Re: [IRCA] Using PC Software for multiple timer recordings
Dave.. I record on 2 different computers. One using "Skimmer Plus" from Broadcast Software International. Primarily used by broadcast stations for air checks, it can be a bit pricey (399.00 for a single deck) My other computer uses OMT's Logging software The nice thing about these is I can log in from the web and playback the files...Great when I am on the road. I hear that TOTAL RECORDER is good but i have never used it..and it is more affordable I recorded 1340 for A FULL year across the TOH. Yielded a bunch of new logs for me... Auto DXing is about the only DXing I do anymore Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc From: Dave Hascall To: "tvf...@lists.wtfda.info" ; "a...@lists.wtfda.info" ; "irca@hard-core-dx.com" ; "ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:38 PM Subject: [IRCA] Using PC Software for multiple timer recordings I will most likely never be getting a Perseus but I do hope to take advantage of timer recordings using a PC and audio software, for DX. Hoping for Es on FM the other day, I recorded a two hour block of 92.7, using Audacity. No skip. Now I'm thinking about recording MW signals near the top of the hour. I see that Audacity has a timer option but IIRC, it allows just one entry. I want to schedule 12:58 am - 1:10, 1:58 - 2:10, 2:58 - 3:10 and so on. Does anyone have any recommendations for audio software that allows such multiple timer recordings? Thanks - that may be a way to log some gy stations. 73 Dave in Indy ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question
http://www.davidgleason.com/ Vane Jones are archieved at www.amlogbook.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc From: David Faulkner To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Monday, October 8, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: [IRCA] Question Hi All: Can someone please tell me the address of the site that has all the old Broadcasting Yearbooks and other historical stuff archived? I've lost it. 73 David ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] THIS WEEKS HARD COPY OF DX MONITOR
Due to a printing error, this weeks edition will be IN COLOR ! (At least that's what my wife says who picked them up today) I think it's the only color issue we have had Rather than re-do them, STAPLES gave us the Black & White price. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE
It is with deep regret that I announce the closing of the AMLOGBOOK. I no longer have the time nor the desire to spend the countless hours of updating and keeping track of AM Radio stations. I have not DX'ed in three years and do not see any Dxing in my immediate future. Noise levels have gotten to the point where Dxing for me is a waste of time, not to mention the lack of anything worth listening to on this forgotten radio band. It's been a pleasure to provide station information for radio hobbyists since 1995, and I am glad I was able to provide it as a FREE service to DX'ers. But time marches on. I will leave the AMLOGBOOK site posted for the nextseveral months. I will then be canceling my domain and email. Thank you for all your support over the years. All the best. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE
If either club (or a combined group) want to take it over. I say "go for it" Anyone can download the spreadsheet, and update it. They are more than welcome to my work. And thank you all for the kind words. I am not dead, I am not totally leaving the hobby. I plan to remain a member of IRCA for the foreseeable future. I am just tired... I still have my KIWA Loop and Drake R-8...They aren't going anywhere. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc From: Chernos Saul To: LEE FRESHWATER ; "irca@hard-core-dx.com" Cc: "a...@nrcdxas.org" Sent: Monday, July 1, 2013 2:38 PM Subject: RE: [NRC-AM] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE Lee, you have put tremendous work into the AM logbook, and it's a directory I use often. But I can understand when a labour of love turns into, well, labour. The band certainly isn't what it used to be, and I there certainly are many worthwhile things to do with the brief blip of time most of us get on this planet. I do hope that you will in some way keep in touch with those of us who persist at the dials, and you'll always be welcomed back into the active ranks. May I make one suggestion. The volunteers who put together the paper NRC AM log also have done a marvelous job. I've used these year after year as I have also logged onto Lee's site on a regular basis. I would gladly pay for some kind of combined effort. Lee, I know you want to step down. But is there a way to pass this on rather than ending it? Could it perhaps be a joint IRCA-NRC effort? I like the NRC log because it's handy at the radio table, and I can write notes in it. I like Lee's online log because it's perpetually up to date. The two combined are really indispensable for the serious DXer of North American AM radio. I realize these things cost money. Perhaps a higher discounted rate to members of both clubs, a slightly lesser discount to members of one of the clubs, and of course a higher annual fee for non-members of any of the two clubs. I will join/rejoin both clubs and also contribute to a subscription. The paper log could still be printed every summer/fall - the timing is perfect. I'd be happy to volunteer my time to oversee Canadian data for both of the combined entities - say as Canadian logbook/directory editor. Anyhow, hate to see a very good piece of work come to an end. Saul Chernos Burnt River ON Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 07:54:22 -0700 From: amlogb...@yahoo.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: [NRC-AM] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE It is with deep regret that I announce the closing of the AMLOGBOOK. I no longer have the time nor the desire to spend the countless hours of updating and keeping track of AM Radio stations. I have not DX'ed in three years and do not see any Dxing in my immediate future. Noise levels have gotten to the point where Dxing for me is a waste of time, not to mention the lack of anything worth listening to on this forgotten radio band. It's been a pleasure to provide station information for radio hobbyists since 1995, and I am glad I was able to provide it as a FREE service to DX'ers. But time marches on. I will leave the AMLOGBOOK site posted for the next several months. I will then be canceling my domain and email. Thank you for all your support over the years. All the best. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Come to Minneapolis! August 1 - 3 FM Atlas 21st Edition Close Out Prices! Details at http://www.nrcdxas.org ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LOOKING FOR DAVID LANOUE
Does anyone have a new address for him ? His DX Monitors are being returned by the Post Office. If there is anyone else who has MOVED recently PLEASE make sure you update Lynn Hollerman of your status Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question
Tennessee would be in my area Except when they play the Gators Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc From: kevin redding To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 1:36:30 PM Subject: [IRCA] Question I live in Tennessee. If I want to report logs, whom do I report them to? Kevin ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Question
I will look forward to your reports. SEND TO EDXR at AMLOGBOOK dot COM Deadline SATURDAY 8 AM dates are in the latest EDXR fresh Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc From: kevin redding To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, July 14, 2010 2:11:11 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Question On Jul 14, 2010, at 1:01 PM, LEE FRESHWATER wrote: > Tennessee would be in my area Except when they play the Gators Not to worry. Tennessee has been a wash rag for the rest of the SEC the last couple of years. Kevin ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!)
I heard a rumor that it was OFF and they had no plans to turn it back on... Kevin Holley CE at WJR told me that they (WJR) had turned off their IBOC as well. (I think this happened last MAY) Altho I saw a blurb recently about WJR IBOC hash Never happened lee Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Patrick Martin wrote: From: Patrick Martin Subject: Re: [IRCA] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!) To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 3:12 PM Is the WGN IBOC now off? I heard WGN on top of LV last night and no IBOC hash noted on 710 or 730. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!)
I thought I was replying to the post about WGN.. sorry.. Altho I visited the WLW xmtr site last year and dont recall seeing any IBOC gear. But I was busy looking at the old 500KW rig, not the new Harris Destiny. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Barry McLarnon wrote: From: Barry McLarnon Subject: Re: [IRCA] WLW 700 IBOC Off + a new one on 710 (Thanks Cincy!) To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 6:50 PM On Friday 23 January 2009 15:58, LEE FRESHWATER wrote: > I heard a rumor that it was OFF and they had no plans to turn it > back on... I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but WLW definitely has IBOC on tonight. Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WARM-590 gone?
yes, WARM is gone.. owned by Citadel Here is a GREAT READ on the issue. http://insidemusicmedia.blogspot.com/ I read Jerry's blog DAILY He "gets it" A 5 KW Harris AM xmtr has a list price of 38 k, so Paul is pretty darn close A 6KW NAutel lists out at 37.4 k Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Fri, 4/17/09, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. Subject: Re: [IRCA] WARM-590 gone? To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Friday, April 17, 2009, 8:11 AM A 5kw solid state transmitter costs at least 3x that $10,000 figure.. plus Im sure there's other work that needs to be done there, engineering wise. Paul Walker On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Bruce Portzer wrote: > It seems kind of odd to shut the station down because of a transmitter > failure. Maybe the station has been losing a lot of money and this was > perhaps a good excuse to pull the plug? I would think the license and > facilities are worth a couple hundred thousand, even in Scranton in a downer > economy, and a replacement transmitter would cost - what - $10,000? It > seems like a prudent expenditure to protect their investment. > WARM is or was a 5kw station at the bottom of the dial, so it should be > worth something to a potential buyer, even if the owners need to unload it > at a fire sale price. > > Bruce > > Tom Dimeo wrote: >> >> It certainly would be a shame if WARM 590 is gone. It was such a great >> station in previous years when owned by Susquehanna. Is it now owned by >> Cumulus? >> >> Tom >> >> ** Craig Healy Wrote: ** >> >>> >>> I've read that WARM-590 in Scranton, PA is silent due to economic >>> conditions and a transmitter failure. Supposedly it won't be back on the >>> air. Has anyone noticed this? >>> > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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.onairdj.com walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WJR DETROIT DOWN TIME
Just got off the phone with WJR Chief Kevin Holley. WJR "PLANS" TO BE OFF AIR this Sunday AM 0100 to 0400 for some tower work .. Folks in the mid west may want to check the freq. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] IRCA elections
General Election of Officers for Sept 15, 2009 through Sept 14, 2011. [blank spaces are for write-in candidates] For IRCA President (check only one): ___A__ Lee Freshwater _ _ For IRCA Secretary-Treasurer (check only one): __X___ Lynn Hollerman _ _ For IRCA Board of Directors (select maximum of 7): _ Bill Block __X___ Phil Bytheway _ Gary DeBock _ Martin Foltz __X___ Craig Healy ___X__ John C Johnson ___X__ Patrick Martin ___X__ Tim Noonan _ Dale Park __X___ Bruce Portzer __X___ Mike Sanburn _ Gary Siegel _ Robert Wien _ _ _ _ _ _ 2008-2009 Ted Vasilopolous Award (TVA) (vote for one): _ Bill Block for hosting the 2008 Flagstaff convention and for continued support of WDXR and DXWW-West. __X___ Nancy Johnson for years of editing WDXR and for running the IRCA contests. _ Robert Wien for years as a board member, co-chairing various conventions, and editing Broadcasting Information. _ _ (reason) There is also a write-in space to vote for any IRCA member, except for the following members who have won the TVA in the last five years and are ineligible this year: Patrick Martin, Nick Hall-Patch, Lee Freshwater, Doug Pifer, and Phil Bytheway. 2008-2009 Ric Heald Award (RHA) (vote for one): _ Gary DeBock for sharing his discovery of the DXability of various inexpensive Walkman-style radios, performing alignments, developing modifications, making frequent contributions to the IRCA Technical Column and generally kick-starting the whole "Ultralight Radio" phenomenon. __X___ Dale Park for his frequent contributions to the Broadcasting Information column and as editor of Sportschannels IRCA. _ Bruce Portzer for his continuing updating of the Pacific Asian Log and IRCA Countries List. _ _ (reason) There is also a write-in space to vote for any IRCA member, except for the following members who have won the RHA in the last three years and are ineligible this year: Dan Riordan, Lynn Hollerman, and Les Rayburn. * SPECIAL NOTE FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BOTH THE HARD-COPY AND THE ELECTRONIC DXM: Those subscribing to both the hard copy and electronic versions of the DX Monitor may vote by using this ballot OR by e-mail, whichever is the most convenient to you. PLEASE DO NOT DO BOTH. Thank you. This ballot must be RECEIVED by the Acting Election Committee Chairman no later than 0001 hours Eastern Standard Time, May 1 2009. Mail to: Nick Hall-Patch, 1538 Amphion St, Victoria, BC, Canada V8R 4Z6 (or e-mail: Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Mon, 4/27/09, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: From: Nick Hall-Patch Subject: [IRCA] IRCA elections To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Monday, April 27, 2009, 10:31 AM Hope the moderators will bear with me on this, as well as those list subscribers who are not also IRCA club members: If you are an IRCA member and have not voted in the club elections, please do so now. Deadline for receiving ballots is Eastern time on 1 May. The ballot and campaign statements were in the 28 March 2009 DX Monitor.Please vote. best wishes, Nick Hall-Patch ECC Chair * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] IRCA elections
SORRY, THAT WAS not meant for the list... Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Tue, 4/28/09, LEE FRESHWATER wrote: ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] BRUCE PORTZER AND CRAIG HEALY
I would like to add your email address to the new BOD list Please email me : lee at BGS dot cc so I can add... I know I have seen Craig on the list but I dont save these If Bruce is not on the list, perhaps someone has hios email address Thanks to all Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] DXM HARD COPY UPDATE
As you may or may not know, an emergency has caused Dan not to be able to publish the first 2 issues of this volume After some discussion with the BOD and others, it was decided to go ahead an combine the first 2 issues into one and publish the Soft email copy. We then decided to temporarily move publishing to Ocala. This has taken a week or so to set up and we are still investigating printers. We went ahead and had Staples print the first double issue and are slated to pick those up tonight or tomorrow morning.. The envelopes are ready and they should all go in the mail Friday, in time to start working on the next issue that should go out on time. Phil and I are BOTH working 50+ hours a week, and the timing could not have been worse. Right in the middle of the change of club officers. All that being said, we do have a handle on it for now, and you can get updates in the next soft copy and I will try to keep those here updated as well By the way, this could NOT have been done without the help of my bride, Penny, who did ALL the running around Staples, Post Office, etc. all the best fresh Lee Freshwater IRCA Pres. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] DXM HARD COPY UPDATE
The Hard copy issues were mailed from Ocala Fl this morning. Next issue will go out 9-25 or 9-28 best to all fresh Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] NY Times - House Cmte Chmn orders FCC Inquiry
Do not send emails They will not count.(and they probably wont get read)... You need to send a letter. Send it to their Washington office AS WELL as a copy to their main district office. SEND seperate letters to each member of the committee I speak from experience...actually my wife worked 18 years for Cliff Stearns R-FL regards to the group and good luck.. lee freshwater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said Bob - I think I'll send Rep. Stupak an e-mail today and suggest that he indeed put these two poorly conceived and executed ideas under the microscope of common sense. Way to go. Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: "Bob Foxworth" > Today's NY Times, in an AP wire story, says that John > Dingell-D-MI who heads the House Energy and > Commerce Committee, says that the FCC has suffered > an "apparent breakdown in an open and transparent > regulatory process". He is "losing confidence that > the commission has been conducting its affairs in > an appropriate manner", and has ordered an inquiry. > > The investigation will be conducted by Rep. Bart Stupak, > D-MI, who has received "several complaints about the > way that (Kevin) Martin has conducted business" that > include claims of an "abuse of power and an attempt > to keep fellow commissioners in the dark". The terms > "selectively withholding data" and "short-circuiting > procedural norms" also appear in the AP story's > allegations, among others. > > End excerpts from the AP story. The following are from > me. > > Perhaps someone will advise Rep. Stupak of the > academic interest of examining the ways in which > the Commission came to its decisions on the BPL > issue, and the IBOC issue, both of which seem to me > to have striking similarities, among which are > deliberately ignoring technical information that > would suggest not adopting the positions that were > subsequently taken. > > Should be interesting. > > - Bob > > > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] IRCA Country List
The Countries List is posted on line at http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/country.htm It was last updated in 2004, when I was sent a copy... regards lee If Bruce wants to send me any updates, I will be happy to post it "John H. Bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 05:35 AM 1/3/2008 +, you wrote: >You guys might want to check the IRCA Countries List, which last >appeared in DX Monitor a couple months back. It even lists the >continent each country is *on* (including island countries). > >My goodness, I've been editing the bloody thing for several years, and >this is the first time I can remember a potentially useful application >for it :-) > >Bruce > Bruce, could you please send me a copy of the Country List If we had a FILES area like Yahoo, you could just post it there, of course. I'll use it as the "official" yardstick for The UltraLight Firsts and Records. John B. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, NRD-535(kiwa-mods) Antennas: 700' NE/SW mini-Bev, Wellbrook Phased Array (pre-production version) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] IRCA Countries List
Yesterday, Bruce sent me an updated copy of the Countries List. I have update the list at http://www.geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/country.htm regards to all fresh "John H. Bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The Countries List is posted on line at http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/country.htm It was last updated in 2004, when I was sent a copy... regards, Lee Lee F, THANKS I haven't really paid much attention to the IRCA country list, because I count countries my own way and don't usually compare my country count with anyone But now that we have an UltraLight Records and Firsts List going and probably a future UltraLight Awards program, we obviously need a list badly. Thanks to you, Bruce (who did the heavy lifting as I remember) and IRCA, it is sitting right there waiting on us. Great work by all concerned. John B. Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA Rcvrs: WiNRADiO 313e, Eton e1, NRD-535(kiwa-mods) Antennas: 700' NE/SW mini-Bev, Wellbrook Phased Array (pre-production version) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Missing DXMs
I have all of them on CD . (remember the DXM on CD project we are working on) I can email them or burn them and mail lee Phil Bytheway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well now... I finally have time to make a complete list of the "DX Monitors" that I am missing (due to hard drive melt down a year and a half ago). The complete list follows (both text files and PDFs). If any of you folks can help me complete my collection, please contact me "off list" and we can make arrangements. Thanks in advance... Phil Bytheway ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Here's the list: Missing TXT files V37 N01 V37 N16a V37 N17a V37 N18a V38 NONE V39 N04 thru N11 V39 N14 thru N35b V40 N01 thru N06 V40 N12 V40 N15 V40 N16 V40 N18 thru N25 V40 N32 thru N35 V41 N02 thru N35 V42 ALL V43 NONE Missing PDF files V39 before N15 (if they exist) V39 N26 V40 N01 thru N25 V40 N29 V40 N30 V40 N32a V40 N33a/b V40 N34a V40 N35b V41 N03 V41 N08 V41 N25 V41 N29a V41 N30b thru N35b V42 N28 V43 NONE __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] (Slightly OT) Dayton Hamvention
I will be there .. BGS is planning their annual Broadcast show the day before. So I will be in town. let me know where and when Saturday. Lee Freshwater www.bgs.cc [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Two weeks and two days until the Dayton Hamvention. How many listmembers are planning to attend? Anyone interested in a NRC/IRCA get-together on Saturday afternoon? I'll be there all day Friday and Saturday, although I will be busy on Saturday until noon. JM -- 73 de Joe Miller, KJ8O, Troy, MI -- Grid EN82 -- -- WOW! Homepage (http://www.wowway.com) -- ___ The NRC AM mailing list nrcdxas.org Questions? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AM database
Powell, Let me know what info you want and I will be happy to forward you an excel spreadsheet.. Or you can download the latest one from the UPDATE page. (and change to your needs) (the info on the site will NOT fit on one line) Or, give me a call at the office on Monday and I will "walk you thru it" lee (same offer for others on the list) Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Fri, 6/27/08, Powell E. Way III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Powell E. Way III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] AM database To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:42 PM I tried to print out Lee Freshwater's AM logbook. Actually I tried one page. Even with Courier new size 8 font and sideways it wouldn't print all on one line. How can I get this to print without all the extra stuff without EDITING everything by hand? Powell POP email is powell at backroads DOT net ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LF Engineering H-800 opinions sought
I have used this product for many years here in Central Florida. The only problem I have seen was some overload due to 3 stations with-in 3 miles all running 5 KW. But since they drop to 1K/37 and 50 watts or so at night it was no problem. Since the 1KW went silent, the antenna has worked perfectly. I have also sold several of these to my broadcast customers. Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Wed, 9/24/08, W. Curt Deegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: W. Curt Deegan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [IRCA] LF Engineering H-800 opinions sought To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 11:47 PM Lee, I have used an LFE H-800 for quite some time with good success. I had to replace one vertical element the victim of south Florida lightning -- the inside box was okay -- and did not consider not doing so. As soon as I get my act together I'll send the damaged unit to LFE for repair and then enjoy two H-800s. I use the H-800 for HF as well, so a second one will eliminate some conflicts. I have no facility for any sort of wire antenna. Instead I have the H-800 and an LFE M-601. I use that antenna combination with a Quantum Phaser. Unfortunately I can't offer any comparison with a wire, but I can say the H-800 works very well with a phaser. Curt --- W. Curt Deegan Boca Raton, (southeast) Florida, USA At 11:12 PM 9/24/2008, you wrote: >I can get one decent wire antenna up where I now live (a 160-80-40 trapped >dipole in inverted Vee configuration) and a number of pole-mounted antennas >(sticks, discones, that kind of thing.) > >Having only the one MF/HF wire antenna makes using a phaser a teensy touch >problematic so I'm wondering how well or badly the LF Engineering H-800 >might do as a substitute for that second antenna. > >So, how is the H-800 in general, and has anyone ever tried it in a phasing >combo? > > >TIA, > Lee ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1290 kHz - cursed?
YOU FORGOT Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Wed, 10/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] 1290 kHz - cursed? To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 3:42 PM My semi-local in Oak Ridge, WATO-1290, is turning in their license to the FCC following a tower collapse this year. 13 stations on 1290, all of which were licensed as recently as 1992 (source: 1992 NRC Log), are now gone. That's *20%* of the 64 US stations on 1290 in 1992. See if you can spot the word that was in THREE of their cities of license! Americus GA New Albany IN Anamosa IA Houghton Lake MI Socorro NM Babylon NY Lake Oswego OR Lykens PA Lynchburg TN Oak Ridge TN Big Lake TX Rocky Mount VA Port Angeles WA Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee (and far too much time on his hands this afternoon) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1290 kHz - cursed?
YOU FORGOT (SORRY I HIT SEND) WCFI - OCALA FL it is also gone Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Wed, 10/29/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] 1290 kHz - cursed? To: irca@hard-core-dx.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 3:42 PM My semi-local in Oak Ridge, WATO-1290, is turning in their license to the FCC following a tower collapse this year. 13 stations on 1290, all of which were licensed as recently as 1992 (source: 1992 NRC Log), are now gone. That's *20%* of the 64 US stations on 1290 in 1992. See if you can spot the word that was in THREE of their cities of license! Americus GA New Albany IN Anamosa IA Houghton Lake MI Socorro NM Babylon NY Lake Oswego OR Lykens PA Lynchburg TN Oak Ridge TN Big Lake TX Rocky Mount VA Port Angeles WA Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee (and far too much time on his hands this afternoon) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1700 San Diego
I think you are referring to the Mexican station across the border from San Diego. I show them as XEKIT .. I dont include Mexicans in my pages... (too many and very unreliable info) I think Mexican logs are available from the IRCA bookstore Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc --- On Mon, 12/8/08, Len Hyde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Len Hyde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] 1700 San Diego To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Monday, December 8, 2008, 11:14 AM Anybody know what the calls are for this station? I've never heard them ID, their website doesn't mention them, and they are missing from Freshwater's pages. -- Leonard Hyde Weed, CA Realistic DX-440 6 foot shielded loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Another perspective on AM IBOC, from the broadcasters' mailing list
Scott, WELL SAID !! Lee Freshwater Ocala FL Scott Fybush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: kevin redding wrote: > You have a dog in the fight. Nothing super wrong with the corporation > you work for, its just another big corporation just like the one I > work for, but mine isn't in radio. If I worked for that corporation I > would try to put lipstick on the IBOC pig also. I don't blame you for > not trying to put an upbeat face on this IBOC discussion one bit. Just for the record, I don't, in fact, have a dog in this fight - or rather, I do enough little things for enough different dog-owners that they're all nipping at each other. The division of Clear Channel that owns Inside Radio/10watts.com, for which I work on a consulting basis, is completely separate from the broadcast division. I'd be surprised if Mark Mays even knows my little division exists. We're at about the same level as the billboard division or the concert venues, before those were sold. My paycheck from 10watts.com (which, as yet, isn't even including HD Radio information in our data, though we're considering it) is as closely affected by what Clear Channel Radio does with AM IBOC as Kevin's (assuming he's still working where I think he is) is affected by the ad revenue at the Weekly Standard or subscriber figures at BSkyB, just to pick a couple of random unrelated News Corp. properties. (And again, just for the record, I own no shares of Clear Channel stock nor that of any other broadcaster.) The actual broadcasting that I do these days is for WXXI, which is a community-owned public broadcaster. Our main FM signal (WXXI-FM 91.5) will be adding HD shortly, and I'll be involved in that effort from the programming and promotion side, but I'm actually arguing internally *against* any plans to put HD on our AM signal (WXXI 1370), since it won't bring any benefits to the station that I can see. So if I have any dog in the AM IBOC fight there, it's from the "anti" side. (I do think public broadcasters like WXXI have the most to gain from FM multicasting, since we have more content available to us than we can possibly fit on our existing analog signals, along with demand from our audience to hear that content and a willingness from said audience to buy new receivers to hear it.) And yes, I write for Radio World as a freelancer. The long slow slog towards IBOC has given me plenty to write about for the last few years, to be sure, but I'd have a lot to write about whether it succeeds or not. Contrary to some of the views expressed here, I don't think the news pages of RW have been cheerleading for IBOC. The editorials are a different matter, but I have nothing to do with those. I also do some consulting, and in that role I have advised several stations about adding FM IBOC where it's made sense (primarily in the public radio arena), as well as advising others not to do so. I have yet to advise any client to add AM IBOC - and yes, they've asked. So, that's where all my dogs are (except for Freckles, the NERW Wonder Dog, who's probably curled up in a pile of laundry downstairs enjoying the sunshine, and she doesn't much care for radio in any form, digital or not.) I'll ask again that you address what I have to say based on what I'm saying, not on who you think I work for, where I live, how far my hairline has receded (too far, thanks), or any other extraneous factors. I speak only for myself in any of these discussions, and I've always made it a point of pride when dealing with any employer or potential client to make sure that I'm not compelled by contract to muzzle what I have to say in forums like this, or to spout a corporate line with which I may disagree. That said...we're in agreement on most of your points about the problems MW IBOC faces. That's why I'm interested in ideas like the ones in the Richard Johnson post that kicked off this thread. They may or may not bear fruit - and believe me, Richard's getting kicked around something fierce over on the BC list where the post originated - but if we're ever to have the "magic bullet" radio that can do some sort of adaptive DSP and run forever on a single AAA battery, it's more likely to come out of dialogue like that than out of sad-sack predictions that we'll all be hauling our Drakes and R390s to the scrap dealer in six months' time. 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.ir
Re: [IRCA] E-Mail Directory
LEE J FRESHWATER OCALA, FL [EMAIL PROTECTED] (club items) [EMAIL PROTECTED] (EDXR ONLY) www.amlogbook.com Craig Healy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you are adding web sites to that list, please add the http://www.am-dx.com site for mine.. Craig Healy Providence, RI -Original Message- From: Charles A Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 2, 2007 03:08 PM To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' Subject: Re: [IRCA] E-Mail Directory At 11:20 PM 4/1/2007 -0400, you wrote: >Maybe we can do the same with members' DX related web sites. > >Bill Bill, I'll put your URL in, too. 73, Charles Charles A Taylor, WD4INP Greenville, North Carolina ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] MW transmitter pricing info: was '800 in Bonaire'
Nautel J100013,500.00 ND115,973.00 ND 2.5 22,332.00 ND 5 38,236.00 XL 1258,000.00 XL 30 115,000.00 XL 60160,000.00 LIST PRICES Let me know how many you need Lee Freshwater Ocala, FL www.bgs.cc "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: An Armstrong 500 Watt Unit costs about $7600 An Armstrong X1000B which is 1KW runs about $9500 A BEAM-1A which is also 1KW runs you about $11,500]\ A 50KW Harris runs about $185,000 On 4/4/07, Peter Jernakoff wrote: > > >>Wowzers... a 100KW box is expensive! > > Someone please indulge my curiosity. What is the price range typically > associated with, say, 1 kw, 5 kw, 10 kw and 50 kw new medium wave > transmitters? > > Regards, > > -Pete Jernakoff- > K3KMS > www.21centimeter.com > > > This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains > information that may be Privileged, confidential or copyrighted under > applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby > formally notified that any use, copying or distribution of this e-mail, > in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender by > return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly > and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract Intended", this e-mail does > not constitute a contract offer, a contract amendment, or an acceptance > of a contract offer. This e-mail does not constitute a consent to the > use of sender's contact information for direct marketing purposes or for > transfers of data to third parties. > > Francais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugues Japanese Chinese Korean > > http://www.DuPont.com/corp/email_disclaimer.html > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > -- Paul B. Walker, Jr. www.walkerbroadcasting.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KOBO 1450/UNID 1450???
Pat: I show : 1450 KLZS EUGENE OR1000 1000 NDA SS SPORTS EX-KKXO/KOPT 10-06 44-04-54 / 123-06-34 Lee AMLOGBOOK.com Patrick Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have been hearing an UNID Spanish speaker in the evenings near LSS and just after LSS on 1450 off the SW EWE. Last night it was mixing with KBPS Portland, but no call ID I could catch on the hour. Also the station was running "ESPN Deportes". Is this KOBO Yuba City? I cannot find anyone else that matches. Ideas? With the strong AU cx, lots of CA were in last night. XEPRS was dominant on 1090 too. Unusual as CBU has their lobe this way. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager Start planning now for the first NRC/WTFDA joint Convention! Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007 Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details === What? DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year? Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN & DXAS === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: HD on WXXI
I also caught the replay last night.. well done Scott...!! I am not dipping my foot into the IBOC discussion, but the show was well done and I enjoyed it. In order for anything to succeed, the information MUST get to the general public. That's what this show was all about. Lee Freshwater Ocala, FL www.bgs.cc Scott Fybush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Glenn Hauser wrote: > I caught the playback. The guests from WXXI and Clear Channel were only there > to promote HD, and it was left to some listeners to bring up drawbacks. Such > as > power-hogging making portable HD receivers untenable, FM HD range being > limited > compared to the analog signal. Not even Scott brought up the imminent prospect > of nighttime IBOC, to the WHAM CC guy. I still don`t get it. Here I am 1100+ > miles away hearing WXXI stream clear as a bell, and people in Brockport > supposedly need WXXI (AM) on WXXI (FM) HD2 in order to hear it at night, > meanwhile noising up the adjacent frequencies preventing some other stations > from being audible. Scott said he does a tech segment during ATC discussing > such things further (for 4 minutes?), I believe he said Wednesdays at 6:45? > 73, Since we're not running HD on our AM, and have no plans to do so, bringing up the AM interference issues seemed a bit off-topic. And yes, we really do have a very hard time being heard in places like Brockport and Fairport, well within our market, thanks to an AM signal that was designed to cover the market as it existed in 1944. Streaming is part of the solution to that problem, but the FM HD2 simulcast may well be a part of it, too. We'll never know if we don't try. Adjacent frequencies? When we were out at the get-together at Jim Renfrew's place in Clarendon (just west of Brockport, 20 miles or so from Rochester), I had no problem at all hearing CJLX on 91.3 from Belleville, Ontario. I can't recall if we heard anything on 91.7; if we did, it would have been CIXL from Welland, Ontario. The tech segment in question is called "Mixed Media"; it airs Wednesdays at 5:44 ET during All Things Considered, and we have archives of the segments here: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wxxi/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=2446 There's also a podcast of today's show here: http://www.wxxi.org/radio/hd/index.html It's true, as Glenn says, that the guests were there to promote HD. That, after all, was the purpose of the show - if the system is to have any chance of succeeding, it had better have some promotion from broadcasters themselves. s The first NRC/WTFDA joint Convention is just around the corner! Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007 Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details ++== The 28th Edition of the AM Radio Log will be shipping the end of August. Reserve your copy now at http://www.nrcdxas.org Same great features and the same low price to club members. === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] List of IBOC stations
Patrick, Not as up to date as I would like, but I do have a list at www.amlogbook.com fresh Patrick Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Paul, I don't think it was a silly question, as I did google it and I got the same link you posted. However, I could not get it to work. Also the link, you have to go by state. I was looking for a complete list of AM stations. Also the last time I checked Ibiquity, it was out of date. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager The first NRC/WTFDA joint Convention is just around the corner! Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007 Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details ++== The 28th Edition of the AM Radio Log will be shipping the end of August. Reserve your copy now at http://www.nrcdxas.org Same great features and the same low price to club members. === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] List of IBOC stations
Hi all, I think it would be impossible to keep an up to date list with stations turning IBOC on and off repeatedly.I try to list those who are LICENSED by Ibuckity (hee hee) and those who have the equipment installed and have used it... I update my list when ever someone sends me the new infobut I dont really go out and search for it (my time is spent on the main data) BUT.. I request they send updates to [EMAIL PROTECTED] regards to all fresh Ocala FL www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc Patrick Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Russ, Thanks. After I got the Ibiguity site to work, I did find a lot of stations that were listed, but were not using IBOC and some stations that are using it that were not listed. I remember checking out that list a couple years ago and finding the same was true. Licensing and using are two different things. That might change now as IBOC has been oked for 24 hour use. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Got Religion
TRY THE UPDATE PAGE at www.amlogbook.com It lists all the changes from last December But hurry, I am going to try to do a full database upf\date this coming weekend.. lee Ocala FL Tim Kridel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm looking to put together a list of stations - AM or FM - that have flipped from a secular format to religious programming in the past year, regardless of whether the change was due to a sale. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 660 in Greenville is at it again...
A "Burke" is not a product http://www.burk.com/ Burk makes various types of remote control devices for transmitter sites.. ARC16 ARC16SA GSC3000 VRC2500 just to name a few. (there are more) I would say they are the leading manufacturer of remote controls. http://www.sinesys.com/pages/intro.html is another http://www.broadcastboxes.com/products/sicon8_lit.html as well most of these interface to the transmitters as well as temperature, building, tower lights.. Most can be accessed from the internet as well as dial out phone numbers and pagers to alert the engineer (if they are set up) I used to have 6 of these call my office every 2 hours and download a complete set of "reading" regards to all Lee Freshwater Ocala FL www.bgs.cc leading seller Broadcast Equipment www.amlogbook.com "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A Burke, i think is how it's correctly spelled, is what normally controls the transmitter, telling it to power up, power down, sign on, sign off, take readings, etc Paul On 8/30/07, Pete Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Powell E. Way III W4OPW wrote: > It's not cheating. They have a Burk at the TX and the > computer talks to it and tells it what to do. I give up - what's a Burk? Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n ICF2010 + Kiwa air core loop DX398; Palomar loop The 28th Edition of the AM Radio Log is now shipping! The first 150 left the Post Office already to get yours go to http://www.nrcdxas.org Same great features and the same low price to club members. == The first NRC/WTFDA joint Convention is This Weekend!! Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007 Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details === -- 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
Re: [IRCA] New Old Radio
Phil, I've been restoring a group of S-38's nothing mint tho here is a temp web site I put up http://www.amlogbook.com/S38/S38TEST.htm It may have some good info for you... Feel free to contact me off list if you need help.. fresh Phil Bytheway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Folks, I have just procurred a Hallicrafters S-38B mint in box (or so I was told... and it looks that way). It is in a nice Hallicrafters box "THE RADIO MAN'S' 'RADIO'... with a 7 page manual. Wondering about powering this thing up and seeing if it works... looking for ideas... maybe current value on the collector market?? Phil Bytheway Seattle WA Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New Old Radio
I've been working on this site off an on for about a year.. Not done yet Glad you liked it . [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lee, Thanks for posting the link to your S-38 web-site. Very good information on restoring radios. Many helpful tips. Dennis, Vancouver, WA -- Original message -- From: LEE FRESHWATER > Phil, > > I've been restoring a group of S-38's nothing mint tho > > here is a temp web site I put up > > http://www.amlogbook.com/S38/S38TEST.htm > > It may have some good info for you... Feel free to contact me off list if you > need help.. > > fresh > > Phil Bytheway wrote: Folks, > > I have just procurred a Hallicrafters S-38B mint in box (or so I was > told... and it looks that way). > > It is in a nice Hallicrafters box "THE RADIO MAN'S' 'RADIO'... with a 7 > page manual. > > Wondering about powering this thing up and seeing if it works... looking > for ideas... maybe current value on the collector market?? > > Phil Bytheway > Seattle WA > > > > > > > Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel > and > lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] DXing abbreviations
http://geocities.com/amlogbook/newmembers/abbrev.htm is the address for the new member packet lee freshwater Ocala FL Geralyn Hollerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- saulamdx wrote: > As for an earlier complaint about using terms such as > FF, jargon and shortened versions of common words and > phrases are common in any hobby. I wonder if there is > a web site somewhere that lists some of the terms -- Just happened to see this - BTW, a list of "DXing abbreviations" is in the new member packet that all new IRCA members receive. I believe it was updated last in 2001. That list is also on Lee Freshwater's excellent site at http://www.amlogbook.com - I know this because I've steered a few people there, but I can't find the list right now. And on the IRCA site, which is currently inaccessible, I believe due to maintenance, it's at (I *think*, my files are at the house and I'm at the office) http://www.ircaonline.org/bcbinfo.htm - I know it's in the section "for new and returning DXers"! Lynn. Lafayette, LA Check out the IRCA web site at http://www.ircaonline.org Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.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 Lee J Freshwater Ocala, FL IRCA EDXR /AWARDS & REPRINT SERVICE www.amlogbook.com www.bgs.cc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] The Increase of AM Noise
Bravo well said !!! Lee Freshwater Ocala FL Rene Tetro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fellow Hams and DXers, The following is the text of a message that I sent to our company's engineering email list concerning the increase of electrical noise on the AM band. I thought you might find it interesting. We hams and dxers are not the only ones who are concerned about the trend of increased electrical noise. Broadcasters are, as well, and have a lot at stake in doing something to see the situation is improved. 73, Rene' W2FIL, Lansdale, PA --- There's been a lot of discussion recently on various engineering sites and publications, and among radio dxers, about the deteriorating state of AM coverage. I would obviously concur with this (who couldn't?). The situation is evident to anyone who listens to AM radio, and it seems to be getting worse as time goes by. Laying IBOC and BPL aside for a moment, which have their own set of interfering dynamics, there are other issues that are becoming more predominant on the AM band. Most notably there has been a dramatic increase in electrical noise on the band in recent years. This is getting worse and is having the effect of dramatically reducing coverage in many cases. All of the latest electronic gadgetry seems to be the major cause of "dirty power lines" and other noise. Among the devices that seem to be most culpable are medical devices, computers, light dimmers, and - one of the biggest offenders - newly designed electronic, SCR controlled, traffic signals. There are so many other devices, they become too numerous to mention. What concerns me as an engineer is the effect this is having on listenership, as well as the practicality of continuing to use the 0.5 mV/m contour as an indication of normal daytime coverage. From listening to our stations and many others, it appears that a more realistic figure would be 2.0 mV/m or even higher in extremely bad situations - as much as 5 or more millivolts. I have had discussions with our general manager and many others over the past few years, including sales people, listeners, and others concerning this phenomenon. I get calls regularly from listeners who complain that they have great difficulty in hearing the stations because of "static." Be they managers, sales people, listeners, or others, they all say the same thing: "The station's coverage just isn't what it use to be!" And I have to agree with them. WNTP, for instance, does not have nearly the daytime coverage it had when I worked here in the early 80s...even with one less tower and an loosened directional pattern. As far management and sales are concerned, and therefore from the standpoint of those who are largely non-technical, the first thing to come under suspicion is a change in the transmission system (either transmitter, or antenna, or both). When one performs a quickie proof on the antenna system, and checks the power/impedance/etc, all is found to be normal. On WNTP, for instance, our Inverse Distance Fields on all radials are pretty much exactly what they were in 1986 when the system was built; but, electrical noise has reduced usable coverage by at least 1/3. I know that we are not the only stations who are experiencing such problems. And it is not just broadcasters. The problem also exists for hams and other users of the radio spectrum. It is evident across the nation. In a large market such as Philadelphia, the electrical noise can be incredible. For instance, attempting to listen anywhere near the electrified 25,000 Volt, 25 Hz powered commuter rail lines is next to impossible. This is especially evident on the Amtrak Pennsylvania main line near Downingtown and Thorndale, along which Business Route 30 runs for several miles. When such lines extend for great distances along heavily used roads, it becomes a major issue. Another example is a traffic light located about a mile from both our transmitter site and the site of KYW. Since new circuitry was installed a while ago, it is impossible to listen to either WNTP or KYW (both of which are 50kw) or WFIL (which is 5kw). The buzz from the light circuit creates a loud hum ! that overpowers the audio of these and other stations. "Buzzes" from other traffic lights are just as bad. I fear that all of this does not bode well for the future of AM radio. Electrical noise is reaching a point of being such a concern that IBOC and BPL, as issues, pale by comparison. I say all of this to ask a simple question: is there some way broadcasters can combat the encroachment of noise on AM? I the answer to that question. We, as a society, are too dependent on these new technologies to expect a turn-about. Will greater regulation on electrical devices solve the prob
Re: [IRCA] The Increase of AM Noise
Bravo well said !!! Lee Freshwater Ocala FL Rene Tetro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Fellow Hams and DXers, The following is the text of a message that I sent to our company's engineering email list concerning the increase of electrical noise on the AM band. I thought you might find it interesting. We hams and dxers are not the only ones who are concerned about the trend of increased electrical noise. Broadcasters are, as well, and have a lot at stake in doing something to see the situation is improved. 73, Rene' W2FIL, Lansdale, PA --- There's been a lot of discussion recently on various engineering sites and publications, and among radio dxers, about the deteriorating state of AM coverage. I would obviously concur with this (who couldn't?). The situation is evident to anyone who listens to AM radio, and it seems to be getting worse as time goes by. Laying IBOC and BPL aside for a moment, which have their own set of interfering dynamics, there are other issues that are becoming more predominant on the AM band. Most notably there has been a dramatic increase in electrical noise on the band in recent years. This is getting worse and is having the effect of dramatically reducing coverage in many cases. All of the latest electronic gadgetry seems to be the major cause of "dirty power lines" and other noise. Among the devices that seem to be most culpable are medical devices, computers, light dimmers, and - one of the biggest offenders - newly designed electronic, SCR controlled, traffic signals. There are so many other devices, they become too numerous to mention. What concerns me as an engineer is the effect this is having on listenership, as well as the practicality of continuing to use the 0.5 mV/m contour as an indication of normal daytime coverage. From listening to our stations and many others, it appears that a more realistic figure would be 2.0 mV/m or even higher in extremely bad situations - as much as 5 or more millivolts. I have had discussions with our general manager and many others over the past few years, including sales people, listeners, and others concerning this phenomenon. I get calls regularly from listeners who complain that they have great difficulty in hearing the stations because of "static." Be they managers, sales people, listeners, or others, they all say the same thing: "The station's coverage just isn't what it use to be!" And I have to agree with them. WNTP, for instance, does not have nearly the daytime coverage it had when I worked here in the early 80s...even with one less tower and an loosened directional pattern. As far management and sales are concerned, and therefore from the standpoint of those who are largely non-technical, the first thing to come under suspicion is a change in the transmission system (either transmitter, or antenna, or both). When one performs a quickie proof on the antenna system, and checks the power/impedance/etc, all is found to be normal. On WNTP, for instance, our Inverse Distance Fields on all radials are pretty much exactly what they were in 1986 when the system was built; but, electrical noise has reduced usable coverage by at least 1/3. I know that we are not the only stations who are experiencing such problems. And it is not just broadcasters. The problem also exists for hams and other users of the radio spectrum. It is evident across the nation. In a large market such as Philadelphia, the electrical noise can be incredible. For instance, attempting to listen anywhere near the electrified 25,000 Volt, 25 Hz powered commuter rail lines is next to impossible. This is especially evident on the Amtrak Pennsylvania main line near Downingtown and Thorndale, along which Business Route 30 runs for several miles. When such lines extend for great distances along heavily used roads, it becomes a major issue. Another example is a traffic light located about a mile from both our transmitter site and the site of KYW. Since new circuitry was installed a while ago, it is impossible to listen to either WNTP or KYW (both of which are 50kw) or WFIL (which is 5kw). The buzz from the light circuit creates a loud hum ! that overpowers the audio of these and other stations. "Buzzes" from other traffic lights are just as bad. I fear that all of this does not bode well for the future of AM radio. Electrical noise is reaching a point of being such a concern that IBOC and BPL, as issues, pale by comparison. I say all of this to ask a simple question: is there some way broadcasters can combat the encroachment of noise on AM? I the answer to that question. We, as a society, are too dependent on these new technologies to expect a turn-about. Will greater regulation on electrical devices solve the prob
Re: [IRCA] Multi-section capacitors
John, I am restoring several S-38's. The 4 section Cap is impossible to find. A. Electronics has a 3 section cap that works for the 160 volt ones. Then use a small 25mfd cap for the output tube. If I get time after work, I can send you the part numbers.. wont be home for a couple hoursDont forget to replace the rest of the PAPER caps...The square MICA ones should be fine. Just finished one up this weekend...I will be happy to help you out all I can.. Restoring these old rigs is alot of fun !! lee Oalca fl John Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, I'm restoring a couple of old Hallicrafters rigs (SW 500 and S-38B) and was wondering how you re stuff the power supply multiple section tubular caps? Someone told me to just eliminate them and solder caps of the proper values in place of them but I want to do it right. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. 73's John Hunter Rossville GA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com - Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] USA AM & FM Station Info
This is the corporate site for Entravision. They are another large owner of radio TV stations They are only listing their O&O's and afilliatesNot a complete list of every station in USA. regards lee Ocala FL "J.D. Stephens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: "Art Blair" > Subject: [IRCA] USA AM & FM Station Info > > I am told that this site has up-to-date address and > phone number information for every AM & FM station > in the USA. > > www.entravision.com > > Cliff Hanger All I see are listings for stations owned by Entercom. 73 - J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL Have a burning question? Go to www.Answers.yahoo.com and get answers from real people who know. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com - Cheap Talk? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Need WGRO-960 Address
Thats AN INACTIVE ADDRESS Co owned with WQLC PO Box 2529 Lake City, FL 32056 (at least that is where we send their bill) office manager is Shannon Kinard... 1-386-755-4102 Engineer is Mark Schmuker (but he is contract guy- works full time for Pamal Broadcasting) Hope this helps Lee Ocala FL "J.D. Stephens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does anyone have the correct address for WGRO-960? My report to the below address found on the internet was returned: Route 13 Box 318, Lake City, FL 32055 Thanx and 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] WMRO-1560 test
WMRO heard here in Central Florida , with sweep tones and code only. Thanks to all involved with this test !! regards Lee Freshwater Ocala FL Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 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. Thanks go to Scott Bailey for running the test despite my result! Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 540 WGTO/WFLF Orlando, FL
For the History of WGTO : http://www.cflradio.net/540_WGTO_AM.html Lee Ocala FL Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Yes, it used to be WGTO, playing oldies I believe. Can you imagine... > and I > think Im right, 540 in Orlando used to be a 1KW Daytimer! > > As WGTO, they were licensed to Cypress Gardens, FL, and were located on the Cypress Gardens lands. I have a QSL card from them from the early 1960's and also probably still have some photos I took of their building and tower during the same time period. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. http://games.yahoo.com/games/front ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 540 WGTO/WFLF Orlando, FL
try this one... http://www.cflradio.net/540_WGTO_AM.htm Russ Edmunds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- LEE FRESHWATER wrote: > For the History of WGTO : http://www.cflradio.net/540_WGTO_AM.html > Link didn't work... Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 & 4' FET air core loop Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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
