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DAYTIMER DX TEST--WENR 1090 kHz Englewood, TN--- TEST POSTPONED  View Printable Version 
Tuesday, February 23 2021

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The WENR 1090 kHz DX Test scheduled for this Saturday, February 27th is postponed.

While this is disappointing to the DX community, there is a silver lining. Station owner Michael Beverly and Chief Engineer George Hudson will be installing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) on the transmitter PC later this week and testing it in the coming days. This will enable the transmitter to be switched remotely and provide an opportunity for a “traditional” DX Test that will begin at midnight in the near future.

The later start time will increase the number of DX’ers who may be able to log the station during the test. We will announce a new test date in the near future.

WENR normally runs a classic rock and roll format that is simulcast with their 250 watt FM translator, W285CG. They identify the station using the FM branding, 104.9, “The Mountain.” It transmits during daytime hours on a 1,000 watt signal with good coverage into one of East Tennessee’s mid-sized market of Athens.


THANK YOUS

George Hudson continues with his incredible generosity towards the hobby. While he was excited to provide a “Daytime DX Test”, he continued to look for options that would allow for more DX’ers to hear WENR. A special thank you to George for all he’s done for us this season.

Also, the station owner Michael Beverly who agreed to the test and has arranged to install the VPN quickly.

Phil Bytheway of the International Radio Club of America who started all this rolling by reaching out to George Hudson months ago. In recent weeks, we’ve heard from other members who also have contacts in the broadcast industry and are helping the CPC to arrange future tests. Cannot thank our ‘rank & file’ members enough.

Paul Walker of the CPC also contributed to this situation, with his knowledge of FM translator operations and remote switching. This points out the value of having a true “committee” again. Each member brings talent and experience that contributes to our overall success.

Stay tuned for an announcement soon on the new test date.


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
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NRC & IRCA Courtesy Program Committee Chairman
Member WTFDA, MWC

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Mystery Station via E25 Rebeat transmitter, February 23  View Printable Version 
Tuesday, February 23 2021

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*EGYPT Mystery Station via E25 Rebeat transmitter, February 23:*
0925-0930 on 9400 unknown tx / unknown to ????, 1000Hz tone and
0930-0940 on 9400 unknown tx / unknown to ????, Egyptian music.*Fair
to good via SDR Tambov Russia, over very weak signal of RTI
at same time 9400 PAO 100 kW / 205 deg to EaAs Amoy R.Taiwan Int*

--

73! Ivo Ivanov


More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
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QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire


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Monitoring of Radio Habana Cuba RHC 0500-0800UTC, February 23  View Printable Version 
Tuesday, February 23 2021

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*CUBA Monitoring of Radio Habana Cuba RHC 0500-0800UTC, February
23:**0500-0600 on 5040 BAU 100 kW / 083&263 to Cuba Spanish, open
carrier*
0500-0600 on 6000 QVC 250 kW / 010 deg to ENAm English, as scheduled
0500-0600 on 6060 BAU 100 kW / 010 deg to ENAm Spanish, as
scheduled*0500-0600 on 6100 BAU 100 kW / 310 deg to WNAm Spanish,
unscheduled#*
0500-0600 on 9535 BEJ 100 kW / 230 deg to CeAm Spanish, as scheduled
0500-0600 on 9700 BAU 100 kW / 340 deg to WNAm English, as
scheduled*0500-0600 on 11850 QVC 250 kW / 170 deg to SoAm Spanish is
not on air
0500-0600 on 15230 QVC 250 kW / 160 deg to SoAm Spanish is not on air
0600-0700 on 5040 BAU 100 kW / 083&263 to Cuba English, open carrier*
0600-0700 on 6000 QVC 250 kW / 010 deg to ENAm English, as scheduled
0600-0700 on 6060 BAU 100 kW / 010 deg to ENAm English, as scheduled
0600-0700 on 6100 BAU 100 kW / 310 deg to WNAm English, as
scheduled*0600-0608 on 9535 BEJ 100 kW / 230 deg to CeAm English,
unscheduled**
0600-0700 on 9700 BAU 100 kW / 340 deg to WNAm English, as
scheduled*0700-0800 on 6060 BAU 100 kW / 010 deg to ENAm English is
not on air
0700-0800 on 6100 BAU 100 kW / 310 deg to WNAm English is not on
air**# unscheduled frdequency before 0600UTC, probably started at
0300UTC!
* co-ch same 9535 WOF 300 kW / 158 deg to WeAf Kanuri R.Ndarason Int*

--

73! Ivo Ivanov


More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
please visit to http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com

QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire


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DAYTIMER DX TEST--WENR 1090 kHz Englewood, TN  View Printable Version 
Tuesday, February 23 2021

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The Courtesy Program Committee (CPC) of the IRCA and NRC are pleased to announce a special Daytime DX Test for WENR 1090 kHz in Englewood, TN. The test will run on Saturday, February 27, 2021 starting at 5:00 PM EST (22:00 UTC) until 6:15 PM EST (23:15 UTC).

This unique DX Test was inspired by a recent article in the MW Circle by Barry Davies and Steve Whitt, entitled “Catch a US Daytimer.” It discusses the possibility of logging daytime-authorized stations in the US during brief time periods as they near the end of their broadcast day.

The hope is that DX’ers in Europe, along with some in the United States in the Eastern, Central and possibly Mountain Time Zone will be able to take advantage of enhanced propagation near sunset to log this station as well. The station will run only legal voice identification, Morse Code identifications, sweep tones and sound effects. No music, announcements or other material. This should maximize the chances of DX’ers hearing this rare daytime station.

Running the test near the end of the broadcast day, rather than during normal testing hours overnight has some unique advantages:

Allows DX’ers in Europe to take advantage of grayline propagation.
Less interference to Europe and the East Coast from KAAY in Little Rock.
More convenient for Chief Engineer. No late night trip to the transmitter site.

WENR normally runs a classic rock and roll format that is simulcast with their 250 watt FM translator, W285CG. They identify the station using the FM branding, 104.9, “The Mountain.” It transmits during daytime hours on a 1,000 watt signal with good coverage into one of East Tennessee’s mid-sized market of Athens.

Starting at 5:00 PM EST, WENR will sign off it’s normal format of classic rock, and begin running the DX test material for the next 1.25 hours. Listeners will be advised to switch to the FM translator on 104.9 to continue enjoying the music they normally hear.

QSL INFORMATION

Reception reports and verifications will be handled by the Courtesy Program Committee of the NRC/IRCA. You can send them via e-mail only to:

les@highnoonfilm.com <mailto:les@highnoonfilm.com>

We are modifying our rules for verifications to reflect the reality of limited time and resources. Please read carefully:

Reports via e-mail only: les@highnoonfilm.com <mailto:les@highnoonfilm.com>
Reports must include a recording of the best two minutes or less of your reception in .MP3 or .WAV formats.
Short video clips of your reception on an SDR screen, your equipment and/or antennas are also welcome. E-mail for details on sending very large files if need be.

Must include your location, receiver and antenna used. Other details welcome.
Written details of the test welcome, but verifications will not be provided unless a recording is included. No exceptions.
No reports accepted via US Mail.
Please be patient. Replies and verifications could take 6-8 weeks. Our priority is in scheduling additional tests, not providing QSLs.

A LONG LIST OF THANK YOUS

This test would not be possible with the generosity of many. First, the station owner Michael Beverly who agreed to act as our first “test case” for a daytime DX test. Chief Engineer George Hudson who helped us convince the station on short notice was also critical to success.

Phil Bytheway of the International Radio Club of America who started all this rolling by reaching out to George Hudson months ago as part of his specialized sub-interest of collection radio station promotional materials. Paul Walker, Joe Miller, KC80, and our newest member, Loyd Van Horn, W4LVH. These folks do all the real work of the CPC and never get enough credit.

And lastly the authors of the article that inspired the idea to begin with, Barry Davies and Steve Whitt.


73,

Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf

NRC & IRCA Courtesy Program Committee Chairman
Member WTFDA, MWC

Perseus SDR, Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy + Discovery, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, 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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#278 Reception in Southeastern BRAZIL - February 22, 2021  View Printable Version 
Tuesday, February 23 2021

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February 22, 2021
#278 RECEPTION IN SÃO BERNARDO SP (GG66hh), BRAZIL - Rudolf Grimm, PY2-81502 SWL.
Rx: My KiwiSDR (São Bernardo).
Antenna: PA0RDT Mini Whip + Headphone.
Brazilian stations: all in Portuguese language.
Times in UTC.
*************************************************************
BRAZIL - B,
11910 kHz (DRM): Radio Nacional FM, 96.1 MHz, Brasilia (via Radio Nacional da Amazonia, SW facilities), 21/02 2255. Jazz music, international pop songs, id: 'ZYT461, Radio Nacional FM, 96.1 MHz, Brasilia'. 45554.

CHINA - CHN,
5050 kHz: Voice of Beibu Bay Radio, Nanning, Chinese, 21/02 2314. Talk by male voice communication in Chinese language. 35443. ** Tx w/225° Az to Southeastern Asia.

FRANCE - F,
15215 kHz: Radio Öömrang, via Issoudun, English / German, 21/02 1632. Id: 'Radio Öömrang'. Interview, phone-in, id in German and English. 35543. ** Radio Öömrang is broadcast just on February 21, a major North Frisian holiday.

GUAM - GUM,
11610 kHz: KSDA Adventist World Radio, via Agat, Vietnamese, 21/02 2240. Christian message by male voice, prayer. 35553. ** Tx w/285° Az to Asia.

SINGAPORE - SNG,
3915 kHz: BBC, via Kranji, English, 21/02 2303. News Bulletin by male voice speaker, 'This is the BBC...'. 35553. ** Tx to Southeastern Asia.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - USA,
5010 kHz: Family Radio, via WRMI, Spanish, 21/02 2308. Christian programming, Bible Reading by male voice. 25542. ** Tx w/181° Az to Central America.
9975 kHz: KVOH Voice of Hope, Rancho Simi, Spanish, 18/02 0032. Male voice communication. 'KVOH'. Christian song, time checking, message. 35443. ** Tx w/100° Az to Central America.
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73 & good DX!, rg
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