Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX………NEW COUNTRY # 38 ARGENTINA - Heard during AURORA
I managed to use up a ton of disk space recording the AM band overnight from 0226 UTC to 1241 UTC (Oct. 3), continuous. Lots to listen to of course. I haven't gotten any TOH recording schedules set up yet. I *really* need to get those set up... Speaking of disk space, is there any software out there that gives you control over the sampling rate (to help reduce file sizes)? How do most of you schedule your recordings? (TOH, BOH, +/- a few minutes each way?) I'll share later (when I get more time) some of my AM DXing memories from decades ago (late 70s, 80s). Mark Pettifor Goshen, IN On 2016-10-03 2:21 pm, Chuck Hutton wrote: Rob: I was hoping for an audio file you could share. Chuck From: IRCA on behalf of Robert Ross Sent: Monday, October 3, 2016 11:07 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX………NEW COUNTRY # 38 ARGENTINA - Heard during AURORA On 2016-10-03, at 2:01 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote: Got an Argentina 750 audio recording? Chuck Yes, I have it on the ELAD Capture. That's where I listened to it. Rob ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Oklahoma TP DX 10/3/16
I remember hearing a Colombian on 660 back in the 80s on a SE beverage, on a DXpedition in the Indianapolis area with Chuck Mitchell (now SK) and Jon Williams. I also remember hearing Radio Coro from Venezuela (is/was that more of a network, than just one station?) on 1210 around the same time. I keep seeing a carrier on 1039.62 from time to time in the evening, which I'm assuming is La Voz de Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela. Haven't heard any audio yet too much splatter from whatever station happens to be on 1040 (usually WHO or some SS station to my south). I've always liked listening for Latins, both on AM and shortwave. I guess I like the music. It was always a good day to wake up to La Voz del Llano blasting in on 6115! :^) Mark On 2016-10-03 11:53 pm, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: And yet, Bruce Portzer and I listened to Colombian election returns at Jordan River off the back end of a Beverage in the 70s (I think)on a number of different stations. There's more than meets the eye here. I thought to look up what Central and South Americans I had logged at home in the 70's/80's, figuring only on now closed clears, splits etc. First frequency, 540: Managua, Bogota, Guayaquil, in 1975 and 1980I hate to say it. but 540's make up hasn't changed that much since the seventies...a couple of distant US daytimers have a few watts at night, but it's not like 660 with a semi-local powerhouse blocking everything now, null that and you hear Calgary (not like the old days where it was XERPM or, rarely, WNBC). Maybe Walt has it nailed...they may still be there, but maybe we're not listening enough / at all. Might be worth a hunt list. At least two channels are actually clearer now than then here, 600 and 1220. I have tried 1220 on occasion, but never heard farther than Mexico City or WHKW. best wishes, Nick At 01:38 04-10-16, you wrote: Exactly. Anything in South America involves transiting North and Central America with many, many co-channels, so no wonder S America would be so difficult. Having said that, I don't actively pursue them, in any case. 73, Walt On Monday, 3 October 2016, R. Colin Newell wrote: > I guess the thing is: if in Canada or the NW, a beverage doesn't help... > Because you would just be boosting the competition. > > Colin Newell - CoffeeCrew.com - VA7WWV - Victoria - BC > > > On Oct 3, 2016, at 5:28 PM, Nigel Pimblett > wrote: > > > > Other than a couple of Argentinian X-banders heard before the US band > filled up the only country I've heard from mainland South America is > Colombia.Like Kaz I find 1170 the most common, but have also heard 810, > 680, and 1000 in the last year or two.None of those appear to be on > ideal frequencies from a Victoria point of view. No luck here on Venezuala > yet, and not through lack of trying. Have had tentative on 750, but > that's as close as it's come. > > > > 73, > > > > Nigel > > > >> > ___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WDEV 550 Vermont
Thanks Glen. A terrific program which points out the importance of radio and what it needs to do to survive. Mark On 8/30/11 7:52 PM, "Glenn Hauser" wrote: > Community Radio Excels Where Corporate Media Fails --- > > A revealing and interesting interview on "Democracy Now" this morning about > coverage (and lack thereof) of the Vermont floods generated by Hurricane / > Tropical Storm Irene. > http://www.democracynow.org/2011/8/30/vermont_radio_station_provides_crucial_d > etails > (John Figliozzi, Halfmoon, NY, dxldyg via DX LISTENING DIGEST) > > Also with transcript > ___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] DXer.ca internet radio - testing now...
Heard in Markham ON Mark Gerwlivch On 8/22/10 11:46 PM, "Colin Newell" wrote: > > Have a listener in Taiwan -- > > so it's getting out... > > Will run for another 40 minutes > > http://24.69.74.182:8000/listen.m3u > > > Colin Newell is the editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com and BobHarris.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] WHYL Test Heard In Lansdale, PA
Ditto on the sweep tones! WFIR Roanoke VA is dominant here with lots of background noise, but the code and sweep tones came through loud and clear. Mark Mark Gerwlivch Markham, Ontario On 3/15/09 12:53 AM, "R. F. Tetro" wrote: > Copied Sweep Tones and Morse ID at about 0011 using Icom R75 and Terk > Advantage Loop. A difficult catch because of heavy hash from WPEN 950 > IBOC. Was able to null most of it to hear the tones, but hearing music > or any other audio was pretty much impossible. Gotta love those sweep > tones. > > 73, > Rene' > > Rene F. Tetro > Lansdale, PA, USA > W2FIL, WPXG816, WPXU288 > Coordinates: 40D12'41"N 75D18'22"W > Grid: FN20IF > Email: rte...@pobox.com > > Websites: www.westpointcommunityradio.org; www.veronicafm.org; > www.exalt1700.org; www.breezyradio.org; www.classiccountry1630.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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Better Alaskan Evening? The fizz is in the house
Hi Colin Which noise cancelling headphones do you use? (I'm working on my Christmas Wish List.) Mark Mark Gerwlivch Markham ON On 10/28/09 1:24 AM, "c...@islandnet.com" wrote: > Just testing out the E1 with some noise canceling headphones > which will come in handy as I am dxing from within 40 feet > of the Hawaiian short starting a week Wednesday > Colin Newell - Editor - CoffeeCrew DOT Com --- > Victoria, British Columbia - Blog - Coffee DOT BC DOT CA > DXer DOT CA and Bob Harris DOT 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] WSRY DX test
Sweeps and code clearly heard using a Sony SRF-39P barefoot. Also heard contact information and parts of songs. The longest span was during "Where do you go to my lovely" near the bottom of the hour. Mark Gerwlivch Markham 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
Re: [IRCA] TWR on 800 in Auroral cx
Bill Thanks for the tip. I tuned in with my Sony SRF-59 "ultralight" and the reception was quite clear, much better than the Kaito 1103. Mark Toronto on 12/19/07 9:05 PM, Bill Harms at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > For anyone who has not heard TWR (Transmundial) on 800 from Bonaire, > they are strong on 800 right now. 12/19 2104 EST > > -- > Bill Harms > Elkridge, Maryland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Test Reminder - tonight
Thanks for the reminder Saul By turning and twisting the SRF-59, I was able to hear faint code under CKOC. Experimenting with the Select-a-tenna resulted in slightly better reception. The signal faded in and out. At one point the code was followed by marching music. While listening to the broadcast, the music seemed to be quite distinct, but when listening to the recording, it wasn't as obvious. Do others have similar experiences? This is the first time I've responded to a test. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Mark Markham, ON (suburb northeast of Toronto) on 1/4/08 10:27 PM, Saul Chernos at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > www.dxtests.info/2007/11/wima-1150-khz-lima-ohio-dx-test.html > WIMA 1150 kHz Lima, Ohio DX Test ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] SRF-59 problem
Sorry about the turkey. Would it be helpful to collect the serial numbers of the defective units? Could the problems be associated with a specific production run? Mark Markham, ON on 1/7/08 6:08 AM, Russ Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mine is worse at the ends also and worse when you tune fast. > However, I can now notice it when tuning at any speed. > Looks like I got a turkey. > > Thanks guys > > > > From: Deane McIntyre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 12:55 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mailing list for the International Radio Club of > America > Subject: Re: [IRCA] SRF-59 problem > > On 6-Jan-08, at 12:50 PM, Russ Johnson wrote: > >> >> Anyone else having this one? >> >> On AM, as I tune across the band - it's like something in the >> tuning mechanism interferes with the radio. It's like a crackling, >> scratching sound . It stops shortly after you stop tuning and >> settle on a station. Very annoying. >> >> > > Mine stared doing this after a week or so of use, only on AM, > and strangely only when tuning from high frequencies to low, > never when tuning in the opposite direction. Is worse at the low > end of the band. Only happens when tuning rapidly as well. > > 73, > > Deane McIntyre ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WWDJ 970 & WWRV 1330
When a station goes off the air for scheduled maintenance over a number of days, will there be an actual signoff or will the signal suddenly stop. Mark Markham ON on 1/9/08 2:36 AM, R. F. Tetro at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I believe that Stu is beginning to make preparations for the 50kw-Day > upgrade at WWDJ. I'll talk to him tomorrow to see what's happening. > > Rene F. Tetro > Lansdale, PA, USA > W2FIL, WPXG816, WPXU288 > Coordinates: 40D12'41"N 75D18'22"W > Grid: FN20IF > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Moderator: www.radioveronica.us and www.dxhub.com > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul B. Walker, Jr. > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 11:24 > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > Subject: [IRCA] WWDJ 970 & WWRV 1330 > > Over the next 4-7 nights WWDJ and - or WWRV will be off the air > formaintenance from 11pm to 5am > Posted to another list by Stu Engelke > > Paul Walker www.walkerbroadcasting.com > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [Bulk] Internet radio carriage blocked overseas
Greetings Saul I'm on the Mac platform. A program called Radioshift from Rogue Amoeba http://rogueamoeba.com/radioshift/ streams the channel and also allows you to set a time period to record the stream. There must be a similar program for the Windows platform. Fortunately, as pointed out in follow-up postings, there are work-arounds. Mark Markham, ON on 1/11/08 10:52 AM, Saul Chernos at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I tried to access County Sound Radio 1566 in Guildford U.K. over the > Internet (a colleague there sent me the link when I told him that I'd DXed > the station). Came up with the following: > > http://194.105.69.57:80/radio.asp?id=31 > > You must be in the United Kingdom to listen to the County Sound stream. > Your IP address appears to be from 'Canada'. > > Why can I no longer listen? > > Licensing terms which came into effect on 1 April 2006 mean that UK > commercial radio stations wishing to simulcast on the internet outside the > UK now have to pay additional fees to do so. Many stations have taken the > view that at this time, the price of the rights being charged by rights > owners (the record companies) to stream via the internet outside the UK is > too costly. Consequently, these stations must restrict their streams to the > UK to avoid incurring additional charges. Please contact the station you are > trying to access if you wish to comment or require further information. > > You have been blocked as your geographical location has been identified as > being overseas through your IP address. If you are trying to listen from the > UK but cannot access the stream it is likely that your ISP or company is > routing your connection through the identified country. In this case, please > email [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more information. > > > > Saul Chernos > 416-364-0725 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CFFX-960 in Markham, ON
Saul Using the SRF-59, I heard the CFFX test at midnight but under WFIR. Being relatively new at this, I am surprised. CFFX (Kingston) is 226km/140mi from my location and the test was conducted at 10 000W (as mentioned in the test notice). WFIR in Roanoke, VA is 733km/456mi away and broadcasting at 5 000W (as in the NRC's AM radio log). I would have expected the CFFX signal to be the stronger of the two. By moving the radio, I could null CFFX but not WFIR. Mark Gerwlivch Markham, 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
Re: [IRCA] Sony SRF-S84... "Quick and Dirty" Review
Hi Gary As you've mentioned, the Canadian price of the SRF-59 in Canada is about double that of Amazon ($30 vs $15). However, the opposite is true of SRF-S84. Sony Canada has the radio for $50. http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&; langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=157522&navigationPath=46881n32122 Go figure! Mark on 1/22/08 1:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I ordered the Sony SRF-S84 AM-FM analog unit from Amazon (via Wall > Street Photo) at the steep price, and it just arrived this morning. The > original > plan was to include it in the 2008 Shootout, but the Shootout File is > already well under way, so it will probably be fully reviewed later this > year, with > other Ultralight units. > > Of course, we are all extremely curious about what extra goodies Sony > has inside this analog unit, to justify the extremely high price (compared to > the SRF-59). Below is a "quick and dirty" review. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Anyone Need VENEZUELA on Ultralite??? 780 Radio Coro in Now!!
Rob Thanks for the tip. I didn't have any luck with the SRF-59. When I nulled WBBM, it seems I also nulled the other stations on the frequency. There was no way to get a station other than WBBM. Mark Markham ON on 1/28/08 9:41 PM, Robert Ross at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Guys: > > If anyone needs Venezuela on their ULTRALITE RADIO..you may want to > try > > ^^ > ^ > 780RADIO CORO YVMN Coro, VENEZUELA Jan/28/08 2120 ESTSSGD > In WBBM Null. Spanish Talk by Male AnnouncerPossibly News items. > Several ments > of "CORO". 2nd Male spoke as well. Nice ID @ 2127 as "RADIO CORO". > Continuous SS > Talk. Nice Signal Peaks. > > RELOG..but NEW on Ultralite. 10 KW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WKDK-1240 Newberry, SC DX Test tonight - 2/11/08 - Ready to go
I think I may have heard the test. I was on the frequency from Midnight to 12:30am. At 12:15 and again at 12:25 I heard a series of fast sweeps (approx 1 sweep per second). I did not hear code or voice. I was using a Grundig S350. Thanks for the test. Mark Gerwlivch Markham, ON on 2/10/08 8:39 PM, Jim Pogue at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > WKDK 1240 kHz Newberry, SC DX Test > > Date: Monday morning (late Sunday night), February 11, 2008. > Time: Midnight - 12:30 a.m. Eastern Time (0500-0530 UTC). > Mode of Operation: 1,000 watts non-directional pattern. > Notes: The test, hosted by our own Powell E. Way III - W4OPW, will consist > of phonetic voice IDs, Morse code, sweep tones and unique music. Powell will > also take pre-paid telephone calls at (803) 276-2957. > > Full details at: > http://www.dxtests.info/2008/01/wkdk-1240-khz-newberry-sc-dx-test.html > > Jim Pogue KH2AR/WPE9HLJ/KG6DX1A > Memphis, Tennessee USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] WKDK DX test
Hi Saul The sweep tones emerged from the soup once I changed my concentration. I was focusing on voice when suddenly the tones got my attention. At that point they were quite obvious. The image in my mind was a rapidly rotating beam from a lighthouse in a fog. I was using a Grundig S350 without an external antenna. I didn't hear the tones on a Kaito 1103. The SRF-59 is away being aligned. (Thanks Gary). Mark Gerwlivch Markham ON on 2/12/08 12:17 PM, Saul Chernos at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ah well. I am surprised I didn't hear anything IDable, and yet the test made > it to Markham, Albany etc... Maybe I should have used the loop more, but my > south wire is usually pretty good down that way. Maybe my ears glazed over > listening to all that graveyard mash... > > Saul > > > - Original Message - > From: "Joe Miller, KJ8O" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" > > Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 11:46 AM > Subject: Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] WKDK DX test > > >> Hi Saul, >> >> --- Saul Chernos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Nothing for certain at Burnt River ON. Times I >>> thought I heard bits of very >>> very very weak code, nothing intelligible, mostly >>> graveyard mash, WRTA >>> Altoona PA rose once, also Peter Gabriel song, and >>> Unchained Melody (think that's the name). >> >> Unchained Melody is correct. I heard it too. Could not >> think of title, looked it up Righteous Brothers search >> to confirm title. >> >> 73 de Joe >> >> >> >> _ >> ___ >> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. >> http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs >> ___ >> IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >> >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OT: #5000 Received
Hi Konnie Hi Konnie I live in the Toronto area and consider myself to be in the east. My experiences have been the opposite of yours. When there are tests (some of which occur in the east) there is a lot of traffic on this list. People reporting what they're hearing or not hearing. I'm saddened that you write off Ultralight radios as unimportant chatter. DXing is DXing regardless of the equipment. Rob Ross in London ON has become an avid ultralight DXer and has an impressive list of catches. Not only does he report what he's heard, but when there are openings he's quick to report them as they're happening. I've been able to make use of his tips. It's unfortunate that the times when you've been able to check the list mail didn't correspond to activity in the east. I've found the list messages to be quite helpful. Mark Gerwlivch Markham ON on 2/17/08 10:40 PM, Konnie Rychalsky at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 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 > 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. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WBIX-1060 Test
KYW Philadelphia is dominating the frequency here. At 12:30 I heard code and sweep tones under KYW. I couldn't make out any voice. Mark Gerwlivch Markham 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
Re: [IRCA] Wobbler
Here in Markham, about 50 kilometres/30 miles from the CHWO transmitter, I was able to hear the wobbler in a partial null at 2340 last night. I was using my SRF-39FP radio. Mark Gerwlivch Markham ON on 3/17/08 11:00 PM, Saul Chernos at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hah, I doubt Cuba would be intentionally blocking a Canadian station. > Anyhow, I'll try nulling them, thanks for the tip... > > saul > > - Original Message - > From: "k4ape" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" > > Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 10:16 PM > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Wobbler > > >> >> >>> Hi, >>> A wobbler is starting to make it's appearance on 740 under CHWO. >>> Kenneth Nawalkowski >>>Sandy Lake, MB >> >> Hi Ken- >> Yes the wobbler is in and out on CHWO. >> Cuba is at again! Guess they don't want their people hearing _GOOD_ >> music. At 2214 they (CHWO) is playing the Harmonacats. Remember them? >> >> Willis >> Old Fort, TN >> ___ >> IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >> >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers >> >> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org >> >> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Ultralight DX Logs....2 New Stations.
Greetings Rob I¹m going to ask a dumb question. You write >but things have been slowing down since >the Daylight Saving Time switchover!! Why? It¹s been two weeks since the switchover. I realize that the days are getting longer. Does only a minutes per day make that much of a difference in the short run? Good luck on the 450. Mark Gerwlivch Markham ON on 3/24/08 8:44 AM, Robert Ross at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Guys: > > Here are my ULR DX Logs from the weekend. Not too much heard, but 2 > New Ones for the ULR Log and one of them is NEW to the OVERALL Log. > > Radio used is...SONY SRF-T615 Ultralight > > Ultralight Log Totals are now445 STATIONS Heard. > > Hoping for 450 by Months end.but things have been slowing down since > the Daylight Saving Time switchover!! > > 73.ROB. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Dxing from Vancouver Island
Hi In mid-July I'll be spending a few days on the west coast of Vancouver Island - Tofino and Ucluelet. I live in the Toronto area and this will be my first visit to the west coast. I'll have a Kaito 1103 with its built in whip antenna with me. Does anyone have any suggestions for DXing Asia and Australia/New Zealand MW? Is dawn the best time? Are some frequencies better than others? Are some broadcasters more easily received? Or is my receiver useless to attempt MW DXing? Thanks for your advice. Mark ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 from Vancouver Island
Patrick Thanks for taking the time to give me a list of stations to try. Mark on 6/24/07 3:10 PM, Patrick Martin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > P.S. But Summer is not the best time to hear TPs, but they are the > strongest. > > Australia/New Zealand may be audible, but are weaker. > > 2YA-567-New Zealand > 2BL-702-Sydney, Australia > > You should try Tahiti 738 and Tonga 1017. > > 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] Dxing from Vancouver Island
Thanks to all who responded - Patrick, Chuck, Charles, Nick, Bruce, and Colin. I have compiled a list, which I intend to use as a checklist, of your suggestions organized around sunrise and sunset in Tofino. In some cases I was confused by terms sunrise and sunset. I wasn't sure if the reference was to Tofino or the source of the signal. Please correct the errors. Is there an optimal time for the longwave signals? I used the following while working on the list. Where there was more than one station on a frequency, I chose the one with the higher power. http://www.radioheritage.net/PAL_search.asp http://radiostationworld.com/ http://www.thesunrisetimes.com/ http://timeanddate.com/ Thanks again for your suggestions. I look forward to DXing using your advice. Mark Tofino July 13, 2007 sunrise 0508 (start listening 0345 PDT) 594 -JOAK-Tokyo, Japan 693 -JOAB-Tokyo, Japan 747 -JOIB-Sapporo (Hokkaido), Japan 774 -JOUB-Akita, Japan 828 -JOBB-Osaka, Japan 972 -HLCA-Dangjin, South Korea 1566-HLAZ-Jeju, South Korea 612 -6RN-Dalwallinu, Australia 702 -2BL-Sydney, Australia 792 -4RN-Brisbane, Australia 891 -5AN-Adelaide, Australia 1116-3AK-Melbourne, Australia 1548-4QD-Emerald, Australia Tofino July 13, 2007 sunset 2102 567 -2YA-Wellington, New Zealand 756 -1YA-Auckland, New Zealand 1035-2ZB-Wellington, New Zealand 1503-Wellington, New Zealand 639 -Drasa, Fiji 738 -Papeete, Tahiti (after 2230PDT) 1017-A3Z-Nuku¹alofa, Tonga 550 -KMVI-Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii 650 -KRTR-Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 670 -KPUA-Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii 720 -KUAI-Eleele, Kauai, Hawaii 760 -KGU-Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 830 -KHVH-Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 990 -KHBZ-Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii 1500-KUMU-Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Local 540 -CBXQ -Ucluelet (check for harmonic on 1080) 90.1 -CHMZ-FM -Tofino Russian longwave stations 153 180 189 279 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] [PR] Radio Alicante International FM
Radio Alicante Internacional FM @ 97.5 tiene el gusto de informarles que este domingo, 3 de diciembre, están con Vds. en directo Daniel y Chantal con un programa especial elecciones en Venezuela. Se entrevista también a los corresponsales de la CNN y de cadenas sudaméricanas sobre estas elecciones tan importantes. Por otro lado, nuestra radio - la única realmente internacional en la Costa Blanca - ha llegado a acuerdos con el IFA (instituto ferial de alicante) y con 20 Minutos, el primer periódico de España. Para mas información y posibles cooperaciones empresariales, mándenos un email o llámenos al 902 889 201. Si le interesa la Costa Blanca, somos la única respuesta! Radio Alicante International FM @ 97.5 broadcasts this sunday 3rd december a special on the elections in Venezuela, with the intervention of reporters from the CNN and other south american broadcasters. We are also pleased to inform you of our agreements with IFA (the Alicante trade fair grounds) and with 20 Minutos, the biggest circulation daily newspaper in Spain. For more information and possible cooperation, please send us an email or phone us on 902 889 201 If the Costa Blanca is important to you, one number to call! Si quiere le quitemos de nuestra lista de envío. ruego lo avise a [EMAIL PROTECTED] to advise us to get out of our mailing list, pls advise to [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] THE CASE FOR A 2015 JOINT IRCA-NRC CONVENTION
Greetings. If you're tired of this subject, hit 'delete.' If you want to help ensure the ongoing camaraderie within NRC and IRCA, read on. We note that, following the Minneapolis joint convention in 2013, no one stepped forward to host a 2014 NRC show. At IRCA, John and Nancy Johnson fulfilled an earlier commitment to host the 50th in Billings; even though they had moved to Arizona. Now there are holes in two club calendars for 2015. Some tentative interest has been communicated to our club convention coordinators. It's apparent to folks who are tuned in to these matters that NRC and IRCA can successfully work together without political anguish. Every indicator in recent years is that joint efforts and cross-support works for the betterment of both clubs...while not impairing each club's individuality. If you accept that premise, then you would agree that a joint 2015 convention makes a lot of sense. That's because, IN POOLING CLUB SUPPORT WE MAKE HOSTING A CONVENTION THAT MUCH EASIER! So I would like to challenge readers of this note to put aside the idea that "it's just too much work" to host a convention. Active members of both clubs have already pledged their support, input, contributions, physical labor and organizational skills to a joint conclave of TWO CLUBS WHICH SHARE A COMMON HOBBY. My gosh...right now, if you announced an interest in hosting a joint show, you'd quickly receive offers of support. We're also talking about a joint 'task force' that could be of deep support in such an endeavor, handling scheduling, promotion/publicity, coordination and execution. All we really lack is a confirmed location and an agreeable date. The many previous hosts of the separate NRC and IRCA conventions did a great job, but lately, interest in hosting seems to be diminishing. We learned from our 2013 Minneapolis experience that doing a JOINT convention of the clubs was easier than a single-club event, since we had so much talent and support to draw from! SO, Mister or Ms. club-member: Now's the time to step forward to indicate an interest, so that you can judge for yourself whether it's something you want to do. The bottom line is that with an early convention/city selection, we can all look forward to getting together next year. Mike Sanburn and Ernie Wesolowski are great resources, possessing the knowledge of previous conventions and the specific requirements. I'd be very happy to discuss with you, off-line if you wish, what's involved in doing this...and I can relate how much satisfaction we got from the Minneapolis joint convention and its energy. Cheers! Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KRKO DIGITAL
KSL puts in enough digital sideband hash to eliminate 1150 and 1170 in Minnesota at night :-)) Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Patrick Martin Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 4:24 PM To: IRCA Subject: Re: [IRCA] KRKO DIGITAL Rick, If that is the case, then I do not see an all digital happening. However, going back to the early 90s, when Bob Rusk did one of the first articles on IBOC for Radio World, I thought at the time, the FCC would never okay such a noise maker. I was wrong as many were in the industry at the time. Here, the all digital on 1380 last night did not seem to interfere with 1390 as much. The bandwidth seemed more narrow, but KRKO is not a powerhouse here, so if someone like KSL decided to go all digital it may be a difference situation. KRKO is stronger than KKXA is by far, but still no powerhouse. KIRO is the strongest Puget Sound station I receive day or night, followed by KJR. KIRO has about 86 KW aimed at me. None of the Puget Sound IBOCers are really that strong here. 1090 isn't either. My worst offender is KSL, followed by probably KFBK. KFBK is not really that listenable in analog as with the high end part of the band, night fades, often they sound like they are broadcasting from a barrel. KCBS is also IBOC, but doesn't QRN as much running most of their power South. I will try for the KKXA test tonight, but I don't feel I will have much luck, not with KGDD in the mix. KKXA is almost DX here at night. KKXA IS DX days and tough to get. KGDD sends their power to the W/NW. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: rick...@shellworld.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 4 Oct 2014 10:41:39 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] KRKO DIGITAL Hi Pete and All, 1370 is covered in noise, and 1360 is more affected by the noise than in hybrid HD mode. I believe I'm about 30 miles from the transmitter. In this test I don't know what they've done and what they haven't done. No question about it; KRKO wasn't decoding before the test; they are now. As expected, their HD coverage is better. But the bit rate isn't better, so the audio is swishy and unpleasant. The highs are artificial, and the audio is fatiguing. On average, the Sony takes about four seconds to decode the signal versus about eight seconds in hybrid mode. HD proponents would undoubtedly consider this a success. As a listener, even putting my DX preferences aside, I expected better. I wouldn't listen to audio like this on a PC, and I certainly wouldn't do it on a radio. Standard AM sounds better. It may have fewer highs, (and I love hearing high frequencies!), but it's easier on the ears. -- Rick -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Pete Taylor Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 10:11 AM To: IRCA of America Subject: [IRCA] KRKO DIGITAL I tuned in to KRKO-1380 about 10:03 PDT this morning and it was operating in normal analog. At 10:05, it switched to digital. All white noise which extended over 1390. I couldn't tell what was happening on 1370 since the KKMO-1360 transmitter is one mile away. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 & ICF2010 Kiwa aircore & Palomar loops DX398, SRF-59 & M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300/380 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] DX Tip
Mike: Let's do it! Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Mike Sanburn Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:25 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip 'Would love to hold an IRCA Convention in Alaska someday..ms From: wb6...@gmail.com Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 14:10:33 -0700 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip That is the KTKN tower. On an FCCInfo.com map the tower is between Stedman Street, where Rob and I saw it, and the harbor. The closest AM transmitter site is in Canada. The FM antenna is left over from when that was KGTW's main transmitter site. It moved to High Mountain, 7 miles west of Ketchikan, in 2001. It is not an auxiliary. The auxiliary is at the current site. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 7, 2014, at 7:06 AM, "Paul B. Walker, Jr." > wrote: > > It looks like the tower behind the station is got KGTW, their country > station on 106.7 with 440W at 2185 feet. .and that the AM tower is > somewhere else. > > How far from the station is the AM tower? > > Paul > >> On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 9:48 PM, Dennis Gibson wrote: >> >> I took these photos in September of 2006 while on a cruise from Seattle >> to >> Alaska. >> >> Rob - does the studio building still look like this? >> >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3634716346/in/set-72157619807294788 >> >> I was just getting started with taking tower photos so some aren't >> level. >> >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/sets/72157621802612724/ >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 6, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Robert Ross wrote: >>> >>> >>>> On 2014-10-06, at 11:12 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: >>>> >>>> 930 KTKN AK, Ketchikan, good on top with weather, rain showers, >> into AC type music "Your Hometown Station, KTKN" and "AM 930 KTKN" >>>> At 0306 UTC 10/7. (PM-OR) >>>> >>>> Drake R8 >>>> NW EWE >>>> Patrick Martin >>>> Seaside OR >>>> KGED QSL Manager >>> >>> >>> Patrick…..I just walked past that station at 526 Stedman Street on >>> Sept >> 3rd while we were in Alaska on a Cruise. Our first stop was Ketchikan. >> While walking down the main drag in Ketchikan, I spotted KTKN's >> Studios, >> which also houses KGTW FM on 106.7. I took a Photo of the front of the >> building with the 2 Station's signs on it. The Tower for the station is >> located right behind the station!!! I thought I recognized that KTKN >> Call >> when you posted this! >>> >>> 73…ROB VA3SW >>> >>> Robert S. Ross >>> London, Ontario CANADA >>> ___ >>> IRCA mailing list >>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >>> >>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers >>> >>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org >>> >>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com >> ___ >> IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >> >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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:
Re: [IRCA] DX Tip
But just think Patrick: We could DX your house from there! Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Patrick Martin Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 6:04 PM To: IRCA Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip It would be fun, but how many would go? We have trouble getting a lot at any convention these days. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 14:25:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip 'Would love to hold an IRCA Convention in Alaska someday..ms > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2014 14:10:33 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip > > That is the KTKN tower. On an FCCInfo.com map the tower is between > Stedman Street, where Rob and I saw it, and the harbor. The closest AM > transmitter site is in Canada. > > The FM antenna is left over from when that was KGTW's main transmitter > site. It moved to High Mountain, 7 miles west of Ketchikan, in 2001. It > is not an auxiliary. The auxiliary is at the current site. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Oct 7, 2014, at 7:06 AM, "Paul B. Walker, Jr." > > wrote: > > > > It looks like the tower behind the station is got KGTW, their country > > station on 106.7 with 440W at 2185 feet. .and that the AM tower is > > somewhere else. > > > > How far from the station is the AM tower? > > > > Paul > > > >> On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 9:48 PM, Dennis Gibson > >> wrote: > >> > >> I took these photos in September of 2006 while on a cruise from > >> Seattle to > >> Alaska. > >> > >> Rob - does the studio building still look like this? > >> > >> > >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/3634716346/in/set-72157619807294788 > >> > >> I was just getting started with taking tower photos so some aren't > >> level. > >> > >> https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/sets/72157621802612724/ > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Oct 6, 2014, at 8:33 PM, Robert Ross wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>>> On 2014-10-06, at 11:12 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: > >>>> > >>>> 930 KTKN AK, Ketchikan, good on top with weather, rain showers, > >> into AC type music "Your Hometown Station, KTKN" and "AM 930 KTKN" > >>>> At 0306 UTC 10/7. (PM-OR) > >>>> > >>>> Drake R8 > >>>> NW EWE > >>>> Patrick Martin > >>>> Seaside OR > >>>> KGED QSL Manager > >>> > >>> > >>> Patrick…..I just walked past that station at 526 Stedman Street on > >>> Sept > >> 3rd while we were in Alaska on a Cruise. Our first stop was > >> Ketchikan. > >> While walking down the main drag in Ketchikan, I spotted KTKN's > >> Studios, > >> which also houses KGTW FM on 106.7. I took a Photo of the front of > >> the > >> building with the 2 Station's signs on it. The Tower for the station > >> is > >> located right behind the station!!! I thought I recognized that KTKN > >> Call > >> when you posted this! > >>> > >>> 73…ROB VA3SW > >>> > >>> Robert S. Ross > >>> London, Ontario CANADA > >>> ___ > >>> IRCA mailing list > >>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >>> > >>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of > >> the > >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >>> > >>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >>> > >>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > >> ___ > >> IRCA mailing list > >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >> > >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of > >> the > >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >> > >> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >> > >> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ &
Re: [IRCA] First DX Monitor from Seattle emailed
Hi Kraig. I think the URL for the .pdf version is included in Phil's cover e-mail. Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Kraig Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 6:38 AM To: Phil Bytheway ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] First DX Monitor from Seattle emailed Phil, Thanks for the email. Possible to obtain the pdf version of the DX Monitor? 73, Kraig On 10/7/2014 10:01 PM, Phil Bytheway via IRCA 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 KNMX Las Vegas, NM. strong into Michigan this morning
It's been especially active from that direction recently. My D-Kaz is headed toward Alaska but early Thur. morning it was all West/Southwest stations. Regards, Mark Durenberger Central Minnesota -Original Message- From: Tim Tromp Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 5:07 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com ; a...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [IRCA] 540 KNMX Las Vegas, NM. strong into Michigan this morning Might be worth keeping an eye on 540 if you need to log them. Every so often this one comes booming in here just like it did this morning. Recording of TOH ID here: http://tinyurl.com/omlloph 73, Tim Tromp West Michigan ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] PAT MARTIN'S TALK
Those of you who know Patrick Martin...and those of you who have never met him...are in for a real treat! At the IRCA Convention, Pat did an off-the-cuff chat about his DX-ing life, his TP successes and his antenna arrays. It's a delightful 55 minutes and you can access it now at: http://www.durenberger.com/PATMARTIN.mp3 We suggest you download this 13 mb MP3 file for later listening (use the "Save Page As" function on your browser). This is the first of a series of talks presented at the IRCA 50th Convention in Billings. Cheers! Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] USGS free topo maps
For your next DX-pedition, the following may be useful (from the 'Broadcast' reflector): Cheers! Mark Durenberger USGS is in the process of converting all of the 7.5 minute quads to GeoPDF, available for free download from the US Topo website: http://nationalmap.gov/ustopo/ The National Map Viewer is a very convenient tool to determine coordinates and spot elevations: http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/viewer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Impromptu Grayland Visit
I'll be playing radio at Grayland Beach State Park Tuesday through Thursday. Day time will be Ham stuff, but nights and mornings I want to record NDBs on the Perseus with a long wire. Any advice on matching, grounding etc? Do I need a preamp? Thanks, Mark, KE7MSU Sent from my iPad > On Nov 7, 2014, at 7:53 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > > If you could find 600' of wire you could get a quick BOG down, Gary, the real > estate is there. You might be pleasantly surprised.. > > Good luck. It was pretty good reception there a few weeks ago, and nobody > was jumping up and down then about conditions in town. > > best wishes, > > Nick > > > > > > At 23:55 07-11-14, you wrote: >> An unexpected opportunity to get away this weekend (and more importantly, >> boredom with mediocre, land-locked TP propagation) has resulted in a sudden >> plan to DX at Grayland from Saturday to Monday. With the current lackluster >> propagation (and Grayland's lack of any propagation-enhancing ocean cliff) >> DXing expectations are low, but at least the place does have some salt >> water. If anyone else is foolish enough to join me I'll be staying in Room >> 11 of the Grayland Motel. I tried to talk my wife into going along, but she >> said that she had no interest in going back to a "One-Star Motel."   73, >> Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA)  >> ___ IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: >> http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Fw: KKIM
Hello DX-ers who are happy with recent KKIM catches! Y'all know I'm the last guy who ever hollers "cheating" when I catch a tough one...but after looking at all the KKIM reception reports (and noticing my own recent reception of KKIM at S9-plus here in Minnesota) I sent a note to a friend of mine in Albuquerque who's conversant with activities in the market. Here's his reply: -Original Message- From: Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:40 PM To: 'Mark Durenberger' Subject: RE: KKIM Thanks, Mark ! The General Manager at AGM which owns KKIM(AM) has gotten an email from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association suggesting he look into the stations' power reduction equipment and schedule. . . ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Prayers needed
Hi gang. please keep Phil and Sherry Bytheway in your thoughts and prayers... Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Alaskan
On the other hand, Mike, "YMMV" applies. Looking toward Alaska from North-Central Minnesota it's tough to get by the Canadians on practically every channel of interest :-)) Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Mike Sanburn Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 10:15 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Another Alaskan Need a good DX test on a non-auroral winter night hi. It has been sad to see so many of the legendary Canadian AMers just disappear. I remember how much I used to like listening to CJOC 1220 in Lethbridge AB down here when the cx were good. Ms Sent from my iPod On Dec 2, 2014, at 7:13 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: There are no regularly heard YT or NWT stations from the West Coast. CFWH 570 used to be heard occasionally in the NW and CKRW 610 is rare. (I have both). CFWH moved to FM a couple years back. The only other YT with any power is CBC 560 400w Dawson City, but I have never seen that reported from anywhere on the West Coast. NWT has no stations with any power, the two Yellowknife's 1340 and 1240 moved to FM. The few MWs left are all low power 40/50 watters. NUT has 1230, but I have not seen that one reported either. They used to be heard years ago on 1210. That area is tough these days. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2014 09:48:18 -0700 From: cd...@telus.net To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Another Alaskan I don't listen much in the mornings, but noted 800 KINY, Juneau here at 1550 UTC before heading out. I imagine this is a regularly heard station on the West Coast, and probably a pest for the TP hunters, but it is only the second Alaskan station for me after 1110 KAGV. I wonder if there are any regularly heard stations from NWT and/or YT? Chris VE6IY (near Edmonton, AB) K9AY loop and Lowe HF-150 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New Station
Not surprised at this one, Bill. "The Farm" has short towers for 550 and probably generates 90% skywave :-)) Regards, Mark Durenberger, CPBE -Original Message- From: Bill Block Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:58 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] New Station One more new station heard on 550 today when I heard "From the KFRM Newsroom" so two new stations on 550 in the last 24 hours. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Forrest Skaine wrote: They definitely are still on Mike. Sincerely, Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN Sony ICF 2010 Superradio 2 Grundig S350 &M400 Toyota car radio On Jan 19, 2015 2:40 PM, "Mike Sanburn" wrote: > KBMR did a DX test a few years back and several of us were lucky enough to > hear it. I really need to log the North Dakota station on 1660 if they are > still broadcasting. Ms > > Sent from my iPod > > > On Jan 19, 2015, at 12:14 PM, Bill Block wrote: > > > > Mike and Brian > > > > After looking at my log book again I see that KFYR is my 3rd station from > > North Dakota the other two are KSJB-600 and KBMR-1130. > > > > Bill Block > > Prescott Valley, AZ > > > > On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Brian Rachford > > wrote: > > > >> Excellent! I've had 600 KSJB Jamestown a few times in the last 5 > months, > >> my only North Dakotan. The first time was sunrise enhancement back > >> in > >> August with just a tuned loop, and I was able to record a call > >> earlier > this > >> month on my loop/vertical combo while KOGO, KROD, and an unknown were > >> fading in and out. Might be a good one for you to try, Bill, before > KVNA > >> gets a "real" antenna put back up. Country music and they seem to > identify > >> frequently. > >> > >> Brian Rachford - Prescott, AZ > >> azswdx...@gmail.com > >> http://azswdxing.wordpress.com/ > >> > >> On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Mike Sanburn < mikesanb...@hotmail.com> > >> wrote: > >> > >>> Nice catch! I've never logged KFYR here in SoCal but I have heard North > >>> Dakota on 1130 1200 and 1550, former frequency for KQWB. Ms > >>> > >>> Sent from my iPod > >>> > >>>> On Jan 19, 2015, at 8:00 AM, Bill Block > >> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> This morning I heard a new station and state when I heard KFYR-550 in > >>> North > >>>> Dakota at 0832 EST on top of KFYI. When I was living in Portland I > >> heard > >>>> KFYR several times. > >>>> > >>>> Bill Block > >>>> Prescott Valley, AZ > >>>> Drake R8 > >>>> ___ > >>>> IRCA mailing list > >>>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >>>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >>>> > >>>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of > >>>> the > >>> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > >>> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >>>> > >>>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >>>> > >>>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > >>> ___ > >>> IRCA mailing list > >>> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >>> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >>> > >>> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > >>> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > >>> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >>> > >>> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >>> > >>> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > >> ___ > >> IRCA mailing list > >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >> > >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >> > >> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >> > >> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > _
[IRCA] SW FLORIDA AM
In recent post-sunset and pre-dawn hours of driving at Ft. Myers Beach FL, we find the MW band is crowded...with SS, almost exclusively. Other than locals, the only Domestic English we were able to copy, on three separate tries: WSM 650; WLW 700; WSB 750; A HINT OF WTAM 1100; WBT 1110; WLAC 1510. YIKES! Cheers! Mark Durenberger, CPBE ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Mongolia on 209
Walt: Have fun! (Envious) Mark Durenberger, CPBE -Original Message- From: Walter Salmaniw Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 8:06 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Mongolia on 209 I had a quick listen on my Perseus wav files during a scheduled power outage this morning, so no power for 100+ km. And, I am extremely pleased with the results. The wav files turned out perfect, without any stutter. Now, 209 Mongolia was armchair copy! What a treat. Interesting, but not a sign of the other 3 LW Mongolians. And of course, the band is devoid of any other broadcasters. Wonder why I couldn't find any other Mongolians? The rest of the MW band had plenty of Asian signals. All this in the 14:00 UTC hour. I'm sure that there will be many hours of treasure hunting within these files! 73, Walt ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 DU heard in Michigan this morning!
High-Latitude path-skew at work! Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Tim Tromp Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2015 11:45 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] New DU heard in Michigan this morning! Thanks Nick. The direction of reception has me stumped too and I wish I had a good way to get an accurate bearing on this. This kind of stuff is one of the more fascinating parts of this hobby that I would like to gain a better knowledge of. And the timing of the ID was pure luck! As we all know, it rarely happens this way. 73, -Tim On Sat, Mar 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Fantastic catch Tim. How do you manage to get the fade up at the ID hi? And the direction of reception is pretty intriguing also. It would be interesting to get an exact bearing; its fading pattern doesn't sound particularly high angle. In contrast, only the weakest carrier here on that channel this morning, but the (presumed, judging by the music) Saturday Night Country program was OK for a couple of minutes on 702. best wishes, Nick At 13:48 21-03-15, you wrote: I've been chasing a carrier on 1548.01 for the past month or so during sunrise which has been strong at times but never with any audio making it through the domestic splatter. Like previous SRS DXing sessions, the 1548.01 carrier was there again this morning. And oddly enough, it always appears strongest on my North D-KAZ. It's not even present on the South D-KAZ and it's barely there on the Southwest phased BOGs. The same reception pattern holds true for the domestic Aussie broadcasters in the 120 meter shortwave band. They always come in better on the North D-KAZ. As sunrise approached here this morning at 1147 UTC, I could see 1548.01 gaining in strength until some weak music could be heard - specifically Jim Croce's "Bad Bad Leroy Brown". Things only got better from that point when I heard two Aussie accented ladies talking about the music between each song selection, and finally catching this announcement from one of them: "you're listening to ABC Local Radio". Finally nailed 4QD Emerald, QLD.! Audio lasted until about 1140 UTC until it faded down to just a carrier again. I posted a bit of this to YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ea9cVsboo No other DUs noted here this morning and surprisingly nothing but a weak carrier from 738 Tahiti which has been decent at times during the past few mornings. 73, Tim Tromp West Michigan ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 antenna report
Thanks Brian. Read your report just as we're preparing for "Selfish Birthday Trip 2015" which includes a follow-on DXPedition to the Eastern Utah desert. This year we plan comparison tests among several antennas of various sizes including a D-Kaz (single and broadside), a decent-sized EWE and a Super-Loop...as well as a horizontal MW loop. The desert is a good place to spread these far enough apart to avoid mutual interference Most of our work however will be in daylight, since we need good ground-wave signals for reliable measurements. But at some point we'll chase the Sunset toward the Pacific Northwest, in the hopes of catching some stations still on day power 'up there' while the stations on the way are dropping to post-sunset power. I'll be posting the results...and will be eagerly watching your own success! Regards, Mark Durenberger, CPBE -Original Message- From: Brian Rachford Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 6:49 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] New antenna report I had played around a bit with a corner-fed, corner-terminated "Superloop" ( http://www.bamlog.com/superloop.htm) last fall, but foolishly tried to make it too big and unwieldy to put up and take down every time, and was still lacking in knowledge about how to really do this stuff. Broadband was the key; my tuned loops have worked very well, and even more so when phased with a tuned vertical, but don't fully take advantage of an SDR. This time I was more practical and decided to limit the height of the antenna to 7 feet, so I can reach the top. Length-to-height ratios of about 3-to-1 or 4-to-1 give the best modeled front-to-back signal ratios for the cardioid pattern, so I've settled on a 24-foot length for now. That's about as long as I can go and still set it up in a wide range of orientations. I've always been more of a software person than a hardware person, but I'm using my renewed DXing interest to work on that. So, I put together a proper connection box for a potentiometer for the terminating resistance, and wired up a 16:1 impedance matching transformer on the recommended Fair-Rite 2873000202 binocular core for the feed line connection box. Due to the low dynamic range of my inexpensive SDR setup, I used a pair of Mini-Circuits filters to make a steep low-pass filter for my local 1450/1490 pair (and higher frequencies, of course) and thus can make use of higher amplification. For the latter, I hot-rodded a commercial upconverter with a semi-commercial low-noise amplifier on a bare PCB and my own ham-fisted soldering. The cheap RTL-SDR dongles have built-in amplifiers, but you get what you pay for. I still want to do some rigorous daytime testing to measure front-to-back ratios and such, but I had my first chance for some nighttime testing on the 25th. I decided that the most obvious test would be to point the cardioid pattern at 130 degrees into Mexico and do an SDR recording over the 10pm MST TOH (5UT). Indeed the dial was dominated by Mexican stations (including a new log of XEPRC), along with Texas and New Mexico, plus a few strong stations off the back end. Work and life (and work) got in the way. But, Saturday morning, I set up at about 280-290 degrees for the 2am TOH (9UT) and had pretty much the opposite with lots of California and Utah, a long-awaited confirmation of 920-KBAD out of Las Vegas, and several Canadians. After working through that SDR file, I swapped the antenna boxes to point to about 105 degrees, hoping to catch some stations to the east on day power at the 5am MST (12UT) TOH. That worked out insanely well with 7 new stations! Admittedly, if I'm DXing at that hour, it is almost always for trans-Pacific stations, one of the planned uses for this antenna. Thus, there's a lot of untapped potential in the eastern sunrise option. But, I was not expecting such a bounty. Using an SDR really seemed like cheating! Other pointings Sunday morning were not so fruitful, but I did pick up another new station and as often the case with TOH recordings, I added some new call recordings to my collection. So, the 10 new stations from these tests put me up to 486 stations since August 15th, 410 of which have been logged with their call letters (not always on the first log, though), and most of the rest on slogan/webcast combinations. I have recordings of about 90% of the call letters. About a dozen of the logged stations without call letters are Canadian or Cuban where it will be very difficult to ever get call letters, but the rest should eventually be amenable. Also, some of the unrecorded calls are common stations for which I'm only bothering if they are coming in particularly well. I hope to put together a blog post with pictures and other details eventually, and especially some daytime signal strength testing. May not be useful for all
Re: [IRCA] Station #500!
What's the consensus on Superloop size for MW? We're about to head into the Utah desert for our annual antennaphoolery and had planned a 125 ft x 30 ft version. Too big? Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Brian Rachford Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 4:06 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Station #500! My 7' x 24' corner-terminated Superloop has been performing well, and thanks mostly to many broadband SDR recordings, I've been logging quite a few new stations this month. I had the loop set up pointed 150 degrees into Mexico, and fittingly my 500th station was indeed Mexican, 600 XEHW, Mazatlan, Sinaloa. (Although the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones list the city as Chametla, the final version of Fred Cantu's list as well as the station itself say Mazatlan.) After getting #499 on a TOH recording (630 KSLR San Antonio TX), I intentionally tried to get #500 live and got lucky with a nice clear call for both XEHW and the FM counterpart XHHW at 1:04am MST (0804UT). First Mexican on the frequency, and while I'm not sure who to believe as far as the transmitter location, this was something like 880 miles away at allegedly 1kW. I was also getting 1050 and 1180 out of La Paz, BCS across the Gulfo from Mazatlan. Wasn't sure I would get this far after starting last August, but I'm still enjoying this and it's much better than I ever did when I was DXing way back in high school. I'll post some stats later and audio, but one quick stat is that I have recordings of call letters from more than 400 of the stations. Brian Rachford - Prescott, AZ azswdx...@gmail.com http://azswdxing.wordpress.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] Station #500! (Big Loop antennas)
Kind words, Guy :-)) That 2014 report will be updated after next week's Utah desert shootout that includes D-Kaz's at 140 x 22, 140 x 30, 250 x 30, with F/B performance logging and SDR recordings. We're also comparing these to a SuperLoop about 150 x 30 and a full-wave MW horizontal loop. If it isn't too "QRN-ey" out there, we plan to log long-Wave results as well. It's nice to have almost unlimited space for all this...and using antennas that don't require good grounds (usually impossible out there). Results will be shared. Let me know off-list if you want to stop by to rubberneck ...and if things fall into place, this '4-day doo-dah' may also make for a DXPedition report at the summer Fort Wayne joint convention. Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Guy Atkins Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2015 1:16 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Station #500! (Big Loop antennas) Brian, when I saw my reply on the reflector I realized I had typed "DKAZ" by mistake. John's article is of course on the single delta KAZ antenna. Speaking of the DKAZ however, Mark Durenberger published a great piece on performance and construction of the DKAZ. If you or others haven't seen Mark's detailed write-up, the PDF is here: http://www.durenberger.com/documents/DKAZ070314.pdf 73, Guy ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Station #500!
My gratitude for the kind responses to ideas for our latest D-Kaz projects in the desert. Y'all are such great resources! Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Chuck Hutton Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 11:06 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Station #500! Too big? Not at all, unless you think it's too big when you go to install the monster. It will work almost as well as a smaller loop in terms of pattern, and have a lot higher gain. No preamp should be necessary. Chuck From: ma...@durenberger.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:11:36 -0500 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Station #500! What's the consensus on Superloop size for MW? We're about to head into the Utah desert for our annual antennaphoolery and had planned a 125 ft x 30 ft version. Too big? Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Brian Rachford Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 4:06 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Station #500! My 7' x 24' corner-terminated Superloop has been performing well, and thanks mostly to many broadband SDR recordings, I've been logging quite a few new stations this month. I had the loop set up pointed 150 degrees into Mexico, and fittingly my 500th station was indeed Mexican, 600 XEHW, Mazatlan, Sinaloa. (Although the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones list the city as Chametla, the final version of Fred Cantu's list as well as the station itself say Mazatlan.) After getting #499 on a TOH recording (630 KSLR San Antonio TX), I intentionally tried to get #500 live and got lucky with a nice clear call for both XEHW and the FM counterpart XHHW at 1:04am MST (0804UT). First Mexican on the frequency, and while I'm not sure who to believe as far as the transmitter location, this was something like 880 miles away at allegedly 1kW. I was also getting 1050 and 1180 out of La Paz, BCS across the Gulfo from Mazatlan. Wasn't sure I would get this far after starting last August, but I'm still enjoying this and it's much better than I ever did when I was DXing way back in high school. I'll post some stats later and audio, but one quick stat is that I have recordings of call letters from more than 400 of the stations. Brian Rachford - Prescott, AZ azswdx...@gmail.com http://azswdxing.wordpress.com/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Belated unusual loggings
North American DX-ers enjoyed a few weird DX nights about a week ago, so we set out a 140-ft D-Kaz to see whassup. The brief loggings below reflect these notes from a 6 AM CDT SDR-catch on on 041615 : 1. NO Canadians! Normally about 50 percent of signals would have been Canadian stations. 2. Array pointed NNW from Central Minnesota but most signals were West and Southwest (High-latitude path skewing? Auroral?) 3. All signals had "fur" on the edges...a layer of sharp but minor impulse noise rode on each station. But interestingly, the noise floor on a vacant area (around 400 kHz) was below -110 dbm...quite normal. 4. There were a lot of mixes, where normally a lot of channels are monogamous. 5. I found some "new" stations (previously unlogged even after repeated tries under 'normal' conditions.) Regards, Mark Durenberger 590KQNT Spokane and KGLE Glendive MT mixing 600KCOL Wellington CO (usual pest KSJB J-town ND) 630KHOW (normal pest is WREY St Paul) 640KFI Los Angeles 650KGAB Orchard Valley WY 680KNBR Oakland CA (normal pest CJOB Winnipeg) 710KNUS Denver CO 730KYYA Billings MT 770KATL Miles City MT (normal KKOB Albuquerque) 790KGHL Billings MT (usually nearby KFGO Fargo) 810KLVZ Brighton CO 840KMAX Colfax WA 860NO CBKF2 (normally a solid pest) 870KFLD Pasco WA (normal KPRM Park Rapids MN) 880KHAC Tse Bonito NM 940KVSH Valentine NE (normally CJGX Yorkton SK) 950KCAP Helena MT (pest: KWAT Watertown SD) 980KMBZ Kansas City MO 1000 KOMO Seattle WA 1010 KSIR Brush CO 1090 KBOZ Bozeman MT 1210 KHAT Laramie WY (usually KOKK Huron SD) 1240 KCCR Pierre SD !! 1280 KCNI Broken Bow NE (usual: KVXR M-head MN) 1290 KOWB Laramie WY (normal CFRW Winnipeg) 1330 KNSS Wichita KS 1340 KTOQ Rapid City SD !! 1380 KOTA Rapid City SD 1430 KLO Ogden UT (usual nearby KNSP Staples MN) 1580 KHIG (NEW CALL) Colorado Springs CO 1590 KVGB Great Bend KS (usual KGFK Gr Forks ND) 1620 KOZN Omaha NE 1670 KNRO Redding CA 1680 KGED Fresno CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Desert DXPedition
90-second Desert-DXPedition report: CX were excellent 042815--050215. A LOT of time was wasted on trying to get good F/B on D-Kaz 140 x 22's...until we went back to the basics*** and THEN it really hummed. Two D-Kaz 140 x 22 in Broadside (340-foot separation) produced marvelous results; heard well over a hundred stations not previously copied. The real satisfaction was hearing stations down the bore-sight of the Broadside while the antenna rejected other Co's lots closer but outside of what appeared to be a nice, narrowly-focused main beam. Experiments with a 1000-foot MW horizontal loop were disappointing (likely, at 25 feet, not high enough). A 1000-foot BOG worked as BOGs usually do...though F/B nulls were not great. Were able to load a 30-foot vertical in such a way as to create a fairly-wide "sweet spot" that increased antenna sensitivity without creating a sharply-tuned situation. At one point we had five antennas up over a few acres of desert and did a lot of comparison recording. We also "pre-swept" some antennas using a RigExpert Antenna Analyzer. That showed us SWR, Reactance, Resistance, Phase etc. Then the winds picked up and that precluded our intended comparisons among two large Super-Loops and some ‘D-Kaz-on-steroid’ lengths with larger aspect ratios. Those are now goals for the next DXPedition. Power this year was provided via solar cells recharging deep-cycle batteries that powered our lap-top-charging inverter. (We were doing so much construction that we had the down-time for re-charging.) At the Ft. Wayne July convention we hope to present a seminar on the RIGHT way to power field equipment for continuous, no-charging, low-noise operation We’ll be sorting the data for months. So far we've published a log of the Broadside catches (ping me if you want an Excel copy). *** We turned up some troublesome results with extended Cat-5 transmission lines that will be the basis for a follow-on report. Cheers! Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] [MDXC] Desert DXPedition
We used "Wire-Stretchers" (tied the ends of the Cat-5 to the back of two 4-wheelers and sped away from each other). Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Forrest Skaine Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 8:37 PM To: Jim Dale Cc: Baumgartner Fred ; NRC ; IRCA Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; Shafer Mike Subject: Re: [IRCA] [MDXC] Desert DXPedition We turned up some troublesome results with extended Cat-5 transmission lines that will be the basis for a follow-on report. Did you use explosives (g) Sincerely Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN Sony ICF 2010 Toyota car radio On May 10, 2015 8:10 AM, "'Mark Durenberger' ma...@durenberger.com [MDXC]" < m...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: 90-second Desert-DXPedition report: CX were excellent 042815--050215. A LOT of time was wasted on trying to get good F/B on D-Kaz 140 x 22's...until we went back to the basics* and THEN it really hummed. Two D-Kaz 140 x 22 in Broadside (340-foot separation) produced marvelous results; heard well over a hundred stations not previously copied. The real satisfaction was hearing stations down the bore-sight of the Broadside while the antenna rejected other Co's lots closer but outside of what appeared to be a nice, narrowly-focused main beam. Experiments with a 1000-foot MW horizontal loop were disappointing (likely, at 25 feet, not high enough). A 1000-foot BOG worked as BOGs usually do...though F/B nulls were not great. Were able to load a 30-foot vertical in such a way as to create a fairly-wide "sweet spot" that increased antenna sensitivity without creating a sharply-tuned situation. At one point we had five antennas up over a few acres of desert and did a lot of comparison recording. We also "pre-swept" some antennas using a RigExpert Antenna Analyzer. That showed us SWR, Reactance, Resistance, Phase etc. Then the winds picked up and that precluded our intended comparisons among two large Super-Loops and some ‘D-Kaz-on-steroid’ lengths with larger aspect ratios. Those are now goals for the next DXPedition. Power this year was provided via *solar cells* recharging deep-cycle batteries that powered our lap-top-charging inverter. (We were doing so much construction that we had the down-time for re-charging.) At the Ft. Wayne July convention we hope to present a seminar on the RIGHT way to power field equipment for continuous, no-charging, low-noise operation We’ll be sorting the data for months. So far we've published a log of the Broadside catches (ping me if you want an Excel copy). * *We turned up some troublesome results with extended Cat-5 transmission lines that will be the basis for a follow-on report.* Cheers! Mark Durenberger __._,_.___ -- Posted by: "Mark Durenberger" -- Reply via web post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MDXC/conversations/messages/6781;_ylc=X3oDMTJwMDc2bHY2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4Mzg3MzAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYzMTA4BG1zZ0lkAzY3ODEEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxNDMxMjYzNDE3?act=reply&messageNum=6781> • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MDXC/conversations/newtopic;_ylc=X3oDMTJlNTc2bTRmBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4Mzg3MzAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYzMTA4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc3RpbWUDMTQzMTI2MzQxNw--> • Messages in this topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MDXC/conversations/topics/6781;_ylc=X3oDMTM0ZjIyamprBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4Mzg3MzAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYzMTA4BG1zZ0lkAzY3ODEEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxNDMxMjYzNDE3BHRwY0lkAzY3ODE-> (1) Visit Your Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MDXC/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJlM201cXE0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzE4Mzg3MzAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYzMTA4BHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTQzMTI2MzQxNw--> [image: Yahoo! Groups] <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo;_ylc=X3oDMTJkcm5oNnQzBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzE4Mzg3MzAEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDYzMTA4BHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxNDMxMjYzNDE3> • Privacy <https://info.yahoo.com/privacy/us/yahoo/groups/details.html> • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use <https://info.yahoo.com/legal/us/yahoo/utos/terms/> . __,_._,___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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
[IRCA] NEW D-KAZ REPORT
A COMPLETELY-REVISED report on the D-Kaz antenna is now on-line at: http://www.durenberger.com/documents/DKAZREPORT051214.pdf This revision includes results of a recent DXPedition to the Utah desert where two D-Kaz antennas were arrayed in Broadside. Hope it makes good reading and, of course, comments/questions are welcome! Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Sharing at the Convention
Good mornin' We're still on the hunt for folks who'd like to share their DX experiences at the July joint convention in Ft. Wayne. The line-up is starting to look pretty good, and there's always room for more. If you'd like to help us fill out the technical agenda for the convention, we could use your input...a chat of just about any length on an experience you want to share...or perhaps you'd like to ask us to cover certain topics of interest. Please let us know. If you do want to share, we can support you with audio-visual/handout copying etc to make your life easier, but we WOULD like to hear from you! Cheers! Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] D-Kaz updated
Here you'll find one more new and updated report on recent work with the D-Kaz antenna. It debunks some earlier thinking and adds technical and construction information: http://durenberger.com/documents/D-KAZUPDATE052715.pdf Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] D-KAZ AND A NICE AURORA
Re-oriented D-Kaz to 280 degrees from Central Minnesota. Yesterday morning (8/17) 5 AM recordings brought out the following (much of this no doubt due to Auroral CX). I've skipped the obvious high-power channels. Note the absence of "W" calls, thanks to the D-Kaz. Cheers! Mark Durenberger Many/most of these are new from this location: 560KWTO, SPRINGFIELD MO; KLZ, DENVER 580KIDO, NAMPA ID; KUBC, MONTROSE CO 590KSUB, CEDAR CITY, UT 600KCOL, WELLINGTON CO; KSJB, JAMESTOWN ND 610KCS, KANSAS CITY; KONA, KENNEWICK, WA; KVNU, LOGAN UT 620KTAR, PHOENIX; KIGS, HANFORD CA 630KHOW, DENVER 650KGAB, CHEYENNE 660KTNN, WINDOW ROCK AZ 680KNBR, OAKLAND; KKYX, SAN ANTONIO; KWKA, CLOVIS NM 690KOAQ, TERRYTOWN NE 700KALL, SALT LAKE CITY 710KNUS, DENVER 720KDWN, LAS VEGAS 730KYYA, BILLINGS 750KOAL, PRICE UT 770KKOB, ALBUQUERQUE 790KGHL, BILLINGS 800XEROK, CIUDAD JUAREZ CHIHUAHUA MX 810KBHP STURGIS SD; KLVZ, BRIGHTON CO 860KPAM, TROUTDALE OR 880KHAC, TSE BONITO, NM; CKLQ, BRANDON MB CA 890KDXU, ST GEORGE UT; KJME, FOUNTAIN CO 910KPOF, DENVER 920KVEL, VERNAL UT 930WKY, OKLAHOMA CITY 940KIXZ, AMARILLO TX 980KMBZ, KANSAS CITY; KSPZ, AMMON ID 990KRMO, CASSVILLE MO 1000 KTOK, OKLAHOMA CITY 1010 KTNZ, AMARILLO TX 1030 KBUF, HOLCOMB KS 1060 KRCN, LONGMONT CO 1120 KANN, ROY UT 1130 KWKH, SHREVEPORT, LA 1180 KZOT, BELLEVUE NE 1190 KVSV, BELOIT KS 1210 KGYN, GUYMON OK 1230 KDIX, DICKINSON ND 1240 KODY, NORTH PLATTE NE; KRDO, COLORADO SPRINGS 1250 KNEU, ROOSEVELT UT 1260 KTRC, SANTA FE NM 1270 KIML, GILLETTE WY; KSCB, LIBERAL KS 1280 KRZE, FARMINGTON NM 1290 KOWB, LARAMIE WY 1300 KVET, AUSTIN TX 1310 KLIX, TWIN FALLS ID; KFKA, GREELEY CO 1320 KHRT, MINOT ND; KCLI, CLINTON OK 1330 KNSS, WICHITA KS 1340 KGHM, MIDWEST CITY OK 1360 KHNC, JOHNSTOWN CO 1370 KXTL, BUTTE MT 1380 KCNW, FAIRWAY KS 1390 KENN, FARMINGTON NM 1400 LOCAL 1410 KOOQ, NORTH PLATTE NE 1420 KULY, ULYSSES KS 1430 KLO, SALT LAKE CITY; KEZW, AURORA CO 1440 KPUR, AMARILLO TX; KMAJ, TOPEKA KS; KRDZ, WRAY CO 1450 KYNT, YANKTON SD 1480 KLMS, LINCOLN NE 1540 KEDA, SAN ANTONIO 1550 KDCC, DODGE CITY KS 1570 XERF, CIUDAD ACUNA COAHUILA MX 1580 KOKB, BLACKWELL OK 1590 KVGB, GREAT BEND KS 1600 KEPN, LAKEWOOD CO 1640 KBJA, SANDY UT 1650 KYHN, FORT SMITH AR; KBJD, DENVER 1660 KRZI, WACO TX 1670 KNRO, REDDING CA 1680 KRJO, MONROE LA 1690 KDDZ, ARVADA CO 1700 KVNS, BROWNSVILLE TX ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] DKAZ Antenna
Okay guys help me out here. I always thought the sensitivity of a 'short' wire antenna was primarily from the sides, so that the wire would need to be orthogonal to the target signals. James' 150 feet would seem to be a 'short' antenna on the Medium-Wave band; I'm assuming his wire is elevated. So is it accurate to compare reception from the END of this long-wire with a directional antenna oriented ALONG the wire's azimuth? I know the answer is yes when the wire antenna approaches 1 wavelength...but I wonder about 150 feet. ...ready to be enlightened... Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: neilkaz Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 8:41 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; 'NRC' Cc: a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: Re: [IRCA] DKAZ Antenna This is good to hear about another happy DKAZ user. You may find that you are an even more happy DKAZ user if you spend the effort to manually fine tune Rt to see if you can get even better back nulls. This is best done in the daytime. I'd guess you might improve back nulls by a few dB unless 900 ohms is perfect. I do realize that you probably don't have much daytime stuff from 300 deg into Austin. Does San Angelo come in? Do you have land to array two of these side by side for a more narrow beamwidth? If not fluent in Spanish aimed at 120 from Austin, I expect you'll want to improve your command of that language. 73 KAZ -Original Message- From: James Niven Sent: Aug 18, 2015 8:11 PM To: 'NRC' Cc: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' Subject: [IRCA] DKAZ Antenna Hi All, Just wanted to report I have completed my DKAZ antenna over the past weekend and I have had a chance to test it out the past few nights. I followed the design as Mark Durenberger's article http://www.durenberger.com/documents/DKAZREPORT051214.pdf I built the 140 foot long with 22 feet high supports. I am at present using a 900 ohm fixed 1 watt resistor and the direction is 120 degree. I have been comparing the DKAZ to my present 150 foot longwire running pretty much in the same direction, so far, the performance of the DKAZ has been very encouraging. Signals are appearing a lot stronger and earlier in the evening than the Longwire and I can tell signals from the north are reduced, while signals from the South are a lot stronger and louder. On a couple of frequencies I have checked, on the DKAZ there is a station with a decent signal while the Longwire has no station at all or a different station. I am still to hear a new station with this antenna but it will happen. Thanks for the fine article Mark and answering my questions. James Niven Austin, Texas --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna
You CAN steer the D-Kaz by introducing a mechanical offset but you need two antennas; one in front of the other. I think you're right about what Nick meant. BTW: We're now playing with phasing, by adding a vertical at the "null" end of a single D-Kaz. Single frequencies can be knocked out of the ballpark (great Pest control) and adjacent channels do benefit from that additional nulling. Cheers! Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Chuck Hutton Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:47 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna Nick - Are you saying the DKAZ null can actually be steered? If so, how much?Or are you saying that deepening the null at 180 degrees means that the null at other angles near 180 benefit from the deeper 180 null? (Assumedly the latter. I've not been able to steer a DKAZ null, only improve it a bit.) Chuck Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:37:15 + To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: n...@ieee.org Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna If you get ambitious Jim, try a Vactrol termination, like Mark C. used in his Flag antenna. It's amazing how stations fairly far off the exact back end of the antenna get better nulls with a remotely variable termination. At Grayland, it even helped kill the local noise.. best wishes, Nick At 15:29 19-08-15, you wrote: >Hi Neil, > >Thanks from a happy DKAZ user. The antenna took 3 weekends to build, >due to the Texas heat, clearing a path through the trees and >gathering all the supplies. I decided to make this a permanent >installation, using 4"x4" timber posts for the main supports and 2" >electrical PVC pipe for the 22' supports, all seemed to work just fine.. >As for the termination, I will try a 5k pot and see if I can get a >better null to the north. The Dallas station come in pretty good >here, 570 KLIF, 820 WBAP, these would be the stations I would like >to null. Also, at present I am using coax direct onto the feed end >of the antenna, so I have not added the matching transformer as yet, next >step. > >As for San Angelo stations, I have only logged KGKL 960 but nothing >else at present. >I really don't have enough width on my land for a side by side DKAZ, >sounds like a great idea though. >I am presently working on my Spanish, I know some which helps with >station identifications, but more is helpful. > >Thanks >James > > > > neilkaz wrote: > > This is good to hear about another happy DKAZ user. You may find > that you are an even more happy DKAZ user if you spend the effort > to manually fine tune Rt to see if you can get even better back > nulls. This is best done in the daytime. I'd guess you might > improve back nulls by a few dB unless 900 ohms is perfect. I do > realize that you probably don't have much daytime stuff from 300 > deg into Austin. Does San Angelo come in? > > > > Do you have land to array two of these side by side for a more > narrow beamwidth? > > > > If not fluent in Spanish aimed at 120 from Austin, I expect > you'll want to improve your command of that language. 73 KAZ > > > > -Original Message- > > >From: James Niven > > >Sent: Aug 18, 2015 8:11 PM > > >To: 'NRC' > > >Cc: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' > > > >Subject: [IRCA] DKAZ Antenna > > > > > >Hi All, > > > > > > > > > > > >Just wanted to report I have completed my DKAZ antenna over the > past weekend > > >and I have had a chance to test it out the past few nights. > > > > > >I followed the design as Mark Durenberger's article > > >http://www.durenberger.com/documents/DKAZREPORT051214.pdf I built the > > >140 > > >foot long with 22 feet high supports. I am at present using a > 900 ohm fixed > > >1 watt resistor and the direction is 120 degree. > > > > > > > > > > > >I have been comparing the DKAZ to my present 150 foot longwire > > >running > > >pretty much in the same direction, so far, the performance of the > > >DKAZ has > > >been very encouraging. Signals are appearing a lot stronger and > > >earlier in > > >the evening than the Longwire and I can tell signals from the north > > >are > > >reduced, while signals from the South are a lot stronger and louder. > > > > > > > > > > > >On a couple of frequencies I have checked, on the DKAZ there is a > > >station > > >with a decent signal while the Longwire has no station at all or > a different > > >station. >
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna
Nick: See CAPS below
Mark Durenberger
-Original Message-
From: Nick Hall-Patch
I haven't had experience with two D-Kaz Mark, but do I gather then that you
haven't seen evidence of null steering with the DKaz alone? I HAVEN'T SEEN
EVIDENCE OF STEERING, JUST DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (PRESUMABLY INCLUDING
RE-SHAPING OF SIDE-LOBES).
FROM WHAT I'M LEARNING ABOUT THIS ANTENNA, SOME FORM OF DIFFERENTIAL DELAY
IS NEEDED BETWEEN MULTIPLE ELEMENTS TO ACTUALLY STEER THE NULL. KAZ HAS
STAGGERED THEM PHYSICALLY, BUT ONE ASSUMES YOU MIGHT ALSO BE ABLE TO DO THIS
BY PHASING TWO ANTENNAS. YES MORE VACATION TIME IS NEEDED!
I will need to look at the readings I recorded with a fresh eye. There
isn't much right off the back of an east- west DKaz at Grayland for
comparison, so it may be truer to say that nulls can be improved as Chuck
pointed out.But, it doesn't seem to be fine tuning about a fixed value
of 900 ohmsperhaps more frequency dependent, or ? I'M OF COURSE
CURIOUS ABOUT WHAT CHUCK HAS BEEN FINDING FOR NULL-IMPROVEMENT.
I had observed similar (and <900 ohms) termination values for Portland on
1190 and Seattle on 1000, one 50 degrees off the back of the antenna, one
30 degrees, but realize that although Portland on 620 and and Seattle on
710 also had similar values of termination, that value was higher.And
to throw it all out, Portland area on
1640 and Seattle on 1680 had different values of termination altogether.
THIS THOUGHT REMINDS ME THAT THERE'S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR ACTUAL
NULL-ADJUSTMENT. THE CURRENT CONVENTION SEEMS TO BE TO DERIVE F/B RATIOS BY
SWITCHING THE NULL-RESISTANCE IN AND OUT; I.E. MEASURING THE ANTENNA
PERFORMANCE WITH NO NULLING ("BI-DIRECTIONAL?) VS. THE PERFORMANCE WITH THE
NULL RESISTANCE IN AND ADJUSTED.
AND THIS IS A "YMMV" COMMENT. WHEN I USE A FIXED RESISTANCE FOR SDR
RECORDING ACROSS THE BAND, I DO A SIMPLE ARITHMETIC CALCULATION, AVERAGING
THE NULL VALUES FROM 15 TO 20 "BEST F/B" NULL-RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS. IF
ONE WAS INTERESTED IN JUST A SEGMENT OF THE MW BAND, ONE COULD AVERAGE THE
NULL RESISTANCES ACROSS JUST THAT SPECTRUM...?
I'VE ALSO WONDERED WHY WE'RE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO OTHER FACTORS WHEN
AUTOMATICALLY SPECIFYING "900 OHMS" (A SO-CALLED FLAG 'STANDARD.' ) WHEN I
SET MY D-KAZ TO WORK EARLY THIS SUMMER WITH #18 WIRE, I WAS FINDING NULLS AT
"SOMEWHERE ABOVE 800 OHMS" BUT RARELY NEAR 900 OR ABOVE.
WHEN I REBUILT THE ARRAY USING #16 WIRE, THE NULLS WERE FOUND BELOW 800
OHMS. I QUERIED KAZ, WHO SUGGESTED THE LOWER WIRE RESISTANCE COULD BE THE
REASON FOR THE CHANGE.
WHEN I RECENTLY MOVED THE ANTENNA TO A NEW ORIENTATION (MOVING FROM A
CLEARED SPACE TO A SPACE WITHIN A LOT OF TREES) I FOUND YET ANOTHER SET OF
NULL RESISTANCES.
SO I AGREE WITH YOU---A LOT MORE OPEN-MINDED OBSERVATION WILL BE OF BENEFIT.
THE TRUE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS EXCELLENT ANTENNA IS THAT KAZ IS UTTERLY
SUPPORTIVE OF OUR EFFORTS TO LEARN MORE!
CHEERS!
MD
best wishes,
Nick
At 11:30 20-08-15, you wrote:
You CAN steer the D-Kaz by introducing a mechanical offset but you need two
antennas; one in front of the other. I think you're right about what Nick
meant.
BTW: We're now playing with phasing, by adding a vertical at the "null"
end of a single D-Kaz. Single frequencies can be knocked out of the
ballpark (great Pest control) and adjacent channels do benefit from that
additional nulling.
Cheers!
Mark Durenberger
-Original Message- From: Chuck Hutton
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:47 PM
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna
Nick -
Are you saying the DKAZ null can actually be steered? If so, how much?Or
are you saying that deepening the null at 180 degrees means that the null
at other angles near 180 benefit from the deeper 180 null?
(Assumedly the latter. I've not been able to steer a DKAZ null, only
improve it a bit.)
Chuck
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:37:15 +
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
From: n...@ieee.org
Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] DKAZ Antenna
If you get ambitious Jim, try a Vactrol termination, like Mark C.
used in his Flag antenna. It's amazing how stations fairly far off
the exact back end of the antenna get better nulls with a remotely
variable termination. At Grayland, it even helped kill the local noise..
best wishes,
Nick
At 15:29 19-08-15, you wrote:
>Hi Neil,
>
>Thanks from a happy DKAZ user. The antenna took 3 weekends to build,
>due to the Texas heat, clearing a path through the trees and
>gathering all the supplies. I decided to make this a permanent
>installation, using 4"x4" timber posts for the main supports and 2"
>electrical PVC pipe for the 22' supports, all seemed to work just fine..
>As for the termination, I will try a 5k pot and see if I can get a
>better
Re: [IRCA] KSLL 1080 cheating tonight!
I have, in Central Minnesota Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Stan Weisbeck Sent: Friday, September 11, 2015 12:55 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] KSLL 1080 cheating tonight! KSLL 1080 Price, Utah, is supposed to sign off @ sunset but I'm hearing them @ 0145 ELT 9/11 using the slogan "Classic Rock 105" &, of course, playing classic rock from what sounds like a satellite service. They have an FM translator on 104.9 which should be the only thing on now. They are fading up & down here in Spokane but at times they're strong. They use the slogan "The Castle" at times, too. I hope you can catch them. Stan WeisbeckSpokane, WA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Latest D-Kaz MW logs
Late summer early-morning logs at Upsala MN (recorded for verification). "Locals" not included. Just a few miles west of the Mississippi, and the D-Kaz at 260 degrees presents few "W" calls. Cheers! Mark Durenberger 540KYAH Delta UT, KDFT Ferris TX 560KMON Great Falls MT, KLZ Denver 580KIDO Nampa ID, KRFE Lubbock TX, WIBW Topeka KS 590KSUB Cedar City UT 600KCOL Wellington CO 610KONA Kennewick WA, KCSR Chadron NE, KCSP Kansas City, KNML Albuquerque, KOJM Havre MT, KVNU Logan UT 620KIGS Hanford CA, KMKI Plano TX 640KWPN Moore OK, KFI Los Angeles 650KMTI Manti UT, KGAB Orchard Valley WY 660CFFR Calgary AB CA, KSKY Balch Springs TX 670KBOI Boise ID, KHGZ Glenwood AR, KMZQ Las Vegas 680KNBR Oakland, KFEQ St Joseph MO 690KEII Blackfoot ID, KTSM El Paso TX, KOAQ Terrytown NE 700KALL Salt Lake City, KMBX Soledad CA 710KNUS Denver 720KDWN Las Vegas, XE?? 730KSVN Ogden UT 740KVOR Colorado Springs, KCBS San Francisco 750KOAL Price UT 760KFMB San Diego, KTBA Tuba City AZ 770KKOB Albuquerque 780WJAG Norfolk NE, KCEG Fountain CO 790KGHL Billings MT, KFYO Lubbock TX 800KQCV Oklahoma City 810KGO San Francisco, KLVZ Brighton CO, KBHB Sturgis SD 820KUTR Taylorsville UT 840KTIC West Point NE 860KKAT Salt Lake City, KMVP Phoenix AZ 880KHAC Tse Bonito NM, CKLQ Brandon MB, KJOZ Conroe TX (tent), KLRG Sheridan AR, KJJR Whitefish MT 890KQLX Lisbon ND, KJME Fountain CO 900KFLP Floydada TX, KJSK Columbus NE 910KPOF Denver, KJJQ Volga SD, KINA Salina KS 920CFRY Portage La Prairie MB CA, KVEL Vernal UT, KLMR LaMar CO 930KSEI Pocatello ID, WKY Oklahoma City 940KIXZ Amarillo TX, KPSZ Des Moines IA, KVSH Valentine NE 950KCAP Helena MT, KRWZ Parker CO 960KMA Shenandoah IA 980KDSJ Deadwood SD, KSVC Richfield UT, KMBZ Kansas City, KICA Clovis NM 990KRMO Cassville MO 1000 KTOK Oklahoma City, KXRB Sioux Falls SD 1010 CBR Calgary AB CA, KTNZ Amarillo TX 1020 KCKN Roswell NM 1030 KBUF Holcomb KS 1040 KXPD Tigard OR, CKST Vancouver BC CA 1060 KDYL Salt Lake City, KRCN Longmont CO 1070 KFTI Wichita KS 1080 KSLL Price UT 1090 KSOU Sioux Center IA, KBOZ Bozeman MT, KAAY Little Rock AR 1100 KNZZ Grand Junction CO 1120 KANN Roy UT 1140 CHRB High River AB CA, KSOO Sioux Falls SD 1180 KOFI Kalispell MT, KZOT Bellevue NE 1210 KGYN Guymon OK, KHAT Laramie WY 1220 CJRB Boissevain MB CA 1230 KBAR Burley ID, KSTC Sterling CO 1240 KODY North Platte NE, KSLV Monte Vista CO (tent), KCCR Pierre SD 1250 KNEU Roosevelt UT 1260 KWYR Winner SD, KPOW Powell WY, KTRC Santa FE NM 1270 KNWC Sioux Falls SD, KSCB Liberal KS, KLXX Bismarck ND 1280 KCNI Broken Bow NE, KBNO Denver 1290 KOWB Laramie WY, KOIL Bellevue NE 1300 KGLO Mason City IA 1310 KLIX Twin Falls ID, KFKA Greeley CO, KEIN Great Falls MT 1320 KELO Sioux Falls SD, KOLT Scottsbluff NE, KHRT Minot ND 1330 KNSS Wichita KS, CJYM Rosetown SK CA 1340 KTOQ Rapid City SD, KWOR Worland WY 1350 KRNT Des Moines IA, KBRX O'Neill NE 1360 KACT Andrews TX, KHNC Johnstown CO 1370 KXTL Butte MT 1380 KOTA Rapid City SD, KQKD Redfield SD 1390 KJAM Madison SD, KRRZ Minot ND 1410 KLEM LeMars IA, KOOQ North Platte NE 1420 KGIM Aberdeen SD 1430 KEZW Aurora CO, KLO Salt Lake City 1440 KRDZ Wray CO, KCHE Cherokee IA, KPUR Amarillo TX, KMAJ Topeka KS 1450 KYNT Yankton SD, KBBS Buffalo WY, KGRZ Missoula MT, KBFS Belle Fourche SD 1460 KXPN Kearney NE, KXNO Des Moines IA 1470 KWSL Sioux City IA, KKTY Douglas WY 1480 KQAM Wichita KS, KLMS Lincoln NE, KAVA Pueblo CO 1490 KNDC Hettinger ND, KOVC Valley City ND, KORN Mitchell SD 1520 KSIB Creston IA, KCKK Littleton CO 1530 KQNK Norton KS 1550 KRPI Ferndale WA, KDCC Dodge City KS, KYAL Sapulpa OK 1560 KNZR Bakersfield CA, KGOW Bellaire TX 1570 XERF Cuidad Acuna, Coahuila MX, KVTK Vermillion SD 1580 KKTS Evansville WY 1590 KVGB Great Bend KS, KCTY Wayne NE 1600 KEPN Lakewood CO, KGYM Cedar Rapids IA 1620 KOZN Bellevue NE 1630 KCJJ Iowa City IA, KRND Fox Farm WY 1640 KZLS Enid OK, KDIA Vallejo CA, KBJA Sandy UT 1650 KYHN Fort Smith AR, KBJD Denver, KCNZ Cedar Falls IA 1660 KWOD Kansas City, KQWB Fargo-Moorhead 1670 KNRO Redding CA 1680 KRJO (KLIT?) Monroe LA, KGED Fresno CA 1690 KDDZ Arvada CA 1700KKLF, KVNS ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotal
Re: [IRCA] Live streaming DX sessions
I think it's a great idea! Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: R. Colin Newell Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 4:27 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Live streaming DX sessions Show of hands: I know that we cannot ALL live on the East or West Coast and enjoy frequent DX sessions that are often the envy of many inland DXer's -- sometimes I take for granted that there is almost always something going on at the "Left Coast" as we call it in Canada. How would our readers feel about a "DX Telecast" or Live Stream DX session that you could log into and watch while it happens? Might only be 1/2 long or less - but it could be exciting... if you are into that kind of thing. I just suggested to Walt in Haida Gwaii that he video tape some of the stuff he sees and hears up there. Currently, a live streaming telecast from Masset would be technologically impossible because, for good or bad, the Haida Gwaii has not quite entered the new age of fibre optic technology and high speed internet. All comments welcome. -- *Colin Newell is the Editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com <http://www.Coffeecrew.com> - Coffee.bc.ca <http://Coffee.bc.ca> and DXer.ca <http://www.DXer.ca> -| Amateur Radio VA7WWV | Twitter.Com/CoffeeCrew | Victoria B.C. Canada* ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CONVENTION UPDATE
We're less than a week away from the historic joint DX-Club Convention where
we'll welcome you to Minneapolis.
Some last-minute notes:
Eats:
The OPTIONAL Friday lunch ("IEEE Advanced Antennas") is a box lunch (Turkey
or Ham sandwich,cookie and pop). You previously indicated whether you'd be
attending and can pay us the $10 when you register. If you want to attend
this high-level working lunch, please advise NLT Monday.
Friday night we have scheduled a "pizza-fest" and if you can't tolerate the
stuff, you can make separate arrangements before the museum staff goes out
to pick up the food.
The Banquet Saturday night will be an 8 oz. Sirloin with fresh garden salad,
baked potato, green beans, fresh baked bread, chocolate cake, coffee or tea.
Don't forget about our DX-Pedition Thursday evening (details when you
check-in). "Formal" festivities begin Friday morning at 8:30 and conclude
late Sunday morning.
If you're flying, call the hotel upon arrival for the courtesy shuttle:
952-884-8211. Chances are you'll be sharing the shuttle with other DX-ers.
If you're driving, plug: "1201 West 94th Street, Bloomington, MN" into
your GPS. That's I-35 W and 94th Street. We'll appreciate it if you can be
a "car-pool" driver.
Any other questions? Please holler!
Regards,
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[IRCA] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION-DAY ONE
Almost everyone has arrived; safely traveled and in good spirits. Perfect weather for the successful DX-Pedition last night; about 25 folks showed up to participate. Neil Kazaross set up a "Kaz" antenna and phased a pair of unequal BOGS. Richard Anderson brought out a 7-inch FSL antenna...a tad worse for gravity. Jim Dale and Mike Bates brought (or built on site) some nice loops and I put out a BOG and also a vertical. There were a couple of Perseus SDRs in attendance as well as some very nice radios including the new CR-1. This morning we dig into LEARNING AND SHARING. It was so great to meet so many nice people!!! Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION UPDATE-DAY TWO
Bleary-eyed folks bravely made it to our early start yesterday, to take part in "formal" sessions on THE DX FISHBARREL, CHASING SUNSET SKIP, TAMING THE SHORT VERTICAL, DON MOMAN'S ANTENNA FARM, THE FSL ANTENNA, ADVANCEMENTS IN MW ANTENNAS AND A CR-1 RECEIVER REVIEW. Our presenters were awesome, well-prepared, energetic and eager to share. A number of us participated in the lunch session presented by the IEEE, on the use of meta-materials in advancing antenna performance. THANK YOU CHRIS FULLER!!! I'm not alone in declaring that I learned a LOT through the day. The afternoon highlight for most was the tour of the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. We "clap" our electronic hands in appreciation of the hospitality and the tours of the Museum led by Steve Raymer, Danny Henry and Courtney Bakken. The evening sessions at the Broadcasting Museum followed business meetings of the clubs. As expected, each club has a somewhat different situation regarding membership size and activity level. Good, constructive input was provided. Ideas on improving Accessibility of club information were offered by several Blind members. Many favorable comments on the DX Audio Service and several suggestions on service will be transmitted to Fred Vobbe. The evening was highlighted by a spirited discussion on the future of the the DX Clubs led by Skip Dabelstein. Some clear thought was offered as to how we might reinforce the services our clubs provide their membership. The NRC members present at its business meeting unanimously approved a Resolution to be transmitted to the IRCA, expressing NRC's interest in joining IRCA for its Anniversary Convention in Billings 2014. IRCA presented its recognition awards to Lee Freshwater and Kraig Krist. Nick Hall-Patch is asked to provide further detail on these awards for the enlightenment of non-IRCA members. Genial warhorse John Callarman reflected on his years in the hobby and announced that he was donating to the NRC his new, unused Perseus SDR, to be sold in a club-wide auction. THANK YOU JOHN!!! Judos to all who attended...and our admiration for the energy (and stamina) of those who 'survived' a long and thoroughly enjoyable day. We also tip our hat in the direction of those fine folks who provided car-pooling to and from the Museum. If we haven't worn everyone out, we begin another day at 9 AM this morning. A report on "Saturday at the Convention" will follow. Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION-DAY THREE
Even us 'old folks' seemed to have stood up well after another busy day. Saturday-morning sessions at the Museum addressed LOOP CONSTRUCTION, AN UPDATE ON SHORT-WAVE LISTENING, A REVIEW OF THE ULTRALIGHT SCENE, A LOOK AT HOW THE PAVEK MUSEUM CAME TO LIFE AND A REVIEW OF THE LONG-WAVE, ULTRA-LONG-WAVE AND "ALMOST-DC" BANDS. As usual, many of us learned something new. The afternoon was open, with a well-attended optional WCCO RADIO TRANSMITTER tour at the early-1930's plant that's complete with a boiler room, Civil Defense Fallout shelter and the ghosts of Arthur Godfrey and Edward R. Murrow lingering in the hallways. This station once boasted ratings of more than 50% of all radio listeners in the Upper Midwest. Our thanks to host WCCO CE Craig Walters. The Banquet at the hotel was rated 'excellent' by food critics (though a few of the steaks could have been slightly better-toasted). We enjoyed the stories of DX-er/Broadcaster Dean Sorenson, our Banquet Raconteur. The Great Big Auction moved more than 150 items, donated by members of all clubs. Phil Bytheway was priceless in his role as Grand Poobah, combing the best qualities of Milton Berle, Billy Graham, Colonel Sanders and John Commutta. Perhaps two-thirds of those present were bidding, spending an average of $20 each for some really good values. And we raised a bit over $100 for the Pavek Museum. This morning, as we say farewell to some of our long-distance travelers, those still standing or able to sit will be challenged by the DX Quiz and we'll view the latest installment of Scott Fybush's Tower Tour. Your friendly and weary correspondent will eventually deliver a convention wrap-up and some observations on what was clearly a successful event. Even our Minnesota weather was at its best! Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION-THE LAST DAY
Sunday at 9 AM, about 30 of us were “left standing” while others executed travel connections. 29 of our 30 got very quiet after Scott Fybush passed out this year’s DX Quiz. Judging by the results, some very knowledgeable folks did their best to wrestle with the answers, but the final scores reflected the difficulty of the questions. In fact...it was a lot of fun. Scott nicely completed our presentations with the Fybush Tower Tour. That ‘photo paper’ as usual was so much more than a look at steel; Scott demonstrated his utterly complete knowledge of AM, FM and TV station assignments, changes and allocation activities. At 12 Noon Sunday we had a wrap. Goodbyes were made and hopes were raised that we could do all this again in 2014. A full convention report will follow with photos, statistics and comments. Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION
Thank you Saul; wish we could have met! Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Chernos Saul Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 4:25 PM To: a...@nrcdxas.org ; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] NEWS FROM THE CONVENTION Thank you, Mark, for the convention reports. I've read and appreciated them. A three-week trip to Europe that ended a few days prior to the convention blew my work schedule and travel budget, so a trip to MN in early August was a no-go for me this year. It's great the NRC and IRCA (and WTFDA) collaborated on a single event like this, and I hope it's the start of a new era. The hobby is fighting for its life in a world where radio as we've known it is changing dramatically and in some cases disappearing. DXing has a future if we can steer it along with some forethought. It can only help to cooperate and collaborate, and from all accounts this convention did a lot to get us headed that way. Nice! Thanks to you, and to all who made it happen! Saul Chernos Burnt River 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] [badx] ZBVI 780 Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Thanks Paul for the ZBVI info. The station is heard here sometimes when on normal antenna and power. Chief competition is R. Coro (Venezuela), followed by WBBM-IL and Colombia. Here's a short audio clip from March 2012, as received at Orleans, MA: "http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/zbvi-780_20120322_z.mp3"; Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA -Original Message- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; NRC ; am ; mwdx ; badx Sent: Fri, Aug 16, 2013 5:32 pm Subject: [badx] ZBVI 780 Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands I've gotten word construction on their new 300 foot tower has begun. In fact, the tower is standing at about 160 feet. The studios for ZBVI are in Road Town along Station Avenue near the Road Town Police Station but the tower is about 1 mile down the road at Baughers Bay. The tower is ON the beach and some of the guy wires AND some of the ground system are IN the water. At about 4:30 on the morning of Saturday March 9th, a drunk driver came went off the road, coming into contact with several things including a telephone pole and some trees. The driver also clipped some of the guy wires for ZBVI's tower which sent it to the ground in a crumbled up mess. The station wasn't able to sign on for Morning transmission at 6am that morning. It took about 12 hours to lash up a temporary solution. For the last several months, ZBVI has been operating with a 60 foot long wire strung between two telephone using an AM transmitter loaned to them from the Department of Disaster Management in the BVI. ZBVI is "licensed" for 10,000 Watts but hasn't run that much power in years. I'm told they run between 1KW at 3KW. As far as I know, stations down there are licensed for X amount of power like the US.. but UNLIKE the USA, if they run under it.. that's OK apparently. I'm trying to convince the powers that be at ZBVI to run a 2 or 3 minute DX test one night before their usual 10pm sign off. I have pictures of the ZBVI tower collapse along with the tower work being done. THey're on the Facebook group, "I Take Pictures Of Transmitter Sites. Paul Walker www.onairdj.com __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic(1) RECENT ACTIVITY: Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WDEV-550 test
WDEV test heard well 0003-0009 EDT / 0403-0409 UTC, 17 AUG. RI station way under with Catholic talk was only really noted after WDEV's audio stopped. Programming: normal sign-off, Star Spangled Banner, then an assortment of WDEV code ID's, CHU-like beeps, and sweep tones. Audio file will be sent for verification. I was running the 15m (vertical) by 20m (horizontal) single-turn rectangular loop in figure-of-8 mode (peaks 170 and 350 degrees). This substantially nulled out the 549 Algeria heterodyne arriving from a bit north of east. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Oregon Cliff (Cape Perpetua) Ultralight TP's and DU's for 8-19
<< It's hard to believe that we were listening on the same planet Gary, let alone the same coast, though admittedly, I'm quite a way from the open Pacific here. As I said yesterday, that morning was pretty much the biggest stinker this summer here. best wishes, Nick >> My home locations have always been a fairly easy commute to TA-capable shore sites: e.g. Arlington, MA: 7 miles (11 km) to Revere Beach Sudbury, MA: 20 miles (32 km) to Boston waterfront Billerica, MA: 15 miles (24 km) to Salem / Marblehead South Yarmouth, MA: 12 miles (19 km) to Chatham / Orleans These are air distances for typical 50-75 degree Euro bearings. Road distances to DXpedition sites are typically a bit more if only because the shore is heavily developed and only offers certain areas useful for DXing from the car. In my present case (S. Yarmouth), because of the contour of the shore, the drive to a usable site is actually shorter than the 50-75 degree bearing air distance house-to-shore. In all cases, the differences between home sites and the coastal DXpedition sites are HUGE. Some stations were routinely 30-40 dB stronger at the Granite Pier site in Rockport, MA versus less than an hour's drive away at Billerica. The 1544 (later 1550) Algerian clandestine station was one station which consistently exhibited this whopping difference. Long term comparisons were easy to make since I could use the same in-car receiver and rooftop antenna. East Coast inland versus shore differences are greatest in pre-sunset initial fade-ups and during aurora. The thinking is that the lower the arrival angle of the incoming station, the more difference near-field ground conductivity makes. There are numerous stations that cannot be heard at home sites on big antennas yet can be heard from time to time on a 2m by 2m car-roof loop at nearby beach sites. If a station arrives at a higher angle, the location characteristics are less critical and your inland signal may only be 15 to 20 dB degraded from what is noted at the shore. Old 1314 Norway during prime high latitude conditions (in mid/late evening) fell into this category. Sunrise at the European transmitter end could contribute to a higher incoming angle at the USA receiving end because an ionospheric tilt may contribute to fewer skip hops being required. On groundwave, as with low-angle skip, the differences are huge. V-Soft shows 660 WFAN (NYC) running 6.24 mV/m at Falmouth, MA 02543 (shore) and 0.45 mV/m at South Dennis, MA 02660 (about 15 miles / 24 km inland for 255 degree bearing towards station). In decibels, this equates to a 23 dB drop - and that's for a LOW-band station. A high-band station would show an even greater overland signal deterioration. The V-Soft groundwave variations don't look too different from what is routinely observed with low-angle long-haul DX skip. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] some Latin American logs - Cape Cod, MA (August 2013)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antenna: north-null cardioid-pattern SuperLoop, 15 m vertical by 20 m horizontal, base height 1.2 m <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/170-350deg_superloop.gif> == *** PAN-AMERICAN DX *** 530 | CUBA | CMBQ, R. Enciclopedia, La Habana, AUG 20 0300 - soft jazz, talk by woman "transmite .. Radio Enciclopedia .. Cuba"; well over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 530 | CUBA | R. Rebelde, Guantanamo, AUG 21 0059 - Rebelde news by woman, electronic "splash" sounds; over R. Enciclopedia. [Connelly*Y-MA] 539.85 | NICARAGUA | YNOW, R. Corporacion, Managua, AUG 21 0059 - mostly just a het against WFLF; recently ID'ed by Terry Krueger. [Connelly*Y-MA] 540 | COLOMBIA (t) | HJKA, Bogota, AUG 20 0300 - Spanish religious talk by man, Colombia mentions; in jumble. [Connelly*Y-MA] 550 | COLOMBIA | HJHF, Señal Radio Colombia, Marinilla (Medellin), AUG 20 0301 - Latin big-band jazz, Señal Radio Colombia net ID; dominant. Thanks to Henrik Klemetz of RealDX for ID help. Audio: <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/r_colombia-550_20130820_0301z.mp3> [Connelly*Y-MA] 570 | COLOMBIA | HJND, Señal Radio Colombia, Bogota (El Rosal), AUG 20 0301 - Latin big-band jazz // 550 HJHF; under WMCA, others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 570 | CUBA | R. Reloj, Arroyo Arenas, AUG 17 0300 - Reloj program; about even with WMCA. [Connelly*Y-MA] 580 | CUBA | R. Rebelde, Mabujabo, AUG 21 0059 - 9-note Rebelde sounder; mixed with WKAQ & WTAG. [Connelly*Y-MA] 580 | PUERTO RICO | WKAQ, San Juan, AUG 20 0259 - WKAQ ID; loud. + AUG 21 0100 - WKAQ ID; over WTAG & Cuba. [Connelly*Y-MA] 600 | CUBA | CMKV, R. Rebelde, Urbano Noris, AUG 21 0059 - 9-note Rebelde sounder, news by woman with "splash" sounds; loud, over WYEL. [Connelly*Y-MA] 600 | PUERTO RICO | WYEL, Mayaguez, AUG 20 0259 - // 580 WKAQ with WKAQ ID; mixed with Cuba. [Connelly*Y-MA] 610 | CUBA | CMAN, R. Rebelde, Bahia Honda, AUG 21 0059 - // 600 with news by woman, "splash" sounds; mixed with WIOD. [Connelly*Y-MA] 620 | CUBA | R. Rebelde, Colon / Moa, AUG 21 0059 - // 600 with news by woman, "splash" sounds; mixed with WSNR & WZON. [Connelly*Y-MA] 630 | CUBA | R. Progreso synchros, AUG 21 0101 - // 640 with female vocal; under WPRO. [Connelly*Y-MA] 640 | CUBA | R. Progreso synchros, AUG 21 0101 - // 630 with female vocal; dominant. [Connelly*Y-MA] 650 | COLOMBIA | HJKH, RCN Antena Dos, Bogota, AUG 20 0300 - Antena Dos ID, promo for "deportivo" and "futbol"; over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 650 | CUBA | R. Progreso synchros, AUG 21 0101 - // 640 with female vocal; over WSRO, HJKH, WSM. [Connelly*Y-MA] 670 | CUBA | CMQ, R. Rebelde, Arroyo Arenas, AUG 21 0059 - two Rebelde outlets with about 1 second delay between: 9-note fanfare, news by woman with "splashes"; over YVLL & WWFE. [Connelly*Y-MA] 680 | PUERTO RICO | WAPA, San Juan, AUG 21 0100 - "Esta es la Poderosa .. WAPA"; in the clear during a pause in the talk on stronger WRKO. Audio: <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/wapa_and_wrko-680_20130821_0100z.mp3> [Connelly*Y-MA] 690 | COLOMBIA | HJCZ, W Radio, Bogota, AUG 20 0301 - "classico .. W Radio" net ID, light pop music; mixed with CKGM. [Connelly*Y-MA] 690 | CUBA | R. Progreso, Jovellanos, AUG 21 0101 - female vocal // 640; over CKGM, WOKV, HJCZ. [Connelly*Y-MA] 710 | CUBA | R. Rebelde synchros, AUG 21 0059 - // 600 with 9-note Rebelde sounder, news by woman with "splash" sounds, some echo; mixed with WOR. [Connelly*Y-MA] 730 | CUBA | R. Progreso, La Fe, AUG 21 0101 - female vocal // 640; mixed with CKAC and apparent WLTQ. [Connelly*Y-MA] 750 | CUBA | CMHV, R.Progreso, Trinidad, AUG 21 0101 - female vocal // 640; mixed with WSB, YVKS, others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 750 | VENEZUELA | YVKS, RCR, Caracas, AUG 19 0102 - RCR ID, talk interspersed with music; good, over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 770 | CUBA | R. Rebelde, Victoria de las Tunas, AUG 20 0300 - political talk, sped-up 9-note fanfare // 670, somewhat distorted; mixed with WABC. [Connelly*Y-MA] 780 | VENEZUELA | YVMN, R. Coro, Coro, AUG 1 0200 - talk "mas potente, informativo de Falcon, Radio Coro"; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 790 | CUBA | R. Reloj, Pinar del Rio & Holguin, AUG 19 0102 - ticks, beeps on two Reloj audios with about one second delay between; over WPRV. [Connelly*Y-MA] 800 | BONAIRE | PJB, TransWorld Radio, Kralendijk, AUG 1 0200 - "Radio Transmundial, ocho centos AM, Bonaire, Antillas Hollandesas" ID; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 860 | CUBA | R. Reloj, AUG 21 0100 - Reloj program; mixed
[IRCA] a few logs - Cape Cod, MA
September (so far) isn't really sounding all that much better than the middle of the summer. Just typical "big guns" in the report this time around. - Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antenna: west-null cardioid-pattern SuperLoop, 9 m vertical by 15 m horizontal, base height 1.5 m == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, SEP 9 0159 - Arabic music // 549; poor to fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, SEP 9 0159 - // 531 with string music, flutes; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 621 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 6 2300 - soft piano music, 5+1 pips, Spanish news; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., SEP 9 0200 - 5+1 pips, fanfare music, Radio Nacional de Espana ID, news; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., SEP 9 0200 - BBC news; poor to fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 774 | EGYPT | Middle East R., Abis, SEP 9 0201 - Arabic vocal; over Spain. [Connelly*Y-MA] 783 | MAURITANIA | R. Mauritanie, Nouakchott, SEP 9 0200 - a cappella male Arabic vocal across the top of the hour; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 837 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | COPE synchros, SEP 9 0200 - bits of Spanish talk by man; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 909 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.5 synchros, SEP 9 0200 - BBC news by man & woman; poor to fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 945 | FRANCE | France Info, Toulouse, SEP 9 0200 - France Info theme music, talk by woman in French; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1107 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 6 2359 - woman in Spanish; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1206 | FRANCE | France Info, Bordeaux, SEP 7 0001 - woman in French; through 1200 WXKS slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1377 | FRANCE | France Info, Lille, SEP 9 0200 - news by woman // 945; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1521 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, Duba, SEP 6 2301 - man in Arabic; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Worldwide, DXpeditions Hunt Elusive Radio Signals
On the Newfie DXpeditions we usually just did lunch around noon (after catching some minimal amount of sleep in the 6-11 a.m. stretch). By 2 p.m. local, TA DX was already rumbling in on the Beverages even though it may have been 2+ hours pre-sunset. By the time it was dark for an hour or so and we were getting blase about the initial rush of DX from Europe, Africa, the Mideast, and sometimes India, then the Brazilians, Argentinians, and many other southerly goodies started rolling in. Depending on conditions, these could persist well into the wee hours of the morning. Additionally, as westerly-progressing sunrise knocked out one group of TA's after another, lower powered British and other stations on the western flanks of Europe and Africa, signals previously buried by Mideast megawatters, would come into their own. In essence, maybe only about 6 hours out of 24 could be considered non-DX time. There were some decent fish places in the area the first few times I went up to Cappahayden (e.g. 1991, 1993). The poor economy caused by the decline of the fishing industry around there resulted in one restaurant after the other "going dark" as the years passed. Typically the communal DX shack room had snack material (chips with dip or salsa, pretzels, nuts, crackers, cookies) of dubious nutritional merit. At least once in a while, oranges or other fresh fruit showed up. No matter how you looked at it, however, there was nothing distinguished from a culinary standpoint. Drinks? When actually DXing, it was usually about the caffeine: tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cola prevailed. Beer, wine, and that distinctive local "hooch" known as "Newfie Screech" weren't usually trotted out until the last DXpedition night as a celebration of the "job well done" and as a sort of farewell send-off. DX efficiency typically declined a few notches at that point. Some of us had very early flights out the next day so we couldn't get too blasted. On the subject of diminished DX efficiency, of course nowadays with SDR's, most of the serious DX analysis goes on weeks or even months after the actual reception times. So as long as you're not so inebriated that you delete (or fail to save) the capture files, you can still make a go at some good DX as long as the alertness is there when you finally do get to dig through all those captures. Even with the benefit of an eventually-bigger logbook, the after-the-fact nature of DXing with SDR's does take away some ! of the old-school "fun factor" of immediate gratification and in-person real-time success-sharing with your DXpedition comrades ... stuff that the late John Bryant celebrated so well in his kid-in-a-candy-shop-enthusiasm writings from the ol' knob-twisting and cassette-recording "dark ages". After-the-fact DX also tends to take useful tools such as shortwave parallel checking, webstreams, and remote web receivers out of the game. I guess what I advocate is a 50/50 blend of SDR-band-capture modernity and Bryantesque "waist-gunner onna NRD-525" (or was it SX-28?) "live" DXing. Back on the food topic ... local group DXpeditions here on the Massachusetts coast, not surprisingly, sometimes have a seafood restaurant get-together meal prior to the set-up of mobile DX gear / antennas at a suitable shore site in time for high-productivity listening starting 15-30 minutes before sunset. See "DX Clams" reports such as <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/dx_clams_2005.htm> for an example. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << The only 'big meal' we normally have at the LBI DXpeditions is breakfast, when there's little to no DX. Lunches and dinner are usually nearby takeout pizza, subs, etc. Of course there's also beer, soda and various munchies in stock. ? Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id From: Walter Salmaniw To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 12:48 AM Subject: Re: [IRCA] Worldwide, DXpeditions Hunt Elusive Radio Signals Seems that the culinary and beverage side of DXpeditions on this coast has been sadly lacking.? Although we did go for some nice meals in Grayland, once in a while!? We must take DXing much more seriously.? Who has time to eat, when the DX is so good!? 73,Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, BC On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 4:29 AM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: > What are these "beverages (often of alcoholic origin) " of which the > author speaks?? All these years, I thought they were antennas, hi. > > Some years ago I think the Nagoya DX Circle provided a link to photos of > Japanese DXpeditions which looked as if there was a strong culinary streak, > not to mention, ah, beverages. >
[IRCA] Loud TA's (14 SEP 2013)
I noted quite a few TA carriers already showing at 6 p.m. EDT / 2200 UTC (pre-sunset) so I set up for a Perseus capture at 7 p.m. EDT / 2300 UTC. Signals were definitely coming in well by that time. There was a good geographical spread from Algeria, Mauritania, and Spain on the southern end of things as well as more northerly countries such as the UK. I suspect that at least some of the bigger guns could go inland. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA Perseus SuperLoop 9m vertical by 15m horizontal, base ht. 1.5m, null west ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Fwd: Re: Topband: WLW
GREAT video! If anyone's interested I did an extensive audio tour of the entire WLW plant...originally heard on the DX Audio Service. I can post it to a web-site if you want to hear it. Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Nick Hall-Patch Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 9:02 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] Fwd: Re: Topband: WLW I haven't had a chance yet to look at this video, refererenced on the Topband list http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?398944-K7AGE-posts-video-of-WLW-s-1932-500-000-Watt-AM-transmitter and, from W9AC on the same list: Regarding WLW: the Mason transmitter site is half the story. The other half is still visible today to the west of I-75, just north of Cincinnati in the Camp Washington neighborhood. The old WLW studios and Crosley manufacturing facility rise high above the interstate and a real sense of history can be gleaned when exiting off Hopple Street. The WLW building is located near the intersection of Colerain Ave. and Sassafras St. One telltale sign that you have the right structure can be evidenced by the Morse code displayed on the art-deco fashioned building top. The building is in very poor condition today and hasn't been occupied with any business or storage activity for about ten years. On the southwest building floor is a large loading dock that faces a set of rail tracks that, at one time many decades ago, must have seen a very high volume of traffic as thousands of Crosley sets were shipped to dealers around the world. The building is not long for this world. If you have an interest in WLW and Crosley's history, I encourage you to take a short drive to the south of Mason and experience the building before it's gone. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Fwd: Topband: WLW
1.7 megawatts out of WLW was no doubt the highest power run by anyone in the Western Hemisphere on medium wave. Duba, Saudi Arabia runs 2 megawatts on 1521 kHz all the time. No wonder that it often screams in here on the coast of Massachusetts around local sunset, as in this recording: <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/dx_saudi_arabia-1521_20060503_2300z.mp3> or this one: <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/audio1/dx_1521_saudi_arabia_20081029_2300z.mp3> Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << >He told us it was put in for Crosley who got a bug in his butt to see what >the rig would really do. The meter showed the total current on the three >finals. One night he cranked it up as far as it would go. Keep in mind, the >voltage on the finals was 17,500 volts, as I remember. He got that meter up >to 100 amps. Do the math. He burnt up some local fences that night. > >Of course, 13 transmitters (with plug-in coils) each running 220,000 watts >simultaneously on several bands down the road at VOA was astonishing, but >that 1,700,000 watts at WLW was stuck in our minds all the way home that >night. We were TopBand guys, afterall! > >73, Best DX, Barry, W9UCW >> ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WAEI Maine silent so 910 almost an empty channel here (909 UK stronger!)
I did a quick check of the MW band at 7 p.m. EDT / 2300 UTC and, among other things, noted that 910 kHz is nearly vacant. There's just a weak signal from WLAT New Britain, CT with some Spanish music, but this domestic channel is so weak that BBC Radio Five Live on 909 is much stronger than anything on 910. I suspect if WAEI stays silent (which is quite likely from what I have read) that 909 will be a very easy TA around the northeastern states and that 910 will become a Latin American "shooting gallery" anytime the conditions shift southward. Argentina anyone? Audio clip of 909 UK heard here at 7 p.m. EDT can be downloaded from: http://www.box.com/s/ltobd1ie37xa634hp6hn (or) https://app.box.com/s/ltobd1ie37xa634hp6hn I suspect this will be a rather routine reception with Maine gone. Even on "ultralights". Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Orleans, MA: a few DX audio clips from Wednesday night (UTC 18 to 19 SEP)
On Wednesday around local sunset, I did a little DXing out of the car at the Tonset Road site in Orleans, MA (GC= 41.7346 N / 69.991 W). Receiver was the Perseus and antenna the car-roof-mounted 2m by 2m "micro-SuperLoop" ( http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/loop/car_roof_loop.htm ). It will take several days (at least) to compile a log report but, in the meantime, here are a few audio clips of the action. I have been having difficulty posting and sharing these in Yahoo groups lately so I have uploaded them to another server to which I have access. BBC Radio Five Live UK on 693: ID, start of 1 a.m. (UK-time) news. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/uk-693_20130919_z.mp3 Radio Payem, Iran on 1188: the three-note top-of-hour intro blasted through the WLIB slop even though the speech was mushy. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/iran-1188_20130919_z.mp3 France 945: James Bond Theme, France Info music, French talk by woman. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/france-945_20130919_z.mp3 Germany 756: piano, electronic sounder, Deutschlandfunk ID, 3+1 pips, news by woman. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/germany-756_20130919_z.mp3 Germany 972: talk doing better than usual in getting around loud pest 970 WZAN Portland, ME. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/germany-972_20130918_2325z.mp3 Netherlands 675 (R. Maria): religious choral music (... into burst of top-of-hour slop from 680 WRKO pest) then Radio Vatican interval signal. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/holland-675_20130919_z.mp3 Netherlands 747: end of Carole King "It's Too Late", talk, Radio 5, jingle, pips. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/holland-747_20130919_z.mp3 Iran 1071: two clips; thanks to Mauno Ritola of Real DX for ID help. (Still looking for India here but I keep getting this Middle East stuff.) http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/1071_20130918_2330z.mp3 http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/1071_20130918_2325z.mp3 Iceland 189: end of Beatles / George Harrison "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", fanfare / intro sound, talk. http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/iceland-189_20130919_z.mp3 I will probably have a few more of these later. Many more stations were heard, of course. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] MN 25 TA carriers 0445-0538 UTC 9/23
<< From: George Sherman all L1-3, no audio heard or expected: 531 549 576 612 621 774 783 855 882 891 936 954 999 1008 1017 1026 11791215 1223 1305 1314 1413 1539 1584 1602. The path from here to Eu seems right over Churchill, MB, and, as expected, YQ-305 is strong! Aerostream Comm Radio CR-1, 7.5" Quantum loop. 73, George S., MN >> Based on what's normally heard here on channels you mentioned: 531 Algeria // 549; occasionally Spain RNE1, Faroes 549 Algeria // 531 often huge 576 Spain RNE1 612 Morocco 621 Canaries + Spain RNE1 774 Spain RNE1 783 Mauritania; sometimes Spain, Syria 855 Spain RNE1 882 UK BBC R. Wales over Spain + Canaries COPE 891 Algeria 936 Spain over Iran, others 954 Spain 999 Spain COPE 1008 Netherlands + Canaries 1017 Spain 1026 Spain SER 1179 Spain + Canaries SER; Romania 1215 UK Absolute R. over Spain COPE 1223 should be 1224 - Spain COPE usually 1305 Spain RNE1 1314 Spain RNE1 (UAE gone by then) 1413 Spain RNE1 (Oman gone by then) 1539 Spain SER (UAE gone by then) 1584 Spain SER 1602 Spain SER Best reception time here now tends to be around 2300 UTC / 7 p.m. local before interference from the west gets too strong. Of course at that earlier time you sometimes have a different "cast of characters" as Middle East stations are still in darkness. Many signals from UAE, Iran, Saudi Arabia, etc. are in the mix then. Saudi on 1521 is often the biggest blaster here but it and most others from that area would be gone by 0445 UTC. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB
Interesting...maybe that's why I copied them Sat nite with a Double-Kaz pointed due North. OTOH I copied a LOT of stuff from the West that night... Kaz: Spread-sheet with captures is heading your way, with discussion... Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: neilkaz Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 10:30 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB Total ownage of the channel on west antennas here in IL. Has been on day power since at least as far back as Fri HSFB. SS was XEEP as usual, weak as is in side null of this antenna system, but an ID noted on my 2200 CDT recording. 73 KAZ Barrington IL -Original Message- From: George Sherman Sent: Sep 22, 2013 11:24 PM To: "IRCA@hard-core-dx.com" Subject: [IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB Blocking out KYW! Country. Day power/pattern? In null, S-9+30dB Spanish, a guess XEEP R. Education? 73, George S., MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] a few logs - Cape Cod, MA (mid-September)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antenna: west-null cardioid-pattern SuperLoop, 9 m vertical by 15 m horizontal, base height 1.5 m, null side feedline to termination pot, peak side feedline to 2:1 transformer to receiver "http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_superloop.gif"; == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, SEP 14 2259 - // 549 with high-energy dance music with vocals & percussion; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, SEP 14 2259 - // 531 with high-energy dance music with vocals & percussion; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 576 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 15 0002 - man in Spanish; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 585 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Madrid, SEP 15 2259 - bit of jazz, woman in Spanish, man on phone in discussion; through bad WEZE slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 603 | FRANCE | France Info, Lyon-Tramoyes, SEP 14 2300 - France Info music, woman in French; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 612 | MOROCCO | RTM A, Sebaa-Aioun, SEP 15 2300 - man with news in Arabic; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 621 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 14 2259 - fast Spanish talk by man & woman; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., SEP 14 2300 - Spanish news by man; through CBN slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 657 | SPAIN | RNE R.5, Madrid, SEP 15 0002 - man in Spanish; mixed with others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 675 | NETHERLANDS | R. Maria, Lopik, SEP 15 0002 - Dutch religious talk; hammered by WRKO slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 684 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Sevilla, SEP 15 0001 - news // 738; to good peak over WRKO slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., SEP 14 2300 - mentions of "Five Live News", "Five Live Sport", and "BBC Radio"; to good peaks. [Connelly*Y-MA] 711 | FRANCE | France Info, Rennes, SEP 14 2259 - classical piano // 1206; to good peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 711.11 | WESTERN SAHARA | RTM, Laayoune, SEP 15 2300 - bits of audio through 711.0 France growl, WOR slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 729 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 14 2259 - fast Spanish talk; in CKAC slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 738 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Barcelona, SEP 14 2300 - 5+1 pips, "Radio Nacional de Espana" ID, fanfare music; to fair peak. + SEP 15 0001 - man with news in Spanish; loud. [Connelly*Y-MA] 747 | CANARY ISLANDS | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 15 0001 - man in Spanish; over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 747 | NETHERLANDS | R.5, Zeewolde (Flevoland), SEP 14 2300 - man in Dutch; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 774 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 14 2259 - // 621 & 738 with fast talk and laughing by man & woman, then a bit of music; good. + SEP 15 2300 - Radio Nacional de Espana ID, sounder music, news. [Connelly*Y-MA] 783 | MAURITANIA | R. Mauritanie, Nouakchott, SEP 15 0001 - North African tribal music; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | FRANCE | France Info, Limoges, SEP 14 2300 - France Info music, woman in French; through slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | SPAIN | SER, Sevilla, SEP 15 0001 - woman in Spanish; good, over France. [Connelly*Y-MA] 801 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 15 0001 - man in Spanish; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 837 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | COPE synchros, SEP 15 0001 - man in Spanish; fair, dominant. [Connelly*Y-MA] 855 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 14 2300 - "Radio Nacional de Espana" ID; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 864 | FRANCE | France Bleu, Villebon-sur-Yvette, SEP 16 0400 - man then woman in French; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 873 | SPAIN | SER synchros, SEP 15 0001 - Spanish talk; in WLVP slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 882 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.Wales, Washford, SEP 14 2300 - BBC news; through slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 909 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.5 synchros, SEP 14 2300 - // 693 with "Five Live News and Five Live Sport" mention; fair. + SEP 15 0001 - talk about Syrian chemical weapons agreement; loud, over something else (Romania?). [Connelly*Y-MA] 918 | SPAIN | R. Intercontinental, Madrid, SEP 15 0001 - man in Spanish; fair. Adjacent 917 Nigeria carrier was about 10 dB weaker. [Connelly*Y-MA] 936 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 14 2300 - "Radio Nacional de Espana" ID; mixed with second station. [Connelly*Y-MA] 945 | FRANCE | France Info, Toulouse, SEP 14 2300 - France Info music, news by woman in French; to good peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 954 | SPAIN | Onda Cero, Madrid, SEP 14 2300 - fast-paced talk by man in Spanish; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 981 | ALGERIA | RTVA Chaine 2, Algiers, SEP 14 2300 - woman in French; over WOFX slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 999 | SPAIN | COPE synchros,
Re: [IRCA] Alberta TAs
1269 has a strong enough carrier but the 1270 CJCB/WTSN mix is very strong here, mucking up the 1269 audio most of the time. 1422 Germany and Algeria take turns here; both can be loud. 1125 is usually Spain // many other RNE's. Belgium occasionally shows up. UK channels 693, 882, 909, 1053, 1089, 1215, and 1458 are all typically good when the propagation is working that way. France regulars: 603, 711, 792, 837, 864, 945, 1206, 1242, 1377, 1467, 1494, 1557. Here on the East Coast, southerly TA's avoid the auroral zone best, so we hear a lot of Spain, Algeria, Morocco, Canaries, etc. even when the UK, Germany, and Netherlands are struggling to make it. Out west, the northerly TA's can miss the auroral absorption "doughnut" by skipping with low loss in the central "hole" region even as more southerly stations get absorbed. Some of the even channels make it during good conditions; these include: 630 Tunisia, Portugal 720 Canaries, Portugal 810 BBC Scotland, SER Spain, Macedonia 900 Saudi Arabia 990 Spain, Germany 1080 Spain, Iran 1170 UAE 1260 Spain (tough here with CKHJ/WMKI loud mess) 1350 France (through CKAD) 1440 Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia 1530 Sao Tome, Romania, Vatican Some DXers will be in PEI in November. See "http://www.bamlog.com/2013planning.htm";. As Allen Willie stated, there will be action in Newfoundland. Up there Cappahayden might also be activated. Then there are the typical "mini-DXpedition" efforts around sunset at coastal sites here in the New England states. It should be interesting. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << Rather unusually, 1215 is not among the top bunch here in Alberta. Germany seems favoured here, as 1269, though never strong, has been in and out of audio several times over the past hour. A few minutes before 0400 it was 1422 that was in quite nicely with my best TA audio of the season thus far. France was also in on 1377. Heard traces on 1125, not sure what that was. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta >> ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Orleans, MA DXpedition (UTC SEP 18-19, 2013)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*O-MA] = Orleans, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.8072 N / 69.9537 W) (= 41° 48.43' N / 69° 57.22' W) (beach area: northeast end of Tonset Road, near Weeset Road) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antenna: cardioid-pattern Micro-SuperLoop on car roof, square, 2 m per side, with Clifton Laboratories Z10130A amp on east bottom corner to speaker wire to 2:1 transformer to W7IUV amp, and 9:1 transformer on west corner to speaker wire to 500 ohm null-adjust potentiometer, see <http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/loop/car_roof_loop.htm>. == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, SEP 18 2326 - // 549 with pop vocal; mixed with Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] 531 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 18 2325 - Spanish talk; briefly over Algeria. [Connelly*O-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, SEP 18 2326 - // 531 with pop Arabic vocal; loud. [Connelly*O-MA] 558 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 18 2350 - // 738 with man & woman in Spanish; in bad WGAN slop. [Connelly*O-MA] 567 | SYRIA (t) | Radio of Syrian Arab Republic (1st pgm), Damascus, SEP 18 2351 - male a cappella chant seemed // 828; poor. [Connelly*O-MA] 576 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 18 2325 - man in Spanish; poor. [Connelly*O-MA] 585 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Madrid, SEP 18 2326 - talk // 774; fair. [Connelly*O-MA] 603 | FRANCE | France Info, Lyon-Tramoyes, SEP 18 2359 - // 945 with James Bond theme, then France Info music, woman in French; fair. [Connelly*O-MA] 603 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 18 2326 - Spanish talk // 774; over France. [Connelly*O-MA] 612 | MOROCCO | RTM A, Sebaa-Aioun, SEP 18 2330 - Arabic talk by man, then segment of a male vocal with strings. [Connelly*O-MA] 621 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2326 - Spanish talk // 774; fair to good. [Connelly*O-MA] 630 | TUNISIA | RTT, Tunis-Djedeida, SEP 18 2325 - female Arabic vocal; under WPRO. [Connelly*O-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., SEP 18 2325 - Spanish talk // 621; fair. [Connelly*O-MA] 648 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Badajoz et al., SEP 18 2330 - classical music // 585, 621, 774; poor. [Connelly*O-MA] 657 | ITALY | Rai R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2325 - Italian teletalk with two men; over Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] 665.77 | IRAN | IRIB1, SEP 18 2358 - piano & strings // 936; audio separable from 666 jumble by listening on lower sideband. [Connelly*O-MA] 675 | NETHERLANDS | R. Maria, Lopik, SEP 19 - religious chorus, bit of talk, Vatican interval signal; through WRKO slop. [Connelly*O-MA] 684 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Sevilla, SEP 18 2325 - Spanish talk // 621; good during pauses in WRKO slop. [Connelly*O-MA] 693 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2330 - classical music // 585, 621; under UK. [Connelly*O-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., SEP 18 2325 - talk about interrupted sleep, taking care of a baby; good. [Connelly*O-MA] 702 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 - reverberated Koranic chant; LOUD. [Connelly*O-MA] 711 | FRANCE | France Info, Rennes, SEP 18 2325 - man & woman in French; fair. [Connelly*O-MA] 729 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2325 - // 738 with man in Spanish; fair. + SEP 18 2330 - classical music // 621; to good peak. [Connelly*O-MA] 738 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Barcelona, SEP 18 2300 - // 729 with man in Spanish; fair through CHCM slop. [Connelly*O-MA] 747 | NETHERLANDS | R.5, Zeewolde (Flevoland), SEP 18 2325 - Billy Swan "I Can Help" (1974); loud. + SEP 19 - Carole King "It's Too Late", woman in Dutch, Radio 5 jingle; very good. [Connelly*O-MA] 756 | GERMANY | Deutschlandfunk, Braunschweig & Ravensburg, SEP 18 2325 - public address by man in German // 153; good. [Connelly*O-MA] 765 | IRAN | IRIB 1, Chahbahar, SEP 18 2330 - Farsi talk by man; poor. + SEP 18 2350 - // 936, 1368 with piano, strings. [Connelly*O-MA] 774 | EGYPT | Middle East R., Abis, SEP 18 2350 - group Arabic chant; over Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] 774 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2325 - man in Spanish // 621; over Egypt. [Connelly*O-MA] 783 | MAURITANIA | R. Mauritanie, Nouakchott, SEP 19 0001 - Arabic music; slightly over Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] 783 | SPAIN | Rock y Gol Radio Miramar, Ctra. Conseria (Barcelona), SEP 19 0001 - Spanish news; almost equal to Mauritania. [Connelly*O-MA] 792 | FRANCE | France Info, Limoges, SEP 18 2326 - woman in French; slightly over Spain and something Middle-Eastern-sounding. [Connelly*O-MA] 801 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 18 2330 - classical music // 585, 621; mixed with other(s). [Connelly*O-MA] 801 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 - music not parallel to Spain RNE outlets. [Connelly*O-MA] 801.06 | unID | ?, SEP 19 - growl against Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] 810 | SPAIN
[IRCA] UPDATES to Orleans, MA, USA DXpedition report
UPDATES to Orleans, MA, USA DXpedition report (Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013) Mauno Ritola in Finland happened to be running Perseus captures at the same time I was DXing at the Tonset Road site in Orleans, MA. I thank him very much for going over my report and audio files to sort out some of the unidentified and tentative logs. Here are revised listings which should replace the original items as noted below. WAS: << 702 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 - reverberated Koranic chant; LOUD. RE-LIST AS: 702 | ALGERIA (t) | RTA Chaine 1, Laghouat, SEP 18 2325 - reverberated Koranic chant; LOUD. Mauno Ritola's comparison of audio to Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt ruled those out making the Algerian the most likely station on this busy channel. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 801 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 >> RE-LIST AS: 801 | GERMANY | Bayern Plus, Munich and Dillberg/Neumarkt, SEP 18 2325 - over Spain with woman in German "Musik fur ein ganzes Leben", music; thanks to Mauno Ritola for ID help. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 801.06 | unID | ?, SEP 19 >> RE-LIST AS: 801.055 | SPAIN | RNE Girona, SEP 19 - growl against 801.0 stations; per Mauno Ritola, RNE Girona has been logged around this off-channel. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 882 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2330 >> RE-LIST AS: 882 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, SEP 18 2330 - Mideast-sounding male vocal identified as Koran from this Saudi outlet; over UK and COPE. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1062 | unID (IRAN ?) | ?, SEP 18 2358 >> RE-LIST AS: 1062 | IRAN | IRIB1, Kerman, SEP 18 2358 - male group Mideast vocal; to fair peak. Mauno Ritola noted ID in middle of audio clip "Inja Kerman ast, Sedaye Jomhuriye Islamiye Iran." [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1080 | IRAN | IRIB 1/VOIRI, Abadan, SEP 18 2330 >> RE-LIST AS: 1080 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2330 - possibly the Arabic service of Israel with bits of Mideast vocal; mixed with SER Spain and under WTIC. Different from Iran at the time per Mauno Ritola. Stations in Morocco and Libya are also listed on the channel. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1116 | IRAN | IRIB1/VO Rebel. Iraq, Bandar Lengeh, SEP 18 2358 RE-LIST AS: 1116 | IRAN | IRIB1, Bandar Lengeh, SEP 18 2358 - // 936, 1503, 1574.97 with piano music, then calm talk by man; to good peak over Spain. [Connelly*O-MA] (note: V. of Rebellious Iraq program is long gone.) = WAS: << 1126.5 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 >> RE-LIST AS: 1126.5 | LIBYA | R. Free Libya, El Beida, SEP 18 2325 - off-channel carrier, fragment of audio (Arabic?). Offset confirmed by Mauno Ritola. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1134 | unID (KUWAIT suspected) | ?, SEP 18 2359 >> RE-LIST AS: 1134 | KUWAIT | Main Arabic Programme, Sulaibiyah, SEP 18 2359 - lively Koran recitation; over Spain. Audio confirmed as Kuwait by Mauno Ritola. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1197 | unID | ?, SEP 19 0007 >> RE-LIST AS: 1197.02 | IRAN | IRIB1, Moghan, SEP 19 0007 - Koranic male vocal; briefly through WXKS slop. Audio confirmed as Iran by Mauno Ritola. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1251 | LIBYA | Libyan Jamahiriya, Tripoli, SEP 18 2325 >> RE-LIST AS: 1251 | IRAN | IRIB 1, Sari, SEP 18 2325 - Farsi male talk; to good peak. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1259.845 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2325 >> RE-LIST AS: 1259.845 | GREECE | Rhodos, SEP 18 2325 - growl against CKHJ. Offset confirmed by Mauno Ritola. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1323 | unID | ?, SEP 18 2326 >> RE-LIST AS: 1322.995 | IRAN | VOIRI/IRIB 1, Jolfa, SEP 18 2326 - a cappella male chant; fair. Audio confirmed as Iran by Mauno Ritola. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1395 | unID | ?, SEP 19 >> RE-LIST AS: 1395 | ARMENIA | Golos Rossii, Gavar, SEP 19 - 4+1 pips, music, talk by man; poor. Thanks to Mauno Ritola for ID help on mp3 clip. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1511.935 | unID (GREECE ?) | ?, SEP 18 2325 >> RE-LIST AS: 1511.935 | GREECE | ERA, Chania, SEP 18 2325 - growl against 1512.0 Saudi. Offset confirmed by Mauno Ritola. Heard here last January with pop music. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1574.97 | IRAN | IRIB1, Ghaen, SEP 18 2358 >> RE-LIST AS: 1574.97 | IRAN | IRIB1, Abadan, SEP 18 2358 - // 936, 1116, 1503 with piano music, then calm talk by man; behind UAE and about 30 Hz lower in frequency. [Connelly*O-MA] = WAS: << 1593 | KUWAIT | R. Free Iraq, Kuwait City, SEP 18 2326 >> RE-LIST AS: 1593 | KUWAIT | R. Sawa, Kuwait City, SEP 18 2326 - pop Arabic vocal; poor. Per Mauno Ritola "Not R. Free Iraq any more, but Sawa, see <http://wrth.com/files/WRTH2013IntRadioSuppl2_A13Schedules.pdf>, pp. IR35-36." [Connelly*O-MA] --- ADDITIONAL AUDIO FILES from those in original log.
[IRCA] WESTERN DX-PEDITION
November 9-11, 2013 are set aside for the next Western Colorado/Utah DX-Pedition. In Mack Colorado, near the Utah/Colorado border, we're fortunate to have an almost-ideal site for some serious Beverage work. We have a field populated with 4-5 foot posts, in a grid that make it possible to extend about 1800 feet in almost any direction...and with good grounding. In addition we plan to deploy a "Double-Kaz" antenna and will do some comparison 'RF snapshots' in specific directions, to show the relative advantages of both antennas. The results will make it into a follow-up DX Audio Service column and the club newsletters. If you have some specific targets you'd like us to reach for, please let us know. Regards, Mark Durenberger and Mike Shafer ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] a few logs - Cape Cod, MA (late SEP + early OCT)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antenna: west-null cardioid-pattern SuperLoop, 9 m vertical by 15 m horizontal, base height 1.5 m, null side feedline to termination pot, peak side feedline to 2:1 transformer to receiver http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_superloop.gif == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, OCT 13 2259 - // 549 with dance music; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, SEP 28 0200 - // 531 with Jil FM ID, bit of talk, then Arabic female vocal; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 585 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Madrid, OCT 13 0301 - Spanish newstalk // 621; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 594 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, Duba, OCT 13 0300 - 5+1 pips, man in Arabic, 5-note news-intro fanfare music; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 603 | FRANCE | France Info, Lyon-Tramoyes, SEP 28 0200 - France Info music, woman in French; poor to fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 621 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, OCT 13 0301 - news by man in Spanish // 639, 684; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., OCT 13 0301 - Spanish news // 621, 684; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 684 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Sevilla, SEP 28 0201 - news in Spanish by man & woman; through WRKO slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., SEP 29 - "BBC Radio 5 Live" ID; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 711 | FRANCE | France Info, Rennes, SEP 29 - France Info theme, news by woman in French; fair with growl from 711.111 Western Sahara. [Connelly*Y-MA] 756 | GERMANY | Deutschlandfunk, Braunschweig & Ravensburg, SEP 28 0030 - man in German, male vocal with piano; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 774 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 29 0001 - news by man in Spanish; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 783 | MAURITANIA | R. Mauritanie, Nouakchott, SEP 27 2300 - man with news in Arabic; huge. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | FRANCE | France Info, Limoges, SEP 29 - France Info music; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 837 | FRANCE | France Info, Nancy, SEP 28 0200 - France Info music, woman in French; over COPE. [Connelly*Y-MA] 855 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, SEP 28 0200 - Radio Nacional de Espana ID, news by man & woman in Spanish; to good peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 864 | EGYPT | ERTU, Santah, SEP 28 0200 - Koranic vocal; dominant. [Connelly*Y-MA] 873 | SPAIN | SER synchros, SEP 28 0158 - Coldplay "Speed of Sound" // 1116; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 882 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.Wales, Washford, SEP 28 0159 - woman said "from our international correspondents"; over two others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 891 | ALGERIA | Chaine 1, Algiers, SEP 29 0001 - woman in Arabic; light audio on good carrier. [Connelly*Y-MA] 909 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.5 synchros, SEP 28 0200 - talk about President Obama, Iran's nuclear program; good. + OCT 13 2301 - news mentioning International Monetary Fund; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 936 | IRAN | Urumiyeh, SEP 28 0030 - // 1116 with man in Farsi, string and electronic keyboard music; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 945 | FRANCE | France Info, Toulouse, SEP 29 - soft instrumental music, France Info music, woman in French; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 954 | SPAIN | Onda Cero, Madrid, SEP 28 0200 - Michael Jackson "Billie Jean", 5+1 pips, man in Spanish with news mentioning Estados Unidos; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 999 | SPAIN | COPE synchros, SEP 28 0200 - man in Spanish; poor in WINS IBOC. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1089 | UNITED KINGDOM | TalkSport synchros, SEP 27 2300 - talk mentioning the first high-level communications between the US and Iranian governments since 1979; good. + SEP 29 2259 - talk ".. from the biggest names in sports broadcasting every day. Colin Murray, weekday mornings on TalkSport"; to good peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1098 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 28 0200 - // 1107 with country-style vocal, pips, Radio Nacional de Espana ID; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1107 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, SEP 28 0200 - // 1098 with country-style vocal, pips, Radio Nacional de Espana ID; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1116 | IRAN | IRIB1, Bandar Lengeh, SEP 28 0030 - // 936 with "spacey" instrumental music; to fair peak over presumed Spain. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1116 | SPAIN | SER synchros, SEP 28 0158 - Coldplay "Speed of Sound" // 873; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1206 | FRANCE | France Info, Bordeaux, SEP 29 2300 - // 1377 with French talk by woman; fair through slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1215 | SPAIN | COPE synchros, SEP 29 2300 - man in Spanish; over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1215 | UNITED KINGDOM | Absolute R. synchros, SEP 28 0201 - Oasis "Wonderwall"; mix
[IRCA] AT&T AND THE RADIO NETWORKS
After several years of work the E-book: "CONNECTING THE CONTINENT: AT&T AND THE RADIO NETWORKS" is now available for free download. We chronicle AT&T's early history, the emergence of "Wired Radio" and the company's pioneering in commercial broadcasting. There's detail on how the radio networks were built out and operated; the story enriched with audio, video and photos. We follow AT&T Long Lines as they developed the technologies for network-broadcast transmission through the 1940s---from early voice to RF Carrier. The e-book should be of interest if you ever dealt with 'the phone company' in your broadcast work. ...It should also be a good read for the Hopelessly Curious. Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] AT&T AND THE RADIO NETWORKS
PS forgot to mention: if you want this, contact me OFF-LIST Regards, Mark Durenberger From: Mark Durenberger To: "DX @NRC" ; DX-IRCA ; MNDXC Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 6:26 PM Subject: [IRCA] AT&T AND THE RADIO NETWORKS After several years of work the E-book: "CONNECTING THE CONTINENT: AT&T AND THE RADIO NETWORKS" is now available for free download. We chronicle AT&T's early history, the emergence of "Wired Radio" and the company's pioneering in commercial broadcasting. There's detail on how the radio networks were built out and operated; the story enriched with audio, video and photos. We follow AT&T Long Lines as they developed the technologies for network-broadcast transmission through the 1940s---from early voice to RF Carrier. The e-book should be of interest if you ever dealt with 'the phone company' in your broadcast work. ...It should also be a good read for the Hopelessly Curious. Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Thurs. evening DX, Cape Cod
Though watching Red Sox - Tigers most of the time this evening, I shot downstairs for a quick look at DX around 9 p.m. EDT (17 OCT) / 0100 UTC (18 OCT). Latin Americans were pumped up with Venezuela blasting on 750 and many Cubans, including Progreso on 880 under WCBS, one not heard that often here. Southerly TA's were also good with 621 Canaries about the strongest and also decent signals from Mauritania, Algeria, Spain, etc. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] October 19 TP Report - Grayland version
East Coast version is with autumn / winter pre-sunset TA's: major blasters such as Saudi Arabia 1521 in at 1 to 2 p.m. when sunset is 4 to 5 p.m. EST. Not uncommon at east-facing sites here on Cape Cod. In Newfoundland, Norway 1314 (now gone) was 'round the clock on November DXpeditions a few years back. From Nova Scotia, VE1ZZ routinely works across "the pond" at high noon local time on 160-meter CW from this time of year onward till Feb./Mar. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << The party finally ended rather quickly around 1625 when many signals took their respective nosedives, but a few like 1566 and 1575 held on until 1700 or so. The final holdout, as near as I can tell, was the Korean on 972 which was still producing weak audio at 1730. Just for grins, we checked the dial for TPs at noon but couldn't find any. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WONQ 1030 FL heard on Cape Cod
WONQ 1030 battling it out with WBZ here on Cape Cod: http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/wonq_and_wbz-1030_20131020_0300z.mp3 After WBZ ID's you can hear "WONQ Oviedo" ID, then Haitian music mixing fairly evenly with WBZ's news. Thanks to everyone who reported this on the various lists. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA Perseus, north-null SuperLoop GO SOX! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WONQ 1030 FL heard on Cape Cod
Reception time 2300 EDT / 19 OCT (0300 UTC / 20 OCT). -Original Message- From: Mark Connelly To: am ; irca ; badx ; CapeDX ; ABDX Sent: Sat, Oct 19, 2013 11:56 pm Subject: WONQ 1030 FL heard on Cape Cod WONQ 1030 battling it out with WBZ here on Cape Cod:http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/wonq_and_wbz-1030_20131020_0300z. mp3After WBZ ID's you can hear "WONQ Oviedo" ID, then Haitian music mixing fairly evenly with WBZ's news.Thanks to everyone who reported this on the various lists.Mark Connelly, WA1IONSouth Yarmouth, MAPerseus, north-null SuperLoopGO SOX! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Monday night: Latin Americans + some TA's
The null-north (~350 deg.) 10m vertical by 11m horizontal (base ht. 2m) cardioid-pattern SuperLoop has been proving its worth lately nulling Boston, Montreal, Manchester/Rochester/Dover/Portsmouth (NH), and Portland (ME) stations. Tonight I had WAPA San Juan, Puerto Rico often atop 680 WRKO Boston. 610 had Cuba (// big 600) slugging it out with WIOD-FL with no trace of NH. It appeared that, at least in the 600-800 kHz segment, Latin Americans were well represented. With a flip of the switch over to the 9x15m null-255 deg. (NYC) SuperLoop, TA's popped up with usual blasters such as France on 945 making a good showing. In general, the lower end of the MW band had most of the interesting stuff. Excessive congestion of domestics in the 1220-1600 range tended to make that part of the dial less interesting at least at 10 p.m. EDT / 0200 UTC when I checked. Local sunset (5:30-6 p.m. EDT range these days) is when the frequencies above 1200 kHz seem most productive. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] DX tonight > Burnt River ON
On this end: Quite a few TA's but nothing rare. Saul, your 1215.06 likely one of the Spain synchro's; Absolute UK is typically "spot on". UK and Spain often swap channel dominance here over a short time interval. Your other channels as noted here at 7 p.m. EDT / 2300 UTC Tuesday: 1000 = RCN Colombia with mucho WINS IBOC 1510 = WUFC Boston way over probable WLAC 840 = WHAS + Cuba duke-out 940 = WIPR San Juan, PR big signal way over whatever was second, typically WINZ Miami None of the above even gets close to "unusual". Skip Arey on Facebook mention big-time solar activity but nothing on medium-wave seemed particularly auroral ... yet. If I'm running my Latin American SuperLoop antenna (cardioid pattern, null 350 deg.), quite a few lower band channels have a Latin American / Caribbean dominant station whether conditions are auroral or not. It helps that the shortest distance from here to salt water, a bit less than 3 miles, is due south. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << TAs are moderate. Hets seemed strong before sunset, but didn't evolve into too much. Had a carrier on 1215.06 or thereabouts. 1000 in Instant Parma OH and 1510 ESPD in WI seem on late. Go get 'em. Pests here. 840 NE, 940 IA among IDed catches, a few more need some web checks. Nothing too exciting... Saul Chernos Burnt River 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] warble jammer on Cuba?
The frequency "wobbling" originates at the Cuban stations. It would seem to be intentional rather than just being a result of poorly-maintained equipment. This has been noted at different times on many different Cuban stations including those you mentioned, plus 870 and others. Maybe it's to increase interference to co-channel US stations (WSM-650, WAXY-790, WWL-870, etc.) that could otherwise be heard "backgrounding" the Cubans' audio. Of course it could just be unintentional technical incompetence and old broken-down '60s-era low-quality Commie transmitters instead, sort of like those perennially off-frequency Albanians. Here on Cape Cod, Cubans dominate on many channels at night especially if I'm running the null-north cardioid pattern SuperLoop or an ordinary loop nulling E/W. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << Is someone warble jamming Cuba? 650 khz Progreso 790 khz Reloj 5:16 UTC Oct 28. Both have warble jamming. Heard in Philadelphia, PA This is an older video of Progreso and the warble: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqTyWUWFhdk Aaron ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Northern Bay Newfoundland Medium Wave Radio Dxpedition Completed
Allen, your report will be of interest and use to the DXpedition groups at - PEI: starting in a day or two Cappahayden, NL: second week of November Cape Cod, MA: 9 NOV Long Beach Island, NJ: this week or next Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << Hello To All, The Northern Bay, Newfoundland Medium Wave Radio Dxpedition has concluded. Hi Everyone, We are finally situated and now living in Carbonear , Newfoundland at our new residence after making the move from Northern Bay. We still have some things to move from Northern Bay tomorrow Saturday Nov 2 and then our move will be fully completed. The month long duration time at Northern Bay was very enjoyable. We met some nice folks and made new friends there. The Dxpedition time there was great and a memorable experience. I will be compiling and posting photos and logs information related to the Dxpedition on a webpage link as soon as possible. Wishing everyone Good DX Allen Willie Carbonear, Newfoundland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] DXpedition Recordings from Rockworks Cliff #4 - Oregon Coast - Nov. 2nd & 3rd
Noting that you used to have that great ("Five Below") Perseus blog with
capture files and tech advice, Guy, is there any chance of posting your best /
most representative top-of-hour (+/- 1 min. or so) Perseus file(s) for others
to play with?
Mark Connelly, WA1ION
South Yarmouth, MA
<<
Below is a link to a folder with 13 audio clips from my recent DX trip to
Oregon's Rockworks
#4
<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=oswald+west+state+park+oregon&hl=en&ll=45.743539,-123.958247&spn=0.005458,0.012392&sll=37.6,-95.665&sspn=49.738899,101.513672&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=45.743584,-123.958367&panoid=n-NAZbUE4n6GYGcgIshWdw&cbp=12,162.05,,0,0.37>cliff:
https://app.box.com/s/65z3ei2zz8sep46i37od
The range of power of the DX catches run from 10 kw JOQG Morioka / 20 kw
JOHK Sendai, to 750/1500 kw HLCA Dangjin.
The antenna used was a SUV-mounted 6-1/2 ft. X 4 ft. broadband loop with a
Wellbrook ALA100M amplified module, and the receiver was a Perseus SDR with
Jaguar software.
73,
Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA
DXing from Rockworks Cliff #4,
near Manzanitas, Oregon
>>
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[IRCA] TA boomers 549, 999 (audio)
Algeria 549 booming in here at the house last night (5 p.m. EST / 2200 UTC), including song with the classy line "I'll have you open all night like the IHOP" (... wondering what sharia law thinks of that): http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/algeria-549_2013_2200z.mp3 A bit more powerline background noise than I'd have at the Bass River beach a couple of miles away but, overall, reasonably loud. Here's another one that was loud, Spain 999 heard at Orleans, MA on Saturday (also 2200 UTC) while other DXers were busy in NJ: http://chowdanet.com/markc/dx_audio/spain-999_20131109_2200z.mp3 Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] recent logs - Cape Cod, MA (late OCT + early NOV)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*O-MA] = Orleans, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.8072 N / 69.9537 W) (= 41° 48.43' N / 69° 57.22' W) beach area: northeast end of Tonset Road, near Weeset Road; map: http://chowdanet.com/markc/pictures/orleans_dxsite1.gif [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antennas: Orleans - cardioid-pattern Micro-SuperLoop on car roof, square, 2 m per side, with Clifton Laboratories Z10130A amp on east bottom corner to speaker wire to 2:1 transformer to W7IUV amp, and 9:1 transformer on west corner to speaker wire to 500 ohm null-adjust potentiometer http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/loop/car_roof_loop.htm South Yarmouth - two dual-feedline cardioid-pattern SuperLoops, (75-255 degrees, 9 m vert. by 15 m horiz.) and (170-350 degrees, 10 m vert. by 11 m horiz.) http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_superloop.gif Note: Some of the loggings coincided with the dates of East Coast DXpeditions at Prince Edward Island, Canada (http://www.bamlog.com/2013peidxped.htm), Newfoundland, and New Jersey. There were also western DXpeditions active in Oregon and Colorado. == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, NOV 6 2200 - hard rock // 549; fair to good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, NOV 6 2200 - // 531 with hard rock male vocal across the top of the hour; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 558 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 9 2201 - Spanish talk; in WGAN slop. [Connelly*O-MA] 576 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 11 2200 - ID "Radio Nacional de Espana"; noisy. [Connelly*Y-MA] 585 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Madrid, NOV 9 2201 - fast Spanish news, sports; to very good peak. [Connelly*O-MA] 603 | FRANCE | France Info, Lyon-Tramoyes, NOV 6 2201 - France Info music fanfare; just under Spain. [Connelly*Y-MA] 603 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 6 2201 - fast Spanish talk by man; over France. [Connelly*Y-MA] 611 | MOROCCO | RTM A, Sebaa-Aioun, NOV 6 2201 - news by man in Arabic; over 612 het. [Connelly*Y-MA] 612 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Lerida / Lleida, NOV 9 2201 - man in Spanish; fair, splittable (on USB) from 611 Morocco. [Connelly*O-MA] 621 | CANARY ISLANDS // SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, NOV 6 2200 - "Wild World" by Cat Stevens, Spanish talk // 855; over second station believed to be Belgium. [Connelly*Y-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., NOV 6 2200 - "Wild World" by Cat Stevens, Spanish talk // 855; good, over second station (Czech?). + NOV 12 0002 - talk // 855; LOUD! [Connelly*Y-MA] 657 | SPAIN | RNE R.5, Madrid, NOV 12 0002 - Spanish talk // 855; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 665.77 | IRAN | IRIB1, OCT 22 2303 - bits of audio on carrier that was stronger than adjacent 666.0. [Connelly*Y-MA] 684 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Sevilla, NOV 12 0002 - newstalk // 855; to good peak despite WRKO slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 693 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, NOV 9 2130 - sports shouting // 684; dominant. [Connelly*O-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., OCT 22 2303 - // 909 with mention of a government investigation, aircraft; fair. + NOV 11 2200 - // 909 with tennis match coverage mentioning Rafael Nadal; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 711 | FRANCE | France Info, Rennes, NOV 11 2200 - talk up to France Info theme at 2200:35, woman in French; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 711.111 | WESTERN SAHARA | RTM, Laayoune, NOV 12 0002 - bits of Arabic music, light modulation; carrier stronger than adjacent 711.0 France. [Connelly*Y-MA] 729 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, NOV 12 0002 - // 855 with man & woman in Spanish; through slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 738 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, Barcelona, NOV 12 0002 - talk // 855; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 747 | CANARY ISLANDS | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 9 2130 - folk style vocal, Radio Cinco ID/slogan; fair. [Connelly*O-MA] 747 | NETHERLANDS | R.5, Zeewolde (Flevoland), OCT 23 2300 - Flamingos 1959 oldie "I Only Have Eyes for You", then Dutch talk and jingle. + NOV 6 2100 - Dutch news by woman. [Connelly*Y-MA] 756 | GERMANY | Deutschlandfunk, Braunschweig & Ravensburg, OCT 22 2303 - woman in German; fair to good. + NOV 6 2200 - Deutschlandfunk sounder, pips; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 765 | IRAN | IRIB 1, Chahbahar, OCT 22 2303 - probably this with chanting; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 774 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, OCT 22 2303 - // 855 with news by man & woman; through 780 WTME slop. + NOV 6 2200 - "Wild World" by Cat Stevens // 855; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | FRANCE | France Info, Limoges, NOV 11 2158 - man in French // 1206; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | SPAIN | SER, Sevilla, NOV 9 2131 - atop with Spanish sporting event. [Connelly*O-MA]
Re: [IRCA] Perseus WAV Files for Download - LW & MW at Rockworks #4, Oregon
Guy,
Thanks for posting these files. It was a pleasure listening to such a low
noise level compared to here in the city.
Some of the signals were stunning. CYT was so big and clear I thought it
was local at first.
I mostly looked for Alaskan NDBs, but found a couple from the West.
I haven't heard a few of these in years here.
I didn't log the Canadian or lower 48 beacons.
There is also a tantalizing carrier on 437 kHZ that I was hoping was the
Russian beacon OG, but I couldn't dig out any trace of either sideband.
I am certain I missed some.
Thanks again,
Mark, KE7MSU Portland, Oregon
Date UTC KHz ID S/P ITU LSB USB 'Name' and Location
2013-11-03 14:57 209 CYT AK ALS -1029 +1033 Yakataga
2013-11-02 14:52 233 ALJ AK ALS -408 +401 Johnstone Point Island
2013-11-02 14:52 245 HNS AK ALS -1032 +1030 Haines
2013-11-03 14:57 248 GLA AK ALS -1030 +1031 'Glennallen' Gulkana
2013-11-02 14:57 251 OSE AK ALS -1027 +1029 'Oscarville' Bethel
2013-11-02 14:52 266 ICK AK ALS -1037 'Nichols' Annette Island
2013-11-02 14:52 277 ACE AK ALS -1034 +1037 'Kachemak' Homer
2013-11-03 14:57 281 CRN AK ALS -1034 +1039 'Cairn Mountain' Sparrevohn
2013-11-02 14:52 283 DUT AK ALS -1032 +1032 'Dutch Harbor' Unalaska
2013-11-02 14:52 341 ELF AK ALS -1030 +1032 'Elfee' Cold Bay
2013-11-02 14:52 350 VTR AK ALS -1020 +1021 'Takotna River' McGrath
2013-11-02 14:52 355 AUB AK ALS -1034 'Saldo' King Salmon
2013-11-02 14:52 358 SIT AK ALS -1052 +1031 Sitka
2013-11-02 14:52 379 IWW AK ALS +1038 'Wildwood' Kenai
2013-11-02 14:52 382 JNR AK ALS -1032 +1031 'North River' Unalakleet
2013-11-02 14:52 385 EHM AK ALS -1039 +1041 Cape Newenham
2013-11-02 14:52 385 OCC AK ALS -1020 +1020 'Ocean Cape' Yakutat
2013-11-03 14:57 390 AES AK ALS -1026 +1031 'Nabesna' Northway
2013-11-02 14:52 390 HBT AK ALS -1033 +1035 Sand Point (Borland)
2013-11-02 14:52 391 EEF AK ALS -1036 +1033 'Elephant' Sisters Island
2013-11-02 14:52 394 RWO AK ALS -1035 +1024 'Woody Island' Kodiak
2013-11-02 14:52 399 SRI AK ALS -1048 +1025 'Pribilof' St George
2013-11-02 14:52 404 GCR AK ALS -1045 +1033 'Glacier River' Cordova
2013-11-02 14:52 411 ILI AK ALS -1031 +1043 Iliamna
2013-11-02 14:52 414 IME AK ALS +1012 'Mount Edgecumbe' Sitka
2013-11-02 14:52 429 BTS AK ALS -1053 +1024 'Wood River' Dillingham
2013-11-03 14:57 524 MNL AK ALS -1061 'Mineral Creek' Valdez
2013-11-02 14:57 529 SQM AK ALS -1032 'Sumner Strait' Level Island
2013-11-02 14:52 332 POA HI HWA -1020 Pahoa
2013-11-02 14:52 353 LLD HI HWA -401 +401 Lanai
2013-11-02 14:52 403 TUTSMA -1031 Tafuna (Tutuila Island)
2013-11-02 14:52 343 ML MTS -1019 +1020 Minami Tori Shima
2013-11-03 14:57 359 NDJMHL +1025 Bucholz (Kwajalein)
-Original Message-
From: Guy Atkins
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 12:46 PM
To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
Subject: [IRCA] Perseus WAV Files for Download - LW & MW at Rockworks
#4,Oregon
Below are links to four, 458mb files of the frequency range 150-1750 kHz
which I recorded at my recent Rockworks Cliff #4 DXpedition to Oregon.
Local sunrise during the DX trip was within a minute or two of 1500 UTC,
when many Pacific time zone domestic stations boost their output to daytime
power, with the resulting increase of QRM to Trans-Pacific signals.
These links are in pairs-- WAV files from Top-of-the-Hour, 1459:30-1500:30
UTC on November 2nd and 3rd, and a few minutes earlier from 1452-1453 UTC
on November 2nd and 3rd. These two recordings made a few minutes prior to
local SR have generally less splatter because locals/regionals have not yet
boosted their output.
I haven't tuned the long wave range of these recordings... I'm sure theres'
some interesting Pacific and Asian LW DX to be found on them!
My apologies for the annoying "video ad Capcha's" security for download of
these files; the Mediafire.com host requires watching a short video ad
before you can enter a code and proceed with download. In the future I may
move everything to my Box.com account to avoid this.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ak50ibq2z782zm/atkins_rockworks4_2nov13_1452utc_150-1750kHz.wav
http://www.mediafire.com/download/c9koya788w946dd/atkins_rockworks4_2nov13_1459utc_150-1750kHz.wav
http://www.mediafire.com/download/g9dhl8n86sq0ydk/atkins_rockworks4_3nov13_1452utc_150-1750kHz.wav
http://www.mediafire.com/download/gg3angh4he1kc2g/atkins_rockworks4_3nov13_1459utc_150-1750kHz.wav
A few years ago I published a Perseus SDR blog ("Five Below") about
tropical bands and MW DXing with this receiver. A popular section of the
blog was links to Perseus WAV files recorded by DXers around the world.
These f
[IRCA] recent logs - Cape Cod, MA (mid-NOV)
Report from Mark Connelly, WA1ION - Times / dates = UTC / 2013 e-mail = "markwa1...@aol.com" [Connelly*Y-MA] = South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, USA (GC= 41.6931 N / 70.1912 W) (= 41° 41.59' N / 70° 11.47' W) Receiver: Microtelecom Perseus Antennas: two dual-feedline cardioid-pattern SuperLoops, (75-255 degrees, 9 m vert. by 15 m horiz.) and (170-350 degrees, 10 m vert. by 11 m horiz.) http://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/pictures1/dual_feedline_superloop.gif == *** TRANSATLANTIC DX *** 531 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, F'kirina Wilaya d'Oum El Bouaghi, NOV 13 - // 549 with man in Arabic; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 549 | ALGERIA | Jil FM, Les Trembles, NOV 13 - // 531 with man in Arabic; through WDEV slop. [Connelly*Y-MA] 603 | FRANCE | France Info, Lyon-Tramoyes, NOV 13 - France Info music // 945; equal strength to co-channel Spain. [Connelly*Y-MA] 603 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 13 - // 639 with fanfare music, Radio Nacional de Espana ID; at equal strength to co-channel France. [Connelly*Y-MA] 639 | SPAIN | RNE R.1, La Coruna et al., NOV 19 2200 - // 855 with fanfare music, Radio Nacional de Espana ID; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 693 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R. 5, Droitwich et al., NOV 19 2100 - sports report with excerpts of play-by-play coverage; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 774 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, NOV 13 - fast Spanish news by man; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 783 | MAURITANIA | R. Mauritanie, Nouakchott, NOV 13 0001 - North African music almost like steel drums; over second station. [Connelly*Y-MA] 792 | FRANCE | France Info, Limoges, NOV 13 - France Info theme music; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 855 | SPAIN | RNE R.1 synchros, NOV 19 2200 - // 639 with fanfare music, Radio Nacional de Espana ID; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 890.985 | ALGERIA | Chaine 1, Algiers, NOV 19 2200 - huge carrier with light audio. [Connelly*Y-MA] 909 | UNITED KINGDOM | BBC R.5 synchros, NOV 13 - "This is BBC Radio Five Live" ID; fair. + NOV 19 2201 - sport-related interview. [Connelly*Y-MA] 936 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 13 0001 - // 855 with news by man; poor. [Connelly*Y-MA] 945 | FRANCE | France Info, Toulouse, NOV 13 - light music, France Info fanfare music, woman in French; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 954 | SPAIN | Onda Cero, Madrid, NOV 19 2200 - news by man in Spanish; to fair peak. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1053.103 | LIBYA | Libyan Jamahiriya, Tripoli, NOV 19 2200 - growl, bits of talk. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1107 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 13 - // 1152 with "Radio Nacional de Espana" ID; poor. + NOV 19 2200 - fast Spanish talk by man; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1116 | SPAIN | SER synchros, NOV 13 0001 - Spanish newstalk; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1152 | SPAIN | RNE R.5 synchros, NOV 13 - // 1107 with "Radio Nacional de Espana" ID; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1206 | FRANCE | France Info, Bordeaux, NOV 13 0001 - woman in French // 945; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1215 | SPAIN | COPE synchros, NOV 13 - Spanish teletalk; over UK. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1215 | UNITED KINGDOM | Absolute R. synchros, NOV 19 2200 - English talk by man; jumpy fading, weak growl from something around 1215.172. + NOV 22 2059 - Bruce Hornsby & the Range "The Way It Is" from 1986, then advert / promo; fair, over Spain. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1377 | FRANCE | France Info, Lille, NOV 19 2059 - fast talk about a sporting event; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1422 | ALGERIA | RTA, Algiers, NOV 19 2201 - group Arabic vocal & percussion. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1467 | FRANCE | TWR, Roumoules, NOV 19 2200 - man in Arabic, music flourish; fair. [Connelly*Y-MA] 1521 | SAUDI ARABIA | BSKSA, Duba, NOV 13 0001 - Arabic news by man; fair to good. [Connelly*Y-MA] *** PAN-AMERICAN DX *** 530 | CUBA | CMBQ, R. Enciclopedia, La Habana, NOV 15 0100 - samba-like theme music, ID by woman "transmite CMBQ, Radio Enciclopedia desde La Habana, Cuba"; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 600 | CUBA | CMKV, R. Rebelde, Urbano Noris, NOV 15 0100 - "Rebelde, La Habana, emisora de la revolucion"; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 620 | CUBA | R. Rebelde, Colon / Moa, NOV 15 0059 - // 600 with man in Spanish; dominant. [Connelly*Y-MA] 640 | CUBA | R. Progreso synchros, NOV 15 0100 - // 690 with dramatic-sounding talk by woman, baby crying; good. [Connelly*Y-MA] 670 | CUBA | CMQ, R. Rebelde, Arroyo Arenas, NOV 15 0100 - Rebelde ID, organ music // 600; over second Spanish talker (YVLL?). [Connelly*Y-MA] 690 | CUBA | R. Progreso, Jovellanos, NOV 15 0100 - // 640 with dramatic-sounding talk by woman, baby crying; huge. [Connelly*Y-MA] 710 | CUBA | R. Rebelde synchros, NOV 15 0100 - // 600, 670 with Rebelde ID, organ music; over WOR. [Connelly*Y-MA] 730 | CUBA | R. Progreso, La Fe, NOV 15 0100 - // 690 with dramatic-sounding Spanish talk by woman, baby crying; over others. [Connelly*Y-MA] 750
[IRCA] Double-Kaz antenna: Catches and comments
Neil Kazaross for explaining the Double-Kaz antenna at the recent joint convention. I became an instant convert when he displayed the EZNEC pattern for pickup capability. After nulling KOA, there were literally NO signals heard from the East...with the exception of WHO and WOAI wandering in and out occasionally. If there's one thing "wrong" with the antenna it's the ultra-wide acceptance angle. We plan to duplicate this DX-Pedition using D-Kaz antennas in BROADSIDE ARRAY, narrowing the beam-width. For this deployment, antenna dimensions were 120 feet end-to-end with a 20-foot height. A 10 db RF amplifier was used to overcome the inherently low-level output; most noticeable apparent on the low end due to the small size of the array. Further info available... Regards, Mark Durenberger ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Double-Kaz antenna: Catches and comments
Thanks Dennis. I should have said "KBOI (in KBOI minima)" Regards, Mark Durenberger -Original Message- From: Dennis Gibson Sent: Friday, November 29, 2013 11:13 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Double-Kaz antenna: Catches and comments Your western het on 940 is XEMMM in Mexicali. It has been off frequency for a number of years. One of your SS on 1520 could have been KUNX although it has an extremely serious null to the east to protect KOKC. KBOI (in KBOI null?):) Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 21:25:48 -0600 From: "Mark Durenberger" To: "DX @NRC" , "DX-IRCA" , "Shafer Mike" Subject: [IRCA] Double-Kaz antenna: Catches and comments Three weeks ago we set up a Double-Kaz antenna on elevated land overlooking the Utah desert; right at the Colorado state line. We oriented East-West for the captures below. The first report below lists SOME of the signals from an EAST-facing deployment; the second list is with the antenna facing WEST. These report ignore stations closer than about 300 miles. 1. FACING EAST: After nulling out the backside (using KOAL-750 in Price Utah) we report the following stations at 4 PM MST on 111013. This is just a rough first pass with the Perseus SDR; we haven't dug into the tougher channels yet, nor have we started looking into the GYs: 0570 WNAX YANKTON, SD 0650 KGAB CHEYENNE, WY 0750 KMMJ GRAND ISLAND, NE 0770 KATL MILES CITY, MT 0790 KFGO FARGO, ND 0800 CKST LANGLEY, BC 0860 KKOW PITTSBURG, KS 0900 KJSK COLUMBUS, NE 0960 KFLN BAKER, MT 0980 KDSJ DEADWOOD, SD 1070 KATQ PLENTYWOOD, MT 1130 KBMR BISMARCK, ND 1140 KZMQ GREYBULL, WY 1150 KSEN SHELBY, MT 1220 KDDR OAKES, ND 1270 KIML GILLETTE, WY 1290 KMMM PRATT, KS 1320 KOLT SCOTTSBLUFF, NE 1330 KNSS WICHITA, KS 1350 KRNT DES MOINES, IA 1380 KOTA RAPID CITY, SD 1410 KGSO WICHITA, KS 1440 KMAJ TOPEKA, KS 1480 KQAM WICHITA, KS 1580 KAMI COZAD, NE 1590 KVGB GREAT BEND, KS COMMENT: The use of 750 in Price Utah as the 'noise' signal allowed us to obtain a better-than-40 db null to the West. There were literally NO stations from the West on any channel, with the exception of a weak KSL 1160, 50 kilowatts at 250 miles. 2. THE NEXT LIST IS A COMPOSITE OF LOGGINGS MADE AT 5 PM, 6 PM AND 7 PM MST...with the antenna facing West and using KOA Denver as the noise signal for nulling. (We were able to take KOA right down into the noise floor.) 0540 KRXA CARMEL VALLEY, CA 0550 KUZZ BAKERSFIELD, CA AND LATER: KFYI PHOENIX, AZ 0560 KSFO SAN FRANCISCO, CA AND LATER: KBLU YUMA, AZ 0570 KNRS SALT LAKE CITY, UT 0580 KMJ FRESNO, CA 0590 KSUB CEDAR CITY, UT 0600 KOGO SAN DIEGO, CA 0610 KAVL LANCASTER, CO 0620 KTAR PHOENIX, AZ (NULLING LOCAL KJOL EAST OF US) 0630 KPLY RENO, NV 0670 KBOI BOISE, ID (IN KBOI NULL) 0690 XEWW (BLOWTORCH ALL EVENING) 0700 KALL SALT LAKE CITY, UT (WLW STAYS NULLED OUT) 0710 KFIA CARMICHAEL, CA (AT 1 KILOWATT!) 0720 KDWN LAS VEGAS, NV (IN THEIR NULL; WGN STAYS NULLED OUT) 0750 KHWG FALLON, NV (250 WATTS) 0780 KAZM SEDONA, AZ (250 WATTS)...WHY NO KKOH? 0790 KSPD BOISE, ID AND KFPT CLOVIS, CA 0800 KBFP BAKERSFIELD, CA 0830 KNCO GRASS VALLEY, CA (NO WCCO) 0840 KXNT NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV AND KMPH MODESTO, CA 0850 NOISE AND WEAK SS...NO KOA! 0870 KLSQ WHITNEY, NV 0880 KHAC TSE BONITO, NM (VERY LITTLE KRVN) 0890 KYWN MERIDIAN, ID 0900 KBIF FRESNO, CA 0910 KKSF OAKLAND, CA 0920 KBAD LAS VEGAS, NV 0930 KYAK YAKIMA, WA 0940 KFIG + HET FRESNO, CA 0960 CFAC CALGARY, AB 0970 NOT COPIED...SOUNDED LIKE "KW__M" 0980 KSVC RICHFIELD, UT 1000 KOMO SEATTLE, WA 1010 CBR CALGARY, AB 1020 KTNQ LOS ANGELES, CA AND KCKN ROSWELL, NM 1030 XEBCC CUIDAD DEL CARMEN, MX 1050 KTCT SAN MATEO, CA 1060 KKVV LAS VEGAS, NV 1080 KSCO SANTA CRUZ, CA 1090 XEPRS RANCHO DEL MAR, MX (ANOTHER BLOWTORCH) 1100 KWWN LAS VEGAS, NV AND KFAX SAN FRANCISCO, CA (NULLING LOCAL KNZZ EAST OF US) 1110 KBND BEND, OR (NORMAL PEST IS KFAB) 1120 KZSJ SAN MARTIN, CA 1130 KRDU DINUBA, CA 1140 KHTK SACRAMENTO, CA AND LATER KXST LAS VEGAS, NV 1150 KAGO KLAMATH FALLS, OR 1180 KOFI KALISPELL, MT 1190 KEX PORTLAND, OR 1200 KYAA SOQUEL, CA 1210 KHKR WASHINGTON, UT 1220 KDOW PALO ALTO, CA 1230 KLAV LAS VEGAS, NV...THIS WAS AN ACCIDENT; WE HAVEN'T STARTED TO CHASE GYs YET 1250 KNEU ROOSEVELT, UT 1260 XEWI (??) PUERTO VALLARTA, MX AND LATER KSFB SAN FRANCISCO, CA 1280 KQLL HENDERSON, NV 1290 KCUB TUCSON, AZ AND LATER KPAY CHICO, CA 1300 KCMY CARSON CITY, NV 1310 KLIX TWIN FALLS, ID 1320 KFNZ SALT LAKE CITY, UT 1330 KWKW LOS ANGELES, CA AND LATER KLBS LOS BANOS, CA 1350 KTDD SAN BERNADINO, CA 1360 KFIV MODESTO, CA 1370 KSOP SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT 1380 KTKZ SACRAMENTO, CA 1390 K
