[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, Sunday 5/26
Ndblist's monthly CLE (coordinated listening event) is this weekend. I got up early past two mornings to try to get some Pacific beacons but conditions have been very poor. Since the 530 Adak Alaska NDB (ADK ident) came back on about a month ago after years of being off, it's a good signal when conditions are decent. I haven't heard it yet this weekend, but did get two TP MW AMBC briefly this morning. 774 Japan occasional very poor talk 1145 utc; 828 Japan with a brief fadeup with woman talking, poor level, 1149 utc. 657 and 1135 with good hets. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] spotting website question
Steve, I'm not sure if there are any SWL equivalents to the ON4KST chat pages...maybe someone knows but there are a lot of good online resources that are kept up-to-date and will help you to figure out what SW stations you may be hearing: https://www.short-wave.info/ and http://www.eibispace.de/ ...you can download or just keep this page open while you listen...look for the eibi.txt file as well as the README.txt file Steve 73 WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 1060khz off frequency?
I have a decent-level het way down on 1059.900 that's strongest on the N/S longwire, if that gives any help to figuring out who it is. I'm about 15 miles southwest of Tucson, AZ. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 3/3/2019 10:27 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: I’m in laramie Wyoming and I think someone on 1060khz is off frequency. I have this god awful distorted mushy rumbling noise on it at night but it isn’t there by day. I don’t think it’s KRCN Longmont, CO I can’t hear them at night.John Johnson in Arizona says he’s getting interference on the lower side and of KNX, it goes away in upper side and. He says it isn’t KDUS we think it may be KDYL Salt Lake City. I didn’t have this noise a few weeks ago and it happens on whatever radio I use. Paul ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] New logging
--- Begin Message --- 1430 WION Ionia MI DX test 2-24-19 Several long test tones alternating with presumed open carrier 0035-0113 EST, fair to occasionally good levels. As 0130 neared, much stronger with Elton John's "I'm Still Standing", then promo: "Hearing AM Stereo 1430 at a local business today? *Thank* the business! Then let *us* know, so that we can thank 'em too. On almost any device, almost anywhere, we're WION." Into unfamiliar rocker, still strong. Been chasing this for 48 years. Steve FrancisAlcoa, Tennessee Realistic TRFSelect-a-tenna--- 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] Tuesday night LWBC, S. AZ
Maybe the band is finally recovering from all the recent solar activity? At any rate 171 and 252 LWBC were finally heard again at decent levels this evening, with even Sync AM on the modified R75 giving good reception for several minutes, around 0340 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W and N/S longwires ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 “NEED” 505 kHz
Should have sent that to the list. Folks in the area DF'd it to Ft. Eustis later on, so Fort Rucker is no longer considered its location. Steve On 2/2/2019 6:48 PM, Chris Black wrote: I have it in my log when I lived on Cape Cod from 2007 as Fort Rucker AL with a ? But not sure the significance. Am sure some of our beaconeratti will chime in. Chris, Kirkland WA Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2019, at 5:32 PM, Russ Johnson wrote: Hi, Does anyone know anything about this beacon on 505 kHz?Transmitting NEED on cw 73 Russ Johnson Lexington NC ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC, S. AZ Thursday night
Better conditions this evening than past couple nights plus much lower static. Several checks for LWBC had the best around 05 utc: 171 poor/weak (sync AM); 183 poor (sync AM); 189 traces; 198 poor; 216 very poor/poor; 252 medium (sync AM). 1089 was closest to audio among several with decent hets this evening. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Monday night LWBC, S. AZ
I have a 700' N/S longwire and a 900' E/W longwire that are my primary antennas. I get more local AC noise on the E/W wire and even though most LWBC is stronger on the E/W, the N/S wire has less noise and better overall S/N. When I lived in northeast Oregon I also had longwire antennas and would get LWBC; being much farther south here in AZ I never really expected to get much, and have been very pleased with what's been heard, especially this season. Several instances of 252 Algeria at "armchair copy" in AM sync mode, where normally the NDBs cause strong hets from the carriers, and the NDB idents themselves create "interference". (And I'm primarily an NDB DXer, but do like to hear any LWBC coming my way!) Steve On 1/15/2019 12:25 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: In Victoria, rarely any LWBC action in comparison, I think I've only every heard 189 with audio, some years ago. How large is your longwire Steve? Last few evenings have seen MW carriers seeming to be from the UK and Lithuania, a contrast to poor TP conditions. best wishes, Nick At 06:12 2019-01-15, STEVE wrote: LWBC got fairly decent later on this Monday evening. At around 06 utc: 171 poor (AM sync); 183 poor (AM sync); 189 very poor; 198 poor (AM sync); 216 very poor; 234 very poor; (243 hints); 252 medium (AM sync). MW only has 1089 with rapidly fading het not lasting long enough for any audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Monday night LWBC, S. AZ
LWBC got fairly decent later on this Monday evening. At around 06 utc: 171 poor (AM sync); 183 poor (AM sync); 189 very poor; 198 poor (AM sync); 216 very poor; 234 very poor; (243 hints); 252 medium (AM sync). MW only has 1089 with rapidly fading het not lasting long enough for any audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TA LW DX 1/11/19 (and S. AZ too, better than usual tonight)
LWBC also doing much better tonight than recently here in S. AZ despite the high static crashes. 0305 utc check: 171 Morocco weak, use of R75's AM sync giving good reception. 198 BBC very poor/poor 252 Algeria medium; can even use R75 AM sync with only mild NDB channel het--it takes a strong signal for that to happen on these NDB freqs. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, N/S longwire On 1/10/2019 7:20 PM, Richard N. Allen via IRCA wrote: Subject: Oklahoma TA LW DX 1/11/19 From: "Richard N. Allen" Date: 1/10/2019, 7:20 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com 198 BBC4 UK barely audible EE talk at 0216. 252 Chaine 3 ALG fair-to-good FF talk at 0218. R75 with ALA1530LNP. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA. Sent from my iPad ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Thursday night LWBC, S.E. AZ
Last night, Thursday, had the best reception of 252 Algeria that I've probably ever had. Several times it was strong enough to totally capture the frequency. Usually there is "qrm" from NDBs but on peaks it was the only thing heard, and I could use AM Sync. Over the evening I also had reception from 171, 183, 189, 198, 216. I also heard four NDBs from Greenland. Quite an unusual evening for far-north LF reception. TA AMBC 1089 produced one brief fadeup with audio at 0247 utc. 73, Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ (south of Tucson) R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TP for 29 Dec from Masset
Our plan is to have a KIWI websdr at one of the most interesting locations on the Planet. wow...that will be exciting!!! Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Antenna rotors for magnetic loops (W6LVP loop)
I realize Mark (or anyone else) never asked, but I've done extensive experiments with the W6LVP loop and preamp. It is poor for MW and only starts to do well at HF. Due to its high input impedance it does not match the single-turn loop until up at HF. If your interest is primarily MW I do not recommend the W6LVP setup. (I've done the same for the newer MFJ 1886 loop and preamp and that one is even worse--it doesn't even have decent gain at MW.) 73, Steve AA7U On 12/16/2018 9:34 AM, Mark Pettifor wrote: I don't see any recent discussions about antenna rotors in my searches. What would be a good rotor for use with the W6LVP? I've never used a rotor, so I don't really know what to look for in regards to the best features for AM DXing. Mark Pettifor Goshen, IN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TAs once more, Victoria style
No IranianByzzer... It was very strong here at 3:45 today, lots of hets and one with good audio (didn't write freq down but not 855). I thought it might be great night but maybe not. Steve, Mayne Island WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Jammin' on the Beach
>An S9 signal from the 1575-Iranian Jammer It was very prominent here last night between 0300-0400Z as well as reasonable audio from 855 which I'm assuming was RNE? Here on the east coast of Mayne Island (BC) I have a wonderful over-water shot to Europe but in between are all of Vancouver's blowtorches so the advantage is soon lost. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] BOG question
The John Bryant article on "over the shoulder" can be found at: <http://www.dxing.info/equipment/over_your_shoulder_bryant.dx> He does not test BOGs in his article, though. As a probably unrelated note, when I lived at the rural place in Oregon I had a 1600' E/W unterminated longwire that received "over the shoulder" in the west direction. That was the only implementation I could construct. My main interest was Pacific LF NDBs (from the west), thus everything was "over the shoulder". I routinely received faint Pacific NDBs with that setup and it was the very best Pacific LF antenna I've ever had the pleasure of using. Of course I had nothing I could compare with a regular west-pointed antenna of comparable length so I'll never know how much better such an antenna might have been. 73, Steve AA7U On 11/7/2018 5:29 PM, Chuck Hutton wrote: Nick - Hoping I remember all the details correctly as I don't have time right now to re-read things Luis has put this data on the web before and claimed "resonance". Someone then educated him that current peaks and resonance are not synonyms, My recollection is that the subject of current peaks was well covered and analyzed by Beverage in his 1923 AIEE paper. I see no reference to Beverage's work so assume Luis did not explore that area. I saw no numbers to serve as a basis for "resonance" - some L and C values would be helpful. But we stray from the original question : how much loss is there in a non-terminated BOG / Beverage? Some have compared "over the shoulder" versus normal wires, including John Bryant. Assuming I recall correctly, he found that over the shoulder had some feasibility as the loss was some 5 to 10 dB. 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] This morning's TP-DX from Central Iowa
Tim - curious as to what database you have displayed in the Perseus memory bank? Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] TAs again
I've had very poor audio on 1089 here past 30 minutes, assumed UK. (Forgot to check "send to all" and not just to Nigel, the first try.) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 10/30/2018 6:07 PM, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Not improving here, but not dropping off too rapidly either. Have had the 'regulars' on 1575,1413,1386, but also Iran on 1026, 1197 and tentatively 936. Also UK on 1089 and likely Spain on 999. Like the other night signals pop up briefly and vanish just as quickly, so I've likely missed others. 73, Nigel On 10/30/2018 6:41 PM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Just carriers out in Victoria, not leading to much so far, Nigel. Thanks for the heads up. Nick At 23:50 2018-10-30, Nigel Pimblett wrote: Just a warning to those of you further west - the TAs sound a bit more serious tonight. Audio on 1593, 1575, 1386, 1098, 1089 and carriers of varying strength from 531 to 1602. One of these evenings it won't be a false alarm. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, AB ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KAZ versus Pennant/Flag
Here's my (trivial) contribution. I'm mostly an LF NDB DXer and love to hear any Pacific beacons. I had room for a DKAZ and hadn't heard about the superiorities of longer horizontal length so put up the standard 140' DKAZ. Due to critters around, primarily javelina who will tear down anything in their path, my bottom horizontal wire lies on the ground. The ground in this S. AZ desert is mostly a thin layer of soil with rock underneath. My DKAZ points west and I use a Wellbrook FLG100LN preamp. I use a fixed 1200 ohm termination resistor and have not spent any time trying to optimize it. Experiments indicated the Wellbrook preamp was noticeably quieter for noise pickup than a matching transformer at the DKAZ and a preamp in the shack. I run about 550 feet of RG6 coax from DKAZ to shack--trying to get the DKAZ as much out of the fairly high local AC noise environment as possible. I also have a 900' E/W longwire which gives somewhat stronger LF Pacifics than the DKAZ however the east pickup deteriorates the S/N ratio such that the DKAZ even though somewhat lower level is almost always noticeably better S/N ratio on LF signals and is almost always clearly superior to the E/W longwire for Pacifics. I have not so far found a western LF signal that the E/W wire heard that couldn't also be heard on the DKAZ. Folks may have found the DKAZ is lower output the lower you go in frequency, but for my uses it is definitely not suffering from lack of LF performance, again when used with the FLG100LN preamp. I also try occasionally (if I'm determined to get up early enough) for MW Pacific signals, and the DKAZ is even better than the E/W longwire all over the whole MW band. At the top of the band, 1566 HLAZ is always better on the DKAZ, for instance. On times when DU expanded-band signals are heard, the DKAZ hears them when the longwire usually has no trace of them. Especially for a permanent installation, it's a major job to erect a DKAZ; perhaps some day I'll see about possibly extending it to 160' horizontal or maybe longer if there's room. A lot of extra brush would need clearing, etc. A major job! But the current basic 140' DKAZ is working superbly for me for both western LF and MW reception. 73, Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ On 10/24/2018 10:42 AM, Chuck Hutton wrote: Mark - No arrogance detected here. Now back to the issue of DKAZ low band performance...… 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
[IRCA] S. AZ Monday night TAs 10/24 utc
Storm static was down considerably last night. LWBC was unusually good with almost all heard. TA MW was fair with several with audio. LWBC 153, 162 (data only), 171, 183, 189, 198, 207, 216 (seems to come on the air at 04 utc), 225, 234, 252 between about 02-0530 utc MW 531, 864, 909, 1044, 1089, 1413 with several heard multiple times between 02-0530 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Sangean SG-711L
Digging through the bottom of my radio closet, I found an insulated lunch tote that my wife had given me to carry my radios while we were vacationing or on weekend trips. Mind you, I had not forgotten about the tote, it had just been put to the side so that our travel bags and other luggage could be stowed away. Yes, I have to confess that I don’t have a dedicated radio closet. Maybe our next house, says he who has lived with his wife and family in this house for the past 30 years, ha!! Anyway, in that tote was a Sangean SG-711L! Officially, the radio is described as an “FM/MW/LW/SW 1-9 12 Band Portable Receiver.” I purchased it on eBay many years ago from a seller in Argentina. It still has the Argentinian Customs stamp affixed to the back of the radio. I haven’t seen any mentions of this radio in any of the club journals in quite some time, probably due to its age. Are there any other DXers out there who have an SG-711L? What are your opinions of it from a DX perspective? I’d be interested to know. 73 & Good DX, Steve Ponder, N5WBI Houston, TX, USA ~~~ Sent from my iPhone ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TAs from 10/22 Monday night
Despite the usual very bad storm static TA conditions weren't too bad. I had 1089 presumed UK for almost 40 minutes fading up over and over with bits of talk in the heavy splatter, from 0212-0250 utc. I listened at the bench with headphones while doing other stuff. Much later 855 with very poor talk at 0502; 1044 with very poor talk at 0504. Who is most likely for 1044? My 2017 WRTH says most likely suspect Morocco is inactive. LWBC not so bad with 171 Morocco, 183 Germany, 198 UK, 216 France, 252 Algeria over the same 02-06 utc period with a couple fading up to good sync det level at times. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ Sat. night TAs 10/20--poor
Overall poor for TA reception this evening. High static too with storms in Central America on the N/S wire and storms on the southern East Coast on the E/W wire. MW had 684 with very brief bits of audio heard at 0431 utc. LWBC doing a little better as usual. 171, 183, 189, 198, 216, 234, 252 all with audio various times between 02-05 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ 10/19 Friday night TAs
I rarely get any audio from MW TAs but this evening was exceptional, far better than last evening. LWBC was unusually good too, first noted around 0216 utc and lasting past 0500 utc. MW peaked around 0430 utc. Conditions here this evening were much better than others noted for last evening, which was poor here. Many MW hets this evening. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire (getting all the strong Tucson stations to the north too) 162 France with low pitched data signal 0429 utc, weak/medium 171 Morocco 0429 utc weak 183 Germany 0429 utc poor 189 Iceland 0430 utc very poor/poor 198 UK 0431 poor/weak 216 France 0432 utc poor/weak 234 Luxembourg 0433 utc poor 252 Algeria always dominant, occasionally Ireland would fade up such as at 0435 utc. 684 occasional audio 0252 utc 774 brief fadeup with 15 seconds of talk 0350 utc 855 occasional audio 0228 utc, 0451 utc 1044 occasional audio 0256 utc; several seconds of man/woman talk 0423 utc 1053 occasional audio 0316 utc, 0339 utc 1179 occasional audio 0346 utc, 0425 utc ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TA carriers
Nice EU CW on topband tonight but all are from SM, OH and LA. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TP from S.E. AZ 10/3
Slightly better conditions this morning. Reviewing Perseus recording the following had pips and chime or just chime at 1300 TOH. 567 Japan chime very poor 594 Japan pips and chime weak, talk very poor 603 Japan chime faint 657 N Korea 3 pips and chime weak, talk very poor 693 Japan chime poor 729 Japan chime faint 747 Japan pips and chime poor, talk very poor 774 Japan pips and chime medium, talk poor 873 Japan chimes poor 882 Japan chime faint 891 Japan chime faint 945 Japan chime faint 972 S Korea pips and chime weak, talk very poor 1053 Japan chime faint -- Sunrise at 1319. 774 Japan rose to weak/medium (sync det) level several times; 594 Japan also briefly at good level. 1566 never heard better than very poor. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; Perseus; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Where's the Korean Jammer When You Need It?
With my newly repaired Perseus SDR back in operation I've been recording in the morning while listening live on the R75. Checking the recording, 657 kHz at 1300 utc I have the same "C sharp" note TOH chime that Gary's (much better) recording has. I can barely hear just the chime, not any pips. Today was a tiny bit better conditions than the last number of days where it's been awful for TP AMBC. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ Perseus recording from 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp On 10/1/2018 3:52 PM, Gary DeBock wrote: After some overnight FSL antenna work I decided to check the band around local sunrise, hoping for some strong TP signals to break through the neighbor's S7 electrical noise. 657-Pyongyang was one of the few that could break through, although it was tough to decide which was worse-- Pyongyang's corny music (at 1256), or the electrical noise https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/pj0vrs8cjkolzskklvkn3sfvfi6jszd1 Whether the 3+1 TOH pips are on the half hour or the hour (as at 1300 this morning), it's always time to tune away from this station https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/xlmyrowwabaz71v4fqu441jekg7pq4ma No wonder all the radios made in North Korea make it impossible to tune in anything else. Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, USA) Stock XHDATA D-808 + 15" FSL antenna ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CO TP Report 9/27/18 (Drake vs Elad)
I sent my reply to Nick but maybe others might be interested. The Drake PIN diode deterioration is not my opinion; Drake has mentioned this in tech articles in the distant past, where I first learned about it. Steve On 9/27/2018 10:48 AM, STEVE wrote: I'm mostly familiar with the Drake R8 series, having worked on two R8Bs, converting them to true VLF-HF reception instead of the no-sensitivity below about 130 kHz. I don't know if the R7 uses PIN diodes. I'm not directly aware of other brands that used PIN diodes in the front end. Drake also used 200 ohm input switched band filters, with transformers to convert from 50 to 200 ohms, and the reverse on the output of the filters. Those diodes are associated with that and possibly are more sensitive to deterioration at the higher impedance than where PIN diodes are usually used in 50 ohm systems. Steve On 9/27/2018 10:40 AM, Nick Hall-Patch wrote: Thanks for pointing that out Steve. Are there other receivers of that vintage that might also suffer from deteriorating front end PIN diodes? best wishes, Nick At 17:38 2018-09-27, STEVE wrote: Drake uses PIN diodes in the front end switched band filters of the R8 series (and at least the SW8); those diodes deteriorate over time, significantly reducing sensitivity. Unless you had those diodes replaced at your service it's likely that's why your Drake is less sensitive than the Elad. Steve On 9/27/2018 9:34 AM, C B via IRCA wrote: An OK morning for TPs in CO. I did a preliminary comparison between my Elad FDM-S2 and the Drake R8A. As Bogey said "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship". I started with comparing the two JJ powerhouses, JOUB and JOIB. The Drake had weak, barely discernable audio with both the ALA 1530ln and the NW Corner-Fed loop. The Elad produced fair to good audio readily understandable to a JJ speaker. I did not expect the difference to be so evident. I had my R8A serviced a couple of years ago by a former Drake tech, so while a bit long in the tooth, it's working fine. More to come This morning's results: 594 JOAK w/male in JJ weak (w/Elad, just a het w/Drake) 747 JOIB w/male in JJ good (w/Elad, weaker w/Drake) 774 JOUB w/male in JJ good (w/Elad, weaker w/Drake) 828 JOBB w/ weak audio (w/Elad, threshold audio w/Drake) A decent assortment of hets. 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO Elad FDM-S2, Drake R8A, ALA 1530ln, NW Corner-Fed loop, Quantum Phaser ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] CO TP Report 9/27/18 (Drake vs Elad)
Drake uses PIN diodes in the front end switched band filters of the R8 series (and at least the SW8); those diodes deteriorate over time, significantly reducing sensitivity. Unless you had those diodes replaced at your service it's likely that's why your Drake is less sensitive than the Elad. Steve On 9/27/2018 9:34 AM, C B via IRCA wrote: An OK morning for TPs in CO. I did a preliminary comparison between my Elad FDM-S2 and the Drake R8A. As Bogey said "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship". I started with comparing the two JJ powerhouses, JOUB and JOIB. The Drake had weak, barely discernable audio with both the ALA 1530ln and the NW Corner-Fed loop. The Elad produced fair to good audio readily understandable to a JJ speaker. I did not expect the difference to be so evident. I had my R8A serviced a couple of years ago by a former Drake tech, so while a bit long in the tooth, it's working fine. More to come This morning's results: 594 JOAK w/male in JJ weak (w/Elad, just a het w/Drake) 747 JOIB w/male in JJ good (w/Elad, weaker w/Drake) 774 JOUB w/male in JJ good (w/Elad, weaker w/Drake) 828 JOBB w/ weak audio (w/Elad, threshold audio w/Drake) A decent assortment of hets. 73 and Best of DX, Craig BarnesWheat Ridge, CO Elad FDM-S2, Drake R8A, ALA 1530ln, NW Corner-Fed loop, Quantum Phaser ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CO TP Report 9/27/18
OK - I'll totally go out on a limb here and declare that Humphrey Bogart would have been a *Hammarlund* owner... much more manly-man that the *Hallicrafters*... take that Halli users... I visualize Bogey planted in front of a Collins...perhaps a 51J-1 :-) Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 9/24 TPs, S.E. AZ--decent
Good TP conditions from about 15 minutes before sunrise to 10 minutes after. Three stations briefly strong enough for AM sync on the R75--594, 657, 774. Others at weaker level--558, 603, 666, 693, 711, 747, 819, 972, 1116, 1242, 1566. All from about 1300-1325 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CJEU 1670 Gatineau off
--- Begin Message --- Looking at this list of all three Ottawa AMs reminds me of when they were a seven-AM station town, before the deletions of CJSB-540, CBO-920, CJRC-1150 and CBOF-1250. Steve FrancisAlcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Rick Dau To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Sun, Sep 23, 2018 9:04 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] CJEU 1670 Gatineau off Interesting. And I'm wondering if there was any damage at the tower sites of CFRA-580, CFGO-1200, or CIWW 1310, or if they made it through relatively unscathed. Hydroquebec is reporting that about 95% of their customers now have powered restored, this per Twitter from about 35 minutes ago. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska From: IRCA on behalf of Eric Floden Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 7:56 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America; nrc...@googlegroups.com; mw...@groups.io Subject: [IRCA] CJEU 1670 Gatineau off Noted through today perhaps related to recent tornado weather event. EricF Ottawa --- 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] S.E. AZ TPs 9 23
Ndblist's monthly coordinated listening event (CLE) is this weekend so I've been up checking for Pacifics; nothing for the CLE but TP AMBC was good this morning. All Asian but one Japan signal was good enough for sync AM lock (774) and a number of channels with audio between about 1300-1325 utc. Local sunrise at 1311. 567, 594, 657, 693, 729, 747, 756, 774, 972, 1566 all with audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; 140' west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 Grayland SDR WAV Files
Maybe I could be a junior member? I'm learning a lot... Hi Ken...I suspect there are a lot of quiet lurkers who just like to soak in all of the wisdom this group can offer! I'm just upwind of you, here on Mayne Island. Steve / cheers WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Loop comparisons / suggestions
In addition to the loops already mentioned, there's the MFJ 1888 broadband amplified loop. I bought one some time back mainly just to see how well it worked at LF, which is my primary use for receive-only amplified loops. The MFJ loop does not work at LF despite the typographical claim in the ads in QST magazine claiming "reception to 50 kHz" operation. In fact it loses gain even at the lower part of the AMBC band. It works OK at HF though still has less gain than the Wellbrook. Note too the W6LVP broadband amplified loop does not work at LF either, despite their claims, compared to the Wellbrook and RF Pro loops. 73, Steve AA7U On 8/26/2018 7:36 AM, Russ Johnson wrote: Good Morning, I will likely be purchasing a magnetic loop this fall. I wasn’t able to find much on the web in terms of direct comparisons between the Wellbook ALA1530LP, W6LVP loop and DX Engineering RF-PRO-1B. Ability to withstand the weather is of prime importance. While cost is always a consideration, of equal importance are performance (of course), durability, product support, ease of installation and use. I’d love to hear any thoughts, experiences and suggestions. Thank you , Russ Johnson Lexington NC Sent from my iPad ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Oregon Cliff (Rockwork 6) Ultralight DU's for 8-5-- Yikes!
Thanks for posting that photo--it's fun to be able to see who's hearing stuff! Of course the trip accounts are always interesting to read, especially about the "squatter encounters". :) Steve On 8/5/2018 8:11 AM, Gary DeBock wrote: Nick certainly brought the luck with him from Victoria as Tom, Craig and I had one of the most thrilling sessions ever at the Rockwork ocean cliff. The legendary weak station 585-Radio Ngati Porou (// 603) was heard for the first time in 4 years, and Tom mentioned that he had never heard 531-More FM so loud. 585-7RN in Tasmania had a booming signal, while Craig had so much choice DU-DX on his new "Baby FSL" that he seemed awestruck. As we drove up in total darkness at 1140 the "sleeping squatters" were once again out in force, so we needed to split up into two groups-- Craig and I at Rockwork 6, and Tom and Nick at Rockwork 4. When the first FSL was set up on 531 kHz in total darkness at 1155 UTC there was already an S9+ signal from 531-PI, which astonished all of us. This was exactly the same situation as in July of 2014, during the NZ-record (88 Kiwis) DXpedition with Chuck. This morning's session was every bit as good as during the Kiwi Record trip-- if not better. Every NZ station I tried for showed up, and the other three DXers seemed swamped with choice DX all over the band. Even Craig was making out like a DU-DXing bandit with his 3.5 inch Baby FSL, tracking down 531-More FM, 558-Fiji, 585-7RN, 936-Chinese Voice, etc. The session was definitely a thriller, and will surely be remembered for the ages! A photo of the four DXers together after the awesome session is posted at https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/1vvrv5cyfl7di16ba5sv3u7mkx1fkeqf Full details to follow... Gary DeBock (in Nehalem, OR) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 - your IRCA DXer talking about coffee
I saw this on the evening news the other night and said, "I know that guy!!" Well done BTW. Steve WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KFAB-1110 off the air
--- Begin Message --- Went off 18 minutes ago (8:20 pm CST) during windstorm per Ernie Wesolowski in Omaha. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee --- 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] S. AZ LWBC Tuesday nite
LWBC has been up and down here tonight; some checks with a few at decent levels, other times faded way down. Overall have heard 171, 183, 198, 216 France (possibly my first time, I don't remember but it's been a long time since I heard it), 252. MW has had a bunch of hets, some at decent level, and possibly some traces of audio on one or two--1089 mostly. Glad to read others are getting decent TA reception this evening. One guy in northwest Tucson area reported 198 BBC "booming in"--it definitely was never that strong for me. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita (15 miles south of Tucson), AZ R75; E/W longwire for LWBC; N/S longwire for TA MW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ LWBC Fri nite
LWBC doing a little better here this early evening. 171 Morocco, 183 Germany, 198 England, 252 Algeria all weak or better along with sync det on all at 0151 utc. 1089 with occasional bits of audio. Other MW hets 531, 909, 963, 1044, 1053, 1116, 1215 (very strong local on 1210), 1422, 1575. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire for LWBC; N/S longwire for TA MW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ Thurs. eve. LWBC, and some MW hets
Haven't been doing much radio lately but seeing reports of evening TA activity prompted to turn the radio on. Excellent LWBC a little earlier; lots of weak to medium MW hets as well but couldn't get any audio from those. 171 Morocco medium, 183 Germany poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor; 198 England weak; 252 Algeria medium between 0212-0235 utc. Many MW lo/mid band hets; only a few very poor upper band hets same timeframe. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire for LWBC; N/S longwire for TA MW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 19
All low band this morning, only weak het on 1566 S Korea. Lots of low band hets but highly variable, up for a few seconds then gone. Sunrise 1423 utc. 657 N Korea? traces of female vocal music 1411 utc 666 Japan traces of male talk 1418 utc 774 Japan male and female talk, EE for about 30 seconds, very poor 1426 utc 972 S Korea male and female talk for about 5 seconds, very poor 1429 utc. 1500 TOH chime faint Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 18
Not saying much but this morning was best in quite awhile for having some audio. 657 N Korea assumed with bits of martial music 1419 utc 693 Japan bits of male talk 1425 utc 774 Japan very poor male talk 1421 utc 1377 China? bits of talk 1431 utc 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1413 utc brief male talk at very poor/poor level; 1434 very poor; 1439 very poor; 1450 very poor--best reception in some time today Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 17
A little better today with two signals with audio around sunrise (1425 utc). 774 Japan with EE lessons faded up twice where I could almost make out the words of the woman reading the English part, 1420 and 1433. 1566 S Korea HLAZ with brief music and female talk 1429. Lots of hets around sunrise. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 16--poor
774 Japan was caught with several seconds of very poor audio, female speaking at 1428 utc. Otherwise just traces of audio on 693 Japan and 972 S Korea between 1407-1440 utc. Hets faded earlier today, mostly all gone after 1440. Sunrise 1424 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 15--poor
A tiny bit better this morning with 774 Japan and 972 S Korea several times giving bits of audio between 1410-1455 utc, though not quite reaching "very poor" level. And a decent het on 846 lasting the whole session where I usually don't hear a het at all. Sunrise 1424 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs January 14--very poor
Only traces of audio on 774 Japan and 972 S Korea this morning between 1408-1502 utc. Sunrise 1425. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 13--poor
Only bits and pieces of occasional audio on a couple this morning. Lots of hets over the whole band and lasting 40 minutes past sunrise (1425 utc) but nothing faded up to even halfway decent level. 774 Japan 1410 utc very poor talk; 1438 very poor talk; 1448 very poor talk; 1500 pips and chime very poor 972 S Korea 1424 utc very poor male talk; 1446 very poor male talk 1566 S Korea 1428 utc traces of talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] TA hints
Lots of EU CW on 160 here starting at around 4:30 PM local time TA carriers are starting to appear in Victoria 0045UT. 1089, 1215, 1458, 1575, 1593. best wishes, Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, January 12--poor
Good to near Nigel in Alberta had good conditions, possibly this morning will be even better for him as things were slightly improved here though nothing rose past "very poor" level. Many hets over the whole band at first changing to mid/high band hets after sunrise. Sunrise remains at 1425 utc for past couple weeks. 774 Japan 1411 utc very poor male/female talk; 1436 very poor talk; 1446 very poor talk 972 S Korea 1415 utc very poor male talk; 1427 very poor female talk; 1440 very poor female talk; 1449 very poor male talk; 1500 faint chime then very poor talk 1422 Japan? 1420 utc traces of talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1423 utc very poor male talk; 1434 very poor male talk 1575 VOA assumed 1422 utc very poor female talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] West Coast TA's for 11 January 2018
There were numerous 160m CW signals from EU in here this evening from just before sunset and for several hours after. Some were pretty loud. It's nice to hear strong EU's again on the topband and is surely a good omen as we head further down the sunspot slope. Bring on those long months of zero solar activity! Steve Yes, though nothing more than carriers when I have listened, 855, 1089, 1215 1386(??). WEB - "The VE7SL Radio Notebook": http://qsl.net/ve7sl/ VE7SL BLOG - "Homebrewing and Operating Adventures From 2200m to Nanowaves": http://ve7sl.blogspot.ca/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] S. AZ TPs January 11--poor
A tiny bit better this morning with quite a few low band hets just before and around sunrise (1425 utc). 774 Japan had a couple times with very poor male/female talk, assumed EE lessons at 1426, 1433, 1435 utc. 972 S Korea traces of audio at 1437 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, January 10--very poor
Only traces of audio on 774 Japan this morning at 1437 utc. Other hets 747, 972, 1566 not close to audio. Sunrise 1425 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs Jan. 9--poor
At least it wasn't a total shutout with 774 Japan heard this morning with a bit of very poor audio, male and female talk probably EE lessons at 1415 utc. Weak hets for 747, 972, 1566. Sunrise 1425 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Kona dial tune 0630 U
--- Begin Message --- Did anyone ever learn what became of his numerous shortwave and AM veries? No will, no relatives, and no other DXer within reasonable "rescue" distance. I'm thinking they ended up in a Puna recycling center. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Russ Edmunds To: Mark Connelly ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Mon, Jan 8, 2018 2:36 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] Kona dial tune 0630 U Richard also emigrated to Hawaii from the mainland, bringing his hobby with him... Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id From: IRCA on behalf of R. Colin Newell Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 2:25:44 PM To: Mark Connelly Cc: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] Kona dial tune 0630 U He was also a noted linguist and permanent resident. One wonders sometime if there are any permanent residents of the Islands out there toiling anonymously with these productive listening conditions that haven’t signified yet. Colin Newell - Kona HI. > On Jan 8, 2018, at 8:39 AM, Mark Connelly wrote: > > Look up the reports from Richard Wood in old DX Monitor / DX News. This > would mostly be in the 1980s. > > He wrote the book on DXing from Hawaii. (at least in the pre-SDR / > pre-ultralight era) > > Mark Connelly, WA1ION > South Yarmouth, MA >> --- 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] S. AZ TPs Jan 8--nada
Someone turned the switch off this morning--nothing at all, barely any very weak hets before or after sunrise. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs Jan 7--poor
All low/mid band today, nothing but weak het on 1566. Only very poor audio heard on a couple. Sunrise 1425 utc. 747 Japan 1421 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1422 utc very poor talk; 1427 very poor; 1436 very poor 972 S Korea 1429 utc very poor vocal music Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs Jan 6--fair
All low/mid band this morning with several heard; 774 Japan doing well before sunrise. Lots of low and mid band hets. Sunrise 1425 utc. 594 Japan 1407 utc very poor man talking. 774 Japan 1410 utc peaking at poor (AM sync) with man talking slowly (political speech?); 1419 very poor/poor; 1430 very poor; 1446 last heard very poor 972 S Korea 1421 utc very poor man talking, lasting several minutes before fading; 1441 very poor; 1452 last heard very poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs--better than yesterday
Compared to yesterday, this morning was a lot better with several with audio; 972 S Korea the best. Many hets over the whole band prior to sunrise, then after sunrise a couple eventually produced audio. And still some hets past 1500 utc. Sunrise 1425 utc--it's that time of year when the same sunrise time is lasting for two weeks, varying only by seconds each day. 594 Japan traces of audio 1419 utc 774 Japan traces of audio 1425 utc 972 S Korea the star today. 1433 utc very poor/poor talk for several minutes; 1438 fadeup; 1446 fadeup. Still a het 1503. 1566 S Korea 1444 utc very poor talk; 1501 fadeup Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX……… AM BCB Station # 2,100 Logged!
--- Begin Message --- WUFF must enjoy being DXers' milestones! It was my 1,000th catch, on August 27th, 1972. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Robert Ross Hi Guys: Here is my report for the few weeks. Very little time for DX and even less time to review Older Recordings I made. Only real highlight this time around is AM BCB Station # 2100 Logged!! RECEIVER is ELAD FDM-S2 SDR ANTENNA isWELLBROOK ALA-1530LNP Imperium Loop AM BCB TOTALS are now…….. 2,100 Stations Heard 73……ROB VA3SW Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA * 710 WUFF Eastman, GEORGIA Dec/20/17 1658 EST EEFAIR Under WOR NYC. Male DJ with Talk @ 1658 EST. IDS as "WUFF" @ 1658. More Talk under WOR and another ID on hour as "WUFF". Then lost or signed off??? AM BCB STN # 2,100 Logged NEW STN2.5 kW DAYTIMER ROSS, ON. * 730 KKDA Grand Prairie, TEXAS Nov/14/17 0659 EST EE/KOREAN FAIR Female DJ with ID in EE @ 0659 as "KKDA 730 AM Grand Prairie, Dallas, Ft. Worth". Into Korean Program. RELOG 500 WATTS ROSS, ON. * 950 KWOS Jefferson City, MISSOURI Dec/30/17 1659 EST EEFAIR Male DJ with ID @ 1659 EST as "News Radio 950 and FM 104.5 KWOS - Jefferson City - A service of Zimmer Radio". Into CBS News @ 0700. RELOG 5 kW/500 Watts ROSS, ON. * --- 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] S. AZ TPs--nada
A very poor morning with nothing reaching audio today. Just a few hets too, 774, 972, 1566. Glad Richard at least had somewhat better conditions! Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, Wednesday Jan 3--poor
Back to checking morning TPs after a week of staying up late for ndblist's holiday Coordinated Listening Event. Minimal DXing this morning with 774 Japan heard very poor level with male talk 1424 utc. 972 S Korea only traces of audio 1407 utc. 1566 S Korea never made it past a weak het. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 25
Right after sunrise 774 Japan had a nice fadeup for several minutes. Sunrise 1423 utc. 774 Japan 1427 utc several minutes of poor (AM sync det) level with EE lessons, "we may be able to accommodate your request" and variations of "we may be able to " with female reading the EE and male in foreign language. Faded away after that and not heard again. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1433 utc brief fadeup for 2 minutes with male talking, very poor/poor. Last heard 1440 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp Merry Christmas! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 24--correction
I forgot to add the two other high band signals heard this morning on 1575 and 1593. On 12/24/2017 8:30 AM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Low band had one signal 774 Japan before sunrise; after sunrise it was a total shift to high band lasting about 30 minutes. Sunrise 1422 utc. 774 Japan 1411 utc very poor talk and music; not heard again 1314 Japan 1420 utc very poor female talk 1413 Japan? 1426 utc very poor male talk 1566 S Korea 1413 utc very poor hymn Silent Night; 1430 utc very poor/poor talk; 1443 utc last heard 1573 VOA assumed 1431 utc very poor vocal music 1593 China assumed 1433 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp Merry Christmas! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 24
Low band had one signal 774 Japan before sunrise; after sunrise it was a total shift to high band lasting about 30 minutes. Sunrise 1422 utc. 774 Japan 1411 utc very poor talk and music; not heard again 1314 Japan 1420 utc very poor female talk 1413 Japan? 1426 utc very poor male talk 1566 S Korea 1413 utc very poor hymn Silent Night; 1430 utc very poor/poor talk; 1443 utc last heard Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp Merry Christmas! ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 21--better
Lots of hets this morning especially on high band and 774 Japan briefly rose to decent level. Sunrise 1421 utc. 747 Japan 1421 utc very poor male/female talk 774 Japan 1418 utc male/female EE lessons, briefly rose for a few seconds to poor (AM sync detector). Last heard 1503 utc with very brief fade up 972 S Korea 1426 utc male/female talk very poor; last heard 1435 utc 1422 China or Japan? 1413 utc very poor male/female talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1414 utc talk; last heard 1456 utc 1593 China 1415 utc male talk very poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 20
Somewhat improved conditions this morning with 774 Japan lasting a little past 1500 utc (sunrise here 1420 utc). 594 Japan 1407 utc traces of audio; 1413 very poor male talk 657 N Korea 1408 utc traces of audio 774 Japan 1418 utc very poor, EE lessons; 1445 very poor male talk (not EE lessons); 1500 pips and chime poor; last heard 1506 very poor vocal music 972 S Korea 1429 utc traces of audio 1134 Japan? 1431 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1412 utc female talk very poor/poor; last heard 1456 utc 1575 VOA Thailand presumed 1423 utc very poor female talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 19--poor
A tiny bit better than yesterday with a couple with barely-audible signals. Sunrise 1420 utc. 774 Japan 1450 utc had the best brief fadeup of talk at very poor level. 1500 utc TOH pips and chime very poor. 1008 Japan? 1402 utc very poor mumbly talk for a few seconds 1556 S Korea 1435 utc very poor male talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 18--nothing
Just a note to say I heard nothing this morning, just the usual TP hets, 594, 747, 774, 972, 1566 none strong enough for audio. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 17
Mostly very poor today though I caught 774 Japan in a very brief fade up to near-armchair level, then a few seconds later totally gone. Sunrise 1419 utc. 774 Japan 1432 utc, managed to catch a brief fade up to poor/weak (AM sync) level with male talk, then completely faded to nothing leaving KKOB to its usual dominance. 819 Japan? 1422 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea 1427 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 16
I didn't listen Friday morning but back at it this morning. Conditions were almost all high band and as seems to be the case lately not lasting too long after sunrise (1418 utc). 774 Japan 1427 utc very poor talk 972 S Korea 1411 utc very poor talk 1143 China? 1431 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1435 utc very poor/poor talk 1575 VOA assumed 1416 utc very poor talk 1593 China 1419 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 14
Right before and up to 20 minutes after sunrise seems to be best lately. Sunrise 1417 utc. 594 Japan 1428 utc very poor talk 666 Japan 1428 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1431 utc EE lessons fadeup "to recover from the physical trauma of child birth", very poor/poor; last heard 1441 utc. 972 S Korea 1403 utc very poor talk, again 1438 utc very poor 1566 S Korea 1404 utc very poor talk, again at 1426 utc Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 13--better low band
Low band was better this morning; little for high band. Everything mostly gone by 30 minutes past sunrise. Sunrise 1416 utc. 567 Japan 1400 utc TOH chime faint 594 Japan 1358 utc male talk very poor/poor 747 Japan 1403 utc male/female very poor talk; 1423 utc EE lessons "many parts of Japan" briefly very poor/poor 774 Japan 1404 utc EE lessons male/female, very poor/poor. Best in awhile. "There's an art exhibition downtown tomorrow night, can you join us?"; 1424 utc again very poor/poor "is it very hard to learn the violin"; 1435 utc briefly at poor/sync det level "I'm sorry but I can't"; 1500 utc pips and chime, traces of talk very poor 972 S Korea 1408 utc male/female talk briefly very poor/poor 1566 S Korea 1430 utc very poor talk, only time faded up to audio that I caught Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, December 12
I had "November" stuck when it's really "December"; hopefully I'll remember the rest of the month. Started out very poor conditions but the interest was almost an hour after sunrise a bunch of hets faded up with a couple barely producing audio. Sunrise 1416 utc. 774 Japan 1427 utc very poor audio; 1457 utc very poor vocal music; 1500 utc TOH chime very poor; 1507 utc very poor talk 972 S Korea 1449 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea 1514 utc very poor talk (1520 utc--still some hets) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 11
A little better this morning. Signals are not lasting very long much after sunrise. Sunrise 1415 utc. 594 Japan 1410 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1415 utc briefly very poor/poor talk, maybe EE lessons; again 1433 utc 1566 S Korea 1427 utc very poor music then talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 10--very poor
Conditions this morning were very poor. But I was up later than usual last night --846 had a big het and produced traces of audio at 0554 utc. Sunrise 1414 utc. 774 Japan 1427 utc only traces of audio 972 S Korea 1357 utc very poor male/female talk 1422 China? 1424 utc traces of audio 1566 S Korea 1435 utc traces of audio Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 9
774 Japan had decent audio for awhile; not much else. Everything shut down after about 1430 utc. Sunrise 1414 utc. 594 Japan 1403 utc very poor male talk 774 Japan 1402 utc very poor/poor male talk; 1427-30 utc poor (AM sync detector). No EE lessons today. 972 S Korea 1405 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1423 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 8
Not as good as yesterday morning, and signals didn't last as long after sunrise as yesterday either. Lots of low and mid band hets after sunrise, little for high band. Sunrise 1413 utc. Coldest this season, 24F. 594 Japan 1437 utc very poor talk 657 N Korea 1413 utc very poor music 747 Japan 1433 utc very poor/poor talk, EE lessons 774 Japan 1434 utc very poor/poor talk, EE lessons; 1500 utc TOH pips and chime very poor 972 S Korea 1428 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1407 utc very poor/poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 7
774 Japan was the star this morning. After sunrise it had a decent signal for several minutes. and occasional fadeups after that. Sunrise 1412 utc. 594 Japan 1442 utc very poor talk 774 Japan 1412 utc poor (sync det) EE lessons. Last heard 1500 utc pips and chime very poor 1143 China? 1438 utc very poor female talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1421 utc very poor talk--not doing well today. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 6--very poor
Minimalist conditions this morning, perhaps due to the sharp drop in the Kyoto Dst. Little real audio from anything today. Due to lack of anything else I was sitting on 774 Japan and it did have a brief fadeup to audio well after sunrise. Sunrise 1411 utc. 594 Japan 1412 utc traces of audio only. 774 Japan 1434 utc traces of audio; 1444-1450 utc occasional fadeups to very poor audio. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1408 utc very poor talk. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 5
This morning it was low/mid band from sunrise on, with usual high band 1566 HLAZ never reaching audibility. Sunrise 1411 utc. 594 Japan 1410, 1417 utc very poor talk. 774 Japan 1402 utc very poor/poor EE lessons; 1426 utc brief fadeup very poor/poor "today I'd like to discuss". 972 S Korea 1404 utc very poor talk. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1344 utc very poor talk and music, at end of program and pattern switch; never faded up again. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 4 Monday
Past couple weeks low band hets fade out soon after sunrise but not this morning. Whole band had good hets lasting long after sunrise this morning along with a couple lo-band with audio along with usual hi-band South Korea. No jammers were heard today, and yes, it's 1476; I've never heard anything but a weak het on 1467 (along with usual jammer on 1566). Sunrise 1410 utc. (Still some hets at 1450 utc.) 567 Japan 1408 utc first noted audio, very poor; 1420 last heard 594 Japan 1408 utc first audio, very poor; 1437 last heard 774 Japan 1400 utc pips and chime then very poor talk; 1423 last heard 972 S Korea 1401 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1404 utc very poor/poor talk; 1419 poor (sync det); 1434 poor (sync det); 1440 last heard Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LWBC in Michigan 0310Z (and AZ too)
Yes, an early check wasn't great but a late check now, 0514 utc, is much improved. Decent audio on 171, 183, 198 (probably best this season), 252 (sync det level even). And 162 data warble good level (CW mode). Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire On 12/3/2017 8:12 PM, Transistor wrote: Steve, Heads up my friend - 171, 183 and 189 all nicely copiable here tonight. 189 Iceland is a rarity here. But tonight it sports a very nice signal. 171 traditional AA mx 189 American pop mx. 73, Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs December 3
Very poor TP conditions lately, but this morning was better with a few heard with audio. After sunrise the mid/high band had many hets come up, with quite a few close to audio for about 10 minutes. Sunrise 1409 utc. 774 Japan best at 1353 utc with EE lessons, very poor/poor 972 S Korea 1355 utc very poor talk 1476 N Korea jammer noted 1410 utc (CW mode with its buzzy sound) 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1434 utc best with brief fadeup to poor (sync det) male talk 1566 N Korea jammer noted under HLAZ het now and then 1411 utc; fading after 1440 utc 1575 VOA assumed, traces of talk 1422 utc 1593 China 1423 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] November newie
--- Begin Message --- 1120 WSME Camp Lejeune NC 11-17 3:15 to 3:35 a.m. EST Thanks to several tips on the BCB DX Logger site, this daytimer heard fair to poor way under KMOX with mentions of 94.1 and 97.1; "This is the Beach Radio Network" at 3:35, then 1969 rocker "Honky Tonk Women." Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee Realistic TRF 12-675 and Select-a-tenna --- 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] S. AZ TPs, November 30--very poor
Unusually poor this morning with only 1566 S Korea HLAZ saving the day with very poor audio after sunrise. Sunrise 1406 utc. (594 Japan 1406 utc traces of audio) 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1410-23 utc occasional very poor talk (1611 Australia 1410-1417 utc poor hets (several as usual) but far from audio) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 29--poor + another NK jammer heard
Poor conditions this morning, only a couple with audio. I heard another North Korean jammer on 1476 that I haven't heard before (only on 1566). Chris Kadlec's information posted 11/22 doesn't mention this one. The 1476 jammer is the same type of approx. 35 Hz fundamental audio tone with harmonics like the 1566 jammer (which was also heard poorly this morning) that is easily heard in CW mode (when normally tuning for 9 kHz hets). Chris mentioned one on 1467 which I haven't heard so far. The 1476 jammer seemed to be all by itself, at least I didn't hear another het like I do on 1566 when HLAZ fades down enough to hear the jammer underneath. Sunrise 1405 utc. 774 Japan 1337 utc talk very poor/poor 972 S Korea 1400 utc chime then traces of talk very poor 1476 N Korea jammer (assmed) 1409 utc first noted with buzzy het same as heard on 1566, very poor/poor at times 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1340 utc talk and usual sign-off music to 1344, very poor; 1423 utc talk very poor lasting to 1429. 1566 N Korea jammer 1410 utc very poor het now and then when HLAZ carrier fades down Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 28--decent
Low band was good today with several from Japan heard at decent (sync det) levels 30 minutes before sunrise and right around sunrise (1404 utc). Still some hets at 1430 utc. 594 Japan 1355 utc poor (sync det) talk; 1405-07 utc poor/weak (sync det); 1413 utc occasional very poor 666 Japan 1408 utc occasional very poor talk 693 Japan 1340 utc very poor talk 747 Japan 1334 utc very poor talk; 1409 utc very poor 774 Japan 1347 utc poor (sync det) talk; 1420 utc occasional fadeup, very poor 891 Japan 1342 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1339 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 24--poor
A little better this morning with 3 stations with audio--747 Japan, 972 S Korea, the usual 1566 S Korea, with traces of audio from 1134 (could be Japan or S Korea). 747 Japan 1352 utc very poor talk 972 S Korea 1400 utc very poor/poor talk and vocal music, lasting to 1409 utc 1134 Japan/S Korea? 1410 utc very poor talk 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1351 utc poor (sync det) talk; 1406 utc poor (sync det) talk, fading away 1426 utc 1566 N Korea jammer 1350 utc occasional fadeups, very poor today Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 23--poor
Only 1566 HLAZ South Korea heard this morning, but it was doing better today. Decent (sync det) level just before end of program (and antenna pattern shift) at 1342 utc. Later it faded up to decent (sync det) level after my sunrise, lasting for several minutes at a time that way. Thanks to Chris Kadlec for clarification of the 1566 jammer coming from North Korea. This morning I only heard it now and then, very weak. HLAZ finally faded out around 1427 utc. Sunrise 1400 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 22--very poor
Only 1566 South Korea heard this morning. The jammer also there but much weaker than yesterday. Sunrise 1359 utc. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1339 utc talk very poor/poor. Last heard 1421 utc. 1566 China? Jammer very poor today, best noted in CW mode 1355 utc. (1400 TOH chime--747 Japan faint/very poor; 774 Japan faint; 972 S Korea faint/very poor; 1134 Japan faint/very poor) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 21--very poor
Only one station heard with audio this morning, 1566 South Korea, and that was only "very poor". A very weak jammer also heard on 1566 with steady low-pitched modulation around 30 Hz fundamental and harmonics. High band had a slight enhancement of poor hets just before and continuing after sunrise. Sunrise 1358 utc. 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1342 utc very poor talk; 1348 utc very poor talk (after ant pattern switch), last heard 1415 utc. 1566 China? 1348 utc jammer with low-pitched steady modulation of a "buzzing" sound, fading up now and then to very poor level. I used my 7 Hz narrow audio filter to find approx. 30 Hz fundamental audio with harmonics causing the buzzing modulation. Didn't Gary DeBock mention hearing a jammer some months back? Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 20--poor/fair
A little better conditions this morning with 1566 HLAZ briefly at decent level. A couple others also with audio, though only very poor. Sunrise 1357 utc. 747 Japan 1355 utc talk very poor 774 Japan 1356 utc talk very poor 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1337 utc talk poor (sync det); last heard 1427 utc. 1593 China several fadeups near and after sunrise--1353 utc; 1403; 1414 (very poor/poor). Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 19--very poor
Very poor conditions again though a couple with very poor audio this morning. Slight brief sunrise enhancement with mid/hi band hets but not much for actual audio from stations. Sunrise 1356 utc. (First time in the 30's this morning--37F.) 972 South Korea 1408 utc very poor talk 1566 South Korea HLAZ 1342 utc very poor talk just before pattern switch; 1407 utc very poor talk Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 18--very poor
Very poor conditions this morning; only one station heard, 1566 South Korea, very poor audio 1337 utc. No sunrise boost on anything either. Sunrise 1355 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 17--poor
Very poor this morning; only two stations heard. Sunrise 1354 utc. 747 Japan 1405 utc talk very poor 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1342 utc talk very poor/poor Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, November 16--poor/fair
Not much for lo and mid band signals but around 1330 utc high band came
alive with hets on almost every channel. 1566 South Korea was good (sync
detector) numerous times, lasting minutes from about 1330 utc to antenna
switch at 1345 utc, then faded up again to weaker level. 1566 China also
heard underneath HLAZ, also lasting minutes though nowhere near as
strong. At 1345 HLAZ pattern switch it was clearly heard until HLAZ new
program came on, louder than China. No expanded band today. Sunrise 1354
utc.
594 Japan 1338 utc talk very poor
972 S Korea 1340 utc talk very poor/poor--not many fadeups today; 1400
utc pips and chime very poor
1386 Japan 1400 utc chime very poor
1413 China 1400 utc chime faint/very poor ("C" note)
1566 S Korea HLAZ 1312 utc, 1330 utc, 1346 utc--all poor (sync det)
1566 China 1348 utc very poor/poor underneath HLAZ
1575 Thailand? 1345 utc talk very poor
1584 China? 1342 utc traces of talk
1593 China? 1344, 1347 utc talk very poor
Steve AA7U
near Sahuarita, AZ
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[IRCA] S. AZ TPs, November 15--poor
Overall poor conditions continue though 1566 HLAZ rose to decent levels right at the end of their program when they then switch antennas and the signal drops greatly. Sunrise 1353 utc. 594 Japan 1354 utc talk very poor 747 Japan 1335 utc talk very poor 774 Japan 1335 utc talk very poor 972 S Korea 1317 utc talk very poor/poor 1566 S Korea HLAZ 1343 utc female talk poor (sync det). Antenna switch 1344:33, signal gone then. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs November 14--poor
Poor conditions this morning; only 1566 South Korea with audio. Lots of weak hets over whole band (no expanded band) though. A few TOH chime at 1400 utc (not counted as "audio heard"). 747 Japan 1400 utc chime faint 774 Japan 1400 utc pips and chime very poor 873 Japan 1400 utc chime faint/very poor 972 South Korea 1400 utc chime very poor 1134 Japan 1400 utc chime faint 1314 Japan 1400 utc chime very poor 1566 South Korea HLAZ 1320 utc female talk poor (sync det) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; FDM S2 recording; west DKAZ + FLG100 preamp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] S. AZ TPs, Nov. 13--poor
Except for 1566 HLAZ little else heard this morning. But HLAZ was at
good level (sync det) several times, sometimes for several minutes at a
time around 1323 utc. High band seemed to be more active with many hets.
Nothing for expanded band today.
972 S Korea 1348 utc talk very poor/poor; 1400 utc pips and chime, talk
very poor
1134 Japan? 1400 utc chime faint/very poor
1413 China? 1400 utc chime ("C" note) very poor
1566 S Korea HLAZ 1323 utc male talk poor/weak (sync det)
1593 Japan 1400 utc chime ("A" note) very poor; 1403 talk very poor
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