Re: [IRCA] QSL replies
Brian, Yes, so mny wonderful memories. Living on the Oregon Coast, I have heard lots of Australians/New Zealanders through the years. I remember back in the Summer of 1979, I went to the post office and there were 7 QSLs, 4 from Australia and 3 from New Zealand! All in one day. In the bunch was a beautiful full color card from 2GB Sydney. A picture of the sunset with big Gold letters of "2GB" on the front. Ah...The good ol' days. Ernie Cooper of MA and I were corresponding quite often on QSLing as we loved it as much as I did at the time. 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] QSL replies
Hi, A nice thread on QSL's. Lots of memories come flooding back of arriving in after a days work to find an envelope from some distant land and the kids waiting to see the contents hi! There is no way an e-card can compete with the glory days. 72, Brian, G0NSL-QRP. BDXC-1262. - Original Message - From: "Patrick Martin" To: "Rick Dau" ; "Mailinglist for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 4:20 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL replies ___ 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] July 2011 Oregon Beach Ultralight DXpedition
Hi Gary, Ha Ha! I've nearly misspelled my own name that way a number of times over the years. I don't know how many times I've corrected a "Gut" or Guty" when typing my name at the end of an email. "y" is right next to "t" on the keyboard and it's easy to hit the wrong one if your fingers are flying too fast. I just had a "gut" feeling that it would make it to print eventually. 73, **GUY** Atkins Puyallup, WA > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2011 10:01:16 -0400 (EDT) > From: d1028g...@aol.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] July 2011 Oregon Beach Ultralight DXpedition >Report > Message-ID: <8ce218f46f8ad4f-1ab4-a...@angweb-usd004.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > > Thanks Bill, > > Your comment on the DXpedition report is appreciated. > > Sorry about the typo on Guy's name-- if I didn't know him so well, I'd > probably be in trouble! Isn't it interesting how typos usually end up > transforming the original word into some kind of negative replacement? > > 73, Gary > > > ___ 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] QSL replies
Rick, DX has been down for sometime and add to that, I just don't get excited with e mail QSLs. Better than nothing, but not much. That QSL letter or card was always the prize and those are getting more rare. The past 10 years, everything has been going in the direction to e mail, if you get that reply. I know several stations that will only QSL via e mail. Nothing else. The "HeyDay" of the good QSL is on its' way out. I never thought I would ever say that, but with the advent of the Computer World things have changed. We are stuck with it, unlss we start designing our own QSL cards with logos off the stations' website and the like. I have done a bit of that with letterhead, but it still is not as much fun, as you still get back the same piece of paper you sent. 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] QSL replies
Congrats Nigel. It's nice to see that stations still care about listeners. I haven't sent a MW report in a year but plan on getting back to it this fall. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:22:19 -0600 > From: Nigel Pimblett > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > > Subject: [IRCA] QSL replies > > QSLs are tougher to come by these days, so it's always nice to get > something out of the ordinary, and that's happened twice in the past > month or so: > > KTMS 990 Santa Barbara sent me a QSL letter, and then the v/s also sent > along a big envelope containing area newspapers, to tell me a bit about > the area. > > KRNV Lexington, NE. Sent a nice verie sheet, stickers, and a 200+ > page > book for KRVN's 50th anniversary back in 2001. Very interesting book, > and also covers the other stations of Nebraska Rural Radio > Associtation. In this case my report was for KRVN-FM, but I have no > doubt they're just as friendly towards MW reports > > > 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2011 Aug 06 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 05 August follow. Solar flux 109 and mid-latitude A-index 27. The mid-latitude K-index at UTC on 06 August was 7 (207 nT). Space weather for the past 24 hours has been strong. Geomagnetic storms reaching the G3 level occurred. Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level occurred. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be strong. Geomagnetic storms reaching the G3 level are expected. Solar radiation storms reaching the S2 level are expected. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 06 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 120 120 120 120 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 109 109 A-in 44443444444415 27 K-in 10121332011257 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] QSL replies
And the e-mail replies are the ones, personally, that I couldn't care less for. I want to have something to put into a 3-ring binder to admire in the future, and printing up an e-mail response on a blank white sheet of paper -- no colorful logo or anything -- is plain-label and mundane, IMHO. I'd rather have something nice on their stationary that stands out in a collection. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska From: Patrick Martin To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 10:30 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL replies Nigel, Great to see those two are still DXer friendly. You are right, getting a QSL today, especially in letter or card form is getting harder to do. e mail ones are becoming the norm. 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
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2011 Aug 05 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 04 August follow. Solar flux 116 and mid-latitude A-index 4. The mid-latitude K-index at 1800 UTC on 05 August was 2 (16 nT). Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Solar radiation storms reaching the S1 level occurred. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be strong. Geomagnetic storms reaching the G3 level are likely. Solar radiation storms reaching the S2 level are likely. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 120 120 120 120 120 120 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 116 A-in 44444434444444 K-in 10101213320112 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] QSL replies
Nigel, Great to see those two are still DXer friendly. You are right, getting a QSL today, especially in letter or card form is getting harder to do. e mail ones are becoming the norm. 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] QSL replies
Nice going Nigel. Yes, QSLs are tough to come by so each one seems special now. I'm glad that some of us are still sending reports and keeping the QSL flame alive. Keep up the great effort and thanks for sharing your successes. 73, Jim Pogue Memphis, TN - Original Message - From: "Nigel Pimblett" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 9:22:19 AM Subject: [IRCA] QSL replies QSLs are tougher to come by these days, so it's always nice to get something out of the ordinary, and that's happened twice in the past month or so: KTMS 990 Santa Barbara sent me a QSL letter, and then the v/s also sent along a big envelope containing area newspapers, to tell me a bit about the area. KRNV Lexington, NE. Sent a nice verie sheet, stickers, and a 200+ page book for KRVN's 50th anniversary back in 2001. Very interesting book, and also covers the other stations of Nebraska Rural Radio Associtation. In this case my report was for KRVN-FM, but I have no doubt they're just as friendly towards MW reports 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 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] QSL replies
QSLs are tougher to come by these days, so it's always nice to get something out of the ordinary, and that's happened twice in the past month or so: KTMS 990 Santa Barbara sent me a QSL letter, and then the v/s also sent along a big envelope containing area newspapers, to tell me a bit about the area. KRNV Lexington, NE. Sent a nice verie sheet, stickers, and a 200+ page book for KRVN's 50th anniversary back in 2001. Very interesting book, and also covers the other stations of Nebraska Rural Radio Associtation. In this case my report was for KRVN-FM, but I have no doubt they're just as friendly towards MW reports 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
Re: [IRCA] July 2011 Oregon Beach Ultralight DXpedition Report
Thanks Bill, Your comment on the DXpedition report is appreciated. Sorry about the typo on Guy's name-- if I didn't know him so well, I'd probably be in trouble! Isn't it interesting how typos usually end up transforming the original word into some kind of negative replacement? 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Bill Carney To: d1028gary Sent: Fri, Aug 5, 2011 6:48 am Subject: RE: [IRCA] July 2011 Oregon Beach Ultralight DXpedition Report For those interested in the full (7-page) transoceanic DXing report of the new 8" medium wave Ferrite Sleeve Loop antenna's performance during last month's ocean beach DXpedition to Lincoln City, OR, it has been uploaded to http://www.mediafire.com/?0j1jc3shhsvod5s . Interesting document. Minor typo on the last page in the Addtl Resources section - Guy Atkins was spell corrected to Gut Atkins. ___ 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] July 2011 Oregon Beach Ultralight DXpedition Report
Hello All, For those interested in the full (7-page) transoceanic DXing report of the new 8" medium wave Ferrite Sleeve Loop antenna's performance during last month's ocean beach DXpedition to Lincoln City, OR, it has been uploaded to http://www.mediafire.com/?0j1jc3shhsvod5s . Detailing the FSL antenna's design, testing and refinements prior to the South Pacific DXing trip, various detailed photos are provided showing the antenna's construction and beach setup arrangement. MP3 links are also provided for recordings of 2 Longwave and 17 Medium Wave stations, including the relatively obscure DX loggings of 666-Noumea (an all-time new Ultralight DX country), 603-Waatea, and a presumed 639 kHz National Radio (NZ) relay station (2 kw). Links are also provided for the companion LW DXpedition report and prior Oregon Beach DXpedition summaries. For those interested in the new FSL antenna's capability to provide awesome DXing gain from an extremely compact space, it should prove to be interesting reading. 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) ___ 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] 940 WMIX
This station faded up with a good ID ( Southern Illinois' AM 940 WMIX) around 0550 EDST on Aug 4th on my car radio while driving throught Vernon Ct. Must have been on day power, new for my log. Jim WA1EDN -- www.fhu.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
