[IRCA] LWBC
Steve, Jeff and all, 252 huge into Michigan 0325Z. Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC
Steve & Jeff, Algeria 252 is strong in Michigan tonight @ 2340Z. Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC
Algeria 252 loud in Michigan 0335Z Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC, S. AZ Thursday night
Better conditions this evening than past couple nights plus much lower static. Several checks for LWBC had the best around 05 utc: 171 poor/weak (sync AM); 183 poor (sync AM); 189 traces; 198 poor; 216 very poor/poor; 252 medium (sync AM). 1089 was closest to audio among several with decent hets this evening. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; N/S longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in Michigan
Tim, You mentioned the beacon interference on 252. Have you noticed there are two beacons that share the same identifier that easily fall within the passband when listening to Algeria? Best I can deduce, one is MB on 254 from Manistee airport, and the other the same identifier, MB, on 257, from Midland Airport. Both airports are in Michigan and about 150 miles apart. One can only marvel at how that ambiguity got past the FAA and FCC. LWBC all very weak tonight. Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC in Michigan
--- Begin Message --- I’ve been hearing several signals this evening on my ULR setup of a PL-360 with 7.5-inch loop-stick. 171 Medi 1 MRC, poor. 183 Europe 1 D, barely audible, FF language. 198 unID, most likely BBC R4 UK, barely audible trace. 252 Chaine 3 ALG, poor, talking in FF. Richard Allen, near Perry OK USA Sent from my iPad --- 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] LWBC in Michigan
Scott, I also have Poland here right now on 225 with music and talk - any luck up there? 252 is always strong here but so is the beacon interference! 73, Tim Tromp West Michigan On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 10:41 PM Transistor wrote: > Greetings all, > > 171 and 189 are both strong and listenable here in Michigan this evening > > 252 is down from previous evenings. 198 has an even match going with NDB > DIW. > > Good DX to all, > > Scott > > Sent from Blue > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in Michigan
Greetings all, 171 and 189 are both strong and listenable here in Michigan this evening 252 is down from previous evenings. 198 has an even match going with NDB DIW. Good DX to all, Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC and MW correlation
Hi Steve, Many evenings so far this month have yielded decent LWBC conditions here in Michigan. I've made some decent recordings with the SDR for the archives. Usually 171 and 183 are the dominant stations here, but so far this year it's been the BBC on 198 and then Algeria on 252. I've actually heard two stations on 252 occasionally. And interestingly, 216 R. Monte Carlo has shown up in the early evening a couple of times. Back when you and I were doing coordinated listening 216 was historically rare for my QTH. 252 was exceptionally loud a couple of evenings ago. I suppose we would call it blow torch status for long wave. Walt, I've noticed that also where LWBC conditions do not equate to Medium Wave and with the SDR when I see MW carriers have noted sometimes it's high band dominant, and sometimes low band dominant, but to verify what you observed, long and medium waves don't correlate. Good DX to all, Scott Michigan Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC 225 Poland & 270 Czech into West Michigan
I haven't heard these two since the last solar minimum, but here they are a decade later, and only my second logging of the Czech station on 270. Of course the other big guns are in: 183, 189, 198, 252, etc. 252 has had an incredible signal most of the night. 73, Tim Tromp West Michigan Perseus SDR / phased BOGs NE/SW ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC and TA Het Activity in CO
--- Begin Message --- I have 252 in with weak audio at 0522 with a male in what sounds like FF, presumably R. Algerienne Very faint audio just showing up on 171 as I write this, presumably Medi Un Hets heard on 162, 171, 207, 1053, 1215 Best of DX, Craig Barnes Wheat Ridge, CO Drake R8A, NW and NE Conti Superloops, SW KAZ w/Vactrol, ALA 1530ln, Quantum Phaser, FLG 100 Sent from my iPhone Sent from my iPhone --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in Michigan
My first check in a few weeks. I'm hearing 171 Morocco, at around -80 dBm; a good signal. Nothing else. Heads up Steve out in AZ. Scott And HNY to all. Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC in Michigan 0310Z (and AZ too)
Yes, an early check wasn't great but a late check now, 0514 utc, is much improved. Decent audio on 171, 183, 198 (probably best this season), 252 (sync det level even). And 162 data warble good level (CW mode). Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire On 12/3/2017 8:12 PM, Transistor wrote: Steve, Heads up my friend - 171, 183 and 189 all nicely copiable here tonight. 189 Iceland is a rarity here. But tonight it sports a very nice signal. 171 traditional AA mx 189 American pop mx. 73, Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in Michigan 0310Z
Steve, Heads up my friend - 171, 183 and 189 all nicely copiable here tonight. 189 Iceland is a rarity here. But tonight it sports a very nice signal. 171 traditional AA mx 189 American pop mx. 73, Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in CO
--- Begin Message --- Morocco 171 weak. Algeria 252 fair. Thanks for the tip Steve. Craig Barnes Wheat Ridge, CO Drake R8A, NE Conti Superloop, Quantum Phaser --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in Michigan
Like Steve, I am hearing long wave broadcasts here, also. First time in a long while. 171 Morocco is weak 252 Algeria strong and easily copied Tnx for the tip, Steve. Scott Sent from Blue ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC
Thanks, Scott, for the 243. So maybe it was Kalundborg, Denmark. Stan, WA1LOU Wolcott, CT On 4/14/2017 8:23 AM, transistor wrote: Last night seemed to be pretty good conditions so I set up the SDR to record overnight. I noted Morocco 171 in Algeria 252 and also very weak BBC on 198. We'll see what popped in and out through the night, later. Note to Stan Horzeppa - the standard channel assignment would be 243 khz. Possible the station you heard was centered there? Scott Michigan ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC
Last night seemed to be pretty good conditions so I set up the SDR to record overnight. I noted Morocco 171 in Algeria 252 and also very weak BBC on 198. We'll see what popped in and out through the night, later. Note to Stan Horzeppa - the standard channel assignment would be 243 khz. Possible the station you heard was centered there? Scott Michigan ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC Thursday nite
Same here at about 0300 UTC. Also a very weak BBC on 198. Wednesday night, about UTC, I heard a weak signal with unintelligible audio on 244. Anyone know what that might be on 244? Stan, WA1LOU Wolcott, CT On 4/14/2017 12:48 AM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: At 0445 utc 171 Morocco is doing well, weak. Static is lower tonight too. Only a weak het on 252 Algeria though. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC Thursday nite
Nothing much here in Victoria Steve.1215 has had only the wispiest of carriers 0420UT onwards (was not at home earlier) best wishes, Nick At 04:48 14-04-17, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: At 0445 utc 171 Morocco is doing well, weak. Static is lower tonight too. Only a weak het on 252 Algeria though. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Thursday nite
At 0445 utc 171 Morocco is doing well, weak. Static is lower tonight too. Only a weak het on 252 Algeria though. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC Wed. nite
Now at 0430 utc 171 Morocco is doing well (weak) and 252 Algeria is not heard. Steve On 4/12/2017 8:54 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: 252 Algeria doing very well this evening, 0350 utc, weak in the heavy static. Nothing on 171 so far this evening. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Wed. nite
252 Algeria doing very well this evening, 0350 utc, weak in the heavy static. Nothing on 171 so far this evening. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Tues. nite
171 Algeria at weak level on an 05 utc check. Storm static is extreme tonight yet I can still hear the station underneath in the occasional very brief moments in the static crashes. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Monday night 3/21 utc
I listened off and on from 0212-0435 utc. 171 Morocco poor/weak 0225; 189 Iceland very poor/poor 0333; 252 Algeria weak 0333 utc. A few very poor MW hets at 0435 utc: 774, 855, 954, 1107, 1116, 1125, 1134, 1179, 1413. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire (N/S longwire for MW checks, for whatever reason superior to E/W longwire for MW TA) ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC, S. AZ Sun. night
Decent LWBC Sunday evening. 162 data poor, 171 Morocco weak, 252 Algeria weak at various times between 0220 and 0500 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC Sat. night
Glad you have added a Drake to the shack. I know that the R8 is long since out of production, but is the company still in business? Would be nice to see a Drake SDR on the market. ms Sent from my iPod > On Mar 19, 2017, at 8:45 AM, Bobwrote: > > I check LW last night for the first time in a while and got 4 stations, > 162, 171, 180 and one other one (forgot), this with my new (to me) Drake R8 > and 500' dipole. The storms ravaged my dipoles so only have one left for > now until the weather clears. I think I'm going to set up my 4' NRC loop > today. > > Bob Young > Millbury, Ma assorted (broken) dipoles, > assorted radios > Misek phaser (unused, only one functionable dipole left) > > On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 12:53 AM, Steve Ratzlaff > wrote: > >> Not as good as last night but still not too bad. I really didn't expect to >> hear LWBC from S. AZ, so being able to hear it at all is really great. >> Between first check at 0148 utc and now, 0442 utc, 162 France data was >> poor; 171 Morocco poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor/poor (only heard at >> 0442); 252 Algeria poor/weak. 1575 and 1584 both very poor hets at 0453. >> >> Steve AA7U >> >> near Sahuarita, AZ >> >> R75, E/W longwire >> >> ___ >> IRCA mailing list >> IRCA@hard-core-dx.com >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca >> >> Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the >> original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the >> IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers >> >> For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org >> >> To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LWBC Sat. night
I check LW last night for the first time in a while and got 4 stations, 162, 171, 180 and one other one (forgot), this with my new (to me) Drake R8 and 500' dipole. The storms ravaged my dipoles so only have one left for now until the weather clears. I think I'm going to set up my 4' NRC loop today. Bob Young Millbury, Ma assorted (broken) dipoles, assorted radios Misek phaser (unused, only one functionable dipole left) On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 12:53 AM, Steve Ratzlaffwrote: > Not as good as last night but still not too bad. I really didn't expect to > hear LWBC from S. AZ, so being able to hear it at all is really great. > Between first check at 0148 utc and now, 0442 utc, 162 France data was > poor; 171 Morocco poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor/poor (only heard at > 0442); 252 Algeria poor/weak. 1575 and 1584 both very poor hets at 0453. > > Steve AA7U > > near Sahuarita, AZ > > R75, E/W longwire > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Sat. night
Not as good as last night but still not too bad. I really didn't expect to hear LWBC from S. AZ, so being able to hear it at all is really great. Between first check at 0148 utc and now, 0442 utc, 162 France data was poor; 171 Morocco poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor/poor (only heard at 0442); 252 Algeria poor/weak. 1575 and 1584 both very poor hets at 0453. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC Friday night--good!....further north, not so good
LWBC is generally too noisy here, but there have been weakish TA carriers on MW, with 1215 possibly threatening audio traces at 0453UT. carriers855 1089 1107...1161 is an unusual one best wishes, Nick At 04:37 18-03-17, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: I think this is my best night for LWBC so far this winter season. 162 France warbly data signal in CW mode weak; 171 Morocco poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor; 198 BBC program poor/weak along with its own warbly data signal in CW mode; 252 Algeria weak--all in the 0420-0430 period. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC Friday night--good!
I think this is my best night for LWBC so far this winter season. 162 France warbly data signal in CW mode weak; 171 Morocco poor/weak; 189 Iceland very poor; 198 BBC program poor/weak along with its own warbly data signal in CW mode; 252 Algeria weak--all in the 0420-0430 period. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in AZ Thursday evening
Tonight is another very good night for LWBC. 162 France data signal at decent level; 171 Morocco at near-armchair copy especially after 04 utc; 252 Algeria started out very poor but came up dramatically after 0430 utc. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC
Steve, Before the closure of R. France on 162 I picked up an external hard drive and started making overnight recordings of the Longwave Broadcast segment to build an archive. It's been interesting observing how 171 and 252 seem to often alternate in fade cycles. I'm not saying there's a direct seesaw correlation, but usually when one has faded the other seems to have come up. The real surprise has been Iceland on 189. Back when you were in Oregon and you and I did some coordinated listening, you would report it but I rarely heard it here in Michigan. Well now I see now that it seems to show up around 05Z - past my listening window. So maybe it was there after all. Scott ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC (more)... in Victoria...no
No sign of LWBC in the local noise level, further to your north, Steve. Slight carrier on 1215 is the best that can be heard otherwise. best wishes, Nick At 05:11 15-03-17, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: At 0503 utc 3/15 utc, 171 Morocco is way up, weak/medium, nearing armchair copy; 252 Algeria is poor/weak. MW has a bunch of very poor hets but 1179 the best, almost approaching traces of audio. This is certainly an unusual evening; and static continues to be low. Steve On 3/14/2017 8:51 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: At 0345 utc 189 Iceland is gone but 171 Morocco is very poor/poor audio and 252 Algeria is poor audio, plus static isn't very high tonight. And I can hear the data signal on 162 France Inter. So all in all not a bad LWBC evening so far. Steve On 3/14/2017 8:07 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Checking this Tuesday evening, 189 had a decent het (CW mode, where I always start checks), and produced very poor audio from Iceland around 03 utc. (171 and 252 only poor hets and no audio.) Haven't heard Iceland much this season. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC (more)
At 0503 utc 3/15 utc, 171 Morocco is way up, weak/medium, nearing armchair copy; 252 Algeria is poor/weak. MW has a bunch of very poor hets but 1179 the best, almost approaching traces of audio. This is certainly an unusual evening; and static continues to be low. Steve On 3/14/2017 8:51 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: At 0345 utc 189 Iceland is gone but 171 Morocco is very poor/poor audio and 252 Algeria is poor audio, plus static isn't very high tonight. And I can hear the data signal on 162 France Inter. So all in all not a bad LWBC evening so far. Steve On 3/14/2017 8:07 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Checking this Tuesday evening, 189 had a decent het (CW mode, where I always start checks), and produced very poor audio from Iceland around 03 utc. (171 and 252 only poor hets and no audio.) Haven't heard Iceland much this season. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC (more)
At 0345 utc 189 Iceland is gone but 171 Morocco is very poor/poor audio and 252 Algeria is poor audio, plus static isn't very high tonight. And I can hear the data signal on 162 France Inter. So all in all not a bad LWBC evening so far. Steve On 3/14/2017 8:07 PM, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Checking this Tuesday evening, 189 had a decent het (CW mode, where I always start checks), and produced very poor audio from Iceland around 03 utc. (171 and 252 only poor hets and no audio.) Haven't heard Iceland much this season. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC 189 Iceland
Checking this Tuesday evening, 189 had a decent het (CW mode, where I always start checks), and produced very poor audio from Iceland around 03 utc. (171 and 252 only poor hets and no audio.) Haven't heard Iceland much this season. Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC in S. AZ
171 Medi 1 in Morocco at poor/weak level this evening around 0400 utc. (Nothing on 252.) Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75, E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC
Scott, whereabouts in Michigan are you located? 73, Rick in South Omaha, Nebraska From: IRCA <irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com> on behalf of transistor <transis...@charter.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 9:15 PM To: irca-requ...@hard-core-dx.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com; Steve Ratzlaff Subject: [IRCA] LWBC 252 with a big signal in Ml tonight. 0315 Z Scott ___ 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] LWBC
252 with a big signal in Ml tonight. 0315 Z Scott ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC tonight
171 Morocco, heard later this evening than the other night; weak (decent) level at 0435 utc. Steve near Sahuarita, AZ R75 (sync AM mode); E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC tonight
Hearing 171 Medi 1, Morocco, at decent level, weak, at the moment, 0300 utc. Not expected with the recent solar activity. Hasn't been this good in awhile; and that's with high storm static tonight. Steve in S. AZ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC tonite
Thanks Mauno for that updated info. Both MWLIST & WRTH 2016 are still listing 2000 Kw though. Maybe the WRTH 2017, which I'm waiting for my copy to arrive, has the updated information? Backing up Marc on his observation, I also feel that since those changes, the overall reception of 183 Europe1 has declined on this side of the pond. Sylvain Le 2017-01-18 à 17:21, Mauno Ritola a écrit : But since 2015 they should have the same 2x750 kW Transradio system as on 234 kHz in Luxembourg, so it should be 1500 kW, if both are in use all the time. http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/EuropeNo1.htm Mauno 18.1.2017, 3:24, Sylvain Naud kirjoitti: Hi Marc, About the 183 frequency, I know that a couple of years ago, the top one of their four towers collapsed so they have to re-arrange the antenna array. Based on this article (in German, use a translator) http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/Europe1Unfall.htm , the power has also been lowered to 1000 Kw along with a new tower arrangement. Same result here with a signal decline since then. Sylvain Le 2017-01-17 à 10:48, Marc DeLorenzo a écrit : Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 years. But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. Does anyone know why? In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring it in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 have been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and neither of them have been consistently strong. I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LWBC tonite
But since 2015 they should have the same 2x750 kW Transradio system as on 234 kHz in Luxembourg, so it should be 1500 kW, if both are in use all the time. http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/EuropeNo1.htm Mauno 18.1.2017, 3:24, Sylvain Naud kirjoitti: Hi Marc, About the 183 frequency, I know that a couple of years ago, the top one of their four towers collapsed so they have to re-arrange the antenna array. Based on this article (in German, use a translator) http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/Europe1Unfall.htm , the power has also been lowered to 1000 Kw along with a new tower arrangement. Same result here with a signal decline since then. Sylvain Le 2017-01-17 à 10:48, Marc DeLorenzo a écrit : Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 years. But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. Does anyone know why? In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring it in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 have been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and neither of them have been consistently strong. I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LWBC tonite
--- Begin Message --- OK, thanks very much, Sylvain! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: Sylvain Naud <sylvainnau...@gmail.com> To: International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Tue, Jan 17, 2017 8:24 pm Subject: Re: [IRCA] LWBC tonite Hi Marc, About the 183 frequency, I know that a couple of years ago, the top one of their four towers collapsed so they have to re-arrange the antenna array. Based on this article (in German, use a translator) http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/Europe1Unfall.htm , the power has also been lowered to 1000 Kw along with a new tower arrangement. Same result here with a signal decline since then. Sylvain Le 2017-01-17 à 10:48, Marc DeLorenzo a écrit : > Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 years. > But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. Does > anyone know why? > > In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring it > in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 have > been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. > > The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and neither > of them have been consistently strong. > > I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! > > > > > Marc DeLorenzo > South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts > http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > <irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm > Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite > > Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice > change. All first noted 0230 utc. > > 171 Morocco poor > > 189 Iceland poor > > 198 BBC very poor > > 252 Algeria poor/weak > > > Steve AA7U > > near Sahuarita, AZ > > R75; E/W longwire > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original > contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its > editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] LWBC tonite
Hi Marc, About the 183 frequency, I know that a couple of years ago, the top one of their four towers collapsed so they have to re-arrange the antenna array. Based on this article (in German, use a translator) http://www.saar-nostalgie.de/Europe1Unfall.htm , the power has also been lowered to 1000 Kw along with a new tower arrangement. Same result here with a signal decline since then. Sylvain Le 2017-01-17 à 10:48, Marc DeLorenzo a écrit : Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 years. But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. Does anyone know why? In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring it in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 have been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and neither of them have been consistently strong. I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC tonite
During my 10 day visit to Masset, I'd check for 189 every night, and I didn't hear them once. That is unusual. Normally, on an "off season" for TA activity would have some audio from Iceland on at least half of the nights. Yes, the TAs were disappointing, with only a weak carrier once or twice out of 1215. 73, Walt On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 3:48 PM, Marc DeLorenzo via IRCA < irca@hard-core-dx.com> wrote: > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Marc DeLorenzo <midcapem...@aol.com> > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Cc: > Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:48:38 -0500 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] LWBC tonite > > Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 > years. But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. > Does anyone know why? > > In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring > it in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 > have been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. > > The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and > neither of them have been consistently strong. > > I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! > > > > > Marc DeLorenzo > South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts > http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> > To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America < > irca@hard-core-dx.com> > Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm > Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite > > Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice > change. All first noted 0230 utc. > > 171 Morocco poor > > 189 Iceland poor > > 198 BBC very poor > > 252 Algeria poor/weak > > > Steve AA7U > > near Sahuarita, AZ > > R75; E/W longwire > > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the > original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the > IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers > > For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org > > To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > > ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC tonite
--- Begin Message --- Germany-183 (always in French!) was the most reliable here for over 10 years. But, in the last year or so, their signal has seriously declined. Does anyone know why? In general, this has been the worst year for LWBC since I began monitoring it in 2002. Former reliable regulars like Poland-225 and Luxembourg-234 have been rare. Czech Republic-270 not heard this season. The most reliable this year have been Morocco-171 and Iceland-189 and neither of them have been consistently strong. I hope next year is better as I enjoy LWBC DX! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?228-DeLorenzo-s-Classic-DX -Original Message- From: Steve Ratzlaff <ratzlaffst...@gmail.com> To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America <irca@hard-core-dx.com> Sent: Mon, Jan 16, 2017 9:48 pm Subject: [IRCA] LWBC tonite Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com --- 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] LWBC tonite plus TA in the northwest
Best that can be done in Victoria BC is weak carriers on 189 and 198 using the ALA100 copper pipe loop. The north Flag is hearing TA carriers by 0315UT, including 855 1215 1386 1485, and very wispy traces on 1089 and 1512. best wishes, Nick At 02:48 17-01-17, Steve Ratzlaff wrote: Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC tonite
Best LWBC conditions in quite awhile; storm static low too for a nice change. All first noted 0230 utc. 171 Morocco poor 189 Iceland poor 198 BBC very poor 252 Algeria poor/weak Steve AA7U near Sahuarita, AZ R75; E/W longwire ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC
R. France on 162 khz is already nicely audible here in northern Michigan, still about 20 minutes from Sunset (2245 Z). 183 is also quite copiable. 171 and 216 are weak. No other longwave broadcasters noted. Maybe this fortells good conditions in the MW BCB, at least at the low end. Also thanks to all who messaged me regarding 855 being Spain. Scott Michigan ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC TA decent tonight
Since first check at 0210 utc, TA LWBC has been relatively decent tonight. Signals fade up and down; at the moment 0342, 171 Morocco is at medium level, 8, and Perseus says it's solid S9 level. Channels with threshold or better audio this evening: 153 Algeria, 162 France, 177 Germany, 183 Germany, 189 Iceland, 198 UK, 207 presumed-Germany, 216 France, 225 not sure who, 234 Luxumbourg, 252 Algeria with middle-eastern music. MW only a few weak hets, 1134 close to audio at times. Steve NE Oregon Perseus, longwires ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TA decent tonight
Walt, I had Iceland 189 coming is a bit above threshold with a man in Icelantic. A strong carrier on 171. But Iceland was the best of the lot. Drake R8 1500' Eastern beverage 73, Patrick ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc
Radio Rossii doing well on 171, fighting with Iceland on 189; 153 poor, 180 weak, 234 weak, 279 medium 0540 utc. I never hear it on 171 in the morning as well as right now. 198 UK also, poor. Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc (correction)
171 is not Radio Rossii as I said before. They just started playing music, and Radio Rossii on the other freqs is still doing just talk. I'm not sure who 171 is, usually Morocco fades out by now. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: Steve Ratzlaff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:42 PM Subject: LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc Radio Rossii doing well on 171, fighting with Iceland on 189; 153 poor, 180 weak, 234 weak, 279 medium 0540 utc. I never hear it on 171 in the morning as well as right now. 198 UK also, poor. Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc (correction)
Well, 171 is definitely still Morocco. They just changed songs to one with Arab-type singing. It's doing very well for so late. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: Steve Ratzlaff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:47 PM Subject: Re: LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc (correction) 171 is not Radio Rossii as I said before. They just started playing music, and Radio Rossii on the other freqs is still doing just talk. I'm not sure who 171 is, usually Morocco fades out by now. Steve NE Oregon - Original Message - From: Steve Ratzlaff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 9:42 PM Subject: LWBC TA and TP 0540 utc Radio Rossii doing well on 171, fighting with Iceland on 189; 153 poor, 180 weak, 234 weak, 279 medium 0540 utc. I never hear it on 171 in the morning as well as right now. 198 UK also, poor. Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC without audio
At 04:12 11/23/2008, you wrote: Only hets on MW but 171 Morocco reached actual S5-6 levels on the R75 around 0130-0200 utc--best I've had them. 153, 162, 189, 198, 207 too but much poorer. 171 still decent but much lower at 0330 utc. Only a carrier on 171 here at that time, Steve, but that's more than I've ever had before. Had something on 153 as well... Nick * Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, BC Canada ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC TA's
189 Iceland and 198 UK are doing relatively well past 40 minutes, 0355 utc presently, with weak/medium audio on both. 162 France poor/weak audio, 171 poor audio now and then. Only hets on MW, and no het on 1566 tonight. Just checked the upper LW's and 252 Ireland also doing weak/medium audio, playing Irish type music, 0405 utc. I don't recall getting such good reception on 252 before. 183 Germany poor/weak, 0422 utc. (Single phone line is tied up; not sure when this will get sent.) Steve NE Oregon RF590, E/W longwire for LWBC, terminated north loop for MW TA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC TAs at NE Oregon
162 France poor/weak at 0450 utc. Radio Rossii 180 and 234. Weak MW hets, 567, 693, 909, 1215. Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
189 Iceland already doing well at weak level and it's not even dark here yet, 0225 utc. 198 poor/weak; 216 poor at the same time. Steve NE Oregon ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
Steve, Getting a carrier on 189. At least on LW no HD! Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
At 02:43 15/09/2007, you wrote: Steve, Getting a carrier on 189. At least on LW no HD! No evidence hereI don't seem to have an effective longwave antennahowever, 1215 has audio traces, and 1377 is bouncing in with music, at least briefly..and I'm unfortunately on my way out the door for an hour or two.have fun... Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, B.C. 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
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
Steve, Getting a carrier on 189. Here in Victoria as well - which i think is a first for me. -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator - CoffeeCrew.Com | DXer.CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
The vertical seems to do better on TAs now. Less noise too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception 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] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
good 1215 here in Victoria at 0305 Carriers on 765, 1017, 1134, 1143, 1197, 1215... 0320 UTC -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator - CoffeeCrew.Com | DXer.CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
Colin Three very weak carriers heard tonight and they are 1017, 1134 and 1215 at 0332 UT. Not heard on the EWE only on the longwire. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 120 foot longwire Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:20:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Fridaygood 1215 here in Victoria at 0305 Carriers on 765, 1017, 1134, 1143, 1197, 1215... 0320 UTC -- Colin Newell - Editor/Creator - CoffeeCrew.Com | DXer.CA ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com _ More photos; more messages; more whatever – Get MORE with Windows Live™ Hotmail®. NOW with 5GB storage. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-usocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_5G_0907 ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] LWBC TAs in NE Oregon already this Friday
Hello, I am getting some weak music on 189 on the 40 degree KAZ loop. Craig Barnes Wondervu, CO --- Nick Hall-Patch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:43 15/09/2007, you wrote: Steve, Getting a carrier on 189. At least on LW no HD! No evidence hereI don't seem to have an effective longwave antennahowever, 1215 has audio traces, and 1377 is bouncing in with music, at least briefly..and I'm unfortunately on my way out the door for an hour or two.have fun... Nick Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, B.C. 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 Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=graduation+giftscs=bz ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com