I swapped a few e-mails with Paul a couple of years ago. Since the
early 80s he's been general manager of a Country FM station in a small
town near Tucson Bruce The Kaskey Family wrote: Good Heavens and/or Grief! Paul Lotsof!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haven't heard that name in many a year. Last I heard he was in Benson AZ, so he must have struck Gold or something down there. don k. Les Rayburn wrote: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. ====================================================== KXTO 1550khz <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Reno, NV DX Test Date(s): January 22, 2006-March 2006<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> 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, AL35216 Thanks to Jose Pacheco, General Managerand 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 ================================================= 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, 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. 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, AL35611 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. ================================================= 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, AL35216 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, AL35216 Notes: Special thanks to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test! ============================================================ 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, Maine04530 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 ================================================= Les Rayburn, N1LF NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter will be off the air for maintenance. 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