[IRCA] Upcoming DX Tests-New KEVA 1240khz WY Test!

["Les Rayburn" <les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

UPCOMING DX TESTS





 

The DX Season is shifting into high gear as we confirm more tests. Today brings

an announcement that KEVA 1240khz will conduct another DX Test for us

this season. Look for complete details below. Thanks to Mike Richard for

agreeing to a follow up test! 



 

WNJC 1360khz Vineland, NJ DX Test
Date(s): Sunday Morning (Late Saturday Night) October 1st, 2006

Time: Midnight until 4:00AM Eastern Time


Modes of Operation: Transmitter Testing. 4,000 Watts, Non-Directional 

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. 


Notes:  Transmitter testing following repairs to the array after Tropical Storm Ernesto. Station will test until at

least 4AM, and possibly later. 

 

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 "WNJC 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 John "Duke" Hamann and the staff of WNJC for this test! 

 

 

 

WODI 1230khz Brookneal, VA DX Test
Date(s): Sunday Morning (Late Saturday Night) Starting October 1st and continuing until further notice. 

 

Time: Midnight until 00:05AM Eastern Time (5 Minute test each week) 


Modes of Operation: Special DX Test. 1,000 Watts, Non-Directional 

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. 


Notes:  This DX friendly station is co-owned by two amateur radio operators, and they have decided to conduct this rare, on-going DX test, giving listeners a weekly opportunity to put these station into the log books. 

 

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 "WODI 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

 

*SASE Required for reply. 

Thanks to Dave Marthouse, N2AAM & Tony DeNicola, WA2IHZ for putting on this unusual, long term DX tests for the benefit of distant listeners!  

 

 

 

KEVA 1240khz Evanston, WY DX Test
Date(s): Monday Morning (Late Sunday Night) October 23rd, 2006

Time: Midnight until 2:00AM Mountain Time


Modes of Operation: Transmitter Testing. 1,000 Watts, Non-Directional 

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. 


Notes:  Transmitter audio chain testing. 

 

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 "KEVA 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

Our thanks to Michael Richard of KEVA. The last KEVA test was widely heard throughout the US and gave many of us our first "WY" in the logs. Michael is also helping to arrange tests from other rare Western states. A true friend to the DXing hobby!  

 

 

 

WWNH 1340 Madbury, NH DX Test
Date(s): Late Sunday Night November 5th, 2006

Time: 10PM until 2:00AM Eastern Time


Modes of Operation: Transmitter Testing. 1,000 Watts, Non-Directional 

Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. 


Notes:  Transmitter audio chain testing. Listen for station jingles, special music, and other wild card items that may be transmitted by Paul Walker. Don't discount the ability of graveyard stations to be heard during DX tests, as we've had widespread reports during some past tests. 

 

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 "WWNH 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

Our thanks to Paul Walker, Jr. and the staff of WWNH for this test! Paul has been responsible for a large number of tests during the past two seasons, and all of us owe him a lot of gratitude. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Les Rayburn, N1LF
NRC/IRCA Broadcast Test Coordinator
Please call anytime 24/7 if your transmitter
will be off the air for maintenance. 
(205) 253-4867
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