[IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR
-- Pat, I was able to phased down KPOJ 620, no Homer, AK. CKRM Regina, SK with C&W music. Heard before, but fun phasing down a strong local station. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 Criss crossing Ewes NE & NW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR
Hi Dennis, If you can phase down KPOJ to get CKRM, you should beable to get Homer with the right phase as they are in the opposite direction of KPOJ from you. I do notice that since 620 co-located with 1190, KEX's signal is not as strong as they used to be. SK QRM's them most night. 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 Tip for WDXR
-- Pat, KPOJ 620 was cut down good with the phaser, CKRM was about 50% with KPOJ. KEX is very hard to phase and hear anything underneath. I can cut back the IBOC from KEX, but thats about it. KGO is another hard one to phase. Earlier this evening I did get some station underneath KGO, not strong enough to get an ID. 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] TP's for 02-02-09
-- Good Morning: Listened from 1430-1455 utc. Just a short listening session this morning. 189 RUSSIA, 1435 weak with man in Russian. 279 RUSSIA, 1436 good with man in Russian. 774 JAPAN, JOUB 1430 fair with woman in Japanese. 828 JAPAN, JOBB 1451 fair woman in Japanese. 1566REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HLAZ 1451 weak fade up audio for a few seconds. 1575THAILAND, VOA 1449 fair with woman/man in Asian language. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 ewe NW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WRTH
Got the same note here too. 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] NE Oregon TPs
On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 08:10:30 -0800, Steve Ratzlaff wrote > then into oldies pop song, "To Sir With Love" > by female vocalist, name escapes me. That's Lulu. I was reasonably sure of the name but looked it up on Wikipedia anyway, and it turns out that she has had quite a musical career. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lulu_(singer) 73 de Joe, KJ8O -- 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] Arizona TP's for 2-2-09
Listened from 1405-1430 utc and conditions were very poor with no audio and only a very weak carrier on 774. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_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] Grundig Mini 300-- Mini AM Performance
The SW FM antea works also on AM. I have birdies and whistles on both of mine. But I still want a yellow or red one... Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] NE Oregon TPs (Lulu the singer)
Thanks, Joe. That's definitely who it was, Lulu, with the husky voice. Brought back some old memories, hearing it all the way from Australia. 73, Steve - Original Message - From: To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] NE Oregon TPs On Mon, 2 Feb 2009 08:10:30 -0800, Steve Ratzlaff wrote then into oldies pop song, "To Sir With Love" by female vocalist, name escapes me. That's Lulu. I was reasonably sure of the name but looked it up on Wikipedia anyway, and it turns out that she has had quite a musical career. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lulu_(singer) 73 de Joe, KJ8O -- 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 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 02-02-09
At 06:57 AM 2/2/2009, you wrote: >-- >Good Morning: > >Listened from 1430-1455 utc. Just a short listening session >this morning. > >189 RUSSIA, 1435 weak with man in Russian. >279 RUSSIA, 1436 good with man in Russian. >774 JAPAN, JOUB 1430 fair with woman in Japanese. >828 JAPAN, JOBB 1451 fair woman in Japanese. >1566REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HLAZ 1451 weak fade up >audio for a few seconds. >1575THAILAND, VOA 1449 fair with woman/man in >Asian language. > >Dennis, >Salmon Creek, WA >JRC 545 ewe NW >___ Had a quick check of the top of the band and had quite good reception from both HLAZ 1566 and 1575 VOA at 15:20. I also note a weak carrier visible on the Perseus waterfall (with 1575 VOA on 1575.000) of 1574.947. I know Nick has reported this signing off at 14:00 I believe, but there it is, still there at 15:29...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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Feb 02 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 02 February follow. Solar flux 69 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at 2100 UTC on 02 February was 0 (3 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 01 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 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 69 A-in 88888422222221 K-in 21100011100000 ___ 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] Rob Harrington Obituary
Hi Mike, I just heard back from the ARRL. Rob will be listed in the April 2009 QST. 73 de Joe, KJ8O On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:58 -0500, Mike Hardester wrote > For those interested, below is a link to Rob Harrington's obituary. > > http://www.eagletimes.com/ET/obituaries/story/090114-obit-clmtHarrington -- 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
Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR
Dennis, If I happen to get anything under KGO, it is normally WGY here at night. They are the only NY station I still hear on occasion now. Since KVAN moved onto 1560, I have not heard WQEW. KVAN does not drop power often at night. They are supposed to be 900 watts directional to the NE and here they are normally S9+20 DB at night. Being on the coast, if I get good AU cx, I have heard Fiji, New Zealand, or Australia also. KNBR is a toughie to phase here, worse than KGO. 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] WRTH
Same note received here - delivery date Wednesday Feb 4 - yay! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA - Original Message - From: Jim Renfrew Just got a note from Amazon that the 2009 WRTH has just been shipped. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY ___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] NE Oregon TPs
My first solid DU for 2009. 891 with Australian man and woman talking and laughing, then into oldies pop song, "To Sir With Love" by female vocalist, name escapes me. More or less audible from 1549-1605 utc, with occasional fades to poor level. 1737 PNG beacon KUT doing well this morning, easily audible in USB mode, 1527 utc. 1725 PNG beacon GA also barely audible in USB mode, but much better with narrow CW filter. Steve NE Oregon R75, 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
[IRCA] WCNL-1010, WAPI-1070
WCNL-1010 Newport NH seems to have left the day power on tonight - heads up out west! C&W format. Also noted a few minutes ago, WAPI-1070 with talk, apparently on day power/pattern. -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] ULTRALIGHT DX....New Station WAPI 1070 Birmingham...Thanks Barry McLarnon Tip!!
Hi Guys: Thanks to a Tip from Barry McLarnon, that 1070 WAPI Birmingham Alabama was on Day Power/Pattern I have just added a NEW STATION to the ULR Log!!! Radio Used was..SONY SRF-T615 with 2 1/2 Foot Homebrew Tunable Box Loop. ULR LOG TOTALS are now.628 Stations Heard. ^^^ * 1070 WAPI Birmingham, ALABAMA Feb/02/09 2028 EST EE FAIR Heard in CHOK NULL. Geico Ad @ 2028 EST. Bose Wave Ad @ 2029. Tone @ 2030 EST. Into Talk Show @ 2030-38. Dell Computer Ad @ 2038. Spot for Alabama National Guard. @ 2039. ID by Male DJ @ 2039 EST as "Alabama's BIG TALK 1070 WAPI". Back to Talk Show @ 2030 EST. RELOG...But NEW to ULR # 628 50/5 KW ROSS, ONT 73ROB Robert S. Ross VA3SW London, Ontario 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] TAs on the west coast
1575 is delivering fair audio (non-stop music), as well as 1539 with fair audio. Nothing else on the usual channels besides weak waterfalls on the Perseus.Walt in Victoria at 01:25 UTC ___ 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 Feb 03 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 02 February follow. Solar flux 69 and mid-latitude A-index 1. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 03 February was 1 (05 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 01 01 01 01 01 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 03 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 69 69 A-in 88884222222211 K-in 11000111000001 ___ 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] TAs on the west coast
At 01:30 2/3/2009, you wrote: >1575 is delivering fair audio (non-stop music), as well as 1539 with fair >audio. Nothing else on the usual channels besides weak waterfalls on the >Perseus.Walt in Victoria at 01:25 UTC Impeccable timing, Walt. Up to about 0100 when I needed to abandon the radio, 1575 had a steady but uninspiring carrier, which it also has now (0245UT), along with reasonable carriers on 783, 1134, 1215 and 1377. Things are pretty erratic, so audio might still be possible. 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] [DXtip] WCNL-1010, WAPI-1070
Was on top with Savage, then the phone rang and when I came back it was gone. -Original Message- From: dxtip-boun...@nrcdxas.org [mailto:dxtip-boun...@nrcdxas.org] On Behalf Of Barry McLarnon Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 8:22 PM To: dx...@nrcdxas.org Cc: a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [DXtip] WCNL-1010, WAPI-1070 WCNL-1010 Newport NH seems to have left the day power on tonight - heads up out west! C&W format. Also noted a few minutes ago, WAPI-1070 with talk, apparently on day power/pattern. -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] TAs on the west coast
Walt Only a very weak carrier on 1215 at 0250 utc. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Windows Live™ Hotmail®:…more than just e-mail. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_hm_justgotbetter_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] NE EWE
This afternoon when I got back from a job, I raised the NE EWE up another foot. Now it is 15X40X15. I also added another copper pipe a foot away from the first one and tied them together at the termination pot. Did it make any difference? Maybe but not much difference. The EWE still is doing its job. Threshold audio on 1575 Farda a bit ago and a strong het at almost audio on 783. 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] KDAC 1230 is alive and well
Being a bachelor for a long weekend, I hit the road today to see if I could get any definition on my problem with my closest un-heard, KDAC 1230 in Fort Bragg, CA. Being that they were on the way, I also made stops at KUKI 1400 Ukiah, KLLK 1250 Willits and KPMO 1300 Mendocino. KUKI is an un-interesting installation in an un-interesting town (a van parked out in front of the studio still had "Country KUKI" markings - they've been SS how long?). The KLLK site is three unlit and unpainted towers (I didn't realize that was legal) slightly east of town. No studio. KPMO is in the hills NE of the town of Mendocino with a single tower. It may have been a studio at one time, but it is unmanned and the building and site are rather seedy. As Patrick has mentioned, the KDAC building is a Classic Radio Station. Not a KFI or WLW classic, but proportionally so for a small town graveyarder. The site is not staffed. The tower was the tallest I've ever seen for a GY station. Some time in the recent past, there was a discussion here about tower height and how it relates to groundwave and skywave, but I can't locate it. Based on what I saw today, I'm wondering if the taller sticks don't indeed favor groundwave (I should know better, but it escapes me)? Google Earth and my own "perceptions" aside, there was no immediate horizon blockage. As I drove south, it didn't take long for KDAC's signal to tank. BTW, Fort Bragg is a neat coastal town. I'll be back. I have pictures of all four stations. If anyone is interested, let me know. Bob Coomler Cloverdale, CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WCNL-1010, WAPI-1070
WCNL-1010 Newport NH seems to have left the day power on tonight - heads up out west! C&W format. Also noted a few minutes ago, WAPI-1070 with talk, apparently on day power/pattern. Barry- As for WAPI-1070, I think it may be just good conditions. Here they are always heard all night long. Sometimes strong, sometimes not, but they over power the local WFLI-1070 at night. Listening at 2230 EST, I hear the Indy station on top of frequency. Before the night is over WAPI will be back on top. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ 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] KDAC 1230 is alive and well
You mention the KLLK towers being unlit and unpainted.. if they are under 200 feet, there is no requirement for them to be either painted or lighted. I'd be interested in seeing those pictures. Paul On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 9:35 PM, Bob Coomler wrote: > Being a bachelor for a long weekend, I hit the road today to see if I could > get any definition on my problem with my closest un-heard, KDAC 1230 in Fort > Bragg, CA. Being that they were on the way, I also made stops at KUKI 1400 > Ukiah, KLLK 1250 Willits and KPMO 1300 Mendocino. KUKI is an un-interesting > installation in an un-interesting town (a van parked out in front of the > studio still had "Country KUKI" markings - they've been SS how long?). The > KLLK site is three unlit and unpainted towers (I didn't realize that was > legal) slightly east of town. No studio. KPMO is in the hills NE of the > town of Mendocino with a single tower. It may have been a studio at one > time, but it is unmanned and the building and site are rather seedy. As > Patrick has mentioned, the KDAC building is a Classic Radio Station. Not a > KFI or WLW classic, but proportionally so for a small town graveyarder. The > site is not staffed. The tower was the tallest I've ever seen for a GY > station. Some time in the recent past, there was a discussion here about > tower height and how it relates to groundwave and skywave, but I can't > locate it. Based on what I saw today, I'm wondering if the taller sticks > don't indeed favor groundwave (I should know better, but it escapes me)? > Google Earth and my own "perceptions" aside, there was no immediate horizon > blockage. As I drove south, it didn't take long for KDAC's signal to tank. > BTW, Fort Bragg is a neat coastal town. I'll be back. I have pictures of > all four stations. If anyone is interested, let me know. > > Bob Coomler > Cloverdale, CA > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] west coast TA, sort of
After the excitement of 23-25 January, this is a bit staid, but there is weak audio on 1215 now (0343UT), man talking. There were also audio traces on 765 and 999, but everything is pretty erratic. 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] KDAC 1230 is alive and well
Between the FCC web site and a wavelength conversion spreadsheet I have the tower is 400.32 feet tall. The wavelength conversion spreadsheet is fun if towers interest you. If anyone would like to have it write me directly. 73 - Original Message - Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 19:35:22 -0800 (PST) From: Bob Coomler Subject: [IRCA] KDAC 1230 is alive and well To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Being a bachelor for a long weekend, I hit the road today to see if I could get any definition on my problem with my closest un-heard, KDAC 1230 in Fort Bragg, CA. Being that they were on the way, I also made stops at KUKI 1400 Ukiah, KLLK 1250 Willits and KPMO 1300 Mendocino. KUKI is an un-interesting installation in an un-interesting town (a van parked out in front of the studio still had "Country KUKI" markings - they've been SS how long?). The KLLK site is three unlit and unpainted towers (I didn't realize that was legal) slightly east of town. No studio. KPMO is in the hills NE of the town of Mendocino with a single tower. It may have been a studio at one time, but it is unmanned and the building and site are rather seedy. As Patrick has mentioned, the KDAC building is a Classic Radio Station. Not a KFI or WLW classic, but proportionally so for a small town graveyarder. The site is not staffed. The tower was the tallest I've ever seen for a GY station. Some time in the recent past, there was a discussion here about tower height and how it relates to groundwave and skywave, but I can't locate it. Based on what I saw today, I'm wondering if the taller sticks don't indeed favor groundwave (I should know better, but it escapes me)? Google Earth and my own "perceptions" aside, there was no immediate horizon blockage. As I drove south, it didn't take long for KDAC's signal to tank. BTW, Fort Bragg is a neat coastal town. I'll be back. I have pictures of all four stations. If anyone is interested, let me know. Bob Coomler Cloverdale, CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TAs on the west coast (Monday nite)
I didn't tune in until later. No MW audio for me except traces on 621. But 171 Morocco doing very well, hitting S6 currently, 0430 utc. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: "Walter Salmaniw" To: Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 5:30 PM Subject: [IRCA] TAs on the west coast 1575 is delivering fair audio (non-stop music), as well as 1539 with fair audio. Nothing else on the usual channels besides weak waterfalls on the Perseus.Walt in Victoria at 01:25 UTC ___ 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] NE EWE
At 06:58 PM 2/2/2009, you wrote: >This afternoon when I got back from a job, I raised the NE EWE up >another foot. Now it is 15X40X15. I also added another copper pipe a >foot away from the first one and tied them together at the termination >pot. Did it make any difference? Maybe but not much difference. The EWE >still is doing its job. Threshold audio on 1575 Farda a bit ago and a >strong het at almost audio on 783. >73, > >Patrick > >Patrick Martin >KGED QSL Manager Patrick, my understanding of grounds is that they need to be separated by some distance, and not just a few inches or a foot to be effective (This was pointed out to me when I was doing the same as you at the cottage on the Charlottes by Chuck Hutton. I'm reading an interesting brochure at the moment that I acquired from Harold Sellers of ODXA fame in Ontario about grounds and sure enough, they say the same thing. You might rethink how you place grounds and then bind them together. I don't have the reference right in front of me, but there is an improvement with multiple grounds, but it's not 1 + 1 = 2, it's somewhere much lower. I.e, 2 grounds aren't twice as effective (I guess I was thinking of the ohms equation for grounds). Anyway, just a thought. I'm hearing weak audio on 531 at the moment at 04:39..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] Weak audio on WCKL 560.877
Getting weak audio again tonight on 560.877, presumed WCKL at 04:49 UTC...Walt in victoria ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] IBOC off tonight: 670-KLTT and 950-KRWZ
Local Denver area stations 670-KLTT and 950-KRWZ are running without IBOC right now. This is Day #2 for KRWZ. This is allowed reception of 960-WABG in Greenwood, MS for a new state yesterday and 660-KSKY in Dallas, TX tonight for a new catch. Curiously there's still IBOC coming from a station on 670 that I can't hear under KLTT (probably WSCR). Hopefully KLTT and KRWZ keep IBOC off permanently! *crosses fingers* 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] (no subject)
anyone have a battery cover for a E100? Frank N7SOK **Stay up to date on the latest news - from sports scores to stocks and so much more. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom0022) ___ 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] 531
Easy listening music on 531 with a woman vocal, sound vaugely SS at 0515. 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] TAs
A quick report before hitting the sack for work tomorrow - 171 Morocco in nicely with an S7 signal in FF, loud carrier on 1134. 73 & Good DX Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO Drake R8A & 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
Re: [IRCA] Weak audio on WCKL 560.877
Same here Walt, but very weak. 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] NE EWE
Walt, That is true about the spacing on grounds, but I just put them in that way as it was easy. But knowing me, I may have 8 copper pipes in the area before I am through. Maybe more. hi. I am ground happy! I wonder if there is a limit? 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] TAs on the west coast (Monday nite)
531 is still a bit above threshold, but with EZL inst music now. Spain? 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] 189 Iceland
I can hear a woman singing which sounds like Icelantic on 189 at 0545, but beacon QRM. Only on the Eastern beverage. The 531 Unid has the audio, but fading down now. Best on the NE EWE. 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] 756-Spain
Alternating talk by man and woman in definite Spanish on 756 at 0544UTC up to a fair signal. I checked 6190SW as they were fading up thinking it was Germany again, but wasn't. Spanish is also being heard well on 531 and 639 with typical Spain carriers present on low band. Morocco is present on 171 with music but weaker than it has been lately. The have been present every night for the last 3 weeks. 73. Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Drake R8 and 17'x37' NE Superloop antenna ___ 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] 531
At 0600, the signal peaked again and the language is Spanish, so apparently Spain. I wish it was a bit better for a report. I'll try tomorrow night. I have an idea that LSR in Spain is approaching quickly. 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] 756-Spain
Nothing noted on 756 here. 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] 189 Iceland
I wonder what beacon interference you're getting. Beacons don't start until 198 kHz and should never be heard way down on 189. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: "Patrick Martin" To: Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 9:47 PM Subject: [IRCA] 189 Iceland I can hear a woman singing which sounds like Icelantic on 189 at 0545, but beacon QRM. Only on the Eastern beverage. The 531 Unid has the audio, but fading down now. Best on the NE EWE. 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 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] 531
Definitely Spanish here too. It is the best Spain of the evening right now at 0613 UTC. 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 11:05 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica Subject: [IRCA] 531 At 0600, the signal peaked again and the language is Spanish, so apparently Spain. I wish it was a bit better for a report. I'll try tomorrow night. I have an idea that LSR in Spain is approaching quickly. 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 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] OT: 2009 WRTH shipped
Just got a message from Amazon saying my order for the 2009 WRTH was shipped, estimated delivery Feb. 6. So everyone else who ordered one should be getting theirs soon too. I only ordered it today, Monday, knowing it wouldn't be released until Feb. 3 (Tuesday). It must already be Tuesday wherever the Amazon order site is located. Steve NE Oregon ___ 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] 189 Iceland
I'm hearing music on 189 ranging from Jazz to a song by the BeeGees, now a male vocalist at 0633 UTC. Very weak, but clear signal with slight HET on the high side. Occasional lightning strikes (wonder where the T-storm is). 73, Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:47 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] 189 Iceland I can hear a woman singing which sounds like Icelantic on 189 at 0545, but beacon QRM. Only on the Eastern beverage. The 531 Unid has the audio, but fading down now. Best on the NE EWE. 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] 531
Thanks Chris. Looks like I got a new country with the new NE EWE! I fiqured the new EWE would be a winner. Yippee! Hopefully I can get it better for a report. 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] 189 Iceland
Steve, It may not be a beacon, but some carrier of some form on 188 khz. Strong too. I wonder if it is from one of those RF light bulbs or something else? Anyway there is a lot of junk down there I get. 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] 189 Iceland (noise around 189)
I get a lot of junk down there too, very hard to figure out where most of it comes from. The CFL bulbs aren't generally noisy, at least none of the many in this house are noisy. Steve - Original Message - From: "Patrick Martin" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club ofAmerica" Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 10:52 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] 189 Iceland Steve, It may not be a beacon, but some carrier of some form on 188 khz. Strong too. I wonder if it is from one of those RF light bulbs or something else? Anyway there is a lot of junk down there I get. 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 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
