[IRCA] DX Test List-KEVT 1030 AZ Test & Updated QSL Info

Former IRCA Test Coordinator, Paul Lotsof is back in the game, informing us of some full power testing coming up at KEVT-1030khz in Cortaro, AZ just a few miles from Tucson. Also we've got updated QSL information for several of the tests, along with a new date/time format that hopefully will be less confusing for everyone. It comes at the suggestion of Glen Hauser who is going to be promoting these tests in his weekly "World of Radio". Thanks to all for the suggestions and assistance in keeping these tests rolling. Best of DX to all!

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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 30, 2006 (Test starts late Sunday night, January 29th)

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:

Submit reports to:

jdwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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

Notes: Thanks to John White and the staff for letting us know about this maintenance period! Thanks also to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging this test!

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KKPZ 1330khz Lake Oswego, OR Maintenance Test
Date(s): January 30, 2006 (Test starts late Sunday, January 29th)

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:

jdwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxx

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: Thanks to John White and the staff of KKPZ for conducting this test! John is going to do this DX test while performing maintenance on the other transmitter! And again, our appreciation to IRCA member Mary Anne Sanford, KE7CGZ for arranging all this.

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KEVT 1030khz Cortaro, AZ Maintenance Test
Date(s): February 6, 2006 (Test starts late Sunday night, February 5th)

Time: Midnight to 06:00AM MST (0700-1300 UTC)

Modes of Operation: 10KW, Day Patten

Programming: Spanish language programming. TOH ID?s in English. Station promos and ID?s at other parts of the hour KEVT uses a Spanish slogan which is "La Raza Dies Trenta A.M." which means, "The Race Ten Thirty A.M.".

Notes: This isn?t a ?test? per se, but rather a maintenance operation at full power (10KW) to test transmitting equipment.

Reception reports are desired via e-mail. Please send them to Chief Engineer Frank Luna.

Fluna1030@xxxxxxxxx.

Thanks Frank Luna for this test. IRCA member Paul Lotsof was responsible for letting us know about this maintenance period! Our special thanks to Paul for this and for all the tests he helped to arrange in the past!

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WJTO 730khz Bath, Maine DX Test
Date(s): February 12, 2006 (Test starts late Saturday night, February 11th)

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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