1215 beginning to show a weak carrier just before 0500UT; traces also
on 855, 999 and 1107
speculating on what the DX would be if there was any DX
Nick
Nick Hall-Patch
Victoria, B.C.
Canada
*
Les,
Thanks! My 1500' Eastern beverage has always been great above 1200 khz.
So many of the DX tests on the upper part of the band are heard when cx
are decent. Before the X Band filled up, I was getting coast to coast 10
watt (or less) TIS stations, from JFK, VA, MI, etc. Too bad the X Band
does
> > One of the simpler fixes for a Domain Name Server problem is to add a
> > number of these to your computer TCP/IP configuration.
>
> This is good advice - it's always a good idea to have several nameservers
> listed in your TCP/IP config. However, I don't think it would help with
this
> partic
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# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center
#
# Geophysical Alert Message
#
Solar-terrestrial indices for 12 January follow.
Solar flux 84 and mid-latitude A-index 4.
The mid-latitude K-ind
On Friday 12 January 2007 20:24, Craig Healy wrote:
> One of the simpler fixes for a Domain Name Server problem is to add a
> number of these to your computer TCP/IP configuration. I use one DNS from
> my ISP (Verizon), another from my previous ISP, and a public one (4.2.2.2).
> I almost never ha
On Friday 12 January 2007 17:02, Michael Hawkins wrote:
> Pinging topazdesigns.com times out to IP 74.104.114.105
>
> Pinging www.topazdesigns.com is fine at 74.104.55.19
>
> These were done at 1400 PST. I don't know how long it takes for any
> given DNS server to get updates, but the
One of the simpler fixes for a Domain Name Server problem is to add a number
of these to your computer TCP/IP configuration. I use one DNS from my ISP
(Verizon), another from my previous ISP, and a public one (4.2.2.2). I
almost never have problems with an update not hitting at least one of these
Shucks, folks, I'm speechless.*
z
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--- Michael Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Pinging topazdesigns.com times out to IP 74.104.114.105
>
> Pinging www.topazdesigns.com is fine at 74.104.55.19
>
> These were done at 1400 PST. I don't know how long it takes for
> any given DNS server to get updates, but the two are
HD is all sizzle, no steak. Worse, the steak is five days dead
putrefacted
bilge chaugie whose sole capability is emitting irksome
disruptive buzzing by
virtue of flies hovering about its ratty carcass, slavering in
expectation of
ill-gotten gain.
Dr. Zecchino
P.V. Zecchino, T.D.
Manal
Same here all day.
Art...
1623 PST
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 3:48 PM
Subject: Re: [IRCA] Web site not working. Any news?
> It doesn't work here. Erro
Yes and they didn't even spell wobbler right.
Bob Young
Millbury, Ma
>From: "W. Curt Deegan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>America
>To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of
>America
>Subject: Re: [IRCA] Jamming
>Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2
--- Bill Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Barry:
>
> To answer your question, you could still use the explicit address
> until the IP changes, and that is probably not likely to happen for a
>
> while. Since the domain name URL works fine now that is moot anyway.
>
*** I have seen some v
Barry:
To answer your question, you could still use the explicit address
until the IP changes, and that is probably not likely to happen for a
while. Since the domain name URL works fine now that is moot anyway.
Bill Harms
On 12 Jan 2007 at 21:13, BARRY DAVIES wrote:
> Hello Bill (again)
>
It doesn't work here. Error 504. Gateway timeout.
Paul LaFreniere
Grand Marais, MN
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 1:53 PM
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The correct URL for this useful site is:
http://topband.blog.cz
Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA
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> HD is all sizzle, no steak. Worse, the steak is five days dead
putrefacted
> bilge chaugie whose sole capability is emitting irksome disruptive
buzzing by
> virtue of flies hovering about its ratty carcass, slavering in
expectation of
> ill-gotten gain.
>
>
> Dr. Zecchino
Aww, stop bein
There is a map of Japan from the CIA Fact Book, and whoever put up this web
page is obviously linking to the CIA's map rather than one that they copied for
use here. They should have copied the map from their site and given them
credit for it rather than having everyone go to a government web s
Bob, Larry, & fellow DX'ers -
How many millions of HD receivers by 2010? Millions? Billions? Does
HDominion's latest claim work like compound interest? A penny this week is a
buck
next year is ten thou the following?
Best they not bank their hopes upon that...
We'll also be told by the HD Alliance that the rollout of HD is bigger and
better than expected while the average person thinks HD makes the station
they are listening to on analogue radio sound better.
HD is going so well from a marketing standpoint according to various so
called experts while
A true Wobbler is frequency instability's leap towards melodic immortality.
Bless you, sir.
Rev. Dr. Zecchino
PV Zecchino, T.D.
ManaHDheresy Key, FL
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I get the same security warning!
Bill Block
Prescott Valley, AZ
> Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:52:11 -0500
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; irca@hard-core-dx.com
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] "Topband" Blog-Technical Discussions
>
> Les,
>
> Any
Dr.Z.,
I found the "wobler" discussed at: http://www.radiojamming.info/ a
poor imitation of our beloved "Wobblers". No melody, no syncopation,
a true Wobbler is not something man can create, only enjoy in it's
bazaar perfection.
Or in other words, IMHO the current Wobbler is not a jammer, sli
Pinging topazdesigns.com times out to IP 74.104.114.105
Pinging www.topazdesigns.com is fine at 74.104.55.19
These were done at 1400 PST. I don't know how long it takes for any given
DNS server to get updates, but the two are different at this point. From what
you're saying, the fir
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# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center
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# Geophysical Alert Message
#
Solar-terrestrial indices for 11 January follow.
Solar flux 84 and mid-latitude A-index 9.
The mid-latitude K-ind
Les,
Any idea why every time I access this site I get a security warning
from my browser that I am trying to access cia.gov but the real
address is www.cia.gov? What do either URL have to do with this site?
Seems strange. Dare I say ominous?
Curt
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I'll keep my pants on! As long as the IP address does not change, what you
list in this email would work fine.
Mike
BARRY DAVIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello Bill (again)
What I was trying to ask (without the help of a whiskey) if I use the explicit
address in my bookmarks and the D
On Friday 12 January 2007 16:15, Michael Hawkins wrote:
> The URL is http://www.topazdesigns.com/ambc. People try to use shortcuts
> for URLs without realizing that one does not necessarily equal the other.
> In this case, they definitely don't as one is the new and the other is the
> old.
Actua
Thank you Mike. http://www.topazdesigns.com/ambc/ is now in my bookmarks and
works fine.
Barry
Michael Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The URL is http://www.topazdesigns.com/ambc/. People try to use shortcuts for
URLs without realizing that one does not necessarily equal the other. In thi
Hello Bill (again)
What I was trying to ask (without the help of a whiskey) if I use the
explicit address in my bookmarks and the DNS do catch up, will my bookmarks'
http://74.104.55.19/ambc/ become no good? BTW would all IRCA'ers who are
computer buffs please except my apologies for boring th
The URL is http://www.topazdesigns.com/ambc. People try to use shortcuts for
URLs without realizing that one does not necessarily equal the other. In this
case, they definitely don't as one is the new and the other is the old.
Mike
BARRY DAVIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello Mike
If
Use the right URL!
It is not topazdesigns.com, it is www.topazdesigns.com. It comes up
immediately if you use the right URL. Trace routes come up different for the
two as well. The one with the www in front points to the right place.
Mike
Bill Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Ba
If the IP address does not change, you can use it in lieu of the domain name.
Alternatively, if you use the URL that was quoted earlier
(http://topazdesigns.com/ambc), you will have problems. Use
http://www.topazdesigns.com/ambc. It works fast AND is the correct URL.
Mike
BARRY DAVIES
Barry and others:
Keep checking back. The DNS servers should be caught up soon.
Meanwhile, you can use the explicit address.
Bill Harms
Co-founder of the #mwdx IRC chat room
On 12 Jan 2007 at 20:22, BARRY DAVIES wrote:
> Spot on Bill and working. I am not a computer buff and so ask is it OK
>
Bob -
Did you notice the item re Czech built jammers sounding very much like
wobblers? Doesn't don fido still use these?
Hmmm
Dr. Zecchino
P.V. Zecchino, T.D.
Manawobblitazo Key, FL
Well, Bob -
What can one say? Some of us aren't cut out for 'our inevitable digital
future'. We 'antique modulation' type have a bad habit of sticking to facts.
Worse, we expect them from others. We don't appreciate all 'the incredibly hard
work that went into HD'.
What hard work? Why, the
I wonder how many times we are going to be hit over the head with reminders
of digital, HD etc, in radio promos in the next year, HD Antennas, HD wires,
HD CD's, HD hotdogs served at the station, Hd mobile transmissions, HD DJ's
ad nuseum, kind of reminds me of the Weapons of Mass Destruction B.
Many longtime DX'ers know that many of the techniques, equipment, etc. used for
success on the
lowest amateur radio band, 160 Meters also can work well for MW DXing. I'd like
to recommend the
"Topband Blog" as a good source of technical information on low noise antennas,
loops, EWE's,
beverages,
Spot on Bill and working. I am not a computer buff and so ask is it OK to put
://74.104.55.19/ambc/ in my bookmark or will change when "The domain name has a
new IP and it has not caught up with the DNS servers."
Barry
Bill Harms <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Barry:
I have been using Barry
Hello Mike
If I wait a few moments I get this message: -
The page cannot be displayedThe page you are looking for is
currently unavailable. The Web site might be experiencing technical
difficulties, or you may need to adjust your browser settings.
Art cannot get through.
W
Barry:
I have been using Barry M's web site all day. The domain name has a
new IP and it has not caught up with the DNS servers.
You can access his site at http://74.104.55.19/ambc/
Bill Harms
Co-founder of #MWDX chat room
On 12 Jan 2007 at 18:59, BARRY DAVIES wrote:
> Hello
It comes up just fine if you give it some time.
Mike
BARRY DAVIES <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello IRCA'ers
Can any one help with the website http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/
This gives FCC official sunset/sunrise times for any given station. It also
shows the actual station SS/SR times of a
If you want to see a dismal one if you want to have
good radio service, but good for DX'ers try 87830
which is Reserve, NM in Catron county!
Powell
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Hello Art
ABDX's Brian Leyton says: -
That's Barry McLarnon's site. His email is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have emailed him for (fingers crossed) a fix date.
Barry
Art Blair <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
No joy here either.
Try these two: www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/
and: www.spacearchive
No joy here either.
Try these two: www.sunrisesunset.com/usa/
and: www.spacearchive.info/sunrise-sunset.htm
Art...
Folsom, CA
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> Hell
Hi Paul,
Cool pix. Yes, I do remember the old UPI machines. I used one at KVAS
Astoria was years. The old "rip and read". Those things were so noisy
has they had to be in a separate room (Unless you wanted the sound
effects in going into the news). Ah, the good old days.
The 833 tubes...I think
As a former Postal Clerk, I was surprised at Terry Palmersheim,
KC7LDP, Helena, MT (as posted to the Hard Corps DX List)being unable to buy
International Reply Coupons at his post office. Since most post offices have
a regional center that answers all phone calls, I am unable to check
local
97640 is a good one about 80 miles SE of me :-)
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No records returned.
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Dave Williams
Redmond, OR
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>
> Thanks for th
Hello IRCA'ers
Can any one help with the website http://topazdesigns.com/ambc/
This gives FCC official sunset/sunrise times for any given station. It also
shows the actual station SS/SR times of any given station. As of yesterday I
have been unable to access the site. Does anyone know a new w
> Still not enough to get out of bed for, but work calls anyway
I am following that advice to the letter Nick!
Besides, I am riding the Bus this week thanks
to our rare snow and ice.
--
Colin Newell - in Victoria B.C. Canada
Creator www.coffeecrew.com | www.dxer.ca |
567 produced poor 6/10 audio from 1530-1545 utco--couldn't get the language.
A few other low band hets. 1116 never produced audio today. LWBC Far East
Russia weak to medium, 279 and 153 mostly.
Steve
NE Oregon
R75, E/W longwire
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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:46 AM
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Doug,
Congratulations on your reception of CHML 900. With TP reception bad, I should
be trying for domestic stations.
774 JOUB fair at 1508 ut with man in JJ & JOAB 693 weak at 1509 ut with same
programming. Have the R-8B tuned to 1116 kHz for the Australian station and
the JRC 545 for tu
If you think these numbers are impressive, try 98070. That's the zip
code for Vashon, WA, home of 6 of Seattle's 50kw transmitters.
Who needs microwave ovens in places like that. Just set your food on
the back porch for a few minutes
Bruce
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 1/
For the first time in several weeks I had audio on 774 at 1432 UT with man in
JJ. I also had carriers on 594, 747 and 1566 at 1420 to 1430 UT.
Bill Block
Prescott Valley, AZ
Drake R8
> Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:54:43 +
> To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
At 1450UT, actually had audio traces on 747, and a reasonable carrier
on 774. Top of the band had only weak carriers though.
Still not enough to get out of bed for, but work calls anyway
Nick
Nick Hall-Patch
Doug,
Great going on CHML. It pops in occasionally but not often.
73,
Patrick
Patrick Martin
KAVT Reception Manager
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Yes, I have an e mail QSL from Bill Lipis CE from a couple months back.
That is the same Bill Lipis who was an IRCA member in the 60s. He QSLs
both XEPE & XEPRS.
73,
Patrick
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Thanks for posting your updated website. Very nice!
73- Doug
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> In the process of updating both of my websites,
Not too much happening this morning but I did just log 900 CKML- Hamilton
Ontario @ 0205 PST. This is my third Canadian station on 900. I was just
checking for KNUI - from HI which I haven't heard in years- I think I have a
vendetta against them now, hi.
73- Doug Pifer
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