[IRCA] Beverage antenna kit
I noticed that someone has Beverage antenna kits for sale on e-bay. These are being sold as 160/80 meter amateur band Beverages but I suspect they would work well for the AM BCB. The kit includes a 9:1 transformer with a BNC coax connector and a 450 ohm terminating resistor. Both are contained in very nice looking waterproof boxes and look to be professionally made. The kit is $24.99 plus shipping. It is e-bay item number 320426006857. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Beverage antenna kit
Very good points Chuck. I have no experience at all with the Beverage antenna. I have never lived in a place where I could erect one. I just noticed this kit on e-bay and thought I'd point it out. From: charle...@msn.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:57:31 + Subject: Re: [IRCA] Beverage antenna kit What I would ask this fellow is what ferrite material he used. Hams tend to use cores good from 2 - 30 MHZ and they don't work too well when used for LW and most of MW. A popular ham core is Amidon type 43, and it certainly is not optimum for LW. And if I am going to pay someone to provide me with a mounted, enclosed termination resistor I would want to know it is a carbon composition type, rather than the extremely more prevalent carbon film resistor which can't take any kind of energy from a lightning discharge. Maybe his stuff is recommendable for us, and maybe not. Chuck ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] St. Kitts - Nevis VON likely moved to 860 from 895
If my memory is correct it was about 2004, just as the VOA was shutting down their Belize transmitter site, when I was contacted by some investors who were interested in both moving to Belize for retirement and in establishing a new AM station in Belize. They were looking for a chief engineer for the station who would also be an investor and willing to relocate to Belize. I believe the discussion included talk about using the former VOA transmitter site in Punta Gorda - at least the antenna system which I believe consisted of two horizontal wire rhombics suspended from very tall wooden poles. The rhombics were directional and as I recall one was aimed pretty much north right across the middle of Belize (Punta Gorda is at the far south end of the country) and the other was aimed slightly east of south down the middle of South America. I believe one was on 1530 and the other on 1580. The VOA was running two fairly new 100 kw transmitters which was definitely beyond our budget ! to operate and maintain, especially in a climate that averages 170 inches of rain per year. Lots of problems with humidity. (By contrast the north end of the country averages about 60 inches per year.) We would probably have used the north rhombic on its former VOA frequency to avoid retuning. But the VOA had urgent need for the transmitters elsewhere. I later heard that the VOA completely raised the Punta Gorda site and took down everything including the antenna array. The investors had also apparently discussed the idea with government officials in Belize and again had a favorable response. But somewhere somehow the plans fell through and I eventually lost contact with the gentlemen. As to the former Radio Belize on 834 kHz with 20 kw, it was long gone at that time and the country had no AM stations. It seems to me that back in the day (70s) Radio Belize also had 4 or 5 synchronous transmitters located around the country. I think that they were all on discreet frequencies in the 900 to 1000 kHz range and were each running 1 kw. Patrick Griffith, N0NNK I'm as happy as a tornado in a mobile home park. (Foghorn Leghorn) Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:58 -0400 From: david.hasc...@dfas.mil To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: randystew...@missouristate.edu Subject: Re: [IRCA] St. Kitts - Nevis VON likely moved to 860 from 895 I recall hearing Belize many a night on my HS Graduation present, a DX-160, in the early 80's. I miss that radio! Sold it the late 80's. 73, Dave in Indy ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Status
Phil, that's good news indeed. You are blessed. You faired far better than I. The past 2 months have been bad news for me. You may recall that I already have 3 cardiac stents and a pacemaker/AICD in my body. On July 7th my employer came looking for me because I didn't show up for my scheduled 12 hour work shift and didn't answer my cell phone. I was found unconscious and had apparently been on my face on the floor for about 24 hours. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital where I eventually spent over 2 weeks and ended up having a big toe amputated! I now have a PICC line in my arm and I have been going to the hospital every day for the past 30 days to get an infusion of antibiotics to fight off the infection that caused them to remove my toe (secondary to diabetes). So I've been out of work for almost 2 months now. Fortunately I had managed to save a little money and in June, right before this happened, I applied to start receiving my fire department retirement pension. I! should get my first monthly check from that this Friday. It's certainly not enough to live on. But it is better than nothing. Congratulations are also in order to you on the wedding! It is good indeed that you will be well in time for that. Best wishes my friend. Pat Griffith, N0NNK ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Notes
I've seen several on-line discussions on other groups dating back to close to the beginning of the year which indicate that WLS turned off IBOC and turned the Stereo back on. My 86 Jeep Cherokee had a factory installed Motorola AM Stereo receiver. I use to switch it between stereo and mono to compare the difference and the AM Stereo sounded fantastic. Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:42:31 -0500 From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com Is WLS running AM Stereo? I discovered my roomies car has AM Stereo in it as the ST light lit up on 890Khz.. but I had WLS and at least one ot her station on the channel . Paul Walker Marion, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LORAN-C 100 kHz Nantucket
The Loran-C decommissioning has been on and off again so many times that it is difficult to keep up with. Homeland Security wanted to keep the system and upgrade it. The House version of the 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations Act funded the Loran-C system at $36 million and requires the Coast Guard to submit a plan for upgrading the system to eLoran, as a long-term backup for GPS. However, I read that the US Loran system was shut down on February 8, 2010 and the Russian and Canadian segments followed shortly thereafter. There are some photos from my 2001 visit to the Gillette WY site on one of my my web sites at community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:50:22 + From: rfoxw...@tampabay.rr.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] LORAN-C 100 kHz Nantucket I thought it was pretty widely publicized in the past few months that Loran-C has been decommissioned and all the sites in US and later Canada to be closed. There was a great video on the web of a 1350-foot loran tower at a site in Alaska being dynamited. They got it to collapse almost vertically. - Bob Saul DX sau...@sympatico.ca wrote: Hmmm, I wonder about LORAN in eastern Canada Per tip from Sylvain Naud in Quebec on another list, I have just noted that the LORAN-C transmitter on 100 kHz on Nantucket is silent! This is big news here as the harmonics from this transmitter have been a pest on both MW LW for many decades. I hope the silence is permanent! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] Off the wall question
In one of my previous careers I served for over 12 years as a 911 dispatcher in two states. My first dispatch job was in Rockford IL in the late 70s where I fondly remember the long wire antenna running between the old police headquarters roof and the roof of city hall at the opposite corner of the block. I was told that this was the antenna used for the old AM transmitter which had been located on the roof of the police station. The antenna wire was a heavy looking mutli-strand cable and the insulators at each end looked to be about 2 feet in length. The Rockford police went on the air in 1933 and converted to two-way radio in 1940. Several years ago I researched some of the history of police operations in the AM band. The Galvin Manufacturing Company of Chicago (Motorola was their brand name) realized that many police departments were ordering car radios from them for use in their police cars. Recognizing a market for a police specific product in 1936 they introduced a spe! cial receiver called the Motorola Police Cruiser. It was capable of receiving from 1550 kc to 2800 kc. One of the primary differences from the Motorola car radio was that the police receiver was crystal controlled for frequency stability on a specific channel. At this time Galvin was having trouble meeting the demand for its very popular Motorola car radios. So initially the police receivers were only produced on weekends so as not to disrupt normal car radio production during the week. By 1936 Galvin had introduced an AM mobile transmitter operating in the 30-40 mc UHF band to enable police cars to talk back to the dispatcher via radio. In the 1920s and 1930s many police departments in the US broadcast on 1712 or 1714 kc. There are reports that at night these channels were so busy that the various police departments across the country had to take turns broadcasting. Some of the early police transmitters sent Morse code messages instructing individual squad cars to respon! d to a call box to get their message via telephone. As early as 1921 t he Detroit police had a mobile radio system. The transmitter had the call sign KOP which some attribute to the origin of the word cop as a slang for police officers (most likely cop is a shortened version of copper resulting from the common use of copper badges many years before the Detroit radio system existed). The Detroit system operated on 1050 kc and later was moved to 1080 kc. Some exceptions to the 1712/1714 kc frequencies that I noted were Berkeley CA on 2410 kc, and most radio equipped departments in the state of Tennessee on 1619 kc. A history of the Denver police radio system indicates that they operated on 1610 kc. That history mentioned that this was a common nationwide police frequency as well and mentions Denver police cars relaying messages at night between various western US police agencies. Relays between Indio CA and Kansas are specifically mentioned. It also mentions that the Grand Junction CO police were on this frequency as well and came in so cle! ar that Denver officers sometimes responded to calls with similar addresses that were actually intended for Grand Junction officers. I found a reference stating that in 1949 the FRC (pre-FCC) ordered all law enforcement stations to move to VHF. However, it appears that it may have taken years for this move to be completed. Here are some early police radio call signs taken from various historical references: KOP Detroit, KGPX Denver, WPGD Rockford IL, WLAW New York City, WMAZ Indianapolis, KSW Berkeley, WPDA Tulare, KGJX Pasadena, KGPL Los Angeles, KGPI Omaha, KGZY San Bernadino, KGPC St Louis, WPDB WPDC WPDD Chicago, WRR Dallas. _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Off the wall question
On my web site located at http://community-2.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ is a 1939 QSL card from WNYF which was the New York City fire department dispatch station that broadcast fire calls on 1630 kHz. Apparently the station was primarily used to talk to fire boats. The boats answered back on 35.6 MHz. Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:00:15 -0700 From: l8r2...@digging4roots.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] Off the wall question I was noticing the other day, my 1948 Firestone radio I keep in the workshop goes up to 1700kc. The X band wasn't officially used until around 1993 if I'm correct. Why does it go that high in the 1st place? Does anyone else know of some of the older tube, and transistor radios that go that high?? ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Mediumwave QSL
Thanks Mike. And I forgot to mention that if you click on the photos you will see nicely detailed enlargements that shows a lot of interesting detail. From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:30:27 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] New Mediumwave QSL Great photos Pat!!! Mike KG6LJU From: antennawiz...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:24:34 -0600 Subject: Re: [IRCA] New Mediumwave QSL Congrats JD. There are some great photos of the antenna for 1062 kHz and the co-located 243 kHz longwave antenna at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalundborg_Transmitter Pat Griffith, N0NNK, Parker CO Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:13:06 -0700 From: jdstephens...@yahoo.com To: ra...@schoechi.de; irca@hard-core-dx.com; martinfo...@cox.net; dx-midamer...@webtv.net Subject: [IRCA] New Mediumwave QSL AM BROADCAST BAND: DENMARK - DR Radio via Kalundborg. 1062 khz full data QSL card in 80 days for a report w/ CD recording and mint stamps. V/s: Illegible. (JDS-AL, USA) New mediumwave country verified ! 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL, 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 _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Mediumwave QSL
Congrats JD. There are some great photos of the antenna for 1062 kHz and the co-located 243 kHz longwave antenna at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalundborg_Transmitter Pat Griffith, N0NNK, Parker CO Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:13:06 -0700 From: jdstephens...@yahoo.com To: ra...@schoechi.de; irca@hard-core-dx.com; martinfo...@cox.net; dx-midamer...@webtv.net Subject: [IRCA] New Mediumwave QSL AM BROADCAST BAND: DENMARK - DR Radio via Kalundborg. 1062 khz full data QSL card in 80 days for a report w/ CD recording and mint stamps. V/s: Illegible. (JDS-AL, USA) New mediumwave country verified ! 73, J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL, 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 _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1710 kHz Pirate Vancouver, WA
The only remaining drive in theatre in the Denver metro region is the 88th Avenue Drive-In in Commerce City. I recall that they use to distribute the movie audio on an AM channel and I also remember seeing the whip antenna above the projection room. But a check of their web site (88drivein.com) indicates that they have now switched to an FM channel. The web site warns that you must have a working FM car radio or portable to hear the audio. The window speakers are gone. From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:15:55 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1710 kHz Pirate Vancouver, WA How well can yuo hear them at 6 miles? Thats a real stretch... It wasn't great, but listenable, the Gearhart Drive In. I could listen to the audio on the movie nightly. I saw the 100mw transmitter and the little whip antenna. Patrick Martin Seaside Oregon Come visit us for the 2010 IRCA convention held Sept 24-26 at the Inn At Seaside. _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again
KOA may be having problems at the transmitter. A couple weekends ago I noticed that the flasher for the beacons had failed. With the top of the tower in thick clouds the beacons were flashing very erratically and sometimes would stay off for several minutes. I believe that most beacon flashers are designed to fail in the on position but that did not happen. The problem was quickly corrected at the beginning of the week so they must have known about it. I wonder if they took a lightning strike? By the way several of the air traffic controllers at nearby Centennial airport use the KOA tower as a landmark for incoming flights from the southeast. I frequently hear them say report at the KOA tower. KOA does not have an auxilliary tower. But it does appear that they have some kind of setup to allow them to manually switch the tower to what I presume is an auxilliary transmitter building. I have observed a sort of slant wire feed system with a wire attached to the tower just above the first set of guy wire attachments. This wire runs over to a tall electrical pole next to a seperate building next to the main transmitter building. The down feed of that wire appears to be equipped with an electric power line type of fuse that is in the open position to interrupt the feed from entering the building. It appears that they can close this fuse to complete the circuit from the antenna into this building. Very interesting! There is a new mall with a Sports Authority store right next to the transmitter site. Parking in back by the loading dock places you just about 300 feet from the north side of the tower. Pat Griffith From: ch...@dxclipjoint.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:47:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again KOA's IBOC has been on and off over the past 3 weeks. Right now it's back on. Local 950-KRWZ IBOC has been off now for a week. 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO -Original Message- From: irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of George Sherman Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 1:31 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again I wonder how long KOA has had the IBOC off if anyone knows if it's coming back? I was told by 1 DXer it's been off a couple weeks? I just noticed it about 3 nights ago, there was no IBOC hiss on France-864. 73, George S., MN --- On Sun, 12/20/09, Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com wrote: From: Chris Knight ch...@dxclipjoint.com Subject: [IRCA] Spain on 855 and KOA IBOC off again To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009, 11:52 PM Spain on 855 kHz is in with talk program (man talking in Spanish at the moment). Thanks to local 850-KOA for having their IBOC turned off! 73, Chris Knight Fort Lupton, CO Tecsun PL-380 Portable Conti Loop antenna facing NNE. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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 _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To
Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello
Thanks Pete. My move into the shadow of KOA was a matter of convenience and I had little choice since I work in the area. For the past 1 1/2 years I have been making a 50 mile daily round trip commute to work on I-25 directly through Denver. When traffic was bad this commute sometimes took up to 2 hours each way. Now I am 15 minutes from work. You may be interested to know that I have 1700 kHz preprogrammed into my car radio. Since I listen to KOA often for local news and weather updates, in the Parker area I listen to it on the harmonic of 1700 so that I don't chance frying the front end of the receiver on 850. The signal on 1700 is great throughout the Parker area and I almost think that the audio sounds better on 1700. From: p...@comcast.net Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:50:53 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello Patrick Griffith wrote: I am happy to be back on the IRCA list. I have always found it to be an excellent source of information. I hope all are well and I wish you and yours happy holidays. Patrick, it is good to have you back and I hope you are in good health. I am amazed that you would relocate 2 miles from KOA but trust your skills and quality receiver will allow you to contribute meaningfully as you have done in the past. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 ICF2010 Kiwa aircore Palomar loops DX398, SRF-59 M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300 (And Santa is bringing a 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 _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello
Hi Karl. Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed my book. Although it is quite dated now 12 years after I wrote it, I had a great deal of fun publishing it. I still have many requests for it. But it is long ago sold out. I only printed 500 copies. Best wishes for the holidays. 73 de Pat From: karl...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:55:58 -0500 Subject: Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello Hey Patrick: Welcome back to the club! I actually have a copy of your book. It's a great little keepsake. A beautiful job well done! I'm fascinated with your resume. Sounds like quite a diverse and exciting life. I hold an Extra as N2KZ and am a former president of IRCA. Hope to see your loggings soon! Karl Zuk From: antennawiz...@hotmail.com To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:43:48 -0700 Subject: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello My name is Patrick Griffith. I live in Parker, Colorado in the USA. Parker is a suburb of Denver. It is located about 20 miles southeast of Denver at an elevation of 5,868 feet above sea level. Parker is home to the KOA/850 transmitter which is about 2 miles from my house. I have been away from the IRCA list for a few months due to some personal issues. So, to some, this is a re-introduction of sorts. To those who previously communicated with me please note the change of my e-mail provider from the somewhat problematic Webtv to a more conventional Hotmail account. I grew up in rural northern Illinois where I became an avid DXer in 1965 at the age of 13. I migrated to the Denver area in 1981. I am a retired firefighter/EMT. I actually retired at the rank of Fire Investigator. I have also had previous careers as a police officer, burglar and fire alarm response officer, 911 dispatcher, broadcast engineer, and radio producer. I presently work as an armed security screener for the Arapahoe County court system. Since 1965 I have also been an intermittent disaster response employee for the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). I am one of the founders of Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) CO-2 located here in the Denver area. This team responds to large scale medical disasters and also pre-stages at events with the potential for large scale medical emergencies nationwide. This team is also designated as one of four National Medical Response Teams for Weapons of Mass Destruction. As a member of the management support unit for these teams I have responded to a number of incidents ranging from the bombing at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta to hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. In 2003 I was recognized by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge as a Founding Member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I have several professional certifications from the Society of Broadcast Engineers and I am a General class amateur radio (ham) operator - call sign N0NNK. In 2006 and 2007 I helped to construct and proof the present transmitter site for the AM 1510 station located here in the Denver area. It is a 4-tower directional array. I have also done some writing having published a small book and 14 magazine articles. The book that I published (in 1998) was titled AM Broadcast Station Antenna Systems - A Basic Guide. It was written primarily with the AM DXer in mind. My primary receiver is a Drake R-8 and my antenna is a Kiwa 12-inch air core loop. I am an avid collector of AM and shortwave QSLs. I presently have 6 binders filled with the QSLs that I have collected since the 1960s. I am happy to be back on the IRCA list. I have always found it to be an excellent source of information. I hope all are well and I wish you and yours happy holidays. _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect
Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello
Hi Patrick. Nice to hear from you. It is very strange here in the shadow of KOA. Lots of harmonics! I actually listen to them on 1700 here in the area so that I don't overload my car radio too much. The second harmonic on 1700 is very strong. From: mwd...@webtv.net Date: Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:43:53 -0800 To: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Personal Introduction - Hello Patrick, Welcome back. Glad to see you are still at the dials. Have a very Merry Holiday Season too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Denver news
Word has come through that KCKK/1510 Littleton/Denver has been sold to 4-K's LLLP for $450,000. This is the NRC Broadcasting station that I previously worked for and that we spent over $1M on rebuilding with a new transmitter site in 2006 and 2007. Ironically the new FCC license came through about the same time as the sale authorizing an increase in power from 9.5 kw day/19 kw night to 10 kw day/25 kw night. The night signal primarily protects the 50 kw legacy stations in Spokane and Nashville. BTW I am in the process of moving to Parker CO which will place me about 2 miles from the KOA transmitter. I expect to be off of the internet for a couple weeks most likely ditching my WebTV service and returning on hi speed DSL with a real computer. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Interesting low power station in
Bill, I noticed that the application status is marked dismissed. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 TIS
This is licensed for 10 watts output and 10 watts ERP. License was granted 02/15/08. Location is shown as Burien Community Center, 425 SW 144th Street. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] GNARLY 1710 INFO
That satellite dish on the same roof is probably picking up the programming stream. That's not a typical 18 DISH/DirecTV setup. --Tom? K7WV / Dish: 24 inches - Dual sided galvanized steel - Unique aluminum powder-coat weather-protection - Standard grey color. LARGER SIZE DISH REFLECTIVE SURFACE INCREASES SIGNAL STRENGTH and REDUCES RAIN FADE. It turns out that Dish has several models and sizes available for various applications with dishes 18, 24, or 30 inches in diameter and wide models to allow reception of several sats simultaneously without moving the dish. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Vintage radio expo this weekend
I'm not directly involved in this. I presume it is still a go in the aftermath of the blizzard that hit the Denver region during the day on Thursday. The Vintage Voltage Expo was (is) planned for Sunday March 29 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Ramada Plaza Convention Center at I-25 120th Avenue in Northglenn on the north side of Denver. Here are some excerpts from the info that I just received: Loads of Vendors from Around the Region Selling: vintage electronics - old school audio gear - tube amps - antique radios - transistor radios - speakers - turntables - vintage LPs 45s - hi-fi - synthesizers - stereos - 8-tracks - electric guitars - amps - vintage TVs - ham radio - commercial equipment - video games - parts - etc! COLORADO RADIO COLLECTORS CLUB: The Colorado Radio Collectors Club (CRC) will be hosting their big annual show within the show! Don't miss this chance to see LOADS of the best radios in the STATE! Big Radios, Little Radios, Old Radios and Even OLDER Radios! Their display will fill about 50 tables in the beautiful hotel atrium! This is a REALLY GREAT bunch of guys! For more info on the club, visit www.radioace.com Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Talking House
I have a talking house (Radio Realty brand) that I have had for quite a few years. It has front panel digital frequency selection. I used it to tune my analog GE SRIII to a specific frequency since the slide rule dial on the SRIII was just a guessing game. I'd set the transmitter to the frequency I wanted, peak tune the SRIII to the center of the frequency, turn the transmitter off, and the SRIII was perfectly tuned. The transmitter has a front panel peaking capacitor and a meter to allow you to tune to maximum output power on the selected frequency. It has a thick flexible rubber coated wire antenna coming out of the back. Ideally you would sit it near a window in the house you were selling, hang the antenna over a curtain rod, plug in a tape recorder, and let it run. I actually considered starting a small part-time business of renting these out to local realtors and setting them up on site about 10 years ago when the housing market was good. I once saw one of these in use at a self serve car wash to give instructions to the customers. Anyone ever see them used in businesses other than real estate? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WISS 1100 WI operating late last night, getting out
1100 WISS Berlin WI was operating last night (middle of the night) and really hammering Cleveland. Country music, local ads, call letters. I do find the calls of this station ironic given the name of the town of licence. Surely they haven't run out of possible call configurations? / Am I missing the point? I find WISS to be a good call letter choice for a station in WISSconsin. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Beacon on 1650 +/-
Maybe you were hearing an echo from the past Tom. From the 1930s to 1950s 1650 kHz was designated as the International Radiotelephone Distress Frequency. In the 1950s that designation was moved to 2182 kHz. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TIS Update
I noticed that the Information Station Specialists (ISS) web site has recently updated the list of TIS stations installed by them. This very useful list can be found at www.theradiosource.com/ The ISS web site also has a very interesting list of National Parks with TIS stations. It shows the very hard to find NTIA issued 3x3 call signs for most of them. An interesting item of note it appears that Yellowstone National Park has about 25 TIS stations each with a separate call sign but all transmitting on 1610 kHz. Also of note for those visiting HI there is a TIS at the USS Arizona memorial. It is listed as KOJ799 on 1670 kHz. The ISS web site is a plethora of interesting information. I have spent many hours looking through it. Check out the main menu on the home page. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WBZ IBOC is OFF!
Still on the backup rig tonight, but they've drifted down a bit, to 1030.014. Barry /// Just out of curiosity I wonder if WBZ runs Power-Side on the backup transmitter? I know a lot of stations that had Power-Side before IBOC came along kept it on their backup rigs (KPOF/910 for example). Perhaps I should pose this as a question to the more technically experienced engineer types on the list (Mark Durenberger where are you?). Since Power-Side concentrates the audio into one of the two sidebands of the carrier frequency, would that make the signal appear to be slightly off frequency toward whichever sideband is being used? I know that on an analog radio receiving a station using Power-Side you get the best sound by tuning slightly off frequency to one sideband or another. The carrier frequency should not be effected by Power-Side. But I believe that the apparent center of bandwidth for the overall mask of the transmitted signal would be shifted one way or another. At KCKK/1510 we have Power-Side and we run it slanted toward the lower sideband to help us stay further away from the audio of the 1520 adjacent channel blowtorch in OKC. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Antennas
Patrick I saw an antenna launcher for sale on e-bay a couple days ago. It is designed to let you launch antenna wires over trees or for long distances. It has a fishing reel attached to let you reel it back in. It appears to be based on one of those tennis ball launchers for exercising your dog. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] QSLs
Thanks to everyone who have shared their QSLs. They are great fun to view. I hope to see more of them posted. Just a reminder that I too have scans of many QSLs from my collection dating back to 1925 posted on my web pages (see links below) for all to enjoy. Happy holidays and seasons greetings to all! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Sort of On-Topic radio announcement...
A neighbor who was a very active HF band amateur radio operator sparked my interest in radio in 1965 when I was 13. I never saw him use code. He always used voice in AM or sideband mode. I still remember sitting in his northern Illinois ham shack one Saturday evening and being allowed to talk to an amateur who was maritime mobile on a private yacht in the Caribbean. I tried for many years to get an amateur license but could not master the code. Over the years I probably purchased every code learning aid that was available. As an adult I eventually discovered that I was slightly dyslexic and that was why I couldn't learn the code. I often wonder how much I lost in my life because of that ridiculous and outdated code requirement. When the code requirement was finally eliminated for VHF and above (could that have been almost 16 years ago now?) I was one of the very first no-code techs to be licensed. And, more recently, when code was finally eliminated for the HF class licenses I was one of the very first to upgrade. I am proud to be a code free General class licensee. And I am planning to upgrade soon. MORSE CODE SUCKS! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KMZQ 670 Las Vegas NV
I kind of thought this was a little close spaced to the Denver 670 at 618 miles. Especially with the lobe toward Chicago that Glenn mentions. And, if I understand this correctly, they are simulcasting an FM in Phoenix 256 miles from the AM. Strange. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] QSLs from New Zealand
Congratulations John! That one envelope was equal to a whole fist full in itself. Rumor has it that Sir Patrick is going to retire at 3,000 and sell his prized Drake receiver on e-bay! Another rumor is that Las Vegas is taking bets on who will be QSL #3,000. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] QSLs from New Zealand
Nope, not going to retire after my 3000th QSL. No way. I will probably have the R8 buried with me, so I can continue to DX on the other side hi. I have no clue on who number 3,000 will be eitheer. / Glad to hear it my brother from another mother. Keep on truckin' man. Too bad you already have KCKK/1510. Maybe I could have had the honor of sending you #3000. hi hi Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KOA-850
36 degrees is cold as compared to here in Tennessee. It's 70 degrees outside. // Supposed to get down to an overnight low of 45 here in Denver Willis. The high today was only 54 because of a cold front that moved through. And there has been a slight mist in the air all day and into the evening. I had the heater on in the truck on the way home from the radio station at midnight. Back into the mid-70s Saturday and Sunday. You may have heard the temp for one of the mountain communities west of Denver. Some of them are in the 30s tonight. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Denver 950
It looks like 950 in Denver has settled on 50s and 60s rock oldies as its new format. The logo is Cruisin' 9-50. Also noted a call change from KKFN to KRWZ effective 9/2/08. And they have the IBOC turned on during the day. I'm not sure about night. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KKFN format change
Yesterday I mentioned that KKFN / 950 was stunting with what appeared to be a format change to CW. Today they have changed the format of their stunting and are playing a loop of a couple hundred 2 to 3 second bites of classic rock hits from the 60s to the 80s followed by commercials from that era, IDs from KIMN when it was the top rated AM rock station in Denver on AM 950, and sound bites from some of the KIMN jocks from that era. I also heard them say that something old is returning to AM 950 in Denver. So who knows what format they will end up with. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KKFN / 950 stunting
Noted KKFN / 950 Denver is stunting with an endless loop of a couple classic country songs and liners promoting an upcoming format swap to Wide Open Country. Mentioned that the new format will include old music, new music, and legends. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] My First Longwave/Beacon Log!
Paul there are a few photos of a typical LOM beacon on my N0NNK web site (see link below). Look for the FN / 400 link. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TSA CONSISTENCY
Since 1995 I have travelled by air often on behalf of the National Disaster Medical System. In addition to personal baggage and survival gear, I am frequently instructed to tote along a cache of communications equipment destined for some type of Federal disaster situation. We generally fly on commercial airlines when they fit the need. I can tell you far more stories about interesting encounters and inconsistencies with airport security before TSA than I can since TSA. Perhaps it is because I am more careful with what I try to get away with in the post 9/11 world. Federal credentials and emergency travel orders usually get the airline folks to cut me some slack. But take my word, they do not impress the TSA. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tom Kneitel
Thanks for the info Joe. When I first got into the radio hobby in the mid 60s Tom Kneitel was like the God of the radio hobbyist. His name was synonymous with the hobby. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. Best wishes to his survivors. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] PJB / 800
The question frequently pops up about how much power PJB / 800 currently runs from Bonaire. Many will remember when PJB was a 500 kw giant. I noticed that the TWR web site lists a current opening for an Assistant Site Engineer for the Bonaire transmission facility. It is noteworthy that the job description requires that the applicant must be capable of operation and maintenance of a 100,000 watt AM transmitter and associated antenna phasing equipment. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Movie question, but not OT
I have two radio station guides from 1928 and 1929. Neither of them shows KLVW as being an active call. Of course it may have been issued after these guides were published. Maybe the movie was promoting the area's newest radio station! In 1928 San Francisco had KFRC (610), KFWI (930), KGTT (1420), KJBS (1100), KPO (680), and KYA (1230). That count doesn't include the suburbs. Oakland, San Jose, and Berkeley added another 7 stations to the mix. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KNRV AM-1150 to drop local programming
The 1150 in Denver, Colorado and the 1190 in Phoenix, AZ have just been listed for sale. Might that be the main reason for any change at these two stations ??? // Mike I heard that too. This is the result of what is going on - not the cause. Apparently the stockholders have had enough of the low ratings and resulting low income. The 1150 in Denver would be a nice property if the night signal were a little stronger (currently 1 kw). The transmitter plant was completely rebuilt about 3 years ago when my employer (NRC Broadcasting) owned the station. Virtually everything there is new except for the towers themselves which were in excellent shape. The transmitter is HD capable. You may recall that NRC operated the HD for 1 week and then shut it off due to interference complaints from the 1170 station in Windsor CO. The HD has been off ever since. The current studios for 1150 are only about 1 year old. I haven't seen them so I have no idea what they are like. I heard unofficially that the asking price is $2M. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KNRV AM-1150 to drop local programming
Chris Knight said: According to the Federal Census Bureau (via local TV newscast), the Hispanic population in Denver comprises more than 50% of the total population. // Chris, you must be very careful when reading the Census Bureau results. There are many caveats to consider. Also consider that the census results for Denver (population 588,349 at the July 1, 2007 estimate) only represent about 24% of the Denver Metro population (2,464,866). The 2006 census indicated that 82.8% of the population of Denver is white and 34.8% is Hispanic or Latino. Read directly those two groups alone add up to 117.6%. The sometimes misleading caveat in the census statistics is that Hispanics and Latinos can also be counted as part of any race (white, black, etc). The same is true for any other ethnic group. For example, there are white and black Asians. The 82.8% white statistic should include members of all of the groups who consider themselves as white. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KNRV AM-1150 to drop local programming
The Denver Business Journal reported today that Denver radio station KNRV-AM will drop its Spanish-language local news and sports programming and instead carry a national satellite feed from Radio Formula Satellite Network beginning August 1st. In a statement, Heberto Villers-Limas, station president and CEO of station owner New Radio Venture Inc., said his painful decision to discontinue local programming had nothing to do with the results of the radio operations, but rather is the result of a conflict between the station and shareholders. He did not elaborate. Another New Radio Venture Spanish station, KNUV-AM In Phoenix, plans to close down at the end of July, The Associated Press reported Tuesday, saying investors decided to pull the plug in the wake of advertising budget cuts. New Radio Venture will be dissolved in coming months, Villers-Limas said, but he hopes to form a new company. On the whole, stations targeting the Latino market have been doing well in Denver. Mexican-regional music station KXPK-FM is No. 3 in the latest Arbitron rankings (behind talk-news outlet KOA-AM and country station KYGO-FM) with a 5.8 share. Three other Latino-themed music stations KJMN-FM (No. 19, 1.4 share), KBNO-AM (No. 21 with a 1.2 share) and KMXA-AM (No. 23, 1.0) have been among the fastest-growing stations in the market, according to Denver Business Journal research. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Media Alert!
I just noticed that tonight's edition of Dateline NBC is called Tower Dogs and is about people whose profession is climbing antenna towers. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] PATRICK GRIFFITH'S ADDRESS
Apologies again to the list: Pete I am receiving e-mail from others. I just received 2 test messages from private addresses that came through fine. It seems like only you are not getting through and I have no idea why. WebTV does not provide the capability to block addresses or domains like computer based systems do. Please feel free to try my other address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (the second digit is a zero). Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Address Needs
WDZK hasn't been at 565 Franklin Avenue in SEVERAL years. /// Using another excellent resource, yellow.com, I found Radio Disney in the Hartford area listed as: 160 Chapel Road, Manchester, CT 06042 with tel: 860-643-3912. I find the telephone book listings are often the most up to date listings available on line. However, not all stations are listed by the call letters. Many are listed by the corporate name. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tower Identity
Scott said: I haven't seen the ad, but if it was filmed in LA, the building is probably the Arcade Building and the tower would be a former KRKD tower. There's a picture here: http://www.fybush.com/site-020327.html // That looks like it Scott. I saw the ad a few more times overnight and managed to determine that the call sign on the tower starts with KR and ends with D. Thanks! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Mexico authorizes IBOC HD in US border zone
Radio Magazine is reporting that Mexico has approved HD IBOC for AM FM stations within the 200 mile US border zone. This was done to allow stations in the border zone to have equal competition with US technology. The stations must first request permission from the authority and must then promise to assist the authority in ensuring proper rollout of the technology. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Tower Identity
Has anyone noticed the Farmer's Insurance commercial for identity theft protection with the rooftop foot chase theme? At the end of the chase a large self-supporting 4-leg tower is very briefly visible in the background behind the victim. The tower appears to be mounted on the roof of an adjacent building and appears to have a 4-letter call sign mounted vertically on the face that is towards the camera. The scene is so short that I haven't been able to read the call letters. Every time I see it I wonder if it is real or if this is a computer created background. Does anyone recognize it? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1140 UN'id Help Needed
This is almost certainly KCLE in Cleburne Texas. The ID sounds to me like Classic Country, KCL? 11-40, Cleburne, Burleson, Crowley, I can't quite understand the last town name. But Burleson and Crowley are neighboring towns between Cleburne and Fort Worth. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCFR (AM 1340) to switch to FM on July 9
KCFR, Colorado Public Radio's (CPR) news-and-information channel, said it will switch back to the FM dial on July 9. KCFR, heard at 1340 AM since 2001, will move to 90.1 FM, the frequency now used by CPR's classical-music station, KVOD. KVOD will move to 88.1 FM, which previously broadcast Christian music under the brand K-LOVE. CPR plans to put its 1340 AM frequency up for sale. For the time being, KCFR will be simulcast on 1340 as well as 90.1 FM. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Spooky MW tests from Oklahoma have started
H! Kent Winrich - where are you? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] wesern union sites
FYI I've taken my reply to this off of the list since it is OT. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] IBOCer 1600?
I've been checking KEPN/1600 for several days and as Chris noted sometimes the IBOC on 1590 is barely even noticeable. Because of this I wasn't completely certain that it was their IBOC that I was hearing on 1610. It is interesting that KDDZ/1690 is diplexed into KEPN tower #1 with twice the power of KEPN. I believe KDDZ is also running IBOC. This tower is 358 feet tall which is 210.8 degrees at 1600 and 222.6 degrees at 1690. I was surprised that KEPN didn't lease one of the 3 shorter towers to KDDZ. The other 3 towers at that site are 184 feet tall and are only used in the night pattern for KEPN. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] att sites
Robbie J asked: Hey Pat, Is that old site the one that shot up to crow creek in wyo.? /// Yes indeed Robbie. One of the many microwave paths that ran through Buckhorn connected Crow Creek Hill, WY to Broomfield, CO. The Broomfield tower is still intact and presently supports numerous communications antennas. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] att sites
John Sampson said: Missed the first part of this thread but this aroused my curiosity. Was this a spur off of the old ATT backbone microwave network? /// John (and all who are interested), Buckhorn Mountain was an ATT microwave site linking Broomfield, Greeley, and Timnath in CO and Cheyenne and Crow Creek Hill (Laramie) in WY. It was part of the first transcontinental microwave network. The Timnath site linked to the Longmont site which John mentioned. At Longmont the radio path intersected the L4 hardened coax route which linked Denver and Platte Junction WY. Platte Junction was an underground site on the east-west transcontinental cable route. The Longmont site is very visible to anyone travelling on I-25 between Denver and Fort Collins as it is right next to the highway at what is known locally as Mead Mountain or Mead Hill. The CDOT TIS station on 530 kHz that IDs as Mead is also located at that point. The ATT microwave equipment at this site has been removed. But the tower is intact and still in use for mobile telephone and two-way radio. The large building is externally intact. But I do not know if the facility is still an active part of the underground cable route. There is a lot of very interesting historic information about ATT Long Lines available on the Web. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1737 PNG KUT
I recall searching the FCC files just as the expanded band was opening up and finding a large number of low power beacons licensed to oil production companies in the Gulf between 1600 and 1700 kHz. There were also some high power licenses to power companies in this band - mostly in FL. I suspected that these might be power line subcarrier control circuits. Maybe these activities were moved up above 1700 kHz to make way for the expanded band. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CBS FM HD antenna tower Portland Oregon (OT)
Paul Walker said: Woah, $1million for an Antenna? Im no engineer, but that seems very very steep to me. $1 mil is probably for the entire HD conversion for all 5 stations. // $1 million does not surprise me at all Paul. A lot of stations spend far more than that on new antenna projects. He is probably talking about the entire antenna project - not just the antenna itself. He mentioned a tower with an elevator in it. And you must consider all of the ancillary equipment. And there may even be a structure included in that price. Antenna projects can be very expensive. When a couple of suburban FM stations decided to back door into the Denver market a couple years ago they built a 2,000 foot tower on the very rural prairie 45 miles east of Denver. In order to secure approval from the county commissioners to build the tower they had to also agree to fund construction of a new control tower for the Front Range Airport which is 30 miles away from the antenna tower. It is the tallest control tower in the US. What do you think that antenna project cost? When my current employer built the new transmitter site for KCKK-AM, which is on county wildland property, they had to also agree to fund construction of a new office and maintenance garage facility for the county highway department. That antenna project cost about $3 million. When my employer moved 105.5 into the northeast CO market they bought a historic former ATT Long Lines microwave relay site on top of Buckhorn Mountain west of Fort Collins for the antenna facility. This was originally one of the relay stations on ATTs first transcontinental microwave system. It is at 8,300 feet above sea level. This is a huge two-story facility that was built during the cold war era. It was hardened against bomb blasts and had decontamination shower facilities at the entrances. It held living quarters and mess hall facilities for an entourage of resident technicians. It contained a fully operational backup generator powered by a diesel locomotive engine. And it had one of those huge 4-leg towers next to it that was typical of the microwave relay towers of the era. The line of site coverage from here is amazing. With binoculars on a clear day you can see well into WY and incredibly far out onto the eastern CO plains. I'm estimating that the facility has about 20,000 square feet of floor space. Our equipment probably occupies about 2% of the structure. Another very expensive antenna project. BTW there is some interesting historic information and photos of this facility from 1955 and 1975 at http://long-lines.net/places-routes/Buckhorn-Mtn/index.html. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CO Tornados
The storm track for the largest of the half dozen tornados that struck northern CO recently showed the 1-mile wide twister crossing right through the WWV / WWVB property just north of Fort Collins before continuing on into WY leaving a 35-mile long path of destruction. I queried the NIST folks to see if they had suffered any damage. I received this reply today: The stations were not damaged by the storm last week; although we did lose power for several hours, our backup power systems functioned normally and the broadcasts were not interrupted more than a few seconds. We did see gusty winds and ping-pong ball sized hail, but the tornado had apparently lifted or bypassed the stations by the time the storm moved over us. Thanks for asking. Sincerely, Glenn Nelson National Institute of Standards and Technology Radio Stations WWV/WWVB ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Quite possibly the smallest licensed radio station...
In my 1971 edition of Vane Jones' North American Radio-TV Station Guide there were 31 stations licensed on 88.1 with a transmitter power of 10 watts or less. Only one was listed as being stereo capable. 88.1 to 91.9 was, with very few exceptions, reserved exclusively for educational stations in the US. My recollection is that many of the stations that were licensed for 10 watts actually ran less power. I know that one 10 watt station at a small college in my area actually ran 1 watt into a single horizontal bay at about 5 feet HAAT. I believe that type acceptance could be waived in lieu of an FCC inspection for the low power educational stations. I remember some publicity about the fact that both the transmitter and the antenna were built from scratch by the students. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] GE SR 3
I bought my SR 3 at a King Soopers (aka Kroger) grocery store about 10 years ago. I believe it was $39.95. My local store had them sitting on the shelf above the ice cream freezer along with the cones and toppings. They had about 20 of them and it didn't appear that they were selling. After about 6 months on the shelf they all suddenly disappeared. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New DXer
Congratulations Scott! But I'm afraid it was almost a 1 to 1 DXer trade-out. I just got home last night from a 16 day stay in the cardiac critical care unit. I'm now sporting $25,000 worth of implanted pacemaker / automatic defribrillator equipment and a warning to stay out of high RF environments. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Idaho Report
Failure to comply may result in loss of Idaho potato purchasing rights.. / That's just great. Another slap at the consumer. Next thing you know we'll all be eating potatoes imported from China for 1/4 the cost of a home grown spud. I can't wait to call Coast to Coast AM to bring this latest travesty into the public eye. I'm sure it will be found that there is an alien presence behind this plot. I wonder if this is how the great Irish potato and QSL famine of the 1840s got its start? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Drake R8A display issue
The display on my R-8 went completely dead about a year ago. I tried every suggestion offered to no avail. Two or three weeks later I went back to give it another try and found that it was working perfectly and has ever since. I don't recall now whether or not I left it plugged in during the month I didn't use it. Not much help I know. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Heard it on the X
Thanks for the book review Fred. One of the Denver/Boulder FM stations in the group that I work for has a Rock Without Rules format. I heard them play Heard It On the X earlier this week. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Denver radio question....
I heard 1510 was silent again because the check bounced. Is that true? /// Not true - mostly. There was an incident a few weeks ago. I can tell you that the LMA is now on a weekly basis since the current lessee failed to get financing for the purchase of the station. I was instructed to install a CD player in the audio chain at the transmitter site and to provide some alternate programming in case of future payment problems. I also know that another broadcast entity with a number of stations nationwide is interested in 1510 as their first Denver station and has hired an engineering consultant to check it out. One of their concerns is that 1510 is still operating under a CP/STA while the proof of performance measurements are in progress. The latest estimate on that is another 6 to 8 weeks depending on the weather and other factors. We lost 3 days of work on it this week because of weather. But it was 55 and dry here today. For now KCKK is still Mile High Sports Radio and // KSXT is still The Sports Extra. I have noticed some diversity in their programming lately with a live news hour at noon on weekdays and a financial program on Saturday morning. They have also added former Denver Broncos cheerleader Renee Herlocker to their air staff. Herlocker is quite stunning. She was featured on the cover of 5280 magazine about a year ago as a local person who has trouble dating because of the time constraints in her busy lifestyle. At that time her occupation was listed as marketing associate. I don't think they hired her for her rather gritty sounding voice talents if you know what I mean. Of course, that's only my personal opinion. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Stunting
When a station stunts by playing the same song continuously for hours or days at a time, a 4 minute selection could get well over 300 air plays in a single day. I wonder how that is reported to the royalty collectors? Maybe they give a large volume discount. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] IBOC push
I noticed that Ibiquity is mailing postcards to radio broadcasters encouraging them to upgrade now before the license fees increase on July 1, 2008. The card mentions that there are now over 50 HD Radio receiver models available with prices starting at $99. It also says there are presently over 1,500 HD radio stations and over 700 multicast channels. In a cruel twist of fate the postcard sent to our Denver cluster landed squarely in my mailbox. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Lists of TIS Stations
Bruce said: I recently came across a couple of TIS station lists on the web. These are on the website for ISS, a major manufacturer of TIS radio systems. /// Bruce, this is indeed a useful and informative web site concerning TIS stations. I have mentioned the ISS web site and its associated pages here numerous times in the past. In fact I mentioned them again just a couple of weeks ago as my source for info on the TIS that Patrick Martin heard at the Umatilla Weapons Depot in Hermiston OR. Anyone with an interest in TIS stations should definitely keep these pages bookmarked. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Camp Lejeune Testing
Mike, are these stations using anything resembling a call sign? I was curious if they might be using a tactical or non-conforming call sign like the one that Patrick Martin recently heard on another NTIA authorised TIS station. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New MW QSL (AR03125)
Hi Patrick. I found the following on the Information Station Specialists web site which is a great TIS/HAR resource that I have mentioned numerous times previously. Note that this information appears to be from 2003. At that time they were apparently using trailer mounted portable TIS stations on 1600 kHz. There is a name, e-mail address, and phone number that may be useful in seeking further information on this particular system. --- Umatilla Army Depot Washington Demilitarization, a weapons destruction company, working on behalf of the Umatilla Army Depot in north-central Oregon, near the Washington border, is using Portable Advisory Radio Stations in association with its chemical weapons destruction work. ISS patented groundmats are also portable and can be covered with gravel if desired. Dave Trott, the company's owner, comments on the project in an email below. -Original Message- From: Trott David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 9:10 AM To: Steve Whitcomb (E-mail) Cc: Tom Coviak (E-mail) Subject: THANK YOU Importance: High Steve, Just wanted to tell you that things went well for us yesterday, and the coverage for the system was many times better than even anticipated. It was a real pleasure working with Tom Coviak. He is a great representative for your company. We enjoyed our session with him, and learned a lot. I've been working with the system already this morning (since about 5:30am), which is like falling off a log. The programming logic is very natural and so easy to pick up. Please advise as soon as you are able on the STA, and when you'll be forwarding the other licensing paperwork I'll need to submit through Army channels. Again,thanks for your support. Sincerely, Dave Trott, Manager WDC Emergency Preparedness Umatilla Chemical Depot Hermiston, Oregon (541) 564-7163 Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1520 Follow Up #2
Paul said: trying to drop in another set of call letters during a simple liner or id would be cumbersome. // The guys that are leasing 1510 from us use a dual ID in all of their recorded liners and live announcements frequently throughout the hour. It is usually something like Mile High Sports, AM-1510, KCKK and AM-1570, KSXT, The Sports Extra. At the TOH they have a dual legal ID. At first it sounded very cumbersome to me. But now that I'm use to it it sounds normal. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] OT - TV station destroyed by fire
The historic building housing the studios and offices for KREX-TV in Grand Junction CO was destroyed by fire today. The fire broke out around 8:30 AM and was still burning at 5:00 PM. KREX is a CBS affiliate. The building apparently also housed the local Fox TV affiliate. The building was reportedly built in 1951. Here is a link to some photos of the fire: http://www.9news.com/9slideshows/KREX-TV%20Fire%20-%20Jan.%2020,%202008/ Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCFR Denver to move from AM to FM leaving 1340 for sale
From the Denver Business Journal: KCFR, Colorado Public Radio's news-and-information channel, is moving back to the high-fidelity FM band with the purchase of a new frequency for the station. The main reasons for the change are better [audio] quality and the fact that most people expect to find public radio on the left hand side of the FM dial, Max Wycisk, president of Centennial-based Colorado Public Radio (CPR), said Wednesday. CPR plans to purchase Denver station 88.1 FM from EMF Broadcasting of Rocklin, Calif., for $8.2 million. The 88.1 signal currently carries Christian music under the brand K-LOVE. CPR said it will move its KCFR news channel from 1340 AM to 90.1 FM, the frequency now used by its classical-music station, KVOD. KVOD would then slide down the FM dial to 88.1 FM. CPR plans to put its 1340 AM frequency up for sale. The changes will take effect this spring, subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, CPR said. EMF Broadcasting will continue to carry the K-LOVE programming on its 91.1 FM frequency, where K-LOVE is now simulcast. KCFR features the national news broadcasts All Things Considered and Morning Edition, as well as talk, arts and feature programs such as Fresh Air, Talk of the Nation and This American Life. It also carries local news and the interview program Colorado Matters and world-news broadcasts from the British Broadcasting Corp. Until 2001, CPR broadcast both news and music on a single FM frequency. Then it split its programming into two stations, moving news to AM and keeping music on FM. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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 Test Not Heard
I didn't think I'd have much of a chance with KKFN-950 spewing The Horrible Hiss of IBOC right at me from just 5 miles down the road. I am directly in front of one of their minor lobes. But I gave it a shot for the first 2 hours of the test. I could detect some analog audio on 960 in the best null that I could create on KKFN. But it was too weak for me to determine who or what it was. Thanks anyway to all involved for arranging this test. Drake R-8 and Kiwa loop Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] New MW QSLs
Good going Patrick! We should all put together a lottery over who will be #3000. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 - was South Pacific carriers
Jim said: ...one of my regulars from early DX from Indiana was KCA999 the New Hampshire State Police in Concord. They transmitted on 1682 kHz in AM mode. And thankfully I have a QSL from them dated 1968. / My hometown PD (Rockford IL) had an AM band station starting in 1933 with the call WPGD. The station was gone by the time I became interested in radio. So I never heard them and I'm not sure what frequency they were on. But the end-fed long wire antenna for the station remained strung between police headquarters and city hall well into the late 70s. I read a history of LAPD communications that said they were on 1712 kc (later moved to 1730 kc) from 1931 to 1949 with the call KGPL. I have a QSL posted on my AM-DXer web site (see link below) from the New York City Fire Department from 1939 when they were on 1630 kc with the call WNYF. Although modern interoperability standards push plain language operations now, I have always been fascinated with the very early brevity codes that still creep into use on some public safety radio systems. For example, my hometown still uses signal 8 to refer to a meeting between two officers. NYPD still uses K to signify the end of a transmission. And the Miami area still uses QSL to acknowledge that a message was received. When I was a police dispatcher in IL in the 70s our department routinely used about 200 brevity codes that every officer and dispatcher was required to memorize. Now, over 30 years later, I can't remember what I had for breakfast this morning. But I still have those dang radio codes burned into my long-term memory. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Radio Disney
Willis said: Just for fun, let ask you, have you ever been up at the top of the Empire state building where all the antennas are. I was there in January of 1998. / Never been to NYC. I was on my way there in 1999. But I only made it as far as the Jersey shore. I was stationed at Fort Dix NJ for 4 weeks as the communications and IT manager for the National Disaster Medical System and FEMA as part of Operation Provide Refuge (the Kosovo relief efforts). Fort Dix via adjacent McGuire AFB was a high security medical intake center for refugees with medical concerns plus the family members who accompanied them. The region was experiencing a terrible heatwave during the time I was there with ambient temperatures reaching as high as 115 degrees at the base. I got one partial day off out of the +30 days I was there on a hot Sunday afternoon. I drove over to the Jersey shore where I planned to catch a train into the city. While I was waiting for the train I was listening to news reports of a significant number of people who had died in NYC secondary to the heatwave. That combined with the fear of missing the last of a limited number of Sunday evening trains back to NJ caused me to not go. With the train schedule I would have only had about 7 hours to spend in the city anyway. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Strange QSL
I just received a F/D QSL letter confirming my February 28, 2004 reception of KRZI / 1580 in Waco TX. I sent a cassette recording of my reception with the original report and I sent a followup report during the 4th quarter of 2004. Of course the KRZI calls are now on 1660 in Waco and 1580 no longer exists. What's even more strange is that the QSL letter was dated 2006 and outdated items mentioned in the letter seem to indicate that it was indeed written in 2006. The envelope it arrived in was postmarked 01/05/08. Strange! QSL report. 1580 KRZI TX Waco. F/D V/L in 3 years and 11 months for a report with a cassette recording and a followup letter in late 2004. Of course 1580 no longer exists in Waco and the KRZI call is now on 1660 there. The QSL is dated 2006 and includes outdated information that seems to indicate that it was written in 2006. It also contains an apology for the delay in responding. The envelope was metered with current US postage date stamped 2008. Very strange! They also returned my original and followup reports. V/S Jcole McClellan, Technician. Add: 220 S. 2nd Street, Suite 2B2, Waco TX 76701. (Griffith-CO) Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Radio Disney
Willis said: WQEW doesn't follow Disney to the letter. They will have baseball and football games from time to time along with local adds. / Thanks Willis. That explains it. Disney likes to wave that logo in front of everyone as often as they can. So I'm surprised the network doesn't cue the local logo bumpers even more often than they do. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] MW station #1200 QSLed
Congratulations on #1200 Nigel. CFUN was one that I had a bit of trouble QSLing. They didn't respond to my original report or a followup. So I dropped in at the station during a vacation trip in 2004. The greeter at the front desk and the air staff were the only people there. Everyone else was out of the office. I left a copy of my original reception report with the greeter and she promised to hand it to the CE when he returned. Very shortly after I returned home from the trip I received a QSL letter signed by Jon Kurpias of the Engineering Department. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] QSL report
590 KXSP NE Omaha. P/d e-QSL received in 41 days for standard mail report. V/s: Kurt Owens, KKCD/KXSP Program Director at [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Griffith-CO) Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Chicago area questions
1. Can anyone tell me if WCEV and WRLL (ex-WVON) are still a shared time situation on 1450? The FCC records indicate that they are. But I thought that had gone away. 2. Can someone remind me who the station is that was transmitting from the north suburbs with several very short top-loaded towers? The last time I visited there, probably a half dozen years ago, I believe they were ethnic - possibly Polish. 3. Who was the station that was transmitting from the roof an old factory building on the near west side? I think it may have been a split site operation. But I don't recall if this was the day or night site. Thanks in advance. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Chicago area questions
Thanks everyone for the response. Scott, you answered all of my questions. WNVR is the Polish station I couldn't remember. There was a discussion earlier about short AM antennas on Barry's technician reflector and I was trying to find my WNVR photos. But I couldn't remember the call letters or frequency. As I recall they were subject to a 100-foot height limit due to local restrictions. They ended up with a DA with four 36.6 degree (97-feet) towers with 9.4 degrees (25-feet) of top-loading using stiff horizontal top elements. I visited there while it was still a CP in September 2000 and had trouble finding the site even with a GPS. The towers were basically surrounded by taller trees. I'll post up some pics on one of my web sites shortly. I believe WNTD/950 was the rooftop site in question. I'm glad you got pictues of it. I didn't. But I did get a good tower hunting story. I found the site after a little searching. I'm still not exactly clear on what part of Chicago I was in. I knew better than to go on the south side alone. But I thought I was far enough west to be safe. While I was getting my camera equipment together for a walk to try and get a good angle for some pics a police cruiser drove by. He stopped about 1/2 block down and backed up to where I was. I had my camera equipment spread out on the hood of my car. It was a Sunday morning and I didn't see anyone else around the area. So I figured he thought I was suspicious. He didn't even get out of his car. He rolled down the window asked me if I had health insurance. I thought this was an odd question and I wondered why he didn't first ask what I was doing. I recall thinking that maybe he was selling health insurance on the side. I assured him that I had good health insurance. He then said that's good because with out-of-state plates and an expensive camera in this neighborhood you're probably going to need to use it in about 10 minutes. He was a bit of a smart ass. But he may have saved my life. I thanked him, threw the camera on the seat of my car, locked the door, and started looking for the fastest route back to the interstate. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] QSL??? DX test CFFX 960
Toilet tissue QSLs? Hmmm. Something to consider... / I was in a store recently that had rolls of toilet tissue for sale with the face of George Dubya printed on every sheet. So anything is possible. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 3WE QSL
Somebody mentioned WWWE in Cleveland. I just uploaded a scan of their 1980 QSL card to my AM-DXer web site (see link below) if anyone would like to take a look. I'll leave it up for a few days. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Added 75 feet to my Western BOG
KAZ said: Speaking of daytimes, just after 2PM here and I came in from the DX car after listening to CBW's weatherman bragging about a high of -12C today. /// It was -15C here when I got home from the station at 7 AM this morning. But it has warmed up to a balmy 0C this afternoon. Just two days ago it was +15C here. A typical Denver winter. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] IBOC
That guy really believes they can invent an antenna that sends out no skywave, or that the effects of the ionosphere can be blocked? 73, George S., MN / That's easy if you bury it deep enough. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Christmas came early
I woke up a little early this morning and was rewarded with a good log on WVON/1690 in IL. This is a good catch because I have a local (KDDZ) on the same channel. I presume WVON was on day power and KDDZ was still on night power. With the Kiwa loop I was able to null KDDZ almost completely out at 8:20 AM EST. My best loop heading for Chicago is almost at a right angle to KDDZ which was a big help. WVON was IDing as the Talk of Chicago. I'll bet WLS loves that! Speaking of WLS - I just saw the video of the attack on the WLS-TV studio yesterday. Someone apparently intentionally drove a car through the studio wall during a live news broadcast! I wonder if this will be considered as a terrorism incident on a Federally licensed broadcaster? Please keep all of the public safety folks and others that will be working on Christmas day in your hearts. Since our studios are staffed 24/7 I volunteered to work the master control shift from 11 AM to 7 PM on Christmas day and then back at midnight for another 6 hours on Wednesday morning. I'm sure the jocks have all voice tracked their shifts so I'll probably be alone. I just hope there is something good on the DirecTV in the studio to keep me awake! Maybe someone's voice track will fail and I'll get to go live! Merry Christmas to all. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Static noise issue
Patrick my first thought would be that one or more sections of the metal roof may have loosened up during the recent high winds and is making intermittent contact with the rest of the roof or some other object protruding through or in contact with the roof. Rain gutters or metal siding might also produce such results. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KEVT DX Test heard
KEVT was audible here but well under KGYN in OK before the scheduled test. I detected no difference after midnight MST with KGYN still on top. But I checked again just after 1:00 AM MST and found KEVT dominant and well on top of KGYN. KEVT is 626 miles and KGYN is 292 miles from me. KGYN is also directional towards me. Drake R-8 and Kiwa loop Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KEVT TEST
Willis said: Test not heard in southeastern Tennessee. Seem that no one heard this test, except the west coast boys. / Did anyone to the east try them during the 2nd hour of the test? I know that would be getting pretty late in the Eastern time zone. Here in Denver they sounded the same after MST as they did before with a signal well under KGYN. But when I checked again just after 0100 MST I found them well above KGYN. I got a great recording of their full ID announcement in SS accented EE at 0103 MST. It makes me wonder if they made the switch to day power/pattern at 0100 instead of MST. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Trans-World Radio on 800Kc
Bonaire, Netherland Antilles 2000 to 2030 14/12/07 Preaching in Spanish from 2000 to 2030. / The SS broadcast you heard is apparently directional and aimed north to serve Cuba and the Carribean. The last time I checked their schedule it said they were non-directional with 100 kw in EE both before and after the SS broadcast. I'm surprised they aren't reported more often. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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's Special Canadian Mission
I'm afraid that the Canadians may not be around long enough to enjoy this offer. Last night on Coast to Coast AM I heard Ian Pundit repeat his Tasty Canadian message. The message urges the aliens who are coming to our planet in search of a food source to eat the Canadians first because they are much more tasty than those of us on the US side of the border! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] More digital noise?
Hmmm. Sounds a lot like WTIR. I got a QSL from them in 2002 when they were still on 1680. It was signed by some guy named PAUL WALKER! // I used to be subjected to hearing a tape delayed version of CNN Headline News... at one radio station I worked for. That was our programming, interlayed with traveler news, information and tips.. basiclaly a full power TIS! Paul Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Daytime skywave on MW
I should have mentioned this earlier in the week. But I have been extremely busy. We were experiencing some heavy daytime skywave reflection in the beginning of the week on 1510. I'm not sure if this was just a local phenomena or not. What we were getting appeared to be very high angle reflection from our own station in the 15 to 25 km range both east and west of our transmitter. We verified this by briefly shutting our transmitter off and the skywave ceased. The reflection was so strong on Monday and Tuesday that we were unable to get reliable readings on the field strength meters. So we temporarily suspended that project for the rest of the week. I think I recall that someone east of here also mentioned an unusual daytime skywave reception in the early part of the week. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] OT: Bernie Ward KGO-810 indicted
The folks who do the TV show CSI seem to agree - their theme song Who Are You was/is a hit by The Who. // All three of the shows in the CSI franchise use a Who song for their opening themes. CSI: Miami uses Won't Get Fooled Again and CSI: New York uses Baba O'Riley. I also don't understand how someone can be indicted for looking at something bad on a web site that's in the public domain. You would think that the authorities would be more interested in prosecuting the people who created and maintain the web site with the questionable or illegal content. I suspect that there may be more to this story than we know. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Vashon Island TIS
Of lesser consequence is the arrival of a new TIS on 1650 on Vashon Island. / This has been listed on the ISS web site for some time. Probably been in the planning / construction phase for a while. Says it belongs to Vashon Island Fire Rescue. No further info. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] OC on KWSX
Our progressive music FM in the Denver area (KCUV) has been playing the new Fogerty album for several weeks. Several cuts are very reminiscent of the old Fogerty. However, several cuts are very political and our PD restricted them from air play. /// Sure, you might even find Fogerty in some local pub still trying to make enough to get out of town. -- Actually, he's doing quite well for himself at the moment. He has a new album out (which is getting great reviews, though I've yet to hear it myself) and is touring in venues much larger than local Lodi pubs at the moment... Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Adventures in IBOC
Here's another example of just how bad IBOC is. I was staged at a monitoring point 11.5 miles NW of KCKK/1510 most of the day today while our consultant made adjustments to the 19 kw night DA pattern. I was at this particular location because it is on one of the nulls (328 degrees) that protects the 1510 station in Spokane WA. I was reading about 3 mV on the field intensity meter which should present a decent signal in the local area. While waiting I decided to check out the signal on my car radio. I was surprised to find the signal on 1510 completely covered by the IBOC hash from 1490 in Boulder. Boulder was 11 miles west of me so I was almost exactly between the two stations. Boulder is two channels away and runs only 1 kw ND. Yet it completely obliterated the 3 mV signal from 1510. I wish I could have shut off 1510 long enough to read the signal strength of the IBOC noise on that channel. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
