Re: [IRCA] 1410 unID
Hi, Nigel- I hear this as Newstalk 1410, which is in LaCrosse WI. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: Nigel Pimblett To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Thu, Mar 27, 2014 9:03 pm Subject: [IRCA] 1410 unID Conditions were decent, though not spectacular, to the east overnight. Didn't hear anything new, but did note several infrequent visitors. I did run across one mystery on 1410. Had what sounded like an ID, but the call letters I was hearing didn't match up to anything. I'd welcome any fresh ears having a listen at: http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2lfa5y5vpx0c6y2/unID_1410_20140327_0900.mp3 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCKM DX Test Heard in Madison WI
An absolute slam dunk here with various tones and some Morse, including calls and 'DX." 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WWXL DX Test
Heard in Madison WI from just before 2304 ELT to past 2332 ELT. Very weak at times, but my suspicion is that the entire time was continuous Morse code. The code itself was faster than most DX tests, and that combined with generally weak signal will make ID'able material hard to figure out. But there are a few minutes of better quality signal and I am confident that I will read it with time. Thank you very much, Paul Walker for posting this test! Thanks too to Rick Dau who made sure that I was notified in time to hear this one. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Daytimer KCTE 1510 on Late
I am hearing KCTE 1510 Independence MO, a 10 kw directional daytimer with a NNE/SSW pattern, on late below WLAC. The station, which has the slogan "ESPN 1510," is ironically a carrying Yahoo sports talk at present. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Help Needed, UnID on 1040-- Radio Mayabeque?
I need some help with an unID heard last Sunday night on 1040 kHz. The station is in SS and I have never heard an SS station on 1040 before. If you are willing to help, I have an mp3 file that I can send you off-list. I would appreciate very much your reaction to what you hear on this file. Thank you very much in advance. On Sunday night Barry McLarnon posted of hearing Radio Mayabeque Cuba on 1040 kHz, made possible by some auroral enhancement and by the absence of WBZ IBOC.Since I too suffer from WBZ IBOC, his tip inspired me to also try 1040. As Barry wrote, "The WBZ IBOC outage may not last for much longer, so get 'em while you can" And sure enough, two nights later he reported that WBZ IBOC was back. DX opportunity shut down for the unforeseeable future. So here I am with the Sunday unID. One result of the lack of WBZ IBOC was to strengthen WHO's signal, but also present was a weak SS signal mostly below WHO. A breakthrough came at the start of the Fox newscast on WHO, at 0500 UTC (Monday). Tuning down WHO with the passband filter I got a minute or so of relatively clear signal from the station, with WHO in and out. A man talked followed by a woman singing for about 20 seconds (an ID? a product jingle?) followed by the song "It Never Rains in Southern California"; then the signal went back below WHO. All of this is included on the mp3. If this is Radio Mayabeque, I have very little evidence to confirm it. At one point I think I hear the words "la Revolucion" almost immediately followed by a clear "Mayabeque," Two problems, however, with "Mayabeque": it is not proceded by the word "Radio" and it is pronounced with a pause between the second and third syllables of this four-syllable word, i.e. Maya-beque. So it remains an unID at present. Ideas? Any help on this one will be greatly appreciated! Thank you. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WSAI 1360 Making it into WI Tonight
I can not remember the last time I have heard WSAI (or any of its predecessors) 1360 Cincinnati at night (maybe never), but tonight it is dominating the frequency. WSAI is 5 kw ND days and 5 kw directional nights. There signal has a huge null toward the entire Upper Midwest, so perhaps they are operating ND tonight or their night pattern is out of alignment. Format is sports talk, slogan Fox Sports Radio 1360. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Our 1380 Culprit
Thanks, Paul Walker and Tom Jasinski! I logged it here, and like Tom says it must be at day facilities, it is coming in quite well. Programming is NBC Sports Network talk. New here! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; NRC ; mwdx Sent: Mon, Jan 27, 2014 8:31 pm Subject: [IRCA] Our 1380 Culprit It's sounding like our 1380 culprit may be WABH Bath, NY People have been reporting odd noise and distortion on 1370 and 1390. A friend in Cloquet, Minnesota (near Duluth) had his radio pointed east, and said as sports programming started blaring so did a bunch of crosstalk and nasty noise. Paul Walker ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] CFMB 1280 Montreal Again Tonight
For the second straight night, CFMB 1280 Montreal is blasting in at my Madison WI QTH, despite its tight northern night pattern. It is making a very rare appearance here, and I cannot help but feel it is reaching much farther west. Currently (1900 CST) it is carrying the SS program "Onda Latina." 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CFMB 1280 Montreal
Because of its northern night pattern, CFMB 1280 Montreal is a very rare visitor at my QTH in Madison WI. However tonight it is dominating 1280 here with a strong signal and very little QRM, so perhaps pattern is out of whack or it is still on day power. Programming is ethnic with occasional call letter IDs in FF. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WNDB Test
I'm closing things down for tonight. Stuck with it for an hour without hearing a peep. I have not seen one report of anyone hearing it. The rest of the night will be devoted to trying to keep warm. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WNDB Test
Nothing here either. CKOC is dominating, and weak code would be difficult through its oldies. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI 0120 ELT -Original Message- From: James Renfrew To: am ; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America ; amdx Sent: Sat, Dec 7, 2013 12:16 am Subject: [IRCA] WNDB Test No sign of it here. All CKOC with oldies and an UNID talker. Jim Renfrew, Holley NY 0115 EST ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] KHGZ 670 AR On Late
I am hearing KHGZ 670 Glenwood AR, "Hog Call All Sports Radio" tonight, in the WSCR null with CBS Sports Radio programming. This is a 5kw daytimer on late, and was also reported on late on various lists about a week ago. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KDOW 1220 Palo Alto CA, running high power?
The 26th NRC Radio Log shows an application by KDOW (at the time KNTS) for U4 5 5, which in the 27th Log is upgraded to a CP. It stays in the NRC Log through the 33rd edition, but in the current 34th has been dropped. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: Patrick Martin To: Neil Kazaross ; IRCA ; NRC Sent: Fri, Nov 1, 2013 10:19 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] KDOW 1220 Palo Alto CA, running high power? Did KDOW drop the CP for 50 KW on 1220? It was listed earlier. Hopefully they did drop it as 1220 is still a decent DX channel here except for the off and on splatter from KVAS 1230. I heard OH quite often. Maybe KDOW was just on 5 KW day power as they were pretty strong. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2013 14:48:22 -0500 > From: neil...@earthlink.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KDOW 1220 Palo Alto CA, running high power? > > I found nothing at FCC site indicating that they have a CP for 50 KW. Can someone please elaborate or link me? > > If they're on with power tonight please let me know. 73 KAZ > > > -Original Message- > >From: Patrick Martin > >Sent: Nov 1, 2013 2:22 AM > >To: IRCA , NRC > >Subject: [IRCA] KDOW 1220 Palo Alto CA, running high power? > > > >Is KDOW 1220 Palo Alto CA testing or running their new 50 KW? > >They are quite strong tonight. They are normally lost with their lp at > >night. They run 5KW days, or are they running that? > >Thanks. > > > >Patrick > >Patrick Martin > >Seaside 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 > > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KHNC 1360 CO on day power
Thanks to Kaz's tip, I logged it too, at 2100 CDT with the Double Kaz aligned to the west. It was coming in well here with only slight QRM from KSCJ. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: neilkaz To: am Cc: ABDX ; amdx ; irca Sent: Wed, Oct 30, 2013 8:19 pm Subject: [IRCA] KHNC 1360 CO on day power As has been happening this week, KHNC 1360 is again on day power. Tremendous signal here on my west antenna array at 2000 CDT. 73 KAZ Barrington 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WDIC 1430 VA
I am hearing WDIC 1430 Clinchco VA from my QTH in Madison WI, playing "Real Country" C&W. Station runs 54w ND nights, possibly on on day facilities of 5kw ND? Am trying for Friday night HSFB tonight with no luck, but ran across this one in the process. Drake R8B, Double Kaz antenna, bearing 100 degrees. Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] 800 WSVS Virginia - very strong tonight
I got it in Wisconsin too-- a big thank you, Tim Tromp! C&W music, legal ID at 2359 CDT into AP news on ToH. New for me, my first new one on 800 in over 10 years. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: Larry R Fravel To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wed, Oct 2, 2013 10:06 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] 800 WSVS Virginia - very strong tonight Heard in WV as well. Thanks Larry K8YYY Once upon a time it was earlier - Shinnston, Northern Territories Harrison County, West Virginia ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB
Neil Kazaross noted: Total ownage of the channel on west antennas here in IL. Has been on day power since at least as far back as Fri HSFB. When I logged it last year it was on a Saturday night following a Friday night HSFB broadcast. It sounds like they remember to turn it on for the game but forget to turn it off after the game. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: neilkaz To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Mon, Sep 23, 2013 10:31 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB Total ownage of the channel on west antennas here in IL. Has been on day power since at least as far back as Fri HSFB. SS was XEEP as usual, weak as is in side null of this antenna system, but an ID noted on my 2200 CDT recording. 73 KAZ Barrington IL -Original Message- >From: George Sherman >Sent: Sep 22, 2013 11:24 PM >To: "IRCA@hard-core-dx.com" >Subject: [IRCA] KGFX-1060 Pierre, SD S-9 + 40dB > >Blocking out KYW! Country. Day power/pattern? In null, S-9+30dB Spanish, a guess XEEP R. Education? 73, George S., MN >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
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[IRCA] Veri Received from WDEV!
In today's mailbox: a veri letter from WDEV confirming my reception of the DX test from WDEV Waterbury VT on 8/17/13! My first VT logging, state #45 is now verified. 550 WDEV VT, Waterbury. Veri letter on WDEV letterhead and bumper sticker in 19 days for written reception report, flashdrive MP3 recording and SASE for the station's DX test of 8/17/13. V/s Bob Welsh, QSL Manager. (BD-WI) 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Veri Received from WDEV!
Thank you very much, Mike! Here are a few numbers that were staring me in the face while contemplating ever logging Vermont: there are only 18 AM stations currently licensed in the state. Of these, two (WRSA 1420 and WFAD 1490) are currently silent. Of the 16 on air, eight are graveyarders, one a daytimer and one (WCFR 1480) is co-channel one of my locals (WLMV). That leaves six, two of which have nighttime powers of under 100 watts and the other four of which (including WDEV) have unfavorable night patterns toward me, to say the least. Without the efforts of Paul Walker and the staff of WDEV, I am afraid that I might never have logged Vermont. 73 Bill -Original Message- From: Mike Sanburn To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Fri, Sep 6, 2013 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] Veri Received from WDEV! Bill, congrats on the WDEV verie letter. Vermont is a pretty exotic domestic catch indeed. --Mike Sanburn > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: dxe...@aol.com > Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 13:45:23 -0400 > Subject: [IRCA] Veri Received from WDEV! > > > > In today's mailbox: a veri letter from WDEV confirming my reception of the DX test from WDEV Waterbury VT on 8/17/13! My first VT logging, state #45 is now verified. > > 550 WDEV VT, Waterbury. Veri letter on WDEV letterhead and bumper sticker in 19 days for written reception report, flashdrive MP3 recording and SASE for the station's DX test of 8/17/13. V/s Bob Welsh, QSL Manager. (BD-WI) > > 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] WDEV Test
I heard Morse code in the 0003-0004 ELT range, loud enough to be at least partially readable. The only problem is that the decipherable code did not seem close to any ID'able test material-- no WDEV, no 550 kHz, no Waterbury. Fellow Madison DXer Mark Taylor was over for the test, and we were high-fiving when we heard the code, we were both convinced it came from the station. I'm still hoping that is true. Later we heard very weak sweep tones in the 0007-0008 ELT range, something that's been confirmed by some individuals on this list, so I feel comfortable that I did log this test. I was using my Double Kaz for this test, normally beamed 280 degrees but reversed for this test to beam 100 degrees. My radio is a Drake R8B. First VT ever! Thank you very much Paul walker and the others involved in this test 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 5th DX mid-AMerica Get-Together to be held Sept.14th in Urbana, Illinois
Hi, Rick-- I am not sure at this point whether I will be able to make your GTG. Nina's family lives in Springfield, so if I go I will stay there and slip over to Urbana for the day. However, if she has no business there for that day, and especially if she has to be there a week or two before or after 9/14, we will not be making a second trip. I'll let you know. 73 Bill -Original Message- From: Rick Dau To: am ; abdx ; ndblist ; irca Sent: Fri, Jul 12, 2013 9:15 pm Subject: [IRCA] 5th DX mid-AMerica Get-Together to be held Sept.14th in Urbana, Illinois The 5th DX mid-AMerica Get-Together (and the first under that name in nearly 15 years) will be held on Saturday, September 14th starting at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The gathering will take place at the Ramada Inn located at 902 West Killarney Street, just off North Lincoln Avenue, one-half block south of I-74 exit #183 in Urbana, IL. Snacks and beverages (the liquid variety!) will be provided. Even though the GTG officially begins at 1:00 and lasts on into the evening, I will be arriving in Urbana on Friday evening, so any early birds are welcome to drop by and visit. Feel free to bring your radios and/or QSLs. No station tour is planned as of now, but that could always change (when I hosted a GTG in Davenport, Iowa in October 1992, we were treated to a nice -- and impromptu -- tour of WOC-1420). If you choose to stay overnight, reservations can be made with the Ramada at 217-328-4400. Even though the main target demographic of this event is comprised of Midwestern DXers, anyone, anywhere can feel free to attend, and this is an all-band (MW, LW, FM/TV) gathering. If you have any further questions about the get-together itself, feel free to e-mail me at drummer1965...@yahoo.com. And by all means, check out the DX mid-AMerica webpage (expertly maintained by South Milwaukee's John Rieger, editor of the original Hot Tips & Targets magazine that was published in the 1980s!) at: http://www.angelfire.com/wx/dxmidamerica Hope to see you on Sept. 14th! 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] WKBI 1400 PA DX TEST - Did it Run?
Hi, Dave-- I do not doubt that this test went off until I hear different. Any GY DX test is a crap shoot because of all the sources of QRM, especially music which masks tones. I think it also depends on conditions. I have only been successful in hearing three GY tests in the past 20 years-- Brookneal, Seymour and KXXY 1340 Oklahoma City back in 1993. All three were widely heard. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: Dave Hascall To: irca ; amdx ; DXreports ; dxtip ; Paul Walker Sent: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 1:23 am Subject: [IRCA] WKBI 1400 PA DX TEST - Did it Run? Tuned in from 0158-0210 and I did not hear anything resembling sweep tones or CW ID's. Did it run? The Brookneal, VA GY DX Test was very loud and I had success with the Seymour, TX GY DX Test, so why not this one? Anyone? Thanks, 73, Dave in Indy ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKBI Test not Heard in Madison WI
Nothing heard from WKBI here in Madison WI. I listened from 10 before until 10 after the hour for all three hours, with the purpose of trying for other stations on 1400 and holding out the chance that I might hear WKBI in the process. Thus in all I listened for an hour. Not only did I not hear anything resembling test material in the ToH news timeframe, but I only got a couple of brief occasions when anything audible surfaced from the GY jumble, and they contained no ID'able material. A big thank you to Paul, Saul and the station personnel who made this test possible. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KSEY 1230 DX TEST
Heard here too in Madison WI, followed by Morse. Another sweep tone set at approx. 0014 CDT. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: amdxer To: irca ; dxtip Sent: Sun, Mar 24, 2013 12:12 am Subject: [IRCA] KSEY 1230 DX TEST Sweep tones are clearly audible up here near Chicago at 00:10 CDT! The Test is on! 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KWOS 950 Jefferson City MO Day Facilities on Late?
KWOS 950 Jefferson City MO is making a very rare appearance in Madison WI tonight, mostly dominating the frequency. Night facilities are listed as 500w with a pattern that certainly does not favor reception in this direction. Perhaps it stayed on 5kw ND daytime facilities because of the bad storm that went through the area today The station is currently ( 2145 CST) running Michael Savage. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WOZN 1670 and WOZN-FM 106.7 WI Are Now CBS Sports Radio
Parallel stations WOZN 1670 Madison WI and WOZN-FM 106.7 Mount Horeb WI, the former WTDY AM and FM, made their anticipated change to sports CBS Sports Radio at 1100 CST today 1/2. Programming began with a CBS Sports Radio sports newscast at ToH followed by the Jim Rome Show, which moved to CBS Sports effective today. The stations use the on-air slogan "The Zone." . The former newstalk stations have been in hiaitus since Wednesday November 21 last year, when management fired all but one of its staff and replaced its programming with Christmas music (while still using the old WTDY calls). Almost immediately, reliable sources were saying that the stations would eventually become sports talk as part of the CBS Sports Network. On December 28 calls were changed to WOZN and a bizarre few days of stunting began. Programming consisted almost entirely of two heavy metal songs played back-to-back over and over and over again-- Guns and Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" and Metallica "Wherever I May Roam." Both were no doubt references to the Jim Rome Show, one of the feature programs in the new CBS Sports Radio lineup. "Welcome to the Jungle" is his bumper music and show theme and "Roam" is another way to spell Rome (and also may refer to that show "roaming " from competitor WTSO 1070 Madison). The only other programming during this period was a lo! cally produced agriculture show M-F 5-6 AM by the station's farm director (the one staffer not fired). The obligatory ToH legal ID was the only thing heard besides the two songs during the stunting hours-- no off-hour ID's and no messages as to future format. This programming lasted right up to 11 AM this morning when thankfully the new format ended it. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Madison WI AM and FM Call Changes
Parallel stations WTDY 1670 AM Madison WI and WTDY-FM 106.7 Mount Horeb WI have changed calls to WOZN and WOZN-FM respectively. Both had been playing Christmas songs since 11/21 the day before Thanksgiving, when station management abruptly fired the staff of the then-newstalk stations and switched to the holiday music. Speculation began almost immediately that the new post-holiday format would be sports talk from the CBS Sports Radio network, and the WOZN calls were requested (as of today the FCC Query sites still have WTDY as their calls). . I first noted that the new calls were in place on Friday 12/28. The day previous the station was still carrying Christmas music and using the WTDY calls. The station is currently stuntinng, playing only two heavy metal songs and doing it over and over and over again-- Guns and Roses "Welcome to the Jungle" and Metallica "Wherever I may Roam." Both seem to be references to Jim Rome whose sports talk show is moving to CBS Sports Radio-- "Welcome to the Jungle" is his bumper music and show theme and "Roam" is another way to spell Rome. The only other programming is the obligatory ToH legal ID, presented once an hour-- no off-hour ID's and no messages as to future format. . My guess is that local listeners will have to put up with this until 1/2/13, the date that CBS Sports Radio begins a full 24/7 schedule. Also, we probably will start hearing the speculated station slogan "The Zone" then. I will keep these lists posted as to when these changes happen. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1620 Indiana
I wonder if there will be a call letter change when the sale is complete. According to the FCC AM Query, after signing on with the calls WJVA in 1998, this station has changed calls six times, including twice to WHLY and twice to WDND. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI No, you remembered correctly, Paul. 1620 is being sold to the Fort Wayne Catholic group that owns WLYV 1450 in Fort Wayne. -Original Message- From: Scott Fybush To: am Sent: Wed, Dec 19, 2012 5:41 pm Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] [IRCA] 1620 Indiana On 12/19/2012 5:56 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: > Unless I've gotten my stations confused... which is entirely possible. > > I should've double checked before posting this, so If I'm wrong.. my > apologies! > No, you remembered correctly, Paul. 1620 is being sold to the Fort Wayne Catholic group that owns WLYV 1450 in Fort Wayne. WHLY 1580, which has been leased to a different Catholic group, is also in the process of being sold. It's going to the Spanish-language broadcasters who run WKAM 1460 in nearby Goshen. s ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Pre-orders for the 33rd AM Radio Log Now being accepted! Shipping 8/27/2012 FM Atlas 21st Edition Close Out Prices! Order both 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] ULR DX.....1510 WJOT Wabash, INDIANA 250 Watts DAYS....MORE INFO!!!!
Hi, Rob! They might have come on a few minutes early, but legally any station with a PSRA is limited to signing on no earlier than 6:00 AM their local time in months where the sun rises later. In the case of WJOT local time is EST, so you caught them on in a period when technically they should not have been on. So they could have been on all night-- we may never know. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 11/27/2012 7:10:00 A.M. Central Standard Time, va...@rogers.com writes: Hi Guys: After some more Detective Work...I see that WJOT 1510 actually has a PSRA that allows them to sign on the air EARLY before Sunrise. So they were actually supposed to be on the air when I heard them @ 0554 EST!!! 73ROB VA3SW Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA * 1510 WJOT Wabash, INDIANA Nov/27/12 0554 EST EE FAIR Mixing with WLAC Nashville and a UNID Sports Station @ 0554 EST Tune In. Oldies Music "KINKS...All the Day and All the Night" @ 0554-57 EST. ID by Male DJ @ 0557 EST as "Here on 105.9 THE BASH". More Oldies "BOBBY FULLER 4.I fought the Law" @ 0557-0600 EST. Faded into the Mix by 0600 EST. Parallels WJOT-FM 105.9 NEW STN ULR # 1032 250 Watts Days ROSS, ONT. ** ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] Two Daytimers on 1560 On late
At 2015 CDT I am hearing two daytimers on 1560 on late this night. KLNG Council Bluffs IA, 10kw ND is on with REL while KBEW Blue Earth MN, 1kw ND, is carrying an HSFB game Blue Earth Area vs. St. James (B.E.A. 42-0 halftime). 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Fwd: HSFB on KLEM 1410 Le Mars IA
Correction on my previous message: time is 1930 CDT. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI -Original Message- From: dxerak To: irca Sent: Fri, Oct 5, 2012 7:45 pm Subject: [IRCA] (no subject) I am currently (1730 CDT) hearing the HSFB game between Western Christian Wolfpack and Le Mars Gehlen Jays on KLEM 1410 Le Mars IA. The game is being picked up on both the Double Kaz and the Quantum QX Pro loop. The station has a daytime power of 1 kw and a nighttime power of 50 w ND. Distance from my listening post in Madison WI is 345 miles. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] (no subject)
I am currently (1730 CDT) hearing the HSFB game between Western Christian Wolfpack and Le Mars Gehlen Jays on KLEM 1410 Le Mars IA. The game is being picked up on both the Double Kaz and the Quantum QX Pro loop. The station has a daytime power of 1 kw and a nighttime power of 50 w ND. Distance from my listening post in Madison WI is 345 miles. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WTCR Kenova WV w/HSFB Heard in Madison WI
At 2041 CDT I am hearing the HSFB game between the Ironton OH Fighting Tigers and Wheelersburg HS via WTCR Kenova WV from my shack in Madison WI. The score is 26-14 Ironton in the fourth quarter. Station ID is "Fox Sports Radio 1230 and 1420." Station is mostly in the clear with a fair, at times good, signal. WTCR is listed as 5KW ND daytime and 500 watts directional nights. Welcome to Friday Night HSFB for another season, DXers! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Summary: 19th Annual Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts
The 19th annual Madison-Milwaukee Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts took place last Saturday August 18 at the home of Bill and Nina Dvorak in Madison WI. The day was blessed with perfect weather, with clear skies, calm winds and a very comfortable high of 76 degrees. Attendees started to arrive and festivities began even before the official 1:00 PM start. Several attendees brought radios and took advantage of a number of options provided by a temporary antenna farm constructed for the occasion. Others settled in for the great DX conversation and fellowship that has always been the mainstay of this event. Demonstrations during the afternoon included a Perseus software driven radio presented by Mark Durenberger. Mark brought along his own 30-foot collapsable flagpole on which he erected a vertical antenna. During the entire get-together he gave individual demonstrations to anyone requesting one. Craig Menning also brought along a Perseus and generously offered use of it to anyone who wanted to experience it hands-on. So it was a great day to learn a lot more about this great ultra-modern radio. A second demonstration, this one given by Bill Dvorak and Mark Taylor, was of Bill's new Double Kaz medium-wave antenna. DXer extraordinaire and antenna designer Neil Kazaross spent part of the previous weekend helping construct and tune this Kaz-designed antenna. This particular one is built at a bearing of 280 degrees and the design favors enhancement to the west while nulling stations to the east. Another hit of the get-together was Jim Green's Collins-designed Korean War era R390 receiver. Yes, this is a pre-R390A receiver featuring crystal, not mechanical, filters. It sounds and works great, and won over many admirers during the day. Following the annual group photo (conducted once again by get-together photographer/DXer Dave Legler), the festivities moved to the Esquire Club restaurant, site of now seven get-together dinners. The food and service were great and so were the company and conversation. The program there included presentation of certificates to those who have attended ten annual get-togethers (a tradition dating back to 2007). This year's certificates went to Mike Henke, Fred Kelcz and Kevin McGill. This was followed by door prizes, another popular get-together feature. After dinner we returned to Bill and Nina's for the night session. Coffee, cake, conversation and more monitoring were the activities, with the get-together winding up at 11 PM. All in all,Saturday August 18, 2012 was a very nice day for the DXers who converged on Madison, Wisconsin. Memories linger among the 34 DXers and six of their family members who joined us. We the organizers have been at this for quite a while now. We believe we have something special going on here, and attendee response has only fortified that belief. Next year the Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together returns to the Milwaukee area. Tim and Jill Noonan are your hosts, their home in Oak Creek WI is the location, and the date is Saturday August 17, 2013. It will be the milestone 20th annual Madison-Milwaukee Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts, a reason in and of itself to make this event. Won't you please join us? Contact Tim at dxi...@aol.com to get advanced info or have your questions answered. Hope to see you then! 73 Bill Dvorak ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Reminder: 19th Annual Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together August 18
It is not too late to make plans to attend the 19th annual Madison-Milwaukee Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts! But time is getting short and this will be the last announcement for it on this list. This popular DX event has been held on the third Saturday in August every year since 1994.The purpose from the beginning has been to promote camaraderie among all DXers and radio hobbyists-- "making new friends and renewing old friendships." This is an all-band event, and brings together a diverse group of hobbyists who have one thing in common-- a love of radio. WHEN: Saturday, August 18 2012, 1:00 PM until approximately 11 PM (come when you can and leave when you must) WHERE: 3358 Ridgeway Avenue Madison, Wisconsin HOSTS: Bill and Nina Dvorak We have another great day of socializing and radio activities lined up this year, with some fine demonstrations planned (and of course the annual photo-- bring along your camera). The annual dinner (participation optional) will once again be held at the Esquire Club. The program immediately following dinner includes door prizes and other surprises. An evening session including coffee, cake and of course conversation follows back at Bill and Nina's. For more details about this event, directions, information on accommodations, or the answer to any event-related question, please e-mail Bill off-list at _dxerak@aol.com_ (mailto:dxe...@aol.com) (please include "Madison DX GTG" in the subject line), and we will e-mail an invitation and information sheet. But please do it in the next few days because time is short. You won't want to miss this event. Over the years interest in and attendance for the GTG has grown, and once again this year we expect in excess of 30 DXers to attend. We hope that you will come and promise that you will have a great time if you do. Many of your fellow IRCA members will be among those attending-- won't you come join them? Hope to see you in Madison on August 18! 73 Bill Dvorak ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 19th Annual Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together 8/18/12
It's time again for the Madison-Milwaukee Get-together for DXers and Radio Enthusiasts! This popular DX event has been held on the third Saturday in August every year since 1994.The purpose from the beginning has been to promote camaraderie among all DXers and radio hobbyists-- "making new friends and renewing old friendships." This is an all-band event, and brings together a diverse group of hobbyists who have one thing in common-- a love of radio. The 19th annual Madison-Milwaukee DX Get-together returns to Madison this year after two highly successful gatherings in Oak Creek (suburban Milwaukee) WI over the past two years: WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2012 1:00 PM until approximately 11 PM (come when you can and leave when you must) WHERE: 3358 Ridgeway Avenue Madison, Wisconsin HOSTS: Bill and Nina Dvorak We have another great day of socializing and radio activities lined up this year, with some fine demonstrations planned (and of course the annual photo-- bring along your camera). The annual dinner (participation optional) will once again be held at the Esquire Club. The program immediately following dinner includes door prizes and other surprises. An evening session including coffee, cake and of course conversation follows back at Bill and Nina's. For more details about this event, directions, information on accommodations, or the answer to any event-related question, please e-mail Bill off-list at _dxerak@aol.com_ (mailto:dxe...@aol.com) (please include "Madison DX GTG" in the subject line), and we will e-mail you an invitation and information sheet. Over the years interest in and attendance for the GTG has grown, and once again this year we expect in excess of 30 DXers to attend. We hope that you will come and promise that you will have a great time if you do. Many of your fellow IRCA'ers will be among those attending-- won't you come join them? Hope to see you in Madison on August 18! 73 Bill Dvorak ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WJHX 620 AL
At 2300 CDT WJHX 620 Lexington AL is coming in strong in the WTMJ null at my QTH in Madison WI. Format is SS:MEX music and legal ID is //WQCR 1500 Alabaster AL and WZGX 1450 Bessemer AL. Station is non-directional and listed at 5kw day power and 99w nights. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KCCV KS Dominating
KCCV 760 Overland Park KS is being heard in Madison WI tonight at 2300 CDT at a strength rivaling WJR . Format is Bott Radio REL. Station is listed as 6 kw days, 200w nights. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Fwd: [ABDX] 1290 Crockett, tx KIVY
In a message dated 3/11/2012 10:52:30 P.M. Central Daylight Time, todftscytj7...@aol.com writes: All alone with a good signal with standards mx, Id'ed as ' your hearing the best music on KIVY'. It's a feast, lol! Todd Skaine Woodbury, MN I got it too, Todd-- at 2359 CDT with a legal ID! Station was all alone with a fair to good signal. Programming Dial Global's "America's Best Music" standards // WNAM 1280 WI. ABC nx at ToH. NEW! Thank you very much for the tip! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] AURORA Report..............
The good stuff seems to be directly, dead-on due south no matter where you are-- Brett Saylor hearing the Bahamas in PA, you FL in ON. Here I am hearing 990 WGSO LA, 400w. No sign of regulars CBW and CKGM. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/11/2012 8:16:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time, va...@rogers.com writes: Hi Guys: At 2110 EDT the entire Band has gone almost DEAD Except.for the 1230 WSBB New Smyrna Beach, FLORIDA Station that I reported earlier!! it is still coming in well with Big Band/ Swing Music @ 960 Miles on a Graveyard Frequency. Pretty much everything else is gone. I think I had Radio Mambi 710 from Miami 15 Minutes ago...but it is gone now too. My Semi-Locals are gone and only Real Strong stuff within 60 Miles or so is coming in. This is absolutely Weird!!! It may however change quickly againso who knows what will be heard before the night is over?? Is anyone else hearing anything Bizarre...or is this an Ontario thing going on??? 73..ROB VA3SW Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] ULR DX...MAJOR AURORA!!!! 1230 WSBB New Smyrna Beach FLORIDA....Li...
Congratulations, Rob! Wow, it didn't take you long to start on the next 1000! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/11/2012 7:30:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, va...@rogers.com writes: Hi Guys: If you're not looking aroundTurn on the RADIO! I have 1230 WSBB New Smyrna Beach, FLORIDA in here like a Local for the last 20 Minutes!!! Playing Big Band/Swing Music lots of 1230 WSBB IDs and Local Florida Ads!! 960 Miles...My FIRST FLORIDA Graveyarder ULR # 1001 and New to the Overall Log as well!! Heard on the SONY SRF-T615 ULR BAREFOOT!!! Back to the Dials. 73ROB VA3SW Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] 720/780 Mexicans
In a message dated 3/10/2012 4:11:37 A.M. Central Standard Time, wien...@aol.com writes: Darn, no sign of ZBV1's signon at 3 AM, MST, was this correct signon time? Robert Wien Colorado Springs, CO If you go by the 2012 WRTH, then that is the correct sign-on time on Saturdays, Robert. However, on ZBVI's website, especially their "Information Programs" page _http://www.zbvi.vi/infoprog.htm_ (http://www.zbvi.vi/infoprog.htm) , they list their first Saturday program at 7:00 AM their time, 1100 UTC or 4 AM MST. I can't say if this is their true sign-on time or just when their information programs start. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Chicago update
In a message dated 3/9/2012 12:33:33 P.M. Central Standard Time, sau...@sympatico.ca writes: Greg Davis at CBS Radio Engineering in Chicago tells me it's 2-4 am CST. Note the earlier-than-expected ending. This has got a kicker to it for those of us who were going to try for ZBVI 780 British Virgin Islands. According to the 2012 WRTH, this station signs on Saturday mornings at 1000 UTC (0400 CST), giving us at least a chance of hearing them if the Chicago test hours are 0200-0500 CST. However, if WBBM does indeed sign back on by 0400, that opportunity is gone. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Chicago off/ Idaho,Alaska tests
Saturday 3/10 is definitely Standard time, all day. This is true in both Canada and the US. It is not until Sunday morning at 2:00 AM local that we spring forward. So these tests will be definitely on Standard time, around 24 hours (depending on your location) before the switchover. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/9/2012 12:17:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, neil...@earthlink.net writes: Don't we go to daylight time between Sat night and Sun morning? 73 KAZ -Original Message- >From: bill kral >Sent: Mar 9, 2012 12:13 PM >To: "irca@hard-core-dx.com" >Subject: [IRCA] Chicago off/ Idaho,Alaska tests > >I assume that the times listed (for the silent eastern 670 720 etc and western tests) are still standard time just an hour or two before the clock goes ahead to Daylight time. Guess it's good to start tuning in ahead to make sure I don't miss it. >Bill in BC >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] Fw: [Amdx] WWV Solar Report
In a message dated 3/9/2012 11:13:16 A.M. Central Standard Time, wb2...@yahoo.com writes: Unfortunately, this is bad news for many of us as far as tonight's tests are concerned - not that most of us on the EC had an realistic chance at KOTZ without an aurora. Agreed on KOTZ from a Midwesterner's point of view, Russ. As far as KBOI goes, it is now absolutely critical that they really do juice it up to 50 kW during Morse code ID's, and very helpful if they keep their 0108 and 0138 MST (0308 and 0338 ELT) schedule. Even then, it could very well be a lost cause. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WWAM-820 on late killing WVSG
Thank you so much, David, for this posting! Following up on your message, I was able to log WWAM thanks to hearing an ad for a pizza place in Whitwell TN (Marion County, same as Jasper) whose address and phone number matched internet info. QRM was from WBAP but WWAM was in its null and came and went. Auroral conditions helped, not only due to southern enhancement but also to the absence of normally present CHAM. This is a new one for me! Another great example of how we DXers help each other by posting tips on these lists. I am very grateful, and thanks again!. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/8/2012 7:48:19 P.M. Central Standard Time, drdsfaulk...@yahoo.com writes: Hi All: WWAM, 820, Jasper, TN must be on late w/gospel & day power as they are killing WVSG here. Nice ID by YL 2038 EST, mtn. hearing them 24 hours on the internet. Apparently you can hear 'em 24 hours on the air, whether they're licensed for it or not. 73 David Faulkner, Albany, Ohio (near Athens) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] DX TEST - KOTZ 720 Alaska
Kotzebue AK is in the Alaska Standard Time zone: UTC- 9, EST-4, CST-3, MST-2, PST-1. As has been pointed out before, on March 10 we will still be on Standard time, though it will be the last full day before the shift to DST. _http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/alaska/kotzebue/time-kotzebu e/index.htm_ (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/usa/alaska/kotzebue/time-kotzebue/index.htm) _http://www.timetemperature.com/tzak/kotzebue.shtml_ (http://www.timetemperature.com/tzak/kotzebue.shtml) 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/2/2012 12:29:43 P.M. Central Standard Time, sau...@sympatico.ca writes: Idaho not good enuf for ya easterners? Paul Walker reports on the following DX Test, and it's probably closer to Russia than Sarah Palin's back doorstep. I think even western DXers will find this one a challenge. Given that the Chigago Three were on all night last night, here's hoping the Chicago transmitter work proceeds as planned the morning of Saturday March 10. There's just two matters to resolve - defining the time zone where the station is located, and figuring out how that translates into UTC, CST, EST, PST etc And determining if e-mail QSL requests (leading to eQSLs of course) are acceptable. Paul and I came up with conflicting times and I'm not convinced either of is right. So from Paul (with thanks): Saturday March 10th 12am to 1230am local time KOTZ 720 Kotzebue, Alaska will test for 30 minutes during WGN's off air period. The test will consist of sweep tones, morse code, sound effects and other announcements. If you are listening for this test, please include your location, type of listening device and antenna you used along with what you heard and the quality of what you heard along with other details about the signal. Chief Engineer Pierre Lonewolf is most interested in the results from this skywave skip as they are evaulating their signal right now. The Chief Engineer will respond to QSL requests. A self addressed stamped envelope should be sent along with the report to: Chief Engineer Pierre Lonewolf KOTZ-AM 720 PO Box 78 396 Lagoon St Kotzebue, Alaska 9975 More as we know more...please spread the word. Saul ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] WHP and WTKT Tests-- One Heard, One No Trace
My final results on the two 2/27 DX Tests: WHP 580 Harrisburg PA: Listened five times for test material between 0005 and 0234 ELT. Heard one weak but clear Morse code set of approx. 33 second duration during the 0105 slot, plus possible code fragments at 0005 and 0205. Nothing heard at 0033 and 0233. This one is NEW ! WTKT 1460 Harrisburg PA: Listened four times between 0015 and 0246 ELT-- 0015, 0045, 0215 and 0245. Heard no trace of test material. Strong in-channel QRM each time from KXNO IA with Fox sports and WKAM IN with SS:MEX music. I have logged this one as WCMB in the past, so this would have been a call change. A big "Thank You" to Jim Pogue and J.D. Stephens for arranging these tests, Saul Chernos for distributing info on them and R.J. Harris of Clear Channel in Harrisburg for conducting them. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WHP 580 DX Test Heard in Madison WI
The third time's the charm! At 0105 ELT after failing to hear it at 0005 and 0033, I picked up a weak code set from WHP 580 kHz Harrisburg, PA. Judging by its lack of strength I have strong suspicions that it was on night pattern-- it should have blasted in here (distance 670 miles) on this low frequency if using 5 kw ND. I was just lucky enough to catch code cutting through the regular programming of other stations. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LATEST NEWS FROM MADISON WI-- KRPI HEARD!
Despite local daytimer WHIT running an open carrier, I DID MANAGE to log KRPI-- in the station's null at approx 0427 ELT with call letter code sets and lots of "V's". OMG! New state, first WA heard here in all my years of DX! I am sure glad that the WHIT xmtr is almost directly due south of me, allowing an E-W null. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] OF ALL NIGHTS FOR THIS TO HAPPEN....
I tuned in 1550 for the KRPI test only to find that local daytimer WHIT, an impeccable non-cheater, has their transmitter on and is running an open carrier! What a night for this to happen! Calls to the owners' various stations' studio lines were either not answered or I got a message that they were not available. I am not sure if anyone could do anything even if I roused someone from the studio, at least in time for me to hear the test. AARG! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KHWG 750 Fallon NV Once Again Being Heard in Madison WI
I am hearing KHWG 750 Fallon NV once again tonight at my QTH in Madison WI. This time I got a good listen to the PST (0200 CST) four-station LID reported by others on this list that includes the playing of the National Anthem. The four stations are: KHWG 750 Fallon, KHWG-FM 100.1 Crystal NV, K244CE 96.7 Pahrump NV and K261BZ 100.1 Las Vegas NV. Station coverage is described as eastern CA, western UT, southern ID and OR and Las Vegas NV. A message is given in support of the troops, and this is followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star-Spangled Banner. Format the rest of the time is Classic Country. I hope that others benefit from this info and try to get this one in their logbooks. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KHWG 750 Fallon NV Heard in Madison WI
Hi, Rick! Congratulations on KHWG! Maybe there are circumstances going on that will make KHWG a widely heard NV for DXers, similar to the pattern problems that KXNT 840 was having back in 2004 (making possible my only other NV logging). It looks like 750 is a frequency for DXers to keep an ear on. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 2/13/2012 9:19:26 P.M. Central Standard Time, drummer1965...@yahoo.com writes: Bill Dvorak, you'll be thrilled to know that I got KHWG down here in Omaha last night, thanks to your tip. Heard at 2304 with Hank Williams' "Moanin' The Blues" and Gale Garnett's "We'll Sing In The Sunshine", both simulcasing KHWG's webstream, which was about 30 seconds behind the terrestrial signal on 750 (and weak to fair on peaks under WSB). Just my 2nd Nevadan here. Needless to say, I'm quite pleased! :) 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KHWG 750 Fallon NV Heard in Madison WI
Thank you very much, Doug! Needless to say, I was very happy with this logging. I am just sorry that my post seems to come at too late an hour for others to add it to their logbook. As both a poster of DX tips and one that benefits from others' postings, I hope that we all continue to pass along DX tips when we hear them. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 2/12/2012 3:02:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, i...@desert4wd.com writes: Nice going Bill. I pass through Fallon a couple times a year and have talked with the staff at KHWG. Way to go for NV #2! 73- Doug Pifer Salem, OR On Feb 12, 2012, at 12:51 AM, dxe...@aol.com wrote: > > At 0245 CST, I am hearing KHWG 750 Fallon NV in the WSB null. Format is > Classic Country. Signal strength is poor to fair but with occasional good > peaks. This station has a nighttime power of 250 watts, daytime 10kw, > non-directional day and night. This one is NEW for me, only NV #2 in 30+ years of > AM DX! Distance approx. 1540 miles. > 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] KHWG 750 Fallon NV Heard in Madison WI
When I saw Mark's e-mail, it struck me that I had logged KNZZ 1100 Grand Junction CO as a DX test many years ago. Sure enough, I found it in my logbook, 11/30/98 0206-0209 ELT-- "message explaining the NRC, Morse ID's, closing message." Morse message was KNZZ repeated 11 times in a high pitch followed by one time at a lower pitch. My notes also say that I followed 1100 for the next hour only to find no more ID'able material. I did a little research in e-DXN's PDF archives of past DXN's. I found that leading up to the date of the test it was not on the CPC calendar-- so no doubt it was quickly arranged and news of it only got out via internet and word-of-mouth. The test must have been arranged by the NRC, as several reporters noted the message about the NRC that I mention above. Since there was no published pre-notification of the test, there is no written record of the test's parameters. My notes do say that the test was scheduled from 0200 to 0400 ELT, but I made no notes on power. I would suspect that they were running on 50kw ND and not their directional 10kw night facilities that directs their signal NNW/SSE. It is also possible that they were running at their CH power of 36kw which first was licensed around this time.. In DXN 66-11 (12/14/98) and 66-12 (12/21/98) the following East of Mississippi DX'ers report hearing this test: Greg Myers VA and Gerry Bishop FL (also Ray Arruda MA and Steve Kennedy PA report this as a tentative). The following DX'ers West of Mississippi report hearing it: Bob Karchevski CA, Pete Taylor WA, Rocky Robello UT, Frank Aden ID and Patrick Griffith CO, Does anyone else remember hearing this test? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 2/13/2012 7:06:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, ma...@durenberger.com writes: Has anyone on our side of the Mississippi ever logged KNZZ 1100 Grand Junction? Mark Durenberger Latest DX Tests are found 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] KHWG 750 Fallon NV Heard in Madison WI
At 0245 CST, I am hearing KHWG 750 Fallon NV in the WSB null. Format is Classic Country. Signal strength is poor to fair but with occasional good peaks. This station has a nighttime power of 250 watts, daytime 10kw, non-directional day and night. This one is NEW for me, only NV #2 in 30+ years of AM DX! Distance approx. 1540 miles. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KHMO 1070 MO Cougars baskertball
In a message dated 2/10/2012 9:22:37 P.M. Central Standard Time, sau...@sympatico.ca writes: Now to see who's doing the game on 1060. Oh, great-- Friday Night HS BKB on 1060, 1070 and 1080, and I have a local IBOC station (WTSO) on 1070! Some days it just doesn't pay--- 73 Bill Dvorak ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Daytimer KQNK 1530 KS On Late
At 0030 CDT on 2/10 I am hearing daytimer KQNK 1530 Norton KS on very late. Format is Classic Hits. Station power is only 1kw and strong QRM is coming from WCKY, making nailing this one down tough. I followed this station for over an hour before getting IDable material in the form of a promo for a "Partyline" program mentioning calls and a Norton reference. This is a NEW station for me! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KVDW 1530 AR On Late
At 2015 CST I am hearing 2500w daytimer KVDW 1530 England AR on late. Signal is poor to fair in the null of WCKY. Station is playing UC Gospel music, using the slogan "Vern 1530 AM" and promoting the website vern1530am.com. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] 860 KKOW Pittsburg KS
At 2115 CST I am hearing 860 KKOW Pittsburg KS just dominating here, at a signal level greater than normally dominant CJBC. This station normally does quite well at SSS, but is never heard at night (most of its directional night signal goes west and south, away from me), so I suspect day facilities. Format is Classic Country and slogan is "Classic Country 860 AM." 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KRSN 1490 Not Heard in Madison WI
Chances of hearing the KRSN 1490 DX test would have been difficult enough at my distance to start with. However, they are made all but impossible due to the splatter of local WLMV 1480 with its Latin music format. In order to null this splatter out I have to turn the loop so that it points SE/NW, or almost 90 degrees from what is needed, effectively nulling KRSN along with WLMV. Still, just for the record I did try hearing this test on Sunday morning (Saturday morning was spent listening to 880 with WCBS off-air). No luck. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] For DXers targetting 1700-XEPE ....
I decided to try to hear what Tim Tromp heard in West Michigan on Saturday morning-- the Mexican National Anthem played on 1700 kHz at 0800 EST or 1300 UTC. Sure enough, Monday morning at 1256 UTC I heard a weak but unmistakable playing of the Mexican NA on that frequency, although like Tim I could hear no other IDable material that I could link to XEPE.. The assumption that this is XEPE has merit. Not only is XEPE the only Mexican station on 1700, but 1300 UTC corresponds to 5 AM PST. By regulation all Mexican stations must play the National Anthem at midnight and 5 AM local time, so this station was performing its regulatory obligation by playing it then. Baja California state, location of XEPE, is the only state in Mexico in the Pacific time zone. Thank you for the tip, Tim! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 1/15/2012 8:39:29 A.M. Central Standard Time, kilok...@gmail.com writes: Hi Steve, I don't know about midnight, but I caught the Mexican National Anthem here this morning on 1700 at 8am EST / 5am PST. I'm assuming I heard XEPE (it wouldn't be the first time), but the signal faded just before TOH to confirm. Tim Tromp West Michigan On Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 11:36 PM, Steve Francis wrote: > > Any chance they play the Mexican National Anthem at midnight? > > Steve Francis > Alcoa, Tennessee > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] KOAK
In a message dated 1/10/2012 1:26:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, drummer1965...@yahoo.com writes: As someone who is within spitting distance of their transmitter, I can tell you that, yes, KOAK has been pulling all-nighters for months now. I definitely need KOAK. It makes me wish even more than ever that WTSO 1070 Madison would turn off the IBOC! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KMXA 1090 Aurora CO
At 2045 Central, KMXA 1090 Aurora CO is blasting into Madison WI, as it has for at least the last 1-1/2 hours. Suspect the station is on day facilities, 50kw and a directional pattern which is much more favorable to the east than is their normal night pattern. Format is SS:Romantica and slogan is "Maria 10-90." No sign whatsoever of KAAY tonight. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WPCN 1010 Stevens Point WI w/HS Hockey
You're no doubt right about the game being over, Rick. The 3rd period had just started when I sent out this e-mail at 2030 Central. So they must have kept the power on after the game-- thus it remains an opportunity for anyone who needs it. 73 Bill In a message dated 1/5/2012 9:54:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, drummer1965...@yahoo.com writes: Hockey game appears to be over, Earl Higgins and I heard Stevens Point running oldies from Aretha and the Stones via the True Oldies Channel a while ago...BATTLING WMIN's "Urban 1010" nostalgia format at the same time! 73, Rick Dau (still needing Amarillo, New York, Tolleson, and St. Louis on 1010) South Omaha, Nebraska ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WPCN 1010 Stevens Point WI w/HS Hockey
WPCN 1010 Stevens Point WI, non-directional 1kw days 10 watts nights, is currently broadcasting a HS hockey game Stevens Point vs, Wisconsin Rapids. The broadcast is being heard here in Madison, at times fair, a distance of some 99 miles, so most probably station is on day power. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WTTN 1580 WI Not on Night Power
WTTN 1580, formerly licensed to Watertown WI, moved to Columbus WI in 2009 to become a rimshot station in the Madison market. Licensed as a 5kw directional station daytime, it drops to 4 watts ND nights, and cannot normally be heard here. Tonight at 2200 CST WTTN is blasting into Madison, obviously not on its night facilities, probably at its full 5kw daytime power. Format is SS:SPT, "ESPN Deportes." The station's daytime pattern is to the ESE/WNW (toward Milwaukee/west-central Wisconsin) with a smaller SW lobe right into the much closer Madison market. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WTCR 1420 WV
WTCR 1420 Kenova WV is doing quite well into Madison WI tonight. I suspect someone left the daytime switch (5kW ND) on in place of their 500w directional night facilities. I can never remember hearing this station at a time other than SSS. Format is FSR sports talk (currently "Fox Sports Tonight" with Mike North). At 2300 CST I heard their legal ID //WIRO 1230 Ironton OH. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Mystery on 1220
For the past couple of hours I have been hearing a station on 1220 playing a Classic Hits format off the bird, ID'ing as "The Greatest Hits of All Time" and "Classic Hits Radio" (Cumulus Media satellite?). The station is running dead air through network breaks; I have heard no local ID legal or otherwise, and no local ads, PSA's or promos. Signal is generally good with some periods of fade. My QTH is Madison WI and my loop antenna indicates the station is SE or NW of me. Does anyone have any ideas of what I might be hearing? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 1280-KYRO
Hi, Niel! I had them last night with a boys' BKB game Troy vs. St. Charles West. They did give a call letter ID at game's end. I am in complete agreement about them using HSBKB Authority operation. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 12/21/2011 7:12:46 P.M. Central Standard Time, nielw...@yahoo.ca writes: I have had what would be KYRO for the last few minutes around 8 p.m. EST with girls basketball between Troy and the Ursaline Bears. Various local spots during break in the action for businesses in Troy and Moscow Mills. Matches to their webstream. Have had everything but an actual ID.Must be running on special 'high school baskeball authority' as I have them listed as 45 watts at night. Otherwise 1280 here is a mess this evening. Niel Wolfish Toronto ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] Midnight Radio Network Hosts to Take Over Red Eye Radio
Big changes ahead for the insomniac crowd. _http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/99922/midnight-radio-networ k-hosts-to-take-over-red-eye_ (http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/99922/midnight-radio-network-hosts-to-take-over-red-eye) - 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Re; IRCA # 92--61--8----New Montreal AMs
In a message dated 11/22/2011 6:58:57 A.M. Central Standard Time, jwk...@yahoo.ca writes: I wonder why the CRTC would approve the applications for new French operations on a couple of freqs but not for English language stations on those freqs. What difference does language make? The apps for English operations were denied.Bill in BC An English station got the biggest plum on the tree when it (CKGM 990) was allowed to move to 690, a former French service frequency. I would think that you would almost have to grant an application on ex-English 940 to a French service given this fact. The awarding of 990 to French is probably to balance services. In the end you still have two of the three (690, 940 and 990) frequencies with French services and one with English. Just speculation on my part. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI(Bill in WI) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WPDR 1350 WI Format Change
AM 1350 WPDR Portage WI has in the past few days changed formats. It is now '60's-'70's oldies, ex news-talk. Morning programming is live (with a real DJ), and features ABC news at the top-of-hour, local and national news, sports and business/markets features. The rest of the day is automated music. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Last moments of 1550 CBE
What an odd way to end things! Ironically today October 1st is CBE 1550's
61st birthday.
73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI
In a message dated 10/1/2011 10:18:22 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
bsay...@gmail.com writes:
I spent some time this morning reviewing my overnight Perseus recording of
1550 around midnight ELT in hopes of reconstructing the rather jumbled mix
of reception at the time of the sign off of CBE. What follows is a
minute-by-minute replay of what I heard here in Pennsylvania. I hope it
might help some folks make sense of what they were hearing during that
time.
It also introduces an interesting twist to CBE's operating frequency in the
final moments of their broadcast.
At around 1158pm CBE is on top with Randy Bachman's Vinyl Tap program
leading out with the Beach Boy's theremin on "Good Vibrations". WDLR-OH is
in 2nd place with regional Mexican music and WZRK-WI is in third place with
a mention of avenue1550.com.
At 1159 ET there was a CBC Radio 1 local ID with only the 97.5 FM frequency
mentioned. Over the next 5 minutes CBE faded and WDLR dominated but CBE was
still in. At 1204:30 the local and regional weather was being given and
CBE's audio dropped mid-sentence at 1205:00.
At 1205:35 the audio returned for about 5 seconds, still in the middle of
the weather, but the carrier frequency was actually 1550.05 rather than
the
previous 1550.00 (I can zero-beat the sideband audio and tell it's CBE, and
the carrier line on 1550.05 was extremely strong). The carrier dropped
abruptly again in mid-sentence at 1205:40 (there were at least 6 other
carriers on 1550 spread between 1550.00 and 1550.02 at this point, by the
way). Between 1206 and 1210 ET there is no sign of any CBE audio but at
1210:15 the audio from CBE comes back in the middle of "Maggie May" by Rod
Stewart, back on frequency at 1550.00.
"Maggie May" stays on top with a brief dip at 1211, ending at 1214:10;
Randy
starts to introduce the next song, saying "the Beat Farmers are a cowpunk
band from San Diego..." and the audio drops mid-sentence at 1214:21 ET.
Then, at 1215:48 the carrier and audio came back in the middle of their
"Happy Boy" song ("hubba hubba hubba hubba hubba") and the carrier is now
back on 1550.05 kHz.
At 1216 Randy starts to introduce Joni Mitchell but the Spanish music is
beating it out. At 1217 Joni's song "Carey" pops through and is pretty
strong from 1218-1219, ending at 1220. At 1220:30 he introduces the next
song by Joanie Sommers "Johnny Get Angry, Johnny Get Mad". At 1220:45 a
promo for "Big Ed's Chowder House" and The Avenue 1550 pops on top of CBE
but Joanie's song comes back from 1221 to 1223. Randy begins to introduce
The Troggs "Wild Thing" but then the audio is gone at 1224:40, presumeable
for the last time. After that it's WDLR's " la que buena " slogan, more
Spanish music and some unidentified vocal folk-ish music from presumed
WZRK.
Never got to hear "Wild Thing". I stopped checking the recording at this
point, presuming they are off for good.
The off-frequency carrier is still there even now (1100 am ELT Saturday)
although it appears to be closer to 1550.04. I wonder if this indicates
they
may return with a tape loop as some have speculated. I also wonder why
their
carrier frequency changed at the end? I cannot recall there ever being an
off-frequency station on 1550.
Brett Saylor
State College, PA
Perseus SDR and 16'x36' corner fed Superloop pointed at 30 degrees
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Re: [IRCA] 1550
Hi, Saul-- According to the NRC AM Log they are U3, which means that they are full-time directional, using the same pattern day and night. That pattern has a null toward me and is directed toward you, whether it's one watt or 1000. If they are using their day power at night with this full-time pattern, it would certainly explain why you are hearing it at night and at least partly explain why I am not. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 10/1/2011 9:36:14 A.M. Central Daylight Time, sau...@sympatico.ca writes: Bill and others with signal expertise, Bill - you must mean the day pattern?Avenue 1550 is supposed to operate at something like one watt at night. You aren't getting it in nerby Madison - likely because of its directional pattern. But it's dominant here, pretty evenly with the Que Buena station in Delaware OH (which also must be seriously out of whack). Could it possibly be shooting its entire one watt my way (or in two directions) and coming out so far away with such intesity that it gave CBE fits here when CBE was on?I'm thinking of approaching both stations, and striking up a friendly conversation with an engineer, but want some expert opinions on this before I do.Same applies to Que Buena.Saul > From: dxe...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 10:17:58 -0400 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1550 > > Russ, my experience is that they do frequent "Avenue 1550" and/or "Timeless > Cool" ID's, plus frequent PSA's for Lake Geneva organizations. They don't > do well here at night, even at the short distance of 59 miles, because of > their directional pattern (probably developed at least in part to protect > the older WHIT). Their pattern is directed northeast/southwest, probably > accounting for how well Rick Dau hears them in South Omaha. It may handicap > your ability to hear them in Philadelphia. > > 1550 is a real jungle here at night, and I don't think that is going to > change with the demise of CBE-- maybe it will even intensify. > 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI > > > In a message dated 10/1/2011 8:43:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, > wb2...@yahoo.com writes: > > Thanks - Sounds as if "Whiter Shade of Pale" wouldn't have been them. Joni > Mitchell maybe. Some said the latter was CBE. The two SS stations and CT > were all stronger than the rest, so I don't expect to get much aside from > matching up music. > > Russ Edmunds > 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia > Grid FN20id > > FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 > AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot > > > --- On Sat, 10/1/11, dxe...@aol.comwrote: > > > From: dxe...@aol.com > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1550 > > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9:20 AM > > When you review your tapes, Russ, I > > would suggest you concentrate on WZRK. > > > > I have seen a handful of DXers on this and the NRC list > > suggest that they > > might have heard WHIT 1550 last night. This station is a > > daytimer with an > > oldies format, licensed to Madison WI. As one who > > lives in Madison and spent > > much of the night parked on 1550, I can state with > > 100% certainty that they > > were not on the air last night. > > > > WZRK Lake Geneva WI has a night authorization of one watt. > > I know for a > > fact that previous owners signed off at sunset because they > > deemed the tiny > > power too little to bother with. The present ownership not > > only stays on all > > night, but apparently does so at the full daytime power of > > 1000 watts (or > > at least a good fraction thereof). As a result, they > > are frequently > > reported over a wide area. > > > > BTW, WZRK's format is not oldies. The station describes the > > format thusly: > > > > “Radio station Avenue 1550 (WZRK) serves Lake Geneva with > > Timeless Cool > > Music. It’s easy to listen to, but not easy listening. > > With music from Ray > > Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Steely Dan, Billie Holiday and > > Van Morrison, it's > > the mix you have been looking for on your radio." > > 73 Bill Dvorak > >Madison WI > > > > > > > > In a message dated 10/1/2011 7:13:59 A.M. Central Daylight > > Time, > > wb2...@yahoo.com > > writes: > > > > I ran recordings last night aimed more or less > > southwest. I had 2 SS > > stations, but well after others reported KXEL going > > to Brother Stair. One was > > WDLR as I did hear the regional Mexican and "Que > > Buena". > > > > One of the SS stations had a choral anthem f some > > sort @ . Later one > > had repeated whistles sounding like the call to the > > hounds in fox hunting. > > This used to be typical to some sort of LA station > > years back. > > > > I also had a fairly strong WSDK-CT with religion and > > SRN news. > > > > Only bits
Re: [IRCA] 1550
Russ, my experience is that they do frequent "Avenue 1550" and/or "Timeless Cool" ID's, plus frequent PSA's for Lake Geneva organizations. They don't do well here at night, even at the short distance of 59 miles, because of their directional pattern (probably developed at least in part to protect the older WHIT). Their pattern is directed northeast/southwest, probably accounting for how well Rick Dau hears them in South Omaha. It may handicap your ability to hear them in Philadelphia. 1550 is a real jungle here at night, and I don't think that is going to change with the demise of CBE-- maybe it will even intensify. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 10/1/2011 8:43:48 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wb2...@yahoo.com writes: Thanks - Sounds as if "Whiter Shade of Pale" wouldn't have been them. Joni Mitchell maybe. Some said the latter was CBE. The two SS stations and CT were all stronger than the rest, so I don't expect to get much aside from matching up music. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot --- On Sat, 10/1/11, dxe...@aol.com wrote: > From: dxe...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1550 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 9:20 AM > When you review your tapes, Russ, I > would suggest you concentrate on WZRK. > > I have seen a handful of DXers on this and the NRC list > suggest that they > might have heard WHIT 1550 last night. This station is a > daytimer with an > oldies format, licensed to Madison WI. As one who > lives in Madison and spent > much of the night parked on 1550, I can state with > 100% certainty that they > were not on the air last night. > > WZRK Lake Geneva WI has a night authorization of one watt. > I know for a > fact that previous owners signed off at sunset because they > deemed the tiny > power too little to bother with. The present ownership not > only stays on all > night, but apparently does so at the full daytime power of > 1000 watts (or > at least a good fraction thereof). As a result, they > are frequently > reported over a wide area. > > BTW, WZRK's format is not oldies. The station describes the > format thusly: > > “Radio station Avenue 1550 (WZRK) serves Lake Geneva with > Timeless Cool > Music. It’s easy to listen to, but not easy listening. > With music from Ray > Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Steely Dan, Billie Holiday and > Van Morrison, it's > the mix you have been looking for on your radio." > 73 Bill Dvorak >Madison WI > > > > In a message dated 10/1/2011 7:13:59 A.M. Central Daylight > Time, > wb2...@yahoo.com > writes: > > I ran recordings last night aimed more or less > southwest. I had 2 SS > stations, but well after others reported KXEL going > to Brother Stair. One was > WDLR as I did hear the regional Mexican and "Que > Buena". > > One of the SS stations had a choral anthem f some > sort @ . Later one > had repeated whistles sounding like the call to the > hounds in fox hunting. > This used to be typical to some sort of LA station > years back. > > I also had a fairly strong WSDK-CT with religion and > SRN news. > > Only bits and pieces of CBE heard based on the > reports of others. I had > both the Joni Mitchell song and the "Whiter Shade of > Pale" but couldn't tell > who that was, and reading the posts suggests there > was confusion from > others bewteen CBE and someone else. > > Both WZRK and WHIT are needed here, so I'll go back > and try to match up my > recordings with what's been reported to see if I can > pull anything out. > > Any help on the SS mentioned above would be > appreciated, and I can supply > a recording of the anthem and the whistles if needed. > > > > Russ Edmunds > 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia > Grid FN20id > > FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; > Grundig G8 > AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list > are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect > the opinion of the 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@har
Re: [IRCA] 1550
When you review your tapes, Russ, I would suggest you concentrate on WZRK. I have seen a handful of DXers on this and the NRC list suggest that they might have heard WHIT 1550 last night. This station is a daytimer with an oldies format, licensed to Madison WI. As one who lives in Madison and spent much of the night parked on 1550, I can state with 100% certainty that they were not on the air last night. WZRK Lake Geneva WI has a night authorization of one watt. I know for a fact that previous owners signed off at sunset because they deemed the tiny power too little to bother with. The present ownership not only stays on all night, but apparently does so at the full daytime power of 1000 watts (or at least a good fraction thereof). As a result, they are frequently reported over a wide area. BTW, WZRK's format is not oldies. The station describes the format thusly: “Radio station Avenue 1550 (WZRK) serves Lake Geneva with Timeless Cool Music. It’s easy to listen to, but not easy listening. With music from Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Steely Dan, Billie Holiday and Van Morrison, it's the mix you have been looking for on your radio." 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 10/1/2011 7:13:59 A.M. Central Daylight Time, wb2...@yahoo.com writes: I ran recordings last night aimed more or less southwest. I had 2 SS stations, but well after others reported KXEL going to Brother Stair. One was WDLR as I did hear the regional Mexican and "Que Buena". One of the SS stations had a choral anthem f some sort @ . Later one had repeated whistles sounding like the call to the hounds in fox hunting. This used to be typical to some sort of LA station years back. I also had a fairly strong WSDK-CT with religion and SRN news. Only bits and pieces of CBE heard based on the reports of others. I had both the Joni Mitchell song and the "Whiter Shade of Pale" but couldn't tell who that was, and reading the posts suggests there was confusion from others bewteen CBE and someone else. Both WZRK and WHIT are needed here, so I'll go back and try to match up my recordings with what's been reported to see if I can pull anything out. Any help on the SS mentioned above would be appreciated, and I can supply a recording of the anthem and the whistles if needed. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id FM: Yamaha T-80 & Onkyo T-450RDS w/ APS9B @15'; Grundig G8 AM: Modified Sony ICF 2010's barefoot ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] 1550 CBE
I heard that interruption in signal during the local weather following CBC news and did not return to listen. If this is indeed the end, what an undignified end to 61 years of service-- with on-again, off-again program interruptions followed by dead air. RIP, CBE! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 9/30/2011 11:25:40 P.M. Central Daylight Time, sc...@fybush.com writes: On 10/1/2011 12:20 AM, Chernos Saul wrote: > > That regular CBC national programming, still in after midnight news. I wonder what's going on.Geneva WI played Whiter Shade of Pale in case anyone heard that, also the Spanish station in OH. Saul > > Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:54:15 -0400 >> From: dhochfel...@albany.edu >> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >> Subject: [IRCA] 1550 CBE >> >> Sounds like they're having fun tonight. Great program with great sixties >> oldies and commentary. Way to go out... That's the regular CBC national programming, hosted by Randy Bachmann (of Bachmann Turner Overdrive fame) - and it just went dead at 0025 EDT. Still a carrier up. s ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] CBE 1550 Windsor ON
Hi, Rick and Tim-- I heard this one too, after Rick tipped me off about St. Joe (which I couldn't hear here). It was mostly weak in the jumble here, although at times it broke through. The only problem was that I was hearing Southmoore as "Southport" and the Sapulpa team referred to as "the Deacons." My internet searches were coming up zero. Finally I was able to hear the one HS clearly as Southmoore, find that they were indeed playing Sapulpa tonight, and correctly ID Sapulpa's mascot name as the Chieftans, not Deacons. In the end a great sleuth job, but the station itself was unneeded here. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 9/30/2011 9:45:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time, kilok...@gmail.com writes: 1550 KYAL SAPULPA, OK. coming in here tonight with CBE nulled airing high school football - Southmoore @ Sapulpa homecoming game. Good signal most of the time for a new log tonight. Tim Tromp West Michigan On Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 10:05 PM, Rick Dau wrote: > Bill, stay with the football for a while...if you hear a mention of one of the teams as "Maryville", that would be St. Joseph, MOthey're over/under Lake Geneva here tonight. But not a trace of CBE. :( > > 73, > Rick Dau > South Omaha, Nebraska > > > > From: "dxe...@aol.com" > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 8:52 PM > Subject: Re: [IRCA] CBE 1550 Windsor ON > > It can't be WHIT. They have never carried HSFB, and they never > intentionally stay on past sunset. Besides, I have been paying attention to 1550 > tonight and they are not there. I am not hearing HSFB on 1550 tonight either. > 73Bill DvorakMadison WI > > > In a message dated 9/30/2011 7:38:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > thi...@sio.midco.net writes: > > I think it's WHIT that's still on with high school football. Didn't > listen long enough for an ID but it's in the same general direction as > Windsor. > > With CBE running 10KW once the game is over I should have a good shot at > catching it. > > Tim Hills > Sioux Falls, SD > > On 9/30/2011 7:12, dxe...@aol.com wrote: >> I am reminded by multiple sources (including the new NRC AM Log) that CBE >> is scheduled to go off the air today, Friday 9/30. Does anybody know if > this >> is still the case, and if so is there any special programming planned > for >> CBE's sign-off? >> 73Bill Dvorak Madison WI >> ___ >> > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, > its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] CBE 1550 Windsor ON
It can't be WHIT. They have never carried HSFB, and they never intentionally stay on past sunset. Besides, I have been paying attention to 1550 tonight and they are not there. I am not hearing HSFB on 1550 tonight either. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 9/30/2011 7:38:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, thi...@sio.midco.net writes: I think it's WHIT that's still on with high school football. Didn't listen long enough for an ID but it's in the same general direction as Windsor. With CBE running 10KW once the game is over I should have a good shot at catching it. Tim Hills Sioux Falls, SD On 9/30/2011 7:12, dxe...@aol.com wrote: > I am reminded by multiple sources (including the new NRC AM Log) that CBE > is scheduled to go off the air today, Friday 9/30. Does anybody know if this > is still the case, and if so is there any special programming planned for > CBE's sign-off? > 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI > ___ > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] CBE 1550 Windsor ON
I am reminded by multiple sources (including the new NRC AM Log) that CBE is scheduled to go off the air today, Friday 9/30. Does anybody know if this is still the case, and if so is there any special programming planned for CBE's sign-off? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] CBE 1550 Windsor ON
I am reminded by multiple sources (including the new NRC AM Log) that CBE is scheduled to go off the air tomorrow, Friday 9/30. Does anybody know if this is still the case, and if so is there any special programming planned for CBE's sign-off? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] Friday Night Football
I just learned today that this is the first weekend of the new Wisconsin High School football season. Noting the report that there was already one game in East Tennessee heard last week, I would suspect that quite a few states are beginning their seasons already. I will be at the dials tonight and will post what I am hearing. I hope that other DXers will be doing the same. I know of only three Wisconsin stations that will be broadcasting HS football tonight: 740 WRPQ Baraboo (U1 250 6) Oregon Panthers vs. Baraboo Thunderbirds pregame 1845 CDT 1430 WBEV Beaver Dam (U2 1000 1000) Waupun Warriors vs. Beaver Dam Golden Beavers 1570 WSCO Appleton (U1 1000 331) Appleton North Lightning vs. Menasha Blue Jays pregame 1840 kickoff 1900 CDT There are no doubt more, but because of the Packers exhibition game and continued interest in Brewer baseball some regulars are broadcasting those games instead of HSFB (local 1070 WTSO U4 1 5000 is one of these, picking up the Brewers while Brewers affiliate WIBA 1310 carries the Packers. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Milwaukee Radio Get-Together, Saturday, August 20
Tim, would you like me to post this to the NRC and WTFDA lists? 73 Bill In a message dated 7/13/2011 8:46:30 A.M. Central Daylight Time, dxi...@aol.com writes: We are posting this announcement to several radio-related lists.Please pardon any duplication. The 18th annual Madison-Milwaukee Get-Together will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2011, beginning at 1 p.m.This year the event is in the Milwaukee area, hosted by Tim Noonan and his family in south suburban Oak Creek.It is an all-band event, and anyone interested in the radio hobby is welcome.For more information, please contact Tim at dxi...@aol.com. We will post one reminder on these same lists as the date draws near. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] KLTI 1560 MO Apparently on Day Power Again Tonight
For a second straight night I am hearing KLTI 1560 Macon MO on power that no doubt exceeds its 41-watt night authorization. Tonight it is dominating 1560 here with C&W mx and joint ID's with its FM translator on 92.5. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KLTI 1560 MO Day Facilities?
Tonight I am hearing KLTI 1560, distance 285 miles,with "Real Country" satellite service and at 2100 CDT a joint legal ID with K223AS 92.5 FM. Signal is poor to fair but steady. Suspect they are running 1kW day facilities instead of their 41 watt night authorization. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] [NRC-AM] Re KSAZ DX Test
My final tape review confirmed that I did not hear the KSAZ test in Madison WI. The only new info that I got out of this review was an ID from XEMU, the SS that I was hearing (I had suspected XEMU all along). 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 4/24/2011 6:17:36 A.M. Central Daylight Time, neil...@earthlink.net writes: No trace here in Barrington IL. I must've slept thru my earlier cell phone alarm, but awoke at 4:35 CDT anyhow and went out to the DX truck. Just WIBW atop WTKY and XEMU on 580. A decent het on 702 likely from Australia at times, when I phased WLW, but nothing I could claim as audio this time. This one has been better. Only a very weak het on 738 where there's usually more signal near sunrise. 720 was interesting as I noted SS mx right thru WGN (12 miles away) so I phased them down and XEDE was decent and nearly an even mix on peaks. 710 had an ID at 0600 from rare KCNC Amarillo. All in all not a terribly interesting morning. Back to bed (I hope). 73 KAZ -Original Message- >From: Patrick Martin >Sent: Apr 24, 2011 3:14 AM >To: a...@nrcdxas.org >Cc: amfmt...@mailman.qth.net, a...@lists.wtfda.info, a...@nrcdxas.org, irca@hard-core-dx.com >Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Re KSAZ DX Test > >Got an e mail and KSAZ is indeed at high power, but no mention of code >or tones. >Not hearing it here as yet. >Patrick > >Patrick Martin >Seaside OR >KGED QSL Manager > >___ >IRCA mailing list >IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > >Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > >For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > >To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > __ AMFMTVDX mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amfmtvdx Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:amfmt...@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KSAZ DX Test
I have a few segments of my recording to review from when I stepped away from the radio, but to this point have nothing to indicate that I heard KSAZ tonight. Mostly what I was hearing were WTCM with C2C and WIBW with SNR, plus one ID from WKTY which also carries SNR. I also heard bits and pieces of Ranchero mx which I suspected was from XEMU, an occasional visitor at night; I was glad to see that Tom Trump in W MI did ID XEMU, strengthening my suspicion about this one. It is too bad about the CD, without which a difficult catch became even more so. A big thank you to Paul Lotsof, Frank Luna and Patrick Martin for making this test happen! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KUDL 1660
I heard KUDL earlier tonight and logged them as a call change. They have a very interesting legal ID featuring a practice that gained some prevalence a few years ago, especially on FM stations-- the weak, almost inaudible call letter set. The KUDL legal reads: "You're listening to Radio Bach [soft and quick 'KUDL'], Kansas City's HD classical station, 96.5 FM HD2 [soft and quick 'KRBZ'], 1660 AM, and streaming on the web at radiobach,com." 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 4/4/2011 9:57:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time, richa...@perryisp.net writes: I checked 1660 kHz a few minutes ago and KUDL (ex-KXTR) was broadcasting classical music. I assume they'll also be carrying minor league KC T-Bone baseball games. Considering it's the closest station to me on 1660, its signal doesn't get out very well. Barely audible during the day, and at night covered by KQWB. Other KC stations like KCSP, KCMO and WHB have listenable signals here during the day. KMBZ and KYYS are also audible 24/7. Richard Allen. 36°22'51"N / 97°26'35"W (near Perry OK USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] FCC AM, FM Database Query
Anyone else having trouble getting into the FCC's AM and/or FM Database queries this morning? Although the TV Query _http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/tvq.html_ (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/video/tvq.html) works perfectly well, the AM and FM Queries yield an FCC "Page Not Found" page with the message: "Unfortunately, the page you were looking for was not found at this location. It's possible that the page may not exist, may have been removed or had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable." Hopefully they are just temporarily unavailable, down for maintenance or something else simple. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] WYTH was MIA in So Calif; when's next DX test?
In a message dated 3/19/2011 7:59:22 P.M. Central Daylight Time, pianoplayer88...@yahoo.com writes: I tried with my PL-606 & Select-A-Tenna to receive 1250-WYTH, but I never even heard any hint of code or sweep tones, and gave up about 15 minutes into the second test. (I had listened for the entire first test.) Other stations (at least 3 that would have been individually identifiable) on 1250 were just too much for 1kW from GA to punch through, and the splatter from 1240-KNSN 11.2mi W of me didn't help, either. Anyone know when the next DX test is, especially one west of the eastern NM, CO, WY, MT borders? Some better frequencies for me would be 560, 580, 730 (E-NE), 820 (N), 900 (E), 1500 or 1570 as those usually only have very weak signals. Strong locals that would make DXing on those frequencies difficult, unless the target is 90° off, are 600 (W), 690 (SW), 760 (NW), 910 (N), 1130 (N), 1170 (N), 1360 (W), 1470 (SW). So, anyone know when would be the next test that I would have a reasonable chance at logging? There are no DX tests currently scheduled. I would consider it highly unlikely that we will see any more tests until at least Fall, unless one or more of the three mid-February tests that were canceled are rescheduled (Paul Walker, can you throw any light on this?). March tests are rare and April and beyond almost unheard of in recent years. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] Madison GA Heard in Madison WI!!
One very clear Morse ID sandwiched between two sweep-type tone sets at just before 0103. Nothing further heard, although there may have been fragmented Morse at 0026. Once again, a big THANK YOU to Craig Baker, Jim Pogue and everyone else involved in the test! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WKVQ Test heard in Madison WI
Easy catch here in Madison WI despite the efforts of KXEL, which is by far the dominant 1540 here, to bury it. Most of the time WKVQ was just below KXEL in signal strength, and VID's were quite readable when presented. Morse code call sets were strong and clear. The presentation of Christmas carols, although welcome, reminded me that this winter continues to go on too long. :-( A big thank you to all involved in this test! On to next week, which looks like it is going to be much more difficult than tonight's test was. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] WFNY DX Test Heard in Madison WI
Just wanted to add my name to those who heard the WFNY DX test this morning. Signal strength was a little disappointing but there were moments of breakthrough. Code set were heard, plus at times I could hear the local DJ who explained the test, occasionally gave a time check or current wx conditions, and introed oldies songs. I will be reviewing my tape later today for more detail. Thanks very much to Ron Musco and station staff who made this test possible! Congratulations to those who heard it. On to the next test next weekend! 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] Sunday March 6, Tests
You're a week early, George. DST does not begin until the 2nd Sunday in March, thus 3/13 this year. So the test will go off on 3/6 at 0100-0200 Eastern Standard Time. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 3/4/2011 8:17:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, gsant...@hotmail.com writes: Friday March 4, 2011 Hi guys, I see that there is a test this Sunday March 6.WFNY 1440 Gloversville, NY. The test is scheduled to be 0100-0200 ELT. That morning is the day we change from EST to EDT etc. So, my question is the time of this test, is it 100-200am EST, or EDT? I think the official changeover to EDT is actually at 200am EST, but it is confusing. Any ideas? George Santulli Lovettsville, VA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] Hearing WJNJ 1320 Jacksonville FL in Madison WI
WJNJ Jacksonville FL ("Pure Radio", "Jacksonville Needs Jesus") heard
w/REL programming, legal ID at 2000 CST. Had been following this one for
nearly
an hour. Quality of the signal varies but at times is quite good. This one
is new here! Rare FL nighttime reception. Local WIBA 1310 is currently not
running its IBOC.
73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI
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[IRCA] WGN "Steve and Johnnie"
Some great radio tonight on WGN 720 as the "Steve and Johnnie" program is taking calls from people experiencing Chicago's blizzard. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] KRMG 740
KRMG is making a very rare appearance in Madison WI tonight in the CFZM null. The last time it reached here with even a little regularity was in the period after CBL went off and (then) CHWO came on. 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 2/1/2011 8:48:53 P.M. Central Standard Time, richa...@perryisp.net writes: KRMG 740 Tulsa OK appears to be operating daytime power (50kW) tonight. The station is broadcasting live news coverage due to the snow storm today. Richard Allen 36°22'51"N / 97°26'35"W (near Perry OK USA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KFAB'S IBOC off right now
I understand that St. Louis and surrounding counties are being hit by ice storms as part of the huge winter storm. I imagine that KMOX is doing quite a bit of storm coverage. Could KFAB's IBOC be off so as not to interfere with the KMOX signal? 73 Bill Dvorak Madison WI In a message dated 1/31/2011 9:59:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, drummer1965...@yahoo.com writes: IBOC noted off on KFAB-1110 at 2238 ELT. Attempting to clean up on the four immediate adjacent frequencies. Someone on 1090 in KAAY'S null noted at 2244 with country music and local ads, but faded before I could get an ID. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, NE Sony ICF-2010 + Quantum Loop ___ The NRC AM mailing list Questions? ow...@nrcdxas.org Now Accepting Orders for the 31st Edition of the AM Radio Log and The 21st Edition of the FM Atlas! http://www.nrcdxas.org for the details ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
