[IRCA] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon
I just got an e mail from Dan Sys of BC that CFWH 570 has their FM now turned on and 570 is going dark August 31st, 2012. I am sorry to hear this as CFWH has been a beacon for years when DX conditions were good to the North in the Winter. Logged here several times. I have a very nice folding QSL card from CFWH too. There are no other easy (relative term) Yukon stations to hear. CKRW 610 1 KW is much tougher and the only other Yukon station with any power is Dawson City on 560, with 400 watts. 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] TP's DU's for Tuesday June 10, 2012
Two Russian long-waves this morning. DU audio in 1253-1214 and signals weaken. Only audio after 1214 was Tahiti 738 at 1229. All times utc. 180 RUSSIA, Radio Rossii 1138-1141 very weak, but steady signal with man in Russian. 279 RUSSIA, Radio Rossii 1142 poor signal with music. 738 TAHITI, 1229 Man in French with fair signal. 1008 Level 5 het 1144 1107 Level 4 het 1151 1116 Level 5 het 1151 1143 Level 4 het 1145 1161 Level 5 het 1145 1215 AUSTRALIA? Level 5 het 1146. Woman in ? language 1153 poor signal. Man reading news at 1156 in English fair signal. KTBK music splattered over signal TOH. Bits of man speaking in DU accented English at 1204. 1251 Level 5 het 1146 1278 Level 5 het 1147 1503 AUSTRALIA? Level 5 het 1147 Audio heard at 1209 with man in English and also station playing music. 1566 UNKNOWN 1213 threshold audio. 1584 AUSTRALIA? 4CC? 1214 Man in English briefly, poor signal. Rock music at 1215. 1593 Level 4 het 1148 1602 Level 4 het 1148 1611 Level 4 het 1149 1674 Level 4 het 1227 Dennis, Kalama, WA JRC NRD 545 Drake R8B High Performance Active Whip (long-wave) Sky Wire Loop 753' Local Sunrise 1231 utc ___ 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 DUs for 10 July 2012
Quite an interesting DU morning here, at least in terms of carriers. The following were noted in a scan at 1100: 738,819,891,1035,1098,1116,1206,1215,1278,1314,1323,1413,1458,1476,1503,1512,1539,1548,1566,1575,1584,1593 (2 carriers),1602,1611,1665,1674,1701(2 carriers) A couple of them even reached audio level: 1503 -few words through the splatter by woman at 1102 Pretty certain it was English but too much splatter to be 100% sure. 1584 - the faintest of audio traces. Carrier was slightly off freq at 1884.03 or so. Rather unusually, my results seemed to match up pretty well with what Dennis observed. 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] NE Oregon TPs
Extreme static from a local storm made hearing things difficult, but conditions were very poor also. Nothing was heard yesterday, today 1116 very poor DU audio at 1204 utc and 567 occasional very poor DU audio 1209 utc. Lots of hets over the whole band. 1725 GA PNG beacon, poor/weak (no audio filter needed) 1153 utc. Steve NE Oregon R75, longwires ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon
Always sad to see a station go dark even one I don't have a snowball's chance of hearing with WNAX pegging my S-Meter here. On 7/10/2012 1:16, Patrick Martin wrote: I just got an e mail from Dan Sys of BC that CFWH 570 has their FM now turned on and 570 is going dark August 31st, 2012. I am sorry to hear this as CFWH has been a beacon for years when DX conditions were good to the North in the Winter. Logged here several times. I have a very nice folding QSL card from CFWH too. There are no other easy (relative term) Yukon stations to hear. CKRW 610 1 KW is much tougher and the only other Yukon station with any power is Dawson City on 560, with 400 watts. 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] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon
Tim, Yes, I agree. A DXer's pest is another DXer's DX. Here, I have never logged WNAX with Seattle, SLC, etc on 570. 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] 19th Annual Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together 8/18/12
It's time again for the Madison-Milwaukee Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts! This popular DX event has been held on the third Saturday in August every year since 1994.The purpose from the beginning has been to promote camaraderie among all DXers and radio hobbyists-- making new friends and renewing old friendships. This is an all-band event, and brings together a diverse group of hobbyists who have one thing in common-- a love of radio. The 19th annual Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together returns to Madison this year after two highly successful gatherings in Oak Creek (suburban Milwaukee) WI over the past two years: WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM until approximately 11 PM (come when you can and leave when you must) WHERE: 3358 Ridgeway Avenue Madison, Wisconsin HOSTS: Bill and Nina Dvorak We have another great day of socializing and radio activities lined up this year, with some fine demonstrations planned (and of course the annual photo-- bring along your camera). The annual dinner (participation optional) will once again be held at the Esquire Club. The program immediately following dinner includes door prizes and other surprises. An evening session including coffee, cake and of course conversation follows back at Bill and Nina's. For more details about this event, directions, information on accommodations, or the answer to any event-related question, please e-mail Bill off-list at _dxerak@aol.com_ (mailto:dxe...@aol.com) (please include Madison DX GTG in the subject line), and we will e-mail you an invitation and information sheet. Over the years interest in and attendance for the GTG has grown, and once again this year we expect in excess of 30 DXers to attend. We hope that you will come and promise that you will have a great time if you do. Many of your fellow IRCA'ers will be among those attending-- won't you come join them? Hope to see you in Madison on August 18! 73 Bill Dvorak ___ 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] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon
Sorry to hear that CFWH 570 is going dark. Hopefully another station will move into that frequency allocation (ala CBEF CBE 1550, etc...) Mike Sanburn From: mwd...@webtv.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:16:00 + Subject: [IRCA] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon I just got an e mail from Dan Sys of BC that CFWH 570 has their FM now turned on and 570 is going dark August 31st, 2012. I am sorry to hear this as CFWH has been a beacon for years when DX conditions were good to the North in the Winter. Logged here several times. I have a very nice folding QSL card from CFWH too. There are no other easy (relative term) Yukon stations to hear. CKRW 610 1 KW is much tougher and the only other Yukon station with any power is Dawson City on 560, with 400 watts. 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
[IRCA] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2012 Jul 10 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 09 July follow. Solar flux 174 and estimated planetary A-index 30. The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 10 July was 2. Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Geomagnetic storms reaching the G1 level occurred. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are expected. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 09 09 09 09 09 09 09 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 178 178 178 178 178 178 174 174 174 174 174 174 174 174 A-in 13 13 13 13 13 13 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 K-in 54335435423322 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] Transmitting sites pictures
Hi Sylvan, At some point in time you have to make it to the Minneapolis area and view the 9 tower array of 1130. It's an amazing sights to see Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN 2010, PL 310 or Toyota radio Sylvain Naud sylvainnau...@gmail.com wrote: On a recent trip to Montreal, I took the opportunity to take some pictures of both CKAC 730 and CJLV 1570 transmitting sites. I was surprised to notice that CKAC has had feeder lines in the past but it has been replaced by coax lines over the years. I've also added to the album pictures of the CHRC 800 transmitting site taken two years ago. CHRC uses an impressive 6 towers directional array. For those interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvainnaud Oh yes, a special ++ mention to my family members for having shown remarkable patience waiting in the car while I was doing my crazy things :-) Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC http://www.quebecdx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Transmitting sites pictures
I agree with you Todd! Sent from my iPod On Jul 10, 2012, at 4:26 PM, Todd todftscytj7...@aol.com wrote: Hi Sylvan, At some point in time you have to make it to the Minneapolis area and view the 9 tower array of 1130. It's an amazing sights to see Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN 2010, PL 310 or Toyota radio Sylvain Naud sylvainnau...@gmail.com wrote: On a recent trip to Montreal, I took the opportunity to take some pictures of both CKAC 730 and CJLV 1570 transmitting sites. I was surprised to notice that CKAC has had feeder lines in the past but it has been replaced by coax lines over the years. I've also added to the album pictures of the CHRC 800 transmitting site taken two years ago. CHRC uses an impressive 6 towers directional array. For those interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvainnaud Oh yes, a special ++ mention to my family members for having shown remarkable patience waiting in the car while I was doing my crazy things :-) Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC http://www.quebecdx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA 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] Transmitting sites pictures
Thanks for the tip Todd. I just had a look to the KTCN directional pattern on the FCC website and as expected, it is very narrow. So much power for such a narrow beam always seems like a waste of watts! Indeed, this site must be impressive to look at. One day maybe... Meanwhile, I can look at it on Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/y3GQ Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC Le 2012-07-10 17:26, Todd a écrit : Hi Sylvan, At some point in time you have to make it to the Minneapolis area and view the 9 tower array of 1130. It's an amazing sights to see Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN 2010, PL 310 or Toyota radio Sylvain Naud sylvainnau...@gmail.com wrote: On a recent trip to Montreal, I took the opportunity to take some pictures of both CKAC 730 and CJLV 1570 transmitting sites. I was surprised to notice that CKAC has had feeder lines in the past but it has been replaced by coax lines over the years. I've also added to the album pictures of the CHRC 800 transmitting site taken two years ago. CHRC uses an impressive 6 towers directional array. For those interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sylvainnaud Oh yes, a special ++ mention to my family members for having shown remarkable patience waiting in the car while I was doing my crazy things :-) Sylvain Naud Portneuf, QC http://www.quebecdx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA 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 Jul 11 0005 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 10 July follow. Solar flux 173 and estimated planetary A-index 13. The estimated planetary K-index at UTC on 11 July was 2. Space weather for the past 24 hours has been minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level occurred. Space weather for the next 24 hours is predicted to be minor. Radio blackouts reaching the R1 level are expected. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 09 09 09 09 09 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 178 178 178 178 174 174 174 174 174 174 174 174 173 173 A-in 13 13 13 13 29 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 13 13 K-in 33543542332222 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] New Canadian info
From Dan Sys in BC: Bell Media has applied to convert CKGM 690 Montreal (still operating on 990 at the moment) from English Sports to French Sports. This move became necessary for Bell so they could hold on to all of their Montreal properties when if the Astral takeover is approved: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-370.htm#2 Here*s a newspaper story from todays Montreal Gazette that sheds a bit more light on the situation: http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Montreal+Radio+become+French+sports+station/6911618/story.html Also in Montreal Tietolman Tetrault Pancholy Media has applied for an English language News-Talk station on 600 (10KW/5KW). These guys applied for one last year on 940, but it was rejected because of frequency issues (4 applications.3 frequencies available). At the time the CRTC did invite them to apply again utilizing a different frequency. Approval of this application seems almost guaranteed: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-370.htm#5 Someone has applied to revive the dark CHSC 1220 in Saint Catharines, Ontario with 10,000 watts fulltime utilizing the transmitting facilities from the former CHSC. The format will be 88% English language AC-Oldies and 12% Multilingual: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-370.htm#14 The CBC has applied to flip CFYK 1340 in Yellowknife to FM: http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-370.htm#15 Lots of changes coming down the pike from up North. 73, 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] CFWH 570 Whilehorse, Yukon
Thanks Mike. I doubt anyway will take 570 in Whitehorse. Unfortunately CFYK will be moving to FM, it looks like too. 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
