[IRCA] TP 21 Aug; Victoria version
Quite some confusion this morning, things are getting livelier by the day, though mostly quantity, not quality (as in: anything I could listen to or ID) pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 1566 HLAZ woman in JJ 1233UT, perfectly readable, also man preaching 1251UT Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): 1566 HLAZ woman and man in CC 1146UT, at least as good as the pattern change was at 1230UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 279 R. Rossii jazz piano with fast bass accompaniment 1155UT 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) : 180 R. Rossii, woman talking //279 1159UT, lots of static 189 R. Rossii, woman talking //279 1159UT 594 JOAK? female group, pop mx, frantic quality 1246UT, talk by man at 1248UT sounded JJ 774 JOUB likely, man and woman talking, cadence of EE lessons 1203UT. was in for quite a while, but splatter rendered in unreadable 828 unID, JOBB? instrumental mx not //774 1224UT, but sounded like EE lessons battling with it 855 unID woman and man talking 1239UT DU EE maybe? 972 HLCA? woman talking then man 1221UT, KK inflection? 1008 unID man talking 1236UT, DU EE inflection, lots of splatter 1143 unID slow vocal mx 1243UT 1161 unID 6 long slow pips, all the same pitch, 1300UT, maybe DU EE talk over top? 1287 JOHR? man talking, JJ inflection 1153UT 1548 man talking 1301UT, DU EE inflection, but no pips or fanfare on hour 1629 pop mx bothered by off channel carriers 1254UT Strongish het, no or "near imaginary"audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 738 756 819 864 891 909 918 936 963 1035 1116 1134 1152 1197 1242 1278 1323 1503 1575 1593 1611 1656 best wishes, Nick ___ 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 Tower Photos on IRCA Facebook page
Many thanks to Mr. John Callarman who self-posted 16 stunning tower photographs on the International Radio Club of America Facebook page. I put about half of them onto the main wall so if you get a chance, log on and have a look. Become an IRCA FB follower if you haven't yet. We're at over 200 followers and growing.Don't forget to give this weekends two DX tests the old college try. The new season is upon us! Bear in mind that an online subscription to DX Monitor is a great bargain at only $10 a year. All the details are there on our website at www.ircaonline.org Best wishes and 73 ---Mike Sanburn ___ 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 1323khz unknown female lang with cochannel
I believe the CRI transmitter in Heilongjang has Russian from 1100-1600UT Derekit has been one of the more reliable second string Asiatics herelast heard here on 12 May, so about due to reappear I would think. best wishes, Nick At 02:14 22-08-13, you wrote: Get ready for the splatter... theres a brief moment when the female pops up. Sounds russian.not sure what the co channel channel was doing. Any ideas? http://youtu.be/iM60kgmHECk Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ___ 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] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19
When is your next expedition Gary? Can't make plans without knowing the dates (hi). best wishes, Nick At 19:56 21-08-13, you wrote: Hi KAZ, <<< Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? >>> Since the new 12" FSL models (both tunable and broadband) were only designed and built last winter, Neil, we haven't yet had time to run an exact test like you describe. I was hoping for a joint DXpedition with you guys this summer, where we could have tested this (and many other variations) out thoroughly-- but you know how we accidentally ended up 98 miles apart :-) There is already an extra 12" tunable FSL here for running an A/B test like this, and as soon as I can track down a volunteer to join me on an ocean cliff DXpedition, I would be eager to run it (and post relative strength MP3's). Probably the greatest challenge will be in tracking down a volunteer to join such a DXpedition... there seems to be something about sheer ocean cliffs that sends DXers running in the opposite direction :-) 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) -Original Message- From: neilkaz To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, Aug 21, 2013 8:29 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? 73 KAZ -Original Message- >From: d1028g...@aol.com >Sent: Aug 20, 2013 3:23 PM >To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 > > >Hi Nick, > ><<< It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. >>> > >Yes, it seems that a more southerly location can often make all the difference in TP propagation. Dennis was DXing right in between us, and he reported some of what showed up at the Cliff yesterday, including the awesome signal from 1566-HLAZ. > >The cliffs like Rockwork and Cape Perpetua really do seem to generate their own unique twists in DU and TP propagation, though, even when compared to adjacent sea level beaches. That's probably why the results often seem so bizarre and wacky. > >73, Gary DeBock (back in the DU-dead zone of Puyallup, WA) > > > > > > > > >-Original Message- >From: Nick Hall-Patch >To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >Sent: Tue, Aug 20, 2013 6:43 am >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 > > >It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. > >best wishes, > >Nick > > >At 09:21 20-08-13, Gary wrote: >>Hello, >> >> Four wild days of cliff-side DXing on Oregon's Cape Perpetua >> finished up in typical fashion yesterday morning as both Asiatic >> TP's and DU's showed up in strength, causing snarling mixes on >> several frequencies. The Russian longwaves started off the fun >> around 1216 with 279-Radio Rossii testing the crunch resistance of >> my PL-380, pegging the S/N readout for the duration of a recording. >> This was followed by 1566-HLAZ at 1243 with a blistering signal-- >> far and away the strongest that I've ever heard them in six years >> of DXing. 1593-CNR1 also moved in with good signals around 1238, >> following the high-band trend that Dennis noted. But on the cliff, >> the Asian TP's had no trouble showing up from 531 to 1593 kHz. >> The Japanese big guns moved in with serious force early on >> with strong signals on 594, 693, 747, 774 and 828, along with some >> fair signals on NHK1 synchro frequencies like 603 and 639. During >> the middle of sunrise enhancement (around 1300) the DU regulars >> started to move in with some strength, causing snarls and mixes >> with the Japanese on certain frequencies (531, 603, 639 and 891). >> The NHK big guns stuck around for almost all of sunrise >> enhancement, although the Aussie big guns 576-2RN and 774-3LO >> managed some very potent signals themselves after 1330 (with >> 576-2RN pegging the PL-380 S/N with an awesome signal of its own at >> 1335). Several DU's were the sole survivors after the Asians faded >> around 1400, with 639-2HC and 891-5AN still strong enough for easy >> copy around 1405. >> The Cape Perpetua cliff propagation during this 4-day >> DXpedition was really wacky and wild, with more TP and DU monster >> signals (and
Re: [IRCA] UNID 1323khz unknown female lang with cochannel
Thanks Walt.. That makes sense. There was a few Big CC signals this morning. The band was all over the place. It almost make me want to set up my k9ay at home. Well... Almost. Thanks derekvme...@aol.com ChannelDerek.carbonmade.com On Aug 21, 2013, at 8:29 PM, Walter Salmaniw wrote: > Derek, it's definitely Russian. No ID I could hear, though. 1323 heard on > the west coast is normally CRI in Russian in our local mornings, assuming > that's when you heard them. Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC > > > On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 2:14 AM, derek vincent wrote: > >> >> Get ready for the splatter... theres a brief moment when the female pops >> up. Sounds russian.not sure what the co channel channel was doing. >> >> Any ideas? >> >> http://youtu.be/iM60kgmHECk >> >> >> >> Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android >> >> ___ >> 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] UNID 1323khz unknown female lang with cochannel
Derek, it's definitely Russian. No ID I could hear, though. 1323 heard on the west coast is normally CRI in Russian in our local mornings, assuming that's when you heard them. Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 2:14 AM, derek vincent wrote: > > Get ready for the splatter... theres a brief moment when the female pops > up. Sounds russian.not sure what the co channel channel was doing. > > Any ideas? > > http://youtu.be/iM60kgmHECk > > > > Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android > > ___ > 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] UNID 1323khz unknown female lang with cochannel
Get ready for the splatter... theres a brief moment when the female pops up. Sounds russian.not sure what the co channel channel was doing. Any ideas? http://youtu.be/iM60kgmHECk Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android ___ 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] WBT's Digital Test - "Is There Hope For A Digital AM Band?"
Article from Radio Insight ... http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/84743/is-there-hope-for-a-digital-am-band/ 73 & Good DX, Steve Ponder, N5WBI Houston, TX _ Sent from my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 ___ 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: 2013 Aug 22 0010 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 21 August follow. Solar flux 130 and estimated planetary A-index 18. The estimated planetary K-index at UTC on 22 August was 4. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 128 128 128 128 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 130 130 A-in 55554555555517 18 K-in 11111334333344 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] TP 20 Aug; Victoria version
A ok. Now that makes sense now. I thought I was hearing things. I normally hear the Indian religious sounding music here. Thanks for the tip. Thanks derekvme...@aol.com ChannelDerek.carbonmade.com On Aug 21, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Chuck wrote: > Derek: > > Radio Brisvaani (for the Indian community in Brisbane) is on 1701.068 and is > usually dominant with an Arabic station a bit weaker on 1701.023. The Arabic > might be either Sydney or Melbourne: Melbourne is 100 % Arabic and Sydney is > a mix of English and Arabic. > > Chuck > > On 8/21/2013 1:54 PM, Derek Vincent wrote: >> The band was in flux and full of splatter down here this morning.. Nice to >> see Gary left some DU Kiwi behind for us : ) >> >> Lots of china and Korea sneaking in. >> Had a nice het on 531kz at 0530 utc on the S west wire. >> >> Some head scratchers >> >> >> 1701kz weak arabic female singer. >> with co channel het off freq. Where could the het be from? >> >> >> >> >> > > ___ > 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] TP 20 Aug; Victoria version
Derek: Radio Brisvaani (for the Indian community in Brisbane) is on 1701.068 and is usually dominant with an Arabic station a bit weaker on 1701.023. The Arabic might be either Sydney or Melbourne: Melbourne is 100 % Arabic and Sydney is a mix of English and Arabic. Chuck On 8/21/2013 1:54 PM, Derek Vincent wrote: The band was in flux and full of splatter down here this morning.. Nice to see Gary left some DU Kiwi behind for us : ) Lots of china and Korea sneaking in. Had a nice het on 531kz at 0530 utc on the S west wire. Some head scratchers 1701kz weak arabic female singer. with co channel het off freq. Where could the het be from? ___ 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 20 Aug; Victoria version
Hi Derek, <<< 999kz double het. First time here for this. Normally it's the tagalog here, but the weaker het favored the south west wire. Maybe one of Gary's kiwis? >>> Unfortunately, even at Cape Perpetua last week, there was too much of Gary's KOMO-1000 (from my home area) to dig out any Kiwi on 999 with a $50 Ultralight radio :-) 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Derek Vincent To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, Aug 21, 2013 1:54 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] TP 20 Aug; Victoria version The band was in flux and full of splatter down here this morning.. Nice to see Gary left some DU Kiwi behind for us : ) Lots of china and Korea sneaking in. Had a nice het on 531kz at 0530 utc on the S west wire. Some head scratchers 1278kz cc female speaking 1296kz male in Tagalog speaking the news 1326kz unid female Lang w/cochannel sounds Russian to me.. Clip coming (headphones) 1008 and 1386kz weak music 1701kz weak arabic female singer. with co channel het off freq. Where could the het be from? 999kz double het. First time here for this. Normally it's the tagalog here, but the weaker het favored the south west wire. Maybe one of Gary's kiwis? Thanks derekvme...@aol.com ChannelDerek.carbonmade.com On Aug 20, 2013, at 10:59 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > Hmm, maybe Gary should have stayed out on the coast. Fairly lively Asian conditions until about 1220UT or so (HLAZ CC program better than the JJ program today for example), though with some DUs as well, then a few more DUs poking through after 1300UT. > > pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at > least briefly): > > 279 R. Rossii man in RR 1153UT, and a number of times until 1215 or so. > > > > Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): > > > 738 Tahiti. woman in FF 1236UT > 1566 HLAZ woman in CC 1149UT, hung around for a minute or so at this level; a number of other times at lesser strength. > > > > not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: > > 180 R. Rossii man in RR 1207UT > 567 laid back instrumental mx 1311UT, presumed R. NZ National > 774 JOUB EE lessons 1214UT > > 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) : > > > 531 older man talking in what sounded like big southern US drawl, interviewed by DU EE sounding man? > 702 man talking 1202 and 1211UT, DU EE inflection, 2BL? > 756 man talking 1210 DU EE inflection > 819 woman singing 1145UT, trashed by 820 > 936 man talking, DU EE inflection 1314UT > 963 man talking DU EE inflection 1312UT > 972 HLCA? man talking insistently, possibly KK inflection? 1222UT > 1053 S. Korean jammer 1205UT and a number of times until after 1230UT > 1287 woman and man talking at various time, 1152, 1157, 1220UT, presumed > JOHR, but not sure. > > > > Strongish het, no or "near imaginary"audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): > > 603 828 909 1008 1035 1116 1242 1323 1503 1548 > > > > best wishes, > > Nick > > ___ > 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] TP 20 Aug; Victoria version
The band was in flux and full of splatter down here this morning.. Nice to see Gary left some DU Kiwi behind for us : ) Lots of china and Korea sneaking in. Had a nice het on 531kz at 0530 utc on the S west wire. Some head scratchers 1278kz cc female speaking 1296kz male in Tagalog speaking the news 1326kz unid female Lang w/cochannel sounds Russian to me.. Clip coming (headphones) 1008 and 1386kz weak music 1701kz weak arabic female singer. with co channel het off freq. Where could the het be from? 999kz double het. First time here for this. Normally it's the tagalog here, but the weaker het favored the south west wire. Maybe one of Gary's kiwis? Thanks derekvme...@aol.com ChannelDerek.carbonmade.com On Aug 20, 2013, at 10:59 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > Hmm, maybe Gary should have stayed out on the coast. Fairly lively Asian > conditions until about 1220UT or so (HLAZ CC program better than the JJ > program today for example), though with some DUs as well, then a few more DUs > poking through after 1300UT. > > pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at > least briefly): > > 279 R. Rossii man in RR 1153UT, and a number of times until 1215 or so. > > > > Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a > native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): > > > 738 Tahiti. woman in FF 1236UT > 1566 HLAZ woman in CC 1149UT, hung around for a minute or so at this level; a > number of other times at lesser strength. > > > > not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could > be understood by a native speaker: > > 180 R. Rossii man in RR 1207UT > 567 laid back instrumental mx 1311UT, presumed R. NZ National > 774 JOUB EE lessons 1214UT > > 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) : > > > 531 older man talking in what sounded like big southern US drawl, interviewed > by DU EE sounding man? > 702 man talking 1202 and 1211UT, DU EE inflection, 2BL? > 756 man talking 1210 DU EE inflection > 819 woman singing 1145UT, trashed by 820 > 936 man talking, DU EE inflection 1314UT > 963 man talking DU EE inflection 1312UT > 972 HLCA? man talking insistently, possibly KK inflection? 1222UT > 1053 S. Korean jammer 1205UT and a number of times until after 1230UT > 1287 woman and man talking at various time, 1152, 1157, 1220UT, presumed > JOHR, but not sure. > > > > Strongish het, no or "near imaginary"audio (either undermodulated or ravaged > by splatter): > > 603 828 909 1008 1035 1116 1242 1323 1503 1548 > > > > best wishes, > > Nick > > ___ > 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] [NRC-AM] good portable receiver
Thanks Earl, Well I start researching as we all do and end up trying to find out the best radio, haha, you probably know how it is. I did just buy an IC-2010 from ebay for a BIN of 249.99, looks like a nice one, we will see when I get back to the states. So thanks everyone the search has ended. As far as customs go I bring an expensive bass guitar in and out of the country often and as long as it's for personal use they don't charge me anything. Bob Young Millbury, Ma KB1OKL > Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 13:13:27 -0700 > From: earlthe...@yahoo.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.org > CC: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] good portable receiver > > Bob, > > You're welcome. > > I thought you were looking for a relatively inexpensive, small (but not > necessarily ultralight) portable with decent capabilities. Did I > misunderstand or did the requirements change? I believe you said you were > traveling to Peru. I would suggest to look into whether customs is going to > hit you with a significant tax for bringing a relatively exotic piece of gear > like that into the country, a problem I doubt you'd have with a small > portable. > > Because seriously if you have the budget and space (and antenna facilities) > for an R-70, you might consider an SDR instead to VASTLY increase your > capturing/filtering/recording capabilities. This is assuming you are already > bringing a suitable laptop. > > Best of luck on your trip and most of all, HAVE FUN! > > Sincerely, > > Earl Higgins > > From: Bob Young > To: NRC list > Cc: IRCA > Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:44 PM > Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] good portable receiver > > I'd like to thank everyone for their help, I'm now trying to decide between > the IC-2010 and the R-70 (although you never know), > > Bob Young > Millbury, Ma > KB1OKL > ___ > The NRC AM mailing list > Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org > Antenna Pattern Book Now Shipping > Pre-orders for the 34th AM Radio Log now accepted > FM Atlas 21st Edition Close Out Prices! > Details at http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ 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: 2013 Aug 21 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 20 August follow. Solar flux 132 and estimated planetary A-index 5. The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 21 August was 3. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 128 128 128 128 128 128 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 A-in 55555545555555 K-in 10111113343333 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] [NRC-AM] good portable receiver
Bob, You're welcome. I thought you were looking for a relatively inexpensive, small (but not necessarily ultralight) portable with decent capabilities. Did I misunderstand or did the requirements change? I believe you said you were traveling to Peru. I would suggest to look into whether customs is going to hit you with a significant tax for bringing a relatively exotic piece of gear like that into the country, a problem I doubt you'd have with a small portable. Because seriously if you have the budget and space (and antenna facilities) for an R-70, you might consider an SDR instead to VASTLY increase your capturing/filtering/recording capabilities. This is assuming you are already bringing a suitable laptop. Best of luck on your trip and most of all, HAVE FUN! Sincerely, Earl Higgins From: Bob Young To: NRC list Cc: IRCA Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:44 PM Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] good portable receiver I'd like to thank everyone for their help, I'm now trying to decide between the IC-2010 and the R-70 (although you never know), Bob Young Millbury, Ma KB1OKL ___ 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 Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19
Hi Neil, Last year in September at Yachats I tried recording on a Perseus with a 7-inch FSL antenna on the roof, starting out at sea level and driving up to the cliff side pullout near Cape Perpetua (same spot I was at one night in July, and where Gary just finished DXing). The drive (and recording) was approximately two and a half or three minutes from sea level to the cliff. Despite noise issues from power lines part of the distance and noises from the vehicle's engine, I could tell that signal strengths kept increasing as I was going up in altitude. If I remember right, the average boost was around 8 or 9 dB. I'm not sure if I still have that short Perseus recording, but I'll have to snoop around in my computer files. It would be interesting to repeat this experiment next time I'm in Yachats. 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA -- Forwarded message -- From: neilkaz To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < irca@hard-core-dx.com> Cc: Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 10:28:37 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? 73 KAZ ___ 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 Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19
Hi KAZ, <<< Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? >>> Since the new 12" FSL models (both tunable and broadband) were only designed and built last winter, Neil, we haven't yet had time to run an exact test like you describe. I was hoping for a joint DXpedition with you guys this summer, where we could have tested this (and many other variations) out thoroughly-- but you know how we accidentally ended up 98 miles apart :-) There is already an extra 12" tunable FSL here for running an A/B test like this, and as soon as I can track down a volunteer to join me on an ocean cliff DXpedition, I would be eager to run it (and post relative strength MP3's). Probably the greatest challenge will be in tracking down a volunteer to join such a DXpedition... there seems to be something about sheer ocean cliffs that sends DXers running in the opposite direction :-) 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) -Original Message- From: neilkaz To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, Aug 21, 2013 8:29 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? 73 KAZ -Original Message- >From: d1028g...@aol.com >Sent: Aug 20, 2013 3:23 PM >To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's >for 8-19 > > >Hi Nick, > ><<< It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. >>> > >Yes, it seems that a more southerly location can often make all the difference in TP propagation. Dennis was DXing right in between us, and he reported some of what showed up at the Cliff yesterday, including the awesome signal from 1566-HLAZ. > >The cliffs like Rockwork and Cape Perpetua really do seem to generate their >own unique twists in DU and TP propagation, though, even when compared to adjacent sea level beaches. That's probably why the results often seem so bizarre and wacky. > >73, Gary DeBock (back in the DU-dead zone of Puyallup, WA) > > > > > > > > >-Original Message- >From: Nick Hall-Patch >To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >Sent: Tue, Aug 20, 2013 6:43 am >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19 > > >It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. > >best wishes, > >Nick > > >At 09:21 20-08-13, Gary wrote: >>Hello, >> >> Four wild days of cliff-side DXing on Oregon's Cape Perpetua >> finished up in typical fashion yesterday morning as both Asiatic >> TP's and DU's showed up in strength, causing snarling mixes on >> several frequencies. The Russian longwaves started off the fun >> around 1216 with 279-Radio Rossii testing the crunch resistance of >> my PL-380, pegging the S/N readout for the duration of a recording. >> This was followed by 1566-HLAZ at 1243 with a blistering signal-- >> far and away the strongest that I've ever heard them in six years >> of DXing. 1593-CNR1 also moved in with good signals around 1238, >> following the high-band trend that Dennis noted. But on the cliff, >> the Asian TP's had no trouble showing up from 531 to 1593 kHz. >> The Japanese big guns moved in with serious force early on >> with strong signals on 594, 693, 747, 774 and 828, along with some >> fair signals on NHK1 synchro frequencies like 603 and 639. During >> the middle of sunrise enhancement (around 1300) the DU regulars >> started to move in with some strength, causing snarls and mixes >> with the Japanese on certain frequencies (531, 603, 639 and 891). >> The NHK big guns stuck around for almost all of sunrise >> enhancement, although the Aussie big guns 576-2RN and 774-3LO >> managed some very potent signals themselves after 1330 (with >> 576-2RN pegging the PL-380 S/N with an awesome signal of its own at >> 1335). Several DU's were the sole survivors after the Asians faded >> around 1400, with 639-2HC and 891-5AN still strong enough for easy >> copy around 1405. >> The Cape Perpetua cliff propagation during this 4-day >> DXpedition was really wacky and wild, with more TP and DU monster >> signals (and snarling mixes) than I've ever heard in any ocean >> coast trip. The Highway 101 turnoff is located o
Re: [IRCA] good portable receiver
I'd like to thank everyone for their help, I'm now trying to decide between the IC-2010 and the R-70 (although you never know), Bob Young Millbury, Ma KB1OKL Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:37:09 -0400 From: bobg...@optonline.net To: a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] good portable receiver Bob, I had an Icom R-70 in the 80's and it worked very well on MW, even better if you're away from locals. Not because of overload, but you have only the passband filter to attack slop from a local. (That's in a stock R-70.) I suppose you could use ecss on MW, too. There's a very easy mod (clipping one wire) which activates the preamp on MW. Sensitivity was very good to excellent on MW with that mod. Plus, since it's a higher end communications rig, it easily handles external antennas. Hope this helps. Bob Galerstein WB2VGD Monroe, NY On 8/20/2013 4:16 PM, Bob Young wrote: I'm actually thinking more of a SS communications receiver now, I was only worried about what would fit in a suitcase and never even thought of regular receivers, anyone here familiar with an ICOM IC-70 general coverage receiver? I think I can probably pick one up for about 200-300 bucks and they get very good reviews on ham.net. even for MW reception. Are Kiwi filters still available for something like this? If not this receiver can anyone here recommend a good older receiver like this which also won't break the bank? Bob Young Millbury, Ms KB1OKL ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Antenna Pattern Book Now Shipping Pre-orders for the 34th AM Radio Log now accepted FM Atlas 21st Edition Close Out Prices! Details at http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ 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] Cape Perpetua (Oregon Cliff) DXpedition- Top Ten Signals from the South Pacific
Excellent DX nuggets... I spent more time listening to your clips than my own clips from this morning : ) Thanks derekvme...@aol.com ChannelDerek.carbonmade.com On Aug 21, 2013, at 2:25 AM, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Hello All, > > Cape Perpetua is Oregon's highest ocean side cliff (at 805 feet), located > about 2 miles south of Yachats in Lincoln County. The very bare and exposed > Highway 101 turnoff site on this cliff (at the 220' level) recently became > the fairly harsh operating venue for the latest "Cliffhanger" DXpedition-- a > fanatical 4-day search for South Pacific DX. > > As usual during these wild trips there was no AC power, running water, street > lights or weather protection. Curious stares, loud traffic noise and huge > 18-wheelers coming straight at you (before they make their final turn on the > curving road) add to the charm of the place. When the enhanced cliff-side DU > propagation really kicks in during sunrise enhancement, though, all this is > quickly forgotten-- the Cape Perpetua cliff becomes a DXer's dream. > > Posted below are MP3 recordings links for the ten strongest South Pacific > AM-DX signals received during the 4 days-- 6 of which pegged the S/N readout > of the Tecsun PL-380 Ultralight radio at the 25 maximum. Twisted and wild > ropagation continued throughout the trip, with many bizarre snarls on > frequencies across the band. Signals which pegged the PL-380's S/N readout at > the time of reception are identified with a double asterisk (**). For those > interested, a photo of the Cape Perpetua DXing site, the new 12" FSL antenna, > the new-design 7.5" loopstick PL-380 and not-so-new, sleep deprived DXer is > posted at http://www.mediafire.com/view/cw5uw5egiwclrqc/CapePerpetuaSetup.jpg > > > **531-PI Auckland, New Zealand, 5kW This Samoan-language station usually > was dominant, but almost always had an > unidentified Australian (or the Japanese NHK1 station) along > with it. One of the best Kiwi performers during the trip > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ijm9n3o7homwmx2/531-PI-1244z081713PL380.MP3 > > **567 RNZ National Wellington, New Zealand, 50 kW This was usually the > first DU station to fade in each morning, as well >as the strongest Kiwi on most days. Plays a variety of music, > interviews and national news, // 639, 675, 756 etc. > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ul63umrnaz5jiq5/567-RNZ-1259z081713PL380.MP3 > > **576 2RN Sydney, Australia, 50 kW Usually playing a wide variety of > exotic music, this RN network powerhouse could > really blast in when propagation favored it. Parallel to 792, > which also was capable of huge signals > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/qz6x4g6wiit264e/576-2RN-1335z081913PL380.MP3 > > **603 Radio Waatea Auckland, New Zealand, 5 kW This Maori-language station > was an exceptional performer for its power > level, and usually the strongest of the early-morning (in NZ) > Maori-language network. Although Maori music and speech > was the norm, it also occasionally played easy listening (or > old Motown) music > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/prxnx4ak011930c/603-R.Waatea-1248z081613PL380.MP3 > > > **639 2HC Coff's Harbour, Australia, 5 kW This Australian talkback station > managed its best signals ever during this trip, drowning > out the 2 kW RNZ station most of the time. Occasionally it faced > some NHK competition, but it was always the last one on > the frequency before sunrise enhancement collapsed > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/t7terv2o7hjtggv/639-2HC-1317z081613PL380.MP3 > > **657 Southern Star Wellington, New Zealand, 50 kW Strong signals on most > mornings with Christian music but troubled with > domestic splatter much of the time. Parallel to 963, it usually > was the stronger of the two > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/qs668qkjk32e67p/657-SouthernStar-1310z081713PL380.MP3 > > 684 NZ Rhema Gisborne, New Zealand, 5 kW Usually good signals with > Christian contemporary music from this Rhema network > station, and usually stronger than its parallel on 594. This > recording features a Rhema network public service > announcement > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/kznvggqgugsd1p4/684-NZ.Rhema-1348z081813PL380.MP3 > > 765 Radio Kahungunu Napier-Hastings, New Zealand, 2.5 kW Once again an > overachiever for its power level, this Maori language > broadcaster acted like a Kiwi "big gun" on most mornings. Usually > plays Maori music and speech, but occasionally has > old pop music like this recording. Usually // 603 during these > early morning (in NZ) hours > > http://www.mediafire.com/listen/gjenj13yu9qqnfv/765-R.Kahungunu-1303z081613PL380.MP3 >
Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19
Have any of you compared ocean cliff reception to adjacent beach reception when using the EXACT same setup? ie...ULR and 12" FSL on the cliff vs same make ULR and a 12" FSL on a nearby beach? 73 KAZ -Original Message- >From: d1028g...@aol.com >Sent: Aug 20, 2013 3:23 PM >To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's >for 8-19 > > >Hi Nick, > ><<< It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. >>> > >Yes, it seems that a more southerly location can often make all the difference >in TP propagation. Dennis was DXing right in between us, and he reported some >of what showed up at the Cliff yesterday, including the awesome signal from >1566-HLAZ. > >The cliffs like Rockwork and Cape Perpetua really do seem to generate their >own unique twists in DU and TP propagation, though, even when compared to >adjacent sea level beaches. That's probably why the results often seem so >bizarre and wacky. > >73, Gary DeBock (back in the DU-dead zone of Puyallup, WA) > > > > > > > > >-Original Message- >From: Nick Hall-Patch >To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > >Sent: Tue, Aug 20, 2013 6:43 am >Subject: Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for >8-19 > > >It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, >let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the >open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty >much the biggest stinker this summer here. > >best wishes, > >Nick > > >At 09:21 20-08-13, Gary wrote: >>Hello, >> >> Four wild days of cliff-side DXing on Oregon's Cape Perpetua >> finished up in typical fashion yesterday morning as both Asiatic >> TP's and DU's showed up in strength, causing snarling mixes on >> several frequencies. The Russian longwaves started off the fun >> around 1216 with 279-Radio Rossii testing the crunch resistance of >> my PL-380, pegging the S/N readout for the duration of a recording. >> This was followed by 1566-HLAZ at 1243 with a blistering signal-- >> far and away the strongest that I've ever heard them in six years >> of DXing. 1593-CNR1 also moved in with good signals around 1238, >> following the high-band trend that Dennis noted. But on the cliff, >> the Asian TP's had no trouble showing up from 531 to 1593 kHz. >> The Japanese big guns moved in with serious force early on >> with strong signals on 594, 693, 747, 774 and 828, along with some >> fair signals on NHK1 synchro frequencies like 603 and 639. During >> the middle of sunrise enhancement (around 1300) the DU regulars >> started to move in with some strength, causing snarls and mixes >> with the Japanese on certain frequencies (531, 603, 639 and 891). >> The NHK big guns stuck around for almost all of sunrise >> enhancement, although the Aussie big guns 576-2RN and 774-3LO >> managed some very potent signals themselves after 1330 (with >> 576-2RN pegging the PL-380 S/N with an awesome signal of its own at >> 1335). Several DU's were the sole survivors after the Asians faded >> around 1400, with 639-2HC and 891-5AN still strong enough for easy >> copy around 1405. >> The Cape Perpetua cliff propagation during this 4-day >> DXpedition was really wacky and wild, with more TP and DU monster >> signals (and snarling mixes) than I've ever heard in any ocean >> coast trip. The Highway 101 turnoff is located on a curving cliff, >> which apparently provides huge amplification for transoceanic >> signals from either Asia or the South Pacific, depending upon which >> area has the propagation edge. Sometimes (like during the past 2 >> days) both areas have good propagation-- leading to wild mixes of >> Asian and South Pacific signals on several frequencies. >> >. > >___ >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 mail
[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 8-21-13
Listened from 1225-1255 ut and the only audio was from HLAZ-1566 at 1247 ut with a few words above the noise level. No other audio or carriers were heard. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 ___ 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 for Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Good Morning, Listened from 1223-1317 utc. Russian long waves were playing Everly Brothers songs. No DU stations here this morning, but many hets on those channels. In fact a lot of hets across the MW band. Hets listed below. 153 RUSSIA, Komosomolsk, Radio Rossii 1223 fair signal with Everly Brothers "Bye Bye Love". NW ewe. 08/21/2013 180 RUSSIA, Yelizovo, Radio Rossii 1238 weak signal with man in Russian. NW ewe. 08/21/2013 189 RUSSIA, Petropavlovsk, Radio Rossii 1231 fair signal with Everly Brothers "Cathy's Clown" NW ewe. 08/21/2013 279 RUSSIA, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Radio Rossii 1233 good signal with Everly Brothers "Let it Be Me" NW ewe. 08/21/2013 774 JAPAN, Akita, JOUB NHK2 1242 weak signal with woman in Japanese. Moderate splatter. NW ewe. 08/21/2013 972 REPUBLIC OF KOREA, Dangjin, HLCA KBS 1247 assuming HLCA weak signal with bits of audio coming through. NW ewe. 08/21/2013 1053 REPUBLIC OF KOREA, 1255 jammer with weak signal and moderate splatter. NW ewe. 08/21/2013 1566 REPUBLIC OF KOREA, Cheju, HLAZ FEBC 1251 fair signal with man in Chinese. NW ewe. 08/21/2013 1575 THAILAND, Rasom, VOA 1258-1300 fair signal. "This Program has come to you from Washington, DC. "You are listening to the Voice of America" NW ewe. 08/21/2013 Hets 558, 567, 594, 639, 648, 675, 693, 702, 729, 747, 756, 792, 828, 837, 891, 918, 936, 1008, 1026, 1035, 1044, 1062, 1098, 1107, 1116, 1134, 1143, 1206, 1242, 1287, 1296, 13312, 1377, 1386, 1413, 1422,1458, 1476, 1503, 1512, 1584, 1593, 1602, 1611, 1656, 1665, 1701 Best regards, Dennis, Kalama, WA JRC NRD 545 NW ewe Solar Indices @ 1200 utc SF 132 A 5 K 3 Local Sunrise 1308 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
Re: [IRCA] good portable receiver for DXing
I have a Tecsun PL-660 as mentioned by somebody on one of the lists... my particular sample isn't quite as sensitive on MW or (especially) LW as I would like, but I'm able to boost signal levels pretty easily with a Quantum Stick+. Note that you unless you dig into the radio and modify it, you can ONLY inductively-couple... the ext-antenna input doesn't work below 1700 kHz. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember right the same thing is true of the Sony ICF-7600GR (which I also own). Both of these models have synchronous-detection capability, and the Sony is definitely sensitive enough on LW & MW to allow reception of Euro splits here in Missouri (when conditions are really "up," of course). I don't think anybody's mentioned the 7600GR yet--it's not the high-performance DX machine the ICF-2010 was, but IMO it comes close, and at least it's still available new (and warrantied). Both it and the Tecsun are well under $200--the Sony's a bit more expensive. Both are highl! y sensitive on SW, good selectivity, fairly stable for sideband reception, but both are mediocre at best on FM. But as Bob says that's not a priority for him, so all is well. Randy Stewart Arts Producer KSMU 901 S. National Springfield MO 65897 ___ 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] Cape Perpetua (Oregon Cliff) DXpedition- Top Ten Signals from the South Pacific
Hello All, Cape Perpetua is Oregon's highest ocean side cliff (at 805 feet), located about 2 miles south of Yachats in Lincoln County. The very bare and exposed Highway 101 turnoff site on this cliff (at the 220' level) recently became the fairly harsh operating venue for the latest "Cliffhanger" DXpedition-- a fanatical 4-day search for South Pacific DX. As usual during these wild trips there was no AC power, running water, street lights or weather protection. Curious stares, loud traffic noise and huge 18-wheelers coming straight at you (before they make their final turn on the curving road) add to the charm of the place. When the enhanced cliff-side DU propagation really kicks in during sunrise enhancement, though, all this is quickly forgotten-- the Cape Perpetua cliff becomes a DXer's dream. Posted below are MP3 recordings links for the ten strongest South Pacific AM-DX signals received during the 4 days-- 6 of which pegged the S/N readout of the Tecsun PL-380 Ultralight radio at the 25 maximum. Twisted and wild ropagation continued throughout the trip, with many bizarre snarls on frequencies across the band. Signals which pegged the PL-380's S/N readout at the time of reception are identified with a double asterisk (**). For those interested, a photo of the Cape Perpetua DXing site, the new 12" FSL antenna, the new-design 7.5" loopstick PL-380 and not-so-new, sleep deprived DXer is posted at http://www.mediafire.com/view/cw5uw5egiwclrqc/CapePerpetuaSetup.jpg **531-PI Auckland, New Zealand, 5kW This Samoan-language station usually was dominant, but almost always had an unidentified Australian (or the Japanese NHK1 station) along with it. One of the best Kiwi performers during the trip http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ijm9n3o7homwmx2/531-PI-1244z081713PL380.MP3 **567 RNZ National Wellington, New Zealand, 50 kW This was usually the first DU station to fade in each morning, as well as the strongest Kiwi on most days. Plays a variety of music, interviews and national news, // 639, 675, 756 etc. http://www.mediafire.com/listen/ul63umrnaz5jiq5/567-RNZ-1259z081713PL380.MP3 **576 2RN Sydney, Australia, 50 kW Usually playing a wide variety of exotic music, this RN network powerhouse could really blast in when propagation favored it. Parallel to 792, which also was capable of huge signals http://www.mediafire.com/listen/qz6x4g6wiit264e/576-2RN-1335z081913PL380.MP3 **603 Radio Waatea Auckland, New Zealand, 5 kW This Maori-language station was an exceptional performer for its power level, and usually the strongest of the early-morning (in NZ) Maori-language network. Although Maori music and speech was the norm, it also occasionally played easy listening (or old Motown) music http://www.mediafire.com/listen/prxnx4ak011930c/603-R.Waatea-1248z081613PL380.MP3 **639 2HC Coff's Harbour, Australia, 5 kW This Australian talkback station managed its best signals ever during this trip, drowning out the 2 kW RNZ station most of the time. Occasionally it faced some NHK competition, but it was always the last one on the frequency before sunrise enhancement collapsed http://www.mediafire.com/listen/t7terv2o7hjtggv/639-2HC-1317z081613PL380.MP3 **657 Southern Star Wellington, New Zealand, 50 kW Strong signals on most mornings with Christian music but troubled with domestic splatter much of the time. Parallel to 963, it usually was the stronger of the two http://www.mediafire.com/listen/qs668qkjk32e67p/657-SouthernStar-1310z081713PL380.MP3 684 NZ Rhema Gisborne, New Zealand, 5 kW Usually good signals with Christian contemporary music from this Rhema network station, and usually stronger than its parallel on 594. This recording features a Rhema network public service announcement http://www.mediafire.com/listen/kznvggqgugsd1p4/684-NZ.Rhema-1348z081813PL380.MP3 765 Radio Kahungunu Napier-Hastings, New Zealand, 2.5 kW Once again an overachiever for its power level, this Maori language broadcaster acted like a Kiwi "big gun" on most mornings. Usually plays Maori music and speech, but occasionally has old pop music like this recording. Usually // 603 during these early morning (in NZ) hours http://www.mediafire.com/listen/gjenj13yu9qqnfv/765-R.Kahungunu-1303z081613PL380.MP3 **792 4RN Brisbane, Australia, 25 kW Another Aussie powerhouse, typically playing exotic music from around the world. Parallel to 576-2RN, this was usually the last DU to stick around before sunrise enhancement collapsed http://www.mediafire.com/listen/qyhf8hse32pba68/792-4RN-1323z081613PL380.MP3 891 5AN Adelaide, Australia, 50 kW Aussie LR network po
