Re: [IRCA] WGIV-1370
Yes, you are correct! - 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: Friday, May 09, 2008 12:58 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] WGIV-1370 You mean WOCA or WCOA, not WCAO... WCAO is on 600 in Baltimore. WOCA is 1370 in Ocala and WCOA is in Pensacola. *Paul Walker* *www.realradiousa.com* http://www.realradiousa.com/ *www.radio-talk.net* http://www.radio-talk.net/ On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 11:27 PM, k4ape [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If they were on Day power Willis would have had to water cool his IF's at that power level and distance. At of this writing, WGIV is on top of WCAO and WDEF. They fade up then down. They do sound like they are on more than 45 watts. Even hearing them on day power, as I do sometimes at sunset or sunrise skip, I do not have to water cool the I.F.'s in my Drake. I could see me doing thaT, by rigging a water tight shield around the two IF stages and bring in the water hose through the windows. I think the wife would have a fit! :)) HOWEVER the 1130 in Gainesville, Georgia HAD been running day power as I measured. I called Eric in the Atlanta FCC office and asked him to give them a telephone call ask them to fix their power changing device. YES, AND THEY STILL ARE! Willis ** ___ 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] DX Tip for WDXR
In the past few days, I logged my 3rd new catch on 1070. 1070KNTHTX, Houston, good on top of jumble with promo for Michael Medved show on Salem's 1070, KNTH Houston at 0359.45 EDT 5/9. New. (PM-OR) Drake R8 1500' Eastern beverage Patrick Martin KGED QSL 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] Radiointel is back
Things appear to be back to normal. Anyone who appreciates the site might consider sending a note of thanks/encouragement to Ulis, K3LU at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Russ J ___ 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] RadioIntel site off-line
The site is back up. Those who appreciate the site may consider sending a note of appreciation/encouragement to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Russ J On 5/8/08, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope so too. We should know by tomorrow. On 5/8/08, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glad to hear it's not going away! Looks like the domain expired today - hopefully they give a grace period and you can reclaim it, Brett On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are working on this right now Brett. Not sure what happened. Stand by. Russ J On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Brett Saylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The RadioIntel.com site seems to have reverted to a domain parking webpage; a domain lookup shows it expired today. I hope this doesn't mean this great resource is gone for good - they had a number of useful reviews of Ultralight radios, for example. Brett Saylor ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//RFSpace SDRIQ//Eton E1 ___ 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] RadioIntel site off-line
On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 6:52 AM, Russ Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The site is back up. Those who appreciate the site may consider sending a note of appreciation/encouragement to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the update, Russ. Appreciative note just sent to Ulis, too. Brett ___ 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] NE Oregon TPs, Friday
Lots of MW hets today, over all the band. Only 891 produced audio, but 4TAB rose to medium/loud level for several minutes at 1216 utc, with Radio TAB id. It continued with fair audio until 1242 utc. LWBC Far East Russians 153 weak, 180 medium, 279 poor/weak at 1202 utc. 1737 PNG beacon KUT good level 1210 utc. It had been miskeying but was back to its normal ident today. Steve NE Oregon R75, AR7030, longwires ___ 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? WPLN 1430 TN
I got an email from Nashville, TN area resident (and WTDFA DX'er Doug Smith). He works at a TV station and normally at night, he loses WPLN just five miles up the road to my local WXNT. Last night he heard WPLN at least another ten miles out - where he has never heard them before. So it does seem like they have some sort of an issue. I doubt that they are purposefully cheating but it's obvious that something is going on with them. Once again, if you need them, try for them before they fix their issue. 73, Dave Hascall Indianapolis, IN ORIGINAL MSG- - I've noticed that since I logged WPLN 1430 Madison, TN for the first time (over the weekend) that I have heard it a few times since then. They are authorized 15 Kw days and 1 Kw nights. They are VERY strong at night and at times they bury local WXNT. If I move the GE ULR just a bit top decrease the local's signal, they sound like a local. If you don't have them in your log, they seem very strong about 0100 EDT. Are they cheatin'? I dunno but they seem very strong for an apparent 1Kw station matched up against a local 5Kw station. I mentioned in my report to John J. Reiger, who runs DX MidAmerica that must be on day rig. John stated that he has been asked a few times to remove wording like that. That's funny. Does anyone know if they have recently received a power boost? 73, Dave Hascall Indianapolis IN GE 7-1637A ULR Two Sony cassette Walkman ULR type rx Sony SRF-59 and other vintage portable rx. ___ 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] FM rebroadcastors approved fro both CBE-1550 and CBEF-540 Windsor ON
The applications by the CBC for nested FM stations to rebroadcast CBE-1550 and CBEF-540 in Windsor ON have been approved by the CRTC. The AM stations will continue to operate as they do not, but CBE will also be on FM at 102.3 MHz (690 watts), and CBEF will also be heard at 105.5 MHz (506 watts). It was noted that as there are no suitable frequencies available for high power FM stations in Windsor, the AM stations will remain on the air to serve listeners outside the central Windsor market. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2008/db2008-102.htm CBE and CBEF Windsor – New transmitters at Windsor The Commission approves applications by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to amend the broadcasting licences for CBE and CBEF Windsor in order to operate nested FM rebroadcasting transmitters at Windsor. The applications 1. The Commission received applications by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licences for the AM radio programming undertakings CBE and CBEF Windsor in order to operate nested1 FM rebroadcasting transmitters at Windsor. 2. The CBC indicated that the proposed FM transmitter for CBE would operate at 102.3 MHz (channel 272A) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 690 watts, and that the proposed FM transmitter for CBEF would operate at 105.5 MHz (channel 288A) with an average ERP of 620 watts. 3. The proposed transmitter of the English-language radio station CBE would rebroadcast the programming of the CBC’s national, English-language network service Radio One. The proposed transmitter of the French- language radio station CBEF would rebroadcast the programming of the CBC’s national, French-language network service La Première Chaîne. 15. The FM transmitter for CBE will operate at 102.3 MHz (channel 272A) with an average ERP of 690 watts. The Department has advised the Commission that, while the application for this transmitter is conditionally technically acceptable, it will only issue a broadcasting certificate when it has determined that the proposed technical parameters will not create any unacceptable interference with aeronautical NAV/COM services. 16. The FM transmitter for CBEF will operate at 105.5 MHz (channel 288A). The Department has advised the Commission that the application for this transmitter will only be technically acceptable once the CBC submits a revised technical brief indicating a decrease in the transmitter’s maximum ERP from 2,940 watts to 2,400 watts and the resulting decrease in its average ERP from 620 watts to 506 watts. Further, the Department has advised the Commission that it will only issue a broadcasting certificate for that transmitter when it has determined that the revised technical parameters will not create any unacceptable interference with aeronautical NAV/COM services. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO ___ 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] FM rebroadcastors approved for both CBE-1550 and CBEF-540 Windsor ON
Thanks Deane, Having lived on the Detroit side of the Detroit-Windsor border for the last 29 years, and seeing the trend of Canadian MW stations going to FM, I've often wondered when this announcement was going to be made. I've lost count, but I would say probably 7-8 new FM stations have started up on the Canadian side in just the last two years. I have to review my log sheet for details, but I can think of at least one high power FM station within 50-60 miles of Windsor. Then with Detroit and Windsor nestled so closely to the Great Lakes, tropospheric ducting occurs somewhat frequently during the spring and summer months, sometimes to the point where the distant station will overpower the local station. It will be interesting to see how this will work. 73 de Joe, Troy, MI On Fri, 9 May 2008 10:28:00 -0600, Deane McIntyre wrote The applications by the CBC for nested FM stations to rebroadcast CBE-1550 and CBEF-540 in Windsor ON have been approved by the CRTC. The AM stations will continue to operate as they do not, but CBE will also be on FM at 102.3 MHz (690 watts), and CBEF will also be heard at 105.5 MHz (506 watts). -- 73 de Joe Miller, KJ8O, Troy, MI -- Grid EN82 -- -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.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] CFGT-1270 Alma Quebec reapplies to move to Fm
CFGT-1270 Alma Quebec has reapplied to the CRTC to move to FM (97.7 MHz, 50 kW, 77.6 metres). The hearing to consider this previously (March 13, 2008) published application had been postponed. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Hearings/2008/n2008-6.htm#17 17. Alma, Quebec Application No. 2008-0098-9 Application by Groupe Radio Antenne 6 inc. to convert commercial radio station CFGT Alma from the AM band to the FM band. The new station would operate on frequency 97.7 MHz (channel 249B) with an average effective radiated power of 50,000 watts (non- directional antenna/antenna height of 77.6 metres). The applicant is requesting permission to simulcast the programming of the new FM station on CFGT-AM for a period of 3 months from the date of implementation of the new station. The applicant is also requesting, pursuant to sections 9(1)(e) and 24(1) of the Broadcasting Act, the revocation of the licence of CFGT effective at the end of the simulcast period. This application was first scheduled to be heard at a public hearing on 13 May 2008 (Notice of Public Hearing CRTC 2008-1, 14 March 2008) but was withdrawn to be rescheduled at a later date. 73, Deane McIntyre VE6BPO ___ 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] DX can still be had!
I have really been pleased with 4 new catches this week. Three of them on 1070. I have not logged four new catches in a week for sometime. Logging KHMO-MO and KVVK-MN was great alone. Then getting KKGM-1630-TX and then last night KNTH-1070-TX. So after logging probably 3500+ stations from nearly hundred countries, with almost 3,000 QSLs, DX still can be had. Sometimes I feel I have DXed out this area, then I turn around to find new DX. The real plus for me was to remove the termination off the Eastern beverage a few weeks ago. For the past couple of years, after having to raise the beverage, I fiqued my directivity went off the window. That was not the case. I improved the grounding terination at the far end by adding 4- five foot copper pipes. Apparently the old rusted 4 foot Radio Shack copper-clad rods had lost alot of their effectiveness and I had not caught that. I had replaced the rest of the rods with copper pipes through the years, but not those until the past couple of years. That was about the time I raised the wire. Two dramatic changes at the same time. But it was the termination that made the main difference. I may try a resistor (pot) at the end this Summer, but so far I am happy with just leaving it unterminated. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL 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 May 09 1811 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 08 May follow. Solar flux 66 and mid-latitude A-index 4. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 09 May was 0 (4 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 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 67 67 67 67 67 67 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 A-in 44444454444444 K-in 12222110122110 ___ 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 can still be had!
Clearly something good is happening on 1070 for you thru KNX ! Re: your new grounds.. I also use 5 ft copper rods but only use 1...how far apart are your's spaced ? 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 3:14 PM Subject: [IRCA] DX can still be had! I have really been pleased with 4 new catches this week. Three of them on 1070. I have not logged four new catches in a week for sometime. Logging KHMO-MO and KVVK-MN was great alone. Then getting KKGM-1630-TX and then last night KNTH-1070-TX. So after logging probably 3500+ stations from nearly hundred countries, with almost 3,000 QSLs, DX still can be had. Sometimes I feel I have DXed out this area, then I turn around to find new DX. The real plus for me was to remove the termination off the Eastern beverage a few weeks ago. For the past couple of years, after having to raise the beverage, I fiqued my directivity went off the window. That was not the case. I improved the grounding terination at the far end by adding 4- five foot copper pipes. Apparently the old rusted 4 foot Radio Shack copper-clad rods had lost alot of their effectiveness and I had not caught that. I had replaced the rest of the rods with copper pipes through the years, but not those until the past couple of years. That was about the time I raised the wire. Two dramatic changes at the same time. But it was the termination that made the main difference. I may try a resistor (pot) at the end this Summer, but so far I am happy with just leaving it unterminated. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL 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] DX can still be had!
Hi Neil, These are only spaced about a foot or so apart in the straight line. If copper prices would not have gone up, I may have wasted my time with 10 more rods. hi. I fiqure more the merrier, but that has slowed down since the price is $14 fo one 10 foot copper pipe. I used to buy them all of the time when they were $5 a few years ago. But I think I have plenty in my yard. hi. The beverage sure is cooking on 1070 though. Maybe I can catch the call change for Indianapolis too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL 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 May 09 2103 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 09 May follow. Solar flux 67 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 3. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 09 May was 1 (9 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 08 08 08 08 08 08 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 67 67 67 67 67 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 67 A-in 44444544444443 K-in 22221101221101 ___ 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] KDUN 1030 Reedsport, Oregon Sold
What looks like a husband and wife from Spokane, Washington bought the entire facility for $150,000! It's off the air now under a Special Temporary Authority, but I would think, under new owners, it'll come back on the air soon! The old owner, Bill Schweitzer dba WKS Broadcasting took it silent because he couldn't afford to pay the power bill anymore. -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. http://www.realradiousa.com http://www.radio-talk.net http://www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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] NE Oregon TPs, Friday vs. SW British Columbia TPs, not really
At 12:45 5/9/2008, Steve R. wrote: Lots of MW hets today, over all the band. Fascinating, Steve. Here (admittedly without your superior antennas, but hey, I am closer to the ocean), I heard 1566 HLAZ fade up to barely readable just after its pattern change, then quickly faded. Only other audio was a barely there presumed 4QR-612. This and some of the other DU's seem to deliver weak audio even with quite wimpy carriers in the spring and summer. I've never thought of them as overmodulated, so maybe it has more to do with the bulk of the potential interference being in daylight. Otherwise, good strength carriers on 738, 774 and 1098, all DU, but most carriers were weak to non-existent, even though I started listening at 1210UT. An odd carrier early on was 1593, which might have been Asian, but the direction wasn't really clear. best wishes, Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC 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
