[IRCA] XEPE

2007-11-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Speaking of XEPE, I checked out their signal at 0200 MST this morning and they were pounding in here on the east side of the Rockies with no fade and no competition. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

Re: [IRCA] New movie with AM radio mention

2007-11-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Dig tunnel project in Boston included any provision for broadcast reception in the underground portions. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

[IRCA] New movie with AM radio mention

2007-11-21 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
frequencies in an attempt to contact other survivors. Now that's a wideband transmitter! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

[IRCA] Improving conditions?

2007-11-19 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
At KCKK we received a reception report from Scotland last week and one from Finland today. So outgoing conditions seem to be improving. Hopefully the same will hold true on the reverse path. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http

Re: [IRCA] CJGX QSL

2007-11-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
, General Manager. My reception was on March 9th and the reply was postmarked March 19th. So they responded quickly. I sent a standard written report in EE and included US$1 for return postage. The address was Broadcast Place, 120 Smith Street East, Yorkton, SK S3N 3V3. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO

Re: [IRCA] UnID TIS (Marin County CA)

2007-11-11 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
on a TIS but I can no longer find it in the rules. Many TIS stations broadcast some music content. The TIS at Denver International Airport, for example, routinely plays seasonal music during the holidays. They use the music as a bumper between information segments. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO

Re: [IRCA] WFAW DX TEST

2007-11-11 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
together. I was really looking forward to hearing WFAW again. I last QSLed them in 1969. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] 1510 KCKK into Scotland

2007-11-09 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
referred to as DU. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed

[IRCA] KCKK on Non-Directional (ND) this afternoon

2007-11-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
power and pattern before sunset. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] Go WYSL, Kill WBZ-1030

2007-11-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
of ham radio equipment and tools that I rarely worry about. But I'm afraid to leave the FIM-41 in my car over night. So it comes in the house with me every night and leaves with me in the morning. My neighbors think it's cute that I carry a little brown lunch box to work. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT

[IRCA] KPOF 80th anniversary redux

2007-11-04 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
broadcasting in HD. The Denver Post article is at http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_7364060. Or just go to denverpost.com and put KPOF in the search engine at the top of the home page. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

Re: [IRCA] British DXpedition

2007-11-03 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
The site isn't working, Im getting a Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage warning. Paul / The link worked fine for me. I think you have a computer problem Paul. Did you ever figure out why that scan I sent you wouldn't open? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http

[IRCA] KPOF-910 in the news

2007-10-26 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
broadcasting in HD. KPOF has been HD since 2004 and was the first full-time HD station in the market. The article says that iBiquity identifies the Denver/Boulder market as the number one market in the country for HD with 58% of the stations broadcasting digitally. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO

Re: [IRCA] KPOF-910 in the news

2007-10-26 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
but the reporter misidentified the call letters of the station as KOPF throughout the article. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] WFAW 940 kHz Fort Atkinson, WI DX Test

2007-10-23 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I'm looking forward to this test. I last QSLed WFAW in 1969 when I lived in northern IL. They were a 500 watt daytimer with no night authority then. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

[IRCA] Clear Channel to sell 60 stations

2007-10-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
also mentions the stalled attempt last January by Blue Point Media to purchase 46 Clear Channel stations for $62.2 million. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA

[IRCA] WIRL test

2007-10-21 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
first measurable snow of the season by morning (officially 1/2). Special thanks to all who arranged the test. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

Re: [IRCA] 1520 in WA

2007-10-18 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
this is the same county that wouldn't approve construction of a 2,000 foot FM tower a couple years ago until the proposed tower owner agreed to build a new control tower for the county owned airport. The state-of-the-art control tower is the tallest one in the US. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO

[IRCA] WY 540 CP

2007-10-09 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I heard that the tower base piers were poured today for the 540 CP at Pine Bluffs WY. Pine Bluffs is located on I-80 just west of the Wyoming / Nebraska border. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

Re: [IRCA] WY 540 CP

2007-10-09 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
could be wrong on both points. That is just my guess. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] WQST-850

2007-10-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I don't think WQST-AM is on the FCC OFFICIAL Silent List. .and that's the Silent List that counts. Paul / The last time I searched for something on the FCC Silent List I found it to be extremely out of date. In several cases it was well over 6 months behind. Has it caught up now? Patrick

Re: [IRCA] The beginning of the end - of IBOC

2007-10-02 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
http://tinyurl.com/2v4vr2 Can anyone get the above URL to work? 73 - J.D. Stephens // Works fine for me. I've opened it twice today. WebTV highlights any URLs that appear in text. All I had to do was tab to the URL and hit RETURN and it opened right up. So the URL is correct. Patrick

Re: [IRCA] V6AH in Micronesia

2007-10-02 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
was speaking in normal yankee English. When we finally got to the drink part I ordered iced tea. I knew for sure I was in a foreign land when she asked regular or sweet. Us yankees haven't even invented sweet tea yet. I'll take a sprig of mint in mine please. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster

Re: [IRCA] New MW QSLs

2007-09-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
. So you just have to search through all of the e-Bay QSL listings. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] Ground Problems at Coos Bay, OR AMer.

2007-09-25 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
slowly by a forklift that arrived and left on the aircraft. I presume that the second semi was either a backup or a decoy. To this day I have no idea what the cargo was. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] Ground Problems at Coos Bay, OR AMer.

2007-09-24 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
into the soil. The power company was interested enough in our observations that they are sending a crew out tomorrow to go over this tower with us. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

Re: [IRCA] beacon LYQ in Tennessee is on 529 kHz

2007-09-19 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Couldn't recall a beacon on 529 before / AirNav.com lists two beacons in AK on 529 kHz; SQM at Level Island and FDV at Nome. SQM is 400 watts. LYQ isn't in the database yet. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] pirate story

2007-09-10 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
and an FCC license! He also openly invited former pirate operators to host programs on his SW station. Is the SW station still around? Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] pirate story

2007-09-09 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
equipment on the spot. Hey! Maybe someone will nab the Coast Angel that was home to the former-KKOL maritime setup, tow it into international water off the Pacific coast, and give maritime pirate radio another shot. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http

Re: [IRCA] pirate story

2007-09-08 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
to the inspection. The agents determined the operation to be illegal, shut it off, and confiscated the equipment on the spot. The entire operation took less than 3 hours. The next day I noticed that even the antenna was gone. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net

[IRCA] KCKK flips again!

2007-09-01 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
/1570 (the Sports Extra) in Loveland CO. All of the TOH IDs I have heard are dual IDs for both stations. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard

Re: [IRCA] KCKK photos

2007-08-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
are favorable. The 1510 station has received several reception reports from Scandinavia since the new transmitter site was activated. So look for both of them when DX conditions improve. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] KCKK photos

2007-08-27 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I finally found time to post some photos of the KCKK transmitter relocation project that I have been involved in for the past year. They are on my N0NNK web site (see link below). Just tab down to KCKK / 1510. Enjoy! Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

Re: [IRCA] Martí-1180 DA pattern change

2007-08-26 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
for 1180 in Pace FL. And apparently a CP was granted for 1180 in Havana FL way back in 1996. But the CP was returned in 1997. Then it was repetitioned but was placed on hold due to the AM freeze. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http

Re: [IRCA] Martí-1180 DA pattern change

2007-08-25 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
that they would be quite unhappy if Marti was to go ND with 100 kw. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] 1610 Yakima HAR

2007-08-23 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I don't know if it is any help to you but the ISS web site says that it has provided the USCG with 9 TIS stations spread out along the OR coastline and 3 more along the WA coastline. All 12 are on 1610 kHz. Unfortunately it does not mention the actual site locations. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT

Re: [IRCA] OT Early Airborne TV experiments

2007-08-07 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
TV stations were north of us so our outdoor TV antenna did not need a rotor. Each time I tried to DX MPATI I had to physically rotate our antenna to the southeast which my parents didn't seem to appreciate. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

Re: [IRCA] KGA as a Top 40 station

2007-08-06 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
protesting the stations unsavory new ad policy. FM also had a lot of similarities to WKRP which I believe also debuted in 1978. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] OT Early Airborne TV experiments

2007-08-06 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
to the Midwest. This effectively eliminated the need for Stratovision and in 1950 Westinghouse dropped the idea. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] Expanded band early loggings

2007-08-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
states and 1 Mexican state. I was one of the few who managed to get a QSL for KALT in TX during the short time that they operated on 1610 in December 2000. I'd sure like to log one of the Canadians on 1610. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

[IRCA] Proposed PSRA/PSSA changes

2007-07-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

[IRCA] KCKK/1510 format change

2007-07-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Sporting News Radio. A memo from NRC management indicates this will be an LMA operating from the studios at NRC until FCC approval of the sale. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] US agencies and callsigns.

2007-07-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
on the SHARES network from a USCG C-130 over the Atlantic during Hurricane Georges. In that case the aircraft's tactical identifier was used which was probably appropriate for the situation. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net

Re: [IRCA] US agencies and callsigns.

2007-07-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Jim said: OK - not to nitpick too much but N callsigns are used by Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. // Jim, not to nitpick with you either, but my ham call sign is N0NNK and I'm not in the Navy. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

Re: [IRCA] US agencies and callsigns.

2007-07-30 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
A friend of mine said I should have asked for N4NNN but it was already taken. Powell / A YL who sat next to me at the exam got N0NNN. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] TIS coverage

2007-07-29 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
of the roof mount units seems to give them superior coverage. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] TIS coverage

2007-07-29 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
what is on the digital signal. My e-mail queries to their public information office have gone unanswered. So digital broadcasting has also invaded the TIS world. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http

Re: [IRCA] FCC Goes After California TIS

2007-07-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
it went on the air several years ago. Ironically, one of the few remaining FCC field offices with monitoring/DF capability is located in the Denver suburb of Lakewood. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http

Re: [IRCA] KGA degrade

2007-07-27 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
continued rude behavior on this reflector, and all of you who are unhappy with Lynn's response to this current exchange, to contact Lynn directly off-list as I have done and voice your displeasure. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net

Re: [IRCA] My loss

2007-07-26 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I was saddened to hear of your sudden and tragic loss Art. My most sincere condolences to you and yours. Pat Griffith Westminster CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in

[IRCA] Local radio!

2007-07-04 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
, this is that new CD player. The station has an oldies format but had lots of great local programming. They were interviewing a visitor from their sister city in Europe at a live local event and it was very interesting and entertaining. It was great down home radio. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO

[IRCA] TIS anomalies

2007-07-03 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
has been intentionally announcing the incorrect call letters for weeks. I wonder if these two agencies sought FCC approval for this maneuver? Patrick Griffith on assignment in Frederick MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] 1640 TIS

2007-07-02 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
The last time I read the FCC RR for TIS stations, music was specifically forbidden. The presence of music would make me wonder if this is the Part 15 station that Tim mentioned. Patrick Griffith on assignment in Frederick MD ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

Re: [IRCA] CW on 520 kHz

2007-06-21 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
is airnav.com. Click on the NAVAIDS tab. Then just type in the frequency. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] KNX update

2007-06-10 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
From where has he been ?? /// Probably busy doing voiceover work. I see his name listed as a voice in the credits of a lot of television programs. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM

Re: [IRCA] Copper/Radials

2007-06-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
enough to walk / drive under. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

Re: [IRCA] Copper/Radials

2007-06-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
are all tied together for a common ground. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] Copper/Radials

2007-06-04 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
one of those ground mount transformer boxes. As I recall the incident did not disrupt the power and wasn't even discovered until a couple days later when some kids found his fried remains. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net

[IRCA] KCKK and the MCBL

2007-06-02 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
. Friday night was the first of 48 games that KCKK will carry during the season. I noticed that the play by play announcers mentioned that the game can also be heard in the vicinity of the park on 107.1 FM. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

Re: [IRCA] KCKK-1510 Update

2007-05-17 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
. They bought it, significantly improved the physical plant, then sold it. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

Re: [IRCA] Legal scope of TIS content?

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
that the entire programming was banter about a local public attraction. It seems like it may have been a water theme park. I recall that I almost drove out of the coverage area before hearing the entire loop so I pulled over to listen. It may have been related to the WI Dells. Patrick Griffith, Westminster

Re: [IRCA] WA STATE TIS/HAR INFO

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
stations on 1700 Putnam County TN - 4 stations on 1610 DOE - Pasco WA - 4 stations on 530 They list a number of other systems with multiple transmitters on the same frequency but don't confirm whether they are synchronized. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting

Re: [IRCA] Legal scope of TIS content?

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
PLEASE read the [IRCA] mailing list guidelines at http://www.ircaonline.org/guidelines.htm Mike said: Hmmm. Didn't know a grant to buy a transmitter and all the trimmings was a possibility. Patrick Griffith, do you have any info on this? /// There are several possible sources of grants

Re: [IRCA] Legal scope of TIS content?

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
for the operation of this system. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

Re: [IRCA] AM station causes fire on Catalina Island

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
to conserve fuel. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] AM station causes fire on Catalina Island

2007-05-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
a number of problems with them prior to the fire. He also mentioned the fact that the extreme conditions have caused him to consider joining the local volunteer fire department. What a prophetic blog given the events of the past few days! Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC

Re: [IRCA] Bob Young's comments on can't mention it

2007-05-06 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
is thin skinned it is the people here who jumped on this and turned it into something that it wasn't. I'm very sorry that I even brought it up. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] IBAC vs IBOC

2007-05-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
of silly and it's making us all look bad. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] IBAC vs IBOC

2007-05-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
transmissions. One was an 8 1/2 x 11 certificate from the engineer/operator in Las Vegas and the other was a traditional QSL card produced by USADR headquarters in Chicago. The latter was also my source for the brochures and CD that I mentioned. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician

Re: [IRCA] IBAC vs IBOC

2007-05-05 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
saying. Fun is fun. But it isn't a replacement for intelligence. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] Long term project completed

2007-05-03 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Wow! That sounds like quite a project Martin. Are these going to be available for viewing on line? I would love to see them. Someone was actually selling a CD containing scans of MW QSL cards on e-Bay a while back. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver

Re: [IRCA] AM Stereo

2007-05-01 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
When I was in north-central Maryland in 2005 I snapped a picture of a roadside billboard promoting 1450-AM, Classic Hits In Stereo. I didn't have the means to confirm whether they were actually transmitting in stereo. I presume this was WTHU in Thurmont. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast

Re: [IRCA] WGN Xmtr. Maintenance Period

2007-04-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
on. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Re: [IRCA] WGN Xmtr. Maintenance Period

2007-04-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
power in your home? There is a lot of wasted RF floating around out there. Of course this would probably only work on analog signals. Maybe the power companies are the real backers of IBOC to prevent this from happening! That's my conspiracy theory. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast

Re: [IRCA] Frying DXers for DX get-togethers.

2007-04-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
at all or may result in devastating damage or death. Burns are the most common injury from electric shock. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] It may come as a shock!

2007-04-28 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I ain't disagreeing with you, precisely. Know what I mean, Vern? Charles / Yeah I do Chaz. Same here. Just had to mess with you a bit. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] Now that's a ground system! (OT)

2007-04-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
that the French are considering termination of the intertie because France is starting to see an increased need for the power at home. And since Norway backed out of the proposed Norway-UK intertie in 2003, it sounds like England could be facing a bit of a power shortage in the future. Patrick

Re: [IRCA] High Power electrical towers (OT)

2007-04-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
of lightning strikes to the tower. All of the other shared cellular / power line installations that I have seen have a direct connection. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] Cudjoe Key FL blimp tether hit by small plane

2007-04-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
transmitter, or both. One source described the blimp as being twice the size of the Goodyear blimp. Reportedly there was a ground based camera monitoring the blimp and the collision was recorded. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

Re: [IRCA] High Power electrical towers (OT)

2007-04-22 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
from RF overload. My coworkers digital phones don't have a problem with the RF even in the near field. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

[IRCA] Now that's a ground system! (OT)

2007-04-21 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
electrodes submerged in the Pacific Ocean suspended in concrete enclosures about one meter above the ocean floor. The grounding array is in Santa Monica Bay 48 km (30 mi) from the converter station. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

Re: [IRCA] Now that's a ground system! (OT)

2007-04-21 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
distribution system - not the 50 hz that I have seen mentioned here on numerous occasions in relation to the warbler. Even the WRTH lists Cuba as 60 hz. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] North Carolina News Network affiliates

2007-04-16 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
market. The studios are 53 miles from the COL. The transmitter is on a mountain 63 miles from the studio. Telephone calls between the studio and the transmitter are toll calls. They are in different area codes. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http

[IRCA] KRKO upgrade

2007-04-16 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
construction of the new 4-tower array this summer. When the upgrade is completed KRKO will be the ninth 50 kw station in the Seattle area. The owners estimate that the upgrade will add an additional 1 million potential listeners to their audience. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC

Re: [IRCA] Success! (was) To Les-- Semi-Monthly QSL Rant

2007-04-13 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
response shows that once again you simply didn't get it. My suggestion that you clean your own house has absolutely nothing to do with your facility or your house - it was a metaphor. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK

Re: [IRCA] Success! (was) To Les-- Semi-Monthly QSL Rant

2007-04-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
reports that he received it 'loud and clear'. Not the best setup but it is a step forward for me with no additional expenditures. Thanks again for everyones help and suggestions. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http

Re: [IRCA] Success! (was) To Les-- Semi-Monthly QSL Rant

2007-04-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
want you to know that I do not appreciate it. Paul, you need to clean your own house before you even think about trying to clean mine. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] To Les-- (Semi-Monthly QSL Rant)

2007-04-11 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
it be known that I too would be willing to volunteer my help if needed. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] To Les-- (Semi-Monthly QSL Rant)

2007-04-11 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
. As it has been said before, we all need to remember that this is just a nice relaxing hobby. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] USA 1670kHz (Questions)

2007-04-04 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
was in the area. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] White winged warrior returns!

2007-04-04 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
that I purchased from Dick Orkin's Radio Ranch about 10 years ago. I also have a hand signed photo of the Fearless Foul signed Your Pal, Chickenman. Well Ms. Helfinger! I believe 2006 is the 40th anniversary of the Fearless Fighter. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO Broadcast Technician NRC

Re: [IRCA] Morse Code on 1220 ??

2007-03-31 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
(1220 minus 455 divided by 2 equals 382.5 kHz). Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

Re: [IRCA] Morse Code on 1220 ??

2007-03-31 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
I also find airnav.com to be very useful in searching for beacons Doug. For example, when I searched Albany OR I found the Lewisburg NDB transmitting LWG (.-.. .-- --.) on 225 kHz. It is located 9.1 miles NE of Albany airport. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast

Re: [IRCA] DXing

2007-03-23 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Bob said: ...I have lived there but I am from Ma... / Bob, pretty much everyone in the world is from Ma...and Pa. A few are also from MA and PA which are states. Pat Griffith Westminster CO ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

[IRCA] MW notch filter

2007-03-20 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Does anyone here know of a company that can install a notch filter in a MW receiver that would eliminate or reduce a single frequency in the MW band? The receiver is a Bose. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net

[IRCA] KMTI test

2007-03-18 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
miles distance. Thanks to all involved for the test. Patrick Griffith Westminster, CO Drake R-8 and Kiwa loop ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] PSRA/PSSA problems and AM to FM translators

2007-03-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
translator. All of these permits were issued as STAs since the FCC rules don't contain a provision for such operations. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer

Re: [IRCA] OT - but suitable Monday afternoon amusement...

2007-03-12 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
Sounded great to me Colin. And very interesting. Congratulations! Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing

Re: [IRCA] WMEX 1510

2007-03-08 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
expensive jingles. So the name stayed at the station even when the personnel changed. There were also certain names that seemed to be on the air at almost every small market station. Jay Robins is one that comes to mind. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC

[IRCA] OT: International Reply Coupons

2007-03-03 Thread Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW
to foreign countries over the past 40 years. Patrick Griffith, Westminster CO SBE Certified Broadcast Technologist NRC Broadcasting - Denver http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

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