[IRCA] Happy Birthday Phil!
--- Begin Message --- Phil: Happy Birthday, hope you have many great returns, thanks for the great work you do in IRCA! Have a great day! Bob Wien--- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] verie rcvd from WION-1430
--- Begin Message --- Received Email QSL from WION-1430 Ionia, MI for their Sunday morning DX test. 625 miles from my QTH to Ionia, not too bad. Bob WienKG6RJWLaurel MD--- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] nice catch, Mike!
--- Begin Message --- Mike Sanburn: Nice catch of KHAT from southern California. Heard them a few times in the SF Bay Area. Bob WienLaurel MD--- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] eclipse DX
--- Begin Message --- Back in 1979 when we had the total solar eclipse, I heard KOMO-1000 for 15 minutes from San Jose, CA where I lived then, sent reception report and got QSL card back, my only eclipse DX verie! Didn't get a chance to try and DX during today's eclipse as I was at work though I did manage to watch part of the max 82% coverage here near Baltimore, MD. Btw, glad the convention was a success, couldn't go due to work obligations, but maybe next time... Robert Wien KG6RJW Laurel, MD --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Kiwa loop
--- Begin Message --- Here is another Kiwa loop for sale on Ebay, I have one in storage I haven't used in a few years I bought on Ebay and had refurbished but want to keep it: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-KIWA-electronics-high-performance-MW-Air-Core-Loop-ham-RADIO-ANTENNA-/381719048480?hash=item58e03a7120:g:vZ4AAOSwPRlXm9zb Bob Wien KG6RJW Laurel, MD --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Be sure to register now for the Joint DX Convention Kansas City, September 9 to 11. Hotel space is filling up. Registration info: http://www.nrcdxas.org Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WBOB test booming into Laurel MD through local Baltimore station WCAO
--- Begin Message --- WBOB test booming into Laurel, MD, mixing with my local Baltimore station WCAO and I am only 15 miles SW of Baltimore (!), with sweep tones, morse code, Price is Right them and other programming just before 1 AM, EST. Running 35 kw., or 50 kw.? Love hearing a station that has my name in it (Bob)!! I'll send for an EMail QSL... Bob Wien KG6RJW Laurel, MD Receiver: C-Crane --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCKM-1330 verie rcvd in Bowie, MD
Received my KCKM-1330 QSL card here also, nice card with oil derrick on it, bumper sticker and business card. Great test, really got out everywhere! Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWXL-1450 test in nicely in Bowie, MD
WWXL-1450 DX test made it in here relatively nicely, usually audible even down in the mud but came up fairly well on peaks, tried to make an audio off the internal mic of my tablet but didn't work, so couldn't get a darn audio recording, #)!# Using a C-Crane, nothing else faded up so the frequency was a real grumble during most of the test so the code really stood out. Thanks for scheduling! Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WWXL-1450 DX test
Thanks for the info. Just to be safe, I checked their internet feed Friday night at about 11:30 PM and they were carrying rock music, so they were definitely not testing in the 11 PM or so window. So Saturday night looks like a safe bet. Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWXL-1450 DX test Friday night or Saturday night?
Anyone know definitively if the WWXL-1450 DX test which did not run last weekend will be running this w/e? I heard a rumor of 3/29 at 11 PM EDT? Any other times/dates listed? Thanks. Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCKM test made it to Bowie, MD/ WWXL test didn't (was it on??)
Test heard amazingly well at a distance of 1800 miles from Monahans, TX with various sweep tones, code, other sounds, and some very distinctive music, faded in/out with 3 other stations out here (2 Spanish and a religious station), but very happy to hear this way out here, the test made it to at least WI, TN, OR, and AB, so nationwide! Definitely heard here, was a regular in Colorado Springs, CO where I used to live... Tried for the WWXL-1450 DX test all the way from 11 PM until 1 AM EDT, heard nothing in the way of code or anything, so gave up, doesn't sound like it ran... Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] no sign of WWXL-1450 test in Bowie, MD
Tried for the rescheduled WWXL-1450 DX test midnight 1-AM EDT Friday morning from Bowie, MD using a C-Crane, but nothing noted on the frequency out of the norm, test was changed from Saturday to Friday morning. I'm only 525 miles from Manchester so thought it should make it but a no-show. Listened the entire hour. Also noted WWXL's online webcast was disabled during the 1-hour span at least... Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Kiwa loop
I have a Kiwa loop, but it is in storage. Just lost my job here in Maryland, anyone need an aerospace engineer out there anywhere? Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKAL-1450 DX test heard in Maryland
WKAL-1450 test made it here to Bowie, Maryland, C-Crane radio, 425 miles from Rome, NY. In the mud generally but did occasionally peak a bit, only the code made it through, heard an NY very clearly on one stretch, heard 1:01-1:03 and then 1:33-1:37 AM, EST, unid. sports station and station playing Christmas music also in the mess. Bob Wien Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WCIT-940 test making it to Bowie, MD
WCIT-940 test making it very nicely to Bowie, MD here tonight, (Monday morning 12/16) with loud morse code, university band music, sweep tones, and vocal information on test. Their 250 watt night power is NW/SE, so a good chunk right at me at 425 miles away from Lima, Ohio. Receiver: C-Crane, SM-2 Space Magnet Loop. Already sent Email report to station and also via their website. Their website feed doesn't match what's on the air on 940 at this time... Bob Wien KG6RJW Bowie, MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WDEV-550 test tentatively heard in Bowie, MD
WDEV-550 test tentatively heard here at my work in Greenbelt, MD on my car radio with sweep tones quite good over WGR, with apparent code ID's in between. Test seemed to run a few minutes later than originally planned, ended at 12:09 AM on my car vice 12:06 AM? A few minutes earlier heard a 'tone' (het) and what sounded like clock ticks, perhaps Cuba? 73's. Bob WIen Bowie, MD (DX'ing at Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, 2011 Ford Fusion car radio) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCEG-780 Pueblo CO now apparently 24 hr...
My local KCEG-780 Fountain (Pueblo) CO is apparently now 24 hour, noted on at 2 AM Sunday morning MDT and it sure didn't sound like any testing.? Still no live announcers but very regular ID's, had one that sound Your favorite classic country hits, day and night, here at The Ranch.? They are 1900 w. days, 700 w. nights, directional north/south.? Very distinct format on 780.? Their studios are in Pueblo on Thatcher Street, xmtr north of Pueblo along east side of I-25, 6 tower array.? They had been running a 6 AM-10 PM schedule (approximate) but look to appear to be 24 hour (at least on the weekend)... 73's Bob Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WSCZ-1070 test not heard in Colorado Springs so far...
Trying for the test at 12:46 AM, MDT, just a potent KNX coming in so far with nothing in their null or under them, may try later, I guess the test made it to ON., TN., and IL. so should theoretically make it here... Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KOTZ-720 DX test
Tried for the KOTZ-720 test from Colorado Springs but didn't hear, KDWN and XEDE were all that was in.? I did *TENTATIVELY* log KOTZ-720 from San Jose, CA back in the late 1980's, so I'm sure it is possible, but cx are not now like they were back then, believe me... I did listen to the KOTZ-720 test online though the other night on their website, and captured some neat screenprints of their modulation online during portions of the test on their website and put the screenprints into a Powerpoint package.? If anyone would like a copy, let me know... Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 670/720/780 results from Colorado Springs, CO (so far)...
Results so far from the 670/720/780 SP's and tests: 670- KBOI test boomed in here at? both1:07 and 1:37 AM MST with various code and tones, heard them come out of nowhere over KLTT and then eradicate KLTT!? Then back down into the mud.? Beautiful test! 720-KOTZ test didn't make it here, had their online broadcast on my computer booming, even made some screenprint captures of portions of it, but unfortunately, nothing // to it on 720, had KDWN coming in weak-fair herewith local sports show and then infomercials, and an unid. SS in their null, heard them say equis and what sounded like a 5-letter call, haven't ID'ed this yet but it's a regular here it seems. 780-KAZM coming in reasonably well all by itself with Fox Sports, and in their null, the same techno XE station others have been hearing, with a 2nd SS way underneath them.? Heavy AU cx tonight obviously due to the solar storms.? I'll try to ID this one also... signal is decent from them! I'll give ZBV-1's signon at 3 AM, MST (I believe?) a try shortly... with AU cx, who knows! 720 and 780 didn't appear to go off right away at 1 AM MST, they hung on till somewhere between 1:15 and 1:30 AM MST, but they were definitely off at 1:33 AM, MST recheck (720 and 780). Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 720/780 Mexicans
I've ID'ed both 720 and 780 Mexicans heard here during the SP's, both gave calls and location: 720-XEDE Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico 780-XEWGR Monclova, Coahuila Mexico Darn, no sign of ZBV1's signon at 3 AM, MST, was this correct signon time? Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHP-580 a no-show in Colorado Springs, CO
Tried for 2:33 AM, MST (4:33 AM, CST) showing of WHP-580's code ID's, but nada, only usual WIBW with an unid. CW under them and a weak 3rd talk station way behind those 2. Didn't bother with WTKT-1460 as I have local KZNT-1460's xmtr just 4 miles SW of my house. Thanks for scheduling the tests, though! Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KRPI-1550 test heard in Colorado Springs, CO
KRPI-1550 DX test made it nicely here to Colorado Springs, CO with various code ID's at various times for entire half-hour of test. No other programming heard through the mess, had a Fox Sports radio station dominating, perhaps Albuquerque?? Thanks for the great DX test! Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 2nd KRSN-1490 test made it to Colorado Springs, CO...
The 2nd KRSN-1490 test made it to Colorado Springs tonight (1/22) midnight-12:10 AM, with various sets of code ID's (slow and rapid), sweep tones, and a nice voice ID about 0205, last set of sweep tones about 0209. Tried an experiment and put my C-crane rx on upper sideband about 1492 khz. and the code, tones, and even the voice ID's were clearer! Lower sideband (1488 khz.) not as good. 1st half of test tonight seemed weaker compared to 2nd half, just the exact opposite of last night's test! Overall signal not as good tonight as Friday night's test though. Even heard them ID AFTER the test into an unid. song (Bangles??) at 12:11 AM, MST. Over unid. ABC talk station... Thanks for the 2nd test! Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KRSN-1490 Los Alamos, NM test heard easily here in Colorado Springs, CO
KRSN-1490 Los Alamos, NM test made it here quite easily in null of my local KXRE-1490 Manitou Springs, CO at midnight-12:10 AM MST 1/21, with various combinations of code ID's, sweep tones, and vocal ID's, quite dominant, first 1/2 of test seemed stronger than 2nd half, ran lower power?? This test should've gotten out well, will send report to station. I'm ~ 290 miles from Los Alamos. Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO, Rx: C-Crane radio, Antenna: Select-a-tenna ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KCEG-780 tested this afternoon
Per radio-locator.com, KCEG's xmtr is right along I-25, about 5 miles south of Fountain, just opposite of the road from Fort Carson. The next closest xmtr would be KREL-1580's which is off of Mesa Ridge Parkway and I-25 in Fountain (Security-Widefield), about 5 miles south of Colorado Springs. I'll have to drive by the xmtr some time, right along South Meridian Road. Anyone know what's happening with KJME-890's construction permit? It looks like KJME and KCEG both at least diplex from one (or several?) of the towers, as KJME's is in the same location. KCEG is licensed to Pueblo, KJME is licensed to Fountain. Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCEG-780 tested this afternoon
FYI, KCEG-780 Fountain, CO was noted on the air this afternoon (1/14) about 2 PM MST with The Ranch ID's and classic CW music, hadn't heard them testing since December 2010. They were turning their xmtr off and on (heard 'clicks') and periods of open carrier and a strange electrical noise so obviously still testing. Also had some ads for businesses in Lakewood and Denver. KJME-890 not noted on though, just 780. I've actually never even heard 890 testing here yet... Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKVQ-1540 test not heard in Colorado Springs, CO
Tried for the WKVQ-1540 DX test, not heard here in Colorado Springs, CO., only thing heard in KXEL Waterloo IA's null was KEDA San Antonio, TX coming in strong with Radio Jalapeno ID's and a nice legal ID, and XEHOS Hermosillo, Mexico with national anthem sung by a children's choir and a nice ID. There may have been other stations behind them but never faded up for an ID. Last year's test did make it here with 2 sets of code ID's, verified then. Cx were quite AU tonight, it seemed. Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KSAZ-580 DX test heard in Colorado Springs, CO
KSAZ-580 DX test was heard here in Colorado Springs just fine, nice TOH ID at 2:03 AM, MDT, they had their Internet broadcast going also but there was a several second delay between the radio broadcast and the Internet broadcast. Wasn't that easy to hear first with both WIBW and XEFI (?) giving me fits and later KMJ joined the fray... used a C Crane and GE Superadio with Select-A-Tenna... Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKVQ-1540 test heard in Colorado Springs, Colorado
WKVQ-1540 test heard here in Colorado Springs, CO on my GE Superadio and Select-A-Tenna with code ID's at 11:03, 11:21 and 11:29 PM, MST. 2nd test was stronger with code ID at 12:00 AM pretty clear. KXEL was giving me fits but nulled them, had XEHOS in there and 2 other SS stations. Email QSL already received... Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO _ Nigerian Advance Fee Fraud is a scam! Learn more: http://Spamsters.com/fraud.html ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
