Re: [IRCA] new Broadcast Test Coordinator

2007-07-01 Thread Neil Kazaross
I sincerely wish to thank each one of these fine gentlemen for their past and continued efforts to enhance our hobby via their collectibe hard work. Les, you really have revitalized DX tests and I wish you and your's the best. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Nick Hall-Patch [EMAIL

[IRCA] Radio History-July 1

2007-07-01 Thread Art Blair
Radio History-July 1 1931. First broadcast of the Boston Marathon, on WBZ. 1932. Prime Minister Joseph Lyons inaugurates the ABC. At the time, ABC controlled twelve stations-2FC and 2BL in Sydney, 3AR and 3LD in Melbourne, and 4QG in Brisbane, 2CO at Corowa, 4RK in Rockhampton and 5CK at

[IRCA] new Broadcast Test Coordinator

2007-07-01 Thread Marc DeLorenzo
Same here - I agree with KAZ 100%. Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA -- Original message -- From: Neil Kazaross [EMAIL PROTECTED] I sincerely wish to thank each one of these fine gentlemen for their past and continued efforts to enhance our hobby via their

[IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Craig Healy
I'ts July, so I can turn loose a monthly post on IBOC.. Delete it now if it spoils your day. (grin) On Friday Apple released the long-awaited iPhone, which they tout as the best iPod ever. Projected sales are 7 million for the remainder of 2007 and 15 million in 2008. The iPhone has

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Well done Craig. The I-Phone does look like it will be a great seller. Everyone from the BBC World, Russia Today, DW-TV, CBC, CCTV9(China), and all over the US are reporting very good results and sales with the I-Phone. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager

[IRCA] Broadcast Test Coordinator

2007-07-01 Thread vroomski
Les, Thanks for the great job as Broadcast Test Coordinator. When I look on the wall and see KMTI KERR QSL's, they will remind me of the good times DXing these stations and fun of trying for others that I did not hear. Good luck. Dennis, Vancouver, WA

[IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Marc DeLorenzo
I so hope you are right about that mi amigo! Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA -- Original message -- From: Craig Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] HD Radio is obsolete right out of the box. It's silly to drive full speed down a dead end street.

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-07-01 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Jul 01 1804 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 30 June follow. Solar flux 74 and mid-latitude A-index 4. The mid-latitude K-index

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Milspec390
Estimado Craig - Your many salient points are well taken. However, HD has one little budge on them iPhones - it jams, and to the jammers go the spoils, so they thinks. z Well boys, we got more holes in us than a

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Russ Edmunds
--- Marc DeLorenzo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I so hope you are right about that mi amigo! Yesterday, whilest driving locally, I saw a window sticker across the back of an unassuming compact sedan's rear window. The occupants appeared to be an ordinary working-class couple in their 40's.

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Eric Floden
I have that identical sticker on my mountain bike -- I get good comments on it when stopped talking with other cyclists ef On 01/07/07, Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday, whilest driving locally, I saw a window sticker across the back of an unassuming compact sedan's rear

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Gentlemen, As much as I am not the biggest fan of big business either, you have to remember that Corporate radio is where it is in today's world. These are corporate radio stations we deal with for QSLs, station tours, goodies and the like. We should reach out to them more, rather than complain.

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2007-07-01 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2007 Jul 02 0003 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Environment Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 01 July follow. Solar flux 74 and mid-latitude A-index 5. The mid-latitude K-index

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Joe Miller, AB8YP
Well said, Patrick. Not only should we strive to be good community partners with broadcasters, but as any one who has a pension, a 401k, or mutual fund investments, there is a darned good chance that we ourselves may be part owners of the corporate broadcasters. Just some fuel for thought. 73

[IRCA] 1090 Last night

2007-07-01 Thread chris and anne
Hi all.All this week, I've been hearing an unmodulated carrier on 1090 at night. Last night , I tuned to 1090 and heard a very distorted SRN newscast at the TOH at 11 PM local.worst audio I've heard on AM in a long time. When the news ended, it went back to an unmodulated carrier

[IRCA] Young listeners switching radios off

2007-07-01 Thread Marty Rimpau
Hi all, I got this from another list, and thought you guys would be interested, so I'm posting this, but I'm not surprised at the research found below. Young listeners switching radios off; But CFNY programer questions StatsCan's methods to get figures on who is listening Bruce DeMara The

[IRCA] 1640 TIS

2007-07-01 Thread Pete Taylor
1640 WA Auburn (no ID). New TIS apparently coming from the City of Auburn. Civic and safety-oriented announcements in a bed of EZ and sometimes semi-classical music. Heard Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme from Dr. Zhivago) (no, not Dr. Zecchino) twice in a half hour. Nearly broadcast

Re: [IRCA] 1640 TIS

2007-07-01 Thread Tim Hall
Part 15 station Auburn Community radio was reported on 1640 a while back, ex-1500. Same station? 73, Tim On 7/1/07, Pete Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1640 WA Auburn (no ID). New TIS apparently coming from the City of Auburn. Civic and safety-oriented announcements in a bed of EZ and

Re: [IRCA] 1640 TIS

2007-07-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Pete for the update. This one is going to be a toughie with Portland also on 1640 days. I am still looking for 1660 Redmond. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] IBOC monthly post

2007-07-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Very good point Joe. I am just so tired of all of the negative postings these days. There are many great positive aspects of our hobby. Like this afternoon, I was out putting in a new ground rod at the end of the SW EWE. It wasn't easy as I had to go through a couple of treef roots I think. The