[IRCA] KKXA 1520 testng
t1520 KKXA Snohomish, unid staion u/KGDD with pop music, no voice anmts heard. Report from Dan Sys in BC that KKXA has been testing, strong SAH alerted me to phase down KGDD as well as I could at 1245 PDT 7/17, but way too much KGDD to copy much. Could not detect if KKXA is using IBOC or not. If I can getting it here, it must be loud in the Puget Sound area. Thanks Dan for the tip. (PM-OR) Drake R8 NE EWE 40' Verical Quantum Phaser Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2011 Jul 17 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 16 July follow. Solar flux 94 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 17 July was 1 (7 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 A-in 55555545555555 K-in 12221211120211 Current Solar information available at http://www.am-dx.com/wwv.htm ___ 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] Oregon Beach Ultralight DU's for 7-17
Hello All, After a one day propagation bust the South Pacific DX again returned here to Lincoln City, continuing a bizarre six-day pattern of alternating good and bad DXing sessions. As on the other two good days (7-13 and 7-15) the propagation was Kiwi-slanted, with the New Zealand big guns (567, 657 and 675 kHz) sounding very vibrant. 603-Waatea was healthy with its Maori-language program around 1245, and 1035-Newstalk ZB made its first appearance. 1017-Tonga had fair native-language music and speech at 1318, and the mystery pop-music station on 765 kHz was also around, with what appeared to sound like a foreign language. Since almost all the Aussies seemed Missing in Action this morning (as during most of this weird DXpedition), this may provide further evidence of the 765 station's identity. With the exception of the Kiwis, 738-Tahiti, 1017-Tonga and 666-New Caledonia (back this morning with anemic French // 738) the South Pacific signals have been checkered during this DXpedition, with both Australia and Fiji seeming to be weak at best. Only 891-5AN has produced much of a signal from Australia, although the 531 kHz classic rock Mystery Australian continues to taunt me with its absolute refusal to ID itself (for the 7th DXpedition in a row). The new Ferrite Sleeve Loop antennas (8 diameter Medium Wave and 6.5 Longwave) have performed like a DXer's dream (with PL-380 Ultralights) during this week, providing inductive coupling boosts that seem to border on science fiction. Both compact (one cubic foot) antennas have run wild when propagation turns good, with the MW model finally providing reception good enough to confirm the 666-Noumea // with 738 (a long-sought goal, which the 3' and 4' air-core loops never could do), and the tiny Longwave FSL providing reception of a 1 kW aeronautical beacon (270-FA) in Samoa at over 5,000 miles (the first Ultralight trans-equatorial NDB reception). Despite the roller coaster propagation it's been a real blast here, and I can't wait for other MW DXers and DXpeditioners to experience the same huge enthusiasm boosts that these compact FSL antennas provide! 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Lincoln City, Oregon for one more day) ___ 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] Oregon Beach Ultralight DU's for 7-17
Gary, Could your 531khz be Radio 4KZ Cairns? www.radio4kz.com.au On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, After a one day propagation bust the South Pacific DX again returned here to Lincoln City, continuing a bizarre six-day pattern of alternating good and bad DXing sessions. As on the other two good days (7-13 and 7-15) the propagation was Kiwi-slanted, with the New Zealand big guns (567, 657 and 675 kHz) sounding very vibrant. 603-Waatea was healthy with its Maori-language program around 1245, and 1035-Newstalk ZB made its first appearance. 1017-Tonga had fair native-language music and speech at 1318, and the mystery pop-music station on 765 kHz was also around, with what appeared to sound like a foreign language. Since almost all the Aussies seemed Missing in Action this morning (as during most of this weird DXpedition), this may provide further evidence of the 765 station's identity. With the exception of the Kiwis, 738-Tahiti, 1017-Tonga and 666-New Caledonia (back this morning with anemic French // 738) the South Pacific signals have been checkered during this DXpedition, with both Australia and Fiji seeming to be weak at best. Only 891-5AN has produced much of a signal from Australia, although the 531 kHz classic rock Mystery Australian continues to taunt me with its absolute refusal to ID itself (for the 7th DXpedition in a row). The new Ferrite Sleeve Loop antennas (8 diameter Medium Wave and 6.5 Longwave) have performed like a DXer's dream (with PL-380 Ultralights) during this week, providing inductive coupling boosts that seem to border on science fiction. Both compact (one cubic foot) antennas have run wild when propagation turns good, with the MW model finally providing reception good enough to confirm the 666-Noumea // with 738 (a long-sought goal, which the 3' and 4' air-core loops never could do), and the tiny Longwave FSL providing reception of a 1 kW aeronautical beacon (270-FA) in Samoa at over 5,000 miles (the first Ultralight trans-equatorial NDB reception). Despite the roller coaster propagation it's been a real blast here, and I can't wait for other MW DXers and DXpeditioners to experience the same huge enthusiasm boosts that these compact FSL antennas provide! 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Lincoln City, Oregon for one more day) __**_ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/**mailman/listinfo/ircahttp://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] Dominican Republic DXing
I will be visiting the eastern tip of The Dominican Republic this summer. Any suggestions where I might hear English broadcasting on medium wave? Any insight regarding what to expect to hear from the US at night? Are there active stations on medium wave in The Antilles anymore? Anything you would like me to checkout for you? Would it be worth it to bring a shortwave portable (Sony ICF-7600) or simply stick with an ultralight AM/FM? I will not be able to put up any external antennas. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, Karl Zuk N2KZ ___ 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] KKXA
1520 KKXA Snohomish, WA (presumed) ETing all day with repetitive listen to the radio cut musical excerpts. No ID heard during a five hour on-and-off period. No IBOC and not exactly overwhelming modulation. Tops KGDD here for now but this would not hold up starting a couple of hours before sunset. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 ICF2010 Kiwa aircore Palomar loops DX398, SRF-59 M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300/380 ___ 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] Dominican Republic DXing
Karl, In 1993 I spent a week in March at Puerto Plata on the north coast of the DR. I'm sure I reported on what I heard in DX News, that would have been in March or April 1993, if you have any of the old editions. I got lots of Florida, most east coast clear channels, lots of Venezuela, Cuba and Puerto Rico, as I recall. All the splits, of course, but many of those are are now on 10 Khz channels.I remember Venezuela was pounding in on many channels. Our man in the DR, Cesar Objio is now deceased, but his brother (cousin?) Franklin Objio was also a DXer. Might be fun to try to look him up if in Santo Domingo. Many Venezuelans are now off the air, and I suspect many are operating with lower power. I also did FM DX - seems like it was all DR, though WMCU scattered in from Miami one time. With neither AM or FM was Haiti evident. There's a mountain chain in the middle of the island making those receptions difficult, and power supplies are probably very inadequate there. I had the Sony 2010, with a Radio West loop. Not sure I'd try to carry that on a plane these days - looks like a pipe bomb, with PVC pipe, dial and battery. Jim Renfrew - Original Message - From: Karl Zuk karl...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 5:11 PM Subject: [IRCA] Dominican Republic DXing I will be visiting the eastern tip of The Dominican Republic this summer. Any suggestions where I might hear English broadcasting on medium wave? Any insight regarding what to expect to hear from the US at night? Are there active stations on medium wave in The Antilles anymore? Anything you would like me to checkout for you? Would it be worth it to bring a shortwave portable (Sony ICF-7600) or simply stick with an ultralight AM/FM? I will not be able to put up any external antennas. Thanks in advance for your thoughts, Karl Zuk N2KZ ___ 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] KKXA
Hi Pete, Behind on email, so didn't see Pat's tipoff yesterday. But I must say ... KKXA is weak, weak, weak! Granted, I'm not in Snohomish county, but they're much weaker in northeast Seattle than KRKO was before their upgrade. At 5:25 PM, Vancouver's 1550 was significantly stronger. -- Rick ___ 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] KKXA
It's definitely undermodulated in Victoria, BC, and no IBOC (both good things)but a portly carrier, a few dB better than CJVB-1470, and a few dB worse than KBRC-1430...the latter is a little surprising. best wishes, Nick At 22:13 17-07-11, you wrote: 1520 KKXA Snohomish, WA (presumed) ETing all day with repetitive listen to the radio cut musical excerpts. No ID heard during a five hour on-and-off period. No IBOC and not exactly overwhelming modulation. Tops KGDD here for now but this would not hold up starting a couple of hours before sunset. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 ICF2010 Kiwa aircore Palomar loops DX398, SRF-59 M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300/380 ___ 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: 2011 Jul 18 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 17 July follow. Solar flux 104 and mid-latitude A-index 4. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 18 July was 2 (10 nT). No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 94 104 104 A-in 55554555555544 K-in 22121112021122 Current Solar information available at http://www.am-dx.com/wwv.htm ___ 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] KKXA
I got back a bit ago after being gone most of the day and checked and KKXA is better, but far from listenable with the LOUD SS music from KGDD, but I caught a jingle for Rock N' Roll and the song Turn Your Radio On around 1830 PDT. It will be interesting to hear their signal once they get going and especially at night with 50 KW. KGDD suffers from OK City often at night. I wonder what KKXA's pattern is? I presume it is either a a U3 or U4, as they have to protect KGDD. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] KKXA
They are 20KW Non directional Days, 50KW/4 towers Critical Hours and Nights. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 8:51 PM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: I got back a bit ago after being gone most of the day and checked and KKXA is better, but far from listenable with the LOUD SS music from KGDD, but I caught a jingle for Rock N' Roll and the song Turn Your Radio On around 1830 PDT. It will be interesting to hear their signal once they get going and especially at night with 50 KW. KGDD suffers from OK City often at night. I wonder what KKXA's pattern is? I presume it is either a a U3 or U4, as they have to protect KGDD. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KKXA
Paul, Interesting they could get ND days with KGDD on 1520. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] KKXA
Not too interesting to me... KKXA and KGDD are about 200 miles apart and KGDD is directional west. .and Im sure the ground conductivity up in KKXA's area isnt that great. On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 9:33 PM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: Paul, Interesting they could get ND days with KGDD on 1520. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KKXA
Years ago the FCC would never have allowed two 50 KWers that close though. Patrick Martin Seaside OR 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] KKXA
Yeha, but thats because modeling and computer technology wasn't anywhere even remotely as good as it is today.. we are able to do things today thanks to technology that we couldnt ages ago On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: Years ago the FCC would never have allowed two 50 KWers that close though. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 1710 station lately
Steve, Below is my original logging of the Spanish speaking station on 1710 kHz. We're moving from this location on July 20 so all my outdoor antennas are down, have the Space Magnet available to use. Best regards, Dennis Salmon Creek, WA At 1215 A.M. PDT 07/01/11 Spanish is being heard on 1710 kHz with man and woman talking and playing music. Signal ranges from 20-40 db with deep fading at times. First time here that Spanish has been heard on 1710 kHz. Receiver is a R-390 A connected to the High Performance active whip. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KKXA
Yeha, but thats because modeling and computer technology wasn't anywhere even remotely as good as it is today.. we are able to do things today thanks to technology that we couldnt ages ago. That may be true, but the QRM is a whole lot worse today. 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
