Re: [IRCA] Victoria - TP's for 09-18-08
At 09:50 AM 9/18/2008, you wrote: Listened 1315 -- 1320 Somewhat more subdued over yesterday -- based on my 5 minute snapshot. Typical audio on 594, 747, 774, 828 lots of hets elsewhere... Eton E1 Barefoot - -- Colin Newell - Editor - coffeecrew.com | coffee.bc.ca | DXer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Had to get to the hospital, so had no time to post my findings this morning. Monitored between 13:26 and 13:55 UTC with mostly an Asian morning. Nothing hugely strong. Audios as follows, with 6 which equates pretty much to Nick's burbles in the splatter I suppose, unless otherwise stated: 279: 7.5 531 567 and 576 both with NHK1 at 7 594: 8 level NHK1 612: Brisbane at a 7 639, 657 666 at a 7 and I think NHK1 675: prob Vietnam at a 7 783 747: 9 level NHK2 756: a 7 765 774: 9 level NHK2 792 and 801 828 7 level NHK2 846, 963 972: 7 level 1143, 1242 1287: 7 level 1332 1566: 8 level at 13:52 1575 That was it for this morningmostly lower half, and fairly subdued. I noted a SF of 67, with A index at 4, K at 0.Walt Salmaniw, 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] Day 2 in Kenai, Alaska
At 10:05 AM 9/18/2008, you wrote: Hi all: Here in Southern Alaska, once the mainland stations from Seattle, Portland an California fade out an hour or so before LSR, the band is really wide open, and prior to that the Asian signals are often so high that they shove aside a domestic. For example, presumed JOGB-873 makes 870 out of McGrath a challenge to hear. So, if someone is thinking about where to go on their next DXpedition and would like a change of pace, I would suggest giving Alaska some consideration - just don't DX from a picnic shelter! 73- Kevin S Kevin, you know that John Bryant and I were considering a DXpedition to Barrow, AK this fall, but plans fell through for this year. Yes, it's great fun going to far away places to DX!Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC PS: There was also some talk about a DXpedition to South Africa late this summer. Don't know whether it got off the ground or not, though. ___ 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] 738 Tahiti audible now
Quite a strong carrier, and the usual weak modulation from RFO Tahiti at 06:16 UTC tonight..Walt Salmaniw, 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] 738 Tahiti audible now
thanks for the update Walt but: nothing at all here in Vancouver @ 0623 7030+ with either 50' wire or MFJ 1024 sigh - one day one of these will show up ef Vancouver BC 2008/9/18 Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quite a strong carrier, and the usual weak modulation from RFO Tahiti at 06:16 UTC tonight..Walt Salmaniw, 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 ___ 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] 738 Tahiti audible now
KFQD 750 is dominant on 750 once again, noted at 0625 UTC. 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] 738 Tahiti audible now
Tahiti 738 fair here along with Tonga 1017 also. 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] DX TIPS for WDXR
780 KNOM AK, Nome, good on top of KKOH with female ancr mentioning something to do in Nome, back into mx at 0245 EDT 9/19. S9+10. (PM-OR) 850 KICY AK, Nome good and dominant over KOA with Night Sounds, very nice signal at S9+15. At 0250 EDT 9/19. (PM-OR) Drake R8 NW EWE SW EWE Quantum Phaser 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] More Alaskans for WDXR
640 KYUK AK, Bethel, good with end of Blue Grass mx show by woman, ID at 0259.30 This is KYUK in Bethel 9/19. (PM-OR) 670 KDLGAK, Dillingham, fair mixing with KBOI, at 0257 670, KDLG Dillingham 9/19. (PM-OR) Drake R8 NW EWE SW EWE Quantum Phaser 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] Puyallup, WA TP's for 9-19
Hello Guys, It was a decent morning here with high average propagation, providing a new modified E100 Ultralight logging of JOPG-585 (which I had been chasing for some days). Propagation was good but not great, with almost audio on 603, 684 and 1134, all of which would have been new E100 loggings. All the powerhouse frequencies except high band (noticeably anemic on 1566 and 1575) plu s many seasonal performers like the NK's and Chinese area stronger stations were pretty decent today. The modified ICF-2010 had heterodynes on almost every split frequency. 73, Gary Modified ICF-2010: 30 loopstick constructed of four 7.5 Amidon ferrite bars, wound with 40/44 Litz wire Modified E100: 7.5 Amidon Slider loopstick + Murata CFJ455K5 narrow IF filter **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ 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] Puyallup, WA TP's for 9-19
At 07:20 AM 9/19/2008, you wrote: Hello Guys, It was a decent morning here with high average propagation, providing a new modified E100 Ultralight logging of JOPG-585 (which I had been chasing for some days). Propagation was good but not great, with almost audio on 603, 684 and 1134, all of which would have been new E100 loggings. All the powerhouse frequencies except high band (noticeably anemic on 1566 and 1575) plu s many seasonal performers like the NK's and Chinese area stronger stations were pretty decent today. The modified ICF-2010 had heterodynes on almost every split frequency. 73, Gary Modified ICF-2010: 30 loopstick constructed of four 7.5 Amidon ferrite bars, wound with 40/44 Litz wire Modified E100: 7.5 Amidon Slider loopstick + Murata CFJ455K5 narrow IF filter Obviously missed the boat here in Victoria. Didn't listen until 14:00 and only heard a few weak DUs in the lower half of the band. Yes, the upper half has sure been anemic lately.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
[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 9-19-08
Listened from 1225-1320 utc and it was very good with carriers on:531, 558, 567, 585, 594, 603, 648, 657, 666, 675, 693, 702, 738, 747, 756, 774, 819, 828, 837, 846, 864, 873, 891, 918, 936, 945, 954, 963, 972, 1008, 1134, 1143, 1188, 1278, 1287, 1305, 1314, 1323, 1404, 1512, 1557, 1566, 1575 and 1593. 594 JOAK hrd 1310 utc poor in JJ. 648 Russia hrd 1253 utc very poor. 657 North Korea hrd 1302 utc with music and man in KK. 693 JOAB hrd 1315 utc very poor w/JJ. 747 JOIB hrd 1317 utc w/JJ. 774 JOUB hrd 1307 utc w/man in JJ. 828 JOBB hrd 1319 utc w/JJ. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ See how Windows connects the people, information, and fun that are part of your life. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093175mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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
1700 WQHR733WA, Issaquah, noted TIS here topping another one, at 1100 EDT 9/19 with female ancr. Mentioned the station was operated by the City of Issaquah and operates on 1700 on your dial, Man ID as This is WQHR733. Also gave info on widening of road in the area, State Route 900, and festivals, other things to do in Issaquah. Peaking very nicely at times. Giving websites, and mailing addy. New one for me and I will send a report out. (PM-OR) Drake R8 NW EWE 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] ExtremelyHeavy group
Those are the red or pink molded caps. Bad when made like the black ones. There also were green ones. It was an attempt to make better caps than paper ones and it was an instant failure. I have a S-38C with those red caps. It works for a second and then quits. Now the filter cap is bad so I have a project. I have, though a S-38B with all original paper caps AND the original filter it says Hallicrafters on it. It works as it should, but when I order capacitors for the C, I will order them for the B. The B model looks identical but has more capacitors in it. I call those radios electrocution specials. For a 5 tube AC / DC set, they are remarkably sensitive, selective.. ah, NO. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net --- On Thu, 9/18/08, Bob Young [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bob Young [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] ExtremelyHeavy group To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 11:54 PM I've got them all changed except for the under chassis ones, it's getting more and more sensitive as I go, never heard of red firecrackers, this has been a monumental undertaking for me, ___ 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] 738 Tahiti audible now
Hi Walt, I rewound the tape on Pereus to 0616 from last night's SDR recordings, and found RFO Tahiti exactly as you described. From 0630-0637 though, they were doing quite a bit better, with presumed news items in French. I've just finished my first of four nights babysitting John B's antennas from his Orcas Island home while he and his wife are exploring Peru. Since I have a preliminary release of ver. 1.1C of Perseus that can record all of medium wave, my plan is to record the band continuously from 0530 - 1505 UTC, with an antenna change from the Aussie-beam Super Conti Loop at 1030 UTC to the NW Wellbrook Phased Array (I gotta get up out of bed for the antenna switch...it ain't automated yet :^) I had the receiver recording from 200 kHz to 1800 kHz last night, but this evening I think I will set it for 100 kHz - 1700 MHz to capture more of longwave. My plan is to review the previous night's recordings, at least for the highlights, during the day, and dig in deeper into the DX over the weeks ahead. More details will probably make their way onto my blog. 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA USA DXing from Orcas Island www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com --- Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:18:13 -0700 From: Walter Salmaniw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] 738 Tahiti audible now To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Quite a strong carrier, and the usual weak modulation from RFO Tahiti at 06:16 UTC tonight..Walt Salmaniw, 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
[IRCA] Victoria B.C. TP's for 9-19
Up at 1330 and switched on the Drake R8 with dual phased Wellbrook ALA100's through the Misek phaser. Remarkable audio 90 to 100% copy on 666(JJ), 747(JJ), 774(JJ), 828(JJ), 972(JJ) Good audio (60 to 90% copy) on 567, 576(RR), 585, 594, 612, 639, 702, 756, 936, 963 Muffled audio with 20 to 40% copy 531, 558, 621, 648, 738, 855 Near audio with 5% copy 603, 693khz MiniDisked the session - will upload a couple of snippets tonight. -- Colin Newell - Editor - coffeecrew.com | coffee.bc.ca | 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
[IRCA] This Morning's TPs
A fairly decent morning here for TPs: Audio on 747, 774 828 Carriers on 279, 693, 702, 891, 963, 1134, 1215, 1566 1593 Listened from 1133 to 1248 UTC. 73 Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8-A NNW EWE ___ 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] DU chase from IL this morning
With western cx being quite good last night, I left the DX truck in the field and went out to it about 15 min prior to out 1137 GMT sunrise and was not disappointed. All DU oriented as these antennas aim west and not far enough north for Japan etc. 567 had a decent carrier since I need NZ I am hopeful of better sigs here, 594 had a weak carrier, 612 had a moderate carrier, 702 had trace audio at 1129, but not good enough to tell more than it seemed male. 738 had a decent carrier, 1098 had a moderate carrier trashed by IBOC. 1548 had a trace carrier. Nothing noted in X-band. 73 KAZ Barrington IL 600 ft BOG phased vs 935 foot BOG both about 272 deg ___ 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] This Morning's TPs
A fairly decent morning here for TPs: Audio on 747, 774 828 Carriers on 279, 693, 702, 891, 963, 1134, 1215, 1566 1593 Listened from 1133 to 1248 UTC. 73 Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8-A NNW EWE Nice. It is so good to see new check-ins on TP reports from the interior We take for granted, here in the W. Coast, that we are almost guaranteed arm chair copy on many stations this time of year. Good to know that the Asian stations are getting the penetration that they are getting. -- Colin Newell - Editor - coffeecrew.com | coffee.bc.ca | 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
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2008 Sep 19 1806 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 18 September follow. Solar flux 67 and mid-latitude A-index 9. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 19 September was 1 (6 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 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 67 A-in 44444410 9999999 K-in 13343100123221 ___ 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] 738 Tahiti audible now and 50' of wire
At 11:25 PM 9/18/2008, you wrote: thanks for the update Walt but: nothing at all here in Vancouver @ 0623 7030+ with either 50' wire or MFJ 1024 sigh - one day one of these will show up ef Vancouver BC Eric, I don't think I'd hear anything either with 50' of wire. You really need to go with something that's made for MW dx..doesn't need a lot of room. My current favourite is the ALA 100 from Wellbrook. Check out some of the loggings from Colin N. who lives way up high in an apartment. He has a couple of ALAs. Another option is to construct a box loopthose have been around for close to a 100 years, and still work wonders. All sorts of commercial loops, etc also available. 50' of wire is fine for SW, but woefully inadequate for distant MW dxWalt ___ 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] Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Sony ICF-S5W
Hello Guys, Thanks to Jay and Russ for their comments on the ICF-S5W. As probably the top fanatic on the ICF-S5W, I thought you guys might like to hear a little of its history. The Japanese-market version, the ICF-S5, was introduced in Japan in October of 1979-- and was immediately a super seller. The first of the SSP (sensitivity, selectivity, portability) series in Japan, the ICF-S5 has an innovative FET RF amplifier design which gives it amazing sensitivity on the AM band. It also has a Murata 455 kHz IF filter which provides quite good selectivity, for a consumer portable. The tuning system features both green and red LED's, which alternate in illumination depending on signal strength. In Japan, the ICF-S5 also had the Japanese FM band 76-88 Mhz), plus crystal-controlled reception of the Japanese NSB shortwave frequencies on 3, 6 and 9 Mhz (6 stations total). It had a map of Japan on the back of the cabinet, and a drum rotation system displaying Japanese stations in ten different areas of Japan, for tuning purposes. For the Japanese, who have far more radio enthusiasts per capita than do North Americans, the ICF-S5 was an overnight sensation, with AM sensitivity superior to anything else on the market at the time. It gained the nickname of the Superstar, and when I was stationed at Yokosuka, Japan in the Navy (in early 1980), its photo was displayed in train stations and shopping centers, similar to those of the most popular Japanese actresses and pop singers. Based on the phenomenal sales in Japan, Sony designed an ICF-S5W model for the American market, retaining the outstanding FET RF amplifier for the AM band. There was a map of the USA on the back panel, however, and the drum rotation tuning system showed ten American areas, which correspond to the ten amateur radio area numerals. In comparison to the ICF-S5, the ICF-S5W was a rather stripped-down model, with no NSB shortwave coverage. There were shiny tuning and volume/tone controls, however, which are not found in the ICF-S5. Introduced in America in the middle of 1980, the ICF-S5W retailed for just over $50 at the time, and was extensively reviewed for IRCA by Bruce Portzer, Mark Connelly, Gerry Thomas and others. Its major competition at the time were the TRF's, Supperadios and RF-2200. Most of the ICF-S5W reviews were positive as far as sensitivity, but one serious issue showed up repeatedly-- strong image reception 910 kHz below strong local stations. Sony never did address this problem in the ICF-S5(W) series. Otherwise, the radio's phenomenal sensitivity made it extremely popular with those North Americans who actually purchased it, and it has retained a certain cult status even until today, with decent units on eBay going for $200- $300 or more. Unfortunately, the actual sales in North America apparently did not satisfy Sony, and the ICF-S5W model was discontinued after only about a year, in 1981. This has produced the current situation of limited supply for the AM-DXers' demand, with the resulting high resale value. Sony took many of the ICF-S5W concepts and incorporated them in their new ICF-EX5 model, which was introduced in 1985 in the Japanese market (only). The ICF-EX5 has also been a runaway best seller in Japan, and is still currently in production-- 23 years later! It has a double conversion system on the AM band (which reduces image reception somewhat), and a synchronous detector also (one of the very few analog designs so endowed). Performance is very similar to that of the ICF-S5(W), and full details may be obtained in the ICF-EX5 review posted on dxer.ca. Before becoming an Ultralight Radio fanatic, i was an ICF-S5 fanatic, importing 9 sets from Japan obtained via the Japanese Yahoo auctions (where great units go for about $25, because of the huge supply). A friend in Japan is usually necessary to do this, because the Japanese typically will not ship outside of Japan (or even wish to communicate with foreigners who are strangers). Fortunately, the ICF-S5 has all of the innovative AM circuitry found in the ICF-S5W, and is a great substitute. Most of my supply of the ICF-S5(W) models have been given away to friends now, but if any owners have questions on the radio's alignment or conversion to 530-1700 kHz, I will be happy to give information (a service manual is definitely required for disassembly and adjustments). In summary, the ICF-S5W is the most sensitive stock AM portable I have ever owned, and is certainly capable of providing great DX thrills even now, for those few DXers fortunate enough to find a model. 73, Gary DeBock 73 **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators.
[IRCA] KLFD 1410 MB day power for HSFB
Litchfueld Dragons..73 KAZ 55 km NW of Chicago ___ 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] KLFD 1410 MN day power for HSFB
Oops MN - Original Message - From: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 8:23 PM Subject: [IRCA] KLFD 1410 MB day power for HSFB Litchfueld Dragons..73 KAZ 55 km NW of Chicago ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1681 - Release Date: 9/19/2008 3:54 PM ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Friday Night Football
One new one tonight-- WRAY 1250 Princeton IN, 1 kw days, 59w nights, with Princeton Tigers football from Tiger Stadium. Ad with 812 area code and one WRAY call set clinched ID of this one. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ 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] ExtremelyHeavy group
I think i have one of the 38 series hanging around somewhere at my parents house, it's performance is certainly underwhelming, it needs work also and I hate AC-DC sets. Got one of my first shocks of my life as a kid working on (well ruining it probably) my father's AC-DC Motorola radio, surprise! haha! Bob Young Analog, MA KB1OKL Message: 3 Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:45:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Powell E. Way III [EMAIL PROTECTED] Those are the red or pink molded caps. Bad when made like the black ones. There also were green ones. It was an attempt to make better caps than paper ones and it was an instant failure. I have a S-38C with those red caps. It works for a second and then quits. Now the filter cap is bad so I have a project. I have, though a S-38B with all original paper caps AND the original filter it says Hallicrafters on it. It works as it should, but when I order capacitors for the C, I will order them for the B. The B model looks identical but has more capacitors in it. I call those radios electrocution specials. For a 5 tube AC / DC set, they are remarkably sensitive, selective.. ah, NO. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net _ See how Windows Mobile brings your life together—at home, work, or on the go. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/msnnkwxp1020093182mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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] Final Day in Kenai
Hi all: I had about an hour, well before LSR, to get in some final DXing in Kenai before heading out. While it was warmer and drier, the DX was definitely not as good as the first two days. VOA on 1575 was almost listenable on the barefoot Eton e100, and HLAZ-1566 was blaring in as usual, but going any lower showed that only the powerhouse Japanese on 828, 774, 693, 594 etc. were in. Also, it was still early enough in the morning that the domestic stations from the lower 48 were still making the band rather crowded. As Gary said in an earlier post, the better the DX, the longer one will stay at the receiver despite the weather. It was perhaps coincidental that I had to catch a plane this morning, as I would not have persevered much longer anyway. In all, my first true TP DXpedition was a fabulous introduction to what greets those who follow the well-worn path to Grayland and other sites, especially my first couple mornings when Asiatics were on every channel. I may be asking my boss if there are any more trips to be made to Alaska... 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] Puyallup, WA TP's for 9-19
Hi Walt, My home location is quite poor for DU's, and most of the stations reported by you, Nick and Colin never come up to audio. Puyallup has a large hill to the southwest, which obviously absorbs much of the DU signal for Guy and me. The northwest direction is wide open here, though, and the Puyallup valley's rich soil (4 miles from salt water) seems to do the trick for Japanese, Chinese and other Asians-- maybe even somewhat competitive with Victoria, hi. 73, Gary In a message dated 9/19/2008 7:28:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At 07:20 AM 9/19/2008, you wrote: Hello Guys, It was a decent morning here with high average propagation, providing a new modified E100 Ultralight logging of JOPG-585 (which I had been chasing for some days). Propagation was good but not great, with almost audio on 603, 684 and 1134, all of which would have been new E100 loggings. All the powerhouse frequencies except high band (noticeably anemic on 1566 and 1575) plu s many seasonal performers like the NK's and Chinese area stronger stations were pretty decent today. The modified ICF-2010 had heterodynes on almost every split frequency. 73, Gary Modified ICF-2010: 30 loopstick constructed of four 7.5 Amidon ferrite bars, wound with 40/44 Litz wire Modified E100: 7.5 Amidon Slider loopstick + Murata CFJ455K5 narrow IF filter Obviously missed the boat here in Victoria. Didn't listen until 14:00 and only heard a few weak DUs in the lower half of the band. Yes, the upper half has sure been anemic lately.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 **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Radio NZ International Future Special Program
For anyone interested: --- Listen to Mailbox on RNZI on Monday, September 29 as David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation hosts a very special documentary taking a look at the future of RNZI shortwave radio services to the Pacific. The documentary is the third in a series being broadcast this month to celebrate 60 years of shortwave broadcasts to Australia and the Pacific since September 27, 1948. In this 40 minute program, you'll hear how RNZI has moved over the years to become the Voice of the Pacific, increasingly reflecting the voices and cultures of the islands from French Polynesia in the east across to Papua New Guinea in the west. During this time, partnerships with the growing number of local radio stations in the region who carry RNZI's flagship news and current affairs programs have also expanded. You'll hear more about this growth in Pacific news and current affairs programs, technical assistance for local stations and expanded coverage since the new digital [DRM] transmitter came into service, and how partnerships with Radio Australia, the BBC and a global monitoring network continually extend the reach of the station. The future? Expect the role of RNZI as a crisis broadcaster at times of natural disaster such as cyclones to strengthen and for new technology to deliver RNZI program content to even more Pacific audiences. You'll also hear about plans for new very high powered transmitters and greater flexibility to offer more program options and broadcast languages, as well as potential for local FM outlets in major urban areas across the region. The full 40 minute version of this special Mailbox program is aired on Monday, September 29, followed later in the day by a 19 minute shortened part one version. The next day, there are repeats of part one, and of the additional 19 minute shortened part two version. Visit www.rnzi.com for shortwave frequencies and times and to download audio on demand options for these three different versions available from September 29. Remember New Zealand moves its clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings time on September 28 2008. The full version is also likely to be broadcast on the domestic service of RNZ National on AM and FM nationwide and streaming at www.rnz.co.nz on Saturday, September 27. Listeners who send written reception reports to RNZI from September 27 can also receive a special souvenir 60th anniversary QSL postcard to confirm their reception. Details for sending written reception reports are at www.rnzi.com. As well, you can still download and hear the two earlier Mailbox documentaries from September 1 and 15 that cover the early days of shortwave radio from New Zealand as well as the unique voices of the station since 1948. These are also at www.rnzi.com. At www.radioheritage.net, look for 'Radio New Zealand Signs On' celebrating the first broadcasts on September 27, 1948. For more information about early radio broadcasting in the Pacific, featuring exclusive stories, images and memories including the popular 'Art of Radio Hawaii' online art exhibition, visit www.radioheritage.net today. Full searchable lists of todays AM and shortwave stations across the entire Pacific region are also available free online at the PAL Radio Guides, and an FM guide is currently in preparation. The Radio Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization registered with the Charities Commission in New Zealand and connects the heritage of radio broadcasting and popular culture across the Pacific. www.radioheritage.net Radio New Zealand International is the award winning shortwave broadcaster serving the Pacific from Wellington since 1948. www.rnzi.com --- Lynn. Lafayette, LA Check out the IRCA web site at http://www.ircaonline.org ___ 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] MN 0220 UTC audio on 891!
Man speaking in possible Arabic (not quite sure). Only other TA audio noted was from Spain (a few) possibly France (on 1206). At least 20dB weaker than the very strong WLS. Using Eton E1 USB mode, no sync, 2.3 KHz filter (with pass band tuning set to -0.5 KHz?!) + 8 Quantum loop. Believe this is the first time ever that I heard audio on 891. Time for a more complete TA scan. 73, George S., MN ___ 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
