Dave wrote:

Mike wrote:
Good MW conditions, tonight. KIVY on 1290 kHz at 0530 UTC. Young man
w/ full ID, including mention of Crokett, TX. Very clear and
overpowering everything co-channel. Listed for only 175 nondirectional
watts at night! (Redsun RP2100, Bryant - KY, Dec 31)

Sometimes people forget to reduce power.

And sometimes they'll leave the power up for local sporting events, etc.