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Recording Your DX!

Saturday, August 24 2019


Mark, I have audio files on my google drive account.. and i share from time
to time what i think is interesting, dont have the time to do a website and
stuff

On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:18 PM 'Mark Connelly' via NRC-AM <
nrc-am@googlegroups.com> wrote:

> Most of my DX is via SDR (Elad, Perseus) so computer-resident recording
> software (Total Recorder most of the time) does the job.
>
> I have used dedicated hand-held digital recorders of various types as
> well, especially when using portable or desktop receivers.
>
> Zoom, Tascam, Edirol, Sony, and C. Crane (CC Witness) all have competent
> recorders. Besides DX, these are also good for entertainment radio
> recording, TV sound, dubbing LP's / 45's / reel-to-reels / cassettes into
> digital, and recording live material from speech and music to sounds of
> nature.
>
> Pogo LX was one of the first such recorders (circa 2000 give or take). I
> still have one kicking around in a junk box somewhere.
>
> Whether using software such as Total Recorder or dedicated recording
> hardware, it might take a bit of practice to get the right compromise
> between adequate fidelity and files that aren't too huge. WAV and MP3 are
> the most popular file formats, ones that can usually be emailed to station
> personnel for reception reporting purposes.
>
> Paul, do you have a website with links to what you have recorded?
>
> I have this as a start-up page for my stuff:
> https://www.qsl.net/wa1ion/dx_audio.htm
>
> You can then click on links that cover years 2015, 2016, 2017. 2018, and
> 2019.
>
> The site has some vintage pre-2000 material too, originally on cassette or
> reel-to-reel and then converted with Total Recorder.
>
> Gary DeBock out west has amassed many audio clips though I'm not sure if
> he has a links page for all those DXpeditions.
>
> Same thing for Bill Whitacre: lots of DXpedition recordings.
>
> These guys can toss out many useful tips beyond what I have mentioned.
>
> Mark Connelly, WA1ION
> South Yarmouth, MA
>
>
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>
> I know quite a few of us record our DX, but alot of people still don't.
> I've run into some old timers who flat out refuse to record, with one
> telling me "My written log and my word should stand for itself and be
> enough".
>
> Quite a few people record on computer but I dont for multiple reasons
>
> A.) Potential interference introduced into your DXing system (not very
> likely but Im taking every advantage I can to reduce interference)
>
> B.) you're Mobile.
>
> I try to come up with ways to do things that anyone, even if they arent
> too handy can do, with parts/equipment they can get easily no matter where
> they are.
>
> I use a Zoom H1 digital handheld recorder fed by it's line in port from
> the rca outputs of my radio and I listen using the headphones in the
> audio out jack.
>
> I shot a short video a year or two ago after I had a few questions on how
> to set this up, and its easier to show then try and explain. Here's the
> video:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxA3DkITExU
>
> I know there's one or two DX'ers on this list I've specifically
> encouraged and been able to help set up with more or less this same system.
> I'm not saying what you're doing is wrong but if you dont record, you
> should.. it makes it much easier for stations and in some cases,
> believeable when they hear it rather then just read a report. I love DXing
> and I just want peopel to get the most out of it like I know is possible,
> like I do.
>
> Paul
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