[BC] Regulations For AM Station DX Tes ts

[SHAFFER, RANDY L]

Robert Meuser wrote -

 >Yes, during experimental hours, although I would just say testing. 
I did that
 >with a then daytimer on 1580. Were up almost every night at 1AM 
10,000  watts
 >omni. I got calls from all over the east coast, especially the DC area where
 >there was another 1580 daytimer NOT on the air testing, a lot of cars were
 >pre-set to that frequency, though.

I was just listening to equipment tests from another 1580 last night. 
It was a recording of WHEX, Columbia, PA made in the mid-70's while 
they were adjusting their audio processing. They made it very clear 
that they were on for equipment tests, announcing it every 10-15 min. 
I have a half hour recording of another night where they were again 
making adjustments w/o the announcements.

This 500w daytimer had pre-sunrise authority and one of two studio 
locations at the largest shopping mall in PA. Their processing was 
rather good for the day.

They were protected to the south by WPGC but still had interference issues.

Randy Shaffer
WLYH-TV/WHP-TV
Harrisburg, PA 17110