[IRCA] VICTORIA VISIT

[Pete Taylor <ptdx@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Over this past weekend, I was up in the Parksville area of BC for a  
Rotary conference. I took along the 2010 and the Palomar loop but  
heard nothing of great consequence. The band, simply put, was not  
very lively - and I was right on the water. Of note, at least for me:  
(1) suspiciously loud KHHO-850 after LSS 5/30, topping KOA and (2)  
CHQB-1280 Powell River fair days; not a big deal there but I have  
never heard a peep out of them in Tacoma. On Sunday afternoon at 3 in  
Victoria, that had to be CJGX on 940 with country music (very weak).  
That's a little early, but with that format, who else could it have  
been?

CBU-690 had a very usable signal driving back down to Victoria from  
Parksville. I don't see them going away any time soon.

And finally, I had a nice dinner with Nick and Susan Hall-Patch in  
Victoria. After dinner, Walt Salmaniw and Colin Powell dropped by.  
With their sophisticated antenna set-ups and equipment and technical  
knowledge, I really can't compete. However, it was fun drooling as  
they discussed their TA and TP receptions. I appreciate reading about  
what they all are picking up and sharing the info. Nick, you were at  
your burbling best!

Pete Taylor
Tacoma, WA
12225w 4719n
HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop
ICF2010 + "     "    "      "
DX398; Palomar loop
SRF-59 & SRF M37V






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