[IRCA] CKBI 900
Was laying in bed tuning across the dial on $10 Walmart boombox and heard one country song segue to another... definitely of the hot country variety. At 3:16am Central time, I heard a promo for The information you need, the hot country music you love... AM 900 CKBI. Signal was steady, but lots of fading. Paul Walker Ord, Nebraska (Central part of the state, 55 to 60 air miles NW of Grand Island, Nebraska) www.onairdj.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 2-28-09
Listened from 1315-1407 utc and conditions were better than it was yesterday. Today there were more carriers and they were from the bottom part of the band to the top. 594 JOAK very poor at 1338 utc. 774 JOUB good at 1402 utc with man-woman in EE. 828 JOBB very poor at 1343 utc. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ 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] Talking House Transmitter for Sale
I wonder if this is a good deal. I was considering buying this for my school and having it in addition to the amateur radio setup I'm about to install. Any thoughts? THE TALKING HOUSE TRANSMITTER was originally manufactured for real estate agents and home owners who wanted to broadcast a recorded message advertising a house for sale. This transmitter is placed inside the home and it transmits messages and announcements that can be received on any standard AM radio. The transmitter closely resembles a small VCR and it will broadcast a 100mW signal to any standard AM radio within range. The transmitter soon caught the interest of hobby radio enthusiasts and eventually it became a popular device for aspiring DJ's and announcers who wanted to create their own neighborhood radio station. The transmitter does not require any license to operate and it is completely self contained with everything necessary for easy set up and operation. It will broadcast on any frequency between 530 KHz to 1700 KHz with 100 milliwatts output which is the full legal limit allowed for unlicensed operation. The transmitter features LED frequency selection that locks in for a drift free signal on the AM broadcast band. It even features a built in antenna tuner that will automatically calibrate the transmitter for maximum performance to the supplied antenna. The typical range using the supplied 10 foot wire antenna usually averages about ¼ mile in a suburban area. An external antenna can also be connected to the Remote Antenna Jack on the back panel. Audio can be recorded using built in microphone which stores a 5 minute message that continuously repeats on the audio loop chip. Live audio can also be fed using the Direct Live Input Feed Jack on the back panel. This transmitter can be used to broadscast local messages to recreation facilities, camp grounds, stadiums, block parties, neighborhood fairs, church and school events, or you can just have fun and set it up to create your own neighborhood radio station! Complete with AC adapter included. Excellent condition. Ready to go on the air! $50.00 + $15.00 shipping. Contact ka2...@aol.com Please visit the following website for additional information on this transmitter http://www.actradio.com/another_use/anotheruse.html Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! _ Windows Live™: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 ___ 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] Talking House Transmitter for Sale
Patrick, Thanks for the reply. I thought that also...If it works and only $50, buy it!!!...but I didn't want to come right out and say that what with the tough economic times and all. Anyway... Perhaps I'll e-mail the guy and see if he's as trustworthy as you are and maybe I'll end up with a good deal. Thanks again for the reply and the encouragement. Bert Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:06:25 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxl...@mwcircle.org; ircamem...@ircaonline.org; dx...@yahoogroups.com; radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@am-dx.com; amf...@qwest.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Talking House Transmitter for Sale Bert, If it works and only $50, buy it!!! It is a steal. Those boxes an be quite expensive. In this day, you can't get much for $50.. . 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 _ Windows Live™: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1a_explore_032009 ___ 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] Talking House Transmitter for Sale
Good luck Bert. Yes, I hope the person is trustworthy too. You have to be so careful today with all of the scam artists. 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 Logging
On Friday, I unexpectedly logged one of my most-wanted stations, WJDM-1530, a 1 kW (670W critical hours) daytimer in Elizabeth NJ. Though neither the station nor its owner, Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, seem to have much of a presence on the web, my understanding was that WJDM's format was religious, in Spanish. I have often checked 1530 just before their sunrise shut-down time, listening for Spanish talk, but nada was heard. On Friday, I did a quick check of 1530 just after 1700 EST... as usual, no Spanish, but quite a few stations in the mix (WCKY plus various eastern daytimers). Something caught my ear, though... a fellow speaking rather slowly in English. I tweaked things to try and bring up his voice, and heard: this is Danny Stiles... on the Internet, log on to www.dannystiles.com Then a bit of a fade while another web address was given, and the part that really caught my attention: you can hear me on... every afternoon from 1 till 5, Monday through Sunday, on WJDM 1530 AM, also 1430 AM, 10 at night until midnight, and on WPAT I later found all of these details on his website... turns out Danny is an 85-year-old gent who has been in broadcasting for more than 60 years. He is said to have a personal collection of over 250,000 albums, many of which are 78's, and is still spinning 'em on the air, on four different stations (and on the web too). I'm mighty pleased with this catch, and the background story is kinda neat too. I've probably heard WJDM before, and never realized it... better late than never! Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New Logging
Multicultural Radio Broadcasting DOES have a website at http://www.mrbi.net w And here's a direct lnik to info on their NY/NJ http://www.mrbi.net/radiogroup.htm#newyork Some of their stations, not just in NY and NJ, do stream and you'll find the link for the stream next to each stations listing if the station does stream. (not all of them do!) Paul Walker www.onairdj.com On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 12:48 PM, Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca wrote: On Friday, I unexpectedly logged one of my most-wanted stations, WJDM-1530, a 1 kW (670W critical hours) daytimer in Elizabeth NJ. Though neither the station nor its owner, Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, seem to have much of a presence on the web, my understanding was that WJDM's format was religious, in Spanish. I have often checked 1530 just before their sunrise shut-down time, listening for Spanish talk, but nada was heard. On Friday, I did a quick check of 1530 just after 1700 EST... as usual, no Spanish, but quite a few stations in the mix (WCKY plus various eastern daytimers). Something caught my ear, though... a fellow speaking rather slowly in English. I tweaked things to try and bring up his voice, and heard: this is Danny Stiles... on the Internet, log on to www.dannystiles.com Then a bit of a fade while another web address was given, and the part that really caught my attention: you can hear me on... every afternoon from 1 till 5, Monday through Sunday, on WJDM 1530 AM, also 1430 AM, 10 at night until midnight, and on WPAT I later found all of these details on his website... turns out Danny is an 85-year-old gent who has been in broadcasting for more than 60 years. He is said to have a personal collection of over 250,000 albums, many of which are 78's, and is still spinning 'em on the air, on four different stations (and on the web too). I'm mighty pleased with this catch, and the background story is kinda neat too. I've probably heard WJDM before, and never realized it... better late than never! Barry - ___ 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] 870 WWL New Orleans Strong This Morning @ 0900 UTC
Just thought I would mention that 870, WWL New Orleans, LA was very strong up here in MT this morning around 0900 UTC. I can't recall ever hearing WWL up here in S Central MT before and so strong for times even. Usually 880, KRVN Lexington is so strong that it carries over to 870 and 890 at times but it was co-operating last night for 870 at least. I am wondering if someone was off the air on 870 last night that allowed WWL to come through or if we were just having a good skip period? Historically, 870 is one of those frequencies that I rarely if ever hear anything clear on. This was actually my first DX entry for 870 since I started the new log last year. Cheers, Ty mtdx...@yahoo.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] Talking House Antenna
Bert - I remember a set-up similar to what your are describing. There was a house here in Billings that had a set-up with info available via your car radio. I think they used 1610 as the transmitting frequency. The antenna set-up could be seen from the car. It was a long-wire strung from the two far points on the roof. I'm not sure what the power level was but it didn't get out much beyond about a block away. I do remember however, being a DX nut back then too, being able to pick them up at times from my house which was about 4.5 blocks by air from that house. It's kind of funny. Whenever I drive by that house now, I still think of the mini radio station that was once set-up there. For $50, I would grab it quick. If it was anything like that set-up, it's well worth the 50 bucks. Cheers, Ty mtdx...@yahoo.com Located in S.E. MT - Billings ___ 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 02-27-09
Hello, Listened for a few minutes Friday morning around 1445. Using the u-shaped fence antenna which does not receive TP's very well, a few TP's were heard. 774 Japan, JOUB fair. 1422 Japan, JORF very weak. 1566 Republic of Korea, HLAZ good signal with another station underneath. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 u-shaped fence 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
Re: [IRCA] New Logging
On Saturday 28 February 2009 13:53, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: Multicultural Radio Broadcasting DOES have a website at http://www.mrbi.net w And here's a direct lnik to info on their NY/NJ http://www.mrbi.net/radiogroup.htm#newyork Yup, I've seen that site... what I meant to say is that they don't seem to have anything on the web that is helpful in determining what WJDM actually broadcasts. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Feb 28 1841 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 27 February follow. Solar flux 69 and mid-latitude A-index 9. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 28 February was 0 (4 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are expected for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 70 70 70 70 70 70 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 A-in 22222289999999 K-in 21243211322100 ___ 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] R. Uirapuru-760 Brazil
R. Uirapuru-760 Fortaleza, Brazil in again over nulled WJR with Christian program in Portugese 2227-2232 UTC. The situation will be different tomorrow March 1 with the later signoff time of WVNE-760 WCHP-760. 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] TP for 28 Feb from Victoria, BC
Definitely better this morning, at least for the big guns, so I should have started listening earlier than 1445UT. By 1500, things were fading down. pretty darn good audio (at least briefly): 594 JOAK 774 JOUB 828 JOBB reasonable audio at times during the period (though often battling w/splash or noise): 873 JOGB //774 at 1453 972 HLCA 1566 HLAZ not so reasonable audio, occasional words in splash or noise: 747 JOIB 1287 likely JOHR Burbles in the splatter and noise: 558 567 612 DU direction, so likely 4QR 666 likely JOBK 936 likely Anhui? 954 likely JOKR 1134 1503 JOUK //594 Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 1314, 1512, 1593, all Asiatic 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] Talking House
I have a talking house (Radio Realty brand) that I have had for quite a few years. It has front panel digital frequency selection. I used it to tune my analog GE SRIII to a specific frequency since the slide rule dial on the SRIII was just a guessing game. I'd set the transmitter to the frequency I wanted, peak tune the SRIII to the center of the frequency, turn the transmitter off, and the SRIII was perfectly tuned. The transmitter has a front panel peaking capacitor and a meter to allow you to tune to maximum output power on the selected frequency. It has a thick flexible rubber coated wire antenna coming out of the back. Ideally you would sit it near a window in the house you were selling, hang the antenna over a curtain rod, plug in a tape recorder, and let it run. I actually considered starting a small part-time business of renting these out to local realtors and setting them up on site about 10 years ago when the housing market was good. I once saw one of these in use at a self serve car wash to give instructions to the customers. Anyone ever see them used in businesses other than real estate? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Talking House
I actually have a Talking house, too... the kind Patrick describes, that look like a VCR. Using a portable radio if you run the wire antenna up the wall, you'll get about 500 feet or so. On a car radio, you'll see 1000 feet or so. If you have lots of obstructions in your way (unlike me) or poor ground conductivity (unlike me), your signal will be even worse. If you can put the Talking House next to a window and snake the wire antenna outside you'll fare much better. I've looked all over for those Range Extender kids, with the antenna tuning unit and antenna.. and can't find them. They would improve your range quite a bit. HOWEVER.. Talking House, etc et al.. will NOT sell them to you if you didn't get your unit directly from them The audio on them is OK, not great.. but Ive heard worse. Paul Walker www.onairdj.com On Sat, Feb 28, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW am-d...@webtv.net wrote: I have a talking house (Radio Realty brand) that I have had for quite a few years. It has front panel digital frequency selection. I used it to tune my analog GE SRIII to a specific frequency since the slide rule dial on the SRIII was just a guessing game. I'd set the transmitter to the frequency I wanted, peak tune the SRIII to the center of the frequency, turn the transmitter off, and the SRIII was perfectly tuned. The transmitter has a front panel peaking capacitor and a meter to allow you to tune to maximum output power on the selected frequency. It has a thick flexible rubber coated wire antenna coming out of the back. Ideally you would sit it near a window in the house you were selling, hang the antenna over a curtain rod, plug in a tape recorder, and let it run. I actually considered starting a small part-time business of renting these out to local realtors and setting them up on site about 10 years ago when the housing market was good. I once saw one of these in use at a self serve car wash to give instructions to the customers. Anyone ever see them used in businesses other than real estate? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ 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 09-28-09
Hello, Listened from 1245-1255 utc. 774 JAPAN, JOUB 1245 very good signal with the u-shaped fence antenna. Only TP heard wtih audio with the fence antenna. 828 JAPAN, JOBB 1255 fair with R-30cc and Ratzlaff active whip. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC 545 R30cc U-shaped fence antenna Ratzlaff active whip ___ 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.......Stuck in the Graveyard @ Sunset...1 NEW ONE Tonight!!
Hi Guys: Tuned around at Sunset tonight and logged one new Station in the Graveyard on 1230 Khz!! It is NEW for the OVERALL and ULR LOGS. Number 66 for the ULR GY Totals. Never thought I'd get to the point where all the New Stations I would log would be on GraveYard Freqs!! Man this T615 can sure pull stations outta the Furballs on the GY Freqs!! Radio Used wasSONY SRF-T615 with 2 1/2 Foot Homebrew Tunable Box Loop. ^^ ULR LOG TOTALS are now647 Stations Heard. ^ * 1230 WABNAbingdon, VIRGINIA Feb/28/09 1652 EST EE FAIR OLDIES Music. Male DJ with ID @ 1652 EST as WABN 1230 AM FM 103 . Into more Continuous Oldies Music. NEW STATIONULR # 647 ULR GY # 66 1 KW ROSS, ONT. *** 73..ROB. 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
Re: [IRCA] Talking House
Good evening Patrick, On Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:59:53 -0700, Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW wrote Anyone ever see them used in businesses other than real estate? Funny you should ask. About three years ago, Honda had used them for about a month in the Metro Detroit area for their talking billboard advertising. I learned later this was done in only a few markets throughout the US. 73 de Joe -- 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Mar 01 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 28 February follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 01 March 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 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 01 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 70 70 70 70 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 69 71 71 A-in 22228999999955 K-in 24321132210011 ___ 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] 1610 Anguilla and ?
There's CJWI in Montreal. Also CHHA in Toronto, which is the more likely format. Not sure whether the latter is still on the air or not. It's not listed in this years NRC AM Radio Log...Walt. CHHA 1610 is definitely still on the air. It's a local station for me, and it's still on the air. In fact, I heard it just last night. -- $ $ Greg Shoom - sh...@sympatico.ca $ Toronto, 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
Re: [IRCA] Talking House Antenna
I've heard them before too. I figured it would go well with what I'm doing at school and give us something else to play with. Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:38:04 -0800 From: mtdx...@yahoo.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Talking House Antenna Bert - I remember a set-up similar to what your are describing. There was a house here in Billings that had a set-up with info available via your car radio. I think they used 1610 as the transmitting frequency. The antenna set-up could be seen from the car. It was a long-wire strung from the two far points on the roof. I'm not sure what the power level was but it didn't get out much beyond about a block away. I do remember however, being a DX nut back then too, being able to pick them up at times from my house which was about 4.5 blocks by air from that house. It's kind of funny. Whenever I drive by that house now, I still think of the mini radio station that was once set-up there. For $50, I would grab it quick. If it was anything like that set-up, it's well worth the 50 bucks. Cheers, Ty mtdx...@yahoo.com Located in S.E. MT - Billings ___ 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 _ Hotmail® is up to 70% faster. Now good news travels really fast. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_70faster_032009 ___ 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] Talking House Transmitter for Sale
I contacted him and he sent a few pictures. It looks like a VCR, but I can't tell what brand it is. I also asked him if he had used it recently. Anything else you think I should ask? Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:55:08 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Talking House Transmitter for Sale Good luck Bert. Yes, I hope the person is trustworthy too. You have to be so careful today with all of the scam artists. 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 _ Express your personality in color! Preview and select themes for Hotmail®. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/LearnMore/personalize.aspx?ocid=TXT_MSGTX_WL_HM_express_032009#colortheme ___ 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 Definitions Committee Review of Tecsun PL-450 Portable
Hello All, The Tecsun PL-450 is an AM-LW-FM-SW double-conversion portable which was recently introduced for sale on eBay, as well as on Amazon.com, for a price of around $90. The radio has excellent medium-wave reception, primarily because of its 4 x .4 two-coil fixed (non-alignable) loopstick, which also is used as the LW antenna. Dual selectable filters are also used, although this feature is quite useless on medium wave, as is the double-conversion capability (which allows images of local stations to blare away, 910 kHz lower than the fundamental frequencies). Based on initial information from China, the Ultralight Definitions Committee approved the PL-450 as a recognized Ultralight radio in November. Since then, after an actual model was ordered and received for the 2009 Ultralight Radio Shootout review, it was discovered that the model's volume actually exceeds the 20 cubic inch limit for Ultralight radio qualification. As such, after a brief review by the Committee, the PL-450 has been dropped from the list of recognized Ultralight radios. Despite this, the PL-450 would be a very sensible purchase for medium-wave DXers looking for a sensitive and selective portable, which also performs quite capably on FM and SW. With the same basic circuitry as the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, it provides very similar performance at a much lower cost. I have posted a brief review of the PL-450 on Amazon's web site, and if there is sufficient interest in the model, a full review may be written at a later date for the AM-DX clubs. 73, Gary DeBock **Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26+Filingncid=emlcntusyelp0004) ___ 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] 1610 Anguilla and ?
CHHA is a big pest here near Chicago and QRMs the 1610 TIS's badly at night as well. However not as strong as CHTO 1690 which pounds the southside Chicago area stn at night in general with Greek mx. Lots easier to log than Montreal on 1610. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Greg Shoom sho...@sympatico.ca To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:11 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1610 Anguilla and ? There's CJWI in Montreal. Also CHHA in Toronto, which is the more likely format. Not sure whether the latter is still on the air or not. It's not listed in this years NRC AM Radio Log...Walt. CHHA 1610 is definitely still on the air. It's a local station for me, and it's still on the air. In fact, I heard it just last night. -- $ $ Greg Shoom - sh...@sympatico.ca $ Toronto, Ontario, Canada $ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.5/1977 - Release Date: 02/28/09 17:21:00 ___ 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] Potential rebuilding of DXer.ca
Hey DXers! Come have a look - www.coffeecrew.com Let me know what you think. Coffeecrew V2 is LIVE for Saturday night... DXer.ca will be rebuilt and re-deployed over the next few months - the promise: It will be much faster and easier to navigate. The new website (coffeecrew.com) will give everyone a sense of what the future holds - And 'this' is why I have been largely absent from DXing in the last month or so. -- .. Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- Victoria, British Columbia - Blog - Coffee DOT BC DOT CA 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
