Re: [IRCA] IBOC on 900 in Vic.

2010-02-06 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
At 06:31 2/7/2010, you wrote: >Walt, There was a definite hissing sound on 890 and 910 and I could not bring >in signals clearly on the up and downside even though I heard something coming >in on the two sides.Bill Interesting observation Bill. Here there was definite audio on both 890 (one s

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread todftscytj7707
Hi don! Its good to see that your active. I still remember very fondly of our correspodence when i was a newbie as a teen in cedar falls. Todd now in woodbury mn. -Original Message- From: Donald K. Kaskey To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Sat, 06 Fe

Re: [IRCA] IBOC on 900 in Vic.

2010-02-06 Thread Walter Salmaniw
At 11:23 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote: >Interesting. I wonder if Wenatchee or maybe a CA is IBOC on 900? I would >be surprised if any Canadian went IBOC. Is Canada even OKed to do IBOC? > >Patrick > >Patrick Martin >KGED QSL Manager > I don't think so, Patrick. We chose the Eureka system (some number

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Maybe IRCA should bring it up again. But i am sure many are still for Eastern time, but maybe times have changed. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/i

Re: [IRCA] IBOC on 900 in Vic.

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Interesting. I wonder if Wenatchee or maybe a CA is IBOC on 900? I would be surprised if any Canadian went IBOC. Is Canada even OKed to do IBOC? Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotala

[IRCA] IBOC on 900 in Vic.

2010-02-06 Thread bill kral
Walt, There was a definite hissing sound on 890 and 910 and I could not bring in signals clearly on the up and downside even though I heard something coming in on the two sides.Bill __ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Donald K. Kaskey
Me too Todd. I usually use local time on domestic reports, but make the time known. On foreign catches (if any anymore) I use UT. Don K. todftscytj7...@aol.com wrote: I vote for choice and freewill. Todd in mn -Original Message- From: bw To: Mailing list for the International Radi

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Donald K. Kaskey
Same here Mike, I did the same thing. Don Mike Hawkins wrote: Its a clear sign that I need a life when I can remember off the top of my head that I heard them...WDXR Paducah KY, originally on 1560 (where I heard them), then moved to 1450. Mike Hawkins On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Patrick

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, lots of stuff I haven't heardBelieve me, lot of stuff.:-) 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 lis

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Mike Hawkins
You mean there's actually something you haven't heard? I'm shocked! On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:11 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: > I am trying to remember which calls I have, WDXR or WPAD on 1560 QSL'd > years ago, but I have at least one. I never heard them on 1450. > > 73, > > Patrick > > Patrick M

Re: [IRCA] DX test

2010-02-06 Thread Chernos Saul
No, there is no test tonight. one at 1150 in Marion IL would have run tonight, but that unfortunately fell through. - Saul > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:40:17 -0600 > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX test > > Nope, not as far as I know > >

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread todftscytj7707
I vote for choice and freewill. Todd in mn -Original Message- From: bw To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Cc: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Sent: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:44:33 -0500 Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR I vote for utc

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
I am trying to remember which calls I have, WDXR or WPAD on 1560 QSL'd years ago, but I have at least one. I never heard them on 1450. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Mike Hawkins
Its a clear sign that I need a life when I can remember off the top of my head that I heard them...WDXR Paducah KY, originally on 1560 (where I heard them), then moved to 1450. Mike Hawkins On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Patrick Martin wrote: > WDXR stand for Western DX Roundup, a column in th

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
I guess I should be happy that XERF did not boost to their former power of 250KW, but 100KW is plenty. Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions e

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
WDXR stand for Western DX Roundup, a column in the IRCA bulletin with Western Domestic DX. There is (was) a station in KY with the WDXR I believe.a GYer, 1450? Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2010-02-06 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2010 Feb 07 0006 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 06 February follow. Solar flux 88 and mid-latitude A-index 4. The mid-latitu

Re: [IRCA] DX test

2010-02-06 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
Nope, not as far as I know Paul Walker\ Marion, IL On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 7:38 PM, wrote: > Is there a DX test tonight > ___ > IRCA mailing list > IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca > > Opinions expressed

[IRCA] DX test

2010-02-06 Thread texas4421
Is there a DX test tonight ___ 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

[IRCA] 1370 WSHV South Hill, VIRGINIA...On Day Power???? @ 2010 EST

2010-02-06 Thread Robert S.Ross VA3SW
Hi Guys: At 2010 EST I have 1370 WSHV South Hill, Virginia blasting in here in London, Ontario CANADA. Not sure if they are on Day Power or their listed 41 watts?? If on 41 Watts.they must be "Steroid Watts"!! ID as "The Soul of Southside Virginia". Urban Soul Music. May be on with da

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread texas4421
I prefer Zulu time myself. *IF* it is good enough for the navy, it is good enough for everyone! Willis Old Fort, TN I vote for utc - it the only time that's the same for everyone. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.k

Re: [IRCA] 900

2010-02-06 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Bill, 900 CKMO is there at it's usual strength and excellent modulation. No sign of any kind of HD signal on the Perseus. I would doubt very much that what is essentially a college station (Camosun College) would have the resources for HDWalt At 03:13 PM 2/6/2010, you wrote: >- F

[IRCA] ULR DX.....2 NEW STATIONS + a Call Change @ Sunset Tonight................

2010-02-06 Thread Robert S.Ross VA3SW
Hi Guys: Good Luck is still with me this week as I continue to log New Stations with the Ultralight Radios! Sunset tonight was Good with 2 New Stations Logged. Both are NEW to the ULR and OVERALL LOGS. Also had a CALL CHANGE which is a RELOG for both Logs. Radio Used is.SONY SRF-T615 U

[IRCA] Fw: UnID on 1510 / correction

2010-02-06 Thread bill kral
- Forwarded Message From: bill kral To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Sat, February 6, 2010 12:36:43 PM Subject: UnID on 1510 Friday 01-05 at 5:30 PM tuned into 1290 and heard C&W but no ID then but log sais or KOUU in Pocatello Idaho on day power of 50 KW or just a few hundred aft

[IRCA] Radio Soleil International MA on 1710

2010-02-06 Thread Marc DeLorenzo
There are 2 French Caribbean pirates on 1710 in the Boston area. The following info is from Bruce Conti's website, www.bamlog.com. One of these has been quite strong here on Cape Cod recently. Not sure which one as I have not bothered to listen for an ID. I am amazed that one of these has b

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2010-02-06 Thread Ng1u
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2010 Feb 06 2106 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 06 February follow. Solar flux 88 and estimated mid-latitude A-Index 4. The

Re: [IRCA] 1220 WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread bill kral
Re: 1220 WDXR ( not checked out but is there a station called WDXR?) --The 1220 unID with oldies could be CHSC in St.Catherines Ontario if they are still on AM.Not a good location with Cleveland only a couple of hundred wet miles away.It's been like that since day one.And in Toronto the Niagara

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
Yeah, XERF had become a real non-factor even here for quite some time, but now they're a pest again. I had managed to log Alberta (CFEZ?) and BC there back in the day...ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:43:16 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX Tip

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread bw
I vote for utc - it the only time that's the same for everyone. From a snowy DC with no power. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 6, 2010, at 2:52 PM, Walter Salmaniw wrote: Just a general question, fellas, about nomenclature. Is using EST the accepted time to use? Personally, I find this confusin

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, 1220 is a good frequency for me. That is, until KDOW CA goes to their 50 KW. Hopefully, not for sometime. 1570 used to be good too. That is, until XERF went to 100 KW. 1570 is no longer what it was. No more flea power DX hear on 1570. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Walt, The tip also goes to Nancy (WDXR) and the IRCA has always used Eastern Time for domestic tips. We have discussed that many times within the club as some of us, myself included would like to move everything to UTC. But the domestic DXers are for leaving things as they are. So for DXWW-West an

[IRCA] UnID on 1510

2010-02-06 Thread bill kral
Friday 01-05 at 5:30 PM tuned into 1290 and heard C&W but no ID then but log saia KUOO in Pocatello Idaho on day power of 50 KW or just a few hundred after LSS .Hard to say since i don't know what time that happens.A new ome for me.Sat. 07:00 to 09:00 --om 1120 during a fade of KPNW Eugene Or.,h

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
That's been a good frequency for you so far this season!! I miss the old CJOC there out of Lethbridge. --Mike > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:41:04 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; nancyjohn...@prodigy.net > Subject: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR > > 1220 CJRB Canada, MB, Boisse

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Walter Salmaniw
Just a general question, fellas, about nomenclature. Is using EST the accepted time to use? Personally, I find this confusing, and prefer to use UTC so that everyone knows the time at their own location (my DX shack has both a local PT clock and a UTC clock). I'm just curious why Patrick would c

[IRCA] DX Tip for WDXR

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
1220 CJRBCanada, MB, Boissevain, good on top briefly with "This is CJRB News" at EST 2/6, faded under unid C&W station, presumed KDDR. CJRB I hear on occasion, but it is fairly rare. (PM-OR) Drake R8 1500' Eastern beverage Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager _

Re: [IRCA] Radio Soleil International MA on 1710

2010-02-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Radio Soleil seems to get out well. But no QSL was forthcoming, even though they told me to send the CD. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opi

[IRCA] TP for 6 Feb from Victoria, BC

2010-02-06 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Asian conditions were down this morning, and there were hints of signals from down under. Listened for a few minutes at 1315 and again at 1500UT, with some quick checks at other times. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 774 JOUB 828 JOBB

[IRCA] WIND and others

2010-02-06 Thread pat obrien
A fair night with the cooler temperatures, and as usual a crowded spectrum 560 WIND CHICAGO, ILL. 950 WAKM Franklin, Tn. WPNW Michigan 1290 WHIO Dayton, Oh. A few Spanish stations, and 1 Chinese broadcast around 1430, UNID.. POB/Indiana ___ IRCA m

[IRCA] Alberta TPs for 6 Feb

2010-02-06 Thread Nigel Pimblett
TP Conditions were down a bit from yesterday. Audio from Japan on 594 (which was actually better than yesterday), 693, 747, 774, 828 only. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi

[IRCA] TP's for 02/06/10

2010-02-06 Thread vroomski
Listened from 1425-1502. Only two TP's with audio. A lot of carriers heard. 279 RUSSIA, 1428 weak to fair with piano music. 774 JAPAN, JOUB NHK2 good briefly with woman in Japanese. Dennis, Salmon Creek, WA JRC NRD 545 ewe NW ___ IRCA mailing

[IRCA] Arizona TP's for 2-6-10

2010-02-06 Thread Bill Block
Listened from 1345-1420 ut and conditions was way down from yesterday. No audio was heard and only weak carriers on 279, 558, 567, 603, 756, 774, 828 and 954. Bill Block Prescott Valley, AZ Drake R8 _

[IRCA] Radio Soleil International MA on 1710

2010-02-06 Thread Markku Jussila
Hi all, This one was heard in Finland, too. Must be a pirate, though has a website and e-mail address is on comcast-domain? Does anyone know better? 73 Markku Jussila Karperö, Finland ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalamp