Re: [IRCA] DX dead spots
--- Begin Message --- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png Had I been live during this thread, I too would have said Oklahoma`s red dirt with iron oxide can`t be the cause, cf the Iron range of Michigan. I would hypothesize that the Ogallala Aquifer (what`s left of it) has something to do with the large 30 G.C. area in TX-OK-KS-NE. Not a 100% match of course, but quite a bit of overlap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ogallala_Aquifer How fortunate we are here in the great center, since so much of the USA is way lower in GC. WNAX 570 Yankton SD is here on groundwave any day; only problem KLIF Dallas also 570. Also: KWMT 540 Fort Dodge IA vs another Metroplex station. 550 has signs of Midland TX and 580 signs of Lubbock TX under the Kansans. 670 KLTT Denver is barely audible on daytime groundwave, and sometimes WSCR Chicago tho by then I`m not certain it`s GW rather than daytime skywave, or a mixture with sporadic E affecting MW. 73, Glenn Hauser, Enid --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots
A few years back, I left Brainerd, MN and drove counter-clockwise through North Dakota and then South Dakota toward Mpls. and couldn’t believe how well KFGO-790 got out. Years before that, while driving in Kansas, I remember WNAX-570 bangin’ in pretty well. Nice ground systems indeed... Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 & ICF2010 Kiwa aircore & Palomar loops DX398, SRF-59 & M37V Eton E100 + Tecsun PL-300/380 > On Mar 15, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Theo wrote: > > I recall while heading to the 2011 convention in Colorado Springs being more > than mildly astounded at the signal put out by KOAL/750 in Price, UT. I'd > stayed overnight in Green River, and while driving the following day through > the extended badlands around Moab and on to Grand Junction, CO, it just kept > on thumping in on a stock Toyota rx. > > I still have to thank Richard for being my chauffeur around The Springs! I > wasn't much of a navigator. > > Theo > > On 3/15/2017 4:29 PM, Mike Sanburn wrote: >> I have visited cities like St. George UT and Sedona AZ and it is brick red >> wherever you look. For DXing maybe redder means better??? >> >> >> ms >> >> >> >> From: IRCA on behalf of Richard Allen >> >> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:44 PM >> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America >> Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots >> >> I’m fortunate enough to live in an area of excellent ground conductivity. >> Ground wave DX into surrounding states is very good at mid-day. My guess is >> it has something to do with the Port Silt Loam (Red Dirt) that cover much of >> Oklahoma. It’s a significant enough feature of the region to have been >> named the official state soil. >> >> Richard Allen, >> 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] dx dead spots
--- Begin Message --- My undergraduate degree is in Soil Science. Hmmm. It might be time to dust off the text books! Bob Coomler W7SWLTucson, AZ From: Richard N Allen To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I forgot to mention the reddish colour of the soil is caused by a high iron content. Maybe that contributes to the good conductivity. Richard Allen. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots
--- Begin Message --- Of course salt water beats any over-land conductivity. The Atlantic City graveyard channels are easy copy by day here at 275 miles. The boundary between very poor sandy soil in one direction and seawater in the opposite direction produces "crazy-directional" DX even with non-directional whip antennas. Multiply that effect with a directional antenna (DKAZ, Beverage, etc.) pointed seaward and you get the wild long-haul loggings associated with DXpedition sites such as Grayland (WA), Rockport (MA), Cappahayden (NL), etc. Mark Connelly, WA1ION South Yarmouth, MA << Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Exactly, Billy. 30 is top of the line. See that 30 area in northwest Iowa along the Minnesota border? That's the "Okoboji" area of Iowa, a popular vacation destination from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I used to live in that area. The DX on both AM and FM up there was amazing, easily the best QTH for DXing in which I've ever resided. Of course, it didn't hurt that among my 3 closest AM stations, KILR-1070 (250 watts) and KKOJ-1190 (5000 watts) were both daytimers, and KICD-1240 (1000 watts, of course) was 20 miles to the south. I recently hit 1000 AM stations logged here in South Omaha, taking nearly 6 1/2 years to do so. Had I stayed up in Okoboji instead of moving away in July 1996, it probably would've taken me about 1/4 as long -- if that -- to reach 1000. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af >>--- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots
It has to be something else, Richard, because iron in the soil is detrimental to an AM station's ability to be heard at a great distance. The soil in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on over to the Arrowhead region of northwest Minnesota is absolutely loaded with iron, and the AMs in that area just don't get out well at all. It's especially noticeable in the daytime. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af From: IRCA on behalf of Richard N Allen Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:29 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I forgot to mention the reddish colour of the soil is caused by a high iron content. Maybe that contributes to the good conductivity. Richard Allen. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
I forgot to mention the reddish colour of the soil is caused by a high iron content. Maybe that contributes to the good conductivity. Richard Allen. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
I recall while heading to the 2011 convention in Colorado Springs being more than mildly astounded at the signal put out by KOAL/750 in Price, UT. I'd stayed overnight in Green River, and while driving the following day through the extended badlands around Moab and on to Grand Junction, CO, it just kept on thumping in on a stock Toyota rx. I still have to thank Richard for being my chauffeur around The Springs! I wasn't much of a navigator. Theo On 3/15/2017 4:29 PM, Mike Sanburn wrote: I have visited cities like St. George UT and Sedona AZ and it is brick red wherever you look. For DXing maybe redder means better??? ms From: IRCA on behalf of Richard Allen Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:44 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I’m fortunate enough to live in an area of excellent ground conductivity. Ground wave DX into surrounding states is very good at mid-day. My guess is it has something to do with the Port Silt Loam (Red Dirt) that cover much of Oklahoma. It’s a significant enough feature of the region to have been named the official state soil. Richard Allen, 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
Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots
Exactly, Billy. 30 is top of the line. See that 30 area in northwest Iowa along the Minnesota border? That's the "Okoboji" area of Iowa, a popular vacation destination from Memorial Day to Labor Day. I used to live in that area. The DX on both AM and FM up there was amazing, easily the best QTH for DXing in which I've ever resided. Of course, it didn't hurt that among my 3 closest AM stations, KILR-1070 (250 watts) and KKOJ-1190 (5000 watts) were both daytimers, and KICD-1240 (1000 watts, of course) was 20 miles to the south. I recently hit 1000 AM stations logged here in South Omaha, taking nearly 6 1/2 years to do so. Had I stayed up in Okoboji instead of moving away in July 1996, it probably would've taken me about 1/4 as long -- if that -- to reach 1000. 73, Rick Dau South Omaha, Nebraska EN21af From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:21 PM To: 'Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America' Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Roger the map. I presume the lower the value, the worse the conductivity unless I missed something. Tnx bb -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Bill Block Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:00 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png - Original Message - From: "Mike Sanburn" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
I have visited cities like St. George UT and Sedona AZ and it is brick red wherever you look. For DXing maybe redder means better??? ms From: IRCA on behalf of Richard Allen Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:44 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I’m fortunate enough to live in an area of excellent ground conductivity. Ground wave DX into surrounding states is very good at mid-day. My guess is it has something to do with the Port Silt Loam (Red Dirt) that cover much of Oklahoma. It’s a significant enough feature of the region to have been named the official state soil. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
Roger the map. I presume the lower the value, the worse the conductivity unless I missed something. Tnx bb -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Bill Block Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:00 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png - Original Message - From: "Mike Sanburn" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] dx dead spots
I’m fortunate enough to live in an area of excellent ground conductivity. Ground wave DX into surrounding states is very good at mid-day. My guess is it has something to do with the Port Silt Loam (Red Dirt) that cover much of Oklahoma. It’s a significant enough feature of the region to have been named the official state soil. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
Was looking on the site for this as I'd thought it used to be there Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id From: IRCA on behalf of Mike Sanburn Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:15:38 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Thanks, looks like I'm in a 15---about the middle. ms From: IRCA on behalf of Bill Block Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:00 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png - Original Message - From: "Mike Sanburn" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus [https://static2.avast.com/11/web/min/i/mkt/share/avast-logo.png]<https://www.avast.com/antivirus> Avast | Download Free Antivirus for PC, Mac & Android<https://www.avast.com/antivirus> www.avast.com<http://www.avast.com> Protect your devices with the best free antivirus on the market. Download Avast antivirus and anti-spyware protection for your PC, Mac and Android. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily
Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots
Thanks, looks like I'm in a 15---about the middle. ms From: IRCA on behalf of Bill Block Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 2:00 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png - Original Message - From: "Mike Sanburn" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus [https://static2.avast.com/11/web/min/i/mkt/share/avast-logo.png]<https://www.avast.com/antivirus> Avast | Download Free Antivirus for PC, Mac & Android<https://www.avast.com/antivirus> www.avast.com Protect your devices with the best free antivirus on the market. Download Avast antivirus and anti-spyware protection for your PC, Mac and Android. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png] ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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 dead spots
Mike, here is a ground conductivity map. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:United_States_Effective_Ground_Conductivity_Map.png - Original Message - From: "Mike Sanburn" To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 12:21:46 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] dx dead spots
I think it might be a combination of any or all of the factors that you mentioned. You seem to be using good quality equipment for sure. There are times when there have been solar storms and the band is just a loud buzz so even locals sound horrible. I recall seeing a map once that showed the best and worst places as far as ground conductivity in North America goes. I would bet that can be found using Google. 73 Mike From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave “ass time in the chair” as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. I’ll even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you don’t use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that “location,location,blah,blah” may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca IRCA Info Page - montreal.kotalampi.com<http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca> montreal.kotalampi.com This group is for those interested in AM (Broadcast Band) DXing, sponsored by the International Radio Club of America (IRCA) To see the collection of prior postings ... Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] dx dead spots
Hi all .. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of dx deadspots. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. Ive alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise you know the usual suspects. Ive even postulated that poor soil conductivity is a contributor. While much has been written on these topics (other than soils to my knowledge) I wonder If any of you have these same frustrations. Naturally I leave ass time in the chair as the last factor. We all know what that means when it comes to good dx. Ill even go as far to express that having top notch gear Is useless if you dont use it! nevertheless, the perception does exist that location,location,blah,blah may be a significant although unexplored factor plagueing all of us. Anyone else experience these blasé feelings? Bill brooks , Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrookala1530lnp --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
