[IRCA] WKHB 620 Irwin, PA DX Test

With thanks to Clarke Ingram, via the IRCA e-mail list, we've arranged a new

full power test from station WKHB 620 in Irwin, PA. They're going to be doing

some maintenance work in the near future, and have arranged to add some

test material for all of us.

As far as we can determine KXTO continues it's nightly "inventory insert"

format, but we'd love to have that verified by nearby DX'ers. We remain

hopeful that a full power test may be done by KXTO before the Spring

static levels rise, but they are waiting on some internal concerns before

doing any transmitter maintenance. Stay tuned and Good DX!

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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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WKHB 620khz Irwin, PA DX Test
Date(s): April 3, 2006 (Test starts late Sunday night, April 2nd)

Time: Midnight to 02:00AM EST (0500-0700 UTC)

Modes of Operation: 5.5KW, 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. Station will also run their extensive collection of PAM?s jingles, and other novelty items.

Reception reports are desired via e-mail or US Mail. Station would prefer to receive audio CD?s (1^st choice) or Cassettes. If sending report on e-mail, station prefers MP3 format.

Submit e-mail reports only to:

les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please CC to the station at:

cingram@xxxxxxx

WKHB will not verify reports submitted by e-mail directly, the BTC will handle those chores. The station is happy to verify US Mail reports but be sure to include an SASE.

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

All standard mail reports should go to:
WKHB/WKFB

1918 Lincoln Highway

N. Versailles PA 15137

Attn: Clarke Ingram

Be sure to include a business sized SASE.

Our special thanks to Mr. Clarke Ingram for this late season DX test!