Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Bruce, Sue said about the same thing in my QSL, so I guess it was a form she used to type the QSLs out. 73, 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
Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Thanks, Gary. Good to know. Might there be another test candidate DU? To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: d1028g...@aol.com Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:51:34 -0400 Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Thanks Bruce, I had no idea what the 585 kHz rock station was that I heard in Seaside last year, but you and Chuck had it figured out right away. Chuck even dug out the 2WEB ID on the 585 kHz MP3 recorded at Rockwork last month, when it all sounded pretty jumbled to me. I probably qualify as the luckiest DXer to ever get a 2WEB verification, based on the extensive help that I needed :-) 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Bruce Portzer bport...@comcast.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 9:29 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Gary/Patrick I also went back and checked. My 2WEB QSL was for August 1992 reception, and was answered in March 1993, also by Sue Smith. She said 2WEB had originally started from studios in the local high school, and gradually grew into a full station with paid staff etc. Congratulation Gary. Bruce On 9/27/2011 9:01 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: Gary, I had to go and check when I got the QSL letter and stricker from 2WEB. It was in Jan. 1996. My reception was in Nov 1995. According to Sue Smith, the secretary they were running 2.5 KW. The gov of Australia used to only allow 5 KW stations other than the ABC, but that must have changed. Again great going. 73, 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 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Nice catch Gary, congrats :D Nice teamwork from the group too. I lived on Harstien Island for 2 years but I was into SW at the time, now I wonder what I could have caught. I would think that catching a MW DU here would be about as common as a mermaid riding a unicorn My Lady and I are looking at a trip to the West Coast sometime late next year or some time in early 2013 to visit family in San Diego then take the coastal highway all the way to Westport, WA. Of course my DX-440 and portable version of the active rod are coming along for the trip ;) I'll be interested to see how TP and DU activity holds up over this winter. 73 Tim Hills Sioux Falls, SD On 9/27/2011 9:58, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Hi Chuck, Yes, you and Bruce sure did clean up on Asian TP's at Grayland the last few years. Your CD with 693-Bangladesh and other MP3's still gets frequent play here. John B. and others did seem to chase DU's at Grayland quite a bit the past few years, though, at least until the electrical noise issue cropped up from the developer on the south side of the Grayland Motel. That issue seems to have cost Mike quite a bit of his DXer business, motivating Guy to head for the yurts, and me to the Oregon coast. 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Chuck charle...@msn.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 10:20 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Gary - The Grayland logs can be tricky. Since 2005, we've only been directing our Grayland Beverage towards Asia due to the solar minimum allowing far northern paths. Hence, no chance for Australia since our NW Beverage receives nothing from DU lands. Earlier in the last decade, DU's got the priority. Chuck On 9/27/2011 9:18 PM, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello Todd and Saul, Thanks for your suggestions. Although the presence of a confirmed DXer like David Sharp at 2WEB would seem like a perfect fit for such a situation, the tricky propagation between eastern Australia and North America would probably doom the special test effort. 585-2WEB is not a common DU catch, even in most west coast areas. In checking the Grayland DXpedition logs for the past 12 years, it seems that it was heard only once (by Chuck, in 2005), even with top-of-the-line equipment. Nigel in Alberta hears it rarely, but certainly not every summer. The Oregon coast seems to have a special edge for reception of 585-2WEB, but only during sunrise enhancement when propagation is good (in the summer, or early fall). That's probably why Patrick and I were able to confirm it. Despite the new 10 kw transmitter, 2WEB remains a very challenging catch, even for many west coast DXers with top-of-the-line equipment. It would seem that unless a propagation miracle occurs, very few DXers in inland locations would have much of chance of hearing a 2WEB DX test 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) -Original Message- From: Todd todftscytj7...@aol.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 7:25 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Maybe he might be interested in doing a special dx test at some point in time. FTS Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list
[IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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
Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Gary, Congrats with your 2WEB verie. A nice one. Glad to hear they still like reports. My QSL from them goes back to the 90s. 10KW now? I had not noticed that. I think they were 2 KW back then. Good going. 73, 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
Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Thanks Patrick, According to David's letter 585-2WEB boosted power to 10 kw a few years back, and runs a varied music format (soft rock, classic rock and country) with automated programming during the time that we are most likely to hear them (1200-1500 UTC, or late evenings in Australia). This results in fewer ID's and local programming during this time period, but David said that accurate records are kept of each song played, which helped him also confirm my reception last year at the Seaside beach on July 18th. 585-2WEB is one of a number of stations which seem pretty regular on the NW Oregon coast during the summer, but which never produced a trace for John B. or me at Grayland during four summer Ultralight DXpeditions. The other ones are 603-Radio Waatea, 666-Noumea and 765-Radio Kahungunu. David's message concerning 2WEB's verification policy is pasted below, for those interested. 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) Hi Gary, As a DX'er myself (former member of SPEEDX and current member of ARDXC), I can appreciate the value of a reception report. Though I no longer QSL myself, I certainly did appreciate the prompt response years ago, when sending reception reports was a big part of my SWL/MW experience. I also do the Breakfast Show, which in the USA is the equivalent of Morning Drive. You can listen to us any time via our website: outbackradio.com.au Click the listen live links. My show is on from 1-3pm Pacific Time. (It's also because of our web stream, I require a very detailed reception report or MP3s, to prove reception.) Everyone here enjoyed your letter and picture. Take care and 73s. David -Original Message- From: Patrick Martin mwd...@webtv.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 9:45 am Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Gary, Congrats with your 2WEB verie. A nice one. Glad to hear they still like reports. My QSL from them goes back to the 90s. 10KW now? I had not noticed that. I think they were 2 KW back then. Good going. 73, 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 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Great going Gary, glad to see you got a reply back from David Sharp. Yes, mine was the report from Alberta, for my reception in September 2004.I was also a member of SPEEDX back in the 70's and 80's, when he was, so he recognized my name. Think I've only heard 2WEB twice in the 7 years since that first reception. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta On 27/09/2011 8:58 AM, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Maybe he might be interested in doing a special dx test at some point in time. FTS Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Gary, I had to go and check when I got the QSL letter and stricker from 2WEB. It was in Jan. 1996. My reception was in Nov 1995. According to Sue Smith, the secretary they were running 2.5 KW. The gov of Australia used to only allow 5 KW stations other than the ABC, but that must have changed. Again great going. 73, 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
Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Hello Todd and Saul, Thanks for your suggestions. Although the presence of a confirmed DXer like David Sharp at 2WEB would seem like a perfect fit for such a situation, the tricky propagation between eastern Australia and North America would probably doom the special test effort. 585-2WEB is not a common DU catch, even in most west coast areas. In checking the Grayland DXpedition logs for the past 12 years, it seems that it was heard only once (by Chuck, in 2005), even with top-of-the-line equipment. Nigel in Alberta hears it rarely, but certainly not every summer. The Oregon coast seems to have a special edge for reception of 585-2WEB, but only during sunrise enhancement when propagation is good (in the summer, or early fall). That's probably why Patrick and I were able to confirm it. Despite the new 10 kw transmitter, 2WEB remains a very challenging catch, even for many west coast DXers with top-of-the-line equipment. It would seem that unless a propagation miracle occurs, very few DXers in inland locations would have much of chance of hearing a 2WEB DX test 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) -Original Message- From: Todd todftscytj7...@aol.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 7:25 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Maybe he might be interested in doing a special dx test at some point in time. FTS Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Gary/Patrick I also went back and checked. My 2WEB QSL was for August 1992 reception, and was answered in March 1993, also by Sue Smith. She said 2WEB had originally started from studios in the local high school, and gradually grew into a full station with paid staff etc. Congratulation Gary. Bruce On 9/27/2011 9:01 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: Gary, I had to go and check when I got the QSL letter and stricker from 2WEB. It was in Jan. 1996. My reception was in Nov 1995. According to Sue Smith, the secretary they were running 2.5 KW. The gov of Australia used to only allow 5 KW stations other than the ABC, but that must have changed. Again great going. 73, 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
Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Thanks Bruce, I had no idea what the 585 kHz rock station was that I heard in Seaside last year, but you and Chuck had it figured out right away. Chuck even dug out the 2WEB ID on the 585 kHz MP3 recorded at Rockwork last month, when it all sounded pretty jumbled to me. I probably qualify as the luckiest DXer to ever get a 2WEB verification, based on the extensive help that I needed :-) 73, Gary -Original Message- From: Bruce Portzer bport...@comcast.net To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 9:29 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Gary/Patrick I also went back and checked. My 2WEB QSL was for August 1992 reception, and was answered in March 1993, also by Sue Smith. She said 2WEB had originally started from studios in the local high school, and gradually grew into a full station with paid staff etc. Congratulation Gary. Bruce On 9/27/2011 9:01 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: Gary, I had to go and check when I got the QSL letter and stricker from 2WEB. It was in Jan. 1996. My reception was in Nov 1995. According to Sue Smith, the secretary they were running 2.5 KW. The gov of Australia used to only allow 5 KW stations other than the ABC, but that must have changed. Again great going. 73, 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 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies)
Gary - The Grayland logs can be tricky. Since 2005, we've only been directing our Grayland Beverage towards Asia due to the solar minimum allowing far northern paths. Hence, no chance for Australia since our NW Beverage receives nothing from DU lands. Earlier in the last decade, DU's got the priority. Chuck On 9/27/2011 9:18 PM, d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello Todd and Saul, Thanks for your suggestions. Although the presence of a confirmed DXer like David Sharp at 2WEB would seem like a perfect fit for such a situation, the tricky propagation between eastern Australia and North America would probably doom the special test effort. 585-2WEB is not a common DU catch, even in most west coast areas. In checking the Grayland DXpedition logs for the past 12 years, it seems that it was heard only once (by Chuck, in 2005), even with top-of-the-line equipment. Nigel in Alberta hears it rarely, but certainly not every summer. The Oregon coast seems to have a special edge for reception of 585-2WEB, but only during sunrise enhancement when propagation is good (in the summer, or early fall). That's probably why Patrick and I were able to confirm it. Despite the new 10 kw transmitter, 2WEB remains a very challenging catch, even for many west coast DXers with top-of-the-line equipment. It would seem that unless a propagation miracle occurs, very few DXers in inland locations would have much of chance of hearing a 2WEB DX test 73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA) -Original Message- From: Todd todftscytj7...@aol.com To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tue, Sep 27, 2011 7:25 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] 585-2WEB Verification Letter (and goodies) Maybe he might be interested in doing a special dx test at some point in time. FTS Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone d1028g...@aol.com wrote: Hello All, Received from Production Director (and Breakfast Announcer) David Sharp was a very welcome verification letter (and two bumper stickers) from 585-2WEB, a 10 kw station in Bourke, Australia. This DU station was received on August 15th at the Rockwork ocean viewpoint cliff at Cape Falcon on the NW Oregon coast, with a PL-380 Ultralight radio and new 8 diameter FSL antenna. David mentioned that mine was the first report that he has received from the USA during the 12 years that he's worked there, and that the only other report that 2WEB has received from North America during that time was one from Alberta (maybe Nigel?). Unlike many other stations 2WEB and David (an avid DXer who once lived in Florida) seem very motivated to promptly answer reception reports, so those who have heard their music programs (classic rock, soft rock, country, etc.) shouldn't hesitate to report reception. David also keeps close records of each song played, so it was easy for him to confirm my reception both last month, and in July of last year (at Seaside, OR). Thanks again to Chuck and Bruce, who listened to MP3's of both of these receptions, and suggested the identity of the station (which was right on, even back in July of last year). 73 and Good DX, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA, 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 mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the 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
