. in the overall World Record. Through some faulty communication with Dennis Vroom , I never got the specifics of his record breaking barefoot reception of VOA Thailand from Grayland back in April. I'd also not yet received the details of

[IRCA] Update on WFAW QSL Request and DX test

Update FYI. _ From: Ernie Swanson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:34 AM To: 'Jim Pogue'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Jim Vriezen'; 'Gary Douglas Lundberg' Subject: WFAW QSL Request and DX test Hi Jim and Michael, I still have not had the time yet to finish

[IRCA] Update on KKEE 1230 Astoria OR

I called New NW BCers this morning and KKEE is now Alternative Talk Radio, running Randi Rhodes, Ed Shultz, and Coast to Coast is moving from KAST 1370 to KKEE 1230. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] Update on Early TA's in Alberta

Walt, Thanks. That is what I thought it was. I do have some decent quality, so I think I will send them a CD. A new country for me. The best TA signal here in sometime. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] Update on Early TA's in Alberta

It's now 0220 and am listening to quite good audio from 1215 Virgin Radio. Also had listenable audio on 1206 France and 1134. 1134 was in English at 0210, but it seems to me Croatia does have brief newscasts in foreign languages during their night. Weaker audio also heard on 1575, 1539,

Re: [IRCA] Update on Early TA's in Alberta

0310 1134 is quite decent at times with man and woman in Slovic language, sounds cloe to Russian. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

Re: [IRCA] Update on Early TA's in Alberta

At 08:23 PM 10/17/2007, you wrote: 1134 0316 very weak with talk. Bill Block Hi, fellas. Here on the west coast I'm getting audio, albeit weakly, on 1134, 1215, 1512, and 1611 while the loudest is 1269 with pretty good audio from presumed DLF. This all at 04:35 UTC. Not as good as a

Re: [IRCA] Update on Early TA's in Alberta

At 08:10 PM 10/17/2007, you wrote: 0310 1134 is quite decent at times with man and woman in Slovic language, sounds cloe to Russian. Patrick Martin Patrick, that would likely be Croatian which I heard well on the Charlottes last month, and occasionally reasonably well here as well. It's

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 12:55 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference I would like to add something to my previous post.. In many cases, skywave interference near

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

WBZ IBOC was legally on until 5 PM CST the last couple of years and hammered KDKA here in IL from about 3:30 PM(earlier in Dec) CST to 5 PM (IBOC shut off) during Nov to early Feb. I think once more people get a handle on just what that noise is they're hearing, the complaints will increase a

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

WBZ has been asked to lower their IBOC power I was told and they have refused. I have no idea if there is truth to that or not as I heard it second hand. The courts may be looking into this sooner than we think! Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 12:55 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference I would like to add something to my previous post.. In many cases, skywave interference near sunrise and sunset has been regulated. This is called Critical Hours power. Often it'a rather small

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

I know of 2 stations that are daytimers, and while not runnig IBOC... have daytime and critical hours power WCTF, on 1170 runs 1000W Datts Day and 500W CH WCMA runs 50KW Day and 2.5KW CH Paul; On 10/12/07, Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to add something to my previous

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Somehow I wonder if this is true. flat out refusing to lower IBOC power when they are itnerfering with a station is just stupid, but then again WBZ has a huge signal.. and someones problem complaining about a station outside their coverage area. Who asked WBZ to lower their IBOC power?

Re: [IRCA] Update on WBZ IBOC interference

Paul, I heard this second hand from an engineer I know, that I do not want to mention their name. I think it is in regard to the QRM to the upstate NY station on 1040. But I have not heard it directly. So that is why I stated it as I did. There might be some valid points that I know nothing about

Re: [IRCA] Update on WBZ IBOC interference

I think when claiming something like WBZ refused.. you need to have more proof then second hand information. Paul On 10/12/07, Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I heard this second hand from an engineer I know, that I do not want to mention their name. I think it is in regard

Re: [IRCA] Update on WBZ IBOC interference

Paul, That is why I stated it as I did. I did say it is second hand information. The engineer that told me is very accurate on what he reports though. I did not ask what his source was. I am not sure he would have told me anyway. But I do know of other stations that ignored complaints. With

[IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Hi, I just received replies from CKDM 730 and Industry Canada's office in Winnipeg. Both were positive and thanked me for my concerns. CKDM says it's fully aware of what IBOC is and will continue to monitor it's effects on their coverage area. Industry Canada's reply states that my concern

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Thanks. I am hoping Industry Canada and the stations will start complaining too (If they haven't already). We need all the help we can get. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

Club ofAmerica irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference Thanks. I am hoping Industry Canada and the stations will start complaining too (If they haven't already). We need all the help we can get. 73, Patrick Patrick

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

I wonder if anything will happen? Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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

Re: [IRCA] Update on WGN IBOC interference

I would like to add something to my previous post.. In many cases, skywave interference near sunrise and sunset has been regulated. This is called Critical Hours power. Often it'a rather small fraction of the mid-day power. 1800w down to 1kw, or 10kw down to 2.5kw as a couple of examples that

[IRCA] Update on verifications for KEVA 1240 kHz Evanston, WY DX Test

Update on verifications for KEVA 1240 kHz Evanston, WY DX Test On Sept. 11, 2007, I had a very cordial and informative telephone conversation with Michael Richard, organizer of the Oct. 22, 2006 DX Test from KEVA. He apologized profusely for the delay in answering reception reports, and

[IRCA] Update on verifications for WMRO 1560 kHz Gallatin, TN DX Test

Update on verifications for WMRO 1560 kHz Gallatin, TN DX Test Due to a continuing heavy work load, Scott Bailey at WMRO has agreed to allow the IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee to validate and verify reception reports from his DX Test conducted Jan. 15, 2007. If you heard and

Re: [IRCA] Update on Montana DX Test Reports/QSL's

Thanks Les for the update. Much appreciated. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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

[IRCA] Update on Antenna repairs

Hi everyone, Well, my antenna repair turned out to be simple. I am glad. Digging up the coax in 37 degrees and damp would not have been fun. With the coax, I have replaced sections of it through the years and I have connections in a couple of places with barrels. Apparently with the cold temps,

Re: [IRCA] Update on Antenna repairs

, December 02, 2006 12:16 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Update on Antenna repairs Hi everyone, Well, my antenna repair turned out to be simple. I am glad. Digging up the coax in 37 degrees and damp would not have been fun. With the coax, I have replaced sections of it through the years

Re: [IRCA] Update on Antenna repairs

Chuck, Sorry I did not explain better. What I should have said, the center conductor pulled away from the barrel connecting the two pices of RG6 together. I don't think the center conductor was long enough anyway. But it is fixed now. Works great. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception