[IRCA] MN 0615 0713 UTC English on 1008??
I thought it seemed English as at 0615 I could tell woman said something about Communism. At 0713, another slight brief fade-up, with man seemingly in English? Is this possible at all that someone could be here in English? Or maybe another languge where a few of their words are pronounced about the same as in English? Thanks in advance for any info. 73, George S., MN (using Eton E1 w/8 Quantum loop). ___ 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 evening of 11/07/08
Out here on the coast, lots of TPs in. JJ on 531, 558, 567, 594, 612, 666, 702, 738 (U/Tahiti), 747, 774, 828, 864, 873, 891, 954, 1008 (w/RR), 1017, 1134, 1287. also a bunch of KK, a few RR and CC too. It may be a good morning. 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] MN 0615 0713 UTC English on 1008??
Australia or New Zealand would be in EE. JONR is JJ. 1008 there is also a Russian there. 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] MN 0615 0713 UTC English on 1008??
0615 is really a bit early for DU. A TA? 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] No TPs in New Jersey so far
It doesn't look good here in New Jersey. It is 1030 UTC and I am not getting even a trace of any TPs, unlike yesterday. Bill Harms at Long Beach Island, New Jersey. ___ 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 in DC!
Following Bill Harms Bruce Conti's posts I caught audio on 747 this morning at 1104utc. Watched vertical trace on the waterfall from about 1050utc until it got strong enough to catch snatches of woman in Japanese for a few minutes. Of course, in my excitement, I seem to have made a 'shortcut' by the name of 'japan' rather than a wav file! :-(( Other traces seen on 774 and 1134kHz. Everything gone by 1130utc but I'll definitely be back tomorrow! Bill Whitacre Alexandria, VA Perseus/Wellbrook 4-element phased array ___ 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] No TPs in New Jersey so far
At about 1104 or 1105 (11/8), I started to hear some audio on 747, and then my computer crashed. (Maybe it couldn't handle the hot DX from Asia). Anyway, I am sure we had Japan, but I have little proof to back it up. It was someone talking presumably a woman, I am guessing in Japanese. I am not a list logger, but the temptation to count this is intense. How else could it be? At Least Brett has a recording of it. We also had a solid carrier and audio on 945. Hopefully, we can ID the language at least. Bill Harms Long Beach Island, New Jersey Bill Harms wrote: It doesn't look good here in New Jersey. It is 1030 UTC and I am not getting even a trace of any TPs, unlike yesterday. Bill Harms at Long Beach Island, New Jersey. ___ 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] Alberta TPs for 8 Nov 2009
Still a few interesting signals, but definitely the worst day of the last several here. In general Japan seemed favoured, with the big guns doing very well (particularly 693), and a number of the second tier ones in also. The best catch was likely NHK on 846, which is a rare visitor here. The Chinese were down somewhat, with the exception of 1206, which had one of its best signals of the season for some reason. VOA Thailand was down to weak audio today after doing very well the past 3 mornings. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ 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] TPs from Orcas: Nov 8
I'm still living in the glow of Farda and Pori and plotting an assault on Iran tonight... I had a second maybe Iran on 1026... But to the present: It was a good but not great late season morning. Most of the lower band had audio at one time or another. The upper band was less populated, but still doing quite well. There was really nothing new that I could identify, but still, there were points of interest: 594 had someone walking all over them at 1430. Sounded CC. Later was all NHK 720 CNR2 was mostly excellent from 1430 on 756 CNR1 was excellent at 1445 1152 was NHK2 synchros at around 1505 Just before dawn, a CC was on woith the usual VOA on 1575 The real boost seemed to be post-dawn (after 1505) on the upper half of the dial. Most of the usual JJ and CC suspects, including 1350 and 1440. Most of the AM, HLAZ-1566 had a big fat carrier and almost no modulation. It was worth spending the morning at the dials, but it's only 8 hours until Middle Eastern fade-in. Here's hoping!. John Bryant Orcas Island, WA, USA Winradio G313e and various Ultralights Wellbrook Phased Array + Superloops ___ 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] MW loggings from the South Pacific for 7 November, 2009, and a few from the 8th.
MW observations for 7 November 2009 from the Tasman Sea between Tasmania and New Zealand aboard the HAL Amsterdam using a modified Eton e100 receiver. Satellite is down tonight, so I'll have to try this again in the morning. New Zealand stations are dominating despite being only a third way across the Tasman: 531: More FM ID noted about 08:05 on 8 Nov. Listed as Alexandra, Otago with 2 kW. 567: RNZ National, Wellington at excellent level at 09:10 594: 2 cochannel. Presumably an Aussie and Radio Rhema, with 2 listed in PAL, but most likely the 5 kW tx at Timaru. Also heard the following evening at excellent level. 657: Southern Star network with frequent IDs at excellent level at 09:15. Ads for Springs Road Auto Services, Hornby and for Petworld in Christchurch. Many // noted. Presumably the 50 kW tx in Wellington. 693: Radio Sport, Dunedin at 5 kW dominating another cochannel from Australia (with an ad for solar power). 765: 2EC with local ID at 09:24 at good level, into song, “Monday, Monday”. 5 kW located in Bega, NSW. 873: 2GB, The Talk of Sydney with 10 kW(day)/5 kW (night) at excellent level with a Sydney cabbie being interviewed. 909: Southern Star, Napier with 5 kW with network ID at 09:30. Very good. 927: Newstalk ZB, Palmerston North with 2 kW at very good level, // 945 Gisbourne also 2 kW at fair/good level with talk about appliance repair in Auckland. 990: unid ethnic station with call-in program, cochannel with play-by play station which was also // to 1008 (excellent level). I wonder whether the 990 station is Radio Trackside, Nelson with 1 kW, while the 1008 was Newstalk ZB, Tauranga at 10 kW? 1026: The Word, Invercargill at 2.5 kW with religious program about Moses. Very good reception. I’ve never heard of this network before. 1062: Radio Sport, Wanganui at 1 kW with “Radio Sport news” (later weather), and TC for “6 minutes after 10”. 09:06 UTC. Very good reception. 1080: Newstalk ZB, Auckland at 10 kW, cochannel an unid CW station. 1107: SBS Radio, Sydney with 5 kW with ethnic programming (sounds Cantonese) cochannel another ethnic unid station. 1180: My one and only 10 kHz station heard at fair level in SS. This one is apparently VOA/Radio Marti from Marathon, Fl according to John from Sydney. I’m pleased about this catch! 1224: SBS Radio, Melbourne with 5 kW in Cantonese at 09:38 at very good level. 1287: Newstalk ZB ID at 09:39 into music. The most recent PAL lists this one as Radio Sport, but very good reception and positive ID noted. Location listed as Westport with 2 kW. Noted at same time // to 1296 at exc level which is Hamilton at 2.5 kW. 1314: Play by play with echo noted. PAL lists 2 sports radio stations from Australia (the NZ stations listed don’t match the format), so it seems that they were both playing the same play by play? 3BT is Sports 927 in Balarat, Victoria with 5 kW and 2ZW is 2KY Racing Radio in Wollongong, NSW also with 5 kW. Interesting! 1386: Radio Tarana, Auckland at 10 kW with Hindi programming at 09:42 at very good level. 1422: Very strong station with Indian music, at least that’s what it sounded like to me at very good level. PAL notes only Radio Hellas from Melbourne with 5 kW, though. 1440: 1SBS, Canberra with 2 kW with Cantonese programming at 09:44 at fair/good level. 1494: 2AY ID at fair level at 09:45. This is from Albury, NSW with 2 kW. How I wish I had my Perseus SDR with me to catch a few TOH segments for future fun! Oh well, standing at the aft end of the ship with my Eton receiver is still loads of fun, but has had people looking twice at me! Cheers from the Tasman! ……Walt Salmaniw PS: One SW logging, thanks to John in Sydney: 08:00 7325 Wantok Radio Light from PNG with low modulation talk after spiritual music around 08:01, presumed ID at fair to good level using Colin Newell’s Grundig Aviator G6. Thanks, Colin! ___ 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 8 Nov from Victoria, BC
Listened for about an hour from 1420 today, and although there was a sunrise enhancement as John observed, in my case it was compared with a pronounced dip around 1445, and seemed due quite a lot to the fading of domestic splatter rather than a significant increase in signal strength. As Nigel noted, it was more a Japanese morning. Generally, I'd also say it was a poorer morning than the last few; the more consistent stations outside of the big guns tended to be at mumble level. So, DXing was of the hard grind school, listening mostly to splatter, but it did yield one new one, JOGK-756 //594. And, 648 is on past 1500UT, but was at the mumble level with a RR sound to it? pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 594 JOAK 774 JOUB, something underneath 828 JOBB reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 279 R. Rossii 738 woman in CC at 1503, no luck w/possible 1143 parallel; then a second station took over as things faded down 972 HLCA 1161 CC talk 1456, only brief, and in the murk by the hour; Taiwan? 1242 JOLF at 1455 not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker 567 JOIK //594 603 soft mx, couldn't get 558 // 693 JOAB //828; CBU-690 playing quiet mx at the time to minimize splatter 711 seemed KK; HLKA 873 JOGB //828 936 Anhui w/CC talk, later, big carrier 1134 KBS //972 1503 JOUK //594 at 1452 1575 VoA Burbles in the splatter and noise (if lucky, language might be guessed at by cadence of talk, or parallel established by changes in talk or music) : 153 and 189 seemed //279, R. Rosii 558 not up to much today 585 JOPG //594 612 possibly 4QR, as mx not heard on N. Flag, just west one 621 big hum, little audio; after 1500UT 639 seemed //5030, so CNR-1 648 RR sounding talk after 1500 666 JOBK //594 not until later 675 later; unreadable talk 756 JOGK //594 briefly on top of murk 801 CC sounding talk by woman at 1500 846 NHK1 synchros //594 963 RR inflected talk likely CRI 1206 rough audio likely Yanbian 1566 huge carrier, tiny audio 1593 seemed //5030 so CNR-1 Strongish het, no audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 864wonder who this powerhouse is? It's pretty regular, but any audio is way down. 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] Wellbrook versus Beverage comparisons
Nick Hall-Patch had his ALA-100 array at Grayland with myself and Bruce Portzer Oct. 3 and 4. During that period, we compared it with a 1400' Beverage at 320 degrees that was terminated via 3 six foot ground rods. A different antenna than a 600' Beverage, to be sure. It was no contest at all according to Nick. The Beverage was in a league by itself. Perhaps Nick can provide details if needed. The Beverage provided Chinese adio on at least 111 channels, and there are some recordings still in the can that I have not checked. Chuck ___ On Nov. 3 John Bryant wrote: Kaz, CLIP I'm just amazed at the progress in antenna design that has been made, mostly by Andy and Wellbrook, but also some others working on their own and Dallas Lankford teaming up with Guy Atkins. The first step in this whole revolution was the growing appreciation of large, broadband single turned loops, vertically, as antennas. The Wellbrook ALA100, still an exceptional antenna, was one of the prominent commercial versions of that movement. The advantage in noise rejection, relatively small footprint and relative stealthiness made it a real winner for DXers on small urban and suburban lots. Its classic wide figure-of-8 pattern was an advantage in many applications and a weakness only for DXers desiring either much narrower lobes or a cardoid, uni-directional pattern (or both). I'd guess that the ALA100 will be a staple in Wellbrook's lineup for many years to come. As phasing developed over the years, most of the work (Misek, Connelly) focused on combining signals from two long wire antennas, usually Beverages until the last decade, or so. Most phasers were also designs that required at least tweaking at each frequency of interest. DXers did and still do amazing things with that technology. Three things excited me about Andy's original phased array: a) the fact that it was broadband, basically allowing the DXer to set and forget b) the fact that it was based on two small ALA100 loops, excellent antennas themselves, arranged in a fairly small footprint and c) that it was reversible with the flick of a switch. One array of two loops could cover the horizon, but two pairs (N, S, E, W) cloudy really cover the horizon. I loved that array and found that it equaled or surpassed the short 600' and 900' Beverages that I routinely deploy at Grayland. That original ALA-100 Array is still the best antenna in some limited situations, IMHO. That i! s the antenna that I've used for the past 30 months or so and I still love it. ___ 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] UNID TP on 945 heard in New Jersey
After reviewing our recordings from this morning (11/8) we determined that about 1056, we heard some audio. It was someone talking, probably a male, but there was not enough of a signal to determine the language. We will be trying again tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any idea for which station we could be hearing? Join us on the StarChat #MWDX chat room Bill Harms ___ 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] Calling Patrick Martin
Patrick - have my e-mails been reaching? A couple sent in the last week or so. Contact me off-list. Thanx and 73, J.D. Stephens j...@bellsouth.net (Primary) jdstephens...@yahoo.com (Alternate) ___ 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] What was being head from the other side of the Pond
During the fine conditions on the mornings of 6 and 7 November these are the some of the best TA DX stations I logged from Scotland 550 WSAU Wausau, WI; “news talk 5-50 WSAU…99 9” W 0700 07/11 570 CKSW Swift Current, SK; Local weather. “Broadcasting from Swift Current, this is CKSW 5-70, the station …for latest information and all the best in country music……on Country Music Radio” Personal First. W/F 0800 07/11 600 UNID Country mx then straight to news “from the national newsroom of the Canadian press”. Given conditions at time, probably CJWW W 0900 07/11 660 CFFR Calgary, AB; Ad for Paradise Leisure Products 6201 Centre Street South West. (in Calgary) “You’re listening to 6-60 News overnight” F 0900 07/11 680 CJOB Winnipeg, MB; “We’ll return to Coast to Coast on the Superstation, CJOB 6-80 in Winnipeg” F 0900 06/11 680 KBRW Barrow, AK (tent); Talk and country music matching what was being described by Alf Nordal in Norway. KBRW webstream not working W 1815 06/11 770 CHQR Calgary, AB; Sung “CHQR” jingle. “am770chqr.com” F 0800 06/11 890 KVOZ Laredo, TX; “From the beautiful Rio Grande valley in South Texas and via satellite you are listening to KUBR 12-10 AM San Juan and …(FM stations)…and KIBL 14-90 AM … (FM frequencies) …Beeville, Texas …(more FM stations)…KULL 14-60 AM ….(more stations) la Cadena de Radio Cristiana” Then even more stations in a different voice Personal First W/F 0800 08/11 920 CFRY Portage la Prairie, MB; “CFRY, (?) country radio, your local information station…..Portage la Prairie news centre…” W/F 0700 06/11 920 UNID “This is Radio America” Perhaps KDHL Faribault MN W 0800 06/11 930 CJCA Edmonton, AB; “This is AM 9-30 The Light” W 0900 07/11 940 CJGX Yorkton, SK: “CJGX 9-40 AM stereo Yorkton, serving Saskatchewan and Manitoba. We are GX94” W/F 0700 06/11 950 KJR Seattle, WA; “Sports radio 9-50 KJR Seattle” W 0700 06/11 950 CFAM Altona, MB; Blue Danube //1250 W/F 0800 06/11 960 CFAC Calgary, AB; “We are The Fan 9-60 Calgary” F 0900 07/11 970 UNID “Nascar news and juke box oldies coming up for you in the next hour” Country music F 0800 06/11 970 WDAY Fargo, ND; “This is WDAY”. Mention of Fargo. Very muffled signal W 0800 07/11 980 WTEM Washington, DC; “ESPN 9-80, WTEM Washington……” W/F 0900 08/11 990 CBW Winnipeg, MB (pres); CBC News. CBY and CBW are on 990 but the significant carrier offset observed of the strongest station on the frequency at the time matches that of CBW (989.991). F 0900 07/11 1000 KOMO Seattle, WA; “This is western Washington’s only 24/7 breaking news and trafficand weather station. Komo News Radio 1000 W/F 0800 07/11 1060 CKMX Calgary, AB; Country mx “Covering Calgary and all of Southern Alberta with the greatest country classics of all time…this is Classic Country AM 10-70 W/F 1005 06/11 1070 KNX Los Angeles, CA; Traffic report and then “Southern California weather forecast on KNX 10-70” W/F 0800 07/11 1130 KWKH Shreveport, LA; “…KWKH Shreveport …..kwkhonline.com …11-30 KWKH” W/F 0800 06/11 1130 KFAN Minneapolis, MN; Promo “..on AM 11-30 KFAN Minneapolis St Paul” W 0900 06/11 1140 CHRB High River, AB (tent); Scripture talk through toth. W/F 1000 06/11 1150 WHBY Kimberly, WI; “This is the Voice of the Fox Cities where news comes first. News talk 11-50 WHBY, Kimberly, Appleton, Fox Cities” F 0800 07/11 1160 KSL Salt Lake City, UT; “It’s 11 o’clock in the KSL 24 hour news room” F 0600 06/11 1200 KFNW West Fargo, ND; “Faith 12-hundred, KFNW ,West Fargo, Fargo-Moorhead, a Ministry of North Western… ” heard under ESPN W 0800 07/11 1250 CHSM Steinbach, MB; Blue Danube //950 W/F 0800 06/11 1260 CFRN Edmonton, AB; “The Team 12-60 ……CFRN is AM 12-60 in Edmonton” W 1000 06/11 1280 WNAM Neenah, WI; “…12-80 WNAM Neenah Minasha, … always online at 1280wnam.com” W 0800 06/11 1280 CJSL Estevan, SK; Country mx. Weather forecast for Saskatchewan W 0800 07/11 1290 CFRW Winnipeg, MB; “You’re listening to CFRW”. The Monkees W/F 0800 06/11 1300 KGLO Mason City, IA; “Coast to Coast.on AM 13-hundred KGLO Mason City” W 0800 07/11 1380 KLIZ Brainerd, MN; “Sports talk radio for the Brainerd Lakes. 13-80 KLIZ-AM Brainerd Baxter. The Fan.” Personal First F 0900 07/11 11390 WRIG Schofield, WI; “This is Fox Sports 13-90 WRIG Schofield Wausau, a service of Midwest Communications” F 0700 07/11 1390 WLCM Holt, MI; “Victory 13-90 WLCM, Holt Lansing” W 1000 06/11 1420 KTOE Mankato, MN; Sung KTOE id F 0800 06/11 1430 KLO Ogden, UT; “..talk, 14-30 KLO, Salt Lake City. CBS for the Mountain West” W/F 0800 06/11 1460 KXNO Des Moines, IA; Talk about college football on “14-60 KXNO The Fan” W 0900 07/11 1470 WBKV West Bend, WI; “Classic country WBKV, West Bend” W/F 0800 07/11 1480 WGVU Kentwood, MI; “This is Real Oldies, 14-80 and 8-50” W/F 1000 06/11 1490 KQDS Duluth, MN; “Bulldog Football this…. only on The Fan, 14-90 KQDS Duluth, Superior.” Fox Sports Personal First W 0900 07/11 1500 KSTP St Paul, MN; “…..talk station AM 15-hundred KSTP St Paul
Re: [IRCA] UNID TP on 945 heard in New Jersey
Bill: By far the most likely from Grayland is the CNR1 outlet in Jilin. Any CNR1 parallels available (SW or MW?) Chuck Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:42:26 -0500 From: philcob...@verizon.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@wtfda.info; amfmt...@mailman.qth.net; a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: [IRCA] UNID TP on 945 heard in New Jersey After reviewing our recordings from this morning (11/8) we determined that about 1056, we heard some audio. It was someone talking, probably a male, but there was not enough of a signal to determine the language. We will be trying again tomorrow morning. Does anyone have any idea for which station we could be hearing? Join us on the StarChat #MWDX chat room Bill Harms ___ 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] UNID TP on 945 heard in New Jersey
At 19:16 11/8/2009, you wrote: Bill: By far the most likely from Grayland is the CNR1 outlet in Jilin. Any CNR1 parallels available (SW or MW?) Also by far the most likely inland from Grayland.the last couple of seasons at any rate. Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New QSLs
I hope to someday log Nicks beacon, hi...Nice going on Scotland!! Mike Sanburn KG6LJU From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:08:55 -0800 To: m...@yahoogroups.com; wien...@aol.com; baco...@aol.com; gayl...@brmemc.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com; martinfo...@cox.net; a...@nrcdxas.org; hard-core...@kotalampi.com; sh...@csc.albany.edu Subject: [IRCA] New QSLs 810 Scotland, Glasgow, BBC, received a no detail QSL letter in 22d for CD report. Basically they thanked me for the report and they were pleased I heard their broadcast. V/S: Jacqui MacDonald-BBC Information-Scotland. Address:BBC-PO Box 1922, Glasgow G2 3WT Scotland. Even though I would have liked something a bit more detailed, I am pleased they confirmed anything considered the BBC office in London past replies. At least it is something and I have a new country QSL'd. MW QSL: 3007 (PM-OR) 1998.5 VE7DXR Canada, Victoria, Amateur Beacon QSL in 10d for CD report. V/S: Nick Hall-Patch, Operator. Running 40w with a loaded 14m sloper. (PM-OR) 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 _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] UNID TP on 945 heard in New Jersey
Try // 5030 which is a boomer CNR1 here on the Left Coast. John B. At 07:33 PM 11/8/2009 +, you wrote: At 19:16 11/8/2009, you wrote: Bill: By far the most likely from Grayland is the CNR1 outlet in Jilin. Any CNR1 parallels available (SW or MW?) Also by far the most likely inland from Grayland.the last couple of seasons at any rate. 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 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 Nov 08 1806 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 07 November follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 0. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 08 November was 2 (13 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 07 07 07 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 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 00000000000000 K-in 00000000121222 ___ 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] Kona TP for 8 Nov 2009
Listened from 1600 to 1615 with the E1 and ALA100M dial was pretty light up but not what I would consider a spectacular morning - the DUs were somewhat subdued with JJ and KK stations dominating the lower bands. From memory (just starting to write stuff down now...) 531 - jumble with nothing dominating -- actual station on 530 but no idea who (Hawaiian TIS?) 540 - absence of Samoa at this hour (which rules the entire evening...) and a mix of CC soundind stuff 548 - just a big het against the local 550 558, 567 JJ 576 - thinks Russia by the content (279 was solid all evening from about 0700UTC on) 594 - noted the absence of JJ here and a muddle of other stuff 603 - KK sounding programming similar to what we hear on the WC Mainland 612 - noted absence of anything unusual in the wake of semi-local 620 639 - nothing dominating w/ grinding het fro EE (either AK or CAL on 640) 650 - KORL all the time 657 - Monster sized DPRK // 3220 666 - jumble 675 - murmurs what might have been Vietnam 690 - semi-local 693 - probably the JJ pushing its way past the QRM 702 - jumble 720 - semi-local 729 - jumble against 730-Vancouve 738- Tahiti dominating the evening drops down or shuts off to reveal Asian free-for-all mostly CC sounding 747 - Japan 756 - muddle 774 - mix of stuff struggling against 770 Island station 810 - Jumble 828 - noted lack of JJ 846 - Island something or other all evening 855 - channel of growls (KK most likely...) 891 - mix glossed up to around 963 and noted mix of CRI 972 - Korean mammoth signal only bested at this hour by 657 DPRK Above here a mix of EE and Asian stuff starts to duke it out. Will do a better upper band tomorrow morning. What is interesting is that there are so many 9 channels with a really gritty mix of stuff going on - and then there are the channels where one Asian station utterly rules - kind of like North American clear channels - most notable above 1100 khz and really noticeable above 1200. Examples: 1278, 1287, 1314, 1440 are channels with anchors on them... frequencies like 1548, 1557, 1566, 1575, 1593 are likely to have what you would expect to hear on them -- like Aus, Korea, Thailand and China -- but not always... 1575 today had Thailand with VOA type stuff on it -- but underneath that was EE programming with an Asian slant -- and they were close to being equal. And so it goes. More this evening. -- .. 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
Re: [IRCA] Kona TP for 8 Nov 2009
c...@islandnet.com wrote: 774 - mix of stuff struggling against 770 Island station Colin, who would that be? Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 -M37V Eton E100 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Puyallup, WA TP's for 11-8...Strangely Uneven
Hello All, Although this morning's general TP propagation was certainly down from the last two days, for some odd reason the NHK powerhouses (especially 693-JOAB, also noted by Nigel) were the strongest they have been all November. Unfortunately the strong Japanese signals (594, 693, 747, 774 and 828 kHz) were not matched by good signals from the rest of Asia, and there seemed to be little co-channel activity on these frequencies. There was a weak co-channel on 693 kHz mixing with JOAB during one of its fades around 1455, but even here the splatter from CBU made it too tough to dig out enough audio for language recognition. Like John I heard the UnID Chinese on 594 kHz mixing with JOAK around 1435, but there was no sign of the elusive Korean. The modified ICF-2010 had a strong carrier at 1445 on 1503 kHz presumably from JOUK (as reported by Nick), but neither of the experimental oversized loops used this morning (9' and 6' sided tuned passive type) were set up to tune that high, so it will have to wait for another day. With the exception of the vibrant Japanese signals, the rest of the band seemed pretty modest this morning-- kind of a reversal of the situation prevailing throughout November so far. Congratulations also to John for logging his first TA's on Orcas Island. With the rapid-response TA-chasing team of Nick, Bruce, Nigel. Patrick and others giving constant updates on this IRCA reflector, it's easy to know when the TA's are exciting, and when they are tanking (like last night). 73, Gary DeBock Spotting receiver: Modified ICF-2010 (30 loopstick) Main receiver: Modified C.Crane SWP ultralight (7.5 Slider loopstick + CFJ455K5 filter) 9' and 6' (side) PVC-framed tuned passive loops (in the back yard) ___ 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] Kona TP for 8 Nov 2009
c...@islandnet.com wrote: 774 - mix of stuff struggling against 770 Island station Colin, who would that be? Memory boo-boo 770 (I think) is Seattle - and was not giving 774 much of a hassle - this AM, 774 was fairly average. 760 is KGU I think - and they do not really cause any trouble for anyone. If you can imagine this, 738 was so well modulated last night that they were almost splashing Japan on 747! Now tht is not something you will hear on the WCNA! typing everything on an Asus Eee mini-kybrd so pardon my often abbreviations - I have hands the size of cured hams (years of Piano playing...) and using this computer is like writing War and Peace on a grape with a felt pen... I know... that is a stretch. The one down side of Hawaii is - you get so darn relaxed by the weather and the endless crashing surf that the obligation to DX actually gets annoying. And the other irony is that I am a coffee drinker... perhaps to a fault -- and I am down to literally 3 or 4 fluid ounces of coffee a day... like pouring a mug and drinking 4 mouthfuls. Enjoying Fire Rock Pale Ale from the Kona Brewing Company however. -- .. 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
[IRCA] Faroe Islands-531
Faroe Islands-531 fair with jazz piano mx // webstream batlling Spain Algeria 2126 UTC. By 2132 Spain well atop with RNE News by man woman in Spanish. 531 is a fascinating frequency here and has become favorite! 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
Re: [IRCA] New QSLs
Thanks Mike. I sent that report out to BBC Scotland as a lark as the BBC generally does not reply to QSL requests to the London office, but I thought Glasgow may be different. At least I did get a reply. As far as Nick's beacon. It is always nice hear and QSL a fellow DXer's broadcast. Those are especially special. 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] Faroe Islands-531
I had a strong het on 531 about the time of my Pori, Finland logging, so I was saying a strong DXers prayer for Faroes, already logged by near-by Nick Hall-Patch. Prayer went unanswered yesterday, but I have hope for tonight! John Bryant Orcas Island, WA, USA Winradio G313e and various Ultralights Wellbrook Phased Array + Superloops At 09:34 PM 11/8/2009 +, you wrote: Faroe Islands-531 fair with jazz piano mx // webstream batlling Spain Algeria 2126 UTC. By 2132 Spain well atop with RNE News by man woman in Spanish. 531 is a fascinating frequency here and has become favorite! 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 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] Eveming TAa
Jim Renfrew, Hollry NY 1710 EST837France, very good 1715 EST945France, good 1720 EST909, 693 UK good 1722 EST675Holland, presumed, fair and brief 1723 EST972Germany NDR Info good // delicast audio 1730 EST1053.08no audio tonight 1731 EST954Czech Rep CRo1 // delicast audio - but seemed to tuen into something else not parallel to Onda Cero or CRo1. Turkey? 1732 EST855Spain // delicast audio 1734 EST756Germany very strong through receiver birdy 1734 EST747Holland. presumed 1736 EST702French, but not // to RMC Info delicast audio. Maybe Morocco, but sure sounded Euro. 1800 EST954Thinking of Bruce's Czech national anthem tip, but nothing heard here or 1332 or 639 1801 EST864 France 1805 EST648Strong het, weak audio 1808 EST639Spain RNE1 // delicast audio I did not do a bandscan, so more obvious signals on LW, Croatia, etc, are not mentioned here. Nothing new, but the signals on 702 and 648 will be if I can hear them again and ID them. ___ 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] Faroe Islands-531
John, I have had bits and pieces on 531, but no Faroe Islands as yet that I could ID. I have heard SS which I presume was Spain. 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] WGSO-990
990WGSOLA NEW ORLEANS 1945 08/11/09 Go to WGSO.COM and check us out. Promo about protect your computer against viris then back into a call in talk show. Lots of QSB and QRM. [WM-TN] Nice yo hear this one again. DXer: Willis, K4APE QTH: Old Fort, TN ANTENNA: 149' long wire RCVR: Drake R-4C LA 1000 400 NDA TALK ___ 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 Nov 09 0001 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 08 November follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 7. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 09 November was 2 (15 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 07 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 09 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 00000000000047 K-in 00000012122232 ___ 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 signs
I would have guessed that with an ever increasing solar wind speed and a K of 3, that TA hunting would not be productive. Apparently though, there is still evidence that life exists on the other side of the Arctic Circle. There are weak carriers on 1575, 1539 and 1503 (two actually, 1502.9994 and 1502.9928), and then maybe about half the channels below. A few stronger carriers include 855, 1134, 1215, 1422. These aren't strong, but the fact they are there at all surprises me a bit. In fact, there's just a touch of audio on 855 at 0112UT. 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] Arizona TA's
Only a very weak carrier on 1215 at 0125 ut. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ ___ 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] TA signs
The DX gods are looking favorably on you again, Nick I'm getting a few piddly little carriers on 1575 1557 1215 909 and 855. Nothing else so far but the night is still young Bruce Nick Hall-Patch wrote: I would have guessed that with an ever increasing solar wind speed and a K of 3, that TA hunting would not be productive. Apparently though, there is still evidence that life exists on the other side of the Arctic Circle. There are weak carriers on 1575, 1539 and 1503 (two actually, 1502.9994 and 1502.9928), and then maybe about half the channels below. A few stronger carriers include 855, 1134, 1215, 1422. These aren't strong, but the fact they are there at all surprises me a bit. In fact, there's just a touch of audio on 855 at 0112UT. 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] XEMCA-1090 Tampico, Mexico (tent)
For the 2nd night in a row, I've been hearing a Mexican on 1090 at my North Alabama QTH. Tentative XEMCA in Tampio, with SS pops. Definitely heard X-E mentioned in TOH ID, and slogsan whcih sounded like La Grande de la Huastecas, which is the slogan they show on their Grupo's website. Blistering IBOC QRM from WTAM always gets stronger at TOH, wouldn't you know (when's that crap gonna go away?)/ 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL j...@bellsouth.net (Primary) jdstephens...@yahoo.com (Alternate) ___ 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] XEMCA-1090 into N Alabama (Confirmed)
Confirmed ID on XEMCA-1090 Tampico at 2200 CST (0400 UTC) w/ full ID and mention of Grupo Miramiradio. New. 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL j...@bellsouth.net (Primary) jdstephens...@yahoo.com (Alternate) ___ 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] XEMCA-1090 into N Alabama (Confirmed)
Am hearing music on 270...WRTH only show Czech Republic from Europe...and it does sound like EEuropean music...if so, new for me... Also do hear Earnhardts 207, but can't make out if it is arabic here, German? G George A. Santulli, Producer/Director U.S. Department of State Office of Broadcast Support National Press Building 529 14th Street, NW., Suite #800 Washington, D.C. 20045 202/504-6417-Tel 202/329-5224-Cel 202/504-6409-Fax Email:State Department: santull...@state.gov; Email: Alternate: gsant...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:08:23 -0800 From: jdstephens...@yahoo.com To: dx...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [Dx-tip] XEMCA-1090 into N Alabama (Confirmed) Confirmed ID on XEMCA-1090 Tampico at 2200 CST (0400 UTC) w/ full ID and mention of Grupo Miramiradio. New. 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL j...@bellsouth.net (Primary) jdstephens...@yahoo.com (Alternate) ___ Dxtip mailing list dx...@nrcdxas.org http://lists.nrcdxas.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dxtip _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Later TAs
Jim Renfrew, Holley NY From 2330-0015 RDT 621RNE1 // web 837France? 972NDR Info // web 1062D1 (tentative) 747R. 5// web 909unid music faint behind UK 864France 855RNE1 828het 756Germany 531UNID Faroes I think ___ 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] TA signs
Here, a weak fadey signal on 189 tonight. Northing else noted. 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] TA signs
At 05:34 11/9/2009, you wrote: Here, a weak fadey signal on 189 tonight. Northing else noted. Here, 855 delivered pretty much recognizable Spanish for a short period, and there were snippets of audio on 1215, not consistent enough to consult webstreams. 1134 had good carrier strength at times, but never really delivered audio. Could they have not been broadcasting this Monday morning, but leaving their transmitter on? 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] Wellbrook versus Beverage comparisons
At 18:22 11/8/2009, you wrote: Nick Hall-Patch had his ALA-100 array at Grayland with myself and Bruce Portzer Oct. 3 and 4. During that period, we compared it with a 1400' Beverage at 320 degrees that was terminated via 3 six foot ground rods. A different antenna than a 600' Beverage, to be sure. It was no contest at all according to Nick. The Beverage was in a league by itself. Perhaps Nick can provide details if needed. The Beverage provided Chinese adio on at least 111 channels, and there are some recordings still in the can that I have not checked. I might want to temper what Chuck has said, seeing that I am on the record now . First, the Wellbrook array could hear some things better than the big Beverage could. For example, no KFBK-1530 on the array at all except in reverse position. 1530 was effectively an Asian channel on the array, and I could hear Japanese trading places that were just garbage fighting under what was left of KFBK on the Beverage. A phased pair of Beverages would possibly (likely?) have levelled that playing field. If there was a distinct source of interference off the back end, the Wellbrook could deliver a better signal to splatter ratio. This did not always mean a better quality of DX however, because, sorry guys, size matters, at least in the antenna world; I won't venture into other worlds, but I'm sure the contents of your junk folder will tell you all you need to know. I don't really know the technical reasons for this, but it makes sense that a big antenna will deliver a more robust signal than a smaller one will. In the demodulation process, generally the more signal you have, especially in those AM sidebands, the better the readability you will have, even if there is relatively more interference as well (within limits).This is I believe the source of the difference Chuck alludes to. I've observed this locally, comparing a fine Flag antenna I have versus a more haphazard corner fed loop which has about twice the enclosed area. The Flag has observably better rejection off the back end (thereby nulling all my domestic interference with varying degrees of effectiveness), and is a quiet joy to listen with. But the corner fed loop, relatively extra splatter and all, often delivers more readable DX, as it is enclosing a larger portion of the incoming wave fronts, and delivering more raw signal which is demodulated better. It's crisper, less murky, i.e. more readable, and it looks good on the S-meter too. (and yes, bulking up the Flag's signal with a preamplifier to match the corner-fed's signal often doesn't seem to be enough) If it's a matter of real estate, the Wellbrook array wins every time however. 50m worth of a straight line will get you a darned nice antenna with, in this part of the world, rejection of pretty much all of North America's signals, leaving you with a great starting place to hear Asia and Oceania. 50m of wire will get you world class splatter in the same location, no matter how well you match it to your receiver. What is staggering about the Wellbrook array is that, according to John Bryant, it is competitive with a 600m wire, which is a Beverage antenna, at least above 1000kHz. With the price of land, that's a serious advantage. Having said all that, my feeling (and it is mostly a feeling) at this point is that if you have the opportunity to use a man-sized Beverage antenna, especially if you can enhance it with phasing as with Neil's BOGs, then you will still likely hear better DX than with the smaller and truly wonderful phased arrays. It's up to you to decide how many more years you will wait until retirement in order to be able to afford the land needed for a serious Beverage array at the seashore, hi. 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] Definite JJ on 774 at 0600 UTC
I couldn't believe it especially since I was also following carriers on 576 and 666 plus low audio on 747. Geez, I'm going to BED! 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] Puyallup, WA TP's for 11-8...Strangely Uneven
d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Although this morning's general TP propagation was certainly down from the last two days, for some odd reason the NHK powerhouses (especially 693-JOAB, also noted by Nigel) were the strongest they have been all November. Unfortunately the strong Japanese signals (594, 693, 747, 774 and 828 kHz) were not matched by good signals from the rest of Asia, and there seemed to be little co-channel activity on these frequencies. There was a weak co-channel on 693 kHz mixing with JOAB during one of its fades around 1455, but even here the splatter from CBU made it too tough to dig out enough audio for language recognition. Like John I heard the UnID Chinese on 594 kHz mixing with JOAK around 1435, but there was no sign of the elusive Korean. The modified ICF-2010 had a strong carrier at 1445 on 1503 kHz presumably from JOUK (as reported by Nick), but neither of the experimental oversized loops used this morning (9' and 6' sided tuned passive type) were set up to tune that high, so it will have to wait for another day. With the exception of the vibrant Japanese signals, the rest of the band seemed pretty modest this morning-- kind of a reversal of the situation prevailing throughout November so far. Congratulations also to John for logging his first TA's on Orcas Island. With the rapid-response TA-chasing team of Nick, Bruce, Nigel. Patrick and others giving constant updates on this IRCA reflector, it's easy to know when the TA's are exciting, and when they are tanking (like last night). 73, Gary DeBock Spotting receiver: Modified ICF-2010 (30 loopstick) Main receiver: Modified C.Crane SWP ultralight (7.5 Slider loopstick + CFJ455K5 filter) 9' and 6' (side) PVC-framed tuned passive loops (in the back yard) Gary, I was going to say that I was envious of you guys hearing all that TA activity. Then I looked out the window, and no, I'm not so envious. We just left Milford Sound on the west coast of the south island of New Zealand, and it is truly one of God's great gifts. What an absolutely wonderful place to enjoy the majesty of the great outdoors. Having come from some very nice temperatures, though, things were mighty frigid this morning with an icy wind blasting down the sound as we entered. 90 minutes later, my teeth were chattering as I retreated to the Lido deck and a warm cup of hot chocolate and some Dutch split pea soup. Life is very good aboard. I can highly recommend this trip for anyone with a sense of adventure! There's even time to do some DXing on top of all of the other activities. The internet access for the most part is excellent, considering it is via satellite and rather pricey. We even called home this morning ($20 for 12 minutes), a far cry from the $12 a minute or so from the last time we cruised. Good DX to all, and am glad to hear that Colin is having a great time. Believe me, Colin, I share your view on how DXing can impose on paradise!!! By the way, don't forget Radio St. Helena Day (OT, sorry!) next Saturday on 11092.5 USB during our mid to late afternoon and early evening!...Walt ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Definite JJ on 774 at 0600 UTC
I couldn't believe it especially since I was also following carriers on 576 and 666 plus low audio on 747. Geez, I'm going to BED! Not here in Kona -- Definitely feeling somewhat disturbedbased on the signal variations on WWVH. -- .. 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
Re: [IRCA] Definite JJ on 774 at 0600 UTC
Hi John I am awake right now in New Jersey at Long Beach Island and was thinking about fishing for some Asians. Should I forget it and get some sleep instead? Bill Harms Long Beach Island, NJ John H. Bryant wrote: I couldn't believe it especially since I was also following carriers on 576 and 666 plus low audio on 747. Geez, I'm going to BED! 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 ___ 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
