[IRCA] Back in the Day
Russ, I have an NRC List from 'round '79 (not in front of me).. if I can be of any help let me know. Konnie > Lately I've been working on splitting up several large mp3 files which > fellow DX'er Ron Gitschier graciously converted from my old audiotapes > about a year and a half ago. It's really been interesting to re-live a > lot of this old DX. So far I've been concentrating on the later ones - > mostly 1975-81 - with the older ( and better ) ones coming along in due > time. > Russ Edmunds _ Now you can invite friends from Facebook and other groups to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Add now. https://www.invite2messenger.net/im/?source=TXT_EML_WLH_AddNow_Now ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: #5000 Received
One must appreciate what the moderators have to do to keep this site moving smoothly, and focused. One should appreciate the volumn of posts that are processed and handled, or the computer space needed and maintenanced. Having said that, #5000 has been received - not QSLs, but posts that have gone unopened and unread, due to limited time and more Important Life issues to attend to, since logging back in in September. When I have an evening open, I'll check in to view what anyone is hearing on the East Coast, which isn't too often. I learned my lesson last year not to expect much; thanks Mark and a few others. If nothing there I move on... tomorrow it's old news anyway. It seems that unimportant chatter (UltraLight radios are the craze) and unecessary back and forth volley are flooding these pages. When the time comes in a few months, I'll click the "dump flush" button/handle, hello. I've read about 1000 postings since. You cannot help but wonder, and ponder, at about 5 seconds each, the average time to open, read, and disposition... that's equals 30,000 seconds, or 500 minutes, or 8+ hours... and that's on a good day. A tip o the hat to the moderators - Thanks folks for keeping this page moving thru the pipes. 73s Konnie SW CT _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CFFX QSL follow-up
ADDRESS?? None was posted clearly visible. > We have reports in hand for QSL requests, and are now processing them. If > you have not yet sent in a report and want a QSL or eQSL, please do so asap. > For a QSL/eQSL we would need a full paper report listing some degree of > detail and/or a recording. > > It may take a week or two to get all of the reports listened to or reviewed > and (e)QSLed. But we will get to them. (Some have already been issued). If > you haven't received a QSL or eQSL, and want to make sure yours is in our > hopper, you are welcome to e-mail me. > > Saul _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.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] 1520 Follow Up #2
I will reply to my own post... checking the WSIC schedule... it matches what I recorded the other night... definately "Fox Sports" 3 pm - 6 am EST [my 11:45 pm to 4:30 am.] I am going to make the conclusion this "is" WSIC and not WDSL Konnie Rychalsky SW CT > > MD - WTRI - 1520 In like local tonight Feb 5 08 as usual 0100-UT w/ranchero > mx & canned SS ancmnts and coms; Recording from days prior did net an > "MD" mention. (Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT) > > NC - W(S)IC - 1520 Feb 3, 08; no sign of WTRI-MD at this hour (sign off at > midnight local?) but ran after two unIDs from 0544 to 0900 when an ID was > caught in between WWKB silent seconds: "1400 and 1520 W(F)IC" and > "Fox Sports Radio." New for me - the over 3 hours of tape paid off. At times > signal equal to WWKB here. The UnID remains a UnID. (Konnie Rychalsky, > SW CT) > > Dave Faulkner, what a coinsidence reading your catch of same station a day > later, following the Super Bowl. Their web page denotes "News/Talk/Sports > Station," although I don't see "Fox" noted, their programing lists FOX radio > talk show hosts. I'm putting in my "C" for your "T" and your "S" for my "F" > and I get WSIC. It works. _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1520 question
On the contrary, as I just posted before reading this post, I clocked this station from 12:44 AM right on through to 4:30 AM EST... that's a far cry from being on "late." Dave Faulkner's catch the day after mine would indicate this is NOT a daytimer on during the morning hours two days in a row. unless something has changed... like WTRI-MD now dominating 1520 in the evening hours. Konnie SW CT > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Just because a station is a Daytimer has never stopped some stations before > from staying on later nthen they should. > > Paul > > > > On Feb 4, 2008 11:46 AM, David Faulkner wrote: > >> Scott and Paul: >> >> Thanks for the info. But what were they doing on at 2300? I have >> them listed as daytime only, no night power at all. >> >> 73's >> David >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Scott Fybush >> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 11:31 AM >> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1520 question >> >> David Faulkner wrote: >>> Hi Gang: >>> >>> >>> >>> Last night at 2300, following the Super Bowl (I'm sick off >> NY >>> teams always winning) I was listening to 1520 & heard an ID for WSIC >> (T?) >>> 1400 and 1520. I assume this is Statesville/Mocksville, NC, but I don't >>> have them listed as twins and Mocksville should have been off. I guess >> they >>> must have nice new night power. Good signal but faded under WWKB. >> Several >>> IDs, promo and weather noted. Clearly a talk format. Any help? Am I >>> right? Mocksville looks to be about 20 miles up the freeway from >>> Statesville toward Winston-Salem, so this seems like the most logical >>> pairing, and as WARR still gets in here w/R&B gospel I know it's not >> them. >>> So I'm assuming WDSL until someone tells me different. Would be NC >> #128. >> >> WDSL is indeed // WSIC 1400. I spent a night in Mocksville on the way to >> the NAB Radio Show in Charlotte last fall and heard the simulcast. >> >> 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 >> >> > > > -- > Sincerely, > Paul B. Walker, Jr. > www.walkerbroadcasting.com > www.myspace.com/walkerbroadcasting > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1520 Follow Up
MD - WTRI - 1520 In like local tonight Feb 5 08 as usual 0100-UT w/ranchero mx & canned SS ancmnts and coms; Recording from days prior did net an "MD" mention. (Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT) NC - W(S)IC - 1520 Feb 3, 08; no sign of WTRI-MD at this hour (sign off at midnight local?) but ran after two unIDs from 0544 to 0900 when an ID was caught in between WWKB silent seconds: "1400 and 1520 W(F)IC" and "Fox Sports Radio." New for me - the over 3 hours of tape paid off. At times signal equal to WWKB here. The UnID remains a UnID. (Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT) Dave Faulkner, what a coinsidence reading your catch of same station a day later, following the Super Bowl. Their web page denotes "News/Talk/Sports Station," although I don't see "Fox" noted, their programing lists FOX radio talk show hosts. I'm putting in my "C" for your "T" and your "S" for my "F" and I get WSIC. It works. _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.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] SS Mx 740
There's a het on the freq. What are you hearing in SC? > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For those of us not familiar, how can you tell, with muddy or non clear > audio, how can you tell it's not a domestic spanish station? > > Paul > > On Feb 2, 2008 8:29 PM, Konnie Rychalsky wrote: > >> >> 8 PM EST Spanish on 740 under Canadian, difficult to get clear audio... >> anyone in South hearing this? This is not a domestic (like last night). >> Konnie >> SW CT _ 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] SS Mx 740
8 PM EST Spanish on 740 under Canadian, difficult to get clear audio... anyone in South hearing this? This is not a domestic (like last night). Konnie SW CT _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] UnID SS on 1520 IDed as WTRI MD
Listening to the tapes, the UnID SS that was blasting 1520 IDed in EE as "W - _ - R - I" so yes it is presumed as WTRI - MD. It is there tonight again... there goes the frequency... arg! Anyone know if they're testing transmitters? since the power did seem to fluctuate at levels. Thanks Glen to offer to listen, I'll send a copy (as soon as I edit it down) for consideration for inclusion in your program. Are you still on WPKN? This would be of interest to the UB audience. 73s Konnie SW CT >> >> Yes it's Ranchero mx. Correction... my previous "la voz" is instead "la >> rossa" (the rose?). This thing sounded even closer than MD, perhaps the >> neighbor and his stereo again. I have a very nice TOH recording... Glen >> Hausser, you there? >>> >>>> Konnie Rychalsky wrote: >>>> >>>>> This thing just dominated the freq. w/ typical SS mx and male anncr; >>>>> TOH 10:00 PM EST sounded like canned "La Voz". Have not heard PR >>>>> mentioned (yet)... this one is booming! Anyone else out there >>>>> hearing this? >>>> >>>> A bunch of us heard it last night. I thought there was a Spanish >>>> station down in MD. >>>> Anyway, it was Mexican music...Rachero, I think. >>>> Nobody has definitely IDed it yet. >>>> >>>> Mike Bugaj >>>> Enfield, CT _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] UnID SS on 1520 u/WWKB?
Yes it's Ranchero mx. Correction... my previous "la voz" is instead "la rossa" (the rose?). This thing sounded even closer than MD, perhaps the neighbor and his stereo again. I have a very nice TOH recording... Glen Hausser, you there? > >> Konnie Rychalsky wrote: >> >>> This thing just dominated the freq. w/ typical SS mx and male anncr; >>> TOH 10:00 PM EST sounded like canned "La Voz". Have not heard PR >>> mentioned (yet)... this one is booming! Anyone else out there >>> hearing this? >> >> A bunch of us heard it last night. I thought there was a Spanish station >> down in MD. >> Anyway, it was Mexican music...Rachero, I think. >> Nobody has definitely IDed it yet. >> >> Mike Bugaj >> Enfield, CT _ Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/Home/?source=text_hotmail_join ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 SS on 1520 u/WWKB?
This thing just dominated the freq. w/ typical SS mx and male anncr; TOH 10:00 PM EST sounded like canned "La Voz". Have not heard PR mentioned (yet)... this one is booming! Anyone else out there hearing this? > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I missed that part of the email, my apologies... I read it too quickly. > > I wonder who this 1520 is that you're hearing. > > Paul > > > > > On Jan 31, 2008 9:46 PM, Konnie Rychalsky wrote: > >> >> "SS" in subject line = Spanish; what do Spanish stations usually do? >> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> You've left alot up to guessing.. what did you hear under WWKB? Music? >> Talk? _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 SS on 1520 u/WWKB?
"SS" in subject line = Spanish; what do Spanish stations usually do? > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > You've left alot up to guessing.. what did you hear under WWKB? Music? Talk? > Preaching? > > I'm going to guess WTHE 1520 Mineola, NY which is preaching/teaching and > gospel music. _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser! http://biggestloser.msn.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] UnID SS on 1520 u/WWKB?
Direction South from here 9:30 PM EST. Anyone else and any ideas? Konnie SW CT _ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 960 Fun - Not WELI/WKCI
Barry, I listened to your clip many times... thru many speakers and headsets... 1) It doesn't sound like my local 960 WELI which our household listens to daily... I've been there and our family has been featured on one of their talk programs within the past year. Yes, WKCI is their FM sister by ownership only, and by no means is it them, the two are completely different formats so you can scrap that guessing by some on this list. 2) I am not hearing "Newsradio 960" as you mentioned. Instead I'm hearing: "9-60 (Call) 'Talk Radio'" and not "news radio"; 3) I cannot find on a list what I'm hearing.. but it is very likely that any list may not yet be updated. First listen I'm gravitating to WVBR, WBBR, WBVR or any combo with an E. Some possibilites are: WLPR-AL, WFIR-VA, even WAVR//WATS-PA. Of course, if any list may be outdated by call letters, it's even more likely that the formats listed surely have changed even more so. 4) Final, I can't make it out for sure.. but definately rule out WELI (WKCI). Perhaps your recording(s) can uncover a few more clues. Good luck. It was fun, as you said. 73s Konnie SW CT > > I also have a Newsradio 960 unid... WERC uses that slogan, but the > call I heard doesn't sound like them. Please have a listen to this > short clip > > Barry _ Shed those extra pounds with MSN and The Biggest Loser!! http://biggestloser.msn.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] CFFX under WELI
FYI: Through WELI (next door) null, & CFFX slightly off 180 degrees angle on other end; was able to record cw and sweeps at the 0200-EST leg of test. Will check again before the 0600 sign/off. TNX Konnie SW CT _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_012008 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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??? DX test CFFX 960
Now now girls, kiddies, no one ever implied I wasn't gratefull, or grapefruit, or unhappy with whatever I get. But then, "whatever I get" doesn't include toilet tissue with station logo on it... that's not a QSL and never will be. Don't settle for imitations. Last I checked, the term "QSL" is a historical ham radio term, and is still defined as a "card." [QST.com] There are enough revisionists out there. A QSL is a card. Cyber gets flushed into the cyber-toilet... to put it simply, e-QSLs reek, or to put it mildly, "just stink." Every non-QSL replies received by a listener is a golden opportunity by the listener to inform and educate a station on the "history" and offer the opportunity to be a part of it. Good will, and not "what I can get" is what the hobby is about. Where are the marketing people in this group??? I only asked, paper or plastic, credit of debit, QSL card or letter. Konnie SW CT > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:27:11 -0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL??? DX test CFFX 960 > > Be grateful for whatever you can get. > If you'd like something more, at least be diplomatic about asking for it. > > On Dec 31, 2007 3:04 PM, k4ape wrote: >> >>> re QSL, is this "card" or letter? I don't collect cyber. >> >> AMEN and AMEN! Cyber is _NOT_ a real QSL! > -- > Mesa Mike > LA de NM _ Don't get caught with egg on your face. Play Chicktionary! http://club.live.com/chicktionary.aspx?icid=chick_wlhmtextlink1_dec ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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??? DX test CFFX 960
Willis, Amen to your Amen. Don't give up my friend, there are ham radio operators out there who work at AM stations and try/still keep the hobby pure to it's original form. I still seek QSL Cards, even though they are scarce to find. Station policies can and do change. Konnie SW CT > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:04:43 -0500 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL??? DX test CFFX 960 > > >> re QSL, is this "card" or letter? I don't collect cyber. > > AMEN and AMEN! Cyber is _NOT_ a real QSL! [And I don't want to hear > anything from Patrick Martin and company on this issue. This is not open for > discussion.] Anyone can write up something on a computer and say they heard > a certain station. > > Willis > Old Fort, TN _ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] QSL??? DX test CFFX 960
re QSL, is this "card" or letter? I don't collect cyber. > Subject: [IRCA] DX test CFFX 960 Kingston ON > > We will issue QSLs, but I am not yet 100 percent sure who will handle the > reports. Either the station, or me, or both of us. Regardless, we will > definitely want audio recordings if at all possible, and we want reports > sent via e-mail if at all possible. Snail-mail reports only when accompanied > by SASE will be acknowledged. The QSL will be the same, regardless. We'll > update the QSL situation soon. _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Email Formatting
Enough... that last post in "rich format" was posted here bunched together, the copy in my "sent" folder is fine. Something is happening with the "new and improved" MSN rich format here. Now back to the eggnog, heck the holidays start early here in New England... 73z. Thanks Paul. Konnie SW CT Anyone else with hotmail NOT having this problem, let me know. _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Email Formatting/Trimming
I should have checked this before, the e-mail I sent yeaterday that was posted bunched without breaks, is archived in my "sent" folder just fine. I sent it to another e-mail address in both forms, plain text and rich text, and both came throuh just fine. The only other thing I can think of is sending this reply in "rich text" to see if it does it again... here goes> I don't mean to pick or be rude, but it seems several members who have> hotmail or msn send an email and you can't tell where their reply ends or> what they've quoted begins.. as evidenced below.> > I'm not blaming the members, I just think MSN and or Hotmail doesn't format> things... can we fix this?> > Paul Walker> > > > On Dec 19, 2007 12:15 PM, Konnie Rychalsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > >> > Russ, Excellent point - which is exactly why I am asking/requesting ahead> > of time if there is a reference file to check against... (or if anyone on> > the list recorded the first two minutes of the 'test'). The! SS heard was> > pointed Northernlyistmost to AZ, the other receiver was towards Latin> > America and without any SS heard. It's a try. TNX.> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007> > 04:04:09 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com>> > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Tent: KEVA-1210 heard in CT> > > --- Konnie Rychalsky <> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > > > As strange as it may sound, KEVA-1210> > NV may have been heard here in> > SW Connecticut. Unfortunately for many New> > England DXers, the South> > Western States are in direct line with NY Clear> > Channels, or in this> > case a quite strong WPHT-PA. So with two receivers> > directed SW, but> > slightly off line from the direct path of WPHT, I was> > able to record> > SS in one channel within the first two minutes. I haven't> > finished> > listening to t!> > he tapes (2) yet. Are the first two minutes> > programming available for> > an echo match? With a WWV time stamp, I> > can pinpoint the recording down> > to within one s! econd. Would like to> > send off a CD to the list for further> > ident , if programming copy is> > available for a match. I'm sure the station> > might like to know they> > were heard thru WPHT.> > > >> > Bear in mind> > there are several LA's in SS on 1210 also possible...> > Russ Edmunds> Blue> > Bell, PA ( 360' ASL )> [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]> 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W,> > Grid FN20id> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B> > @15'> AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop> > > _ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 List
Include me on the "poor blighters" list too. (Actually this is another test reply in "plain text" format in hotmail and changing the Subject line, to see if it batches again.) > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:35:24 -0500 > CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [IRCA] KEVT Test et al > > I see a number of "maybe" receptions of the KEVT test, including my > own, which will probably never be resolved one way or another. > > Hence, a modest proposal for future DX tests: If you're in a position > to hear a test easily, don't just take a quick listen and stick it in > your log. Record the whole thing, or at least as much as you're able > to, and then you'll be able to help us poor blighters who are in less > favorable locations figure out if we heard the test. > > TIA, > > Barry > > -- > Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON _ The best games are on Xbox 360. Click here for a special offer on an Xbox 360 Console. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/wheretobuy/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KEVT in CT - Tent to Bust
Paul, and all, Hotmail/MSN changed to "Windows Live" and I'm annoyed with it... you're right... what appears on screen does NOT come out on the other end... seems to be an issue with their format "Rich Text" vs. "Plain Text." Now that you've mentioned it, I'm sending this in "Plain text" to see if it batches it all together again... let's see... It doesn't seem to like sending "replies." It was just fine the way it was until someone in Corporate decided to make it better... like IBOC! KEVT - Further listen to the tape, I have nothing strong enough to make out KEVT in any way, and the QRM is so strong I cannot even make out any of the SS wording clear enough, even though I split the seperate channels into seperate recordings. It dissapered after the first two minutes and doesn't sound like a US SS station format. I'm now drawn in the oppossite direction, another station on the other receiver with a talk format in EE... but no IDs either... So Tent to a "Bust" on KEVT, it's not worth the time and effort at this point, with only few seconds of audio between QRN quick fades. This is a tough week anyway, go to press the Red Suit. Good eggnog & DX to all! Konnie SW CT > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Email Formatting/Trimming (Was: KEVT-1210 heard in CT) > > I don't mean to pick or be rude, but it seems several members who have > hotmail or msn send an email and you can't tell where their reply ends or > what they've quoted begins.. as evidenced below. > > I'm not blaming the members, I just think MSN and or Hotmail doesn't format > things... can we fix this? > > Paul Walker _ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tent: KEVT-1210 heard in CT
Russ, Excellent point - which is exactly why I am asking/requesting ahead of time if there is a reference file to check against... (or if anyone on the list recorded the first two minutes of the 'test'). The SS heard was pointed Northernlyistmost to AZ, the other receiver was towards Latin America and without any SS heard. It's a try. TNX.> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:04:09 -0800> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Tent: KEVA-1210 heard in CT> > > --- Konnie Rychalsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > > > > As strange as it may sound, KEVA-1210 NV may have been heard here in> > SW Connecticut. Unfortunately for many New England DXers, the South> > Western States are in direct line with NY Clear Channels, or in this> > case a quite strong WPHT-PA. So with two receivers directed SW, but> > slightly off line from the direct path of WPHT, I was able to record> > SS in one channel within the first two minutes. I haven't finished> > listening to t! he tapes (2) yet. Are the first two minutes> > programming available for an echo match? With a WWV time stamp, I> > can pinpoint the recording down to within one second. Would like to> > send off a CD to the list for further ident, if programming copy is> > available for a match. I'm sure the station might like to know they> > were heard thru WPHT.> > > >> > Bear in mind there are several LA's in SS on 1210 also possible...> > Russ Edmunds> Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL )> [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia]> 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'> AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop> > > > 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://montr! eal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> > Opinions expressed in messa ges on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers> > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org> > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com> _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tent: KEVT-1210 heard in CT
Resend Correction: KEVT not KEVA As strange as it may sound, KEVT-1210 NV may have been heard here in SW Connecticut. Unfortunately for many New England DXers, the South Western States are in direct line with NY Clear Channels, or in this case a quite strong WPHT-PA. So with two receivers directed SW, but slightly off line from the direct path of WPHT, I was able to record SS in one channel within the first two minutes. I haven't finished listening to the tapes (2) yet. Are the first two minutes programming available for an echo match? With a WWV time stamp, I can pinpoint the recording down to within one second. Would like to send off a CD to the list for further ident, if programming copy is available for a match. I'm sure the station might like to know they were heard thru WPHT. Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT DX-440, Grundig S350 _ i’m is proud to present Cause Effect, a series about real people making a difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_Cause_Effect ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tent: KEVA-1210 heard in CT
As strange as it may sound, KEVA-1210 NV may have been heard here in SW Connecticut. Unfortunately for many New England DXers, the South Western States are in direct line with NY Clear Channels, or in this case a quite strong WPHT-PA. So with two receivers directed SW, but slightly off line from the direct path of WPHT, I was able to record SS in one channel within the first two minutes. I haven't finished listening to the tapes (2) yet. Are the first two minutes programming available for an echo match? With a WWV time stamp, I can pinpoint the recording down to within one second. Would like to send off a CD to the list for further ident, if programming copy is available for a match. I'm sure the station might like to know they were heard thru WPHT. Konnie Rychalsky SW CT DX-440 Grundig S350 _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_122007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 770 UNID Christmas Mx
770 UNID Christmas music booming in through local WABC at 5:55 PM EST, now SS station 6:10. anyone else further away hearing this? Any idea who? Konnie SW CT _ You keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the i’m 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 necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Poor Excuses kill this hobby
Jim, With all due respect, you are a ham radio operator, and the reference at the bottom of your recent post ( QRZ.com ) does an excellent job at "defining" what a QSL is, unless you have redefined it. I in no way suggested that you insist upon the testing-station that you educate them, but come on now you "ARE" a ham radio operator and wouldn't it help to a) when you ask a station to run a test, ask them if they have a QSL available, b) if not, offer one, and c) it would be nice to let us know? Ham radio operators know what QSLs are, and no news to you I'm sure. Aren't you of all people suppossed to encourage the hobby of radio? Doesn't Ham radio include QSLs??? To everyone on this list, are you implying that even if you do coordinate a DX test, it's possible a QSL will not be issued? If indeed possible, isn't it worth asking? Most QSLs I receive from stations are from those who were or currently are Ham radio operators. I will remain gratefull with a "QSL." I include a friendly letter with my reports showing examples of QSLs, even on an idea for a quick make-shift QSL if the station doesn't have one [and I'll add I've received phonecalls in return stating they were interested.] Maybe if you'll ask, you'll be surprised on the answer, and therefore help the station and the hobby. The reason for hearing a distant station is to have your reception confirmed, as proof, and that is done via a QSL card. Somehow, coordinating a test and not checking into a QSL response just falls short to the "hobby" that began long before you or I were even born. To settle for less, doesn't help the hobby. Personally, anything less is just that, something less. I believe your response has lead me to question if it is worth staying up, or getting up, to listen to a test anymore. Who's suppossed to share the DX & QSL with the station, if the test coordinator doesn't? Don't you think that if a station will not issue a QSL, we should know that ahead of time? I cannot find your explanation to ask, or educate, adequatly helps the hobby. A fish is a fish, a worm is a worm, and a QSL is a QSL. As for "these days" one of the problems of receiving less than a QSL just may 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" > respons
Re: [IRCA] New movie with AM radio mention
Amen to that. I believe I've logged the ID "ESPN Radio" six times in a three minute break. Hey, there's something we DXers can do while waiting for an official station ID, hold the record for how many ESPN ID's one can hear in the shortest period of time. The winner gets to use the rest room. A good and Blessed Thanksgiving to all!Konnie SW CT> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [IRCA] New movie with AM radio mention> > Funny how all of these last-man-on-earth stations do a better job of IDing> than most ESPN and Disney stations :)> > On 11/22/07, Konnie Rychalsky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> >> >> > > ...is one of those typical 'last man on Earth' movies. The amusing part> > is> > > the sound bite where Smith announces that he is broadcasting "on all AM> > > radio frequencies" in an attempt to contact other survivors.> > >> > > Patrick Griffith> >> > Reminds me of:> >> > "2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling CQ... New York.> > Isn't there anyone on the air? Isn't there anyone on the air?> > Isn't there anyone... 2X2L..."> >> > Orson Wells: WAR OF THE WORLDS> >> > Konnie> > SW CT _ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_MediaCtr_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
Re: [IRCA] am iboc
Couldn't help but notice the chat here 'bout HD Radio. A recent logging of WLGZ-990 NY included commercial for HD Radio, including their web page. I wonder how many of the "hundreds of radio stations across the nation" are also pushing HD Radio on their web pages. Here's one just for starters: http://www.legends990.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1801 Konnie SW CT _ You keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the i’m 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 necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 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. > > Tom Jasinski > Shorewood, IL _ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live.Download today it's FREE! http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_sharelife_112007 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 movie with AM radio mention
> ...is one of those typical 'last man on Earth' movies. The amusing part is > the sound bite where Smith announces that he is broadcasting "on all AM > radio frequencies" in an attempt to contact other survivors. > > Patrick Griffith Reminds me of: "2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling CQ... New York. Isn't there anyone on the air? Isn't there anyone on the air? Isn't there anyone... 2X2L..." Orson Wells: WAR OF THE WORLDS Konnie SW CT _ 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
Re: [IRCA] Tests on 1030 & 1210
Less chatter, more data. Dates and times of these tests please, if indeed there are any. TNX Konnie SW CT 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. > > This WAS answered on some MW list - sorry, I get them > all and don't now remember which. These stations are both > in Arizona. AFAIK they are still being developed. As a result > they would not been posted to the DXtests website. > > Side comment - this is what happens when specialty > hobby lists get fragmented audiences, and the reader > does not, for whatever reason, choose to, or can't get > them all. _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] [HCDX] Who's Strong het on about 1378?
John Cereghin Bob Young Neil Kazaross Mark Connelly Wolfgang Bueschel TNX GUYS, Will check the 100 min tape for audio; I normally don't wander into the mid section of the band other than the clear channels... this het was heard by the fam from the headsets in the next room. > > France Info Lille Camphin 1377 kHz 300 kW > Google Earth imagery. > 50 31 06.58 N 02 59 41.00 E _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Who's Strong het onabout 1378?
Strong het booming in here 1377-1380 kHz 10PM EST 0300-UTC, can't make it out on a DX-440 with much 1380 splash. Anyone else? Konnie SW CT DX-440 _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1200 ticks
Saul, I reported hearing this here back on Oct 15 0125-UTC, and yes it was 1200 kHz. It overtook the freq up here in New England. Just ticks, no voice, no chimes, and no fast cw, just ticks. Recorded it but never went back to listen simply because there was no toh id, that i listened for. I guess someone loves to broadcast ticks. Perhaps soon there will be a flee broadcast soon (hi). 73s Konnie > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1200 WWV-like ticking sound > > In our case it was just 1200, and onl lasted a few > minutes while the only computer here was off. I am > sure it was a conventional radio signal of some kind, > and my guess - since the LBI folks heard it on several > channels - is that it is from central or south america > or the carribbean. Perhaps Cuba. Niel in a very brief > conversation about this last night mentioned that > Reloj has some kind of different chime or sound on > some occasions - or something to this effect. > > Thanks to folks on these lists who have 'chimed' in. > Looks like another mystery ... > > Saul _ Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL100626971033 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] AM Station Lists?
Paul & Gil, Thanks much! You're the best! Konnie S CT > What is considered the best on-line source for a current listing of AM > stations in USA and Canada? Someone mentioned an "FCC" site not too long ago, > does someone have that web page? _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] AM Station Lists?
Anyone, What is considered the best on-line source for a current listing of AM stations in USA and Canada? Someone mentioned an "FCC" site not too long ago, does someone have that web page? TNX Konnie S CT _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] RESCHEDULED - WCXH 780 kHz Monticello, ME DX Test
Jim, Will he honor a report from the first test? I just ripped a CD hours ago. Besides, "When listening for test, tink like a CE." :) Also, I'll sleepthis next one out. Konnie _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Funny: WCXH-780 Test in CT (Duh)
Funny, WCXH-780-ME DX Test heard here in SW CT: Overslept the start time, I awoke to 4:47am on the VCR (thts right, kids, I said Video Cassette Recorder!) Last ten minutes is better than nothing, but couldn't hear anything through the mix, so went back to bed and left running the cassette recorder (thts right, eat your heart out kids, a cassette recorder!) Oh Crap! The next day, I remembered the VCR reset the clock back an hour... when it shouldn't. That means I missed the test? Wait a minute, I DID reset the clock manually just before I snoozed off - then why was it still wrong the next day? Instead of automatically resetting to the cable signal, it reset itself again by internal. Long story even longer, the last ten minutes of the hour (the first ten minutes of the tape) netted nothing and I was just about ready to throw in the towel. Just happened to keep the tape playing, while in the middle of doing something else, and Bingo: right after QRM: CBS tone at TOH, CW blasted in! The test ran one hour later. Two comments: I've made it a rule to "always" place a WWV time stamp at the beginning of each recording, especially when you're half asleep, and in this case. It sure helped the next day: I began recording at 0847-UTC, meaning the test began 0900-UTC (or 5am). Second, I enjoyed the fact this was no free-bie, and presented a real DX challenge - how badly do you want it to wait another hour? Good Stuff. What's one hour when countless hours are spent during a season to catch that one long-awaited right-moment DX catch? Konnie DX-440, Grundig-S350 _ Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL100626971033 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 770 SS HELP
Thanks John, I have arm-chair level recording, and there were two SS stations. Wouldn't you know it, just when you want an ID, signals fade into the mud, hiding behind WABC [ "chicken" ], but I was able to hear twice the station chimed jingle, both at TOH, sort of like a taxis horn or short hat dance song. Sound familiar to anyone on the list? Thanks. Konnie S CT > > I had this last week and I think it was the Colombian. There were ads and > other promos, which would pretty much rule out Cuba. I made a recording > of it but it was inconclusive. But I'm pretty sure what i had last week was > not Cuba. > > And it was putting in a monster signal, burying WABC at times. > > John Cereghin > Smyrna DE > > Konnie ~ wrote: > 0320 Strong Spanish or Cuban almost equal level with WABC-770 (one hr from > here), > no ID yet, but a pop tune in EE. Anyone else? Does either Cuba or Colombia > play > US pop tunes? _ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] SS behind 770 WABC
0320 Strong Spanish or Cuban almost equal level with WABC-770 (one hr from here), no ID yet, but a pop tune in EE. Anyone else? Does either Cuba or Colombia play US pop tunes? _ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] ALCS beats out DX
Boston Red Socks beat out Cleveland Indians 11-2. Red Socks headed to Series. ALCS beat out DX. Only 8 other posts noted in time period between 6pm and 11:55pm. _ Windows Live Hotmail and Microsoft Office Outlook – together at last. Get it now. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA102225181033.aspx?pid=CL100626971033 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: 1 Min response
Been having MSN / Peoplepc issues here, now resolved, did notice my last post took 1 minute to go out and post. Excellent! Thought some of you might like to know. TNX 73s Konnie S CT _ Climb to the top of the charts! Play Star Shuffle: the word scramble challenge with star power. http://club.live.com/star_shuffle.aspx?icid=starshuffle_wlmailtextlink_oct ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 season is on
...and a tip o'the hat to you, too, Jim... especially noticing more tests where reports can be sent in direct. Great idea involving the station with the confirming and QSL process! Way it should be... re: "good will." > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:22:58 -0500 > Subject: [IRCA] DX Test season is off and running! > > In the meantime, I encourage DXers to send Chief Engineer Wayne Miller an > e-mail thanking him for his efforts. Even if you don't want a QSL or didn't > hear the test, a "thank you" goes a long way in building good will. _ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Café. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Resend 558 BBC 0600 UTC
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[IRCA] ???-558 BBC 0600 UTC
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[IRCA] Correction: CUBA-1200
Neil, Tnx! My BAD! That's why you guys are the pros. CUBA it is? Not heard before. Also consuming 570 later. Fries on the side, it took 6 hours to post to my in-box. > Unless YVOZ has changed format to a time station from when I used to log > them commonly from the New England coast, I have to ask, if this was a Cuban > running Reloj pgmg instead, since it sure sounds like it. > 73 KAZ > 1200 Venezuela YVOZ R. Tiempo (pres) coming in strong 0030-0100 UTC with > time clock ticks; loud here in CT. No pips or tones heard. _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] YVOZ-1200 VZ
1200 Venezuela YVOZ R. Tiempo (pres) coming in strong 0030-0100 UTC with time clock ticks; loud here in Connecticut on Grundig S350. No pips or tones heard. Will have to check recording for any IDs. (Oct 15 2007-UTC Konnie Rychalsky, CT) _ Boo! Scare away worms, viruses and so much more! Try Windows Live OneCare! http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.aspx?s_cid=wl_hotmailnews ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] signing off for summer
Time to sign off for the summer months... it's been fun (if you enjoy mostly west coast chat[ter].) Would like to see more East Coast DXers posting. Think of the thousands of unnessesary e-mails I'll avoid :) Will sign back on in the fall. 73s [Insert National Anthem here] Konnie SW CT (...who cares anyway?) _ Mortgage rates near historic lows. Refinance $200,000 loan for as low as $771/month* https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f8&disc=y&vers=689&s=4056&p=5117 ___ IRCA mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[IRCA] OT: Semi-Monthly QSL Rant
Paul et al, That didn't make any sense... if the point was a PC is cheap enough to obtain today... uh, may I mention... a cassette player is even cheaper - about $5 used, $19 new and yes they are available. Anyone who is a QSL managaer, in my opinion, should be able to handle ALL formats. In my opinion, QSLs shall be signed by the CE or station manager... the qsl 'mangler' (volunteer or intern)rather should do ALL the prep work. But then qagain, who asked me? Technology has definately become "the" hindrance - making a bunch of old dxers grumpy old geezers. Here we go... someone opened the bag... moi? Konnie >From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." > >I agree with everything that Russ said... well done! > >As I've said before, I don't even have a way to PLAY cassette tapes her >[in] >my studio! > >Paul > >On 4/11/07, Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > --- "Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Willis and all; I have sadly missed out on several recent test QSLs > > > because the only format I have available for recording is cassette > > > tape. > > > > > > *** No offense meant to either Patrick or to anyone else in the same > > situation, but if I were that interested in QSL's, and after all those > > years of QSL'ing, I would find a way to make it happen. PC's are cheap > > enough. Total Recorder software is $12. Since I expect another part of > > the problem may be WebTV not being able to do email attachments, it's > > equally easy and cheap to transfer the recorded file to a CD - CD's are > > cheap, so is the software to do it. And dial-up internet can't cost > > much nmore than WebTV. Oh - and I should also say that the quality of > > the recordings will be better also. > > > > Russ Edmunds _ The average US Credit Score is 675. The cost to see yours: $0 by Experian. http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=660600&bcd=EMAILFOOTERAVERAGE ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: Re Cassettes
>What to do with the cassettes? Probably trash them, as I don't >have infinite storage space. Charles, I should have written earlier to suggest when playing back cassettes - stop the player before the end of each cassette to prevent breaking. Don't throw the cassettes away! Now that you have copied the material down, you might consider revisiting the cassettes, or have someone else do it, to extract a better quality sound. In the recording industry, recorders are calibrated and then archived along with the master tapes, for play-back in the future (at least the major houses did pre-digital.) Although I'm not familiar with the cassette player you used for play back, there are two additional "home brew" quickies to consider...which I've done myself with older cassettes from the 70's. To prevent "play back noise" I use a more expensive stereo-cassette deck, and record onto a multi-track digital-mixer-program as two seperate channels. I've found that there are cassettes, that when originally recorded on a mono portable, are not equal on both channels - and the noise off either channel can be eliminated. An adjustable play back head is also helpful. This avoids two sources for noise, the playback machine and the originally recorded noise on the cassette. Been there, done that, and at times does in fact make a difference - especially those cassettes that may have given you some trouble. I had some cassettes that won't play on a lower priced player, but worked just fine as desribed above. Also, cleaning the playback heads after each single cassette side also prevented a muffled sound - in some cases I had to digitally splice the material together in the mixer, due to the old cassettes flaking down and collecting onto the heads. At pennies a piece, always consider making a duplicate CD of each recording as a master & Master-copy (do you really want to revisit the cassettes again?) but that depends on how much you value what you have and wish to preserve them. Besides, copies on anyone's computer are prone to a crash and loss. Once you've stored your wave files, you can always convert to any hardware in the future (DVD, bluewave, etc.) and make mp3s for listening now. I also avoid adding labels to CDs for warpage (over time). Memorex CDs netted 100 out of 100, however the clear coating to the silver is quite vulnerable to flaking; I ended up converting to a silkscreened coated HP CD & DVD and use a non-pointed sharpie to ID/mark the surface: HP DVDs are 100% thus far, and a new package of CD-R are currently 1 bad out of the first 20. Finally, once you've revisted a "clean" digital base, them you can have someone play with the levels. So when can we purcahse the collection? 73s, Konnie SW CT _ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmemailtaglinemarch07 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CJRS-1650 ADDRESS ??
Anyone have a mailing address for CJRS-1650 Montreal, PQ yet??? Web page doesn't list one and phone numbers not listed. TNX, Konnie SW CT _ Interest Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-18466&moid=7581 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: RE: DXing
IRCA, It doesn't take a village to make a hobby... like a fine wine, the fewer bottles there are, the more valuable they become... and as long as there is still one bottle.. there will always be one wine connoisseur... as long as there is "one" listener to distant radio signals, there will always be a "DX hobby." The hobby is what you make it for yourself, not what a club makes it, or by memberships. The hobby is not defined by membership numbers either... just recently my daughter, early twenties and a medical doctor, was in Radio Shack when another woman customer was returning her Grundig radio - a Christmas gift. With the little DX experience she has, an interest inherited from my own conversations over the years, she single-handedly instructed the other woman how the SW bands work, and the times they work...since the clerk admitted knowing "nothing" about the radio (and was the one who directed her to my daughter).. and finally after the "friendly" chat, the "woman" decided to keep the radio afterall. If you are going to "enjoy" anything in life. you might want to consider how you can give and contribute to others, like giving time of yourself and give a talk at a local school, library, or church function on the hobby. It's clearly obvious that radios are definately purchased each year in the thousands...and never used; perhaps the problem is clubs become self-focused. If my daughter can do it, ten there's no excuse why DXers who are pro's at this shouldn't be out there "giving" of themselves. Clubs comprised of "professionals" should be respected like the last bottle of wine in existence - rare and valuable. It doesn't take a village - just one person. Likewaise, if I were a station manager, I'd discard club letterhead... I enjoy when a recent "personal" report to a station waranted a personal phonecall from the station's owner... and may result in a QSL card for all to benefit from. 73s Konnie >From: "Craig Healy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of >America >To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of >America" >Subject: [IRCA] DXing >Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:42:48 -0400 > > > Bob Young wrote: > > Incidently I got bounced off the NRC list tonight, must have offended >some > > iBlock stooge over there, that's all right I resigned my membership >also. > >First of all, I'm sorry to see there is still a more difficult mindset >there. A shame, but IRCA was founded by NRC rejects and rejectors. I do >not personally dislike the NRC people, just some of their actions and >policies like this. > >Kind of brings to mind a bigger topic. In MW DXing there are perhaps a >hundred active people in North America, and maybe another hundred or so >lurkers. My guess is the rest of the rosters are padded with people who >use >it for information related to work, or simply think they'll get back to it >"some day". The people who actually contribute are few. The clubs should >bend over backwards to avoid ticking them off. > >With the onslaught of other interests, general AM band noise, and now IBOC >at night, I suspect more than a few will drop out. Heck, we have seen it >in >the past year. I'm going to cite some facts only because they are readily >at hand, and it's NOT intended as a dig. Last year the NRC E-DXN site had >perhaps 200 members and around 600-650 messages. Half those messages were >by one person, and most of the rest by other moderators. I just looked and >membership there is down to 150, and fully 2/3rds of the messages are by >that one person. The vast majority of the remainder seem to be by the >other >moderators. These are facts that were gleaned by looking at that site, and >figures provided by their software. > >DXing is shrinking as a hobby. Some of the people here are talking about >moving to other bands. Will AM DX survive? Even I'm thinking that the >site >I run isn't worth the effort. I've neglected it due to work (mostly) and >some other hobbies that have become more rewarding. Sometimes I think I'm >just burnt out with radio. > >I believe we need to really think about where this is going and what can be >done to bring the fun up a notch. All the groups, and not just IRCA. > >Craig Healy >Providence, RI _ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon. http://games.msn.com/en/flexicon/default.htm?icid=flexicon_hmemailtaglinemarch07 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: AWESOME
Dear IRCA, As an outsider, it would be AWESOME to read here some "DX" (emphasised) postings, rather than the hundreds of useless commentary, grunts and unnessary body sounds. Perhaps just me, but it's no wonder QSLing has declined over the years... someone should re-evaulate the hobby and perhaps (again just me) take a good look at these IRCA mailings - perhaps adding an "OT" at the start of the subject line (allowing moi to quickly discard such garb - I do have a life!) If I were in the radio business... and received these mailings... I'd run like hell ! (Save yourself man!!!) In the hundreds, even thousand mailings received over such a short period of time - there is very little DX... thanks to those who value the hobby and have only professional things to add. And as was mentioned in a previous posting, if this posting is indeed distributed to station "professionals", I would enjoy receiving and value their comments - sent directly to me. 73s (a "DX" term - remember that?), Konnie S CT _ Find what you need at prices youll love. Compare products and save at MSN® Shopping. http://shopping.msn.com/default/shp/?ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24102&tcode=T001MSN20A0701 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Fw: Total Lunar Eclipse
Try: http://skytonight.com/observing/home/This_Weekends_Total_Lunar_Eclipse.html 73s Konnie > > TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Set aside some time this weekend for sky > > watching. On Saturday night, March 3rd, there's going to be a total > > eclipse of the Moon. This means the Moon will glide through the > > heart of Earth's shadow and turn a beautiful shade of sunset red. > > Totality can be seen from parts of all seven continents including all > > of Europe and Africa and the eastern half of North America. What I have read about this eclipse is this. The midpoint of the eclipse (moon totally covered by shadow, appearing a deep red) will occur at moonrise, i. e. sunset, in the eastern part of NA. ABout an hour after moonrise, the partial eclipse phase should be visible. Of course in Europe this will all happen during late evening. I'll try to look up the time references later. - Bob _ Dont miss your chance to WIN 10 hours of private jet travel from Microsoft® Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0540002499mrt/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Digitalizing DX cassettes
Russ, I'm with you... I stay with stereo mp3s. This is even more pronounced when using two receivers slightly off from one another... great stereo fades and effects. I can dig some up if anyone wants to hear a few. Konnie From: Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Digitalizing DX cassettes Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 16:08:01 -0800 (PST) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Not surprisingly, MP3 files deteriorate about as fast as > WAV files (if they do at all...) > > And I challenge anyone to record dx, any dx, at 16 to > 24kbps (ok, maybe 64kbps...) and tell the difference > between that and a cassette tape. > > Recording DX as a WAV file is a huge waste of storage space. > > Note: > > WAVuncompressed1:1 10 MB If the wave wav file was sampled > at 16 bits/44.1kHz, you've got CD quality sound > MP3160 kbps9:1 1.5 MB Very low compression, superior sound > quality > MP3128 kbps11:11 MBThe standard "CD quality" bit rate > MP396 kbps 15:1700KConsidered "near CD quality" > MP364 kbps 22:1400KAbout the same quality as an FM radio > station > > 64 kbps MP3 "As good as FM" > > For the record, I record both my AM and FM DX at 64kbps, 16kHz stereo. There are those who insist that stereo offers nothing and uses up more space. Because I interchange between AM & FM, and since most FM is in Stereo, I've found it's less trouble to do it all in stereo. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.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 _ Find a local pizza place, movie theater, and more .then map the best route! http://maps.live.com/?icid=hmtag1&FORM=MGAC01 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Digitalizing DX cassettes
Charles, Nero is fine. Archiving to .wav is prefered. Assuming the 'many 1.4 MB floppies' post was a kid: I obtained a CD burner at under $50 which came with Nero (but use Music Center Pro*) and that 500 MB can be stored, as is, on a CD at a wopping 17 cents each, in 100 bulk qty. Actually, I archive a complete DX season onto one (1) CD as mp3 files (about twelve hours worth.) Since my cassettes run about an hour, I use an editor to cut the l-o-n-g recording into segments (tracks) that begin with IDs, and other line items in my reception report (allowing quick run through and check by station.) Basically, once stored as a wav file onto a CD, you can edit, copy, convert from there without changing the original, and keeping the computer sludge free. 73s, Konnie *Program has 32 tracks available for more sophisticated projects, and had national airplay of an edited project for 9-11 rememberance last year. This is not recommended since the sequence file generated uses twice the memory until it is deleted. >I acquired an ADS Tech RDX-150 "Instant Music" converter which interfaces >stereo RCA-type plugs (input and output audio) to USB and thence to my >PC for storage. > >It uses Nero software. > >1 hour of audio (at 44 kb sampling rate) came to 500 MB. > >The test file carried a .nb extension. When I attempted to open that file >with >Nero software, I got an "unexpected error in reading file!" > >Copied the file, and changed the extension to .wav, and the file opened >properly. > >Nero was supposed to have (I believe) compressed the file. 500 MB is huge, >after my understanding. > >Comments? >73, >Charles _ Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - Refinance $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro*Terms https://www2.nextag.com/goto.jsp?product=10035&url=%2fst.jsp&tm=y&search=mortgage_text_links_88_h27f6&disc=y&vers=743&s=4056&p=5117 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] DX ALERT! Thousands left homeless after transmitter explodes.
Blast Heard here in Connecticut, please QSL with newspaper clipping as soon as doing-time is on your side :) >From: Charles A Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of >America >To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of >America >Subject: [IRCA] DX ALERT! Thousands left homeless after transmitter >explodes. >Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:39:23 -0500 > >UPI 2/25/07: > >A Greenville (NC) man is being held by Abbeville Police in the explosion >of a Abbeville (SC) radio station. Mr. Charles A Taylor, 60 years old, was >found hiding nearby in a ravine after the transmitter of Radio WABV, >Abbeville, South Carolina, exploded in a tremendous flash that levelled >homes within a radius of five miles of the station. The explosion occurred >in >the early morning of February 24, at about 3 a.m. > >Mr. Taylor confessed to causing the explosion. When interviewed by a >reporter for the Abbeville Fishwrapper, Mr. Taylor reported said: "This was >first DX test by a radio station that I stayed up for in twenty years, and >when >I found out it had occurred the night before.something snapped in my >head!" > >Mr. Taylor is being held on $500,000 bond. > > > > - >Charles A Taylor, WD4INP >Greenville, North Carolina _ Refi Now: Rates near 39yr lows! $430,000 Mortgage for $1,399/mo - Calculate new payment http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9632-17727&moid=7581 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Running MS-DOS programs
If not mistaken, all computers still run on DOS, and Windows is simply a software over atop DOS? From: Arthur W Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Running MS-DOS programs Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 11:12:24 -0800 There was a recent question about running old MS-DOS programs. My answer is my 486-DX 33mHz happily running DOS 5.0 that runs all my DOS programs quite nicely. You can probably pick up one of these for a song gathering dust in somebody's garage. I'll give up my 486 when they pry my cold dead fingers from it! And my Pentium runs Windows 98 which also still has DOS included. Art Peterson Richmond, CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ FREE online classifieds from Windows Live Expo buy and sell with people you know http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwex001001msn/direct/01/?href=http://expo.live.com?s_cid=Hotmail_tagline_12/06 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] YWA 516
Steve, Thanks. Yes they DO have the long dash afterwards. I guess your catch in NE Oregon is much more to brag about than mine here in New England. Thanks guys. Konnie From: "Steve Ratzlaff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Subject: Re: [IRCA] YWE 518 Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 18:11:01 -0800 Hi Connie, You're hearing 516 YWA in Petawawa, Ontario, listed as a 25 watt NDB. I hear it fairly often here. There's also 520 F9 in Chatham/Miramichi New Brunswick, but it's probably not easy to hear for you. Both these have the standard Canadian beacon's long dash after the morse code ident. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: "Konnie Rychalsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:21 PM Subject: [IRCA] YWE 518 > Any help appreciated: > > UNID "YWE" cw on 518 or 517 khz, heard every now and again, Jan 29 0600 > UTC. Any ideas and source for cw beacons greatly appreciated. (K > Rychalsky > Connecticut) > > _ > Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the > Academy > Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 _ Laugh, share and connect with Windows Live Messenger http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme002001msn/direct/01/?href=http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=hmtagline ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] YWA 516
Barry, TNX, I wrote "YWA" but typed an "E" and you are correct, it's 516 khz most likely, since I couldn't pinpoint the exact freq. From: Barry McLarnon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] YWE 518 Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 20:42:38 -0500 On Thursday 01 February 2007 20:21, Konnie Rychalsky wrote: > Any help appreciated: > > UNID "YWE" cw on 518 or 517 khz, heard every now and again, Jan 29 0600 > UTC. Any ideas and source for cw beacons greatly appreciated. (K Rychalsky > Connecticut) You sure it wasn't YWA? It's on 516, located in Petawawa ON, NW of Ottawa, and is one of the strongest NDBs here. I couldn't find any listing for a YWE. Here's a couple of sites where you can look 'em up: http://www.airnav.com/navaids/ http://frodo.bruderhof.com/ka2qpg/ndbident.txt Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] YWE 518
Any help appreciated: UNID "YWE" cw on 518 or 517 khz, heard every now and again, Jan 29 0600 UTC. Any ideas and source for cw beacons greatly appreciated. (K Rychalsky Connecticut) _ Check out all that glitters with the MSN Entertainment Guide to the Academy Awards® http://movies.msn.com/movies/oscars2007/?icid=ncoscartagline2 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] This Morning on 990
Rene, You are an encouragement to me, knowing there are still Chief Engineers who still DX, enjoy and value the hobby. Thanks for making my day! I love you, man. 73s Konnie CT From: "Rene F. Tetro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] This Morning on 990 Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:01:55 -0500 I had a problem with 990 WNTP's antenna controller at pattern change this morning, so we were off the air from 0715-0840. On my way in to fix the problem I had a chance to see what could be heard on 990 with WNTP off. Received CKGM in Montreal between 0805-0830 with a very good signal and little, if any, fading. I was surprised to get them so well during the day (albeit during critical hours), although I know at night they sometimes kick our butt locally. 73, Rene' Rene F. Tetro Chief Engineer Salem Communications - Philadelphia WNTP-AM / WFIL-AM 117 Ridge Pike Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 _ Get Hilary Duffs homepage with her photos, music, and more. http://celebrities.live.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] 1620 R Republica is WDHP
Thanks Glenn Hauser, Bill Harms & Paul Crankshaw: Radio Republica-1620 was WDHP US Virgin Islands. "R Republica" is listed on the RMI-Radio Miami International webpage, and was "mentioned" at the top of the hour just before the Miami address. Glenn had a handle on it - must be from WRMI streamming. Signal went EE TOH ID as "WDHP." Wow, this has been a regular this year during this dx season, better than I can remember. Thanks guys, Konnie ORIGINAL MESSAGE: Just heard, can anyone comment on what I heard 1620 Radio Republica - 2300-UTC Jan 22, 07; OM in SS giving station call letters and address >in Miami before slow fade. Still recording this so cannot play it back as yet. Who is the Spanish >interpreter on this site-can send mp3 - but I'm sure someone will send the details before I can find >anythin' on the 'net? (Konnie Rychalsky, Connecticut) _ Valentines Day -- Shop for gifts that spell L-O-V-E at MSN Shopping http://shopping.msn.com/content/shp/?ctId=8323,ptnrid=37,ptnrdata=24095&tcode=wlmtagline ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TNX 4 HELP: 1620 R Republica
Just heard, can anyone comment on what I heard 1620 Radio Republica - 2300-UTC Jan 22, 07; OM in SS giving station call letters and address in Miami before slow fade. Still recording this so cannot play it back as yet. Who is the Spanish interpreter on this site-can send mp3 - but I'm sure someone will send the details before I can find anythin' on the 'net? (Konnie Rychalsky, Connecticut) _ Search for grocery stores. Find gratitude. Turn a simple search into something more. http://click4thecause.live.com/search/charity/default.aspx?source=hmemtagline_gratitude&FORM=WLMTAG ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] NADA: WMRO-1560
Heck, I couldn't even null it (WQEW)! Perhaps we can get 'em to do a maint.test? Konnie SW CT (an hour from NYC) >WMRO was not heard here, which was the expected result. WQEW has a very >strong signal here, and if I null WQEW, I'm at least partially nulling >WMRO as well. >Russ Edmunds >Blue Bell, PA _ Laugh, share and connect with Windows Live Messenger http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme002001msn/direct/01/?href=http://imagine-msn.com/messenger/launch80/default.aspx?locale=en-us&source=hmtagline ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: DX Wx
First winter's light snow at sun-set here in New England. It's cold. Ahhh - I love DX weather. Just chopped some wood for the fire - heat to DX by. Let's not forget, some good DX at times comes at the expense of others, storms and downed transmitter antennas - don't forget to say a word of prayer for those who lost loved ones as a result, or who are still in the dark & cold. 73s all, Konnie S CT _ Type your favorite song. Get a customized station. Try MSN Radio powered by Pandora. http://radio.msn.com/?icid=T002MSN03A07001 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] EXTRA! NOW ENTERED THE WORLD OF HAM RADIO!
What a HAM! Congrats friend. Now us SWLs can listen in and send you our reports for a 3-D oversized QSL card, sent back over-night shipping, stuffed with photos, stickers, and a Molsens (to down while reading all the inserts), etc... right? (just kidding!) I'll be going for mine soon too. Again, congrats. Konnie CT >I took and passed the exam for Technician class this morning > >Bert New >Watkinsville, Georgia _ Communicate instantly! Use your Hotmail address to sign into Windows Live Messenger now. http://get.live.com/messenger/overview ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Temp S Prop Last Night
We interupt your local programming (last night): 1510 WLAC TN Nashville (not neded) 12/15 0100 UTC - Stronger than 1510 Boston; no problem hearing with Boston nulled. (Konnie Rychalsky DX-440 12/15/06 Southern CT) 1550 WVAB VA Virginia Beach - (New) 12/15 0200 UTC - Dominating freq with Gospel mx, along with UNID blasting freq; local Hartford Didney station barely noticable. Tried and failed for TOH ID at 0300, but nice PSA recorded. Signals shut down by 0330 and back to local programming. (Konnie Rychalsky DX-440 12/15/06 Southern CT) 73s _ Visit MSN Holiday Challenge for your chance to win up to $50,000 in Holiday cash from MSN today! http://www.msnholidaychallenge.com/index.aspx?ocid=tagline&locale=en-us ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Nicaragua Logging
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[IRCA] 1020 TESTing
Folks: The tones on 1020 may actually be WIBG. I recorded them testing back on Oct 14, around 0100 EST, at various levels of strength (from faint to blasting KDKA off the freq) and I'll assume some antenna directions as well. That was easy! Konnie SouthernCT >The tone tester now on 1020 must be doing a number on WIBG's signal within >WIBG's coverage area. I can't believe the good folks at WIBG are happy >about this! And the same will apply to KDKA tonight. >Marc DeLorenzo >South Dennis, MA _ Get FREE company branded e-mail accounts and business Web site from Microsoft Office Live http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/mcrssaub0050001411mrt/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] History Channel
Dave, Tell us - how are you connected with the story? Konnie >Sorry for the short notice about this. I will be appearing in a History >Channel Modern Marvels episode about the telephone this evening. It airs >at >11 PM Eastern time, but check your local listings or the History Channel >website. > >http://www.history.com/schedule.do?action=daily&linkDate=200611132000&timeZone=EST > >Thanks, > >Dave _ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] QSL COMMENT
Perhaps a wee-bit out datted, however.. that station that decided to only send verifications via "e-mail only" has actually decided, in my opinion, to say they do NOT wish to bother to QSL at all. One MUST remember what the HAM QSL is all about, as well as the HISTORIC QSL of the early days. Perhaps the times have changed... however the QSL has not... just the stations who issue them/or do not. I would like to ask these two additional (2) questions: 1. Concerning the CE's comment "is there something I could just sign"... I also strongly believe that the coordinators should do exactly that - verify the reports, and give the QSLs, filled out, to the CE to sign ! Now that's 'LEGAL." (More Legal-er?) I know that may burst some bubbles, but the CE "is" the CE, and his signature should be above the test-coordinator's (sort of like a "legal" letter a signature on a letter written and typed by a lawyer's legal secretary.) 2. QSL Lists... if there are any - I haven't yet seen one. Many on these posts mention receiving QSLs... but what about a list. If a station does not QSL, or in the case about via e-mail only, then this should be post somwehere. Besides there are CEs out there who do QSL, and I commend them each for their efforts. But if a station only replies by e-mail... then they just do not understand the concept of "QSL." Yes - they do NOT have to answer the request for one. It is a courtesy and should be treated as such. The NRC use to have an insert explaining the QSL some years ago, that you could attach to your report. I personally didn't like the layout of it, and if it didn't work, then I could understand why. This is what happens when a DXer writes a technical page to be read by a college(maybe) intern studying Communications, works for free, and is given the asisgnment of answering the mail. Many letters fill my box that say "thanks for your letter" and "enclosed is a magnet for your interest." Arrrg. >The CE asks many times now that "Is there something I can just >sign?" I guess you would go to the station and ask the PD or GM to type >you out a QSL. But even at local KAST, the GM says they only QSL via e >mail now. So the rules have to be changed. What worked years ago will no >longer work now, purist or not. But I wanted to kick this out and see >what other DXers think. To start it out, myself, I will accept about >anything confirmming my reception on the letter, ppc, e mail, FAX, >anything. I would rather have the letter or card, but it this day we are >very fortunate to get anything back. I welcome your comments. Thanks. _ Get today's hot entertainment gossip http://movies.msn.com/movies/hotgossip?icid=T002MSN03A07001 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
