Re: [IRCA] DX TEST: WGGH-AM 1150 MARION, ILLINOIS

["Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>]

PLEASE pass this along to any and all DX email lists, message boards, clubs,
publications online or in print. Get the word out!!!




On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 12:01 PM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I spoke to the station owner today, and coinciding with some tweaking of
> our Omnia audio processing, we will also conduct a DX Test!
>
> It will happen on February 6th from 12am to 2am (Friday going into
> Saturday, not Saturday into Sunday) We will operate at our full 5000 Watts
> and Day pattern. The test will consist of classic country and oldies music
> along with tons of various sound effects. It should be fairly easy to
> identify the station, as our slogan is somewhat unique, "Monster Radio AM
> 1150". We also have TM Century jingles, including one used every hour for a
> legal id ( spoken.."Southern illinois Trusted Voice Since 1949, (sung) AM
> 1150 WGGH Marion"
>
> The time the test actually starts will be largely dependent on when the
> last classic country song in the 11pm hour ends. We will remain at low pwoer
> until the exact moment before our 12am legal id plays. (It has run as late
> as 12:03am)
>
> I plan on being in the studio live and "jocking" the test. We may or may
> not have a contest with a prize to giveaway but a call-in contest. I need to
> find a prize of interest to people nationwide, if anyone has anything to
> donate, please let me know. Our studio number is (618) 993-8102. Do NOT call
> bout anything DX test related until the night of the actual test. I will NOT
> be in the studio till right before the test.
>
> I will handle QSL requests, but you MUST send a self addressed envelope
> with at least 2 stamps, otherwise you will not get a reply. I do not have
> the time, energy or money to be buying stamps or envelopes. I *PROMISE* to
> rpely to everyone who sends one in this time!! I will want to know your
> location, types of radio used, when/what you heard. If you send a CD, do NOT
> send the entire test, just a few relevant clips. If you send a cassette
> tape, cue it up to where it needs to be or I won't listen. Our webstreaming
> will be disabled during this test.
>
> Also, please be aware our mailbox at the post office is only checked twice
> a week, so you may not get an imemdiate reply. Make SURE you address the
> envelope and letter to my attention or I may not see it right away.
>
> Unfortunately, we have no bumper stickers, pens or anything else to give
> out. You will most likely get just a letter. If we have coverage maps, I
> might send those.
>
> If I have forgotten anything, I will add to it later.
>
> Paul B. Walker, Jr.
> WGGH-AM 1150
> P.O. Box 340
> Marion, IL 62959
>
> I hope I wasn't too stern or rude, but just wanted to set everything out
> there ahead of time and make sure we're clear on everything so there's no
> hurt feelings or confusion later.
>
> Good luck to everyone!
> Paul B. Walker, Jr.
> Morning Producer/Board Operator
> Fishback Media, Inc
> WGGH-AM 1150 Marion, IL
>
>



-- 
Sincerely,
Paul B. Walker, Jr.
www.onairdj.com
walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx
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