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Re: SONY SRF-29 ?'s
terribly wet
Do dumps still sell radios ??
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Some auto radios could be quite good but was not sure anybody was still interested enough in these parts for junk yards to save such. Sony SRF-29 from a dump ? Union,Ct. ?? I'm in SW Connecticut. --- In ultralightdx@..., "farmerik" <farmerik@...> wrote:
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ULR DX......1 NEW STN @ SUNSET....1560 WTOD Toledo, OHIO
Hi Guys:
Local Sunset here is now past 1830 EST....and the Days are getting longer!! One NEW STN Logged for the ULR LOG Tonight during a Sunset DX Session. It is a RELOG for the Overall Log.....but I haven't heard this Station in MANY YEARS!! Also have a CALL LETTER CHANGE from a few nights ago. Radio Used...........SONY SRF-T615 ULR Barefoot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ULR LOG TOTALS are now......816 Stations Heard ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 73.........ROB VA3SW Robert S. Ross London, Ontario CANADA ************************************************************** 1560 WTOD Toledo, OHIO Mar/06/10 1756 EST EE FAIR In WQEW Null. Male DJ with ID @ 1756 EST as "The FCC wants us to ID at the top of the Hour as this is WTOD-Toledo....but we're not going to!" Into Ads @ 1757 EST. 1-800 # given. Female talked about a Missing Dog...and played song "How much is that doggie in the window". Into CBS NEWS @ 1800 EST. Spot for the EPA and several PSA's @ 1805. ID by Male DJ as "Supertalk 1560". Into the Best of Laura Ingram Show @ 1806 EST. RELOG........BUT NEW ULR # 816 5 KW Days ROSS, ONT. **************************************************************** 690 WJOX Birmingham, ALABAMA Mar/03/10 2055 EST EE GOOD Sports Talk..2 Males with Sports @ 2055 EST. FOX SPORTS RADIO IDs and Promos. ID as "JOX-FM and Fox Sports Radio". Back to Sports Talk and Fox Sports Radio Promos. Ads @ 2110 EST. STRONG SIGNAL.....alone on the Frequency. RELOG...but NEW CALLS ULR NEW CALLS 50 KW/500 Watts Nights ROSS, ONT. ****************************************************************** |
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Re: Puyallup, WA not so ultralight TP-DXer Luncheon
Hi Chris,
Well, we would have certainly enjoyed having you with us at the Old
Country Buffet today! Between Chuck and Guy, there was enough combined
DXpedition experience to answer almost any question related to AM-DXing
antennas.
The DXpeditioners with unlimited funds may soon switch over to the QDFA
antennas, based on their proven superiority over beverage models. Of course, a
lot depends on the real estate available for antenna setups, since the size and
shape of a beach parcel often determines which type of antenna will give the
best performance.
Guy has spent a lot of time working on the QDFA array loops (and
controller boxes) this winter, with most of his experimentation detailed in his
Perseus SDR blog at http://fivebelow.squarespace.com/ .
His latest Grayland DXpedition with east coast DXer Bill Whitacre is also fully
described, including MP3's of 1017-Tonga, 1098-Marshall Islands, 639-Radio Fiji
1, etc.
Currently the SDR and ULR communities seem to be the most
vibrant sub-groups in the AM-DXing hobby, and Guy and I frequently enjoy
sharing ideas with each other. Having Chuck along for the luncheon was a bonus
:-)
73, Gary
In a message dated 3/6/2010 6:36:53 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
chris@... writes:
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SONY SRF-29 ?'s
Rik
I picked up a SONY SRF-29 at the dump today. I didn't find that model number mentioned in the articles in the files section, so I was wondering what sort of reputation it has for DXing?
Also, the volume control does not seem to work, it just plays full blast all the time. I could get an in line headphone volume control from Radio Shack I have read, or make one. This Walkman looks pretty small for me to take apart to repair, but if it is an easy fix, I might try. - FARMERIK |
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Re: SONY SRF-29 ?'s
Hello Farmerik,
The SRF-29 is one of the Sony analog portable radio family based on the
CX1129N IC chip, which provided excellent AM sensitivity and selectivity for its
early 1990's design. Other members of this family are the SRF-39 (and its
SRF-39FP "prison radio" variant), the SRF-49, and the currently-sold
SRF-59.
All of these AM-FM portables have the same basic circuitry, but there
are individual differences in component quality. The SRF-29, SRF-39, SRF-39FP
and SRF-49 have much longer life expectancy than the SRF-59, which uses a
low-cost tuner component subject to electrical breakdown in a couple of years
(developing the notorious "sratchy tuner" issue). The SRF-39FP was extremely
popular in our ULR group in early 2008, primarily because of an eBay seller who
sold them for around $20 plus shipping. Several of these SRF-39FP models
are still providing great service.
I did about 60 alignments (and repairs) of these models for others in 2008,
so if you run into snags with your SRF-29, feel free to send it here for a
checkup. The SRF-39FP was also a popular model for modification in 2008,
including the model pictured below (having a transplanted 7.5" loopstick, with
coils matched in inductance to the stock coils). This highly sensitive
model was the only analog radio I've ever used that could receive a DU
(Australia/ NZ) station without external antenna help, receiving 891-5AN in
Adelaide, Australia from Grayland, WA in 2008. Selectivity is not its
strong point, however.
73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA)
In a message dated 3/6/2010 3:02:49 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
farmerik@... writes:
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Re: Loggings from Houston
Stephen Ponder <stephen_ponder@...>
Congratulations, Kirk!! Two milestones in one night! You keep giving me hope that one day I'll be able to snag those same stations, too!
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Keep up the good DX! 73, Steve in Clear Lake City ---------- Sent from AT&T's Wireless network using Mobile Email ------Original Message------
From: Kirk <kirk74601@...> To: <ultralightdx@...> Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:54:23 AM GMT-0000 Subject: [ultralightdx] Loggings from Houston As mentioned earlier, there was a VG opening to the S here tonight. Many stations north of here were WAY down in strength. I was able to log a fair number of LAm stations that aren't often hrd around here from my limited experience. Two new milestones were achieved here tonight. I finally grabbed station #400 for the TX ULR log and LAm sta #170 all in the same evening! Honestly, I didn't believe that 400 stations would even be possible from this QTH when I began exploring the band from the Houston area last Sept. I'm really happy to report that obviously I based that belief in a comparing way only. In OK I didn't have to contend w/ nearly the amount of horrific images (gives me nightmares), spurs (that jingle, jangle, jingle), slop (like the hogs), splatter (I won't go there), and a multitude of other tech radio terms that I don't understand..sure sounds like inspiration for a C&W song..but I digress:) Details below: 1090, XEAU, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, 0017-0101 UTC, 3/6/10, vy difficult to copy but managed to catch a ment of the "La Mas Buena" ID slogan plus about a dozen mentions of Nuevo Leon and Guadalupe. A variety of vcl mx was featured. This one was the weakest out of apx 4 SS stations audible this eve on this channel. Other Mexican stations identifiable during this time were XEWL (Nuevo Laredo, TM w/ "Doble U IDs) and XEMCA (Veracruz, this was the dominant sta overall w/ many clear "La Grande de la Huastecas" IDs). 1050, XEUVC, Nava, Coahuila, 0115 UTC, 3/6/10, This one was battling w/ the stronger XEG (La Ranchera de Monterrey). Vy happy to report this sta faded up to a 100% copiable lvl during their slogan ID, "La Gigante". 1040, Cadena Agramonte/R. Victoria, Cuba, 0140-0330 UTC, 3/6/10, unsure of what was what here. Hrd a few Agramonte IDs but then later hrd R. Victoria IDs as well...I really think Agramonte was what I was hearing during its fade ups. Suffering stiff competion here from XEHES (Chihuahua) and some other interesting UNIDs, WHO hardly audible which is unusual here. Jim, can you help me w/ this one w/ your most recent observations? 1620, R. Rebelde, site unknown, Cuba, 0630 UTC, 3/6/10, VG sig rolling in and clearly //670, etc. ULR Sta #400, LAm #170. I really appreciate the recent tips on this one from Carl DeWhitt and Jim Kearman. 73!! Kirk Allen Pasadena, TX |
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PL-360? anyone have one yet?
Rik
I was curious if anyone had the PL-360 yet, and if so how it works with an external loop antenna like the Terk or Tecsun directly connected to the radio. - FARMERIK
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Puyallup, WA not so ultralight TP-DXer Luncheon
Hello All,
After a local ham fair, three hard-core TP-DXers (all with solid ULR
credentials) gathered at the Old Country Buffet on South Hill (puyallup, WA)
this afternoon, for a general discussion of antennas, DXpeditions, propagation,
and anything else interesting.
On hand was Chuck Hutton, undoubtedly the most successful secret ULR
DXer (having easily received 1566-India on a stock SRF-T615 during a
DXpedition to Newfoundland in 2008), Guy Atkins (first to log a TA on the west
coast using a ULR, receiving 1575-Farda on a stock SRF-39FP in
Grayland), and me (mostly sitting in awe, listening to these two master
DXers).
While Chuck gave expert advice on propagation, receivers and antennas,
Guy discussed the new QDFA antenna array (a cooperative project with Dallas
Lankford), and structural systems for large loop designs. We all discussed the
future of the Grayland Motel (currently beset with electrical noise
issues), alternative DXpedition sites on the Washington coast, and
innovative ways to persuade oceanfront residents to rent out small sections
of their property to DXers (for antennas only).
When Chuck mentioned that he was intending to purchase two new
Tecsun PL-380's, I mentioned that my XYL was currently visiting Hong Kong, and
could get them for $35 apiece for him (only)-- as long as he could give us the
MP3 of 1566-India, as heard in Newfoundland on the SRF-T615. We made a deal on
the spot :-)
73, Gary DeBock (in Puyallup, WA)
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5 new sunset logs for 03/05/10....
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Re: Loggings from Houston
jim_kr1s <jkearman@...>
--- In ultralightdx@..., "Kirk" <kirk74601@...> wrote:
in the same evening! Ride 'em, cowboy! :) 73, Jim, KR1S http://qrp.kearman.com/ |
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Re: Congratulations to Jim Kearman-- Latin America Centurian Award
jim_kr1s <jkearman@...>
--- In ultralightdx@..., "Chris Knight" wrote: > > Congrats Jim! How close are you now to a Cuban Centurian? Thanks, Chris. Have gotten a lot of encouragement here! I need 4 Cubans. Hope to wrap up Operation Bay of Sigs this month. 73, Jim, KR1S http://qrp.kearman.com/ |
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Traverse City, MI Loggings, All Times Eastern
Antonios Kekalos <akekalos@...>
3.6.10, 0611, 272kHz, YQA, Muskoka, ON, 338mi/544km, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+
3.6.10, 0612, 326kHz, VV, Wiarton, ON, 221mi/355km, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0613, 335kHz, YLD, Chapleau, ON, 238mi/385km, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0659, AM 690, KTSM, El Paso, TX, 1421mi/2287km, 10k/10k, EX-KHEY, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ -- Tony Kekalos Traverse City, MI SWLR-RN072 EN74es |
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Loggings from Houston
Kirk <kirk74601@...>
As mentioned earlier, there was a VG opening to the S here tonight. Many stations north of here were WAY down in strength. I was able to log a fair number of LAm stations that aren't often hrd around here from my limited experience. Two new milestones were achieved here tonight. I finally grabbed station #400 for the TX ULR log and LAm sta #170 all in the same evening! Honestly, I didn't believe that 400 stations would even be possible from this QTH when I began exploring the band from the Houston area last Sept. I'm really happy to report that obviously I based that belief in a comparing way only. In OK I didn't have to contend w/ nearly the amount of horrific images (gives me nightmares), spurs (that jingle, jangle, jingle), slop (like the hogs), splatter (I won't go there), and a multitude of other tech radio terms that I don't understand..sure sounds like inspiration for a C&W song...but I digress:) Details below:
1090, XEAU, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, 0017-0101 UTC, 3/6/10, vy difficult to copy but managed to catch a ment of the "La Mas Buena" ID slogan plus about a dozen mentions of Nuevo Leon and Guadalupe. A variety of vcl mx was featured. This one was the weakest out of apx 4 SS stations audible this eve on this channel. Other Mexican stations identifiable during this time were XEWL (Nuevo Laredo, TM w/ "Doble U IDs) and XEMCA (Veracruz, this was the dominant sta overall w/ many clear "La Grande de la Huastecas" IDs). 1050, XEUVC, Nava, Coahuila, 0115 UTC, 3/6/10, This one was battling w/ the stronger XEG (La Ranchera de Monterrey). Vy happy to report this sta faded up to a 100% copiable lvl during their slogan ID, "La Gigante". 1040, Cadena Agramonte/R. Victoria, Cuba, 0140-0330 UTC, 3/6/10, unsure of what was what here. Hrd a few Agramonte IDs but then later hrd R. Victoria IDs as well...I really think Agramonte was what I was hearing during its fade ups. Suffering stiff competion here from XEHES (Chihuahua) and some other interesting UNIDs, WHO hardly audible which is unusual here. Jim, can you help me w/ this one w/ your most recent observations? 1620, R. Rebelde, site unknown, Cuba, 0630 UTC, 3/6/10, VG sig rolling in and clearly //670, etc. ULR Sta #400, LAm #170. I really appreciate the recent tips on this one from Carl DeWhitt and Jim Kearman. 73!! Kirk Allen Pasadena, TX |
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Traverse City, MI Loggings, All Times Eastern
Antonios Kekalos <akekalos@...>
3.6.10, 0100, AM 850, KOA, Denver, CO, 1042mi/1678km, 50k/50k, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+
3.6.10, 0111, AM 1030, WBZ, Boston, MA, 756mi/1218km/ 50k/50k, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0130, AM 1210, WPHT, Philadelphia, PA, 355mi/571km, 50k/50k, EX-WCAU/WOGL/WGMP/WPTS, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0136, AM 1260, WNDE, Indianapolis, IN, 339mi/546km, 5k/5k, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0138, 351kHz, YKQ, Fort Rupert, QC, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0139, 341kHz, YYU, Kapuskasing, ON, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0140, 245kHz, YZE, Gore Bay, ON, 173mi/278km, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ 3.6.10, 0141, 218kHz, YUY, Rouyn-Noranda, QC, 396mi/637km, NDB, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+ -- Tony Kekalos Traverse City, MI SWLR-RN072 EN74es |
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Heads Up
Kirk <kirk74601@...>
This is just to alert everyone that conditions seem much better tonight here on the Gulf coast. In the last 1 1/2 hr, I've already stumbled upon 2 new XE stations. You might want to point your antennae towards the south if you have the chance.
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logs 3.4.10
Carl DeWhitt
Cuba-Radio Rebelde 1620 1930-2001 EST 3.4.10 ss talk,some lite music and English segment with man who claimed he was involved C.I.A state sponsored terroist acts against Cuba in the past."Radio Rebelde and Rebelde , La Habana"i.d.s.poor-good//600 which was fair at best. E-100 barefoot.
Cuba-Radio Rebelde 550 2042-2046 EST 3.4.10 possible sports broadcast.very poor-poor.//600,1620 and 5025 sw (Grundig G-5) with 550 the weakest and 5025 the strongest at very good.SRF-59 barefoot |
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Re: Traverse City, MI Loggings, All Times Eastern
Antonios Kekalos <akekalos@...>
Was listening again and it might be MA (corrupted keyer?) which is 336 in Cadillac, MI. That's what I'm leaning towards now.
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Re: Traverse City, MI Loggings, All Times Eastern
jim_kr1s <jkearman@...>
--- In ultralightdx@..., Antonios Kekalos wrote: > and here's another I need some help with: > > 3.5.10, 1635-1650, 335kHz, Call letters MET. This signal is weak, but very > steady throughout the 15 minute monitoring period. Frequency may be off > somewhat as I can hear it equally well between 333 and 337 kHz. I've > searched everywhere I can think of, but cannot find an ID for this call/freq > combination. Any ideas? Rx is a DX-350 w/Q-Stick+. Thank you. Not to doubt your CW ability, but there's an MEY on 335 in Mapeleton, Iowa. Don't see any others that start with ME and have a third character starting with a dash. http://www.dxinfocentre.com/ndb.htm I think there's a Yahoo group for Utilities and maybe for NDBs, but I don't know their names. 73, Jim, KR1S http://qrp.kearman.com/ |
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Traverse City, MI Loggings, All Times Eastern
Antonios Kekalos <akekalos@...>
3.5.10, 1630, 341kHz, LDM, Ludington, MI, 69mi/111km, DX-350 w/Q-Stick+
and here's another I need some help with: 3.5.10, 1635-1650, 335kHz, Call letters MET. This signal is weak, but very steady throughout the 15 minute monitoring period. Frequency may be off somewhat as I can hear it equally well between 333 and 337 kHz. I've searched everywhere I can think of, but cannot find an ID for this call/freq combination. Any ideas? Rx is a DX-350 w/Q-Stick+. Thank you. -- Tony Kekalos Traverse City, MI SWLR-RN072 EN74es |
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Re: logs 3.3.-4.10
Carl DeWhitt
Oops! I forgot to mention that the time is in EST.
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