Re: [IRCA] KMZT 1260

2011-04-04 Thread Mike Sanburn
50/Frazier Park take turns being K-Mozart. Maybe he thinks it will get > popular sooner or later? > > Mike Hawkins > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 12:19 AM, Mike Sanburn wrote: > > > > > 2 minutes before midnight KGIL played their final Retro 12-6-0 jingle > > f

[IRCA] KMZT 1260

2011-04-04 Thread Mike Sanburn
2 minutes before midnight KGIL played their final Retro 12-6-0 jingle followed by the tune "How Sweet It Is". Top of hour ID was KMZT Beverly Hills KKGO HD2 Los Angeles. They're playing classic right now. Going to check now and see if the new websites www.retro105.com and www.kmozart.com

Re: [IRCA] 5-letter call signs

2011-04-03 Thread Mike Sanburn
I was listening to XEROK back when they really did ROCK!! (and XELO prior to that.) ms > Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2011 05:47:11 -0700 > From: drummer1965...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] 5-letter call signs > > I can think of three right off the bat... > > XEROK-800 (whic

Re: [IRCA] KXXA-1520 WA

2011-04-02 Thread Mike Sanburn
I miss KOMA and KVOO. Still get their "replacements" as well as KGYN 1210 here. > From: richa...@perryisp.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 15:18:10 -0400 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KXXA-1520 WA > > Patrick: > > I was stationed at Beale AFB, near Marysville CA, in > 1969. K

Re: [IRCA] Three letter calls

2011-04-02 Thread Mike Sanburn
Maybe we should try to arrange a DX test with KCVR next season!! I know that they ran one in 1976 I believeStill all SS probably but likely the engineer speaks EE.(One Curtis might ACTUALLY be able to hear.) > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 10:38:12 -0700 > To: irca@ha

Re: [IRCA] Three letter calls

2011-04-02 Thread Mike Sanburn
I remember that card. I always liked the stations that had the picture postcard veries, like KCOK 1270 Tulare CA, or the old 1100 AM in Grand Junction CO(Was that KREX???) > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2011 09:58:43 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Three

Re: [IRCA] Three letter calls

2011-04-02 Thread Mike Sanburn
I was lucky enough to log KHQ 590 here before they switched call signs. They later became K-LiSteN and KAQQ etc...ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 23:21:08 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Three letter calls > > Stan, > > KGY 1240 is a regular on groun

Re: [IRCA] Three letter calls

2011-04-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
I believe the KWG call signs are still good / on the air with Catholic programming. Funny that here in Ca and Az we have GY stations with three letter call signs (KXO, KOY,...) > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 21:21:31 -0700 > From: st...@rocketmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > CC: st...@rocketmai

Re: [IRCA] DX STAMP TAX ACT

2011-04-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
I recommend we all organize a Tea Party right away and toss these stamps overboard into the drink. ms > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 09:12:58 -0400 > From: radiok...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > CC: a...@yahoogroups.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; dxid...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX STAMP TAX AC

Re: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago

2011-04-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
KHJ call sign return was a neat trick. (I think they were Kindness Happiness and Joy, 'doesn't entirely describe L.A. these days...) Often times on late night excursions to Canters deli in L.A. we drive right under their two towers, awesome site. I think I have a KXL T-shirt here for the upcomi

Re: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago

2011-04-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
Wasn't KGW Golden West??? 'Miss them on 620ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:40:54 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago > > KPOJ "Portland Oregon Journal" > > Patrick Martin > Seaside OR > KGED QSL Manager > >

Re: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Sanburn
Here in Southern California during the cold war no less, we had a couple former AM station call signs that I always found humorous. 1) KIEV 870 Glendale CA 2) KGB 1360 San Diego CA. The former claims that the call sign was just assigned sequentially. I don't know what the latter stood for, but

Re: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Sanburn
Those old radio call signs and meanings are priceless. ms > To: a...@lists.wtfda.info; irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org > From: amdxm...@aol.com > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 02:28:42 -0400 > Subject: [IRCA] Call letter meanings - 75 years ago > > > There have been many lists of call letters

Re: [IRCA] Portland, OR Format Change

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Sanburn
Seems like they're dropping the ax everywhere. 1260 is playing "Sukiyaki" right nowms > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: amdxm...@aol.com > Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:10:03 -0400 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Portland, OR Format Change > > > April 5th will be when regular listeners to Sunny get bl

Re: [IRCA] Portland, OR Format Change

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Sanburn
I was happy to hear about KVI going back to oldies. Interesting about KKSN with their local music niche. Lots of partial talk stations: KGIL would run the Lars Larson show starting at 10 pm weeknights. Nice thing about standards format is, not every song is old. There are new recordings of old

Re: [IRCA] Portland, OR Format Change

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Sanburn
Hate the thought of losing a good standards station anywhere. KGIL announced on Facebook that they will continue the standards on KKGO HD3 and streaming on internet, they are changing their website from www.retro1260.com to www.retro105.com I'll listen to talk radio occasionally but the

Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Sanburn
Nice that you have some spare rigs in case one goes into the shop. I've wanted to log KVGB here for years---I read many reports of their reception but here in So Cal I have Ventura and others causing qrm. > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Wed, 30 Mar 2011 01:18:15 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip fopr WDXR (KEIN)

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Sanburn
Down here around Long Beach area KSPA can be fuzzy and fadeyJust before sunset KIRV Fresno takes over the frequency completely like a ton of bricks. Might occasionally get a Utah fade in as well. It was always fun taking the San Bernardino train east out of L.A. because you go right past th

Re: [IRCA] DX Tips for WDXR

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Sanburn
By the way, that Iowa station is a heck of a good catch!! I see you're using that SPR4. I never DXed on one but I distinctly remember lots of folks many years back reporting some great loggings with it. Isn't that the rig with the slot on top to drop a loop antenna into?? > From: mwd...@webtv.

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip fopr WDXR (KEIN)

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Sanburn
I think after Monday KSPA 1510 is the only one left, if they are even still that format (I haven't tuned in for a while, they have a new Forgotten Hollywood show on Saturdays that I'd like to hear). I'm glad that you have so many good NOS stations up in the Northwest. I get the weekly emails fr

Re: [IRCA] DX Tip fopr WDXR (KEIN)

2011-03-29 Thread Mike Sanburn
Great tip/catch Pat. I thought that station was gone for good. Interesting that they came back as NOS. I'm just infuriated over the pending loss of standards format on my local KGIL 1260 Beverly Hills CA. They are slated to go back to that K-Mozart classical format. ms > From: mwd...@webtv.n

[IRCA] 2011 IRCA Convention Announcement

2011-03-26 Thread Mike Sanburn
Greetings. Due to unforeseen circumstances Bob Wien and I will be essentially swapping host and co-host duties at this years IRCA convention in Colorado Springs. Dates, times, locations, and events all remain unchanged. Registrations and $30 fee should be sent and made payable to Mike Sanburn

Re: [IRCA] April Popular Communications

2011-03-22 Thread Mike Sanburn
the goodie table. 73 for now, Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > From: c...@islandnet.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:14:10 -0700 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] April Popular Communications > > > > On Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:01:37 + W Sal wrote: > >I'l

Re: [IRCA] DX Tests - preliminary results - please review for accuracy

2011-03-22 Thread Mike Sanburn
Wow, what a thoroughly impressive list. Thanks to all who were involved setting these up. I would really hope that these stations (especially WKVQ) will be willing to do this again, perhaps when next season rolls around. --Mike > From: sau...@sympatico.ca > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdx

Re: [IRCA] New MW QSL (WKVQ-1540)

2011-03-20 Thread Mike Sanburn
Congrats on the verie Pat! ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:06:29 -0700 > To: m...@yahoogroups.com; wien...@aol.com; gayl...@brmemc.net; > irca@hard-core-dx.com; martinfo...@cox.net; a...@nrcdxas.org; > hard-core...@kotalampi.com; sh...@csc.albany.edu > Subject: [IRCA] N

Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test

2011-03-12 Thread Mike Sanburn
Good luck with the storm. Sounds pretty fierce. 'Counting the days until spring. I'm pleased that so many folks got to hear WKVQ and WFNY dx tests. DONT FORGET TO TURN THOSE CLOCKS FORWARD TONIGHT. --ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 23:09:43 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.co

Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test

2011-03-12 Thread Mike Sanburn
hat I still remember them as KPOL. That's so 70's of me.) --Mike Sanburn > From: martinfo...@cox.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:10:25 -0800 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test > > Wish I tried too but had to work at 5 AM so the alarm clock was s

Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test

2011-03-12 Thread Mike Sanburn
Great catch Pat--'wish I would have tried for it now. ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:19:00 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > CC: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] WKVQ Test > > Yes, it was a great fun DX Test. I was surprised the difference

Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan.......Check out CNN or News in your Area!!

2011-03-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
Didn't realize that they had evacuated parts of Seaside. I know Crescent City CA is a ghost town today and roads to the north and south are closed completely. Beautiful town but as you said they have been hard hit from previous quakes and tsunamis. KCAL channel 9 news says they have dramatic f

Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan.......Check out CNN or News in your Area!!

2011-03-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
KMVI site says it has been upgraded to a warning. First waves to reach the Hawaiian islands at 2:59 am HST. At least 16 aftershocks above 6.0 magnitude, one was 7.4 a half hour after initial quake. Hopefully subsequent quakes will have a canceling rather than a reinforcing affect on the tsunami

Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan.......Check out CNN or News in your Area!!

2011-03-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
KNX radio just reported that a 4.5 earthquake has struck Hawaii. The earth has really come alive tonight. ms > Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:23:59 -0500 > From: va...@rogers.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; o...@egroups.com; > "DXplorer"@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [IRCA] Major Ear

Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan.......Check out CNN or News in your Area!!

2011-03-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
I was on the KHNR website, they are expecting the wave to hit in Hawaii about 3 am. Hopefully it will not be high enough or strong enough to cause major damage there (or other Pacific islands.) According to a map I viewed Southern California is at about a 9 or 10 hour distance so we'll hope it

Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan.......Check out CNNor News in your Area!!

2011-03-10 Thread Mike Sanburn
l badly for the people in Japan (and China and New Zealand.) --Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > From: c...@islandnet.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:29:25 -0800 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Major Earthquake and Tsunami hits Japan...Check out > CNNor News in your

Re: [IRCA] 540

2011-03-05 Thread Mike Sanburn
Here in Southern California the Delta UT station was first logged in the '70's testing as KDLT. 'Heard them later as KNAK. CBK was once a powerhouse here. These days the Tijuana station (which has been XETIN, XEBACH, XEJAZZ, XESURF...) ruins the frequency for me. --Mike Sanburn

[IRCA] IRCA convention 2011

2011-01-26 Thread Mike Sanburn
Good news for folks planning on attending the IRCA convention the first weekend of summer. The 2011 Colorado Springs visitors guide is now available. You can request one at www.visitcos.com or access many links of interest. Bob Wien and I are working hard at what promises to be an interestin

Re: [IRCA] Nice logging of KGA

2011-01-25 Thread Mike Sanburn
Nice catch on KGA !!! 'Looks like you're at about midway point between them and WLAC I'd love to log the latter here in So Cal.) ms > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:01:28 -0800 > From: drummer1965...@yahoo.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [IRCA] Nice

Re: [IRCA] Opinions requested on documenting station swaps

2011-01-18 Thread Mike Sanburn
As for myself, I counted both KERN and KERI as new loggings at their new dial positions. I'll always think of KERN as being 1410 since they were there forever it seems. There have been so many two-way and even three-way frequency swaps in recent years that one cannot always keep track. I'll alw

Re: [IRCA] The King's Speech

2011-01-15 Thread Mike Sanburn
I want to see The Kings Speech badly. It's still at my local theater thankfully. 'Can't wait to see the old radios. ms > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 07:40:15 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] The King's Speech > > Right on, and one of the best movies I'

Re: [IRCA] Interesting Link

2011-01-09 Thread Mike Sanburn
I think that's the first time that I've ever seen a reception report link on a station website. Neat. ms > Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:02:35 -0800 > From: phil_te...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Interesting Link > > Just stumbled onto this link while emailing for sticke

Re: [IRCA] WASR-1420 DX test not heard

2010-12-25 Thread Mike Sanburn
With the reverse call signs (WASR / WRSA) I wonder if the two stations are / were related? I briefly visited the WASR website. (Interesting Christmas tree depicted.) > From: aum...@idirect.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:18:12 -0500 > Subject: [IRCA] WASR-1420 DX te

Re: [IRCA] WASR DX Test Info received !!

2010-12-24 Thread Mike Sanburn
J.D. Good luck on hearing the DX test. I know it has virtually no chance of making it to Cailfornia. Have a very Merry Christmas too!! Ms > Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:14:33 -0800 > From: jdstephens...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; dx...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: [IRCA] WASR DX Test Info re

Re: [IRCA] Unid KMKI relay on 1580.

2010-12-22 Thread Mike Sanburn
I thought AM 620 was a Disney outlet in Plano, unless they've shuffled things around. 1580 has a radio Disney outlet in Tempe/Phoenix. > From: richa...@perryisp.net > To: IRCA@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:59:50 -0600 > Subject: [IRCA] Unid KMKI relay on 1580. > > Does anyone hav

Re: [IRCA] 2010 Lunar Eclipse

2010-12-21 Thread Mike Sanburn
Sadly nothing can be seen through the storm clouds here in Southern California. 'Just jammin with the standards on KGIL. 'May tune in to a GY frequency to see what pops up. 73 Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > From: i...@hotmail.com > To: a...@yahoogroups.com; amf...@qwest.net; a...@

Re: [IRCA] All Apologies

2010-12-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
By all means, bring the wife and daughter along and let them know that Colorado is the ultimate vacation destination! hi. (Actually it is with breathtaking views, great dining and shopping) Some details of the convention appear in the most recent DX Monitor. ms > From: i...@hotmail.com >

Re: [IRCA] All Apologies

2010-12-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
We were toying with the idea of having a talking-house type transmitter/station at the 2011 Colorado Springs IRCA convention. Perhaps playing a loop tape consisting of songs about radio: "Radio Radio" Elvis Costello, "listen To The Radio" Don Williams, "AM Radio" Everclear, "You turn me on,

Re: [IRCA] All Apologies

2010-12-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
My favorite REM tune is "Driver Number 9" hiOf course their DX oriented hit was "Radio Free Europe" ms > From: i...@hotmail.com > To: radiobroadcast...@yahoogroups.com; a...@yahoogroups.com; > dxl...@mwcircle.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com; amf...@qwest.net; > ircamem...@ircaonline.org; a...@

[IRCA] TEST TONE on 1260

2010-12-15 Thread Mike Sanburn
Listening to KGIL 1260 Beverley Hills CA this evening as usual and around 7:50 pm PST / 10:50 pm EST I'm getting a fairly strong 1khz tone underneath. 'Don't know if it's Mexico, San Francisco, Canada, or what. 'Anyone else hearing this?? ms _

Re: [IRCA] New Province - Quebec!

2010-12-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
Nice catch indeed. Congratulations!! --Mike > From: sa...@sounddsl.com > To: ultraligh...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:32:50 -0800 > Subject: [IRCA] New Province - Quebec! > > Hi all: > > On the barefoot Tecsun PL-310, I just picked up The > Team, Sports Ra

Re: [IRCA] Slightly off topic - Advanced amateur license

2010-12-04 Thread Mike Sanburn
Congrats Colin! I hope to upgrade to an advanced sometime in the coming year. --Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > From: cafe-...@islandnet.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 16:58:43 -0800 > Subject: [IRCA] Slightly off topic - Advanced amateur license > > Passed m

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX....One NEW STATION last night........930 CFBC Saint John, NEW BRUNSWICK

2010-12-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
Great catch on CFBC!!! (I think the song "never my love" is by the Association) MS > Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 18:27:27 -0500 > From: va...@rogers.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] ULR DXOne NEW STATION last night930 CFBC Saint > John, NEW BRUNSWICK > > Hi Guys: >

[IRCA] 2011 IRCA Convention

2010-11-25 Thread Mike Sanburn
. 73 Mike Sanburn KG6LJU ___ 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 contributor

Re: [IRCA] Another Seattle Format Change

2010-11-20 Thread Mike Sanburn
I still remember Seattle 1590 as KUUU. The KLFE call letters were 1240 in San Bernardino in recent years (now KEZY) ms > Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:07:56 -0800 > From: bport...@comcast.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Another Seattle Format Change > > Here's another change to

[IRCA] 2011 IRCA Convention

2010-11-14 Thread Mike Sanburn
o loves AM radio is invited ! Mike Sanburn KG6LJU ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are th

Re: [IRCA] The expanded band turns 15

2010-11-14 Thread Mike Sanburn
Happy birthday X-Band!! I never got a real logging of 1660 in New Jersey here but their tell-tale carrier was very audible with it's odd fading pattern. I remember the No Cal station was originally KXBT on 1630 before it became KDIA on 1640.Miami Springs FL on 1700 was an easy catch here in

Re: [IRCA] DX Log

2010-11-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
s are usually pretty > good/exciting! > > Paul > > > > On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Mike Sanburn wrote: > > > > > Congrats on the new pre-SSS logging!! The radios in those Ford Focuses > > really pull in the stations. The rig in my Taurus is OK but n

Re: [IRCA] DX Log

2010-11-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
Congrats on the new pre-SSS logging!! The radios in those Ford Focuses really pull in the stations. The rig in my Taurus is OK but not quite as good. Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:30:03 -0600 > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@

Re: [IRCA] Daytime DX cx

2010-11-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
Daytime DX in November is as good as Nighttime in June, hi. That Mt Angel station must REALLY get out. ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:41:35 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Daytime DX cx > > A pretty decent day for DX conditions, noted a weak but au

Re: [IRCA] KVI-570 format change

2010-11-05 Thread Mike Sanburn
Maybe they'll be nice and take a SP once in a while (and KLAC can follow suit) ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:42:38 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KVI-570 format change > > >>From a DXing perspective, it'll probably mean more splatter for the >

Re: [IRCA] KVI-570 format change

2010-11-05 Thread Mike Sanburn
DeJa Vu---I recall many times Phil wearing his KVI-Oldies T-Shirt with the '57 Chevy on it at the IRCA conventions.Maybe KVI will offer some neat new promotional swag I've logged them here in Southern California but it's been many moons sinve I've heard them with KLAC off the air. ms >

Re: [IRCA] Norway closing down remaining MW

2010-11-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
AM radio. Other countries seem to be bent on phasing it out though. Mike KG6LJU > From: c...@islandnet.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:13:41 -0700 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Norway closing down remaining MW > > > > On Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:02:48 -0700 Mike

Re: [IRCA] Norway closing down remaining MW

2010-11-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
> used for dispatching taxis. Could this finally be the end? > > > > From: Mike Sanburn > > Reply-To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America > > > > Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 12:23:03 -0700 > > To: > > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Norway

Re: [IRCA] Norway closing down remaining MW

2010-11-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
This migration away from the broadcast band is very disconcertingI remember the 1314 Khz station in Norway was widely reported for years. ms > Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 07:57:56 -0700 > From: wb2...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@lists.wtfda.info; a...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: [IRCA]

Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC off

2010-10-25 Thread Mike Sanburn
I wonder what the added electric bill for IBOC is. > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:22:49 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC off > > KEX's IBOC also has been off too. Maybe a trend? > > Patrick > > Patrick Martin > Seaside OR > KGED QSL Manage

Re: [IRCA] KNX IBOC off

2010-10-23 Thread Mike Sanburn
Maybe they'll make this a habit. 'Be nice to hear something on 1060 and 1080 again. ms > From: martinfo...@cox.net > To: a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:46:15 -0700 > Subject: [IRCA] KNX IBOC off > > KNX IBOC is off tonight, 9:45 PM PDT. > > > > Mart

Re: [IRCA] TP this morning

2010-09-26 Thread Mike Sanburn
Great DX for southern CA ! 'Gotta love those classic Hammarlunds. Mike > From: martinfo...@cox.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com > Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:35:50 -0700 > Subject: [IRCA] TP this morning > > Up a little early for my Sunday morning run and turned on the radio.

Re: [IRCA] IRCA Convention

2010-09-25 Thread Mike Sanburn
I'm glad that you had a good time! I hope that it was an all-around boost for the club. 'Lots of people there this time??? That Tillamook cheese tour sounds delicious. 'Love that stuff. I can find their cheese down here but never the butter. 'Sure hoping that we can get our Colorado conventio

Re: [IRCA] Disney

2010-09-24 Thread Mike Sanburn
I remember when KALY Albuquerque dropped Radio Disney just after we toured their studios at last year at the IRCA convention. I guess it's like anything else nowadays. If it isn't making enough money just take an ax to it. > From: bu...@dukes-of-hazzard.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: F

Re: [IRCA] KEVT-1210 back on

2010-09-17 Thread Mike Sanburn
That was certainly a short lived absence. ms > Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:28:55 -0700 > From: w6...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] KEVT-1210 back on > > Noted KEVT back on this afternoon as Radio Vida in Spanish. TOH Sahurita ID. > Must have come back within the past

Re: [IRCA] Arizona TP's for 9-14-10

2010-09-15 Thread Mike Sanburn
Congrats to Bill indeed! I listen to KGIL 1260 a lot these days but about the only thing underneath is XEMW. Back when KBSZ (KTIM, KSWW et al) was 1250 in Wickenburg AZ they would occasionally be heard here in SoCal. (Mostly in the early morning) When I think of 1260 for that state I recall KP

Re: [IRCA] Alberta TAs

2010-09-11 Thread Mike Sanburn
Good morning Mike. 1215 U.K. is no longer Virgin Radio, correct? ms > From: stonb...@abnorth.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 09:13:47 -0600 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Alberta TAs > > > Lots of carriers across the band tonight, with weak audio noted from > > France on 13

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX.....WEIRD ONE on 1710 Khz.....OLDIES..."The BIG Q"????? Need Help with this one......

2010-09-05 Thread Mike Sanburn
Maybe you have a pirate on your handsMike KG6LJU DM03 > Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 04:22:10 -0400 > From: va...@rogers.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] ULR DX.WEIRD ONE on 1710 Khz.OLDIES..."The BIG > Q"? Need Help with this one.. > > Hi Guys: > > Just Logge

Re: [IRCA] 1130 CKWX

2010-09-04 Thread Mike Sanburn
Good going on CKWX!! For a lot of years they were like a local here in SoCal nightsms > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: todftscytj7...@aol.com > CC: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2010 00:33:45 -0400 > Subject: [IRCA] 1130 CKWX > > Another shocker, not hrd in years w/TC and IDs

Re: [IRCA] My health

2010-09-03 Thread Mike Sanburn
Phil, 'hope you stay extra well for a long long time!! ms > Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 22:24:36 -0700 > From: phil_te...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] My health > > Folks, > > Was wondering when it made sense to say something. Now that things are > better, > it's time. >

Re: [IRCA] Belize 834

2010-08-26 Thread Mike Sanburn
I remember years ago when I bought my first Realistic TRF from Radio Shack, Belize 834 was one of the first new stations taht I logged with it from here in SoCalif. Not too long after they reassigned the Central and South American frequencies and they were mover to 830. ms > From: martinfo...@

Re: [IRCA] Surprise local station change-over

2010-08-17 Thread Mike Sanburn
Sorry to hear that KPIG AM has gone away...I'll assume the FM is still in tactI did log KPIG AM here in Southern CA a year or so ago. ms > Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:54:13 -0700 > From: kaskeyfam...@yahoo.com > To: a...@yahoogroups.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Surprise local

Re: [IRCA] Status

2010-08-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
Phil, best wishes for a successful procedure and speedy recovery! --Mike Sanburn > Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:56:38 -0700 > From: phil_te...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Status > > Folks, > > I'll be going in to hospital tomorrow (Tuesd

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX......New AM Station in July!!! Graveyard as well.......

2010-07-20 Thread Mike Sanburn
Nice catch on WOL !! Great classic call sign. ms > Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:04:32 -0400 > From: va...@rogers.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] ULR DX..New AM Station in July!!! Graveyard as well... > > Hi Guys: > > Did a little DXing last night at Bedtime amid the Stat

Re: [IRCA] KEVT-1210 DX Test

2010-07-19 Thread Mike Sanburn
We'll ALL be glad when IBOC finally dies outms > Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:56:30 -0700 > From: jdstephens...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KEVT-1210 DX Test > > One code ID heard here in N, Alabama from last night's KEVT-1210 DX test, > under strong WPHT and t

Re: [IRCA] 1210 KEVT test

2010-07-19 Thread Mike Sanburn
Excellent catch David!!! Both KEVT AND KGYN.Mike Sanburn > From: davidyo...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:35:30 -0400 > Subject: [IRCA] 1210 KEVT test > > > Well, I didn't think that was going to work, but two code IDs and a

Re: [IRCA] KEVT-1210

2010-07-19 Thread Mike Sanburn
I wonder if the engineer will send out any eQSLs ms > From: billwbl...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:24:44 -0700 > Subject: [IRCA] KEVT-1210 > > > It looks like KEVT did go off last night as the only station that I can hear > is KPRZ and lots of t-storm

Re: [IRCA] 0630 utc 1210 KEVT test caught, NE Oregon

2010-07-19 Thread Mike Sanburn
I caught even more sweep tones just now...I guess that we'd call these DX tests from KEVT an extreme success. Very interesting to have it occur mid-summer. ms > From: stever...@wildblue.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:34:17 -0700 > Subject: [IRCA] 0630 utc 1210 KEVT

Re: [IRCA] 1210 KEVT

2010-07-18 Thread Mike Sanburn
in-Chief > IRCA Bookstore > Seattle WA > Drake R-7 / KIWA Loop > > > > > - Original Message > From: Mike Sanburn > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Sent: Sun, July 18, 2010 11:03:36 PM > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1210 KEVT test good, 05 utc in NE Oregon >

Re: [IRCA] 1210 KEVT test good, 05 utc in NE Oregon

2010-07-18 Thread Mike Sanburn
The second KEVT test is being heard well here in Southern CA as well. Lots of SS music. Caught a code ID and some sweep tones around 11 pm PDT. Sounds great! Mike Sanburn > From: stever...@wildblue.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:19:31 -0700 > Subject:

Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] KEVT 1210

2010-07-17 Thread Mike Sanburn
Oh yeah, the station in Fowler moved to 1210 from 1220 a few years backI always remember them as KLIP, not sure what current calls are. ms > From: philbeck...@embarqmail.com > To: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com; dx...@nrcdxas.org; a...@nrcdxas.org; > irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 17 Ju

Re: [IRCA] (no subject)

2010-07-17 Thread Mike Sanburn
Excellent that they are being heard in Idaho as well!! Midnight Pacific time, I just heard some more sweep tones. They really cut through the mess. Mike Sanburn > From: n7...@aol.com > Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 02:01:31 -0400 > To: nancyjohn...@prodigy.net; irca@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] KEVT 1210 DX TEST UPDATE!!!

2010-07-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
Great to hear that they were logged in Calgary AND in Illinois. I hope all the ultralight DXers are logging KEVT wherever they may be. ms > From: dmcin...@ucalgary.ca > Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:08:17 -0600 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: Re: [IRCA] [DX-tip] KEVT 1210

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: Re: KEVT 1210 DX TEST UPDATE!!!

2010-07-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
The KEVT test is booming into Southern California right now even with huge qrn and KPRZ. 'Heard sweep tones and code and other goodies. 'Sad that this is the swan song for the station. Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: todftscytj7...@aol.com > Dat

Re: [IRCA] WHKP-1450 and their Commie music format

2010-07-08 Thread Mike Sanburn
Steve, thanks for clarifying. One movie that sums it all up for me, and I would recommend anybody rent/download/watch, is the 1965 drama "The spy who came in out of the cold" starring the late great Richard Burton. 'Black and white oldie, but makes its point brilliantly. ms > To: irca@hard-co

Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ

2010-07-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
Perhaps the station will return when things turn around. It is nice to have one that is DXer friendly!! ms > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 17:56:45 -0400 > From: amdxm...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ > > > KEVT was one of the two sta

Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ

2010-07-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
[IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ > > I've heard KEVT around sunset a couple times but I haven't heard Guymon OK! > > Martin Foltz > Mission Viejo CA > > > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 01:20:46 -0700 > > From: Mike Sanburn > > To: > > Subject: Re: [IRCA]

Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ

2010-07-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
Thanks for the confirmation of calls, I thought they were still KEVT but 'wasn't sure if they might have changed yet again. 73 Mike Sanburn KG6LJU > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:10:12 -0700 > From: w6...@yahoo.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] From Paul

Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ

2010-07-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
Are the current 1210 calls KEVT or are those somewhere else now?? I remember 1210 was KQTL for a long time also...73 ms > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:08:20 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > CC: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ > > Mike, >

Re: [IRCA] From Paul Lotsof-AZ

2010-07-06 Thread Mike Sanburn
rough Southern AZ by train. 1210 for me is mostly a mixture of San Marcos CA, Washington UT, and Guymon OK. --Mike Sanburn SoCal. > From: mwd...@webtv.net > Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:55:47 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; hard-core...@kotalampi.com > Subject: [IRCA] Fr

Re: [IRCA] 2 New QSLs

2010-06-24 Thread Mike Sanburn
I tried to get a copy of KYNO 940 this afternoon driving home but the IBOC and qrn and qrm were just too powerful. (Geez, 50kw station just part way up the state, this is what it's come to.) KRDU 1130 was in nicely just before sunset though!! Any more test activity from that station in OR that

Re: [IRCA] OT - FM from NM

2010-06-20 Thread Mike Sanburn
rd-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT - FM from NM > > Congrats Nigel, that is a great catch. And Mike, 10 meters was open all day > yesterday and I made 2 contacts into Puerto Rico as well as the whole eastern > shore. > > > 73 de Joe > > > > - Original M

Re: [IRCA] OT - FM from NM

2010-06-20 Thread Mike Sanburn
Congrats on the FM skip from NM Nigel!! I've made a couple good 6 meter ham contacts recently so I know that it's active up on those frequencies. ms > Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:15:34 -0600 > From: n...@shaw.ca > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] OT - FM from NM > > Sorry for the so

Re: [IRCA] Re; CC Radio EP

2010-05-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
I'm sure that I saw the price of $69.95 mentioned in one of the previous postings (perhaps as part of a link) ALSO, in my brand spanking new CCrane catalog which I just untaped a minute ago, the price listed for the CCRadio-EP is $69.95 ('says Expected in August) The perfect present for Mike

Re: [IRCA] CCRadio-EP

2010-05-16 Thread Mike Sanburn
o be overly optimistic, but hopefully it > will be out before the dx season. > > On Sun, May 16, 2010 at 2:22 AM, Mike Sanburn wrote: > > > > > This looks interesting indeed! I was trying to tell from the photo if it is > > digital or analog, I rather suspect th

Re: [IRCA] CCRadio-EP

2010-05-15 Thread Mike Sanburn
This looks interesting indeed! I was trying to tell from the photo if it is digital or analog, I rather suspect the latter. I own both the superadio 2 and 3. Is that model still in production or did CCrane perhaps get the "rights" to continue it as their own?? Inquiring minds want to know. I se

Re: [IRCA] KYAA Soquel format change

2010-05-01 Thread Mike Sanburn
Thank God they're oldies again! (I kind of wish it was as KYA 1260 though as I am a strict traditionalist...) Speaking of Oldies and 1260, I'm listening to KGIL as I write this, they do oldies all weekend. www.retro1260.com ALSO, went to a classic car show this afternoon at Fudruckers restau

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