I agree with Tom about the sweeps and staircases. This also makes one more
sure that they actually have the test and they can continue to listen to ID
the code. As we saw with the non test from WOON, a couple DXers reported
bits of code, but the test did not run.
Things on crowded channels sometimes sd/lk traces of code. 73 KAZ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Jasinski" <amd...@core.com>
To: <a...@nrcdxas.org>; <irca@hard-core-dx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:22 AM
Subject: [NRC-AM] RE: UPCOMING WOON 1240 DX TEST
Though Morse Code can be easily identifible something with a little more
punch is needed to hear a DX Test from futher away on a crowded channel.
My
recommendations are to use sweep tones and staircase waves if at all
possible. As others have mentioned the sweeps and staircase waves really
punch through the mush on a crowded channel. One such experience here is
from the WKDK 1240khz DX Test from Newberry, SC back in Feb. 2008. The
morse code was buried in the mud and only bits and pieces were heard. But
the sweeps and staircase waves made it easily here on the peaks (the high
frequency
portions of both type of wave forms).
We all know that there are fewer and fewer tests each year. Just trying
to
make it easier for more DX'ers to have a chance at hearing a test and in
this case from a rare state. My two cents worth......
Tom Jasinski
Shorewood, IL
----- Original Message -----
From: "kevin redding" <dc2dayli...@gmail.com>
To: "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America"
<irca@hard-core-dx.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: [IRCA] WOON 1240 retest
ABDX re-presents the first DX test of the season. The WOON 1240 test did
not run on Dec. 21 so an attempt is being made to run the test again.
1240 kHz in Woonsocket, RI. This test will run Sunday morning Jan. 18 at
0200 - 0300 ET / 0700 UTC.
WOON 1240 is mono running 1 kW NDA.
You can send your reports to Dave Richards via e-mail or regular mail.
WOON/1240
985 Park Avenue
Woonsocket, R.I. 02895-6332
U.S.A.
E-mail: d...@onworldwide.com (note: use the station callsign as the
subject line so it's not disregarded as spam).
The DX test will consist of:
--Morse Code ID
--Voice announcement about it being a test broadcast
--Morse Code ID
--WOON Radio Jingle, (sung) "O-N Radio.......in Woonsocket".
These four elements will repeat, in that order, for 60 minutes from
2:00-3:00 EST on 1/18/09.
A special thank you to Jay, Ron Gitschier and others who made this test
possible.
Kevin Redding, ABDX List owner
And all the people at ABDX who made this possible
Thank you to Jay Rogers and Dave Richards for running a DX test at WOON
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