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Jul30 22:54 Merrill I am in Grid FM29HU just S/W of the Philadelphia International Airport in SE PA. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 22:41 ten = then (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:41 LMol, I'm still not sure exactly where you are? But the Great Lakes tropo season seems to PEAK from 8/18 or so, to Labor Day...ten it falls off a cliff--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:39 Seems the meteor bursts from June are the STRONGEST of any annual shower, but nobody talks about that one??--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:39 Mike/cm87, it seems that the meteors I've by far had the best luck with are the ones around the second week of June, m,ore ID's from that, versus ALL others added up--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:37 ...we both remember how much of a PEST (for its 400 mile distance) the analog was on 36 back in the old days--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:36 I noticed even the WMTV-19 close to two hiours ago, too. Pretty rare here. I don't think Cedar rapids helps WLEF, but... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 22:31 I thought Trop would normally make a surge around this time of the year. Sofar i am left hanging to dry. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 22:29 When does the next meteor shower happen? I wanna hear something more than 200 miles away ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul30 22:25 Merrill that was from me LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 22:24 Merrill Super-Distance Stuff will only occur when I am down for the count or something. It would be a Merical if I get a great Super-Trop event. (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 21:28 trying for WLEF-DT-47 Park Falls, WI. Not sure why it's so tough. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 21:15 Madison DTVs in well now' WMTV-DT-19 over WHOI de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 21:06 The map forecasts don't impress me that much, weekend looks like regional clutter and no super-distant stuff. Hope it improves--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 20:00 WKMU DT-36 is back on the air. Crud! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-25.vci.net 207.162.166.25)
Jul30 19:42 Pat the 93.5 might be WVOH-GA de Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 19:16 1912z ms 93.5 "Classic 93" - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 19:01 WKMU remains dead but, so does propagation. :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 19:00 too bad the extreme colors only lead to water and Mexico from hr - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 18:59 Nice pix, Jeff...I see WTVF 50 has better sig than the "real" WTVF 5. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 18:58 Map show things won't get going 'til Sat nite, hr...got chances of storms between now and then. NN2E (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 18:39 de K1MOD - new DTV scans from this am ----> http://oldtvguides.com/more_new/ (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 18:30 Well, they've been quite consistent last couple of days. If it verifies out here starting this evening, get ready for some great tropo! - Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-001.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.30)
Jul30 18:28 It would be a real bonus if WKMU remained dead all weekend...I can dream, can't I ? NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 18:19 Yup...I've been disappointed, many times, this Summer. Let's hope this weekend is different. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 17:58 yeah, those maps look too good to be true (which means they will change...) de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 17:51 Hepburn maps are updated-looks like a fun weekend ahead for mid-America ranging in to the southeast... Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul30 17:45 WSTR-DT-33 Dayton, OH 341 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 17:07 XE video ch. 2 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 17:01 WBXX-DT-20 back with avengence, plus an unID ch. 40 trying de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 16:51 and Es 60.310 has me wondering more so - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 16:50 with all the FM in-state tr swapping thot I heard a W--- on 96.7 - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 16:25 i guess the ION on ch. 27 remapping to 63 is just the IN de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 16:17 Trouble is...band is kinda shot...only got WNPX and WTWO so far. NN2E (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 16:16 no, but, all those years of sticking pins in the WKMU Voodoo doll hv finally paid off! :-) NN2E (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 16:13 can't get the 43 (thanks for calling, Jeff) possibly because of the tree : - ( Merrill/EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 16:10 Ed, did you visit them with your "toolbox" overnight?? de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 16:04 WKMU DT-36 channel clogger is off air...WOOHOO!!!!!! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 16:01 WUPA-DT-43 Atlanta, GA 578 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 15:39 WDSI 40/61 Chattanooga 210mi kinda rare NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul30 15:25 Hoping for a better weekend.. I got KPNT 105.7 in like a local from 392 miles last night, but that's it.. EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul30 14:42 tr 93.1 KQID LA Alexandria "Q93" (409 mi) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 14:19 Nice going Frank-conditions dead here. Hoping for a busy weekend per Hepburn's maps... Matt in Omaha EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul30 14:06 send some of that tropo out west....not! - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul30 13:29 WKXD-106.9 Monterey TN **NEW** 390 miles (call us at 526-6969, number checks out, also getting relog WGSO 94.7)--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 13:16 ell, sometime between 09z-12z WVUE-DT-29 NOLA (519 mi) decoded on the DTT901 - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 13:03 Tr. 99.9 WJVL Janesville, WI 11kw@65 miles. New? I'll take it! - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul30 12:54 WICS-42 not to decode, but that's about as far as it's getting--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 12:54 Lexington is surely what's causing W (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 12:53 WTVQ-DT-40 really strong now, but all the other Lexingtons are on terrible channels--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:43 WTCI-DT was stronger than the others at times (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 11:42 yay - all the scans came out. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 11:41 WDEF-92.3 Sunny 92.3 Chattanooga mentions etc - my first receptions from that market in about 10 years--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:27 Do you mean the 29 was STRONGER than the others? That;'s the one I couldn't get--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:26 Will do, I think the "developments" are about done...but WMBW-88.9 chattanooga is VERY strong now--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:16 i'm going to hit the sack but please call me if there's anything interesting. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 11:08 the 29 was blasting in (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 11:07 Oh yeah...becasuse that's its previous channel lol--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:06 WELF 23?? I MEANT WELF 16, how did I do that?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:06 So I ONLY missed the 29 from there...that's not so bad after all--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:01 But not so lucky on the 89.5 "Air 1" I'm chasing, they ID'ed as KHRI Hollister [CA on 90.7], I suspect dorsey IL--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 11:00 WELF-DT-23 just decoded, hooray...I REALLY wanted that one!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:52 WDSI-DT-40 about five minutes ago...yay, at least I got ONE of them--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:42 Nap time. ZZZzzz...73 all de NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 10:39 WAGV 51/44 Harlan, KY NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 10:22 de MOD - i'm gonna be a sad puppy if these photos don't come out. Something is wrong with the camera. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 10:22 worked for me too nn2e (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 10:21 WTCT IS A PITA NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 10:21 WTCI-DT-29 Chattanooga, TN 466 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 10:20 There, it worked...when I misspelled some words...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:19 WTCT has infomercial for viatmn or herb supplemennts... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:18 your comment about "strange" religious formats... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:18 religious? infomercial? (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:18 Now five times...am I using a "bad" word or something? (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:17 Hmmm...trying to post something about WTCT-17 four times now, and it won't go...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:16 test (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:14 I actually had WSLS "back in the day" at least once as a floater on WGEM--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 10:13 de MOD - it wasn't coming in well ----> http://oldtvguides.com/all_thumbs/10-wsls%20%20%20roanoke,%20va%20%20609%20mi.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 10:11 only had WSLS-10 once on analog on June 8, 87 609 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 10:09 WSLS has been in for more than an hour now. NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 10:03 Actually I guess in the early days, there were some OTA fans of stations likc CKCK-TV living in NWT and watching them on skip--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:58 WTVQ-DT-40...new! --Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:57 ...probably the farthest Over-the-Air fan a TV station has ever had (about 300 miles)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:57 WLFB DT-40 Bluefield, WV NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 09:56 KNLC has **always** been like that - Nate used to live for getting them on tropo in wee hours... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:56 KNLC has **always** been like that - Nate used to live for getting them on tropo in wee hours... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:55 And if I can ever get the other tower up, that tree may be much less a factor anyway--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:53 KNLC-14 is carrying "The Lone Ranger". What an odd religious station. de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:53 The antenna cleared the tree amply when I moved here, and at the time I assumed it was mature and the clearance would remain--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:51 LOL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:49 uh...now I've got WIPB on 23--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:48 Oh, sorry - you said you'd pay SOMEONE, not somebody. My bad. Never mind hehehe--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:47 Oh, Jeff - YOU'D pay somebody to trim my tree?? Cool!! THANKS!!!!!!! lol--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:46 More than trimming, Jeff - about 20 or 25 feet have to come off...or get rid of it entirely??--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:42 Chattanooga not happenin' here NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 09:42 I'm gonna need to get used to checking for TV targets on the computer [W9WI], too much has changed in past 14 months--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:41 i'd pay someone to trim it (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:40 FALSE ALARM - the 11 that started showing up isn't WJHL, but just WLFI--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:34 No sure didn't get the Dalton, the tree screwed me--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:32 Nonetheless, 12/16/29/40 all possibly from that market, are trying--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:32 Tree is helping hose me on Chattanoogas. It's a problem toward Nashville too, but thickest right toward Chattanooga--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:31 Frank, did you get that Dalton, GA? (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:26 I hv WDEF logged on ch 12 NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 09:25 KFVS was dominating 12 earlier. WDEF is back on 12. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:19 And is WDEF back on 12? Something's been trying--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:17 If anybody ever comes up with that DTV box that will give a PSIP with minimum signal, I'll buy it! Even maybe if thousands of $$--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:14 WJHL is back on 11. That "should" be possible. de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:06 WDSI analog used to be easy...DTV, not so much. NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 09:01 I can't get through that damn tree--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:01 (NEW) (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:00 WDSI-DT-40 Chattanooga, TN 466 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 09:00 ( (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 09:00 KDLO-3 is the DTV that I'm most likely to get via a second mode ( (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:57 WBRA is solid cpy now..cool! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 08:56 Got WBRA via Es... ur ch 40 might be WTVQ 40/36 Lexington nn2e (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 08:53 There's a 40 trying again...--Merrill west-central IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:51 Yeah WBXX, I think they were trying earlier...looks like this becomes an all-nighter--Meerill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:50 Ya' mean WBRA was a relog?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:50 WBXX-DT-20 Crossville, TN - 456 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 08:49 WKDF-103.3 still coming in--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:49 WSLS 30/10 Roanoke DTV #505...only took 9 hours to find one new one. :-) NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 08:49 Yes, very nice...W (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 08:42 nice (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 08:37 WBRA 3/15 Roanoke, VA 460mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:57 Hv a DT-3 trying to decode...Hmmmm...NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:57 WELF-DT-16 Dalton, GA 477 mi (NEW) de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 07:44 Nashville DT-8 is the punyest of the "full power" stns. Usually last one to decode hr. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:37 WHBF DT-4 has nice CB TP up NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:36 If we can get rid of WSIU I might hv a shot at KOMU...Now, where do we unplug it? :-) NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:31 8 decoded as WSIU again, so not looking good--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:30 KFVS-DT-12...--Merrill EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:25 Good for you! Now let's get the 8. de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 07:23 Tropo getting unstable...lotta QSB NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:21 WSMV-DT-10 just decoded!!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:18 i logged WSMV-DT-10 over analog WGEM back in '05 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 07:18 Haha the tropo is in a bit of a lull here, with events like this I set my alarm several times overnight to check conditions, will resume if worthwhile... later today an important day at work tho :-) - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 07:17 I noticed a trying 40 also...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:16 [QUOTE: i'll hate turning off the Insignia box and losing that beautiful WTVF-HD PSIP :-( de K1MOD] How do you think I felt when KJWY-2's PSIP got replaced? LOL--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:15 or most often, as KPRC-DT-35, KETH-DT-24 do here - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 07:14 there's a ch. 40 trying de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 07:12 if u park on a non-decode DTV ch and there's a sub 3 that'll decode first - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 07:12 How can you go to bed with 800-mile tropo raging? Sounds like a good time to use a sick day or somethin' (and stick around home)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:11 7 and 31 are low power DTVs NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:10 Nashville on SEVEN? Uh...probably not here--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:09 Suddenly WZTD-DT-15 blasting in. Gonna keep checking Channels 8 and 10--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:09 My bed time was 2 hours ago, good luck for the rest of the morning, y'all... 73's - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 07:09 nASHVILLE...5, 7, 8, 10, 15, 21, 23, 27, 31, 33, 38, 44, 50 NN2E (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:08 Good grief, I see a CP for them from 1996!!! they've always been listed! I'm never around there to check with a radio--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:04 Anybody know if WCCZ-104.3 Pinckneyville IL exists yet, or have I spent years trying for a ghost?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:03 While I was watching Star Trek...WYCC & WFLD Chicago and WPXE Kenosha, WI NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul30 07:02 OK, there's WSIU...darn--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 07:00 I thought there must be something on 8, because WSIU should be blasting in and it's not decoding--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:57 yup, WTVF-DT-5 is decoding again. It wants to decode to program 3. odd. It did that on the 50, too de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 06:56 WNPT is their calls I think - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:56 Yes, Nashville Public Television "NPT" is Ch. 8, both RF and virtual I think - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:56 Tr 103.7 WDBR Springfield, IL (324 mi, 50kw) - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:54 And of course haven't seen 10 either. Does Nashville have something on 8?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:53 And I just got WNAB-DT-23, now I'm all caught up! (Only one not seen tonight is 15 which was my only Nash. til hours ago)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:52 Ah, I understand... unfortunately I'm not of much help on that front - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:51 KG6..., of course the stuff I'm looking for is on W9WI, but I just don't function very well needing to check the computer all the time, I've ALWAYS had a decent printed/"portable" list for 50 years...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:51 Tr 94.9 WAAG Galesburg, IL (412 mi, 50kw) "The Country Station, FM95" - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:49 Tr 103.9 KUOO Spirit Lake, IA (695 mi, 50kw) - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:47 which by the way cut into the audio of the station in the middle of a song - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:46 lol... it's almost 2 am and there's a 93.5 out there on tropo somewhere airing a dial tone of a phone, and now the operator with an error - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:45 Not sure, very erratic on this end too...... and I don't know much about TV DXing, but check out Doug's website, W9WI.com, it might have a list like you need - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:44 WTVF-DT-5 is back!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:44 i'll hate turning off the Insignia box and losing that beautiful WTVF-HD PSIP :-( de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 06:44 WUXP-DT-21 fully decoded perfect, but gone in about 10 seconds...how does this happen?--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:21 Is there any hope of getting a printed list of current TV stations? It's a drag working blindfolded, having no idea what exists--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:20 Tr 96.5 KNWC Sioux Falls (755 mi) back in after disappearing to Chattanooga pest for a while - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:14 or neither... Tr 92.3 WZPW Peoria, IL (387 mi, 19.2kw) - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:14 so far nil out-of-state down hr - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul30 06:13 WZTV-DT-15 Nashville de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 06:11 WNAB-DT-23 Nashville de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 06:10 Tr 92.3 "Power 92-3"... either Arkansas or Chicago, looking at streams - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:10 WUXP-DT-21 Nashville 358 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 06:07 WRVW is always on top of 107.3 through 107.7 here :-/, Dawson McAllister into Katy Perry now! - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 06:05 WRVW near Nashville on top of 107.5--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:04 We were listening to WUHU at the same time, LOL--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:03 WDKS-106.1 Newburgh-Evansville owns 106.1 now--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 06:03 And so does WSMI-106.1!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:59 that's pretty cool... I just checked 107.1 and just WUHU Bowling Green pest - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:58 107.1, that is (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:58 WEAI-1-7.1 still SIGNS OFF AT MIDNIGHT!!!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:56 My Sioux Falls 96.5 is weak, but still in & out, with another mention of the website a few min ago... not much else to report - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:54 Tr 95.3 KOKX Keokuk, IA (422 mi) "Cool 95.3" ID finally, waiting on TOH - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:52 I missed your posting, I could've checked...Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:43 Actually, wrong song, it's "Levon" by Elton John - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:42 No sign of S.D. Quad Cities is best I can do in that direction. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 05:42 95.3 back and playing "Rocket Man"... trying to ID a bunch of stuff, let's see what I can do - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:39 maybe you should try 93.1 KG6VSW Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 05:38 Need to go out to my truck and see what I can do on 2 meters - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:38 KOKX is my previous tropo record in this direction... 95.3 is a muddy mess now... I'll come back to it later, thanks Seattle - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:37 KOKX-IA?? Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 05:37 ...and segued into Yesterday (hmmm, that sounds existential or something, hehehe)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:36 my 95.3 has died down a bit, didn't ID last song, not sure what this is, two things mixing now - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:36 CONGRATS KG6VSW!! Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 05:36 Nice going, Bryce! I think it's time for an espresso here. lol de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 05:36 KG6VSW, 95.3 is playing Abraham Martin & John right now...ending--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:35 ie... about 30 miles from 97-1 RQQ - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:35 Yeah I need to vanity call to a 4 callsign... I'm in Murfreesboro, TN... the geographic center of the state - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:35 Just got WRQQ-97.1 Belle Meade [Nashville] TN - new!! 370- miles--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:34 Those are great catches KG6VSW - where are you (Your call sign does NOT give a valid clue, lol)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:30 Huge 95.3 signal with oldies, maybe Iowa... this is cool, rare tropo direction - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:29 Good going, Bryce! NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 05:26 Also a "Mix 97-3" on the truck radio... KMXC Sioux Falls, SD (785 miles!!!) - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:26 WTTV 48/4 Bloomington, IN 218mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 05:25 WLWT on 35...I'm gonna sit on 31 a while and hope--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:25 but W (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:24 And it matches the online stream, hearing it on my tuner... 755 mile tropo to South Dakota!!! - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:24 90.5 WNIU Rockford, IL @100 mi NEW believe it or not - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul30 05:24 No, no such luck...KMOV just decoded, bah--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:23 something on 24 really trying, maybe WCVN?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:23 Wow!!! Driving home and on my car radio... strong 96.5 "life965.fm"... KNWC Sioux Falls, SD (755 miles)?!?! - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul30 05:23 I can't hide from the Louisville DTVs...180mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 05:19 Indianas on 29 and 14, too--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:17 Oh....WSTR-DT-33 (340 miles) just showed up!--Merrill EN40/west central IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 05:01 90.5 WRTW Crown Point,IN ~100 mi SE - NEW! - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul30 05:01 If WKMU 36/21 would just die, I'd do it tonight. :-) NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 04:57 I think I did three ONCE...KCCI, KOMU and WSIU on 8--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 04:56 Has anybody simultaneously (by rotating the antenna) had more than 3 different DTV's decode on the same channel?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 04:48 Nothing much going on here except remnants of the 27 and 33 de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 04:47 I've got Unshackled to the SE on 90.5. Could be a new one - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul30 04:46 WKON 44/52 Owenton, KY 232mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 04:45 er...push button (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 04:45 I actually used to have a car pushbuttom for them (at 140 miles) before Petersburg IL came on... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 04:43 Not much happeninghere now, but I have KDHX 88.1going in the background, they're doing a great punk show--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 04:35 WCMH 14/4 Columbus, OH. 365mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 04:27 Tr 99.5 KWJJ Portland, OR at 226 mi...at least a little something - K7RPM (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul30 04:21 Tr 103.3 KKCW Beaverton, OR at 223 mi - K7RPM (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul30 04:10 Off to bed for me. Hopefully the blob will be over Michigan by the morning.. one new log from this evening (KPNT 105.7)-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul30 03:54 Over at Deception Pass State Park (near Anacortes, WA), caught 101.7 CHLY Nanaimo, BC 3kw like a local, 102.3 CKWV Nanaimo, 102.3 K272ER Sequim (CSN) 200w and 107.1 KRQT Castle Rock, WA @ 140+ miles Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 03:51 Earlier... Tr 106.3 KLOO Corvalis, OR "Timeless Rock" New #140 @ 221mi... Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 03:50 Earlier... Tr 107.9 KHPE Albany, OR "Hope 107.9" New 139 @ 221 miles Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 03:49 Back from a day trip up into Skagit County (La Conner, WA/Anacortes area). Got two new tr loggings after I turned off the computer to leave. Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul30 03:39 WFYI 21/20 Indy 245mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 03:31 GN Bill....WUPX 21/67 Morehead, KY 276mi...another one of those #$%&! "ION" stns. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 03:29 Tr 105.7 KPNT St. Genevieve, MO- '105.7 The Point' w/ rock mx- NEW! EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul30 03:26 Giving it up for the evening - 73 all GN de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul30 03:22 WLEX 39/18 Lexington 240mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 03:21 Yup...WKAG-CA 43 is dead...just checked. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 03:15 Rob VA3SW...I've had Columbus Grove's 93.9 wipe out local CIDR a couple of times here. Sometimes I wonder if WBKS is REALLY only 14 kw. de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul30 03:13 Band here is so dead, not even WNWN coming in. de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul30 02:52 Speaking of Hopkinsville...WKAG-CA 43 was dead, again, the last time I looked. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:50 Yep it's WZZP, NEW!! - 320 miles, Z975.com IS their homepage, clarksville ad, etc.--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:45 Rock on 97.5 WAY too hard for WHMS, could it be WZZP?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:45 WTVF is a channel clogger...makes Es rx difficult. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:44 Holy smokes, Hopkinsville 100.3 is stronger than St. Louis--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:42 Yeah NN2E, I guess that Nashville on 5 has the "tennessee" to get in your way, doesn't it?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:42 Tr 107.7 UNID Religious preacher - suspect WVCY Milwaukee, WI de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul30 02:33 WMBD 30/31 Peoria 269mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:32 Quite the nice Blob on the map now de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul30 02:32 WQAD 38/8 still hangin' in there. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:27 now that i've finally logged it it goes into the official "Pest" catagory ;-) de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 02:20 Good on WTVF, Jeff...I'll tell them to shut it off now...it's in my way :-) NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:15 And good going on the Channel 5, Jeff--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:14 YES!!! NEW FM LOG HERE! WEGI-94.3 Oak Grove KY (WRMS phased) Deep Purple "Smoke On the Water" parallel to Internet, 320 miles--Merrill/EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 02:12 YAY! WTVF-DT-5 decode. DTV #472 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 02:11 WTVQ 40/36 Lexington 240mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:06 WDKY 31/56 Danville, KY 240mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 02:04 TROPO...93.9 WBKS Columbus Grove, OHIO 93-9 KISS-FM RELOG New Calls 203 MILES Over Windsor which is a lot Closer and Higher Powered!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul30 02:01 I wish I could find out what WREZ 105.5 is playing right now...--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:51 de K1MOD - the 5 in Nashville got halfway into the green bar but still didn't decode. Maybe local QRN caused it. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 01:47 WQQR-94.7 Clinton KY (move from Mayfield), KSHE phased, new! What's with moves bcoming so common in recent years?--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:45 Es still up to TV ch 4 but all is weaker - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul30 01:44 WTTK DT-29 Kokomo, IN 245mi NN2E 2M56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:44 if it's tropo you want, come to the gulf coast. Stuff folks up north get excited about goes on here every day - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul30 01:43 Something just faded in over them, drat...though if it's Pana I need it, because of its move--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:42 --Merrill/IL EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:42 Getting classic rock 94.3 from the southeast with WRMS phased...nothing fits. Ideas?? (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:41 WIPX 27/63 Bloominton, IN 210mi+/- "ION" I really hate that ION crap! ID Dammitt ! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:38 WHMB 16/40 Indy 245mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:36 There's a LP DTV 31 in Nashville...runs HSC w No ID NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:33 I like how Wyoming is one of the few states w/o Tr on the APRS map. Grrr! We need humidity or an ocean to make Tr - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul30 01:33 Nashville 95.5 quite strong...I'll have to see what I need down that way as it's been years since a Tenn. opening on FM--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:31 How about sending me a chance to get Trop >300Miles. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 01:28 WBKO is ch 13...Les says he hates U guys in IL see 01:11 :-) NN2E\ (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:25 5 is fully decoded here, no pixels etc., and I'm looking right through that tree--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:24 Merrill I'd be happy to have some awsome Trop just about now. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul30 01:23 the "manual"setting isnt working so i'm (supposedly) taking movies of the ID screen. de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 01:23 Hepburn map/forecast is wrong again, BTW - it showed absolutely NOTHING for here, but next week looks interesting, don't take that away--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:22 13 became WCFN, not what I was hoping--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:21 And why are you glad you're not in IL, NN2E? the camera problem isn't contagious--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:19 I guess I'm going to have to move away from CO, never any interesting tropo here - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul30 01:19 NN2E, is WBKO on 13? I might as well keep trying, if so--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:18 Whole bunch of Louisville DTVs 180mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:15 WLWT 35/5 Cincy 265mi...Ol' reliable. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:13 Glad I'm not in IL :-) NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:12 having camera problems here :-( no ch. 5 decode yet de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 01:12 WTVF runs , sub 1 CBS, 2 local interest / news, 3 THIS TV NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:11 I hate you guys up there in IL. Send some tropo here. DE N1LF EM63 (dpc6682009092.direcpc.com 66.82.9.92)
Jul30 01:11 WSMV Nashville is on 10 nn2e (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:10 WXIX 29/19 Newport, KY 266mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:10 So far Nashville 5, 27, 33, 50--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:08 Is this just WGEM on 10, or is it something good?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:06 YESSSS! WTVF-5 is decoding--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:05 dang I mean 5-3 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:05 Does WTVF-DT-5 run ThisTV on 503?...Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul30 01:04 WRTV 25/6 Indy 245mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 01:03 Es TV2-4 Mexico continues - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul30 00:45 WDTN 50/2 Dayton 300 mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:41 WSTR 33/64 Cincy 265mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:28 WQPT 23/24 Moline, IL NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:27 Yup...WTVF 50 does run THIS TV on sub 3 NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:26 i got Nashville 50. PSIP says "DTV 5-3 THIStv". de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 00:25 KGAN 51/2 Cedar Rapids, IA 420 mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:22 WRSP 44/55 Springfield, IL NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:21 WSEC 15/14 Jacksonville, IL 210mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:16 WICS 42/20 Springfield, IL 212 mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul30 00:09 Nashville 50 is "trying" de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 00:05 WPGD-DT-33 Hendersonville, TN 357 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 00:01 WKRN-DT-27 Nashville 358 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul30 00:00 Es 77.240, probably XHFI Chihuahua - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 23:57 WAND 18/17 Decatur, IL 216mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 23:57 TV2 and 4 offsets, network both match Chihuahua stations - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 23:50 WQAD 38/8 Moline, IL NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 23:50 Es 77.260 towards Mexico, ch 4 weak picture, 71.760 audio - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 23:47 Tr 88.1 WVPE-HD Elkhart, IN popping in and out over local - 144 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 23:44 WHBF DT-4 Rock Island, IL 340mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 23:43 Es - KW4RZ, TV2-4 Mexico continues (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 23:39 WEIU 50/51 Charleston,IL 190mi unusual for this time of day. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 23:36 Randy - Ms or Es on 6 meters? de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 23:30 Es 55.25 Net 2 west - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 23:08 footprints likely off into water now - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 23:05 XE video ch. 2 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 22:53 a few whisps of 83.250, otherwise still just weak SS ch 2-4 - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 22:29 most seem to peak s.w. - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 22:16 Es Ch 2-4 (55.25 gurgler) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 22:03 Es TV2-4 Spanish - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul29 21:50 Sounds like there's either Es coming or wild Tr. Have to get phone interview done first ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 21:40 agh, KENS, who quit managing them in April - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 21:39 So what now for KCWX ? The CW Net site still has them linked to EKNS - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 21:38 KMYS hr promos for CW Net pgms as "the New CW 35" this fall - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 21:20 Woohoo! 71 deg. First time over 70 in two weeks ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 21:19 Furthest Tr here is 303 miles (KCBS/LA). Anything over 200 is rare ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 20:10 Guy wanted to know how I knew so much about DTV. Said thats all I receive so I've researched it. (white lie lol) - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul29 20:08 Contacted EICB per their Rock Springs, WY translator (K33IX-D) not showing PSIP or decoding but there is signal (90 on the meter). They said they would fix it - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul29 19:40 Doesn't really matter I guess...I put over 1000 analogs in the logbook B4 I ever set eyes on a tropo forecast. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 19:37 Accuracy of tropo forecast has not been good for me this Summer. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 19:36 Seattle, my furthest Tr is KOMO-97.7 in Oakville, WA at 317 mi..my only WA stn - K7RPM (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul29 19:35 WTVF-LD 50 is sometimes better rx hr than the WTVF DT-5. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 19:33 I'm liking the Hepburn maps for this weekend and early next week... I hope they're right!! - Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-001.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.30)
Jul29 19:30 Thanks Ed. I'll note that in my log. I e-mailed the CE; he said WOI-LD's xmtr is atop the Finance Center, 7th and Locust, in downtown Des Moines... - Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-001.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.30)
Jul29 19:13 Okla City's KWTV broadcasts same content on two channels, 9-1 is on VHF 9 while 9-2 is UHF 39 and easier to receive here - RAllen EM16gj (dialup-4.244.84.223.Dial1.StLouis1.Level3.net 4.244.84.223)
Jul29 19:10 303 miles (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 19:07 K1MOD, how far are you from WIBW? - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul29 18:55 both digital (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 18:51 i have two "WIBW-TVs"; one on channel 13 and the other on ch. 44 - same callsigns - de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 18:20 Matt..it looks like the FCC has ch 5 as WOI-DT and ch 50 as WOI-LD. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul29 17:32 KTDF-LP-23 9-12 kw 6.6 mi @ 115 deg - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 17:21 test (mail.police.london.ca 204.225.163.189)
Jul29 16:57 a fat new analog 23 on simulcasting KVDF-CA-31 - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 16:25 Nothing special here despite APRS map - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul29 16:16 correction: It's 138 Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 16:16 Tr 104.7 KDUK Eugene, OR NEW LOG #!38 Tr Record 248mi Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 16:03 Most intense Tr I've ever heard. 89.9 KQAC (new log) , 91.5 KOPB, 99.5 KWJJ, 100.3 KKRZ (second time heard), 101.1 KUFO, 101.9 KINK sounding like local 103.7, 103.3 KKCW same strength, 104.7 presumed KDUK, 102.1 KSWW all in here! Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 15:57 I'm looking east along the big red blob - rzz (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul29 15:54 Does the FCC have unique calls for each or are they WOI-DT-5 and WOI-DT-50?? I would have thought the latter would be K50??-D... Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul29 15:21 Tr, KNRQ 97.9 and others in from Portland at 216 mountanous miles - K7RPM CN82 (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul29 15:20 I still need WOI btw. NN2E (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 15:19 Same deal in Nashville, Matt...WTVF DT-5 has WTVF DT-50 as a "filler" tx. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 15:15 Far as I can tell WOI-DT is on a different tower than KDIN-DT was so I can log it as new - Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul29 15:14 Thanks Jeff. WMEC was a relog. Yeah, the WOI-DT-50 surprised me; I figured it was WISC-DT... Doug Smith lists it as 3.2 kW - Matt EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul29 15:06 de NN2E http://www.amsmeteors.org/showers.html (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 14:59 And,,, Persieds now thru Aug 22 w peak day abt Aug 12 NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 14:37 Just nudge that red APRS blob up a 100 miles ... rzz (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul29 14:36 Southern Delta Aquarid meteor shower - de WA5IYX http://spaceweather.com/ (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 14:35 WLFM-LP 6 (F-FM) Chicago 350mi "Eighty seven point seven, Chicago's smooth jazz." NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 14:25 Lotta ch 2 Can & Mex Ms this morning. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 14:05 WHBF DT-4 Rock Island 340mi is trying it's best not to decode :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 14:03 Matt, I didn't even know about that WOI xltr on ch. 50. Better try for it! de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 14:02 KDLT-DT-46 Sious Falls, SD 368 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 13:56 congrats, Matt! (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 13:53 Good work, Matt. Tropo is just so-so hr this morning. Ed NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:51 hey Jeff, had WMEC-DT-21 for awhile... - Matt EN21 (ip174-71-124-205.om.om.cox.net 174.71.124.205)
Jul29 13:51 "Ah garuntee itsa tree an iffun U drop it onna way to yer vee-hickle it's still yourn." NN2E (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:51 Also new: KQIN-DT-34, 19/25 Peoria, 24 Keosauqua IA, and 50 Ames IA w/WOI-DT. - Matt EN21 (ip174-71-124-205.om.om.cox.net 174.71.124.205)
Jul29 13:51 KELO-DT-11 Sioux Falls, SD de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 13:51 FWIW - de WA5IYX http://www.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2010/db0728/DOC-300348A1.pdf (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 13:50 Got 6 new DTVs this morning, furthest was 358 miles, WQRF-DT-42 Rockford, IL - Matt EN21 (ip174-71-124-205.om.om.cox.net 174.71.124.205)
Jul29 13:49 WCIA 48/3 Champaign,IL 226mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:48 "....yuse gotta tree fer sail? Any gahruntee's with that thar tree?" - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul29 13:41 ..."Ah got me uh smawl tree ahl sell fer twenny doller ifun sumwun wantsta dig it outa mah frunt yard"...LOL NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:39 RZZ de NN2E...we hv "swap shop" on lcl WCBL 1290 AM...great stuff....people will sell ANYTHING .... (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:38 RZZ: I'm hoping I can tap into some of that more-distant, smaller town stuff once the Chicago stations die off a bit-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul29 13:35 WAND 18/17 Decatur,IL 216mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:35 WCCI - time for 'trading post' - these are fun - rzz (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul29 13:32 WRSP 44/55 Springfield,IL 212mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:32 Tr 100.3 WCCI Savana, IL (between Davenport and Dubuque - on the big river) 125 mil - lots of small town news - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-205-58.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.205.58)
Jul29 13:28 Tr 96.3 WBBM Chicago, IL with HD-1 and 2! Not much else going on right now-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul29 13:25 W15CH (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:24 W15 CH analog 15+ Memphis 135mi SS pgming NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:15 Es wk, +Ms ch 2 Mex NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 13:04 WTIU 14/30 Bloomington, IN. 192mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-16.vci.net 207.162.166.16)
Jul29 12:54 WTIU-TV RF Channel 14 Bloomington, IN into S. Michigan 221 miles -KB8U http://kb8u.ham-radio-op.net/TV2/ (c-68-40-195-240.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.40.195.240)
Jul29 12:52 tr 93.1 KQID LA Alexandria (409 mi) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 12:42 Tr 102.3 WGBJ Auburn, IN - back on the air as of April with Spanish music de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 12:34 WMBD-DT-30 Peoria, IL in, ~335 miles - Matt EN21 (ip174-71-124-205.om.om.cox.net 174.71.124.205)
Jul29 11:27 NN2E i only had the Hepburn Forecast come right once this summer. So that puts me at a benchmark for next year as next year i will be fully set for all out DX'ing. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul29 11:07 Es fired up in EU, first time in svrl days, maybe hope here in States - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul29 07:05 Tropo forecast has not panned out, several times, this Summer. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-28.vci.net 207.162.166.28)
Jul29 07:01 i hate to go to bed because the Hepburn maps look so good for later de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 06:59 Nothing at all new, and KUQL is entirely gone...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 06:43 It's not really doing a lot here, only the powerhouses are making it and there's a LOT of regional pests enhanced/strong--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 06:38 I'm too far north to tap into it - GN - rzz (adsl-76-199-175-99.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.175.99)
Jul29 06:36 Tr 100.3 KDRB Des Moines @ 300 mi peaking above noise now and again, but weak - de k9rzz milw (adsl-76-199-175-99.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.175.99)
Jul29 06:36 KUQL-98.3 Ethan SD sitting on top, 400 miles--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 06:05 Tr 93.5 KQCS Bettendorf, IA 6 kw @ 157mi NEW! - rzz milw (I"m still up, may as well work it) (adsl-76-199-175-99.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.175.99)
Jul29 06:00 KDLV-DT-26 Mitchell, SD 407 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 05:58 KELO-DT-11 Sioux Falls, SD de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 05:56 now the Omaha U's are in well de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 05:52 WDTN 50/2 Dayton 300mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-27.vci.net 207.162.166.27)
Jul29 05:50 WLWT 35/5 Cincinnati 265mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-27.vci.net 207.162.166.27)
Jul29 05:49 WTVQ 40/36 Lexington 240mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-27.vci.net 207.162.166.27)
Jul29 05:21 chs 33, 34, 35 from Milwaukee de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 04:51 Tr 93.5 WHMI Howell, MI @205 mi. Fair, sandwiched between a local and WKFR (pest) Analog tuners rawk - rzz milw (adsl-76-199-159-174.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.159.174)
Jul29 04:36 I'm digging in the noise with the analog tuner - looking for Ohio - rzz (adsl-76-229-157-82.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.157.82)
Jul29 04:29 99.5 KWJJ/91.5 KOPB/103.3 KKCW/101.1 KUFO also in... Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 04:29 On pest KINK 101.9 I can even hear IBOC hash over 102.1 Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 04:29 Tr Portland stations like locals Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 04:28 de K1MOD - Bill Hepburn plans to make crude recreations of maps from the Thanksgiving, 86 opening. cool. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul29 04:20 Yeah I reme3mber WTBY-54 well, not only was it in for 2 or 3 days SOLID but it was almost always snowfee! And I had three translators on 72 from PA and NY, etc.--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 04:07 92.9 WNDV South Bend, IN "Raising Hell since 1980 - U93" CHR 141 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 03:57 He also remebers getting PA translators ch. 71 and above, and K36AB Lawton, OK when it's main station KERA was off the air, IT REPEATED WTHR INDIANAPOLIS!!! :O Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 03:55 Merrill, Jeff K1MOD remebers on Thangsgiving 86 he got WTBY-54 Poughskeepie for two or three days nonstop, then never seen again... Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul29 03:54 Nothing real far, but "rarely heard" stations 130-150 miles popping in. After this July, I'll take what I can get heh de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 03:53 Tr 107.3 WRSW Warsaw, IN classic rock 135 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 03:50 Glld catch, Bill - WUBU does *NOT* get out well--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:49 I know a guy in POoint Place who got CKWS-11 with WTOL on, and you know how close HE is to the towers...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:48 er...1978-85 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:48 Back then (I'm talking about 198-85), or even your Xmas 1994, some stations weren't 24/7 yet, especially educationals--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:46 Tr 106.3 WUBU South Bend, IN "Youtouchradio.com" 146 miles - R& B Music New! - In and out with many others de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 03:46 Also never managed to get WSIU/8 either...those were probably my two most wanted--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:46 I never managed to get WCEE from Toledo/Swanton, though I did have WLOS once with WTVG on...--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:32 That was the night I got WCEE-13 as a ghost under semi-local WTVG; I was able to make out "Mount Vernon IL" on the test pattern that night. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul29 03:31 Had I thought of checking FM, I could have probably cleaned up, even with the Realistic Clarinette 100 with TV antenna that I used at the time. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul29 03:30 Christmas 1994 was another good tropo opening; I had TV from Cape Girardeau and St Louis, MO in most of the night. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul29 03:30 Tr 104.7 WFRN Elkhart, IN over/under local WIOT in Toledo 129 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 03:22 Belvedere 104.9 squeezing between Quad cities and Pekin, not comon--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:19 WJAC-6 came in on tropo (620 miles), FM was probably loaded--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:19 After all, any opening where W (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:19 It was frustrating, Nick - TV was so insane, and the FM rig was on the other side of the room facing away, and I probably missed the FM mother lode that opening--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:17 WWYW-103.9 Dundee IL 180 miles quite listenable...--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:13 Merrill, did you have anything on FM in Thanksgiving '86? - Nick W2NJL (12-187-230-130.att-inc.com 12.187.230.130)
Jul29 03:13 MNYC is supposed to be NYC... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:04 ...WTHR-13 with their KETA off, and NYC LPTV on Channel 60, etc.--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:03 Crazy stuff like Lawton OK translator on 36 picking up WT (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 03:03 Thanksgiving 86 tropo had simultaneous openings to MNYC and such, and Texas - both 800+ miles--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:57 Tr 95.5 WYJB Albany, NY (169 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul29 02:52 Seems it's after 8/10 or 8/15 or so, usually, when land and lake weather is most at an equilibrium--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:51 After all, July 3 tropo overcame Lakes Huron and Ontario differences and came together...that was AWFULLY early in the season for that--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:50 Still maybe a little early in the season for tropo to overcome Lake Michigan temp. differences and air turbulence and "hop the lake" but we'll see--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:47 WITI-DT-33, 225 miles--Merrill/west central IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:44 Interesting, even after all these years it's still a GREAT classic rock station...and they even announce the songs! Now that's rare--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:43 Suddenly Chicago 93.1 is BLASTING IN, is something starting?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:42 WMVS-DT-8 coming in, 225 miles, NOT at all comon here--Merrill EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:41 Indiana 93.1 isn't RARE...if I sit there all day even in dead conditions it will usually at least briefly "troposcatter" in--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:37 Of course I can dream of CHAY, I'd like them to "Barrie" the other stuff...I'd be barrie [very] happy lol--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:34 Well, one of them is Indianapolis (260 miles), what are the others?00Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:29 Band is 'disturbed' right now. Thinking I'm on the northern fringe of something - rzz (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 02:29 Yeah, March 11, 1988. I was out watching it, never turned a radio on - rzz (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 02:29 Tr 89.7 WONU Kankakee, IL "Shine.FM" weak at 233 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 02:26 There seem to be about three sations in and out, probably Chicago, Indianapolis (heard talk in there), and...?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:23 93.1 toward Chicago sounds AWFULLY strange right now...there aren't many easy checkpoints from here--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:21 Right now some "crap" coming in - Decatur, Rockford/16, a couple Chicago, Racine/40...some close to 200 miles...so not entirely dead now--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:20 I was on a big trip during hat 1988 Auroral opening, so I missd it entirely. A lot of people had Skip from it. March 11, I think?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:07 Tropo here is usually 100-150 miles, with rare 200 mile reception ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 02:07 What about that huge Aurora in '88 (?), anything from that? - rzz (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 02:07 Very true. I have tropo 9 months a year, but NEVER like what your tropo is ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 02:06 Then there's "enhancement" =/= "tropo" - rzz (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 02:05 Some December-January tropo openings have been INCREDIBLE! And the motherlode was over Thanksgiving 1986--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:04 And one has to define WHAT tropo is. If something 180 miles away comes in that you only hear once every couple weeks, is that tropo? For ES, there's no question about qualifying--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:02 Yes, right...tropo is NOT Eskip. The "tropo clock" got filled in by 1967 for me, and the "calendar" not long after. Though, in the Great Lakes, tropo is stinkin' rare in April.--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:02 Band doesn't sound anything like APRS is showing- rzz (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 02:02 Yes, right...tropo is NOT Eskip. The "tropo clock" got filled in by 1967 for me, and the "calendar" not long after. (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 02:01 Tr 94.3 WZOC Plymouth, IN 145 miles now playing "Lonesome Loser" de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 01:45 Tr 107.9 WSHZ Muskegon, MI "Lakeshore Star 108" Delilah show 154 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 01:38 I better turn the radio on - looks like a path to Ohio is open - k9rzz milw (adsl-76-230-228-8.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.228.8)
Jul29 01:32 ONly 90.1 WMBI from Chicago Area here - rest I am hearing are Lansing/Kzoo - de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-143-132.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.143.132)
Jul29 01:25 Tr 106.5 WPYX Albany, NY (169 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul29 01:25 But tropo's not skip ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 01:24 As for skip calendar? I'm lacking for Feb-Mar, IIRC. I've had Es in Nov-Dec-Jan, and tropo Jan. I don't recall ever having TV skip during Feb-Mar either. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul29 01:23 I filled in the "FM Skip clock" back in 2003, when I had tropo from about 1700-1400 the following day. I'd had Es a couple months prior during the 1400-1700 hours. So, I've had skip all 24 hours. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul29 00:51 Merrill: Missing Mar, Sep, Nov and been at it since 5/05. Hourly? No way for me ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul29 00:45 prob cud count my number of March days since 1972 with FM Es on fingers - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul29 00:42 Mainly just Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo now -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul29 00:36 I filled my "Fm skip clock" in (skip, at least once, in each of the 24 hours) about 10 years ago, and I think that's harder--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:35 ...by finally ID'ing Monterrry on 2 and 4 in March a couple years ago. Still a couple months with no FM skip ever--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:35 [QUOTE: Jul28 22:13 I've had Es in almost every month of a short FM DX "career". It can happen ... Mike/cm87] Mike, it took me about 46 years to fill in my "skip calendar"... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:33 But the Hepburn map for tonight DOES look interesting...will it actually happen?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:31 I may also have to call up former Congressman Tom DeLay (R-Texas) to see why the procrastination...the holdup...the lateness...uh, what's the word I'm looking for?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:30 I'll have to call the Tunisian Embassy to see what the holdup is--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:29 ...is that drop shipment of skip that was promised delivery on July 28?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:28 And where in the %?@#!*!&%? (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:28 Come on duct, MOVE SOUTH...I want you!--Merrill/IL EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul29 00:18 Tr 94.7 WLS Chicago, IL weak with oldies //stream 332 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul29 00:02 Tr 97.1 WDRV Chicago, IL "The Drive" 332 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul28 23:49 KDRB is a relog for me with new calls. So strong thought for a min that WNIC had changed calls -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul28 23:48 wow Jeff your doing rather wellFrom LMolineux to Jeff (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul28 23:47 wow Jeff your doing rather well (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul28 23:46 Tr 100.3 KDRB Des Moines, IA "The Bus" loud at 628 miles!! -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul28 23:37 Tr 98,7 WFMT Chicago, IL CLA music 333 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul28 23:33 Tr 105.1 WOJO Evanston, IL Spanish 331 mi-de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul28 23:27 several minutes of unidentified SS 93.9 from 10:40-11:00AM today - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul28 22:55 I could have a 700-mi duct path out there and only a /MM would know it :> - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul28 22:52 The trouble with the Gulf is there's nil in it to prove/disprove paths - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul28 22:25 Eh the only time i have seen the Heburn Forecast dead on was once this year and ever since then its been just a hype program gets your hopes up and then you get smooched. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul28 22:22 Hepburn has some interesting looking Gulf plots - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-15-140.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.15.140)
Jul28 22:13 I've had Es in almost every month of a short FM DX "career". It can happen ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul28 22:09 Re: Justin's comment 20:51, Es was drained after those two events...thus no Es now - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul28 22:04 When you get your amateur radio license, you can plug in the mic and talk away de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul28 22:03 It is a very basic radio in terms of features, but perfect if all you want to do is listen....hard to find cheap gear for listening/working 6 meters de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul28 22:03 Mike great point. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul28 22:01 Justin, look for a used MFJ-9406 radio.......excellent receiver and can be found for just under $200 de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul28 21:57 Hardly good news. Just means all being screwed equally ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul28 21:55 Es Season nearing the normal End i am taking it. But can there be a longer life to it or some amazing spurts? Time will tell. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul28 21:47 The good news is the lack of Es isn't just confined to this continent - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul28 21:43 Weather is the same as Es here...sick! Haven't hit 90 yet, 80 only twice, 70 less than 10 times ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul28 21:39 I'll consider purchasing some 6m equipment if all I can use it for is monitoring - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul28 21:31 Let's see if there is a flood of used 6m/2m equipment being sold at the end of this season since July was horrible de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul28 21:30 There have been a lot of newcomers to 6m and 2m operations on Es in the past few years due to low sunspots and lousy F2 de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul28 21:19 I got half as many logs then as I did in one session in 2007 ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul28 20:51 Nothing will compare to the June 2nd and 18th openings this year, longest I've seen since starting - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul28 20:17 Es poor since I've been out of work. I get a job and all will get Es ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul28 20:12 10 m has been open here daily since may em84 (h-98-104-189-233.ip.alltel.net 98.104.189.233)
Jul28 18:21 Just unhooked ants for impending storms...propagation should spring to life now. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-29.vci.net 207.162.166.29)
Jul28 16:06 looks like i'm going to have to be active on 10m to relieve the bordom! de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul28 15:53 adding a former callsign column to my log page and for RDS/HD is going to be a pain - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul28 15:29 Tr 97.1 CBL-FM4 Owen Sound, ON- very weak with classical mx under Detroit-- local tx still off the air-- NEW! EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul28 15:03 Es has been so bad that I would be pleased just to have 10 meters open de AC7XP (mobile-166-134-219-184.mycingular.net 166.134.219.184)
Jul28 14:55 updated - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/fmes07bdd.htm (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul28 14:07 Is the skip still over, is it still through? - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul28 13:10 When KTEX 100,.3 moved to Mercedes, did they move their antenna and, if so, how far?--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul28 13:06 weird, no phone line dial tone but DSL still OK ... - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul28 13:04 were WCKW 'til 2004, then WDVW so not a "chameleon" - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul28 12:34 Rock 92.3 New Orleans has taken the call WRKN, was local 100.3's call until last November - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul28 11:03 There's SOMETHING...WTCT-DT-17 (190 miles) is the best here--Merrill/IL EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul28 11:02 There' (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul28 09:25 Four hours later and tropo condx are still dead. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul28 05:25 Tropo is as dead as Winter right now. :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul28 03:37 Tr 92.7 WYVN Saugatuck, MI "The Van" with Classic Hits syndicated show - 136 miles - swapping with W224BY de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 03:37 Tr 107.1 CILQ Toronto On 377Mi Jeff FN32 (pool-72-70-239-53.spfdma.east.verizon.net 72.70.239.53)
Jul28 03:36 Tr W224BY Angola, IN 250 Watts. ESPN Tri-States Sports Leader 88 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 03:04 "A watched pot never boils" - think I will let things cook a little more and come back later. 73 de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 03:03 Yeah not a lot of "spots" here either de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 03:01 Tr CFPL-10 London, Ontario A-Channel 129 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:58 I'm not even trying just by the looks of the APRS map - rzz (adsl-76-199-152-80.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.152.80)
Jul28 02:40 59.740 CTV Canada affiliate "Criminal Minds" show on now. de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:36 Guess I better swing West (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:36 107.3 WBBL Greenville, MI "The Ball" Sports Radio loud off the back. de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:21 Whole lotta nada here de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:18 Man there are times I really wish the west was humid so we could have Tr too, no fair you guys hogging it - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul28 02:04 Actually looking East, and Lansing/Kalamazoo coming in off the back de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 02:04 Nothing East here so far de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul28 01:56 One way trops...band's dead here. de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul28 01:45 Many Detroit stations are coming in full blast with RDS at 200 + miles - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul28 01:30 Coulda swarn I had Es a moment ago on 104.3. Was playing Katy Perry. Could've been TrS from GJ - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul28 00:06 Looking atcha with the FM beam, London Rob - send me some good DX de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 23:39 TROPO....All of the Detroit, Cleveland and Toledo FMs are in FULL HD out to about 150 Miles...Maybe it'll open up more later tonight??? de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul27 20:53 Steve you Still got Tr. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul27 19:59 Weak Can EE Es ch 2 CKCK if I had to guess. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul27 19:32 oops make WDSN Tr not Es :> - Steve K3PHL (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul27 19:32 Es 106.5 WDSN Reynoldsville, PA new (190 mi) 'Sunny 106' hopped over my semi-local WFYY (66 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul27 17:24 Tr 107.7 WMMX Dayton, OH in and out 175 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 17:19 Es 60.310 persisting for some time - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 17:05 Es 93.1 KKYA SD Yankton - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 17:03 Es 92.7 Neb - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 17:01 XE ch. 6 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 16:54 Es 99.1 KXLG SD Huron RDS - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:54 5z rather (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 16:53 English 5- to west. Perplexing. de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 16:47 Es 93.5 The Breeze MN - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:40 Es 93.5 KSCR MN Benson - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:36 XHWX-4 Monterrey de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 16:36 Es 90.5 KXCV MO HD - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:32 Es 93.1 MN KATO RDS "MN 93" - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:25 Es 96.9 KIAQ IA - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:21 Es 92.7 Algona IA or Algoma WI ... - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:18 Tr 106.5 WWLW Clarksburg, WV (299 mi) 'West Virginia Magic' new - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul27 16:18 Es svrl FM freqs right now - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul27 16:11 Es 88.9 with a weird variety of music - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 16:04 Really bad opening (I need less ES from coastal TX than anywhre else), but the first FM Es of any kind here in over three weeks??!!!--Merrill/EN40 (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul27 16:01 Looks like KLIF is ex-KDBN Haltom City de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:59 KGSX 95.1 found its HD switch agn :< - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:58 Ahhh. it was I 93 - playlist match and partial RDS ID "Version" as in "I 93 Version" de N8UUP BIll EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:56 Could also be KLIF 93.3 "I 93" Hamlin TX sheesh de N8UUP BIll EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:54 Cant figure out my 93.3 "The new Fly 93" or maybe "The new Y 93" - Billings, MT comes up for Y 93.3 , but band was not open that direction that I know of de N8UUP BIll EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:53 Still have spotty Tr to the south here - Es long gone I think de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:51 Plus, so many people in MI car dealer spots have Southern accents.. They certainly threw me off this morning-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 15:50 I have a lot of Tr acting like Es too, Bill.. I actually confirmed 94.9 WRHK Danville, IL during the Es opening.. Been after that one for years-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 15:49 Es down to spotty 88-92s - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:41 Lost internet again de N8UUP (adsl-76-234-133-117.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.133.117)
Jul27 15:39 with 95.1 HD off that 94.9 has resumed as a tropo pest - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:31 E's 94.9 KQUR Laredo, TX The Works - rzz milw (adsl-76-199-152-80.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.152.80)
Jul27 15:29 Tr 93.7 WFCJ Miamisburg, OH "Inspiration 93.7" 180 miles - acting like Es heh de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 15:26 Es 106.1 "Milwaukee" k - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:24 I'm trying for WGLQ Escanaba on 97.1, but they have no webstreams or online playlists-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 15:23 Es 104.9 The Wolf IL - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:19 E's KTFM Floresville, TX (San Antonio) Hot AC - mixing with a SS station - de k9rzz milw (adsl-76-199-152-80.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.152.80)
Jul27 15:16 Es gone from my area.. but still monitoring 97.1-- so far i've heard Detroit, Indianapolis and a Tx from Three Rivers, MI for a new log-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 15:15 Es 95.5 WGLO IL Pekin - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:10 last 20 min mobile - 89.3, 93.7, 93.9, 101.1, 102.5 South Dakota, 95.3 Nebraska kw4rz/m em60 (66.150.8.161)
Jul27 15:09 Es 93.1 WXRT Chicago RDS - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:07 Es 93.9 Mich The Bear - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 15:06 Tr 90.1 WPSX Kane, PA 'Penn State University' (197 mi) new - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul27 15:03 XHPN-3 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 15:02 E's 94.1 KLTR Brenham, TX Lite FM - in/out - mostly out but I'll take it! - rzz milw (adsl-76-199-152-80.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.152.80)
Jul27 14:52 religion below de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 14:48 Es 93.3 UNID "THe new Fly 93" Today's Music de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 14:47 English ch. 5- de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 14:45 Es 97.1 KEGL Fort Worth, TX-- BONUS, local 97.1 Tx is OFF THE AIR-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 14:44 WA5IYX: The Promise FM is from Tawas City-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 14:42 Es 106.1 The Promise Mich ? - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:34 Es 103.3 WKFR Mich - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:33 Tr 92.3 WRRN Warren, PA '92 Gold' (220 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul27 14:30 All this happens on the day I have to work, grrr. Can't record either, computer is busy - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul27 14:30 Es 94.9 WWMQ Mich (95.1 lcl HD off) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:30 Matamoros , TM XHRIO-2 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 14:30 I'm here. Just tropo so far - rzz milw (adsl-76-199-152-80.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.152.80)
Jul27 14:28 Es 102.5 WIOG Mich - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:27 Es 99.9 Michiana WSBT - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:24 Es 88.5 KEOM Mesquite, TX Eric Clapton song and ID de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 14:20 Es 97.9 WNCI OH Columbus wx - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:18 Classic Rock now on 89.7 - hmmm will have to look that one up de N8UUP BIll EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 14:17 XE video ch. 2 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul27 14:15 Holy cow 92.1 a mess de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 14:15 Es 96.9 WLAV MI Gr Rap RDS - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:06 Ea 90.7 WAUS MI Berrien Spgs - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 14:03 Tr 91.5 WHKC Columbus, OH ID/Religious Mx 173 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 14:01 Es 88.5 WCTP Mich - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 13:57 Es floating in and out now - suspect KJTH 89.7 House FM de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 13:57 KNOP DT-2 North Platte, NE. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-54.vci.net 207.162.166.54)
Jul27 13:55 strong local tropo to the south, no Es yet here de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 13:36 Es 90.9 KAMU College Station, TX, weak - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul27 13:25 Es 90.1 KPFT Houston, TX - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul27 12:42 Es 93.9 WNBY Newberry, MI (EN76) "Oldies 93" - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul27 12:31 Es 77.250 - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul27 12:29 Es TV2 CHBX Sault Ste Marie, ON - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul27 10:00 If anyone is interested here is what I see on APRS here. My APRS View de K9APR EM79lv (208.103.63.113)
Jul27 04:31 Let'[s try this agn...WELF 16/23 Dalton,GA 216mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-49.vci.net 207.162.166.49)
Jul27 04:30 WELF 16/23 Dalton (ppp-166-49.vci.net 207.162.166.49)
Jul27 04:05 (at MQT) - rzz (adsl-76-229-158-202.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.158.202)
Jul27 04:05 103.3 W277BR Sheboygan 50w translator screwing up my chance at. BAH! - rzz (adsl-76-229-158-202.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.158.202)
Jul27 03:54 90.1 WORQ Green Bay 100 miles. rare one - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 03:51 Just some weak Sturgeon Bay, WI stuff here.. Nothing big.. Hopefully it blows up in the morning-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul27 03:50 Looking at APRS, maybe I'll go for MQT again. That's a tough path - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 03:48 CJQM and WMKD still POUNDING in here. Nothing from Sudbury yet - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 03:45 just not happening here yet. BBl 73 de N8UUP BIll EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 03:28 shoot'n for Sudbury, ON. Not much else up there with any power - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 03:17 Tr 105.7 WAPL Appleton, WI "The Apple" briefly in with Bon Jovi song 267 miles de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 03:00 104.3 CJQM St St. Maire still in like a local 304mi to NE - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:54 stepping out for a bit, but I'll be working it late - de k9rzz milw (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:48 105.5 WMKD Pickford (Mackinac), MI - Big Country 100kw@ 295 mi - fair but steady - rzz milw (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:46 CKCO-42 starting to come in now - lite de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 02:42 CJQM St St Marie is still in. Not getting much else yet though - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:40 97.7 WSRG Sturgeon Bay @138mi The Big Dog - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:36 96.7 WBDK Algoma @124 mi but thru local slop on 96.5 - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:31 92.3 WBNZ Traverse City 50kw @145 mi like a local - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:29 I'm working it - *MAY* have Houghton, MI on 91.9. Beam heading is good - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:29 I'm working it - *MAY* have Houghton, MI on 91.9. Beam heading is good - rzz (adsl-76-229-213-150.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.229.213.150)
Jul27 02:23 WTTV 48/4 Bloomington,IN. 220mi. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-49.vci.net 207.162.166.49)
Jul27 02:22 Listening hard - ears beginning to bleed de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 02:18 Tr 104.3 CJQM Sault St. Marie 304mi LOUD Q104 - *GAME ON!* - rzz milw (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 02:14 Tr 105.1 WSBW Sister Bay 125mi north 3kw Adult Standards - LOUD - rzz milw (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 02:11 Yeah, I've got WPCK in the basement! Usually not heard even on big beams - rzz (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 02:08 Looking your way double Zed - send some Tr this way please de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 01:57 WPCK ~100 miles due north of me - rzz (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 01:57 tr 104.9 WPCK Green Bay - Kicks 104.9 BOOMING in. Also Green Bay NOAA 162.55 in strongly - rzz milw (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 01:38 Oh good! I mean, sorry to hear that. - rzz (adsl-76-230-226-220.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.230.226.220)
Jul27 01:23 Not a thing double Zed - welcome back to the worst July ever heh de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul27 01:19 Was away for 2 weeks. Did I miss anything. Triple E's to Japan??? - de k9rzz milw (adsl-76-199-157-117.dsl.milwwi.sbcglobal.net 76.199.157.117)
Jul27 01:08 Just home from work....no Es????? What happened to the season? - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul27 00:55 I was really hoping there would be some 2x Es around so I could catch it over the air, but I had to listen online instead de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul27 00:54 Several years ago they did a special broadcast on 42 MHz from Armstrong's tower in Alpine, NJ de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul27 00:51 If I remember correctly, it is right after the final credits roll and the music cuts off and becomes the 60 Hz hum thet like to use throughout the film de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul27 00:43 I thought that was so cool of Burns to do that de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul27 00:42 For those who do not know CW, the dits and dahs at the very end of "Empire of the Air" say "BASEBALL NEXT" de AC7XP (mail.ci.paradise-valley.az.us 63.230.242.106)
Jul27 00:31 nasty wx hr now - de WA5IYX EL09ql http://sanantonio.justweather.com/#lightbox=p298&tab=w537lb (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 00:30 I like that part lol. - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul27 00:27 DeForest "invented" some things but didn't really understand how they worked - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 00:23 It makes Armstrong and Marconi the only ones who really got the credit. - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul27 00:13 it doesn't paint too good an image of him or Sarnoff - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 00:05 They show footage of him in this. I think it was right before he passed. This documentary is very interesting, I recommend it as well - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul27 00:04 when Lee DeForest passed on in 1962 I'd thot that he was already long gone - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul27 00:01 even after 20 yrs it holds up well - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 23:52 Per y'alls recommendations, I am watching Empire of the Air (PBS Documentary) - Justin - DN51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 20:12 Speak of the devil... TrS from Casper, (KCSP-FM) 90.3. Weak. No sign of Casper DTVs (8, 14, 17) - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 20:10 Woot... vertical bars on TV2 beaming north. Es or RFI? - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 20:08 Brought my old UHF/VHF POS combo out and hooked it in series, lcl DTV reception improved significantly. Now if only TrS was active. - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 19:15 Yup...FM-6 is not a good UHF antenna. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 18:38 Plus my local TV stns (xlators) are mostly UHF and the FM-6 does poor with UHF - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 18:37 WLKY 26/32 Louisville NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 18:23 Louisville area (180mi) DTVs WAVE 47/3 and WMYO 51/58 NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 18:03 WTHI DT-10 Terre Haute,IN 177mi kinda unusual for mid day NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 17:52 de NN2E...TV ant comp info... http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ANTENNAS/comparing.html (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 17:49 de NN2E Link to 91 XG a pre-amp will help, too. http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=03&p=91XG&d=Antennas-Direct-91XG-UHF-TV-Antenna-(91XG)&c=TV Antennas&sku=853748001910 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 17:42 Yes, gotta have UHF antenna if you want tropo DX...Look into 91XG...friend runs one and has good results. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 17:40 Es 55.24, had been 67.25 (and maybe 88.5 spike) c. 1720z - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 17:35 I think I need a UHF antenna since there seems to be a lot of TrS at this QTH compared to SLC - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 17:23 RE 14:53 oops... WMEC is RF 21 Virtual 22 ...I had it bass ackwards. NN2E (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 17:19 Es 61.25 Net 2 - muti Ch 2 and 3 south - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 16:57 Es will start today just as soon as T-storms run me off. T-storms on sked for the whole week. :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 16:55 Es 61.25 south - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 16:49 if no TV Es today it will be the first day since May 30 without it. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 16:40 Haven't had any Es since yesterday...I want more, too. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-26.vci.net 207.162.166.26)
Jul26 16:18 I have gone back to MW this month, not a spec of Es here in Wyo - Justin - DN51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 16:10 We would like more Es here! It's been almost another three weeks with wimpy Tr! Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul26 16:09 GREAT JOB EN71!! It's not Idaho or Montana, but I'll take that log! Nice! Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul26 15:56 Es 55.25 south - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 15:46 FRANK de NN2E..Pre-amp comp chart... http://www.solidsignal.com/p/?p=2653&d=pre-amplifier-comparision (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 15:13 WCFN 13/49 Springfield,IL 210mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 15:09 OH, Good Grief! "The View" is on...Barking dogs! NN2E (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 15:06 WMSN 11/47 Madison,WI. 430mi DTV #504 NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 15:03 Figures...10 min after I went ZZZzzz last night prop starts happening...Thanks Murphy! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:58 WSEC 15/14 Jacksonville,IL 210mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:55 WEEK DT-25 Peoria NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:55 WKRN-DT-27 Nashville 358 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 14:53 WMEC 22/21 Macomb,IL 275mi FRANK, JEFF...WAKE UP!!! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:49 WKOW 26/27 Madison NN2E (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:47 WHA 20/21 Madison,WI. 430mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:41 WMBD 30/31 Peoria,IL 265mi. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:39 WQAD 38/8 Moline,IL. 325mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:38 Frank ... Look at the noise figures of the two pre-amps.... NN2E (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:37 WTVO 16/17 Rockford,IL 375mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-47.vci.net 207.162.166.47)
Jul26 14:26 Tr 89.3 WIPA Pittsfield, IL//91.9 Springfield-- NEW 1500!! EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul26 09:28 knowing my luck this will be a great Es day and i'll be pooped (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 09:26 good idea (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 09:26 i have them from bad to 1/4 bad (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 09:25 Oh, wait...I'll disconnect the antenna - that will reduce their quality to zero, lol--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 09:24 Not even a hopoe of getting rid of KLJB here, nothing I do gets them below about 60%--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 09:14 ch 49 showing a PSIP of "49-1" de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 09:10 WCHU-LD-33 coming in well, I think I missed this befoe--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 09:05 PREAMPS: CM 7777 (NN2E's preamp" says 23dB gain VHF, 26 UHF...Winegard 8275 says 28 and 28? Looks like Winegard might be better but...anybody know?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:54 wait a minute! 2002 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:53 er, 1992 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:53 i got WKPD in 1982 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:51 Did you get WKPD, or is that just info? I did notice 41 getting chewed up--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:47 i'm just amazed 49 in Paducah hasn't made it over KLJB de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:42 Okay, who's chewing up KDNL/31 really good?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:40 KGAN 51 blasting in from the back, so no doubt 36 and 49 are likewise stronger than they should be--Merill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:39 i have it on ch. 41 before the IA came on (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:38 WKPD on ch. 41 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:37 and I meant KLJB being the perpetual 49 blocker, not KWQC...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:36 But quality bars for 36 and 49 aren't even being chewed-up at all by KY stuff, so I don't expect either--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:35 I'd love to get "something else" on 49, where KWQC jhas always blocked me from getting a second DTV--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:32 And what channel is WKPD (was 29) on these days?--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:26 WEVV-DT-45 instead of Decatur, that doesn't happen every often--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:24 trying to get Paducah on 49 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 08:22 No, not even a chance on 36...at least not at the moment--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:21 and I'm getting rare WPSD-DT-32 too...REALLY coming in! Now I'll have to find your post about WKMU so I can try to DX it here, LOL--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:19 but still looks like a waste unless it gets "longer"--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 08:18 wpvn-ld-20, wsil-dt-34...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 07:21 WIPB-DT-23 Muncie, IN 280 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 07:04 WPSD-DT-32 Paducah, KY rare over WTJR-DT-32 256 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 06:48 I'm just wasting electricity trying to DX tonight. Time for ZZZzzz... NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:31 WTLJ-DT-24 Muskegon, MI 301 mi de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 06:26 Hi Les...I agree. Ur not gonna sneak up on anyone if they have Guinea hens around...best early warning system made. :-) NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:24 Geese & peacocks make good cops too. Nuthin' like a peckerhead with an attitude ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 06:24 If we're going to have lingering High Pres systems, and 105+ temps we should also have TROPO! DE N1LF EM63 (dpc691914043.direcpc.com 69.19.14.43)
Jul26 06:20 WEIU 50/51 Charleston 190mi is abt all that's "DX" from IL now :-( (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:10 I see sigs on 20 and 33 but prob local stuff. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:08 Neighbor, down the road, has Peacocks, Guinea Hens, Chickens, Ducks, Turkeys, Geese...all "free range." Dunno what keeps Coyotes from gettin' them...maybe it's their BIG dog... NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:04 Do U know if WBKP DT-5 is alive? Thot I mighta had them today but, not quite enuff sig. :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:03 WCHU-LD-33 Chicago 188 mi 15 KW de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 06:02 I remember a trip to KY and heard peacocks for the first time. Thought someone was getting raped. People laughed at me ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 06:02 I see occ sigs on DT 4 when beaming Chicago but, cud B WHBF. NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 06:01 We got Coyotes to burn but, don't need car alarms, sub woofers or motorcycle... NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:57 Chicago is WAAAY up and no sign of WOCK-LD-4 even in a WHBF null de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 05:57 I'll trade you 5 car alarms, 10 subwoofers and a motorcycle for every coyote you can come up with ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:56 I watch hawks while DXing...floating in space for minutes at a time... They're beautiful AND fast ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:54 That's what we need...Mt Lions... I got plenty of Coyotes...wanna trade? NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:52 Red Tailed Hawk hunts from top of 160 mtr Vert...only 1-1/4 " mast to perch on...must stand on one foot. :-) NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:51 Mtn lions look really big when you're eye to eye with them ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:49 ...also need WOCK-LD 4 but, agn, dead band. NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:49 wish doves didn't perch on my 432-el (bronze rods) - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 05:48 I need WPVN-LD but w dead band :-( NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:45 YIKES! on the Mountain Lion! NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:44 ...buzzard tried it, once, and stabbed his feet on wires...hasn't tried it since. Ed NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:43 Buzzards used to land on (and bend) the UHF parabolic until I "chicken wired" it and left wires sticking up at top..... (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:41 WPVN-LD-20 Aurora, IL 174 mi 10KW rare de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 05:41 Had a mtn lion inspect my car radio once from about 5' away. Scared the crap out of me ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:38 I've had a deer step on my VHF ant before...it was lying on the ground in back yard. NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:34 I have to setup antenna on 6' mast + plus coons, deer & squirrel are close ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:31 Low antenna or BIG raccoon, Mike? NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:28 Semi-local 94.5 is off, common occurance, KKLR Poplar Bluff, MO lurking beneath, 234 mi - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul26 05:27 NN2E: If I did a 360 deg scan, I'd probably goose a raccoon. They don't take kindly to that ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 05:23 KARZ 44/42 266mi Little Rock...WOOHOO! I knew I could count on them. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 05:17 except for Mexico, it's c. 300 mi before "out of state" from down here :> - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-239-134.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.239.134)
Jul26 05:17 I must admit, a few of today's posts have almost hit the peak of humor that is possible on the subject of TV/FM DXing :-) - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul26 05:07 WKMU DT-36 Murray,KY 477,714mi round trip Moon-bounce...or, maybe, 10mi tropo. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 04:56 WKMU DT-36 Murray,KY 24,892mi long path...or, maybe, it's 10mi tropo. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 04:30 KHQA-DT-7 coming in perfect at 50 miles. Look, something out of the state!! Oh, they transmit from Illinois? Never mind...LOL (welol, I had to report SOMETHING for a change)--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul26 04:28 de MOD - i can improvise a monitor but it won't have the valuable freeze frame that the sony has. thats how i get the dtv pix (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 04:24 Not even a whiff of TrS from Casper as per usual here. Nothing, nada, dead. Leaving DT box on 8 for KCWC if anything decides to happen - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 04:20 I've done a 360 deg scan and WCIA at 226mi is as good as it gets. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 04:17 Even Nashville at 100mi is waaaay down. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 04:12 No worries, Jeff...tropo is as dead as I've seen it in a long time...almost like mid-Winter :-( NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 04:09 de K1MOD - the bulb on my 60" Sony HDTV just burnt out. i hope there is no dx til i can replace it ;-) (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul26 04:01 WCIA 48/3 Champaign,IL 226mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 03:52 WRSP 44/55 Springfield,IL 212mi...No good tropo for more than 3 weeks so I'm reduced to reporting stuff like this. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 03:43 Just another of the FCC gems...Like 27 MCs and BB over power lines....money talks....NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 03:40 ...but that what happens when Lawyers think they can re-write the laws of physics. NN2E (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 03:39 IBOC...It Bothers Other Channels....yur right IBOC has made a mess of the AM BCB at night... (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 03:37 What the government shoud do is kill IBOC on AM until a better system can be found - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul26 03:32 RE...00:41... I don't thin the Gov't wants to destroy it but, if they can figure out how to tax it..... :-( NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-30.vci.net 207.162.166.30)
Jul26 01:46 Nothing of note yet here, London Rob - not even the usual CH 10/16/42 out of London area on TV de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul26 01:22 More CLOSE TROPO ....99.1 CKXS Wallaceburg, ONT. NEW STN 66 MIles at 1 KW! `80`s, 90`s & Now The New 99 FM CKXS`de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul26 01:05 TROPO...Opening to the WEST??? 91.9 WORW Port Huron, MICH. Bombing in..... only 60 Miles but just 180 WATTS!! RELOG de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO!! (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul26 00:48 Probably figuring out how to get it lined up over Afghanistan and get Es on sat phone calls ... Mike/bored & sarcastic/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul26 00:41 Perhaps the government did discover a way to destroy Es (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul26 00:40 June ws awesome for Es, can't understand how the last 3 weeks have been so dead - KW4RZ (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 23:45 A repeat of August 25th last year would suffice : ) de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 23:45 I could use some Tropo right about now. Es seem to be eluding me this month de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 23:16 Not much doing here in EN92...Best on FM is TOLEDO @ 151 Miles! Had Columbus Earlier @ 224 Miles..that's it!! Where's the TROPO?? de ROB VA3SW London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul25 22:47 Es 55.25, s.w. - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-237-137.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.237.137)
Jul25 22:29 Tr 105.7 WROR Framingham/Boston, MA (251 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul25 22:21 wimpy unid Central America Es earlier a far cry from this day 1 yr ago de KW4RZ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1VzFEWySJk (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 22:15 Tr 89.7 WGBH Boston, MA (253 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul25 22:15 I can't wait to rate this season. Last year I gave it a favorable rating. - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul25 22:04 noooooo prop of any kind - bummer de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 21:21 Es :-( - k7RPM (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul25 20:34 Es 55.25 west - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-237-137.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.237.137)
Jul25 20:16 strong storms just passed, temp dropped 20 degrees, Tr way up to the west out to 150 miles - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul25 20:13 Es ch 3 logo looks like Super Canal 3 Guatemala, also weak 77.250, & ch 2 - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 20:05 our Franken-FM KFLZ-CA-6 now has unID CBars vs just a raster - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-237-137.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.237.137)
Jul25 19:53 I see that the duct going way east has been removed from the Hepburn forecast. I was really hoping--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul25 19:50 But not the best time for CKCK to muscle in...saw them running long Moose Jaw promo, which I found (in May) to be a gorgeous town--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul25 19:49 Es mix Ch 2 offsets s.e. - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-237-137.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.237.137)
Jul25 19:49 MOD, saw the tennis - was that the one you called me about? Somebody might think it was a domestic because they were running TENNIS,SEE?--mERRILL/il (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul25 19:48 89.7 sounds like Emisoras Unidas Guatemala, weak in/out - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 19:35 Es 89.3 with tropical music - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 19:34 Es 81.740 Spanish - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 19:32 59.740 Spanish, so south, all is weak - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 19:27 Es TV2-6 suddenly.. north? - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 19:18 6 meters open to Northwest now (east central Montana hrd) de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 19:09 Bands quiet here now de N8UUP Bill En82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 19:06 "Felt" the tornado here. Had a HUGE gust out of the North that lasted 10 seconds (inflow to the south) - was strange. Made the kids go to the basement de N8UUP Bill (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 19:04 Power been out eight times here since November - I had enough. de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 18:59 But when I saw that funnel cloud, and saw the sky was green to the west Friday, I grabbed the dog and hit the cellar. Twelve steps and I touched two going down. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul25 18:55 Wow on that EF0 tornado; a few miles east of me they had fairly good-sized trees down. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul25 18:54 Bill, I'm going to invest in a generator that hooks onto the gas line. This finally pushed me over the edge. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul25 18:53 EF0 Tornado missed me by 4 miles to my SW de N8UUP BIll EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 18:52 Welcome back Eric - glad you are okay. I Invested in a generator Friday de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 18:51 MOD - NW0W seeing Global Canada TV-2 now from Missouri EM47 (Family guy I think - and Globaltv.com ads) de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 18:51 Only "Damage" I suffered here was a LOT of tree limbs down. Loads of free firewood, which will come in handy in a few months. de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul25 18:50 Finally back; I saw the funnel cloud Friday. Power was off until about an hour ago. de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul25 18:37 This unID ch. 2 is now into a tennis match. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 17:17 SS ch. 2z sitcom towards FL w/commercials de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 16:42 CKCK and CFQC1 both carrying "Tribal Trails" religious program de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 16:34 Stranraer , SK CFQC1-3 CTV de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 16:25 egads, they were still Mix 92.3 when in hr a few days ago - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-153-0-63.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.0.63)
Jul25 16:19 New Orleans 92.3 now "Rock 92.3" mostly modern rock, 2 or 3 same slogan on the freq now - KW4RZ (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 16:19 CKCK-2 CTV de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 16:06 Es ch4+ Can EE bmg N NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul25 15:46 Es 67.240 weak whisps from the north, local 103.5 off air - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul25 15:38 Es ch2z CBC EE bmg N NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul25 15:37 and after c. a week, KONO-101.1 has resumed HD - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-0-63.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.0.63)
Jul25 15:20 weird, lcl 98.5 sending 95.1's (KGSX) PI code (21C3) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-153-0-63.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.153.0.63)
Jul25 14:59 The APRS map is nice but you really can't use it for a reliable resource we have things called IGate's which take what is seen on VHF and HF places it on the INET stream. de K9APR 4x Digipeater owner EM79lv (208.103.63.113)
Jul25 14:47 WLBZ DT-2 Bangor,ME 1160mi +/- NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul25 14:39 Very little tropo here - not seeing what APRS map is de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 14:39 Tr 88.9 WYMS Milwaukee, WI "Radio Milwaukee" 322 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul25 14:29 Moncton , NB CKCW-2z CTV de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 14:21 Es ch3- FF Can church service. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-34.vci.net 207.162.166.34)
Jul25 14:06 weak TV-2 NE Canada in here. QC beacons in on 6 meters de N8UUP BIll EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul25 13:58 Ste-Marguerite-Marie , QC CHAU1-3- // CHAU-5z de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 13:49 FFC ch. 5 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 13:30 French Canadians on chs 2 and 3 SRC de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul25 13:21 updated - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/fmes07bdd.htm (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul25 07:52 a few Houston DTV Us decoding (185 mi) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul25 07:50 WXVT DT-15 Greenville, MS. 210mi not one of the regulars. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-55.vci.net 207.162.166.55)
Jul25 07:43 Can't hide from Memphis DTVs no matter where antennas are pointed. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-55.vci.net 207.162.166.55)
Jul25 06:33 Tr 107.7 WLKK Wethersfield Twnshp/Buffalo, NY (214 mi) - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul25 04:49 now if they'd fix their PSIP clock (May 2, 2010 12:38 pm) - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul25 04:46 our KBNB-LD-10 now has all 4 subs prgmd (1) Sp relig, (2) Eng relig, (3) Sp music (4) Eng infomercials - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul25 04:30 Scanned the horizon...no real DX NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-36.vci.net 207.162.166.36)
Jul25 04:18 WDKY 31/56 Danville,KY 240mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-36.vci.net 207.162.166.36)
Jul25 04:03 KLRT 30/16 & KARZ 44/42 Little Rock 265mi. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-36.vci.net 207.162.166.36)
Jul24 23:43 Brief spike on TV-3 NE Canada de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 23:43 6 meters quiet again. FM BCB up and down like a Yo-Yo with local tropo (I guess?) de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 23:25 Quebec stations in on 6 meters now de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 22:24 Rob...WNFR's sister stn WNFA 88.3 started RDS at the same time. They displayed "WFNA" for about a week before they corrected it -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 22:16 WHKO 99.1 Dayton has been in here pretty much ALL DAY!! @ 268 Miles de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 22:15 Brief tropo burst 107.7 With NWS break-in - too short to tell who de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 22:15 Seems to be a lot of UNSTABLE AIR around the Great Lakes...FM Stations IN/OUT like Crazy!! Weird Tropo Scatter!! May be better tonight!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 22:14 TROPO 99.1 WHKO Dayton OHIO RELOG Country K-99.1 FM 268 MILES de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 21:47 48.242 Video signal from Portugal in de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 21:44 de K1`MOD - WILX with the wrong call letters on their test pattern ----> http://oldtvguides.com/all_thumbs/10-wlix%20%20%20WRONG%20CALLSIGN.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 21:38 I wonder if they even know they have the wrong call shown on their RDS??? Should give them a call and alert them eh?? de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 21:37 Jeff...I took a Photo of WNFR's Fake "WFNR" RDS Call for my Archives......I don't think they've EVER had the correct call on the RDS!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 21:08 Waiting to hear from Eric B in Carleton - another Funnel cloud reported in his area yesterday de N8UUP Bill NE82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 21:07 I was on portable generator power, but dont care to hook it up to Computers/Radios unless necessary. They tend to be a bit tempermental about generator power de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 21:06 Lotsa wind, lightning, etc. been a real stormy summer here de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 20:19 Must have been quite a storm Bill -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 20:12 Back after 19 hour power outage due to storms - still nothing here heh de N8UUP Bill EN82 (ppp-76-226-164-152.se3.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.226.164.152)
Jul24 20:05 Tr 99.1 WMYX Milwaukee, WI "The Mix" 325 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 19:55 Used to hear a lot of Canadian Parks / Forest service traffic in the 30-50 MC range. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-21.vci.net 207.162.166.21)
Jul24 19:52 90.7 WNFR started using RDS couple of months ago, still showing call as WFNR -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 19:49 Tr 89.7 WUWM Milwaukee, WI 325 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 18:50 if I can ever relocate the C90 it's on: 104.1 SC CONWAY WYAV 06-10-1994 1137 - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 18:46 some 30-50 MHz 2-way license, before folk were born with cellphones attached - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 18:30 low-VHF 2x Business system? (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 18:18 she knew what she was talking abt as her low-VHF 2x business system was also clobbered by Es - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 18:15 I've a Jun 1994 tape of 104.1 SC with a call from a gal in STX who was getting them - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 18:05 Just wimpy Central WA/Portland Tr here, all relogs, zzzzzzzz.... Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul24 17:59 Could there be a July 6th, 2004 clone on August 6?!? We'll see!! Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul24 17:55 Check this out, Es mentioned on the air on one of my locals as it is getting CCI :> - Steve K3PHL FN20 http://home.comcast.net/~k3phl/audio/915_WCIM_07_16_2010_1100_Es_mention.mp3 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul24 17:40 Es 91.1 MN/IA - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 17:37 Es 89.1 WPAS Pascagoula MS with rds - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:33 Lots of signals showing up, no one wants to ID tho' - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:30 Es 89.1 Moody Bible Institute affiliate - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:30 XE muf ch. 5 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 17:28 Es ? 88.9 and 89.3 swappers - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 17:27 Es 89.5 two stations swapping - wdx0fbu DN70 (look for the intersect point guys!) (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:24 Es 89.9 'trying' to break through - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:24 I also have the Welland Canal ships to look at -de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 17:24 Try again...Jon You have the Falls to look at when there's no Skip....I just have the Thames River...and it's Dirty!! de ROB VA3SW (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 17:24 Can we refire-up some Es will ya please. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 17:22 Jon...You have the Falls over there to look at wh just hen there's no skip.....Iave the Thames River....and it's Dirty!! HAHHAHA...de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 17:21 I've had Es in August lots of times!! But usually pretty skimpy when it happens! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 17:20 I agree with Jeff..June was GREAT...JULY STINKS!! This was probably the best opening...and I got ZERO!! May not be over yet though!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 17:08 I would like to trade these second hand Es condx in for some high quality product please - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 17:05 July has been terrible for Es here as well, June was great however -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 17:02 And when you and Rob have Es openings, I almost always have none - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 17:00 Rob when we both have Es you are often hearing stns that I can't and vice versa -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:59 All Es gone here and have been for a while. LMolineux FM29HU (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 16:58 there has not been a respectable FM Es event here since July 3. Worst July ever - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 16:56 Despite hams making qso's in 'my backyard', no FM Es here - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 16:50 you're not alone Rob. 93.9 KSWN was first signal identified as Es from all this, I've been tuning for over an hour. and it's all gone now - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 16:48 All quiet again -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:47 I'm only 50 Miles South of Jeff....and I have absolutely NO SIGNS of E-Skip....not even in the Educational Band!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 16:45 thanks Jeff, cross path calcs to Minnesota, but no Es there, just now KSWN McCook, NE - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 16:44 So where is this Es cloud located at so i can finally get a grasp on how to read these Es chances. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 16:43 Tr 101.1 KRMD Louisiana. 270 miles. Doug/central ok (166-205-008-084.mobile.mymmode.com 166.205.8.84)
Jul24 16:41 In EN93fo -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:40 tr 93.1 KQID LA Alexandria (409 mi) prob swap KTYL - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 16:38 oops, VA3NN de KW4RZ (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 16:38 va33nn what's your grid square? - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 16:37 Es 92.9 Buffalo NY in briefly about 5 mins ago. doug/central ok (166-205-008-084.mobile.mymmode.com 166.205.8.84)
Jul24 16:37 Es 98.7 KLUV HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:36 Short 6m skip from WA-AB, but likely will not get anything off of that cloud > Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul24 16:35 Es 96.3 KSCS TX in HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:35 Es 96.3 KSCS TX in HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:33 XEPM-2 Juarez de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 16:33 Es 94.1 Spanish to SW -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:31 Es all gone here, only 3 OK stations....-de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 16:29 Rob 89.3 KNON still here in HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:27 Jeff....While you're logging all this SW Skip....50 Miles South of you I have ZILCH!!!!! de ROB EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul24 16:20 Es 89.3 KNON HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:20 Es 88.5 KEOM Mesquite, TX RDS -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:16 Es 96.5 KMMY Soper. OK "My Rock" -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:15 Es 96.5 Unid "My Rock" -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:09 Es 95.3 KERX Paris, AR swapping with KHYI -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:05 Es 98.9 KYIS Oklahoma City, OK - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 16:05 Es 99.1 KMAG AR C&W RDS -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:04 Es 89.1 KYCU Clinton, OK - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 16:03 Es 90.9 KCBI Dallas, TX -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 16:01 Es 88.9 KAOW Fort Smith, AR -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:59 Es 88.9 KETR Commerce TX -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:57 Es 89.7 KVRK TX RDS -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:55 Es 88.1 KNTU TX Tejano "The One" RDS -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:52 Es + Tr DTV sigs chs 2 thru 6 NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-43.vci.net 207.162.166.43)
Jul24 15:46 Es 92.7 ND Kindred - Legacy 92.7 - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 15:45 Es 93.9 KIAI "The Country Moose" Mason City, IA 1200 miles. Craig EL98jq (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul24 15:41 was a short event here, and short Es, review on 92.1 at 14:42 revealed WFPS Freeport, IL (754 mi) - K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul24 15:39 Tr WLFM-LP 6 Chicago 350mi "Smooth Jazz" F-FM NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-43.vci.net 207.162.166.43)
Jul24 15:35 Nada on the Es 92.3, tropo to eastern CO - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 15:34 Es 88.9 Unid K-Love to SW -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:33 Es 92.3 w Sara Bareilles "Love Song" - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul24 15:18 hey Bob yeah same here. That was a wierd Spike earlier but short lived. LMolineux in FM29HU (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 15:14 So far Es briefly in and out on the low end here. Mostly out at the moment. - Bob-Nj Fn20 (pool-141-153-240-4.mad.east.verizon.net 141.153.240.4)
Jul24 15:11 Still no Es here for some reason, Detroit & North OH Tr is strong - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 15:09 wtcb (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 15:04 Es 89.5 KLUX TX HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 15:01 Es 91.7 KSUI Iowa City, IA w/classical music. (904 mi) - Bob-Nj Fn20wb (pool-141-153-240-4.mad.east.verizon.net 141.153.240.4)
Jul24 14:58 Spoke too soon Es 88.9 KLDN Lufkin, TX RDS -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 14:53 Es gone already -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 14:43 Es 89.3 KRSW FM29HU LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 14:40 Es Minnesota Public Radio on 91.7FM FM29HU LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 14:37 Es 88.3 southwest gospel short 30s burst - K3PHL FN20 (173-103-245-80.pools.spcsdns.net 173.103.245.80)
Jul24 14:34 Jeff's E cloud is in S. Illinois- Probably too close to me- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul24 14:33 Nodda here either-- dial sounds a little unsettled like Es is trying in my area, but nothin-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul24 14:32 No Es here in Niagara so far this morning - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul24 14:29 Es 89.3 KSBJ TX HD -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 14:24 Tr 107.5 WAZO Wilmington, NC "Z 107.5" 75kw 565 mi - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 14:23 Es 88.7 WAYJ Fort Myers FL - Rich, FN11 (c-174-59-87-46.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 174.59.87.46)
Jul24 14:23 Es 88,7 KUHF Houston, TX IBOC splashing onto 88.5! -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 14:17 Tr 107.5 WNKT Eastover, SC with Fox Sports 40kw 410 mi - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 14:13 Tr 104.7 WKJC Tawas City, MI - located in Ypsilanti, MI (c-76-112-47-193.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 76.112.47.193)
Jul24 14:06 Es 88.5 KGHY Beamont, TX "The Gospel Highway" -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul24 14:06 Es TV4, 5 Canada, also soem tropo extending to South Carolina - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 13:44 Es into low FM.. north? - KW4RZ EM60 (ip98-162-144-11.pn.at.cox.net 98.162.144.11)
Jul24 12:48 Québec , QC CFAP-2 "V" in lower right. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 12:47 Es French Canadian 2+ de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 12:11 local 104.1 WAEB-PA off the air, TrS 104.1 WHTT Buffalo, NY (243 mi) new - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul24 07:44 KSPR 19/33 Springfield NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-35.vci.net 207.162.166.35)
Jul24 07:43 KYTV 44/3 Springfield,MO. 250mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-35.vci.net 207.162.166.35)
Jul24 07:02 WFYI 21/20 Indy NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-35.vci.net 207.162.166.35)
Jul24 06:20 APRS puts me outside of the 500-mi footprint to the east - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 05:55 T/O for Star Trek. BB 1 hr. NN2E (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:53 WDTI 44/69 Indy NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:50 WHMB 16/40 Indainapolis 245mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:49 WTIU 14/30 Bloomington, IN 192mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:43 WTIU-DT-14 Bloomington, IN 240 mi de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 05:41 Tr 107.5 KCIL, Houma, LA, 430mi , de KD5DSQ EM10 (adsl-68-91-193-139.dsl.austtx.swbell.net 68.91.193.139)
Jul24 05:40 WIPX-DT-27 Bloomington, IN 237 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 05:21 WDBB 18/17 Bessemer,AL 239mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:17 WTVQ 40/36 Lexington 239mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:11 Lotta QRM from Evansville, Memphis, Nashville, St Louis 100-160mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:09 Louisville area DTVS WHAS, WLKY, WAVE, WMYO 180mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 05:06 KC UHF DTVs 224 mi de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 05:03 WTTV 48/4 Bloomington,IN 218mi. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 04:54 just to be a masochist i'm going to check for tropo de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 04:53 it'd be 5 years before any FM Es on that deaf 1949 Stewart-Warner set - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 04:52 land=labs (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 04:52 still using a custom made RDX Land preamp here de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul24 04:46 FWIW - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/1965TVDX.TXT (adsl-69-152-227-182.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.227.182)
Jul24 04:44 Frank...I'm using Channel Master 7777 pre-amp. Ed EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 04:43 WCIA 48/3 Champaign,IL 226mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-59.vci.net 207.162.166.59)
Jul24 04:31 Per the WTFDA e-mail list... California - Hawaii tropo ducting currently being reported on 144 and 432 MHz - KG6VSW EM65 (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul24 04:21 I waZs DX'ing with rabbit ears on the second floor, which should've made skip even more useable...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:11 Didn't help that, though I was 40 miles from Detroit, the cheap radio made adjacent frequencies IMPOSSIBLE, maybe a really great 5db adjacent selectivity or something??--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:11 No skip on FM, that is - maybe I just didn't know how to look for it yet--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:10 Though I stasrted DX'ing FM on June 10 that year, I had **NO SKIP** until December 14!--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:09 For those who keep records that far back, what kind of FM Skip year was 1965??--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:08 With less RF ERP than there used to be, overload isn't as much a factor as it was years ago, either--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:08 Another change of subject: ANYBODY know what preamp nowadays would be good for a SERIOUS uhf-tv DX'er to buy??--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:07 Not to mention that April skip in the North is rare, though it's a thundery month...--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 04:06 Chage of subject:: Those who believe that thunderstorms produce Skip, this should prove otherwise!--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 03:38 Merrill/IL it most likely should be March I have been getting Jipped Thunderstorm Wise like its March. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul24 02:16 WHAT??? (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 02:16 Looks like another boring early March day with no DX. Oh, wait...somebody told me it"s July...W??--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul24 02:11 Sometimes when they were on a break, and didn't come back, I had to carry the show until they did. It was fun - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul24 02:10 I had on air experience at Citadel too. Every once and awhile "Mick and Allen" on KBER would throw me on.... (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul24 02:07 ah, I didn't realize that, thought you only did technical work with Citadel... good luck out there! - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul24 02:03 I have nearly 4 years of on air experience, its just been about 3 years since I've used it - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul24 02:00 I've been looking in the larger cities Bryce. I'd like to at least live within half an hour of a large city. Small towns are boring (no offense). Seattle, I'd try for KOMO 1000 on AM, FM you never know - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul24 01:56 bad news Justin is that in IL, unless if it was 2x skip, you won't get my Seattle stations :( Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul24 01:55 Might want to look at board op positions too, a good lowly job to get your foot in the door - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul24 01:51 On-air radio openings for mid-large markets will not be easy to find either w/o connections or a lot of experience - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul24 01:39 I would even love to use my BA in Film in the midwest, but nobody seems to be hiring in film - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul24 00:54 Es ch. 2 weak de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 23:03 Tr 91.9 WHDI Sister Bay, WI very weak but clear legal ID, "Ideas Radio" 297 mi new! -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul23 22:54 Tr 88.1 WHID Green Bay, WI WPR Ideas Radio 325 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul23 22:35 Tr 101.1 WIXX Green Bay, WI o/WRIF 326 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul23 22:33 Tr 105.7 WAPL Appleton, WI swapping with WOOD 325 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul23 22:08 Midwest Tr is pretty good, Justin. At least if the radio job fell through you'd still have your family and your Tr :) EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul23 20:34 Tr 89.7 WUWM Milwaukee, WI NPR News 325 mi -de Jeff VA3NN (24.235.43.61)
Jul23 20:00 A number of reasons.... 1)Born in the midwest, love it there... 2) family is all in Illinois...3) Tropo! :D - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 19:55 why do you want to go out to Illinois Justin? Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul23 19:46 Ok, Indiana is done. Didn't find a single opening for on air in the state. Next is Illinois - Justin - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 19:42 lol! I can't spell today, not good - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 19:35 agenda rather... better check that resume over! Matt (sgbp-wpa-001.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.30)
Jul23 19:31 adjenda rather, - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 18:24 Today's ajenda, applying for on air radio jobs in Muncie, IN - Justin - DN51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 17:44 CKND2 just had that Hakim Optical ad they talked about on the WTFDA forum N8NU in EN81fs (cblmdm72-241-153-126.buckeyecom.net 72.241.153.126)
Jul23 16:48 Es is waifing in and out here stubborning stuck on ch. 2. Think it's eastern Canada. de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 15:42 The strong morning Tr here severely hampered the Es - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul23 15:35 The E cloud was right over me. Congrats to those who heard something-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul23 14:38 Only thing I heard this morning before work was WEVO-89.1 Concord, NH at 0730 CT w/"NHPR" RDS - Matt in Omaha EN21 (sgbp-wpa-002.offutt.af.mil 131.7.52.31)
Jul23 14:06 Es from KS & OK has been fading in and out here, hard to ID much of anything - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul23 13:51 Es Kearney, NE market 88.7 KLNE, 89.1 KHNE, 94.5 KLIQ, 97.7 KMTY, 105.9 KQKY logged - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul23 13:40 Es 89.1 KWFC Springfield, MO - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul23 13:39 Nice article on TV DXing in this month's issue of "Monitoring Times" by Danny O (AC5-Webproxy10.direcpc.com 66.82.9.20)
Jul23 13:23 No Es here in Niagara, short Tr building up - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul23 13:15 Pembroke , ON CHRO-5 is A channel de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 13:10 Es west, strong Tr south, happy Friday - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul23 13:08 Es 88.3 KESD, South Dakota Public Radio - Steve K3PHL FN20 (c-69-141-252-112.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 69.141.252.112)
Jul23 13:04 "A" Channel ch. 5 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 13:02 muf ch. 5 to ne Canada de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 12:35 Nice cndx this morning in the SE DE N1LF EM63 (AC5-Webproxy10.direcpc.com 66.82.9.20)
Jul23 12:32 Québec , QC CFAP-2 "V" in lower right. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 12:06 my home station, Bob. Congrats de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 11:44 Es 91.3 WIUM Macomb, IL. w/ NPR programming. (872 mi) Only getting bits and pieces of Es here because of morning coastal tropo and local enhancement overiding it. - Bob-Nj Fn20wb (pool-141-153-240-4.mad.east.verizon.net 141.153.240.4)
Jul23 11:39 French Canadian CBC ch. 2 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 11:30 Es 95.3 KOKX Kool95 Keokuk, IA. w/Cardinals baseball ad. (919mi) - Bob-Nj Fn20 (pool-141-153-240-4.mad.east.verizon.net 141.153.240.4)
Jul23 11:27 Es 92.9 WRPW IL Colfax, 101.7 KGOZ MO Gallatin - Nick W2NJL FN20 (pool-71-188-3-50.cmdnnj.east.verizon.net 71.188.3.50)
Jul23 11:06 Rumor from corporate is Es is a seasonal item and supply may be depleted till next season - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul23 10:18 DX SHerlock has me spotting C6ANX within the past hour. I think NOT. That was hours ago! de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 09:07 265mi here would be rare, strong DX. I wish I had it now. :) David FM18 (c-76-111-73-8.hsd1.va.comcast.net 76.111.73.8)
Jul23 07:47 All this yet, no real DX. 265mi Cincy still seems to be the limit. NN2E em56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul23 07:38 One scan, bmg 75 deg, netted 68 chs & sub chs. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul23 07:29 No matter where I point ants gettinf sigs from Memphis, Jonesboro-AR, St Louis, S.IL, Evansville, Louisville, Bowling Green, Nashville, Jackson-TN etc. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul23 07:25 DTV sigs from 100 to 150 mi range are BLASTING in from all directions. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul23 07:07 <200mi tropo now VERY intense. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-57.vci.net 207.162.166.57)
Jul23 05:25 265mi... Little Rock and Cincinnati. appears to be the limit, so far. Lotta <200mi clutter. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-39.vci.net 207.162.166.39)
Jul23 03:19 Funny, I was just looking for radio jobs at that very station a few hrs ago. That and the rest of Ohio's bigger cities - Justin - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 02:51 Tr 107.7 WMMX Dayton, OH "Mix 107-7" and website de N8UUP Bill NE82 (adsl-76-234-136-17.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.136.17)
Jul23 02:09 XHRIO-2 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 01:48 Texas, and now lite Colorado beacon on 6 meters - still nothing on FM BCB yet de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-136-17.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.136.17)
Jul23 01:35 Thats because this is offbrand outsourced cheap Es Jim. The good stuff is still on back order I guess - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul23 01:19 looks like Es still wimping out - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul23 01:03 de MOD - it has a Univision bug. It may be Naples , FL WUVF-LP-2 but they're + offset and this is a z. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 00:19 this has a bug lower right i've never seen before de MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 00:18 Es SS cartoons ch. 2z de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul23 00:01 Alabama also now on 6 meters de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-136-17.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.136.17)
Jul22 23:55 Puerto Rico in on 6 meters de N8UUP Bill EN82 (adsl-76-234-136-17.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.136.17)
Jul22 23:11 i hope trop opens up nicely here in FM29HU. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul22 23:07 and finally ----> http://oldtvguides.com/2009/ (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 22:59 if you're really bored here's more ----> http://oldtvguides.com/2009-2010%20DTVs/ (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 22:37 de K1MOD - scans of new TV DX loggings from the past few months -----> http://oldtvguides.com/DTV_DX/ (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 22:01 Ditto.. I just barely cracked 200 miles this afternoon.. Hoping for an improvement tonight-- EN71 S. Michigan (96-36-26-102.dhcp.aldl-nbb.mi.charter.com 96.36.26.102)
Jul22 19:55 Condx are ZZZzzz... here. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-56.vci.net 207.162.166.56)
Jul22 18:44 XEPM-2 Juarez de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 16:50 Good catch, Rob! I get them here quite often-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul22 16:44 TROPO 88.5 WMUB Oxford, OHIO RELOG 301 MILES!! 24.3 KW ID as "91.7 WVXU Cinci" Runs // to them. ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 16:43 TROPO 88.5 WMUB Oxford, OHIO RELOG 301 MILES!! 24.3 KW ID as "91.7 WVXU Cinci" Runs // to them. (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 14:38 Early a.m. tropo to N-E has gone flat...nothing out of Indy area. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-39.vci.net 207.162.166.39)
Jul22 14:32 Trying to get DTV-4 to north...Rock Island? Chicago? NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-39.vci.net 207.162.166.39)
Jul22 14:29 TV Azteca7 net ch 2; likely XHTAU Tampico de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 14:21 XE ch. 2 MS or Es de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 12:29 WVAH-DT RF channel 19 Charlestown, WV into Southern Michigan 278 miles -KB8U http://kb8u.ham-radio-op.net/TV2/ (c-68-40-195-240.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.40.195.240)
Jul22 12:06 Yes Eric...I believe it is near the Lake de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 12:05 Looks like I'm missing some good cx, but alas, I have to work. de Eric B (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul22 12:04 Rob, I caught W220DM a couple of years ago. Isn't their tx right next to the lake? de Eric B, Carleton, MI (c-68-60-170-184.hsd1.mi.comcast.net 68.60.170.184)
Jul22 11:26 oooops.....WHIO..Make that 95.7 Mhz!!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 11:25 TROPO 95.6 WHIO Piqua, OHIO 250 Miles "Miami Valley's AM1290 & 95.7 WHIO" RELOG de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 11:18 TROPO 91.9 W220DM Parma, OHIO "AIR ONE" Translator 10 WATTS!! @ 112 Miles RELOG!! de ROB VA3SW EN92 London, ONTARIO (CPE000c41be1a88-CM001947931510.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com 99.249.244.102)
Jul22 10:17 Eastern EU @ 162MHz. I'll settlte for half of that ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul22 09:45 I don't think there is a single radio built today that does not have at least one of his inventions in it de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 09:42 It took the efforts of many men to give birth to radio in the 20th Century...but radio would not have progressed very far if it wasn't for Armstrong inventing regen and het rcvrs and practical Frequency Modulation de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 09:38 You also get to see how much of a genius Edwin Howard Armstrong was, and how his genius was abused by DeForest and Sarnoff de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 09:35 It is a must-see for anyone who loves radio of any kind de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 09:34 Great answer! What was the question? ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul22 09:33 "Empire of the Air" had little to do with TV...the subtitle is "The Men Who Made Radio" de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 09:32 Yes, (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 08:49 Tr FM loaded here with 375-450 miles tropo to SC and NC, all the usual players. Craig EL98 (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul22 08:30 Tr 93.9 WJXY "The Team" Conway, SC 378 miles. Craig EL98 (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul22 08:24 Re 08:24, 93.3 (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul22 08:24 Tr WWWZ Summerville, SC RDS 383 miles Craig EL98jq (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul22 08:18 tr 92.9 WEGX "Eagle 92.9" Dillon, SC 411 miles. Craig EL98jq (cache-dtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 205.188.117.12)
Jul22 08:05 AC7XP, I wouldn't take your skip antennas down yet, the supplier has promised me that a whole truckload of Es will be delivered the 28th - we'll see--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 08:03 I don't even think I was aware of skywave on AM yet, nor had ever heard shortwave... (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 08:02 04:57, I was LIKE one of those first TV viewers in 1955 or 1956 when I was trying to watch Beat The Clock on WJBK-2 and WTWO Bangor ME rolled over it, Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 05:43 de K1MOD - Mahlon Loomis got shafted by history, too http://jeff560.tripod.com/loomis.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 05:41 early FM bcsting - de WA5IYX http://jeff560.tripod.com/fmfirst.html (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 05:39 there was a 300-kw 43-MHz Paxton, MA station (WGTR) that was often into the UK by F2 in Cyc 18 - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 05:36 the 40-MHz FM band was relocated after WW2 to avoid Es - didn't move it far enough :> - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 05:33 Empire of The Air was a 1991 Ken Burns item dealing with DeForest, Armstrong, and Sarnoff - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 05:30 de NN2E...Murray, KY. The birthplace of radio... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Stubblefield (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 05:22 getting KC and Chicago U's but nothing out of the ordinary de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 05:06 Indy area DTVs waaay up, now. 245mi +/- NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 05:00 If you have NetFlix you can watch it!!! Your right it is Empire of the Air!! de K9APR (208.103.63.113)
Jul22 04:57 Interesting article. I wonder what the first TV viewers thought when they saw Es. Same goes for FM's early days - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul22 04:51 This might be the NY Times story on that series - wdx0fbu DN70 http://www.nytimes.com/1988/01/24/arts/television-looking-back-on-a-cavalcade-of-tv.html?sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul22 04:47 de K1MOD - It was "Empire of the Air", I believe. And they gave short shrift to Lee DeForest. (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul22 04:40 WA5IYX--do you know the name of that PBS series of TV History? Love that kind of stuff (dpc6682162010.direcpc.com 66.82.162.10)
Jul22 04:21 and the "old" 40-MHz FM bcst band came and went there - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 04:20 note in that chart the 5m band was between Ch 2&3, ltr 6m band between Ch 1&2 - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 04:17 in 1988 a six-part PBS series on TV history had an episode with some examples - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 04:16 NN2E: Look at it this way. You heard SOMETHING. Better than nothing ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul22 04:15 Some of the 1920s crude lo-res (c. 100 lines, mech. scan) bcst TV was done c. 2 MHz - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 04:09 WVUT DT-22 Vincennes,IN 137mi...over KBSI NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 04:07 WHMB 16/40 Indianoplace 245mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 04:02 No TOH ID for WPXS either...DEATH TO THE NON IDers! NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 03:59 Took down Es antennas and set up HF antennas for Fall de AC7XP (mobile-166-134-150-147.mycingular.net 166.134.150.147)
Jul22 03:56 I assume it is as well de AC7XP (mobile-166-134-039-187.mycingular.net 166.134.39.187)
Jul22 03:49 I'm starting to think this season is done ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul22 03:37 Interesting, Pat. I read, somewhere that some of the original TV experimentation was done in the 2 MC range...Imagine, SW TV :-) NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 03:33 It appears WPXS 21/13 Mt. Vernon,IL doesn't want to ID any more. 13-1 says "Daystar" and 13-2 says "RTV" ...no legal ID at bottom of hour. I'll check agn at TOH. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 03:33 maybe of some interest - de WA5IYX http://s1.hubimg.com/u/142140.jpg (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 02:52 Frank...he may be busy this Summer...I'll ask him abt it the next time I talk to him on 160 meters. NN2E (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 02:51 WLWT 35/5 Cincy 267.36mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-17.vci.net 207.162.166.17)
Jul22 02:48 Watch tomorrow be the big skip day, as it's the ONLY day before mid-August that I'm fully tied up.--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 02:48 NN2E, is that the guy you mentioned to Jeff? I contacted him BY MAIL -- he didn't reply!! Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 02:18 AC7XP: If you get SFO area, give a yell. Just been listening with no luck for 1.5 hours ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul22 02:09 Es......88.5 ....NPR de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul22 02:06 Third time or so today I've gave this report, but ZERO FM Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul22 01:50 WTVQ 40/36 Lexington,KY 235mi NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-38.vci.net 207.162.166.38)
Jul22 01:29 any x-paths to my w/sw must be into the water - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul22 01:18 Frank...did you contact Jimmy, WX9DX abt tower work? NN2E (ppp-166-38.vci.net 207.162.166.38)
Jul22 01:07 Fricken People had TROP yes TROP from my region to Florida on April 3rd. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul22 01:03 I meant to say 100 miles but, what the hey - somebody that far away may as well be on the Moon--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 01:03 There are no known reliable tower people within 200 miles of Macomb, as far as I can tell, except for some people who are "closeted" about it & impossible to find--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 01:02 When one has rotator issues, how in the **h---** does one find anybody within 200 miles to do tower work?--Merrill/IL (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul22 00:56 Bill i have been waiting all year for a good opening of Trop but when it occured i was down with rotator issues and nothing will ever come close for that. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul22 00:52 I'd even settle for a nice tropo opening at this point de N8UUP Bill EN82 : ) (adsl-76-234-136-17.dsl.sfldmi.sbcglobal.net 76.234.136.17)
Jul22 00:24 Basic Trop to Baltimore LMolineux FM29HU (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 21:58 updated - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/fmes07bdd.htm (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 21:35 Seattle i am sure you meant May of 2012 (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 21:34 75% off, lol, China couldnt even compete to make Es occur lately. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 21:27 Es is on Clearance at 75% Off is more like it - KA3JAW EL87 (user-142gph3.cable.mindspring.com 72.40.102.35)
Jul21 21:22 Es is backordered to Aug, if not May 2011 :( Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul21 21:13 August Monitoring Times has a TV DX cover story de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 21:05 Ok it seems i gotta call the FCC, Now with the Cable tap leakage here i am having a hardtime holding WPVI and i am very close. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 21:01 Also, the TDWU (Tropo Duct Workers Union) is 'mired' in negotiations, thus no tropo - wdx0fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 20:59 Per Justin's comment, earlier mentioned the IECU (Int'l Es Cloud Union) is on strike for better conditions, per the back order on supply - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 20:53 Sad to say, Target/K-Mart/Sam's Club/Insert local mega-store/ are out of Es too. - Justin - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 20:49 Make that ANY Walmarts ...frustrated typist/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 20:49 There aren't all Walmarts here...I'm screwed! ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 20:44 Forgot to tell you guys, Es is on backorder until Walmart can re-stock it from the warehouse. They said August at the earliest - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 19:54 No Es. No Tr. No fun. Local T-storms really rippin' up the low chs. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 19:52 T-storms here causing spikes in the audio here - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 19:50 Maybe if Dave got back on the radio, we'd get some Es again. The sky opens for him ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 19:42 still zilch on FM... Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul21 19:14 Zilch in S. Oregon on FM - K7RPM (24-216-225-111.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com 24.216.225.111)
Jul21 18:51 I agree, it didn't last very long here either, only one new stn - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 18:47 Wasn't much of an opening de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul21 18:12 I must have missed that opening "17:10 90.1 KOLU Pasco, WA de AC7XP" Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul21 18:11 Wimp Tr from KINK Portland 101.9 Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul21 18:10 Zero here right at the moment Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul21 17:42 TrS 96.1 KKLX - Worland, WY w/ lcl ad - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 17:31 Es 89.3 is K-LIFE San Luis Obispo, CA (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 17:29 Fading in/out. Stn on 89.3 doesn't want to ID - Justin - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 17:26 Es into FM - Up to 89.5 - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 17:10 90.1 KOLU Pasco, WA de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul21 17:05 FM open on Es here de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul21 17:04 added some 2010 images - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/wa5iyx/sonycapx.htm (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 17:01 de K1MOD - 40-K40IJ-D Topeka, KS 313 mi 5KW (NO PSIP) http://oldtvguides.com/DTV_DX/40-K40IJ-D%20%20%20Topeka,%20KS%20%20%20313%20mi%20%20%28NO%20PSIP%29.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 16:52 note: KIIN-12 had signed off the air both times (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 16:50 de K1MOD - K24IM-D Keosauqua, IA 70 mi but with KRCG-DT-12 (normally) KIIN-12 http://oldtvguides.com/DTV_DX/24-K24IM-D%20%20%20Keosauqua,%20IA%20%20%2070%20mi%20but%20with%20KRCG-DT-12.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 16:47 de K1MOD - K44AB-D in Keokuk, IA relaying WYZZ-DT-28 instead of K28JD-D-28 http://oldtvguides.com/DTV_DX/44-K44AB-D%20%20%20Keokuk,%20IA%20%20%2039%20mi%20%20%206.65%20KW.jpg%20%28K28JD-D%20but%20with%20WYZZ-28%29.html (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 16:45 The D@mned thing NEVER goes off air. :-( NN2E (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 16:41 Musta been a PITA...I hv WKMU ch 36 @ 57 KW ten miles away and I HATE them! NN2E (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 16:39 pat - we dont have a radio Ola here yet- We do have a spanish ESPN on 97.75 though - Craig DM79 (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 16:38 that tower (Galm Rd.) 8.8 mi wnw of me went up in 1989 - had KHCE-23 (1.4 MW) on it a long time as well - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 16:24 back in analog days, biggest QRMer was WKYQ 93.3...lot of my ch 8 VHS recordings have "herringbone" QRM thanks to them. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 16:23 the 90.9 had been atop this (KISS 99.5 studios in it) - de WA5IYX http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&lng=3&id=171367 (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 16:20 Like Jim said - For an industry that says it loses money, sure are a lot of stations - Craig (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 16:19 I used to live halfway between NYC and Philly...I'm familiar with that kind of clutter. NN2E (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 16:17 luckily the 90.9 (at 3 kw) moved from c. 3 mi to 25 mi to become 100-kw :> - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 16:09 'taint easy here either - de WA5IYX http://www.qsl.net/w/wa5iyx//images/WA5IYX-20100715-Radar-FM.png (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 16:01 100 KW WRIK 98.3 four miles from here...it's no wonder why I don't DX FM. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-31.vci.net 207.162.166.31)
Jul21 15:56 Its amazing you log so many Randy with so few open freqs - Craig DM79 (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 15:38 89.3, 93.9 and 97.3 are the only freqs here that are usually clear. It can't be allt hat bad in Colorado kw4rz (66.150.8.161)
Jul21 15:02 already a Radio Ola on 105.9 (100 w, 12 mi at 274-deg) - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 15:00 our K229BJ (62-w 16 mi at 32-deg) is sked to move to 93.5 and double pwr - de WA5IYX EL09ql (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 14:47 IMHO - many of these stations are on the air only to ask for money - But you're right, there are alot of new commerical stations - Craig Denver (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 14:31 For radio having a hard time making money, there sure are a lot of stations on the air! - wdx0fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:30 My 93.9 equals your 93.7, I can't even null KRKU 93.9 (Loveland) - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:28 93.9 and 93.7 now gone for DX - though Es can make it over 93.9 here - Craig (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 14:27 Sure is going to ruin 93.7 - if there is an opening towards Denver - everyone should look for this, they are sure strong here - Craig Denver (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 14:16 The preceding announcement is IMHO and not an endorsement of Tv/Fm Skip Log :-) - de fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:15 Did you say "any K-Love station is ridiculous"? 'scuse me, I need to clean my ears - de fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:13 and a decent Es opening in progress in EU is underway - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:13 Wouldnt a K-love translator in Lakewood be ridiculous - Craig (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 14:11 yes Craig, still at a loss as who it might be - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 14:09 Jim did you get my email today about 93.7 - craig Dm79 (97-124-134-86.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.134.86)
Jul21 13:38 I guess that means no 24 hr extravaganza dx session from four different time zones! - de fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 13:37 and the TDWU (Tropo Duct Workers Union) is mired in contract negotiations..... - wdx0fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 13:35 I heard the IECU (Int'l Es Cloud Union) is on strike for better working condx=no Es dx - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul21 12:25 XEFB-2 Monterrey de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 12:23 XE ch. 2 de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul21 11:05 APRS map shows me Loaded but NADA. LMolineux (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 11:04 The DX'ing here has been horrible for me so far again and still. LMolineux FM29HU (c-68-34-164-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net 68.34.164.27)
Jul21 08:48 Tr mild tropo to coastal GA, SC and NC in the 250-350 mile range. Craig EL98jq (cache-mtc-ae08.proxy.aol.com 64.12.117.12)
Jul21 07:54 I've scanned the horizon and, no tropo DX. Just a LOT of 150mi clutter. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-45.vci.net 207.162.166.45)
Jul21 07:42 I think the DX gods owe us a do-over Es season that spans until December, or at least a 24-hour opening or something! - David FM18 (c-76-111-73-8.hsd1.va.comcast.net 76.111.73.8)
Jul21 07:19 Typical <200mi Summer tropo tonight....Can't hide from Nashville DTVs NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-45.vci.net 207.162.166.45)
Jul21 07:15 And July Es in Aug, you never know :) - Dn51 (cable11-77.sweetwaterhsa.com 63.227.160.78)
Jul21 07:11 Matbe we'll get July WX in August. NN2E (ppp-166-45.vci.net 207.162.166.45)
Jul21 07:09 We've got June WX. Should be done with frontal boundry T-storms in July. NN2E (ppp-166-45.vci.net 207.162.166.45)
Jul21 07:07 Same here. Stall frontal boundry should be at Canadian border, not in central Illinois. NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-45.vci.net 207.162.166.45)
Jul21 06:04 Maybe it has something to do with the lack of Es this month? Everything is off cycle - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 04:23 Give it a few weeks. It'll happen...always does ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 04:13 We haven't had a single monsoon storm yet......very strange de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul21 03:58 I remember those days. I loved it (except for the August sandstorms) ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 03:57 The LOW temperature at my house last night was 97 deg F de AC7XP (ip98-165-205-188.ph.ph.cox.net 98.165.205.188)
Jul21 03:33 Its 80F 40 miles from here, not as much differential as I expected ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 03:25 When I last came thru SF in early Aug 1979 after 3 wks in the VK4 winter it felt cold! - de WA5IYX (adsl-69-152-238-97.dsl.snantx.swbell.net 69.152.238.97)
Jul21 03:10 Down to 53F now, fog coming in, wind still blowing; no Es on days like this ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul21 03:01 Hard to comprehend that it's 59F anywhere right now... temps here low-mid 90's with dewpoints in the 70's.... overnight low 74 tonight - KG6VSW (c-98-211-39-251.hsd1.tn.comcast.net 98.211.39.251)
Jul21 00:29 Probably the closer of the two unless it was 2x Es which I doubt. - Justin - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul21 00:04 Hard to believe he was understood with his teeth chattering ... Mike (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul20 23:59 Like Mark Twain said-Coldest winter he ever saw was a summer in SF - Craig DM79 (97-124-148-2.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.148.2)
Jul20 23:57 Summer in San Francisco...59 degrees...51 wind chill ... urgh! ... Mike/cm87 (c-24-5-0-36.hsd1.ca.comcast.net 24.5.0.36)
Jul20 23:53 Justin, only two FF I see on 94.1 both in QC, way off target ??? - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 23:20 I wonder what the 94.1 FF was then. It was where the MUF topped out today. - Justin - DN51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 23:15 92,9 FF mostl likey CKSB-1-FM Ste Rose du l;ac MB (wnpgmb0807w-ad02-73-44.dynamic.mts.net 74.216.73.44)
Jul20 23:04 There seems to be a lot of times the map is showing activity in my area when I have nothing - wdx0fbu (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 23:04 Does anyone know what kind of power those repeaters on the APRS map run with? - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 19:41 I seemed to have everywhere but Winnipeg this afternoon. The stations north of it and surrounding it were coming in - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 19:11 I had a 92.9 FF on June 18th while I got TV6 CBWT/92.1 CHMX Regina/92.1 CITI Winnipeg. Will ID in next MB opening. Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 19:09 Congrats on your FF MB log! Easy to ID with the call letters. Still haven't gotten anything from Western Canada here in ON - de Jon in FN03 (d216-121-196-136.home3.cgocable.net 216.121.196.136)
Jul20 19:05 Thx to WTFDA for the help IDing that one, I wish I was bilingual - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 19:05 The FF station I had earlier was CKBS-1, only 5.4 KW at 811 miles. - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:59 that must have ben CICT I had about 45 minutes ago, but I didn't try hard to ID it--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul20 18:58 good, I missed nothing much, I can't set "skip alarms" during T-storm weather because I have tio put squelch up too high to avoid static peaks--Merrill (69-44-24.logonix.net 69.44.24.241)
Jul20 18:41 Correction, 3 new stns. Didn't realize I had KTRZ already - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:40 Mr. Seattle is listening 91.5 for Es right now Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 18:29 --And one UNID posted to WTFDA - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:29 Skip gone, short but 3 new logs and 2 new TrS pests - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:17 Es 89.9 Prince Albert, SK - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:16 Damn TrS, 93.1 KTRZ Riverton, WY - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 18:16 Calgary , AB CICT-2 de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 18:06 prediction: It will be another "July" fools day today Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 18:04 lots of 50 paths to SD, WY, some 2x, etc. Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 18:01 Wait a second, APRS spike?!? Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 18:00 just VERY light Tr from down south here Seattle CN87 (98.117.99.110)
Jul20 17:59 TNX Lee...just wondered abt that one...FCC shows Construction Permit for it but didn't know about it's On The Air status. Ed NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-25.vci.net 207.162.166.25)
Jul20 17:54 Woah, TrS 95.5 Casper, WY that surprised me - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:54 FF on 94.1 now - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:51 Philadelphia is rare from here even though 813 miles. Never figured out why. de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 17:50 FF strong on 92.9. Any ideas? - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:49 Es 93.1 Portage la Prairie, Manitoba CFRY - Just IDed - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:44 Es 93.1 Winnepeg - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:42 NN2E as of when. All of my scans never picked them up as of the latest scans this morning at 6:50 to 7:20am. LMolineux (pool-96-245-81-252.phlapa.fios.verizon.net 96.245.81.252)
Jul20 17:36 Es TV2 North, looked a lot like CKSA - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:33 Looks like it worked, Es 88.3 - Dn51 (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:30 In protest of no Es, I DXed MW last night and got 3 new stations, - Justin - Dn51 http://www.ubstudios.com/wydx.html (cable11-116.sweetwaterhsa.com 67.130.77.116)
Jul20 17:21 Yes, Lee..do you know if WZPA-LD ch 2 is on the air in Philadelphia? Ed NN2E EM56 (ppp-166-25.vci.net 207.162.166.25)
Jul20 17:00 DTV ch. 6 to wnw trying de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 16:55 NN2E you had a question for me. LMolineux (pool-96-245-81-252.phlapa.fios.verizon.net 96.245.81.252)
Jul20 16:41 ditto ch. 2 (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 16:41 CB TP ch. 3 to Cuba de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 16:39 Stranraer , SK CFQC-3 (W9WI back up) de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 16:33 ch. 3- CTV Sask. (W9WI appears to be down) de K1MOD (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 16:19 Jim - only other station I can think of - Maybe KIIQ Limon changed something - Craig DM79 (97-124-148-2.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.148.2)
Jul20 16:08 Lethbridge , AB CKAL1-2 "City TV" de K1MOD EN40 IL (173.233.165.243.outfitters.com 173.233.165.243)
Jul20 15:55 Okay - Jim - We will wait and see what happens with this - Craig DM79 (97-124-148-2.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.148.2)
Jul20 15:51 I called KGNU, they are upgrading 88.5 and their 93.7 tx, not supposed to be transmitting a K-Love. (will look into it and call me back) - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 15:50 Scroll the box for type of service, then fill in ALL the field to narrow search - wdx0fbu DN70 (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 15:49 Craig, its on this page - wdx0fbu DN70 http://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/sta_sear.htm (67-217-15-215.co.warpdriveonline.com 67.217.15.215)
Jul20 15:47 I wish I knew how to search the FCC database for translators - Craig DM79 (97-124-148-2.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.148.2)
Jul20 15:45 Es cloud forming over Nebraska. May bring my much-wanted western Es opening-- EN71 S. Michigan (rescm8192.cbpu.com 66.231.51.192)
Jul20 15:36 I just called the 800 K-love number and they say they dont have anything on 93.7 in the Denver area - Craig DM79 (97-124-148-2.hlrn.qwest.net 97.124.148.2)
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