Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen (1945-2017)

2017-09-22 Thread Nicholas Hall-Patch
I can't really add much to the sentiments so far expressed about Paul. It was always a pleasure to meet him again at the conventions; he was an interesting man as well as a great asset to the hobby. best wishes, Nick On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 1:32 AM, Rick Dau wrote:

[IRCA] TP for 22 Sept, Victoria version

2017-09-22 Thread Nicholas Hall-Patch
As Dennis and Nigel mentioned, best Asian morning of the season, meaning that I was finally hearing some second tier Japanese stationsimprovement as sunrise approached, and little sign of DUs pretty darn good audio (all of it understandable by a native speaker, at least briefly): 774 JOUB

[IRCA] Alberta TPs for 22 September 2017

2017-09-22 Thread Nigel Pimblett
Results here were in line with what Dennis described - the best Asian morning of the season. Mind you, the bar had been set pretty low here. The Aussies did make a late appearance as well, so an interesting morning all around. 747 JOIB Sapporo, JAPAN Good with man and woman

Re: [IRCA] UN ID Spanish 1570

2017-09-22 Thread James Renfrew
This was a mystery a week or so ago. WCCM is now Spanish. Check back to the thread on September 12 or so. Jim Renfrew On Sep 22, 2017 23:23, "Paul B. Walker, Jr." wrote: > I had a spanish language station on 1570, sounded like mexican music. The > signal was

Re: [IRCA] UN ID Spanish 1570

2017-09-22 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- At 2:57, the ad says "en Jeffersonville, Indiana". Is New Albany Spanish now? Both towns are in the Louisville market. Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee -Original Message- From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. To: RealDX

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Patrick Martin
Wow! What a shock! I did not realize he was that ill. Rest in Peace my friend. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Steve Francis via IRCA Sent: Friday, September

[IRCA] UN ID Spanish 1570

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
I had a spanish language station on 1570, sounded like mexican music. The signal was weak.. checking webstreams, it did not appear to be a match for WCCM or WTWB. The signal up here in NW Pennsylvania on Sept. 22nd around 10pm or so at night as pretty weak, but about 2 minutes and 30 seconds in to

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen (1945-2017)

2017-09-22 Thread Neil Kazaross
A shame...such a nice man, good DXer, and great for hobby. He'll be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. 73 KAZ On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 8:32 PM, Rick Dau wrote: > > *sigh* A day that I knew was coming eventually, but still tough to take > the

[IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread n2su
Sorry to hear the news. Knew Paul from the conventions. A man who contributed a great deal to the DX hobby and will definitely be missed.Bob Antoniuk N2SU Clifton  NJ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] DX ROUND UP

2017-09-22 Thread Dennis Vroom via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Nancy, Below are some of my recent receptions for Western DX Roundup. 73, 650 CISL BC Richmond, 09/18 1655 EDT fair signal with "Sports Net 650" slogan. Local commercials. New home of the Vancouver Canucks.  770 KCBC CA Manteca, 09/11 0903 EDT good signal with religious

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen (1945-2017)

2017-09-22 Thread Rick Dau
*sigh* A day that I knew was coming eventually, but still tough to take the news. Paul and Bill Hale were the first two editors of DX News to welcome me into the NRC when I initially joined the club in July 1988, just a month after Paul took over editorship of the bulletin. He was my

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Geralyn Hollerman via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Condolences to his family. He will be missed. RIP Paul. Lynn. Lafayette, LA On Fri, 9/22/17, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: Subject: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen To: "Mailing list for the International

[IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Steve Francis via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Such a reasonable and wise and ego-free man. DX News was needing him and needing him bad at the time he took over the publishing reins. RIP Steve Francis Alcoa, Tennessee --- End Message --- ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Kraig
Very sad news. My condolences to his family. I do hope Paul is now in a QRM free environment with 555 reception. Kraig, KG4LAC On 9/22/2017 3:59 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: John Callarman just posted on Facebook that Paul Swearingen lost his battle with cancer today, according to Paul S.

[IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread James Niven
This is Sad news indeed! I Knew Paul a long time; we would correspond when I was living in Australia and first met him at the Dallas convention in 2001 when I moved here to live, a good friend and great DXer! He will be missed! -Original Message- From: IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread John Sampson
Sad news! Knew Paul a long time; a good friend and DXer! ___ 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

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread C B via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- So sorry to hear the news. He was a pillar of the DXing community. Craig Barnes On Fri, 9/22/17, Paul B. Walker, Jr. wrote: Subject: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen To: "Mailing list for the International

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Barry Davies
 Hello Known on this side of the pond as a good guy too.  RIP OM My condolences to his family and friends. Barry:-)   Carlisle UK.  Lat. 55.0119N   Lon. -2.9668W. From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." To: R. Colin Newell Cc: Mailing list

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
Paul S. was a good guy. WE didn't always see eye to eye on how i handled things, but he was pretty even keeled in handling it. .and he'd worked in broadcasting way back when... one of the few DX'ers who had, so he understood the hobby more then some I think On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 4:41 PM, R.

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread R. Colin Newell
Thank you Paul - as one of the younger DXer's in our fold, sadly you will be called upon to report these things from time to time. It's appreciated. On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. < walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > John Callarman just posted on Facebook that Paul

Re: [IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Mike Sanburn
Oh no, that is awful news. Paul has been part of our Dx community for years. Very sad to hear this. Mike Sanburn From: IRCA on behalf of Paul B. Walker, Jr. Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 12:59

[IRCA] Paul Swearingen

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
John Callarman just posted on Facebook that Paul Swearingen lost his battle with cancer today, according to Paul S. Sister Kim. ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

Re: [IRCA] New verie 1150 KAGO Klamath Falls OR

2017-09-22 Thread Martin Foltz
Thanks Mike. I think my consistent listening is slowly paying off. Martin > On September 22, 2017 at 11:50 AM Mike Sanburn > wrote: > > > Way to go on KAGO!! (Rhyme intended) You do us Southern CA DXers proud, > hi. > > > Mike Sanburn > > > > >

Re: [IRCA] New verie 1150 KAGO Klamath Falls OR

2017-09-22 Thread Mike Sanburn
Way to go on KAGO!! (Rhyme intended) You do us Southern CA DXers proud, hi.. Mike Sanburn From: IRCA on behalf of MARTIN FOLTZ Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 7:14 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com;

Re: [IRCA] TP's & DU for Friday, September 22, 2017 Kalama, WA

2017-09-22 Thread Nicholas Hall-Patch
I think I'd agree about the quality of the Asian reception, DennisI did get some audio on 1206 here in Victoria, and there may be snippets on 1242 and 1287 in the recordings. HLAZ on its Japanese program doesn't count of course...is there interference down there for you? Details later when

[IRCA] TP's & DU for Friday, September 22, 2017 Kalama, WA

2017-09-22 Thread Dennis Vroom via IRCA
--- Begin Message --- Listened from 1220-1412 utc. The best Asian reception this short season here in Kalama, WA. No audio above 1134 kHz. Four Alaska weather forecast stations heard. One assumed DU 4NR 738.  358  ALASKA, Sitka, KAW-27 09/22 1225 weak with weather forecast. 394  ALASKA,

Re: [IRCA] another new one on my old one

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
Hey Stan, I heard WWSM to the other day Between about 615-645pm Wednesday September 20th, I had a few catches. Distances between me and the station was about 175 miles. I've heard WWSM 1510 Annville-Cleona-Palmyra, PA at sunset a few times, but it's usually a mushy jumble of WLAC, WRNJ and

[IRCA] S. AZ TPs Sept 22

2017-09-22 Thread Steve Ratzlaff
Poor conditions this morning with only a couple with audio except for 1566 HLAZ which rose to good levels several times. Lots of low and mid band hets but not quite to audio levels. No expanded band hets today. 1098 het poor today. And the "mystery station" of 1566 is all cleared up thanks to

[IRCA] another new one on my old one

2017-09-22 Thread Stan Horzepa
Heard another new station on my old vertical antenna last night: 2300 UTC - 1510 kHz - WWSM in Annville-Cleona, PA  - 5 kW - country music followed by local eastern Pennsylvania news after the top of the hour By the way, yesterday, I mentioned that I got "my 35-year-old Hy-Gain 18AVQ

Re: [IRCA] TIP: WXLZ 1140 Saint Paul, VA & WRLV 1140 Salyersville, KY

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
I'm told now that WRLV-AM is off the air today despite having been on 24/7 in the last week or so. On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 8:18 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. < walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com> wrote: > If you need these ones in your log books, look for it at night. I’m told > these Daytimers have not

[IRCA] TIP: WXLZ 1140 Saint Paul, VA & WRLV 1140 Salyersville, KY

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
If you need these ones in your log books, look for it at night. I’m told these Daytimers have not been signing off I’m also told the WXLZ owner/operator/engineer is very ill right now something probably failed and there’s no one to look at it It’s made more interesting by the fact WRLV had it’s

[IRCA] Format Change: WKAJ 1120

2017-09-22 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
WKAJ 1120 Saint Johnsville, NY Dropped the syndicated classic hits format as "Big Foot 1120" and picked up classic country from the same syndicator as "Outlaw Country 1120. Paul ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] 1566-HLAZ

2017-09-22 Thread d1028gary
Sorry for the messed up MP3 link for 1566-HLAZ's Japanese service recording in the "Oz Hill" logging list at 1232 0n 8-21 (which just happened to be the strongest TP signal received over the entire three days in Lincoln City, OR) https://dreamcrafts.box.com/s/0xc3pumw5edthkusphrog5gs1vak6o4a