[IRCA] WGY and WGFM

2013-05-19 Thread Russ Johnson
Not a DX post, but recently I was playing cassette tapes of the 1958 and 1959 NFL Championship games that someone had recorded off their radio. Moving them to CDs. Got a kick from the occasional station ID (or lack thereof). The General Electric stations, WGY and WGFM, Schenectady. The

Re: [IRCA] OT Light bulbs

2013-12-30 Thread Russ Johnson
minimal and tolerable. I hate and will not use CFLs. Hope this is helpful. Russ Johnson Lexington NC On Dec 30, 2013, at 11:53 PM, Mike Sanburn mikesanb...@hotmail.com wrote: Good point. DXers please post your observations on noise levels of these new style lights as opposed to the old

Re: [IRCA] Short Notice... DX TEST TONIGHT.

2014-03-01 Thread Russ Johnson
I can copy 1450 in the code stream at 2310 Russ Johnson Lexington NC Tecsun PL380 On Mar 1, 2014, at 10:01 PM, Steve Francis amdxm...@aol.com wrote: I bet the contact guy is Jody Ritchie, the DX-friendly Chief Engineer ... Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Original Message

Re: [IRCA] State of the art SDR (Perseus, etc)

2012-11-24 Thread Russ Johnson
What is the learning curve to the Perseus for someone that has zero experience with SDR? Is it recommended that you have a dedicated laptop for it? How well does it do unattended recording sessions? Is there an FAQ out there anywhere for someone with no SDR experience to have their 'stupid

Re: [IRCA] State of the art SDR (Perseus etc.)

2012-11-25 Thread Russ Johnson
Thank you! On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM, Guy Atkins d...@guyatkins.com wrote: Hi Russ, Ken Baird's MW DXing from SW Scotland site is a good one for learning about the basics of the receiver. Although some of it is outdated now, the site is still informative:

[IRCA] DC Area Station WPGC calling itself WRG3

2013-01-11 Thread Russ Johnson
Thought some might find this amusingor not so much http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2013/01/11/local-radio-station-changes-call-letters-to-wrg3/ -- * The beginning of wisdom is to recognize the world as it is, not as what we wish it to be * *The lack of information

Re: [IRCA] SANGEAN DT-400W

2010-12-09 Thread Russ Johnson
I like that strategy.I don't know how it got into my cart? : ) I have the earlier version of the radio DT-200V. It is a great little radio. It is the only one I have where I can sometimes totally null out my local pest. It's my favorite hand-held/ultralight. On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at

Re: [IRCA] Off topic - Digital Audio Recorders

2011-01-07 Thread Russ Johnson
There is a new Sangean recorder out there that looks interesting. Have to still research it more. Memory is SD card and you would have to manually move it to PC via card readerno USB transfer. But lots of features and low cost.

Re: [IRCA] Opinions requested on documenting station swaps

2011-01-18 Thread Russ Johnson
I like that Facility ID number as the identifier. Hmmany way to get that incorporated into the AM Log? On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM, Scott Fybush sc...@fybush.com wrote: Mike Hawkins wrote: I'm playing with radio station history again and I'm doing battle with myself about how to

Re: [IRCA] Rock formats on AM

2011-03-16 Thread Russ Johnson
FWIW, my local AM station (WLXN 1440 Lexington NC) just went from talk to oldies. They also launched a low power FM (250 watt) station to simulcast it. Pretty crappy coverage on that as you can imagine. Anyway, interesting to hear music again on the dial. On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 1:32 AM, Rick

Re: [IRCA] DX STAMP TAX ACT

2011-04-01 Thread Russ Johnson
Part of DX Stamp Tax Act also includes the Individual Mandate which requires all citizens to purchase a DX capable table top radio each year or pay an annual penalty to the FCC of $850. The FCC is currently hiring thousands of field agents to enforce the Individual Mandate, which becomes

Re: [IRCA] DXers under the age of 30

2011-04-06 Thread Russ Johnson
We lost power for about a day recently due to the big storm that ripped through the Southeast. My wife was bemoaning the loss of TV or internet - - as she could not get up to date info on weather, road conditions, etc. I handed her a square black box (DX-375) and said'remember this...it's

Re: [IRCA] 30 years of skywave DXing

2011-04-13 Thread Russ Johnson
Here's mine http://radiointel.net/about/ scroll about half way down. Russ J On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Craig Healy bu...@dukes-of-hazzard.com wrote: Nice stories about how some folks began DXing!  Thanks! I did a fair bit of it in the early 60's.  Got a number of QSLs.  But my

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-13 Thread Russ Johnson
pretty easy to see what the Realistic DX-150/160 series was copied from! On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Deane McIntyre dmcin...@ucalgary.cawrote: On 2011-05-13, at 12:56 PM, gsant...@hotmail.com wrote: That was my dream at the time! I built a Heathkit but salivated for an S120. Anyone

Re: [IRCA] Old radio pictures!

2011-05-14 Thread Russ Johnson
It's like the next generation's Mary Ann or Ginger. Mary Ann for sure. On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 6:50 PM, Mike Sanburn mikesanb...@hotmail.comwrote: (Bailey was the best!) That actually comes up in conversation a lot with friends. Maybe I can find a WKRP DVD for our upcoming auctionms

Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

2011-06-27 Thread Russ Johnson
I have avoided CFLs just for the noise factor. I purchased a couple of LED bulbs (yes, pricey) recently. While they seem to have a lot of advantages, I was disappointed to see that they generated noise up to about 3 feet. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Rene Tetro r...@wfil.com wrote:

Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

2011-06-27 Thread Russ Johnson
to pay for that inefficiency in order to continue DX'ing. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot --- On Mon, 6/27/11, Russ Johnson radiok...@gmail.com wrote: From

Re: [IRCA] noise issue update

2011-06-29 Thread Russ Johnson
When this stupid law became known a few years ago, I kept track of my usage for a year and found that my 2000 sq ft home consumed about 30 bulbs (60 w) over those 12 months. Your mileage may vary I assume. I bought 24 bulbs on any trip to Lowe's until I got about a 12 year supply squirreled

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: DX in the 1100's

2011-10-06 Thread Russ Johnson
DarnI thought this was going to be a history of DX'ing in the Middle Ages * : ) * On Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 4:21 PM, Dave Hascall dhinfome...@gmail.com wrote: See below -- Forwarded message -- From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS david.hasc...@dfas.mil Date: Oct 6, 2011 3:07

Re: [IRCA] software suggestion?

2009-11-03 Thread Russ Johnson
Nick, This isn't a software solution...but a device that I have found to be extremely versatile for many timing uses. Something to consider... http://www.invisibleclock.com/ Russ Johnson On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 1:26 AM, Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org wrote: One thing I find happening too

Re: [IRCA] Finally, a Way to DX Outside the Confines of Real-Time

2010-04-01 Thread Russ Johnson
It will be cool to eavesdrop on what Marconi heard and ascertain the exact frequency. I may have to do that. On Thu, Apr 1, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Bill Whitacre b...@his.com wrote: Oh, and 4.1c lets you attach any antenna of your choice. Let's see ... if you can change date, location and antenna

[IRCA] CCRadio-EP

2010-05-15 Thread Russ Johnson
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/am-fm-radios/ccradio-ep.aspx This looks interesting. Perhaps an upgraded replacement for the GE Superadio. Late summer/early fall roll out. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] CCRadio-EP

2010-05-16 Thread Russ Johnson
Looks pure analog to these eyes. In the catalog it says C Crane produced which means that they are responsible for the design, specs, etc and then they farm it out for production. In the past, Sangean did a lot of their work. More recently, Redsun has done some. Hard to know about this one.

Re: [IRCA] LW-MW Interference

2008-12-17 Thread Russ Johnson
Would phasing work as a possible remedy...or at least partially? On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 7:22 PM, David Hochfelder dhochfel...@albany.eduwrote: Rene, Have your neighbors replace the dog with a DX cat. Dave Albany, NY ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] Soon IBOC is going to be nothing but an unpleasant memory

2008-12-29 Thread Russ Johnson
What a goofy idea it was anyway. I am amazed that it got half as far as it did. Let's hope 2009 is the year we can all say RIP IBOC. On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: I like how they say 1500 in DC doesnt propogate well.. How come it

[IRCA] Next time someone orders a SRF-T615

2009-01-04 Thread Russ Johnson
Let me know and perhaps you can order one for me (money order to you faster than the radio will arrive). I am not into PayPal and sometimes find the international ordering thing a hassle. Thanks Russ Johnson in NC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

[IRCA] Eton E5 alignment info?

2009-03-25 Thread Russ Johnson
I just got this radio (used) and sadly it is full 2 kHz off frequency. Nice radio otherwise. Anyone here that can coach me through how to align this? Any help appreciated! Thanks Russ Johnson ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] DX lay of the land from the Myrtke Beach area

2009-04-10 Thread Russ Johnson
My experiences with MW DXing from that area were not that great. You will experience how easily Florida stations roll in during the day time over the water. At night time, the band is really overwhelmed with South American signals. So if that is what you are after, you will probably be excited.

Re: [IRCA] Grundig G8 Performance

2009-07-09 Thread Russ Johnson
Powell, How well does the G8 fight off the sidebands from local AM station? Anything special there? I have one on order here. Thanks Russ J On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 2:39 PM, Powell E. Way III w4...@yahoo.com wrote: As a side note the signal strength number on the left only goes to 98 on MW.

[IRCA] CCRadio-2 Review now available

2009-08-11 Thread Russ Johnson
A review of the new CCRadio-2 is now available at Radiointel.com Go to the home page www.radiointel.com and you will see a blurb there that will take you to the review. The CCRadio-2 replaces the CCRadioPlus in the C Crane line-up. Russ Johnson

Re: [IRCA] Russ Johnson - Former KCMO, KMBZ and KOA Host - Passes Away

2009-10-08 Thread Russ Johnson
Boy that was a bit scary to read Russ Johnson- MW DXer Lexington NC On Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 5:28 PM, Tim Kridel t...@timkridel.com wrote: http://bottomlinecom.com/kcnews/talkerrussjohnsonrip.html ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] Need Antenna Advice

2009-10-16 Thread Russ Johnson
Hi, Radios4U is a reputable guy. I have received things from him in the past. no issues. My guess is that these reel-ins are all made by the same company and then they brand them for whoever wants to distribute them. Radio Shack used to sell them but not sure if they do anymore. It would be a

[IRCA] Sony SRF-59 fever in NC too

2007-12-25 Thread Russ Johnson
Good lord, I've ordered one too. Now what can I add to the Amazon order to get free shipping??? Will the Sony factory go into overtime for unexpected surge in orders : ) Russ Johnson Lexington NC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] Wireless headphone recommendations?

2007-12-27 Thread Russ Johnson
I am thinking about getting a pair of these. Anyone have a set they are happy with? Would appreciate any suggestions, recommendations, etc. Thanks! Russ Johnson in N.C. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] test email de k3pi

2008-01-06 Thread Russ Johnson
having trouble getting postings thru. ___ 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 not necessarily

[IRCA] SRF-59 problem

2008-01-06 Thread Russ Johnson
Anyone else having this one? On AM, as I tune across the band - it's like something in the tuning mechanism interferes with the radio. It's like a crackling, scratching sound . It stops shortly after you stop tuning and settle on a station. Very annoying.

Re: [IRCA] SRF-59 problem-- Solution Offered

2008-01-07 Thread Russ Johnson
of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] SRF-59 problem-- Solution Offered --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To Deane McIntyre and Russ Johnson, As previously mentioned, the SRF-59 issue with the noisy tuning capacitor is rare, happening only in about 10% of the many units I have

Re: [IRCA] Ultralight - what should I get?

2008-01-13 Thread Russ Johnson
It's obvious. Rafknul (pronounced Raff-Null) RAdio Formerly KNown as UltraLight Ultralight is fine. Decree it so. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:07 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Ultralight - what should I

Re: [IRCA] SRF59 initial impressions

2008-01-13 Thread Russ Johnson
in the evening, better than most I have. I have been able to null my local in the evening. The only other radio I can do that with is the DT-200. I went ahead and ordered the newer 200vx this weekend. Thanks again for the radio and check is in the proverbial mail! Russ Johnson N.C

Re: [IRCA] Quick and Dirty Alignment of C.Crane SWP Restores Normal Performance

2008-01-20 Thread Russ Johnson
Good write up. I just got mine. I have been a DT200v fan for years. I like the improvements of the vx. The only things they botched in my mind, was : a way to turn the backlight on momentarily without changing frequencies, a way to see the clock without turning off the radio and the in-out

Re: [IRCA] Recording Ultralights

2008-02-04 Thread Russ Johnson
I used to have this issue with Mini-Disc. The radio antenna would pick up intereference from the drive and ruin the recordings. I solved it by separating the mini-disc from the radio by about 3 ft. A 3 ft patch cord was easy to find. From: [EMAIL

Re: [IRCA] WHY AM STATIONS ARE DISAPPEARING

2008-02-07 Thread Russ Johnson
Once the band is void of broadcast stations, it will make for a most interesting amateur band. Or turn it into low powered community broadcasting stations. On Feb 7, 2008 2:05 AM, Donald K. Kaskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't forget about weekday commute hour(s). That is the most densly

[IRCA] Bright Idea? - Prison Radio

2008-02-09 Thread Russ Johnson
conditions? I think it would be pretty cool. Russ Johnson in N.C. ___ 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] 365pf tuner

2008-02-10 Thread Russ Johnson
http://www.midnightscience.com/catalog5.html#part2 This is another source ___ 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] New Log

2008-02-21 Thread Russ Johnson
New and easy to copythat's always a good thing! On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 4:27 PM, HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Call it laziness or just my being too busy but in checking my logs, I have never logged this x-Bander. I got this on a new Goodwill find, a Sony

Re: [IRCA] Baltimore Orioles Radio Network- 2008 (Stop laughing!)

2008-02-28 Thread Russ Johnson
I grew up in Md and the Orioles were my team. No one pays attention to them anymore and hasn't for years. They really don't even need a radio network. What they need is a new owner. On 2/28/08, John Cereghin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think one reason why the Orioles went off WBAL was

Re: [IRCA] Baltimore Orioles Radio Network

2008-02-29 Thread Russ Johnson
That is correct. They left WBAL already. The station that actually did the best job with Orioles was the old WFBR 1300 in the late 70's-early 80's. They promoted the heck out of them and created a lot of excitement. Unfortunately their signal stunk but it was nicely supplemented by WTOP-1500

Re: [IRCA] Baltimore Orioles Radio Network- 2008 (Stop laughing!)

2008-02-29 Thread Russ Johnson
you are very generous Mike. I believe this will be the year that Tampa Bay moves up to 4th and Balto to the cellar. On 2/29/08, Mike Brooker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I grew up in Md and the Orioles were my team. No one pays attention to them anymore and hasn't for years. They really

Re: [IRCA] Sangean DT200VX vs. DT200V?

2008-03-10 Thread Russ Johnson
a little $$$, sometimes C Crane has what you are looking for in the Orphan category. Russ Johnson On Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:57 PM, Jeff T. Casey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, C. Crane's web site says that the Sangean DT200VX ultralight radio has better AM reception than its predecessor

Re: [IRCA] Status of WOOW-1340-NC

2008-03-10 Thread Russ Johnson
Hi Scott, Maybe I am naive (not in the business). But how in the world can a station fail / not remember to renew their license.?? I am guessing the license has a term and you know years in advance when it will expire... Seems incomprehensible to me. Seems like I have read about several of

Re: [IRCA] Status of WOOW-1340-NC

2008-03-10 Thread Russ Johnson
PROTECTED] wrote: Russ Johnson wrote: Hi Scott, Maybe I am naive (not in the business). But how in the world can a station fail / not remember to renew their license.?? I am guessing the license has a term and you know years in advance when it will expire... Seems incomprehensible

Re: [IRCA] Ultralight DXpeditions...Freedom and Fun Without a Ton .

2008-03-16 Thread Russ Johnson
Brett, How far apart are you keeping the radio and MD apart? I found that if I separate them by 3 feet or more, I don't have the hash problem. I record via MD nearly every day. Russ J On 3/15/08, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A test DXpedition to Grayland, Washington

Re: [IRCA] Ultralight DXpeditions...Freedom and Fun Without a Ton .

2008-03-16 Thread Russ Johnson
is that they are attached to external antennas. I presume this is why they are not affected. My patch cord is about 3' long - I can try a longer one and see if that makes a difference. Thanks! Brett On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 1:00 PM, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brett, How far apart are you

Re: [IRCA] Religious Music on 1030 Khz

2008-03-18 Thread Russ Johnson
They were pretty good copy in NC last night whoever they are. No ID while I was listening. Just one song after another. On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Marc DeLorenzo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3/18/2008 0430-0500 EDT unid-1030 with Contemporary Christian music at good level in WBZ null -

Re: [IRCA] WCKY-1530

2008-03-21 Thread Russ Johnson
radio without people. you gotta love it. ___ 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 not necessarily

Re: [IRCA] NOW Battery Life.

2008-03-21 Thread Russ Johnson
If you haven't considered rechargeable NiMH cells in a while, you may want to re-visit. They are approaching capacity of alkaline cells. I have several devices that I power all week long on them. I just have a weekend routine of charging them a new set of cells for them. If you go this route,

Re: [IRCA] QSLing Recordin

2008-03-23 Thread Russ Johnson
Sometimes I think that as I sit in a chair with my eyes closed, headphones strapped on waiting for the top of the hour for an ID... I know I'm enjoying playing back and separating out the NJ clips which have been mostly converted to mp3 from the tapes, and I might even listen to them

Re: [IRCA] Idaho Report complaints

2008-04-01 Thread Russ Johnson
If you had gmail, all the comments would be neatly bundled together and you could delete them all with a click and one key stroke. On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:38 AM, Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree, Patrick, and thx for speaking up, since this is a DX list ! A bit of OT fun is

Re: [IRCA] gmail

2008-04-01 Thread Russ Johnson
Interesting. I find that it identifies and segregates spam better than anything I have tried. I kind of like the chat feature built in. You can IM other gmailers. It also supports traditional IM now also. Alas, it seems that there is no perfect email solution

[IRCA] Test email

2008-04-02 Thread Russ Johnson
disregard or notyour choice ! ___ 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 not necessarily reflect

Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] WATO-AM 1290 Oak Ridge, TN Back On The Air

2008-04-04 Thread Russ Johnson
How does a crashed tower go un-noticed for 2 days? ___ 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 not

Re: [IRCA] Legalized Bevereges

2008-04-23 Thread Russ Johnson
I think you would not get the directivity associated with a beverage. I have gotten decent directivity with mini-beverages (under 200 ft) terminated with resistor to grounding rod. I would try running a wire as long as you can and terminating it vs. the back and forth wire. See what that does

Re: [IRCA] Legalized Bevereges

2008-04-23 Thread Russ Johnson
in place, and then the lawn clippings and earthworms will eventually bury the wires. If I put in a 60 degree turn, I could manage to get in 200' that way quite easily. JM On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:11:17 -0400, Russ Johnson wrote I think you would not get the directivity associated

Re: [IRCA] Legalized Bevereges

2008-04-23 Thread Russ Johnson
. you have motivated me to get out there and fix all the winter damage to my wires. On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 1:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:53:16 -0400, Russ Johnson wrote I have turns and bends in mine. You have to go with what you've got! Mine are usually

Re: [IRCA] Electrical QRM question

2008-04-23 Thread Russ Johnson
my worst offenders. rechargeable battery charger and my wife's high intensity desktop florescent light to help her with quilting. This thing actually is worse when plugged in and turned off vs. plugged in and turned on. You have to pull that sucker out of the outlet. On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at

Re: [IRCA] WW2 POW Shortwave Monitoring

2008-05-08 Thread Russ Johnson
I am pretty sure it was in a recent QST On 5/8/08, Stephen Hawkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, On Wednesday 07 May 2008 10:27:45 pm David Hochfelder wrote: My wife is currently researching at the National Archives for her next book, on WW2 radio traitors. She just emailed me a group

Re: [IRCA] RadioIntel site off-line

2008-05-08 Thread Russ Johnson
We are working on this right now Brett. Not sure what happened. Stand by. Russ J On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The RadioIntel.com site seems to have reverted to a domain parking webpage; a domain lookup shows it expired today. I hope this doesn't mean

Re: [IRCA] RadioIntel site off-line

2008-05-08 Thread Russ Johnson
Hope so too. We should know by tomorrow. On 5/8/08, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad to hear it's not going away! Looks like the domain expired today - hopefully they give a grace period and you can reclaim it, Brett On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED

[IRCA] Radiointel is back

2008-05-09 Thread Russ Johnson
Things appear to be back to normal. Anyone who appreciates the site might consider sending a note of thanks/encouragement to Ulis, K3LU at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Russ J ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] RadioIntel site off-line

2008-05-09 Thread Russ Johnson
The site is back up. Those who appreciate the site may consider sending a note of appreciation/encouragement to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Russ J On 5/8/08, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope so too. We should know by tomorrow. On 5/8/08, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad

Re: [IRCA] New DXer

2008-05-13 Thread Russ Johnson
Randall Fredrick Fybush or Matthew William Fybush His friends can call him RF or MW Congrats. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are

Re: [IRCA] New DXer... I have got it, I have got it!

2008-05-13 Thread Russ Johnson
Grundig is good but Scott would have to license the kid's name from Eton though : ) ___ 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

[IRCA] Superadio III apparently discontinued

2008-05-18 Thread Russ Johnson
I see it as Discontinued at Universal Radio. No mention of it at C Crane. Amazon says no idea when/if they will get more. Looks like the end of the line for the SR3 and probably all Superadios. It wore the RCA badge in the last few months. ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Quite possibly the smallest licensed radio station...

2008-05-20 Thread Russ Johnson
Yea...we all trust the FCC. They've made some really great decisions over the years. *: O * On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, If you go back to my oriuginal post, I mention that The Scribe Video Centerpurchased the radio station from

Re: [IRCA] Quite possibly the smallest licensed radio station...

2008-05-20 Thread Russ Johnson
On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yea...we all trust the FCC. They've made some really great decisions over the years. *: O * On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, If you go back

Re: [IRCA] OT TV converter boxes

2008-05-29 Thread Russ Johnson
go on-line + UPS ! On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dennis. The paperwork that came with the coupon card has the list too. Everyone seems to be pro Zenith Insignia, so I think I will try to find one of those. But it looks like a trip to Portland

[IRCA] New Ultralight coming Sangean DT400W

2008-06-02 Thread Russ Johnson
Looks like Sangean did the smart thing, replacing TV audio with WX. Guess it's the DT200 vx modified Neat looking unit. http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty/4400.html ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] logs

2008-06-09 Thread Russ Johnson
I simply created an Excel spreadsheet (loosely based on a ham logbook) with the column headings important to me. I handwrite my entries in and then every so often, type/them add them into the spreadsheet. This gives me the ability to easily sort them any way I want to later. I think the

Re: [IRCA] 710 + Cuba + IBOC = Mess

2008-08-24 Thread Russ Johnson
Gee that's a real shame. On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 1:06 PM, Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: WOR's Tom Ray is complaining about interference from Cuba. Has anyone heard this station? Is it using the Rebelde xmtr or is Rebelde still being heard? Don't the Cuban authorities know that 710

[IRCA] Wireless Headphone Recommendations?

2008-11-16 Thread Russ Johnson
would be appreciated! Thanks Russ Johnson ___ 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 not necessarily

[IRCA] Palstar MW550P owners - favor?

2008-11-28 Thread Russ Johnson
I have managed to lose the little instruction sheet that comes with this. I would like to have one for my records, etc. Would anyone be willing to make a copy of theirs and send it to me? Reimbursment of copy cost/postage of course. Thanks 73 Russ Johnson

Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P owners - favor?

2008-11-28 Thread Russ Johnson
Craig - Thanks! You da man. Russ On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 8:11 PM, Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I have managed to lose the little instruction sheet that comes with this. I would like to have one for my records, etc. A .PDF is here: http://www.palstar.com/mw550p.pdf Craig Healy

[IRCA] LYQ beacon strong on 529 tonight

2008-11-29 Thread Russ Johnson
For those who haven't heard this one (I hadn't before tonight), the LYQ beacon is pretty strong in NC tonight. From what I can gather it is located in Tennessee, part of the WWRB shortwave facility. FYI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] More IBOC

2007-03-16 Thread Russ Johnson
The FCC only goes through the process of gathering comments, etc to pretend they are interested. It's a sham. They do what they want to do. I am sure the small time stations know this and probably don't even bother anymore. Having watched amateur proceedings for years, it's really a waste

[IRCA] KMTI Test Heard in N.C.

2007-03-19 Thread Russ Johnson
Hooray, the sweep tones punched through. Extra hooray, I don't have to listen to the last hour of this country music ! Mp3 coming soon Les. Russ Johnson Lexington NC _ Need personalized email and website? Look no further. It's

[IRCA] Radio articles you may enjoy

2007-04-25 Thread Russ Johnson
Here are links to humorous articles about two of our (at least my) favorite targets: HDRadio and RadioShack (satire article). http://www.cepro.com/news/editorial/18312.html http://www.theonion.com/content/node/60924 Also one on the NAB's Free Radio campaign

Re: [IRCA] Please accept my resignation.

2007-06-23 Thread Russ Johnson
Hi Les, I was sad to see your email upon returning from a business trip. Your decision is understandable. I know I speak for others in hoping you might reconsider. You have done an outstanding job arranging the DX tests. Your efforts were appreciated by many, including myself. Russ

Re: [IRCA] test

2006-10-24 Thread Russ Johnson
if this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed where to tune in your area for news and information. this concludes our test. [ sorry - couldn't resist :) ] russ j -- Original Message -- From: Phil Bytheway [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IRCA] FCCFU.com

2006-12-28 Thread Russ Johnson
That was great. Thanks. There is no organization as incompetent and so lacking in judgement as the FCC. Total tools of the industry...won't even enforce their own rules. I hold them in extreme contempt. FCCFU indeed. -- Original Message -- From: Mike

[IRCA] Maybe there's hope after all (IBOC)

2007-01-03 Thread Russ Johnson
http://www.rwonline.com/pages/s.0044/t.557.html interesting article. maybe the reality of this bad idea is finally starting to sink in. Russ Johnson Lexington NC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] Kevin Redding

2007-01-26 Thread Russ Johnson
It's always disappointing to be the last one to know that you have been canned. : ) -- Original Message -- From: kevin redding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Fri,

Re: [IRCA] IFP-795 too much 'tronix for just recording

2007-01-31 Thread Russ Johnson
Have you considered mini-disc? -- Original Message -- From: Chuck Hutton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2007 19:14:11 -0800 Charlie: The problem is that any

Re: [IRCA] IBOC status in Washington DC area

2007-02-11 Thread Russ Johnson
Tom, Just curious, from a day-to-day operating perspective - is it any more expensive (power, etc) or difficult to operate. Thanks for the licensing fee info. Russ J -- Original Message -- From: Tom Ray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mailing list for the

Re: [IRCA] A minor milestone

2014-11-18 Thread Russ Johnson
You may enjoy the internet station Radio Once More. So much good stuff...Johnny Dollar, Jack Benny, Gunsmoke, Suspense, features, etc etc. Commercials of the era are great too! I listen nearly every day. A great find. Highly recommended. http://www.radiooncemore.com Russ Johnson Lexington

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1710 Radio Onda Vida

2014-11-26 Thread Russ Johnson
area of Maryland called Gambrills? Not sure I ever knew anyone who claimed to ever been there or found it.: ) Russ Johnson in NC On Nov 26, 2014, at 3:37 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@gmail.com wrote: That would certainly account for the strength of signal. Gambrills sprawls all over

Re: [IRCA] Sticky Eton radios

2015-01-01 Thread Russ Johnson
Wow I thought it was just me. I ruined an e-100 trying to clean/un sticky it. I had it in proximity to my exercise equipment and thought when I sprayed eqt with cleaner each day, I was getting it on radio. I recently put my next e-100 in zip lock with small cut outs for controls I need.

Re: [IRCA] New CC Skywave Portable-- TP-DXing Test Drive

2015-01-02 Thread Russ Johnson
Gary, Does the use of the Key button in (3) illuminate the display long enough to see the time and then the frequency? The only thing I can figure is that these manufacturers are trying to ward off low battery life complaints. Maybe same reason some radio have auto shutdown/sleep with no

Re: [IRCA] Radio shack to file for bankruptcy

2015-01-15 Thread Russ Johnson
Here is my favorite Radio Shack story. Probably 15 years ago, I wanted to buy a DX-398. We actually had two Radio Shacks in our small town. During this era, they were pushing the extended warranties on everything...and I mean hard. I had my daughter with me at the time. I said, Watch this.

Re: [IRCA] Low cost transceiver separates stations a few HZ apart

2015-03-23 Thread Russ Johnson
Thanks for this email I did not see the make/model of transceiver. Can you send that along? Thanks Russ in NC On Mar 23, 2015, at 4:07 PM, George Sherman via IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com wrote: mime-attachment ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] Recording device question

2015-10-24 Thread Russ Johnson
thing like this for unattended recording? Looking for something relatively portable where I don't have to use a computer. Thanks Russ Johnson -- *"The beginning of wisdom is to recognize the world as it is, not as what we wish it to be"* *"The lack of information coupled with imaginatio

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