Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-11 Thread Nigel Pimblett
On my first check for it WZFN is currently (just past 7 am local time) blasting in here, so I have no doubt it'll get out to the coast before long. Certainly my easiest new station in quite a while. 73, Nigel Pimblett Dunmore, Alberta ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-11 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Nigel. If it is blasting in there, I should hear it. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing

[IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul LaFreniere
1100-WZFN now on the air with Country music. 0758 CDT 10Apr 08. They I.D. as North Dakota's new 50,000 watt powerhouse--WZFN. Pat Martin--you should be able to grab this one with your eastern antenna. Paul LaFreniere Grand Marais, MN ___ IRCA

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Paul. You were reading my mind I just logged KVOX with night lp, so this should be possible. Maybe even a daytime visitor in the Winter. Gee, even a W call. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

[IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Marc DeLorenzo
Just so that no one is confused by that slogan, it should be noted that this station is licensed to Dilworth, MN just across the state line from Fargo, ND. Also, although they are licensed for 50,000 watts during the daytime, they are limited to 440 watts at night. Marc DeLorenzo South

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
Yeah, Dilworth is like .. not even a mile from the state line. It's currently owned by the Engineering firm who built it and they have an Applicaiton to transfer ownership to the current (and soon to be former) GM of WDAY 970, Scott Hennen. They were off the air for a few weeks and even had an

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
I wonder where they send their 440 watts at night? They are lised as U2. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
They are applying to go from 5000 Watts Non Directional during Critical hours to 22KW Critical Hours, with 2 towers. Days remain at 50KW Non Directional at nights at 440 Watts Night, 2 towers. Paul Walker www.realradiousa.com On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Patrick Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Neil Kazaross
, April 10, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: [IRCA] New station on 1100 Just so that no one is confused by that slogan, it should be noted that this station is licensed to Dilworth, MN just across the state line from Fargo, ND. Also, although they are licensed for 50,000 watts during the daytime

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Donald K. Kaskey
Probably, as the old song goes, Up the Lazy River.. der kashketfeller Patrick Martin wrote: I wonder where they send their 440 watts at night? They are lised as U2. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Paul. I was wondering who to send a report to if I log them. At least I now have somewhere to start, but I may not hear it for a while. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
let us know if this is still on all day today. 73 KAZ Barrington IL - Original Message - From: Marc DeLorenzo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: [IRCA] New station

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Hopefully they put some of their 440 watts to the West at night too. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Two sticks then. I wonder where the power goes at night? Not South or East, West or North??? 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Glenn Hauser
A new W-call in ND??? No way. City of License is Dilworth MN, which is on highway 10 just east of Morehead, i.e. a Fargo ND suburb. A new W-call in MN, that far west of the Mississippi? No way, but there it is! Could it be that FCC assumed it`s OK since WDAY 970 is in Fargo? But that`s an ancient

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks. Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily

[IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Marc DeLorenzo
Based on this map at Radio-Locator.com, they plan to send their night lobe northwest into downtown Fargo. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qhl=enq=46.76194,+-96.67167+(WZFN-AM)om=1 Marc DeLorenzo South Dennis, MA http://hometown.aol.com/midcapemarc/myhomepage/profile.html --

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Thanks Kaz. I'll check it out. Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Neil Kazaross
kind of Fan slogan) 73 KAZ wondering if they still are testing. - Original Message - From: Glenn Hauser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN A new W-call in ND??? No way. City of License

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Patrick Martin
Glenn, ND/MN, I'll take a W call anywhere. 73, Patrick Patrick Martin KGED QSL Manager ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
WFZN has been on the air, on and off since the WZFN callsign was assigned in March 2006, for testing purposes and what not. Critical Hours are from Sunrise to 2 hours later and from 2 hours before sunset to actual sunset. I don't know why they were issued a W call, but ah well, it just happened

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul LaFreniere
KAZ wrote: Paul et all in MN please let us know if this is still on all day today. They have been on all day with country music and some music that sounds rather like soft AC. It might just be modern country. No ads. No talk between songs except for an occassional I.D. They had I.D.s

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Paul LaFreniere
New stations in MN [if I am not mistaken] are allowed to pick either a K or a W. Believe it has been that way since the beginning. Doubt whether WZFN will be a sports station. The other new 50,000 watt station on 740 [KVOX] is sports. But only WZFN knows for sure. Paul LaFreniere Grand

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Neil Kazaross
of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:48 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100 KAZ wrote: Paul et all in MN please let us know if this is still on all day today. They have been on all day with country music and some music that sounds rather like soft AC

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Kenneth Nawalkowski
Hi, WZFN 1100 is on the air with country and western music. Very weak snowy signal for 50kw if that's what they are putting out. I am using a Sanserino loop and a GE SuperadioII. As a comparison, KKAG 740, KFGO 790 and WDAY 970 all come in much stronger and all three are loud and clear

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Paul LaFreniere
KAZ others. Lost WZFN signal about 1615 CDT 10 Apr 08. Signal disappeared like someone switched it off. Paul LaFreniere Grand Marais, MN ___ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions

Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100

2008-04-10 Thread Neil Kazaross
disaster here daytimes. - Original Message - From: Paul LaFreniere [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:39 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] New station on 1100 KAZ others. Lost WZFN signal about

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread John Sampson
WZFN put an almost local strength signal into Grand Rapids when testing last summer. I sent a reception report to someone (as I remember, v/l is in Minnesota and I'm not, yet) in Alabama that was listed as owning the station; very nice v/l received. Should be able to be heard all over the

Re: [IRCA] new station on 1100, WZFN

2008-04-10 Thread Paul B. Walker, Jr.
WZFN's current owner is: BRANTLEY BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, LLChttp://www.fccinfo.com/CMDProFacLookup.php?tabSearchType=LicesLicensee=BRANTLEY BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, LLC 415 North College Street Greenville, AL 36037 Phone: 205-618-2020 They've filed to sell it to: SMAHH COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 51