[IRCA] TP 5 May Victoria version
It's May, and the DXing is difficult, but really, what little is there is, is still Asiatic it seems; Tahiti of course will come in regardless at this location. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): nope Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling w/splash or noise): nope not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 738 Tahiti. Man in FF 1152UT 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) : 972 HLCA? 1212UT was the "strongest" with man talking, then woman, maybe, just maybe, KK 1566 HLAZ? 1242UT woman talking, maybe JJ; was the last gasp, as what little was on the band disappeared after this. Strongish het, no or "near imaginary"audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter): 1287that's it. 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] WWV Solar Report
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2014 May 06 0010 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 05 May follow. Solar flux 139 and estimated planetary A-index 10. The estimated planetary K-index at UTC on 06 May was 2. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 06 UTC 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 SFlx 133 133 133 133 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 139 139 A-in 777717 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 10 10 K-in 43322123322222 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] 970 WZAM
Jim Renfrew, Holley NY I can't remember who posted the tip, but thanks! WZAM is pounding in on 970 within five minutes of trying for it. Heard with a local ID during ESPN programming. Yoopers are not easy to hear from here or anywhere, so a welcome addition to the log book. Heard 2105 EDT MAY 5 2014. Drake R8B with 700 feet of wire aimed west. Weak interference from the Family Radio station in Buffalo. ___ 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: 2014 May 05 1805 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 04 May follow. Solar flux 132 and estimated planetary A-index 16. The estimated planetary K-index at 1800 UTC on 05 May was 2. No space weather storms were observed for the past 24 hours. No space weather storms are predicted for the next 24 hours. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Trends -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Date 04 04 04 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 05 UTC 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 2100 0300 0600 0900 1200 1500 1800 SFlx 133 133 133 133 133 133 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 132 A-in 77777717 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 K-in 34433221233222 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] TECSUN PL-660 Reviews
Hey Les, first of all the 660 is NOT an ultralight--it's about the same size as a Sony ICF-7600GR, kind of a midsize portable. I know I don't have any pockets it'll easily fit in, hi. Second, the synch detector, at least on the sample I own, is actually rather BETTER than the one on the 7600GR--it holds sync on weak signals better. Unlike some of the Tecsun ultralights (like the PL-606), the 660 does NOT have DSP--it just has two bandwidths, both both are extremely well chosen in my opinion--the narrow BW really cuts down on splatter but still allows intelligible audio. Sensitivity on MW BCB? Um, not so much, especially toward the bottom of the dial, say, below 650 kHz. I found that using a Radio Plus Quantum Stick + (or some other inductively-tuned external AM loop or ferrite bar antenna) makes a huge difference in medium-wave (and longwave) signal strength. Sadly, the external-antenna jack on the 660 seems only to be useful above 2 MHz--inductive coupling is your only option. Anyway, it's not an ultralight, so it probably isn't what you're looking for. BTW, it's excellent on shortwave (for the few stations that remain to be heard up there[!]). Randy Stewart Battlefield MO From: am-boun...@nrcdxas.org [am-boun...@nrcdxas.org] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn [l...@highnoonfilm.com] Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 2:52 AM To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [NRC-AM] TECSUN PL-660 Reviews I'm interested in hearing any reviews of the Tecsun PL-660, especially in regards to AM (BCB) DXing. How does the synchronous detector compare to others? Worthy addition to my Ultralight collection? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63 ___ 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] TECSUN PL-660 Reviews
I'm interested in hearing any reviews of the Tecsun PL-660, especially in regards to AM (BCB) DXing. How does the synchronous detector compare to others? Worthy addition to my Ultralight collection? -- 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63 Member NRC, IRCA, & Medium Wave DX Circle Former CPC Chairman for NRC/IRCA Perseus SDR, SDR-IQ,Funcube Pro, Wellbrooke ALA-1530+ loop, LF Engineering Active Whips, Quantum Phaser, Kiwa Loop, Palstar MW Pre-Selector ___ 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
