New Tests announced from two Portland, OR stations including a rare test by a daytime only station! Thanks to Mary Anne Sanford for arranging these for all of us.
Also don't forget that the WVNN 770khz DX Test is on tonight and tomorrow night running the "Inventory Insert" format starting at Midnight Central...spots run often during local breaks but almost always near the TOH and BOH. ====================================================
WVNN
770khz Time: 23:59 CST-0500 CST (0559-1100 UTC) Spots will air at 1 minute prior to the TOH, 2nd spot will air each hour as close to the half hour as possible for the schedule. :60 Second long tests in
duration. "Inventory Insert" format.
Night Power of 250 Watts. Pattern is a four tower array aimed SW to protect WABC. A plot of the antenna pattern is available at: www.highnoonfilm.com/amdx
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: Please put "WVNN DX Test" in the subject line. High Noon Film
Rick Shaftan arranged for this test and we're all very
grateful. KAVT 1680khz Time: Midnight PST-0500 PST (0800-1300 UTC)
codes, tones, etc. are permitted due to the stations contract with Disney.
Notes: Listeners
are cautioned that WDSS, the Radio Disney Format. So ID's, local spots, etc will be
The use of Phasers or directional antennas such as loops will likely be needed by DX'ers in the null WDSS. Hopefully the long duration of the test (5 hours) will make up for the lack of Morse Code, etc. Station is conducting maintenance at this time period.
Reception
reports: Patrick Martin
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!
WUMP
730khz Time: 23:59 CST-0500 CST (0559-1100 UTC) Spots will air at 1 minute prior to the TOH, 2nd spot will air each hour as close to the half hour as possible for the schedule. :60 Second long tests in
duration. "Inventory Insert" format.
129 Watts, Non-Directional
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: Please put "WUMP DX Test" in the subject line. High Noon Film
Rick Shaftan arranged for this test and we're all very grateful.
KDZR 1640khz Lake
Oswego, OR Maintenance Test Time: 0000-0100 PST (0800-0900 UTC) 1 Hour Duration Test
10KW, Non-Directional DX?ers are encouraged to listen for local ads, and station ID ?KDZR,
Reception Reports:
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: Please put "KDZR DX Test" in the subject line. High Noon Film Notes: Special thanks to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test! KKPZ 1330khz
Maintenance Test Time: 0000-0100 PST (0800-0900 UTC) 1 Hour Duration Test
On for one hour for transmitter testing only. Morse code and voice ID?s.
Reception Reports:
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: Please put "KKPZ DX Test" in the subject line. High Noon Film Notes: Special thanks to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test! |
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