KXTO 1550khz Reno, NV DX Test (QRSS Mode Added!)

Date(s): Daily from July 1st thru the 15th, 2007.
Time: 00:00AM until 04:00AM Pacific Time (0700 -1100 UTC)
Modes of Operation: Normal, except when test material is running near TOH and BOH. Night time power of 96 watts ND. July 14th & 15th ONLY- Full power of 2500 watts ND.
Programming: Morse Code ID's, Sweep Tones, Voice ID. Quasi-QRSS 2.5khz Slow Speed Morse Code

Test Material: Morse Code ID's, Sweep tones, and a "QRSS" (Slow Speed Morse Code ID'S). The QRSS signal is encoded at 2.5khz. Dot length is 5 seconds in length.

You can attempt to detect the QRSS signal using only your radio, computer soundcard and some free spectrum analysis software from www.weaksignals.com. Download the software called "Argo".

Notes: Please do not telephone the station during the test or afterwards. The test is being done by remote control and automation.

QSL Information: 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 and please put "KXTO 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

SASE Required for QSL.

Our special thanks to Jose and the staff of KXTO, and especially to member Paul Walker, who arranged this test and many others! Thanks Paul!

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