Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
Farda with good audio here in the suburbs of Edmonton, Alberta at 2345. Chris VE6RDC Walter Salmaniw wrote: At 03:20 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: Just came in from clearing snow to thaw out, and found some interesting upperband signals. Just heard a Radio Farda ID on 1575, as they conveniently IDed on a peak, but 1539 has actually been the best signal, presumed UAE. Could well have been the station I heard this morning. Also noted audio on 1431 just prior to 2300. Had hopes for Radio Sawa from Djibouti, but the language sounded more like Russian. Also some audio on 1457.6 (quite good at the moment), almost certainly Albania.Not bad for prior to sunset. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 03:20 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: Just came in from clearing snow to thaw out, and found some interesting upperband signals. Just heard a Radio Farda ID on 1575, as they conveniently IDed on a peak, but 1539 has actually been the best signal, presumed UAE. Could well have been the station I heard this morning. Also noted audio on 1431 just prior to 2300. Had hopes for Radio Sawa from Djibouti, but the language sounded more like Russian. Also some audio on 1457.6 (quite good at the moment), almost certainly Albania.Not bad for prior to sunset. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 23:26 12/21/2008, you wrote: Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. Hmm, they're actually all over the place. 1539 showed up as a carrier by 2330, and a lot of barely theres 531, 675, 738, 765, 774, 819you get the picture... 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
Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
Walter Salmaniw wrote: At 03:20 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: Just came in from clearing snow to thaw out, and found some interesting upperband signals. Just heard a Radio Farda ID on 1575, as they conveniently IDed on a peak, but 1539 has actually been the best signal, presumed UAE. Could well have been the station I heard this morning. Also noted audio on 1431 just prior to 2300. Had hopes for Radio Sawa from Djibouti, but the language sounded more like Russian. Also some audio on 1457.6 (quite good at the moment), almost certainly Albania.Not bad for prior to sunset. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. Look out for 1467 also guys, I've been hearing audio from TWR in France for the past few minutes. Weekdays they're off at 2330, but go to weekends. 1548 is now up to a weak audio level at times too as is France on 1377. 73, Nigel ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 23:44 12/21/2008, you wrote: Look out for 1467 also guys, I've been hearing audio from TWR in France for the past few minutes. Weekdays they're off at 2330, but go to weekends. 1548 is now up to a weak audio level at times too as is France on 1377. Thanks, Nigel. Just stumbled across 1467 on my ownaudio traces a few minutes ago, but it's going to have to be big to get past CJVB-1470's splatter. 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
Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 03:31 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: At 23:26 12/21/2008, you wrote: Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. Hmm, they're actually all over the place. 1539 showed up as a carrier by 2330, and a lot of barely theres 531, 675, 738, 765, 774, 819you get the picture... Nick Right you are, Nick. When I rechecked at 01:52 virtually every channel has a het. Particularly strong ones are 756, 765, 819, 1053, 1134, 1341, 1503, 1539, and 1584. Every channel is an exaggeration.but at least half. None are what I'd call near audio, so depending on how things go, it could be interesting, or another fizzle. Hopefully things will hold for a while. I'll be at my DX palace on the Queen Charlotte's between the 29th and the 4th of January, so I'll be looking for some TA activity for sure! ...Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
A bit ago I was getting a weakish carrier on 1575 and 1134, but so far that is it. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 03:31 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: At 23:26 12/21/2008, you wrote: Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. Hmm, they're actually all over the place. 1539 showed up as a carrier by 2330, and a lot of barely theres 531, 675, 738, 765, 774, 819you get the picture... Nick Getting weak audio on 1269 now at 03:55, presumably DLFWalt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
Hi Walt Nick, I've been watching for TAs much of the night, but haven't spotted a single carrier :^) Are you Canadians sponging up all the DX from the north, or what?! Anyone else Stateside hearing the TAs this evening? 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA USA www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com --- Message: 9 Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:55:53 -0800 From: Walter Salmaniw salma...@shaw.ca Subject: Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com At 03:31 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: At 23:26 12/21/2008, you wrote: Out here on the west coast, I'm also picking up the 1457.6 carrier as well as 1575. Nothing on 1539, and no audio yet, just the carriers around 23:25 (3:25 pm local)...Walt. Hmm, they're actually all over the place. 1539 showed up as a carrier by 2330, and a lot of barely theres 531, 675, 738, 765, 774, 819you get the picture... Nick Getting weak audio on 1269 now at 03:55, presumably DLFWalt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 09:42 PM 12/21/2008, you wrote: Hi Walt Nick, I've been watching for TAs much of the night, but haven't spotted a single carrier :^) Are you Canadians sponging up all the DX from the north, or what?! Anyone else Stateside hearing the TAs this evening? 73, Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA USA www.perseus-sdr.blogspot.com Just wait until I'm back in Masset on the 29thnothing is going to penetrate below the 55th parallel! Walt. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
-- Good Evening, No audio here from TA's. Freq. Carrier level 1323 5 1107 5 1017 5 8644 Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC NRD 545 U shaped fence antenna ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of 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] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
At 05:42 12/22/2008, you wrote: Hi Walt Nick, I've been watching for TAs much of the night, but haven't spotted a single carrier :^) Are you Canadians sponging up all the DX from the north, or what?! I believe this is the latest security clampdown from the Dept. of Homeland Security, Guy. None of them furrin signals get to cross the border without proper documentation, hi, and our loggings don't count as the correct paperwork. Family stuff tonight meant going out for dinner through the snow, and not staying home to DX, but the signal strength recordings look like 702, 999, 1134, 1215, 1413 and 1467 delivered the strongest signals at one time or another, but it doesn't look like anything much was consistent over the several hours. best wishes, 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
Re: [IRCA] early Alberta TA's: also in Victoria
Guys, I just cannot compete with your TA signals from North of the border. They seem to like your QTH. I guess in reality, you have a pretty good open shot for miles to the NE, which I don't have here. Those hills NE of me which is the beginning of the Coast Range do a number on blocking the signals. At least nowdays. Back in the early 80s, TA's were strong and I could get them on the car radio, like Algeria 891. I haven't set up a NE EWE as yet, but thanks to Dennis Vroom who sent me pix of his movable EWE antenna, that NE EWE may be possible here. It remains to be seen, if a NE EWE will help. Right now I can phase the SW NW EWE's giving me a lobe to the NW/N/NE. The Alberta stations are dominant, to the NE of me, but yet TA's are not common. In the past couple of years, I have IDed exactly three TA's, Radio Farda-1575, VOR-1215, and Croatia-1134. I have had bits of audio from Virgin Radio 1215, Moldova-999, VOR 1323, Germany 1269, and that is about it! Norway 1314 used be be a regular visitor every Winter for a number of years. Back in the early 90s, Sweden-1179 and Finland-963 were heard. That hill was still there, but I did have 800 feet of wire running North. A road was put in and the antenna went. I could put in a BOG to the North, but the neighbor on the far side has the light dimmers and I don't want that radiating back. But I keep trying. 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
