[IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
It's already been said, nothing like yesterday, butnot bad by this midwinter's very truncated standards. Again, the bulk of the action was between 1400 and 1500UT pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 747 JOIB apparently talking to me personally with a discussion about "hidebound traditionalist" in their EE lessons, 1427UT 774 JOUB woman in CC 1359UT, into theme mx for CC lessons; pips on hour etc 828 JOBB EE lessons 1419UT 1566 HLAZ man in CC 1507UT, briefly at this level Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 567 JOIK man in JJ 1419UT, 594 not to be found not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 576 R. Rossii assumed w/woman in RR 1504UT 1116 4BC assumed, man talking, DU EE, woman on phone 1452UT 1593 CNR1 man in CC 1527UT, earlier established //6125, but was not as strong as this at 1522UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) 558 HLQH? sounded like woman in KK, 3 and 1 pips on hour, no 603 available in big CJWW splash; thought that Vancouver had signed back on. 594 JOAK assumed, man talking, JJ inflection, 1459UT, pips on hour, aligning perfectly w/pips on 603, but nothing else did 603 HLSA? male ballad 1458UT, 3 & 1 pips on hour, hung in their for 5 or 6 more minutes with soft mx; 558 nowhere to be found 873 JOGB man talking //774 1425UT 891 ? man talking, maybe JJ 1437UT; no 567 or 594 available for // Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 693 702 972 1134 1314 1242 1386 1422 1503 1575 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
By January standards, this was a lively morning, with several odd DUs in addition to the usual Japanese big guns. Some enhancement near sunrise, but plenty going on earlier also. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 774 JOUB slow piano music followed by man in Japanese 1424-26UT Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK man in Japanese 1503UT 747 JOIB man in Japanese //828 1524UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 612 4QR likely country music; woman mentioning "country music festival" DU English 1347-48UT 828 JOBB man in Japanese //747 1524UT 873 JOGB man in Japanese 1423UT //774; noted weaker at 1525UT also 891 4TAB man announcing horse racing "on the outside","followed in second place" etc.1513UT, then faded down. Didn't get it to line up with webstream until 1522UT, which it was leading by nearly 20 seconds. It may have reprised weakly as late at 1544UT. Quite unexpected 972 HLCA man and woman in Korean 1343UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) 531 man talking, DU English inflection 1445UT, another man on the phone 567 man talking DU English inflection 1504UT 693 JOAB really dug deeply for this one in CBU splash, but man talking 1532UT, //774 738 man talking, pretty murky, 1518UT, not //612 so assumed Tahiti 774 3LO presumed with 6 pips at 1400UT, not much NHK at this time 855 4QB/4QO man mumbling 1159UT, but ABC news fanfare at 1200UT clinched it 954 female vocal pop music 1437-38UT 1053 Korean jammer 1201UT 1566 HLAZ woman talking, usual s/off routine for Japanese program 1342UT; also a bit of audio either side of 1400UT, woman and man, maybe in Chinese Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 702 1098 1116 1503 best wishes, Nick ___ ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan, Victoria version
Closer to Bruce's planet this morningthere was a little bit of life between 1300 and 1400UT, pretty dead afterwards, with a top band sunrise boost around 1540UT. 1575 was also the kingpin here, though both the "pattern changes" at 1500:15 and 1529:47 had a bit of a gentle change to them, happening over the course of a few seconds, almost like a real fade, but the fade didn't repeat itself. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 1575 VoA man and woman in SE Asian language 1540UT Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 1566 HLAZ man in CC 1541UT, took its time fading to this level 1593 CNR1 man in CC 1541UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: the above, passing through Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 738 Tahiti? woman talking FF inflection 1301UT 972 HLCA? woman talking after very weak pips at 1300UT, maybe KK? 1053 KK jammer, very weak but still recognizable 1259UT Strongish het, no or "near imaginary"audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 594 774 828 891 1116 1242 1251 1287 1314 1323 1332 1503 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
It looked like a pretty good morning on the signal strength monitor, with occasional second tier channels showing some signs of life. Unfortunately, the drive that accumulates the SDR files decided that today it wanted to have a problem recording them. So it was just live listening around sunrise until the problem could be fixed. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 747 JOIB music box sign off 1541UT Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK man in Japanese 1541UT, peaked with slow stringed music 1547UT 1566 HLAZ pop vocals 1542UT; quite a different approach from the more traditional sounding Japanese program. 1549UT, woman in Chinese. not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: the above passing through Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) 567 JOIK man talking //594 1541UT, also doing fairly well at 1606UT 774 JOUB s/off music box 1543UT 972 man talking, could have been Korean 1605UT Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 702 756 828 1098 1206 all seemed to be Asian; nothing seemed DU during the time I listened best wishes, Nick ___ ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version
Ouch. I noticed that the DX Fishbarrel was showing a good bit of color at about 1315UT, but just crawling out of bed meant that I didn't quite leap off to the radio. Probably should have, as once again, conditions did a slide. Even by 1410UT, all that was left was a few of the big guns. However, there was a small sunrise lift around 1540UT, so there was something to show. Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 1566 HLAZ two men in CC 1546UT reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK light instrumental mx 1541UT; also earlier in JJ talk 1412UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 747 JOIB JJ talk //828 1413UT 972 HLCA woman in KK 1550UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 603 ? choral singing 1555UT 756 CNR1 man talking very poor, and was only able to tell it was //6125 as both channels changed to a woman talking at the same time 936 Anhui? light mx 1535UT 954 JOKR? man and woman talking 1552UT 1467 unID man talking at mumble level, then a few beats of mx and woman talking. (has anyone got a KBS webstream they can suggest?) 1593 CNR1 last pip at 1600, then musical interlude //6125 Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 945 1008 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
With sunrise now getting earlier again, I've started listening a little earlier also. Today that was the time to hear some stronger signals as well. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 567 JOIK man in Japanese 1521UT //594 639 CNR1 woman in Chinese 1416UT //945. This was in quite a bit this morning, but peaked early 1566 HLAZ man in Chinese 1456UT. This did also turn up after local sunrise (1550UT) at much lower levels, but actually featured quite readable Russian talk by man at 1636UT Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK man on phone talking to a woman who was mostly agreeing 1521UT; //567 828 JOBB woman in Japanese 1455UT 972 HLCA woman and man in Korean 1455UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 738 2NR presumed the one with man in DU English talking to another man on the phone 1534UT 774 JOUB pips, "JOUB NHK dai ni hoso" ID, anthem 1500UT; early s/off Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) 603 unID. man in Chinese 1519UT, mixing with soft music, which was assumed HLSA 612 woman talking sounded like DU English 1533UT 666 JOBK man on phone, woman agreeing, //594 1525UT 693 JOAB s/off chimes 1501UT 747 JOIB music and woman talking //828 1457UT 819 N. KOREA man talking, then blast of music //2850 1428UT; pips hear at 1430UT; also noted with man sounding Korean 1455UT 837 CNR5Sounded very much like the CNR5/6 chimes just after 1500UT, then some music, then woman talking, Chinese intonation, but didn't sound like an ID 945 CNR1 man talking //6125 1523UT 1116 man talking, sounding like DU English 1530UT 1188 JOKP man talking //594 1504UT 1287 man talking, Japanese intonation 1536UT Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 855 954 1089 1134 1179 1242 1269 1314 1323 1332 1404 1422 1494 1503 seemed to be Asian; 702 891 1098 seemed to be DU best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version.
Definite improvement this morning. NHK2 signed off again at 1440UT, but with considerably more zip than previous days: JOUB-774 was at good level; 747 and 828, fair; 702 and 873 poor; but all audible, as were their carriers later, when my actual monitoring period started, one hour before local sunrise A slight sunrise lift brought in the Philippines on 1611, but no HLAZ. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): not yet Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling with splash or noise): 594 JOAK 1545UT 603 HLSA ballad, relaxed man in Korean 1542UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 567 JOIK 1601UT 972 HLCA 1549UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) 558 HLQH ballad //603 1515UT 585 JOPG man //594 1518UT 612 man talking DU English intonation 1504UT 657 man talking DU English intonation 1504UT, not //612 1557 man talking, perhaps Chinese intonation 1557UT 1575 man and woman mumbling 1555UT; VoA? 1593 CNR1 female vocal //6175 1602UT 1611 R. Mindanao network; male ballad 1555UT, same noted on Hong Kong KiwiSDR which fortunately maintained reasonable strength until 1600UT, when a "RMN" ID was noted. Haven't found a webstream for this yet. Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 702 747 774 828 873 1134 1422 1458 1566 seemed to be Asian; 558 756 891 1017 seemed to be DU best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
Time for me to put on my morning pants and get back in the game... Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > On Jan 23, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > > By January standards, this was a lively morning, with several odd DUs in > addition to the usual Japanese big guns. Some enhancement near sunrise, but > plenty going on earlier also. > ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan Victoria version
Not so fast, Colin. This morning was the first lively morning in quite a few days. 73,...Walt On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 5:50 AM, coffee_canuck wrote: > Time for me to put on my morning pants and get back in the game... > > Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > > > On Jan 23, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > > > > By January standards, this was a lively morning, with several odd DUs in > addition to the usual Japanese big guns. Some enhancement near sunrise, > but plenty going on earlier also. > > > ___ > 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 the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version
Hi Nick, The TP reception here this morning was similar to your description, although there was more of a sunrise lift here. As you noticed, the band was mediocre at 1410 with only a few of the big guns around. Around 1500 things were still pretty subdued overall, but 972-HLCA was coming in with a very potent signal by the TOH. By 1530 there were lots of TP's all over the band, including moderate audio on 558 (Korean), 603 (Chinese), 648 (VOR), 657 (Pyongyang), 936 (Chinese) and 1035 (Chinese), in addition to all the usual big guns. These weaker stations gradually faded out around 1550, leaving 1566-HLAZ and 1575-VOA as the sole survivors here at the 1600 TOH. Overall, it was a fairly decent morning. <<<Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. >>> The strong carriers on 747 and 828 around 1530 were noted here also, but with unusually good audio from the second-tier TP's coming in at that time, these Japanese big guns didn't receive much attention. Because of a strong carrier around 1533 I did check 747-JOIB's signal for audio, but only came away with 750-Portland splatter. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) C.Crane SWP 7.5" Slider loopstick Ultralight + 8" FSL antenna (DXing indoors) -Original Message- From: Nick Hall-Patch To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, Jan 23, 2013 8:10 am Subject: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version Ouch. I noticed that the DX Fishbarrel was showing a good bit of color at about 1315UT, but just crawling out of bed meant that I didn't quite leap off to the radio. Probably should have, as once again, conditions did a slide. Even by 1410UT, all that was left was a few of the big guns. However, there was a small sunrise lift around 1540UT, so there was something to show. Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 1566 HLAZ two men in CC 1546UT reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK light instrumental mx 1541UT; also earlier in JJ talk 1412UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 747 JOIB JJ talk //828 1413UT 972 HLCA woman in KK 1550UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 603 ? choral singing 1555UT 756 CNR1 man talking very poor, and was only able to tell it was //6125 as both channels changed to a woman talking at the same time 936 Anhui? light mx 1535UT 954 JOKR? man and woman talking 1552UT 1467 unID man talking at mumble level, then a few beats of mx and woman talking. (has anyone got a KBS webstream they can suggest?) 1593 CNR1 last pip at 1600, then musical interlude //6125 Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 945 1008 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version
TP signals were basically nil on the southern Great Plains this morning. The ROK jammer on 1053 kHz was heard again briefly before fading away. The HLCA 972 carrier was weak after sunrise, but that was it. Neither was as good as the past two mornings. Hopefully reception will be better tomorrow morning. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA. --- Original Message --- >From: d1028g...@aol.com[mailto:d1028g...@aol.com] Sent: 1/23/2013 11:43:25 AM To : irca@hard-core-dx.com; ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com Cc : Subject : RE: Re: [IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version Hi Nick, The TP reception here this morning was similar to your description, although there was more of a sunrise lift here. As you noticed, the band was mediocre at 1410 with only a few of the big guns around. Around 1500 things were still pretty subdued overall, but 972-HLCA was coming in with a very potent signal by the TOH. By 1530 there were lots of TP's all over the band, including moderate audio on 558 (Korean), 603 (Chinese), 648 (VOR), 657 (Pyongyang), 936 (Chinese) and 1035 (Chinese), in addition to all the usual big guns. These weaker stations gradually faded out around 1550, leaving 1566-HLAZ and 1575-VOA as the sole survivors here at the 1600 TOH. Overall, it was a fairly decent morning. <<<Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. >>> The strong carriers on 747 and 828 around 1530 were noted here also, but with unusually good audio from the second-tier TP's coming in at that time, these Japanese big guns didn't receive much attention. Because of a strong carrier around 1533 I did check 747-JOIB's signal for audio, but only came away with 750- Portland splatter. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) C.Crane SWP 7.5" Slider loopstick Ultralight + 8" FSL antenna (DXing indoors) -Original Message- Ouch. I noticed that the DX Fishbarrel was showing a good bit of color at about 1315UT, but just crawling out of bed meant that I didn't quite leap off to the radio. Probably should have, as once again, conditions did a slide. Even by 1410UT, all that was left was a few of the big guns. However, there was a small sunrise lift around 1540UT, so there was something to show. Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 1566 HLAZ two men in CC 1546UT reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 594 JOAK light instrumental mx 1541UT; also earlier in JJ talk 1412UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 747 JOIB JJ talk //828 1413UT 972 HLCA woman in KK 1550UT Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 603 ? choral singing 1555UT 756 CNR1 man talking very poor, and was only able to tell it was //6125 as both channels changed to a woman talking at the same time 936 Anhui? light mx 1535UT 954 JOKR? man and woman talking 1552UT 1467 unID man talking at mumble level, then a few beats of mx and woman talking. (has anyone got a KBS webstream they can suggest?) 1593 CNR1 last pip at 1600, then musical interlude //6125 Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 945 1008 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP 23 Jan; Victoria version part 2
Nick reports -- I follow up with my 5 minute listen at 1530: Good audio once again on 594... and apart from a few less hets from yesterday, Audio was present on 747, 963 and 972... As pointed out to Walter at last nights coffee shindig, despite the fact that I am less than 2 KM from everyone else, I do not receive any TP's much above 1300khz - and even when 1566 is pinning everyone elses S-Meter, mine is barely a-twitter. Receiver: Eton E1 barefoot. > Ouch. I noticed that the DX Fishbarrel was showing a good bit of > color at about 1315UT, but just crawling out of bed meant that I > didn't quite leap off to the radio. Probably should have, as once > again, conditions did a slide. Even by 1410UT, all that was left was > a few of the big guns. However, there was a small sunrise lift > around 1540UT, so there was something to show. > > Did NHK2 sign off early today? By 1530UT, there was still a good > carrier on 828 and sometimes 747, but no audio heard. > > > pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at > least > briefly): > > 1566 HLAZ two men in CC 1546UT > > > > reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable > by a > native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): > > 594 JOAK light instrumental mx 1541UT; also earlier in JJ talk 1412UT > > > not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or > noise could be > understood by a native speaker: > > 747 JOIB JJ talk //828 1413UT > 972 HLCA woman in KK 1550UT > > > > Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at > by > cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : > > 603 ? choral singing 1555UT > 756 CNR1 man talking very poor, and was only able to tell it was > //6125 as both channels changed to a woman talking at the same time > 936 Anhui? light mx 1535UT > 954 JOKR? man and woman talking 1552UT > 1467 unID man talking at mumble level, then a few beats of mx and > woman talking. (has anyone got a KBS webstream they can suggest?) > 1593 CNR1 last pip at 1600, then musical interlude //6125 > == Colin Newell - Victoria B.C. DXer and Ham - VA7WWV ICOM 703+ / DRAKE R8 / ETON E1 / Kenwood R2000 Antennas: Wellbrook ALA100's " Workman Verticals == ___ 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 the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com