[IRCA] drake r8a

"if you can find a better on, BUY IT! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions exp

Re: [IRCA] drake r8a for sale

Thanks mark for your wisdom. I'm interested in selling my drake for the reasons you recommended. However, I will be buying A new icom 7300 for mwdx until I pass my tech./general class ham exams. If I'm successful, mwdx will probably fade away as The noise and lack of proper station id decorum (e

[IRCA] drake r8a for sale

Greetings ladies & gents. My drake is still available @ $700.00 + ship. Pix and video available to verify condition. 73's Bill brooks 724-627-5994 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___

[IRCA] drake r8a

Hello.My drake r8a is still available for $700.00 +ship. I also have pix and video of the rig in operation. Should you be interested : wwbro...@windstream.net or 724-627-5994. Bill brooks Waynesburg,pa --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. htt

[IRCA] drake r8a

To paraphrase lee ioccoca, "if you can find a better drake r8a, BUY IT!" --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com

[IRCA] drake r8a

Surely you guys out there have a grandson, nephew, or at least a spawn from a previous dalliance who would love an icon of the '90's as far as mw dx is concerned. And... pardon me. a niece, granddaughter, or x who would enjoy this machine. --- This email has been checked for viruses by

[IRCA] drake r8a

I don't hear those phones ringing! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expres

[IRCA] drake r8a

My dx buddy down the street who along with my big bro, inficted this madness on me back in the early '60's, insist I need 2 great rx machines. Why sell the drake? I explained the "old cow. new cow.. Syndrome" to him. I guess he understood. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Av

[IRCA] drake r8a

Heartwarming colin. Does anyone ever feel like they are selling their best bird dog? Especially with the upcoming dx season. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ IRCA mailing li

Re: [IRCA] drake r8a

for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] drake r8a I saw it - I had two and sold one privately 3 weeks ago after a minor restoration... for around $850 so yours is a good price. Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA - > On Aug 2, 2018, at 3:04 PM, billy brooks wr

[IRCA] drake r8a

Just in case no one saw the ad.. I have a pristene r8a for sale, w/ vhf conv. $700.00 + shipping & ins. Thanks, bill brooks wwbro...@windstream.net or (724-627-5994) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivi

[IRCA] for sale: drake r8a

Currently the drake r8a is my main dx unit.I've owned it since 2006. It was originally sold by the factory in 1997 to the 1st owner. I still have the drake sales invoice. Cosmetically the receiver is in near-perfect condition. No blemishes, dings or scratches, all stenciled and painted sur

Re: [IRCA] Informal "poll"

I started dx'ing when I was 11yrs.old in 1963 using an old hallicrafters s-38e. began with sw and recall getting my first qsl from HCJB "voice of the andes". Did not find Sw very interesting due to being overshadowed by my big bro. and his buddy who still lives down the street and still dx's! the

[IRCA] EOM for kqv i believe

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[IRCA] quantum qx loop v.2.0 vs. fsl loop

I probably know the answer to this already, but I'll ask anyway. I'm thinking of a new England ( ta dx) trip this coming year and plan on taking my drake r8a with me. I would Have to forego some luggage,etc. to take my wellbrook loop just to fit it safely in my trunk. So... Do I take the

Re: [IRCA] ethics

Face book sorta has that same guiding principal. Look at all the happy souls participating with it. respectfully I submit... "You're either on the bus or off the bus". No amount of wishfull legislating will change human nature, or the fact there are crude, boorish people in the world. That sai

[IRCA] kdka / radio reloj

Is radio reloj @ 1020 operating at a much higher power? Early Monday morning I lost kdka @ 1020 completely and thought they went off the air. I could copy reloj's familiar id in morse over kdka until after local sr. finally Kdka regained strength. Admittedly, kdka is not the clear channel they o

Re: [IRCA] RadioShack Has Essentially Shut All Its Stores

Maybe the shack will reorganize and call itself "olsen electronics". Stranger things have happened. Bill brooks Waynesburg,pa Drake r8a wellbrook ala1530lnp -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 201

Re: [IRCA] AFCCE Wants Pai to Address RF Noise, AM Synchronous Boosters

nts Pai to Address RF Noise, AM Synchronous Boosters You did, more or less. I opted to expand on it. Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2:26:21 PM To: 'Mailing list for the Inte

Re: [IRCA] AFCCE Wants Pai to Address RF Noise, AM Synchronous Boosters

at's that. It isn't clear here whether or not these products in fact even met the type that had been approved. Russ Edmunds WB2BJH Blue Bell, PA Grid FN20id ________ From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 1:51:12 PM To: 'Mai

Re: [IRCA] AFCCE Wants Pai to Address RF Noise, AM Synchronous Boosters

I seldom comment on political issues because of my libertarian stance. However, the gov. ought to put its own house in order first. Their "energy star" boondoggle Is just that. Their testing is highly specious and what they tout is largely sent from "greased palms". Even the iconic "sae" and under

Re: [IRCA] WDQN-1580 DuQuoin, Illinois' final sign-off 5/14/2017 9:30-11:00 p.m. CDT

-Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Gibson Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:16 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] WDQN-1580 DuQuoin, Illinois' final sign-off 5/14/2017 9:30-11:00 p.m. CDT

Re: [IRCA] ESPN

Other than the everpresent noise floor, this is my 2nd complaint of mwdx in the 21st century. Once we got rid of "radio Disney" in the band, my hopes returned to the "Good ole' days" of the '50's thru mid '60's. now it seems espn types flagrantly violate the hourly (min.) id. And there is still

Re: [IRCA] $37 SDR?

Hey mark. I remember "hang down your head tom dooley" and "tennesse waltz" being played, not blasted, on kdka. Is it "time to leave, grasshopper?" Bill brooks -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Mark Connelly via IRCA Sent: Monday, May 0

Re: [IRCA] $37 SDR?

As a racer friend once told me, "you gotta $10 head, buy a $10 helmet!" no truer words have been spoken. Bill brooks drake r8a wellbrook ala15390lnpjust rocks! We're #4 on the u.s.ground conductivity hit parade -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-d

Re: [IRCA] domestic dx

Thanks mark. I have respected your insights for some time. As for the nrc newsletters, it could be that I just glossed over the ta/tp reports due to lack of interest. And let's face it, 50+yrs. Can erase a lot of memory! Thanks for your kind recollections on behalf of all of us. Btw: my best ev

Re: [IRCA] domestic dx

riginal Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of billy brooks Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 12:21 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] domestic dx Glad to see a little domestic dx being offered up. While interesting, the ta/tp stuff does get a bit pedantic

[IRCA] domestic dx

Glad to see a little domestic dx being offered up. While interesting, the ta/tp stuff does get a bit pedantic at times. Not criticizing, just sayin'. And while I'm steeping on toes, would like to see more qth and equip. included with folks' reports. Helps with the mileage thing. Bill broo

Re: [IRCA] philosophy of logging a new one

Here...here, -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Russ Edmunds Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 10:03 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] philosophy of logging a new one I think one has to take a

Re: [IRCA] philosophy of logging a new one

Here...here. -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Mike Bates Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 2:47 PM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] philosophy of logging a new one Hi Todd, As one referred to in your comments, I would defer to

Re: [IRCA] AM BCB DX......

Robyo da man. No hissing around sdr "blips",etc. you hear real stuff. I applaud you. naturally the dc publicans here in u.s. don't agree. They say anything goes As long as it's viewable. I don't support that. I diligently listened for "kfi" back in the '60's. for 2yrs., until one easte

Re: [IRCA] Oklahoma TP DX 3/20/17

Look at where perry,ok is located. Right at the top of the soils conductivity heap! -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Neil Kazaross Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 10:42 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject:

Re: [IRCA] dx dead spots

_ From: IRCA on behalf of billy brooks Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:37 AM To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] dx dead spots Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems

[IRCA] dx dead spots

Hi all….. a topic that has always confounded me is the subject of “dx deadspots”. Literally geographic areas where nothing of a dx nature seems to penetrate. I’ve alluded to this in previous threads and blamed it on Antennas, sunspots, noise…… you know the usual suspects. I’ve even po

Re: [IRCA] WBBM 780 off the air

How come wyll-1160 in Chicago never goes off the air? If they did, I'd be able to get the ski reports from ksl in salt lake! -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Neil Kazaross Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2017 12:19 PM To: Mailing list for the In

Re: [IRCA] HOUSECLEANING #2

I didn't know jones extended into the '70's. I have some of his '60's issues (and the orig. "50's issue) that I gave back to the big bro who started me into this madness! Wowie zowie how the times change! I believe lee freshwater had images of the venerable jones logs. Like the biblical text

Re: [IRCA] noise?

, Mark Durenberger wrote: > I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't > think ground is nearly as important as it would be to single-ended > antennas like long wires and verticals. > > > Regards, > > Mark Durenberger > &

[IRCA] noise

Something I forgot to mention previously. I'm experimenting with running my drake r8a and wellbrook 1530 loop on a 12v 7ah battery. while it is a bit quieter, I cant'say conclusively. Reason being, I still have my trusty acer desktop at hand. But I've switched it off, and not noticed any real

Re: [IRCA] noise?

ub of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] noise? I wouldn't apologize, Bill! You've got a great "rig." And I don't think ground is nearly as important as it would be to single-ended antennas like long wires and verticals. Regards, Mark Durenberger -----Original Message- F

[IRCA] noise?

Too much noise is the reason I've curtailed / stopped my dx'ing activities. But I will say, the hobby has advanced to the starship level of technology compared to my lowly knight r-100a w'/160ft. random set-up, back in the '60's. You folks have me just blown away with your sdr abilities and enzac

Re: [IRCA] Aloha from Hawaii

Like the man said... grounding is everything! -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2017 2:11 AM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] Aloha from Hawaii L

Re: [IRCA] New Log from Albany, NY--1480 WDJO Cincinnati

Like your reply --30-- -Original Message- From: IRCA [mailto:irca-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of David Hochfelder Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:15 PM To: abdx; Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: [IRCA] New Log from Albany, NY--1480 WDJO Cincinn