Re: [IRCA] [Amdx] DX Tests update - PLEASE GIVE WIDEST POSSIBLE DISSEMINATION

[Ira Elbert New III <ien3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks a million!

Bert

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 23, 2012, at 7:15 PM, "James Pogue" <KH2AR@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> In case anyone needs them, here are the details for this weekend's tests:
> 
> KRPI 1550 DX Test
> KRPI Radio, 1550 kHz, Ferndale, WA will conduct a DX Test on Sunday morning,
> Feb. 26, 2012 from 4:00 to 4:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The test will consist of
> voice announcements, Morse code identifications, distinctive music, and
> audio tones.
> Chief Engineer David Harris has indicated the station will be using their
> daytime power and antenna pattern for the test. Reception reports and
> digital audio recordings may be directed to 1550radio[at]gmail[dot]com.
> DXers can receive a KRPI QSL card for correct reception reports by sending
> their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the
> following address:
> Mr. David Harris, Chief Engineer
> KRPI Radio
> P.O. Box 3213
> Ferndale, WA 98248
> Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator AC7OB.
> 
> 
> * WHP 580 DX Test
> WHP Radio, 580 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday morning,
> Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:05, 12:33, 1:05, 1:33, 2:05, 2:33, 3:05, 3:33, 4:05 and
> 4:33 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of voice
> announcements and Morse code identifications.
> Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of
> using the WHP daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More
> information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed.
> Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to
> RJHarris[at]ClearChannel[dot]com
> DXers can receive a WHP QSL card for correct reception reports by sending
> their reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the
> following address:
> Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager
> WHP Radio
> 600 Corporate Circle
> Harrisburg, PA 17110
> Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. 
> 
> * WTKT 1460 DX Test
> WTKT Radio, 1460 kHz, Harrisburg, PA will conduct a DX Test on Monday
> morning, Feb. 27, 2012 at 12:15, 12:45, 1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45,
> 4:15 and 4:45 a.m. Eastern Time for one minute. The test will consist of
> voice announcements and Morse code identifications.
> Operations Manager R.J. Harris is also investigating the possibility of
> using the WTKT daytime antenna pattern during the test periods. More
> information regarding the DX Test will be provided as it is developed.
> Reception reports and digital audio recordings may be directed to
> RJHarris[at]ClearChannel[dot]com
> DXers can receive a WTKT QSL for correct reception reports by sending their
> reports along with a self-addressed envelope and return postage to the
> following address:
> Mr. R.J. Harris, Operations Manager
> 1460 The Ticket
> c/o Clear Channel Communications
> 600 Corporate Circle
> Harrisburg, PA 17110
> Many thanks to Mr. Harris who is also amateur radio operator W3HP. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ira Elbert New III [mailto:ien3@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:10 PM
> To: James Pogue
> Cc: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America; NRCDXAS;
> mwdx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; AM WTFDA
> Subject: Re: [Amdx] DX Tests update - PLEASE GIVE WIDEST POSSIBLE
> DISSEMINATION
> 
> "What's the frequency, Kenneth?"
> 
> Sorry.  Couldn't resist.
> 
> Bert
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Feb 23, 2012, at 6:55 PM, "James Pogue" <KH2AR@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I double-checked today to make sure we were on track all looks good for
> both
>> tests. Here is an "edited" version of what I got back from Dave Harris (I
>> don't want to give away too much as we want to ensure everyone stays
>> honest):
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "Yes Jim, we are on track.  The test will begin at 1:00 AM Pacific time on
>> Sunday Morning and last for half an hour.  There will be a full minute of
>> Morse Code at the top of each five minute segment.  The Morse Code text
> will
>> be //deleted// at 1000 Hz followed by the same sequence at 1500 Hz. The
>> speed is about 12 WPM.  There will be an occasional announcement
> indicating
>> that the station is engaged in a test, and there will be a mix of //unique
>> music// and //more unique music//. 
>> 
>> We will be running day power (50kW) and day pattern during the test.  I am
>> really looking forward to this event and hope it proves successful.
>> 
>> 73, David"
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I also checked with RJ Harris at WTKT and WHP and he said everything is
> set
>> to go for his tests too.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Good luck everyone - I'm hoping many of us will log some new ones this
>> weekend.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Jim Pogue
>> 
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