DX Test Update (four tests listed):
1480 KBXD TX Dallas Sunday March 17 – 0000-0200 CDT (Saturday night into Sunday morning) KBXD is testing its brand new full 50-KW six-tower day pattern – see online at: http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=KBXD&service=AM&status=C&hours=D The original plan was for a full two-hour test with Morse code, sweep tones, special music and other easily identifiable content. The test is still scheduled to go ahead, but because they have acquired programming that won't allow for the full test as planned, KBXD will instead run a two-minute test at the top and bottom of each hour, keeping the same time frame. We thank KBXD for doing what it can given the changed circumstances. No e-mail reports accepted. Reports should be sent by regular postal mail. KBXD is graciously covering the cost of mailing out QSLs, so No need to send a SASE. Reports must include written or printed information with the listener's location, equipment used, and details about content heard. Please note that audio materials will not be returned. Please send reports to: Jerry Kiefer KBXD 8035 East R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75228 Arranged by Paul Walker ***** 1490 WVBG MS Vicksburg Monday March 18 – 2032-2100 CDT No need to be a Night Owl for this one! WVBG plans to test with its regular full-time 1,000-watt non-directional power and pattern right around local sunset. Test will include a mix of eclectic music, Morse code IDs, tones and sound effects. Reports sent by postal mail should include a SASE if possible, and audio clips may be sent on cassette tape, CD and USB stick. Reports sent by e-mail should include an MP3 audio file. Reports must include written or printed information with the listener's location, equipment used, and details about content heard. Please note that audio materials will not be returned. Please send reports to: Dailon Huskey Operations Manager WVBG 1490 Vicksburg, MS P.O. Box 46 39181 [email protected] DXers wishing to call the station during or *immediately* following the test can call 601-883-0848. Test arranged by Saul Chernos with thanks to station owner Mark Jones and operations manager Dailon Huskey. ***** 1230 KSEY TX Seymour Sunday March 24 – 0000-0200 CDT (Saturday night into Sunday morning) Testing with its regular full-time 1,000-watt non-directional power and pattern. Morse code, sweep tones, sound effects, odd music and other easily identifiable content. KSEY’s format is western swing and classic country. KSEY is located 50 miles southwest of Wichita Falls TX, 75 miles north-northeast of Abilene and 140 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Arranged by Paul Walker QSL: Info TBA ***** 1400 WKBI PA Saint Marys (+ 94.5 W233BS translator, 250 watts) Sunday March 31– 0000-0300 EDT (TOH only; late Saturday night / early Sunday morning). Testing with its regular full-time 1,000-watt non-directional power and pattern. Plans to run 60-second Morse code and sweep tones at the top of each hour only, right after ABC News. Otherwise, look for a format that’s referred to on-air as America’s Best Music – music technically thought of as Adult Standards but to the non-radio person more like soft oldies. Station IDs as "Classy 1400 & 94.5." Translator is 250 watts at 364 feet from an elevation of about 2,200 feet. WKBI is located 100 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, 60 miles northwest of State College, and 90 miles southeast of Erie. Arranged by Paul Walker QSL: No e-mail reports accepted. Reports should be sent by regular postal mail only, accompanied by SASE. Audio clips welcome on CD or mp3/wav files on USB/thumb/jump drive. Please do not send cassette tapes. Reports must include written or printed information with the listener's location, equipment used, and details about content heard. Please note that CDs will not be returned but if you include sufficient postage a USB/Thumb drive will be returned. Send reports to: Paul Walker C/O WKBI 1400 DX TEST PO BOX O Ridgway, PA 15853 END _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
