Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WNDB Test

[Bill Nollman]

It seemed to be a westward night from here. WAMA Lima, OH heard at 2AM,
Oldies heard all night with a good ID from CKOC at 11PM and my local WMRD
heard most of the other times although weak enough. Zoomed in on the Perseus
I could see 7 distinct carriers. Wish I could've heard all of the audio.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.

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No sign of it here.  All CKOC with oldies and an UNID talker.  Jim Renfrew,
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Re: [IRCA] [CapeDX] Perseus captures from 1991

[Bill Nollman]

OK, let me understand this. the idea was to take 0-150MHz add a 60Hz sync
signal to keep the VCR happy, store it to tape through the Video IN jack
then on output simply remove the 60Hz and you basically have coming out what
you put in? So simple its silly! I once used a Hi-Fi VCR to capture 8 hours
of FM DX audio. Hardly genius.

 

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Subject: [CapeDX] Perseus captures from 1991

 

  

I finally got around to going through a box of VHS videotapes from the 
late '80s / early '90s spectrum capture experiments, as originally 
developed by Craig Healy (NG1U), and mentioned in this article:
http://chowdanet.com/markc/webpage/WA1ION/vcrdx.pdf

There were about 6 tapes in the box. Two of these, when played into a 
receiver, had reasonable performance.

One of these was the tape Craig had originally supplied me. This was 
made at his QTH near Providence, RI. The whole AM band is captured. 
Sensitivity on the lower half was quite low so it's primarily the local 
stations such as 630, 790, and 920. Some skip signals can be heard on 
the upper half of the dial. I still have to review the tape to 
determine the exact date and times of recording. Items on a news / 
sports station, possibly with some Google follow-up, will nail down the 
date. At some point in the recording there should be a time check on 
one station or another. I looked into the lower shortwave spectrum but 
noted little in the way of "real" (non-birdie) signals, so no CHU or 
WWV assistance on the time.

The second tape was one I made at Billerica, MA in April 1991 during 
the "wee hours" of the morning: 0643-1043 UTC. Because 50 kW WRKO on 
680 is only 2.8 miles / 4.5 km from the receiving site, a notch filter 
for 680 was inserted ahead of the VCR input. Usable sensitivity for 
the capture came in starting around 800 kHz and up.

One thing that must be kept in mind is that this primitive version of 
spectrum capture had a rather small dynamic range: only about 30 to 40 
dB from a hashy noise floor up to the level of a strong local on the 
verge of causing distortion and spurs. The tapes, obviously, are not 
going to produce much in the way of weaker signal DX.

Before the tapes have a chance to deteriorate, I'm porting at least 
some of the contents over to Perseus files. This also gives a ready 
method for sharing the experiment results with others. I reset the 
computer date/time so that the Perseus time-stamping is relatively 
close to the occurrence of the original recordings.

After I get all this stuff digitized, I'll go over it for any 
interesting audio clips.

Though the "VCR DX" method became known to the MW DX world about a 
quarter century ago, it is widely believed that, as far back as the JFK 
administration, "spook" agencies such as the NSA were able to store 
substantial RF bandwidths for later review. Broadcast studio grade 
videotape, or something similar but custom-designed, was used. 
Converters allowed any chunk of spectrum to be heterodyned to the 
baseband range (0-3 MHz?) the tapes could accommodate. The late Gordon 
Nelson (WA1UXQ) seemed aware of it. Maybe some tapes will show up at a 
Fort Meade, MD fleamarket / yard sale so we can tune around and hear 
stuff like Belize 834 and Bermuda 1235 once again, as well as 
Murray-the-K on WINS proclaiming his status as the Fifth Beatle.

Mark Connelly, WA1ION
South Yarmouth, MA

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Re: [IRCA] [CapeDX] PEI DXpedition

[Bill Nollman]

I hope it's better than we had last weekend at Stonington Point (CT). It was
so bad we packed up by 8:15 and got a pizza. I'd rate it at a 0.5 on a 1-10
scale.

Bill

 

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I'm not sure if the news of the latest Prince Edward Island DXpedition 
has made the rounds yet. 

Based on information posted on Facebook, it appears that this year's 
DXpedition is underway. Participants include Bruce Conti, Brent 
Taylor, and Niel Wolfish. 

Seeing that East Coast DX activity, including my own, has been rather 
sluggish lately, many of us will be looking forward to seeing what 
these guys log. Also active in eastern Canada is Newfoundland resident 
Allen Willie of "Ultralight" fame. His logs show up on Facebook more 
than in the regular NRC, IRCA, etc. DX columns. Not sure what Jean 
Burnell / others have in mind for Cappahayden, NL this year. 

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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] REMINDER - DX TEST TONIGHT

[Bill Nollman]

Does anyone know who did beep tones leading up to the top of the hour at
03:59:57, 03:59:58 and 03:59:59 followed by a long beep tone at 04:00:00?
That was audible here in central Connecticut. 
Otherwise 1400 was most definitely a GY with only Fox Sports (probably
Scranton, PA) and Spanish/Mexican (probably Lowell, MA) heard, barely.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT
Perseus SDR with 130'x35' SuperLoop at 250 degrees.


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Subject: [Amdx] REMINDER - DX TEST TONIGHT


DX TEST REMINDER - PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY

WKBI 1400 Saint Marys PA

Will also run on WKBI's 250W/364ft FM translator W233BS 94.5 Saint Marys PA


Sunday March 31 -  Saturday night (TONIGHT) into Sunday Morning


The test will last 60 seconds ONLY, as follows:

ABC News will run at exactly TOH at , 0100, and 0200 EDT. (0500, 0600
and 0700 UTC). After each of the three newscasts ends, the 60-second tests
will begin.

Tests will consist of Morse code and sweep tones. The station IDs as Classy
1400 & 94.5 and runs an Adult Standards/Soft Oldies format.



Translator W233BS 94.5 Saint Marys PA runs 250 watts at 364 feet from an
elevation of about 2200 feet.

QSL requests will be accepted for WKBI-AM 1400 as well as W233BS 94.5 if you
happen by some miracle/chance to hear the FM.



RECEPTION REPORTS:

NO E-MAILS ACCEPTED.  Reports should be sent by regular postal mail only,
accompanied by an SASE. Audio clips welcome on CD or mp3/wav files on
USB/thumb/jump drive. Please do not send cassette tapes. Reports must
include written or printed information with the listener's location,
equipment used, and details about content heard. Please note that CDs will
not be returned, but if you include sufficent postage, a USB/Thumb Drive
will be returned.



Send reports to:
Paul Walker
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WPNH 1300 NH on day power?

[Bill Nollman]

Just got a nice clear ID from them here near Hartford, CT. They are supposed
to be 82 watts at night. Doesn't seem likely right now. 153 miles and a new
catch for me.
Thanks for the tip!
Bill

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Subject: [Amdx] WPNH 1300 NH on day power?

WPNH 1300 just IDed at the ToH o/u WOOD after a NOS song and mentioning //
1240 WFTN (not heard). Anyone know if they are running day power?  NH #3
here.

73 KAZ Barrington IL , Perseus and Broadside Double KAZ Array spaced 260 ft
and aimed east.
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] 650 with NOS/Jazz?

[Bill Nollman]

http://www.wsro.com/br/650am-live.html

It's a local here and matches an Adult Standards / Smooth Jazz format.
Web stream is above. Only a few seconds off.
Brazillian and Portugese lyrics on some songs.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


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Subject: [Amdx] 650 with NOS/Jazz?

Pre-sunset here, and on east-west BOG have jazz alone on 650, more on the
soft NOStalgia side of things. No ID between first two tunes I've heard - at
1922 EDT. Not //860 CJBC but not sure what CBF Montreal is doing... (there
is a 40-watt relay)

Saudi audio 1521, nothing else huge yet. Very few hets.

Saul Chernos
Burnt River ON
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] 690 Spanish - second opinion(s) wanted

[Bill Nollman]

Saul;

First, PLEASE record with your levels lower - way over driven. 

Anyway, in the 5th file I hear the girl saying "Federal" around 0:32 - which
could be her saying the location (Mexico City is Districto Federal).
Just after the man says seis ciento noventa Aahh emmey - or 690 AM.
Problem is XEN in Mexico City goes by La 69 which would be sesenta nueve
(69).

I've been using this web site A LOT to ID my Texas dial skan and it's very
accurate ! - http://mexicoradiotv.com/frec_am.htm 
I'd tempted to say this isn't XEN based on "La 69" not being heard.

This web site is also very useful -
http://radiotime.com/Search.aspx?query=mexico+690

Unfortunately while I've had 1 or 2 Mexicans on every frequency 690 is one I
didn't succeed in IDing in Texas.

One thing I've seen which is interesting is the stations in Chihuahua (the
state) seem to all do the Mexican National Anthem at the TOH. Very easy to
hear through any kind of noise !

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


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Heard Spanish on 690 over the last few days.


Not sure about series #1, with three audio clips of the same station posted
online at:

www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=5002


With series #2 I strongly suspect Mexico City with what I *think* is a solid
location reference. These are posted online at:

www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=5003


I'd really appreciate if any of you who are more adept than me at Spanish
would have a listen.

Gracias,

Saul

Saul Chernos
Burnt River ON
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WBGW-1590 DX test makes it - barely > Toronto

[Bill Nollman]

Saul;

Listening to my recordings now. Do you know if between 05:19:40 and 05:20:00
UTC they did a 1 or 2 kHz test tone (20 seconds exactly) ?
I have an ESPN station and Oldies station sounding like a graveyard channel
but all of a sudden heard the tone clear enough to time it out.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


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Subject: [Amdx] WBGW-1590 DX test makes it - barely > Toronto

Well, I ended up in the most challenging location I could feasibly end up - 
downtown Toronto - and staying awake paid off. I've heard WBGW in Toronto 
before, but certainly not from downtown where I have a 1430, 1540 and 1610 
triple-play a mile or three away at Toronto Island. I thought I heard bits 
of tone here and there but it was so weak I still am not sure. I was 
starting to DX the Land of Nod when I was startled awake by a set of call 
letters, probably about half-way through. Then at 1:50 EDT I heard 
unmistakeable bugle sounds, albeit a bit weak. At first I thought it was 
jazz, say a trumpet, as it faded up. I stuck around another ten minutes, to 
the TOH, and heard nothing else except WAKR.

I don't think I've ever heard bugle calls used for a DX test.

I'm super glad I brought my loop-stick-modified Tecsun 380 ULR with me when 
I came back from Burnt River last time around. Much more fun than getting 
into my car, driving around, and hoping for the best. So this is a relog to 
my Toronto log, but new using an ULR.

Looks like it got out fairly well - I wonder if the tone Pat Martin heard in

OR was the same as Shawn Axelrod in MB!

I am off to Burnt River this morning for just under a week, and later this 
weekend I'll assemble a report of who heard what and feed it back to these 
lists and to the two clubs and the DX test web site; and make that report 
part of a thank-you to the station.

Saul Chernos


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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WBGW-1590 DX test

[Bill Nollman]

So, does anyone know if the 1 or 2khz tone between 05:19:40 and 05:20:00 UTC
was in fact WBGW ?
That is what I heard from someone out there.
I'm pretty sure of the exact time as my Perseus records UTC and my PC was
very close to being in sync.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


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From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info [mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info]
On Behalf Of HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:24 AM
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; mwd...@webtv.net
Cc: a...@lists.wtfda.info; John Rieger
Subject: Re: [Amdx] [IRCA] WBGW-1590 DX test

Hi Patrick;

My local WNTS (Beech Grove, IN) used a "Radio Mas" phrase at the 0002
(CT) during the TOH package but I wasn't listening at 0037.  You do have
WNTS in your book, already, don't you?

As for the test - nothing but WNTS and WAKR.  I did not hear any of the
tunes and such that I have read through reports so it was a bust.  Sweep
tones and maybe mc ID's may have made it but I heard nothing.  I am very
thankful for Mark running the test and John for letting us know.

73,
Dave in Indy

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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:47:07 -0700
From: mwd...@webtv.net (Patrick Martin)
To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: Re: [IRCA] WBGW-1590 DX test
Message-ID: <4045-4cbbc33b-2...@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net>
Content-Type: Text/Plain; Charset=US-ASCII

I re-listened to the cassette, timing it and here is what I could hear,
but it was rough.

Time  CST

2359.50KVGB-Great Bend ID

 News (KVGB), and FSR, presume KCNN (IDed later)

.10   Bits and pieces in jumble of SSB

.35   More bits of SSB, a bit clearer

0002Unid Piano music

0006   Inst version of Isn't Life Strange

0007   "AM 15-90" ID

0008R&B Oldie song

0016Slogan "The Big Talker" or "The Big Talk", briefly above the
jumble

0019   Song Operator by Jim Croce

0020.30-0020.56  1000 cycle tone

0028   Unid 50's DooWop music

0029   Unid Frankie Valli song

0036Unid  SSer pops up out of the jumble

0037SSer ID's as "Radio Mas" ?
Romantica & Tropical music
ID popped up "Fox Sports, Radio 15-90 KCNN"

Drake R8, 1500' Eastern Beverage

73,

Patrick

Patrick Martin
Seaside OR 
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] DX Test Reminder - KRPI 1550 WA this weekend

[Bill Nollman]

My list says 50kw daytime - are they REALLY going to be running 50kw?!!!?
Bill

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Reminder...This is early Sunday morning...
I have to be in Toronto all day Saturday, into the evening, but if the
weather is OK I plan to drive up in time to lay out my west ice-BOG and try
for the test. This is a one-in-a-million for me. Saul / Toronto - Burnt
River ON  Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:48:25 +
From: kh...@comcast.net
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Subject: [NRC-AM] DX Test Alert - KRPI



PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION DX Test Alert
KRPI Radio, 1550 kHz, Ferndale, WA will conduct a DX Test on Sunday morning,
Feb. 26, 2012 from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The test will consist of
voice announcements, Morse code identifications, distinctive music, and
audio tones. Chief Engineer David Harris has indicated the station will be
using their daytime power and antenna pattern for the test. Reception
reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to 1550ra...@gmail.com.
DXers can receive a KRPI QSL card for correct reception reports by sending
their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the
following address: Mr. David Harris, Chief Engineer, KRPI Radio, P.O. Box
3213, Ferndale, WA 98248. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur
radio operator AC7OB. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue)

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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

[Bill Nollman]

BOG - if you really mean On the Ground then it might be. I've never done a
BOG. But I really like 12 Guage stranded wire for loop antennas. Usually
about $50 at Home Depot for 500 feet. Found better deals on eBay but
shipping usually makes it about the same price. Brown is REALLY stealth !

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-NEW-500-FT-ROLL-12-GUAGE-GREEN-THHN-COPPER-WIRE_W0QQit
emZ180446197207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a036e75d7

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


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Subject: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

I saw this on eBay.  I could not tell what type stranded or non, single
conductor or whatever but 500' for $11.95 + shipping, sounded good.  Can
you tell if it's BOG Worthy?  Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Item number: 170419950780 

Auction Link (may truncate):
http://cgi.ebay.com/PUREWIRE-Primary-Wire-18-gauge-YELLOW-500-Ft-USA-MAD
E_W0QQitemZ170419950780QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27
add214bc

I also made a TinyUrl:  http://tinyurl.com/ylgz7zp

73,
Dave in Indy
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

[Bill Nollman]

I'm presently in love with big loops. I wonder how a portable loop of maybe
15 feet high by 45 feet long compares to a 500 ft BOG ? I can tell you the
loop is really quiet with no reliance on an earth ground. The longwires I
strung up 300 feet, 10 feet in the air were VERY noisy.

Bill

-Original Message-
From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:10 AM
To: Bill Nollman; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

Yes - On the Ground (only).  My plan is to find a spooler and go to the
soccer fields near work.  Unwind it and DX, then crank it back on the
spool.  I also have a crate for the "Crate Loop" project and for as
gentle as I would be with it, I think 18 g would be okay.  NOT if I was
leaving outdoors or whatever.  The price for the first auction that I
posted would be about $21 including shipping.  Not bad.  May buy 2.  

Thanks for the link!

Dave

-Original Message-----
From: Bill Nollman [mailto:billc...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:05 AM
To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; a...@lists.wtfda.info;
irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

BOG - if you really mean On the Ground then it might be. I've never done
a
BOG. But I really like 12 Guage stranded wire for loop antennas. Usually
about $50 at Home Depot for 500 feet. Found better deals on eBay but
shipping usually makes it about the same price. Brown is REALLY stealth
!

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-NEW-500-FT-ROLL-12-GUAGE-GREEN-THHN-COPPER-WIRE_W0
QQit
emZ180446197207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a036e75d7

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


-Original Message-
From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info
[mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info]
On Behalf Of HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 10:59 AM
To: a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

I saw this on eBay.  I could not tell what type stranded or non, single
conductor or whatever but 500' for $11.95 + shipping, sounded good.  Can
you tell if it's BOG Worthy?  Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Item number: 170419950780 

Auction Link (may truncate):
http://cgi.ebay.com/PUREWIRE-Primary-Wire-18-gauge-YELLOW-500-Ft-USA-MAD
E_W0QQitemZ170419950780QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27
add214bc

I also made a TinyUrl:  http://tinyurl.com/ylgz7zp

73,
Dave in Indy
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

[Bill Nollman]

Hmmm, my 23'x30' loop/flag is a bit in need of an amp.
My 45'x75' "SuperLoop" actually has too much gain and I need to engage
attenuators on the rx !

Bill

-Original Message-
From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:35 AM
To: Bill Nollman; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

Likewise I'm really fascinated with EWE's to include David Hamilton's
Slinky version.  Unfortunately they may be too quiet for use here and
may need an amp.  Wonder if one could put a EWE on the ground?

Dave

-Original Message-
From: Bill Nollman [mailto:billc...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:27 AM
To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; a...@lists.wtfda.info;
irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

I'm presently in love with big loops. I wonder how a portable loop of
maybe
15 feet high by 45 feet long compares to a 500 ft BOG ? I can tell you
the
loop is really quiet with no reliance on an earth ground. The longwires
I
strung up 300 feet, 10 feet in the air were VERY noisy.

Bill

-Original Message-
From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS [mailto:david.hasc...@dfas.mil] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:10 AM
To: Bill Nollman; a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

Yes - On the Ground (only).  My plan is to find a spooler and go to the
soccer fields near work.  Unwind it and DX, then crank it back on the
spool.  I also have a crate for the "Crate Loop" project and for as
gentle as I would be with it, I think 18 g would be okay.  NOT if I was
leaving outdoors or whatever.  The price for the first auction that I
posted would be about $21 including shipping.  Not bad.  May buy 2.  

Thanks for the link!

Dave

-Original Message-
From: Bill Nollman [mailto:billc...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 11:05 AM
To: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS; a...@lists.wtfda.info;
irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: RE: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

BOG - if you really mean On the Ground then it might be. I've never done
a
BOG. But I really like 12 Guage stranded wire for loop antennas. Usually
about $50 at Home Depot for 500 feet. Found better deals on eBay but
shipping usually makes it about the same price. Brown is REALLY stealth
!

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-NEW-500-FT-ROLL-12-GUAGE-GREEN-THHN-COPPER-WIRE_W0
QQit
emZ180446197207QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2a036e75d7

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


-Original Message-
From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info
[mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info]
On Behalf Of HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 10:59 AM
To: a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: [Amdx] Is this a good deal (and good wire) for BOG wire?

I saw this on eBay.  I could not tell what type stranded or non, single
conductor or whatever but 500' for $11.95 + shipping, sounded good.  Can
you tell if it's BOG Worthy?  Thanks and Merry Christmas!

Item number: 170419950780 

Auction Link (may truncate):
http://cgi.ebay.com/PUREWIRE-Primary-Wire-18-gauge-YELLOW-500-Ft-USA-MAD
E_W0QQitemZ170419950780QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27
add214bc

I also made a TinyUrl:  http://tinyurl.com/ylgz7zp

73,
Dave in Indy
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Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] 1325 Oddity

[Bill Nollman]

And for anyone that likes to chase beacons, there seems to be an annual
occurrence of a beacon known as "PAT" that comes from somewhere overseas. No
one seems to know exactly where though. TA's being good tonite I decided to
try for it and heard a few cycles crystal clear. Good enough to even capture
a waterfall screen shot that is almost perfect !

499.05 is about where you'll find him. 
The CW is HPYXMSPAT or 
 .--. -.-- -..- -- ... .--. .- -

The CW repeats appx every 39 seconds.

Bill Nollman
Farmington, CT.


-Original Message-
From: Jim Renfrew [mailto:jrenf...@rochester.rr.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 6:17 PM
To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; Mailing list for the International
Radio Club of America
Subject: [Amdx] 1325 Oddity

Jim Renfrew, Holley NY

Sorry to fill up your in boxes with so much, but there's a lot of TA action 
tonight.

Can any of you on the coast here audio on 1325 kHz?  I'm hearing some music 
at 1817 EST.


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