[IRCA] KXTO 1550khz DX Test (QRSS Mode Added!)
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[IRCA] KXTO 1550khz DX Test (QRSS Mode Added!)




KXTO 1550khz Reno, NV Maintenance Test
Date(s): July 1st, 2007 Thur July 15th, 2007 (Low Power 96 Watts ND)
July 14th & 15th (High Power 2500 Watts ND)

Time: 00:00AM until 04:00AM Pacific Time
Test material of Morse Code and Sweep Tones will air twice per hour between 
Midnight and 4AM daily. The station runs a Spanish Christian format as "La 
Voz Christiana 1550".

Test Material: Morse Code ID's, Sweep tones, and a "QRSS" (Slow Speed Morse 
Code ID'S). The QRSS signal is encoded at 2.5khz. Dot length is 3 minutes in 
length.

You can attempt to detect the QRSS signal using only your radio, computer 
soundcard and some free spectrum analysis software from www.weaksignals.com
Download the software called "Argo".

Modes of Operation: Normal, except when test material is running near TOH 
and BOH.
Night time power of 96 watts ND. July 14th & 15th ONLY- Full power of 2500 
watts ND.

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. QRSS 2.5khz Slow Speed 
Morse Code

Notes:

Please do not telephone the station during the test or afterwards. The test 
is being done by remote control and automation.

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

Note: SASE Required for QSL.

Our special thanks to Jose and the staff of KXTO, and especially to member 
Paul Walker, who arranged this test and many others! Thanks Paul!

++Best bet for up to the second DX Info is on the #mwdx chat room at 
www.starchat.net. Join us during the test nights!++




 


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