[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2012 Jun 16 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 15 June follow. Solar flux 145 and estimated planetary A-index 4. The estimated planetary K-index at UTC on 16 June was 1. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 143 143 143 143 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 145 145 A-in 66664444444434 K-in 11111000011111 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2012 Jun 15 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 14 June follow. Solar flux 149 and estimated planetary A-index 4. The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 15 June was 1. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are likely. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 143 143 143 143 143 143 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 149 A-in 66666644444444 K-in 11111110000111 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] Fwd: Double CME Targets Earth
Possible aurora watch/alert Space Weather News for June 14, 2012 http://spaceweather.com DOUBLE CME: Active sunspot AR1504 is facing Earth and hurling coronal mass ejections (CMEs) in our direction. A fast-moving CME that left the sun on June 14th is expected to scoop up another CME already en route and deliver a double-blow to Earth's magnetic field on June 16th. Weak-to-moderate geomagnetic storms are possible when the clouds arrive. Check http://spaceweather.com for images and updates. AURORA ALERTS: Would you like a call when geomagnetic storms are underway? Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice). You are subscribed to the Space Weather mailing list, a free service of Spaceweather.com. New subscribers may sign up for free space weather alerts at http://spaceweather.com/services/ . Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ 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] Newfoundland Medium Wave Logs June 11 - 14
I checked a clip of 18th April and Egypt really is // at that time for prayer, although at 0100 they carried separate programming as they should. Morocco also has different networks on these fqs (C and A) and probably not on the air. 73, Mauno 15.6.2012 17:17, Allen Willie kirjoitti: RE: Nice TA logs for this time of year. Are you sure that your chants // 774 and 819 aren't Egypt at that hour? What direction does your LW aim? 73 KAZ Hi Kaz, Jim Renfrew& The Group, In trying to determine the signals parallel on 774 and 619 Egypt or Morocco, it seems it's a quandry for me when only chants are heard at the time. The European Medium Wave Guide says 774 is Middle East Radio for Egypt and General Programme for 819. Are these the same feeds? . Under Morocco both frequencies shows RTM , not sure if the entry on EMWG is up to date or not that I usually refer to. I probably should have listed it as tentative. By the way my current longwire at 320' is directed towards the east at 55 Degrees. I had tried previous setups and directions on a temporary basis and found that of all previous configurations this one is the most effective as far as direction. Also thanks to Jim Renfrew for the help on the recent unidentifieds. Between Neil and Jim and their experiences at Cappahayden over the previous years, their input with information is much appreciated. Good DX Allen Willie Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland 47:43 N 53:11 W ___ 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] Newfoundland Medium Wave Logs June 11 - 14
RE: Nice TA logs for this time of year. Are you sure that your chants // 774 and 819 aren't Egypt at that hour? What direction does your LW aim? 73 KAZ Hi Kaz, Jim Renfrew & The Group, In trying to determine the signals parallel on 774 and 619 Egypt or Morocco, it seems it's a quandry for me when only chants are heard at the time. The European Medium Wave Guide says 774 is Middle East Radio for Egypt and General Programme for 819. Are these the same feeds? . Under Morocco both frequencies shows RTM , not sure if the entry on EMWG is up to date or not that I usually refer to. I probably should have listed it as tentative. By the way my current longwire at 320' is directed towards the east at 55 Degrees. I had tried previous setups and directions on a temporary basis and found that of all previous configurations this one is the most effective as far as direction. Also thanks to Jim Renfrew for the help on the recent unidentifieds. Between Neil and Jim and their experiences at Cappahayden over the previous years, their input with information is much appreciated. Good DX Allen Willie Bristol's Hope, Newfoundland 47:43 N 53:11 W ___ 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] NZ4O "Daily" Condensed MF Radiowave Propagation Forecast
The NZ4O "Daily" Condensed MF Radiowave Propagation Forecast has been published on Friday June 15, 2012 at 1230 UTC and is valid for the next 24 hours. This daily condensed MF radiowave propagation forecast can also be found at http://www.wcflunatall.com/dailycondensedmfprop.htm , http://www.facebook.com/pages/SolarCycle24org/139198369462931 and http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/spaceweather . The complete MF/HF/6M 7 day period radiowave propagation forecast can be found at http://www.solarcycle24.org . This radiowave propagation forecast is provided free of charge to the radio hobby communities but donations are graciously accepted. You can donate by going to http://www.paypal.com and click on the "Send Money" tab. My Paypal ID/email address is thomasfgie...@tampabay.rr.com . NOTE. This MF radiowave propagation forecast covers all continents and all hemispheres. GLOBAL MEDIUM FREQUENCY (300-3000 KC) RADIOWAVE PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE MF AM BROADCAST BAND AND 160 METERS- Magnetic Equator- Low 0-25 degrees Mid 25-60 degrees High 60-90 degrees http://www.wcflunatall.com/geomagneticequator.gif FORECASTED NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SHORT PATH- -East <-> West To 1100 mi/1800 km- Fair *North <-> South To 1100 mi/1800 km- Fair To Poor +South <-> North To 1100 Mi /1800 km- Poor To Fair FORECASTED SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SHORT PATH- -East <-> West To 1100 mi/1800 km- Good +North <-> South To 1100 mi/1800 km- Good *South <-> North To 1100 Mi /1800 km- Good To Fair Forecasted Northern Hemisphere (TA) Trans Atlantic, (TI) Trans Indian, (TP) Trans Pacific and cross Equatorial propagation conditions in excess of approximately 3200 mi / 5200 km- High Latitude- Poor Mid Latitude- Fair Low Latitude- Poor Forecasted Southern Hemisphere (TA) Trans Atlantic, (TI) Trans Indian, (TP) Trans Pacific and cross Equatorial propagation conditions in excess of approximately 3200 mi / 5200 km- High Latitude- Poor To Fair Mid Latitude- Fair To Good Low Latitude- Fair HF Propagation Forecast Scale- Excellent S9+1 Or Better Good S7-S9 Fair S4-S6 Poor S1-S3 None S0 FORECASTED GLOBAL LIGHTNING NOISE (QRN)- Northern hemisphere low latitude regions can expect VERY HIGH thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to summer season proximity to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) and tropical warm core low pressure systems. Northern hemisphere mid latitude regions can expect HIGH TO VERY HIGH thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to summer season cold/warm/occluded fronts and associated extra-tropical cold core low pressure systems, as well as tropical warm core low pressure systems. Northern hemisphere high latitude regions can expect MODERATE TO HIGH thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to summer season cold/warm/occluded fronts and associated extra-tropical cold core low pressure systems. Southern hemisphere low latitude regions can expect HIGH thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to winter season proximity to the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) as well as cold/warm/occluded fronts and associated extra-tropical cold core low pressure systems. Southern hemisphere mid latitude regions can expect MODERATE TO HIGH thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to winter season cold/warm/occluded fronts and associated extra-tropical cold core low pressure systems. Southern hemisphere high latitude regions can expect LOW TO MODERATE thunderstorm lightning induced QRN tied to winter season cold/warm/occluded fronts and associated extra-tropical cold core low pressure systems. Lightning Induced Noise (QRN) Forecast Scale- Very High >+1 db Over S9 High- S7-9 Moderate- S4-6 Low- S1-3 None- S0 Note! I use error prone RAW public domain data from the NOAA Space Environment Center, as well as other U.S. government organizations, to produce my radiowave propagation forecast. This data is gathered and made public by the U.S. Government using taxpayer $$$. However the propagation forecast that I produce from the RAW public domain data is my personal intellectual property. Therefore this propagation forecast contained herein is copyrighted © 1988-2012 by Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O. Reproduction of and distribution of the propagation forecast herein is allowed without advanced permission as long as proper credit is given. Also space weather forecasting is still an inexact science. The forecasts are not official but for hobby related purposes only and are subject to human error and acts of God, therefore no guarantee or warranty implied. 73 & GUD DX, Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O Lakeland, FL, USA thomasfgie...@tampabay.rr.com NZ4O Amateur & SWL Radio Autobiog
[IRCA] What to do? SW2 bought off eBay has low sensitivity
I haven't left feedback yet or complained to seller. They said great condition. Case slightly discolored on top like slightly different shades of black, back has a few scratches, so cosmetics fair or possibly good. How likely is the low sensitivity being caused by 1 to all capacitors being bad? Bad transistor or other single part? Might it be alignment? Could just excess dust cause it? SYNC had low vol til I hit mode buttons few times. I'd guess the sensitivity might be 1,000uv on MW & 10,000uv on LW, just doing a by ear comparison using the SW2 with the Quantum QX Pro amplified loop, & the Tecsun PL-660 being used with the unamplified Q-stick plus. The Tecsun has 1,000uv mW sensitivity @ 26db S/N I think & 5,000uv on LW. I only so far tested SW by putting my finger on a screw terminal & hearing WWV weakly. What should I tell the seller? When Drake was still repairing I think they charged something like $300 to replace all the capacitors in an R8. Now they were bought out so maybe no service from them There doesn't seem to be any problem with audio quality or volume. This is a fairly rare receiver but think there's a good one on eBay now, maybe nearing $400? Is has a wide AM, narrow LSB/USB with or without SYNC. SSB is in 50Hz steps, radio has 100Hz readout. I paid $135 for it. The repair cost would be unknown, assuming a competent repairer could be found. I really wouldn't want to put over $150-$200 at most for repairs into it. I don't know what it's worth as is, or the chances of finding a buyer who could repair it. Any thoughts? 73, George S., MN ___ 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
