Russ, I have an NRC List from 'round '79 (not in front of me).. if I can be of
any help let me know.
Konnie
Lately I've been working on splitting up several large mp3 files which
fellow DX'er Ron Gitschier graciously converted from my old audiotapes
about a year and a half ago. It's really
One must appreciate what the moderators have to do to keep this site moving
smoothly, and focused. One should appreciate the volumn of posts that are
processed and handled, or the computer space needed and maintenanced.
Having said that, #5000 has been received - not QSLs, but posts that have
ADDRESS?? None was posted clearly visible.
We have reports in hand for QSL requests, and are now processing them. If
you have not yet sent in a report and want a QSL or eQSL, please do so asap.
For a QSL/eQSL we would need a full paper report listing some degree of
detail and/or a
MD - WTRI - 1520 In like local tonight Feb 5 08 as usual 0100-UT w/ranchero
mx canned SS ancmnts and coms; Recording from days prior did net an
MD mention. (Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT)
NC - W(S)IC - 1520 Feb 3, 08; no sign of WTRI-MD at this hour (sign off at
midnight local?) but ran after two
On the contrary, as I just posted before reading this post, I clocked this
station from 12:44 AM right on through to 4:30 AM EST... that's a far cry from
being on late. Dave Faulkner's catch the day after mine would indicate this
is NOT a daytimer on during the morning hours two days in a
I will reply to my own post... checking the WSIC schedule... it matches what I
recorded the other night...
definately Fox Sports 3 pm - 6 am EST [my 11:45 pm to 4:30 am.]
I am going to make the conclusion this is WSIC and not WDSL
Konnie Rychalsky
SW CT
MD - WTRI - 1520 In like local tonight
8 PM EST Spanish on 740 under Canadian, difficult to get clear audio... anyone
in South hearing this? This is not a domestic (like last night).
Konnie
SW CT
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There's a het on the freq. What are you hearing in SC?
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For those of us not familiar, how can you tell, with muddy or non clear
audio, how can you tell it's not a domestic spanish station?
Paul
On Feb 2, 2008 8:29 PM, Konnie Rychalsky wrote:
8 PM EST Spanish
?). This thing sounded even closer than MD, perhaps the
neighbor and his stereo again. I have a very nice TOH recording... Glen
Hausser, you there?
Konnie Rychalsky wrote:
This thing just dominated the freq. w/ typical SS mx and male anncr;
TOH 10:00 PM EST sounded like canned La Voz. Have not heard
Direction South from here 9:30 PM EST. Anyone else and any ideas?
Konnie
SW CT
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SS in subject line = Spanish; what do Spanish stations usually do?
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You've left alot up to guessing.. what did you hear under WWKB? Music? Talk?
Preaching?
I'm going to guess WTHE 1520 Mineola, NY which is preaching/teaching and
gospel music.
it too quickly.
I wonder who this 1520 is that you're hearing.
Paul
On Jan 31, 2008 9:46 PM, Konnie Rychalsky wrote:
SS in subject line = Spanish; what do Spanish stations usually do?
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You've left alot up to guessing.. what did you hear under WWKB? Music
Yes it's Ranchero mx. Correction... my previous la voz is instead la rossa
(the rose?). This thing sounded even closer than MD, perhaps the neighbor and
his stereo again. I have a very nice TOH recording... Glen Hausser, you there?
Konnie Rychalsky wrote:
This thing just dominated the freq
Barry,
I listened to your clip many times... thru many speakers and headsets...
1) It doesn't sound like my local 960 WELI which our household listens to
daily... I've been there and our family has been featured on one of their talk
programs within the past year. Yes, WKCI is their FM sister
FYI: Through WELI (next door) null, CFFX slightly off 180 degrees angle on
other end; was able to record cw and sweeps at the 0200-EST leg of test. Will
check again before the 0600 sign/off.
TNX
Konnie
SW CT
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Subject: [IRCA] DX test CFFX 960 Kingston ON
We will issue QSLs, but I am not yet 100 percent sure who will handle the
reports. Either the station, or me, or both of us. Regardless, we will
definitely want audio recordings if at all
Willis,
Amen to your Amen. Don't give up my friend, there are ham radio operators out
there who work at AM stations and try/still keep the hobby pure to it's
original form. I still seek QSL Cards, even though they are scarce to find.
Station policies can and do change.
Konnie
SW CT
Now now girls, kiddies, no one ever implied I wasn't gratefull, or grapefruit,
or unhappy with whatever I get. But then, whatever I get doesn't include
toilet tissue with station logo on it... that's not a QSL and never will be.
Don't settle for imitations. Last I checked, the term QSL is
Paul, and all,
Hotmail/MSN changed to Windows Live and I'm annoyed with it... you're
right... what appears on screen does NOT come out on the other end... seems to
be an issue with their format Rich Text vs. Plain Text. Now that you've
mentioned it, I'm sending this in Plain text to see if it
Include me on the poor blighters list too.
(Actually this is another test reply in plain text format in hotmail and
changing the Subject line, to see if it batches again.)
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To: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:35:24 -0500
CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
, I just think MSN
and or Hotmail doesn't format things... can we fix this? Paul Walker
On Dec 19, 2007 12:15 PM, Konnie Rychalsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Russ, Excellent point - which is exactly why I am asking/requesting ahead of
time if there is a reference file to check against
Enough... that last post in rich format was posted here bunched together, the
copy in my sent folder is fine. Something is happening with the new and
improved MSN rich format here. Now back to the eggnog, heck the holidays
start early here in New England... 73z. Thanks Paul.
Konnie
SW
America and
without any SS heard. It's a try. TNX. Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 04:04:09
-0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA]
Tent: KEVA-1210 heard in CT --- Konnie Rychalsky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote: As strange as it may sound, KEVA-1210 NV may have been
second. Would like to
send off a CD to the list for further ident, if programming copy is available
for a match. I'm sure the station might like to know they were heard thru WPHT.
Konnie Rychalsky
SW CT
DX-440
Grundig S350
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the recording down to within one second. Would like to send off a
CD to the list for further ident, if programming copy is available for a match.
I'm sure the station might like to know they were heard thru WPHT.
Konnie Rychalsky, SW CT
DX-440, Grundig S350
770 UNID Christmas music booming in through local WABC at 5:55 PM EST, now SS
station 6:10. anyone else further away hearing this? Any idea who?
Konnie
SW CT
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Couldn't help but notice the chat here 'bout HD Radio. A recent logging of
WLGZ-990 NY included commercial for HD Radio, including their web page. I
wonder how many of the hundreds of radio stations across the nation are also
pushing HD Radio on their web pages. Here's one just for
] On Behalf Of Konnie Rychalsky Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007
7:45 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America
Subject: Re: [IRCA] QSL from WIGG 1420 for DX TEST I thought the
definition of a QSL confirms a date? Isn't this instead a Verie? On
another note, aren't
...is one of those typical 'last man on Earth' movies. The amusing part is
the sound bite where Smith announces that he is broadcasting on all AM
radio frequencies in an attempt to contact other survivors.
Patrick Griffith
Reminds me of:
2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling CQ... 2X2L calling
I thought the definition of a QSL confirms a date? Isn't this instead a
Verie? On another note, aren't the stations that run these DX tests aware of
QSL response?
Konnie
SW CT
Yesterday received a hand written letter with business card from WIGG
1420khz for DX Test on Nov 4th., signed by
. A good and
Blessed Thanksgiving to all!Konnie SW CT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:
[IRCA] New movie with AM radio mention Funny how all of these
last-man-on-earth stations do a better job of IDing than most ESPN and Disney
stations :) On 11/22/07, Konnie Rychalsky [EMAIL PROTECTED
Less chatter, more data.
Dates and times of these tests please, if indeed there are any.
TNX
Konnie
SW CT
Not to change the subject any but things look
promising for tests on 1030 and 1210 in mid
December. Both would be using 10 kw. Which would
you say has a better chance of reaching the
John Cereghin
Bob Young
Neil Kazaross
Mark Connelly
Wolfgang Bueschel
TNX GUYS,
Will check the 100 min tape for audio; I normally don't wander into the mid
section of the band other than the clear channels... this het was heard by the
fam from the headsets in the next room.
France Info
Strong het booming in here 1377-1380 kHz 10PM EST 0300-UTC, can't make it out
on a DX-440 with much 1380 splash. Anyone else?
Konnie
SW CT
DX-440
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What is considered the best on-line source for a current listing of AM stations
in USA and Canada? Someone mentioned an FCC site not too long ago, does
someone have that web page?
TNX
Konnie
S CT
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Paul Gil,
Thanks much! You're the best!
Konnie
S CT
What is considered the best on-line source for a current listing of AM
stations in USA and Canada? Someone mentioned an FCC site not too long ago,
does someone have that web page?
Funny, WCXH-780-ME DX Test heard here in SW CT: Overslept the start time, I
awoke to 4:47am on the VCR (thts right, kids, I said Video Cassette
Recorder!) Last ten minutes is better than nothing, but couldn't hear anything
through the mix, so went back to bed and left running the
Jim,
Will he honor a report from the first test? I just ripped a CD hours ago.
Besides, When listening for test, tink like a CE. :) Also, I'll sleepthis
next one out.
Konnie
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I have arm-chair level recording, and there were two SS stations. Wouldn't you
know it, just when you want an ID, signals fade into the mud, hiding behind
WABC [ chicken ], but I was able to hear twice the station chimed jingle,
both at TOH, sort of like a taxis horn or short hat
...and a tip o'the hat to you, too, Jim... especially noticing more tests where
reports can be sent in direct. Great idea involving the station with the
confirming and QSL process! Way it should be... re: good will.
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:22:58 -0500
Subject: [IRCA] DX Test season is
Been having MSN / Peoplepc issues here, now resolved, did notice my last post
took 1 minute to go out and post. Excellent! Thought some of you might like to
know. TNX 73s
Konnie
S CT
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1200 Venezuela YVOZ R. Tiempo (pres) coming in strong 0030-0100 UTC with
time clock ticks; loud here in Connecticut on Grundig S350. No pips or tones
heard. Will have to check recording for any IDs. (Oct 15 2007-UTC Konnie
Rychalsky, CT
Neil,
Tnx! My BAD! That's why you guys are the pros. CUBA it is? Not heard before.
Also consuming 570 later.
Fries on the side, it took 6 hours to post to my in-box.
Unless YVOZ has changed format to a time station from when I used to log
them commonly from the New England coast, I have to
Time to sign off for the summer months... it's been fun (if you enjoy mostly
west coast chat[ter].) Would like to see more East Coast DXers posting.
Think of the thousands of unnessesary e-mails I'll avoid :) Will sign back
on in the fall. 73s [Insert National Anthem here]
Konnie
SW CT
Paul et al,
That didn't make any sense... if the point was a PC is cheap enough to
obtain today... uh, may I mention... a cassette player is even cheaper -
about $5 used, $19 new and yes they are available. Anyone who is a QSL
managaer, in my opinion, should be able to handle ALL formats. In
What to do with the cassettes? Probably trash them, as I don't
have infinite storage space.
Charles,
I should have written earlier to suggest when playing back cassettes - stop
the player before the end of each cassette to prevent breaking.
Don't throw the cassettes away! Now that you have
Dear IRCA,
As an outsider, it would be AWESOME to read here some DX (emphasised)
postings, rather than the hundreds of useless commentary, grunts and
unnessary body sounds. Perhaps just me, but it's no wonder QSLing has
declined over the years... someone should re-evaulate the hobby and
Try:
http://skytonight.com/observing/home/This_Weekends_Total_Lunar_Eclipse.html
73s
Konnie
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Set aside some time this weekend for sky
watching. On Saturday night, March 3rd, there's going to be a total
eclipse of the Moon. This means the Moon will glide through the
Charles,
Nero is fine. Archiving to .wav is prefered. Assuming the 'many 1.4 MB
floppies' post was a kid: I obtained a CD burner at under $50 which came
with Nero (but use Music Center Pro*) and that 500 MB can be stored, as is,
on a CD at a wopping 17 cents each, in 100 bulk qty. Actually,
Russ, I'm with you... I stay with stereo mp3s. This is even more pronounced
when using two receivers slightly off from one another... great stereo fades
and effects. I can dig some up if anyone wants to hear a few.
Konnie
From: Russ Edmunds [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: Mailing list for the
Blast Heard here in Connecticut, please QSL with newspaper clipping as soon
as doing-time is on your side :)
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Americairca@hard-core-dx.com
To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of
If not mistaken, all computers still run on DOS, and Windows is simply a
software over atop DOS?
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Subject: [IRCA] Running MS-DOS
Any help appreciated:
UNID YWE cw on 518 or 517 khz, heard every now and again, Jan 29 0600
UTC. Any ideas and source for cw beacons greatly appreciated. (K Rychalsky
Connecticut)
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] YWE 518
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 20:42:38 -0500
On Thursday 01 February 2007 20:21, Konnie Rychalsky wrote:
Any help appreciated:
UNID YWE cw on 518 or 517 khz, heard every now and again, Jan 29
0600
UTC. Any ideas and source
/Miramichi New
Brunswick, but it's probably not easy to hear for you. Both these have the
standard Canadian beacon's long dash after the morse code ident.
Steve
NE Oregon
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From: Konnie Rychalsky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; hard-core-dx@hard-core-dx.com
Rene,
You are an encouragement to me, knowing there are still Chief Engineers who
still DX, enjoy and value the hobby. Thanks for making my day! I love you,
man.
73s
Konnie
CT
From: Rene F. Tetro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [IRCA] This Morning on 990
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:01:55 -0500
- but I'm sure someone will send the details before I can find
anythin' on the 'net? (Konnie Rychalsky, Connecticut)
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http://click4thecause.live.com
call letters and address in Miami before slow fade. Still recording this
so cannot play it back as yet. Who is the Spanish interpreter on this
site-can send mp3 - but I'm sure someone will send the details before I can
find anythin' on the 'net? (Konnie Rychalsky, Connecticut
Heck, I couldn't even null it (WQEW)!
Perhaps we can get 'em to do a maint.test?
Konnie
SW CT (an hour from NYC)
WMRO was not heard here, which was the expected result. WQEW has a very
strong signal here, and if I null WQEW, I'm at least partially nulling
WMRO as well.
Russ Edmunds
Blue Bell, PA
What a HAM! Congrats friend.
Now us SWLs can listen in and send you our reports for a 3-D oversized QSL
card, sent back over-night shipping, stuffed with photos, stickers, and a
Molsens (to down while reading all the inserts), etc... right? (just
kidding!) I'll be going for mine soon too.
We interupt your local programming (last night):
1510 WLAC TN Nashville (not neded) 12/15 0100 UTC - Stronger than 1510
Boston;
no problem hearing with Boston nulled.
(Konnie Rychalsky DX-440 12/15/06 Southern CT)
1550 WVAB VA Virginia Beach
Folks:
The tones on 1020 may actually be WIBG.
I recorded them testing back on Oct 14, around 0100 EST, at various levels
of strength (from faint to blasting KDKA off the freq) and I'll assume some
antenna directions as well.
That was easy!
Konnie
SouthernCT
The tone tester now on 1020 must
Dave,
Tell us - how are you connected with the story?
Konnie
Sorry for the short notice about this. I will be appearing in a History
Channel Modern Marvels episode about the telephone this evening. It airs
at
11 PM Eastern time, but check your local listings or the History Channel
website.
Perhaps a wee-bit out datted, however..
that station that decided to only send verifications via e-mail only has
actually decided, in my opinion, to say they do NOT wish to bother to QSL at
all. One MUST remember what the HAM QSL is all about, as well as the
HISTORIC QSL of the early days.
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