Re: [IRCA] KEVT test
There was no sign of a test on 1210 from KEVT in Nanaimo, BC,80 miles northwest of home in Victoria BC as the 1210 from Seattle was too strong with its sky wave as Nanaimo BC is well out of the Seattle daytime area.Also,I only listened for a few minutes(my girlfriend didn't let me stay up longer as I had to get up early Monday morning to get back to Vic) so I probably missed any chances to hear the sweeptones.Bill in BC ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT test
Tried for it here in Seattle. Semi-local KTBK Auburn WA isn't all that strong here considering the distance, so I had a reasonable shot at KEVT. I may have had a few sweep tones at 0600 but it was more likely power of suggestion or part of a song. There was talk from 1-2 other stations but not sure who that might've been. Otherwise, nothing noted. Maybe I'll have better luck Sunday night. Bruce ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT test
I have a clip of the area of the portion of the test, around 02:18, where I had heard music with a very doiminant accordion. The clip sounds very much like what I heard. Of course, the IDs shortly beforehand and afterwards sound even better but I did not hear these. Just a brief fade-up of accordion music. I'm curious for input from DXers who are knowledgeable abbout potential Mexicans or others I should also consider, who would play this kind of stuff overnight and be a potential catch where I am (Ontario). I'm hesitant to count KEVT for the moment. I have another moment where I heard what sounded like trumpets. I did not tape any of this. It was also very weak and faint in what minor null I could get of Philly on 1210. Some have said code and sweep tones would have got through better for Dxers, but I have to admit, hearing the tape with the lively music and IDs, that it would be pretty satisfying to hear regular programming (in cases when the station isn't playing syndicated programming). Saul ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KEVT Test et al
On Wednesday 19 December 2007 21:22, Martin and Wendy Foltz wrote: Barry, I recorded the first half hour of the KLAA test and about the first 20 minutes of the KEVT test. If anyone has some audio that they think is from the test and during this time period I will give it a listen. Alas, my possible reception was much later in the 3-hour test period. I already posted a link to the clip, and got no response, so I assume that means nobody close to KEVT was recording at that time. Oh well, maybe next time! Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KEVT test
One issue with this test was the fact that KEVT is a Mexican format US station running their typical format. There are quite a few Spanish speaking stns on 1210 loggable in much of the US and from more countries than Mexico. Someone without a decent command of the SS language will have difficulties unless that DX station is rather strong and KEVT and a couple Mexicans could be confused even by those who are quite familiar with Mexican music. Also from reports out west, it is possible that they didn't use day power until an hour into the test. 73 KAZ - Original Message - From: Konnie Rychalsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 6:14 PM Subject: [IRCA] New List Include me on the poor blighters list too. (Actually this is another test reply in plain text format in hotmail and changing the Subject line, to see if it batches again.) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:35:24 -0500 CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [IRCA] KEVT Test et al I see a number of maybe receptions of the KEVT test, including my own, which will probably never be resolved one way or another. Hence, a modest proposal for future DX tests: If you're in a position to hear a test easily, don't just take a quick listen and stick it in your log. Record the whole thing, or at least as much as you're able to, and then you'll be able to help us poor blighters who are in less favorable locations figure out if we heard the test. TIA, Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT Test et al
I see a number of maybe receptions of the KEVT test, including my own, which will probably never be resolved one way or another. Hence, a modest proposal for future DX tests: If you're in a position to hear a test easily, don't just take a quick listen and stick it in your log. Record the whole thing, or at least as much as you're able to, and then you'll be able to help us poor blighters who are in less favorable locations figure out if we heard the test. TIA, Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KEVT Test et al
Barry, I recorded the first half hour of the KLAA test and about the first 20 minutes of the KEVT test. If anyone has some audio that they think is from the test and during this time period I will give it a listen. I just finally listened to the KQMS recording and deciphered their Morse code ID for my report. It was weak and fading so I had to listen over and over to get it. Martin Foltz Mission Viejo CA Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:35:24 -0500 From: Barry McLarnon Subject: [IRCA] KEVT Test et al I see a number of maybe receptions of the KEVT test, including my own, which will probably never be resolved one way or another. Hence, a modest proposal for future DX tests: If you're in a position to hear a test easily, don't just take a quick listen and stick it in your log. Record the whole thing, or at least as much as you're able to, and then you'll be able to help us poor blighters who are in less favorable locations figure out if we heard the test. TIA, Barry -- Barry McLarnon VE3JF Ottawa, ON ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT Test
I tried for the KEVT 1210 test over the 2 a.m. central hour, and did not hear it through a very strong WPHT. 73, Tim Noonan/Oak Creek WI **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT TEST
Test not heard in southeastern Tennessee. Seem that no one heard this test, except the west coast boys. Here, to much IBOC hash from WOAI and QRM from WPHT made it impossible to hear anything. Maybe the next test will do better for the east coast. Willis Old Fort, TN ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KEVT TEST
Willis said: Test not heard in southeastern Tennessee. Seem that no one heard this test, except the west coast boys. / Did anyone to the east try them during the 2nd hour of the test? I know that would be getting pretty late in the Eastern time zone. Here in Denver they sounded the same after MST as they did before with a signal well under KGYN. But when I checked again just after 0100 MST I found them well above KGYN. I got a great recording of their full ID announcement in SS accented EE at 0103 MST. It makes me wonder if they made the switch to day power/pattern at 0100 instead of MST. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
Re: [IRCA] KEVT TEST
I had two bits of Mexican music - accordion then trumpets - in the first hour. I had to get some sleep after that but tried a bit later on and WPHT was pretty well solid. Saul Burnt River ON - Original Message - From: Patrick Griffith, N0NNK / WPE9HVW [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: irca@hard-core-dx.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 1:31 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] KEVT TEST Willis said: Test not heard in southeastern Tennessee. Seem that no one heard this test, except the west coast boys. / Did anyone to the east try them during the 2nd hour of the test? I know that would be getting pretty late in the Eastern time zone. Here in Denver they sounded the same after MST as they did before with a signal well under KGYN. But when I checked again just after 0100 MST I found them well above KGYN. I got a great recording of their full ID announcement in SS accented EE at 0103 MST. It makes me wonder if they made the switch to day power/pattern at 0100 instead of MST. Patrick Griffith, CBT CBNT CRO Westminster CO http://community.webtv.net/AM-DXer/ http://community.webtv.net/N0NNK/ ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT test here a maybe
I listened first 2+ hours. 1210 mostly dominated by WPHT, rare CFYM-SK (classic rock) 2nd, possible KEVT rare KHAT-WY (sports) about tied for third most dominant station. KUBR-TX spent a few minutes atop briefly with English IDs listing many stations in a break from their Spanish Chrisian format briefly heard KGYN-OK. The possible KEVT was Spanish music, some definitely Mexican type. I heard I think brief talk at 2:50 am CST that I heard or imagined as La Raza, not sure, during a musical selection that included a tuba. Don't think it could be anyone else in US, but don't know if any Mexicans were on that have made it this far north. I stupidly didn't set up the tape recorder, as I was confident I'd get a clear ID. It came in real good at times while playing music. 73, George S., MN - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
[IRCA] KEVT Test info - corrected copy
My apologies to everyone - I have corrected the UTC for the test plus the spelling of Paul's last name. My fault as I was rushing to get the info out and, well, haste and waste. Thanks for your patience folks. KEVT 1210 kHz Sahuarita (Tucson), Arizona DX Test SHORT NOTICE TEST ALERT - PLEASE SHARE THIS INFO WITH FELLOW DXERS WHO MAY NOT HAVE INTERNET ACCESS OR WHO DEPEND SOLELY ON DX CLUB BULLETINS FOR TEST NOTICES! Date: Monday morning (late Sunday night), Dec. 17, 2007. Time: Midnight - 3:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time, 0700 - 1000 UTC. 10,000 watts using non-directional antenna pattern. Station will be running regular Spanish-language programming with frequent use of their La Raza slogan, and English IDs at top of the hour. The Broadcast Test Committee will be handling all reception reports and verifications for this test. Both eQSL service and traditional paper QSLs will be offered. Recordings on disk in .mp3 or .wav format, audio files via e-mail or cassette recordings will be accepted as proof of reception. Send reception reports and recordings to: IRCA/NRC Joint BTC, Attn: KEVT DX Test, P.O. Box 3777, Memphis, TN 38173-0777 USA. E-mail reports and audio files may be sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: All requests for paper verifications must be accompanied by return postage in order to receive a reply. Our sincere thanks to Chief Engineer Frank Luna for agreeing to conduct this test, to Paul Lotsof for arranging it and to Patrick Martin for his assistance. Jim Pogue - [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.dxtests.info IRCA/NRC Joint BTC Coordinator ___ 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 reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
