Re: [IRCA] KFI 640 kHz heard at 11:23 AM PST Daytime DX

[Dennis Gibson <wb6tnb@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here's a photo I took of the new KFI tower in 2010. It's 675 feet high with a massive top hat. 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcgibson55/4507092608/in/set-72157623814821388 

The old tower was 750 feet. The city of La Mirada wouldn't give Clear Channel a permit for 750 feet. The groundwave a bit over 100 miles away is close but not quite what it used to be. On groundwave driving north 250 plus miles away KNX goes away while KFI is still somewhat audible. If KNX went further north KSCO wouldn't be allowed to have the massive 10 kW nondirectional daytime signal it does in that area.  

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> On Feb 27, 2015, at 2:51 PM, Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> KFI does not have the "punch" they used to have up here in the NW. They used to be the strongest signal from So Cal, but KNX is stronger at night these days.
> 
> Patrick Martin
> Seaside OR
> KGED QSL Manager
> 
>> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:17:15 -0600
>> From: todftscytj7707@xxxxxxxxx
>> To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: Re: [IRCA] KFI 640 kHz heard at 11:23 AM PST Daytime DX
>> 
>> I'm willing to bet that the shorter tower affected skywave as well although
>> the same conditions and clutter from today will never be duplicated with
>> conditions and openness from the late 70's to early 80's.They used to be a
>> powerhouse going into eastern Iowa. Here in Minnesota I have 630 contend
>> with, so I've only heard KFI a handful of times and only once with their
>> new tower in place.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Todd Skaine
>> Woodbury, MN
>> Sony ICF 2010
>> Superradio 2
>> Grundig S350 &M400
>> Toyota car radio
>>> On Feb 27, 2015 3:01 PM, "Patrick Martin" <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dennis,
>>> 
>>> Good going. Since KFI installed the new shorter tower some years back,
>>> they have not gotten out as well during the day. I used to hear at least
>>> their carrier even most days in the Summer, but not since the new tower was
>>> installed. It is nice to see a mid day reception of KFI.
>>> 
>>> Patrick
>>> 
>>> Patrick Martin
>>> Seaside OR
>>> KGED QSL Manager
>>> 
>>>> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:39:17 +0000
>>>> From: vroomski@xxxxxxxxx
>>>> To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: [IRCA] KFI 640 kHz heard at 11:23 AM PST Daytime DX
>>>> 
>>>> Surprised this morning to hear KFI 640 at 11:23 AM PST with a fair
>>> signal at a distance of 850 miles. Best reception on the W-E K9 Loop.KFI is
>>> peaking at S-3 with the Palstar MW550P tuner peaked.
>>>> Best regards,
>>>> Dennis Vroom,
>>>> Kalama, WAJRC NRD 545
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