Re: [IRCA] Country Number 50 logged - Ecuador
Congratulations, Bill!!! Please tell us about your BUG antennas! John B. At 12:29 PM 12/19/2006 -0500, you wrote: >Last night I logged my country number 50 heard on MW while DXing in >Maryland! It was also my station number 1674. Radio Sucre 700 was >the station, which drifted into my shack this morning at 12/19 0907 >UTC (0407 EST), with talk by a male in Spanish about Christmas and >several mentions of Sucre. On top with WLW phase nulled. (Harms- >Maryland) > >Bill Harms >R8B >Quantum Phaser >280 degree and 320 degree 350 foot long BUGs >K9AY > >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of >the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P
Thanks Patrick, that sounds like a pretty good endorsement. One more for the plus side. 73 John Hunter Rossville GA At 11:28 AM 12/19/2006, you wrote: >John, > >I have been using the MW550P for a couple years now. It works very well. >Sometimes that extra boost will bring in a station and the sellectivity >of the unit (2 KHZ) will help out cutting the QRM from a nearby sloppy >station without having to narrow the filters on the R8. The skirts are >very good on the MW550P. It is the best presellector I have ever seen >for MW. > >73, > >Patrick > >Patrick Martin >KAVT Reception Manager > >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of >the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW 550P
Ouch! Lightning strike. that hurts, hi! Thanks for the info. I am putting down everyones responses on a sheet of paper and will figure it out from there 73 John Hunter At 06:59 AM 12/19/2006, you wrote: >John, > >I have the Palstar MW 550P and used it nightly until it was knock >out by a lighting strike at Grayland last April. Built like a tank >and it tunes up into the tropical band. Nice for tuning splits >frequency stations and separating them from domestic stations. I >plan on sending mine back to Palstar for repair. Pat Martin uses >one and it helps knock down the noise from the electric fence that >is near his house. > >Dennis, >Vancouver, WA >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of >the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P
Thanks Guy, I'm writing down the +'s and -'s on a sheet of paper and will evaluate them and see what comes out best. At 11:13 AM 12/19/2006, you wrote: >John, I owned a MW550P and had mixed results. Initially the preamp was >noisy, compared to a Wellbrook preamp and a A.R.R. preamp which added no >audible noises to a signal. The noise only occurred with the MW550P at home >with strong MW stations nearby; on DXpeditions to the coast it was nice and >quiet. I had to send it back to Palstar. The reworked unit performed pretty >well and the noise was greatly reduced, but I was always disappointed with >the preselection below 580 kHz or so. The peaking or preselection was >minimal to zero from 580 downwards, which was a shame because that's where I >needed it the most due to certain local powerhouses. > >I'd recommend getting one if you can be sure of returning it if it doesn't >work out. Also, be sure to assess your receiver, antenna, and local RF >environment to judge whether or not you really need a preselector. It may >not be needed at all to help you hear more DX. You may want to check the >archives of my former blog at www.sdr-1000.blogspot.com to read the entries >about the MW550P. > >73, > >Guy > > >--- >Message: 5 >Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:20:29 -0500 >From: John Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P >To: ABDX <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, IRCA >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > >Hey everyone, I got a little Christmas money and was thinking of >buying a Palstar MW550P. Are they any good? I want to get a few >opinions before I blow money that could best be spent elsewhere. Thanks in >advance. 73 John Hunter Rossville GA > > > >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of >the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Deed Restrictions and DXing
It looks like my wife and I are going to "downsize" in the new year, and move into a single level "garden" style home. The neighborhood is very nice, and the move has a lot going for it, but with radio some negatives too. Looking for some advice on how to cope--- Pros: - New Construction, so I can "plan" the radio room. Some things I've already discussed with the builder are putting in several 10 foot deep copper rods, all bonded together for a good ground. He's also going to run several RG-6 feedlines and some multicable conductors for antenna feedlines and rotor control cables. Also, the power lines are all buried underground for miles. I've checked reception conditions with the car radio, and the neighborhood is super-quiet. Much better than my current home. Cons: Deed restrictions mean that outside antennas are going to be very limited. Backyard, inside the privacy fence, low to the ground. Nothing on the roof. No BOG's. Likely I'll be limited to the active whips and Wellbrook Loop antenna mounted near ground level. For HF amateur work, I plan to put up a horizontal loop antenna that will run the length of the backyard fence in a "square". Small backyard means small loop, NVIS type antenna with an SGC tuner mounted near the house. For VHF/UHF amateur work, I'll rely on attic mounted loops or a good Log antenna on a small TV rotor. My plan with the active antenna is to mount them just inside the fence, up about six feet (it's a seven foot tall fence) and spaced their maximum distance of about 70 feet. I'll put these both into the Quantum Phaser so that I have some ability to null signals. Still not sure how to mount the Wellbrook loop and it's small rotor. Perhaps on a tripod type mount in the middle of the small backyard. I'm wide open to suggestions--- 73, Les Rayburn, director High Noon Film 100 Centerview Drive Suite 111 Birmingham, AL 35216 205.824.8930 205.824.8960 Fax 205.253.4867 Cell http://www.highnoonfilm.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] New QSLs
Two new QSLs in yesterday: KTRS-550, St. Louis, MO: F/d letter w/ coverage map in 6 days. V/s: Craig Unger - Station Manager. WINA-1070, Charlottesville, VA: F/d letter in 10 days. V/s: Alan Williams - Chief Engineer. 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Country Number 50 logged - Ecuador
Congratulations Bill, That's a great catch from MD! I have not heard Ecuador on MW. I have heard beacons from there. Whatever you are feeding that R8B, send some our way. 73 and good DX Chris Cape Cod - Original Message - From: "Bill Harms" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "nRC AM List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "iRCA" Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:29 PM Subject: [IRCA] Country Number 50 logged - Ecuador > Last night I logged my country number 50 heard on MW while DXing in > Maryland! It was also my station number 1674. Radio Sucre 700 was > the station, which drifted into my shack this morning at 12/19 0907 > UTC (0407 EST), with talk by a male in Spanish about Christmas and > several mentions of Sucre. On top with WLW phase nulled. (Harms- > Maryland) > > Bill Harms > R8B > Quantum Phaser > 280 degree and 320 degree 350 foot long BUGs > K9AY > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: Laptop Computer
At 09:54 AM 12/19/2006, you wrote: >> that it's "just" a laptop anyway. > >Mine goes into the tray, through the X-ray, and out the other side >without incident. Never been asked to turn it on, never had any problems >with lost data, and it was probably through an X-ray machine 20 times in >the last year alone... Ditto Scott's experience. They always swab mine after going through X-ray. I don't think you have to worryWalt -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.25/593 - Release Date: 12/19/2006 1:17 PM ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: Laptop Computer
Russ Edmunds wrote: > --- James Niven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> I am going on a trip to Australia in March 2007. I am planning on >> taking a laptop computer with me. My question is "Has anyone on the >> list had problems with their laptop after it was passed through the >> X-Ray machine at airports" I would hate tho think that the Xray >> erases the contents on the hard drive. >> >> > > *** I've never permitted my laptop to be run through that. Security has > always insisted on opening it up, having me turn it on and show them > that it's "just" a laptop anyway. Mine goes into the tray, through the X-ray, and out the other side without incident. Never been asked to turn it on, never had any problems with lost data, and it was probably through an X-ray machine 20 times in the last year alone... s ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Country Number 50 logged - Ecuador
Last night I logged my country number 50 heard on MW while DXing in Maryland! It was also my station number 1674. Radio Sucre 700 was the station, which drifted into my shack this morning at 12/19 0907 UTC (0407 EST), with talk by a male in Spanish about Christmas and several mentions of Sucre. On top with WLW phase nulled. (Harms- Maryland) Bill Harms R8B Quantum Phaser 280 degree and 320 degree 350 foot long BUGs K9AY ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KVNS 1700
Let me explain that I am getting both IRCA and MWC in digests, but the IRCA digests come a lot more frequently, so that is where I first saw Paul`s post about 1700, and the only clip I had listened to was #3. I must have run it half a dozen times and was convinced they were saying ``NVS``, but now when I play it back it`s clearly ``KVNS``. Am I getting dyslexic in my old age? So never mind my comments along those lines. I monitored 1700 myself Dec 19 from 0635 UT, and it was mostly KKLF ( ``KLIF 570``) with C2C, and a hefty SAH of approx. 7 Hz with KVNS, which occasionally topped it, with Tex-Mex music, such as at 0649 when a clear non-ID came through as ``La Grande``. I guess that`s more impressive then ``El Bravo``. Unfortunately, I dozed off before hourtop. 73, Glenn Hauser, Enid OK __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] other NAs / was 1700 KVNS in Spanish
Russ wrote: The Mex NA is not impossible for KVNS if they're trying to program to that demographic but more likely does suggest a second station. == the question was not explicitly raised, but US stations DO play other NAs. If I recall correctly, KVOS-TV-12 from Bellingham (which markets to Vancouver BC and supposedly has a larger office presence in Canada than USA) used to, and may still, regularly play the Canadian NA . . . ef In Gatineau Quebec ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Question about 1700 KVNS
I find it quite remarkable that, at approximately 4900 miles, Paul was the first DXer to discover the KVNS format change!Good job, Paul! -- Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA -- Original message -- From: Paul Crankshaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm using an AOR AR7030 receiver with a EWE antenna approx (since I've > never actually measured it ) 3.5 m high and 8 m long. KVNS is a > reasonably frequent visitor here. > > Just one further point. > > I received a further email from John Munoz at KVNS stating > > "I made the switch over at 12AM CST on 12-18-2006" > > I take this to be 0600 UTC > > Paul > > > Gil Stacy wrote: > > >Paul, > >Would you please describe the RX and antenna that you bagged KVNS with? > >73, Gil NN4CW > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Alright, time to impress all w/my pig ignorance. 780? Heard no RR > here. Yet. > But listening. > > Here's what I got - > > 'Voz de Rumbo', post sunset, 20 SEP '06, qth Lemon Bay Park, > Englewood, FL, > w/DX-398. 780 one of the few dead quiet daytime until ratbag Ft. > Myers 770 > 'sportstalk' went iBLOC. > > Old WRTH: 780 RR qth Las Mercedes, Granma. Maybe him? > > '95 FCC list compiled by dangerous contra-revolucionario spies: 780 > is R. > Progreso outa Moa. > > > *** Remember too that it is hardly unprecedented for outlets belonging to another network to run RR overnights... Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Laptop Computer
--- James Niven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am going on a trip to Australia in March 2007. I am planning on > taking a laptop computer with me. My question is "Has anyone on the > list had problems with their laptop after it was passed through the > X-Ray machine at airports" I would hate tho think that the Xray > erases the contents on the hard drive. > > *** I've never permitted my laptop to be run through that. Security has always insisted on opening it up, having me turn it on and show them that it's "just" a laptop anyway. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > RR return indicative of bigga policy shift? Power restoration? Our > don Arnito > slapped new 6146's into mitter? Anything possible with don fido. > Indeed, all > things are. > > RR has been observed doing this on various frequencies for at least the last 2-3 years and probably more based on observations here. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW 550P
Dennis, Paul at Palstar is very good about getting his units up and going for you quickly. Sorry to hear about the lightening. Rare here, but it does happen. But I love the unit. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question about 1700 KVNS
I'm using an AOR AR7030 receiver with a EWE antenna approx (since I've never actually measured it ) 3.5 m high and 8 m long. KVNS is a reasonably frequent visitor here. Just one further point. I received a further email from John Munoz at KVNS stating "I made the switch over at 12AM CST on 12-18-2006" I take this to be 0600 UTC Paul Gil Stacy wrote: >Paul, >Would you please describe the RX and antenna that you bagged KVNS with? >73, Gil NN4CW > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] No TPs since 12/14
I heard JOAK-594 & JOAB-693 this morning around 1500, but both poorly. More Hawaiian activity with KPUA-670, KUAI-720, KGU-760, KLHT-1040, KHBC-1060, and KUMU-1500 coming in. Lots of IBOC hash too, with all of the Southern cx, IBOC on 760, 780, 900, 920, 950, 970, 1040, 1060, etc. etc. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P
John, I have been using the MW550P for a couple years now. It works very well. Sometimes that extra boost will bring in a station and the sellectivity of the unit (2 KHZ) will help out cutting the QRM from a nearby sloppy station without having to narrow the filters on the R8. The skirts are very good on the MW550P. It is the best presellector I have ever seen for MW. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P
John, I owned a MW550P and had mixed results. Initially the preamp was noisy, compared to a Wellbrook preamp and a A.R.R. preamp which added no audible noises to a signal. The noise only occurred with the MW550P at home with strong MW stations nearby; on DXpeditions to the coast it was nice and quiet. I had to send it back to Palstar. The reworked unit performed pretty well and the noise was greatly reduced, but I was always disappointed with the preselection below 580 kHz or so. The peaking or preselection was minimal to zero from 580 downwards, which was a shame because that's where I needed it the most due to certain local powerhouses. I'd recommend getting one if you can be sure of returning it if it doesn't work out. Also, be sure to assess your receiver, antenna, and local RF environment to judge whether or not you really need a preselector. It may not be needed at all to help you hear more DX. You may want to check the archives of my former blog at www.sdr-1000.blogspot.com to read the entries about the MW550P. 73, Guy --- Message: 5 Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:20:29 -0500 From: John Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] Palstar MW550P To: ABDX <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, IRCA Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Hey everyone, I got a little Christmas money and was thinking of buying a Palstar MW550P. Are they any good? I want to get a few opinions before I blow money that could best be spent elsewhere. Thanks in advance. 73 John Hunter Rossville GA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
don Fido signs anything I request. Have his personal word onna matter. Gil, re '99 info, am sure you realize nothing 'out of date' w/fido. Like the beast that was, yet is not, but yet again shall be, what wuz onna air years ago can vanish, remain years dormant, and return. RR return indicative of bigga policy shift? Power restoration? Our don Arnito slapped new 6146's into mitter? Anything possible with don fido. Indeed, all things are. z dr z m k fl For brighter sound & good health, Dr. Zecchino sez: Got HDyspepsia? Rx:New AmpereCycline! Clears digital pinworms from your radio, fast! Good health to all, and to all, healthy analog! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] No TPs since 12/14
At 12:03 19/12/2006, you wrote: >It's 1200 UT and no TPs with audio being heard. I've pulled the wind blown antenna tangles from our pear tree down to the ground, so I'm down to the ALA100 for now, until the new support goes up. Things seems fairly lacking at 1530UT; carriers on frequencies like 756, 1008 and 1503 seemed to indicate New Zealand, but a good carrier has appeared on 1566 the last few minutes (1540UT), so not completely dead from Asia. Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question about 1700 KVNS
Paul, Would you please describe the RX and antenna that you bagged KVNS with? 73, Gil NN4CW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] No TPs since 12/14
Dennis The same here with no TP's heard for several days. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:03:12 + > Subject: [IRCA] No TPs since 12/14 > > > > It's 1200 UT and no TPs with audio being heard. The last time I logged a TP > was 12/14. Only decent carrier this morning was 279 kHz. Will try again at > 1530 UT. > > Dennis, > Vancouver, WA > JRC 545 EWE NW > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > _ Express yourself with gadgets on Windows Live Spaces http://discoverspaces.live.com?source=hmtag1&loc=us ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
On 12/19/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Alright, time to impress all w/my pig ignorance. 780? Heard no RR here. > Yet. > But listening. I finally found the reference that I mentioned to Curt yesterday regarding Radio Reloj being relayed to the other networks after 0600 Z. http://www.amfmdx.net/amdx/cubanradio.html "Rodriguez of R. Reloj; other stations may relay Reloj after 0600 UTC (12/99 NRC" It's dated material but may help explain those ticks and "diddahdditdiddahdit" that shows up in unexpected places on our dials. There's probably nothing sacred about adherence to only relaying after 0600Z. Does Fidel sign the WACS certificate? (Worked All Cuban Stations) 73, Gil NN4CW Savannah GA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Wobbler
"One can always hope, but with our Baggie Maximo, one must rule out with caution" If those stations you listed are still current, that's a clean sweep of the a.m. dial. "Have wobble, will travel." 73, Gil NN4CW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Wobbler
Gil & IRCA readers - One can always hope, but with our Baggie Maximo, one must rule out with caution. '95 FCC list compiled by nefarious anti-Castritas, from several lists & DF'ed, distant and close-in: 970: Net unknown, nothing heard, but: ITU cites Cosolacion, Gerona, Sancti Spiritus, & Santiago. 1420: R. Llanures, qth Colon. Haven't had him here but old NRC bulletins report heard in NE US. 1480: R. Florida, Florida W 78 13 - N 21 30Haven't had him yet. 1530: R. Moron, Moron, Ciego de Avila. Local pest WENG precludes reception this qth, but had Moron from "Half Moon Cay" a/k/a Little San Salvador, BHS, JAN '04 onna DX-398. 1550: 1. Net Unknown, qth Nueva Gerona 2. R. Nuevitas, qth Nuevitas. Didn't don Curtino have RP here back in SEP? Made note in 'The Purple Binder'. Whooper jammer here nightly, LOBS > due S, Habana & //RP 640, etc. dr. zecchino pv zecchino, t.d. manasota key fl 'no soy medico' ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
Alright, time to impress all w/my pig ignorance. 780? Heard no RR here. Yet. But listening. Here's what I got - 'Voz de Rumbo', post sunset, 20 SEP '06, qth Lemon Bay Park, Englewood, FL, w/DX-398. 780 one of the few dead quiet daytime until ratbag Ft. Myers 770 'sportstalk' went iBLOC. Old WRTH: 780 RR qth Las Mercedes, Granma. Maybe him? '95 FCC list compiled by dangerous contra-revolucionario spies: 780 is R. Progreso outa Moa. dr. zecchino PV Zecchino, T.D. Manasota Key, FL "No soy medico" ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question about 1700 KVNS
10watts.com reports now a Regional Mexican format. Barry Paul Crankshaw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has the format of 1700 KVNS (Brownsville TX) changed recently? Prior to 0800 UTC on 1700 there was Latin music, an announcement in Spanish and then the Mexican national anthem. At around 0820 UTC between spanish style music pieces an announcement in Spanish included "KVNS" Whenever I have heard it before it has been a news/talk station (in English). Paul Troon, Scotland, UK ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Laptop Computer
Hi All, I am going on a trip to Australia in March 2007. I am planning on taking a laptop computer with me. My question is "Has anyone on the list had problems with their laptop after it was passed through the X-Ray machine at airports" I would hate tho think that the Xray erases the contents on the hard drive. Thanks for any feedback I receive. James Niven __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1700 KVNS in Spanish
According to 10watts.com KVNS have changed format to Regional Mexican from News/Talk. Thanks James Niven - Original Message From: Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 6:07:49 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1700 KVNS in Spanish --- Glenn Hauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe the > unfamiliar new announcer at KVNS slipped up? > > *** Since there was context about 'starting this morning' or similar, I'd bet strongly on the above possibility. The Mex NA is not impossible for KVNS if they're trying to program to that demographic but more likely does suggest a second station. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
--- Bill Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am listening to my overnight recordings and noticed that every > minute on a couple of recordings the letters RR in Morse Code popped > in several times. Is there a Radio Reloj outlet in Cuba or perhaps > elsewhere on 780? > There's been a Cuban RR there in the past. I'm not aware of any from other locales using the code. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] No TPs since 12/14
It's 1200 UT and no TPs with audio being heard. The last time I logged a TP was 12/14. Only decent carrier this morning was 279 kHz. Will try again at 1530 UT. Dennis, Vancouver, WA JRC 545 EWE NW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1700 KVNS in Spanish
--- Glenn Hauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe the > unfamiliar new announcer at KVNS slipped up? > > *** Since there was context about 'starting this morning' or similar, I'd bet strongly on the above possibility. The Mex NA is not impossible for KVNS if they're trying to program to that demographic but more likely does suggest a second station. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Palstar MW 550P
John, I have the Palstar MW 550P and used it nightly until it was knock out by a lighting strike at Grayland last April. Built like a tank and it tunes up into the tropical band. Nice for tuning splits frequency stations and separating them from domestic stations. I plan on sending mine back to Palstar for repair. Pat Martin uses one and it helps knock down the noise from the electric fence that is near his house. Dennis, Vancouver, WA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Radio Reloj on 780?
I am listening to my overnight recordings and noticed that every minute on a couple of recordings the letters RR in Morse Code popped in several times. Is there a Radio Reloj outlet in Cuba or perhaps elsewhere on 780? Bill Harms Elkridge, Maryland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Palstar MW550P
Hey everyone, I got a little Christmas money and was thinking of buying a Palstar MW550P. Are they any good? I want to get a few opinions before I blow money that could best be spent elsewhere. Thanks in advance. 73 John Hunter Rossville GA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHO IBOC still on?
It's 7:20pm and it appears that WHO 1040 still has it's IBOC on. It is messing up 1030 almost completely wiping out WBZ and cusing a mess on 1050. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
