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[IRCA] WHP Test Heard in Ottawa
It may not sound like much to hear them from a mere 354 miles away, but read
on...
WTKT is unneeded here, so I focused on the other test. However, I have a
severe impediment on 580: my local blowtorch CFRA (10 kW directional right at
me from 11 miles away, and I have a strong suspicion that they actually leave
their 50 kW day power on all night). I spent some time getting the best
phase-null I could on them, and then left things set up for overnight
recording.
Starting to check the recordings today, it looked encouraging... from the
beginning, CKWW was audible under CFRA, and I even caught a voice ID from
them (relog). This was a great sign, since CKWW is bit further away than
WHP, and is only 500 W (though directional towards me). If WHP was 5 kW non-
directional, I would surely hear them too. But at 0005-0006, absolutely no
sign of them. On to the next test interval, and the next, and the next after
that... same result. I certainly agree with those who suggest that WHP was
staying on their night pattern for the test.
But wait! Running out of hope, I got to the 0405 test interval... and, lo
and behold, Morse code popped up under CFRA, clear as a bell: "WHP 580 KHZ
HARRISBURG, PA". W00t!
So, it appears that WHP went non-D just for that last short period. If you
didn't hear them, and you have a recording that covers 0405-0406 EST, make
sure you check it!
WHP is a new logging here (and a three-letter call to boot... bonus!).
Thanks to all who organized the test.
Barry
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Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON
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