[IRCA] Alberta TP/DU for 12 Feb 2014

2014-02-12 Thread Nigel Pimblett
Just like others have reported, it was a change of pace today, with the lower band taking the spotlight for once. All that really meant in terms of audio was good signals from Japan on 693 and 774, and 594 managing to provide some fair audio through the Spokane IBOC noise, but that's m

[IRCA] TPs in Seattle on February 12

2014-02-12 Thread Bruce Portzer
It was an interesting morning here. Reception was reasonably good up and down the dial today. The lower part of the dial was the best it had been in quite a while, with very good signals on 693 and 774. The upper part of the dial was not as impressive but there were a few catches to be found

[IRCA] TP 12 Feb, Victoria version

2014-02-12 Thread Nick Hall-Patch
Not an outstanding morning here, but did get a couple of loggings beyond the autumn/spring "regulars"; things started to improve around 1445UT, pretty much done by 1515UT. pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 594 JOAK woman in JJ 1310UT 7

[IRCA] Unusual opportunities

2014-02-12 Thread Dennis Gibson
There should be some unusual opportunities to log daytimers staying on at night and stations using their daytime facilities at night to provide coverage of the storm. FCC approval is not required during an emergency. Some stations will go off the air because of the storm creating even more oppor

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2014-02-12 Thread NOAA WWV
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2014 Feb 13 0010 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 12 February follow. Solar flux 160 and estimated planetary A-index 9. The es

Re: [IRCA] KLEB 1600 - in and out with WAAM

2014-02-12 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
FYI, KLEB 1600 used to simulcast with KLRZ 100.3 LaRose as "The Ragin Cajun".. but the AM side is now alone with the music, the FM is doing ESPN sports... in case anyone logs this station. But they are easy to ID, play tons of cajun music and ID as "The Ragin Cajun". Paul On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 a

[IRCA] KLEB 1600 - in and out with WAAM

2014-02-12 Thread amdxer
KLEB 1600 is in with fair/poor signal - may be on day power or very good CX from south. Tom Jasinski Joliet, IL ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mai

Re: [IRCA] [mwdx] Two of Three unIDs resolved

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
Brazil Broadcasters Push AM Migration "The U.S. radio industry is not the only one exploring ways to help AM broadcasters. "Brazil radio observers expect their government to publish a decree in November detailing an optional migration process for AM radio to the FM band. In cities where th

[IRCA] Brazil AMs push for FM

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
My apologies for the previous unrelated header... Brazil Broadcasters Push AM Migration "The U.S. radio industry is not the only one exploring ways to help AM broadcasters. "Brazil radio observers expect their government to publish a decree in November detailing an optional migration pr

Re: [IRCA] Help Needed, UnID on 1040-- Radio Mayabeque?

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
I think Barry McLarnon in Ottawa ON heard this about a week or less ago... Saul Burnt River ON > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: dxe...@aol.com > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 18:01:12 -0500 > Subject: [IRCA] Help Needed, UnID on 1040-- Radio Mayabeque? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I need

[IRCA] Help Needed, UnID on 1040-- Radio Mayabeque?

2014-02-12 Thread dxerak
I need some help with an unID heard last Sunday night on 1040 kHz. The station is in SS and I have never heard an SS station on 1040 before. If you are willing to help, I have an mp3 file that I can send you off-list. I would appreciate very much your reaction to what you hear on thi

[IRCA] WWV Solar Report

2014-02-12 Thread NOAA WWV
:Product: Geophysical Alert Message wwv.txt :Issued: 2014 Feb 12 1810 UTC # Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center # # Geophysical Alert Message # Solar-terrestrial indices for 11 February follow. Solar flux 172 and estimated planetary A-index 6. The es

[IRCA] Two of Three unIDs resolved

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
Barry McLarnon in ON suggests my 910 with two IDs, the second in particular sounding like WIMC and part of a disclaimer for the paid programming that follows, is WBZU Scranton PA. The call mentioned is co-owned WILK. He's spot on - I can hear that fairly distinctly. It's common here. Bar

Re: [IRCA] Three unIDs

2014-02-12 Thread Barry McLarnon
On 02/12/2014 10:24 AM, Chernos Saul wrote: Three unIDs from January continue to elude me. Better ears are appreciated... Posted online at: http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?8707 910 - Two IDs, the second in particular sounding like WIMC and part of a disclaimer for the paid programming

[IRCA] Puyallup, WA Ultralight TP's for 2-12

2014-02-12 Thread d1028gary
Hello All, The low band Asians had one of their best sessions of the year so far this morning, with the Asian mainland stations unusually vibrant. As the session began at 1435 both 558-HLQH and its parallel 603-HLSA were at a fair level, with HLSA going on an S9 romp around 1450 (joined b

[IRCA] TP's for Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Kalama, WA

2014-02-12 Thread Dennis Vroom
Short session this morning from 1459-1526 utc. Lower channels got a rare win this morning with HLAZ 1566 being the only high channel station with audio.  4 different antennas used this morning. Usually the NW ewe produces the best signal for TP's, but this morning the other 3 antennas were also u

Re: [IRCA] Three unIDs

2014-02-12 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
In the first greatest hits jingle, I hear the number one or a word that sounds phonetically similar being sung. it sounds like Im hearing "From... to.. one" In your 910 clip, I am hearing what sounds like WIMT or WIMP Could your 1450 station that mentions WAGA be a radio station that runs au

[IRCA] Three unIDs

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
Three unIDs from January continue to elude me. Better ears are appreciated... Posted online at: http://forums.wtfda.org/showthread.php?8707 910 - Two IDs, the second in particular sounding like WIMC and part of a disclaimer for the paid programming that follows. 1390 - Oldies. First clip has

Re: [IRCA] 830 UNID Solved!!

2014-02-12 Thread Chernos Saul
Indeed. 830 WFNO (Norco LA) has been a regular in Ontario ... I think this is a permanent state of things with the station. Saul Chernos Burnt River ON > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:22:14 + > From: barry.davie...@btopenworld.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 830 UNID Solv

Re: [IRCA] 830 UNID Solved!!

2014-02-12 Thread Barry Davies
Hello Stephen WFNO has put in a couple of appearances on this side of the pond so I suspect they have left their day power on hi! Best wishes and 73's Barry  :-)      Carlisle UK.  Lat. 54.9795N   Lon. 02.8745W PERSEUS, 3.7m x 10m Flag + FLG100 amp From: Stephen Ponder To: ABDX