[IRCA] WDEV-550 DX Test
A bit late to the party...but as likely one of the closest DXers to WDEV, I thought I'd report in, too. As expected, WDEV was heard well during their regular programming and DX Test from 2358 8/16 to 0009:30 8/17 in Saint Albans using my Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Regular programming consisted of sports talk, short ID, news, a very detailed sign-off ID, then the Star Spangled Banner. DX Test started precisely at 0006, with WDEV Morse code ID, telephone tones, WWV-like time pips, and sweep tones, with two more WDEV Morse code IDs interspersed before test ended just past 0009. Thanks to Paul Walker for setting up the test and to Bob Welch for handling verifications. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and 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] WWXL-1450 DX Test time
J.D.: We switch to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Can you confirm that the time of the test will actually be 11:00-11:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time? Thanks! Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and Albany, NY Message: 3 Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 06:36:12 -0800 (PST) From: John Stephens To: "a...@yahoogroups.com" , "hard-core...@hard-core-dx.com" , "irca@hard-core-dx.com" , "wghau...@yahoo.com" Subject: [IRCA] CORRECTION: DX Test From WWXL-1450 Message-ID: <1393857372.67670.yahoomail...@web181305.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 *** UPDATED with Correct City this time *** I have arranged another DX test from WWXL-1450, with more lead time this go-around.? Details below: Saturday, March 15, 2014.? 11:00-11:45 PM EST (0400-0445 UTC on the 16th).? WWXL-1450, Manchester, Kentucky will conduct a DX test at a power of 1,000 watts non-directional.? The test will include Morse code, other sound effects and voice announcements.? Reception reports may be sent by email to jodypritc...@gmail.com.? Please include a mp3 audio clip with your e-mail submission. Snail mail reports may be sent to: WWXL-AM Radio,? ATTN: Jody Ritchie - Chief Engineer,? P.O. Box 449, Manchester, KY 40962-0449.? Many thanks to Jody Ritchie for continuing this great series of DX tests!? (Arranged by J.D. Stephens) -- ___ 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] KCKM DX Test heard in Vermont
KCKM-1330 heard very weakly during it DX test from 1:04:30 to 1:17:45 EDT with much the same content and interference as reported by Mark Connelly in Massachusetts, using my Sony ICF-2010 and a Radio West loop. Sweep tones heard at 1:04:30, 1:10:45, 1:14:40 to 1:15:30, and 1:16:45 EDT. Thought I heard Morse code at 1:07:30, 1:15:40, and 1:17:45 EDT, but I still have to review my tape more closely to decipher the code. Mark's report of Morse code at 1:07:40 makes me hopeful I really did catch it at that time. WSPQ popped in with a quick ID and some oldies music immediately before the start of the test, and likely WWRV with SS and possibly WYRD with sports also in the mix. Like others, I found the sweep tones penetrated best. Another sound effect not mentioned by Les but which I have generally found to penetrate well are what I call "stair-step" tones, those which change pitch at discrete frequencies rather than sweeping through a range of frequencies. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Message: 8 Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 13:05:47 -0400 (EDT) From: Mark Connelly To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, b...@yahoogroups.com, cap...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [IRCA] KCKM-1330 DX test Message-ID: <8d114081a6d6e94-16b4-4a...@webmail-m236.sysops.aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Review of my 1330 wee-hours 22 MAR recording: Dominant stations: WRCA-MA in Portuguese, WWRV-NY Spanish religion, WSPQ-NY oldies. KCKM-TX DX test sweep tones best 1:06 to 1:06:30 EDT. Weak Morse sounded like 'RADIO' at 1:07:40 EDT. Sweeps again 1:16 to 1:16:50 EDT and back once more, poking through at a weaker level, around 1:25. Thanks to Paul Walker and Bob Souza for making the test happen. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ 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 not heard in Vermont
Unfortunately, the WWXL-1450 DX Test did not make it into northern Vermont, using a Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Had the tape running between 10:58 and 11:10 PM EDT, but no Morse code IDs heard. One station with what sounded like Broadway show tunes surfaced faintly very briefly, but nothing I could ID. Disappointing considering the test made it into Ontario. Steve Howe Saint Albans, Vermont ___ 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] Seek receiver repair help
Jim: Rod Walberg, one of the moderators of the Sony ICF-2010 ListServ, is a highly regarded diagnostician and repair person for the Sony ICF-2010. I will send you his e-mail address when I get back in my office tomorrow. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and 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] WBOB DX Test time
Just to clarify the starting time of the WBOB DX Test, Brandon, I assume that the EST, CST, MST, and PST times are correct and that the UTC times were meant to read 0500-0800 UTC. Is that correct? I want to make sure the test isn't really going to start at 0100 EST if the UTC times are correct instead. Thanks. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Message: 8 Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 17:44:23 -0600 From: Brandon Jordan To: "irca@hard-core-dx.com" ,"a...@nrcdxas.org" , a...@yahoogroups.com, DX E-Mail , "d...@yahoogroups.com" , ODXA yg , ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [IRCA] DX Test: 600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 *600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL DX Test* *Time/Date*: 0600-0900 UTC, Saturday, January 10, 2016 *EST:* Midnight - 3 AM, January 10, 2016 *CST:* 11 PM - 2 AM, January 9/10, 2016 *MST*: 10 - 1 AM, January 9/10, 2016 *PST:* 9 - Midnight, January 9, 2016 *Mode of Operation:* Daytime antenna pattern, with power possibly up to 35 kw. Equipment performance during the test will dictate the maximum transmitter power to be used. The test will include morse code, sweep tones, big band & orchestral music, and selected program audio. *QSL Information:* Reception reports are only accepted via e-mail, and can be submitted to jerry [at] jerrysmith [dot] net. Correct reports will be answered with an e-QSL by Station Engineer Jerry Smith. *Credits:* Many thanks to J.D. Stephens of Hampton Cove, AL for arranging the test and WBOB Engineer Jerry Smith for making this test possible! Please share the details of this DX Test with your contacts. 73, Brandon Jordan IRCA/NRC DX Test Committee ___ 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] CORRECTION : DX Test: 600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL
Thanks, J.D., for this correction of the date of Sunday, January 10 for the WBOB DX Test (in UTC), but this doesn't address the uncertainty I asked about yesterday (below) concerning the start time of the test, when you compare the UTC and EST, MST, etc. time zones. 0600-0900 UTC is not -0300 EST, as stated in the announcement. It would be 0100-0400 EST. So, my question is, which time period is correct in the announcement for the test, the UTC or the EST, MST, etc., periods? Thanks! Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Message: 8 Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 19:52:18 -0600 From: "DX E-Mail" To: "Brandon Jordan" , , , , , "ODXA yg" , Subject: [IRCA] CORRECTION : DX Test: 600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL Message-ID: <3A7CEC92741542BFB653968F9B09A46D@jdinbamaPC> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" First line for Time/Date info for the WBOB DX test should read: "Time/Date: 0600-0900 UTC, Sunday, January 10, 2016" Apologies for the typo J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL, USA dx-t...@att.net - Original Message - From: Brandon Jordan To: irca@hard-core-dx.com ; a...@nrcdxas.org ; a...@yahoogroups.com ; DX E-Mail ; d...@yahoogroups.com ; ODXA yg ; ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com Cc: Jim Pogue ; phil_te...@yahoo.com ; Paul Swearingen Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2016 5:44 PM Subject: DX Test: 600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL 600 WBOB Jacksonville, FL DX Test Time/Date: 0600-0900 UTC, Saturday, January 10, 2016 EST: Midnight - 3 AM, January 10, 2016 CST: 11 PM - 2 AM, January 9/10, 2016 MST: 10 - 1 AM, January 9/10, 2016 PST: 9 - Midnight, January 9, 2016 Mode of Operation: Daytime antenna pattern, with power possibly up to 35 kw. Equipment performance during the test will dictate the maximum transmitter power to be used. The test will include morse code, sweep tones, big band & orchestral music, and selected program audio. QSL Information: Reception reports are only accepted via e-mail, and can be submitted to jerry [at] jerrysmith [dot] net. Correct reports will be answered with an e-QSL by Station Engineer Jerry Smith. Credits: Many thanks to J.D. Stephens of Hampton Cove, AL for arranging the test and WBOB Engineer Jerry Smith for making this test possible! Please share the details of this DX Test with your contacts. 73, Brandon Jordan IRCA/NRC DX Test Committee Message: 1 Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 00:56:56 + From: "Howe, Stephen S" To: "irca@hard-core-dx.com" Subject: [IRCA] WBOB DX Test time Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Just to clarify the starting time of the WBOB DX Test, Brandon, I assume that the EST, CST, MST, and PST times are correct and that the UTC times were meant to read 0500-0800 UTC. Is that correct? I want to make sure the test isn't really going to start at 0100 EST if the UTC times are correct instead. Thanks. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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] WBOB-600 DX Test heard in Vermont
Heard WBOB-600 during their DX Test on 1/10 0002-0020 EST with SRN News, brief segments of religious programs and music, Morse code IDs, sweep tones, ascending stair step tones, and telephone 'off-the-hook' tones with generally a strong signal with minor occasional fading o/WICC and R. Rebelde. CKAT nulled almost completely. Used my Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Thanks to J. D. Stephens for arranging the test, Brandon Jordan for posting the details, and Jerry Smith for running the test. It's not often I hear Florida in Vermont, so this test was much appreciated. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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] Audio file recording question
Unfortunately, Russ, Total Recorder can only be used with PCs, not Macs. I use Audacity primarily to convert cassette recordings of my catches to .mp3 files for archive purposes or to create audio files of manageable sizes to send to stations when seeking verifications. It's actually very simple to use. For me, there's nothing quite like the excitement of catching a DX Test or some new station live, so timed unattended recordings is not that important a feature to me now. Still, I'll confess, dragging myself out of bed in the early hours of the morning is getting harder and harder the older I get! Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Message: 2 Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:18:02 -0500 From: Russ Edmunds To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Audio file recording question Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Or, download Total Recorder ( you can get a limited time limited function trial version ) at www.highcriteria.com. The ultimate license price is quite reasonable. I find TR easier to operate than Audacity, and TR comes with its own built-in scheduluer for use in setting up timed unattended recordings. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NW Phila Grid FN20id AM: Modified Sony ICF2010's (2) barefoot w/whip FM: Yamaha T-80 & T-85, each w/ Conrad RDS Decoder; Onkyo T-450RDS; Tecsun PL-310 ( 2); modified Sony ICF2010 w/APS9B @ 15'; Grundig G8 w/whip; modified Sony ICF2010 w/whip On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 1:13 PM, R. Colin Newell wrote: > Download "Audacity" open source and free audio recorder and editor and > forget MS's whimsical offerings... > > That you cannot record with MS recorder currently is likely a hardware > setting. ___ 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] Audio file recording question--using Audacity
Patrick, I convert my cassette recordings from a small Aiwa recorder to .mp3 files using Audacity and it's quite simple. Although you are asking about converting recordings on a CD, I know you have used various tape and cassette recorders to make recordings in the past, so perhaps this quick intro will help you get started when wanting to archive them. Connect the audio output of your recorder (usually the headphone jack) to the audio input jack of your computer. With Audacity open, select "Built-in Input" (rather than "Built-in Microphone") from the drop-down menu in the upper center of the screen. I have to select "Mono Input Channel" rather than "Stereo Input Channel" from the drop-down menu immediately to the right when using recordings made on my Aiwa. Set the output volume of your recording device to about mid-position to avoid distortion. Cue up the segment on your tape that you want to covert and press "Play" on your recorder and the "Record" button in Audacity at the same time. Then just watch your recording being converted. Just press the "Stop" button in Audacity when you're finished. Make sure to save each Audacity "project" before recording a new file. Convert each Audacity project to an .mp3 file by selecting "Export" in the "File" drop-down menu and then select the .mp3 format. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Message: 7 Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:35:38 -0800 From: Patrick Martin To: IRCA Subject: Re: [IRCA] Audio file recording question Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Colin, I downloaded Audacity. How does it work? How to I dub from a CD in the drive on the computer to form a file? Thanks. 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] WRSA-1420
Jim: WRSA-1420 is on the air, broadcasting rock and country oldies from sister station WCAT-1390. It IDs as the "Burlington Big Cat, Channel 98," "WCAT, 1390," and "W252CJ, Burlington" (its FM translator on 98.3 MHz). Plattsburgh is also quite close to Burlington, so it's not surprising to hear mentions of it. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and Albany, NY Message: 3 >Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2016 12:17:00 -0400 >From: Jim B >To: "irca@hard-core-dx.com" >Subject: [IRCA] 1420 WRSA >Message-ID: > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > >Does anyone know if WRSA in St. Albans VT is one the air. I was listening >on 1420 at 12 noon edst and heard mentions of Plattsburg NY which is right >across Lake Champlain from St Albans. Jim Springfield Ma. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org 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] WBOB DX Test QSL
Marc, Russ, and others: I, too, have yet to receive a QSL from WBOB for their DX Test last year. Brandon Jordan, who was our CPC Chairman at the time, contacted the engineer once or twice after I inquired about whether he knew what the status of the verifications was, but to no avail. I haven't heard very many stations from Florida in northern Vermont, so I was really hoping to receive their verie. I have to agree with Les that having the CPC Committee or a QSL Manager handle the veries usually produces the best results. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and 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
Re: [IRCA] ethics
The IRCA List has a moderator(s) who can and should exercise their authority to remove a list member who continually abuses the principles of common decency when posting. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and 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] Soft DX Monitor and AM DX Newsflash archive
I have been archiving the Soft DX Monitor for the past ten years or so as PDF files, but I started receiving the SDXM and its predecessor, the AM DX Newsflash, since the mid-1990's. Does anyone know whether an accessible archive of the AMDXN or SDXM from about 1995-2002 exists anywhere? Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT and 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] KBXD-1480 DX Test
KBXD not heard at 0057-0103 and 0127-0133 EDT with any test material. Frequency dominated by WSAR and WHBC. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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] WKAL-1450 DX Test
WKAL-1450 heard briefly on DX Test with fair signal -0004 with low-pitched Morse code IDs that were more involved than just call letters. Faded under one of the Maine stations, either WRKD or WKTQ, which was mentioning Bangor and Lewiston, and which itself faded soon after. Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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-560 DX Test
WFIL generally dominating 560 kHz from 0001-0017 ELT during DX Test with various tones, march music, voice and Morse code IDs, and Beatles music, using Sony ICF-2010 and Radio West loop. Thanks, Rene! Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT ___ 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
