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1 problem found
16 passed · 7 suggestions · 1 problems
What is being checked
- info: KSPK-FM - WALSENBURG, COFrom the NRSC list: 102.30 MHz, PI code 4118, FCC facility 39677.
- info: RadioDNS lookup name10230.4118.4a0.fm.radiodns.org (frequency 102.30 MHz, PI 4118, country code 4a0)
1. RadioDNS registration
- pass: Registered10230.4118.4a0.fm.radiodns.org points to the station's authoritative domain: radiodns.kspk.com
2. Service discovery (SRV records)
- pass: _radiospi._tcp.radiodns.kspk.com publishedpriority 10, weight 10, port 443 -> radiodns.kspk.com
- pass: _radioepg._tcp.radiodns.kspk.com publishedpriority 10, weight 10, port 80 -> radiodns.kspk.com
- info: _radiovis._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (STOMP) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
- info: _radiopush._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (Server-Sent Events) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
- info: _radiovis-http._tcp: not publishedSlideshow/visuals (HTTP) - optional, only needed for a live slideshow service.
3. Service Information file (SI.xml)
- pass: HTTPS endpoint https://radiodns.kspk.com/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xml answered113 ms, 3,542 bytes
- pass: The HTTPS certificate is valid
- pass: Content type is application/xml
- warn: SI file has no caching headersWhat to do: Add Cache-Control: max-age (for example 86400 for 24 hours). Without it, receivers guess - and some ignore the content.
- warn: The file does not strictly follow the official SI schema (3.1)line 49: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 50: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 51: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 52: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 53: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 54: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 55: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.What to do: Many receivers are forgiving, but strict ones may ignore a file that does not match the schema. RadioDNS's SI tool (si.radiodns.org) can rebuild a correct file. - pass: HTTP endpoint http://radiodns.kspk.com/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xml answered141 ms, 3,542 bytes
- warn: The SI file is served through a redirecthttp://radiodns.kspk.com/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xml -> https://radiodns.kspk.com/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xmlWhat to do: Some receivers do not follow redirects. Serve the file directly at this address if you can.
- pass: Content type is application/xml
- warn: SI file has no caching headersWhat to do: Add Cache-Control: max-age (for example 86400 for 24 hours). Without it, receivers guess - and some ignore the content.
- warn: The file does not strictly follow the official SI schema (3.1)line 49: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 50: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 51: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 52: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 53: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 54: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.
line 55: Element 'bearer', attribute 'call_sign': The attribute 'call_sign' is not allowed.What to do: Many receivers are forgiving, but strict ones may ignore a file that does not match the schema. RadioDNS's SI tool (si.radiodns.org) can rebuild a correct file.
Guides: Make an SI file accessible (PDF) · Build an SI file with RadioDNS's tool
4. Your station in the file
- info: 1 service in the file
- pass: Station found: KSPK-FMMatched on bearer fm:4a0.4118.10230
- pass: Short name: KSPK-FM
- pass: Medium name: KSPK-FM
- info: No long nameOptional.
- pass: Short description presentSouthern Colorado's Best Country
- info: No long descriptionOptional (up to 1200 characters).
- info: No keywordsOptional.
- pass: 1 linkKSPK Website https://www.kspk.com/
- pass: The <radiodns> element matches the registrationfqdn radiodns.kspk.com, service identifier kspkfm
5. Logos
- pass: All five standard logo sizes are listed
- warn: Logos have no caching headersWhat to do: Add Cache-Control: max-age (for example 86400 for 24 hours). Without it, receivers guess - and some ignore the content.
- warn: 5 logos downloaded and checked
| Preview | Declared | Actual | Size | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32x32 | 32x32 | 18,715 B | OK https://www.kspk.com/radiodns/img/Logo1.jpg | |
| – | 112x32 | 112x32 | 570,127 B | 570 kB (under 50 kB recommended) https://www.kspk.com/radiodns/img/Logo2.jpg |
| – | 128x128 | 128x128 | 584,245 B | 584 kB (under 50 kB recommended) https://www.kspk.com/radiodns/img/Logo3.jpg |
| – | 320x240 | 320x240 | 626,192 B | 626 kB (under 50 kB recommended) https://www.kspk.com/radiodns/img/Logo4.jpg |
| – | 600x600 | 600x600 | 685,894 B | 686 kB (under 50 kB recommended) https://www.kspk.com/radiodns/img/Logo5.jpg |
6. Transmitters and streams
- info: Other bearer: fm:da0.d49a.10030Not checked by this tool.
- pass: FM bearer fm:4a0.4118.10230cost 0
- info: Other bearer: fm:3a0.3fac.10030Not checked by this tool.
- info: Other bearer: fm:da0.d5ce.10410Not checked by this tool.
- info: Other bearer: fm:da0.d468.10410Not checked by this tool.
- info: Other bearer: fm:da0.d3f9.10170Not checked by this tool.
- info: Other bearer: fm:da0.d197.10410Not checked by this tool.
- fail: Stream not reachable: http://stream.kspk.com:8000/live.mp3Port 8000 is not one this checker will connect to (allowed: 80, 443, 8080, 8443)What to do: Receivers switch to this stream when FM fades; it must be reachable.
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Checked 2026-10-19T05:16:15+00:00 (UTC) from the lookup name 10230.4118.4a0.fm.radiodns.org.
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