Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] KXTO 1550khz DX Test (QRSS Mode Added!)

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul,

Thanks for the qualifications. You're right, of course. QRSS once per hour 
during the low power portion of the test, and twice per hour during the high 
power 2.5kw nights.




Les Rayburn, director
High Noon Film
100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
Birmingham, AL 35216
205.824.8930
205.824.8960 fax
205.253.4867 cell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 4:54 PM
Subject: Re: [NRC-AM] KXTO 1550khz DX Test (QRSS Mode Added!)


> If i Recall correctly, the QRSS will run once per hour during the low
> power test and one or two times per hour during the high power test.
>
> I do think there will also be some morse code/tone other times during
> the test as well
>
> Paul Walker
>
> On 6/4/07, Les Rayburn <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 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!++
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Start planning now for the first NRC/WTFDA joint  Convention!
>> Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007
>> Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details
>> ===============================================
>> What?  DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year?
>> Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!!
>> Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN & DXAS
>> ===============================================
>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Paul B. Walker, Jr.
> www.walkerbroadcasting.com
> walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx
>
> Start planning now for the first NRC/WTFDA joint  Convention!
> Boise Idaho Labor Day Weekend 2007
> Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org for details
> ===============================================
> What?  DX NEWS in pdf format? / DXAS as a MP3? / $15 per year?
> Check out the samples. Then check out e-dxn!!
> Visit http://www.nrcdxas.org Download Sample DXN & DXAS
> ===============================================
>
> 


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