[IRCA] Wifi is back!
After a week without it, I clicked on the computer tonight and the Wifi has returned. Yippie! 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] TP's for 03-30-09
Listened from 1308-1350 utc. Spread of TP stations throughout the MW band. 279 RUSSIA, 1318 very weak. 558 JAPAN, JOCR 1313 weak with music. 594 JAPAN, JOAK 1312 weak with man in Japanese. 648 RUSSIA, VOA 1311 weak with music. 657 DPR OF KOREA, 1309 weak to fair with man in Korean. 693JAPAN, JOAB 1348 good with English conversation language lessons. Rare with no splatter. 774 JAPAN, JOUB 1308 good with man in Japanese. 828 JAPAN, JOBB 1320 fair with beginning of English conversation language lessons. 873 JAPAN, JOGB 1322 fair with English conversation language lessons. 1008 UNKNOWN, 1325 threshold audio, seemed to be Asian language. 1134 REPUBLIC OF KOREA, KBS 1333 assuming the station with fair signal at times with splatter and over the JOQR. 1206 CHINA, 1337 weak in ECSS mode with Korean program. 1422 JAPAN, 1340 JORF weak a 1340 with music. 1566 REPUBLIC OF KOREA, HLAZ 1341 weak with woman in Japanese. 1575 THAILAND, VOA 1342 very weak with man in Asian language. 1593 CHINA, CRN1 1344 very weak // 4460. Fair for a few seconds at 1344:30. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC NRD 545 Drake R8B 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
[IRCA] NE Oregon TPs, Monday
Fairly good again for MW TPs this morning, though I didn't check until the end of the NDB checks (new Australian NDB heard). 774 JJ, 828 JJ, 891 two stations, Asian; 1116 DU; 1566 HLAZ; 1575 VOA; 1593 Asian, all poor-weak 1330-1345 utc. PNG beacons 1725 GA and 1737 KUT both doing well, no audio filter needed, 1200 utc. 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
Re: [IRCA] WZFG
Hi Everyone: My QSL from Jim Offerdahl was in my mail box this morning. I had sent off the request yesterday evening, so this has to be the fastest return I have ever had. This was for my reception of WZFG early Saturday morning. My thanks to Jim and to everyone for posting this. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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 3-30-09
Listened from 1305-1320 utc and conditions were down a little from yesterday. Carriers on the bottom and top part of the band and all audio was just above the noise level. 594 JOAK 648 Russia 666 JOBK 693 JOAB 774 JOUB 828 JOBB 1566 HLAZ 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] WAUR 930 off the air
Semi-local WAUR on 930Khz has been off the air for several days now. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ 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] WHTB-1400 DX Test not heard in Vermont
The WHTB-1400 DX Test was not heard 3/29 from 0100-0115 EDT tune-out from my home in Vermont. It appears from everyone else's posts that the test did not run. Has anyone heard from Jay Rogers confirming this? Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone???
Hi John I know of no station on 980 that is Praise 980 but I will check it out tonight after sunset. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ _ 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] WZFG
My QSL from Jim Offerdahl was in my mail box this morning. I had sent off the request yesterday evening, so this has to be the fastest return I have ever had. This was for my reception of WZFG early Saturday morning. My thanks to Jim and to everyone for posting this. Congrats Mike on the QSL! Also, I do not collect QSL's anymore, though I use to, it is great so see an engineer willing to do so. I think a group card from the IRCA should be signed by all and sent to him. Unfountantly I was unable to WZFG and to have enough info for a QSL. WTAM was unable to null. 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
[IRCA] TP for 30 Mar from Victoria, BC
Not too bad this morning for the time of year, but nothing earth-shattering either. Listened briefly at 1315 and then from 1340 to 1400UT. Also noticed a few weakish carriers still there at 1445UT, and audio traces on 1575. 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): 747 JOIB 972 HLCA 1575 SE Asian language presumably VoA not so reasonable audio, occasional words in splash or noise: 567 JOIK // 594 612 JOLK //594; this is a rare visitor here, no sign of 4QR 1053 the mighty 100 Hz hum 1287 JOHR w/JJ talk 1566 HLAZ 1350UT Burbles in the splatter and noise: 153 presumably R. Rossii 558 not //603, presumably JOCR, then two stations at 1352, one //603 603 HLSA //558 1134 S.Korea //972 at 1354 1206 off channel presumably CRI 1242 mx, JOLF? 1278 unID 1422 JORF? 1512 not possible to get a bearing, man talking in murk, might have had EE inflection? Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 279, 873, 1098 DU, 1269, 1314 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
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2009 Mar 30 1806 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 29 March follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 3. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 30 March was 2 (19 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 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 A-in 22222233333333 K-in 11111111120132 ___ 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] WSAR-1480 paper verie received
One week after receiving an e-mail QSL from 1480 WSAR Fall River, MA (for March 22, 2009 DX test), received a verie letter and window stickers from Jay Rogers, WSAR Production/board operator, N1WVQ, WQBI410. On peel-off side of window sticker is a coupon from Spindle City Auto Glass in Fall River, good for $5 off on Aquapel windshield treatment or installation of wipers. 73 Mike Brooker Toronto, 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] WZFG
From: texas4...@core.com Congrats Mike on the QSL! Also, I do not collect QSL's anymore, though I use to, it is great so see an engineer willing to do so. I think a group card from the IRCA should be signed by all and sent to him. Thanks Willis. I agree it's not that often we come across an engineer that willing. I agree with the card idea, but I have no idea how we could pull it off. I first heard WZFG the previous evening, but was unable to get a positive ID. My timer setup did it for me. Gave me everything I needed loud and clear. I don't often go after QSL's these days, and usually when I do it's because I heard something out of the ordinary. WZFG's emergency broadcasts being a good example. Mike in St Isidore, AB ___ 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 31 0001 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 30 March follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 31 March 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 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 A-in 22223333333355 K-in 11111112013221 ___ 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
I'm happy that the Wi-Fi has reappeared for Patrick, but just a subtle questionis this legal, or is it stealing? Now I've done exactly the same thing in Masset for emergency downloading and uploading of loggings, etc. I've felt a little bad about using someone else's bandwidth too. I'm not clear, not being a lawyer, whether this is illegal. I kind of think that it isseems to me I've read of a person being arrested outside a fast food/coffee shop somewhere in the States for doing exactly thatconnecting his laptop to the Wi-Fi signal which was meant for patrons of the establishment. I'd be really interested in knowing the source of the Wi-Fi signal, which should be fairly easy to do, with one of those hand-held Wi-Fi meters, and if it's within the communityhow come someone else can get Wi-Fi, whereas Patrick has so much trouble establishing a high speed link? Just thinking! ..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
Re: [IRCA] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone???
Hi John I just heard your Praise 980 here in Arizona at 2133 EDT with Praise 980 No ID as yet but its not KSVC-980 as they are doing Utah Jazz. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ _ 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
Re: [IRCA] FlooDX from WZFG 1100 50 kW at night
Hi Group: I was in the Fargo-Moorehead area all weekend for a job interview. They sure picked a great weekend to have me out there. Actually I was in Casselton. Just a few notes. I doubt the flooding in Bismarck is serious enough to allow the stations there to operate on their day power/patterns at night, and it has largely subsided, though the area is currently at the end of a blizzard. Second, the blizzard is now going just south of Fargo, and the high winds could cause so much water acction the temporary levees will be threatened, and that condition will likely persist for awhile, so expect those stations operating on day rig to continue to do so for awhile. Moreover, with all the displaced people being housed in schools (at places like Casselton), there wiill likely be no school and continued special broadcasting the rest of this week. 1100, WZFG, as someone noted, is beamed at downtown Fargo and is likely to continue on day power. It got into Cassellton as well at night as it did during the day. 740, KKAG, was noted during the day carrying its sports format. However, at night it had clearly switched to its night rig (signal much reduced, though still quite good) and was //KFGO. I haven't checked topazdesigns list siince I got back, but last I saw they were listred as //KVOX, Moorehead, which was also listed as a sports talker. KVOX is now a religious, mostly preaching station and KKAG continues with sports. KVOX was also definitely not runniing its day rig at night, and indeed was hardly coveriing the flood at all, thogh Moorehead is at least as threatened as Fargo. Fiinally, barring a quick melt-off of snow already on the ground combined with that falling now, don't expect any trouble From: Glenn Hauser wghau...@yahoo.com Subject: [IRCA] FlooDX from WZFG 1100 50 kW at night To: hard-core...@hard-core-dx.com, m...@erefnet.com, ODXA yg o...@yahoogroups.com, a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, m...@yahoogroups.com, a...@yahoogroups.com, a...@wtfda.info, amfmt...@mailman.qth.net Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 3:55 PM Thanks to the flood in Fargo, I figured I would at last have a chance to hear the new WZFG-1100, which has a 50 kW day rig from its site in Minnesota, but very low power normally at night. Sure enough, March 27 at 0552 UT, there it was with live coverage, giving phone 271-1100, e-mail t...@am1100.tv and toll-free 1-888-598-8464, also slogan ``Talk Radio The Flag, AM-1100``.. At first it was dominating the frequency; then I had to easily null WTAM-1100 Cleveland OH as it faded back up, a slow SAH with it. By 0558 IBOC from KFAB-1110 Omaha NE was bothering 1100, almost the same direxion from here; discussing areas which are to be evacuated. 0559 legal ID ``WZFG, Dilworth-Fargo-Moorhead, USA``, 0600 Fox `News` Radio, leading with their own local story. By 0602 KFAB IBOC was blocking WZFG. There ought to be a law. Meanwhile I was checking the other Fargo, and Bismarck frequencies, but could not pull anything floody or identifiable out of the QRM on 550, 790, 970, 1130; or 1200 where KFNW also has a 50 kW day rig; just WOAI heard. No doubt the 50 kW-at-night from WZFG will continue for the duration of the emergency the next few days. There had been a number of reports of KFGO-790 getting out on 5 kW non-direxional day power at night, rather than shooting it all northward at night. CBW-990 is another station to keep an ear on, as they are worried in Winnipeg, barely mentioned in US media coverage (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST) ___ 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] SK Larry Glick
I wondered what had happened to him. I recall one night as a teen staying up all night during one of the Greek coups of the time while he tried to contact a reporter he knew of in Athens. Those were the days. No call screeners. No producers to get people on the linee for him--he was doing it himself. The guy's name was Paul Nicolopolis, and Glick couldn't pronounce it; kept saying Nicolopopolis instead. I wonder if that's why he never did get ahold of the guy. 73 Larry, David Faulkner From: kevin redding dc2dayli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] SK Larry Glick To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 1:10 PM On Mar 27, 2009, at 7:38 AM, Thomas L Jones wrote: Just heard former WBZ talker Larry Glick died in Fla. at 87 yrs old. Shure miss his show No more Glick University T-shirts. 73 Larry. Kevin ___ 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Yes, people have been taken to court over this, but it's very rare. From: Walter Salmaniw salma...@shaw.ca Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:38:02 -0700 To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT) I'm happy that the Wi-Fi has reappeared for Patrick, but just a subtle questionis this legal, or is it stealing? Now I've done exactly the same thing in Masset for emergency downloading and uploading of loggings, etc. I've felt a little bad about using someone else's bandwidth too. I'm not clear, not being a lawyer, whether this is illegal. I kind of think that it isseems to me I've read of a person being arrested outside a fast food/coffee shop somewhere in the States for doing exactly thatconnecting his laptop to the Wi-Fi signal which was meant for patrons of the establishment. I'd be really interested in knowing the source of the Wi-Fi signal, which should be fairly easy to do, with one of those hand-held Wi-Fi meters, and if it's within the communityhow come someone else can get Wi-Fi, whereas Patrick has so much trouble establishing a high speed link? Just thinking! ..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 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Tim Kridel wrote: Yes, people have been taken to court over this, but it's very rare. Here's what I'm thinking: Yes, it's technically illegal to borrow someone else's home WiFi connection, even if they're essentially leaving the door wide open by not putting any kind of security on it. (My WiFi at home doesn't broadcast a network name and is protected by the strongest version of WPA encryption my router will support; even that is no barrier at all to a determined hacker, but it at least dissuades anyone sniffing around for open WiFi.) In practice, of course, open WiFi connections seem to be a dime a dozen. I rarely fail to find one when I'm traveling, and sure, I've used them from time to time. Who hasn't? Perhaps it all hinges on what kind of terms Patrick is on with his neighbors. I'm wondering if he could find someone in the neighborhood who already has cable, and who'd be willing to have a cable modem installed at THEIR house, but with Patrick paying the bills. Patrick could then install his own WiFi router at the neighbor's house, which he'd then access from home. No RFI issues at Patrick's house, no question that the WiFi would remain available, and since I'm sure Patrick would be happy to share that cable modem connection with the neighbor hosting it - and the neighbor would presumably be happy to have free high-speed internet service, on Patrick's dime - everybody wins, right? (OK, maybe not the cable company...but if they're too cheap to shield their system properly, which is required by FCC rules, then the heck with 'em...) s ___ 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Walt and everyone, I am not a lawyer, and have not consulted one. But since any wifi set can be set to work with a password, my feeling is that if the signal is open, then it is up for grabs. A question I would be more apt to ask, is it right to use it?, more or a moral issue. I doubt anyone is going to be sued or fined if they use an open internet connection. First of all, in my case, I have no clue where it is coming from. There are several motels, internet cafes, that have open wifi's in Seaside. Second, I would gladly pay the person rent on using the wifi, if I could. I don't have many options. None are really viable. No DSL, satellite is rough in our weather, and cable, the only real option and I am very concerned the RF would leak all over the dial. I did not spend hundreds of hours of grounding, shielding, etc to just run a piece of coax into the house to permanently mess up my DX. I would rather do without a computer completely, before I would lose my DX. But in my case, the wifi is there. I also wait until late at night to use it, when no one else is online with it. I can always tell, as I get full speed when no one else is using it, generally 36 megs. During rainy weather, it will drop to 24 megs though. It is a rather weak signal, so it could be coming from some distance. But of course, the week is was off, I did not have it, so it is always something that may not be there tomorrow. 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
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Patrick Martin wrote: I did not spend hundreds of hours of grounding, shielding, etc to just run a piece of coax into the house to permanently mess up my DX. I would rather do without a computer completely, before I would lose my DX. It occurs to me that your local cable company may have some bigger issues if it's really that leaky. One of the technical standards that the FCC still bothers to enforce, and to issue fines on (sometimes), is leakage from cable systems. A properly-operating cable system shouldn't have any detectable outside emissions. I have Time Warner cable right into the same room that's my DX shack, and it's never given me any issues. Why is this the FCC's problem? Because cable systems use frequencies that are licensed for over-the-air use by other services, some of them very important...like, say, the aircraft navigation systems that use the same frequencies that are cable channels 14-16, and the military communications that take place on the same frequencies that are cable channels 22 to about 35. The problem, of course, is getting the FCC's attention. It's my understanding that the Enforcement Bureau is especially painfully understaffed in the Pacific Northwest. s ___ 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Scott, I have thought of that. But more and more people around here have switched from cable to Dish or Direct. About the time I get set up, someone will drop cable. Plus people don't seem to stay here for more than a few years. I have been out here for 28 years now. The chances of someone complaining is slim to none, plus most around here have no computers. Again, where is it coming from? and how would anyone know who or where the person is that is picking it up? I would think they would be in the dark as much as I am? And again, if the person contacted me, I would gladly help pay his/her bill. I just don't want the RF. 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
A couple of years ago, a condo listing in downtown Kansas City actually listed free Wi-Fi from the library down the block as one of the property's amenities. From: Scott Fybush sc...@fybush.com Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:31:58 -0400 To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT) Tim Kridel wrote: Yes, people have been taken to court over this, but it's very rare. Here's what I'm thinking: Yes, it's technically illegal to borrow someone else's home WiFi connection, even if they're essentially leaving the door wide open by not putting any kind of security on it. (My WiFi at home doesn't broadcast a network name and is protected by the strongest version of WPA encryption my router will support; even that is no barrier at all to a determined hacker, but it at least dissuades anyone sniffing around for open WiFi.) In practice, of course, open WiFi connections seem to be a dime a dozen. I rarely fail to find one when I'm traveling, and sure, I've used them from time to time. Who hasn't? Perhaps it all hinges on what kind of terms Patrick is on with his neighbors. I'm wondering if he could find someone in the neighborhood who already has cable, and who'd be willing to have a cable modem installed at THEIR house, but with Patrick paying the bills. Patrick could then install his own WiFi router at the neighbor's house, which he'd then access from home. No RFI issues at Patrick's house, no question that the WiFi would remain available, and since I'm sure Patrick would be happy to share that cable modem connection with the neighbor hosting it - and the neighbor would presumably be happy to have free high-speed internet service, on Patrick's dime - everybody wins, right? (OK, maybe not the cable company...but if they're too cheap to shield their system properly, which is required by FCC rules, then the heck with 'em...) s ___ 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] SK Larry Glick
I remember that, too. Great memories of Glick all night. Rev. Marshall Lillie Conneaut Valley Church of the Nazarene Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:08:29 -0700 From: drdsfaulk...@yahoo.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] SK Larry Glick I wondered what had happened to him. I recall one night as a teen staying up all night during one of the Greek coups of the time while he tried to contact a reporter he knew of in Athens. Those were the days. No call screeners. No producers to get people on the linee for him--he was doing it himself. The guy's name was Paul Nicolopolis, and Glick couldn't pronounce it; kept saying Nicolopopolis instead. I wonder if that's why he never did get ahold of the guy. 73 Larry, David Faulkner From: kevin redding dc2dayli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] SK Larry Glick To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 1:10 PM On Mar 27, 2009, at 7:38 AM, Thomas L Jones wrote: Just heard former WBZ talker Larry Glick died in Fla. at 87 yrs old. Shure miss his show No more Glick University T-shirts. 73 Larry. Kevin ___ 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 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 for 31Mar from Victoria, BC
There was a carrier on 1215 before 0230UT this evening, but it hasn't developed too much further in the ensuing half hour. Other carriers (weaker) on 576 783 855 1107 and 1422. 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] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone???
Hey, Bill, That is GREAT! I think that I've heard call letters after Praise 980 just once, but an ill-timed static crashThis ought to be audible in Oklahoma, maybe Texas, Colorado, NM, Arizona at least at times. Bill has eliminated KSVC in Utah as the culprit. Anybody got a handle on this one??? There are two New Mexican stations, a West Texan and a western Coloradan. How 'bout summa you mossbacks in Colorado giving this a look??? John B. At 06:55 PM 3/30/2009 -0700, you wrote: Hi John I just heard your Praise 980 here in Arizona at 2133 EDT with Praise 980 No ID as yet but its not KSVC-980 as they are doing Utah Jazz. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ _ 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 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Tim Kridel wrote: A couple of years ago, a condo listing in downtown Kansas City actually listed free Wi-Fi from the library down the block as one of the property's amenities. There's a difference, I think, between Wi-Fi access that's being deliberately offered to the public, whether at a library or at a business, and someone's home Wi-Fi router that they've neglected to properly secure. Not, in practice, that it's all that enforceable...just that there's no guarantee that the access will continue to be there. s ___ 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Tim, There you go Libraries, motels, internet cafe's, many have open wifi's. I would it would be hard to prove any wrong intent, and again, where is it coming from? Can the person tell if someone is using their open wifi? Can they tell who the person is? I don't see how they can. Does anyone know? 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
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Scott, A neighbor had Dish and then decided she wanted cable again. Know what Charter Cable did?. I kid you not. Then hooked the cable back up, but spliced into another cable run without any regard to shielding. Boy was that leaking. They finally changed it, but the RF was still there a hundred feet away. Charter Cable has filed for Chapter 11. I really doubt you could get them to fix their issues. 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] New MW QSL
1100 WZFGMN, Dilworth, rec. e mail reply to reception report in 6 hours. V/S: Jim Offerdahl, CE. j...@offerdahlbroadcast.com MN QSL #19, MW QSL #3005. (PM-OR) 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
They won't necessarily know who it is, but every communication to and from the internet has the IP address of the computer (which could be spoofed) and the MAC address of the network card in the computer. Chances are pretty good that if you relied on the connection, you would provide more than enough information about yourself to allow them to track you down quickly if they wanted to. I was hacked early last year over wireless. I have learned a lot about its weaknesses since then. Mike On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 8:19 PM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: Tim, There you go Libraries, motels, internet cafe's, many have open wifi's. I would it would be hard to prove any wrong intent, and again, where is it coming from? Can the person tell if someone is using their open wifi? Can they tell who the person is? I don't see how they can. Does anyone know? 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 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Mike, Interesting. The computer was not purchased by me, but built overseas by a friend. It may be hard to trace. But again, unless the person was knowlegeable or even cared, it may not be any issue. Who knows? They may leave it open for nearby friends or neighbors too? I have no clue. As Scott said, there is no guarantee it will be there in the future. 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
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Mike and all, I might mention that I am on the computer very little. I may go for days without checking it. I spend 95% of my internet use on Web TV. It is easier and no virus issues. I doubt I am using much of their available bandwidth anyway. But it is nice to have to download virus protection, or check out a DX site I cannot do with Web TV, plus I can view pdf's with the computer. I still have my dial up a a back up anyway. 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
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Patrick, I agree on cable TV being a major QRMer. My wife signed up for cable TV while I was at work one day. The result was I couldn't use my brand new Kiwa Loop in the house any more. I put ferrite chokes all over the cables to no avail. When we had Direct TV there was no interference. As far as laws, where does one even begin to comprehend all the laws out there? I'm sure we all break laws we've never of every day of lives. Law enforcement can only selectively enforce the ones they are told to enforce. So don't sweat it. 73, Chris Knight ___ 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] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone???
John, I'm listening to 980 now and have come up with CJME (talk), KMBZ (talk), another station with Mark Levin and 2 SS stations. For some reason I've never heard any New Mexico stations here on 980. According to the KSVC web site they are talk. Will keep trying. Chris -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com]on Behalf Of John H. Bryant Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 8:44 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone??? Hey, Bill, That is GREAT! I think that I've heard call letters after Praise 980 just once, but an ill-timed static crashThis ought to be audible in Oklahoma, maybe Texas, Colorado, NM, Arizona at least at times. Bill has eliminated KSVC in Utah as the culprit. Anybody got a handle on this one??? There are two New Mexican stations, a West Texan and a western Coloradan. How 'bout summa you mossbacks in Colorado giving this a look??? John B. ___ 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] Praise 980 In Mountain Time Zone???
John I have been on 980 for over 3 hours and only heard Praise 980 one time. I did add one more station to the log when I heard a ID from KBMZ. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_skydrive_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] Equinoxial TA and TP propagation differences
Walt, Fall is always by far the best for TP DX. Spring has never showed me much. I canot think of any excellent openings in the Spring, I have heard. Now DU DX, I have had Summers tha were good, but again they would peak in the Fall. But that was 25+ years ago too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Mike, I do use AVS the anti virus up to date. But it is harder or the viris bugs and other issues to bother on dial-up, especially slow dial up? Or does it make any difference? I stil like Web TV. Never an issue. Nothing to worry about. If it would handle more, I would have stuck with it completely. As I said, I am not on the computer that much. Thanks. 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
Re: [IRCA] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
If their goal is to make your computer send spam, they won't bother with dialup. If they want to steal your money, identity or just cause havoc, the turtle is just an easy a target as the cheetah. Mike On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 10:27 PM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: Mike, I do use AVS the anti virus up to date. But it is harder or the viris bugs and other issues to bother on dial-up, especially slow dial up? Or does it make any difference? I stil like Web TV. Never an issue. Nothing to worry about. If it would handle more, I would have stuck with it completely. As I said, I am not on the computer that much. Thanks. 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 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Thanks Chris I am not all that concerned. I live in an area with few computers. It is an over 55 neghborhood. It is rural and I don't see that ever changing. It is basically the same as it has been for many years. We don't have many tech types in the whole county. You need your computer fixed, throw it away or call Portland. It is a different World out here. Maybe that is one reason there is little RFI QRN too, other than cable. I have little choice as I have mentioned. Where most on this list use their computer hour after hour, I use Web TV that way, if at all. I turned on the computer this afternoon to make some copies and I did check and noticed the wifi was still there. I have been off and on Web TV for hours tonight. Yes, I am sure there are thousands of rules and laws we break every day. Probably more of a chance of being hit by a car that having an issue with the wifi. But if something does come up in the future, I will deal with it then. Like I said, I am more than willing to make a deal to guarantee I have the wifi. But I don't want cable in the house. 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] Wi-Fi legality (OT)
Mike, I watched 60 minutes the other night on this new virus threat. You know with constant threats of one virus after another, or breaking into systems, ID theft, why even have a computer? One guy at the bank told me that even secured sites are not protected. But still millions do online banking. I know of a few that never buys anything online. Myself, I rarely do. If there is phone number, I always call. I am getting to the point where I don't even use the computer much. Web TV is safer. 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
