Friday, January 12, 2007

WMRO 1560khz Gallatin, TN - Full Power Maintenance Test



NOTE: Last minute time change!

Date(s): January 15th, 2007 (Late Sunday night, early Monday morning).
Time: 2AM CST to 3AM CST (1 Hour Test)
Modes of Operation: "Inventory Insert" 60 Second Long Test inserted into local breaks at approximately :24 past the hour, :34 past the hour, and :48 past the hour. Test will be conducted at 1KW, Non-Directional pattern. Station is testing remote control/automation features.
Programming: 60 Second Long "Inventory Insert" during local breaks. These include Morse Code ID's and sweep tones. Music will be transmitted in the "Bright AC" format, with artists like John Mayer, Five for Fighting, Goo Goo Dolls, etc.

Notes:Remote Control/Automation testing. A song/artist list should be available after the test to help with verification. DX'ers are encouraged to note song title and artist along with exact time so that we can compare that to the playlist. The test will be automated. DO NOT CALL THE STATION! Also, do not call on Monday which is a federal holiday.

QSL Information: Station is handling QSL's directly, however, Scott Bailey is dealing with some serious family medical issues, so responses may take quite some time. Please be patient and do not expect a reply for several weeks.

E-mail reception reports may be sent to: sbailey @ nespower.com

Send Postal reports and/or recordings to:

Scott Bailey, President & General Manager
WMRO Radio, Magic 1560
P.O. Box 1445
Gallatin, TN 37066

Please include a SASE for reply.

Our thanks Scott Bailey of WMRO, who's always been very DX Friendly! And
also to Paul Walker, who helped to arrange yet another test for all of us.

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