Re: [IRCA] KCKN 1020khz Maintenance Test!! April 3rd!

["Bill Harms" <wharms@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Les for setting this up.  With the sweep tones and morse IDs, 
they will certainly be possible.  Of course KDKA is problematic and 
when I null them, I usually get Cuba loud and clear.  We shall see.

Bill Harms
Elkridge, Maryland

On 27 Mar 2006 at 14:01, Les Rayburn wrote:

> KCKN 1020khz Roswell, NM Maintenance Test
> Date(s): April 3, 2006 (Test starts late Sunday night, April 2nd)
> Time: Midnight to 02:00AM MDT (0600-0800 UTC)
> 
> Modes of Operation: 10KW, Non-Directional
> 
> Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. Classic Country Music
> 
> Notes:  Test will consist of a one minute audio CD prepared by the BTC. CD
> contains Morse Code ID's, phonetic voice ID's, various NRC Sweep Tones,
> etc. Station will also run their extensive collection of classic country
> music.
> 
> Sweep tones and codes will be inserted in local breaks (2-3 minutes in
> length). These breaks occur at :15, :30, and :40 roughly each hour. Other
> times programming will consist of classic country music format.
> 
> Station is doing maintenance work on their audio chain during this period.
> 
> Reception reports are desired via e-mail or US Mail. Station would prefer
> to receive audio CD's (1st choice) or Cassettes. If sending report on
> e-mail, station prefers MP3 format.
> 
> kckn@xxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Please put "KCKN DX Test" in the subject line.
> 
> Snail mail at
> KCKN
> PO Box 220, Roswell,
> NM  88202-0220.
> ATTN: Mr. Don Niccum
> 
>  Be sure to include a business sized SASE.
> 
> Don, Jerry, and the whole staff at KCKN are very DX-Friendly, with some of
> them being members of the National Radio Club. We're very grateful for
> this rare test from the "Land of Enchantment"!


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