Re: [IRCA] KHIL 1250 Wilcox AZ Format change?

---BeginMessage--- I have a nice verie letter from them on the KAKA letterhead for a frequency check in 1963.  The interesting part about the call didn't strike me until now.  Ah, the purity of youth.  Your point is well taken though, John.  :-) Bob CoomlerTucson, AZ From: John Sampson

[IRCA] BOGish sky loop

---BeginMessage--- BOGs work.  Sky loops work.  Was wondering how a ground mounted loop might work as a non-directional receiving antenna. I can easily lay out a 300' loop in my back yard (more with creative geometry).  The best test is to just do it of course, but was wondering if anyone has

[IRCA] BOGish skyloop

---BeginMessage--- Not to be confused with the current BOG thread.  :-) Many thanks to Dennis Vroom, Larry Fravel, Jim Balle and Russ Edmonds for sharing their thoughts and experiences.  It can't be a permanent installation, but by including the front yard, I should be able to extend this to

Re: [IRCA] Matching transformers

---BeginMessage--- Pat, Universal has one, a 9:1. Hy Power GU9-HF-50 |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Hy Power GU9-HF-50Hy Power GU9-HF-50   The GU9-HF-50 is a 9 to 1 beverage transformer with an SO239 connector for coupling your coax and dual banana jacks for connecting bevera... | | | |

Re: [IRCA] Headphones

---BeginMessage--- Recommended I:http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurRadio/radioSport/rs20S.asp Recommended II (Push the mic out of the way. Best bang for the buck):http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-CM500-Headset-Built-Microphone/dp/B000BZ6ZX0 Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ   From:

[IRCA] Portable for FM

---BeginMessage--- My apologies for going a bit off topic.  I'm looking for a portable that has proven FM DXing capabilities and will accept an external antenna.  I know this was discussed on the IRCA or ULR reflector several months ago, but durned if I can find the thread.  If anyone can point

Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] KHSE 700 TX on day power

---BeginMessage--- Thanks.  In the log with a nice clear Radio Libertad ID at TOH.  They have a bit of a lobe this way, but KALL owns the frequency. Bob CoomlerTucson, AZ From: neilkaz neil...@earthlink.net [ABDX] a...@yahoogroups.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org a...@nrcdxas.org Cc:

[IRCA] Vacation mode for the IRCA mailing list

---BeginMessage--- Help a Luddite!  How do I put the list in vacation mode? Thanks! Bob CoomlerTucson, AZ---End Message--- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

[IRCA] KOKC tower damage video

---BeginMessage--- An unfortunate situation, but an awesome drone video. Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ Tornado damage to legendary KOMA tower array. |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Tornado damage to legendary KOMA tower array. | | | | View on www.youtube.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | |   |

[IRCA] KOKC tower damage video ... improved

---BeginMessage--- Well, the wheels fell off of that posting. Sorry.  Go to YouTube and search for Tower damage to legendary KOMA tower array. Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ---End Message--- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] American Tower topples an Oklahoma tower while its soletenant was broadcasting

--- Begin Message --- Remember the "fudge" line from A Christmas Story? Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Steve To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] American

Re: [IRCA] AM Broadcasters affected by RFI Issues

--- Begin Message --- Well, not in "all" of Arizona, Bill.  :-) Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Bill Block To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 7:59 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] AM

Re: [IRCA] Seward. Was, A Unique DXing Liocation

--- Begin Message --- Patrick, we are in Seattle on our way home from a cruise that started in Seward and ended in Vancouver, BC.  I did some "DXing Lite", but as it was right at the solstice, was pleased to hear anything. With the extended daylight and twilight hours there, listening seemed to

Re: [IRCA] 1470-CJVB Reception on Ultralight Radio in Japan

--- Begin Message --- Please don't take this in the wrong way, but as the owner/operator of a showroom stock, barefoot ULR, what is a "barefoot" ULR? Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: "d1028g...@comcast.net" To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of

Re: [IRCA] Anybody want to go to Cuba?

--- Begin Message --- I didn't realize it until we were in Cuba that taking a GPS in was illegal (we were going on to do some sightseeing in Florida).  The Cuban authorities didn't blink an eye at that or my Sony ICF-SW7600GR.   Bob Coopmler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Mark Connelly via IRCA

[IRCA] Cassette player

--- Begin Message --- Does anyone have a functioning cassette player taking up too much room somewhere?  My old one died and I'm looking for just a plain Jane one to listen to/transfer some old cassettes.  A brand new one is overkill and I can't find any used at thrift shops or garage sales.

Re: [IRCA] First Rockworks impression

--- Begin Message --- Pending at an even mil.  Probably not too great for domestic DXing though.  In my working life as a real estate appraiser, one of the very nicest and comfortable homes I ever saw was a one bedroom of comparable size.  Maybe this one will be a DX Den for an empty- nester?

Re: [IRCA] First Rockworks impression

--- Begin Message --- Pending at an even mil.  Probably not too great for domestic DXing though.  In my working life as a real estate appraiser, one of the very nicest and comfortable homes I ever saw was a one bedroom of comparable size.  Maybe this one will be a DX Den for an empty- nester?

Re: [IRCA] Re Russian long wave

--- Begin Message --- When I lived in northern California, Radio Rossii on 279 was fairly dependable and a good friend.  It didn't interfere with NDB chasing, was well programmed and the announcer was sooo mellow.  The other frequencies were hit or miss, but always fun to chase.  After moving

[IRCA] HSFB: 1340 OK?

--- Begin Message --- 1340 is it's usual jumble, but the brain keeps hearing Stillwater.  I thought I heard "49ers" at one point, but the Stillwater, OK football team is the "Pioneers".  Pretty close.  For those of you in the area, could this be KGHM? Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ--- End Message 

Re: [IRCA] S. AZ TA LWBC

--- Begin Message --- Unintelligible audio (relatively low signal strength and nasty static) on 252, but nothing else heard. Winradio G31, Clifton Labs active antenna Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Steve Ratzlaff To: Mailing list for the International Radio

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: [mwcircle] RADIOCUBA 2016 tx. lists.

--- Begin Message --- Outstanding.  Thanks! Bob Coomler W7SWL Tucson, AZ From: Nick Hall-Patch To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 8:44 AM Subject: [IRCA] Fwd: [mwcircle] RADIOCUBA 2016

[IRCA] AZ LF DXers Group next meeting

--- Begin Message --- Have been traveling and just now catching up on emails.  Due to severe brain fade, I supplied Phil with the wrong date for our next lunch get together.  It is December 10 and NOT December 21.  My bad and my apologies.  All other information is correct.  Hope to see you

Re: [IRCA] AZ LF DXers Group next meeting

--- Begin Message --- Wow!  That only took 22 hours from hitting the "send" button until showing up. Bob From: Bob Coomler via IRCA <irca@hard-core-dx.com> To: Mailing List for the International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Cc: Bob Coomler &

Re: [IRCA] Flying from Canada to Hawaii

--- Begin Message --- Colin,  Last year my wife and I rented a small cabin near Honokaa on the Big Island for our anniversary.  I packed my Winradio SDR and an active antenna and all the attendant power supplies, cables, etc.  I put all the "stuff" where it was immediately visible (not like I

Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots

--- Begin Message --- My undergraduate degree is in Soil Science.  Hmmm.  It might be time to dust off the text books! Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Richard N Allen To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent:

[IRCA] Fw: Big Island DXing

--- Begin Message --- No question at all that Hawaii is a great spot ... for DXing too.  :-)   My thoughts were more based on specific locations given that most of the islands have significant signal blocking volcanic ridges.  When I was last on the Big Island (near Honoka'a, NE side), I

[IRCA] Big Island DXing

--- Begin Message --- I've been following the Kona adventures with great interest and envy.  I was wondering, has anyone been to, or considered, listening from South Point at the very southern end of the island or Hawi at the very north end?  Both would seem to offer good east-west shots. Hawi

[IRCA] Further to the Big Island thread

--- Begin Message --- http://www.privateislandsonline.com/ Just sayin'. Bob Coomler W7SWL  (buying lottery tickets)Tucson, AZ --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] New amplified loop on the market.

--- Begin Message --- Just got mine, but have only had one opportunity to really test drive it.  Very promising.  Good sensitivity in MW and good nulls even down in to the NDB band.   Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: DXer To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent:

[IRCA] LF Engineering

--- Begin Message --- Does anyone know the status of LF Engineering in Connecticut? I've got a poorly performing active antenna of theirs that should still be under warranty, but am getting no response from my emails. Thanks. Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ--- End Message ---

Re: [IRCA] Looking for Iceland cliff recomendations

--- Begin Message --- I was in Iceland several years ago (dead of winter for the Northern Lights) and did some "DXing Lite".  If this will be your first trip, don't worry about optimizing a single location.  It will all be new and wonderfully different. Enjoy! Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ

Re: [IRCA] Five DXer Session at the Rockwork Cliff

--- Begin Message --- I'm sure it's about #2,758 on their list of priorities, but would a friendly phone call or two to the Oregon Highway Patrol help in moving the squatters along?   Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Gary DeBock To: "America, Mailing" Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Re: [IRCA] drake r8a for sale ... and SDRs

--- Begin Message --- Colin, Keep an open mind.  I have a Winradio G31 SDR.  I have never used the recording feature (I'm strictly a real time listener), love it's features, have found it to be great for portable operations. And I'm retired.  :-)  I previously had a thoroughly modified Icom R75

Re: [IRCA] TWO QUESTIONS

--- Begin Message --- Pete,  I've used Radiosport headphones from Arlan Communications for several years and have been extremely pleased.  They give the appearance of "heavy", but are very comfortable for extended periods.  Excellent audio and excellent outside noise reduction.  They cost of

Re: [IRCA] RMQ

--- Begin Message --- Stan, RQM 221 has indeed been reported on the ndblist miskeying as RMQ.  No, you didn't over celebrate on New Years Eve.  :-) Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: "stanz...@sbcglobal.net" To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thursday,

Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] DX Tip: KCKK 1510

--- Begin Message --- Nice TOH ID from KMSD at 2200 MST on both the "regular" radio and barefoot ULR. 1060 is all presumed XEEP. Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Donald Barnes via IRCA To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Cc: Donald Barnes ; ABDX ;

Re: [IRCA] Los Angeles radio stations as of May 15, 1922

--- Begin Message --- OK, now you've got me feeling old.  My Mom used to take me shopping at that Bullocks. A classy joint! Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ On Sunday, June 9, 2019, 3:55:23 PM MST, Mike Sanburn wrote: Kind of interesting that Bullocks Department Store owned KNN, much like