Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Scott. 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 contributo

[IRCA] RVC-530

2007-04-05 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Things are looking up againRVC-530 booming in at 0600UT with full ID for the three stations, on the R8 and N. Flag.but also coming in pretty well on the ICF2010 barefoot, and even Walt's Kaito KA1103 also running barefoot wasn't far behind Nick **

[IRCA] is 1510 still 24 hours?

2007-04-05 Thread Marty Rimpau
Hi all, does anybody know if our 1510 in Piedmont is still 24 hours a day, because I've noticed that since sometime last week, they've been going off at sunset, and wonder what is going on. Marty, that was then, this is the Chinese smtp server __

Re: [IRCA] Esther Blodgett of WMCW-1600

2007-04-05 Thread Neil Kazaross
Their studio is about a 50 min ride NW on US 14 for me..may I help you with their history of you are seriously interested ? 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: "Charles A Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Sent: Thursday, April 05,

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread vroomski
Charles, I will check to see if power lines are connected to the sub-station. It appears that the sub-station is left of the front locked gate. I'll be heading towards Los Angeles on HWY 99 so I might stop at Delano and snap a few pictures too. Thanks for links to the VOA Dixon site, very i

Re: [IRCA] Long ago KNBA Vallejo.

2007-04-05 Thread Rick Lewis
Somewhere on tape, I have a recording of that great KNBA sign-off introducing KEX. Another one of my favorites was on the 1600 in Yuba City, CA, explaining that the FCC required them to shut down at sunset, and done in a way that seemed to say, "If we could get away with it, this carrier would

Re: [IRCA] Esther Blodgett of WMCW-1600 vs. the fictional EstherBlodgett

2007-04-05 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
WMCW is co owned with another Piece of crap.. WKKD 1580.. 3 towers and 200 watts! On 4/5/07, chris and anne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > FYI, The call sign...WMCW...eminated from Harvard,Il.'s claim to being the > Milk Capital of the U.S. The stn. is still on the air, though the tower > look

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread vroomski
Don, The VOA transmitter site is about 6 miles East of Dixon. Take Pitt School road and head East and you will see the antennas towering over of corn fields. I remember the produce stand along with the Cattlemen restaurant down the road. Dennis, Vancouver, WA -- Original messa

[IRCA] Formal sign-on/off

2007-04-05 Thread Glenn Hauser
The super-florid sign-off (and sign-on) is still occasionally heard on Latin American stations, outstripping any gringo version, but also on the way out there, I think. You used to hear much the same wording on different stations as if they were working from a style book. A pet peeve of mine is th

Re: [IRCA] Esther Blodgett of WMCW-1600 vs. the fictional EstherBlodgett

2007-04-05 Thread chris and anne
FYI, The call sign...WMCW...eminated from Harvard,Il.'s claim to being the Milk Capital of the U.S. The stn. is still on the air, though the tower looks to be leaning and in bad repair..and the current owner had an application with the FCC to change the city of license elsewherepossibly

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Scott Fybush
Patrick Martin wrote: > Scott, > > Do you know where KTRO is operating from? Same studios as the rest of Salem Portland (KPDQ AM/FM, KFIS): 6400 SE Lake Road, Suite 350 Portland, OR 97222 Transmitter is still out by the airport and has not moved, of course. s _

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Scott, Do you know where KTRO is operating from? 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 a

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Scott, Thanks for the update. I had wondered if Salem bought 910. Really a 180 degree change from the heydays of "KISN Radio" to conservative talk. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://

Re: [IRCA] Esther Blodgett of WMCW-1600 vs. the fictional Esther Blodgett

2007-04-05 Thread John Callarman
Now, here's a twist. The name "Esther Blodgett" rang another bell in this elderly ding-a-ling's hollow-head, and that bell tolled for Judy Garland. Another sho' 'nuff for the Krumudgeon ... Judy Garland played the role of Esther Blodgett (aka Vicki Lester) in "A Star is Born." I'm afraid I jus

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread Charles A Taylor
At 03:21 PM 4/5/2007 -0700, you wrote: >Chas, > >Can't swear for accuracy but I've driven the I-80 corridor past Dixon a >zillion times in the last 10 years and don't recall seeing this setup. I >remember back in the 60s when living in Sacto >that I use to see it when passsing down the highway.

Re: [IRCA] Miss Blodgett

2007-04-05 Thread John Sampson
I believe that she owned WMCW, Harvard, Ill., on 1600. I heard the station in 1955, wrote but didn't receive a reply. A couple of years later, I happened to mention this to one of my Carleton classmates who was from the Harvard area. He evidently knew her and/or other station personnel, gave

[IRCA] Esther Blodgett of WMCW-1600

2007-04-05 Thread Charles A Taylor
At 05:29 PM 4/5/2007 -0500, you wrote: > >From the Charles Lee Usher family genealogy website: > >Esther Elizabeth Blodgett, born 6 August 1902 in Illinois >- Founder of WMCW Harvard Radio, 1955-1979 >- died 28 Sep 1987, buried in Harvard, McHenry, Illinois, Mt Auburn Cemetery > >QRM, the Krumudgeo

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-04-05 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Apr 06 0003 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 05 April follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 3. The mid-latitude K-index

Re: [IRCA] White winged warrior returns!

2007-04-05 Thread Craig Healy
> Chickenman is on the air in Tulsa on KRVT-1270, three times > daily...7:35am, 12:30pm and 5:30pm. I'm enjoying the episodes during > drive time. Any other stations carrying "the most fantastic crime > fighter the world has ever known"? Somewhere in my collection I have some 12" records with the

Re: [IRCA] Long ago KNBA Vallejo.

2007-04-05 Thread Craig Healy
> Radio Disney also covers several time zones... Certainly the programming does, and there are always the kids who are up late for one reason or another. But, when the question was asked, the answer was that it was more reliable to keep the local affiliate on 24/7 than to sign off and then on. M

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread The Kaskey Family
Chas, Can't swear for accuracy but I've driven the I-80 corridor past Dixon a zillion times in the last 10 years and don't recall seeing this setup. I remember back in the 60s when living in Sacto that I use to see it when passsing down the highway. Probably even went over and looked at it.

[IRCA] QSL Report

2007-04-05 Thread Jim Pogue
WDTW-1310, Detroit, MI (Farmington Hills). F/d letter in 121 days. V/s: Mike Dault, Transmitter Engineer. Jim Pogue KH2AR/WPE9HLJ/KG6DX1A Memphis, Tennessee USA NRD-535, ICF-2010 Wellbrook LA5030 loop, attic longwire Quantum phaser ___ IR

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-04-05 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Apr 05 1811 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 04 April follow. Solar flux 71 and mid-latitude A-index 10. The mid-latitude K-inde

Re: [IRCA] Miss Blodgett

2007-04-05 Thread John Callarman
>From the Charles Lee Usher family genealogy website: Esther Elizabeth Blodgett, born 6 August 1902 in Illinois - Founder of WMCW Harvard Radio, 1955-1979 - died 28 Sep 1987, buried in Harvard, McHenry, Illinois, Mt Auburn Cemetery QRM, the Krumudgeon _

Re: [IRCA] Miss Blodgett

2007-04-05 Thread John Callarman
Charlie writes: Then there is the legendary Miss Blodgett of (Illinois) radio history. Maybe John Callarman has heard this, and can come forward with more details. Miss Blodgett owned 1-kW station somewhere in Illinois. Operated it in a trailer. To which Q.R.M. responds ... I'll test my memory

Re: [IRCA] wireless headphones -- any suggestions?

2007-04-05 Thread jmiller5363
Colin, You crack me up. Keep up the good work :) :) :) 73 Joe Miller On Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:30:09 -0700, cafe wrote > Wireless headphones? WIRELESS HEADPHONES!!?? :-) > Have ye no shame laddie! > Contributing to the RF problem no less! > Shame. Shame! Triple-Shame! :-) > Get

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread Charles A Taylor
Señor James, I didn't do the photos, mind you. While I was stationed at Naval Radio Station (Transmitters) in Capas, Tarlac (not more than a few miles from VOA Tinang) Philippines, I'd rent a station Special Services car [recreational services] and the driver) and go visit any/all stations (inclu

Re: [IRCA] wireless headphones -- any suggestions?

2007-04-05 Thread cafe
> greetings, > > I am now sharing (happily) my apartment with someone who is not 100% willing > to listen to radio programs, and attempts to DX Nibi-Nibi & other exotica. > I am vaguely aware of wireless headphones that would enable me to walk > around listening to "that noise" while not disturbin

[IRCA] wireless headphones -- any suggestions?

2007-04-05 Thread Eric Floden
greetings, I am now sharing (happily) my apartment with someone who is not 100% willing to listen to radio programs, and attempts to DX Nibi-Nibi & other exotica. I am vaguely aware of wireless headphones that would enable me to walk around listening to "that noise" while not disturbing my new roo

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Scott Fybush
Entercom has sold 910 to Salem. The oldies format that was on 910 and 1390 is history. What's now KKSN 1390 Salem is simulcasting sports from KFXX 1080 Portland, and the KTRO calls and talk format have moved to 910 from KTRO-FM 93.1 Gladstone OR. Salem flipped the FM to regional Mexican last we

Re: [IRCA] 1510 MT L T WA

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Bill, With KRKO 1380, we have a local on 1370 (KAST Astoria), so I would presume KRKO will null the SW days with 50 KW. So I may not notice them much here. Yes, I remember KUUU and KETO on 1590. I have several calls QSL'd on that one. It seemed every other month or so they would change calls a

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Did Entercom sell the 910 Portland outlet to Salem? 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 t

Re: [IRCA] KNTB, KGRG, KTRO

2007-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Pete, I am not sure of the connection between KTRO-910 and the FM on 93.1 (Salem Communications) in Portland. Entercom had 910 and why they are relaying the KTRO 93.1 is beyond me, unless Entercom sold the 910 outlet to Salem. The 1390 station in Salem (city) (old KSLM) is now KKSN, the old 910 ca

Re: [IRCA] MW transmitter pricing info: was '800 in Bonaire' - thanks

2007-04-05 Thread Peter Jernakoff
Paul, Lee - Thanks for the transmitter pricing info. Regards, -Pete Jernakoff- K3KMS www.21centimeter.com This communication is for use by the intended recipient and contains information that may be Privileged, confidential or copyrighted under applicable law. If you are not the intended reci

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread JPOGUE
Great photos of VOA site Senor El Gato. I well remember driving past the antenna farm of Radio Veritas in Pampanga (Philippines). I now wish I'd stopped in and asked for a tour. Too late smart and too soon old. Same goes for FEBC and the domestic stations then on SWBC. 73s, Jim - Original

Re: [IRCA] VOA transmitter Dixon, CA.

2007-04-05 Thread Charles A Taylor
At 07:47 PM 4/4/2007 +, you wrote: >Charles, > >Thanks for the interesting information on VOA Dixon. The hosts countries >labor rate explains a lot along with the older equipment. I will be in >the Dixon area in May and will take some pictures of the site. Last time >I was out there AT&T

Re: [IRCA] IRCA Digest, Vol 36, Issue 28

2007-04-05 Thread Stewart, Joseph R
Not on AM, but on FM--KOSP Oldies 105.1 is running it in afternoon drive. Randy Stewart Springfield MO -Original Message- Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:56:05 -0500 From: Bruce Winkelman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [IRCA] White winged warrior returns! To: ABDX <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, NRC List <[

[IRCA] Fwd: Long Ago on One Five One Oh

2007-04-05 Thread bill kral
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[IRCA] TP for 5 April

2007-04-05 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Listened briefly around 1230-40, then again 1325-1335UT. Things seemed to be improving somewhat, though actually fewer with decent audio, but there more interesting "almost audios" and weak audios. All below are "best strength". reasonable audios (though often battling w/splash): 774, 828, 1

[IRCA] TPs for 4-6

2007-04-05 Thread Bill Block
Only one TP with audio today and that was JOAK-594 heard at 1215 UT. Carriers heard were 558, 594, 648, 828, 873, 972, 1053 and 1566 heard from 1205-1310. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _ i'm making a difference. Make eve

[IRCA] NE Oregon TPs Thursday morning

2007-04-05 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Better for Asians this morning; 1566 HLAZ with brief fades to weak level, with "What a friend we have in Jesus" partial song at 1230 utc before talk began. Many other stronger hets, but no audio. Far East Russian LWBC doing well today, 153, 180, 189, 234, 279 at weak to loud level. Steve NE Oregon

[IRCA] QSL Report

2007-04-05 Thread J.D. Stephens
U.S.A.: WKRD-790, Louisville, KY. Full data letter with coverage map in 9 ds. V/s: Jim Fenn - Program Director. (JDS-AL) 73 - J.D. Stephens Hampton Cove, AL, U.S.A. Looking for

[IRCA] Miss Blodgett

2007-04-05 Thread Charles A Taylor
Then there is the legendary Miss Blodgett of (Illinois) radio history. Maybe John Callarman has heard this, and can come forward with more details. Miss Blodgett owned 1-kW station somewhere in Illinois. Operated it in a trailer. It was, essentially, a one-gal operation; and she was always behin

Re: [IRCA] Howdy, Terry

2007-04-05 Thread Terry Klasek
>I haven't seen a report from you in a long time, although I may have >overlooked >it if you did? May I include you in the 2007 IRCA List E-mail Directory? Charles, Yes, By all means you may include me in the e-mail list! Thank you kindly for offering! Last week I read the NRC 50th anniversa

[IRCA] 800 KHz

2007-04-05 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Last night at about 0215z I tried to get Bonaire, as per other emails. It was impossible to because of CKLW from Windsor, ON booming down here. This morning I was getting WCHA from Chambersburg, PA on 800. Gary Donnelly KC8IQZ Hedgesville, WV SW7600GR w/whip Lat: 39.5760 N (39° 34' 34" N) Lon:78

[IRCA] TP 04-06-07

2007-04-05 Thread vroomski
Listened from 1206-1310 ut MW not very good this morning, gave tropical band a try. MW 693 Japan. JOAB weak, splash 1301. 774 Japan, JOUB weak 1206. 828 Japan, JOBB very weak 1303. 1566 Republic of Korea, HLAZ weak 1256. 1575 Thailand?, faint audio 12

[IRCA] TPs for 5 April

2007-04-05 Thread Nigel Pimblett
With the gradually declining solar indices the TP carriers (at least from the big guns on 594, 693 etc.) reappeared today, though they were best when I first tuned in at 1215 and then declined, while the DU carriers improved towards sunrise. No audio from either area today. The off channel

Re: [IRCA] White winged warrior returns!

2007-04-05 Thread Russ Edmunds
--- "Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bruce said: Chickenman is on the air in Tulsa on KRVT-1270 > // > He's everywhere! He's everywhere! I believe the last time I heard the > Fearless Fighter on the air was on WCFL in the late 60s or early 70s > when I lived in

[IRCA] Fwd: Long Ago on One Five One Oh

2007-04-05 Thread bill kral
Note: forwarded message attached. That's it, it was KKNW MT.Lake Terrace .I knew that those other call letters did not ring a bell with me .KSUU or whatever it was just did not fit for some reason.Thanx for reminding me.JUst in case any one missed my poem about 1510 here it is once again: __

Re: [IRCA] Long ago KNBA Vallejo.

2007-04-05 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
KDZR Lake Oswego is only licensed for 10KW Day/1KW Night with no applications or CP's currently on file. Paul On 4/5/07, Pete Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Pat Martin wrote: > > > Radio Disney's station in Portland on 1640 had > > a app for 10 KW day and night, but directional. The FCC

[IRCA] 1510 MT L T WA

2007-04-05 Thread bill kral
The little radio station that I wrote about in my poem did make it all the way to Victoria but just barely. It was the summer of 1980 when I first heard it and they played a specialized kind of rock music sort of like the modern rock of today but then from the time period of those days.Is too bad