Re: [IRCA] HD Radios - snap them up!!
I will add my 2 cents. hi. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I have had excellent luck with rebates at Rite Aid & Costco. I either do it on line or snail mail. I am sure I have (so far) never lost one. I don't do it all the time, but I have on blank CDs & DVD's, the computer printers, etc and I have gotten them all. But I am not fond of them. They take time and you have to go through pages on the sites to get it done sometimes. Give me a coupon I can take up to the checkstand and that is better. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] Programming the R8B for splits
Doug, You can scan through the channels much quicker running the splits in the memories. With the R8 only having 100, I cannot include them all unfortunately, but severalk I don't DX much anyway. I use 2.3 khz either USB or LSD, depending on the freq. It works great. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] CFPR 860
Mike, KPAM was there as usual, off the Eastern beverage. CFPR pretty much owns the channel here at night. KPAM throws their signal to the SW at night dropping to 5KW. Even off the Eastern beverage they get QRM. KPAM days is one of the stronger Portland area stations along with KXL & KPOJ. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] TP this AM
Nick, It was just a fair morning here. A few CC in, but not the dial hopping there was a few days ago. I noted no Filipinos, but Hebei China was good for a time around 1430 on 1278 and CNR1 was good on 918. A few JJs and KK's and that was about it. Hoping for a better tomorrow.. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] TP this AM
Walt, Your JJ on 558 is 20 KWer JOCR Kobe. Often they own the freq. here in the mornings. Even though cx were not great this morning i was still getting faint audio on several channels to nearly 1600. The the DX 'held on" for a long time, the signal levels were lower. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] Air America Update
Art, Is this time "for real". I have heard this several times and so far it did not happen. I knew they had money issues though. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] Air America Update
Art, Thanks for passing this along. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] Programming the R8B for splits
Barry, Sorry about that. It was a slip of the keyboard...hi."L S B" is should have read. I could probably hear more using the other term though. hi. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] Programming the R8B for splits
Barry, Sorry about that. It was a slip of the keyboard...hi."L S B" is should have read. I could probably hear more using the other term though. hi. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [IRCA] TP this AM
Colin, The solar numbers are elevated tonight. Hopefully they will drop soon again. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Programming the R8B for splits
Pete, I just re-read the typo and boy does it sound wierd. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Air America Update
A lot of people listen to Air America. But unfortunately coaxing sponcers is a different story. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] XEPE QSL
Glenn, No I did not ask any of that, other than time, date, power (10 KW fulltime), tx near 1630 and the airport he mentioned. I consider a full detail QSL to have station, date, time, location (city). etc. That is all I need. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] 1020 Rel
MIke, I bought the S350 before the 2005 convention as I was not happy carrying the SuperRadio on a plane. But in using the S350 off and on for now a year, it is not nearly as good as the SuperRadio in my opinion. It works, but it does have more garbage on the band. Out here I don't get overload, but at times I do get a birdie from SW or something. It is ok, but I don't think it is worth anymore than the $100 I spent on it. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Importance of IF skirts + B FOXWORTH
John, A great article. I also agree the SP 600 was quite the radio. I used one for over 10 years and I loved it. Unfortunately I had to sell it, as I could no longer could use it with the electric fence nearby. But those crystal filters and the phasing were excellent. I do miss the radio at times, but without a noise blanker, it was hard to DX with it. I heard a lot of great DX with it, but still using the R8 with ECSS, it works circles around anything else I have used. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 or lack thereof
Chuck, Too bad you weren't at the convention. John Bryant put together a very nice presentation with Nigel, Steve, Nick, Guy, and John. Then after the banquet Scott Fybush did a great presentation on his photos of towers. They all did a great job. I really appreciate everyones efforts in making the convention one of the best ever. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] New MW QSL
Bob, Sure. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 or lack thereof
Chuck, No, the presentations were not recorded. Someone asked but the feeling was that they did not want them recorded. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] # TPs with audio
TPs this morning were poor for the most part. JOQG-531, JOCR-558, JOIK-567, JOAK-594, JOBK-666, JOIB-747, JOUB-774, and JOBB-828 was about it at 1430. However I could get a het and threshold audio from 1287 at nearly 1700! So the TP DX does hold on even though cx were rather poor here. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] HD Radios - snap them up!!
I will never buy an HD Radio as I would not support an industry that could kill MW DXing. Where I live, we will never have HD radio stations (especially on AM), so why bother? Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] WWV Solar Report
This sounds great! I look at the solar number often and as far North as we are, they really affect cx. Like tonight the A dropped to 15 from 19. It was up to 23 the other morning. The K is at 2. So the A is on its way down. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Someone said that KURL was using IBOC now. It may have been John Johnson at the convention, but I cannot remember. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Steve, KBSU has been using IBOC off and on. Maybe they were using it this morning. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Mike, KKPZ going IBOC? Why on earth would they bother? 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] WLQV-1500 Michigan Blasting Into Alabama
There is a jumble u/KSTP tonight, but with the A:15, cx to the East aren't that great. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] WLQV-1500 Michigan Blasting Into Alabama
Tim, According to recent QSL from CE Bill Lipis at XEPE, they are indeed 10 KW ND fulltime but runs two towers. But XEPE is much stronger here than XEUT. I have always wondered if XEUT was running 10 KW, as they sure don't sound like it. More like 1 KW. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Scott, They aren't really strong here, but I wonder what it will do to KXRO Aberdeen WA on 1320, 50 miles away? 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Good point. But I doubt if God has an IBOC radio. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] UNID on 1500 u/KSTP
1500Minister talking about the Bible at 0345 EST 10/15. (PM-OR) Drake R8 1500' Eastern beverage. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
I don't think Ibiquity has quite that much power...hi Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] UNID on 1500 u/KSTP
Tried at TOH, but KSTP and KGA splatter drowned out and chance of an ID. I did get bits of the rel teaching program though. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 2 DU 0
Dennis, Yes, I noticed 747 & 774 were in a bit ago. Right now I am sitting on 1580 trying to fiqure out who the Black Gospel station fading up and down with /CKDO. 73, Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 2 DU 0
Dennis, Try 531 in the mornings. 2PM comes in well with 1XPI at times. 612 is good, but too close to 620 for you. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] UNID on 1500 u/KSTP
KSTP and the slop from KGA (S9+50DB) was giving it fits. So I moved to 1580. I am still trying to fiqure out the unid black gospel station. It is un/o CKDO/. I think I have 1500 Detroit QSL'd under some earlier call in the 60s/70s, WDEE maybe? I can't remember for sure. But I hadn't heard them under these calls. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Mike, KKPZ 1330 is not much of an issue here. It takes little to over power it. Even KENU with 500w I can easily hear during the day. The IBOC hash may be an issue off the Eastern beverage days, but maybe not much. If they are running up wo 10% power with IBOC hash that is no more than 500w, not the 5,000 watts a 50KWer would have. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
The only IBOCer I hear that gives me trouble days is KEX 1190 Portland at 75 air miles away. Generally they use it from LSR to LSS and during the Summer to 6 PM. They do a number on 1180 & 1200, but I can get KLAY 1180 Lakewood WA if I phase out the IBOC, but it leaves KLAY weaker. Once in a great while KEX's IBOC is off, especially on the weekends. KHHO 850 Tacoma uses it, but with KSWB on 840 ans KPAM on 860, it is not an issue. KHHO is received here during the day alright, they sufer from splash unless KSWB is nulled or phased. Other than that, the only IBOC hash I get is from stations like KCBS 740 KCVR 1570 in the mornings. KIXI 880 is going IBOC I have heard. With the change of events and some turning it off, they may have a change of heart too. Some feel IBOC will not be on at nights because of the extreme QRM. I think if IBOC does not go nights, then most stations will drop AM IBOC. Why bother? Unless it is 24/7. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Alaskans Alaskans Alaskans!!!
Doug, No Alaskans noted tonight so far at 0300 UTC. The North so far is not good. The East is better so far tonight. Even phasing out KSWB is not giving much on CKBX 100 Mile House BC, which is the norm on the channel. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Scott, KEX's IBOC was dropping off right off Burnside on the East side. You are only a few miles from the tx site. That is terrible. How in the world do they think people will listen to this? You can't even get it well in the center of the city running 5 KW of IBOC signal. Unbelievable... 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] 1500 No Preacher but KSTP New here
Dennis, No luck on the preacher. It probably was Detroit, but too much KGA splatter (S9+50 DB) mostly. I may have the station QSL'd from the 60s as WDEE. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] XEUT-1630/XEPE-1700 (was: WLQV-1500 Michigan Blasting Into Alabama)
Tim, I e mailed Bill at XEPE but so far no reply. But they are only licensed for 10 KW, but who knows? They are strong enough up here at night. Can you imagine a series of 10 KW X Banders across the border. A lot of the US ones might as well go silent, especially if they are close to the border. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Mike, It is like when KSL 1160 left their IBOC on for Labor Day weekend. They did a real number on 1150 & 1170. I still don't see this going anywhere. There is just too many bugs in it for IBOC to work Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Mike, KEX is using IBOC all day. They are occasionally off on a weekend, but not often. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Are They or Aren't They?
Bill, I knew it sure wasn't very far. For KEX's analog signal to be that poor, they would have to drop to 10 watts! Amazing.... Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Alaskans Alaskans Alaskans!!!
Greetings, Now isn't this fun. This posting of Oct 11th show up tonight. Tobnight is the 16th. A bit late I think. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] DX Tips (for WDXR)
1580 CO, Colorado Springs, fair on top briefly with IDs for several stations in the Colorado Radio Network including Colorado Springs at 0459.45 EDT 10/16, Into ABC Net News. Rather poor in signal. Must have been on low power. (PM-OR) 1580CKDOONT, Oshawa, fair at times on top with Oldies music. Heard one of my favorites from the 70s "Could You Ever Love Me Again? by Gary and Dave (Canadian duo), ID as "Celebrating 50 yearsOshawa's Oldies.KDO" Into Sloop John B by Beach Boys at 0502 EDT 10/16. (PM-OR) Drake R8 1500' Eastern beverage term. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Alaskans Alaskans Alaskans!!!
Doug, I sure hope this does get ironed out soon. If a tip is posted, then it may not show up for days. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Alaskans Alaskans Alaskans!!!
Amazing. Few people know that Web TV is part of msn, so in theory they should be much the same, but apparently not. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] XEUT-1630/XEPE-1700 (was: WLQV-1500 Michigan Blasting Into Alabama)
XEPE is by far the strongest and the only XE I get good enough to listen to. Most XEs are buried by domestics. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] XE's
Mike, I am far enough away not to get Mexican stations with strong signals. Even XEPE I can get rid of and hear Texas off the Eastern beverage. At 1100-1200 miles, it does make a difference. However, I have tons of Canadian stations to deal with that you don't. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Alaskans Alaskans Alaskans!!!
I get very little spam on the computer. But web TV sure had lousy spam filters. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Neil, Do you get a lot of hash from your local FM IBOCers? You know out here I have never heard any hash from Portland or Seattle IBOCers. I have heard the hash does not travel as far as it does with AM. You being a veteran FM DXer yourself, I would like to get your feeling of the QRM caused by FM IBOC if any. Thanks Neil. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] A & K Index is LOW!
Get your receivers ready as the A is now 3 and the K is 0.Dxing I will goDXing I will go. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Hoo Haw: 68 in Audio: Oct 17 TPs from Orcas Island
Chuck & John, 918 is a real mess now with the terrible echo effect from CNR2. Really something else. Some morning you can really listen to it. It should be vbetter in the morning with the A:3 & K:0. I hope they stay lowMaybe I will try for Barrow again tonight! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Hoo Haw: 68 in Audio: Oct 17 TPs from Orcas Island
Walt, Nothing noted here at all. Even the normal Vancouver fare is not that good. It seems like almost an AU night rather than the improvement in the numbers. It will be interesting to see the next set of A & K. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] KINS-980 NOW
Pete, I noticed that about KINS too. It almost sounds like we have AU cx tonight rather than the low numbers I saw earlier. Strange! Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] WWV Solar Report
The Solar numbers are supposed to be lower tonight, but my radio says they aren't. hi. CX to the East & North are poor here. I wonder if the numbers went back up? Even CFPR 860 is not good with XEMO mixing with it even with, the South phased. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Neil and Mike, Yes, a good HDTV set has a wonderful pix. You have many more lines of resolution. HDTV is not anyway like HD Radio. HDTV is an improvement where HD Radio is not. Two different animals. Also no one has to buy a HDTV set, if they don't want to. It is like going from a Ford to a Lincoln, so to speak. The Ford will get you from place to place just fine, but the Lincoln has more comfort. I have not bought an HDTV set as yet, but I plan to. I am still looking around. An HD Radio set, I will never buy. I want better quality, not worse quality. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] XE's
Canadian stations can be just as pesky and Mexican stations, except there are not as many and they don't overmod. But they can be equally as tough to get around. Another man's jewell is another man's pesk. Canadian stations are easier to QSL too! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Hoo Haw: 68 in Audio: Oct 17 TPs from Orcas Island
Walt, Well, DX is picking up. It may be decent in the morning. I noted KNOM on top of KKOH a bit ago. CFPR is much stronger now. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Chinese QSL's
I was going through my Chinese QSLs tonight. I have 36 from mainland China, 14 from Taiwan, and 2 from Hong Kong. One thing I noticed from mainland Chinese, how many of the stations do not exist on their old frequencies from even the early 80s. I pay attention to Australian & New Zealand changes, but not Chinese for the most part. But I have several QSL'd that are no longer listed in the PAL or WRTH. One main difference are the names. Today it is China National Radio (CNR) and in the 80s it was Central People's Broadcasting Station (CPBS). 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Russ, You can buy a digital converter. Like out here there is no HDTV and unless the translators go HDTV, we will not have it. I have Dish and I could buy an HD TV Set, HD receiver and pay more for HD programming, but why bother? I don't watch the network fare much anyway, except news. It is too expensive for what I would get out of it. I am into old TV shows and those are not in HD much as yet either. Digital is on the horizon OTA (over the air), but not HD, at least not out here. I do have digital already with my Dish system and even the Big Dish with 4DTV, Mpeg. Plus with over 2,000 channels off the birds, I get HD is something I really don't need. At least now. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Classic rock on 1120
Mike, An XE running CR would be possible as Juarez 1110 used to be US rock. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] A long-time thorn in the side has been pulled out...
Mike, Good going. They do have a CP for 10 KW days too. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] 10/18 conditions
Greetings, DX this morning was better. However, the majority of it was focused on NE Asia, mainly Koreas and NE China. Not much in JJ activity except for the more powerful ones. The 918 CNR2 syncros were weak, as I think the nearest one in forther South. Yet the ones on 945 and 981 were good. I even caught Anhui at 1500 with pips and an ID in CC and in EE and CC & EE news. I noticed they did the same last year too. But at least cx are improving. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Scott, You are absolutely right. Direct & Dish already use digital, but it is converted to analog to your set. The same is true for all of my Mpeg & 4DTV stuff for the big dish. Unless you are watching OTA in 2009 (If they don't move the date), you will not have to change one thing. Nothing. If you are on cable, you wont have to change either. It is only OTA (over the air). I think the majority of viewers are either on cable, Direct TV or Dish anyway. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 for 18 Oct
Walt, That is interesting. No Vietnam 675 or Malaysia 1475 when I checked. It was all Northern stuff. Really interesting now cx can be different at different places. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Very Good (Chinese) Morning: TPs 18 Oct.
Did anyone note some Asian station on 1548 this morning at around 1445? The splatter was too rough to make it out. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Russ, That is why I feel the 2009 date might be moved up a bit. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Scott, Well, technically I keep everything. Yes, I have Beta tapes back to 1977 when I bought my first machine. However, you may have noticed I have moved to recording on DVD now. I have the computer with DVD recording, plus two stand alone units. Plus my satellite equip. is new with digital Mpeg, Star Choice, 4DTV. Yes, I still have record players that still play 78s and also an 8 track machine. So I have most of the technology through the years still in use. I just add stuff, I don't throw it away unles it wears out. hi. 99% of my TV recording is on DVD now. All of my reception reports now I enclose a CD. So I think I am up to date except for HDTV. That is down the road a bit. But I will get one in time, if nothing else to get the best quality from my DVDs. My TV set is a 1988 Radio Shack set, you might have noticed. hi. As far as the LCD/DLP HDTV sets go, I am told there is one issue. The tube type still looks the best, but things are moving to the LCD/DLP types, but the issue is with the bulb in the set. They tend to burn out and they cost $200-$400 each! But the tube type HDTV sets are little by little going away. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Very Good (Chinese) Morning: TPs 18 Oct.
John, Thanks. I normally don't get a TP on 1548, just 4QD on occasion, so it was a surprise. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 Oct 18
Nick, It is 1026 UTC as I type this and I am getting a fair number of TPs. JOAK 594 and DR Korea 657 is good. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] KKPZ 1330 is now IBOC
Greetings, I tuning across the dial today, I found KKPZ 1330 Portland now IBOC as predicted. Anyway, it is not much of an issue here and I thought. The noise is there, but a bit of adjusting of the passband tuning I can get rid of 90% of it no matter what antenna I am using. Of course it is stronger on the 1500' Eastern beverage, but not much of a big issue. KEX is much more of an issue. Off the 45' vertical KXRO 1320 is totally in the clear. Now if all IBOC was this poor, it would be easier to get around! But I am sure as skip angles vary and all their IBOC noise will vary too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Kevin, HDTV is not mandated. Digital TV is and it is only over the air. Those who have Direct TV, Dish, or cable will not be affected. The only thing here will be the over the air translators. I guess if I want to continue getting Portland TV, I will have to get a digital tuner. I will, or maybe I will buy an HDTV set by that time. But no, HDTV is not mandated, just going digital is. Are there are digital TV sets out there now that are not HDTV? I have not seen any analog sets with a digital tuner inside. Some HDTV sets even come without the digital tuner. That is not going to do the OTA viewers much good, but again most people are wired for satellite or cable anyway. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] DX Tips for WDXR
750KFQD AK, Anchorage, totally dominant on top of KXL with Cal Worthington spot followed by TOH ID "This is KFQD Anchorage, a Morris Communications Station". Into Net news. At S9+15 DB! At EDT 10/20. (PM-OR) 750CKJHSK, Melfort, fair u/KFQD during a fade with oldies Carperters song and then a "CK-750" ID at 0004 10/20. (PM-OR) Drake R8 WNW EWE antenna Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC HD TV comments
Thanks. None here as yet. But we live in a somewhat rural area. I did get word today that they are opening the Home Depot in the Spring of 07 and a bigger Costco will be built across Hy 101 and Costco will be carrying more electronics. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Greetings, I recently received a correct reception report for KAVT, which many of you know, I am handling the QSLing for the CE. The reporter posted an interesting question. I thought I would ask for your input. I am sure this question has been asked and discussed in the past, but here I go. I was asked by the KAVT CE to handle the QSLing. I am happy to do it. I get a kick out of all of the places the station is heard. I do enjoy it, like I enjoy getting QSLs myself. But the reporter asked the question, since the QSL is not coming directly from the station, is the QSL legal? I fiqure it is as I have the permission to handle the QSLs. But is it? I count all of my QSLs either from the station or from a person that is OKed to QSL the report. It is like the Committee to Preserve QSLs back East. They only eccept certain kinds of QSLs. They do not want any prepared cards or CB QSLs. I don't know if they will accept e mail QSLs or not. But I do know there are purists out there that will not accept anything but a card or letter from the station. That person must not get too many QSLs these days then. Getting that letter or card from the station is getting harder to do. The CE asks many times now that "Is there something I can just sign?" I guess you would go to the station and ask the PD or GM to type you out a QSL. But even at local KAST, the GM says they only QSL via e mail now. So the rules have to be changed. What worked years ago will no longer work now, purist or not. But I wanted to kick this out and see what other DXers think. To start it out, myself, I will accept about anything confirmming my reception on the letter, ppc, e mail, FAX, anything. I would rather have the letter or card, but it this day we are very fortunate to get anything back. I welcome your comments. Thanks. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] New QSL
Good going Martin. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Hi Martin, I agree 100%. However, the "Powers that be" the rule makers so to speak. What are their rules? Or do we have any these days? I know back in the 60s & 70s, QSLs came under alot of "do's and don'ts". What is accepted and what isn't. There were those "full detail" QSLers that started that unless the QSL had full details, it would not be counted. The rules were set up that you could not DX any farther than 35 miles from your QTH and still count the catch. Many other such rules used to be around. I never hear of any of those rules today. Another were the country lists. Each club had a different list of "DX Countries". Of course a ARRL has a totally different set up on counting countries. Like you, I count any QSL, be it from the janitor. hi. I don't think I have any janitors that QSL'd me though. But with the note from the DXer, I was wondering what others thought about it. It is nice to have your feedback. Your feelings are the same as mine. As you stated, QSLing today is much different. Even 27 years ago when I returned to the coast, QSLs were much easier to get. PPC's were not all that common. Even in the 80s it was great. Into the 90s, still not bad. But into this century, things started to change. As you said, you have to work hard to get that QSL today. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Doug, Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated. I totally agree with you. The Hams have accepted QSL Bureaus for years. I wish we had them in MW QSLing more. People like Les Rayburn and Patrick Griffith are really assets to our hobby. Without people like them, QSLs would be much harder to get, if at all. In my case, I can hear KAVT about any night, so checking the details is easy and I know the format well enough. Plus generally I like an audio source sent with the report, then QSLing is much easier. People can cheat, but they are only cheating themselves. If getting QSLs are that important to people, why not buy them off ebay? In the several years I have been QSLing KAVT, I have only gotten one report that was a cheat. The report was from Italy by the way. I have had a few tentatives and most I could QSL. But only one bad report in all of this time. So not bad. 99.9% of people are honest. There are a few bad apples out there. But not many. But again thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated. And yes, I will continue to collect QSLs and also to QSL KAVT. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
When Chuck Boehnke of Hawaii passed away a couple years back, his wife sent Chuck's QSLs to the Committee and they were only interested in certain QSLs. Chuck had no ppcs as he did not like them, but all of his historic CD QSLs from the 50s, Ginny was going to toss. I had her send them to me. I have them, but I don't know what to do with them. I would like to donate them to me preserved in history. I had no idea the Committee was pickey on what QSL's they would take. I have had no direct contact with the Committee myself. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Russ, I think you are right on that in today's world. I don't see the "QSL Police" out there in the clubs dictating what is a QSL and what isn't. Not like I used to hear about 40 years ago. I don't see the egos out there either like in the 60s. hi. QSLing has dropped off a lot through the years. Infact some DXers consider QSLing a thing of the past and they are worthless to them. My QSL collection is very valuable to me and I have had well over 40 years of collectioning them. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Mail Delays
I have not paid attention to exactly how long it has taken a posting I have sent to reach me. But I know I am not getting the postings in order like I used to. Maybe a posting that was sent at 2:27 AM might reach me after one was sent at 2:42 AM. Some postings have showed up twice too. One 4 or 5 days ago showed up a couple days late and then it showed up again a week later. Strange. I hope all of this dies down. The postings to the NRC list have been within minutes. The IRCA postings can be minutes to days. Lately they have been minutes to hours at least. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSL'ing: a couple more thoughts
Jim, Yes, QSLs are the icing on the cake. They always have been. Sure, taping the station will prove you heard it, and like many I do have hundreds of IDs of stations on tapes. I don't count them though. I just record them so when I send out a report I can prove to the station easily I did receive their station. Then if I need to send a follow up, having the tape there, it is easy to send it out again. At one time when I started QSLing back in 1965, it was the thing of how many stations I can get QSL'd. But now after QSLing for so many years, it is the historical value. I QSL stations under all call letter changes. It is neat to have a station QSL'd through all of that history. Often, I know more about a station's history that the people that work there. Following station history has become a side-line to DXing for me. The QSL collection goes hand in hand with that too. Just recently touring KAST Astoria, I was commenting to the GM who gave the tour to the IRCA convention, about KAST coming by side car in 1925 from Klamath Falls and setting up in Astoria. The station came on in 1922 in K Falls. George Resola, their CE back in the 60s told me all about that. The station was on 1230 then too. It later moved to 1370 in the 30s. The GM did not know all of that. He mentioned he knew the station was around in the 30s though. But there is a lot of history that does go into QSLing. In the past, several CEs have typed me up a complete history of the station. Amazing stuff. Unfortunately with changes, a lot of that has been lost. Looking through the QSLs, I have so many that the stations don't even exist any longer. It is especially neat to have have a letter or QSL card from those stations. They are a piece of broadcasting history. I can't imagine what it was like to QSL in the early days like Ernie Cooper. I am sure he had many "long gone" stations QSL'd. Like Ernie, as he stated once, it is really neat to be sitting and looking through the QSLs on a rainy day. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Walt, Who is AWR and how do I get in touch with them? Thanks. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] TPs (or lack thereof) for 20 Oct
Nick, It was a terrible morning here. Fiji 639 was there, and the powerhouse JJs and that was about it here. No CC, KK, etc. Oh well, there is always tomorrow 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Jim, Yes, I figured this subject would get a bit of interest. Even though some may not QSL much today, they did in the past. I never had much trouble getting QSLs in the 60s. When I started in 1965, I did not have much money and I sent all of my reports out on 4 cent post cards. No rp, but as a High School kid in the 60s, most of us did not have money. But it was interesting, I still got 95% return. It was amazing. Living in Alaska may have helped too. But my return rate on the first report was amazing. I did not know any different, but compared to today, it was a different world. Of couse by the late 60s I was writing letters and enclosing the rp. But my return rate did not change much. Apparently the station was more "PR" in those days and cared more about hearing from distant listeners. Even in the 70s and 80s, my return rate on my first report was still 80% or better. In the 90s it started to drop, but still was good. Generally a follow up would get that QSL. But since the turn of the century things changed drastically. The days of the letter/QSL card are mostly over. There are exceptions, but today it is e mail or ppc. Personally I wish stations would start to QSL via e mail over a ppc anyway. The e mail QSL is nicer and it should not be an issue to QSL that way. The GM at KAST QSLs via e mail, from the old days of a letter. The e mail QSL is free too. No postage to worry about. Some DXers QSL 100% e mail too. Now if we could get all of the stations to do that too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Patrick, At least I have not had a "Janitor" QSL me as "Janitor" on the letter. :) But in radio, I have swept up at times too. Many of us do. That is small market radio. But hey, the janitor is an employee so a QSL signed by him would be legal. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Dump AM IBOC, Move the AM Band, re:HDTV comment
Kevin, That is fine "if" you have an inexpensive source to get your HDTV from. In my case, I would have to buy the set and then buy the satellite receiver and in some cases pay for a sub to get the HD TV. Too much money out here. Now in the future that may change. The only reason I can see to buy HDTV now is to watch my DVDs. The quality is better. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] Mail Delays
The posting I made about delays took 2 hours to reach me. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] not TP, or not what's expected
Walt, This morning was a complete disppointment after seeing such low A & K's last night. Infact at 0400 UTC KFQD was dominant on 750 with a beautiful ID going into news with little KXL behind it. I think Melfort Sask was stronger than KXL! I expected really good DX conditions this morning. But I guess things do change drastically. Well, there is always tomorrow 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] KKOL 1300
I think KKOL is going to have a time getting into NW Oregon, especially from the Fall to Spring during the day. Winter cx have set in and skip is wild during the day. CKMX-1060 is S9+15DB as I type this at 11:40 AM (PDT), High River on 1140 noted, CBR 1010, under Portland and KKPL 1300 Medford is dominant off all of my antennas except the Eastern beverage. KACI is dominant with KKPL behind it. Not a peep out on KKOL off the ship I presume. KKPL is S9+10 DB. Their 20 KW has quite the signal in the NW running ND days. I doubt KKOL is going to have much signal South, but probably quite the signal to the North. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] not TP, or not what's expected
Colin, The few TPs I heard this morning were poor. JOAK-594, JOAB-693, JOIB-747, JOIUB-774, and JOBB-828 was about it. Fiji 639 was ok. But I sure noticed a big change from last night. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Thanks everyone on replying to my post. I feel much the same way and like Nigel said too. We are lucky to get a reply period. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] well, no TAs, but RVC
Nick, CX earlier were AU with KNUI 900 dominant. RVC 530 was there here with older SS popular music underneath, probably Cuba. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] DX Conditions 10/20
Greetings, Not a bad morning after the heavy solar activity the last couple of days. Conditions bounced back a bit with some CC in this morning with decent signals. 918 CRN2 was fair with echo CC, 945 was // to 981. CRI 1044 in JJ noted. Also CC on 1071, CRI 1323 in RR. The powerhouse JJ were ok in signal, but not over powering. KK 972 was strong. CC on 639 at 1430 also. One interesting side note, with the addition on the WNW EWE a few months back, I find that one picks up my neighbors light dimmer, leaving the SW EWE clear of the noise. Before I added the NWN EWE, the SW EWE got more noise. The WNW EWE does pick up TPs a bit better that the SW EWE in many cases, but we are splitting hairs. But it is nice the WNW EWE is working as a noise pick up antenna. I am not talking about big noise anyway and it is only below 750 khz. Another side note, the latest addition of KKPZ 1330 adding IBOC, I found this morning that the WNW EWE has a beautiful null on KKPZ. Off the SW EWE I do get a bit of IBOC hash on CRI 1323 in RR, but off the WNW EWE, no IBOC hash. Off the SW EWE KKPZ 1330 is about S9, off the WNW EWE it is S7 or so. Just enough difference to distroy the hash. So I guess the secret is to have antennas that give you no more than about S7 picking up an IBOC signal on an IBOC signal, But that is not always possible. hi. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Russ, Yes, I have Chuck's old CB (It should have read) QSLs from the 50s. Ginny sent them to me. I would like to find some place I could donate them. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] DX Conditions 10/20
That should have read 10/21. Not 10/20. Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] KKOL
Dan, Thanks. 159 degrees would put a null towards The Dalles OR (1300-KACI) and 260 would put a null towards Aberdeen (1320-KXRO). Then at about 230 degrees (my direction), they probably put little signal also I would guess. If they protect 1320 KXRO, I presume they will protect 1280 Tumwater WA too. 1290 would not be much of an issue, with Portland gone, and Port Angeles going, but their 1300 KACI null would also protect KUMA 1290 Pendleton OR. 1310 Newport OR would be far enough not to be an issue, as Newport is over 100 air miles down the coast from me and I am over 100 miles from Vashion Island too. . But having their site on Vashion Island, they can easily pipe their signal North to cover most of the Puget Sound area. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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 21 oct
Nick, The same was pretty much true here too. The SW EWE did better on most TPs than the WNW EWE. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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] QSLing
Russ, Thanks. These are old originial historic CB veries from the 40s/50s I believe. There must be some CB outfit that would want them I would think. Maybe there is some CB museum or something. I will keep looking. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.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
