[IRCA] Upcoming DX Tests (New KAVT Fresno Test!)

It's always a nice treat to see multiple DX tests

listed in these posts. Thanks to the efforts

of Patrick Martin, we've got a rare West

Coast X-Band test to announce! See

details below. Please cross post these announcements

to other DX related groups as well. Happy

Holidays and Good DX!

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WAPI 1070khz Birmingham, AL DX Test
WJOX 690khz Birmingham, AL DX Test
Date(s): December 27-29, 05

Time: Midnight CST-0300 CST (0600-0900 UTC)

:60 Second long tests in duration. "Inventory Insert" format.

Modes of Operation:

Nigh Power/Patten.

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID.

Notes:

Both WAPI and WJOX will air one insert at the TOH. :59 minutes

fixed. Both stations will air a 2nd sixty second long test each hour

according to the schedule below:

WAPI's 2nd test will come at :30 past the hour, each hour between midnight

and 3AM.

WJOX's 2nd test will "float" between :19 after and :34 minutes each hour between

midnight and 3AM, depending on programming.

Reception reports are desired via e-mail (first choice) and

snail mail (only if e-mail is not available) Station would prefer

to received recordings of the test (MP3, CD, or cassette).

Submit reports to:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "WAPI/WJOX DX Test" in the subject line.

All standard mail reports should go to:
Les Rayburn

High Noon Film

100 Centerview Drive Suite 111

Birmingham, AL 35216

Thanks to Frank Giardina and the staffs of WAPI/WJOX for
arranging this test!

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KAVT 1680khz Fresno, CA DX Test
Date(s): January 21, 2006 (Late Friday night-Early Sat. Morning)

Time: Midnight PST-0500 PST (0800-1300 UTC)

Modes of Operation:

10KW ND

Programming: Normal Radio Disney Format ONLY. No

codes, tones, etc. are permitted due to the stations

contract with Disney.

Notes:

Listeners are cautioned that WDSS, Ada MI also runs

the Radio Disney Format. So ID's, local spots, etc will be
needed for a QSL. A cassette or CD included with a report will be much
appreciated, as it will be easier to tell for sure they heard KAVT,
rather than WDSS.

The use of Phasers or directional antennas such as loops

will likely be needed by DX'ers in the Eastern US to

null WDSS. Hopefully the long duration of the test (5 hours)

will make up for the lack of Morse Code, etc.

Reception reports should be sent to:

Patrick Martin
PO Box 843
Seaside OR 97138-0843

Cassette recording or CD is preferred to a written

report. Return postage appreciated.

E-Mail via:

mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx

Thanks to Paul, Patrick, and the staff of KAVT for

making this test possible!

73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF

IRCA-NRC Broadcast Test Coordinator