Re: [IRCA] DX'ing from a new location, AGAIN!

2016-01-16 Thread Patrick Martin
s Galena is, the dial should be loaded with foreign DX. Russia, Korea, & Japan are also very strong. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:00:12 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] DX'ing from a n

Re: [IRCA] Polar Night?

2016-01-18 Thread Patrick Martin
KBRW is fairly common in Northern Europe according to my QSL from a few years ago. They very rarely get a report from the Lower 48. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: ve...@shaw.ca > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 13:19:25 -0800 > Subject: [IRCA]

Re: [IRCA] Polar Night?

2016-01-18 Thread Patrick Martin
Paul, You will get reports for KIYU from Europe. AK is heard there a lot. Hopefully I can catch it down here. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 12:38:15 -0900 > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re:

Re: [IRCA] Polar Night?

2016-01-19 Thread Patrick Martin
The only problem with catching AK are conditions. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: sau...@sympatico.ca > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 03:05:28 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Polar Night? > CC: markwa1...@aol.com > > It would be inte

Re: [IRCA] Drake R8

2016-01-29 Thread Patrick Martin
need to get rid of my local noise. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:38:35 -0500 > From: billbl...@cableone.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Drake R8 > > Colin, Drake has not repaired receivers for several years n

Re: [IRCA] Antenna Selectors

2016-01-31 Thread Patrick Martin
I like the Delta 4B and I have used it a lot over the years that I have had it, probably 10+ years and it is well built, expensive, but I wanted something to last and to date I have not had any issues with it. It works as well as it did the day I hooked it up. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED

Re: [IRCA] Drake R8

2016-02-02 Thread Patrick Martin
The Drake R8 series was probably the best MW receiver ever built. I am glad I spent the money back in 2011 to get mine repaired. I will probably have the R8 the rest of my life. I am happy to hear that you will be getting R8 Bill. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > F

Re: [IRCA] A sad anniversary

2016-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
baldi and John had eaten there and asked me about the food. Dave Williams is now gone too, for 14 months. One thing that is always hard to deal with so many friends that are now gone. Thanks for the reminder Walt. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com &g

Re: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered.

2016-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Colin. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 11:32:28 -0800 > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] John Bryant remembered. > > http://www.dxer.ca/index.php/our-stuff/79-john-bryant-remembered > &g

Re: [IRCA] A sad anniversary

2016-02-08 Thread Patrick Martin
Walt, You are so right. I'll be 67 in March. It doesn't seem that long ago when I turned 50. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 20:13:58 + > From: can...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] A sad anniversary >

Re: [IRCA] ​John Bryant remembered

2016-02-09 Thread Patrick Martin
Guy, That is really a great pic of John. He is really missed. We have lost a lot of great fellow DXers in the past few years. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: d...@guyatkins.com > Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 21:00:16 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re:

[IRCA] The CRTC to start hearing on AM & FM apps for the BC Lower Mainland

2016-02-19 Thread Patrick Martin
I just read that the CRTC will start hears on several AM & FM apps for the Lower Mainland, including 900 and 600. So who knows how long those frequencies will remain open. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Man

Re: [IRCA] The CRTC to start hearing on AM & FM apps for the BC Lower Mainland

2016-02-19 Thread Patrick Martin
Apparently there are a couple apps for those frequencies. Probably some Ethnic station, another Punjabi? I am sure we really need that. not! Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:33:53 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >

Re: [IRCA] The CRTC to start hearing on AM & FM apps for the BC Lower Mainland

2016-02-19 Thread Patrick Martin
Here in the states, I wish AM's would realize that. We could do with a 50% reduction ion AM stations and still have plenty. I am hoping I will live long enough to see the AM dial return to what it once was. It is way too jammed. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Fri

Re: [IRCA] The CRTC to start hearing on AM & FM apps for the BC Lower Mainland

2016-02-19 Thread Patrick Martin
I hope thety never get IBOC. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: ve...@shaw.ca > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:03:41 -0800 > Subject: Re: [IRCA] The CRTC to start hearing on AM & FM apps for the BC > Lower Mainland > > &g

Re: [IRCA] Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan

2016-02-24 Thread Patrick Martin
some did plan on keeping both frequencies. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:47:33 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan > > http://www.radioworld.com/art

Re: [IRCA] Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan

2016-02-24 Thread Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: jnsamp...@earthlink.net > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:27:13 -0600 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan > > I think it was five years. As I remember, after the fiv

Re: [IRCA] Expanded-Band Owner Objects to AM Surrender Plan

2016-02-24 Thread Patrick Martin
In Oregon 1640 came on and within the 5 year period, 1290 was shut down. Here at least they followed the rules. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: jnsamp...@earthlink.net > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:27:13 -0600 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] E

Re: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For WLW-AM

2016-03-03 Thread Patrick Martin
effort. But we do have streaming in today's World and I use that a lot with my wifi radio. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2016 14:03:39 -0800 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] An Unhappy Birthday For

Re: [IRCA] Reception this morning

2016-03-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Great going Colin. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 06:45:38 -0800 > To: can...@gmail.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Reception this morning > > Heard some nice parallel audio on RRI Toli

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-05 Thread Patrick Martin
it? Any thoughts from anyone I am hoping the the new Western EWE will rival the SW EWE, as getting to the termination of the SW is not as easy as it once was with the electric fencing and all. Thanks. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 17:01:10 -0

Re: [IRCA] yikes...TA++

2016-03-05 Thread Patrick Martin
Something was detected on 1521 a while ago, but only maybe a carrier. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2016 04:41:22 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: n...@ieee.org > Subject: Re: [IRCA] yikes...TA++ > > 1386 has had quite a strong carrie

Re: [IRCA] yikes...TA++

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
I have tried when there was a good opening in the East, but never anymore than a weak carrier. I have too much 1520, unless the signal was really strong to over power it. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2016 04:54:54 + > To:

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
is a control (2-3K pot) that runs between a series of ground rods and the end of the EWE for termination. I peak the pot for a null and leave it. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2016 22:00:57 -0800 > To: irca@hard-c

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
EWE? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2016 18:59:19 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress > > Patrick: > > You can't use Colin's box. Modifications would ha

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: markwa1...@aol.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2016 19:33:49 + ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
stations, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and so on. But hey, if there is a better antenna I can use on the coast, why not? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager To: irca@hard-core-dx.com From: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: markwa1...@aol.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress Date: Sun, 6

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-06 Thread Patrick Martin
weather too. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 02:33:31 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress > > > Try a Flag, Pennant or Delta (Kaz), preferably t

[IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
. I will have to bury the coax and power cable to the Vactrol anyway. Maybe I can run the power cable th rough the same PVC as the wire, but I do not know if it would affect it. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
Colin, If you lived on this side or the border, you would have had my cheque by the end of last week, but depending on how long it takes to get across the border, is anyone's guess. hi. At 180 air miles from Victoria, I would think 3 or 4 days at the most. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGE

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
throw the wire over the branches, with a weight tied on the end too. How high do I really need to go, if 7-8 feet off the ground, for the bottom wire? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 21:04:13 -0600 > From: neilka...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-co

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
I would have to raise the apex also the bottom wire would ran close to the Eastern Beverage, as they are running the same direction, so would it affect the beverage? I have a lot of room, but the land is also loaded with a few of my other antennas. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
feet. I like to have a weight on the end so the weight will fall down on the other side, so I can get it through too. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 05:14:58 + > From: can...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

Re: [IRCA] The VACTROL progress

2016-03-07 Thread Patrick Martin
r. We have broken all sorts of records on rainfall, both here and even in Portland. A few weeks ago we did have 2-3 days that were fairly dry. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2016 02:33:31 + > S

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-08 Thread Patrick Martin
;t. I know the EWE well after building them since 1981, but other antennas other than the beverage and the K9AY, I have not experimented with. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: ma...@durenberger.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 07:45:36 -0600 >

Re: [IRCA] Introduction

2016-03-08 Thread Patrick Martin
years. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 08:03:02 -0700 > From: satwatch...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Introduction > > Hi All, > > I just joined this group yesterday and wanted to introduce myself. I

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ

2016-03-08 Thread Patrick Martin
distance to the end of the beverage. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 13:25:19 -0600 > From: neilka...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ > > How close to the Bev? Elevated Bevs definitely couple signal to

Re: [IRCA] Introduction

2016-03-08 Thread Patrick Martin
. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2016 15:02:33 -0600 > From: neilka...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Introduction > > Welcome Ken! > > Yeah, Patrick may actually go back to before radio was invented :). 7

[IRCA] Super KAZ update

2016-03-09 Thread Patrick Martin
first time I had to rebuild antennas and I am sure it will not be that last. The only antenna that may not have been touched in the NW EWE. The SW EWE, I have an idea, the tree that was uprooted, fell across it. So it looks like my work is cut out for me once again. Patrick Patrick Martin

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update

2016-03-10 Thread Patrick Martin
and use the center as the apix point for a Super KAZ. There is probably something I can come up with. I will check into it more in the morning. I cannot do much until the old tree is removed through. I still need to fix my TV yagi too. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > F

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update

2016-03-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Gary, Thanks. I'll figure something out. I cannot do much until the old tree is removed though. The gusts are still 50-60 MPH as I type this. I can always plant new trees, but then I have to wait for them to grow. hi. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Thu

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update

2016-03-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Pine trees. They grow fast, so maybe I can use them in years to come. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:02:08 -0600 > From: swl.tn@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update > > If you have to us

Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update

2016-03-11 Thread Patrick Martin
I can install a KAZ I think. It will take a bit of thought now. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:02:08 -0600 > From: swl.tn@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Super KAZ update > > If you have to use poles then y

Re: [IRCA] Current NW rain and wind

2016-03-13 Thread Patrick Martin
the weather is supposed to turn out nice for a few days, I can get my antennas back in order, even I cannot get them hooked up because of the tree in the way, at least they will be ready to go once the tree in moved. My big dish needs some alignment too. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Current NW rain and wind

2016-03-13 Thread Patrick Martin
PS. We are now getting sunbreaks and patches of blue. A bit of a surprise! Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 17:51:27 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Current NW rain and wind > > Victoria

[IRCA] Eastern Beverage repairs

2016-03-19 Thread Patrick Martin
still has to be moved to it may be in the way. But I can get them both back up and going in an hour. Like on our windy coast. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core

[IRCA] Super KAZ question

2016-03-21 Thread Patrick Martin
nnect an extension, but that is easy. So I may get something up sooner than I thought. I just need some good weather. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] Black gospel on 1640 ID'd after all these years?

2016-03-24 Thread Patrick Martin
Probably, as I do remember BG being on KKSL around that time. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: drummer196...@hotmail.com > To: mwd...@msn.com > Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 04:05:13 + > Subject: [IRCA] Black gospel on 1640 ID'd after all these years? > CC: i

Re: [IRCA] AM DX from central Alaska

2016-03-26 Thread Patrick Martin
years when they were operating on generator. I even phoned the station & the owner at home. They were 250w at the time. I got a nice QSL too. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 23:43:54 -0800 > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.o

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] AM DX from central Alaska

2016-03-26 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, Japanese as well as Koreans were all over the dial there. As far North as you are you should see plenty of TA activity in the Winter too. I got several during the day in the Winter in Seward with a portable and a longwire. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager To: mwdx...@gmail.com

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-04 Thread Patrick Martin
expensive. Verizon has good service here, but expensive for constant stream via cel towers. AM is plagued by noise. Even some of it gets into FM. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 4 Apr 2016 17:19:27 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com &g

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-04 Thread Patrick Martin
oming available. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: drummer196...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 02:28:16 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy > > I wouldn't say young people N

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
the cassette deck. With my new Caravan, it has CD, or MP3, so I can either record to a CD from You Tube or to an MP3 player. I rarely buy music these days. It is all online somewhere. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: l...@highnoonfilm.com > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 01:31:24

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-05 Thread Patrick Martin
n the chopping block too. Add to that IBOC with several streams. But I stream a lot here and it is great. On occasion there is a glitch, but they are few and far between. I was listening to 2GB streaming this morning while lying in bed. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Tue, 5

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Rick & Colin, I often find that I may have issues with streaming on the computer, but I do not have that same issue with the wifi radio. It is mainly trouble free.. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: rick...@shellworld.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue,

Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts to Whimsical Fantasy

2016-04-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Chuck, Streaming is great. Listening to radio worldwide crystal clear is really great. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2016 19:06:07 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] AM Revitalization: From Hard Facts

Re: [IRCA] Anybody want to go to Cuba?

2016-04-09 Thread Patrick Martin
One question, would the Cuban officials allow tours of stations, especially transmitter sites? Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com; a...@yahoogroups.com > From: sc...@fybush.com > Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2016 00:07:27 -0400 > Su

Re: [IRCA] KLIM 1120

2016-04-20 Thread Patrick Martin
ed at 165 E Avenue in Limon. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: drummer196...@hotmail.com > To: a...@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:55:54 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KLIM 1120 > CC: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com > > > An interest

Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KLIM 1120

2016-04-20 Thread Patrick Martin
I guess KLIM would need to protect UT as well as OR to the West. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2016 13:04:29 -0800 > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > To: amradio...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KLIM 1120 > CC: mwdx.

Re: [IRCA] All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results Unveiled

2016-04-22 Thread Patrick Martin
, the hash was noticeably noisier. I am sure for local listeners a few miles farther from KAST, the noise would have had them tune out of KAST. I just do not see IBOC working on AM in any regard. If the dial was go all HD, then most distant reception would be history, let alone DX. Patrick M

[IRCA] Unid AM station tower in episode of Hawaiian Eye

2016-04-24 Thread Patrick Martin
d it, but I do not know if their tower(s) were on a building. KGFJ 1230 was, but that is not in Burbank. Of course the filming could have been anywhere in the LA area on a certain scene. I wonder what tower it was? Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Man

Re: [IRCA] Unid AM station tower in episode of Hawaiian Eye

2016-04-25 Thread Patrick Martin
I have KBLA QSL'd from Seward AK in 65 or 66, but I do know how far back they go. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:56:32 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Unid AM station tower in ep

Re: [IRCA] Unid AM station tower in episode of Hawaiian Eye

2016-04-25 Thread Patrick Martin
Mike, The old KRKD and KFWB towers are still located on the buildings today? I liked all three of the WB shows during that era, 77 Sunset Strip, Hawaiian Eye, and Surfside 6. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com >

Re: [IRCA] Unid AM station tower in episode of Hawaiian Eye

2016-04-25 Thread Patrick Martin
The camera pan with from a fairly close shot, not some distance as that is why I could not see the top of the tower. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 22:39:22 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Uni

Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results

2016-04-29 Thread Patrick Martin
My take on this, is total suicide of AM Radio, if they move to All digital. Few HD radios available if someone wanted to buy one and more is moving to streaming. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: wb6...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 13:11:31 -0700 > To: irca@

Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results

2016-04-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Chuck, I think with IBOC, if is up to the person's ears. I know several CE's that hates digital audio, especially IBOC. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:33:58 + > Subject: Re:

Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results

2016-04-29 Thread Patrick Martin
Russ, I totally agree. If AM goes completely digital, you might as well shut off the transmitters. No one is listening and no one cares. Except for a few automobiles , I am the only one around here with an IBOC radio. The only reason I have the Sony, is a friend gave it to me. Patrick Martin

Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results

2016-04-29 Thread Patrick Martin
is not to their liking. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: charle...@msn.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:38:55 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test > Results > > Patrick:

Re: [IRCA] Layer Announces All-Digital AM Co-Channel Lab Test Results

2016-04-30 Thread Patrick Martin
Artifacts or Harmonics, whatever their reasoning, they are two very gifted CEs and it is their ears, not mine. One referred to them as digital harmonics and they bother his ears, where analog doesn't. Apparently he has quite a high range that most do not have. Patrick Martin Seaside OR

Re: [IRCA] New QSL KYOS-1480 Merced CA

2016-05-01 Thread Patrick Martin
Good going Martin. Nice to see KYOS is still QSLing. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Sun, 1 May 2016 14:52:28 -0400 > From: martinfo...@cox.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] New QSL KYOS-1480 Merced CA > > Nice email in 4 days from CE Ri

Re: [IRCA] Vactrol luvin' !!

2016-05-21 Thread Patrick Martin
. Apparently a "floating" antenna like a K9AY or KAZ, the tun-able Vactrol is more needed. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Sat, 21 May 2016 19:13:49 -0500 > From: neilka...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] Vactrol luvin' !! &g

Re: [IRCA] DX Test

2016-05-24 Thread Patrick Martin
Now if the test was Sept-March, we would have a much better chance here on the West Coast as the LW Mongolians are heard at times. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: donna...@netins.net > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Mon, 23 May 2016 16:10:44 -0500 > Subject: [I

Re: [IRCA] India on MW

2016-05-31 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, India as well as Nepal & Bangladesh are indeed possible. All logged & QSL'd here in the early 90s. Shillong India 864, Nepal on 792 & 576, and Bangladesh on 558. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 31 May 2016

Re: [IRCA] India on MW

2016-06-01 Thread Patrick Martin
. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 31 May 2016 12:16:43 -0700 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] India on MW > > I forgot to check 693 for Bangladesh, which I used to hear at very strong > levels occasionally in Masset, bu

Re: [IRCA] [HCDX] A Unique DXing Liocation

2016-06-26 Thread Patrick Martin
antennas other than a simple long wire. I did get some TA's over the pole in the Winter. Wish I knew then what I know now. hi. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: i...@hotmail.com > Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 18:40:00 -0400 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > S

Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga

2016-06-26 Thread Patrick Martin
Used to be arm chair copy here on the coast. I still hear it from time to time. Heard many times and QSL'd on both 1017 as well as 1020 kHz. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 17:56:02 -0800 > To: irca@hard-cor

Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga

2016-06-26 Thread Patrick Martin
Yes, Tonga is second behind Tahiti, being common. Fiji 891 used to be a common visitor too. I believe there are gone. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > From: bport...@comcast.net > Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 21:23:35 -0700 > Subject: Re: [IRCA

Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga

2016-06-26 Thread Patrick Martin
I remember in Seward in the Summer, I could not even hear KSL for over a month. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:28:30 + > From: can...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 1017 Tonga > > That's correct,

[IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day power

2016-07-02 Thread Patrick Martin
I was told that KHIL has been running 5 KW 24/7 of late. Go for it! 73, Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman

Re: [IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day power

2016-07-03 Thread Patrick Martin
KLLK is strong up here at times. Never logged KHIL up here, but a regular in Palm Springs. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: mikesanb...@hotmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Date: Sun, 3 Jul 2016 22:41:27 + > Subject: Re: [IRCA] KHIL 1250 AZ on with Day pow

Re: [IRCA] AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-03 Thread Patrick Martin
I was also told NW 980 was operating from a aux site at their studio's at lp. Need to temp hook up my Eastern Beverage tomorrow. The tree is still uprooted, but hooking up the Beverage is an easy job. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: eric.f99...@gmail.com > Date:

Re: [IRCA] Fwd: AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-03 Thread Patrick Martin
New Caledonia 729 was logged quite a few years back, but they never QSL'd even after several f/ups. 666 QSL'd years before that though. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 06:22:12 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com &

Re: [IRCA] AM 730 CHMJ Vancouver transmitter destroyed by fire

2016-07-04 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Walt, apparently the earlier post I read was not correct on CKNW. But it looks likes 730 will be silent for sometime. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 14:48:46 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA]

[IRCA] KVAS Astoria OR changes format, adds FM

2016-07-05 Thread Patrick Martin
1230 KVAS OR, Astoria now Oldies, ex Country. "Your place for the 60s, 70s, & 80s, 106.3 The Beat" 250w ERP on the FM for better coverage for their local GYer 1600 EST 7/5. (PM-OR) Patrick Martin Seaside OR KG

Re: [IRCA] 730 BC Back on

2016-07-06 Thread Patrick Martin
Listed on NW BCers that they are running 500w at the moment. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2016 05:54:51 + > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] 730 BC Back on > > Funny, but it's pretty strong at

[IRCA] KGFJ 1230 LA

2016-07-14 Thread Patrick Martin
patter, but still pretty cool to listen to from the 1960s."The Big K over LA". A station that was rare to hear in the NW, but along with KHJ, KGBS, KDAY, KFWB, and KGFJ. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED Q

Re: [IRCA] Cassette player

2016-08-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Check out Goodwill. Lots of Cassette recorder/players at our local one. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: walkerbroadcast...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:30:14 -0800 > To: w7...@yahoo.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] Cassette player > >

Re: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 London, ONTARIO Update……..

2016-08-15 Thread Patrick Martin
Another one bite the dust. I am glad to have this one QSL'd, as with so many Canadians that are now gone. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: va...@rogers.com > Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:44:30 -0400 > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 Londo

Re: [IRCA] CKSL 1410 London, ONTARIO Update……..

2016-08-15 Thread Patrick Martin
When I get my beverage back hooked up this Fall, I should do fine once again with 1410. Vancouver does not have the signal they used to have. Logged quite a few Midwest and Eastern stuff on the freq. I will give the channel once again a try. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > F

Re: [IRCA] ULR DX……..3 NEW Stations for the ULR LOG…….

2016-08-17 Thread Patrick Martin
I logged and QSL'd WDOV 1410 from Seward AK in the 60s when the dial was more clear. Without checking, it may have been during the Eastern Blackout. I have never heard it here, even though I have tried for it. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: neilka...@gmail.com >

Re: [IRCA] AM Log received!

2016-08-27 Thread Patrick Martin
Sounds great! The NRC log has always been tops. I have ordered mine and I look forward in receiving it. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager To: a...@nrcdxas.org From: irca@hard-core-dx.com CC: midcapem...@aol.com; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [IRCA] AM Log received! Date: Fri

Re: [IRCA] 594 India into central USA?

2016-08-31 Thread Patrick Martin
guys have gotten it as well as some of us on the West Coast. I have friends in Asia that gets India often, but they are a lot closer. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: coffeecan...@gmail.com > Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:45:01 -0700 > To: wghau...@yahoo.com; irca@hard-co

Re: [IRCA] 594 India into central USA?

2016-08-31 Thread Patrick Martin
I know I have never logged India here on 594. 1134 is heard in Hawaii, but never IDed here either. 1566 is probably the most common, if you can call them that. When I have that Sub continental DX, it is always after LSR. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager > From: can...@gmail.

Re: [IRCA] Re Russian long wave

2016-09-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Colin, The only Russian LW (279), I got a direct e mail QSL card from the CE. He was quite surprised how well 279 got out. The only other Russian LWer I got QSL'd was 151 kHz back in the 60s with a Radio Moscow transmission in Russian. 279 was common here on the coast. Patrick Patrick M

Re: [IRCA] KOJM 610 MT into IL this morning (CDT)

2016-10-10 Thread Patrick Martin
KOJM is a good catch as I had a time logging them here a few years back. They protect Kennewick WA, and KONA beams this way. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of Nigel Pimblett Sent: Monday, October 10, 2016 8:45 PM To: Mailing

[IRCA] RF Interference from a Dehumidifier

2016-11-08 Thread Patrick Martin
RFI. This one does, so it makes the noise worse. Does anyone have an idea on how to filter the noise out, other than tuning it off? RFI chokes, clip on ones? Something else? Thanks. Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA

[IRCA] Eastern Beverage back up

2016-11-09 Thread Patrick Martin
. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not

[IRCA] Update on Noise Level and other things

2016-11-10 Thread Patrick Martin
e able to. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors a

[IRCA] Eastern Beverage update

2016-11-11 Thread Patrick Martin
into HD. I wonder if they are still running 1%. Conditions seem to be good tonight, but even last night the dial seemed more alive from the East than I had heard in several years. Maybe I need to repair it more often.hi. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager

Re: [IRCA] Car radios

2016-11-12 Thread Patrick Martin
Mark, I have the same issue with the AM section on my 2014 Dodge Carivan. The FM is fine, but the AM is covered with noise if the car is running. It is not ignition noise either. Patrick Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager From: IRCA on behalf of

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