[IRCA] DX Test Lists (New Portland OR Tests Announced)

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.

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WVNN 770khz Huntsville, AL DX Test
Date(s): January 15-20, 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"

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

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:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "WVNN 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 Fred Holland and the staffs of WVNN for this test! Member

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

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KAVT 1680khz Fresno, CA DX Test
Date(s): January 21, 2006 (Late Friday night-Early Sat. Morning)

Time: Midnight PST-0500 PST (0800-1300 UTC)

Modes of Operation: 10KW ND

Programming: Normal Radio Disney Format ONLY. No

codes, tones, etc. are permitted due to the stations

contract with Disney.

Notes: Listeners are cautioned that WDSS, Ada MI also runs

the Radio Disney Format. So ID's, local spots, etc will be
needed for a QSL. A cassette or CD included with a report will be much
appreciated, as it will be easier to tell for sure they heard KAVT,
rather than WDSS.

The use of Phasers or directional antennas such as loops

will likely be needed by DX'ers in the Eastern US to

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
PO Box 843
Seaside OR 97138-0843

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!

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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:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please put "WUMP 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 Fred Holland 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!

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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!