Re: [IRCA] Silent Stations - WCVI
My gosh, what a heartbreaking photo. Somehow emblematic of the state of AM Radio in America today. Jim Pogue Memphis - Original Message - From: Kraig kr...@kg4lac.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 8:06:49 AM Subject: [IRCA] Silent Stations - WCVI Photo taken in December 2014. AM 1340 WCVI Connellsville, PA. Decrepit and unsafe building. misc.kg4lac.com/WCVI.jpg As I stood across the street taking the photo I thought about about the station's history and the sad shape of WCVI today. 73, Kraig, KG4LAC ___ 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] Charles A Taylor?
Charles and I were quite close at one time. I met him in 1973-74 just after I got out of the navy. He lived in Indianapolis and I was in Lafayette. We kept up with each other over the years and I visited him for a week or so in the early 80s when he was living and working on Okinawa and I was stationed on Guam. The last I knew he was suffering from throat cancer and had lost the ability to speak. He was always optimistic and a fighter. I haven't heard from him for several years and just assumed that he'd passed. I hope I am wrong. A very good guy and a tremendous DXer. I still have and use the R-390A he reconditioned and sold to me for pretty much a song. 73, Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Glenn Hauser via IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 2:27:01 PM Subject: [IRCA] Charles A Taylor? ___ 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] Looking for a receiver
A friend would like to purchase a Kenwood R-600 general coverage receiver. He has been checking Ebay and QRZ.com but no luck. If you have a lead on one of these please email me directly. Thanks. Jim - KH2AR/W4 Memphis kh...@comcast.net ___ 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] Off topic - wireless headphones
I apologize for this off-topic request, but I'm trying to find a good wireless transmitter/receiver system that can support about a half dozen wireless headphones. This is intended for folks in our church who have hearing problems. The range would only need to be a few hundred feet and would essentially be line of sight. We have a wireless RF microphone system so I'm thinking maybe an infrared system for the wireless headphones would be better in order to avoid any chances of QRM. Thanks for any suggestions anyone can offer. Please email me directly and don't add more clutter to the list. Jim Pogue - kh...@comcast.net 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
[IRCA] Request for HD radio shopping advice
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
Re: [IRCA] Request for HD radio shopping advice
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
Re: [IRCA] 1390 WSPO Charleston, SC DX Test imminent
Also heard at fair strength in Midtown Memphis. Morse code, sweeps, off hook and Price is Right theme. Thanks to everyone for this excellent test. 73, Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Brandon Jordan swl.tn@gmail.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@yahoogroups.com, d...@yahoogroups.com, Fred Vobbe fvo...@realoldiesradio.com, nrcdxn...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 8:10:42 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1390 WSPO Charleston, SC DX Test imminent Add the following: Trondheim, Norway Tulsa, OK Springfield, MA Austin, TX Blairstown, NJ State College, PA Fairhope, AL Foley, AL Lynn, MA Holley, NY 73, Brandon Jordan IRCA/NRC DX Test Committee On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 12:14 AM, Brandon Jordan swl.tn@gmail.com wrote: Noting reports in the various forums, the DX Test was heard in: Clarendon, NY Joliet, IL New Jersey Alcoa, TN Rossville, TN Central Iowa Palm Coast, FL Clifton, NJ Toronto, Canada NE Lancaster County, PA Seaside, OR Maylene, AL Akron, OH Macomb, IL Ridgeville, SC Woodbury, MN Hilton Head Island, SC Omaha, NE On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 5:50 PM, Brandon Jordan swl.tn@gmail.com wrote: 1390 WSPO Engineer has confirmed tonight's DX Test is a go! *1390 WSPO Charleston, SC DX Test* *Time/Date:* 0500-0600 UTC, November 10, 2014 EST: Midnight - 1 AM, November 10, 2014 CST: 11 PM - Midnight, November 9, 2014 MST: 10 - 11 PM, November 9, 2014 PST: 9 - 10 PM, November 9, 2014 *Mode of Operation:* 5 kW, daytime NDA non-directional pattern. The test will consist of distinctive audio clips, morse code and sweep tones. *QSL Information:* The station has requested that the IRCA/NRC DX Test team handle reception reports for this DX Test. All reception reports must include verifiable details. Snail mail reports with return postage for a paper QSL should be mailed to: IRCA/NRC DX Test Committee WSPO DX Test c/o Brandon Jordan PO Box 338 Rossville, TN 38066 Email reports for an eQSL, recordings and comments can be submitted to amdxtests[at]gmail[dot]com. *Credits:* Many thanks to JD Stephens of Hampton Cove, AL for arranging the test, Paul Walker, Jr. of Redding, CA for audio engineering assistance and WSPO Engineer Bruce Roberts, KI4YST, for making this test possible! 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 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] Seek receiver repair help
It appears my venerable old Sony ICF-2010 has ... at least for now ... given up the ghost. I'm not ready to give up on it however. Does anyone know of a good tech who I might contact for help with repairs/restoration? Thanks for any suggestions. 73 - Jim - 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
Re: [IRCA] Seek receiver repair help
Right now the main problem is it won't come on when I flip the ON switch. Instead, I get an ERROR 3 message. Also, it will not work with the AC adapter ... only internal batteries. That is usually not a problem since I prefer batteries most of the time anyway. 73, Jim - Original Message - From: coffee_canuck coffeecan...@gmail.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: ndblist ndbl...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 12:13:51 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Seek receiver repair help What are the symptoms? Many of my Sony radios from the 70's and 80's are getting a little weary. Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2014, at 8:59 AM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: I hope you're able to get a reply or two. My 2010 could use some TLC too . Bert New KI4SYC Sent from my iPhone On May 26, 2014, at 10:36 AM, kh...@comcast.net wrote: It appears my venerable old Sony ICF-2010 has ... at least for now ... given up the ghost. I'm not ready to give up on it however. Does anyone know of a good tech who I might contact for help with repairs/restoration? Thanks for any suggestions. 73 - Jim - 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 ___ 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
I think the problem with my 2010 is much simpler. Probably just a loose solder connection or two. If I turn it on and get the ERROR 3 message but tap the case I can sometimes get it to come to life. I will also keep searching for a solution but am very reluctant to pop the case myself and run the risk of causing more damage. I will indeed keep you in the look Colin in hopes that you will be in a better situation to take on some extra repair work. 73, Jim - Original Message - From: R. Colin Newell coffeecan...@gmail.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, May 26, 2014 6:30:03 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Seek receiver repair help I am in the process of upsizing from a large suite in a tower to an actual house with a back yard and a real work shop! My passion for fixing radios may be reflashed when that happens this summer. One never knows. Keep me in the loop. From what you are telling me, your radio is essentially deaf now? It is quite common for the 2010 to pop a FET in the front end but that usually does not result in total deafness. Scratchy audio is likely the product of anything from a dirty volume potentiometer to some flaky or dying caps. Keep me posted. On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 4:25 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.comwrote: Thanks for your words of wisdom. It's a shame you're not working on them anymore, but I'll keep searching for a solution. Bert New -- Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com - DXer.ca - BobHarris.com | Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA 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] IRCs
Does anyone know a source for International Reply Coupons (IRCs) these days? Thanks for any suggestions since USPS no longer carries them. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] DX Test tonight
WFNY? If yes, can someone re-post details? Thanks. Jim Pogue - Memphis ___ 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] WFNY DX test Tonight
OK - thanks. Almost slipped past me. Jim - Original Message - From: John Stephens dx-t...@att.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, February 21, 2014 3:54:43 PM Subject: [IRCA] WFNY DX test Tonight Just been notified of this item posted on the nrcdxas site: DX Tests scheduled WFNY 1440, Gloversville, NY will test on Saturday morning, February 22, Midnight to 1 AM ET (same as 0500 to 0600 UTC). Format rock and roll music, morse IDs, etc. 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL dx-t...@att.net ___ 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] WNDB Test
Nothing heard in Memphis. Only WONG dominating here. 73, Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: dxe...@aol.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, December 7, 2013 12:22:09 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] WNDB Test Nothing here either. CKOC is dominating, and weak code would be difficult through its oldies. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI 0120 ELT -Original Message- From: James Renfrew jim.renf...@gmail.com To: am a...@nrcdxas.org; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com; amdx a...@wtfda.info Sent: Sat, Dec 7, 2013 12:16 am Subject: [IRCA] WNDB Test No sign of it here. All CKOC with oldies and an UNID talker. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 0115 EST ___ 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] [AMFMTVDX] CFTR 680 on day pattern
IMHO, no reason to spoil the holiday cheer. They will find out at some point if they are causing another station serious interference that is impacting their listenership. Just my opinion. Jim Pogue Memphis - Original Message - From: Chernos Saul sau...@sympatico.ca To: amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, irca@hard-core-dx.com, wb2...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 9:03:53 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] CFTR 680 on day pattern Should I call CFTR today, or hold off and - if they aren't aware of this on their own - offer DXers more time to hear them? Saul ___ 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] Some 670/720/780 stream URLs may be useful tonight
Earl - how fantastic. Thanks for this great work. Jim Pogue Memphis - Original Message - From: Earl Higgins earlthe...@yahoo.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@wtfda.info, amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 3:31:27 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] Some 670/720/780 stream URLs may be useful tonight Since Saul and others have done such a great job of compiling the current state of affairs for tonight's Chicago silent period, I thought I'd supplement what's already been posted with a link to a document I made with live stream URLs of some of the major stations on those frequencies. The streams may be useful in identifying weak signals. Good luck! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0ApOqkK-1o9XkdEo3eEhYdU5lTW5wbXc4UlowYWJxVUEsingle=truegid=0output=html Sincerely, Earl Higgins RX-321 and 15 m end fed wire thing outside St. Louis, Missouri, USA (W 90.32 N 38.65) ___ The NRC AM mailing list Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Latest DX Tests are found 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] WSCR silent period confirmed
As Les, J.D. and others have requensted - will someone please pull all this Chicago-off-the-air-possible-DX-Test info together in one compreh ensive email? This is a great opportunity and it would be extremely beneficial to have something akin to a roadmap available. Thanks, Jim Pogue Memphis - Original Message - From: Scott Fybush sc...@fybush.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2012 8:21:22 AM Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] WSCR silent period confirmed On 3/8/2012 1:47 AM, brockra...@aol.com wrote: I know an engineer at CBS radio Chicago who confirms that WSCR 670 will in fact be off the air during this weekends Chicago silent period. And I have confirmed with KBOI that they'll be doing some limited testing during that silent period. Regular programming, but they'll drop in code IDs at about 1:08 MT (3:08 ET) and 1:38 MT (3:38 ET), using 50 kW ND during the code IDs *only*. QSL info to follow. s ___ The NRC AM mailing list Now accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Latest DX Tests are found 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] Fwd: Re: [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power
A later email said he got the OK to go Non-D, so I assume that's what he did. The indices were up so that may have been a contributing factor, or there may have been a technical hitch and they did not go Non-D. I'm waiting to hear back from him regarding how things went on his end. I think the fact that he tested several times through the early morning hours - albeit for short duration - was the best we could hope for. Our opportunities for 30 or 60 minute tests like in the old days will continue to be few and far between. All the best, Jim - Original Message - From: Dave Hascall dhinfome...@gmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@lists.wtfda.info, dxrepo...@webtv.net Sent: Monday, February 27, 2012 11:40:51 AM Subject: [IRCA] Fwd: Re: [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power -- Forwarded message -- From: HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS david.hasc...@dfas.mil Date: Feb 27, 2012 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power To: kh...@comcast.net, dhinfome...@gmail.com Hi Jim, I thought that the test email said that he would explore the idea of using day facilities. I doubt that he used them, or more of us in the Midwest would have gotten one or both. I got none, lol. Although I appreciate the effort, these tests just didn't last long enough. I do appreciate and understand that even at one-something AM, programming still rules but hopefully next time we can get day rig and more than 60 seconds at a time, lol. 73, Dave in Indy -- Message: 5 Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:27:40 -0600 From: James Pogue kh...@comcast.net To: 'Chernos Saul' sau...@sympatico.ca, a...@nrcdxas.org, a...@wtfda.info, amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power Message-ID: C9B397069E1A4D0B80FEDD45D10C0D1F@D2ND16C1 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii He said he would run day power and Non-D on both stations. -Original Message- From: amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info [mailto:amdx-boun...@lists.wtfda.info] On Behalf Of Chernos Saul Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 11:09 PM To: a...@nrcdxas.org; a...@wtfda.info; amfmt...@mailman.qth.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [Amdx] 580 WHP test makes it - probably night power To Burnt River ON. On sse wire morse code almost as good as KRPI's was last night. 0005 version... ___ 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 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] 1550 DX Test Reminder ( KRPI WA. )
That's right Russ. The test is next month. 73, Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds wb2...@yahoo.com To: bill kral jwk...@yahoo.ca, Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:21:57 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1550 DX Test Reminder ( KRPI WA. ) I thought the announcement said Feb. 26th. 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, 1/28/12, bill kral jwk...@yahoo.ca wrote: From: bill kral jwk...@yahoo.ca Subject: [IRCA] 1550 DX Test Reminder ( KRPI WA. ) To: irca@hard-core-dx.com irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 8:08 PM As the last few post lists indicate, the 1550 KRPI Ferndale Wa DX test has been put aside in favour of new items to report so I'll just throw in a little reminder that at 0:100 PST( Sunday AM) the DX test will be conducted. At 1600 to 1700 PST Saturday 1550 went from a loud and clear Vancouver Wa baseball game ( no KRPI) to a 50/50 mix of the two stations at 1630 to a now dominating Ferndale at 1700. I don't know if Van Wa does a pattern shift or was just covered by a stronger footprint from Ferndale which has now assumed a more steady signal. I will be tuning in when the test commences. Bill in BC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ 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] DX Test Alert - KRPI
PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION DX Test Alert KRPI Radio, 1550 kHz, Ferndale, WA will conduct a DX Test on Sunday morning, Feb. 26, 2012 from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The test will consist of voice announcements, Morse code identifications, distinctive music, and audio tones. Chief Engineer David Harris has indicated the station will be using their daytime power and antenna pattern for the test. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to 1550ra...@gmail.com. DXers can receive a KRPI QSL card for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. David Harris, Chief Engineer, KRPI Radio, P.O. Box 3213, Ferndale, WA 98248. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator AC7OB. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) ___ 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] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern
He didn't specify but I assume 50 KW. Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: George Santulli gsantu...@hotmail.com To: IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 3:11:49 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern What will daytime power be? George in Virginia To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: midcapem...@aol.com Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:57:01 -0500 Subject: [IRCA] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern OK, thanks for the info, Bruce. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 -Original Message- From: Bruce Portzer bport...@comcast.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 3:42 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern KRPI's actual daytime antenna pattern can be viewed on the FCC website ttp://transition.fcc.gov/ftp/Bureaus/MB/Databases/AM_DA_patterns/127961-23102.pdf One of the two main lobes is at 90 degrees, so it should get out well to the ast. The local geo graphy skews the groundwave quite a bit, what with saltwater to he west and the C ascade mountains to the east, which explains the coverage hown on R adio L ocator. Bruce - Original Message - rom: David Yocis davidyo...@hotmail.com o: NRC a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@lists.wtfda.info ent: Friday, January 27, 2012 11:48:36 AM ubject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern eil Kazaross has reported hearing KRPI in Chicagoland at sunset on several ccasions, so the day pattern does send some power eastward. avid Yocis To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@lists.wtfda.info rom: midcapem...@aol.com ate: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:54:23 -0500 C: a...@nrcdxas.org ubject: [NRC-AM] KRPI-1550 Daytime Pattern ell, upon further review, I can see that their daytime pattern does have a retty good lobe to the East. ttp://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KRPIservice=AMstatus=Lhours=D arc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts ttp://www.wtfda.info/showthread.php?t=228 __ he NRC AM mailing list ow accepting pre-orders for the 32nd AM Radio Log uestions? ow...@nrcdxas.org atest DX Tests are found at ttp://www.nrcdxas.org __ RCA mailing list r...@hard-core-dx.com ttp://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original ontributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its ditors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ RCA mailing list r...@hard-core-dx.com ttp://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original ontributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its ditors, 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
[IRCA] FCC regs governing DX Tests
I am working on another DX Test but the CE has asked me for the specific FCC regs that permit testing like this. Can someone point me in the right direction so I can quote chapter and verse to him? Thanks. Jim Pogue Memphis ___ 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] FCC regs governing DX Tests
Thanks Mike - this is great. I'll send this link to him now. 73, Jim - Original Message - From: Mike Westfall, Lost Almost NM m...@gentoo.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 12:09:50 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] FCC regs governing DX Tests It's 47 CFR 73.72 http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2009/octqtr/47cfr73.72.htm On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 10:55 AM, kh...@comcast.net wrote: I am working on another DX Test but the CE has asked me for the specific FCC regs that permit testing like this. Can someone point me in the right direction so I can quote chapter and verse to him? Thanks. -- Mike Westfall Los Alamos, NM http://mesamike.org http://www.facebook.com/mesamike http://twitter.com/mesa_mike ___ 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] DX Test Alert – WHP Radio, Harrisburg, PA
PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST DISSEMINATION: DX Test Alert – WHP Radio, Harrisburg, PA WHP Radio, 580 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:05, 12:33, 1:05, 1:33, 2:05, 2:33, 3:05, 3:33, 4:05 and 4:33 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice announcements and Morse code identifications. Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of using WHP’s daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to rjhar...@clearchannel.com . DXers can receive a WHP QSL card for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager, WHP Radio, 600 Corporate Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) ___ 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] Another DX Test - WKTK
PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION: DX Test Alert – WTKT Radio, Harrisburg, PA WTKT Radio, 1460 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15 and 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice announcements and Morse code identifications. Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of using WHP’s daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to rjhar...@clearchannel.com . DXers can receive a WHP QSL card for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager, 1460 The Ticket, c/o Clear Channel Communications, 600 Corporate Circle. Harrisburg, PA 17110. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) ___ 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] Another DX Test - WKTK
Yeah, rats - thought I caught everything. Two stations testing all morning long . WHP and WTKT. Same basic address and v/s for both. My apologies. Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Paul Swearingen plsbcbd...@aol.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 12:57:41 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Another DX Test - WKTK Please check the red sections … copy-and-paste oopsies? Thanks! -Paul Swearingen, Topeka -Original Message- From: KH2AR kh...@comcast.net To: irca irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 7:40 am Subject: [IRCA] Another DX Test - WKTK PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION: DX Test Alert – WTKT Radio, Harrisburg, PA WTKT Radio, 1460 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15 and 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice announcements and Morse code identifications. Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of using WHP’s daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to rjhar...@clearchannel.com . DXers can receive a WHP QSL card for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager, 1460 The Ticket, c/o Clear Channel Communications, 600 Corporate Circle. Harrisburg, PA 17110. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) ___ 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] DX Test info - corrected copy
At great risk, I will try this again with information on both tests scheduled for Feb. 27. Hopefully I have corrected any errors. PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION: DX Test Alert – WHP Radio, Harrisburg, PA WHP Radio, 580 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:05, 12:33, 1:05, 1:33, 2:05, 2:33, 3:05, 3:33, 4:05 and 4:33 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice announcements and Morse code identifications. Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of using WHP’s daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to rjhar...@clearchannel.com . DXers can receive a WHP QSL card for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager, WHP Radio, 600 Corporate Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17110. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) DX Test Alert – WTKT Radio, Harrisburg, PA WTKT Radio, 1460 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15 and 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice announcements and Morse code identifications. Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of using WKTK’s daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed. Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to rjhar...@clearchannel.com . DXers can receive a WKTK QSL for correct reception reports by sending their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the following address: Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager, 1460 The Ticket, c/o Clear Channel Communications, 600 Corporate Circle. Harrisburg, PA 17110. Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. (Test arranged by J.D. Stephens and Jim Pogue) ___ 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] qsls by year
Although my accomplishments are far inferior to Patrick's I can remember a few years in the 1970s and 80s when it would not be uncommon to receive a dozen QSLs every two weeks or less during the winter DX season. Oh for those halcyon days when the QSLs returns far outnumbered the holdouts and the non-QSLers were the exception rather than the rule (cue audible sigh). Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Robbie j. challenger82...@yahoo.com, Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, January 9, 2012 1:16:04 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] qsls by year I did not keep track of the number of MW QSLs I received each year before about 1990. But since then, 2000 was my best year with 134 QSLs. To compare, I got only 6 QSLs in 2010, 11 in 2009. I haven't been at the dials as much, and also logging new stations since I have DXed here on the coast since the 60s, is not as easy feat now. With 3020 MW QSLs, 92 countries since 1965, I am not complaining. The highlights of this past year were the WKVQ GA test QSL, WGBW WI test QSL, and KCJB ND QSL. Patrick ___ 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] WBAP QSL?
Does anyone have a recent verie signer, email or other QSL info for WBAP? A fellow DXer in the Netherlands heard their 25 mHz feeder and would like to send them a reception report. Thanks. Jim Pogue Memphis ___ 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] A 2010 with issues
I too have a 2010 that is getting long in the tooth. Rick, please let us all know how this goes. If the guy in NV is good, I'll get with him for repairs to my 2010 too. Thanks. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN - Original Message - From: GEORGE SANTULLI gsant...@hotmail.com To: Rick Dau (NRC) drummer1965...@yahoo.com, icf2...@yahoogroups.com Cc: a...@yahoogroups.com, NRC NRC a...@nrcdxas.org, IRCA irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 2:52:30 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] A 2010 with issues Rick, I think this is the place: Sounds familiar. Act Electronics – 702-565-6106 – 429 Ash St – Henderson, NV George A. Santulli, Producer/Director U.S. Department of State/ Office of Broadcast Support National Press Building 529 14th Street, NW., Suite #800 Washington, D.C. 20045 202/504-6417-Tel 202/329-5224-Cell 202/504-6409-Fax Email:State Department: santull...@state.gov Email: Alternate: gsant...@hotmail.com Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:43:41 -0700 From: drummer1965...@yahoo.com To: icf2...@yahoogroups.com CC: a...@yahoogroups.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] A 2010 with issues Namely, these... 1) Telescopic whip won't stay up 2) 4.5 volt AC adaptor won't close 3) Green plastic housing for the headphone jack is broken 4) A short in the AM external antenna jack 5) The thingie that's supposed to help the 2 AA batteries that power the computer won't make a connection I contacted Universal Radio in Columbus, OH to see if they could help, and, much to my shock, I got an E-mail this morning saying that they can not do repairs right now because they have no technicians on staff! So I got in touch with Kelly at the Sony corporate office in Laredo and got absolutely nowhere. She said that she could not guarantee that they could fix it as they do not carry its parts anymore, but she offered me a brand new working radio that is comparable. So much for credible customer service. I'm not technically gifted, so I really don't feel like wanting to try to fix things myself. Any suggestions as to where I can go from here? 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 ___ 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] QSL replies
Nice going Nigel. Yes, QSLs are tough to come by so each one seems special now. I'm glad that some of us are still sending reports and keeping the QSL flame alive. Keep up the great effort and thanks for sharing your successes. 73, Jim Pogue Memphis, TN - Original Message - From: Nigel Pimblett n...@shaw.ca To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 9:22:19 AM Subject: [IRCA] QSL replies QSLs are tougher to come by these days, so it's always nice to get something out of the ordinary, and that's happened twice in the past month or so: KTMS 990 Santa Barbara sent me a QSL letter, and then the v/s also sent along a big envelope containing area newspapers, to tell me a bit about the area. KRNV Lexington, NE. Sent a nice verie sheet, stickers, and a 200+ page book for KRVN's 50th anniversary back in 2001. Very interesting book, and also covers the other stations of Nebraska Rural Radio Associtation. In this case my report was for KRVN-FM, but I have no doubt they're just as friendly towards MW reports Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ 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] DXers under the age of 30
Sadly, AM radio is one of the worst places to try and get current local information in the Memphis area. Most of the stations have no local news department, and those who do pretty much work 9 to 5 and go home. After that it's either what they recorded during the day or what the sat feed gives them. Radios like the CC Crane models that could pick up TV audio used to be good for severe weather and the like, but thanks to the digital sift (Progress? Yeah, right. Don't get me started on that), that option has also been eliminated. Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: Russ Johnson radiok...@gmail.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 2:24:54 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] DXers under the age of 30 We lost power for about a day recently due to the big storm that ripped through the Southeast. My wife was bemoaning the loss of TV or internet - - as she could not get up to date info on weather, road conditions, etc. I handed her a square black box (DX-375) and said'remember this...it's called a radio.' I thought it was interesting that radio never even crossed her mind. On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Ira Elbert New III i...@hotmail.com wrote: Keep it up with the Kindle and we may be the last generation to turn a page in a book! My Wife is a graphic designer for The University of Georgia Press, as well as several other presses around the country, and that thought of books disappearing makes her just a bit sad. Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! From: richa...@perryisp.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:29:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [IRCA] DXers under the age of 30 Patrick: I have to agree we are probably the last generation of MW DXers. I hope I'm wrong. But how can the younger generation listen to radio or anything else with a cellphone glued to their ear? I had a young man ask me what I was reading on my Kindle. I told him it was book about how David Sarnoff and RCA screwed Farnsworth and Armstrong over their radio inventions. I doubt he understood much of anything I said. But, I'm old enough to remember listening to children's programming after school on an AM radio. Heck, I remember (barely) when REA brought electricity to our farm and dad no longer had to charge the radio batteries with a wind charger. Back then, the telephone was on the wall and had to be cranked. Richard. Richard Allen 36°22'51N / 97°26'35W (near Perry OK USA) --- Original Message --- From : Patrick Martin[mailto:mwd...@webtv.net] Sent : 4/6/2011 1:08:21 AM To : irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc : irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject : RE: Re: [IRCA] DXers under the age of 30 50 years from now, I wonder if radio stations will even be around. Today's youth, as has already been mentioned on this list, are getting their music from iPods, and if none of them even know about AM radio these days, I can imagine there'll come a point in time where FM will become passe in their minds, too. And a generation that grew up on radio will be long gone. I hate to say it and I hope I am wrong, but we may be the last generation of MW DXers. Several DXer friends I know feel the same way. I am now 62 and have been at the dials since I was 13. But the future of AM radio in this country could be on its' way out. Now there will be a lot of stations on the air for years to come. I don't think WBZ, WABC, KGO, KFI, etc are going anywhere for a long time. But we are seeing a lot more streaming on the internet. I know the talk shows on KGO get a lot of callers that listen online and even more the e mail the station. Add Ipods to mix and the need for the power monster 50KW transmitters, the days may be numbered. Especially if electric rates continue to climb. That is one main reason KAIM 870 in Hawaii shut down was the high electric rates on Molakai to run 50 KW. With the downturn in the economy, even big TV stations are having trouble. Personally, I don't see the need for zillions of stations running the same talk shows. I many went off,Better DXing would return too. 73, Patrick 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 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] new radio question
Randy, how would you say the Sony ICF-7600GR compares with the ICF-2010? Jim Pogue Memphis - Original Message - From: Joseph R Stewart randystew...@missouristate.edu To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 12:44:30 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] new radio question It's not an ultralite, but the Sony ICF-7600GR not only has excellent SSB capability, but also a good synchronous detector. The Grundig G4000A (a newer version of the YB-400?) tunes SSB. Randy Stewart Springfield MO It seems to me that there has been a lot of new small, feature rich radios come out in the last year or so, and I feel like I have lost touch with the big picture. I have a need for a pretty small portable wth AM, FM, and SSB. By small, I mean it needs to be able to fit in a brief case without taking up a lot of it. And at the same time offer pretty good performance. I have an ATS-909 that meets all of these needs except for size. Does anyone have suggestions for something smaller? Thanks, Steve -- Stephen Hawkins NG0G n...@mchsi.com 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] Stormy conditions
Good luck guys. J.D. Stephens, Brandon Jordan and I are at Shelby Forest State Park north of Memphis with receivers and antennae at the ready. We're hoping to hear some good things too, but as you said, the numbers don't look all that great. 73, Jim Pogue - Original Message - From: BARRY DAVIES barry.davie...@btopenworld.com To: IRCA SUBMISSIONS irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 5:53:01 PM Subject: [IRCA] Stormy conditions I guess you guys to the North of Atlanta should do well with the 1540 test., Looking at the current K numbers not sure if they will drift across the pond tomorrow morning? We'll give it ago even if it only the Morse that gets through hi! Best wishes 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 ___ 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] WKVQ-1540 DX test
Also heard with huge signal in Memphis by the Monte Sano DXers - J.D. Stephens, Brandon Jordan and Jim Pogue. Thanks Craig! - Original Message - From: Steve Francis amdxm...@aol.com To: a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com, a...@nrcdxas.org Sent: Saturday, March 12, 2011 12:03:13 AM Subject: [IRCA] WKVQ-1540 DX test Instrumental version of Sleigh Ride at 1:01. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee ___ 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] JOUB-774 Being Heard in N. Alabama
At 1020-1030, JOUB-774 is being heard here in North Alabama at the Monte Sano DXpedition at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Woman talking in Japanese, fairly steady signal for a few minutes. Good TP carriers also noted on 747 and 693. Receivers: Drake R-8, NRD-535, Perseus SDR Super Kaz antenna J.D. Stephens Jim Pogue Brandon Jordan ___ 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] JOIB-747 Being Heard in N. Alabama
JOIB-747 is now producing audio here at the Monte Sano DXpedition at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Woman and man talking in Japanese, fairly steady signal for a few minutes. Receivers: Drake R-8, NRD-535, Perseus SDR Super Kaz antenna J.D. Stephens Jim Pogue Brandon Jordan ___ 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] JOAB-693 Being Heard in N. Alabama
JOAB-693 is now being heard here in North Alabama at the Monte Sano DXpedition at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Talk in Japanese at 1138 UTC Receivers: Drake R-8, NRD-535, Perseus SDR Super Kaz antenna J.D. Stephens Jim Pogue Brandon Jordan __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: • New Members 1 • New Files 2 Visit Your Group Post message: m...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: mwdx-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: mwdx-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: mwdx-ow...@yahoogroups.com MARKETPLACE Hobbies Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog Cat Answers Center. Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ___ 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] BBC-693 Being Heard in N. Alabama 0300 UTC
BBC-693 is now being heard here in North Alabama at the Monte Sano DXpedition at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Absolutely amazing signal around s6 and fade free for 10 minutes or so. Radio 5 programming, man and woman in tallk, newscast after TOH. Amazing signal !! 0300 UTC + Receivers: Drake R-8, NRD-535, Perseus SDR Super Kaz antenna J.D. Stephens Jim Pogue Brandon Jordan __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: • New Members 1 • New Files 2 Visit Your Group Post message: m...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: mwdx-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: mwdx-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: mwdx-ow...@yahoogroups.com MARKETPLACE Hobbies Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog Cat Answers Center. Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ___ 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] BBC-693 STILL Being Heard in N. Alabama, almost 0400 UTC
WGR-550 Buffalo, NY being heard solidly second night in a row here at the Monte Sano DXpedition in Huntsville, AL. Sports programming, 0400 UTC (midnight Eastern) 73 - 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] BBC-693 STILL Being Heard in N. Alabama, almost 0400 UTC
BBC-693 is STILL being heard here in North Alabama at the Monte Sano DXpedition at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. Absolutely amazing signal around s6 and fade free for ALMOST AN HOUR straight. lhe wider 4 khz filter on the R-8. Receivers: Drake R-8, NRD-535, Perseus SDR Super Kaz antenna J.D. Stephens Jim Pogue Brandon Jordan __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic ( 1 ) Recent Activity: • New Members 1 • New Files 2 Visit Your Group Post message: m...@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: mwdx-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: mwdx-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com List owner: mwdx-ow...@yahoogroups.com MARKETPLACE Hobbies Activities Zone: Find others who share your passions! Explore new interests. Get great advice about dogs and cats. Visit the Dog Cat Answers Center. Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now. Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only , Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ___ 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] My new QSL
And I'm a little disappointed that you couldn't be patient like everyone else and decided to bug the station for a QSL Barry. I know I'm behind on processing QSL requests for this test but I have assured you and everyone else that they will come. I stand by that and promise that everyone who heard the test and sent a report will get a QSL. We all like to get QSLs - and I'm at the top of that list - but I still ask that people not jump the gun. If Paul Andrews or others at WBIX begin to get bombarded by requests we're likely to ruin a good relationship with the station. Thanks folks - I'm working on the 2008-09 test season and hope to have some tests to announce soon. 73, Jim Pogue Joint IRCA/NRC BTC Chairman -- Original message -- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmm, I thought the IRCA/NRC was handling those QSL requests. Anyways, Paul Andrews is a good guy and he seems like a DX'er friendly kinda guy from what I know about him. Secondly, I wonder why the QSL came from Paul and not Grady Paul On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 9:40 AM, BARRY DAVIES [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Received an email QSL card for 1060 WBIX. The QSL is for the test transmission on February 24, 2008. QSL from Paul Andrews, Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. http://www.realradiousa.com http://www.radio-talk.net http://www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting [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 ___ 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] My new QSL
No harm done Barry - I fully understand that you were anxious to recieve your QSL. I am travelling on the east coast at the moment but will do my darnedest to get those WBIX QSLs out when I get back. I'll also work to keep the communication channels more open and frequent from the BTC. When we are in the midst of summer here in the Southern U.S., DXing activities often take second seat to the heat. 73, Jim -- Original message -- From: BARRY DAVIES [EMAIL PROTECTED] My sincere apologies to IRCA'ers. I did not appreciate the implication of my hasty actions. Perhaps an email explaining what was happening might have been helpful? This is my first QSL request for an IRCA/NRC test and again my apologies. Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I'm a little disappointed that you couldn't be patient like everyone else and decided to bug the station for a QSL Barry. I know I'm behind on processing QSL requests for this test but I have assured you and everyone else that they will come. I stand by that and promise that everyone who heard the test and sent a report will get a QSL. We all like to get QSLs - and I'm at the top of that list - but I still ask that people not jump the gun. If Paul Andrews or others at WBIX begin to get bombarded by requests we're likely to ruin a good relationship with the station. Thanks folks - I'm working on the 2008-09 test season and hope to have some tests to announce soon. 73, Jim Pogue Joint IRCA/NRC BTC Chairman -- Original message -- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. Hmm, I thought the IRCA/NRC was handling those QSL requests. Anyways, Paul Andrews is a good guy and he seems like a DX'er friendly kinda guy from what I know about him. Secondly, I wonder why the QSL came from Paul and not Grady Paul On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 9:40 AM, BARRY DAVIES [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Received an email QSL card for 1060 WBIX. The QSL is for the test transmission on February 24, 2008. QSL from Paul Andrews, Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 -- Sincerely, Paul B. Walker, Jr. http://www.realradiousa.com http://www.radio-talk.net http://www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting [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 ___ 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] New DXer
I might also suggest the name August - for another legendary DXer August Balbi who I had the great fortune to correspond with for a few years before his death. And Augie is kind of a neat nickname that most people wouldn't forget either. 73s, Jim Pogue -- Original message -- From: Scott Fybush [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kindly join me, won't you, in welcoming As Yet Unnamed Baby Boy Fybush to the world? Arrived at 5:32 AM EDT, a month early, 5 lbs. 8 oz., 18.5, S9+20dB... Daddy may not be doing much DXing for a little while :-) Snarky suggestions for names will be greatly appreciated. (Well, by me, anyway.) s ___ 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] Canadian QSLs
Check eBay sometime. You might be surprised at the price some QSLs sell for there. Jim Pogue Memphis -- Original message -- From: k4ape [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was just thinking back to my misspent DX youth. I QSLed 4 Canadian stations, CKMP-1230, CKBW-1000, CBL-740, and CBA. The CBL CBA cards are the only two CBC cards I have. Maybe I should hold on to all four of them, as all four of those stations are now dark. Perhaps someday they'll be valuable. Ha! Dear David- You should hang on to _ALL_ QSL's no matter where or why they are from!! I have QSL's from the early 50's that I would never throw away, even though the stations are long gone, as well as their owners. As far as value goes, they are already valuble, to you, I hope. BTW- I also QSL's from CBL and CBA as well as CBM and CBK. 73's 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
[IRCA] WHBC 1480 Canton, OH 3/29/08 DX Test still a go
Fellow DXers, My apologies for taking so long to update everyone on this DX Test, but I wasn't able to talk with WHBC Chief Engineer Dale Lamm until today, plus I have been traveling all day and just now have made it to where I can work on e-mails. After a lengthy and informative conversation with Dale, he feels it is best that we proceed with the DX Test on the 29th as scheduled, although he will be using WHBC's standard night pattern and power. He does intend to include special test features like Morse code and sweep tones, probably inserted during some standard breaks. This should still significantly improve the chances of hearing WHBC's signal at greater distances. Thanks to Dale for conducting the test, and I know we are all grateful for him taking the time and trouble to air the special program inserted into their standard Fox Sports Channel fare. 73s, Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint BTC Coordinator 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] Last chance for CBA
I will be heading to North Carolina this weekend to visit family, and wonder what the possibility of hearing CBA from the Raleigh/Durham area is before they bite the dust. Any thoughts or suggestions from anyone? Jim Pogue 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
Re: [IRCA] WBIX DX Test Final Report
Sorry Dave - yes, I knew that. My apologies and congrats. 73s, Jim -- Original message -- From: David Faulkner [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim: Albany Ohio, not New York. Think I may have been the furthest this directin to hear them. David Faulkner -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Pogue Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] WBIX DX Test Final Report WBIX DX Test Final Report Let me think of some appropriate superlatives: spectacular, amazing, overwhelmingly successful nope, they still dont capture how great this late-February DX test from Natick, Massachusetts came out. In addition to being heard in at least 18 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, the test was also logged in Finland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Heres the LONG list of DXers who have reported hearing the test: Mark DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA Dave Hochfelder Albany, NY Steve Howe Saint Albans, VT Curtis Sadowski Paxton, IL Joe Miller Troy, MI Mike Brooker Toronto, ON Craig Healy Providence, RI George Sherman Minnesota Perry Crabill Winchester, VA Mark Gerwlivch Markham, ON Mark Connelly - Billerica, MA Rob Ross London, ON (DXing on an Ultralite radio of course) Bruce Portzer Seattle, WA Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Bjarne Mjelde Berlevag, Norway Jan Edh Freddiksfors, Sweden OJ Sagdahl Tronheim, Norway Andrew Blade York, UK Sig Andersson Norrköping, Sweden Torolf Johnsson Stockholm, Sweden Dave Pyatt Burlington, ON Bob Galerstein Monroe, NY Dave Braun Wyoming, DE Scott Fybush Rochester, NY Joe Wozniak St. Louis, MO Rich Line Sterling Heights, MI David Faulkner Albany, NY Torgeir Woxen Sørumsand, Norway Barry Davies Carlisle, UK Shawn Axelrod Winnipeg, MB Neil Kazaross Barrington, IL Jim Wallace Charleston, WV Tim Noonan Oak Creek, WI Steve Francis DXing from Newport News, VA Dave Larrabee Columbia, MD Jim Solatie Lemmenjoki, Finland Eric Söderman Norrköping, Sweden Håkan Sundman Lemmenjoki, Finland Ken Baird Sorn, Scotland Kermit Geary Walnutport, PA Jim Paige Sterling Heights, MI Steve Kennedy Coal Township, PA Charles Helms Nutley, NJ Philip Chiello, Jr. Elm Grove, WI Kraig Krist Manassas, VA Leslie Wood East Meadow, NY John Fisher North Chelmsford, MA Mary Karren-Landry Poland Spring, ME John Malicky Pittsburgh, PA Andrew Blade Ayrshire, Scotland It seems that the only DXers east of the Mississippi River who had a problem hearing the test were those like me here in Memphis who live in WBIXs protective null. Likewise, J.D. Stephens and Les Rayburn in Alabama reported no success in hearing this most desirable test. A trend that appears to be developing is a greater international interest in trying for DX tests. This is indeed exciting, and a potentially strong selling point to station engineers and management for future tests. Evidence supporting some unrealized potential for future successes in this area is provided by comments from DXer Mark Connelly in Massachusetts: At 0016 EST / 0516 UTC on 24 FEB I had no problem hearing the WBIX-1060 Natick, MA test on the DXTuner receiver located in Ilfracombe, England, he wrote. Code ID's, sweep tones, and voice announcements came through fine. Clearly dominating the channel. (Other DXTuners) that had some signal: Edinburgh, Scotland (poor, much weaker than at Ilfracombe, bits of voice and tones) Italy and Germany (carrier evident but nil / nearly nil audio) Caracas, Venezuela (bits of Morse code ID in huge furball jumble). Thanks for sharing this fascinating info Mark. Perhaps we need to try and reach out to DXers in Latin America and encourage them to begin listening for tests. I have not received any reports from DXers in those regions on any tests this season. As the prime BCB listening time begins to transition into nights with higher QRN levels and more hours of daylight, I am still trying to nail down just a couple more DX tests. More to follow on these as details become available. Once again, our sincere thanks to WBIX Chief Engineer Grady Moates for agreeing to conduct this test, and to BTC member Paul B. Walker Jr. for his persistent efforts to arrange it. Now to the task of processing the many requests for QSLs. Remember to keep checking the DXTESTS.INFO Web site frequently and
Re: [IRCA] WKDK QSL
Same received here today. Thanks Powell - certainly one of the really nice ones in my collection now. 73s, Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: David Hochfelder [EMAIL PROTECTED] I received a nice verie letter from Powell Way today in the mail. I guess he must've been able to pick out the weak sweep tones on the CD I sent him Thanks, Powell! 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] QSL Request from WABV 1590 Recieved.. AND.. Replied to!
Thanks Paul. I am indeed honored. I'll be looking for the envelope and make sure I extract all the goodies. I do appreciate your kindness, and also the test. 73s, Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] I got a QSL Request from Jim Pogue of Memphis, Tennessee on Thursday February 14th, 2008 for WABV- AM 1590 Abbeville, South Carolina. The Reception report is for 12:29 AM on February 8, 2008 during our test that night from 12:01AM to 1:30AM Eastern Standard Time. Jim included details on paper and enclosed a Pocket CD with a 1 minute audio recording A QSL Verification Letter will be going out Friday, February 15th 2008 containing a verification letter with a few station pictures, along with about half a dozen other little goodies in the envelope (Look carefully for them Jim, some of them are small) Jim's QSL was QSL Number One under my tenure here at WABV! Sincerely, -- Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting P.S. Jim you relaly didn't HAVE to put that extra 2 lines concerning all my extra titles which describe my responsibilities ;) ___ 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] WABV DX Test: WAIK instead
Interesting - I wonder if WAIK was running something other than normal configuration. I also heard them here in Memphis for the first time last night. Thanks for sharing Glenn - again, interesting. Jim Pogue -- Original message -- From: Glenn Hauser [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** U S A. Tnx to Paul B. Walker, Jr., for putting on an impromptu DX test from WABV 1590 in South Carolina. Since he said it would run until 0630 UT Feb 8, it was more convenient for me to start listening after 0600 than 0500. I made the great sacrifice of hearing ESPN Radio with stupid sports talk for 15+ minutes, and trying to detect some signs of the DX test underneath, but never any sign of it, so I wonder if WABV really ran until 0630? At least I was rewarded by a new (?) log of a station I would otherwise avoid, WAIK 1590 in Galesburg IL, which did give a full ID at 0622, along with Sunny 97.7, WMOI [COL: Monmouth], after which I upgave. Whoopee! Per NRC AM Log, WAIK runs only 55 watts at night, and it was dominating the frequency! Could it be they forgot to switch from 5000 watts day power? The least they could have done for WABV test. NRC Antenna Pattern Book shows them with an almost circular pattern to the south of city only (Glenn Hauser, Enid OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ 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] New MW QSL (AR03125)
Since it's an Army installation, the A prefix fits for a military call sign block. Is it Alpha Romeo Zero or Alpha Romeo Oscar I wonder. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Mike Westfall, Lost Almost NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good one! I wonder if they could explain their callsign, though, which doesn't seem to fit in with ITU allotments. On Feb 6, 2008 1:32 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: 1600 AR03125 USA, OR, Umatilla rec. vl on Dept of the Army letterhead and info on Umatilla Army Chemical Depot in 8d. long friendly letter explaining the purpose of the station by Bruce E. Henrickson, Public Affairs Officer. Address: Dept. of the Army, U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency, Umatilla Chemical Depot, 78798 Ordnance Road, Building 1, Hermiston OR 97838-9544. MW QSL: 2982. (PM-OR) Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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 -- Mesa Mike LA de NM ___ 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] Beacon ZLS
I hear it here in Memphis quite regularly, and suspect it is pretty much heard quite widely across the hemisphere. I agree - quite fun to hear, and more entertaining than Reloj at times! Jim Pogue -- Original message -- From: Karl J. Zuk [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was listening to the Cuban on 530 during a recent visit to the Palm Beach, Florida area using a car radio in motion. I heard slow Morse behind it sending Z-L-S. It is a nice strong beacon from the nearby Bahamas. Fun to hear. Is it heard beyond the southeast? Also dominant was Radio Reloj on 570 and ZNS on 810. There is nothing like being near the ocean. I wish I was there during the evening to DX SSS. This was a quick day trip! The daytime DX was great fun. Is there anything else I should try to catch down there? Thanks, Karl N2KZ _ Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your fix. http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx ___ 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] UNID TIS 1600
Wow - sounds like a good opening for a mystery-spy-thriller novel. I'll be curious to hear who this is if anyone figures it out. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Patrick Martin) I heard an UNID TIS on 1600 off the Eastern beverage this morning. The message was first heard with bits and pieces at 0200 EST with a repeaed message. Noted at 0300 and the best 0400 0500 EST. I last herd it at 0600 EST. The message was as follows Turn your radio dial to 1600 kilohertz AM for important information regarding plant statis and your approach to the USCDS work site.This is station AR031235 operating on an assigned frequency of 16 hundred kilohertz...communications...Emergency information to report to the USCDS control room...You may do so by calling 564-7311. Any ideas? Thanks. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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 ___ 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] Ultralight Radio question
Thanks very much for the speedy reply Gary. I hope my friend can get one for me before leaving for the States. 73s, Jim -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim and Tim, The post was from me. The radio is the Sony SRF-T615, (the made in Japan, top of the line digital flagship Ultralight model from Sony). It is not available for sale in North America, and can only be ordered from Audio Cubes 2 (_http://www.audiocubes2.com_ (http://www.audiocubes2.com) ) as a specialty item. It costs $89, plus about $15 for Express Mail shipping to the USA. Someone in Japan can easily purchase the radio at almost any electronics store, at a significantly reduced price. After personally experiencing the current stampede in Audio Cubes' SRF-T615 orders from the USA and Canada (mostly as a result of my own recommendation on this list), I would strongly recommend that a friend purchase the unit in Japan, and you may well avoid the current 3-week delay in Audio Cubes 2 orders. 73, Gary DeBock Ultralight Radio Reviewer **Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys/pictures/never-won-a-grammy?NCID=aolcmp0030002 5 48) ___ 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] Ultralight Radio question
I have a friend who is going to Japan soon. A day or two ago someone posted a note about the best of these little digtal display critters that was only available for sale there in Japan. Can someone help with: 1. The model/nomenclature of this for sale in Japan only radio. 2. The store in Japan that was selling it. Thanks and 73s, Jim Pogue 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] Police radio on current X-band frequencies
There was some discussion yesterday about police radio stations that once operated on what are now BCB X-band frequencies. I have scanned a couple of lists out of publications in my modest library of old radio publications - one dated 1935 and the other from what appears to be about 1940. If anyone would like copies of the PDFs, just e-mail me off list and I'll be happy to send copies to you. 73s, Jim Pogue 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] Police band radio on medium wave freqs
Hi Patrick - just to avoid any confusion, however, KCA999 was actually a police dispatch station. As I vaguely recall it was used primarily for admin traffic and things like APBs, it had a live dispatcher and real-time traffic. It sure made for some interesting listening. Also, as I recall, they were the last station of their type on this band. Sure glad I got them. Jim Pogue -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Patrick Martin) Jim, Yes, I sure remember the coast to coast TIS reception too. I QSL'd quite a few. I guess we were there at the right time. I wish the TIS stations would move up between 1700-1800 khz. We could have our heyday back. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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 ___ 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] KKMO DX Test
If you haven't posted or sent me your results on this test, please do so soon. I'll probably try to put my report on it together this evening. Thanks. Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordinator 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
Re: [IRCA] VENEZUELA on Sony SRF-59........2395 Miles!!!!
... which I guess is now the TOH in Venezuela! Jim Pogue Memphis -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Marc DeLorenzo) Robert- Congrats on a good catch with a $15 radio. FYI, although YVKS-750 occasionally IDs as Radio Caracas, they ID much more frequently as RCR or Air-ay Say Air-ay. Also, they play the very dramatic Venezuela National Anthem every 60 minutes at the bottom-of-hour. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA http://hometown.aol.com/midcapemarc/myhomepage/profile.html -- Original message -- From: Robert Ross Hi Guys: Well.after hearing this station on the SONY SRF-59 for over the past week..I finally got a definite ID and it was as I suspectedVENEZUELA. 750 RCR Radio Caracas Caracas, VENEZUELA Jan/08/08 2245 EST GOOD SS OVER WSB Finally after being in the Mud underneath for a week. Male and female with Spanish News items. Jingle at 2245. Female with several mentions of Caracas and ID as Radio Caracas, Back to News and SS talk. 100 KW Stn. Distance 2395 Miles!! New Distance Record for me on the SRF-59 ROSS, ONT. ___ 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] Way OT: Undersea cables
I know this is way off the mark, but since we have a lot of smart folks with a wealth of knowledge on these lists, I thought Id ask a quick question. A friend of mine at work is trying to get some info on undersea communications cables in the former Panama Canal Zone that probably connected it to other locations in the Caribbean. In particular, he is trying to get info on some cables installed around 1945 near the end of WW II. A long shot for sure, but anyone have any ideas? If you can help, please contact me off-list. Thanks. Jim Pogue 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
Re: [IRCA] KFPW-AM 1230 Fort Smith, AR Verie Signer
OK - I can make it out now. It's definitely Bill Pharis. Thanks. -- Original message -- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] I checked with my friend who's lived in Arkansas his whole life and has worked in radio there for about ten years. Turns out.. he used to work at KFPW as the General Sales manager. He tells me: The owner/GM is Bill or Karen Pharis... The CE is Jim Barnes Hope this helps! Paul Walker ___ 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] 1210 KHz.
Congrats Curtis - maybe this portends good things for the upcoming DX Test. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Curtis Sadowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 1210 KHz. I'm having to use my SRF-59 to get around WPHT's blowtorch signal (they're running a re-run of a 'Coast to Coast' program from last week I thought was boring the first time around). In WPHT's null on that superb mini-receiver, I'm getting Mexican music from an unknown station. It's the kind of tuba-accordian stuff popular in Northern Mexico. At 1:40 A.M. Central they played an upbeat version of 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' sung in Spanish. No IDs yet on who they are. Curtis Sadowski Paxton, Illinois _ Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in. www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline ___ This is Amdx - The WTFDA AM DX List. Amdx mailing list Post to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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] For Patrick Martin
Patrick I am receiving your e-mails but when I try to reply my e-mails to your Web TV address are bouncing. I will try to call you later today regarding the upcoming DX Test. Jim Pogue ___ 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] OT: Bernie Ward KGO-810 indicted
Dang - I hate it when I miss sarcasm. My apologies. And yes, I was there in front of the tube as well, and heard/saw them play the (get this) Indiana State Fair - I think the following summer. Cheers aplenty. Jim -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] an obscure sixties band known only as 'The Who' I was trying to be silly. ;-) I was glued to the TV set on February 9, 1964 as the beatles played the Ed Sullivan show... as was half the population of North America. The WHO were part of my life in the sixties... as was The Stones, Van Morrison, the Byrds, the Loving Spoonful, the Guess Who, etc etc etc -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing Victoria, British Columbia, Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA 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] NY Times - House Cmte Chmn orders FCC Inquiry
Well said Bob - I think I'll send Rep. Stupak an e-mail today and suggest that he indeed put these two poorly conceived and executed ideas under the microscope of common sense. Way to go. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Bob Foxworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Today's NY Times, in an AP wire story, says that John Dingell-D-MI who heads the House Energy and Commerce Committee, says that the FCC has suffered an apparent breakdown in an open and transparent regulatory process. He is losing confidence that the commission has been conducting its affairs in an appropriate manner, and has ordered an inquiry. The investigation will be conducted by Rep. Bart Stupak, D-MI, who has received several complaints about the way that (Kevin) Martin has conducted business that include claims of an abuse of power and an attempt to keep fellow commissioners in the dark. The terms selectively withholding data and short-circuiting procedural norms also appear in the AP story's allegations, among others. End excerpts from the AP story. The following are from me. Perhaps someone will advise Rep. Stupak of the academic interest of examining the ways in which the Commission came to its decisions on the BPL issue, and the IBOC issue, both of which seem to me to have striking similarities, among which are deliberately ignoring technical information that would suggest not adopting the positions that were subsequently taken. Should be interesting. - Bob ___ 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] NY Times - House Cmte Chmn orders FCC Inquiry
Thanks Lee - good info to know. -- Original message -- From: LEE FRESHWATER [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do not send emails They will not count.(and they probably wont get read)... You need to send a letter. Send it to their Washington office AS WELL as a copy to their main district office. SEND seperate letters to each member of the committee I speak from experience...actually my wife worked 18 years for Cliff Stearns R-FL regards to the group and good luck.. lee freshwater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said Bob - I think I'll send Rep. Stupak an e-mail today and suggest that he indeed put these two poorly conceived and executed ideas under the microscope of common sense. Way to go. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Bob Foxworth Today's NY Times, in an AP wire story, says that John Dingell-D-MI who heads the House Energy and Commerce Committee, says that the FCC has suffered an apparent breakdown in an open and transparent regulatory process. He is losing confidence that the commission has been conducting its affairs in an appropriate manner, and has ordered an inquiry. The investigation will be conducted by Rep. Bart Stupak, D-MI, who has received several complaints about the way that (Kevin) Martin has conducted business that include claims of an abuse of power and an attempt to keep fellow commissioners in the dark. The terms selectively withholding data and short-circuiting procedural norms also appear in the AP story's allegations, among others. End excerpts from the AP story. The following are from me. Perhaps someone will advise Rep. Stupak of the academic interest of examining the ways in which the Commission came to its decisions on the BPL issue, and the IBOC issue, both of which seem to me to have striking similarities, among which are deliberately ignoring technical information that would suggest not adopting the positions that were subsequently taken. Should be interesting. - Bob ___ 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 Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ 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] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest
Has anyone heard from Patrick lately? I e-mailed him early Sunday morning as storms were on the way in, but haven't heard back from him. I hope he is hunkered down with his radios to keep him warm, logging lots of great stuff. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Morning, Hope everyone in the Pacific Northwest is safe from this powerful storm. Power is out in many area along the Oregon and Washington coast. Lines are down and many transformers are knocked out. Fallen trees and flooding, mostly in rural areas, have roads closed. 129 mph wind gusts at Bay City, OR. 100 mph winds at Tillimook, OR. Storm should peak between 10:00 A.M. and early afternoon. Sustained winds expected to peak in my area at around 45 mph. However, DXing conditions are good; Pat has a battery in place so he can DX during this huge storm. Stay safe. Dennis, Vancouver, WA ___ 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] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest
Thanks for the update Bill. Glad to hear he sought safe haven. I look forward to hearing from him - hopefully later today. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Bill Block [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim and Dennis I talked to Patrick last night on the phone and at that time he was in a Motel in Astoria. It sounds like the wind at his place would be over 100 MPH so he got out and went to Astoria for the night like he did last year. He said that he would go home after the wind dies down later today. He said that he would call later today and when I hear from him I will let you know. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:42:10 + CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [IRCA] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest Has anyone heard from Patrick lately? I e-mailed him early Sunday morning as storms were on the way in, but haven't heard back from him. I hope he is hunkered down with his radios to keep him warm, logging lots of great stuff. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good Morning, Hope everyone in the Pacific Northwest is safe from this powerful storm. Power is out in many area along the Oregon and Washington coast. Lines are down and many transformers are knocked out. Fallen trees and flooding, mostly in rural areas, have roads closed. 129 mph wind gusts at Bay City, OR. 100 mph winds at Tillimook, OR. Storm should peak between 10:00 A.M. and early afternoon. Sustained winds expected to peak in my area at around 45 mph. However, DXing conditions are good; Pat has a battery in place so he can DX during this huge storm. Stay safe. Dennis, Vancouver, WA ___ 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 _ Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in. www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline ___ 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] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest
Good news - thanks for sharing Bill. Jim Pogue Memphis -- Original message -- From: Bill Block [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just got a phone call from Patrick on his cell phone and he is fine. Power and phone is out all over the area and it may take a while for them to ge power back on. They had wind up to 120 MPH so it was one big wind storm. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 15:22:53 + Subject: Re: [IRCA] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest Thanks for the update Bill. Glad to hear he sought safe haven. I look forward to hearing from him - hopefully later today. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Bill Block Jim and Dennis I talked to Patrick last night on the phone and at that time he was in a Motel in Astoria. It sounds like the wind at his place would be over 100 MPH so he got out and went to Astoria for the night like he did last year. He said that he would go home after the wind dies down later today. He said that he would call later today and when I hear from him I will let you know. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZFrom: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2007 14:42:10 + CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [IRCA] Huge Storm Hits Pacific Northwest Has anyone heard from Patrick lately? I e-mailed him early Sunday morning as storms were on the way in, but haven't heard back from him. I hope he is hunkered down with his radios to keep him warm, logging lots of great stuff. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN-- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Good Morning, Hope everyone in the Pacific Northwest is safe from this powerful storm. Power is out in many area along the Oregon and Washington coast. Lines are down and many transformers are knocked out. Fallen trees and flooding, mostly in rural areas, have roads closed. 129 mph wind gusts at Bay City, OR. 100 mph winds at Tillimook, OR. Storm should peak between 10:00 A.M. and early afternoon. Sustained winds expected to peak in my area at around 45 mph. However, DXing conditions are good; Pat has a battery in place so he can DX during this huge storm. Stay safe. Dennis, Vancouver, WA ___ 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 _ Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. Join in. www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline ___ 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 _ You keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the im Initiative now. http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=TAGLM ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] LYQ-529
The CE here who also runs the tech side of their SWBC station promised a QSL card for LYQ. I wonder if anyone has seen one yet? I sent in my reception report about 6 weeks ago. Not complaining - just curious, since I waited 19 years to get my QSL card from the STFS RWM in Russia! 8-) Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Tom Jasinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] LYQ code beacon on 529 Khz noted back on the air on Wednesday, Nov 28th. Have to tune in LSB w/500hz wide filter to pull them in. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Pete Taylor To: NRC ; IRCA of America Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:50 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] LYQ-529 It's a tad under the 530-1700 BCB but if you are east of the Mississippi you have probably heard the beacon LYQ-529. It was getting out pretty well last month when I was driving from Chattanooga to Owensboro KY. I called them for info. It's at an airport in Morrison, TN and is part of the WWRB (SW) operation. It is running 25w from 353703n 860504w from a 125' tower (I think he said it was a flattop). It took a lightening hit a few days ago so is currently off the air. They are in the process of adding some ground radials. The phone # is 931/728-6087 and according to the web site, it is manned from 9pm-3am EST. And finally, it should come as no great surprise that it has already been logged out west (in OR) by Steve Ratslaff. You will be pleased to know that LYQ is not installing IBOC. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n ICF2010 + Kiwa air core loop DX398; Palomar 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 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] Poor Excuses kill this hobby
be found in your response. Maybe instead of a stamp, each DXer can send in a dollar, and with the $10 - $20, you can supply the station with a gift...uh, QSL cards!! about 100 worth. You will have left the hobby a better place than you found it. Then, dxers will be gratefull to you and the IRCA for making a difference. What is the IRCA for anyway? And coming from a Ham radio operator God, that was simple. People, stop settling for less, and poor excuses. Get involved in your hobby! Stop looking for what you can get, and add selfishly to a raggetty old shoe box full of mold and mildew stuck in a closet that won't see light for another ten years... and starting looking on how to give to others, including an education on what a QSL really is, and supply them. There needs to be a serious attitude shift here. That should start the keyboards clicking, eh? Konnie SW CT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:31:09 -0600 Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL from WIGG 1420 for DX TEST Folks, I gotta say, any time you get a response from a station these days and the intent is to verify your reception, you need to be grateful. I am certain that this was the intent by WIGG. The days of insisting upon a full data verification with date, time, frequency, power, etc., and an unambiguous your reception is verified statement or the like are gone. In a word, no, not all stations are aware of what constitutes what we DXers would categorize as a full data QSL. And I'm not about to try and launch an education program. Again, we are lucky to get the test and a snail-mail response to our reception reports at all. Jim Pogue KH2AR/WPE9HLJ/KG6DX1A Memphis, Tennessee USA NRD-535, R-390A, ICF-2010 Wellbrook LA5030 loop, PAØRDT mini-whip, attic longwire, Quantum phaser QRZ.com/KH2AR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Konnie Rychalsky Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 7:45 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL from WIGG 1420 for DX TEST I thought the definition of a QSL confirms a date? Isn't this instead a Verie? On another note, aren't the stations that run these DX tests aware of QSL response? Konnie SW CT Yesterday received a hand written letter with business card from WIGG 1420khz for DX Test on Nov 4th., signed by Paul Turner. No date was mentioned. _ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows Live. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_Medi aCtr_bigscreen_102007 ___ 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] Tests on 1030 1210
I don't have any idea. I guess maybe those two east coast stations that he wanted us to re-record the test announcements for. I have't seen anything from him on this. I've just been staying busy with other tasks and haven't gotten the re-recordings done and to him. Maybe he thought we were stealing his thunder with all the other tests and needed to move forward on his own. Good for him, says I. Anyway, why don't you ask him about these tests and suggest that he share with everyone else if they are lined up for December. I don't care if he wants to announce and take credit for them ... we just need to make sure the word gets out to as wide an audience as possible. 73s, Jim -- Original message -- From: J.D. Stephens [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Paul S. Lotsof Subject: Re: [IRCA] am iboc Not to change the subject any but things look promising for tests on 1030 and 1210 in mid December. Both would be using 10 kw. Which would you say has a better chance of reaching the most DXers? What tests are you talking about? The DXTests.info website lists no upcoming tests from stations on these frequencies. 73 - J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.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 ___ 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] Tests on 1030 1210
Well, I did it again. Hit the send button too fast. My apologies Paul. My e-mail was intended only for J.D. Jim -- Original message -- From: J.D. Stephens [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Paul S. Lotsof Subject: Re: [IRCA] am iboc Not to change the subject any but things look promising for tests on 1030 and 1210 in mid December. Both would be using 10 kw. Which would you say has a better chance of reaching the most DXers? What tests are you talking about? The DXTests.info website lists no upcoming tests from stations on these frequencies. 73 - J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.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 ___ 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] Confirmation/clarification of WFAW Test info for this weekend
I just spoke with CE Ernie Swanson and the test will run as advertised on the DXTESTS.info website - i.e., midnight Sunday night until 3 a.m. Monday morning. He apologized for any confusion the notice on the WFAW web site may have caused. Also, Ernie said he will be at the transmitter site during the test and will be happy to accept any prepaid phone calls from DXers at (920) 723-6033. He said he gets lots of calls to help him stay awake! Good luck to everyone. Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordinator Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah,. their site says Sunday morning.. not Monday, like dxtests.info says. Id like to try for the test if someone can calrify. Paul On Nov 9, 2007 3:54 AM, ronald musco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good morning Jim, I noticed on the WFAW web site that their test is Sunday morning. I thought it was Monday morning. Could you please clarify. Thank you. Ron Musco Jim Pogue [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brandon Jordan - Blogmeister of the DXTESTS.INFO site - has posted two interesting articles that ran in the local press about the WLPO DX Test. Several DXers and their reports are mentioned in the articles. You can click on this link to have a look. http://www.dxtests.info/2007/11/newstribune-newspaper-articles-about.html Conditions have been quite good the last few evenings. Let's hope they continue through the weekend for the WFAW test. 73s, Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordinator 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
Re: [IRCA] Sony MW DX Receiver
I agree completely - I logged a 500-watt non-directional beacon on 350 kHz from British Columbia on my 2010 last night with a whopper signal. No special antennas, no special filters, just lying in bed with the headphones on. Some of my best BCB DX has also been heard with the 2010 barefoot. It is an amazing rig and the best money I've ever spent on a receiver. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Powell E. Way III W4OPW [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Joe Miller, KJ8O wrote: Hi everyone, Earlier this year, there was discussion of a Sony MW DX Receiver that sold for about $180. --- Has anyone on either list bought and used one? --- If so, how does it compare to the ICF-2010? --- Model number and link of where to purchase? NOTHING Sony makes compares to the 2010. The 7600 is decent and has sync detection, but well it surely is NOT a 2010. Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ 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] 1450 sweep tones
Thanks for your thoughts Bill. I agree that it would seem like a great idea, and I have indeed approached close to half a dozen Canadian stations so far that have announced they are leaving AM. Of the couple that responded, their answer was basically it's too late to do anything. I think perhaps they were just being polite and were not really interested in doing a test. Plus, the CEs were also probably quite busy with the switchover. Still, I'll keep trying whenever I hear of an impending demise of a Canadian AM station. And if anyone has an in with a station that would be optimal. Thanks again. Jim Pogue -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 11/7/2007 8:13:53 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 1450 CHUC is having its last day on the AM band. Periodically, there are announcements inviting listeners to tune to the new FM. The announcmeent is accompnaied by sweep tones. I wonder-- are we missing out on a great DX opportunity by not approaching Canadian AM stations that are scheduled to go off and asking them if they can run a DX test? Or even sweeps (or Morse ID's) during their regular programming, as Jim points out CHUC is doing? I know that while some stations continue simulcasting the FM, others play a continuous loop advising listeners to retune to the FM. You would think that it would not be objectionable if some DX test programming would be included in this loop. Are Canada's regulations for maintenance testing similar to those of the US (i.e. can stations operate their day power/antenna pattern at night)? These ideas are not unprecedented. Many of us will recall that CHSJ 700 Saint John NB conducted a DX test in April 1998, shortly before it moved to FM. Unfortunately, many Canadian AM's have gone off since, with no test conducted. Canadian AM stations are rapidly dwindling in number, and time is running out if we are going to do something like this. Ideas or comments? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. ___ 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] WIGG DX Test
From initial reports, It looks as though the WIGG test didn't get out quite as well as some of the others so far this season. I talked with Paul at about 3:20 a.m. this morning. He said he'd gotten calls from the St. Louis and Chicago areas so far. I am at a family function in Durham, NC, and heard just a little tone and CW. This was from a hotel room with my Sony ICF-2010, but with lots of QRM from WHK. As those of you who set the timers last night review your recordings, please share your results with the lists. I'll give Paul a call early in the week to give him a rundown on who heard his test. Thanks. Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordinator -- Original message -- From: Joe Miller, KJ8O [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was happy to hear that the test did happen last night. Unfortunately, I did not last that long, as I fell asleep and woke up twice while waiting for the test to start, and finally went to bed about an hour before the scheduled test time. My gratitude goes out to the WIGG Chief Engineer and to Jim Pogue for arranging this test. Mississippi would have looked very nice in my log book, but hopefully, we will have another opportunity again. 73 de Joe Miller, Troy, MI __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.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 ___ 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] BTC Podcast #3 now available!
The latest Broadcast Test Committee Podcast - Edition #3 - hosted by committee member J.D. Stephens is now available for downloading and listening. Here's the link: http://www.dxtests.info/podcasts/BTC_Podcast_3.mp3 Thanks to J.D. for this great addition to our efforts. Good luck to everyone on the WIGG test this weekend. Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordiantor 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] NEW TIME for WIGG Test
I spoke with Paul Turner, CE at WIGG today and he is ready to go with the test this weekend. The time for the test has been changed, however. It is now 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. Central STANDARD Time. Here are the details: WIGG-1420 Wiggins, MS DX Test Date: Sunday morning (late Saturday night), Nov. 4, 2007. Time: 3:00 AM to 4:00 AM Central STANDARD Time [Please note, this will be the morning we change from DST to standard time in most of North America, but Paul is aware of this and will run the test on STANDARD time] Modes of Operation: 5,000 watts using non-directional antenna pattern. Programming: Programming will consist of special voice announcements, morse code, tones and classic country music. Paul says to especially listen for Floyd Kramer music, one of his favorite artists. He also says DXers are welcome to call him as he will be running the test live from the station. His number (no collect calls please) is 601-964-0005. Good luck to everyone. Jim Pogue IRCA/NRC Joint Broadcast Test Committee Coordinator ___ 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] 2 Cape Cod DXers make newspaper
Positively a fantastic article guys. My hat is off to you for doing such a great job of raising the awareness of our niche hobby in your community. I'd encourage everyone to try and get their local papers to write something about them similar to this. It is a strange and wonderful hobby that we share, but that's just the kind of factor that potentially makes it an interesting story. Really - how many average people would dream that they could hear Saudi Arabia on their car radio? Perhaps the next time Brandon Jordan, J.D. Stephens and I get together for a DXpedition in Huntsville we can try to get the paper there to write something about our exploits. 73s, Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Marc DeLorenzo) Chris Black, N1CP, from South Yarmouth, MA and myself have been featured in an article in a local weekly paper. Read the article here: http://www.wickedlocal.com/dennis/homepage/x2130790627 Disclaimer: I was misquoted with regard to DXers have big stomachs. That is not what I said or meant. My apologies to anyone who is a bit overweight. :) -- Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, 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 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] Richard Wood has died
Geez ... what a loss. And he just a year or two ago got involved in DXing again after a long hiatus. Our hobby has lost another of the great ones. This is so sad. Jim Pogue - Memphis -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Patrick Martin) I just received the sad news from friend Ginny Boehnke, (wife of Chuck Boehnke, who passed 3 years ago), that Richard Wood of Hawaii died yesterday of a Heart Attack. He was 67. He appareently has had heart troubles the past couple of years. Ginny got this information from Richard Wood's tenant. The tenant said that Richard Wood had no relatives and had no will. So is all I know. She wanted me to pass on the information. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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 ___ 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] IBOC testimonial
OK, I haven't jumped into this whole IBOC mess too much, but I got this completely unsolicited comment from a friend in Toronto this morning. Although he is a ham and works as a tech in the aeronautical communications industry, he is not a BCB DXer by any means. Just more fuel for the fire. Here's what he had to say: This morning I was listening to WLAC-1510 out of Nashville. The reception was pretty good, though sometimes it was so good I thought it was a local station. At the same time I was trying to listen to a Buffalo station on 1520, which happens to be a spitting distance from me compared to WLAC . I could barely make out that one, even though it apparently runs 50 kW. When I told my friend about IBOC and HD (which he'd never heard of before), this was his response: If this IBOC thing is what you say it is then you can include me in the disinterested group. I like AM radio the way it is and if they think Ill be spending extra bucks for a fancy AM radio then they have another thing coming. Not interested, thank you very much. So there you have it. Pretty interesting if you ask me. BTW, I have sent along his comments with his permission. 73s, Jim Pogue 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
Re: [IRCA] Last season's WMRO DX Test
Thanks Les - I'll get in touch with him regarding a f/up as well as the possibility of another test this season. I appreciate your weighing in on this. 73s, Jim -- Original message -- From: Les Rayburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott verified all of the reports he received. He's very DX-friendly, so I'm sure a polite follow up will net a QSL. I'd also recommend asking him about another test, he had planned a full power test but family sickness and death of his father prevented it. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Les Rayburn, director High Noon Film 100 Centerview Drive Suite 111 Birmingham, AL 35216 205.824.8930 205.824.8960 fax 205.253.4867 cell - Original Message - From: Jim Pogue To: Sent: Monday, September 03, 2007 9:09 AM Subject: [IRCA] Last season's WMRO DX Test Does anyone know if Scott Bailey ever got around to verifying the WMRO DX Test last January? I know he had some family health issues going on at the time. Just curious as I never received anything here, and was wondering if perhaps I should follow up with him? Any thoughts on this Les? Jim Pogue KH2AR/WPE9HLJ/KG6DX1A Memphis, Tennessee USA NRD-535, R-390A, ICF-2010 Wellbrook LA5030 loop, PAØRDT mini-whip, attic longwire, Quantum phaser QRZ.com/KH2AR ___ 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] First DU of the season
Oh don't I wish. The high in Memphis today is supposed to be 40.5C. With lots of QRN my best DX has been watching cable TV. Come on fall! Jim Pogue/KHK2AR -- Original message -- From: Mike Stonebridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] Although the weather is far from fall-like in this corner of Alberta, I noted a definite sign of fall this morning, Nigel: Up here it's very fallish. A few leaves have changed colour. Two nights ago our overnight low was +1C. And DX conditions are improving, tho last night wasn't so good. And I've heard one TA carrier, which was several weeks ahead of normal. I'm just hoping we do not have a longer than normal winter. 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 ___ 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] [ABDX] Re: [NRC-AM] WBT IBOC test
I have to weigh in on this one. Calling a station to bitch on the air to them about running IBOC (at night or any other time) serves no useful purpose. In a time when we at the club level are trying to mend and build relationships with broadcasters, get stations to do DX tests in the middle of the night with weird tones and Morse code, and generally do us special favors like QSL reception reports, comments like Les mentions only tend to confirm many broadcasters' opinions that we are just a bunch of wacko, insomniac nuts who don't have anything better to do with our time than call these guys who are trying to make a buck and tell them to stop it. Some of us may indeed be wacko, insomniac nuts (myself included), but we still need to be positive about how we approach and interact with professional broadcasters. Remember: we'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar. OK, end of rant. Back to the dials folks. Jim Pogue/KH2AR IRCA/NRC Joint BTC Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Les Rayburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Listening to the WBT IBOC Test now...just heard Jim from West Virginia call in to discuss the impact on DX'ers. Can't imagine that kind of emotional response is going to win over many folks within the broadcasting industry. The host talked about DX'ers afterwards...and you could nearly hear the distain in his voice. Keep in mind folks, it's a business...and one that hasn't been very competitive with FM for years nowthey'll latch on to any technology that they think might help their ratings. HD Radio sounds catchy, but so far, it hasn't really caught on. Truthfully, I can only barely detect some hiss on the LSB, but virtually nothing on USB. I could easily DX both channels on either side of WBT, but then again, they're not a local to me. They do boom in at S9 +20db at times...but even then, I can null them with a phaser, and could still DX. Of course, if KMOX was running IBOC...it might be a problem. That being said, I see no real benefit to IBOC for nighttime operation...and certainly nothing that will warrant the interference that it will cause. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF = Les Rayburn, director High Noon Film 100 Centerview Drive Suite 111 Birmingham, AL 35216 205.824.8930 205.824.8960 fax 205.253.4867 cell - Original Message - From: Scott Fybush To: Cc: ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] [ABDX] Re: [NRC-AM] WBT IBOC test Scott Fybush wrote: Bill White's on the air now on WBT, doing a special live show about the test. It's been a long day for me (drove from Fort Wayne to Rochester), and I'm calling it a night and leaving Total Recorder running for the next couple of hours just to see what happens with this one. A few observations before I go - I'm having no trouble at all hearing KMOX or WTAM on the 2010. I hear some hiss behind WTAM in wide mode on the 2010, but I can null it pretty well. If this is as bad as it gets when we have HD at night (and yes, I know it isn't!), it won't be the end of the world. Good heavens - they've got the chief engineer, Jerry Dowd, on the air from the transmitter site talking about spectral regrowth! Still no sign of any HD at all from WBT on the HDT-1, not even the call letters on the display. They're taking a phone call (12:26 AM) from Barry Thomas, the director of engineering for Lincoln Financial Media (ex-Jefferson-Pilot), who's listening in Atlanta and can't hear the HD audio either, though he's getting the data display. Oh - and they're mentioning that they may be switching back to night pattern soon, so if it hasn't been heard yet out west, it may not be tonight... s ___ 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
Re: [IRCA] US Agencies Callsigns
Yup - that's correct. -- Original message -- From: Art Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] The callsigns for ships in the service of the USACE start with the letter A, if memory serves correctly...yes? Art... ___ 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] US agencies and callsigns.
OK - not to nitpick too much but N callsigns are used by Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. A callsigns are used by Army and Air Force. Some Army stations also use W callsigns like WAR and in the case of my own Army Corps of Engineers in Memphis, WUG2. Jim Pogue/KH2AR -- Original message -- From: Mike McKenna [EMAIL PROTECTED] All Federal Government Stations are assigned call letters or ID's. In the case of VOA -- they use VOA Dixon or VOA whatever. Even if they do not use the location -- they use VOA as an ID. They use A, N, W and K call signs. NPG is navy, AAH-300 is Army ___ 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] Part 15: an explanation (and loopholes?)
Yup - I've heard him in Memphis all the way down to the lowest power setting. And he has a nice QSL card which he'll gladly send for an SASE. 73s, Jim Pogue/KH2AR -- Original message -- From: chris and anne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Y'all.go to QRZ.comand fill in the call : N4ESin the upper left box and click on it. Bill runs a neat 10 meter beacon that steps the power down from 20 wts to 2 wts. to 200 mw to 20 mw.you can read all the details on it on his QRZ page. I've heard all 4 tones here several timesyes, 1/50 of a watt can be heard many miles away. 73, Chris K4NHL S.C. - Original Message - From: Joe Miller, AB8YP To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 12:22 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Part 15: an explanation (and loopholes?) Mr. Taylor, I agree with you. It's my understanding though that the 100 mw is measured at a distance of 30 meters from the antenna. Depending on the loss of signal strength, output power at the antenna can be compensated. On a side note, I know of a ham operator within 200-400 miles of me who took an old CB radio, converted it to transmit on ten meters, and uses it for a CW beacon with one watt of power. How far does the signal go? I heard it from my home 73 de Joe (AB8YP) --- Charles A Taylor wrote: At 03:18 AM 7/19/2007 -0400, you wrote: If it's Part 15, it's limited to 100MW ERP from each transmitter into a 3 meter antenna.. otherwise it isn't legal. Paul, What Part 15 says is that the D-C input into the final shall not exceed 100 mW*, not 100 mW ERP. Also, the total length of the antenna, feedline and ground connection shall not exceed 3 meters. * You mean mW=milliwatts. MW=megawatts! Effectively, that means the final is going to be VERY close to the antenna. Reading the letter of the law, I see no averse language that prohibits a complete radial system. THAT would make a BIG difference in a 100 mW's reach/coverage. Also, since the D-C input is fixed at 100 mW, I see no averse language that limits the R-F input to the final to any level. That means, for example, if one uses a grounded-grid or grounded-base final, if driver feeds 50 mW into the final it will also appear in the output for a total of 150 mW! It looks legal to me. Our barn has a galvanized roof and years ago I took the time and trouble to bond the sheets together.I also put up a 10-foot mast atop the center of the roof. But I never carried through and put a 100-mW transmitter up there. I may go berzerk and put the mast back up and try a small BC station or beacon. Meaning, they can synch more then one transmitter together as long as none of the individual transmitters exceed 100MW ERP with a 3 meter antenna Got that right! Charles Charles A Taylor, WD4INP Greenville, North Carolina ___ 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 Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php ___ 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
