[IRCA] KFBK 1530khz Test Problems

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Like many of you, I stayed up late listening for the KFBK 1530khz DX test

without success. This morning's e-mail brought an explanation from their

Chief Engineer, Ross Duclair.

 

I'd encourage everyone to send a brief e-mail of support to Ross at:

rossduclair@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

I replied to Ross, letting him know that everyone understands about

transmitter problems, and encouraging him to reschedule the

test for February 20-21st.

 

73,

 

Les Rayburn, N1LF

IRCA CPC Chairman

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Les:

I regret to say that KFBK-AM 1530 KHz was taken off the air 24 January
from 00:04 hrs until 03:28 hrs.

Friday and Saturday KFBK transmitter failed to change patterns. At the
normal command to change patterns the main transmitter would completely
shut down. After repeated attempts the auxiliary transmitter was put
on-line.

Sunday evening/Monday morning, Chief Engineer Ross du Clair, and
Contract Engineer Dale Harry began trouble shooting the phasor cabinet.
Burned RF contactor points were found along with arcing damage to a coil
in the day time 'T' network. Temporary repairs were made and KFBK was
returned to the air.

Replacement parts are on order. The phasor assembly should be repaired
by next weekend, 29/30 January 2005. When I can find the very next
opportunity to insert our special DX Test audio, I will let you know so
you can pass along the information.

Again, Les, I'm very sorry we couldn't get the test up this morning.
There wasn't enough time to let you know the problems we were having.

 

 

 

 

Les Rayburn, director
High Noon Film
100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
Birmingham, AL 35216-3748
205.824.8930
205.824.8960 FAX
205.253.4867 CELL
http://www.highnoonfilm.com
205.253.4867

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