Re: [IRCA] Skywave-groundwave

2007-02-06 Thread Russ Edmunds
--- Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far North as we are, in the Winter we get constant skip during much of the day. I have always called the groundwave extended groudwave. *** Back in the 1970's ( when the weather in this area was on average colder than it is usually now ) it

Re: [IRCA] Skywave-groundwave

2007-02-06 Thread Russ Edmunds
--- Bill Harms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pat: I had understood that extended reception like you describe is due to a thin D-Layer. *** Correct. In winter, the D layer, which would normally block the daytime E layer refraction, thins and permits some of that to get through. The

Re: [IRCA] KXTR/WDAF 1660-FM HD

2007-02-06 Thread Tim Kridel
Nearly all IDs are now just Classical 1660 rather the old Classical 1660 KXTR. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn Hauser Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 10:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL

[IRCA] TP 6 Feb

2007-02-06 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Nothing very exciting yet (1445UT). Carriers on the usual suspects. What is interesting (you can tell I'm reaching to be optimistic here) is the number of individual carriers on a frequency, per Spectran. For example, 828 is showing 4 carriers on the northerly Flag (rejects down under

[IRCA] TP's for 2-6

2007-02-06 Thread Bill Block
Only carriers today on 558, 594, 693, 774, 1557, 1566, 1575 and 1593 heard from 1415-1426 UT. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ Live Search: New search found http://get.live.com/search/overview

[IRCA] TPs carriers for 02-06-07

2007-02-06 Thread vroomski
1440-1536 UT Carriers really picked up at around 1511 ut, only one with near threshold audio. (1422) The carriers were at peak levels for only about 10 minutes. Was hoping for carriers to produce aduio as they did on 01-30-07. Level 5 carriers 1314-1404-1422-1566-1593-1575 Level 4

[IRCA] NE Oregon TPs Feb. 6

2007-02-06 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
TP conditions have been poor here lately, though with lots of MW carriers from 1430-1515 utc, and the occasional MW channel fadeup for a second or two with poor audio. 1116 being a fairly quiet channel here is good for me to sit on, and presumed 600kW China fades up now and then during the dawn

[IRCA] Extended Groundwave D layer

2007-02-06 Thread vroomski
Fellows, Thanks for explaining the extended groundwave and winter effecting the D layer. Up here in the NW the sun is low in the Southern sky during the winter, lower than the SF Bay Area. Living in the Bay Area back in the late 60's, I heard WLS at 4:00 PM. It was winter and about 40

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-02-06 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Feb 06 2108 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 06 February follow. Solar flux 82 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 6. The

Re: [IRCA] Extended Groundwave D layer

2007-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Dennis, Yes, I have thought of that many times before If I knew then what I know now sort of thing. The frequencies were so clear in the 60s/70s that a 1500' beverage would sing. Also daytime reception in those days. In looking back at the QSLs from that era, I think What would I have heard with

[IRCA] 2007 College Baseball Networks - Mississippi Rebels

2007-02-06 Thread robert Pietsch
2007 COLLEGE BASEBALL NETWORKS - MISSISSIPPI REBELS (per www.olemisssports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=2600KEY=ATCLID=619618) 940-WCPC-Houston MS 1450-WROB-West Point MS 1490-WXBD-Biloxi MS 1490-WTUP-Tupelo MS 1570-WONA-Winona MS 1580-WAMY-Amory MS 1580-WPMP-Pascagouls-Moss MS

[IRCA] 1220 help, Please

2007-02-06 Thread willis
What station on 1220, would be Catholic in format, say the Hail Mary and the Rosary? Had them in at 1700 to 1720 yesterday. They faded. What took it's place, faded up in it's place, was WSLM and weather report for Indiana. Checked the EWTN radio network web site and they show nothing on 1220.

Re: [IRCA] 1220 help, Please

2007-02-06 Thread Craig Healy
What station on 1220, would be Catholic in format, say the Hail Mary and the Rosary? Had them in at 1700 to 1720 yesterday. They faded. What took it's place, faded up in it's place, was WSLM and weather report for Indiana. There's an outside chance my local WSTL-1220 might be it. They are

[IRCA] The Whining Ten-Forty; 07 0055Z FEB 07; PVZ

2007-02-06 Thread Milspec390
As reported last night, soft whine returns to 1040. 51J-4#1 cuts @ appx. 1039.6 during 1930R check. Quick 'n dirty look w/mighty Bendix Navigator 400 LOBS NW-SE, consistent w/R. Victoria, qth Puerto Padre, Cuba. Anyone else hearing for purposes of comparison?

[IRCA] New DX Milestone (temporary)

2007-02-06 Thread Martin and Wendy Foltz
Today I received a prepared card from KWJL-1380 Lancaster CA. I have finally reached the 50% verified mark, 338 heard and 169 verified. The trick now will be to stay above 50% with the next goal at 60%. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] [AMFMTVDX] WKYH day power

2007-02-06 Thread Bill Harms
Thanks to Bruce I too was also able to log WKYH. I heard USA radio news, weather forecast, local ad, ID, and then Savage Nation. Mostly over my phase nulled local WCAO. Bruce informed me of his reception on the #mwdx chat room. Thank you Bruce. Bill Harms Elkridge, Maryland R8B K9AY 260 deg

Re: [IRCA] 1220 help, Please

2007-02-06 Thread Barry McLarnon
On Tuesday 06 February 2007 19:29, willis wrote: What station on 1220, would be Catholic in format, say the Hail Mary and the Rosary? Had them in at 1700 to 1720 yesterday. They faded. What took it's place, faded up in it's place, was WSLM and weather report for Indiana. Checked the EWTN

[IRCA] Whitehorse

2007-02-06 Thread Mike Stonebridge
After reading Nick's attempt to phase down KVI and hear Whitehorse on 570 I checked my logs and discovered I hadn't logged it. So last night before retiring for the night, I set up my receiver on 570, phased down KVI and went to bed. This afternoon checking the recordings I heard an ID for the

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-02-06 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Feb 07 0003 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 06 February follow. Solar flux 82 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude

Re: [IRCA] Whitehorse

2007-02-06 Thread Neil Kazaross
Mike, with all due respect, the time of your logging and the Yukon ment would most definately be enough for me to count this nice logging. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Mike Stonebridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: IRCA Group irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 7:59 PM

Re: [IRCA] Whitehorse

2007-02-06 Thread bportzer
Nice going Mike CFWH is a semi-regular on our northwest beverages at Grayland. I've heard local IDs and weather at about four minutes past the hour, just after the CBC news. I think the ID is something like CBC Radio One North, serving northern BC and the Yukon. Bruce --

Re: [IRCA] 1220 help, Please

2007-02-06 Thread willis
Probably not the news you wanted to hear, but I believe you had WSLM both times. I heard them doing the Rosary, etc., back in December, and I think it was at the same time of day as your reception. Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON Thanks Barry. I will just have to keep on listening. For

Re: [IRCA] 1220 help, Please

2007-02-06 Thread bportzer
Willis A quick Google search turned up WOTS Orlando as a Catholic multi-lingual station, i.e http://www.stjosephradio.org/pages/directory.htm and http://www.orlandodiocese.org/stewardship/facts.htm Bruce -- Original message -- From: willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] What

Re: [IRCA] Ham Radio Stuff

2007-02-06 Thread Ira Elbert New, III
Thanks Willis! After I rest my eyes for a while, I'll try for the Extra Class. After taking several tests a night, night after night, I need some sleep. I also need a radio and an antenna... Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964! Congrats Bert Now on to the

Re: [IRCA] Ham Radio Stuff

2007-02-06 Thread Ira Elbert New, III
Thanks! Once I get a radio and an antenna, I'll look you up on the air. KI4SYC (previously known as Bert) Magnificent! Welcome! Gordon (Don) Bell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bert New Watkinsville, Georgia Proudly Serving You Since 1964!

[IRCA] New MW QSL

2007-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
1008TAIWAN, Radio Taiwan International, rec postcard with verie statement in 100d. I had given up on this, as I received a program schedule and other info about a month ago with no QSL. Apparently they forgot to enclose one! So I am very pleased with the lost QSL . No V/S and not the usual QSL

Re: [IRCA] Whitehorse

2007-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, The times I heard CFWH has been 0745-0830 PST, so your time fits mine too. Great going! They used to have a nice folding QSL card too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] pattern maps for the rest of the world

2007-02-06 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
From Gunter Lorenz on the MWoffsets list: For those who like maps, have a look at http://www.fmmap.de.http://www.fmmap.de. You can display e.g. single frequency maps for MW (AM) for your favorite geographical area or around your listening place. Now I can start to speculate about those 7

Re: [IRCA] 860 Prince Rupert (was Whitehorse)

2007-02-06 Thread Neil Kazaross
And speaking of CBC'ers..I am still gunning for 860 Prince Rupert. Is there mountain blockage to about 90-100 degrees towards me ? 73 KAZ who can phase CJBC to death near Chicago - Original Message - From: Nick Hall-Patch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio

Re: [IRCA] Ham Radio Stuff

2007-02-06 Thread Bob Coomler
Special interest nets have a half life of zippo. However, with all the new, old, active, inactive and in remission hams in the club, it might be fun to have a one time on the air gathering. I'd be happy to coordinate it if there is any interest. Bob Coomler, W6RJC Cloverdale, CA --- Ira Elbert

Re: [IRCA] New DX Milestone (temporary)

2007-02-06 Thread Doug Pifer-desert4wd.com
Congrats Martin (and Patrick) on your new QSL's. 73- Doug - Original Message - From: Martin and Wendy Foltz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 06, 2007 5:21 PM Subject: [IRCA] New DX Milestone (temporary) Today I received a prepared

Re: [IRCA] Whitehorse

2007-02-06 Thread Mike Stonebridge
Thanks Bruce: I planned on trying again tonight with an expanded recording period before I read your post. I usually record from 2 mins before TOH to 3 mins after. Tonight I'll go from 5 before to 10 after. Thanks for the ID info. Mike in St Isidore, AB

Re: [IRCA] 860 Prince Rupert (was Whitehorse)

2007-02-06 Thread Mike Stonebridge
And speaking of CBC'ers..I am still gunning for 860 Prince Rupert. Is there mountain blockage to about 90-100 degrees towards me ? 73 There's lots of mountains between my location and Prince Rupert. CFPR blasts in here most nights. Tonight they're S9+10. So they should reach you. Mike in

Re: [IRCA] New DX Milestone (temporary)

2007-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Doug. New Taiwan stations aren't all that easy now. I hear the same ones over and over. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions