Re: [IRCA] WKVQ-1540 DX test
Things seemed to be more auroral here in Alberta, being a bit further north, with the strongest station on 1540 being KMPC from CA, rather than the the regular KXEL. Plenty of IBOC noise from KFBK didn't help either.Heard zero from the first test, but was rewarded with some very weak code just after 0700 UTC on the 2nd. That was it, but I'll take what I can get! 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
From Whitby ON, just West of Toronto, CHIN just about disappeared when I targeted WKVQ on the 500 ft BOG to 150 degrees in the ravine out in the backyard. KXEL was strongest by far but WKVQ was clear and readable with instrumental Christmas tunes and morse ID repeated at 0104EST. I was surprised that CHIN was so buried (a distant third) without resorting to phasing, but I guess the lobes just lined up. In bed by 0105. Congratulations to Patrick! That is a real long haul Tony (VE3NO) ComputerViz, NYAA Starfest tonyw...@rogers.com http://www.nyaa.ca Procrastinate Now! From: Mike Brooker aum...@idirect.com To: NRC AM List a...@nrcdxas.org; IRCA list irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 9:34:21 AM Subject: [IRCA] WKVQ-1540 DX test I didn't even bother trying for this one, because of local virtually un-nullable CHIN. WYTH-1250 test next week is another no-go for me because of JOY-1250. 73 Mike Brooker Toronto, ON ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
1540 is generally a channel to avoid here, thanks to the power trio of CHIN, WDCD and KXEL - they all blast me with their nighttime DA's. You guys down south have it easy! To make it even more challenging, I was too tired to sty up for the test. At 2330 when I hit the sack, CHIN was on top of the pack, so I tried to null them, leaving WDCD as dominant. Checking my overnight recordings now, I found that KXEL had come way up by 0100, and they and WDCD were both huge during both test periods. I did find some bits of code breaking through during the first period, but things improved considerably after 0200. There was a very clear sequence of WKVQ code IDs starting a few seconds before 0203. I could probably pick out some more bits from the test if I listened more, but this was enough to seal the deal for me. 1540 logging #14, and every one has been a struggle after the first three... Many thanks to those who organized and ran this test! Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
When I checked 1540 at about 0015 est, I hrd tone there. Anyone know who this was? I was thinking maybe it was a pre-test test? G Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca Sender: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:09:45 To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of Americairca@hard-core-dx.com Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ-1540 DX test 1540 is generally a channel to avoid here, thanks to the power trio of CHIN, WDCD and KXEL - they all blast me with their nighttime DA's. You guys down south have it easy! To make it even more challenging, I was too tired to sty up for the test. At 2330 when I hit the sack, CHIN was on top of the pack, so I tried to null them, leaving WDCD as dominant. Checking my overnight recordings now, I found that KXEL had come way up by 0100, and they and WDCD were both huge during both test periods. I did find some bits of code breaking through during the first period, but things improved considerably after 0200. There was a very clear sequence of WKVQ code IDs starting a few seconds before 0203. I could probably pick out some more bits from the test if I listened more, but this was enough to seal the deal for me. 1540 logging #14, and every one has been a struggle after the first three... Many thanks to those who organized and ran this test! Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
Also being heard well into Western Michigan with instrumental Christmas music, morse code ID @ 0609 UTC under phased down KXEL. Tim Tromp West Michigan On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 1:03 AM, Steve Francis amdxm...@aol.com wrote: Instrumental version of Sleigh Ride at 1:01. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
Also heard with huge signal in Memphis by the Monte Sano DXers - J.D. Stephens, Brandon Jordan and Jim Pogue. Thanks Craig! - Original Message - From: Steve Francis amdxm...@aol.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:03:13 AM Subject: [IRCA] WKVQ-1540 DX test Instrumental version of Sleigh Ride at 1:01. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
Nothing obvious noted out on the west coast for the first 15 minutes...if CW is used, it might be possible to dig it out with some filtering of the recording. best wishes, Nick At 06:03 12-03-11, you wrote: Instrumental version of Sleigh Ride at 1:01. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX Test S-30
Both 0600 and 0700 UTC tests audible in northern Oklahoma despite KXEL and XEHOS QRM. Richard. Richard Allen 36°22'51N / 97°26'35W (near Perry OK USA) ___ 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
