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            WELCOME TO IRCA's AM-DX NEWSFLASH   -  August 28 1997
                                Vol 3  No 22
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Subject: NRC convention

Location: RAMADA INN, Route 13 and  I-295, New Castle, DE
Phone:     302-658-8511
Registration:  $40 (cost of banquet, beverages, equipment rentals, etc.)
members
               $25 if not attending banquet or ONLY ATTENDING BANQUET (Sat.)
               $10 additional persons (wife attending banquet, etc.)

Sign up starts on Friday afternoon August 29th, continues Saturday August
30th with John & Linda Bowker and myself.......

Rooms:   $62 + 8% sales tax PER ROOM........each room contains two beds......
               All reservations must be made directly with the Ramada Inn,
               mention the National Radio Club as this is a discounted rate.

    The banquet and meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30PM with a
buffet style dinner (cash bar available), with speacial guest ALLEN LUDELL,
who recently got national recognition for being involved the the first major
market station to dump Rush Limbaugh!  ALLEN is operations manager of
WILM-Wilmington and an active DXer.
    Auction will follow.  Sunday will be the DX QUIZ day, and John Bowker
will do his DX AUDIO SERVICE thingies.  We're also hoping to line up TONY
FITZHERBERT to do his slide show presentation during the convention.  There
is lots of open/free time for all to enjoy the area, visit stations,
sightsee, even gamble (Delaware now has slot machines), there is lots to see
within an hour drive of the convention site.
    Questions can be answered via P O BOX 11502, WILMINGTON, DE 19850.  DO
NOT SEND ME ANYTHING TO DO WITH YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS, the Ramada Inn will
handle them direct.  If you are coming via train, Amtrak has excellent
service to Wilmington, we can pick you up if you'll let us know when you'll
be arriving.  If you are flying into Philadelphia, its about a half hour
away, we would advise making arrangements for transportation to Wilmington
(Airport Shuttle service is available from the airport to Wilmington).
    Keep your eye on DX NEWS or your favorite radio publication for more
news as the date draws near....>>

Paul Ormandy - paulorm@xxxxxxxx

Convention '98 Updater.
    Interest in next year's Convention has brought intentions of attendance
from>Scotland, England, Finland, Hawaii as well as Australia and New
Zealand.
    Just to remind everyone, here is a tentative schedule of what is planned
so far:
    The Convention is being held at Camp Iona, which is located near the
township of Herbert, about 20km South of Oamaru on SH 1. It is being held
over Waitangi Weekend so Friday the 6th is a public holiday. Camp Iona
consists of a large hall where we will have our meals and auction,
workshops, discussions etc. A large "Lodge" fully self-contained and
reserved for our older members, several accomodation blocks, similar to
motor-camp cabin standards and several ablutions areas as well as ample
ground for aerials and an obstacle course.
    Thursday 5th February:
    3:00pm Convention officially begins. Welcome, afternoon tea and a
general chat and get to know each other session.
    Friday 6th February
    To be advised
Saturday 7th February
    7:00am - 12:00 pm to be advised
    12:00pm Meet at Boulders Park Restaurant for 50th Anniversary
        Commemorative meal & speeches, then back to Camp Iona for afternoon
        tea and reminiscences
Rest of day to be advised
    Sunday 8th February
    7:00am onwards
    9:00am Official Convention close
    12:00pm Premises vacated

    We have a few items lined up to "fill in the blanks" including an
auction, a night-time visit to Oamaru's Little Blue penguin colony, scenic
trips to Shag Point, Moeraki, Trotter's Gorge, Puketapu, a quiz night, game
of cricket, trip to top of Mt Stalker for FM enthusiasts, Church Service
etc. We are also organising guest speakers on topics like "DXing and the
Internet", a visit from the guys at Mainland Radio, etc.
    The Convention registration fee has yet to be set, it will be around
NZ$75 per person and will cover all meals at Camp Iona and the Commemorative
Lunch as well as accomodation. You will need to bring your own sleeping bag,
pillows, blankets etc. NB: You will need to bring your headphones - you MUST
use these when listening to avoid disturbing others!
    Please let us know if:
- you only want to attend on certain days or for certain events, e.g. the
Commemorative Dinner, your fee will be charged accordingly.
- you would like arrangements to be collected of dropped off in Oamaru on
arrival/departure via bus, train etc
- you would rather opt for a little more comfort and stay at a nearby motel
(we can send you details of these).
    A full registration form will be published shortly. If you have any
further enquiries, please write to Convention '98...
c/o Paul Ormandy, 33 Greta Street, Oamaru 8901, New Zealand

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1997 M STREET RADIO DIRECTORY

The IRCA Bookstore is proud to announce that the 'M Street Corporation' has
agreed to offer a discount on their 1997 'M Street Radio Directory' to
NewsFlash members ordering through the IRCA Bookstore.  The Directory
contains a complete listing of over 15,000 radio stations (AM/FM, US/Canada)
including the following information:  facilities, ownership, formats, LMAs,
station personnel, phone numbers (and FAX), addresses, ratings, as well as
information on almost 400 radio markets in the US and Canada.  Stations are
listed by location (complete info), frequency (frequency, call, location,
power and pattern) and call (call, frequency, location) and market
(frequency, call, location, rating, format).  It also includes a former call
reference (old call, location and current call).  Major network information
(addresses/phone numbers/etc) and several interesting radio articles are
included as well.

The price to US and Canadian NewsFlash members ordering through the IRCA
Bookstore is $44.95 post paid (UPS address required).  The book is expected
to be out by the end of May (usual disclaimer on date 'cause we can't be
sure!).  Retail will be 55.95.  NOW DUE OUT IN THE FALL, perhaps!!!

Europe - add $5.00 for surface, $19.20 for airmail delivery.
Australia/New Zealand - add $5.00 for surface, $27.25 for airmail delivery.

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 INDIVIDUAL LOGGINGS

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Chris Knight - dxer1@xxxxxxxx

Here are some loggings from my recent trip to Mexico City and Puebla, PUE.
and here are the stats:

(CK-PUE) Chris Knight DX-ing from the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Puebla using a
          GE SR III
(CK-DF)  Chris Knight DX-ing from the Marriott Hotel at Benito Juarez
          Aeropuerto Internacional in Mexico City, DF

 590  MEXICO XEPH Mexico, D.F. AUG 19 2247 - SS, Fair with musica tropical,
       "La Sabrosita" slogans, IDs by YL, would frequently mention
       "Sabrosita". Belongs to "Nucleo Radio Mil" network per 1997 Mexico
       City phonebook. (CK-PUE)
 640  MEXICO XENQ Tulancingo, HDGO AUG 19 2253 - SS, XLNT, musica romantica,
       ID: "XENQ AM y XH__ 90.1FM. Doble impacto musical", "NQ" slogans.
       (CK-PUE)
 660  MEXICO XERTL Mexico, D.F. AUG 19 2256 - SS, XLNT, musica romantica and
       variety with ID: "Estas escunchado a 6-60, La Candela" (CK-PUE)
 730  MEXICO XEX Mexico, D.F. - Per 1997 Mexico City phonebook, belongs to
       the "Sistema Radiopolis" network and uses "La 'X' de Mexico" slogans
       (no surprise). (CK-DF)
 740  USA KTRH Houston, TX AUG 20 0208 - EE, Very good with nx, ID:
       "Newsradio 7-40 KTRH". (CK-PUE)
 750  MEXICO XEKOK Acapulco, GUER AUG 20 0205 - SS, good with musica
       ranchera, call ID, "Radio Sensacion" slogans and jingles. (CK-PUE)
 760  MEXICO XEABC Mexico, D.F. AUG 19 2300 - SS, "Esta es Radio ABC, XEABC,
       transmitiendo desde  ____, en 760kHz AM con studios en Gomez Faria
       51, Colonia San Rafael, Mexico, D.F." ID, into noticias.  (CK-PUE)
 780  MEXICO XESFT San Fernando, TAMA AUG 20 0202 - SS, good with musica
       ranchera, "La Bronca Norteqa" slogans. (CK-PUE)
 790  MEXICO XERC Mexico, DF AUG 19 2303 - SS, XLNT with "El Fonografo
       presents una programa de noticias. Belongs to "Grupo Radio Centro"
       network per 1997 Mexico City phonebook. (CK-PUE)
 810  MEXICO XEHT Huamantla AUG 19 2306 - SS, XLNT with JUV, CHR music in
       SS, ID: "XEHT 8-10" and "...agui en Radio Huamantla". (CK-PUE)
 880  MEXICO XEYV Huatusco, VER AUG 19 2318 - SS, Fair with "Radio
       Variedades" slogans, musica tropical.  (CK-PUE)
 880  MEXICO XEQQQ Villahermosa, TAB AUG 20 0235 - SS, fair/good peaks with
       "La Super Q" slogans, XE pop and tropical mx. QRM from a stn in
       English. (CK-PUE)
 900  MEXICO XEW Mexico, D.F. - Per 1997 Mexico City phonebook, uses "XEW
       900 Radio" slogans and belongs to the "Sistema Radiopolis" network.
       (CK-DF)
 940  MEXICO XEQ Mexico, D.F. - Per 1997 Mexico City phonebook, uses "Q 9-40
       AM" slogans and belongs to the "Sistema Radiopolis" network. (CK-DF)
 970  MEXICO XEDF Mexico, D.F. AUG 20 0230 - SS, Fair/poor with "Radio
       Formula AM y FM" slogans, mention "cadena Radio Formula". (CK-PUE)
 990  MEXICO XEOL Teziutlan, PUE AUG 19 2323 - SS, Good with Juvenil, CHR,
       Discoteca music and "Radio Impacto" slogans. (CK-PUE)
1000  MEXICO XEOY Mexico, DF AUG 19 2329 - SS, XLNT with talk about upcoming
       local events, famous 4-noted whistle and "Es Rad-yo Mil" jingle by
       kid, mentioned "Nucleo Radio Mil". (CK-PUE)
1010  MEXICO XEFM Veracruz, VER AUG 19 0448  - SS, good with musica tropical
       and ID: "Estas escuchando a La Maquina Tropical", ment. Veracruz.
       (CK-PUE)
1030  USA KCTA Corpus Cristi, TX AUG 20  0115 - EE, End of program, sign off
1030  MEXICO, XEQR Mexico, DF - Station listed in 1997 phone book as a
       member of "Grupo Radio Centro" and still uses "Radio Centro" slogans.
       (CK-DF)
1050  MEXICO XEG Monterrey, NL AUG 20 0221 - SS, Fair over another XE with
       "XEG, La Ranchera de Monterrey" slogans, signals to XLNT levels.
       (CK-PUE)
1050  MEXICO XE, QTH unk AUG 20 0221 - SS, Good peak over XEG with smooth XE
       music, "Radio Max" slogan. (CK-PUE)
1110  MEXICO XERED Mexico, D.F. - 1997 Mexico City phonebook lists them as
       "Radio Red", with a network of "Radiodifusion Red" which is a subset
       of "Grupo Radio Centro". (CK-DF)
1130  MEXICO XEZL Jalapa, VER AUG 19 2345 - SS, very good with "Radio
       Centro" slogans, ads, jingle: "Voy a Radio Centro" jingle by YL, many
       mentions of Veracruz, birthday greetings. "Desde Jalapa, Veracruz,
       Radio Centro para Usted". slogan change (ex-La Tropical Caliente). No
       sign of XETOL. (CK-PUE)
1150  MEXICO XEJP Mexico, D.F. - Per 1997 Mexico City phonebook, belongs to
       "Grupo Radio Centro" network and uses "Radio Variedades" slogans.
       (CK-DF)
1170  MEXICO XECD Puebla, PUE AUG 19 0416 - SS, LOUD local with musica
       romantica, call ID and slogan: "La voz de la Confienza", PSA for
       educacisn. (CK-PUE)
1250  MEXICO XEZT Puebla, PUE, AUG 19 0416 - SS, LOUD local with EE songs
       that no one in the US would want to listen to...hi., "Radio Trebuna
       12-50" (ex- "La Maquina Musical") (CK-PUE)
1280  MEXICO XEEG Puebla, PUE AUG 19 0358 - SS, LOUD local, unnullable, with
       musica romantica, song called "Amor de Verano", full ID, slogan:
       "Radio Alegria", mil watts, city ID as "Puebla". (ex-QTH was
       Huamantla, TLAX). (CK-PUE)
1310  MEXICO XEHIT Puebla, PUE AUG 19 0354 - SS, LOUD local with musica
       tropical, slogan given as "La Tremenda". (CK-PUE)
1320  MEXICO XECMQ Mexico, D.F. - 1997 Mexico City phonebook lists them as
       using "Formato 21" slogans and network is "Radiodifusion Red" which
       is a subset of "Grupo Radio Centro". I heard them at 0600 on AUG 22
       using "Radio Variedades" mentioning "Grupo Radio Centro" and
       mentioning "20 mil watts"  (CK-DF)
1350  MEXICO XEQK Mexico, D.F. AUG 22 0515 - SS, LOUD with repetetive ads,
       TCs every minute: "Cerro Cinquenta", followed by the "beep-beep,
       beep-beep" of a digital watch. Used 2 slogans: "La Hora Exacta" and
       "Cartalena 13-50" (CK-DF)
1370  MEXICO XEPA Puebla, PUE AUG 19 0350 - SS, LOUD local with XE pop mx,
       slogan given as "La Super Sierra". Earlier in the day, I saw
       billboard ads with the callsign XEPA. (CK-PUE)
1380  MEXICO XECO Mexico, D.F. AUG 22 0507 - SS, LOUD local with "Romantica
       13-80" slogan, musica romantica, ad for Cozumel. (CK-DF)
1410  MEXICO XEBS Mexico, DF AUG 19 0349 - SS, good with musica romantica,
       slogan as "Radio Sinfonola".  Per 1997 Mexico City phonebook, also
       belongs to the "Nucleo Radio Mil" network. (CK-PUE)
1430  MEXICO XETT Tlaxcala, TLAX AUG 19 0344 - SS, LOUD with call ID and
       "Radio Tlaxcala" slogans, musica romantica, "La estacisn de
       tradicisn". (CK-PUE)
1450  MEXICO XEPUE Atlixco, PUE  AUG 19 0330 - SS, Christian format, ads,
       mentioned "Grupo ACIR", LOUD. Local. No slogan other than "14-50 AM"
       mentioned. (CK-PUE)
1490  MEXICO XEPOP Puebla, PUE AUG 19 0337 - SS, Local, LOUD with XE pop mx,
       mentioned Puebla and 14-90 AM, PSA on helping children. Slogan: "Es
       la Comadre" (ex-La Sabrosita). (CK-PUE)
1500  MEXICO XEAI Mexico, D.F. AUG 22 0415 - SS, LOUD with ID as "XEDF,
       Radio Formula" and later as "Radio A-I". XEDF must be the Radio
       Formula network flagship station. (CK-DF)
1530  MEXICO XEUR Mexico, D.F. AUG 22 0424 - SS, LOUD, local, with "Viente
       Mil Watts", ment "Organizacisn Radiorama". (CK-DF)
1560  MEXICO XEFAJ Mexico, D.F. AUG 22 0405 - SS, LOUD, local,  "La
       Consentida" slogan and mention of "Grupo Radio Centro". Also, 1997
       Mexico City phonebook lists them with this slogan and net. (CK-DF)

As a reminder, the IRCA Mexican Log will undergo another update soon, so
please send all changes, updates, etc. to: Chris Knight, P.O. Box 128,
Firestone, CO 80520

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BROADCAST BAND LOGS FROM
SHAWN M. AXELROD VE4DX1SMA
30 BECONTREE BAY   WINNIPEG MB   R2N 2X9   CANADA
TELEPHONE NUMBER:  204-253-8644
E-MAIL:  saxelrod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DX'ING FROM   WINNIPEG MB
RECEIVER: ICOM ICR-70 & DRAKE R8
ANTENNA: 4 FOOT BOX UNAMPLIFIED LOOP / QUANTUM LOOP
    145 FOOT LONG WIRE / 100 FOOT INDOOR WIRE

 990  CBW  MB Winnipeg  08/25  1825  Finished up the World at Six and then
            did a run down of programs coming up on CBC Radio One and Radio
            Two.  These are the new names for the CBC English networks.
            Radio One will be for the most part the old AM network (except
            in places like Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City where they are
            going from AM to FM). Radio Two will be the old CBC Stereo
            network. As of Sept 1 Radio One and Radio Two will be the new
            ID's. (Axelrod-MB)

COMMENTS

Well nothing like a name change to confuse DX'ers.  The two new ID's do not
become official until Sept 1 but they are using them now on and off to get
we CBC die hards used to the new names.  Quite a good idea as they try to
avoid FM and AM networks that are no longer just on one band or the other.
the three cities above in the recetion report all have been given CRTC
approval to move to FM from AM. That will free up two Canadian clears!
Should be nice for the AM DX'ers out East. Start counting your new ones
ladies and gents!!!

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Jay Novello - jay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jay Novello
Wake Forest, North Carolina
R8A, various wires

 570  WLLE  NC Raleigh - 8/23 1030 and beyond -  Local WLLE-570 in Raleigh,
             NC has been off the air since at least Saturday, August 23.
             I've asked a friend at the newspaper to look into the
             situation; he promised to, but I haven't heard back from him
             yet.  If this station is gone, it's goodbye to the only
             listenable AM station in town.  WLLE has been a locally-owned
             voice of the black community, with lots of public service
             programming, personable air talent, and excellent classic soul
             and current R&B  (in the old sense of the term). WNNC dominates
             all day in its absence. (JN-NC)
 570  WTEM  MD Bethesda - 8/23 2300 - Solicitation for ad salespeople: "Must
             have six months experience", ESPN net feed, "Sportstalk 570"
             non-ids.  Good in WLLE absence.  (JN-NC)

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Jef Jaisun - eljefe@xxxxxxxxxxx

AM 1060 KPAY is finally dark.  am1290 has taken its place complete with KPAY
as the identifier... I don't know if the callsign change has been made. This
station going dark is clearing the way for AM1050 in San Francisco.

A really obnoxious sports-talk stn, calling itself "The Ticket." (KPAY was
one of my very first veries, around 1961.)

Bay Area TIS stations heard this past week (which may have been reported
already, but here they are), on my ICF-7600g.

530

KTB-373 Orinda  "This is radio station KTB-373 operated by the Orinda Fire
Protection District." That's all. Loop repeated endlessly. Hrd 8/24, 1012
PLT.

KNXA-832?? Oakland Coliseum  Very muddy, hrd w/rx at right angles to Orinda
stn. Info about parking, alcohol policy, tickets.

840

"Cal-Trans Highway Advisory Radio, WPVW(?)-721, serving Marin County and
parts of Contra Costa County." Re freeway construction on Hwy 101 and I-580.
(The 101 offramp to 580/Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is in central San
Rafael.) "This is only a test."  Short loop.

1610 Berkeley

"1610-AM, the Traffic Advisory and Information station for the City of
Berkeley." Woman with local info on fire danger, street construction. Hrd
8/24 with a tape advising "street paving is scheduled to begin August 7."
Obviously not updated in weeks.

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 MISC ITEMS

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Chris Knight - dxer1@xxxxxxxx

I just made it back from a week long trip to Mexico (DF and Puebla) for
business. I got my work done in about a day and a half, which gave me some
time to play around on the radio and look for changes to the IRCA Mexican
Log and make some loggings. The radio used was the GE Superadio. I spent 3
nights in Puebla and 1 night in Mexico City. The only non-Mexican stations
heard were 530-RVC (weak), 740-KTRH, and 1030-KCTA - all from Puebla. There
was also a  strong English station on 610kHz. This was probably Houston. I
noted some changes to the Mexican Log, but was very pleased to say that the
log was quite accurate for this part of the country. There were more changes
in the Mexico City area than in Puebla. A lot of information was copied from
the local phone books which also listed Network info along with slogans and
call signs. It was neat to hear Radio Mil on 1000kHz extremely strong (and
splattering somewhat) with the 4-noted whistle and "Es Rad-yo Mil" jingle.

If any of you ever get down to Mexico City, I highly recommend eating at a
Restaurant called Pocolare in Zona Rosa. There was non-stop entertainment
ranging from Aztec dances to Norteqa groups. (The Margaritas were good,
too!) Keep you eyes peeled for upcoming loggings in the local bulletins
(IRCA and NRC). 73, Chris

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Paul Mount - prmount@xxxxxxxxxxx

I am compiling a new list of email addresses for the NRC. If you would like
to be on the list I also need to know if its okay to print your email
address in the bulletin.   If you were on the list in the past, it wouldn't
hurt to write in to confirm your address(es).

Please send your information as follows:

Last Name, First Name  STATE  CITY  (or COUNTRY if outside North America)
  Email address

If you would like to let us know about a secondary address or web page,
include that as well.

Paul Mount
Morganville NJ
prmount@xxxxxxxxxxx

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IRCA Mexican Log, 4th Edition

The IRCA MEXICAN LOG log lists all AM stations in Mexico by frequency,
including call letters, state, city, day/night power, slogans, schedule in
UTC/GMT, formats, networks and notes.  In addition, stations that have
changed frequency since 1990 are cross-referenced on the old frequency.  The
call letter index gives call, frequency, city and state.  The city index
(listed by state, then city) includes frequency, call and day/night power.
The log has been completely updated from the 1994 edition and carefully
cross-checked by IRCA members in Mexico and the US.  This is an
indispensable reference for anyone who hears Mexican radio stations.  Size
is 8 1/2" x 11" and three hole punched for easy binding (optional).

Prices:  IRCA/NRC members - $6.50 (US/Canada/Mexico/seamail), $7.50 (rest of
the Americas airmail), $8.00 (Europe/Asia airmail), $8.50 (Australia/New
Zealand airmail).  Non-members:  add $2.00 to the above prices.  Make checks
out to:  Phil Bytheway.

Order TODAY from:  IRCA Bookstore, 9705 Mary NW, Seattle WA  98117-2334

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The National Radio Club NRC AM Radio Log for the 1996-1997 DX Season.
This is the Seventeenth edition and has been updated through September 1996.

This annual edition contains 312 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" size, 3-hole punched,
loose leaf format with over 5,500 A.M. Radio station listings from the
United States and Canada.  Each station listing consists of its location,
frequency, call, format, network affiliation, station address, station
slogan, day and night transmitter powers.  There are cross references by
city and by call letter.

The nonmember prices of the AM Radio Log are as follows:
  NRC & IRCA Members see your magazines for the member prices!

U.S. & Canada  US $22.95
Latin America  US $23.50
Europe         US $24.00
All Others     US $28.00

Orders may be placed now.  The 1997 Seventeenth edition of the NRC AM RADIO
LOG ready and being shipped at this time.

Please mail all orders to:    National Radio Club
                              Publications Center
                              P.O. Box 164
                              Mannsville, NY 13661-0164

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        phil bytheway - Seattle WA - Philip_Bytheway@xxxxxxx

        Tabulated from WWV at ~0518 GMT nightly

        Geomagnetic Summary August 22 1997 through August 28 1997

           GEO - Geomagnetic activity     pca - polar cap absorption
           maf - major flare              SA  - Solar Activity
           mas - major storm              spe - satellite proton event
           mis - minor storm              ss  - severe storm

        Date    FLUX    A    K    SA          GEO                 OTHER

         8/22    76     5    1    very low    quiet-unsettled     -
           23    77     1    1    very low    quiet               -
           24    78     4    2    very low    quiet-unsettled     -
           25    82     4    0    low         quiet               -
           26     z     z    z    z           z                   -
           27    82     2    1    very low    quiet               -
         8/28    91     8    1    low         quiet-active        -

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If you note any AM changes (call, format, slogan, etc), please send them to
the NRC Log coordinator (Wayne Heinen) @ nrclog@xxxxxxx

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END of August 28 1997 IRCA's "AM DX NewsFlash" - Philip_Bytheway@xxxxxxx