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Old December 23rd 05, 04:39 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default OT...MW DX Test next week

From the current World of Radio...(What a shock to discover a localstation
doing thisG)** U S A. WAPI 1070 - WJOX 690, Alabama DX Tests, December
27-29

Exciting News! DX'ers will have another holiday treat to look forward
to this year. On December 27-29th, two Birmingham, Alabama stations
will run the new "inventory insert" test format suggested by Fred V.
last year. Special thanks to CE Frank Giardina for this test! Details
below...

WAPI 1070 khz Birmingham, AL DX Test
WJOX 690 khz Birmingham, AL DX Test
Date(s): December 27-29, 05
Time: Midnight CST-0300 CST (0600-0900 UT)
:60 Second long tests in duration. "Inventory Insert" format.

Modes of Operation: Night Power/Pattern.
Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID.
Notes:

Both WAPI and WJOX will air one insert at the TOH. :59 minutes fixed.
Both stations will air a 2nd sixty second long test each hour
according to the schedule below:

WAPI's 2nd test will come at :30 past the hour, each hour between
midnight and 3 AM.

WJOX's 2nd test will "float" between :19 after and :34 minutes each
hour between midnight and 3 AM, depending on programming.

Reception reports are desired via e-mail (first choice) and snail mail
(only if e-mail is not available) Station would prefer to received
recordings of the test (MP3, CD, or cassette). Submit reports to:

les @ highnoonfilm.com

Please put "WAPI/WJOX DX Test" in the subject line. All standard mail
reports should go to:
Les Rayburn
High Noon Film
100 Centerview Drive Suite 111
Birmingham, AL 35216