Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] WCCM 1110 NH on late with SS ballads
I know the owner. They got in trouble a coulpe of years ago for doing this... Also, keep an ear on 1390 for WXTC out of Charleston, SC. They left it on non-directional one night last week and were armchair-quality at times in SW VA. Their format is old RB oldies... Fairly easy to spot. 5KW Da-N. - Original Message - From: Neil Kazaross neil...@earthlink.net To: dx...@nrcdxas.org Cc: a...@yahoogroups.com; IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 7:55 PM Subject: [DXtip] WCCM 1110 NH on late with SS ballads These guys from this state that is extremely tough this far west on at night again and running endless SS ballads with a pause inbetween each and same as webstream. 73 KAZ Barrington IL with KMOX IBOC phased also taking out KFAB ___ National Radio Club, Inc. ___ 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] TP's for 01-26-09
-- Good Morning: Listened from 1415-1439 utc. K is up to 3 this morning. Only 3 heard with only this morning. 279 RUSSIA, 1437 weak with music. 774 JAPAN, JOUB 1436 fair. 828 JAPAN, JOBB 1426 weak . Dennis, Salmon Creek, 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] The UltraOkie Composite Log
Since I returned to Oklahoma from Washington state at Thanksgiving, I've been enjoying domestic MWDX for the first time since 1959-60, via Ultralighting, Unlimited Class. I had competed in the Ultralight Spring Sprint (80 stations) in February of 2008, but this late Fall was my first real exploration of the domestic scene in 50 years. I've found that it is not nearly as bad as I feared yes, there is IBOC and yes, there is so much syndication that you turn blue in the face, but still, hearing Fergus Falls, MN or Winslow, AZ from northern Oklahoma is a pure DX kick and catching WBZ, the NE's Most Listened-to Station is positively orgasmic. I've been having real FUN, a lot of real fun doing Ultralight domestically! That fun has been multiplied and my climb up the station count ladder has been accelerated by having two fellow-Okie DX buddies within 40 miles: Richard Allen, 30 miles to my NW and Kirk Allen (no relation) 40 miles to my due North. As they have each mentioned here, we share DX loggings almost every day and a lot of my catches have been the direct result of walking in their footsteps. Happily, the reverse has been true, as well. As of last week, Richard stood at about 525 stations logged, mostly (or maybe totally) Barefoot; Kirk stood at about 425 stations, Unlimited Class and I stood at about 325 stations, Unlimited Class. Our varying station counts fairly accurately reflect when we each started all of this insanity. Since sharing loggings among such close DX neighbors has been so useful for us, we decided to create an UltraOkie Composite Log, thinking that we might each be able to develop superb hit lists from the result; we were right. We also thought that we might learn a few things that might be of use to others; we think that we were right, there, too. So, with the Allens standing about 525 and 425 stations and me at 325, that is 1275 station loggings amongst us three. It turns out that there were 672 unique stations logged by at least one of the three of us and an average of two of our three DXers hearing each station. Since we really weren't concerned about who heard which station first, the most expeditious way to create the UltraOkie Log was to start with Richard's 525 stations and add in the other stations logged by me and Kirk, but not logged by the others. That is what I did, using MS Access database software. Happily, Richard's log was in Excell and mine in Access, so combining the two of them wasn't too difficult. Kirk's log is in straight text, so I added it last. I was pleased to learn that, even at my paltry 325 stations, I had heard 60 or so stations that Richard had not heard; Kirk had heard an additional 70-some stations that neither Richard nor I had heard, thus making up that total of 672 unique stations. Here is the breakdown of what we've heard from our post halfway between Oklahoma City and Wichita: Total Stations: 672 Total Continents: 4 (NAm, SAm, Asia, EU) Total Countries: 8 (USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Aruba, Japan, Spain, Croatia) USA: 36 states (missing Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon in the West, some mid-Atl and NE states) 97 stations in Texas (!) Mexico: 15 states, 77 stations Canada : 5 Provinces, 23 stations (All provinces Ontario and west) Cuba: 17 stations One of the things that impresses me is that we are nearing 100 Latins. As far as South America, the picture is grim, though: it may speak to our location and all-land route, maybe, but out of those 100 latins, we have not heard a single station on Mainland South America, while having heard three in Japan and two in Europe. The happiest news for ourselves and possibly the rest of the Ultralight community are the levels of our individual Hit Lists. For instance, Richard was sitting at 525 stations when we did the composite log... with 672 unique stations in the Log, there are still over 150 stations that either Kirk or I have heard (or both) but that Richard has not!!! And he knows that each of those stations got within about 25 miles of him, at least once. That is pretty encouraging for someone with 525 already under his belt. Kirk has around 250 on his hit list and I've almost 350. VERY NICE!!! What may be even more encouraging is that the three of us, DXing at less than half speed this past week, have still added nine totally new stations to the overall composite log... and that nine consisted of one new Canadian, one Cuban,1610 Anguilla for a new country and 6 US stations. Even better for those of you with high station counts, Richard (nearing 550 now) added four of the nine (and added five new ones to his hit list, too) So, there is hope out there in radio land, even for those of us hanging around the fateful 600 station barrier. There are clearly more stations out there, even in one season! Well, we hope that this little litany has been of interest. when you think of the UltraOkie DXer, picture a
[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 1-26-09
Listened from 1330-1445 utc and at first only a few carriers were heard and no audio. But around 1420 utc I started to heard weak audio but lost all audio at 1435. 594 JOAK talk in JJ very poor at 1422. 648 Russia just above the noise level at 1423. 693 JOAB very poor at 1423. 774 JOUB fair at 1427 in JJ. 828 JOBB very poor at 1432. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 ___ 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] ALA 100
Thanks for all of the info on the ALA 100 as you now have me thinking about one. I do have room in the back yard which is (40x80 feet) and it sounds like it would be a good antenna in dry Arizona since it needs no ground. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_explore_012009 ___ 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] ULR Logs Jan 21-25
I've been at the dials quite a bit the past few days and my ULR log has jumped nicely and I am steadily closing in on 300 stations heard. Here is my latest batch of ULR loggings with barefoot Sony SRF-T615 and Eton E100 Slider. I have a few more logs from this morning, but forgot to bring my notes with me today, so they will have to wait until next report. Highlights of this period are my previously reported bagging of Croatia and adding South Carolina , not one but twice. Neither of these stations were on my hit list, and came as a welcome surprise and nudged me up to 29 ULR states heard. I've been looking for the reported re-activated Anguilla on 1610, but no luck. ULR Totals: 266 Stations, 29 States, 2 Provinces, 4 Countries -- 880 WMBD, Nashville, TN, 25 JAN 1359 - First Baptist Church S. Englewood in Nashville program 930 WGAD, Rainbow City, AL, 24 JAN 0800 - W-G-A-D Rainbow City-Gadsen into Bad Bad Leroy Brown song 930 WKCT, Bowling Green, KY, 24 JAN 1400 - We're News Talk 93 W-K-C-T, Bowling Green ID 940 WMIX, Mount Vernon, IL, 25 JAN 1354 - AM 940 W-M-I-X into Even Though We Ain't Got Money song 950 WAKM, Franklin, TN, 25 JAN 1104 - Radio that hits close to home, W-A-K-M, Franklin into Weekend Report 1000 MEXICO XEOY, Radio Mil, México, DF, 24 JAN 1004 - En la de Mil, de la musica de Mexico into Mexican vocals 1020 CUBA R. Cadena Habana, 24 JAN 0758 - Instrumental, ID and announcements by woman, back to instrumentals, over/under KDKA 1060 MEXICO XEEP, R. Educación, México, DF, 24 JAN 1100 - Radio Educacion, X-E-EPE ID, multiple La Ranchera and Musica Mexicana jingles, strong 1080 WKJK, Louisville, KY, 25 JAN 0152 - Gutter Magician spot, Talk Radio WKJK ID 1080 WNWI, Valiparaiso, IN, 25 JAN 0206 - Polish language program Radio Karolinka, playing Polish and English vocals 1090 MEXICO XEMCA, Mi Radio, Panuco, VE, 24 JAN 0154 - Grupo Mi Radio announcement, mentions of Veracruz, Mi Radio IDs into ranchera music. 1110 MEXICO XERED, R Red, México, DF, 24 JAN 0204 - Radio Red and 'X-E-RED IDs, chatter into vocals, strong IBOC hiss 1110 WUAT, Pikeville, TN, 21 JAN 2335 - W-U-A-T Country jingle, CW music 1130 MEXICO XETOL, Ixtlahuaca, ME, 24 JAN 0159 - X-E-Tol ID, Colonia Universidad, Toluca, Estado de Mexico announcement 1140 MEXICO XEMR, Monterrey, NL, 24 JAN 0136 - Long string of ads mentioning Nuevo Leon and Monterrey, into pop music 1330 WVHI, Evansville, IN, 25 JAN 1258 - The Voice of Heavenly Inspiration, W-V-H-I Evansville into religious program 1350 KCOX,Jasper, TX, 22 JAN 0459 - Simulcasting FM, K-T-X-J Jasper, gospel giants for East Texas and West Louisiana, we're 102.7 K-T-X-J into weather 1350 KWMO, Washington, MO, 23 JAN 0500 - ..at themouth.info, K-W-M-O at the top of the hour 1350 WWWL, New Orleans, LA, 22 JAN 2302 - Jager Haus German Bistro in New Orleans spot, other New Orleans ads 1350 WLMA, Greenwood, SC, 23 JAN 0106 - Man mention podcast and world wide web then … here on Friday on W-L-M-A NEW STATE #29 1360 WKMI, Kalamazoo, MI, 22 JAN 0506 - This is America's ?? On TalkRadio 1360 W-K-M-I, just over jumble 1360 WTAQ, Green Bay, WI, 23 JAN 0606 - Breaking News 24/7, NewsRadio 1360 W-T-A-Q into Coast to Coast program 1360 WNAH, Nashville, TN, 22 JAN 2237 - WNAH Weatherscope then Powerful, loud and strong, 1360 W-N-A-H Nashville into Back to Genesis program 1360 WELP, Easley, SC, 25 JAN 2247 - This message brought to you by … W-E-L-P Easley, Greenville 1370 WJQI, Fort Campbell, KY, 23 JAN 0703 - Joy 1370, this is God's Country ID into CW 1370 WGCL, Bloomington, IN, 22 JAN 2149 - Simulcast of FM. Chef Talk promo, … on NewsTalk FM 95.9 W-G-C-L 1370 WDEF, Chattanooga, TN, 22 JAN 2232 - WDEF Weather, 1370 ESPN Radio slogan 1370 WGIV, Gastonia, NC, 22 JAN 2252 - Coming up, the best talk about issues that face the community, on W-G-I-V 1370 AM 1370 WSPD, Toledo, OH, 23 JAN 0058 - .. On the morning news, 8 until 9, on NewsTalk 1330 W-S-P-D 1380 WHEW, Franklin, TN, 23 JAN 0010 - Spanish programming with Mexican music, ads for Nashville, over/under local WLRM 1390 KCLN, Clinton, IA, 23 JAN 0509 - Song we grew up with, AM 1390 K-C-L-N into Barry Manilow song 1400 WZNG, Shelbyville, TN, 22 JAN 2100 - Your listening to the best of AM talk which is W-Z-N-G, The Zinger, in Shelbyville, Tennessee into USA Radio News 1410 WING, Dayton, OH, 21 JAN 2300 - 1410 Am W-I-N-G, Dayton's finest radio station, into ESPN Radio Sports Center 1410 WHLN, Harlan, KY, 21 JAN 2325 - Your station for todays hits and yesterdays favorites, we're 1410 W-H-L-N 1420 WIMS, Michigan City, IN, 22 JAN 0600 - Your listening to the talk of the South Shore, AM 1420 W-I-M-S Michigan City 1420 WVJS, Owensboro, KY, 22 JAN 2155 - This is 1420 W-V-J-S Owensboro and 100.5 W263BG Owensboro, playing timeless classics 1440 WZYX, Cowan, TN, 22 JAN 2228 - Fast, factual and
[IRCA] Victoria TP's for 1-26-09
Listened from 1540 to 1545. Splatter ridden audio on 774. Carriers on 1593, 1575, 1566, 972 and 828. Looks like I missed the proverbial DX Bus. -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] ALA 100
For all those considering the ALA100 or any of Wellbrook's other great products for DXers, let me point out that the exchange rate for the British pound has collapsed vs the dollar recently. Several months ago the pound was worth $2 but now it is worth about $1.40. This means that for us Yanks, it is much cheaper to buy British products. I will also point out, that those with about 150 ft or more room may wish to consider the Wellbrook Phased Array, which John Bryant has given a superbly written review and which Guy Atkins is also very impressed with. I have one here which I hope to set up when it warms up. For those who have ALA100's, I am curious as to what the front-side ratio is in practice..ie how deep are the side nulls ? 73 KAZ -Original Message- From: Bill Block billwbl...@msn.com Sent: Jan 26, 2009 9:44 AM To: IRCA Hard-Core irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] ALA 100 Thanks for all of the info on the ALA 100 as you now have me thinking about one. I do have room in the back yard which is (40x80 feet) and it sounds like it would be a good antenna in dry Arizona since it needs no ground. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ ___ 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] TP's for 01-26-09
At 14:41 1/26/2009, Dennis wrote: -- Good Morning: Listened from 1415-1439 utc. K is up to 3 this morning. Only 3 heard with only this morning. I threw in the towel early and was doing antenna experiments, but in the course of that, observed JOUB and JOBB at reasonable but not fantastic levels, and only for short periods. Other audios noted were 189, 594, 855 (with hum; N. Korea), 954 and 1575, but they were burbles in the murk mostlythere were probably others, but always for short periods only. Conditions seemed quite poor at 1430, but there was a reasonable sunrise enhancement around 1530 according to the propagation monitor,slightly earlier for the low band, higher for the high band. 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100
KAZ, I noticed the low rate of the Pound these days compared to the $1. I checked the Wellbrook site last night. I am mainly interested in one that I can aim to the E/NE for TA's, but it would be interesting to compare it for TPs too. Thanks. 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] ALA 100
At 18:07 1/26/2009, you wrote: For those who have ALA100's, I am curious as to what the front-side ratio is in practice..ie how deep are the side nulls ? I would think that's mostly dependent on the geometry of the loop, Neil, which is up to the user. Guy Atkins put a nicely constructed loop on a rotator: http://perseus-sdr.blogspot.com/2006/07/close-up-wellbrook-ala-100-antenna.html and found 25 to 30 dB nulls. 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100
Thx, Nick... Hmm 25 dB or even more, that is quite good and will make the array have even better patterns than I calculated since it had only 13 dB sidenulls when modelled with EZNEC in several different configurations. I recall Andy telling me he got about 18 db side nulls. I'm curious, has anyone else with an ALA100 measured the side null depths ? I was unable to find any review online except Guy's discussing null depth. 73 KAZ -Original Message- From: Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org Sent: Jan 26, 2009 12:51 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] ALA 100 At 18:07 1/26/2009, you wrote: For those who have ALA100's, I am curious as to what the front-side ratio is in practice..ie how deep are the side nulls ? I would think that's mostly dependent on the geometry of the loop, Neil, which is up to the user. Guy Atkins put a nicely constructed loop on a rotator: http://perseus-sdr.blogspot.com/2006/07/close-up-wellbrook-ala-100-antenna.html and found 25 to 30 dB nulls. 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
[IRCA] Faroes-531
Faroes-531 now alone with man woman in Faroese 2119 UTC. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Mass. http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 ___ 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: 2009 Jan 26 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 26 January follow. Solar flux 70 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 12. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 26 January was 2 (12 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 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 UTC 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 A-in 111111111111112 K-in 00000124233322 ___ 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] ALA 100
Hi Neil, My latest version of the rotating ALA100 is shown here: http://perseus-sdr.blogspot.com/2008/06/gone-fishin-wellbrook-loop-improvements.html The fishing poles end-to-end provide a horizontal dimension over 13 feet wide. 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 12:25 PM, neilkaz neil...@earthlink.net wrote: Thx, Nick... Hmm 25 dB or even more, that is quite good and will make the array have even better patterns than I calculated since it had only 13 dB sidenulls when modelled with EZNEC in several different configurations. I recall Andy telling me he got about 18 db side nulls. I'm curious, has anyone else with an ALA100 measured the side null depths ? I was unable to find any review online except Guy's discussing null depth. 73 KAZ ___ 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: 2009 Jan 27 0001 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 26 January follow. Solar flux 70 and mid-latitude A-index 12. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 27 January was 1 (07 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 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 69 69 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 A-in 11111111111112 12 K-in 00001242333221 ___ 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] unIDs 1220 bluegrass and 1540 black gospel
Heard just before local sunset tonight at Burnt River ON: 1220 with bluegrass and then Down home with me... and sentence ended with something sounding like three home dog radio or something like that. I have this on tape if anyone wants to listen. 1540 Monday's Power Hour mentioned - either the programming currently on or in a promo. Black gospel. Both heard on my east-west wire. I'd have expected the 1540 to be Syracuse NY or Richmond VA given what else was in at this particular moment (PA NY MA VA) but their respective program schedule do not match up. Any help is appreciated, with thanks. Saul Chernos ___ 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] Evening TPs for 0200 UTC 27Jan 2009
1134, 1215 and 1575khz - threshold carriers. Nothing to write home about - but the fact that they are there is significant... -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] Evening TPs for 0200 UTC 27Jan 2009; make that TAs at 0330
Actually, there's a few oddballs among the carriers tonight: 531, 612, 675, 702 (quite good carrier at times; whatever this is would be a winner), 747, 756, 819, 864, 873, 999, 1089, 1215, 1413 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100
KAZ, I basically am looking for Any antenna that I can do well with TAs during the openings. If the ALA 100 will do it, that is what I want. 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] Victoria TP's for 1-26-09
At 09:17 AM 1/26/2009, you wrote: Listened from 1540 to 1545. Splatter ridden audio on 774. Carriers on 1593, 1575, 1566, 972 and 828. Looks like I missed the proverbial DX Bus. -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Colin, I very briefly listened at around 15:00 and was hearing 774 at good level, and 1566 at fair to good level. No time for any other scanning this morning...too many babies.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] ALA 100
At 10:07 AM 1/26/2009, you wrote: For all those considering the ALA100 or any of Wellbrook's other great products for DXers, let me point out that the exchange rate for the British pound has collapsed vs the dollar recently. Several months ago the pound was worth $2 but now it is worth about $1.40. This means that for us Yanks, it is much cheaper to buy British products. I will also point out, that those with about 150 ft or more room may wish to consider the Wellbrook Phased Array, which John Bryant has given a superbly written review and which Guy Atkins is also very impressed with. I have one here which I hope to set up when it warms up. For those who have ALA100's, I am curious as to what the front-side ratio is in practice..ie how deep are the side nulls ? 73 KAZ Good point, Kaz. Yes the phased array is a marvelous thing. I have mine on the Charlottes, as there's no room in my urban location. Funny thing, though, is the discrepancy of how well it works down here (Grayland and Orcas Is) vs the Queen Charlotte's. Down here it works exceptionally well right through dawn, whereas on the Charlottes, we found that it worked very well right up to dawn enhancement, and then dropped off, far inferior to Beverage/BOGs. I don't recall whether we came up with any explanation for this discrepancy. As for side nulls, I guess one would need to mount one on a rotor, or have 2 perpendicular to eachotherneither of which I have done. Guy Atkins did try his on a rotor, though..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] Evening TPs for 0200 UTC 27Jan 2009;
Actually, there's a few oddballs among the carriers tonight: 531, 612, 675, 702 (quite good carrier at times; whatever this is would be a winner), 747, 756, 819, 864, 873, 999, 1089, 1215, 1413 What we hear on the West Coast (from Europe)is trans-polar... so I call it TP - perhaps erroneously - 'cause TP usually stands for Trans-Pacific, yea? -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] Evening TPs for 0200 UTC 27Jan 2009;
c...@islandnet.com wrote: Actually, there's a few oddballs among the carriers tonight: 531, 612, 675, 702 (quite good carrier at times; whatever this is would be a winner), 747, 756, 819, 864, 873, 999, 1089, 1215, 1413 What we hear on the West Coast (from Europe)is trans-polar... so I call it TP - perhaps erroneously - 'cause TP usually stands for Trans-Pacific, yea? I thought TA stood for Trans-Arctic in these parts. Bruce in Seattle ___ 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] ALA 100
At 04:13 1/27/2009, you wrote: KAZ, I basically am looking for Any antenna that I can do well with TAs during the openings. If the ALA 100 will do it, that is what I want. Actually, as Bill Block has pointed out, there is also the ALA100M, which has higher gain and slightly poorer signal handling capability, meant to be used with somewhat smaller loops. The kicker is that it appears to be the one that is sold to North Americans, as they no longer offer a 110VAC power supply for the original ALA100, just for the ALA100M. Colin Newell has an ALA100M...comments? However, that's all according to their websitecontacting Wellbrook directly and explaining what you want to do may lead to a solution not available on the site. The power supply that used to be sold with the ALA100 for the North American trade was an off the shelf model (Stancor STA-300R) so could be purchased separately from Newark Electronics or ?? if the ALA100 interface unit hasn't changed. 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100
At 09:12 PM 1/26/2009, you wrote: At 04:13 1/27/2009, you wrote: KAZ, I basically am looking for Any antenna that I can do well with TAs during the openings. If the ALA 100 will do it, that is what I want. Actually, as Bill Block has pointed out, there is also the ALA100M, which has higher gain and slightly poorer signal handling capability, meant to be used with somewhat smaller loops. The kicker is that it appears to be the one that is sold to North Americans, as they no longer offer a 110VAC power supply for the original ALA100, just for the ALA100M. Colin Newell has an ALA100M...comments? However, that's all according to their websitecontacting Wellbrook directly and explaining what you want to do may lead to a solution not available on the site. The power supply that used to be sold with the ALA100 for the North American trade was an off the shelf model (Stancor STA-300R) so could be purchased separately from Newark Electronics or ?? if the ALA100 interface unit hasn't changed. best wishes, Nick Nick, the ALA 100 I have on the Charlottes is the M model as well, and the loops I use there are quite bigtwice the circumference and more compared to down here. I haven't had any issues with overload, etc there..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] ALA 100M
Okay - I have the M It does not appear to have any more problems with high signal levels than the regular ALA100 Yes - I am using small loops on both. And I use the standard STANCOR's with a their standard indoor interface box. I was under the impression that the M is available to those that want it - that it was not an exclusive N.A. product. -- - Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Radio VA7WWV Editor - DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] ALA 100
At 05:38 1/27/2009, you wrote: Nick, the ALA 100 I have on the Charlottes is the M model as well, and the loops I use there are quite bigtwice the circumference and more compared to down here. I haven't had any issues with overload, etc there..Walt. One would hope that you wouldn't have problems up there, Walt (nearest locals in Prince Rupert?) but then when the TA's and the TP's come in en masse on a really good night we should all be so lucky, hi. 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100
Nick, I don't think gain is an issue here, unless the preamp is prone to overload. As you know, there isn't any strong locals here. I would more apt to get images from KGO,KNBR, or KGA than a local. hi. 73, Patrick ___ 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] TA Reception reports
I spent a good two hours going through the cassettes of the 23rd 24th and I now have 5 CDs to send out, France-162 (23rd/24th), no direct ID, but plenty of programming, announcements, etc,' Iceland-189 with an ID in Icelantic at 0800 with a beautiful Opening IS with a horn, bells, etc. Morocco-171 with an ID mention as Medi a couple of times, and then Moldova 1413 with an ID as Pridnestrovya a couple of times. Now to keep my fingers crossed for some QSL's. 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] New Alaskan heard
Hi Everyone: Been sitting on 870 past few nights and last night at 23:00MST I heard the station I was after ID. A very young sounding female voice said You're listening to KSKO Radio in McGrath, 870 AM. My first new Alaskan of the season. Unfortunately I was unable to ID it on my own so, once again I asked Paul Walker for help, which he did quite willingly. Thankyou Paul. That was my second new one on 870 as 2 days ago I heard a TOH ID for 870-KPRM-Park Rapids, MN. This one I managed figure out on my own, though it took a while. This was heard at 21:00MST. Mike in St Isidore, AB with AOR 7030+, Quantum Phaser, EWE's of 110' 125', a 1000' E/W beverage and 2 x 1000' BOGs at 195 320 degrees ___ 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] ALA 100
At 06:59 1/27/2009, you wrote: Nick, I don't think gain is an issue here, unless the preamp is prone to overload. As you know, there isn't any strong locals here. I would more apt to get images from KGO,KNBR, or KGA than a local. hi. No, you've got an excellent location there for a really good sized outdoor loop, Patrick, no worries from any big guns nearby...If you're looking to hear longwave better, that's your best choice, and might surprise you on MW too. 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
Re: [IRCA] ALA 100M
At 06:13 1/27/2009, you wrote: I was under the impression that the M is available to those that want it - that it was not an exclusive N.A. product. Wellbrook's quite clear that anyone in Europe or N. America can get those, Colinthe problem is that the ALA100 itself no longer has a North American option. 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
Re: [IRCA] New Alaskan heard
Mike, As always.. I'm very happy to help.. it was just as much a thrill for me as it was for you. I'm a picky person, but technically, KSKO's ID isn't actually considered Legal in the eyes of the FCC if you read by the letter of the law. (I'm anal about ID's, my friends always make fun of me for it if we're hanging out together and I yell at the radio! lol) Paul Walker www.onairdj.cmo On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 1:26 AM, Mike Stonebridge stonb...@abnorth.comwrote: Hi Everyone: Been sitting on 870 past few nights and last night at 23:00MST I heard the station I was after ID. A very young sounding female voice said You're listening to KSKO Radio in McGrath, 870 AM. My first new Alaskan of the season. Unfortunately I was unable to ID it on my own so, once again I asked Paul Walker for help, which he did quite willingly. Thankyou Paul. That was my second new one on 870 as 2 days ago I heard a TOH ID for 870-KPRM-Park Rapids, MN. This one I managed figure out on my own, though it took a while. This was heard at 21:00MST. Mike in St Isidore, AB with AOR 7030+, Quantum Phaser, EWE's of 110' 125', a 1000' E/W beverage and 2 x 1000' BOGs at 195 320 degrees ___ ___ 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] New Alaskan heard
Mike, Great going! It was toughie here to log co-channel with BV-870. Congrats. 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
