Re: [IRCA] Last night TT'er on 740
Last nights 740khz tone tester signal would peak to a good level, suspect someone close. WVLN Olney, IL would be my first choice followed by WRPQ from Baraboo. WVLN is due south and it fits the loop bearing. Much further out and much likely could be WIRJ Humbolt, or WJIG Tullahoma. Anyone want to hear this I'll send out a short clip - just let me know. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] TT'er on 740
At 01:10 CST 12/20 am hearing a steady test tone on 740khz. Recall a week or so ago a similar test tone was heard on 740. Loop bearing is N/S from here. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] QSL from WLRB 1510 Macomb IL
Received a nice E-mail QSL for WLRB 1510 in Macomb, IL from Gary Glaenzer the CE there. Gary also sent a list of 19 AM FM stations that he provides technical services for, located in NE Missouri and far western Illinois. He also says that he has repaired the remote control system for WLRB that had the station staying on all night recently. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 1510khz EzListening/oldies/Adult Std music under WLAC
Unid station under WLAC 1510 is playing oldies type music at 22:15 CST. Last week WLRB Macomb was noted. Same station tonight? Am recording hoping for an ID at 22:45. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WLRB 1510 daytimer on past signoff
WLRB 1510 is on the air with oldies music, frequent ID's, some fading but generally a good signal in WLAC null. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 20 second tone on 1480 and RR music under 1510 WLAC
At 02:04 CST somebody on 1480 Khz is running a continuous loop with a 20 second steady tone. This is repeated about every 43 seconds. Loop bearing approx SE/NW from here. Anyone have any ideas on who this may be. Signal is weak and fady so it is not close. on 1510khz a station playing RR music selections was in poo/fair for a few minutes from 01:55 to 02:05am CST in WLAC null. This unid went through TOH without any ID or spots. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 20 sec Tone on 1480
Spot checked 1480 throughout the night and this 20 second tone repeated every 44 seconds is still there at 05:15 central time.. I thought I heard bits of a male voice inbetween the tone. Never strong enough to copy. Tom Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] unID 1510 Oldies in again tonight - HELP! (mwhunter)
Yes, we tried 1510khz last night for the unid with music and there was bits of a song under WLAC but too weak to copy. WLAC is strong and this unid is very weak here with Quantum loop. Tonight,1510 is blocked for me - local WHHN 1510 in Joliet, five miles away, has an OC tonight. I have frequently noted them leaving their carrier on all night. So, can't help with this unid tonight! Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] QSL for WBIX 1060 DX TEST
Today in the mail received a nice letter from Jim Pogue with a QSL card for the 2/24/2008 DX Test for WBIX 1060khz, Natick, Mass! I had almost given up on this one. Thanks a million for the extra effort Jim! Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Strong het on 530khz this evening
Strong and loud het against 530khz noted on car radio while driving on west side of Joliet this evening around 03:00 UTC. A few minutes later at home with R8A and Quantum loop had strong carrier with just bits of unid audio. Suspect Algeria? Several other low band hets carriers also noted. Nothing from 1521 or 1134. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WLW IBOC Off
For the past week or more have noted WLW night time IBOC has been turned off. Once again can clearly listen to 690khz and 710khz. Am hoping this is permanent. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WSRY 1550 DX TEST
At 23:11 on 1550 heard Staincase wave, weak in the mix of several other stations. Did not expect much from WSRYdue to directional pattern but they are making it out here! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Chicago IBOC off!
Last night and today noted IBOC switched off for WMVP 1000 and WSCR 670. This again opens up four channels for DX. CBW 990 is easily heard again with pleasant programing at night. WMMB 780 still has IBOC on. The local TIS on 530 for ILLinois and Michigan Canal Heritage is also off the air. Was noted back on a few months ago - yesterday it was silent. Xmtr was located near I-80 and Briggs street on SE side of Joliet. Range about 4 miles. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WCGO 1600 - gone
WCGO 1600khz, Chicago Heights, IL is no more. The station is silent (just noise now on the channel) and the calls are now on 1590 (ex WONX). This change/swap took place last Saturday so the 1590 could increase power. This is per article in todays Chicago Tribune. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WAUR 930 off the air
Semi-local WAUR on 930Khz has been off the air for several days now. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHYL DX TEST wrapup
Finished reviewing my recordings here for 1st hour of DX Test and captured many details. Several voice ID's mentioning 960 WHYL, Carlisle, Pa. and DX Test 2009 made it through (good solid ID at 00:34EDT). Several RR songs were heard. The very slow, low, medium and high pitch morse code call letters easily made it along with the long set of sweeps. Announcer was very lively and at one point mentioned several listeners who had called in. Believe I read earlier that the band pass for the audio had emphasis on the high freqs. and the higher pitch code was very crisp and clear. The WHYL antenna pattern does indeed have a sizeable lobe to the west. The only interference here was KMA with intermittant poor/medium signals, perhaps some WSBT with a mention of nearby Michigan City and a cuban with the morse code RR on the minute. Many thanks to all who but this together and those who participated. WHYL was first heard here in 1987 but still needed for a verification. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A and Quantum loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHLY DX Test
WHLY 960 DX Test heard at 00:10 EDT with sweep tones and, Morse Code and more sweeps at 00:23. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Ground Resistance
There has been some recent discussion about outdoor antennas and grounds. No one has mentioned what a good ground RESISTANCE is. Here is my two cents worth. Since last fall I have been measuring ground resistance from four TEST ground rods in my back yard. The rod specs are as follows; one 3/4 dia X 10 foot copper clad steel, one 5/8 dia X 8 foot copper clad steel, one 1/2 dia X 30 inch copper tubing (some people call it pipe) and one 5/8 X 24 copper clad steel. This is what I read today for each of these rods using a 3 point method with a BK Model 309 ground resistance meter. 10 footer has around 10 ohms 8 footer has around 23 ohms 30 incher has 166* ohms 24 incher has 175* ohms In addition a new set of readings has been taken either daily or every other day since last fall. Along with this am tracking ground temperature at the surface and at 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet and 4 feet down in the soil, using type K thermopcouples. Each rod is also terminated with a length of #14 AWG copper wire and brought into my basement to a central area. The five thermocouples also come in to the same central area. None of these rods are connected in any way to the electric service ground which is completely separate. The astericks above for the 30 rod and the 24 rod indicate that there is considerable change in resistance due to frozen soil. This was a mild winter (with only a few below zero days). My readings show that the soil froze (frost line) down between one and two feet. The resistance readings increased as the soil froze and lowered again when the frost thawed. For example the resistance for the 24 rod increased from 166 ohms to 359 ohms due to frozen soil. I was hoping for a colder winter (more sub zero days) where I had suspected an even greater change in both of the short rods. These two rods are purposely short to trend as the frost line gets deeper in the soil. I intend to trend both resistance and temperature for all the rods for another couple of years and at time will share the data with you. In conclusion I would always recommend a 10 foot rod for a good ground (around 10 ohms in black dirt/clay, moist soils, higher in dry, sandy, rocky soils). These values will vary with type of soil and moisture content. If a second rod is ever used space it 10 to 15 feet from the first. As a side note; some electric utility companies who require very low resistance grounds around substations and generating plants have driven (when required) special rods to a depth of 90 (ninety) feet! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] KGOW-1560
Thanks for the tip on KGOW. Good solid signal here, almost nothing from R. Disney in New York. KGOW with good ID at 03:05 CST. Signal is much stronger clearer than when heard during hurricane Ike last September. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A Quantum loop - Original Message - From: Barry McLarnon b...@bdmcomm.ca To: dx...@nrcdxas.org Cc: a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 8:34 PM Subject: [DXtip] KGOW-1560 KGOW Bellaire TX is poking through WQEW here tonight at 2130 EST, likely indicating day power operation. Sports talk format. -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ National Radio Club, Inc. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WCKL 560.86Khz
AT 05:00 CST can easily detect the het from WCKL under WIND. The loop bearing for both is almost identical, perhaps a few degrees more northerly for WCKL so no chance for nulling WIND. I am located about 40 miles west southwest of WIND's xmtr site at the south end of Lake Michigan. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A Quantum loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Total Recorder - new upgrade to ver 7.1 - enhancements
Just received notice from High Criteria that a new version (V7.1) of Standard Edition of Total Recorder has been released and is available for download. The announcment also mentions about a new feature of the PROFESSIONAL EDITION which is the abaility to do the following. An auto-stop recording feature that lets you stop recording when no sound is being recorded for some time (great for unattended recording of tapes and LPs). and of course for unanttended recording from your radio! I am using the Standart Edition and can't comment on this new feature. So, when someone out there does download this new feature of Professional Edition please share the results. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] UPCOMING WOON 1240 DX TEST
Though Morse Code can be easily identifible something with a little more punch is needed to hear a DX Test from futher away on a crowded channel. My recommendations are to use sweep tones and staircase waves if at all possible. As others have mentioned the sweeps and staircase waves really punch through the mush on a crowded channel. One such experience here is from the WKDK 1240khz DX Test from Newberry, SC back in Feb. 2008. The morse code was buried in the mud and only bits and pieces were heard. But the sweeps and staircase waves made it easily here on the peaks (the high frequency portions of both type of wave forms). We all know that there are fewer and fewer tests each year. Just trying to make it easier for more DX'ers to have a chance at hearing a test and in this case from a rare state. My two cents worth.. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: kevin redding dc2dayli...@gmail.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:30 AM Subject: [IRCA] WOON 1240 retest ABDX re-presents the first DX test of the season. The WOON 1240 test did not run on Dec. 21 so an attempt is being made to run the test again. 1240 kHz in Woonsocket, RI. This test will run Sunday morning Jan. 18 at 0200 - 0300 ET / 0700 UTC. WOON 1240 is mono running 1 kW NDA. You can send your reports to Dave Richards via e-mail or regular mail. WOON/1240 985 Park Avenue Woonsocket, R.I. 02895-6332 U.S.A. E-mail: d...@onworldwide.com (note: use the station callsign as the subject line so it's not disregarded as spam). The DX test will consist of: --Morse Code ID --Voice announcement about it being a test broadcast --Morse Code ID --WOON Radio Jingle, (sung) O-N Radio...in Woonsocket. These four elements will repeat, in that order, for 60 minutes from 2:00-3:00 EST on 1/18/09. A special thank you to Jay, Ron Gitschier and others who made this test possible. Kevin Redding, ABDX List owner And all the people at ABDX who made this possible Thank you to Jay Rogers and Dave Richards for running a DX test at WOON ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LYQ 529 Beacon
The beacon LYQ on 529Khz from Manchester, Tenn, appears to be fully functional now. There is a slow morse code LYQ followed by complete location and now with weather data and a aircraft frequency given for incoming flights. First noted with new complete format a few weeks ago but was good again this morning before sunrise. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WMGC 810 on all night?
Suspect WMGC 810 was on all night a full power. Solid signal at 03:00 CDT overpowering WGY at times. My Spanish is far from perfect so unable to understand ID's. No sign of any call letters mentioned. Unneeded here, got them as WMTS back in early 80's. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WBIX 1060 DX TEST
WBIX 1060 in well with Morse code brief sweep tone and then more code heard at 00:04, 00:15, 00:23- and another group repeated at 01:32 just moments ago. Possible music - heard Leroy Brown a few minutes ago. Over/mixed with KYW and some IBOC noise. Tom Jasinski Drake R8A and Quantum Loop Shorewood IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LYQ 529 Khz Beacon
529 Khz LYQ Beacon, Manchester, Tenn., 2/23, 06:00 to 06:15 CST. Heard well with new format. Morse Code LYQ followed by male voice announcement mentioning complete location, FAA ID, followed by local weather conditions (Ceiling, Wind Speed, Wind Direction and altimeter reading) but no data follows. The announcement mentions Missing after each catagory. Taped loop lasting about 24 seconds.Are they still testing this format? Heard with near perfect copy, suspect either very good DX conditions yesterday morning or they have raised power levels? Previous format was Morse Code with a pause repeated about every 8 seconds. As usual you need careful tuning due to close proximity with several stations on 530Khz. Appears to be best before sunrise here in midwest. Tom Jasinski R8A Quantum Loop Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WIMA 1150 DX Test
WIMA 1150khz DX Test heard Morse Code with same message repeated every few minutes. Several times the code was preceeded by a sort steady tone. One clear voice ID made it through. March music followed the code. Heard with CKOC, and unid with Art Bell and Coast to Coast AM. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A and Quantum Loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas to all and best wishes for a DX filled New Year. Here is my wish list; 1. An IBOC free AM Band 2. A Quiet Sun, free of Aurora disturbances for good northerly DX. 3. An Active Sun, for good, strong Aurora, for southern DX. (One of each please) 4. A good DX Get-to-Gether to swap DX stories gear. 5. Get that rare QSL, soon! 6. Hear the few remaining states (for me Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii) to get all 50. 7. A good antenna with deep and perfect nulls 8. A DX season full of good, easily heard DX Tests from far away. 9. Good DX clubs with friendly people who have plenty of DX to report. 10. That perfect receiver with built in MP3 recording capability (no cables, no need for a computer) Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [DXtip] KDSN 1530 IA prob on day power
Thanks for the tip Neil. Can only partly null Cincinnati but it's enough to hear KDSN 1530. Heard with CW music, weather report, part of an ID, spot for store in Denison. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 10:23 PM Subject: [DXtip] KDSN 1530 IA prob on day power Seems someone forgot to switch to night power as they are badly hurting WCKY here in NE IL. KDSN is running Xmas mx from their FM 107.1 73 KAZ Barrington IL ___ National Radio Club, Inc. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KVET 1210 DX Test
KVET 1210 DX Test not heard. WPHT just too much and could not get a decent null to knock them down. IBOC garbage from from either 1200 or 1220 no help either. Using Drake R8A, Quantum Loop and 2 1/2 foot spiral loop Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] 1640.10
Also determined that WKSH is a little high here in Shorewood, about 100 miles south of WKSH. They are creating a nasal sound effect to WTMI's audio. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Jim Renfrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, December 03, 2007 3:52 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] 1640.10 Jim Renfrew, Holley NY DEC 3 2007 WKSH 1640 is running at 1640.10 this afternoon with Disney programming. Now that Nighttime IBOC has been around awhile Tell us how it's affecting you on the NRC's IBOC Poll! Check out the New IBOC Poll at http://www.nrcdxas.org == ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LYQ-529
In September I submitted a reception report through their web site and about a month ago sent them a reception report with a CD containing audio clips. So far no reply for either. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: Tom Jasinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 8:03 AM Subject: [NRC-AM] Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] LYQ-529 The CE here who also runs the tech side of their SWBC station promised a QSL card for LYQ. I wonder if anyone has seen one yet? I sent in my reception report about 6 weeks ago. Not complaining - just curious, since I waited 19 years to get my QSL card from the STFS RWM in Russia! 8-) Jim Pogue Memphis, TN -- Original message -- From: Tom Jasinski [EMAIL PROTECTED] LYQ code beacon on 529 Khz noted back on the air on Wednesday, Nov 28th. Have to tune in LSB w/500hz wide filter to pull them in. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Pete Taylor To: NRC ; IRCA of America Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:50 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] LYQ-529 It's a tad under the 530-1700 BCB but if you are east of the Mississippi you have probably heard the beacon LYQ-529. It was getting out pretty well last month when I was driving from Chattanooga to Owensboro KY. I called them for info. It's at an airport in Morrison, TN and is part of the WWRB (SW) operation. It is running 25w from 353703n 860504w from a 125' tower (I think he said it was a flattop). It took a lightening hit a few days ago so is currently off the air. They are in the process of adding some ground radials. The phone # is 931/728-6087 and according to the web site, it is manned from 9pm-3am EST. And finally, it should come as no great surprise that it has already been logged out west (in OR) by Steve Ratslaff. You will be pleased to know that LYQ is not installing IBOC. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n ICF2010 + Kiwa air core loop DX398; Palomar loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] LYQ-529
LYQ code beacon on 529 Khz noted back on the air on Wednesday, Nov 28th. Have to tune in LSB w/500hz wide filter to pull them in. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Pete Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NRC [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IRCA of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:50 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] LYQ-529 It's a tad under the 530-1700 BCB but if you are east of the Mississippi you have probably heard the beacon LYQ-529. It was getting out pretty well last month when I was driving from Chattanooga to Owensboro KY. I called them for info. It's at an airport in Morrison, TN and is part of the WWRB (SW) operation. It is running 25w from 353703n 860504w from a 125' tower (I think he said it was a flattop). It took a lightening hit a few days ago so is currently off the air. They are in the process of adding some ground radials. The phone # is 931/728-6087 and according to the web site, it is manned from 9pm-3am EST. And finally, it should come as no great surprise that it has already been logged out west (in OR) by Steve Ratslaff. You will be pleased to know that LYQ is not installing IBOC. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n ICF2010 + Kiwa air core loop DX398; Palomar loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] All-day DX
As we approach the winter solstice, now less than a month away, there will be increased opportunities for daylight DX such as that listed below. Sunrise conditions will linger longer and sunset CX will begin earlier in the day. And the further north you are the better the conditions will get. With sunspot cycle nearing the low point it should open up some very good daylight DX. So for the DX'ers new to the hobby try and take advantage of this once a year phenomeon. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Greg Coniglio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 8:04 PM Subject: RE: [NRC-AM] All-day DX I was traveling for work today, but heard some interesting things... Around 10am (Jamestown, New York) WHAS 840 local like WLW 700 in strong with a music station topping it at times WHLO 640 Akron way over Toronto 1030 Point Pleasant WV in super strong 3pm (Jamestown NY) 1510 with Sean Hannity: an early WLAC? 3:30pm or so (between Dunkirk NY and Hamburg NY on I-90) KSTP 1500 MN VERY strong WMDB 1470 Peoria IL legal at 4:00 WAIK 1590 Galesburg IL calls just after 4:00 (biggest surprise of the day) (Curtis, I should mention to you that I have bad luck with IL more often!) Coming back from Jamestown at this time last year I also had similar good conditions to the west (nabbed 790 Fargo ND in a similar spot on I-90). If I hadn't seen the good reports today I would think that location favors the west because of Lake Erie being close by in that direction! I think this is probably coincidence though 8pm or so - not much interesting, but 910 had WWWR Roanoke VA (3WR), day power?? Also WABI Bangor ME has Maine Brown Bears vs. Rhode Island If anyone wants to try for these two stations... Disney was also briefly in on this channel (Flint), which lately has been mostly just Maine, with SS far behind. (VEN?) Greg Coniglio Alden NY (Buffalo) -Original Message- From: saulamdx [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [NRC-AM] All-day DX I woke up at 10 am, turned the radio on to listen while I ate breakfast, and was surprised to see DX from MN (1520), WI, MI, PA, VA, IL, NYC, WV and other points. Even had a hint of 990 Winnipeg. Wish I'd been up for 8 am. Instead, I DXed the 5 -6 am shift and decided to pack it in. One new log, 1400 in St. Joseph MI. Saul Burnt River ON Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ Now that Nighttime IBOC has been around awhile Tell us how it's affecting you on the NRC's IBOC Poll! Check out the New IBOC Poll at http://www.nrcdxas.org == Now that Nighttime IBOC has been around awhile Tell us how it's affecting you on the NRC's IBOC Poll! Check out the New IBOC Poll at http://www.nrcdxas.org == ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] QSL from WIGG 1420 for DX TEST
Yesterday received a hand written letter with business card from WIGG 1420khz for DX Test on Nov 4th., signed by Paul Turner. No date was mentioned. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWHN 1510 carrier on all night
For the last few days one of my local daytimers, WWHN 1510Khz in Joliet has left their carrier on all night. This is not the first time - noted on all night frequently during the last few years. I can't imagine that this is a forgetful occurance. Anyone have a good reason? Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WFAW DX TEST
WFAW 940 DX Test heard here w/sweep tones at 00:18 CST, not much else so far. CX to the NW are good w/CJGX dominant on 940. Also heard CKLQ on 880 earlier. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL R8A Quantum loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WIGG DX Test
Test was heard here with weak signals on a fairly congested channel. Heard with WHK, WVJS and others. Only tones and Morse code made it. Tones and code were repeated several times during the first thirty minutes only. Nothing noted after 03:30 CST. Called in to station at 3:08 after hearing the test tone and code at 03:06. Verified that they were on with 5Kw and ND pattern. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Drake R8A and Quantum Loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WLPO DX TEST - Visited the Station this morning while DX Test was on!
I was at the station during the last half of the 1/2 hour DX test this morning. Chatted with Steve Volger, the CE who was has been at WLPO for 40 years! Steve mentioned that while the power for this DX Test was at 1kw daytime level, the pattern was nighttime. WLPO has a sharp null at 79 degrees amied at Waukegan, IL to protect WKRS 1220Khz. While there at WLPO during the test only one E-mail was received, from Pat in Seaside. Only one call came in a few minutes after the end of test from California. Took a photo of Steve Volger sitting at his computer with the E-mail from Pat Martin on the monitor. WLPO is an hour drive west of here. Before leaving home I setup R8A receiver and recorder. Copied a somewhat poor/medium signal under WKH from Cleveland, and the IBOC hash from 1210 WPHT. WLPO's daytime signal is quite strong here so they are unneeded for my log. First heard and verified WLPO back in 1965. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LYQ 529
Beacon LYQ on 529Khz heard this morning at 5:30AM Central time. Signal is weak but can be separated from the mess on 530. They are located near Manchester, Tenn and run with 25 watts. Best bet in the midwest is just before local sunrise when RVC, Cuba and the Canadian begin to fade. First time heard on Sept. 6th. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Resignation of Les Rayburn as DX Test Coordinator
I am very sorry to read that Les is resigning from his post as DX Test Coordinator. He has done and excellent job for the past few years and his great efforts will be missed. Tom Jasinski US Navy Radio Operator 1966-1970 WDXHVL Radio Monitor QSL Collector for 43 years IRCA Member for over 41 years NRC Member for 20 years ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WLS 890 IBOC
Noted WLS 890 running IBOC on on 2/28 and this morning 3/1. This is something I was hoping would not happen. WLS is 20 miles away and has a potent signal here. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Unid on 830 Khz
For the last two nights have been hearing an unid station in WCCO 830 null with what sounds like a talk format. Last night at 10:35pm heard what sounded like a WPRN or similar call letters. Is somebody on full time now on 830 with talk format out east? Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Fw: [NRC-AM] Euro Carrier on 684
Also had strong carrier on 684 last night, only traces of audio. 1134 was also strong. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Stewart, Joseph R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: RE: [NRC-AM] Two strong lwbc signals right now I neglected to check down on the longwave band last night, but there was a bit of TA activity on mediumwave for the first time in a couple of months. I was getting definite audio (talk by man and some bits of music) on 684-presumably Spain though I couldn't ID the language. There seemed to be time pips at the top of the hour (11pm Central, 0500 UTC). It then faded somewhat, but for about 10 minutes it was strong and steady enough for the sync detector on the little Sony 7600GR to stay locked. There were a few hets elsewhere (like 999) but no audio that I could find. But at least that's something-signals from across the Atlantic had been deader than the proverbial hammer around here for weeks on end. Randy Stewart Springfield MO From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 9:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [NRC-AM] Two strong lwbc signals right now From 10:20 PM EST (0320 UTC) and continuing 10:45 PM EST (0345UTC) both Germany on 183 kHz and Algeria on 252 kHz are booming in. Both in French. Both with huge signals on the longwire and/or loop, but in addition, I am hearing perfectly readable audio from both on a barefoot Sony 2010, and a consumer Grundig portable. No external antenna needed on either. The Grundig is a run of the mill portable, not a communications receiver. These stations are strong right now. Try for them if you have longwave. I don't know how long conditions will last. January 6 UTC Brock Whaley Lilburn, GA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHO's IBOC
WHO 1040 has again left their IBOC on late doing a good job messing up 1030 and 1050 at 11pm CST. I hope that this will not be a regular occurance by WHO and others during the upcoming new year! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] New IBOC station AM 1000 in Chicago
Add one more to the list - New IBOC Station in Chicago - AM 1000 had IBOC on until 4:58 PM this afternoon! Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Doug Smith W9WI [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: NRC-AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: [NRC-AM] new IBOC station FWIW, WPLN-1430 AM (Nashville) lit up IBOC in the last week or two. -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com Krazy Ken's Kloset Kleaning Sale All Cassette Magazines and Accessories Must Go! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Publications for details === What? DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year? Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN DXAS === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re: 1130 unid (s?)
KWKH 1130 is in like gangbusters with CW and an occasional Counrty style Christmas Song (one is playing now at 7:45 pm) Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: AM WTFDA [EMAIL PROTECTED]; NRC List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; IRCA List irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: [NRC-AM] Re: 1130 unid (s?) --- Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have someone [perhaps 2 stations] under WBBR @ 2010 EST, one with rural country music and the other - or perhaps the same one - with country Christmas songs. Best guess is unneeded WCLW, heard a few times in late October/early November. Dunno who the second unid is - there's a third station there, but can't completely pin down the format yet, but it's either another ocuntry or Southern Gospel. First noted around 1940. *** Correction - tjhis wasn't 'live' @ 2010, rather playing a recording from 1928-58; first noted time also would have been about 1920. Another station had bubbled up by 1950, sportstalk, displacing the 3rd unid music station. No ID there as yet either. Russ Edmunds Blue Bell, PA ( 360' ASL ) [15 mi NNW of Philadelphia] 40:08:45N; 75:16:04W, Grid FN20id [EMAIL PROTECTED] FM: Yamaha T-80 Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15' AM: Hammarlund HQ-150 4' FET air core loop __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Krazy Ken's Kloset Kleaning Sale All Cassette Magazines and Accessories Must Go! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Publications for details === What? DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year? Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN DXAS === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Aurora CX
Good Aurora CX here with complete loss of WJR 760 with a Latin in their place. Lower end of band is dominated by Cuba, Mexico and probable Columbia and Venezuela in the mix too. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] WHOW Clinton IL Tower Collapses
WHOW is indeed off the air, WLUV near Rockford is all alone on 1520 from here. Normally WHOW is clearly audible during the daytime. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 9:23 AM Subject: [NRC-AM] WHOW Clinton IL Tower Collapses According to a post on the WTFDA list, a story in the Bloomington Pantagraph, and the station's own website, WHOW AM 1520 and FM 95.9, Clinton IL, is off the air. The stations' 400-foot tower collapsed early Friday morning 12/1, the result of the massive ice storm that went through Central Illinois. According to station management, it may be a week before the stations return to the air. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI DDXD-West Column Editor, NRC DX News ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Tone Testers on 1610/1020 and 590 - Direction Finding - other options
We need to refine our direction finding capabilities. My I suggest that instead of using compass angles from your location use the deviation angle to a known station transmitter site instead. Transmitter site coordinates are very accurate. Get a null on a big power house and then retune and adjust antenna for a null on the unknown signal. Anyone with a Quantum loop or equivalent or a good quality portable radio can easily do this. For example the test tone on 1020, report your bearing relative to KDKA, KYW, WBAL or other easily heard powerhouse in the vicinity. From my location the signal from the tone tester on 1020 is about ten degrees south of bearing to KDKA. The station on 1610 was a few degrees south of bearing to WTAM on 1100. The map created by Jim Tonne looks good and is a great idea, lets give him more accurate information to use for a better fix on the tone testers. Anyone with ideas or suggestions to improve on this are welcome. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WAUR 930 off the air
My local WAUR 930 is off the air. Suspect weather related issues. Tom Jasinski Shiorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 1020 Tone Tester
The 1020Khz Tone tester has a bearing from here about 10 degrees south of KDKA. Signal is strong and will occasionally overpower KDKA's! A cuban time ticker is also noted uderneath tonight. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Tone on 1610
Test tone on 1610 was on all nite except for a period before midnight central time when it was off. Loop bearing from here is south of east (south of a bearing to Cleveland and north of bearing to Louisville and Cincinnati. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL - Original Message - From: Bill Harms [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 5:25 AM Subject: [NRC-AM] Tone on 1610 The tone is strong here in Maryland and has been overwhelming my local TIS about 1500 feet from here. It is hard to get a good bead on it, but it seems to be between 160 and 220 degrees from here (mostly south). 11/28 0600 Bill Harms Krazy Ken's Kloset Kleaning Sale All Cassette Magazines and Accessories Must Go! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Publications for details === What? DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year? Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!! Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN DXAS === ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KKGR 680 DX TEST
KKGR 680 heard with sweep tone and fast code - test began promptly at 00:00 MT. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL Drake R8A Quantum Loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KTNN 660
A few minutes ago during drive home from Joliet had KTNN 660 on car radio with Navajo Lang, male voice. Good on top of channel way over normal New York City WFAN. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WSQR 1180 Sycamore, ILL on the air
WSQR 1180 Sycamore, Illinois noted on the air at 4:10 pm CT with some talk and music. Occasional carrier off and dead air. 1st day on the air? Strong signal noted in Aurora, Ill at work and at home here in Shorewood, much stronger than 1560 signal Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WUMP 730 Khz Insert DX Test - QSL
Just checked my E-mail for the last few days and was pleased to receive a QSL from Les Rayburn for my reception of WUMP 730khz DX Test on 1/24/06. This came after a followup report to Les. A special thanks for all invloved in the tests and to Les for reviewing my followup report in a timely manner. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WNJC 1360 QSL
Just received QSL from Les Rayburn for WNJC 1360 DX Test on 10/6/06. Thanks to all involved with the test. QSL #6 from New Jersey. Tom Jasinski Shorewood, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://arizona.hard-core-dx.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
