[IRCA] Sangean DT-200VX Digital Wonder: Fully TP/TA Qualified
Hello All, The Sangean DT-200VX operating manual (included with the radio) mentioned nothing about a 9 kHz-split capability in the radio, so unfortunately a major misconception went into the 2007 Shootout Review. Although Colin has graciously corrected the relevant paragraphs in the review posted on his outstanding web site, the original file slammed the DT-200VX for its lack of a 9 kHz-split capability. The procedure for switching to 9 kHz steps is described on the web, but in the preparations to review four units in the Shootout, insufficient time was available to check all web documentation on four different units. Consequently, an erroneous Verdict was promulgated, to my sincere regret. For those of you considering a purchase of the outstanding DT-200VX, here is the revised Shootout Final Summary, and the revised DT-200VX Verdict: Shootout Final Summary: The top three units were very competitive in the sensitivity tests, but when overall DX capability is evaluated, only the DT-200VX excels in total performance. The SRF-59 is clearly far superior in selectivity, but most DXers would consider its analog tuning system (and a rather touchy tuning dial) somewhat burdensome. The SRF-M37V has superior digital tuning convenience (with memories), but it has a serious selectivity issue. Only the DT-200VX has good selectivity with great tuning convenience (with the most memories), and as such, it deserves the title of the best digital Ultralight radio in this shootout. The SRF-59, because of its superior selectivity and nulling ability, would still be the choice of the analog enthusiasts who are willing to tolerate (and even enjoy) somewhat touchy thumb wheel tuning. DT-200VX Verdict: This innovative radio is great fun to use, and has digital tuning convenience and selectivity surpassing that of the SRF-M37V. It is an excellent choice for both domestic and transoceanic DXers, and has class-leading memory capacity. Surpassed only by the SRF-59's selectivity and nulling ability, it is the suggested radio of choice for all except serious analog enthusiasts. It has great AGC, fine audio, a very well-behaved receiver almost completely free from images and spurs, and has the auto shut-off function. FM enthusiasts would also love this radio, which is clearly superior in FM sensitivity and selectivity. Urban DXers may also wish to consider this radio because of its immunity from images, and serious spurs (in my moderate-RF environment). Once again, please accept my sincere regret for the misconception which went into the original file. 73 and Best Wishes, Gary DeBock **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ 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] DX tip for WDXR
Kevin, It looks like you heard Weyburn. They were tearing up KEX for quite a while. Yes, WHO, WJR, WLW, WGN, WBBM, etc were all in here. Plus Cuba was on top of KFI for a time too. Not a bad night. 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] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59
All night I have had a powerful station on 1040. Format is very lively traditional Mexican music (vocals, brass and accordion) with the same male announcer saying in Spanish 'We are number one in Mexican music' and such. Not one commercial. I'm singing 'I am the Frito bandito' by now. My understanding of Spanish is minimal. Not even a trace of WHO all night. I very rarely hear stations like this in the New York City area. Any ideas? Thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ _ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/ ___ 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] What a morning! TPs
Hi Patrick: DW 1548 was fairly common in Korea. I remember listening to them in the middle of the night with a decent signal. The easiest way to ID them is to listen for their distinctive interval signal. 4QD was an easy catch in the summer if the thunderstorm noise was low. Bill Patrick Martin wrote: t1548SRI LANKA, DW with man in accented EE at 1620, 1/2. At first I was going to go by without stopping thinking it was only 4QD, but I stuck around because of the accent, as it was not the Aussie accent. Was in EE. The more I listened the more I could hear occasional words in German, then after 1630, the program sounded all in German. Not bad in peaking at S8 or better. I am going to send a CD to DW as I got a fair amount of programming, I tried to check SW //'s but no dice, ot one could be heard. That is not uncommon as SW propagated differently that MW, but I am sure tickled with this one, being a tentative new country for 2008.. Heard with both SW EWE and WNW EWE phased giving me the Northwest lobe. Was audible only in that position. (PM-OR) Drake R8 SW EWE WNW EWE Quantum Phaser 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ The NRC AM mailing list nrcdxas.org -- Bill Harms Elkridge, Maryland Check out the Spokane Radio History Pages http://spokaneradio.philcobill.com and the Spokane Radio Tower Pages http://spokanetowers.philcobill.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] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59
I got an ID: WSGH Lewisville, NC I'll bet they didn't lower their power all night. Huge signal. Karl Zuk N2KZ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 04:09:30 -0500 Subject: [IRCA] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59 All night I have had a powerful station on 1040. Format is very lively traditional Mexican music (vocals, brass and accordion) with the same male announcer saying in Spanish 'We are number one in Mexican music' and such. Not one commercial. I'm singing 'I am the Frito bandito' by now. My understanding of Spanish is minimal. Not even a trace of WHO all night. I very rarely hear stations like this in the New York City area. Any ideas? Thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ _ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/ ___ 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 _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ___ 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] IRCA Country List
At 05:35 AM 1/3/2008 +, you wrote: You guys might want to check the IRCA Countries List, which last appeared in DX Monitor a couple months back. It even lists the continent each country is *on* (including island countries). My goodness, I've been editing the bloody thing for several years, and this is the first time I can remember a potentially useful application for it :-) Bruce Bruce, could you please send me a copy of the Country List If we had a FILES area like Yahoo, you could just post it there, of course. I'll use it as the official yardstick for The UltraLight Firsts and Records. John B. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, NRD-535(kiwa-mods) Antennas: 700' NE/SW mini-Bev, Wellbrook Phased Array (pre-production version) ___ 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] Drift net DX update from northern Delaware
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Re: [IRCA] Text sending or viewing problems
--- Saul Chernos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To clarify, I am talking about messages coming as one huge solid paragraph. Hard to tell who is saying what. This is from a few people, occasionally, and separate from Peter's Delaware updates, which are perfectly readable here (not at all the Gibberish Walt received). The ones you're referring to are from hotmail and/or msn users on their new platform, and there's a setting which has to be changed to fix it. Someone posted it but I don't recall the details. 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59
--- Karl J. Zuk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All night I have had a powerful station on 1040. Format is very lively traditional Mexican music (vocals, brass and accordion) with the same male announcer saying in Spanish 'We are number one in Mexican music' and such. Not one commercial. I'm singing 'I am the Frito bandito' by now. My understanding of Spanish is minimal. Not even a trace of WHO all night. I very rarely hear stations like this in the New York City area. Any ideas? Thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ Likely WSGH-NC as reported here the prior night by Saul Chernos. 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] IRCA Country List
The Countries List is posted on line at http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/country.htm It was last updated in 2004, when I was sent a copy... regards lee If Bruce wants to send me any updates, I will be happy to post it John H. Bryant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 05:35 AM 1/3/2008 +, you wrote: You guys might want to check the IRCA Countries List, which last appeared in DX Monitor a couple months back. It even lists the continent each country is *on* (including island countries). My goodness, I've been editing the bloody thing for several years, and this is the first time I can remember a potentially useful application for it :-) Bruce Bruce, could you please send me a copy of the Country List If we had a FILES area like Yahoo, you could just post it there, of course. I'll use it as the official yardstick for The UltraLight Firsts and Records. John B. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, NRD-535(kiwa-mods) Antennas: 700' NE/SW mini-Bev, Wellbrook Phased Array (pre-production version) ___ 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 Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ 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] Ultralight DXing, Part IV
The new stations just keep rolling in... 600 WMT Iowa 1/2/08 approx midnight ID of Hawkeyes Sports 610 WIP Philadelphia 1/2/08 approx midnight sports talk in null of semilocal WTVN Columbus 570 Radio Reloj (p) 1/2/08 approx midnight clock ticking, top of minute beep, two men talking in Spanish - no record to be made here but at least it's my third country!!! Cheers and 73 de Joe, KJ8O, Troy, MI Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
From: SkyREPORT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:01 AM Subject: SkyREPORT 01/03/2008 - iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger Should a combined satellite radio entity be required to include technology from a competing service in its receivers? Last month, iBiquity Digital, known for its HD Radio platform that allows FM and AM stations to deliver digital-quality audio to listeners, asked the Federal Communications Commission to consider a condition for the XM/Sirius merger that would require HD Radio technology to be included in all satellite radio receivers. It was the latest proposed condition aimed at the XM/Sirius transaction, which continues to wait for regulatory approval from the FCC and Justice Department antitrust staff. In a filing sent to the FCC, iBiquity stressed that it has no formal position on the merger. But the company suggested the condition would ensure a level competitive playing field between satellite radio and HD Radio technology. iBiquity also said a combined satellite radio company should be required to terminate all exclusive arrangements with current partners and be prohibited from entering into exclusive deals with suppliers, retailers and automobile manufacturers in the future. In its FCC filing, iBiquity alleged that the satellite radio companies may have used subsidies and incentives paid to automobile manufacturers and their suppliers to discourage proliferation of HD Radio products. The company also said, A merged entity will have a stronger economic position and more cash to fund subsidies and incentives. As the sole provider of satellite services, the merged entity will have greater leverage over retailers, car manufacturers and suppliers. iBiquity added, This combined satellite monopoly would be in a better position to act anti-competitively to exclude HD Radio products. The XM/Sirius merger has been at the FCC for more than 180 days. The companies first announced plans to combine operations in February. ___ 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] 1548 Sri Lanka
At 01:19 AM 1/3/2008, you wrote: Hi Patrick: DW 1548 was fairly common in Korea. I remember listening to them in the middle of the night with a decent signal. The easiest way to ID them is to listen for their distinctive interval signal. 4QD was an easy catch in the summer if the thunderstorm noise was low. Bill Patrick Martin wrote: t1548SRI LANKA, DW with man in accented EE at 1620, All I heard on the Charlottes (1 day only) was 4QD at quite good levels (at least that's what I assumed!!)...Walt. ___ 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] I logged two stations at once on my SRF-59!!
--- Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, not literally at the very same time but pretty darn close. Not very unusual at all. I have gotten them where 2 ID's at exactly the same time. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
Is this a signof desperation on iBiquity's part. Hopefully the court will learn something other than the wild success IBOC has enjoyed... - Original Message - From: Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:04 AM Subject: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers From: SkyREPORT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:01 AM Subject: SkyREPORT 01/03/2008 - iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger Should a combined satellite radio entity be required to include technology from a competing service in its receivers? Last month, iBiquity Digital, known for its HD Radio platform that allows FM and AM stations to deliver digital-quality audio to listeners, asked the Federal Communications Commission to consider a condition for the XM/Sirius merger that would require HD Radio technology to be included in all satellite radio receivers. It was the latest proposed condition aimed at the XM/Sirius transaction, which continues to wait for regulatory approval from the FCC and Justice Department antitrust staff. In a filing sent to the FCC, iBiquity stressed that it has no formal position on the merger. But the company suggested the condition would ensure a level competitive playing field between satellite radio and HD Radio technology. iBiquity also said a combined satellite radio company should be required to terminate all exclusive arrangements with current partners and be prohibited from entering into exclusive deals with suppliers, retailers and automobile manufacturers in the future. In its FCC filing, iBiquity alleged that the satellite radio companies may have used subsidies and incentives paid to automobile manufacturers and their suppliers to discourage proliferation of HD Radio products. The company also said, A merged entity will have a stronger economic position and more cash to fund subsidies and incentives. As the sole provider of satellite services, the merged entity will have greater leverage over retailers, car manufacturers and suppliers. iBiquity added, This combined satellite monopoly would be in a better position to act anti-competitively to exclude HD Radio products. The XM/Sirius merger has been at the FCC for more than 180 days. The companies first announced plans to combine operations in February. ___ 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] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59
Very likely them. I didn't stay long on 1040 last night, needed sleep... - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 7:06 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Mexican (?) 1040 UNID on SRF-59 --- Karl J. Zuk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All night I have had a powerful station on 1040. Format is very lively traditional Mexican music (vocals, brass and accordion) with the same male announcer saying in Spanish 'We are number one in Mexican music' and such. Not one commercial. I'm singing 'I am the Frito bandito' by now. My understanding of Spanish is minimal. Not even a trace of WHO all night. I very rarely hear stations like this in the New York City area. Any ideas? Thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ Likely WSGH-NC as reported here the prior night by Saul Chernos. 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] QSL report
590 KXSP NE Omaha. P/d e-QSL received in 41 days for standard mail report. V/s: Kurt Owens, KKCD/KXSP Program Director at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Griffith-CO) Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ 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] Confusing log---Mystery solved
Joe: I had them all in Port Huron, though KFWB was on a Monday morning when all the usual NSP'ers seemed to be off. 73's David Faulkner Albany Ohio (near Athens) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Miller, KJ8O Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:26 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Confusing log---Mystery solved Thank you, David Those were the only two never logged when I lived in Lansing, although WINS is fairly regular in the Detroit area. 73 de Joe --- David Faulkner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe: WINS and KFWB 73's David -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Miller, KJ8O Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 7:36 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Confusing log---Mystery solved I heard them more times than I can shake a stick at during the late 1960's. They were then part of the Westinghouse Group which then was WBZ, KYW, KDKA, WOWO, WIND, and can't remember the last two. I always wondered if I would ever hear anything else on 560... The Operations Manager said the Engineering Department still has a stack of cards, so let's hope for the best. HOPE YOU AND WENDY HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 73 de Joe --- Martin and Wendy Foltz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WIND used to be a regular in Lansing when I lived there in the 70's and early 80's. They had a nice card too, mine is from 1974. Good luck with a QSL. Martin Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:51:31 -0800 (PST) From: Joe Miller, KJ8O Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Confusing log---Mystery solved Hi Neil and the group, I did exactly that. I called and was directed to station's Operations Manager who confirmed that they carried the Westwood One NFL games this year. He then mentioned that their Engineering Department would be delighted to hear that the station's signal is getting out so well, so I offered to send in a written reception report. Thank you, Neil, for the good idea. They are a very friendly bunch over there. 73 and Happy New Year, Joe, KJ8O, Troy, Michigan ___ 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 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] SRF-59 Eats Radio Shack 12-467 For Lunch!
Mike Sanburn, I can't read your mail. its all run together like you do not have word wrap turned on in your text editor. Kevin Gilbert, AZ On Jan 2, 2008, at 9:16 PM, Mike Sanburn wrote: I'll send this reply as a test message. I ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
If this isn't pure desperation, nothing is. Larry Stoler - Original Message - From: Saul Chernos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers Is this a signof desperation on iBiquity's part. Hopefully the court will learn something other than the wild success IBOC has enjoyed... - Original Message - From: Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 9:04 AM Subject: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers From: SkyREPORT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:01 AM Subject: SkyREPORT 01/03/2008 - iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger Should a combined satellite radio entity be required to include technology from a competing service in its receivers? Last month, iBiquity Digital, known for its HD Radio platform that allows FM and AM stations to deliver digital-quality audio to listeners, asked the Federal Communications Commission to consider a condition for the XM/Sirius merger that would require HD Radio technology to be included in all satellite radio receivers. It was the latest proposed condition aimed at the XM/Sirius transaction, which continues to wait for regulatory approval from the FCC and Justice Department antitrust staff. In a filing sent to the FCC, iBiquity stressed that it has no formal position on the merger. But the company suggested the condition would ensure a level competitive playing field between satellite radio and HD Radio technology. iBiquity also said a combined satellite radio company should be required to terminate all exclusive arrangements with current partners and be prohibited from entering into exclusive deals with suppliers, retailers and automobile manufacturers in the future. In its FCC filing, iBiquity alleged that the satellite radio companies may have used subsidies and incentives paid to automobile manufacturers and their suppliers to discourage proliferation of HD Radio products. The company also said, A merged entity will have a stronger economic position and more cash to fund subsidies and incentives. As the sole provider of satellite services, the merged entity will have greater leverage over retailers, car manufacturers and suppliers. iBiquity added, This combined satellite monopoly would be in a better position to act anti-competitively to exclude HD Radio products. The XM/Sirius merger has been at the FCC for more than 180 days. The companies first announced plans to combine operations in February. ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
Imagine the impact a really knowledgeable DXer could make as an expert witness should this ever go before a court... - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers --- Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: SkyREPORT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:01 AM Subject: SkyREPORT 01/03/2008 - iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger This is sooo transparent ! Satellite has niche content. Satellite has pre-empted many possible FM HD-2 format deployments. HD isn't penetrating the market. So now they want to mandate HD on satellite - the only levelling of the playing field here is in iBiquity's favor because they have seriously misjudged just about everything in this misadventure of theirs. It also shows they've learned nothing at all from their dubious experience about propagation. Satellite already has some challenges there, and overlaying HD would only make them worse. What's also laughable is that they've obviously also learned nothing about the market economics at play. We have to overlapping and underperforming satellite services trying to merge, so now we'll toss in some difficult and very expensive platform changes, and at the same time render all existing satellite receivers obsolete. It's about time for iBiquity to stand or fail on its own - if they hang by their own petard, then so be it. 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 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
Isn't it amazing how much time and money Ibiquity has wasted on this whole thing. Now they can't compete! that's their latest claim. What next? It's not over yet. They will keep going until the whole HD thing goes down in flames which may not take long. Larry Stoler - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers --- Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: SkyREPORT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:01 AM Subject: SkyREPORT 01/03/2008 - iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger iBiquity Takes On Satellite Radio Merger This is sooo transparent ! Satellite has niche content. Satellite has pre-empted many possible FM HD-2 format deployments. HD isn't penetrating the market. So now they want to mandate HD on satellite - the only levelling of the playing field here is in iBiquity's favor because they have seriously misjudged just about everything in this misadventure of theirs. It also shows they've learned nothing at all from their dubious experience about propagation. Satellite already has some challenges there, and overlaying HD would only make them worse. What's also laughable is that they've obviously also learned nothing about the market economics at play. We have to overlapping and underperforming satellite services trying to merge, so now we'll toss in some difficult and very expensive platform changes, and at the same time render all existing satellite receivers obsolete. It's about time for iBiquity to stand or fail on its own - if they hang by their own petard, then so be it. 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 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM ___ 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] Ultralight firsts, Gordon Lightfoot, Cuba...
Though my logging of CKKW 1090 in Kitchener playing Gordon Lightfoot's If You Could Read my Mind might qualify as the first Gordon Lightfoot song heard on the SRF. I'm jealous :) :) :) Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
I doubt a DX'er: would EVER be considered an expert witness. Paul On Jan 3, 2008 12:07 PM, Saul Chernos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Imagine the impact a really knowledgeable DXer could make as an expert witness should this ever go before a court... - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
Russ, They are not going give up without a fight and there is going to be a lot of fallout from this. Lots of money will be lost before it is over. I think with the poor sales around Christmas, they are trying something else. 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] [NRC-AM] 1548 Sri Lanka
Walt, I almost make the mistake of going past 1548 thinking it was 4QD a second time, as earlier (pre 1600 UTC), I believe it was 4QD, but later I had GG/EE and no more Aussie EE. It is kind of like the old 1566, generally it is HLAZ, one once in a great while AIR is there. Those signals from South Asia are sneaky..hi. 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] IRCA Countries List
The Countries List is posted on line at http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/country.htm It was last updated in 2004, when I was sent a copy... regards, Lee Lee F, THANKS I haven't really paid much attention to the IRCA country list, because I count countries my own way and don't usually compare my country count with anyone But now that we have an UltraLight Records and Firsts List going and probably a future UltraLight Awards program, we obviously need a list badly. Thanks to you, Bruce (who did the heavy lifting as I remember) and IRCA, it is sitting right there waiting on us. Great work by all concerned. John B. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, NRD-535(kiwa-mods) Antennas: 700' NE/SW mini-Bev, Wellbrook Phased Array (pre-production version) ___ 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] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too!
Hi all: If youre like me, the vast, bewildering array of switches, dials and controls on the Sony SRF-59 can be quite daunting, and the pages and pages of the manual are just too much to digest. However, I think I discovered by accident the purpose behind a couple of the controls: HD digital radio! I hadnt noticed before, but there are two switches on the side of the unit, one marked BAND - AM/FM and one marked FM SENS - DX/Local. I have been so busy listening to distant amplitude modulation stations, I havent had time to figure out what these labels mean or what the switches actually do. Last night I accidentally flipped the AM/FM switch to FM, and was surprised with what I heard another station! I waited and got the ID as KJR Seattle Channel 95.7. They even have their own Web page check out http://www.gmimedia.com/lyrics_and_tracks/Superhits.pdf What I believe this switch does is unlock those hidden HD stations that I have read about in recent advertising, and what I heard was the seventh hidden channel for KJR-950. It appears that they lop off the last number of the amplitude modulation frequency (in the case of 950-KJR, it results in 95) and put a decimal before the hidden channel number, which makes sense. Therefore, I think BAND has something to do with the band or range of available hidden channels, AM must mean Accept Main (i.e., listen to the main channel) and FM means Find More hidden channels. I havent been able to locate hidden channels 1 through 6 (i.e., 95.1, 95.2, etc.) yet, although I think the next switch may be the key The mysterious FM SENS - DX/Local switch seems to have no effect when listening to amplitude modulation stations. However, when the BAND switch is in Find More mode (see above), this FM SENS - DX/Local switch is activated. In my experiment last night, when put in the Local position, it made the seventh hidden channel almost disappear, and so Local must be short for Localize, as in find another hidden channel! Alas, I only heard a fainter hidden channel 7, but it seemed like moving the cord for my headphone around changed things, and I need to experiment more with that to see if I cant tune in channels 95.1, 95.2, etc. I have some frequency modulation receivers that I occasionally use, and when moving the headphone cord with these units, the xenon tuning LED often goes on and off, so swishing the headphone cord around must have something to do with a xenon thingy inside the SRF-59 (too bad they didnt put it where we can see it ). Its a weird way to change hidden channels, but then there are so many mysteries with this fine receiver! At any rate, the purpose of this switch is now known: FM SENS means Find More Sensational Hidden Stations, DX must mean Disengage Xenon in order to hear the first hidden channel, and Local is for localizing another hidden channel by engaging the xenon thingy and moving the headphone cord around. As some of you have reported, attempts to find an HD Radio receiver at local electronics retailers have been fruitless. Sony must have quietly broken the ice and introduced an HD radio! So, if you still need an excuse to buy an SRF-59, now that we know it is in fact one of the HD receivers weve heard so much about, plop down your $15.00 for one of these marvels and listen to those hidden stations!!! 73 Kevin S. Bainbridge Island, 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
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] What a morning! TPs
Bill, I was trying for the TOH IS, but it was not that good often, and it was not stable enough. No SW//'s that were audible either, but I did get a lot of audio in GG/EE that DW should beable to ID the programming. 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
You've got to at least give them credit for not giving up. I hope the whole HD issue does go out the window in time. 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] KWEI STUNTING?
Pete, KWEI has been running high power AN for days now. They block the channel night after night. That seems to be a thing with the SSers in Idaho. It was 1480 last year and 1420 also runs high power AN often. 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] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too!
Wow. Now that's interesting. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 11:52 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too! Hi all: If you're like me, the vast, bewildering array of switches, dials and controls on the Sony SRF-59 can be quite daunting, and the pages and pages of the manual are just too much to digest. However, I think I discovered by accident the purpose behind a couple of the controls: HD digital radio! I hadn't noticed before, but there are two switches on the side of the unit, one marked BAND - AM/FM and one marked FM SENS - DX/Local. I have been so busy listening to distant amplitude modulation stations, I haven't had time to figure out what these labels mean or what the switches actually do. Last night I accidentally flipped the AM/FM switch to FM, and was surprised with what I heard - another station! I waited and got the ID as KJR Seattle Channel 95.7. They even have their own Web page - check out http://www.gmimedia.com/lyrics_and_tracks/Superhits.pdf What I believe this switch does is unlock those hidden HD stations that I have read about in recent advertising, and what I heard was the seventh hidden channel for KJR-950. It appears that they lop off the last number of the amplitude modulation frequency (in the case of 950-KJR, it results in 95) and put a decimal before the hidden channel number, which makes sense. Therefore, I think BAND has something to do with the band or range of available hidden channels, AM must mean Accept Main (i.e., listen to the main channel) and FM means Find More hidden channels. I haven't been able to locate hidden channels 1 through 6 (i.e., 95.1, 95.2, etc.) yet, although I think the next switch may be the key. The mysterious FM SENS - DX/Local switch seems to have no effect when listening to amplitude modulation stations. However, when the BAND switch is in Find More mode (see above), this FM SENS - DX/Local switch is activated. In my experiment last night, when put in the Local position, it made the seventh hidden channel almost disappear, and so Local must be short for Localize, as in find another hidden channel! Alas, I only heard a fainter hidden channel 7, but it seemed like moving the cord for my headphone around changed things, and I need to experiment more with that to see if I can't tune in channels 95.1, 95.2, etc. I have some frequency modulation receivers that I occasionally use, and when moving the headphone cord with these units, the xenon tuning LED often goes on and off, so swishing the headphone cord around must have something to do with a xenon thingy inside the SRF-59 (too bad they didn't put it where we can see it.). It's a weird way to change hidden channels, but then there are so many mysteries with this fine receiver! At any rate, the purpose of this switch is now known: FM SENS means Find More Sensational Hidden Stations, DX must mean Disengage Xenon in order to hear the first hidden channel, and Local is for localizing another hidden channel by engaging the xenon thingy and moving the headphone cord around. As some of you have reported, attempts to find an HD Radio receiver at local electronics retailers have been fruitless. Sony must have quietly broken the ice and introduced an HD radio! So, if you still need an excuse to buy an SRF-59, now that we know it is in fact one of the HD receivers we've heard so much about, plop down your $15.00 for one of these marvels and listen to those hidden stations!!! 73 - Kevin S. Bainbridge Island, 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
[IRCA] Handy Switch
Has anyone seen these ads on TV for the Handy Switch. The units seem to b radio controlled. I wonder if they cause QRN? 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] Ultralight web site?
I keep seeing message after message with bits and pieces of reviews, descriptions, comparisons, opinions, results, etc. of the various portable radios being discussed for AM BCB DXing. It's very hard to get a complete picture in this way. I have also seen links posted for specific pieces of information, but nothing that seems to bring it all together. Is there a web site, or one being built, to consolidate all this information or at least provide links to the various locations where the info exists? Something on the IRCA web site perhaps? This would be invaluable to a person who wishes to learn about all the different radios being discussed. A one-stop-shop for those wishing to make informed decisions for possible purchases, as well as providing awards details and accomplishments of those pursuing that interest. Thanks, Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Ultralight web site?
I offered to donate the server/FTP space for a Ultralight website but never heard back from anyone. ive got 100 gigs of storage and 1000 gigs of transfer.. im not even using 10 percent of it. anyone interested/ Paul On Jan 3, 2008 2:30 PM, W. Curt Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I keep seeing message after message with bits and pieces of reviews, descriptions, comparisons, opinions, results, etc. of the various portable radios being discussed for AM BCB DXing. It's very hard to get a complete picture in this way. I have also seen links posted for specific pieces of information, but nothing that seems to bring it all together. Is there a web site, or one being built, to consolidate all this information or at least provide links to the various locations where the info exists? Something on the IRCA web site perhaps? This would be invaluable to a person who wishes to learn about all the different radios being discussed. A one-stop-shop for those wishing to make informed decisions for possible purchases, as well as providing awards details and accomplishments of those pursuing that interest. Thanks, Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting ___ 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] noon hets everywhere Jan 3
Checking the usual suspects just after local noon (1900 ut) showed the upper end of the band to be full of hets. 1089 1125 1386 1395(-175hz) 1494 1548 1575 all had loud hets with 1575 approaching audio. many many other channels with hets. Other than 819, everything started at 1089 and up. Altho numbers appeared similar yesterday, I did not hear any hets then. So a heads up for later... 73 Don Eu bev, ICOM 7800 (sorry not an ultralight) near Edmonton, Alberta ___ 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] Chicago area questions
1. Can anyone tell me if WCEV and WRLL (ex-WVON) are still a shared time situation on 1450? The FCC records indicate that they are. But I thought that had gone away. 2. Can someone remind me who the station is that was transmitting from the north suburbs with several very short top-loaded towers? The last time I visited there, probably a half dozen years ago, I believe they were ethnic - possibly Polish. 3. Who was the station that was transmitting from the roof an old factory building on the near west side? I think it may have been a split site operation. But I don't recall if this was the day or night site. Thanks in advance. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ 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] Chicago area questions
My apologies, Scott and Patrick.. I read question Number 2 too quick and thought it said roof top tower. Paul On Jan 3, 2008 2:58 PM, Scott Fybush [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW wrote: 1. Can anyone tell me if WCEV and WRLL (ex-WVON) are still a shared time situation on 1450? The FCC records indicate that they are. But I thought that had gone away. They still are shared-time. The WVON programming and calls moved to a full-time signal on 1690 (ex-WRLL), which for now is being leased from Clear Channel with an option to buy. WRLL on 1450 is a mixture of black gospel and simulcasts with WVON 1690. I often hear WVON on 1690 ID'ing with both sets of calls. WCEV is ethnic programming, on the air from 1-10 PM daily. WRLL has the rest of the airtime on 1450. 2. Can someone remind me who the station is that was transmitting from the north suburbs with several very short top-loaded towers? The last time I visited there, probably a half dozen years ago, I believe they were ethnic - possibly Polish. I believe that would be WNVR 1030 Vernon Hills. It's Polish. 3. Who was the station that was transmitting from the roof an old factory building on the near west side? I think it may have been a split site operation. But I don't recall if this was the day or night site. There are still a few rooftop antennas in Chicago - the day site of WNTD 950 might be the one you're thinking of, at 16th and Kedzie. It's partway down this page: http://www.fybush.com/sites/2006/site-061103.html WPNA 1490 Oak Park is also a rooftop antenna, as were at least some of the former 1240 share-timers (WCRW, WSBC, WEDC) that have since been combined into full-time WSBC. 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 -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting ___ 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] Chicago area questions
That's useful to know. When this is happening, it's worth sitting on 1450 for a parallel. - Original Message - From: Scott Fybush [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Chicago area questions Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW wrote: 1. Can anyone tell me if WCEV and WRLL (ex-WVON) are still a shared time situation on 1450? The FCC records indicate that they are. But I thought that had gone away. They still are shared-time. The WVON programming and calls moved to a full-time signal on 1690 (ex-WRLL), which for now is being leased from Clear Channel with an option to buy. WRLL on 1450 is a mixture of black gospel and simulcasts with WVON 1690. I often hear WVON on 1690 ID'ing with both sets of calls. WCEV is ethnic programming, on the air from 1-10 PM daily. WRLL has the rest of the airtime on 1450. 2. Can someone remind me who the station is that was transmitting from the north suburbs with several very short top-loaded towers? The last time I visited there, probably a half dozen years ago, I believe they were ethnic - possibly Polish. I believe that would be WNVR 1030 Vernon Hills. It's Polish. 3. Who was the station that was transmitting from the roof an old factory building on the near west side? I think it may have been a split site operation. But I don't recall if this was the day or night site. There are still a few rooftop antennas in Chicago - the day site of WNTD 950 might be the one you're thinking of, at 16th and Kedzie. It's partway down this page: http://www.fybush.com/sites/2006/site-061103.html WPNA 1490 Oak Park is also a rooftop antenna, as were at least some of the former 1240 share-timers (WCRW, WSBC, WEDC) that have since been combined into full-time WSBC. 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 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] Chicago area questions
Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW wrote: 1. Can anyone tell me if WCEV and WRLL (ex-WVON) are still a shared time situation on 1450? The FCC records indicate that they are. But I thought that had gone away. They still are shared-time. The WVON programming and calls moved to a full-time signal on 1690 (ex-WRLL), which for now is being leased from Clear Channel with an option to buy. WRLL on 1450 is a mixture of black gospel and simulcasts with WVON 1690. I often hear WVON on 1690 ID'ing with both sets of calls. WCEV is ethnic programming, on the air from 1-10 PM daily. WRLL has the rest of the airtime on 1450. 2. Can someone remind me who the station is that was transmitting from the north suburbs with several very short top-loaded towers? The last time I visited there, probably a half dozen years ago, I believe they were ethnic - possibly Polish. I believe that would be WNVR 1030 Vernon Hills. It's Polish. 3. Who was the station that was transmitting from the roof an old factory building on the near west side? I think it may have been a split site operation. But I don't recall if this was the day or night site. There are still a few rooftop antennas in Chicago - the day site of WNTD 950 might be the one you're thinking of, at 16th and Kedzie. It's partway down this page: http://www.fybush.com/sites/2006/site-061103.html WPNA 1490 Oak Park is also a rooftop antenna, as were at least some of the former 1240 share-timers (WCRW, WSBC, WEDC) that have since been combined into full-time WSBC. 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
Re: [IRCA] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too!
Correct me if I'm wrong, I think DX means it switches to allow more distant, weaker FM signals, whereas BAND just gives you the strongest stuff. The idea being to deal with local FM imaging, which is a problem in cities whgere xmtr farms are located nearby. But I'm in Canada, where there is no IBOC FM whatsoever... Saul - Original Message - From: Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too! Wow. Now that's interesting. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 11:52 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] The Sony SRF-59 - it's an HD receiver too! Hi all: If you're like me, the vast, bewildering array of switches, dials and controls on the Sony SRF-59 can be quite daunting, and the pages and pages of the manual are just too much to digest. However, I think I discovered by accident the purpose behind a couple of the controls: HD digital radio! I hadn't noticed before, but there are two switches on the side of the unit, one marked BAND - AM/FM and one marked FM SENS - DX/Local. I have been so busy listening to distant amplitude modulation stations, I haven't had time to figure out what these labels mean or what the switches actually do. Last night I accidentally flipped the AM/FM switch to FM, and was surprised with what I heard - another station! I waited and got the ID as KJR Seattle Channel 95.7. They even have their own Web page - check out http://www.gmimedia.com/lyrics_and_tracks/Superhits.pdf What I believe this switch does is unlock those hidden HD stations that I have read about in recent advertising, and what I heard was the seventh hidden channel for KJR-950. It appears that they lop off the last number of the amplitude modulation frequency (in the case of 950-KJR, it results in 95) and put a decimal before the hidden channel number, which makes sense. Therefore, I think BAND has something to do with the band or range of available hidden channels, AM must mean Accept Main (i.e., listen to the main channel) and FM means Find More hidden channels. I haven't been able to locate hidden channels 1 through 6 (i.e., 95.1, 95.2, etc.) yet, although I think the next switch may be the key. The mysterious FM SENS - DX/Local switch seems to have no effect when listening to amplitude modulation stations. However, when the BAND switch is in Find More mode (see above), this FM SENS - DX/Local switch is activated. In my experiment last night, when put in the Local position, it made the seventh hidden channel almost disappear, and so Local must be short for Localize, as in find another hidden channel! Alas, I only heard a fainter hidden channel 7, but it seemed like moving the cord for my headphone around changed things, and I need to experiment more with that to see if I can't tune in channels 95.1, 95.2, etc. I have some frequency modulation receivers that I occasionally use, and when moving the headphone cord with these units, the xenon tuning LED often goes on and off, so swishing the headphone cord around must have something to do with a xenon thingy inside the SRF-59 (too bad they didn't put it where we can see it.). It's a weird way to change hidden channels, but then there are so many mysteries with this fine receiver! At any rate, the purpose of this switch is now known: FM SENS means Find More Sensational Hidden Stations, DX must mean Disengage Xenon in order to hear the first hidden channel, and Local is for localizing another hidden channel by engaging the xenon thingy and moving the headphone cord around. As some of you have reported, attempts to find an HD Radio receiver at local electronics retailers have been fruitless. Sony must have quietly broken the ice and introduced an HD radio! So, if you still need an excuse to buy an SRF-59, now that we know it is in fact one of the HD receivers we've heard so much about, plop down your $15.00 for one of these marvels and listen to those hidden stations!!! 73 - Kevin S. Bainbridge Island, 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
Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
Maybe you aren't, nor am I, but look around the list a bit and you might identify one or two who are... - Original Message - From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers I doubt a DX'er: would EVER be considered an expert witness. Paul On Jan 3, 2008 12:07 PM, Saul Chernos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Imagine the impact a really knowledgeable DXer could make as an expert witness should this ever go before a court... - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
Quoting W. Curt Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Is there a web site, or one being built, to consolidate all this information or at least provide links to the various locations where the info exists? Something on the IRCA web site perhaps? This would be invaluable to a person who wishes to learn about all the different radios being discussed. A one-stop-shop for those wishing to make informed decisions for possible purchases, as well as providing awards details and accomplishments of those pursuing that interest. Do you get DX Monitor, Curt? Gary DeBock has already published a couple of articles concerning Ultralight radios in the Technical Column there, and those articles originally appeared on the dxer.ca website. Further articles will be forthcoming as time allows, and these are planned to be a lot more definitive than some of the speculative exchanges on the list. Through your question, you've illustrated the difference between a mailing list and a club bulletin, soft or otherwise. The list can be exciting, up to the minute, and tremendously informative, as long as you save the mails and the web links. (we won't go into what other qualities the list can have when it's not being exciting) When the dust clears from exchanges on a mailing list, someone may organize what has been found out for certain into a form that can be referred to easily, and will be available in the future. In this case, IRCA (the club; those on the list who aren't members might think about joining, those memberships help pay for the list...end of commercial) will be doing that, but it's an ongoing process. Of course, excellent articles have been appearing for years now outside of the radio clubs, on the web, and will continue to do so, but they disappear also...remember Werner Funkenhauser's informative site? In the meantime, anybody with web space can grab the information from the links that people have referenced on this or other lists and post them on their own sites (if there aren't copyright issues). Some will be useful, some will not; the signal to noise ratio will depend on who does the posting. Has anyone stepped up yet? best wishes, Nick ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Chicago area questions
In a message dated 1/3/2008 2:00:03 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: WRLL on 1450 is a mixture of black gospel and simulcasts with WVON 1690. I often hear WVON on 1690 ID'ing with both sets of calls. Are you sure, Scott? To my knowledge, WRLL is Spanish Radio Latino. The change took place on September 2007 and was reported by Ken Onyschuk in NRC DX News DDXD-West #75-3. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
Nick: I offered to donate the server/FTP space for a Ultralight website 2 or 3 days but never heard back from anyone. I've got 100 gigs of storage and 1000 gigs of monthly transfer.. I'm not even using 10 percent of it. anyone interested? Paul On Jan 3, 2008 3:47 PM, Nick Hall-Patch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting W. Curt Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Do you get DX Monitor, Curt? Gary DeBock has already published a couple of articles concerning Ultralight radios in the Technical Column there, and those articles originally appeared on the dxer.ca website. Further articles will be forthcoming as time allows, and these are planned to be a lot more definitive than some of the speculative exchanges on the list. Through your question, you've illustrated the difference between a mailing list and a club bulletin, soft or otherwise. The list can be exciting, up to the minute, and tremendously informative, as long as you save the mails and the web links. (we won't go into what other qualities the list can have when it's not being exciting) When the dust clears from exchanges on a mailing list, someone may organize what has been found out for certain into a form that can be referred to easily, and will be available in the future. In this case, IRCA (the club; those on the list who aren't members might think about joining, those memberships help pay for the list...end of commercial) will be doing that, but it's an ongoing process. Of course, excellent articles have been appearing for years now outside of the radio clubs, on the web, and will continue to do so, but they disappear also...remember Werner Funkenhauser's informative site? In the meantime, anybody with web space can grab the information from the links that people have referenced on this or other lists and post them on their own sites (if there aren't copyright issues). Some will be useful, some will not; the signal to noise ratio will depend on who does the posting. Has anyone stepped up yet? best wishes, Nick ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
Hi all: I have drafted up an Excel spreadsheet that attempts to survey the possible choices out there. It has their features (size/weight, tuning method , # memories) and a currently blank section for how they actually perform in relation to one another. I can send what I have so far to you if you drop me an email off-line (SATYA(at)SOUNDDSL.COM). While scanning owner's manuals for features is easy, Gary's 2008 Shootout will give us the real information we need - which one works the best for our use? For now, it seems the possible decent Ultralight choices are from Sony (SRF-59, T615), Sangean (DT-120V/180V, 200VX, 210V, 220V and 300V), and the CCrane SWP (aka Redsun RP-300), most of which will be represented in the upcoming 2008 Shootout. Gary is taking extraordinary measures to make sure he has well-aligned versions of these, which are unfortunately proving to have various as-manufactured quality control issues. I also have an Eton E100 (aka Tecsun PL-200) and a Sony SRF-39 coming that can be thrown into the mix. Various models have been tested by IRCAers (or others on the Web) and have come up short for various reasons, such as the Kaito KA11, any Kchibo, Sony S10MK2, Sony M-37V (unmodified), Radio Shack 12-467, Tecsun PL230 and Sony M97. If anyone knows of another model out there which is either worth testing or a known turkey, or believes any of the above-mentioned units are in the wrong category, please let me know! Thanks - Kevin S. Bainbridge Island, WA I offered to donate the server/FTP space for a Ultralight website but never heard back from anyone. ive got 100 gigs of storage and 1000 gigs of transfer.. im not even using 10 percent of it. anyone interested/ Paul On Jan 3, 2008 2:30 PM, W. Curt Deegan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I keep seeing message after message with bits and pieces of reviews, descriptions, comparisons, opinions, results, etc. of the various portable radios being discussed for AM BCB DXing. It's very hard to get a complete picture in this way. I have also seen links posted for specific pieces of information, but nothing that seems to bring it all together. Is there a web site, or one being built, to consolidate all this information or at least provide links to the various locations where the info exists? Something on the IRCA web site perhaps? This would be invaluable to a person who wishes to learn about all the different radios being discussed. A one-stop-shop for those wishing to make informed decisions for possible purchases, as well as providing awards details and accomplishments of those pursuing that interest. Thanks, Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting ___ 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] More on the SRF-59
Hello Rene, Wow, coming from the Chief Engineer of Salem Communications in Philadelphia, I would say that's a very impressive endorsement of the SRF-59's selectivity and nulling ability! As the somewhat bewildered author of the original SRF-59 Review for dxer.ca and IRCA, I feel very honored to read your comments, Rene. It is my own subjective opinion that the SRF-59's incredible nulling ability was specifically designed to put IBOC signals absolutely in the dust, as an allegory that the new 2008 SRF-59 (and Ultralight Boom) was specifically designed to absolutely crush IBOC gloom-and -doom like a nuclear weapon, providing us all with an extremely positive and optimistic view of the future... (as we await phenomenal new pocket radios that Sony and Sangean will very graciously provide AM-DXers). Just one fanatic's humble opinion, Rene. 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (N7EKX) QRP/Ultralight Fanatic **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
--- Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Russ, They are not going give up without a fight and there is going to be a lot of fallout from this. Lots of money will be lost before it is over. I think with the poor sales around Christmas, they are trying something else. While that may be true, I also doubt the FCC will be able to get away with some of the things they have in the past as Congress - members of both parties - is about fed up with Kevin Martin.There will also be fallout from the handling of the TV conversion by the FCC, and that will factor in. 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Chicago area questions
Thanks everyone for the response. Scott, you answered all of my questions. WNVR is the Polish station I couldn't remember. There was a discussion earlier about short AM antennas on Barry's technician reflector and I was trying to find my WNVR photos. But I couldn't remember the call letters or frequency. As I recall they were subject to a 100-foot height limit due to local restrictions. They ended up with a DA with four 36.6 degree (97-feet) towers with 9.4 degrees (25-feet) of top-loading using stiff horizontal top elements. I visited there while it was still a CP in September 2000 and had trouble finding the site even with a GPS. The towers were basically surrounded by taller trees. I'll post up some pics on one of my web sites shortly. I believe WNTD/950 was the rooftop site in question. I'm glad you got pictues of it. I didn't. But I did get a good tower hunting story. I found the site after a little searching. I'm still not exactly clear on what part of Chicago I was in. I knew better than to go on the south side alone. But I thought I was far enough west to be safe. While I was getting my camera equipment together for a walk to try and get a good angle for some pics a police cruiser drove by. He stopped about 1/2 block down and backed up to where I was. I had my camera equipment spread out on the hood of my car. It was a Sunday morning and I didn't see anyone else around the area. So I figured he thought I was suspicious. He didn't even get out of his car. He rolled down the window asked me if I had health insurance. I thought this was an odd question and I wondered why he didn't first ask what I was doing. I recall thinking that maybe he was selling health insurance on the side. I assured him that I had good health insurance. He then said that's good because with out-of-state plates and an expensive camera in this neighborhood you're probably going to need to use it in about 10 minutes. He was a bit of a smart ass. But he may have saved my life. I thanked him, threw the camera on the seat of my car, locked the door, and started looking for the fastest route back to the interstate. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
--- Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although the FCC might end up taking the heat for the DTV transition, ultimately it's Congress' lust for the auction revenue driving the timetable. I disagree, at least partially. The timetable is largely driven by agreements made a few years ago to re-allocate the spectrum. Many portions of it are already allocated and the new users impatient. Congress didn't negotiate those. Further, there was more than ample time for the FCC to have done what needed to be done and still comply with the timetable. The current FCC simply doesn't really care about the public/audience. They're more interested in benefitting the industry. There was probably never a sufficient timetable to allow for any serious phased deployment, however there was time for some phased tests as discussed earlier. There was also time to have done some shortened-up phase-ins. 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
I offered to donate the server/FTP space for a Ultralight website but never heard back from anyone. I have offered DXer.ca up to Gary as the host website for all this neat stuff. -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, 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] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers
It was Congress, not the FCC, that started this whole process back in '96 by giving stations their DTV spectrum. Congress also set the original December 2006 analog phase-out deadline, and some members wanted an earlier cut-off. Congress knows that the sooner the auctions are held, the sooner they get not only the proceeds, but also the tax revenue from the services using the new spectrum. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Russ Edmunds Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:59 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Requiring HD in Sat Receivers --- Tim Kridel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although the FCC might end up taking the heat for the DTV transition, ultimately it's Congress' lust for the auction revenue driving the timetable. I disagree, at least partially. The timetable is largely driven by agreements made a few years ago to re-allocate the spectrum. Many portions of it are already allocated and the new users impatient. Congress didn't negotiate those. Further, there was more than ample time for the FCC to have done what needed to be done and still comply with the timetable. The current FCC simply doesn't really care about the public/audience. They're more interested in benefitting the industry. There was probably never a sufficient timetable to allow for any serious phased deployment, however there was time for some phased tests as discussed earlier. There was also time to have done some shortened-up phase-ins. 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 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
Colin and Paul, Your generous offers to host Ultralight articles on your fine web sites are deeply appreciated! There is a serious need for such a definitive reference site for all the important documentation that we have developed to date. Nick's extremely helpful suggestion that enthusiasts join IRCA is a great first start. The IRCA DX Monitor is sure to be greatly energized by the Ultralight Boom, and the original SRF-59 review article (as well as the pending 2007 Shootout article) will be very helpful to pocket radio enthusiasts. The Ultralight Awards program will be fully covered in DXM, and readers will be astonished to find SRF-59 DX reports surreptitiously infiltrating even the international DX reports in IRCA's DXM. The Ultralight Boom started in IRCA, so why deny yourself the chance to get the latest, full information on this incredible, spontaneous boom which is radically transforming AM-DX? Paul, your generous suggestion of hosting Ultralight-related information is much appreciated. I am certain that fanatic Ultralight enthusiasts like myself can amply supply you with as much material as you wish. However, I feel a deep personal responsibility to Colin, whose completely accidental assistance started the Ultralight Boom itself. There is nothing that would please me more than having the entire wildly enthusiastic Ultralight DX movement make Colin's superb dxer.ca web site the worldwide headquarters for an AM-DX revolution, that will bring new excitement and optimism into our cherished hobby. As the somewhat bewildered de-facto leader of an Ultralight movement that has suddenly become something like a Runaway Train, there are pressing new responsibilities for organization of an Awards program, Ultralight Radio Definitions Committee, SRF-59 alignment procedures, the 2008 Shootout preparation, as well as the rare chance of Ultralight DXing itself. Colin, please forgive me for not yet taking advantage of your very welcome offer to host space for the Ultralight Revolution, because of a temporary lack of free time to do the superb job which is required. Currently, there are several highly fanatical Ultralight Lieutenants whose assistance has been critical in helping me avoid the local shrink, and whose volunteer efforts would certainly equal or exceed anything that I could temporarily provide. For those of you Ultralight Fanatics who really wish to transform the AM-DX community by your supreme enthusiasm, may I suggest volunteering any and all talents you currently possess, in the ultimate, righteous cause of completely shifting the IRCA mindset from IBOC pessimism to Ultralight optimism! 73 and Best Wishes to All, Gary DeBock **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
Thanks, Russ. This was no doubt mentioned before and I just missed it amongst everything else. Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA For now, go to www.dxer.ca and select the Ultralight Shootout results. 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 ___ 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2008 Jan 03 2109 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 03 January follow. Solar flux 79 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 03 January was 1 (7 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 02 02 02 02 02 02 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 79 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 79 A-in 22222111111111 K-in 00011100010011 ___ 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] Chicago area questions
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/3/2008 2:00:03 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: WRLL on 1450 is a mixture of black gospel and simulcasts with WVON 1690. I often hear WVON on 1690 ID'ing with both sets of calls. Are you sure, Scott? To my knowledge, WRLL is Spanish Radio Latino. The change took place on September 2007 and was reported by Ken Onyschuk in NRC DX News DDXD-West #75-3. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI Bill is correct - I've been going through tapes I made in Chicago earlier in the summer, and forgot that there had been a subsequent format flip! So, no, there wouldn't be a 1690 // 1450 parallel now. 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] Utralight DXing in Comfort
Good Evening, This Utralight Dxing is great. I can sit back in a lazy boy recliner with two Utralights SRF-59 SRF M85V (spotting radio) with the Quiet Comfort headphones on and DX in comfort. At 1523 ut this morning I was tuned to a Canadian station on the SRF-59, I thought the frequency was 890. Tune the SRF M85V and found the station to be on 930, CJCA Edmonton, AB. New station here. Just heard 3 stations on 1300 within 17 mintues, KAPL-KACI-KCMY. Good luck with your Utralight radio tonight. Dennis, Vancouver, WA SRF-59, SRF-M37V SRF-M85V ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
Hello All, The availability of a full service manual for the SRF-59 has finally given us the ability to turn even total turkeys into screaming eagles! A very rare, almost totally deaf SRF-59 was sent to me by Kevin Schanilec, one of the ultra-enthusiastic Ultralight fanatics here in the birthplace of pocket radio hysteria, bright, sunny Puget Sound! (OK, part of that is exaggeration) Kevin also graciously provided the SRF-59 Tech Trio with a full SRF-59 Service manual, providing the thrilling combination that is enough to make any ex-Navy repair technician drop everything, and grab the tools (or, in the SRF-59's case, sharpen the thumbnails). The total turkey is now a vicious, ultra-mean DX bird of prey!... a startling transformation that gives hope to every oppressed, marginal SRF-59 unit currently suffering under the humiliation of reduced sensitivity. So, brave IRCA SRF-59 owners, be advised that the alignment procedures posted on the IRCA list December 24th will soon be augmented to include the additional steps for this improved full alignment, and that you can soon all have the chance to boldly proceed to peak your Lean, Mean DX Machine for sensitivity as stunning as any SRF-59 on the planet. 73 and Good Ultralight DX to All, Gary DeBock **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Trio makes it to 100
Good Evening, Heard my 100th station with my trio of Utralight radios. SFR-59+SRF-M85V + SRF-M37V. 11 States and 3 Provinces. 4 countries. 100th station was KNRO 1670 Redding, CA. What fun! 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
Re: [IRCA] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
Is the service manual he provided the real one for the SRF-59 or is it the one for the SRF-PSY03? Kevin also graciously provided the SRF-59 Tech Trio with a full SRF-59 Service manual, -- Mesa Mike LA de NM ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
Hi Mesa Mike, I've been so busy playing with the SRF-59 alignments that I haven't had the chance to properly congratulate you on your fantastic SRF-M37V selectivity modification! Great work... it was exactly what was needed for that promising little unit, which desperately needed this to become a total digital DX machine. I plan to do it myself to my own SRF-M37V, after I fully align a few more SRF-59's. The service manual I am using is for the SRF-PSY03, but it works perfectly well for the SRF-59. All the alignment components are exactly the same, and the alignment is routine for anyone with technical experience (although the disassembly and reassembly of the SRF-59 is tricky, and may send novices straight to the shrink). I plan to write a smooth alignment procedure shortly, and update the now-superceded December 24 procedure with today's new steps. Congratulation again on your great SRF-M37V modification, Mike, and may the Ultralight Force be with you! 73, Gary **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] DX loggings from the far north
On Wednesday 02 January 2008 21:08, Walter Salmaniw wrote: 1107 UNID unid, Jan 1 0425 - I'm hearing two transmitters on this frequency. Someone is on the high sideupto to 50 Hz high, it seems causing a disturbing hum which destroys any chance of IDing the stations. The other is spot on, it seems. Any ideas? There is weak music in the background, though. I wondered about AFN. When stationed in Germany, I really enjoyed listening to them here. (Salmaniw, Masset, BC) It could be an off-frequency Spanish station, though that one is more than 50 Hz high. In Feb 06, I ID'ed a station on about 1107.13 as an RNE5 outlet, and Mauno Ritolo subsequently informed me that it was the transmitter located at Aldea Cano. I just checked tonight, and there is still a carrier near 1107.13, so it's likely the same station. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] SRF-59 Phasers set for FUN!
I took Gary De Bocks somewhat cryptic and mysterious layout and theory of an effective audio phasing harness and whipped one up quickly for use in my twin SRF-59 array. For those who received Gary's word document probably would have been shocked by the seemingly unintelligible use of technical jargon and discouraged by the endless references to complex electrical terms like; Red wire. Black wire. Ground. Braid. Common. Having graduated from not ONE but TWO college degree programs in Electronics AND having completed a 4 year apprenticeship in Electronics (in a Naval facility not unlike Gary's) I was able to see through Gary's feeble attempts to alienate and exclude otherwise enthusiastic DXers in their attempts to make sense of this wonderful opportunity. Shame! Anyway - within about 15 minutes of spinning together various wires and ground braids and soldering various wires to a 1/8 stereo FEMALE jack (modified to handle a mono signal) - I had a very impressive (and visually vastly superior) Phaser cable harness just itching to cross-phase two SRF-59 audio signals. Within moments of hooking up this cable assembly to my two SRF-59's I was astounded by my ability to Knock-out offending audio and hear what I wanted to hear. I is very bizarre tuning out a signal with the volume control. No thanks to Gary who tried in vain to turn this into a black-art. Shame I say! Boo! I will have hours and hours of phaser fun ahead of me... and I might even consider making up a dozen or so of these harnesses... for those... still discouraged and traumatized by Gary's shameless attempts to shut out major segments of the listening population. Shame! Boo! --End of Satire component. Gary rocks. No question! ;-) -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, 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] Handy Switch
Just saw an ad for them a couple of days ago. I suspect the answer is not if but rather how much. On Jan 3, 2008, at 12:54 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: Has anyone seen these ads on TV for the Handy Switch. The units seem to b radio controlled. I wonder if they cause QRN? 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2008 Jan 04 0016 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 03 January follow. Solar flux 79 and mid-latitude A-index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 04 January was 0 (02 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 02 02 02 02 02 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 03 04 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 79 79 A-in 22221111111111 K-in 00111000100110 ___ 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] DX loggings from the far north
I frequently hear a het on the hight side of 1107, though I have never managed to isolate it. I have always assumed it was Spain. It was also evident in Newfoundland this past fall. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY ___ 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] SRF-59 Phasers set for FUN!
Hi Colin and Others, Oh my goodness! I'm thrilled that you are having fun with audio phasing, Colin, but I had absolutely nothing to do with it. It is 100% the work of Dr. Kevin Schanilec, PhD., Professor of SRF-59 Experimentation in Bainbridge Island, WA! Any superlative, embarrassment-inducing compliments should all be directed to him, who surely deserves the compliments of everybody for his outstanding audio-phasing work. Kevin has already performed astonishing wonders for the Ultralight Force, fully worthy of the Pocket-Rocket Medal of Honor! Let's all give credit where credit is due... And Colin, if I were halfway as innovative as Kevin, IRCA would have had an IBOC filter by now... 73, Gary **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Tonight's TA's
Jim Renfrew, Holley NY Some decent TA signals tonight at 10:30 PM EST: 558, 585, 684, 882, 855, 1134, 1215 all with audio from the usual suspects Tantalizing hets on 819 and 1494 First time I've listened in 2 weeks. ___ 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] Tonight's TA's
At 07:43 PM 1/3/2008, you wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY Some decent TA signals tonight at 10:30 PM EST: 558, 585, 684, 882, 855, 1134, 1215 all with audio from the usual suspects Tantalizing hets on 819 and 1494 First time I've listened in 2 weeks. ___ Right you are, Jim. At 04:00 UTC, I'm hearing Radio Rossii (Russian anyway) on 1215 at a 6 to 7 level. Better check the rest of the bandWalt. in Victoria. ___ 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] SRF-59 sound quality
Where I live, my local 860 gets blocked by buildings and hammered by a signal to the south, but tried it on the west side of the downtown core, and it was playing a blues program. The sound - well you could be forgiven for thinking it was on FM. I was with a friend who is picky about sound and expressed surprise that it was AM. I am increasingly anxious to trial this thing at my Burnt River ON DX site, side by side with my more conventional set-up. If they could take what they've lwearned and done with this ultralight and incorporate it into a higher-end rig with multiple bands and such, what might lie around the corner? ___ 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] Tonight's TA's
At 07:43 PM 1/3/2008, you wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY Some decent TA signals tonight at 10:30 PM EST: 558, 585, 684, 882, 855, 1134, 1215 all with audio from the usual suspects Tantalizing hets on 819 and 1494 First time I've listened in 2 weeks. Did a quick bandscan. The carriers are only present on the upper half of the bandand plenty of them, but none particularly strong. The best is 1494 (besides 1215), but no audio yet on it. This all at 04:05 UTC..Walt in Victoria, BC. ___ 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] Tonight's TA's
Weak carriers on 1134, 1206 and 1215 at 0410 UT. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ i’m is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_Cause_Effect ___ 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] Hi, I'm Bob and I bought a SRF-59
I was fortunate enough to get a gift certificate for Amazon this Christmas and I couldn't resist and purchased a SRF-59 which came today. I put the battery in and turned it on while fixing dinner. Just turning it on with no tuning at all, the first thing I hear is KGA in Spokane. We're not talking rare DX here, but listening to an AM station almost 700 miles distant with a solid signal in a RFI minefield of a kitchen is not something I normally do. More to follow ... I'm sure. Bob Coomler Cloverdale, CA ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
On Jan 3, 2008 6:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulation again on your great SRF-M37V modification, Mike, and may the Ultralight Force be with you! Thanks. Today I decided to experiment more, and decided to put the narrower SFR450K 6-element ceramic filter (I think it's 4kHz bandwidth) in and see what happens. Well... It definately gives even more selectivity, but the audio is now too low-toned for comfortable intelligibility, especially when females are talking. The filter worked well in the ol' DX-440, but I could tune slightly away from center one way or the other to restore higher frequency response while avoiding adjacent channel splatter. That's a trick the SRF-M37V just can't do, so tomorrow, I guess I put the SFP450I 4-element 6 kHz filter back in and be done with it. Now to find a service manual, so's I can tweak and peak the performance, though I suspect it doesn't really need it. I think I saw a website that claimed to have it available for download, as long I gave 'em my financial details and $18. I'm not that much of a fan of the radio yet. -- Mesa Mike LA de NM ___ 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] Hi, I'm Bob and I bought a SRF-59
Welcome Bob! Great to hear another voice. As you've no doubt gathered, the Ultralight boom is on, and we look forward to hearing about how it performs in your neck of the woods! 73 - Kevin S. Bainbridge Island, WA I was fortunate enough to get a gift certificate for Amazon this Christmas and I couldn't resist and purchased a SRF-59 which came today. I put the battery in and turned it on while fixing dinner. Just turning it on with no tuning at all, the first thing I hear is KGA in Spokane. We're not talking rare DX here, but listening to an AM station almost 700 miles distant with a solid signal in a RFI minefield of a kitchen is not something I normally do. More to follow ... I'm sure. Bob Coomler Cloverdale, CA ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
Hey Mike: One of the other things that Gary found in the 2007 Shootout was problems with images in his RF-rich environment. His were: Strong KSUH-1450 image on 550; spurious mix of KSUH-1450 and KZIZ-1560 heard on 1610 Are you able to tell if there is any improvement in that aspect of the M-37V's performance?? 73 - Kevin Today I decided to experiment more, and decided to put the narrower SFR450K 6-element ceramic filter (I think it's 4kHz bandwidth) in and see what happens. Well... It definately gives even more selectivity, but the audio is now too low-toned for comfortable intelligibility, especially when females are talking. The filter worked well in the ol' DX-440, but I could tune slightly away from center one way or the other to restore higher frequency response while avoiding adjacent channel splatter. That's a trick the SRF-M37V just can't do, so tomorrow, I guess I put the SFP450I 4-element 6 kHz filter back in and be done with it. Now to find a service manual, so's I can tweak and peak the performance, though I suspect it doesn't really need it. I think I saw a website that claimed to have it available for download, as long I gave 'em my financial details and $18. I'm not that much of a fan of the radio yet. ___ 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] Hi, I'm Bob and I bought a SRF-59
Hi Bob, This is Gary, and I'm happy that you are already having fun with the SRF-59. The unit has a special 30-pin IC chip developed at great expense by Sony, to provide excellent reception even in urban areas. My recent Ultralight Radio AM-DX Shootout review, comparing the SRF-59 to some digital pocket radios, is currently posted on the dxer.ca web site if you are interested. Thanks again, and have fun with your tiny little terror! 73, Gary DeBock (N7EKX) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
Hi Mesa Mike, I found a source that is willing to give me an SRF-M37 service manual... for 20 bucks. I'm not too thrilled, but unless one of the Ultralight Support Group members can find one on the web for us, we may have to bite the bullet and fork it over... which for me would cost more than the SRF-M37V did itself, at our local Fred Meyer store ($17.49 at 50% off). There are a couple of KIWA 2010 filters in my parts box that are ready to go in the SRF-M37V, as soon as I finishing aligning two more killer SRF-59's for friends in ID and PA. Have you tried the extremely fun disassembly of the SRF-59 yet, Mike? (Hi) 73, Gary (ex-Navy STG1) **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
If there are image and intermod problems, I suspect that the filter replacement won't take care of that. Fortunately, where I live is off the beaten path, radio station wise, so I haven't noticed such problems. I will have to wait until I go to Santa Fe or Albuquerque before I can assess the performance from within an RF hall of horrors... On Jan 3, 2008 10:11 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Mike: One of the other things that Gary found in the 2007 Shootout was problems with images in his RF-rich environment. His were: Strong KSUH-1450 image on 550; spurious mix of KSUH-1450 and KZIZ-1560 heard on 1610 Are you able to tell if there is any improvement in that aspect of the M-37V's performance?? 73 - Kevin Today I decided to experiment more, and decided to put the narrower SFR450K 6-element ceramic filter (I think it's 4kHz bandwidth) in and see what happens. Well... It definately gives even more selectivity, but the audio is now too low-toned for comfortable intelligibility, especially when females are talking. The filter worked well in the ol' DX-440, but I could tune slightly away from center one way or the other to restore higher frequency response while avoiding adjacent channel splatter. That's a trick the SRF-M37V just can't do, so tomorrow, I guess I put the SFP450I 4-element 6 kHz filter back in and be done with it. Now to find a service manual, so's I can tweak and peak the performance, though I suspect it doesn't really need it. I think I saw a website that claimed to have it available for download, as long I gave 'em my financial details and $18. I'm not that much of a fan of the radio yet. ___ 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 -- Mesa Mike LA de NM ___ 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] Full SRF-59 Service Manual Alignment Performed
On Jan 3, 2008 10:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mesa Mike, I found a source that is willing to give me an SRF-M37 service manual... for 20 bucks. Well, if it's a PDF that can be passed around once it's in our grubby little mitts, I might be willing to chip in for part of the cost. Have you tried the extremely fun disassembly of the SRF-59 yet, Mike? (Hi) Don't have one yet -- Mesa Mike LA de NM ___ 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] UltraLight name proposal
To avoid confusion with the aeronautical hobby, Ultra-Lights, I suggest we refer to this exciting subtext of the AM DXing hobby as Ultra-light-radio, UltraLightRadio listening, ULRing, etc. The expression Ultra-light is way too close to the aircraft reference. Just a thought. -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, 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] UltraLight name proposal
Colin and Others, When Kevin suggested the Ultralight name (after concurrence from Paul Walker and others), I felt it sounded great, but was concerned it might be confused with cigarettes, aircraft, or something else. I really like the name, and it has caught on very deeply, making it quite probably a term that will sweep the AM-DX community. However, in formal references (like the Shootout Reviews), there should always be a Radio after the Ultralight, to avoid confusion, I think. To make matters more interesting, Sony has come up with the incredible SRF-T615, and Sangean has developed the DT-180V, both of which are the size of a cigarette lighter. Consequently, I am already hearing these super-small pocket radios referred to as Ultralighters, hi. 73, Gary **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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 Alaskan audio clips uploaded
I've uploaded 3 Alaskan clips tonight to www.dxer.ca: 1450 KLAM in Cordova, 970 KFBX in Fairbanks, and 790 KCAM in Glennallen. They're located under the downloads section. Thanks to Colin for allowing me to post some of these rare and interesting stations! ..Walt in Victoria. ___ 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] Ultralight web site?
At 22:50 03/01/2008, Gary wrote: The IRCA DX Monitor is sure to be greatly energized by the Ultralight Boom, and the original SRF-59 review article (as well as the pending 2007 Shootout article) the 2007 Shootout article was in the Dec 29 DXM, Gary...its last chance to be called a 2007 article. (now we just have to publish the update to it, hi) best wishes, 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
