[ CORRECTED EASTERN TIME ZONE ]

On February 13, 2023, Audacy announced that KDWN 720 kHz would be signing off on March 1, while the translator would remain on air with the same programming. In November 2022, Audacy sold the land that the AM transmitter sat on for $ 40 million. KDWN is diplexed with KXST near the Las Vegas Motor on the same day; Audacy also announced that KXST would also go dark.

For many DXers, KDWN 720 is their only Nevada log, and the loss of the signal will make it even more difficult to log the Silver State. But in the midst of this bad news, there is a brief silver lining for DX hounds. KDWN and KXST Chief Engineer Tracy Teagarden announced on the “I Love AM Radio” Facebook group that “K-Dawn” would be going out with one last hurrah:

KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023 at 23:59 Pacific Time (7:59 UTC) for ten (10) minutes only. The test will be conducted at the full daytime power of the station, which is 25,000 watts since 2020. We don’t have information about which antenna pattern the station will use, but this is the best chance to log K-Dawn in years.

Programming will be “unique” but will not feature Morse Code or sweep tones. The Courtesy Program Committee did inquire about adding some of this material and possibly extending the length of the test. Neither could be arranged in the short time frame available. Mr. Teagarden has been very helpful and open to hobbyists, so please don’t complain. It’s not his decision.

I just wanted to let you know that there's no QSL information currently available. If you seek a QSL from the test, please be polite in writing the station, which will continue as an FM translator. Please don't send multiple requests, call the station or be rude. The CPC would strongly suggest sending a pre-filled card or letter, requiring only a signature from station personnel. Include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE).

Remember this test begins at 23:59 on Feb 28 Pacific Time.

This is 00:59 Central Time.
02:59 Eastern Time.
07:59 UTC.

Don’t miss your last chance to log the Talk of Las Vegas and the last whisper of KDWN.

73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
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KDWN  going away??? Art Bell is probably  rolling over in his grave.   
When Art first started he was on KDWN.  At the time I lived where at
night I could easily hear him.

Holy Cow I am getting old.
Stephen Hawkins NG0G
On 2/18/23 9:43 PM, Les Rayburn wrote:

KDWN - Wikipedia
[ CORRECTED EASTERN TIME ZONE ]

On February 13, 2023, Audacy announced that KDWN 720 kHz would be 
signing off on March 1, while the translator would remain on air with 
the same programming. In November 2022, Audacy sold the land that the 
AM transmitter sat on for $ 40 million. KDWN is diplexed with KXST near 
the Las Vegas Motor on the same day; Audacy also announced that KXST 
would also go dark.
For many DXers, KDWN 720 is their only Nevada log, and the loss of the 
signal will make it even more difficult to log the Silver State. But 
in the midst of this bad news, there is a brief silver lining for DX 
hounds. KDWN and KXST Chief Engineer Tracy Teagarden announced on the 
“I Love AM Radio” Facebook group that “K-Dawn” would be going out with 
one last hurrah:
*KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023 at 23:59 Pacific Time (7:59 UTC) 
for ten (10) minutes only. The test will be conducted at the full 
daytime power of the station, which is 25,000 watts since 2020.* We 
don’t have information about which antenna pattern the station will 
use, but this is the best chance to log K-Dawn in years.
Programming will be “unique” but will not feature Morse Code or sweep 
tones. The Courtesy Program Committee did inquire about adding some of 
this material and possibly extending the length of the test. Neither 
could be arranged in the short time frame available. Mr. Teagarden has 
been very helpful and open to hobbyists, so please don’t complain. 
It’s not his decision.
I just wanted to let you know that there's no QSL information 
currently available. If you seek a QSL from the test, please be polite 
in writing the station, which will continue as an FM translator. 
Please don't send multiple requests, call the station or be rude. The 
CPC would strongly suggest sending a pre-filled card or letter, 
requiring only a signature from station personnel. Include a Self 
Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE).
Remember this test begins at 23:59 on Feb 28 Pacific Time.
This is 00:59 Central Time.
02:59 Eastern Time.
07:59 UTC.
Don’t miss your last chance to log the Talk of Las Vegas and the last 
whisper of KDWN.

73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
les@highnoonfilm.com
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
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Member WTFDA, MWC
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Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, 
Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs 
Active Whip.
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A more constructive suggestion for the CPC: try to persuade WGN to stand by = turn off, for this historic occasion; after all, only 10 minutes in the nightmiddle. 73, Glenn Hauser

On Sunday, February 19, 2023, 04:43:48 AM GMT+1, Les Rayburn <les@highnoonfilm.com> wrote:

KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023 at 23:59 Pacific Time (7:59 UTC) for ten (10) minutes only. The test will be conducted at the full daytime power of the station, which is 25,000 watts since 2020. We don’t have information about which antenna pattern the station will use, but this is the best chance to log K-Dawn in years.

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Glenn, if you actually worked 6-7 days a week 16-20 hours a day like Les, a
mistake would be understandable. If DX'ers cant figure out their local
time from the time posted in Pacific time, then they need to go back to
middle school and learn time zones.

On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 7:32 PM Glenn Hauser via groups.io <wghauser=
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> {wrong! 23:59 PST = 0759 UT Wed March 1, but 0059 MST, 0159 CST, 0259 EST
> -- gh}
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, February 19, 2023, 04:43:48 AM GMT+1, Les Rayburn <
> les@highnoonfilm.com> wrote:
>
>
> KDWN - Wikipedia
>
> [ CORRECTED EASTERN TIME ZONE ]
>
>
> On February 13, 2023, Audacy announced that KDWN 720 kHz would be signing
> off on March 1, while the translator would remain on air with the same
> programming. In November 2022, Audacy sold the land that the AM transmitter
> sat on for $ 40 million. KDWN is diplexed with KXST near the Las Vegas Motor
> on the same day; Audacy also announced that KXST would also go dark.
>
> For many DXers, KDWN 720 is their only Nevada log, and the loss of the
> signal will make it even more difficult to log the Silver State. But in the
> midst of this bad news, there is a brief silver lining for DX hounds. KDWN
> and KXST Chief Engineer Tracy Teagarden announced on the “I Love AM Radio”
> Facebook group that “K-Dawn” would be going out with one last hurrah:
>
> KWDW DX Test on February 28, 2023 at 23:59 Pacific Time (7:59 UTC) for ten
> (10) minutes only. The test will be conducted at the full daytime power of
> the station, which is 25,000 watts since 2020. We don’t have information
> about which antenna pattern the station will use, but this is the best
> chance to log K-Dawn in years.
>
> Programming will be “unique” but will not feature Morse Code or sweep
> tones. The Courtesy Program Committee did inquire about adding some of this
> material and possibly extending the length of the test. Neither could be
> arranged in the short time frame available. Mr. Teagarden has been very
> helpful and open to hobbyists, so please don’t complain. It’s not his
> decision.
>
> I just wanted to let you know that there's no QSL information currently
> available. If you seek a QSL from the test, please be polite in writing the
> station, which will continue as an FM translator. Please don't send
> multiple requests, call the station or be rude. The CPC would strongly
> suggest sending a pre-filled card or letter, requiring only a signature
> from station personnel. Include a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE).
>
> Remember this test begins at 23:59 on Feb 28 Pacific Time.
>
> This is 00:59 Central Time.
> 02:59 Eastern Time.
> 07:59 UTC.
>
> Don’t miss your last chance to log the Talk of Las Vegas and the last
> whisper of KDWN.
>
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Les Rayburn, N1LF
> les@highnoonfilm.com
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SWLDXBulgaria News, February 17-18 (publications №34841-№34865)
AUSTRIA(non) Radio Pravda dlja Rossii in Russian on 9745 kHz via ORS
Moosbrunn, February 18
1500-1600 on 9745 MOS 100 kW / 055 deg to EaEu Russian Sat. Very good
via SDR Albertirsa,
HNGhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/radio-pravda-dlja-rossii-on-9745-khz_19.html

CUBA Reception of Radio Habana Cuba RHC in Spanish on 11760 kHz via
Bauta on February 17
from 2159 on 11760 BAU 100 kW / non-dir to NCAm Spanish. Good signal
via SDR Frostburg,
MDhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/radio-habana-cuba-in-spanish-on-11760_19.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of Voice of Oromo Liberation in Afan Oromo on
9610 kHz via MBR Nauen, February 17:
1700-1730 on 9610 NAU 100 kW / 144 deg to EaAf Afan Oromo
Wed/Fri/Sun. Very good via SDR Albertirsa in
HNGhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voice-of-oromo-liberation-on-9610-khz.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of BVBroadcasting in English on 11800 kHz via
MBR Tashkent, February 18
1200-1230 on 11800 TAC 100 kW / 090 deg to EaAs English Sat. Good
signal via SDR So Phisal,
THA.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/bvbroadcasting-in-english-on-11800-via_19.html

GERMANY(non) Deutsche Welle Bundesliga in Hausa on 15195 & 17840 kHz
via MBR Issoudun, February 18
1425-1630 on 15195 ISS 500 kW / 168 deg to WeAf Hausa Sat. Very good
signal via SDR Albertirsa, HNG.
1425-1630 on 17840 ISS 500 kW / 172 deg to WeAf Hausa Sat. Very good
signal via SDR Albertirsa,
HNG.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/bundesliga-in-hausa-on-15195-17840-via.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of BVBroadcasting in English on 11900 kHz via
MBR Nauen, February 18
1430-1500 on 11900 NAU 250 kW / 102 deg to SoAs English Sat. Good via
SDR Albertirsa,
Hungaryhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/bvbroadcasting-in-english-on-11900-khz_19.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of HCJB Voice of The Andes in Russian and
Chechen on 9500 via MBR Nauen, February 18
1530-1630 on 9500 NAU 100 kW / 100 deg to CeAs Russian/Chechen Sat.
Very good signal via SDR Albertirsa,
HNGhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/hcjb-voice-of-andes-on-9500-via-mbr_19.html

GUAM Reception of KTWR Trans World Radio Asia in English on 12040
kHz DRM mode via Agana, February 18
1100-1128 on 12040 TWR 090 kW / 305 deg to EaAs English Sat DRM. Very
good via SDR So Phisal,
Thailand.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/ktwr-asia-in-english-on-12040-khz-drm_19.html

GUAM Reception of KTWR Trans World Radio Asia in Japanese on 9910
kHz DRM mode via Agana on February 18:
1130-1229 on 9910 TWR 050 kW / 350 deg to JPN Japanese Sat DRM. Good
with dropout via SDR So Phisal,
THAhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/ktwr-asia-in-japanese-on-9910-khz-drm_19.html

PHILIPPINES(non) Vatican Radio Mass in Chinese on 7485 & 9720 kHz
via USAGM Tinang, February 18
1230-1310 on 7485 PHT 250 kW / 332 deg to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat. Very
good via SDR So Phisal, THA
1230-1310 on 9720 PHT 250 kW / 315 det to EaAs Chinese Mass Sat. Low
audio via SDR So Phisal,
THAhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/vatican-radio-in-chinese-on-7485-9720_19.html

ROMANIA(non) Reception of NEXUS IRRS Shortwave Arraata Biyyoolessa
Oromiyaa in Afan Oromo on 15385 kHz via Galbeni, February 17:
1600-1630 on 15385 GAL 300 kW / 140 deg to EaAf Afan Oromo
Mon-Wed/Fri/Sat Oromia National Media. Fair/good via SDR Albertirsa
NHGhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/arraata-biyyoolessa-oromiyaa-on-15385_19.html

TAIWAN(non) Reception of RBS Voice of the Revival of Korea on 5900
kHz via Tamsui, February 17
1400-1428 on 5900 TSH 300 kW / 352 deg to NEAs Korean Tue/Fri. Very
good via SDR So Phisal,
THAhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/rbs-voice-of-revival-of-korea-on-5900_19.html

U.K.(non) Reception of FEBA Radio in Site on 7510 kHz via ENC-DMS
Yerevan, February 18:
1730-1800 on 7510*ERV 300 kW / 192 deg to EaAf Silte. Fair signal via
SDR So Phisal, THA
*same time on 7505 KWT 250 kW / 058 deg to WeAs Persian USAGM Radio
Farda strong QRM-inghttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/feba-radio-in-site-on-7510-khz-via-enc.html

USA Reception of VOA Flashpoint Ukraine in English on 15770 kHz via
WRMI-09 Okeechobee, February 17
from 1935 on 15770 RMI 100 kW / 044 deg to WeEu English Mon-Fri. Very
good via SDR Frostburg MD,
USA.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voa-flashpoint-ukraine-on-15770-wrmi-09_19.html

USA Fair/good signal of WRMI Legends on new 5050 kHz via WRMI-04
Okeechobee, February 17
from 2300 NF 5050 RMI 100 kW / 160 deg to LaAm English, ex 4980 kHz
via SDR Frostburg,
MDhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/wrmi-legends-on-new-5050-via-wrmi-04.html

USA(non) Reception of The Mighty KBC Radio in English on 7780 kHz
via WRMI#13 Okeechobee, February 18
0800-0900 on 7780 RMI 100 kW / 222 deg to CeAm English Sat. Good
signal via SDR Half Moon Bay CA,
USA.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-mighty-kbc-on-7780-khz-via-wrmi13.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Voice of Martyrs Korea in English on 11620 kHz via
RRTM Telecom Tashkent, February 17:
1500-1530 on 11620*TAC 100 kW / 163 deg to SoAs English. Very good
signal via SDR So Phisal in Thailand.
*or probably 11620 KNX 100 kW / 310 deg to SoAs English via Reach
Beyond Australia Kununurra transmitter
*or probably 11620 SLA 250 kW / 063 deg or SNG 250 kW / 315 deg via
BBC ENC-DMS A'Seela/Kranji tx
sites?https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voice-of-martyrs-korea-in-english-on_19.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Voice of Martyrs in Korean on 7520 kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent, February 17
1530-1600 on 7520 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Fair+jammer
via SDR So Phisal,
Thailandhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voice-of-martyrs-in-korean-on-7520-khz_19.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Radio Ranginkaman Rainbow on 7609.9v kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent, February 17
1730-1800 on 7609.9vTAC 100 kW / 236 deg to WeAs Farsi. Good signal
via SDR Albertirsa,
Hungary.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/radio-ranginkaman-rainbow-on-7610v-khz.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Voice of Martyrs in Korean on 7490 kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent, February 17:
1900-1930 on 7490 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Good signal
via SDR Daejeon, Korea
Southhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voice-of-martyrs-in-korean-on-7490-khz_19.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Radio Free North Korea on 7610 kHz via RRTM Telecom
Tashkent, February 17
2000-2100 on 7610 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Good signal
via SDR So Phisal,
THA.https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/radio-free-north-korea-on-7610-khz-via_19.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Voice of Martyrs in Korean on 7550 kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent, February 17:
2100-2130 on 7550 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Good signal
via SDR Daejeon, Korea
Southhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/voice-of-martyrs-in-korean-on-7550-khz_19.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Bible Voice Broadcasting in Korean on 11590 kHz via
RRTM Telecom Tashkent, February 18
1300-1330 on 11590 TAC 100 kW / 066 deg to EaAs Korean Sat/Sun.
Fair/good signal via SDR So Phisal, THA.
1830-1900 on 7550 TAC 100 kW / 066 deg to EaAs Korean Sat/Sun open
carrier / dead air today February
18https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/bvbroadcasting-in-korean-on-11590-khz.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) North Korea Reform Radio on 7589.9v kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent on February 18
1400-1500 on 7589.9vTAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Good+jamming
via SDR So Phisal,
Thailandhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/north-korea-reform-radio-on-75899v-khz.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) North Korea Reform Radio on 7590 kHz via RRTM
Telecom Tashkent on February 18
2000-2100 on 7590 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean. Good signal
via SDR So Phisal,
Thailandhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2023/02/north-korea-reform-radio-on-7590-khz.html

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