[IRCA] Tecsun PL-300ET
--- Begin Message --- Hello all,Looking for Tecsun PL-300ET, new, unopened. Willing to settle for a pristine unit with ALL accessories including box.Thanks and 73,PeteKB2DY --- End Message --- ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
--- Begin Message --- Good points Nick. John's wide-eyed excitement over unwrapping and firing up a new piece of equipment was as close to that of a kid on Christmas morning as I've ever come across in the adult world. But then the James Bond level sophistication kicked in. Comparisons might be made to the visual and visceral appeal of classic Corvettes, art deco buildings, or Raymond Loewy industrial designs. A generous sized tuning knob with smooth "ballistics" would be spoken of in an almost sensual way. After the initial physical attributes of a product were evaluated and the allusions to wines / women / songs / sports cars were dispensed, then it was time to get down in the trenches and DX with the thing. Over the years John had probably touched most of the best offerings of Collins, Hammarlund, Drake, Icom, JRC, and AOR. He knew his location and antennas and could quickly come up with "tough DX" scenarios to shake out the latest piece of equipment on the bench. Some of the usual signal-to-noise / signal-to-interference spreadsheet tables had to go in, for the facts-and-figures crowd, but there was also the actual reportage of real DX heard. If enjoyable music or informative news formed program content, that would get a mention. This made the reports more interesting than some of the dry stuff that shows up in QST and elsewhere. You didn't doze off reading John's articles. When tropical band DX from places such as Indonesia and Peru was more a "thing" than it is now, John got in the swim and described the alluring and exotic programming in terms that made anyone else want to jump in too. You read the old Proceedings books and wish that today's SDR gear and 1980s band occupancy were two trains that passed each other somewhere on the grand timeline of life .. but of course they didn't. As shortwave was starting to fizzle down to its present pathetic state, John took the cue and jumped into medium wave whole hog. For many of us, his Easter Island DXpedition piece stands out as one of his greatest achievements. http://www.dxing.info/dxpeditions/easter_island_2007.dx DXpedition reportage that has come along since has been affected by John's reports. That means, beyond the loggings, inclusion of photos and human interest stories about the group getting together over coffee or food and chatting about families, jobs, and other things beyond DX. It doesn't matter whether the DXpedition was in Finland or Oregon or Hawaii or Newfoundland or PEI or NJ or the Utah desert. Modern DXpedition reports are almost always interesting reading giving a real sense of the participants as multi-dimensional people. To a good degree we can thank John for that. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << If John had an idea, or had tried something new from the commercial world, he would always let everyone know in what seemed to be easily flowing prose (something that I wish I could have learned from him, but perhaps it was harder to produce than it looked). The effects of his writing still resonate today. John wasn't just a spark plug either. In a world of increasingly older hobbyists, ideas will often elicit a polite "that's nice" shortly before another nap. John's reaction was not just enthusiastic, but encouraging, coming up with more ideas to make the original one better yet. And then, as Mark Connelly just mentioned, his knowledge of other realms...there are still good memories of waiting for the dawn DX to roll in (or sometimes not) on DXpeditions, and the wide ranging discussions we had. No time for naps there! best wishes, Nick>> --- End Message --- ___ 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 9 Feb Victoria version.
A bit of Asian audio, and a bit more DU audio, but nothing was heard for very long. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): not so Reasonable audio at times during the period (much of it understandable by a native speaker, though often battling with splash or noise): 774 JOUB Portuguese news, man and woman 1431UT not so reasonable audio, occasional words or phrases in splash or noise could be understood by a native speaker: 594 3WV country music //828 1452UT 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) 585 woman talking, DU English intonation 1509UT 738 country music, possibly ABC Saturday night country, but no parallels at 1448UT 828 3GI country music //594 1452UT, mixing with 828 woman talking, possibly Japanese, 1452UT 972 woman, Korean intonation 1446UT 1017 man talking to another man, maybe on the phone? 1435UT island intonation, so likely Tonga Strongish het, no or "near imaginary" audio (either undermodulated or ravaged by splatter) 1566 1575 1593 seemed to be Asian; 612 675 702 seemed to be DU best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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] John Bryant,RIP
--- Begin Message --- It is difficult to believe it has been ten years since I last talked to John. He was a mentor, introducing me to the joy and economy of ultralight DX-ing. I last met him at his home a few days before his passing. He and Linda were preparing for a move to Orcas Island. I remember him telling me he was leaving Stillwater never to return. But fate dealt him a different end. You are missed John. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA. Sent from my iPad --- End Message --- ___ 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] John Bryant,RIP
I met John once near my home town of Ponca City,Oklahoma.I talked to him via phone and email a number of times afterward.I cannot say I knew John well but from his writing,it felt like I did.He really put himself into His writing and his enthusiasm for the hobby was perhaps exceeded by none.I had moved here to TN when I heard the unfortunate news above his tragic death.He is missed.RIP,John. Carl DeWhitt,KI5SF. ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
I remember John as a fabulous friend and fellow DXer - and as an exceptionally knowledgeable DXer as well! Fortunately many of his articles remain preserved and still available for today's hobbyists on DXing.info: http://www.dxing.info/equipment/impedance_matching_bryant.doc http://www.dxing.info/equipment/kaz_bryant.dx http://www.dxing.info/equipment/impedance_transformer_bryant2.doc http://www.dxing.info/equipment/coax_leadin_bryant.pdf http://www.dxing.info/dxpeditions/easter_island_2007.dx I still get several inquiries annually from random readers concerning his articles, and I'm so sad to have to reply to them that John is no longer here to answer their questions and comments. 73 Mika ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
I remember the presentation that Mr. Bryant gave at the 2006 Seaside OR I.R.C.A. Convention. He certainly is missed. ms From: IRCA on behalf of Volodya S Sent: Friday, February 8, 2019 6:55 PM To: dxplo...@yahoogroups.com; wor; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this amazing gentleman.Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC. ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
If John had an idea, or had tried something new from the commercial world, he would always let everyone know in what seemed to be easily flowing prose (something that I wish I could have learned from him, but perhaps it was harder to produce than it looked). The effects of his writing still resonate today. John wasn't just a spark plug either. In a world of increasingly older hobbyists, ideas will often elicit a polite "that's nice" shortly before another nap. John's reaction was not just enthusiastic, but encouraging, coming up with more ideas to make the original one better yet. And then, as Mark Connelly just mentioned, his knowledge of other realms...there are still good memories of waiting for the dawn DX to roll in (or sometimes not) on DXpeditions, and the wide ranging discussions we had. No time for naps there! best wishes, Nick At 12:58 2019-02-09, Andrew Ikin wrote: John certainly has a special place in out hearts for his immense contribution to the Dxing hobby. He was a very gracious person and sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Andrew Ikin Wales UK -Original Message- From: Volodya S Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 2:55 AM To: dxplo...@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this amazing gentleman.Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC. ___ 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 Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
--- Begin Message --- Very well said, Mark! Marc DeLorenzoSouth Dennis, MA -Original Message- From: Mark Connelly via IRCA To: irca Cc: Mark Connelly Sent: Sat, Feb 9, 2019 1:22 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P A John Bryant article on any subject was always a great read. Not only was the level of knowledge and research always first rate but his style was always enthusiastic and down to earth as well, even when the subject was a complex one. Unlike some other hobby writing I've run across, there was no air of superiority or sense that most other DXers were "peons" or "plebeians" who could not possibly comprehend the esoteric concepts of electromagnetic communications phenomena. Rather John got right to business with a clever, easy-going, and sometimes humorous style that got the ideas across to beginners and experts alike. There was no belittling of others' efforts (as we've seen elsewhere) even when some of those others were clearly barking up the wrong tree. His articles in the Fine Tuning Proceedings books were legendary. His knowledge in other realms (architecture, art, cars / industrial design, workshop tools / practices, world cultures, languages, books, music, food, etc.) informed his writings about exotic DX and high-tech receivers. This cross-pollination of knowledge bases was vastly enriching, the stuff of top shelf novelists. John is missed for sure. At least we can take some solace in that he inspired Gary and numerous others to carry on with similar dedication, expertise, and helping-hands mentoring that avoids pomposity and 'snark'. This is true whether today's DX keepers of the flame use ultralights, SDRs, or traditional desktop radios with knobs. Fortunately some of John's writing is still online. This one about the Kaz antenna is quite useful: http://www.dxing.info/equipment/kaz_bryant.dx To the best of my knowledge, he never got to test-drive Neil's next development, the DKAZ. If he had, it would have been a great article. R.I.P. John Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this amazing gentleman. Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC. --- Thanks Walt, John was a co-Founder of our Ultralight Radio group, and we lost a major part of our leadership with his untimely accident. We still miss him greatly, especially as an ocean coast DXer willing to push his luck with Ultralight radios. He did set in motion a very creative trend, though, with experimental breakthroughs in FSL antennas, ocean cliff propagation discoveries and "Frequent Flyer" travel DXing. John probably would have been an eager participant in all these activities. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) >>___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com --- End Message --- ___ 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] John Bryant R.I.P
John certainly has a special place in out hearts for his immense contribution to the Dxing hobby. He was a very gracious person and sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Andrew Ikin Wales UK -Original Message- From: Volodya S Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 2:55 AM To: dxplo...@yahoogroups.com ; wor ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; ODXA yg Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant R.I.P The 9th of February is the 9th anniversary of John's untimely death, following a fall from a ladder at his home in Stillwater, OK. I still think of John often. He was a good friend, mentor, teacher, and first rate DXer. Rest in Peace, John. Please take a moment for some thoughts for this amazing gentleman.Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC. ___ 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
