One more thing....was: RE: [IRCA] IRCA Convention

[Bruce Bacon <bwbacon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Oh yea, one more thing. Phil had copies of the brand-spankin' new Fourth
Edition Technical Guide, and I took advantage of the opportunity and bought
a copy. The new 4th edition is spiral bound (it lays flat!) and is
chock-full of great BCB DX info. It already paid for itself with
step-by-step alignment procedures for the CCRadio. My CCR is already done
and working better than new. Thanks to the contributors and editor of the TG
for a job well done. 

I HIGHLY recommend that all members (and non-members for that matter)
purchase their copies while they can. Excellent publication!

http://www.ircaonline.org/bookst.htm

73,
Bruce N7BWB

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> Subject: RE: [IRCA] IRCA Convention
> 
> > I want to thank Bruce Bacon and Frank Aden for hosting the
> > 2004 IRCA Convention. It was a blast! It was great seeing 
> everyone and 
> > the great tours of so many stations.
> > Hats off to you both!  Fantastic!!!
> > 73's,
> > Patrick
> 
> Thanks Patrick. But I must defer the praise to Frank...he's 
> the one who did the majority of the leg work, planning and 
> execution. My hat is off to Frank for a job well done!
> 
> This was my first convention since, ahem, 1972. If I recall 
> correctly, Patrick, that was the last time we met. I'm happy 
> to report that neither of us have changed very much. If you 
> believe that, I have some property and a bridge I'd like to 
> talk to you about, hi, hi!
> 
> We all had a great time, and even managed to gain three new 
> members! Our list of attendees looks something like this:
> 
> John Adams, Seaside OR
> Frank Aden, Boise ID
> Bruce Bacon, Boise ID
> Phil Bytheway, Seattle WA
> Mark Campbell, Boise ID
> Nick Hall-Patch, Victoria BC
> Patrick Martin, Warrenton OR
> Curtis McMenamin, Vacaville CA
> Doug Pifer,  Albany OR
> Dan Riordan, Sherwood OR
> Cindy Rosen, Boise ID  - New member!
> Terry Rosen, Boise ID  - New member!
> Mike Stonebridge, St. Isadore AB
> Stan Weisbeck, Spokane WA
> Dave Williams, Astoria OR 
> 
> Bill Frahm, Boise ID - KBOI CE
> Steve Johnston, Boise ID - KBSU CE and new member! 
> 
> Personally, it was wonderful to finally put some faces to the 
> names that I've seen over the years. Frank arranged Friday 
> visits to the studios of KBOI/KTIK/KIZN/KKGL/KQFC/KZMG, 
> KBSU/KBSX, and Saturday visits to the transmitter sites of 
> KBOI, KFXD, KIDO, KBSU, KGEM and KTIK. Thanks go to Bill 
> Frahm and Steve Johnston, chief engineers for KBOI and KBSU 
> respectively. And an extra thanks to Steve Johnston for 
> explaining the mechanics and merits of synchronous AM DXing. 
> Steve also helped us understand the mechanics of IBOC, a 
> digital technique that will add complexity and frustration to 
> broadcast band DXing as we know it.
> 
> Phil received copies of all the pictures, and I'm sure will 
> do a much better job than me...but to whet your appetite, 
> here are a few shots from the weekend. 
> 
> Frank holding the convention logo sticker (designed by Bob Wein, MIA):
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/Frank.jpg
> 
> Bill Frahm discussing the merits of keeping a tidy office:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/BillTalks.jpg
> 
> Mike, Phil and Dave sabotaging the KBOI equipment racks:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/MikePhilDave.jpg
> 
> Mike broadcasting local news on KQFC:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/MikeontheMike.jpg
> 
> Phil delivering the sports report on KQFC:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/PhilontheMike.jpg
> 
> Group picture at the KBOI transmitter site. Left to right - 
> Doug, Mike, Phil (kneeling), Dave, Dan (kneeling) Nick, 
> Patrick, Stan, John (kinda kneeling), Curtis, Bruce, Frank.
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/IRCA_40_Group.jpg
> 
> Watching Frank and Phil auction off what seemed to be an 
> endless supply of t-shirts and coffee mugs was certainly entertaining:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/PhilFrankAuction.jpg 
> 
> Phil received the Rick H. Award, and Patrick the Ted V. award.
> Congratulations to these two hard working and deserving IRCA members!
> 
> Saturday evening ended with the devourment of the IRCA's 40th 
> birthday cake:
> http://www.mobile-designs.com/Cake.jpg
> 
> On Sunday, the remaining attendees made the dusty trip out to 
> our QTH for a bbq and tech-talk. I have to admit that having 
> Nick Hall-Patch evaluate my QTH for antenna possibilities was 
> a motivating factor for the bbq, hi, hi!
> 
> Thanks so much to all who attended IRCA's 40th birthday party 
> and convention. I know I had a great time, and hope everyone 
> else did too.
> 
> 73's from Idaho,
> Bruce Bacon N7BWB
> 
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