[IRCA] DX Test List (New test for WDAB 1580khz South Carolina Added!)

Thanks to member Paul Walker, another maintenance test has been arranged! This time with station WDAB in Traveler's Rest, SC who will be doing some maintenance on February 27th, and has agreed to insert some Morse Code ID's and sweep tones during their full power test.

Thanks to Paul and WDAB for this one.

Also we haven't forgotten to publish test results for the recent WVNN/WUMP

and KDZR/KKPZ...look for those soon. If you received either test or even if you tried and failed we'd love to have your story to print. We've recently added a "soapbox" feature similar to those published in the ham magazines, so feel free to comment about conditions, propagation, etc.

Also be sure to check out e-dxn.com for the latest QSL information on this tests. We often have to announce tests while waiting on key details including QSL information...so it can change. Before submitting your report it's always best to check the e-dxn site for the latest updates.

Good DX to you all! -Les R. N1LF

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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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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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WDAB 1580khz Traveler's Rest, SC Maintenance Test
Date(s): February 27, 2006 (Late Sunday Night, early Monday Morning)

Time: Midnight to 01:00AM EST (0500-0600 UTC)

Modes of Operation: 5KW, 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 "WDAB 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 the staff of WDAB 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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