Re: [IRCA] Sort of On-Topic radio announcement...

2008-11-09 Thread k4ape
Hey Colin: Congratulations! I too have thought about getting at least a first-level license, and here you are having accomplished it - well done! Kevin There really isn't anything hard about getting your ticket. I have an extra, here in the U.S. is the highest ticket to have. I got my t

Re: [IRCA] Cuban radio

2008-11-09 Thread k4ape
I wish the hurricane would put the complete island off the air!! Last night, all regulars were loud and clear, with 530 to 1000 all in as normal. Willis Old Fort, TN With the hurricane hitting Cuba, has anyone noticed any specific stations off-air? Might be a good chance to DX where Cubans ar

[IRCA] WISN-1130

2008-11-09 Thread k4ape
1130 WISN WI MILWAUKEE 0330 09/11/08 Coast to Coast AM up to 0330, Then ID, "News radio 1130, WISN" followed by a bunch of commericals. One ad for Church and Chapel funeral home. Appears to be on day pattern, perhaps doing transmitter test. There is tremendous IBOC QRM fro

[IRCA] Sunset skip - 3 at once

2008-11-04 Thread k4ape
820 WCPT IL WILLOW SPRINGS 1828 04/11/08 Mainly mixed with WOSU and WWAM. Heard an ID as signal rose up over the other two, "WCPT-Willow Springs" [WM-TN] 820 WOSU OHCOLUMBUS1829 04/11/08 End of some type of program on NPR radio, followed by "All

[IRCA] WHLO-640

2008-10-31 Thread k4ape
640WHLOOH AKRON 0106 31/10/08 Only heard an ID. "WHLO, NEWS RADIO 640, AKRON" then they were back under the mix and the pest from Cuba. Lots of QRM tonight. Lots of rapid fading. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149'

[IRCA] WMIR-1200 experimenting again

2008-10-28 Thread k4ape
1200WMIRSC ATLANTIC BEACH 0115 28/10/08 WMIR is "experimenting" again. They are on day power and covering WOAI. IF you need South Carolina this is the time to hear it. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http:

[IRCA] WQXL-1470

2008-10-28 Thread k4ape
1470 WQXLSCCOLUMBIA1700 27/10/08 "Great radio, WQXL, AM1470, Columbia" At 1705 they gave a weather and traffic report for central South Carolina. The music they play is along the lines of Christian rock. (If there is such a thing) [WM-TN] They

Re: [IRCA] WWAM 820 (TN) on tonite

2008-10-27 Thread k4ape
Daytimer WWAM is noted mixing with WBAP tonite with Gospel mx and lots of weather reports and some ID's...73 KAZ in IL KAZ- I live aboud 55 miles from Jasper, TN (to the east of) and I read your post at 2330. Checking 820, I found the home station, WBAP, in at S9+45db. No WWAM. WWAM is in

Re: [IRCA] WJYM-730

2008-10-22 Thread k4ape
And I think WJYM is part of the SONLIFE Radio Network, a Billy Graham Product... might make it easier to ID if anyone hears it in the future. Paul- Yes they are SONLIFE. At the risk of being crusified, that is one of the reasons they teach a false gospel. Willis ___

[IRCA] WHB-810

2008-10-21 Thread k4ape
810WHB KS KANSAS CITY0200 22/10/08 ID at 0200, "WHB Kansas City" in a raspy voice, then into ESPN Sport Center. Ads for: 1. Cordel and Cordel law firm for men, with offices in Kansas City. 2. At 0203 ad for, Pro-partners for men a medical center for

[IRCA] WJYM-730

2008-10-21 Thread k4ape
730WJYMOH BOWLING GREEN 23/10/08 Hard to hear because of all the QRN. At the end of a preach'n program heard the Call, "This is WJYM, 730 on your dial." Into Christian music. At 0005 faded away. QRM from XEX, Mexico City. [WM-TN] Weid conditions tonigh

[IRCA] WVOP-970 on day power

2008-10-17 Thread k4ape
970WVOPGA VIDALIA 2115 17/10/08 HSFB with Vidalia winning 29 to 7. ID during a break in the game, "970' WVOP" At 2138 ID and commercial break in football game- "Your listening to Crusader football on Oldies97, WVOP." Mixed with WGTK. [WM-T

[IRCA] WRVC-930

2008-10-16 Thread k4ape
930WRVCWV HUNTINGTON 0240 17/10/08 Have been listening to 930Kc for over two hours. I thought that the ESPN station was from Jacksonville, FL. The ID from this station popped out of the noise at 0240, "ESPN 930, WRVC." Then back into ESPN programming. T

[IRCA] WMIR-1200

2008-10-15 Thread k4ape
1200 WMIRSCATLANTIC BEACH 1955 14/10/08 Continues black gospel music, and at 1955 an ID, " The all new WMIR, 1200AM." Then back to black gospel music. By 2000, starting to get some QRM from WOAI. [WM-TN] Nice signal for a daytimer after sundown. DXer: Wil

[IRCA] WXJC-850

2008-10-13 Thread k4ape
850WXJC AL BIRMINGHAM 0120 14/10/08 ID heard at 0120, "850, the truth, WJXC" then back into white gospel music. Lots of QRM from KOA and two different ESPN stations, plus Cuba's time tick station. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' l

[IRCA] WCGL-1360

2008-10-13 Thread k4ape
1360 WCGLFLJACKSONVILLE 0020 14/10/08 ID at 0020, "1360, WCGL" then into black gospel sing'n (or what I believe is called black gospel). Nice signal for only 89 watts and high K and A indicia. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' LONG WI

Re: [IRCA] KYES TV Anchorage AK OT

2008-10-08 Thread k4ape
Thanks for NOT reading my original post Your answer doesn't have any logic in regards to what I wrote. Thanks again Willis It is competition. People will tune out if the station is not on the air. The same reason 99% of stations are 24/7 today. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL M

Re: [IRCA] KYES TV Anchorage AK OT

2008-10-08 Thread k4ape
I just heard watching the Anchorage news that TV station KYES Anchorage has filed for Chapter 11. The reason, is they only get 12 hours a day of Network programming and they have to buy the othe 12 hours and cannot afford it. They will stay on the air, but are looking at a bailout. So our econom

Re: [IRCA] Cuba on 530

2008-10-08 Thread k4ape
Huge signal on 530 right now - 0520 UTC on the Drake R8 -- Colin- You would be correct. Cuba is always booming in here on 530Kc. At 0430 they 25db over S-9. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.

Re: [IRCA] CBX--740

2008-10-07 Thread k4ape
At 0704 CDT 7 Oct 08. CBX--740 Edmonton completely dominating 740 with CBC News. No sign of "AM 740" CHWO." Paul LaFreniere Grand Marais, MN Hi Paul- There is a very good reason why you did not here a sign on of AM 740 CHWO. There is no longer a CHWO radio station, Thet changed calls to C

Re: [IRCA] WSDQ 1190 TN on late (?) on Saturday night

2008-10-06 Thread k4ape
1190 WSDQ TN Dunlap 10-4 2330 Good at times w/ID and C&W music. "The Q" slogans. Daytimer on late?! NEW! DH-IN Dave- From this QTH, they are a pest. I am maybe 40 miles or less east of Dunlap. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@har

[IRCA] Where is the all the people?

2008-10-05 Thread k4ape
Has the IRCA e-mail died??? I haven't received anything in two days. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contribut

[IRCA] KOA-850

2008-10-03 Thread k4ape
850 KOA CO DENVER 0130 - 0206 04/10/08 While tuning across the dial I heard an ad for Rock Mountain Harley - Davidson. (I knew this would be KOA, so I stayed tuned. This was followed by an ad for the downtown Marriote Hotel. KOA was putting a good solid S-5 signal. But no ID

[IRCA] Nancy Johnson e-mail address please

2008-10-01 Thread k4ape
Does any one know how to contact Nancy Johnson, the person who write the Western DX roundup in the DX monitor? Her e-mail keep bouncing. The address in the DX Monitor seems to be wrong. Thanks Willis ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://

[IRCA] WJAX-1220

2008-09-28 Thread k4ape
1220WJAX FL JACKSONVILLE0006 22/09/08 "Your tuned to the greatest music ever recorded, WJAX" They have been playing everything from Dean Martin to the theme song of Jacky Gleason's American Scene Magazine. Weak, but readable, some splatter of IBOC from WP

Re: [IRCA] KLVI 560 Beaumont

2008-09-23 Thread k4ape
Yes, and they are normally, if heard at all, not heard until after 0400 or closer to sun rise. They will be weak when heard. Beaumont is a nice little town, they know how to eat in that place, with great BBQ and Tex-Mex and What-A-Burger. Willis Normal night pattern is very tight toward

Re: [IRCA] Fwd WQEW 1560 off the air

2008-09-23 Thread k4ape
Checked 1560 and WQEW is on the air. Received this post 0015. Checked the upper band and have nice het on 1539 no audio. Still lots of QRM from ZNS on 1540. On 1557 strong het, no audio. On 1566 strong het, no audio. Need a better antenna or an amp. Willis Old Fort, TN 2310 EDT 1560 is em

[IRCA] KLVI-560

2008-09-23 Thread k4ape
560 KLVI TX BEAUMONT 2200 23/09/08 FOX news followed by ad for Bank of America. At 2206 ID, "KLVI, it's the you trust, it's the one you listen to, News radio for south Texas." Then into the Michael Reagan show. [WM-TN] Very nice signal for this time of

Re: [IRCA] Nothing New at Sunset tonight....but ONE NEW STN late last night........

2008-09-17 Thread k4ape
Hi Rob- Yes, I have an idea how you feel. For past 2 weeks, conditions have been very good here, but nothing new for logs. Tonight starting around 2000 EWT, had Trans-World Radio in again at a very nice level, but did not report it as it has been reported to death. Best thing heard tonight

Re: [IRCA] Pleasantly Plump Radios

2008-09-16 Thread k4ape
Just have to mention that you boys don't have the foggiest idea of what a"heavy" radio is! Use to own the Comanche transmitter made by Radio Laboratories, now that was a heavy piece of equipment. All tubes with a power transformer that had to weigh at lease 50 lbs. The rig must have weighted

[IRCA] WHBK-1460

2008-09-16 Thread k4ape
1460WHBK NC MARSHALL 1707 16/09/08 Playing country and blue grass music. ID at 1707, "Classic Country, WHBK, Watsenville, Marshal and Mars Hill" Then into a Lorreta Lynn song. Another ID at 1717- "WHBK, Marshall, North Carolina." They play a nice mi

[IRCA] KLEB-1600

2008-09-13 Thread k4ape
1600KLEB LA GOLDEN MEADOW 2315 12/09/08 "The rage'n Cajun, AM sixteen hundred" and also the ID of "We are proud of our Cajun heritage, this is KLEB, AM 1600, Golden Meadow, Louisiana." Heard a few songs in the Cajun dialect. [WM-TN] May be on day power because o

[IRCA] WBOX-920

2008-09-11 Thread k4ape
920WBOX LA BOGALUSA 0100 12/09/08 Many country tunes played without a brake and at 0100 a short ID. "WBOX 9-20, Bogalusa and WBOX FM" then into News. A daytimer on the air, I am sure, because of hurricane Ike. [WM-TN] Nice signal in spite of rap

[IRCA] WSVS-800

2008-09-11 Thread k4ape
800 WSVS VA CREWE 0305 11/09/08 Rose up out of the noise and QRM from CKLW, "WSVS, Eight hundred, your classic country station in the middle of the night." [WM-TN] Was listening to Coast to Coast on CKLW, and propagation shifted the east. DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA

[IRCA] Thoughts on 500Kw watt radio stations

2008-09-06 Thread k4ape
Why is radio against me? The other day Saul and I had a discussion about the fact that there is nothing to listen to on AM radio. AM BCB radio is pretty B-O-R-I-N-G! A person can hear just so much of Rush, and other liberal talkers, just so much country, soul and noise. However, with footbal

[IRCA] KOA-850

2008-09-05 Thread k4ape
850 KOA CO DENVER 0203 06/09/08 "..it's 1.03 at KOA.." and also heard was the temperture of 36 degrees. KOA in the mix, and weak but at times readable, hiting a S-5 at times. [WM-TN] 36 degrees is cold as compared to here in Tennessee. It's 70 de

Re: [IRCA] Trans-World Radio 800Kc

2008-09-05 Thread k4ape
Joe- When you get old, like myself, all you have left is memories. HI! :) Then in time those get foggy. Willis You are bringing back memories of when I lived in Lansing (less than 100 miles from the Detroit Windsor area and only about 18 at the time). The one and only time I ever heard TW

Re: [IRCA] Trans-World Radio 800Kc

2008-09-04 Thread k4ape
I had a conversation today with Jim Munger with Trans Radio Radio, he replied they are in fact running a 100kw transmitter in Bonaire. They have installed a Kintronics DA-2 phasor to feed their four tower array. The two markets they are targeting these days are South America and Cuba with th

[IRCA] Trans-World Radio 800Kc

2008-09-03 Thread k4ape
This is to notify those few persons who have not yet heard Trans-World Radio from Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles that they are putting a nice S-5 signal into Tennessee with lots of QSB and some QRM from CKLW. 800 TWRBonaire, NA2200 03/09/08 Preacher in English with a Spanish transla

Re: [IRCA] Stations That Have Shut off HD Radio

2008-09-03 Thread k4ape
Noticed on the list that WSB reportedly ditched HD because of complaints. Anybody have further info? I like to listen to WSB during insomnia bouts on Saturday mornings. There's a hook and bullet show followed by gardening. I enjoy both. Gil Gil- That would be very interesting who the com

[IRCA] ZNS-1540

2008-09-01 Thread k4ape
For those who have never heard The Bahamas now is the time to do so. ZNS is on day power and pattern on 1540, putting in nice signal, playing Caribbean music. They are on because of hurricane Hanna. Love this station, it is a good change from the noise of many U.S. stations. Willis Old Fort, T

[IRCA] Sunset skip on 1310

2008-08-30 Thread k4ape
WDXITN JACKSON 2129 30/08/08 "Your enjoying Cardinals baseball on WDXI, 1310, Jackson" then back to the game with the Cardinals and Astros. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis, K4APE QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C _

[IRCA] CW on 1360 over WSAI

2008-08-29 Thread k4ape
At 2315 I have CW on 1360Kc. This is the same type of CW that gets reported around this time each year. But normally it's in the 1000 to 1150Kc range. This is the first time I have had this high in the band. The CW is very slow and is not of the international morse type nor is it of the old con

[IRCA] WDOD-1310 format change

2008-08-29 Thread k4ape
Well I guess it had to happen. WDOD 1310, Chattanooga, TN has changed formats. Seems like every time a station comes up with anything good, it won't be long before they will self-destruct themselves. Twenty years ago, they were Music of your life format. Then they tried airing "Air America" and

Re: [IRCA] Why did CHWO change calls?

2008-08-28 Thread k4ape
Paul, you are the major cause of me having to by new keyboards. You wear out my delete button. Willis - Original Message - From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 8:01 PM Subjec

Re: [IRCA] Why did CHWO change calls?

2008-08-28 Thread k4ape
Thanks to all who responded. I am VERY happy they retained the same format. Now if we could just get them to say the call letters more than once a day, hopefully during the night time hours so I could hear them. This station is truely on of the better ones on the air. Hope it stays this way

[IRCA] Why did CHWO change calls?

2008-08-28 Thread k4ape
Does anyone know why they changed I still haven't heard the new call. It is just as it was, AM740, even at the T.O.H. Willis I'm still in shoce that CHWO is gone!!! (Ditto CBL, hi) Two weeks until I leave for the convention...73 Mike ___

[IRCA] WRNE-980

2008-08-25 Thread k4ape
980 WRNE FL GULF BREEZE 2200 25/08/08 ID at TOH, "WRNE, Gulf Breeze-Pensacola" They are playing some type of black funky music. Lots of QSB and QRM from WTEM. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C __

[IRCA] WPAD-1560

2008-08-24 Thread k4ape
1560 WPAD KYPADUCAH 2200 24/08/08 In a fade for WQEW I heard an ID for WPAD, "AM 1560, WPAD, PADUCAH" then WQEW was back on top. Have not heard this station in over a year, since they changed to ESPN. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wi

Re: [IRCA] WZNF report

2008-08-21 Thread k4ape
Paul- I am running about 7 hours behind everyone else in e-mails. I sent the report around 2145 and it didn't show up in my mail box till after 0300. It has to my server folks that I pay each month. Willis - Original Message - From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "

[IRCA] WZNF report

2008-08-21 Thread k4ape
I was wondering why my report of WNZF which was posted more than 3 hours ago hasn't appeared on the list??? Willis ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this ma

Re: [IRCA] WNZF logged in Tampa

2008-08-21 Thread k4ape
WNZF showing all the makings of going to be a very fine station. Hope they do very well. Bob Foxworth Tampa AMEN on that Bob. I also think they were doing a good job reporting. Hope that continues. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list I

[IRCA] WNZF-1550 (New station logged)

2008-08-21 Thread k4ape
1550 WNZF FLBUNNELL 2140 20/08/08 ID - ".if it's happening in Flagler county you'll hear it on WNZF" then a weather up date with a nme that sounded like Tom Kenney(?). At 2150, a women reporter said her name and then said "...reporting for newsradio WNZF." The

[IRCA] WOAY-860

2008-08-19 Thread k4ape
860WOAY WVOAK HILL 2300 19/08/08 Strong signal, with rapid fading. ID- "AM860, WOAY" with a short WX report. It will 56 degrees overnight temp. Faded as quickly as it appeared. QRM from CJBC in French. [WM-TN] DXer: WILLIS QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA

[IRCA] Correction to WKII log

2008-08-17 Thread k4ape
Slight correction from the original post. I reported that this station was near Fort Myers, FL. That is wrong, it is near Port Charlotte, FL. At 0030 I got a nice, strong ID and clear ID They IDed as PORT CHARLOTTE. Please forgive the error. Willis 1070 WKIIFLSOLANA

[IRCA] WWBA-1040

2008-08-17 Thread k4ape
1040 WWBA FLPINELLAS PARK2345 17/08/08 ID- "Now back to the Twilight Zone on WWBA" QRM from WHO, Des moines, IO. [WM-TN] Appearently, the Florida stations are on day power and pattern for the coming storm, Fay. This is a good time to increase your loggings f

[IRCA] WKII-1070 (A NEW LOG)

2008-08-17 Thread k4ape
1070 WKIIFLSOLANA2200 17/08/08 At 2200 heard an ID and start of the news. "America's best music, WKII, Fort Myers" Then they were covered with WFLI Chattanooga. At 2209 they are back up on top on the channel with a Sinatra song. [WM-TN] Both stat

[IRCA] KGYN-1210

2008-08-13 Thread k4ape
For those who need them, KYGN 1210, Guyman, OK is on day power and under 1210 Philly. Not sure why they would be on day power and pattern. There are no storms out in that part of the U.S. Perhaps transmitter maintance? Willis ___ IRCA mailing list IRC

[IRCA] WSDZ-1260

2008-08-10 Thread k4ape
1260WSDZ ILBELLEVILLE 0200 11/08/08 "This is Radio Disney, WSDZ and WSDZ-HD, St. Louis." One of those rear moments when Disney gives a full ID. Lots of QSB. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C

[IRCA] WPMP-1580

2008-08-08 Thread k4ape
1580WPMP MS PASCAGOULA 0200 09/08/08 ID at top of hour - "WPMP, 1580, Pascagola" then into news. Gulf coast WX at 0205. From 0130 to 0200 they were playing old time radio show with Abbott and Costello from 1948. More Abbott and Costello at 0207. Must be r

[IRCA] WKTF-1550

2008-07-29 Thread k4ape
1550 WKTF GA VIENNA 0035 30/07/08 The Roy Rogers show after playing a Jack Benny show from 1947. Nice signal. [WM-TN] Finally got a good ID on this station. Took 3 hours of old time radio shows and a few ads to hear this station loud enough to copy an ID. They may

[IRCA] WSRC question

2008-07-29 Thread k4ape
What radio station does WSRC-1480, Fair Bluff, NC, broadcast in parallel with? I have been hearing their parallel station on 1550, with GREAT old time radio shows, and everytime they ID I can not understand all that calls that are given. Willis Old Fort, TN __

[IRCA] WSLA-1560

2008-07-29 Thread k4ape
1560 WSLA LA SIDELL 2245 29/07/08 Promo for how radio advertising works on WSLA. ID - "WSLA, Sidell" then back into Astro's baseball. [MW-TN] Nice signal for a Kw daytimer! DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C _

Re: [IRCA] WMTN-1300

2008-07-22 Thread k4ape
Don- I can not even remember that far back to 1957! That was way back in the last century. You must be really old. Willis Old Fort, TN - Original Message - From: "Donald K. Kaskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of Am

[IRCA] CKOC-1150

2008-07-19 Thread k4ape
1150CKOCON HAMILTON 0351 19/07/08 "Less interruptions in your driving, good time oldies, 1150, CKOC" [WM-TN] Lots of QSB and QRM, with nice peaks in signal strength at times. DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C __

[IRCA] WMTN-1300

2008-07-17 Thread k4ape
1300WMTN TN MORRISTOWN 1945 17'07/08 "The classic country you love and the information you need, this is WMTN, Morristown." [WM-TN] Even though this station isn't that far away, I hardly ever hear it. DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire

[IRCA] WIMO-1300

2008-07-15 Thread k4ape
1300WIMO GA WINDER 2304 15/07/08 Only an ID, it popped up out of the noise with something said about "big radio for ..." then QSBed. [WM-TN] Even if they are on day power, they sounded very good for only 650 watts. DXer: Willis QTH: Old F

[IRCA] KRLD-1080

2008-07-13 Thread k4ape
1080 KRLD TX DALLAS 0135 14/07/08 ID - "We are proud to be a part of your community, we are KRLD, 1080." Ad for Texas Farm Insurance company. Nice signal for this time of night. [WM-TN] They have either not changed to their night pattern OR they are doing transmitter work. I ment

Re: [IRCA] "AM 1450, AM 1200"

2008-07-13 Thread k4ape
Bert- I am sure heard the following. 1200 WJESSCSALUDA 14 //WCRS-1450 AT TIMES They are // at times on both frequencies. I have heard both here at times. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] WCRK-1150

2008-07-13 Thread k4ape
1150WCRK TN MORRISTOWN 2339 13/07/08 "Keep informed with WCRK.COM with news of the day from around the world. And be sure to sign up your birthday to win a free meal at Chic-fil-lay." Sounds like a oldies format. Still on day power, with strong signal into

[IRCA] TVDX report for 8 July 2008

2008-07-08 Thread k4ape
TVDX REPORT FOR 8 JULY 2008 ALL TIMES ARE IN EWT 2 KWGN CO Denver2002 Strong signal nice color for about 5 minutes. 2 From 1830 to 2000 had a lot of unIDed stations. One ABC (Possably WSB Atlanta, GA) had a PBS station. At lease one of each network. All mixed together. 3 KOET

[IRCA] KAAY-1090

2008-07-05 Thread k4ape
If you are a person who is trying to log all 50 states on the BCB band and you need Arkansas, now is the time to do so. KAAY-1090 Little Rock is on Day Pattern and placing a strong signal into eastern Tennessee. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing li

Re: [IRCA] Field Day 2008

2008-07-04 Thread k4ape
Now you know good and darn well I didn't make a single CW Contact. We on I know that, but I just had to mess with you. BTW- Did you get on the air at any time? I also worked (pertty sure) W4EEE on 75 phone. Wonder if you were on there at that time, around 2100 EDT. Think I worked everyone

Re: [IRCA] Field Day 2008

2008-07-04 Thread k4ape
Hi Bert! How mant CW contacts did you make on field day? I did 567 on 80 CW. I worked 237 phone contacts on 75. Was your club call WR4BC, if so we worked on 75 phone. Our club call is W4GZX. On CW that is a BAD call. Willis http://www.arrl-ga.org/activities/fd08%20photos.html Here are s

Re: [IRCA] OT FM Skip

2008-07-03 Thread k4ape
For the first time in a couple years, I caught some FM skip on the van radio while sitting in traffic. Colorado 104.9 Montrose and several others. Some of it was quite strong. Some SSers and I think one was a Mexican. Patrick- I would not have thought that Seaside, Oregon would have traffic! I

[IRCA] WBXR-1140

2008-07-03 Thread k4ape
1140 WBXR ALHAZEL GREEN 2100 03/07/08 Sign off . "WBXR now ends another day broadcasting and is owned by... " Then into national anthem. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' Long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___

[IRCA] Slow mail - test

2008-06-25 Thread k4ape
Not only have I had true snail mail, I haven't been able to send any post. Have had some very nice TVDX, but unable to report it. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Op

[IRCA] test

2008-06-15 Thread k4ape
this is only a test ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] Recemtly

2008-06-14 Thread k4ape
Let me get my two cents in on this thread. I am about 150 miles south of WIRV. I hear them at lease once or twice a month here in Old Fort, TN, and they do run day power sometimes at night. Not always. They use to be in here every night, and I do believe they have gotten a handle on what ever w

Re: [IRCA] UNID C&W Station on 1060

2008-05-31 Thread k4ape
I'm hearing a station playing country music ("today's new hit country") on 1060 tonight, presumably a satellite-fed daytimer on late. No local content heard, and at 2300 EDT there was dead air where the ID insert should've been. This is definitely not CKMX, and is probably not one of the stati

[IRCA] WFDR-1370

2008-05-31 Thread k4ape
1370 WFDRGA MANCHESTER 2225 31/05/08 Was monitoring 1370 with a black gospel station, and an ID popped up, "WFDR, Manchester," then back to more black gospel music. Nice signal for only 28 watts, with QSB and QRM from WGIV. [WM-TN] DXer: Willis QTH: Ol

Re: [IRCA] WRBE-1440

2008-05-25 Thread k4ape
Hey Willis, just curious. Waylon & Willie originally recorded this song-Luckenbach, Texas. It's about a yearly gathering taking place in that town-in the Fredericksburg/Kerrville area. Is Merle joining Willie for a new version or did you just mix him up with Waylon? Don- Please forgive. Th

[IRCA] WRBE-1440

2008-05-24 Thread k4ape
* = a new log *1440 WRBE MS LUCEDALE 0152 25/05/08 "Your favorite country, WRBE" then into a song, Lucinbock, TX' with Merle and Willie. [WM-TN] Supposed to off the air at night. They are bouncing around at S-7 to an 8. At 0200 they gave a full ID, "14

Re: [IRCA] Groovin 1580 WXRA Georgetown/Lexington, Kentucky

2008-05-22 Thread k4ape
They were still blasting in at 6 AM this morning. I woke up at 5:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. Do you mean they were so strong you could here them without a radio?? And they woke you up?? ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://mon

Re: [IRCA] Star 92.7 Simulcast on AM???

2008-05-20 Thread k4ape
Are you asking "Who is Star 97.3?" It is. 1310 WDKD KINGSTREE SC 5000* 60 NDA SOFT AC //WSIM STAR 93.7 At night they have been covering my semi-local WDOD-1310. I do believe they are on day power, for what ever reason. Been a regular here each night for over a month and 60 watts isn't goin

[IRCA] WSPG-1400

2008-05-17 Thread k4ape
1400WSPG SC SPARTANBURG2359 17/05/08 Rose up out of the mix, "ESPN radio, WSPG, 1400, Spartanburg." Then faded back into the mix. [WM-TN] As I sat here working on my stamp collection, I was monitoring 1400. WSPG just camo out of no where to the top of th

[IRCA] WGGH-1150

2008-05-17 Thread k4ape
1150 WGGH IL MARION 0250 17/05/08 "..and send to WGGH, Marion. You never know when we will be playing your song." Then QSBed into the mix. [WM-TN] Apparently, they were asking for song request. They rose up out of no where, then dissappeared. DXer: Willis QTH

[IRCA] WXVI-1600

2008-05-15 Thread k4ape
1600WXVI AL MONTGOMERY2110 15/05/08 "...coming up next on sixteen hundred, WXVI." Then into scream'n black gospel music. Very strong signal for this time of night. [WM-TN] They are 45db over S-9 as I write this. Possibly due to the fact that in Alabama

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: UNID SS 1070

2008-05-10 Thread k4ape
Patrick- There is a Cuban I hear ever so offen here, I have heard them play a few spanish ballids from time. They are pain in the rear end, as are all the Cuban stations. Anytime you report a good DX channels, Arne in Cuba, will place a new transmitter on it and kill the channel. I normally

[IRCA] WHCG-1360

2008-05-10 Thread k4ape
em anymore. DXer: Willis, K4APE QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' Long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list a

Re: [IRCA] WGIV-1370

2008-05-08 Thread k4ape
WCAO... WCAO is on 600 in Baltimore. WOCA is 1370 in Ocala and WCOA is in Pensacola. *Paul Walker* *www.realradiousa.com* <http://www.realradiousa.com/> *www.radio-talk.net* <http://www.radio-talk.net/> On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:27 PM, k4ape <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If the

Re: [IRCA] WGIV-1370

2008-05-08 Thread k4ape
If they were on Day power Willis would have had to water cool his IF's at that power level and distance. At of this writing, WGIV is on top of WCAO and WDEF. They fade up then down. They do sound like they are on more than 45 watts. Even hearing them on day power, as I do sometimes at sunset

Re: [IRCA] WGIV-1370

2008-05-08 Thread k4ape
One wonders here. WGIV has been a frequent abuser in the past. Yes, they have, however, they have been VERY good in the past year. I haven't heard them in a while at night. they're 16 kw days Yes, they are listed as 16kw. I don't think you'd have much QSB at your distance and

[IRCA] WGIV-1370

2008-05-07 Thread k4ape
tion at this time of night. May be day power. DXer: Willis, K4APE QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in mess

Re: [IRCA] HAARP QSL

2008-05-05 Thread k4ape
Congrats Art. I got mine last week. Willis Old Fort, TN I also have received a nice QSL from the HAARP moon bounce project and also my prepared card signed by Stephen M. Floyd, HAARP Chief RF Engineer. Very excited to get this! Art Peterson Richmond, CA 94804 _

[IRCA] QSL from HARRP

2008-05-03 Thread k4ape
SURPRISE! SURPRISE! Today I received a QSL from the HAARP test that took place back in January. I sent them one of my ham QSL's as requested. Anyone else on the list here the test? Willis Old Fort, TN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http:/

[IRCA] Trans World Radio-800Kc

2008-04-30 Thread k4ape
For those who have not heard Trans World Radio from the netherland Antilles by this point of time, listen now on 800Kc. At 2330 EDT, on 800 Kc, they are putting a great signal with slight QSB. There is a preaching program in mixed english and spanish. Good DXing! Willis Old Fort, TN _

Re: [IRCA] WKSR-1420

2008-04-29 Thread k4ape
Just a small correction and a few notes. The stations slogan is actually "Rocky 1420 AM" Sorry, it's hard to not make typos when your blind. Secondly, the station runs few, if any commercials because the FM does so well andf helps pay for the AM which has v ery low overhead because there ar

[IRCA] WKSR-1420

2008-04-28 Thread k4ape
1420WKSR TN PULASKI 2237 28/04/08 "Heard in every parking place in Giles county, this is 'Rock 1420, WKSR" Playing some of the worse noise I ever heard on radio! The noise of Black Sabbath and other rock favorites. [WM-TN] I use the word 'favo

[IRCA] Seaside, OR in the news

2008-04-22 Thread k4ape
Pat- During the 5 PM news today I thought about you. On our local channel 3 (WRCB) at 5 PM news, they showed Seaside, OR downtown area. It was snowing!! As I write, it is 83 beautiful degrees with clear skies and a nice breeze. We have all the windows open and enjoying the scene of the Smokey

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