Re: [IRCA] Cincinnati Ohio - radio touring, meet-ups, dining, historical attractions
Colin, The National Museum of the Air Force is about an hour north in Dayton - that is a fantastic place to visit. You can easily spend the day there. Brett Saylor On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 5:01 PM R. Colin Newell wrote: > Heading there this summer for a week (and Philadelphia in the Fall...) > > Any tips on historic radio stuff in Cincinnati, meet-ups, dining and > attractions would be appreciated. > > I know the VOA Museum is there - as well as a WLW museum of sorts... > anything I am missing? > > -- > Colin Newell - Editor and creator *of *Coffeecrew.com > <http://www.Coffeecrew.com> and DXer.ca <http://www.DXer.ca> - > VA7WWV | Twitter @CoffeeCrew | Victoria - 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 https://www.facebook.com/vintageverifications/ ___ 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] BOG question
I've used BOGs that were 800 - 1000 feet on MW, and they worked very well. Brett Saylor W3SWL On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 7:38 AM Stephen Hawkins wrote: > IRCA, > > BOG users, how long do you make yours? I keep hearing from other Hams > that for 160m between 150 to 200 feet. I seem to remember hearing on > here about some that were much longer. > > Thanks, > > Steve > > -- > Stephen Hawkins NG0G > n...@arrl.net > 73 49 111 01001001 > > > > ___ > 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] Barry McLarnon's AM Site
>From a Facebook post, Barry said they are safe, but their power was out for over 2 days from the storms. On Mon, Sep 24, 2018 at 7:37 AM Brett Saylor wrote: > Back at 1130 Z check this morning (9/24), > > Brett > > On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 12:35 AM David Hochfelder > wrote: > >> ...appears to be down. Anyone else seeing this? >> http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave >> Albany, NY >> >> --30-- >> ___ >> 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] Barry McLarnon's AM Site
Back at 1130 Z check this morning (9/24), Brett On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 12:35 AM David Hochfelder wrote: > ...appears to be down. Anyone else seeing this? > http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ > > Thanks, > > Dave > Albany, NY > > --30-- > ___ > 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] Barry McLarnon's AM Site
I sent an email to Barry this morning. He's always prompt with correcting these types of outages once he has access to the server. Brett Saylor On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 2:21 AM Forrester S wrote: > It happens every once in awhile. In sure its either technical difficulties > or updates. > > Todd Skaine > ICOM 7300 wth a Superloop > 2 Modified 2010s barefoot > Toyota car radio > > On Sat, Sep 22, 2018, 11:35 PM David Hochfelder > wrote: > > > ...appears to be down. Anyone else seeing this? > > http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ > > > > Thanks, > > > > Dave > > Albany, NY > > > > --30-- > > ___ > > 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] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Hmm... that's not what I was seeing Monday night - I only saw digital from 815-825, which I would think was digital mode only. No IBOC sidebands on adjacent frequencies as would be present in hybrid mode. Brett State College, PA On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 8:24 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: > Per credible local reports, they started with the hybrid platform, although > Scott's report seemed to indicate > that they had experimental approval for testing full digital. As of > yesterday they were in hybrid mode, and thus all > hiss across 810-830. Therefore it's hard to draw conclusions. Perhaps > Scott's interview will help. > > > Russ Edmunds ___ 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] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
Looking at their pattern WWFD's "local" coverage spans the I-270 corridor from Frederick to Germantown; inside the beltway would be "distant." I presume the digital signal will only be effective on that ~20 mile stretch of interstate and that they are targeting the morning and evening drive commuters as opposed to the city itself. Having made that drive many times, one can spend a lot of time in the car on that stretch (esp in the evening). Now that I'm retired I avoid that route like the plague. Brett On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 12:43 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: > Russ, > > Not at all. I get all that. > > My point is that if an all HD format on AM is viable economically anywhere > in the US, then Washington, DC is that market. > > It’s highly affluent, highly mobile, and populated by an older than > average, more educated than average audience. News format stations in the > District still do very well. > > Unfortunately for Ibuitity, “physics don’t give a damn” and the laws won’t > change to fit their business model. IBOC HD doesn’t work technically. And > the strong arm lobbying of the FCC to change the rules to fit it have only > hastened the move to streaming audio services by millennials. > > > 73, > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL 35114 > EM63nf > > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy > Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner > 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum > Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > > “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > > > > On Jul 17, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: > > > > Les, I think the point you miss here is that this station was a rimshot > as an analog for the DC market and the HD signal won't hold in DC anyway > > > > > > > > Russ Edmunds > > > > WB2BJH > > > > Blue Bell, PA > > > > Grid FN20id > > > > > > From: IRCA on behalf of Paul B. Walker, > Jr. > > Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2018 12:34:35 PM > > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station > > > > I think, as a DX'er and broadcaster.. HD would've been a bit more viable > if > > you could've gotten HD locking without needing such robust signals and > find > > a way to have it not interfere with other stations. I've heard HD on AM, > > I've heard DRM on Shortwave I used to listen to Radio Kuwait 15540kzh > > english DRM.. and the thing needed a paint peeling banging barrel of > brick > > signal to lock and stay locked. It sounds great though. > > > > I don't particularly find any use for it on AM, except the sound quality. > > Where HD has... i dont wanna use the word flourished.. but done better is > > on FM, and even moreso tv.. where you can offer sub/side channels. Many > > broadcasters, with pretty decent financial success have put translators > on > > their HD channels (look at Saga communications) and offered formats that > > may not make financial sense on full powered signals. > > > > Where HD i think really works, is TV.. with the multiple specialist > > channels. > > > > Anyways, I digress. I don't dislike HD as much as some here do, but I'm > > huge a fan of it in general.. it has proved interesting while FM DXing > > though > > > > Paul > > > > > > > > On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 12:29 PM, Les Rayburn > wrote: > > > >> Russ, > >> > >> I agree with your prediction, but do want to play Devil’s Advocate. (Why > >> the devil needs an advocate since his fan base is huge is beyond me, > but I > >> digress.) > >> > >> AM listenership within the DC market is high compared to most others. > >> Traffic, news, and specialized political news formats dominate the > market > >> on both AM/FM. > >> > >> The metro area is very small geographically, and even with the reduced > >> range, WWFD probably remains viable. > >> > >> HD radio remains in the majority of new cars (my wife’s 2018 Ford F-150 > >> came with one as standard equipment) and DC is one of the most mobile > >> markets in the country. Most people are listening in their cars. And > most > >> people in DC are driving newer cars, and making the payments. > >> > >> If it will work anywhere, it will work in DC. > >> > >> All that being said, it’s doomed. > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> Les Rayburn, N1LF > >> 121 Mayfair Park > >> Maylene, AL 35114 > >> EM63nf > >> > >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > >> > >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy > >> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, > Korner > >> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum > >> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active > Whip. > >> > >> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and
Re: [IRCA] WWFD 820 Becomes First All-Digital AM Station
1500 WFED isn't on IBOC right now, and I don't recall it being on any time recently. According to Barry's site it's been off since 2007. I just checked my overnight recordings and 820 is solid IBOC hash from 815 to 825 kHz, from sunset to sunrise. I can get around most IBOC noise by tuning the opposite LSB or USB but this covers the entire frequency. 820 is now pretty useless as a nighttime frequency. Frederick is 100 miles from here. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Tue, Jul 17, 2018 at 9:02 AM, Russ Johnson wrote: > Let’s hope so. > > I was unimpressed even with HD FM coverage. Too many drop outs. > > Is 1500 in DC still iboc? > > Russ Johnson > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 17, 2018, at 8:35 AM, Russ Edmunds wrote: > > > > There will now be just digital hash where the AM signal would have been.. > > But the rush into this ignores some important points - > > > > 1. How many car radios are capable of receiving these transmissions ? My > > understanding was that carmakers were reducing, not increasing the HD > > capability as standard equipment because it hadn't caught on. > > 2. How many listeners are driven off by the low range AM signal - which > > will continue and perhaps be worse - and not by analog > > 3. How many people actually listen on AM anyway and would this change > them ? > > > > I predict this adventure will fail. > > > > > > Russ Edmunds > > 15 mi NW Phila > > Grid FN20id > > > > > > AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (3) barefoot w/whip > > FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder; > > Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 4); Sony XDRS3HD; > > modified Sony ICF2010's (2) w/APS9B @ 15'; > > modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip > > > > > >> On Mon, Jul 16, 2018 at 9:37 PM, Les Rayburn > wrote: > >> > >> Here’s some news that I’m not sure how to feel about: > >> > >> https://news.radio-online.com/cgi-bin/rol.exe/headline_id=n35675 > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> Les Rayburn, N1LF > >> 121 Mayfair Park > >> Maylene, AL 35114 > >> EM63nf > >> > >> Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > >> > >> Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy > >> Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, > Korner > >> 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum > >> Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active > Whip. > >> > >> “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…” > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> IRCA mailing list > >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >> > >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >> > >> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >> > >> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > >> > >> > > ___ > > IRCA mailing list > > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA 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] Updated TIS/HAR list
Likewise, I use it fairly frequently to check on unID'd stations. An updated version would be very useful. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 12:35 AM Phil Bytheway via IRCA < irca@hard-core-dx.com> wrote: > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Phil Bytheway > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < > irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 04:35:10 + (UTC) > Subject: Updated TIS/HAR list > Just curious folks... is there any interest in my generating an updated > TIS/HAR list? > > The last one I compiled was in March of 2016. It takes about a month or so > to check the list against the latest info and reports from the bulletins. > > Since we posted it on the IRCA web site, I have no clue how many folks > downloaded it for reference. > > Phil Bytheway > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Phil Bytheway via IRCA > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < > irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Cc: Phil Bytheway > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 28 May 2018 04:35:10 + (UTC) > Subject: [IRCA] Updated TIS/HAR list > ___ > 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] 1710 oldies
Dave Valko and I were listening last night and heard them sign off at 7:05pm EST with this singing ID. We're debating if the frequency is "1510" or "1710" and neither of us can make out what comes after the frequency and before "radio" - a call? a slogan? It hasn't snapped into focus for me yet: http://personal.psu.edu/bds2/audio/2018-02-21%20%20PIRATE%20(NA)%20%201710%20%26%20ID%20jingle%20%20(Delta%20Loop).mp3 Anyone else have an idea? On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 8:18 AM, Robert Ross <va...@rogers.com> wrote: > > On 2018-02-21, at 8:13 AM, Brett Saylor wrote: > > > That oldies station on 1710 was heard here in central PA yesterday > between > > 6-7pm EST. Signed off with a singing jingle at 7:05pm. Best on the > > south-pointed loop, but I'm not convinced that it's actually in that > > direction - it could be that loop rejects the QRM from the Hudson NJ TIS > > better. Also heard at the same time on a Wash DC-area SDR with equal or > > better signals. Long fades on both radios. > > > > I've heard reports of it being heard well on a western-PA SDR too. > > > > Brett Saylor > > Brett…I've had it 2 Nights in a row here in London, Ontario using an > EAST/WEST Wellbrook ALA-1530 LNP Loop. Never hear any talk or IDs…Just > continuous Oldies Music…. > > > *** > 1710 UNID PIRATEUNID LocationFeb/18/18 1806 EST EE > POOR-FAIR > Oldies Music from 1806 EST. "Runaround Sue" by Dion. Signal in/out but > peaking at S-5 at times. > More Oldies 1814-1819. "I Hear you knocking" by Dave Edmunds @ 1816-19. > Still in/out @ 1830 with Oldies. NO Talk and NO IDS. > > Thanks for Tip from Tim Tromp of Michigan > > ROSS, ON. > > *** > > 73…ROB VA3SW > > Robert S. Ross > London, Ontario 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 https://www.facebook.com/vintageverifications/ ___ 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] 1710 oldies
That oldies station on 1710 was heard here in central PA yesterday between 6-7pm EST. Signed off with a singing jingle at 7:05pm. Best on the south-pointed loop, but I'm not convinced that it's actually in that direction - it could be that loop rejects the QRM from the Hudson NJ TIS better. Also heard at the same time on a Wash DC-area SDR with equal or better signals. Long fades on both radios. I've heard reports of it being heard well on a western-PA SDR too. Brett Saylor -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 https://www.facebook.com/vintageverifications/ On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 8:51 PM, Forrester S <amradio1...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hearing oldies with a nil-good signal. Tim in Michigan is hearing it, can > we maybe triangulate it? > > Todd Skaine > ICOM 7300 wth a Superloop > 2 Modified 2010s barefoot > Toyota car radio > ___ > 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] WBZ rollbacks
I've succeeding in using the Opera web browser's free VPN to access CBC Radio 2 content here in the states that is normally blocked by telling it to act as if I'm in Canada. It's built into Opera and easy to set up: http://www.opera.com/computer/features/free-vpn Brett Saylor State College, PA On Sun, Nov 19, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Saul Chernos <sau...@sympatico.ca> wrote: > Actually, a US station online via iHeart means NOT available online - from > Canada. Just a few scant miles north of Warren Pa, WBZ would appear to not > be > available online. Now, I would happily be proven wrong - can anyone point > me to > a way where, for free, my Canadian computer could mimic a US-based > computer to > effectively produce a US-based IP address? > > Saul > > Burnt River ON > > > > > -- Original Message -- > > From: "R. Colin Newell" <coffeecan...@gmail.com> > > Date: November 18, 2017 at 8:49 PM > > > > > > Whoa. A little more polite and subtle next time - radio can be an > inexact > > science. > > > > Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > > > > > On Nov 18, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: > > > > > > Wrong. > > > > > > They haven’t stopped streaming. It’s avaioable on iHeartRadio.com > and > > > the > > > iheart radio > > > > > > Check your facts first before posting > > > > > > Paul > > ___ > > 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 https://www.facebook.com/vintageverifications/ ___ 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] LBI DXpedition
Very good, Walt - we'll keep those frequencies loaded in our try-for list,
but Ukraine is always a challenge from this area.
Hope the conditions are good for your DXpedition, and we'll be watching for
your reports.
73,
Brett
On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 12:06 AM, Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Fantastic, Brett! We're going to be hoping for Japan, and Africa,
> especially, but I'm happy with Europe (coming from the west coast!). Look
> for Ukrainian stations, as follows, according to Vlad Titarev's email to me
> today:
>
> Very few, Volodya:
> 1431 Mykolayiv-Lutch with UR1 & RUI WS and/or "Krym-Realii" (RFE/RL's
> program in RU+UK). *1600-2000* also should be shifted in winter +1h,
> 800kW
> 1278 Odesa-Kurisove (ex-Petrivka) // 1431 (RUI + "Krym-Realii), //
> 1431, 100kW
> 837 Kharkiv-Taranivka, *0257-2000* (+1h winter), UR1+RFE/RL Ukra (incl
> "Krym-Realii in Ru+Uk). 150 kW
> 765 Odesa-Kurisove (ex-Petrivka) TX currently was "on/off", it was ex
> independent Radio Mayak, should be resumed with UR3 ("Kultura) 40kW
> 549 Mykolayiv-Lutch with UR1 & RUI WS and/or "Krym-Realii" (RFE/RL's
> program in RU+UK), -2100* should change -2200* on Sunday. 720 kW
>
> Good DX!!!
>
> Vlad
>
> PS the most regular updated site with UA BC info: http://ukrtvr.org/
> Quite reliable. Unfortunately it's not easy to browse through it :(
>
> We'll be up and running by later in the afternoon (local) on Saturday.
> 73, Walt
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 3:53 AM, Brett Saylor <bsay...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > We'll be very interested in what you guys hear, Walt. So far tonight the
> > conditions have been very good with the usual suspects from Spain, UK,
> > Syria, Saudi Arabia, etc. across the pond and Cubans, Haiti, Colombia,
> > Venezuela from the south. Lots of SDR files to review, even after one
> > night. The thing we noticed is that almost every TA frequency from 531 to
> > the upper part of the band had at least a carrier and most had audio,
> some
> > were in like locals. It will be interesting to see what the rest of the
> > week/end brings.
> >
> > 73,
> > Brett
> >
> > On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > The PEI DXpedition will overlap a day, anyway. 73, Walt
> > >
> > > On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Brett Saylor <bsay...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > > The 16th annual LBI DXpedition has begun in Beach Haven West, NJ (new
> > > > location this year). So far conditions have been good to Europe, the
> > > Middle
> > > > East and Northern Africa, as well as the southern US and Caribbean.
> The
> > > > DXpedition will continue through Sunday.
> > > >
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Re: [IRCA] LBI DXpedition
We'll be very interested in what you guys hear, Walt. So far tonight the conditions have been very good with the usual suspects from Spain, UK, Syria, Saudi Arabia, etc. across the pond and Cubans, Haiti, Colombia, Venezuela from the south. Lots of SDR files to review, even after one night. The thing we noticed is that almost every TA frequency from 531 to the upper part of the band had at least a carrier and most had audio, some were in like locals. It will be interesting to see what the rest of the week/end brings. 73, Brett On Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 10:51 PM, Volodya S <can...@gmail.com> wrote: > The PEI DXpedition will overlap a day, anyway. 73, Walt > > On Wednesday, October 25, 2017, Brett Saylor <bsay...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > The 16th annual LBI DXpedition has begun in Beach Haven West, NJ (new > > location this year). So far conditions have been good to Europe, the > Middle > > East and Northern Africa, as well as the southern US and Caribbean. The > > DXpedition will continue through Sunday. > > > > Brett Saylor W3SWL > > ___ > > IRCA mailing list > > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com <javascript:;> > > 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 <javascript:;> > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 https://www.facebook.com/vintageverifications/ ___ 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] LBI DXpedition
The 16th annual LBI DXpedition has begun in Beach Haven West, NJ (new location this year). So far conditions have been good to Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa, as well as the southern US and Caribbean. The DXpedition will continue through Sunday. Brett Saylor W3SWL ___ 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] Colombia 720 huge
Thanks for the tip, Mark - checked my recordings from last night, heard here in PA - not as strong, but completely alone on 720. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 12:45 AM, 'Mark Connelly' via NRC-AM < nrc...@googlegroups.com> wrote: > Colombia 720 "Emisoras Unidas" blowing the roof off at UTC 30 SEP / > (EDT 29 SEP / 8 p.m.): > https://app.box.com/s/yaqik0puiz55tvzdpqb7aktigf4wwtqg > > Smasher signal with no co-channel interference. Should be widely heard. > > Mark Connelly, WA1ION > South Yarmouth, MA > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NRC-AM" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to nrc-am+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to nrc...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/ > msgid/nrc-am/15ed11a3f07-c01-60a2d%40webjas-vaa045.srv.aolmail.net > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nrc-am/15ed11a3f07-c01-60a2d%40webjas-vaa045.srv.aolmail.net?utm_medium=email_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > ___ 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] 1570 unid
Heard them this morning at 0900 UTC; definitely in Spanish with "power" slogan and an ad for a club or restaurant in Lawrence. They gave WNNW call letters in English and the call for their FM translator - this is WCCM's sister station on 800 AM/102.9 FM in Lawrence, their slogan is "Power 800" per Wikipedia, format is listed as Spanish Tropical. One of the commercials had a woman who, to my ears, had a Portuguese accent to her Spanish. On top of the frequency at this time. Brett Saylor State College, PA Perseus SDR w/ 16' x 36' BBL On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 5:47 PM, Bob <superpro...@gmail.com> wrote: > It is saying "power" and using it as a spoken ID, it is thrown in quite > often, also "power entertainment" quite often > > Bob Young > > On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 5:37 PM, Bob <superpro...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Sounds like Power to me although you're probably right, probably is > poder, > > I'll listen to it a few more times, > > > > Bob > > > > On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 5:28 PM, James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> Thanks Bob. Is that Power or Poder? Jim Renfrew > >> > >> On Sep 13, 2017 5:27 PM, "Bob" <superpro...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> > Yes, it's WCCM that i heard last night I am receiving it now very > clear > >> and > >> > strong and it is indeed using "Power" as an ID and it is Spanish. > >> > > >> > Bob Young > >> > Millbury, Ma > >> > > >> > On Wed, Sep 13, 2017 at 3:36 PM, James Renfrew <jim.renf...@gmail.com > > > >> > wrote: > >> > > >> > > No recording posted. But if you say it's been broadcasting Spanish > >> > lately > >> > > that's probably the explanation. Though the web page is all > >> Portuguese. > >> > > I've heard the Portuguese broadcasts many times before, so not > >> anything > >> > new > >> > > to me. Thanks, Mark. Jim Renfrew > >> > > > >> > > On Sep 13, 2017 3:20 PM, "Mark Connelly via IRCA" < > >> irca@hard-core-dx.com > >> > > > >> > > wrote: > >> > > > >> > > > ___ > >> > > > 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 > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > -- Forwarded message -- > >> > > > From: Mark Connelly <markwa1...@aol.com> > >> > > > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > >> > > > Cc: > >> > > > Bcc: > >> > > > Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:20:39 -0400 > >> > > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1570 unid > >> > > > 1570 WCCM Methuen, MA has been Spanish rather than Portuguese > >> lately. > >> > > > > >> > > > Good chance that you heard them. They don't always reduce power. > >> > > > > >> > > > Have you posted audio online anywhere for DXers to review (e.g. > >> > RealDX)? > >> > > > > >> > > > Mark Connelly, WA1ION > >> > > > South Yarmouth, MA > >> > > > > >> > > > << > >> > > > As far as I know WCCM is Portuguese "Nossa Radio", and the station > >> web > >> > > page > >> > > > gives no indication that it's anything but Portuguese. What I > heard > >> > over > >> > > > several hours last night was entirely Spanish rapidly spoken. The > >> only > >> > > ID I > >> > > > managed to hear was "La emisora de musica vaquera", but I'm not > sure > >> > > about > >> > > > "vaquera", which if correct would be "cowgirl", but i wouldn't > >> describe > >> > > the > >> > > > music I was hearing as "country". Several stations on 1570 are > >> shown as > >> > > > "Regional Mexican", but this music sounded more like Puerto Rican > or > >> > > > Dominican to me. Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY > >> > > > >> > >> > > > > > ___ > 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] Timed Recordings Using Elad FDM-S2
Les, Assuming you just want the MW band (and not the LW band, too), set the bandwidth to 1536 kHz (Set > Advanced > Device Configuration), click the "Lock To CF" button (so the the tuning frequency corresponds to the center (LO) frequency) and set the tune frequency to 1130 kHz - this will show you that you are indeed recording the entire MW band. Now you can go to the recording options (right click the round record button) and set the parameters for the start and stop times - make sure the "Repeat" setting is "daily" if you want it to repeat, and set the LO and TuneFreq to 1130. This has worked well for me, Brett Saylor On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 10:38 PM, Les Rayburn <l...@highnoonfilm.com> wrote: > I hate to ask, but could we explain this one more time for the slow > person? > > After a long time away from hobby activities, I’d like to start recording > top-of-the-hour (TOH) ID’s on my Elad FDM-S2. I’d like to record the entire > AM band from 530 KHz to 1710 KHz. Recording should start around local > sunset, currently around 7PM and continuing until about 6 AM. > > My questions are: > > 1.) What frequency should I set the dial frequency of the SDR to? > 2.) How do I ensure that I’m recording the entire band? > 3.) Best way to set up the timed recording software? I want to use the > native Elad software, not a third party like HDSDR or SDRConsole. > > All help gratefully appreciated! > > > 73, > > Les Rayburn, N1LF > 121 Mayfair Park > Maylene, AL > EM63nf > > Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. > > Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, > Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. > > > > ___ > The 37th edition of the AM Radio Log is Sold Out! Look for the 38th > Edition in August! > Visit the NRC 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] ESPN
The majority of the ESPN affiliates I hear in the east do break right at the TOH for a local ID in the pause right before the "ESPN Sportscenter" bumper. The times I recall not getting hearing ID's are during locally carried live play-by-play of baseball and football games, so it does happen but not very often. As for Perseus recordings, I'm a hoarder... I never delete a recording until I go through all the frequencies in the MW band. Have them going back to my first SDR in 2007. Just ordered hard drive #45 from Amazon... Brett Saylor State College PA On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 8:57 PM, Chuck Hutton <charle...@msn.com> wrote: > That's an interesting number, Walt. About 200 minutes for a couple of > weeks means less than 15 minutes per day. It's clear you don't have the > incurable disease I and others have of recording a lot to dig out all that > can be dug out. > > > Chuck > > > From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of Volodya S < > can...@gmail.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 2:14 PM > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > Subject: Re: [IRCA] ESPN > > Wow, 354 Gb! Ouch! Even when I'm at my DX cabin for a couple of weeks, > I rarely go beyond 100 Gb of DX from my Perseus SDR. I'd say that's many > 100s of hours of work now to go through! 73, Walt > > On Sat, May 6, 2017 at 12:44 PM, <ma...@durenberger.com> wrote: > > > YES to both, Kaz. I'm at the cabin, listening to 354 Gb of SDR > recordings > > taken in the desert with Nick Hall-Patch a couple of weeks ago. > > > > No antenna up yet; need some encouragement! > > > > > > Cheers! > > > > Mark Durenberger > > > > -Original Message- From: Neil Kazaross > > > > Mark are you at your cabin or out in the desert? 73 KAZ > > ___ > > IRCA mailing list > > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/ > mailman/listinfo/irca> > montreal.kotalampi.com > Your email address: Your name (optional): You may enter a privacy password > below. This provides only mild security, but should prevent others from > messing with ... > > > > > > > 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 > IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/ > mailman/listinfo/irca> > montreal.kotalampi.com > Your email address: Your name (optional): You may enter a privacy password > below. This provides only mild security, but should prevent others from > messing with ... > > > > > 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 ___ 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] Wobbler
I heard it last weekend on several Cuban frequencies including 650 and 1000, Brett Saylor Central PA On Mon, Nov 14, 2016 at 9:11 AM, transistor <transis...@charter.net> wrote: > Curious if the Wobbler is heard any more? Scott > ___ > 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 ___ 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] 1500khz someone with very noisy sidebands
I'm hearing something occasionally on 1500 that I'd describe as a short-duration data-tone type "screech" over top of a higher pitch warble. The "screech" shows up as a narrow line on the Perseus display on USB only while the warble is audible on both USB and LSB. http://www.personal.psu.edu/bds2/audio/amdx/1500%20noise%21%20UTC%202-4-16.mp3 http://www.personal.psu.edu/bds2/audio/amdx/1500%20noise%22%20UTC%202-4-16.mp3 I thought it was local QRM but wonder if this is what others are hearing? Brett Saylor State College, PA On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:47 PM, <amd...@core.com> wrote: > For the past two nights am hearing someone on 1500khz with > very noisy sidebands. The noise sounds like a mix of > teletype signals and a popcorn popper. Same thing heard > on USB and LSB. It nulls roughly N/S. KSTP is in weakly > with sports and this noise does not fade in and out with > them. Detroit is off to the east and there is really no > other high/medium power station in the middle of the US at > night that could be the source. Anyone else notice this? > > Tom Jasinski > Joliet, IL > Drake R8A and Quantum Loop > > ___ > 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 > > -- W3SWL-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Elad FDM-S2 ___ 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] Saved Perseus Files
I just looked through the Perseus manual and all the program's configuration settings, and there's no mention of any way to specify the default directory - my experience is as Chuck mentions, it always defaults to the last directory used. I perused the system registry to see where Perseus stores the last used location (since that's where Perseus says it stores all its settings) but I cannot find an entry anywhere for it. It's not in the tree HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microtelecom s.r.l./perseus with all the other program settings. This begs the question of exactly where does the program store that information between runs? There is a log file named perseuslf that appears to get created in the same directory as perseus.exe when starting the program, but that doesn't contain any file location information. If you could find out where the program stores this information, you might be able to manually change it, Brett On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 5:37 PM, Chuck Hutton charle...@msn.com wrote: Not exactly. Perseus defaults to opening the last used directory, whatever it might be. This default applies for the rest of the current running of Perseus and for subsequent runnings of Perseus. When you say doesn't want me to pick from the deskptop, I am not clear as to whether you mean the desktop directory or its files are not displayed, or do you mean they are displayed but you can not select them? The more detail you can give, the better your chances of success. Chuck From: ve...@shaw.ca To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:54:42 -0800 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Saved Perseus Files When you say that you choose a file on the desktop, do you mean that you are in Perseus and trying to open it ? If so, that suggests that for some reason Perseus 'wants' to see files in that folder, which is likely the default. correct...in Perseus ...wav / file / ... then it opens the documents folder to pick a file...doesn't want me to pick from the desktop (understandable I guess). Perhaps the default mode for Perseus is to automatically open the documents unless another place has been specified, which I don't recall doing. Steve WEB - The VE7SL Radio Notebook: http://members.shaw.ca/ve7sl VE7SL BLOG - Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves: http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] Saved Perseus Files
Steve, I also use Mestor almost every night to capture TOH recordings. I use an external hard drive (either a bare SATA drive in an eSATA/USB3 dock like http://goo.gl/QAF2EV or a traditional USB3 external drive). I make a subdirectory on the drive like HomePerseus then tell Mestor to use it with SET E:\HomePerseus SHIFT to organize the files into folders by date (the SHIFT parameter tells Mestor to put anything created after 2000 UTC in the next day's folder to keep each night's recordings together). When the drive fills up I can just disconnect it and connect a new drive. With 1 TB bare SATA drives less that $50 now it's a pretty cost effective way to archive recordings. As for not being able to play files from the desktop, I just tried that and it works ok on my computer, and I can 't come up with any explanation of why it won't work for you. What error message do you get when you try to access a file on the desktop? Maybe try changing your account to an Administrator account and see if that helps? Brett Saylor State College, PA On Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at 12:16 AM, Steve ve...@shaw.ca wrote: Win7 via Nestor oops...make that Mestor WEB - The VE7SL Radio Notebook: http://members.shaw.ca/ve7sl VE7SL BLOG - Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves: http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ 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] [AMFMTVDX] New TIS testing on 1710
Saul, I checked last night and again this morning, and finally heard the station briefly a few minutes ago (6:50 ELT) ID'ing as KID 761 as you said. It's about 60 miles south of me, and was about equal levels with the Hudson NY TIS and Spanish pirate. I checked a few minutes later it was gone. There were two male announcers alternating in the loop. The first was saying You are listening to travellers information station for the Flight 93 national memorial operating at 1710 AM, KID 761 Bedford, Pennsylvania and the second sounded like a more generic announcement starting with You are listening to a test broadcast... (something) ...by the Federal Communications Commission. Bedford is about 20 miles east of the Flight 93 site. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 9:09 PM, Saul Chernos sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: On again tonight, obviously here to stay...Calls given on air are KID 761.. Saul Chernos Burnt River ON From: sau...@sympatico.ca To: m...@googlegroups.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; amfmt...@mailman.qth.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2015 17:30:29 + Subject: [AMFMTVDX] New TIS testing on 1710 I am hearing a station saying You're listening to a test broadcast of a travellers information radio station and mentioning 1710, the FCC, Flight 93 National Memorial, and Bedford PA. It's dominant on the channel most of the time for me, even on the west wire, though cx were good overall to that area. I noticed it for the first time at 1845 Sunday (yesterday). The FCC search does not seem to include 1710: www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/travelers-information-stations-search Odd ... thought I have previously looked up stations on 1710... Saul Chernos Burnt River ON __ AMFMTVDX mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amfmtvdx Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:amfmt...@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] Request for HD radio shopping advice
I don't think there are many portables that have FM HD... at one point the Insignia NS-HD01 from Best Buy was the only one available, at around $50. I haven't seen any others advertised, Brett Saylor State College, PA On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 1:06 PM, kh...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Dennis. I think he mainly wants HD FM and standard AM would be OK. Did you find anything like that? - Original Message - From: Dennis Gibson wb6...@gmail.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 12:02:35 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Request for HD radio shopping advice I looked for the same type of radio and couldn't find one with AM HD. I don't think there are any. Sent from my iPad On Dec 2, 2014, at 9:00 AM, kh...@comcast.net wrote: A friend at work is looking for a portable HD radio with AM FM that he can use while running, working in the yard, etc. He'd like to keep the cost at about $75 or less. Anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks. Jim Pogue - KH2AR/W4 Memphis, TN ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] Some help with large loops?
To add to Russ' information: for the loops we use at LBI, I bought 18 gauge twin conductor speaker wire at Lowes and split the pair into a single wire - that's small enough to fit through the eyelet at the tip of the 16' Cabela's fishing pole (which are these: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Classic-Crappie-Pole/738689.uts) and it's not too expensive. I occasionally will have breakage issues with 18 gauge wire in high winds, however. As Nick mentions, the Wellbrook FLG100 is a top-notch transformer/preamp - we used one of those on our LBI Super Loop, plus another DX Engineering RPA-1 preamp to boost the signal to 6-10 DXers' radios. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 4:31 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@gmail.com wrote: For our DXpeditions at Long Beach Island NJ, we use a 16' x 36' arrangement, using two collapsible fiberglass fishing poles from Cabela's Outdoor Stores ( also available on line ). I forget what they cost but I don't think it's that much. For 8' of height, you might do better at 18-20' of length. Height isn't critical, nor is sag. What seems to be most critical is the ratio of height to length. The size we've used seems to be close to optimal. Ours has the bottom wire on the ground. For using these types of supports, you can use moderately lightweight wire - strong enough not to break easily, but not enough to create wind resistance. As we split the antenna amongst 6 to 10 DX'ers, we use 2 preamps, either Wellbrook or another brand which is a bit less expensive although the brand name escapes me right now. You might get by with only one. On Tue, Nov 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM, Nick Hall-Patch n...@ieee.org wrote: Nobody's jumped in yet Brian, so some quick opinions. - How important is the shape and symmetry of the loop; e.g. wire sag, sloping ground, differing heights of the two vertical components? You can get away with some variation (I know I've discovered after the fact that one vertical leg wasn't as tall as I thought it was) and sag, but it doesn't hurt to aim for symmetry. - How important is the height above ground for the bottom wire? I have a Flag that is about 10 feet above the ground for the bottom wire, and found not a lot of difference from one that is a foot or so above the ground, at least so far as nulls are concerned. The higher antenna may be a bit quieter when dealing with local noise. - Does the type of wire matter much (within reason)? not that I'm aware of - If I want something reasonably sturdy and with the possibility of going up to 20-25' height, am I looking at $100 or more for a suitable pair of telescopic fiberglass poles? I don't plan on deploying this if it's windy. I wouldn't go for height to start with, so keep it simple. A properly tensioned 1x2 x 10 or 12 feet can be sturdier than a telescoping pole. Poles are great for portability or instant antennas however. An amplifier can help if you think it's a bit deaf. I really like the Wellbrook FLG100, but it's pricey. It sounds like your antenna has to be close to the house by necessity, so you might be losing some of the characteristics (and getting additional noise). If you think that might be an issue, you could look into Mark Connelly's Micro Super Loop: http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/ loop/car_roof_loop.htm I don't think it has to be attached to a car, hi. (amplifier necessary) A remotely adjustable termination can help at least when you are getting a feel for the antenna. Again, Mark Connelly has suggestions. I still have mine remotely adjustable, as sometimes that extra couple of dB less on the splash can bring out the DX. best wishes, Nick At 07:25 18-11-14, you wrote: I'm hoping to pick the brains of those of you who have experimented with various modern loop designs. With limited room, poor ground conductivity, and not being able to set up something permanent, I've been a bit discouraged by the sizes of antennas that people are using to get nulling patterns other than a figure-eight. However, after looking at Bruce Conti's page on the Super Loop (corner-terminated, corner-fed), I realized that this was something I could try after all. This weekend, I threw together a portable 8' x 25' loop using PVC pipe and wood for the two end supports. I still need to do the termination and impedance matching right, but my close enough beta version was promising as far as signal strength across the BCB and noise levels, although the quality of the backside nulling wasn't as clear (the whole point of this experiment is to null out SoCal and/or northern Baja California). This was squeezed in between the house and carport, the only practical corridor I have for something this size. I would like the ability to have a support 20-25' high, mainly to get the loop more clear of structures
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1390 WSPO Charleston, SC DX Test imminent
Reviewed my overnight recording, and the test was heard well here in State College, PA starting at 0500 UTC with ID, CW, sweeps, sound effects and the Price is Right theme. I have local WRSC (1 kW) about 2 miles away, so used my Quantum phaser to knock it down. The level was about equal with dominant WEED-NC (who was black gospel format on the frequency) although the two traded places being on top throughout the test. Thanks to all who worked to put on the test! Brett Saylor State College, PA Equipment: Audio recorded from Perseus SDR Quantum Phaser w/16x 36' superloop @90 degrees and split delta loop @ 270 degrees antennas On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Brandon Jordan swl.tn@gmail.com wrote: 1390 WSPO Engineer has confirmed tonight's DX Test is a go! ___ 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] QSL - WH2DXE-1 1750khz
I also received a card for a 10/16 reception; states 1 kW power. Brett Saylor State College, PA On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 4:55 PM, amd...@core.com wrote: QSL card in the mail today from WH2DXE-1, 1750khz, Victor, NY, for the 1st test period on 10/15/2014. VS/Jerry Whitney Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] WWXL 1450 DX Test in Central PA
I have a local ~ 2 miles away on 1450 but was able to knock it down enough with the Quantum Phaser to make out the morse code @ 0340 UTC - can pick out a few characters like C H and 1 so will have to go back and listen to the recording. Hard to get anything new on 1450 here so this is most welcome! Brett Saylor State College PA Perseus SDR and phased west and south loops ___ 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] 1330 KCKM-TX DX test heard in Pennsylvania
Hear on a Perseus recording from 0504-0526 UTC this morning with sweeps and morse code under WWRV-NY (Spanish) and WRCA-MA (presumed Portuguese). Sound effects made it through without difficulty. Distance was over 1500 miles, and was a new station. Thanks to Paul for arranging this test, Brett Saylor, N3EVB State College PA Perseus SDR and 48' x 24' corner-fed split delta loop @ 270 degrees ___ 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] Early TA question
Jim, After seeing your log of 1089 I checked my Perseus recordings from last night and heard Vesti FM on both 1089 and 1215 (apparently //) at 0200 UTC. On 1089 it was over/under the UK, but there was no sign of anyone else on 1215 besides them at that time. Will record again tonight, Brett Saylor On Tue, Mar 18, 2014 at 6:33 PM, James Renfrew jim.renf...@gmail.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY I thought I'd try for VestiFM on 1215 at 2230z (sun in the sky here), since it came in so well last night on 1089. I'm getting Absolute Radio with weak audio. But I'm also getting a wicked (as my Boston-raised wife would say) het on 1215.08. The EMWG says Albania is on the low side. Anyone know who is on the high side? Thanks! ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Perseus SDR ___ 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] QSL archival
One solution I've used for archiving recordings has been https://archive.org/ - their site allows you to upload audio files, and many people have uploaded shortwave and medium wave recordings there. There is also a large collection of old-time radio recordings on the site. Their mission is to preserve cultural artifacts like radio and TV recordings that would otherwise be lost. It's not a perfect solution, but might be worth a closer look, Brett On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: The Library at the University of MD is the CPRV collection, so that's not an alternative. I recall also that Jerry Starr has/had a few collections which were not donated to CPRV, and I am not sure whether Ron Musco may also have a couple. My personal collection is, like many of the same era, more than half 'routine' stations. At most 20-25% of mine are of any lasting interest, although I haven't gone through them and culled them to date. And on a similar note, I have a large quantity of recorded ID's - as do a number of others - which I have no idea what to do with. A good number of the more recent ones are GY stations, some of which are rare. I have no idea what to do with those either, as I'm still nowhere near going through all of my recordings from the NJ years either Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com On Sat, 3/15/14, Marc DeLorenzo midcapem...@aol.com wrote: Subject: [NRC-AM] QSL archival To: a...@nrcdxas.org Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 9:16 AM Bob (and others) - This is definitely a subject that concerns me and I have given it quite a bit of thought. Unfortunately, I do not have a solution. As you mentioned, the CPRV (Committee to Preserve Radio Verifications,) headed by Jerry Berg in Lexington, MA, accepted QSL collections for many years. However, if they are no longer accepting any collections, we obviously need to find another source. Equally important as QSL cards verification letters are audio recordings (mostly .mp3 these days) that should also be preserved and archived somewhere. The obvious question is where. I do recall a DXer a few years ago who mentioned that a library at the University of Maryland was willing to accept our collections. I'm not sure who that person was - possibly Jerry Berg himself, Bill Harms who lives in Maryland, or someone else. At any rate, I'm sure that there are many of us Boomers, now in our 60's and early 70's, who would like to see our collections preserved and not thrown out in the trash after we pass. I hope that anyone who has any information to share on this subject will come forward. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: rfoxwor1 rfoxw...@tampabay.rr.com To: am a...@nrcdxas.org; irca irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sat, Mar 15, 2014 8:08 am Subject: [NRC-AM] QSL archival -was- Re: [IRCA] More on mergers I'd like to start a thread about verification archival, if I may, which I suppose is somewhat distantly related to the merger thread. I was around in the 1960's and actually still have some of the material that circulated by mail back then. But that's not why I write now. Any of us who were around in the 60's realize the age issues that we face. I had registered my QSL collection with the CPRV archival service in 1989, but still have my QSL's today. They fairly comfortably fit into two standard briefcases. The good ones along with the mundane. On August 15 of last year I got a letter from CPRV saying in effect that was no more interest in acquiring new collections because of so much overlap with existing material. I can understand this, it's a hard argument to refute. In my own case I'd estimate that I have maybe 20 to 30 verifications that have significant archival interest. The rest of them (hundreds) are just like the 1 kw daytimers 500 miles away I used to hear at 6 AM sign-on with regularity. The consequence of this is there is no longer any means for me to seek archival of the maybe 20 verifications I really care about as they are regarded the same as the 1 kw daytimer sign-on from 500 miles away verie that already has been submitted and 'registered' by others. As I see it, I no longer have any means to archive _any_ of the QSL's I have. This includes such as the 2-page letter I got from VSZ-1 Tarawa in 1971 which I really think has archival value. Or correspondence from Radio Swan on 1160 in 1960. No one I know would have any interest in spending all the time it would take to parse them out onto eBay. As it stands, on my passing (I am 71) all this material would be thrown out, unless
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] QSL archival
Here's an example of several sets of radio recordings that I uploaded to the Internet Archive website: https://archive.org/details/CentralAndSouthAmericanShortwaveBroadcastStations https://archive.org/details/1992EuropeanMediumWaveRadioRecordings It's easy to make a collection - just drag all the files you want to include onto an upload form and add some tags/metadata information. The site takes care of creating all the links and formatting the page correctly. It's actually kinda fun to do, and I like the fact that it's a recognized archive site that will probably be around for a while. I've also been playing around with developing my own website to host my recording collection, and so far have come up with this site: http://www.radiodxing.info/index.html Creating a website like that is a lot more work, but it gives me the ability to organize things exactly how I want to. I know other folks have developed similar websites for their personal collections, but the problem with this is it only will exist as long as I'm around and paying the bill for the web hosting. Brett On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 11:45 AM, Brett Saylor bsay...@gmail.com wrote: One solution I've used for archiving recordings has been https://archive.org/ - their site allows you to upload audio files, and many people have uploaded shortwave and medium wave recordings there. There is also a large collection of old-time radio recordings on the site. Their mission is to preserve cultural artifacts like radio and TV recordings that would otherwise be lost. It's not a perfect solution, but might be worth a closer look, Brett On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: The Library at the University of MD is the CPRV collection, so that's not an alternative. I recall also that Jerry Starr has/had a few collections which were not donated to CPRV, and I am not sure whether Ron Musco may also have a couple. My personal collection is, like many of the same era, more than half 'routine' stations. At most 20-25% of mine are of any lasting interest, although I haven't gone through them and culled them to date. And on a similar note, I have a large quantity of recorded ID's - as do a number of others - which I have no idea what to do with. A good number of the more recent ones are GY stations, some of which are rare. I have no idea what to do with those either, as I'm still nowhere near going through all of my recordings from the NJ years either Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.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] SDR-Console and the Perseus SDR Volume Levels
One piece of advice - if you want to open a recording made in Perseus in another SDR program like SDR Radio Console, make sure the center frequency you pick for recording doesn't result in the lowest frequency of the spectrum being less than 0 kHz - for example if you do a 2000 ks/s recording with the center frequency at 950 kHz, Perseus software will play it back but SDR Radio Console will refuse to open up the file (I have had that happen). I think that SDR Console actually plays back a wider range of frequencies than Perseus does and doesn't handle frequencies less than 0 as well as Perseus. Brett Saylor On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 3:47 PM, Chuck Hutton charle...@msn.com wrote: Les: I'll bet some things are mixed up here. There's no sampling rate of 950 regardless of the unit you meant (samples, kilosamples, etc). Did you mean to set the center frequency to 950 kHz? That's a common choice to record 1.6 MHZ (not 1.75 MHZ) of spectrum, thereby covering 150 kHz to 1750 kHz. Whatever sampling rate and center frequency you use has really no effect at all on quality, although I am not sure what that means to you. Chuck Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:30:11 -0600 From: l...@highnoonfilm.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] SDR-Console and the Perseus SDR Volume Levels Don, I was advised that if you lowered the sampling rate to 950, the Perseus could record 1750 KHz worth of bandwidth (the entire AM band). Have you tried that? I assume quality might suffer a bit, but that might be offset by the ability to record the entire band. Les Rayburn, Director High Noon Film 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 (205) 621-7500 (205) 621-7505 FAX (205) 253-4867 CELL http://www.highnoonfilm.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] 1203.53 Country Station
For the past several nights, my friend in western Pennsylvania and I have been hearing an off-frequency station on 1203.53 - 1203.55 kHz playing continuous country music. I am hearing it now with a country song at 0200 UTC. With some sleuthing this morning I was able to determine that the station is in the Macon, GA area. There was a spot between songs for a ticket give-away with a phone number for the FM station Country 105.1, and I heard their call WBML given. They have two AM stations listed on their web site - 900 WBML Macon and 1150 WXKO Fort Valley GA. My friend has them // to the WBML webstream right now. So the question is which station is off-frequency - 900 or 1150? Anyone in the Macon/Perry/Fort Valley Georgia area able to check on this? Brett Saylor -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] 1520 NY off
I finished reviewing the 1/17 Perseus overnight TOH files, and was able to hear KOKC-OK with Red Eye Radio, KRHW-MO with Country Legends and an unID'd Spanish that may have been the HJLI reported earlier with mentions of Colombia. Neither domestic was new here but it was an interesting night on 1520, Brett Saylor State College,PA On Sat, Jan 18, 2014 at 6:42 AM, Barry Davies barry.davie...@btopenworld.com wrote: Colombia here too on this side of the pond. I was hoping for KOKC hi! Best wishes and 73's Barry :-) Carlisle UK. Lat. 54.9795N Lon. 02.8745W PERSEUS, 3.7m x 10m Flag + FLG100 amp From: Brett Saylor bsay...@gmail.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, 18 January 2014, 2:43 Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1520 NY off I just got around to reading the reports of WWKB being off, so I checked my Perseus recordings from last night; the first TOH I checked (0900 UTC) had HJLI Libertad, Colombia with romantic vocals, clear ID and some local ads. Listed as 5 kW and new here, so I'm pretty happy! On to more Perseus files... Brett Saylor State College, PA 16'x36' south-pointed superloop On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 7:56 AM, Bill Whitacre b...@his.com wrote: Woke up ‘late’ this morning so missed last night’s fun on 1520 but did manage to get a new station from KS on 690 at s/on, KGGF: http://realmonitor.com/stations/KGGF.wav WSVX on 1520 signs/on around 5:30 am EST apparently as I had a quick ID from KOKC at just before 5:30 and then after taking a listen to 1640 [dominated by usual WTNI, Biloxi] came back to find a ‘Giant 96’ ID on 1520. :-( Next time … Bill Whitacre Alexandria, VA Perseus/4-element Wellbrook array ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] 1520 NY off
I just got around to reading the reports of WWKB being off, so I checked my Perseus recordings from last night; the first TOH I checked (0900 UTC) had HJLI Libertad, Colombia with romantic vocals, clear ID and some local ads. Listed as 5 kW and new here, so I'm pretty happy! On to more Perseus files... Brett Saylor State College, PA 16'x36' south-pointed superloop On Fri, Jan 17, 2014 at 7:56 AM, Bill Whitacre b...@his.com wrote: Woke up ‘late’ this morning so missed last night’s fun on 1520 but did manage to get a new station from KS on 690 at s/on, KGGF: http://realmonitor.com/stations/KGGF.wav WSVX on 1520 signs/on around 5:30 am EST apparently as I had a quick ID from KOKC at just before 5:30 and then after taking a listen to 1640 [dominated by usual WTNI, Biloxi] came back to find a ‘Giant 96’ ID on 1520. :-( Next time … Bill Whitacre Alexandria, VA Perseus/4-element Wellbrook array ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver
Les, Back when I used the SDR-IQ, I used a scripting program called AutoHotKey to automate TOH recordings. I wrote a description of the process in my blog back then: http://dx-nexus.blogspot.com/2007/07/scheduled-recordings-with-spectravue.html It works by doing the keypress that starts the recording in Spectravue, sleeps for a predetermined period of time, then presses the stop key. You use the Windows Scheduler to run that script at whatever time you wanted the recording made. If you're interested I could point you in the right direction to set it up. Brett On Tue, Dec 17, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: If my understanding of SpectraVue is correct, the software would record TOH events throughout the entire 24 hour day period, resulting in a lot of daytime recordings that I don't want or need. I'm hoping there is a more elegant solution out there. Craig, N6IO on the SDR-IQ e-mail list recommended the HDSDR software: http://www.hdsdr.de/ HDSDR is freeware, written by Alberto di Bene, I2PHD. It appears to be powerful software that supports a variety of receivers including SDR-IQ, SDR-14, Perseus, Funcube, Q1SR, WinRadio, etc. I'm at work right now, so am limited to looking at screenshots, but it's clear that the scheduler is much more robust than the basic functions offered by SpectraVue. Going to try it when I get home, and will report back. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF On 12/17/2013 11:27 AM, Chuck Hutton wrote: P.S. The timed recordings have been in SpectraVue forever. The repeat every xx minutes feature was added in June per the release notes distributed with SpectraVue. Chuck From: charle...@msn.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: RE: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:20:07 + As written to Les on the list yesterday: Les: You didn't mention looking at the timed recording feature in Output Setup of SpectraVue. Any reason that won't do the job? Chuck Haven't heard back from Les. Chuck Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:25:03 + To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: n...@ieee.org Subject: Re: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver That's what I thought Chuck. So repeat time is, um, where, and in what version? Thanks. Nick At 09:33 17-12-13, you wrote: Nick: The conversation was about SpectraVue. Chuck Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 05:51:53 + To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: n...@ieee.org Subject: Re: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver Repeat time is a feature of which program Chuck? I've probably overlooked it somewhere... Thanks. Nick At 18:29 16-12-13, you wrote: Les - That's what Repeat Time will do: repeat the recording every 60 minutes if you wish. Chuck Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:16:38 -0600 From: l...@highnoonfilm.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver Chuck, At last check ( some versions ago) it limited you to setting up only five recording events. That won't cover the entire time period that I need. I'd really need recordings to start here around 1600 Local and go until at least 0600 Local. I can investigate SDR-Console, and other software, but my hope was that someone was already doing this and could shortcut that process. I've long considered purchasing a Perseus SDR, but have no idea how I'd ever manage to review all the data. Even if I only recorded three minutes at each TOH across the AM dial, that still leaves almost six hours of audio to wade through on a daily basis. Just not possible on my schedule, and I doubt it ever will be. Six hours just gets you through the top of one single hour of real time on the band. With the SDR-IQ, recording it's maximum of 190 KHz, I still end up with 19 channels to review, meaning at least an hour to review just one hour of real time information. ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver
Les, I started with the SDR-IQ then moved to a Perseus, so I understand the dilemma. First thing to realize is that you won't ever have enough time to review everything but, on those key nights when conditions are outstanding, you'll wish you had saved the entire band (the auroral event of March 2012 comes to mind). I did the every TOH throughout the night for a long time, but I've moved to just recording sunset and sunrise - that still gives me more than enough interesting targets. I'll spot-check a few good regional frequencies on each recording the next day and look for ones that seem different from normal - for me, that might be some very deep southern stations, some CBC outlets from western Canadian provinces, or maybe a bunch of Mexican national anthems at their local 6am. When I get a file with conditions like that, I save it for later detailed review. You'll find it's very easy to fill up hard drives and, if you're like me, you may find it hard to delete anything that you haven't reviewed. I have several PDF forms that I use to keep track of what I've listened to on each SDR recording (one for top of the hour, and one for continuous recordings) - I'd be happy to share them with you and anyone else who wants them. Brett On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: I'm curious as to how Perseus owners manage the data and review process. The logistics of all that information are just mind-boggling. I get that you can eliminate channels with locals, and possibly most with strong clear channel signals. Or maybe if you've been DXing for awhile, you can eliminate the majority of channels where you've logged them all. But for a guy with less than 1,000 stations in the logbook, I'd be reviewing a lot. Hard to justify purchasing the Perseus when I think the bandwidth of the SDR-IQ is more than I can handle. Les Rayburn, Director ___ 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] Timed Recordings using the SDR-IQ Receiver
Les, Here are copies of the two types of sheets I use to keep track of my SDR reviews: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4cxmph92ittrooz/sv4TMO8vsN If you have any problems with the link let me know. There are Excel versions that I used to design the forms, and PDF files that are easier to print. For the TOH reviews, I print out a bunch of blank pages as 2 sided sheets (page 1 and page 2) and put them into a 3-ring binder. As I use them, I record the date and other details (A/K index, antenna, etc.) at the top of the page, then cross off the frequencies as I review each one in the file. If I find a hot recording I'll draw a circle around the hour and make a note like check this one to remind me to come back to it later. I usually have a single binder for each DX season. For the continuous reviews, I generally make up a packet of all 12 pages (six pages covering -2359 UTC for the domestic 10 kHz channels, and the other six pages for the 9 kHz frequencies) for a single day and staple them together. Then as I go through the files I will tick off the 5-minute intervals as I review them. I often use these pages when I record an entire night at a DXpedition. When you look at these pages you realize the enormous amount of recording you can do in a single night! Anyone is welcome to use these and (hopefully) improve on the method. Please post your changes back here so we can see them, Brett On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: Brett, Just the kind of information that I was looking for regarding data management and reviews. I'd LOVE to see the PDF documents that you've created, and with your permission, adapt them to my own use. I also see the point about the Perseus being the machine of choice during band openings or unusual events. Excellent point, and one of the best arguments I've heard for why I need to upgrade. Care to explain it to my XYL!? :-) Thanks 73, Les Rayburn, Director High Noon Film 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 (205) 621-7500 (205) 621-7505 FAX (205) 253-4867 CELL http://www.highnoonfilm.com - This e-mail contains information that may be confidential or privileged and is intended only for the person(s) named above. Any other distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and return the original transmission to the above address by mail without making a copy. On 12/16/2013 2:14 PM, Brett Saylor wrote: Les, I started with the SDR-IQ then moved to a Perseus, so I understand the dilemma. First thing to realize is that you won't ever have enough time to review everything but, on those key nights when conditions are outstanding, you'll wish you had saved the entire band (the auroral event of March 2012 comes to mind). I did the every TOH throughout the night for a long time, but I've moved to just recording sunset and sunrise - that still gives me more than enough interesting targets. I'll spot-check a few good regional frequencies on each recording the next day and look for ones that seem different from normal - for me, that might be some very deep southern stations, some CBC outlets from western Canadian provinces, or maybe a bunch of Mexican national anthems at their local 6am. When I get a file with conditions like that, I save it for later detailed review. You'll find it's very easy to fill up hard drives and, if you're like me, you may find it hard to delete anything that you haven't reviewed. I have several PDF forms that I use to keep track of what I've listened to on each SDR recording (one for top of the hour, and one for continuous recordings) - I'd be happy to share them with you and anyone else who wants them. Brett On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 1:16 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: I'm curious as to how Perseus owners manage the data and review process. The logistics of all that information are just mind-boggling. I get that you can eliminate channels with locals, and possibly most with strong clear channel signals. Or maybe if you've been DXing for awhile, you can eliminate the majority of channels where you've logged them all. But for a guy with less than 1,000 stations in the logbook, I'd be reviewing a lot. Hard to justify purchasing the Perseus when I think the bandwidth of the SDR-IQ is more than I can handle. Les Rayburn, Director -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE
I've been DXing since the early 1970's but only got seriously involved in medium wave around 1996 (so I don't have the same experience base as those of you who lived through the golden years of the hobby), and my enthusiasm for DXing has remained fairly constant during most of those years. I currently use a 16' x 36' superloop with a Perseus on my suburban lot, and last year was able to log about 170 new stations in large part due to that setup. I've been fighting noise issues during most of that time but, so far, seem to be able to come up with solutions that let me continue to listen. Once or twice a year I'll also go to a DX-friendly location like the beach and record a couple of nights' worth of SDR recordings which gives me plenty to go through for the rest of the year. So, for me, anyway, there is till a lot of challenges left in the hobby and I continue to look forward to DXing for as long as I can. Thanks to Lee and Barry and all the others who donate so much time and effort to provide top-notch information. Brett Saylor ___ 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] REMINDER - DX TEST TONIGHT
Tried for the test at all three time slots but didn't hear any DX test material. Only positive GY ID'd during this was WINC-VA with Fox News. Thanks to all involved for setting up the test, Brett Saylor State College, PA Perseus SDR On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 6:09 PM, Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: 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 C/O WKBI 1400 DX TEST PO BOX O Ridgway,PA 15853 -30- ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] WG2XFQ on 486Khz....
If you missed it last night and want to try again, Brian is apparently keeping the transmitter on another night, as I can hear it on my south loop, Brett Saylor State College, PA On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Brett Saylor b...@psu.edu wrote: All, Brian, WA1ZMS, in Forest VA plans to re-run a replica of Reginald Fessenden’s first aural transmission on New Year’s Eve; he first ran the transmission on 486 kHz this past Christmas eve under the WD2XSH/31 experimental call sign, and I was able to hear the broadcast in Pennsylvania. Please see the forwarded email below for the details of his New Year's Eve transmission. Brian is active in 600 meter experimental work and collects early wireless gear. You can see the transmitter that Brian uses at this URL: http://w4dex.com/500khz/wd2xsh31.htm If you do log his station, I am sure he would appreciate a report. 73, Brett Saylor -- Forwarded message -- From: Brian, WA1ZMS wa1...@att.net Date: Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM Subject: RE: WG2XFQ on 486Khz To: Brett Saylor b...@psu.edu Cc: Charles Rippel lantarea...@gmail.com Please pass the word…. ** ** WG2XFQ should be QRV (on the air) by late afternoon on Dec 31st. I will let it run through at least New Year’s Day. ** ** Freq 486kHz. ERP 20W into Marconi-T at 70ft. Same audio loop as for the X-Mass event, with a comment that this transmission is a repeat of the original X-Mass 2012 transmisssion. ** ** 73, -Brian, WA1ZMS/4 WD2XSH/31 WG2XFQ in Forest, VA. ** ** ** ** ___ 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] WG2XFQ on 486Khz....
Just received this from Brian... Just to confirm, WG2XFQ has been on since 22:12z Dec 31st on 486KHz. I plan to let it run thru for about 36 hrs. I may shut it down for a few minutes as needed while I work on other gear in the shack. ERP is 20W. ** ** 486KHz RF on scope ground leads and such can be a pain at times. But it would only be QRT for 2 or 3 minutes at most, if at all. ** ** Happy New Year! ** ** Reports welcomed to: wa1...@arrl.net ** ** 73, -Brian, WA1ZMS/4 Forest, VA On Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 11:52 PM, Brett Saylor b...@psu.edu wrote: All, Brian, WA1ZMS, in Forest VA plans to re-run a replica of Reginald Fessenden’s first aural transmission on New Year’s Eve; he first ran the transmission on 486 kHz this past Christmas eve under the WD2XSH/31 experimental call sign, and I was able to hear the broadcast in Pennsylvania. Please see the forwarded email below for the details of his New Year's Eve transmission. Brian is active in 600 meter experimental work and collects early wireless gear. You can see the transmitter that Brian uses at this URL: http://w4dex.com/500khz/wd2xsh31.htm If you do log his station, I am sure he would appreciate a report. 73, Brett Saylor -- Forwarded message -- From: Brian, WA1ZMS wa1...@att.net Date: Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM Subject: RE: WG2XFQ on 486Khz To: Brett Saylor b...@psu.edu Cc: Charles Rippel lantarea...@gmail.com Please pass the word…. ** ** WG2XFQ should be QRV (on the air) by late afternoon on Dec 31st. I will let it run through at least New Year’s Day. ** ** Freq 486kHz. ERP 20W into Marconi-T at 70ft. Same audio loop as for the X-Mass event, with a comment that this transmission is a repeat of the original X-Mass 2012 transmisssion. ** ** 73, -Brian, WA1ZMS/4 WD2XSH/31 WG2XFQ in Forest, VA. ** ** ** ** ___ 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] Fwd: WG2XFQ on 486Khz....
All, Brian, WA1ZMS, in Forest VA plans to re-run a replica of Reginald Fessenden’s first aural transmission on New Year’s Eve; he first ran the transmission on 486 kHz this past Christmas eve under the WD2XSH/31 experimental call sign, and I was able to hear the broadcast in Pennsylvania. Please see the forwarded email below for the details of his New Year's Eve transmission. Brian is active in 600 meter experimental work and collects early wireless gear. You can see the transmitter that Brian uses at this URL: http://w4dex.com/500khz/wd2xsh31.htm If you do log his station, I am sure he would appreciate a report. 73, Brett Saylor -- Forwarded message -- From: Brian, WA1ZMS wa1...@att.net Date: Sun, Dec 30, 2012 at 11:14 PM Subject: RE: WG2XFQ on 486Khz To: Brett Saylor b...@psu.edu Cc: Charles Rippel lantarea...@gmail.com Please pass the word…. ** ** WG2XFQ should be QRV (on the air) by late afternoon on Dec 31st. I will let it run through at least New Year’s Day. ** ** Freq 486kHz. ERP 20W into Marconi-T at 70ft. Same audio loop as for the X-Mass event, with a comment that this transmission is a repeat of the original X-Mass 2012 transmisssion. ** ** 73, -Brian, WA1ZMS/4 WD2XSH/31 WG2XFQ in Forest, VA. ** ** ** ** ___ 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] 486kHz transmission
Now that I listen to the clip again, I hear the mention of Fessenden after the scripture reading. I've also been told that this is an experimentally licensed 600 meter amateur station from WA1ZMS. I'd like to find out what power it was using. Here's a clip of the entire 8 minute Perseus recording if anyone is interested: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4cxmph92ittrooz/H6QGMSTXqv/486%20Reginald%20Fessenden%20commemorate%20broadcast%200658%20UTC%2012-25-12.mp3 Brett On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 8:25 AM, Lee Reynolds kd...@spamcop.net wrote: I believe that was a commemorative broadcast remembering the achievements of Reginald Fessenden. Lee ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Pre-orders for the 33rd AM Radio Log Now being accepted! Shipping 8/27/2012 FM Atlas 21st Edition Close Out Prices! Order both 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] [NRC-AM] 486kHz transmission
On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 10:56 AM, Doug Smith W9WI dougw...@charter.netwrote: Brett Saylor wrote: Now that I listen to the clip again, I hear the mention of Fessenden after the scripture reading. I've also been told that this is an experimentally licensed 600 meter amateur station from WA1ZMS. I'd like to find out what power it was using. There are 25 stations holding experimental licenses from the FCC to transmit in the 480-490KHz band. It's probably WG2XFQ, authorized to use regular AM and Morse at 20 watts ERP on frequencies between 483 and 510KHz. The name on the experimental license matches the name on the WA1ZMS amateur license, and the cited location (Forest, Virginia) matches a 144MHz beacon known to be operated by WA1ZMS. Thanks for that information, Doug - nice to get the entire story on the transmission. I'm glad I stumbled across it, Brett ___ 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] Fwd: [lbi-dx] Interesting broadcast on 486 kHz last night [1 Attachment]
Here's an update... I heard this recording around 0901 UTC this morning. There is a call given by the automated female voice along with the frequency of 486, and a mention of transmitting on four ...: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4cxmph92ittrooz/kxaJDCwSWa/486_unID_with_music_with_ID_0901_UTC_12-25-12.mp3 To me the call sounds like WK2SFP, Brett On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 5:29 PM, Tim Tromp kilok...@gmail.com wrote: A Reginald Fessenden commemorative broadcast perhaps? Fessenden is credited with the first successful transmission of speech over wireless on December 23rd, 1900. A few years ago I seem to recall a voice broadcast on longwave commemorating this event around this time of year. Happy Holidays, Tim Tromp West Michigan On Tue, 2012-12-25 at 17:18 -0500, Brett Saylor wrote: First, Merry Christmas to everyone on the list; I hope your travels, if any, were safe. Enjoy your holidays! Now, on to interesting DX. I heard the station in the link below last night on 486 kHz at 0700 UTC playing classical/holiday music. To me, the announcement between songs sounds like NOAA's Perfect Paul or Iron Mike synthesized voice. After the scripture reading he mentions a voice transmission and possibly a church congregation, but the static covers some of the details. I cannot find any mention of this online. Anyone hear this before associated with an AWOS station? Nothing on Bill Hepburn's LW list. The Perseus list had a report in the fall about someone hearing what they thought were the Canary Islands on 486, but they were in Europe. I don't think this was an image (at least not created in my Perseus). Brett Saylor State College, PA USA Perseus SDR with west-pointed split delta loop with Wellbrook FLG100LN preamp https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4cxmph92ittrooz/zr56Q-NL33/486_unID_with_music_and_scripture_0701_UTC_12-25-12.mp3 ___ ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] 12 March Auroral Logs
On Sunday night 12 March Don Moore invited me to connect my Perseus to a 400' south BOG at his folk's home here in central PA, and we let the SDR's running all night. I'm just now starting to review the recordings, and have found a number of new stations. The beam of the antenna was pointed ~ 180 degrees which meant that Colombia, Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti were in the bore sight, and that's what the recordings have yielded so far (times are between 0400-0430 UTC unless otherwise noted): Colombia - 690 Radio Recuerdos, 730 Radio Cadena Melodia UTC, and 760/770 RCN Cuba - usual clowder of Progresso, Rebelde and Reloj stations plus 740 Radio Angula UTC, 910 Radio Cadena Agramonte, 930 Radio Surco (presumed), 990 Radio Guama, 1000 Radio Granma, 1040 1140 Radio Mayabeque UTC, 1050 Radio Victoria UTC, 1060 Radio 26 UTC, and 1080 Radio Cadena Habana (pres) UTC Haiti - 760 presumed Radio Lumiere with FR prayers for Haitian listeners, à la famille haitienne and religious music (thanks to Henrik Klemenz on RealDX for assistance in ID'ing this); this is listed as 2 kW in my 2010 WRTH US - 580 WKAQ and 680 WAPA San Juan, PR Venezuela - unID YV's on 720, 740, and 1080 (with national anthems at 0430 UTC) plus 770 Radio Nacional (with anthem), 780 Radio Coro, 880 Radio Paraguana, tentative 900 Radio Venezuela (with many mentions of Venezuela over Progresso), and 910 presumed Radio Q 910 (with anthem) Audio clips are up at http://www.personal.psu.edu/bds2/audio/zion2012/ and logs will be periodically updated at http://www.radiodxing.com/zion2012/zion2012.html Brett Saylor N3EVB-State College PA USA Perseus SDR ___ 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] [Amdx] Puebla Pipeline
Jim - I got the same Cinco Radio IDs on 1120 at 0300 UTC on 3-11 mixed in with several Formula IDs which led me to presume this was XEPOP. The 1 kW made me skeptical, but I'm glad you uncovered the connection! Brett On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 10:21 AM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.com wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY After endless repetitions of an ID that makes no sense, no reference to any Radio Cinco in any of the WRTH listings, I finally did a web search and hit paydirt immediately on the Spanish Wkipedia! March 10 1120 2159 EST Cinco Radio is a small network of Grupo ACIR stations in the Puebla state of Mexico. Once I see the details on line some of the bits and pieces begin to make sense. This outlet is XEPOP, Puebla de Zaragoza (1000/100) and I actually hear Pop-AM. I think I lucked into a local ID! This is the third Puebla station I've uncovered for March 10, and just look at the power! ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Send your msg to: a...@wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info ___ 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 780 Khz Last Night
Les, I also hear More than Words at 2:12 am on my recording. Radio Coro was heard over/under WBBM at 2:00am CST. Things were pretty noisy between 2:00 and 2:12 so I can't tell if Coro was still on top by then, but at 2:15 I hear a Grupo Formula ID. If I were to take I guess I would say it was Mexico since they were getting stronger and what was likely Coro was way down at that point. Brett Saylor State College, PA W-pointed split delta loop On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM, Les Rayburn l...@highnoonfilm.com wrote: I'm just starting to review my SDR-IQ recordings from last night's Chicago Off Period. Listening to 780 Khz first. At 12 minutes past the 2 AM CST, I have a SS station that played More than Words (in English). Followed by male SS announcer. Any ideas on this one? -- *In a Foreign Lottery, **more than just the odds are against you. * deliveringtrust.com http://www.deliveringtrust.com Les Rayburn, Director High Noon Film 130 1st Avenue West Alabaster, AL 35007-8536 (205) 621-7500 (205) 621-7505 FAX (205) 253-4867 CELL http://www.highnoonfilm.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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] [Amdx] Brazil 1220
Hearing the same here - M Jackson song // web stream. 2236 EST, Brett Saylor State College PA N-S loop and Perseus SDR On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 10:31 PM, Rick Shaftan shaf...@earthlink.netwrote: New Country! In here // Internet. Rick S. NW NJ. -Original Message- From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info [mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info] On Behalf Of Jim Renfrew Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:36 PM To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [Amdx] Brazil 1220 Wow! Sure sounds like Brazil 1220 Radio Globo at 2135 EST! Jim Renfrew, Holley NY ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Send your msg to: a...@wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] WTKT
I wasn't having any luck with them either at the announced times (12:15 am, 12:45, 1:15, etc.) but stumbled on a clear ID and announcement with morse code at 3:39 am. I also heard faint code at 2:48 under a jumble of other stations. Not many people seemed to have reported hearing them, so if you have recordings you might want to check those two times. Brett Saylor Perseus SDR w/ W-pointed split delta loop On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY No sign of unneeded WTKT at 0015. WHIC and CJOY pretty much own the channel. A few moments of Spanish accordion music, probably Manassas VA. ___ 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] [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power
I wasn't having any luck with them at the announced times (12:15 am, 12:45, 1:15, etc.) but stumbled on a clear ID and announcement of the test with morse code at 3:39 am. I also heard faint code at 2:48 under a jumble of other stations. Brett Saylor State College, PA Perseus SDR with W-pointed delta loop On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:18 AM, Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net wrote: 1460 kHz At 0015 EDT durng slight dead air and talking inbetween CW songs, no sign of morse code under KMWX, nothing. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] WTKT
I wasn't having any luck with them at the announced times (12:15 am, 12:45, 1:15, etc.) but stumbled on a clear ID and announcement of the test with morse code at 3:39 am. I also heard faint code at 2:48 under a jumble of other stations. Brett Saylor State College, PA Perseus SDR with W-pointed delta loop On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 12:22 AM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.com wrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY No sign of unneeded WTKT at 0015. WHIC and CJOY pretty much own the channel. A few moments of Spanish accordion music, probably Manassas VA. ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Send your msg to: a...@wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. ___ 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] WHP test heard well in Central Pennsylvania
Not surprisingly, I was able to hear all the announcements for the 580 WHP test. The best signal was during the 4:05am segment although voice and code made it through the other times, too. I'm about 75 miles NW of the station and can normally hear them well during the day, not so well at night. Thanks to those who arranged the test and thanks to the station for their enthusiastic support, Brett Saylor State College, PA R-75 w/ west-pointing split-delta loop ___ 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] WFIL Heard in Central PA
Heard well here in central Pennsylvania starting about a minute after midnight ELT with voice ID of test transmission, test sweep tones, Stars Stripes Forever, morse code ID then more sweep tones. Totally on top of the channel most of the time with WNSR-TN weak underneath, but they did fade into the background a few times. I am nearly in their fringe contour for their daytime pattern, so I'm not surprised they came in so well. Thanks to Rene for setting this up, and glad it got out so well. Brett Saylor State College PA W-pointed Split delta antenna and TenTec RX320 Rx ___ 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] Last moments of 1550 CBE
I spent some time this morning reviewing my overnight Perseus recording of 1550 around midnight ELT in hopes of reconstructing the rather jumbled mix of reception at the time of the sign off of CBE. What follows is a minute-by-minute replay of what I heard here in Pennsylvania. I hope it might help some folks make sense of what they were hearing during that time. It also introduces an interesting twist to CBE's operating frequency in the final moments of their broadcast. At around 1158pm CBE is on top with Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap program leading out with the Beach Boy's theremin on Good Vibrations. WDLR-OH is in 2nd place with regional Mexican music and WZRK-WI is in third place with a mention of avenue1550.com. At 1159 ET there was a CBC Radio 1 local ID with only the 97.5 FM frequency mentioned. Over the next 5 minutes CBE faded and WDLR dominated but CBE was still in. At 1204:30 the local and regional weather was being given and CBE's audio dropped mid-sentence at 1205:00. At 1205:35 the audio returned for about 5 seconds, still in the middle of the weather, but the carrier frequency was actually 1550.05 rather than the previous 1550.00 (I can zero-beat the sideband audio and tell it's CBE, and the carrier line on 1550.05 was extremely strong). The carrier dropped abruptly again in mid-sentence at 1205:40 (there were at least 6 other carriers on 1550 spread between 1550.00 and 1550.02 at this point, by the way). Between 1206 and 1210 ET there is no sign of any CBE audio but at 1210:15 the audio from CBE comes back in the middle of Maggie May by Rod Stewart, back on frequency at 1550.00. Maggie May stays on top with a brief dip at 1211, ending at 1214:10; Randy starts to introduce the next song, saying the Beat Farmers are a cowpunk band from San Diego... and the audio drops mid-sentence at 1214:21 ET. Then, at 1215:48 the carrier and audio came back in the middle of their Happy Boy song (hubba hubba hubba hubba hubba) and the carrier is now back on 1550.05 kHz. At 1216 Randy starts to introduce Joni Mitchell but the Spanish music is beating it out. At 1217 Joni's song Carey pops through and is pretty strong from 1218-1219, ending at 1220. At 1220:30 he introduces the next song by Joanie Sommers Johnny Get Angry, Johnny Get Mad. At 1220:45 a promo for Big Ed's Chowder House and The Avenue 1550 pops on top of CBE but Joanie's song comes back from 1221 to 1223. Randy begins to introduce The Troggs Wild Thing but then the audio is gone at 1224:40, presumeable for the last time. After that it's WDLR's la que buena slogan, more Spanish music and some unidentified vocal folk-ish music from presumed WZRK. Never got to hear Wild Thing. I stopped checking the recording at this point, presuming they are off for good. The off-frequency carrier is still there even now (1100 am ELT Saturday) although it appears to be closer to 1550.04. I wonder if this indicates they may return with a tape loop as some have speculated. I also wonder why their carrier frequency changed at the end? I cannot recall there ever being an off-frequency station on 1550. Brett Saylor State College, PA Perseus SDR and 16'x36' corner fed Superloop pointed at 30 degrees ___ 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] Another 1550 unid
Listening on the Perseus recording I hear the Janis Joplin song 0158-0159 ET over/under the Spanish singing from OH, then I hear a Rebelde sounder, an Avenue 1550 and full ID from WDLR in Spanish at 0200. No sign of the typical TOH CBE announcements, Brett On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: Did anyone establish whether CBE came back on again and whether or not this might have been them ? Or did anyone identify this as someone else ? Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id wb2...@yahoo.com FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot --- On Sat, 10/1/11, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com Subject: [NRC-AM] Another 1550 unid To: AM WTFDA a...@lists.wtfda.info, NRC List a...@nrcdxas.org, IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10:40 AM Again, might be CBE or someone else with Janis Joplin's Me and Bobby McGee at 0158. -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] CBE 1550 Windsor ON
Here in PA, it's been a battle between CBE, WDLR-OH (regional Mexican format) and new Avenue 1550 WZRK-WI (with oldies, and sounding amazing for 1 watt!) throughout the evening. Brett Saylor 16' x 36' corner-fed Superloop pointed 30 degrees -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] LOUD Spanish on 1540!
Booming in here in PA w/Spanish religion; someone on late? Brett Saylor On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM, Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.com wrote: Someone booming in here on 1540 with Spanish! Not hearing any trace of KXEL. Someone wanna give this a try? 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] LOUD Spanish on 1540!
KXEL just switched from the SP religious to Bro Stair. Foo! Brett On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:39 PM, Brett Saylor bsay...@gmail.com wrote: Booming in here in PA w/Spanish religion; someone on late? Brett Saylor On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 11:30 PM, Rick Dau drummer1965...@yahoo.comwrote: Someone booming in here on 1540 with Spanish! Not hearing any trace of KXEL. Someone wanna give this a try? 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E1/E5/E10/E100 ___ 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] TA's into central PA tonight
I guess this marks the official start of the DX season for me; tonight between 0040-0100 UTC the higher band had quite a few TA carriers like 1575, 1206 and 1089, and good audio on 1521 Saudi, 1503 Iran and 1215 UK. Even elusive 1088 has a het against 1089. Iran would be MW country #50 from this QTH. Heard on Perseus SDR with 16'x36' superloop pointing towards Europe. Brett Saylor State College, PA ___ 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] 540 in Canonsburg, PA: Now on RS in SS, announcing as WWCS Canonsburg
I missed the period when they were off 540, although I don't know what new possibilities might have come in here (I'm about 150 miles NNE of the station); I have about 15 stations logged on 540, but KMLB would have been nice to hear. Brett On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM, Fred Schroyer ibfredi...@gmail.com wrote: I really enjoyed having 540 clear for a few days. It was like my teen years as a DXer in the late 50s-early 60s, with a locally clear channel, listening to the sunset progression from WGOP to WETC to WGTH to WFLF to KMLB. Nice while it lasted! ___ 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] 540 in Canonsburg, PA testing w/OC, sweeps, Spanish programming
I just spoke to someone at the station, and she said the Spanish programming is syndicated out of Detroit or Chicago... she thought it might be Zuma Radio although that name doesn't turn up any hits on Google. She wasn't sure if it was permanent or not, Brett Saylor State College, PA On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com wrote: hard rock on AM? I doubt it.. But it's owned by Birach, so whoever pays him to lease time will program whatever they want... On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM, texas4...@core.com wrote: Bill- [ Talk about an oxymoron - 'favorite' 'Disney programming' ? ] Maybe they have to 'purge' their equipment of all that 'Disney programming' ?! There are somethings that you can not purge from a transmitter! They are a semi-pest here in this part of Tennessee, be glad to see them change to a new format; but with my luck they will change to hard rock. Willis ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] Testing New SDR software
You've done a great job of characterizing several of the down sides of SDR's, Barry. I've fallen into the trap of recording the band here at home far too many times and, now that I've filled several hard drives with Perseus recordings, I'm reluctant to throw them away in case there might be a hidden gem or a great opening buried somewhere in the terabytes of data. And, I do find myself sometimes losing track of time as I step through 100+ TOH's from a single 2-minute wide band recording. But then again, I was doing single-channel audio recordings like you and Russ for years prior to getting an SDR and have several gigabytes of un-reviewed MP3 files, too. I keep telling myself I'll get to them all someday when I'm retired :-) I also found that I seldom used my phaser after getting an SDR - I was afraid of screwing up the wideband reception - which I truly believe was a step backwards. I'll have to train myself to start using it again, even if it means dedicating another radio to phasing, since some of my best receptions were as a result of the phaser. For me, though, there have been two key benefits of the SDR: (1) the ability to record some outstanding conditions at DXpeditions, the summer beach house, or even a nearby location using a beverage antenna and listening to them later at my leisure, and (2) the ability to visualize the conditions on the band (signal strength, modulation, IBOC/interference, multiple carriers, etc.) that were just theoretical in my mind prior to the waterfall display of an SDR. I feel as though I have a greater understanding of what's taking place now that I can both hear and see the station's signal. I guess the real indication of the impact of SDRs on me has been how seldom I listen to my regular receiver since getting the Perseus - other than taking it out of the box once or twice a year for a DXpedition, the Drake spends most of its time in a box in the basement. It makes me sad that my regular radio isn't used much anymore, and I may end up selling it, but I never see myself turning away from the SDR path in the future, Brett Saylor On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca wrote: I haven't jumped on the SDR bandwagon yet, and most of my reasons are the same as mentioned by Russ. Unless you are exceptionally affluent, it's hard to justify spending that kind of money on a hobby activity. Aside from that, there is the apprehension that having an SDR could become a huge time waster. Like Russ, I make extensive use of timed recording. Virtually every day, I record the periods around TOH from just before sunset until at least an hour after sunrise. When reviewing the recordings, I listen from a minute before each TOH until just after TOH, and if it sounds promising, I do further listening, especially in the period where stations typically come out of a news break. Just to do a reasonably thorough job of reviewing one day's worth of recordings takes a considerable amount of time, and that's for a single tuned frequency. If I had an SDR recording that covers 100+ channels, I can imagine the temptation to check one more, and another after that, and maybe just one more... before you know it, you've run out of hours in the day, and neglected other important things that you should be doing. In short, too much of a good thing. Sure, you just need to exercise some self- discipline to avoid slipping into this trap, and we all know how easy that is. :-) I think SDR's are perfect for expeditions to special listening locations where you want to make the most of the limited time available, but for routine monitoring, having that full band recording capability is a bit scary! Lastly, with 2300+ stations logged from this location, I've heard all the easy ones, and many of the not-so-easy ones. These days, I'm usually going after a specific target, which involves careful phasing to null out a pest on a given channel. This applies to timed recording as well as live listening. Since this setup applies to a specific channel, having the capability to record many channels at once wouldn't really be much of an asset. Having said all that, I can still think of a few instances where having an SDR would be nice. The main one would be when there is some very unusual propagation happening, which can bring in some new stations without the use of phasing. This is especially true of auroral events, which have been exceedingly rare in recent years, but likely will become somewhat more frequent as we head towards the next sunspot peak. The next time one happens, I'll probably be kicking myself for not having an SDR to make the most of the event. The SDR would also be useful for GY hunting, to grab all 6 GY channels at once... but again, there's that time element involved in checking the recordings. Anyway, that's how I see it. In the long run, though, I'm sure that resistance is futile! Barry -- Barry
Re: [IRCA] Testing New SDR software
Jim, Can the noise you hear be characterized as stuttering - e.g. choppy sounding audio? When I use external USB drives with my Perseus, I often get that effect (some drives are worse than others). I've switched to an eSATA interface external drive, and never get that problem any more. Brett Saylor On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Just haven't had a moment to give my reflections on the Perseus. One problem I am having is that on play-back of recordings, particularly when I am just getting underway a wave a static buzz kicks in. It's not on the recording, because by replaying I can sometimes get rid of it completely. After a while it's gone altogether, especially if I turn the Perseus off and then back on again. The recordings are from the external hard drive, not the computer. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY ___ 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] WASR 1420 heard in Albany, NY
Sent from my iPad On Dec 25, 2010, at 12:46 AM, David Hochfelder dhochfel...@albany.edu wrote: Music matches the webstream. Enough for adding it to the logbook, but not enough for a QSL yet... Dave Albany, NY ___ 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] [Amdx] WASR heard
Also heard here in Central PA with only the call sign. Mix of Christmas music on the frequency may or may not be them, Brett Saylor 16 x 36' corner-fed superloop pointed @30 degrees Perseus SDR On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:04 AM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 0002 ESTJust heard WASR Wolfeboro in a mess of stations, not much else to identify it. WHK is dominant. ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: a...@lists.wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. ___ 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] WBGW-1590 DX test makes it - Central Penna
Did an overnight recording on the Perseus during a mini-DXpedition at Don Moore's parent's home in Bellefonte, PA. Nothing heard until 0533 UTC, when the bugle calls Reveille and Charge came through the jumble on the frequency. Up to that point the only ID heard was WKTP. Not surprised with the results since we were using a 900' BOG pointed toward Europe, so WI would be almost 90 degrees off the beam of the antenna. New station, very happy to hear it, and thanks to those who put on the test and publicized it. Brett Saylor Central PA ___ 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] Need radio affilliates for Penn State football
Doug, Living in the shadows of Beaver Stadium I never have to use an Internet stream, but here is the PSU football radio network station list: http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/footbl-radio-affiliates.html Although I can't test them now (too early before the game), here are some I would think should work: 90.7 The Lion (PSU student station) http://thelion.fm/listen/ 990 WNTP Philadelphia http://www.wntp.com/ 1250 WEAE Pittsburgh http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/espnradio1250/story?id=listenlive I imagine the problem with the Internet stream is that thousands of people are trying to do the same thing as you are during a game, and most stations probably don't have the bandwidth to support it. Here's a suggestion - I have a Globaltuners receiver on the Internet and you can pick up 1450 WMAJ like a local (because it it :-) Just go to the Globaltuners website and sign up for a free account, then you'll be able to tune the radio and listen. 73 Brett On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 3:43 AM, doug-mail martin-d...@att.net wrote: I hope someone can send Penn State football links. Several stations I've listened to via the internet no longer carry PSU, and some appear to have some sort of buffering problem. I'll hear about 1 minute of the broadcast followed by a 20-30 second pause, and then a minute of the broadcast again. Thanks, Doug Martin ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] Help with connection
It's back, Brett On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM, BARRY DAVIES barry.davie...@btopenworld.com wrote: Hello IRCA'ers. I am trying to get the sundown times from http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/ but can't open the page. Has the address changed? Any help appreciated. Barry :-) ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] [Amdx] Has anyone heard 600 WFRM Coudersport PA
I logged WFRM last month here in State College, PA, about 75 miles as the crow flies, with America's Best Music, Brett Saylor On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Saul DX sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: Has anyone heard 600 WFRM Coundersport PA? It's one of my closest stations unheard here at Burnt River (and from Toronto for that matter. I have no doubt they're on their air. But all I hear on my south wire when I get a nostalgia-type format is WSOM Salem OH. I've triued daytime, SSS, night-time, SRS...nada. I'd be curious to know who has logged this one, and from where. BTW, I have also yet to hear 600 CBC in Bancroft ON. That is actually my closest station unheard. But I also know DXers who camped out in nearby Coe Hill also never heard it from there. Had to pretty much go to Bancroft to pick it up. Saul Chernos Burnt River ON ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: a...@lists.wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. ___ 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] [Amdx] Two TIS unIDs on 1620 (in PA)
Saegertown would be the most likely choice for the clip with Meadville NOAA weather, Brett Saylor Central PA On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: Here's what the FCC shows. The location info will eliminate some for the relayer of the weather station you noted. The second station appears could be any of these. Callsign: WPYM226 Licensee: Pennsylvania, Commonwealth of, Department of Transportation Radio Service: Public Safety Pool, Conventional (PW) City: Harrisburg, PAStatus: Active Grant Date: 09/05/2003 Expiration: 09/05/2013 Site: 2 Address: Sagertown Park and RideCity: Saegertown, PACounty: CRAWFORDCoordinates: 41° 42' 58.8 N, 80° 12' 0.1 W From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca Subject: [Amdx] Two TIS unIDs on 1620 (in PA) To: a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@wtfda.info, amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 5:23 PM I'm trying to solve two low-power TIS mysteries - both likely from PA on 1620. Any thoughts are appreciated. 1620 - 27 Feb 2009, 1627 EST – NOAA weather loop for northwest PA features ID for KZZ32 Meadville at 162.475 MHz. Clip at link below. ___ 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] [Amdx] Two TIS unIDs on 1620 (in PA)
I listened to the 2nd clip and there isn't anything to help pinpoint which station it might be... Brett On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com wrote: Here's what the FCC shows. The location info will eliminate some for the relayer of the weather station you noted. The second station appears could be any of these. --- On Tue, 5/18/10, Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca Subject: [Amdx] Two TIS unIDs on 1620 (in PA) To: a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@wtfda.info, amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 5:23 PM I'm trying to solve two low-power TIS mysteries - both likely from PA on 1620. Any thoughts are appreciated. 1620 - 28 Feb 2009, 1650 EST – Highway Advisory Radio...this is the Penn DOT Traffic Management Center, for information about current roadways visit www.gov.state.pa.us . Clip at link below. ___ 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] WSM off?
Sounds like they came back about 6:02am ELT; I was listening to an unID Mexican-sounding station when they faded up to full-strength. Earlier, the frequency was dominated here by R Rebelde, Brett Saylor Central PA On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 4:39 AM, Bill Whitacre b...@his.com wrote: WSM appears to be off this morning - 0839utc. I'm pointing west and crossing my fingers. ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org NRC/WTFDA Conv 8/27-29 Rochester NY http://www.nrcdxas.org for the details ___ 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] 1040 Khz - het back again
I am picking it up on the same NW/SE bearing as before. It's also showing the same quick fall/slow rise and wobbly characteristics as last time: http://www.radiodxing.com/images/1040_2-9-2010.jpg I can't seem to get any modulation from it; it's at equal carrier strength to WHO but doesn't appear to be putting much, if any, audio out. Brett On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM, Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca wrote: On Tuesday 09 February 2010 11:14:30 Fred Schroyer wrote: I'm hearing the 1040 het hear in SW PA again -- in daytime, just as before. Strength/direction is consistent with WJTB. I noticed it last night, around 2300 EST. It was quite strong here, but thanks to WBZ's IBOC crud, it wasn't possible to tell whether there was any modulation on the carrier. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] Tone on 1040 / wandering 1040 het
On Wed, Feb 3, 2010 at 7:01 AM, HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS david.hasc...@dfas.mil wrote: ***Michael said that he didn't notice it last night*** I didn't check last night, either. -- I checked last night and again this morning, and cannot detect any trace of it here in PA, Brett Saylor N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] 1040 wandering het: who is it?
Fred, I can confirm your bearing on this from central PA is also on a NW/SE line. It's currently 2345 UTC (6:45pm ELT) and the signal's strength varies from very strong to barely there. While the carrier doesn't seem to follow a set pattern, watching it for a while shows one - the carrier seems to slowly climb to a maximum frequency of around 1040.34, then slowly fall to a minimum of around 1040.2, then do a quick reverse and start to climb again. Here's a copy of the image from a screenshot: http://www.radiodxing.com/images/1040%20khz%202354%20UTC%202-1-2010.jpg That inflection point at the minimum is very pronounced each cycle. I don' t know enough about AM transmitters to know what it might indicate, but maybe others can detect something useful from it. http://www.radiodxing.com/images/1040%20khz%202354%20UTC%202-1-2010.jpg I can't hear any audio but will check back at various times of the day to see if I can make anything out. Brett Saylor Central PA Quantum QX Pro loop On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 11:08 PM, Fred Schroyer fredi...@windstream.netwrote: Driving home a couple of weeks ago, I noticed a strange het on 1040. Its pitch rose fell very slowly (spanning a couple of musical notes over a minute), through roughly an octave either side of middle C (in other words, maybe a hundred Hz up to several hundred), with no apparent pattern, just a gradual rising and falling. Kinda like a very, very slow moaning. The aimless frequency drift reminds me of an old tube oscillator with poor voltage regulation and no temperature compensation! ___ 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] [Amdx] 690 UNID
On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 1905 EST 690Info 690 now gone 690WELD with oldies 690CHML 900 with Toronto Leafs and NJ Devils - who is this? Someone with oldies bubbled up briefly, but pres. Cuba seemed to dominate here once Info 690 signed off for good. At 11pm WIST-LA was on top but at least 2 others are fighting with it. Should be an interesting frequency to watch, Brett Saylor Central PA ___ 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] MW DXpedition report
The report from a DXpedition held in central Pennsylvania 28-29 Dec 2009 is online at: http://www.radiodxing.com/zion/zion.html This was the first time that Don Moore, Dave Valko and I had met to DX together in nearly 30 years. About 30 countries were logged on medium wave during the course of the evening, and thanks to SDRs there may even be more logs to come. Brett Saylor -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] 1450 Help Needed
This station is in my backyard (literally). I have only heard them use the new WQWK calls since they changed, and they are ESPN 24x7. So, Barry could be right that it's a similar-sounding call that was heard. However, it's a pretty small outfit, and I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility that someone inserted an old ID into the system. I'll listen more and see if I can spot any discrepancies in their ID's Brett Saylor State College PA On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:26 AM, Barry McLarnon wrote: On Wednesday 06 January 2010 04:07:28 Kirk Allen wrote: I just finished listening to a ESPN sta on 1450. It faded up to a nice lvl a bit after 0800 UTC w/ a clear ID of ESPN Radio WMAJ. Okay, here's where it gets confusing. WMAJ is the former call sign for the station WQWK in State College, PA. WMAJ is also the call letters of possibly their sister station on 99.5 FM who are supposed to have an adult contemporary format. Does anyone know what's going on with those two stations? Maybe WMAJ is airing ESPN pgms @ night and WQWK is simulcasting?? If not, then I'm hearing something from the past, ha ha. Any help would sure be appreciated! Thank you. As a veteran of GY channel DXing, I've learned that things aren't always what they seem to be. I'm betting you heard an ESPN station with a similar- sounding callsign - a prime candidate would be WNAT in MS, and another possibility might be WMVG in GA. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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] PA mini Dxpedition report
Report from a mini-dxpedition in Zion, Pa - 2045 utc Dec 28 into Dec 29 (sent from my iPhone, forgive short report and possible mistakes) Attending: Brett Saylor Don Moore Dave Valko Antennas: 6' BBL 45 deg 780' terminated BOG 45 deg 900' term BOG 90 deg 300' Unterminated BOG 120 deg 300' Unterm BOG 180 deg Radios: Perseus (2) SDR-IQ NRD535 Drake R8 Partial log (logged in time order): Start 2045 utc 1215 Absolute UK 1089 Talksport Uk 909 Talksport Uk 1134 Croatia 1179 Sweden 1215 Kaliningrad 1457.794 likely Albania 1394.8 Albania 999 poss Moldova 927 likely Belgium 855 Spain 756 likely Germany 1521 Saudi Arabia 1116 Spain 189 Iceland 864 France Bleu 945 France Info 1710 Likely Boston pirates (Spanish and French/Haitian ) 1715-1717 likely European pirates 1422 Germany 1269 Germany 1575 likely Farda 198 BBC Uk 765 Switzerland 531 Faroe Islands 1062 Denmark End 0445 utc Conditions are good for TAs, not much action to the south. Band is holding up as the night progresses, the best wire seems to be the 780' with the bbl not bad either. 73, Brett ___ 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] TAs tonight
all around 2150 UTC: 1089 Talksport with brief Russian over top 1215 Absolute and possible Kaliningrad 1134 likely Croatia Lots of carriers on the TA splits. Brett Saylor Perseus SDR with 16' x 36' Superloop ___ 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] [Amdx] 1215 Kaliningrad in at 2132z
Heard here in Central PA, too - great at 2138 tune-in, Brett Saylor Perseus SDR / 16' x 36' north-pointing Superloop On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 4:33 PM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 2132z1215KaliningradFemale announcer in English. Best when I combine south and ne wire. ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: a...@lists.wtfda.info Your Info Page: http://lists.wtfda.info/listinfo.cgi/amdx-wtfda.info Visit the WTFDA Forum at http://www.wtfda.info to view or upload your audio files! Register first. ___ 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 TA - Czech Republic
Ceský Rozhlas 954 kHz at 2300 UTC with CZ national anthem, presumed signoff. Good and in the clear. New TA here (but heard this year at LBI DXpedition), Brett Saylor - Central PA Perseus SDR with 16/ x/36' north-pointing Superloop ___ 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] 1550 WSRY DX Test heard in PA
0510 UTC with sweep tones and morse code. Poor under CBE and as-yet unID Spanish station, Brett Saylor -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//Perseus SDR//Eton E5 ___ 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] Question for Perseus users
Hi Mike, I'd recommend taking a look at PerseusSchedule which uses the AutoHotKeys program to script timed recordings. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/perseus_SDR/files/PerseusSchedule_21f.zip The downside is that you have to edit a text file to change your schedule parameters, but the upside is that it doesn't require the .Net framework overhead. I've used it for over year and like it a lot. If you have any specific questions about it, I'd be glad to tell you what I know, 73, Brett N3EVB On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM, Mike Stonebridge stonb...@abnorth.comwrote: Hi Everyone: I've had my Perseus a few weeks now and after a few minor hiccups early on, everything is now working as it should, though I wish there was a way to change the time on it's display to show local time instead of being permanently set to UTC, which I so rarely use. In order to realize more of it's incredible potential I would like to install the Perseus Record Scheduler ( http://prs.redirectme.net/ ) so I can record at all those unearthly TOH periods before local sunrise, and, more importantly, long before I get up. However, in order do that the instructions tell me that I need to download and instal Microsoft's .Net Framework 3.5. And the Microsoft download website tells me I need to download and install Windows Installer 3.1. Before I attempt this I would like to ask other Perseus users in the group about any potential pitfalls, problems, dangers I might encounter doing so. Up until last night I had never even heard of these programs, so I'm flying blind here and I am not i! nstrument rated. Any warnings, suggestions would be appreciated. Mike in St Isidore, AB. ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//RFSpace SDRIQ//Eton E1 ___ 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] [Amdx] Chile x 3
Thanks for the incentive, Jim; I left NAVTEX running last night and was rewarded with a log of J - Kodiak Alaska overnight (plus all the usual ECNA suspects). Eventually I'll reverse the loop and see what I can get to the south. Brett Saylor Central PA Perseus SDR // 16'x36' North Superloop On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 1:04 AM, Jim Renfrew jrenf...@rochester.rr.comwrote: Jim Renfrew, Holley NY OCT 14 0036 edt 518CHLPuerto MonttD Navtex capture. Previous Puerto Montt waas station K in Spanish. This is D in English. New Logging. ___ 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] Greenland on NAVTEX
Heard with solid copy at 2340 UTC tonight on 518 kHz with storm warnings. Last night was Alaska, tonight another new station/country on NAVTEX, Brett Saylor Central PA Perseus SDR // 16'x36' north Superloop ___ 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] Iceland 189 kHz
Iceland 189 kHz big into Central Pa, with Fly Like an Eagle and other pop music, 0245 UTC Brett -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8 // Icom R75 // Tentec RX320 // Perseus SDR ___ 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] 1030 AM UNID
I likely heard the same station here in Central Pennsylvania at midnight Eastern time. No TOH ID, and was way over WBZ on my north- pointing superloop. Barry's site lists WBGS as sports/talk; oldies format on that frequency could also be WEBS-GA but hard to imagine their 5kW would overpower WBZ's 50kW here. Brett Saylor Central PA Perseus w/ N-pointed 16'x36' Superloop On Sep 25, 2009, at 8:02 AM, Karl J. Zuk wrote: Heard on my Sony SRF-59 this morning just north of NYC: Strong oldies station with zero local content, no IDs and computer playback. Overnight DJ was Larry of Late Night. After 6 am, it was a guy and girl team but I never heard their names. This station sets a new standard for squeaky clean computer playback. All the songs sounded like they had come from the same studio. I heard a phoner during the guy and gal show that sounded like they were using a voice extra for the call-in guy. Songs were all the ones you know by heart: You've got a friend Light my fire You get the idea. Is this West Virginia's WBGS on full power by mistake? Is there someone out there I haven't heard of yet? Big, big signal and about 45 degrees off of WBZ's peak in nulling. Any ideas would be appreciated! Thanks, Karl Zuk N2KZ _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009 ___ 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] 790 CIGM leaving the air this weekend?
Tuning through the band, I caught the end of a spot on 790 CIGM tonight around 9:17pm Eastern thanking their loyal country fans... the road ends Sunday night at midnight so I assume this is their last weekend. Brett Saylor Central PA Perseus SDR w/ 100' sloper ___ 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] SDR
On May 15, 2009, at 1:34 AM, Phil Bytheway wrote: Thinking about getting a SDR for AM DX. Any advice is appreciated. Web sites would help. philbytheway Guy's blog is the best place to get started learning about the Perseus SDR (which seems to be the one to beat at the moment). It's at: http://perseus-sdr.blogspot.com/ Be careful, though - once you start reading about it, you may have a difficult time resisting the urge to buy one! Brett Saylor N3EVB ___ 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] [Fwd: Reception of WZFG AM 1100 Verified by Email........................]
Likewise, received an email from Chief Engr. Offerdahl in 2 hours for audio file of TOH ID. Many thanks to him for taking the time to verify our reports, Brett On Sun, Mar 29, 2009 at 10:38 AM, Robert S.Ross VA3SW va...@rogers.comwrote: ___ 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 -- N3EVB-State College PA USA Drake R8//Icom R75//Tentec RX320//RFSpace SDRIQ//Eton E1 ___ 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] 2008 Redux
Despite the interference caused by IBOC, I actually feel I made out pretty well this year on MW with about 130 new loggings (which includes call changes) to boost my total station count to over 1700. This is up a slight amount from the previous year but still well below the 200-300 a year I was averaging from 2003-2006. I attribute most of the new catches to the almost exclusive use of software defined radios recording top-of-the-hour swaths of the band for later review (I almost never DX live any more, about which I have mixed feelings). I filled out a lot of the regional channels with catches in states across the eastern half of the US, also adding a more Canadian, Cuban and Mexicans than in previous years. My favorite catch was a Cuban graveyarder on 1340 that I ID'd via their national anthem. Nothing else in particular stands out, though. Brett Saylor Central PA On Fri, Jan 2, 2009 at 9:02 PM, Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca wrote: 2008 was not a banner year for MW DX here, largely because it was the first full year of nighttime AM IBOC operation, which rendered dozens of channels useless for DXing. On the brighter side, AM IBOC has now stalled... unfortunately, the drivers have left most of their derelict stalled vehicles on the roads, obstructing legitimate traffic. Anyway, despite having to dodge all that manmade noise, I made out fairly well in 2008, with 51 new loggings, bringing my total to 2207 (no call changes counted). ___ 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] LW-MW Interference
Rene, I have exactly the same problem. My neighbors installed one several years ago and it totally wrecked my LW and lower MW reception. At first I was baffled because it wasn't coming via radiation, but rather was showing up at the electrical input to my house; I figured out that the buried fence wires ran parallel to the main power feed to their house, and the signal was coupled into the electrical distribution for the entire neighborhood. It was re-radiating inside their own house too, to the point where their dog wouldn't go near the TV and stereo system because the signal was setting off its collar inside the house! Some options might be: - ask if they could turn down the transmitted power of the unit, and see if that reduces the interference you receive (pitch it as being more humane to the dog :-) - offer to replace the transmitter and collar units with ones that don't use the LW/MW frequencies - see if there is a way to locate the buried wires that wouldn't radiate into your antenna's pickup pattern. I think these things should be outlawed, as I suspect they don't comply with Part 15 regulations, but good luck in trying to pursue that path, Brett On Dec 16, 2008, at 2:30 PM, Rene Tetro wrote: Hi all, I’ve been going crazy the past few weeks trying to figure out where a loud buzzing sound is coming from whenever I try to listen to certain LW and MW frequencies. Well, this morning I went out with my field strength meter and found the culprit. It turns out that the offending device is one of those fenceless dog perimeter units that my next door neighbor had installed a few weeks back. He leaves it on 24/7 even when the dog is not outside “just in case he gets out.” In so far as I can tell the thing runs at around 110 khz, but has a broad noisy spectrum that extends up to about 300 khz, and then again appears in the AM band between 550-700 khz and 1000-1120 khz. Short of cutting the guy’s buried radiating wire ☺, I’m at a little bit of a loss in trying to get rid of this interference. I've tried various filters to no avail. The only ones that work well, of course, also attenuate the frequencies I'm interested in. Have any of you come across this problem and found a way to resolve it? 73, Rene' Rene' F. Tetro Chief Engineer Salem Communications - Philadelphia WNTP-AM / WFIL-AM 117 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 Voice: 610-828-6965 Ext. 41 Fax: 610-828-6725 Email: rte...@pobox.com Excelsior, you fathead! - Jean Shepherd ___ 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] 1560 KGOW superstrong on day rig with Ike info
I left the recorder running on 1560 all night and got a few good clips of their audio. If anyone is interested in comparing receptions, here is a sample: http://www.radiodxing.com/audio/dxclips/1560_KGOW_Houston_TX_0500_UTC_9-13-08.mp3(~2:30 length) Brett Saylor Central PA Drake R8 w/ MFJ-1025 phaser 2 sloper antennas ___ 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] 1560 KGOW superstrong on day rig with Ike info
On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 10:41 PM, Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Close to owning 1560 here...73 KAZ Barrington IL ___ They are strong under WQEW Disney here in central PA // their web stream with emergency reports from the storm. Brett Saylor ___ 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] A little nostalgia
Very cool Bill - thanks for sharing. I still remember your shortwave clips you posted to the web many years ago. Brett On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:32 AM, Bill Whitacre [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was cleaning out the basement awhile back and found a bunch of reel-to-reel tapes and some logbooks from the early 70's. Rather than throw them all away, I digitized the tapes and using the logbooks am editing stuff into sound bytes. The results [still in progress] can be found here: http://realmonitor.com/dx.php What you will find is mostly domestic AM stations' sign/ons, sign/offs and tests logged between 1971-1976 from Lansing, MI. Enjoy! bw --- Bill Whitacre [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
