WNTP/WFIL Philly Special

Rene Tetro has agreed to another test of stations WNTP/WFIL, this time with West Coast DX’ers in mind. Instead of the usual Midnight to 2 AM tests of the past, this one will take place much later at night (0500AM local, making it 2:00AM on the West Coast). Having a 50KW test this late at night should really give some folks out West the chance to put this one in the log book. Ditto for the lower powered WFIL. Details below, and our sincere thanks to Rene Tetro!

WNTP 990khz Philadelphia, PA DX Test
WFIL 560 Philadelphia, PA DX Test

Date(s): Sunday Morning December 10th, 2006
Time: 0500-0600 Eastern Time. One hour test.
Modes of Operation: Transmitter Testing to check on improvements to the new audio chain.
Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID.

Notes: Transmitter audio chain testing. With WNTP running daytime power for ½ hour (50KW) this should present a real opportunity for DX’ers on the West Coast to log this station/state.

WNTP:
0500-0530 50kw Day Directional Pattern
05530-0600 5kw Non-Directional

WFIL:
0500-0530 5kw Day Directional Pattern
0530-0600 2.5kw Non-Directional

Reception reports are desired via e-mail (first choice) and postal mail. Due to the high volume of QSL requests, we will only accept Postal reports as a last resort. No DX’er with e-mail capability will be allowed to submit a Postal QSL request. Station would prefer to receive recordings of the test (MP3, CD, or cassette). Submit reports to: les @ highnoonfilm.com and please put "WFIL/WNTP 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

Please include a SASE for reply.

Our thanks to Rene Tetro for this “Third Annual Test”. Seriously, Rene always thinks about the DX community when conducting transmitter maintenance, and manages to include test tones, Morse Code, etc. for our benefit. We’re all very grateful.