[IRCA] DX Test List (New Tests in Nevada & Maine!)

Thanks to the hard work of members like Mary Anne Sanford, Paul

Walker and Rick Shaftan, we have even more new DX Tests to

announce. Latest additions include tests from Nevada and Maine, both

prime targets for DX'ers.

For those who collect QSL's we've also got updated news on

QSL's from the WVNN/WUMP Test.

And in the next few days, we should have the details worked out

on a test from KEVT, 1030khz in Cortaro, Arizona. They'll be

doing a full power maintenance test on February 6th....this test

is being arranged by IRCA member Paul Lotsof in conjunction with

engineer Frank Luna. Look for more details on this test within the

next couple of days.

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KXTO 1550khz Reno, NV DX Test
Date(s): January 22, 2006-March 2006

Time: 01:00 PST (0900 UTC) & 04:00 PST (1200 UTC)

** Program format varies. Test will run as close to TOH as possible.

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

Modes of Operation: Normal-"Inventory Insert"

94 Watts, Non-Directional

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

Notes: Test will continue for an undetermined amount of time, possibly several weeks so hopefully many DX?ers will find favorable propagation at least one or two nights prior to the end of the test. The station has also stated that they will be doing transmitter maintenance at some point within the next two months, and may be able to accommodate a full power (2.5KW) test at that time. More details as they become available. Nevada is a rare state for many of us in the East, so enjoy this rare chance!

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 "KXTO 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 Jose Pacheco, General Manager and the staff of KXTO for this test! Special thanks to member Paul Walker, Jr. who helped to arrange this test and is working with us to set up many more to come.

http://www.walkerbroadcasting.com

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WUMP 730khz Huntsville, AL DX Test
Date(s): January 22-27, 2006 (Late Sunday Night starts the test)

Time: 23:59 CST-0500 CST (0559-1100 UTC)

Spots will air at 1 minute prior to the TOH, 2^nd 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.

Modes of Operation: Normal-"Inventory Insert"

129 Watts, Non-Directional

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

Notes: 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:

bill.shrode@xxxxxxxxxxx

Please also CC: fred.holland@xxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "WUMP DX Test" in the subject line.

All standard mail reports should go to:
Bill Shrode

1717 Highway 72 E

Athens, AL 35611

Thanks to Fred Holland, Bill Shrode and the staffs of WUMP for this test! Member

Rick Shaftan arranged for this test and we're all very grateful.

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KDZR 1640khz Lake Oswego, OR Maintenance Test
Date(s): January 29, 2006 (Late Sunday Night starts the test)

Time: 0000-0100 PST (0800-0900 UTC) 1 Hour Duration Test

Modes of Operation: Normal Programming at Full Day Power/Pattern.

10KW, Non-Directional

Programming: Station will conduct one hour at full power to test transmitter components. Station format is Radio Disney. No codes, tones, or other test signals will be transmitted. There will be some potential for confusion with WKSH 1640 in Sussex, WI who also runs Radio Disney format.

DX?ers are encouraged to listen for local ads, and station ID ?KDZR, Lake Oswego, Portland?.

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:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "KDZR 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

Notes: Special thanks to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test!

KKPZ 1330khz Maintenance Test
Date(s): January 29, 2006 (Late Sunday Night starts the test)

Time: 0000-0100 PST (0800-0900 UTC) 1 Hour Duration Test

Modes of Operation: CW ID?s 5KW, Non-Directional

On for one hour for transmitter testing only. Morse code and voice ID?s.

Programming: KKPZ 1330 (also Located on Mt. Scott, Portland, OR) will be on
non-directional (normally very directional to the NW days) with CW ID during
the same time.

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:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "KKPZ 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

Notes: Special thanks to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test!

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WJTO 730khz Bath, Maine DX Test
Date(s): February 12, 2006 (Late Saturday Night-Early Sunday Morning)

Time: Midnight to 01:00AM EST (0500-0600 UTC)

Modes of Operation: 1KW, Non-Directional

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

Notes: Test will consist of a twenty minute audio CD prepared by the BTC. CD contains Morse Code ID?s, phonetic voice ID?s, various NRC Sweep Tones, etc.

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

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

to receive written reports only. No cassettes or recordings needed.

Submit reports to:

Jibguy@xxxxxxx

Please put "WJTO DX Test" in the subject line.

All standard mail reports should go to:
WJTO Radio 730

P O Box 308

Bath, Maine 04530

Thanks to Bob Bittner for this test! Special thanks to member Paul Walker, Jr. who helped to arrange this test and is working with us to set up many more to come.

http://www.walkerbroadcasting.com

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Les Rayburn, N1LF
NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator
Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter
will be off the air for maintenance.
(205) 253-4867