Radio Netherlands Program Preview, Dec 23-29

The State We're In

Jonathan Groubert and his team look at current events from an unexpected perspective.

This week: Don’t shoot the messenger

A man frustrated in his search for spiritual answers decides to become a guru. His message: don’t fall for fake gurus, become your own. And a man in Afghanistan believes poetry not only gives us wisdom and beauty, but hope – and he should know. He turned to poetry when his son got kidnapped. And an African American who lives in Holland wonders if the Dutch holiday tradition of Zwarte Piet is not only zany good fun, but also deeply racist.

First airing: Saturday 02:00 UTC

Earth Beat

Marnie Chesterton and her team look at the footprint we’re leaving on our planet.

This week: Green cheer

It’s the season to be jolly. And we see who’s doing it sustainably. From Christmas trees you can rent, to making everything from scratch and reindeer in New Delhi.

First airing: Friday 03:00 UTC

South Asia Wired
Stories from South Asia.

This week:

Reality Tour’s slum tour of Dharavi and Abhijeet Banerjee's book Poor Economics both aim to change people's stereotypes of slum life.

(There'll be a new edition of the programme on Thursday 29 December)

First airing: Thursday 10:00 UTC

Bridges With Africa
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa.

This week:

Bridges with Africa is RNW's radio programme linking Africans in Africa and Africans in the diaspora. Every week we bring you interviews, feature stories and African music. From culture and business to scandals and sports. You'll hear what makes Africans tick.

First airing: Friday 00:00 UTC

Africa in Progress
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.

This week: Spoken Word - performing art and life skill

Spoken word is becoming hot among young Africans. Our guest in this edition, Blaq Pearl, is an upcoming artist from the townships around Capetown in South Africa. She explains what Spoken Word is, and how it’s emerging as a life skill for urban youths on the continent and elsewhere.

First airing: Monday 19:00 UTC

Commonwealth Story
A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2010 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

This week:

Judgement day - by Farah Ghuznavi (Bangladesh). A sci-fi story of a marriage.

First airing: Tuesday 01:50 UTC

Global Perspective
Who says I can’t… is the motto of this year’s collaboration of international broadcasters, offering stories of defiance and perseverance.


This week: Who says I can’t reject tradition?

Lesego Mangwanyane of SAFM radio in Johannesburg explores the role of sangomas, traditional healers in contemporary South African life, and wonders anxiously if she herself is destined to be one.

First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC

European Jazz Stage
Unique jazz performances from the continent’s hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals, including the spectacular North Sea Jazz Festival.

This week:

We hear from Toots Thielemans, Maria Marcesini and the great CTI All Star Band. They're artists from three nations, all of whom have had a great influence in popularising jazz.

First airing: Monday 01:00 UTC

RNW Classical
Classical concerts from the Royal Concertgebouw as well as studio recordings of Dutch performers, presented by Hans Haffmans.

Available 24 hours a day via our sister web station RNWclassical.com

Radio Netherlands English service

All times UTC

English
1000-1057 12065as
1400-1457 12080as
1800-1900 11655af
1900-1957 11655af
1900-1959 11615af
1900-2000 7425af
2000-2057 7425af 11615af
(original Excel via Leo van der Woude, R Netherlands. Reformatted
from BCL post by GVH 10/26/11)
Photo/Enjoying Christmas Markets in Holland

SAQ transmission on Christmas Eve

There will be, as before, a transmission with the Alexanderson 200 kW alternator on VLF 17.2 kHz from Grimeton Radio/SAQ on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th, 2011.

The message transmission will take place at 08:00 UTC. The transmitter will be tuned up from around 07:30 UTC.

There will be no activity on amateur radio frequencies with the call SK6SAQ this time.

QSL-reports are kindly received:

- E-mail to: info@alexander.n.se

- or fax to: +46-340-674195

- or via: SM bureau

- or direct by mail to: Alexander - Grimeton Veteranradios Vaenner, Radiostationen, Grimeton 72
S-432 98 GRIMETON
Sweden

Also read our web site: http://www.alexander.n.se/
Yours

Lars Kalland
SM6NM
(Mike Terry/Cumbre DX)

Update on Bhutan monitoring

Here's an update from BBS ...

We are still broadcasting our regular program on 50 kW transmitter with 50 kW output power. The schedule is from 0000 to 1400 GMT. Regarding 100 kW transmitter, there is a software glitch giving problems and frequent shut down. Right now 5030 is on trial, once finalised we will look for good and clean frequency for the second channel.
(Alokesh Gupta,VU3BSE, New Delhi)

5030.0, BBS, 1248 to tune out at 1355, Dec 22. Testing their transmitter, mostly with reduced modulation (hum) and sporadically testing with full modulation. Some indigenous music, usual phone conversations with young girls singing songs. At 1341, when they played some indigenous music, found them clearly parallel on 6035.05. Yesterday Jim Young (Calif.) and some Japanese DXers could hear the parallel, but I was unable to make it out until today; some morse code interference. MP3 audio at http://www.box.com/s/t9in5i2h3n33i78isenc .
(Ron Howard, Asilomar State Beach, CA/Cumbre DX)

Contest of a lifetime from the Happy Station Show

a reminder to our readers....

PCJ is continuing their '83rd Anniversary of the Happy Station Show - with chance of a lifetime contest. The contest will run until March 16, 2012. The prize two round trip tickets and hotel to Taipei, Taiwan.

Three prizes will be drawn on a live edition of Happy Station on March 17th between 0200 and 0255UTC. The three prizes are the following.

3rd Prize: 1 Tecsun S2000 receiver
2nd Prize: 1 Sangean ATS909X
1st Prize: 2 tickets, round trip to Taipei, Taiwan from China Airlines Taiwan's national carrier and a week at the Radisson. Plus a Sangean ATS909x, and 15,000NTD (around 500USD) spending money. Some of the activities planned are the following: Visit to the 101 Building, day trip to Wulai the historical hot spring area of Taiwan, visit to the Presidents Office, visit to the National Palace Museum, visit to the National Radio Museum

Send your entries to taiwan2012@pcjmedia.com please include your name, country, phone number. You can also enter by leaving a message on our answer line and having your message used on the show. The number is +44 20 3286 1399 have fun and say what you want.

Entries must be submitted from 0000UTC on November 14, 2011 to 2359UTC March 16, 2012.
NOTE: Those affiliated with PCJ are not eligible to enter.

Link: http://www.pcjmedia.com/
(Yimber Gaviria, Colombia)

Radio Transmundial contact information

Special thanks to Rudolph Grimm for this morning's email contact information. You may also view his excellent blog at http://dxways-br.blogspot.com
Gayle Van Horn

Dear friend,

How are you?

As the V/S (veri-signer) from Radio Transmundial (Sao Paulo, Brazil), let me send the complete address of the station.

Rua Épiro 110
04635-030 - Sao Paulo, SP
BRAZIL

(or postal address)

P.O. Box 18.113
04626-970 - Sao Paulo, SP
BRAZIL

E-mail: rtm@transmundial.com.br

Radio Transmundial accepts reception reports via postal address and also by email. No need to send IRC or US dollars.

I congratulate you for the excellent Shortwave Central blog. Simply amazing! I also have a SWL blog with radio general information and received confirmations (QSL) here in Brazil. The link is: http://dxways-br.blogspot.com/ I invite you to open my blog also. I put the link of your blog in one section of my blog. If you desire, you can do the same with de DxWays-br. Thanks in advance.

73,

Rudolf Grimm
PY2 GG66rg SWL-81502
St. Bernard SP
BRAZIL

ODXA Announcers New QSL Manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Harold Sellers, Ontario DX Association

QSL MANAGER FOR CKMX-1060 & CFVP-6030 CALGARY

December 20, 2011 — The Ontario DX Association (ODXA) has been appointed QSL Manager for radio stations CKMX Classic Country AM 1060 (1060 kHz) and CFVP Shortwave (6030 kHz), owned and operated by Astral Media, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Following on from over 20 years of serving as the QSL Manager for Astral Media’s Toronto CFRB (1010 kHz) and CFRX (6070 kHz), the ODXA is pleased to expand this volunteer service to DXers worldwide.

Serving as the QSL Manager will be Harold Sellers. Living in Vernon, British Columbia, Mr. Sellers has regular reception of both the mediumwave and shortwave signals from Calgary, providing familiarity with the programming content.

QSL cards have been printed and will be sent in response to accurate reports for either 1060 or 6030 kHz.

Reports may be sent by postal mail or e-mail to any one of the following:

Harold Sellers, 3211 Centennial Drive, Apt. 23, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 2T8, Canada
QSLCalgary@gmail.com
Director of Engineering, Astral Radio Calgary, 300 - 1110 Centre St N.E., Calgary, Alberta T2E 2R2, Canada

In the near future the Ontario DX Association website [www.odxa.on.ca] will also permit the submission of reception reports.

Photographs of the CKMX-CFVP transmitter site may be found at http://www.odxa.on.ca/broadcasting.html
(Harold Sellers, Canada/ODXA & Yimber Gaviria)

Family Radio Worldwide, Winter Schedule Additions

All times UTC

USA(and non) Winter B-11 of WYFR Family Radio via CIS transmitters
1500-1600 on 7565 A-A 100 kW / 187 deg to WeAs Pashto
1300-1400 on 12130 A-A 200 kW / 132 deg to SoAs Nepali
1400-1500 on 9440 ARM 300 kW / 110 deg to SoAs Assamese
1400-1500 on 11520 A-A 300 kW / 177 deg to SoAs Urdu
1400-1600 on 7550 A-A 500 kW / 177 deg to SoAs Punjabi
1600-1700 on 7505 A-A 300 kW / 177 deg to SoAs Urdu
1100-1200 on 13795 A-A 300 kW / 094 deg to EaAs English
1100-1400 on 9310 A-A 300 kW / 121 deg to SEAs Illocano/Tagalog/English
1200-1400 on 9390 A-A 200 kW / 132 deg to SEAs Cebuano/English
1300-1400 on 7560 A-A 200 kW / 132 deg to SEAs Burmese
1400-1500 on 5835 A-A 500 kW / 132 deg to SEAs English

USA(and non) Winter B-11 of WYFR Family Radio via Radio Netherlands Worldwide
1600-1700 on 9590 MDC 250 kW / 320 deg to EaAf Swahili
1700-1800 on 7385 MDC 050 kW / 310 deg to EaAf English
1800-2000 on 7395 MDC 250 kW / 320 deg to EaAf English
1900-2100 on 6020 MDC 050 kW / 255 deg to SoAf English

USA(and non) Winter B-11 of WYFR Family Radio via TWN
1500-1700 on 9940 TAI 250 kW / 352 deg to CeAs Russian
1300-1500 on 11540 HUW 100 kW / 285 deg to SoAs English
1500-1700 on 6280 TSH 300 kW / 285 deg to SoAs English/Hindi
0800-0900 on 11895 TAI 100 kW / 002 deg to EaAs Korean
0900-1000 on 11565 TAI 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
0900-1100 on 9545 TAI 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
0900-1100 on 9945 TAI 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
1000-1100 on 9920 TAI 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
1100-1600 on 6240 BAJ 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
1100-1600 on 9280 PAO 100 kW / 335 deg to EaAs Chinese
1200-1300 on 11535 BAJ 100 kW / 335 deg to EaAs Chinese
2100-2400 on 9280 PAO 100 kW / 335 deg to EaAs Chinese
2200-2400 on 6230 BAJ 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
2300-2400 on 9540 TAI 100 kW / 310 deg to EaAs Chinese
0000-0100 on 11630 PAO 100 kW / 225 deg to SEAs Vietnamese
0000-0100 on 11865 PAO 100 kW / 180 deg to SEAs Indonesian
0900-1100 on 9465 PAO 100 kW / 180 deg to SEAs English
1000-1100 on 9455 TAI 100 kW / 267 deg to SEAs Vietnamese
1100-1200 on 6220 HUW 100 kW / 265 deg to SEAs Burmese
1100-1200 NF 11915 TAI 300 kW / 205 deg to SEAs Indonesian, ex 11550
1100-1300 on 11520 BAJ 100 kW / 180 deg to SEAs Tagalog/Indonesian
1300-1500 on 11520 BAJ 100 kW / 180 deg to SEAs English/Indonesian
1200-1300 on 7460 PAO 100 kW / 225 deg to SEAs Vietnamese
1200-1300 on 11570 HUW 100 kW / 265 deg to SEAs Burmese
1300-1400 on 7540 TAI 100 kW / 250 deg to SEAs Vietnames
(DX Mix News 708 via Alokesh Gupta, India)

Radio Veritas Asia, Winter Schedule Update

Effective to: 25 March 2012

Radio Veritas Asia does not broadcast in English

All times UTC

Bengali
0030-0057 on 11710 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
1400-1427 on 11870 PUG 250 kW / 300 deg to SoAs

Burmese
2330-2357 on 9720 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1130-1157 on 15450 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Chin
0130-0157 on 15255 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1430-1457 on 9620 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Filipino
2300-2327 on 9720 PUG 250 kW / 331 deg to CeAs
1500-1557 on 15350 SMG 250 kW / 130 deg to N&ME

Hindi
0030-0057 on 11850 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
1330-1357 on 11870 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs

Hmong
1200-1227 on 11935 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Kachin
2330-2357 on 9645 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1230-1257 on 15225 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Karen
0000-0027 on 11935 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1200-1227 on 15225 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Khmer
1000-1027 on 11850 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs

Mandarin
2100-2257 on 6115 PUG 250 kW / 350 deg to EaAs
1000-1157 on 9615 PUG 250 kW / 355 deg to EaAs

Sinhala
0000-0027 on 11850 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
0000-0027 on 15460 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
1330-1357 on 9520 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs

Tamil
0030-0057 on 11935 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
1400-1427 on 9520 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs

Telugu
0100-0127 on 15530 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs
1430-1457 on 9515 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SoAs

Urdu
0100-0127 on 15280 PUG 250 kW / 300 deg to SoAs
0100-0127 on 17860 PUG 250 kW / 300 deg to SoAs
1430-1457 on 15435 SMG 250 kW / 070 deg to SoAs

Vietnamese
2330-2357 on 9670 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
0130-0227 on 15530 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1030-1127 on 11850 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
1300-1327 on 11850 PUG 250 kW / 280 deg to SEAs
(DX Mix News 708 via Alokesh Gupta, India)

Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletin

Product: Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
:Issued: 2011 Dec 20 2011 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact www.swpc.noaa.gov/weekly.html

Weekly Highlights and Forecasts

Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 12 - 18 December 2011

Solar activity was at very low to low levels. Region 1367 (S19, L=076, class/area Cso/030 on 08 December) was the most active region and produced occasional to frequent C-class flares near and beyond the west limb during 13-15 December. Region 1376 (N20, L=306, class/area Dro/020 on 18 December) was also responsible for producing multiple C-class flares during 17-18 December. There were no Earth-directed coronal mass ejections observed during the period.
No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at normal levels.

Geomagnetic field activity was at mostly quiet levels during most of the period, with isolated periods of unsettled levels observed at high latitudes.

Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 21 December - 16 January 2012

Solar activity is expected to be at low levels during the period.

No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to be at normal to moderate levels during the period.

Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at quiet levels during 21-27 December. Activity is expected to increase to quiet to unsettled levels during 28-29 December and 5-6 January due to recurrent coronal hole high-speed streams. Quiet levels will prevail 30 December - 4 January and 7-16 January.

Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt
:Issued: 2011 Dec 20 2011 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact www.swpc.noaa.gov/wwire.html
#
# 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table
# Issued 2011-12-20
#
# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2011 Dec 21 130 5 2
2011 Dec 22 125 5 2
2011 Dec 23 125 5 2
2011 Dec 24 120 5 2
2011 Dec 25 120 5 2
2011 Dec 26 125 5 2
2011 Dec 27 120 5 2
2011 Dec 28 120 8 3
2011 Dec 29 120 8 3
2011 Dec 30 120 5 2
2011 Dec 31 120 5 2
2012 Jan 01 120 5 2
2012 Jan 02 120 5 2
2012 Jan 03 125 5 2
2012 Jan 04 125 5 2
2012 Jan 05 128 8 3
2012 Jan 06 128 8 3
2012 Jan 07 128 5 2
2012 Jan 08 128 5 2
2012 Jan 09 130 5 2
2012 Jan 10 130 5 2
2012 Jan 11 130 5 2
2012 Jan 12 130 5 2
2012 Jan 13 130 5 2
2012 Jan 14 130 5 2
2012 Jan 15 130 5 2
2012 Jan 16 130 5 2
(NOAA)

Santa's Workshop via Radio

Amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners don't forget this special QSL opportunity. Through December 24 - Santa's Work Shop. On the air 0000-2359 UTC, W6S, Bakersfield, CA. WI6J. Operating on 14.270 7.180 3.900 MHz. QSL via Mark E Slater, 247 Bighorn Meadow Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. http://www.wi6j.com/

Time Take to Enjoy Christmas Around the World

All of us have been in the midst of the holiday crunch for weeks. Endless errands and holiday festivities abound, and you may feel as though during these last few days you're running in circles! If so ... take a break, whatever you can spare, for some receiver time for band scanning and special holiday radio programs.

There are endless hours of specials from across the globe leading up to Christmas. In Central and South America, the Posadas religious commemoration continues. During the ensuing evenings many Spanish stations air extended programming - some may broadcast all night, while a few networks have been known to activate relays for the holiday season. Check during late afternoon for African stations that may also extend their broadcast hours.

On Christmas Eve the BBC World Service revives an annual tradition live from the Chapel of King‛s College, Cambridge. On Christmas Day, special programming continues from Radio Canada International and BBC World Service airs the Queen‛s Christmas Message.

Others to tune in include Germany‛s Deutsche Welle, Radio Netherlands, Vatican Radio, HCJB and many others.

December programming is an excellent time to correspond (and verify) your favorite holiday specials.

Take some time to enjoy the sounds of this special time of the year from across the world.
(Gayle Van Horn/QSL Report Vault)

QSL Report Central

Amateur Radio
IQ1KA Special Previx - Painter Pelizza Volpedo
Special prefix to celebrate the Italian painter Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (author of "Il quarto Stato") confirm with folder in 30 days. To view, go to:
http://blog.libero.it/radioascolto/10901658.html (Francesco, Italy/playdx)

4W6A Timor Leste
The DXpedition 4W6A Atauro Island (OC-232) Timor Leste confirm with QSL folder in two months. QSL Manager, M0URX Tim. To view, go to:
http://blog.libero.it/radioascolto/10857447.html (francesco, Italy/playdx)

Chile
CVC Voz Cristiana, 17680. Full data Transmitter Site card, unsigned. Received in 63 days for Spanish airmail report and US $5.00. Sent to Santiago, Chile address. Card is completely in English and posted from Chile, although sporting a US return address. This is a very nice card on good stock, with about six different views of the transmitter facilities and antennas. (Al Muick, PA/playdx)

HCJB (via CVC) 11920. Full data Young Listeners card, signed by Horst Rosiak. QSL Received in 66 days for Spanish report via airmail with US $3.00 return postage. I reported on a Portuguese program. Also received a German newsletter and personal message from Iris Rauscher thanking me for my report and stating that the Portuguese and German services were purchasing time on CVC since their "shortwave antennas" closed in November of 2009. Email is deutsch@adenstimme.org. The QSL came from Ecuador with some beautiful postage stamps depicting the Galapagos Islands on the envelope. (Muick).

Greece
Olympia Radio SVO, 8424. Full data A4-sized certificate., signed by "Poulos", Manager of Olympia Radio. Received in 57 days for an English report and two IRCs. Very nice picture set on the certificate and also sent a second certificate on a heavier stock blue paper.(Muick).

Voice of Greece 7475. Full data Prince of the Lilies card in 97 days for English airmail report and two IRCs. Also sent nice wall map of Greece. (Muick)

South Africa
Channel Africa 15325. Full data thank you letter from Sikander Hoosen of Sentech, the national transmitter network owner. Received in 644 days for English airmail report and US $3.00, plus follow-up in English. Sent via registered airmail with US $2.00 to Channel Africa address. Verified in 106 days after follow-up report. (Muick)

I have to admit a certain amount of disappointment and confusion with the Channel Africa QSL. They have always been listed in WRTH as having a QSL card. Not only did they not verify, but the report was eventually just passed on to Sentech, the national transmitter owner who QSL'ed with a letter. Sentech has always been represented in the WRTH as having a QSL card as well. This holds true for the new 2012 edition.

When was the last time anyone has received a QSL card directly from Channel Africa? When was the last time anyone has ever received a QSL card from Sentech? Inquring minds want to know!(Muick)

Holidays and QSLing

This time of the year is a great time to take advantage of the special holiday programming on shortwave. Stations across the globe broadcast a variety of programs of dramas, choral music, religious services, comedy, and old time radio shows. For QSL fans you can preserve your favorite station or holiday program. To keep up to date on holiday programming, MT's Programming Spotlight columnist, Fred Waterer, devotes a page to Holiday and Festive programs on his online website at http://www.doghousecharlie.com/
Shortly after going to press with my November column, I received word of a new station on shortwave . XVRB Radio -The Music Museum, is a privately funded station whose goal is to bring the fun element of old style shortwave music back to the listener's. Broadcast are every third Sunday in English on 6045 kHz, from 0900-1000 UTC. Send your comments and program details to xvrbradio@gmail.com or visit their website at http://www.xvrb.org/ .
Listener's continue to log Radio Afghanistan, but now on 7200 kHz in English and Dari from 1530-1630 UTC. Their revised email address for their English service is radioafghanistan@yahoo.com

Amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners don't forget this special QSL opportunity. Through December 24 - Santa's Work Shop. 0000-2359 UTC, W6S, Bakersfield, CA. WI6J. 14.270 7.180 3.900 MHz. QSL. Mark E Slater, 247 Bighorn Meadow Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308. http://www.wi6j.com/

European DXers are predicting that pirate station Radio Bila Hora, from the Czech Republic, will revive their annual New Years Eve broadcast this year. Last year they were heard on 2345 kHz at 1554. UTC. Check also 3333 kHz, a frequency that has been used previously. North American listener's may have better results by using Global Tuners, a remotely-controlled radio receiver system from radios across the world. To learn more, consult www.globaltuners.com/ Send your program details to rbh@email.cz

QSL Contact updates
Brazil: Radio Transmundial. Address: Rua Epiro 116, CEP-04635-030 São Paulo, Brasil (or) Caixa Postal 18113, CEP-04626-970 São Paulo, Brasil
Clandestine: Cotton Tree News. Address: Avenue du Temple 19C, CH-1012 Lausanne, Switzerland.
Cuba: Radio Habana. Email: radiohc@cnet.cu
Guatemala: TGAV Radio Verdad. Veri-Signer, Edgar Amilcar Madrid. Email: radioverdad5@yahoo.com Address: Apartado 5, Chiguimula, Guatemala.
Peru: Radio Sicuani. Veri-Signer, Edwin Sallo Diaz. Email: radiosicuani@hotmail.com
Philippines: Radio Veritas Asia. Address: P.O. Box 2642, Quezon City, Philippines
(playdx2003/NASWA)

Amateur Radio
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, PJ2T-Caribbean Contesting Consortium, 10 meters SSB.
Full data color scenery card. This QSL confirms QSO for (now deleted) Netherlands Antilles prior to 10/10/2010 and for Caracao after 10/10/2010. Received in five days via W3HNK QSL Manager, 115 Buck Run Rd., Lincoln University, PA 19352 USA. Website: http://www.pj2t.org/ (Larry Van Horn, NC)

Australia
Radio Symban (Radio Universe) 2368.5 kHz. Full data Australian Native Birds card, signed by John Wright, ARDXC. Card gave reference to Greek programming and Leppington transmitter. Received in eight days for report to dx1234@gmail.com (Edward Kusalik, Alberta, Canada)

Moldova
Voice of Russia, 7290 kHz via Kishinev-Grigoriopol. Full data State of Tretyakov Gallery/80th Anniversary card, unsigned. Received in 73 days for an email report to world@ruvr.ru (Kusalik)

Taiwan
WYFR/Family Radio Worldwide relay via Bao-Zhong, 9280 kHz. Full data 50th Anniversary card with site notation. Received in seven months in response to follow up report to inti@familyradio.com (Kusalik).

Utility
Chile-ECO02, ONEMI Région de Antofagasta, 10160 kHz. No data E-QSL from Irina Salgado. Received in 13minutes for e-report to isalgado@onemi.gov.cl. ECO05-ONEMI Région de Valparaíso, 17426 kHz. Full data E-QSL from Vladimir Maturana, Encargado de Comunicaciones ONEMI Valpaíso. Received in seven hours for e-report to onemi@gorevalparaiso.cl . (Patrick Robic, Austria/UDXF)

China-VRC Hong Kong Marine Rescue, 8414.5 kHz. Full data prepared QSL card verified and stamped. Received in 51 days for a utility report. QSL address: Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong, PR of China. (Robic)

Non Directional Beacon, "D8" Dolbeau-St. Félicien, QC Canda, 386 kHz, 50 watts. Full data prepared QSL returned, signed by Benoît Bannon. Received in 13 days for a SASE and $2.00US. QSL address: Gestionnaire, Nav Canada Opérations Techniques Aéroport Internationale Jean Lesage, 515 rue Prinicipale, Sainte-Foy, QC Canada G2G 2T8. (Jim Pogue, Memphis, TN).

Sri Lanka-Colombo Aero, 11285 kHz. Full data prepared QSL card verified by Wimalshanthi, Head of Electronics & Air Navigation Engineering. Received in 24 days for a utility report. Station address: Aeronautical H.F. Transmitting Station, Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., Colombo Airport, Attidiya Road, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. (Robic)

United States-NUW Whidbey Island, WA, 13528.5 MHz USB. Full data 62nd Annual Armed Forces Day card, signed by Digger O'Dell KF6NW. Also received full data NNN0NUW station card. Received in 81 days for a utility report and a SASE (used for reply). Station address: NAVMARCORMARS Station NUW, 260 W. Pioneer FSAC Bldg., NSC Whidbey Island, WA 98277 USA. (Bill Wilkins, Springfield, MO).

USA
WWCR, 4840 kHz. Full data Nashville scenery card, signed by Cathy Soares, Program Director. Received in three weeks for English report and return mint postage. Station address: 1300 WWCR Avenue, Nashville, TN 37218 USA. (Larry Zamora, Garland, TX)
(Gayle Van Horn/MT Dec 2011/QSL Report)

WYFR Worldwide schedules

USA(and non) Winter B-11 of WYFR Family Radio via Babcock

All times UTC

1700-1800 on 9430 WOF 250 kW / 102 deg to SEEu Turkish
1800-1900 on 9885 WOF 250 kW / 102 deg to SEEu Turkish
1700-1800 on 9530 SKN 300 kW / 110 deg to N&ME Arabic
1800-1900 on 9660 WOF 300 kW / 140 deg to NoAf Arabic
1900-2000 on 9685 DHA 250 kW / 260 deg to WeAf Hausa
1800-1900 on 11875 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg to WCAf Igbo
1900-2000 on 11665 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg to WCAf Yoruba
1900-2000 on 9705 MEY 250 kW / 340 deg to WCAf English
2000-2100 on 15520 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg to WCAf English
2000-2200 on 15195 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg to WCAf English
1600-1800 on 17545 ASC 250 kW / 085 deg to CeAf English
1830-1930 on 17660 ASC 250 kW / 085 deg to CeAf French
1700-1800 on 6045 DHA 250 kW / 225 deg to EaAf Amharic
1700-1800 on 11975 WOF 250 kW / 128 deg to EaAf Somali
1800-1900 on 9895 DHA 250 kW / 230 deg to EaAf English
1900-2000 on 9805 MEY 250 kW / 019 deg to EaAf Swahili
1600-1700 on 6175 MEY 250 kW / 076 deg to SEAf Malagasy
1700-1800 on 5925 MEY 100 kW / 076 deg to SEAf French
1500-1600 on 21840 ASC 250 kW / 115 deg to SoAf English
1800-1900 on 5890 MEY 100 kW / 015 deg to SoAf English
1900-2000 on 3230 MEY 100 kW / 005 deg to SoAf English
1900-2000 on 9885 DHA 250 kW / 210 deg to SoAf English
1900-2000 on 3955 MEY 100 kW / 076 deg to SoAf Portuguese
1900-2000 on 5935 MEY 100 kW / 335 deg to SoAf Portuguese
1300-1400 on 17735 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg to SoAs Kannada
1300-1400 on 17810 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg to SoAs Telugu
1400-1500 on 9855 DHA 250 kW / 105 deg to SoAs Marathi
1400-1500 on 15520 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Hindi
1400-1500 on 17810 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg to SoAs Tamil
1500-1600 on 11610 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg to SoAs English
1500-1600 on 11995 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs English
1600-1700 on 11740 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs English
1000-1200 on 9955 HBN 100 kW / 345 deg to EaAS Korean
1200-1300 on 17880 DHA 250 kW / 095 deg to EaAs Thai

USA(and non) Winter B-11 of WYFR Family Radio via MBR:
1700-1800 on 11690 WER 100 kW / 180 deg to NoAf Arabic
1800-1900 on 9840 WER 250 kW / 150 deg to NoAf Arabic
1900-2000 on 9500 WER 250 kW / 150 deg to NoAf Arabic
1900-2000 on 9695 NAU 500 kW / 207 deg to WeAf French
2000-2100 on 9515 NAU 250 kW / 210 deg to WeAf Arabic
2100-2200 on 6010 NAU 250 kW / 210 deg to WeAf Arabic
2200-2300 on 5960 NAU 250 kW / 210 deg to WeAf Arabic
1800-1900 on 11665 WER 500 kW / 180 deg to WCAf English
1900-2200 on 9925 WER 500 kW / 180 deg to WCAf English
2000-2100 on 9595 NAU 500 kW / 180 deg to WCAf French
2100-2200 on 7305 NAU 500 kW / 180 deg to WCAf French
1600-1700 on 13660 ISS 500 kW / 125 deg to EaAf Oromo
1600-1700 on 15160 ISS 500 kW / 131 deg to EaAf Amharic
1700-1800 on 15160 ISS 500 kW / 131 deg to CeAf Swahili
1800-1900 on 12140 WER 500 kW / 165 deg to SoAf English
1600-1700 on 11995 WER 250 kW / 125 deg to N/ME Arabic
1700-1800 on 9810 NAU 250 kW / 125 deg to N/ME Arabic
1600-1700 on 11955 NAU 500 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Persian
1700-1800 on 9800 NAU 500 kW / 095 deg to WeAs Persian
1400-1500 on 13605 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to CeAs Uzbek
1300-1500 on 17510 NAU 500 kW / 085 deg to SoAs Bengali
1400-1500 on 15315 WER 500 kW / 105 deg to SoAs Malayalam
1400-1500 on 15325 WER 500 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Oriya
1400-1500 on 13655 WER 500 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Sindhi
1500-1600 on 13655 NAU 500 kW / 105 deg to SoAs Kannada
1400-1600 on 13700 NAU 500 kW / 095 deg to SoAs Hindi
1500-1600 on 13630 NAU 500 kW / 100 deg to SoAs Gujarati
1500-1600 on 11935 WER 500 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Tamil
1500-1600 on 15470 WER 500 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Marathi
2200-2400 on 9465 GUF 500 kW / 215 deg to SoAm Spanish
2200-2400 on 7360 GUF 500 kW / 170 deg to SoAm Portuguese
0000-0100 on 7360 GUF 500 kW / 170 deg to SoAm English
0000-0100 on 7395 GUF 500 kW / 215 deg to SoAm English
(Iva Ivanov)
(DX Mix News 707 via Alokesh Gupta, India & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

WEWN Winter Schedule

USA - Winter B-11 of WEWN Global Catholoc Radio:

Effective to 25 March 2012

English
0000-0300 on 11520 EWN 250 kW / 040 deg to N&ME
0300-0600 on 11520 EWN 250 kW / 040 deg to WeEU
0600-0900 on 11520 EWN 250 kW / 085 deg to WeAF
0900-1200 on 9390 EWN 250 kW / 335 deg to SEAS
1200-1500 on 15610 EWN 250 kW / 040 deg to N&ME
1500-1800 on 15610 EWN 250 kW / 040 deg to WeEU
1800-2400 on 15610 EWN 250 kW / 085 deg to WeAF

Spanish
0000-1000 on 11870 EWN 250 kW / 155 deg to Caribbean
1000-1700 on 12050 EWN 250 kW / 155 deg to Caribbean
1700-2400 on 13830 EWN 250 kW / 155 deg to Caribbean

Spanish
0000-0500 on 5810 EWN 250 kW / 220 deg to Mexico
0500-1300 on 7555 EWN 250 kW / 220 deg to Mexico
1300-1800 on 11550 EWN 250 kW / 220 deg to Mexico
1800-2400 on 12050 EWN 250 kW / 220 deg to Mexico
(DX Mix News 707 via ALokesh Gupta, India & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

KNLS Alaska - Winter Schedule

Alaska
Winter B-11 of KNLS New Life Station -
Effective to 25 March 2012

All times UTC
0800-0900 on 9655 NLS 100 kW / 315 deg in Russian
0900-1000 on 9655 NLS 100 kW / 285 deg in Chinese
1000-1100 on 9615 NLS 100 kW / 270 deg in English
1100-1200 on 9615 NLS 100 kW / 285 deg in Chinese
1200-1300 on 9615 NLS 100 kW / 270 deg in English
1300-1400 on 9680 NLS 100 kW / 285 deg in Chinese
1400-1500 on 9615 NLS 100 kW / 285 deg in Chinese
1500-1600 on 9655 NLS 100 kW / 270 deg in English
1600-1800 on 6190 NLS 100 kW / 315 deg in Russian
(DX Mix News 707 via Alokesh Gupta, India & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

Monitoring Bhutan

Bhutan
5030.03v, BBS, 1244-1500:44* (UTC) Dec 15. Decent reception - an excellent frequency choice as it has been vacant since Sarawak closed down in the middle of this year. Mostly in what sounded like French although I thought I heard a different dialect too? Slowly drifted down to 5030.0. Very nice! Their external service? Played a lot of nice indigenous music!

1244-1330 on air phone calls.
1330-1359 cute on air phone calls from young children singing songs.
1400-1423 talking followed by indigenous music.
1500 - English “This is the new service of the Bhutan Broadcasting Service” and shortly off.

MP3 edited audio in no particular chronological order, with ID in English
at 1:01 - http://www.box.com/s/jd191ljp5lruprrqorkr
(Ron Howard,CA/cumbredx)

B11 Winter schedule
FREQ STATION UTC Su-W-Sa Language Pow Azi Location
6035 Bhutan BS 0000-0300 1234567 Dzongkha 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0300-0400 1234567 Sharchop 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0400-0500 1234567 Lhotsham/Nepali 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0500-0600 1234567 English 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0600-0700 1234567 Sharchop 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0700-0800 1234567 Dzongkha 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0800-0900 1234567 English 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 0900-1000 1234567 Sharchop 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 1000-1100 1234567 Lhotsham/Nepali 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 1100-1500 1234567 Dzongkha 100 ND Thimphu
6035 Bhutan BS 1500-1600 1234567 English 100 ND Thimphu

However now a days they sign off around 1300 UTC.
(Alokesh Gupta, India)

The DX Challenge is Back !

After a lengthy absence, the Shortwave DX Challenge is back and it runs for the month of January. Log as many countries as you can in the month. All loggings must be of at least five minutes in length with as much program detail as possible. Only shortwave broadcast and time signal stations count. Relay transmissions count as the country where the transmitter is located. All entries must be e-mailed in or postmarked by February 15th. NO HAND WRITTEN ENTRIES. I'm getting too old to decipher chicken scrawl. You can also send in entries as you log them and they will be tallied together at the end.

And there will be a nice prize for whoever logs the most countries over the month of January.

Use the NASWA country list available at:
http://www.naswa.net/images/NASWA_country_list.pdf to for your loggings. Use the snail/e-mail address below or see the January issue of my column, Your Reports, when it is posted to the ODXA website. All entries may be used in the column.
(Mark Coady/ODXA)

FRS slated for December 18 broadcast

Dear Radio Friends,

Sunday December 18th FRS-Holland will be on air with its annual special December broadcast.

Sunday December 18th FRS-Holland will be on air with its annual special December broadcast.
The broadcast will be on 7600//5800 between 07:52- 14:00 UTC/ 08:52- 15:00 CET.
That day we will feature a wide variety of quality pop music from the past 45 years along with
several radio related programme items.

FRS-Holland offers you the opportunity to send in your December greetings to radio friends and relatives.
Your contributions are highly appreciated and will add something special to our programmes!
You can easily produce a little (written) message and send it to [frs@frsholland.nl]. It only takes a few minutes of your spare time....
We raffle a radio DVD among those who participate in our December broadcast with their Seasonal greetings.
We'd like to ask you to do it as soon as possible as some shows will already be recorded this upcoming weekend.
Don't hesitate but just do it!
If you have the opportunity to send in an audio (mp3) clip you are more than welcome!

The staff of FRS-Holland hopes to hear from you...
73s,
Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the staff

"a Balance between Music & Information joined to one Format.... "

FRS-Holland
POBox 2702
6049 ZG Herten
The Netherlands

e-mail: frs.holland@hccnet.nl
e-mail: frs@frsholland.nl

Radio Romania Intl welcomes questionnaire 2011-212

Radio Romania International has a continued commitment towards improving the structure, content and journalistic quality of radio broadcasts (by modernizing short wave emitters, short wave digital content, expanding re-broadcasting services through partner stations). At the same time, we have enhanced our on-line presence, branching out on social networks and content sharing platforms.

This questionnaire is our latest attempt to gauge how well received and appreciated these efforts were by our audience. You are kindly invited to fill in this questionnaire and send it to RRI as soon as possible, but no later than 15 March 2012. The first 100 of our listeners who return the complete questionnaire by any means (regular mail, e-mail, fax, or by filling in the form received through RRI newsletter) will receive a small gift as a sign of our appreciation. Be assured that your answers are entirely confidential, and will be used by RRI for statistical purposes only. The only exception to that may be answers that we quote on the air with your explicit consent.

Thank you in advance,
Eugen Cojocariu
Head of RRI


For more...
http://www.rri.ro/art.shtml?lang=1&sec=1112&art=198982
(Yimber Gaviria, Colombia/playdx)

Don't let Voice of America broadcasts go static

Voice of America (VOA), the jewel in America's public diplomacy effort abroad, is set to be streamlined. Some programs can be downsized. But VOA is in the national interest, especially as Russia, China, and Iran expand state-supported media. Cuts should be handled with care.

By John Hughes / December 12, 2011

Read the CSM story here .....

http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/John-Hughes/2011/1212/Don-t-let-Voice-of-America-broadcasts-go-static
(Alokesh Gupta,VU3BSE New Delhi , INdia)

Marti Program Bridging Cuban and American Business

An innovative Martí program focuses on the future of Cuba through conversations bridging Cuban and American business people as part of the next episode of Avanza Cuba (Cuba Forward), scheduled for December 14, 2011 from 11am to 12pm.

The program, to be broadcast from Radio Martí’s Miami studios, will feature Cuban bloggers and entrepreneurs from within the island, in conversation with Cuban business owners in Union City, New Jersey, as well as other special guests and audience participation. The episode focuses on the nascent Cuban business community made up of "cuentapropistas", a uniquely Cuban term for entrepreneurs which roughly translates as "being-on-their-owns".

“We are providing a unique opportunity for Cubans interested in starting or operating small businesses to ask questions and share their experiences with practitioners in Miami, London and New Jersey,” said Carlos Garcia Pérez, Director of Radio and TV Martí. “The incremental relaxation of the market rules in Cuba invites a rich conversation about the current environment as well as the future of the Island.

Avanza Cuba premiered in September 2011, featuring prominent Cuban bloggers, professors, and students discussing new media and the role of technology in Cuba. The program incorporates all of the Martí’s radio, TV, and online streams and aims to create a dialogue and share information to help Cubans make educated decisions about the future of their country.

Avanza Cuba moves beyond politics to foster discussion of topics of interest to the audience, including creating opportunities to use social media and fostering Cuban entrepreneurship.

In response to the first Avanza Cuba program, notable Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez Tweeted: “A lot of people calling me from the provinces after today’s show. Incredible how many Cubans listen to the ‘forbidden radio.’”

During the broadcast, join the conversation by following @AvanzaCuba on Twitter, liking the “Avanza Cuba” page on Facebook, or emailing avanzacuba@gmail.com.
Visit www.martinoticias.com for more information on Avanza Cuba and other Radio and TV Martí programs.
(Leticia King/VOA)

EMR - Radio Saxonia - Atlantic 2000 this Weekend

MV Baltic Radio relay service is on the air this Sunday the 18th of December 2011

MVBR Schedule:

All times UTC

08.00 to 09.00 on 9480 KHz - Atlantic 2000 International

09.00 to 10.00 on 9480 KHz - Radio Saxonia

10.00 to 11.00 on 6140 KHz - EMR

10.00 to 11.00 on 9480 KHz - EMR

13.00 to 14.00 on 9480 KHz - Radio Saxonia ( Repeat from 09.00 )
Good Listening 73s Tom

Due to Technical reasons the last transmission from MVBR on 6140 KHz will be on
the 25th of December 2011. MVBR on 9480 KHz will continue in 2012 as normal.
(Tom Taylor)

Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins

Product: Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
:Issued: 2011 Dec 13 1738 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact www.swpc.noaa.gov/weekly.html
#
# Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
#
Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 05 - 11 December 2011
Solar activity was at predominantly low levels for the summary period. From 05 - 06 December, two regions dominated the disk in size and solar flare production, Region 1363 (S21, L=108, class/area=Eki/620 on 05 December) and Region 1362 (N08, L=131, lass/area=Eso/220 on 03 December). Both regions produced multiple C-class events with Region 1363 responsible for the largest event of the period, a C6/Sf flare at 05/2325 UTC. From 07 - 10 December, Region 1374 (S17, L=352, class/area=Dso/210 on 11 December) and
Region 1375 (N08, L=356, class/area=Cso/140 on 11 December) dominated the disk, each producing several small C-class events. The only days of the summary period with activity at very low levels were 06 and 11 December . Multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were observed throughout the week, however, none of them were geoeffective.

No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at moderate levels from 05 - 09 December. A return to background levels was observed on 10 December.

Geomagnetic activity was at predominantly quiet levels during the summary period. From 05 - 08 December, quiet conditions were observed at all latitudes. On 09 December, an isolated period of active conditions was observed at high latitudes. On 10 December, quiet to unsettled conditions were observed as a coronal hole high speed stream (CH HSS) moved into a geoeffective position. Solar wind speed increased from around 330 km/s to around 500 km/s at the ACE spacecraft and the total IMF rose to around 11 nT. Another isolated period of active conditions was observed at high latitudes on 11 December as a result of the CH HSS effects.

Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 14 December - 09 January 2012

Solar activity is expected to be at predominately low levels with a chance for isolated M-class activity from 12 - 22 December. A decrease to predominantly low levels is expected from 23 -24 December as Regions 1374 and 1375 rotate off the disk. An increase to a slight chance for M-class activity is expected on 25 December as Region 1363 returns and remain for the duration of the forecast period.

No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to be at normal to moderate levels the entire forecast period (14 December - 09 January).

Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at mostly quiet levels from 14 - 25 December. Quiet to unsettled conditions are expected on 26 - 29 December due to effects from a recurrent CH HSS. A return to quiet levels is expected from 30 December - 04 January followed by an increase to quiet to unsettled levels on 05 - 06 January due to effects from a second recurrent CH HSS. Mostly quiet conditions are expected for the remainder of the period.

Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt
:Issued: 2011 Dec 13 1738 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact www.swpc.noaa.gov/wwire.html
#
# 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table
# Issued 2011-12-13
#
# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2011 Dec 14 135 5 2
2011 Dec 15 135 5 2
2011 Dec 16 135 5 2
2011 Dec 17 135 5 2
2011 Dec 18 135 5 2
2011 Dec 19 135 5 2
2011 Dec 20 135 5 2
2011 Dec 21 130 5 2
2011 Dec 22 130 5 2
2011 Dec 23 135 5 2
2011 Dec 24 135 5 2
2011 Dec 25 140 5 2
2011 Dec 26 140 8 3
2011 Dec 27 140 8 3
2011 Dec 28 140 8 3
2011 Dec 29 145 8 3
2011 Dec 30 150 5 2
2011 Dec 31 150 5 2
2012 Jan 01 150 5 2
2012 Jan 02 145 5 2
2012 Jan 03 145 5 2
2012 Jan 04 145 5 2
2012 Jan 05 140 8 3
2012 Jan 06 140 8 3
2012 Jan 07 135 5 2
2012 Jan 08 135 5 2
2012 Jan 09 135 5 2
(NOAA)

Radio Stations in the UK 2012 now available

The new 2012 (23rd) edition of Radio Stations in the UK is now available from the British DX Club.

Radio Stations in the UK is a comprehensive 76-page guide to BBC, commercial, community and low power AM/FM services on MW and FM, with lists in frequency order and by station name. It includes transmitter power and site details, plus contact information and a new digital radio section. Frequencies are cross-referenced to help you find parallels. It comes with a separate guide covering Radio Stations in the Republic of Ireland.

Radio Stations in the UK is a must for anyone interested in UK domestic radio. This edition will bring you right up to date with all the changes since the last edition published almost two years ago, including many station mergers and new community radio services.

Despite the extra pages and higher postage rates, all prices have been held this year, including the special offer for two copies.

Price per copy (includes postage):
to UK addresses - £ 4.00.
to Europe - £ 5.00, 7 euros* or 8 IRCs
to Rest of World - £ 6.00, US$10* or 9 IRCs
Special price for 2 copies: UK: £7.00, Europe: 10 euros*

Please send orders to: British DX Club, 10 Hemdean Hill, Caversham, Reading RG4 7SB, UK.

UK Cheques/POs payable to British DX Club. *Dollar/Euro payments by PayPal or cash only

PayPal payments or email enquiries to bdxc@bdxc.org.uk

Full details also on the BDXC-UK website.

Radio Netherlands Program Preview, Dec 9-15

The State We're In
Jonathan Groubert and his team look at current events from an unexpected perspective.

Betrayal
A Norwegian filmmaker on joining anarchists in their fight against neo-Nazis, and the betrayal she regrets to this day. A Dutch wallpaperer and his comic odyssey in becoming part owner of one of the most expensive soccer clubs in the world. And a 97-year-old veteran on the Warsaw Uprising who was jailed by the country he put his life on the line for.

First airing: Saturday 02:00 UTC

Earth Beat
Marnie Chesterton and her team look at the footprint we’re leaving on our planet.

This week on Earth Beat, we’re heading up, up and away to take a look at the view from above. From using Google Earth to discover archeological sites to a scientist with a head for heights, and a group of intrepid twenty-something canoeists who decided to paddle 7000 km across the second largest country in the world to understand exactly how bit it is. Getting a bit of distance...
First airing: Friday 03:00 UTC

South Asia Wired
Stories from South Asia.

Bangladesh’s struggle for independence from Pakistan – 40 years ago this year – came with a price. Many Bangladeshi women were raped during the final stages of the war, but a very conservative society left no space for the victims to talk about their terrifying experiences.

On this week’s South Asia Wired, you can hear the story of two sisters who were both raped by the soldiers. They’re not afraid to break the wall of silence that, even 40 years on, holds so many other women in Bangladesh captured.

(There'll be a new edition of the programme on Thursday )

First airing: Thursday 10:00 UTC

Bridges With Africa
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa.

Violence flares on the streets of Kinshasa, over claims of election fraud in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We ask what the future has in store for peace in the country

In the first of two special reports, we ask what makes homosexuality such an anathema in countries across Africa.

And we hear from Ghanaian-American, Blitz the Ambassador, about his own blend of hip hop straddling Africa and America.

First airing: Friday 00:00 UTC

Africa in Progress
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.

Think out of the box and create your job!

More than half of African youths are unemployed. This is because there is little formal employment for them.

This edition features three successful African entrepreneurs who did not wait for jobs to come to them. They thought out of the box, and even broke a few taboos in order to create their own jobs. One is a professional toilet cleaner, one started a delivery business and another helps people run their businesses.

First airing: Monday 19:00 UTC

Commonwealth in Progress
A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2010 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.

'Thembi's Bicycle' by Rachel Tucker (South Africa). A grandmother's gambling dreams. Read by Jack Klaff.

First airing: Tuesday 01:50 UTC

Global Perspective
Who says I can’t… is the motto of this year’s collaboration of international broadcasters, offering stories of defiance and perseverance.

Who says I can’t fish?

Around one billion people in the world rely on fish as their primary source of protein, but fishermen in many parts of the world are having greater restrictions put on their fishing because of concerns about the level of fish stocks and the marine environment.

The BBC World Service introduces us to Fred Normandale, one of the few remaining fishermen in the small town of Scarborough in the North East of England.

First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC

European Jazz Stage
Unique jazz performances from the continent’s hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals, including the spectacular North Sea Jazz Festival.

This week we make a virtual journey of 3000 miles from Seattle to New York, all via music stages in the Netherlands.

Originally a computer science prodigy, Aaron Parks from Seattle switched to piano playing aged 16. He characterises his own music as 'spontaneous and cinematic'.

Next on the stage of the Amsterdam BIM house is Dutch drummer Erik Ineke's band JazzXpress, joined from Kansas City by singer Deborah Brown. Their show is a tribute to vocalist Ivy Anderson, known for her work with Duke Ellington in the 1930s.

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, known for its unbroken string of Monday evening concerts over 45 years in the Greenwich Village Jazz Club, ends the programme. Thad Jones compositions are the mainstay of their music.

First airing: Monday 01:00 UTC

RNW Classical
Classical concerts from the Royal Concertgebouw as well as studio recordings of Dutch performers, presented by Hans Haffmans.

Available 24 hours a day via our sister web station RNWclassical.com

Radio Netherlands streaming audio www.radionetherlands.nl/

Radio Netherlands English service to 25 March 2012

1000-1057 12065as
1400-1457 12080as
1800-1900 11655af
1900-1957 11655af
1900-1959 11615af
1900-2000 7425af
2000-2057 7425af 11615af
(original Excel via Leo van der Woude, R Netherlands)

WWCR sets Dec 10 for DRM broadcast

by National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 7:02am

A special 30-minute edition of "Ask WWCR," hosted by Brady Murray and Jerry Plummer of NASB member WWCR in Nashville, will air at 1930 UTC Saturday, December 10 on 7590 kHz in DRM digital mode, beamed to Europe from a 100-kw transmitter in Armenia. The program is part of the weekly "DRM Mix" block sponsored by Spaceline of Bulgaria which runs from 1800-2100 UTC on the same frequency. In this special program, Brady and Jerry will present a profile of WWCR, its history, programming and personnel, as well as some information about other privately-owned shortwave stations in the United States.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/national-association-of-shortwave-broadcasters/wwcr-drm-broadcast-on-december-10
(Alokesh Gupta, India)

Radio is the Real King of the Castle

The Koenigsberg-Kaliningrad Story


One of the great landmarks in the city of Koenigsberg for more than 700 years was its grand Castle. Construction of this monumental edifice began during the year 1257, soon after the city was founded by its early Prussian ancestors. Over the centuries, Koenigsberg Castle was enlarged and beautified, and it became the pride and honor of the city’s inhabitants.

During the year 1944, the city of Koenigsberg and its grand Castle were largely destroyed in aerial bombardment, and the last standing ruins were completely blown up 24 years later to make way for the modernization of the city. Today, all that is known about this once famous Castle is what is told about it in various forms of historical documentation.

The city itself was founded two years earlier than the Castle, in the year 1255. It became an important German city on the edge of the Baltic Sea, and it was at one stage the capital for the German state of Prussia. The city was taken over by the USSR on April 9, 1945, and during the following year, the name of the city was Russianized from the German Koenigsberg into Kaliningrad.

The surrounding territory, also known in earlier times as Koenigsberg, became the Kaliningrad Oblast, a province in the Russian Empire. However, in 1991, when several of the Russian states became independent, this left Kaliningrad separated from the mother country by more than 200 miles, with three or four independent countries in between.

Thus, Kaliningrad is described these days as a Russian exclave; that is, Kaliningrad is recognized as an integral part of Russia, though it is separated geographically from the main territory of Russia itself.

A major radio broadcasting station was established in Koenigsberg back more than half a century ago, a radio station that rivaled the Castle in importance. So, here in Wavescan today, this is the story of wireless & radio in Koenigsberg & Kaliningrad.

Back almost 100 years ago, a wireless communication station was established in old Koenigsberg, and this was identified on air in the German version of Morse Code with the two letters KO, remembering that there was an umlaut, 2 dots, over the letter O.

On June 14, 1924, the first radio broadcasting service was officially inaugurated in Koenigsberg, with 1½ kW on 462 metres, 650 kHz. This service was identified, not by callsign letters, but as Ostmarken Rundfunk. Because the city was important, so also was the radio station; and over the years, this grew in size, in programming and in equipment.

A second program channel was implemented in the early 1930s; and a 100 kW mediumwave transmitter was installed in 1937 for broadcast on 1031 kHz. At this stage, the 2nd channel was on the air with 2 kW on 1348 kHz. With the commencement of open hostilities in continental Europe in September 1939, it was stated that “a powerful broadcasting station was already on the air in Koenigsberg”.

During the following year, 1940, a new radio program was inaugurated over the main broadcasting system in Berlin; and in English, it was known as the “Radio Koenigsberg Program”, a nationwide broadcast indicating the national unity of the German territories. Soon afterwards, the production of this national program was transferred to the studios in Koenigsberg itself; and then in 1944, this program was transferred to Oslo in Norway.

In 1946, Koenigsberg Radio, or more accurately, Kaliningrad Radio now that the territory was part of the USSR, was listed with just 2½ kW on mediumwave 959 kHz. During the following year, the administration of Kaliningrad Radio was transferred from Kaliningrad itself to the major radio station located in Leningrad. Kaliningrad thus became simply an authorized relay station for Russian programming from the Russian motherland, with the mediumwave transmitter identified in Russian documents as RV129.

In 1953, a 135 kW Hungarian made mediumwave transmitter was installed at Kaliningrad and this was inaugurated on 1386 kHz as transmitter RV143. Eleven years later, a Tesla mediumwave transmitter was installed as RV 144. Interestingly, at this stage, the transmitters were physically located south of Kaliningrad city, though they were officially listed as Kaunus in Lithuania, some distance further north.

Then, in December 1974, a 2½ megawatt mediumwave transmitter was installed at what became a huge new transmitter site south of Sovetsk. This unit was described as the word’s most powerful mediumwave transmitter, made by Taifun, and it was heard on either 1116 or 1386 kHz.

At the same time, two Tesla shortwave transmitters at 20 kW were also installed at this new location. Soon afterwards, additional high powered shortwave transmitters were also installed at this location, rated at 50 100 & 250 kW. These units were in use as a relay facility for Radio Moscow programming, and also for jamming purposes.

When political circumstances in Europe changed and Russia dropped the jamming of incoming shortwave broadcasts, it is reported that a total of 30 jamming transmitters were removed from the Kaliningrad facility for installation at other locations throughout their country. It would be presumed that these transmitters were installed at their new locations for communication and broadcast usage.

During the year 1993, a tourist visited the massive Kaliningrad radio station, and he stated that the station is located a little north of the town of Bolshakovo. He described the massive mediumwave antenna system with three beams, each consisting of two parallel rows of four towers, each 850 feet tall. There was also a tall longwave tower, and a bevy of diamond shaped shortwave rhombic antennas.

In early 2006, this Kaliningrad radio station left the air on shortwave; and two years later, the mediumwave transmissions also left the air.

However, beginning in February 1995, international radio monitors noted the Kaliningrad station on air with the relay of programming from other international broadcasting stations on numerous occasions. In addition to the regular relay of programming from Radio Moscow, Radio Netherlands from Hilversum in Holland was noted first, with many others subsequently, including United Christian Broadcasters, BBC London, ABC Denmark, Voice of the Mediterranean, and lots of others as well.

These days, Kaliningrad radio at the Bolshakovo transmitter site is listed as follows:-
* European Longwave: 150 kW on 171 kHz
* Mediumwave: 50 kW on 549 kHz & 873 kHz, 150 kW on 1143 kHz, 1200 kW on 1215 kHz
* Shortwave: 9 transmitters at 80 kW

Numerous QSL cards from many organizations are known for the longwave, mediumwave and shortwave broadcasts via the Kaliningrad transmitters, including a picture card from Radio Netherlands showing the Kaliningrad facility.

Koenigsberg was noted for its grand Castle as an ancient landmark; and yes, in more recent time, another significant landmark was the massive radio station in Kaliningrad, verily one of the world’s largest.
(NWS 145 via Adrian Peterson)

Winter schedules via Kuwait

Transmitters via Kuwait and United States

Effective 30 October 2011 - 25 March 2012

All times UTC

1730-2030 5780 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Dari/Pashto/Dari
0300-0400 5830 KWT 250 kW 355 deg RFE Avari/Chechen/Circassian
2230-0300 5830 KWT 250 kW 025 deg FAR Persian
2000-2100 5840 KWT 250 kW 350 deg RFE Belorussian
0300-1400 5860 KWT 250 kW 046 deg FAR Persian
1400-1600 6060 KWT 250 kW 050 deg RFE Turkmen
0030-0100 6170 KWT 250 kW 082 deg VOA Special English
1600-1800 7225 KWT 250 kW 056 deg RFE Turkmen
1400-1500 7255 KWT 250 kW 070 deg VOA Tibetan
2200-2300 7425 KWT 250 kW 062 deg VOA English Sun-Thu
0400-0500 7435 KWT 250 kW 355 deg RFE Russian
0100-0300 7470 KWT 250 kW 070 deg RFA Tibetan
1600-1700 7550 KWT 250 kW 050 deg RFE Uzbek
2300-2400 7550 KWT 250 kW 070 deg RFA Tibetan
0030-0130 7560 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Pashto
1930-2030 7560 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Dari
2030-0030 7560 KWT 250 kW 070 deg VOA English
1730-1800 9320 KWT 250 kW 200 deg VOA Afaan Oromoo
1800-1900 9320 KWT 250 kW 200 deg VOA Amharic
1900-1930 9320 KWT 250 kW 200 deg VOA Tigrigna Mon-Fri
0130-0230 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Dari
0230-0330 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari
0330-0430 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto
1130-1330 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari
1330-1430 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari
1430-1530 9335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Pashto
0500-0600 9535 KWT 250 kW 355 deg RFE Tatar
1530-1730 9975 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Dari/Pashto
1100-1400 11590 KWT 250 kW 070 deg RFA Tibetan
1500-1600 11625 KWT 250 kW 070 deg RFA Tibetan
1400-1430 11795 KWT 250 kW 094 deg RFA Burmese
0100-0200 12020 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AAP Urdu
0300-0400 12025 KWT 250 kW 054 deg RFE Uzbek
0800-1300 12130 KWT 250 kW 070 deg MAS Pashto
0230-0330 12140 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari
0330-0830 12140 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari/Pa/Da/Pa
0830-1330 12140 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Dari/Pashto/Dari/Pashto/Dari
1330-1430 12140 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari
1430-1730 12140 KWT 250 kW 070 deg ASH Pashto/Dari/Pashto
1500-1530 13785 KWT 250 kW 046 deg VOA Uzbek
0400-0430 15335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto
0430-0530 15335 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Dari
0430-0530 17530 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Dari
0730-1030 17530 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari/Pashto
0700-0730 17680 KWT 250 kW 250 deg VOA Hausa
0600-0700 17715 KWT 250 kW 070 deg RFA Tibetan
0530-1130 19010 KWT 250 kW 070 deg AFG Pashto/Dari/Pa/Da/Pa/Da

AAP=Radio Aap ki Dunyaa
AFG=Radio Free Afghanistan
ASH=Radio Ashna
FAR=Radio Farda
MAS=Radio Mashaal
RFA=Radio Free Asia
RFE=Radio Liberty
VOA=Voice of America
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 6)
(DX Mix News 706 12/6/2011 via Alokesh Gupta, India & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

Found at Last! The World’s 1st Reception Report!

This has to be it! The world’s 1st reception report! A reception report that was written down from an unexpected wireless transmission heard back 134 years ago, and the details were also published in local newspapers at the time. This is the story.

More than 130 years ago, the noted Alexander Graham Bell ran his first telephone line from New York City to Boston, and on April 2, 1877, the first voice message was sent along this line. Soon afterwards, telephone & telegraph operators began to notice cross-talk between nearby lines, in Morse Code and subsequently in voice.

It should be remembered also that three months after this first message was transmitted between New York & Boston, the original Bell Telephone Co was organized to develop their new telephone system throughout the United States. Even the telephone itself was still very new at the time.

At another location, though still in New York state, Mr. Charles Rathbone was a member of a prominent business family that supported the Dudley Observatory in Albany New York, an observatory that now forms a part of Union University. The Rathbone family had installed their own private telephone line running from their family home to the observatory.

During the evening of Tuesday August 28, 1877, when the invention of the telephone was still
less than five months old, Charles Rathbone was startled to hear music, vocal music, coming through his telephone system. Initially, he thought that the music must be coming from a vocal group at the nearby observatory, but, as he quickly discovered, this was not the case.

Charles Rathbone made a list of the pieces of music he heard, and he sent this list to the local newspapers, giving all of the details of what he heard and the conditions under which this music concert was observed. This reception report was published in the local newspapers. As a result of this publicity, it was discovered that an experimental concert had been transmitted over a telegraph wire running between New York & Saratoga Springs.

A few days later, another musical concert in Troy was transmitted over another telephone circuit, this time running from Troy to Albany. Again, this music program was observed on another nearby telephone system. Later, during that same evening, music was placed into the telephone circuit running from New York to Albany, and cross-talk programming was heard on another nearby telephone circuit.

According to the contemporary reports, music programs were heard as cross-talk programming on six separate occasions between August 28 & September 11, in the year 1877. Mr Charles Rathbone heard all six of the programs, and in addition, two other independent observers living in Providence, Rhode Island, heard the same programming on their telephone systems on five of these six occasions.

One of the observers in Providence was Dr. Channing, and he published his observations of these music transmissions. During these events, it was discovered, music concerts were given in the Western Union Office in New York City for the benefit of telephone listeners in Saratoga, Troy & Albany.

A current map of the entire area shows that all five cities - New York, Albany, Troy, Saratoga Springs & Providence - are all spread over an area well over 100 miles wide, and all of the telephone systems were not interconnected at the time of these music transmissions. So the question remains: How did the music programs transfer from one telephone system to another?

An investigation into the circumstances at the time indicate that some of the telephone systems involved in these experiments did share a nearby grounding. However, for those circuits without a nearby grounding, it was discovered that the different telephone systems shared the same telephone poles for distances running up to many miles.

Thus these cross-transmissions were by what is called induction, rather similar to the transfer of electricity in a power transformer from one winding to another. Truly, this first reception report of a music concert from one telephone system to another was by wireless transmission, though not by radio as we understand it today. The reception report of this wireless transmission by induction was published in local newspapers at the time, and that was way back 134 years ago, in the year 1837.
(NWS145 via Adrian Peterson)

Weekend special programming

MV Baltic Radio and Radio Gloria

Dear Listeners,

MV Baltic Radio is on the air this Sunday the 4th of December 2011

MVBR Schedule:

All times UTC

0900 to 1000 on 9480 KHz, 1 KW repeat of Radio Gloria (from last month )

1000 to 1100 on 9480 KHz, 1 KW MV Baltic Radio

1300 to 1400 on 9480 KHz, 1 KW MV Baltic Radio ( repeat from 1000)
(Tom Taylor)

Due to technical reasons the last transmission from MVBR on 6140 KHz will be on the 25th of December 2011. MVBR on 9480 KHz will continue in 2012 as normal.





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IBB stations update winter schedules

All times UTC

Radio Farda
1030-1130 NF 15410 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 11975 Farsi
1230-1430 NF 13635 WER 250 kW 105 deg, ex 13680 Farsi
1530-1600 NF 11785 BIB 100 kW 105 deg, ex 11750 Farsi
1600-1630 NF 11785 BIB 100 kW 105 deg, ex 15410 Farsi

Radio Mashaal
1100-1300 NF 13700 IRA 250 kW 334 deg, ex 13580 Pashto

Radio Liberty
0300-0400 NF 7425 BIB 100 kW 088 deg, add.freq Avari/Chechen/Circassian
0300-0400 NF 7435 LAM 100 kW 055 deg, ex 7425 Russian
0400-0500 NF 7435 KWT 250 kW 355 deg, ex 7425 Russian
1400-1500 NF 12010 BIB 100 kW 075 deg, ex 12015 Turkmen
1400-1500 NF 12025 LAM 100 kW 080 deg, ex 11715 Uzbek
1500-1600 NF 12025 LAM 100 kW 056 deg, ex 7325 Russian
1600-1700 NF 9445 WER 250 kW 075 deg, ex 7260 Tajik
1800-1900 NF 6140 LAM 100 kW 055 deg, ex 6150 Russian

Voice of America
0100-0200 NF 9435 IRA 250 kW 340 deg, ex 7325 English
1730-1800 NF 13625 BOT 100 kW 010 deg, ex 11675 Afan Oromoo Mon-Fri
1800-1900 NF 13625 WER 250 kW 135 deg, ex 11675 Amharic
1900-1930 NF 13625 SMG 250 kW 139 deg, ex 11675 Tigrigna Mon-Fri
1900-1930 NF 11975 IRA 250 kW 275 deg, ex 11615 Arabic "Afia Darfur"
(DX Mix News 705 via Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

Radio Free Asia winter schedule updates

All times UTC

Radio Free Asia
Mandarin
0300-0600 NF 21465 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Mon
0300-0600 NF 21480 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Tue
0300-0600 NF 21495 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Wed
0300-0600 NF 21510 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Thu
0300-0600 NF 21525 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Fri
0300-0600 NF 21540 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Sat
0300-0600 NF 21450 TIN 250 kW 304 deg, ex 15150 Sun

Tibetan
0100-0200 NF 15610 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Mon
0100-0200 NF 15655 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Tue
0100-0200 NF 15635 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Wed
0100-0200 NF 15680 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Thu
0100-0200 NF 15640 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Fri
0100-0200 NF 15690 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Sat
0100-0200 NF 15645 TIN 250 kW 295 deg, ex 15220 Sun
0600-0700 NF 21625 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Mon
0600-0700 NF 21640 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Tue
0600-0700 NF 21655 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Wed
0600-0700 NF 21670 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Thu
0600-0700 NF 21685 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Fri
0600-0700 NF 21700 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Sat
0600-0700 NF 21610 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, add.freq Sun
1000-1100 NF 17580 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Mon
1000-1100 NF 17605 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Tue
1000-1100 NF 17585 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Wed
1000-1100 NF 17815 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Thu
1000-1100 NF 17810 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Fri
1000-1100 NF 17865 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Sat
1000-1100 NF 17595 BIB 100 kW 085 deg, ex 17750 Sun

Uyghur
0100-0200 NF 17825 TIN 250 kW 313 deg, ex 17850 Mon-Wed/Fri
0100-0200 NF 17815 TIN 250 kW 313 deg, ex 17850 Thu
0100-0200 NF 17870 TIN 250 kW 313 deg, ex 17850 Sat
0100-0200 NF 17805 TIN 250 kW 313 deg, ex 17850 Sun
1600-1700 NF 12065 SAI 100 kW 310 deg, ex 12080 Mon/Wed/Fri
1600-1700 NF 12035 SAI 100 kW 310 deg, ex 12080 Tue/Thu
1600-1700 NF 12085 SAI 100 kW 310 deg, ex 12080 Sat
1600-1700 NF 12075 SAI 100 kW 310 deg, ex 12080 Sun

Vietnamese
1400-1500 NF 9400 SAI 100 kW 285 deg, ex 9990
2330-0030 NF 15145 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, ex 15170 Sun/Tue/Thu/Sat
2330-0030 NF 15135 TIN 250 kW 279 deg, ex 15170 Mon/Wed/Fri
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 1)
(DX Mix News 705 via Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

Winter frequency updates

All times UTC

Germany & Madagascar

Frequency change of Radio Netherlands WS in Dutch:
1600-1655 NF 9755 NAU 500 kW 143 deg to NE&ME, ex 9750*
1630-1655 NF 11965 MDC 250 kW 000 deg to EaAF, ex 11615#
* to avoid Voice of Russia in French 9745
# to avoid All India Radio in Russian 11620
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 1)

Morocco
Frequency changes of RTV Marocaine in Arabic:
v0800-1500v NF 15349.2*NAD 250 kW 110 deg to EaAF, ex15341.2
v1500-2200v NF 15349.2*NAD 250 kW 110 deg to EaAF, ex15344.2
* strong QRM VOT in Turkish till 1400 and RVA in Tagalog 1500-1600 15350
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 1)

South Africa
Frequency change of Channel Africa in English:
0300-0355 NF 6155 MEY 250 kW 019 deg to CeEaAF, ex 6120
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 1)

United Arab Umirates & Australia
Frequency changes of Radio Australia in Indonesian via BABCOCK
0000-0030 NF 9490 DHA 250 kW 105 deg to SoEaAs, ex 9620
2200-2330 NF 9525 DHA 250 kW 105 deg to SoEaAs, ex 9630
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Dec 1)
(DX Mix News 705 via Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

Radio Free Asia releases final 15th Anniversary QSL card

December 2011

Radio Free Asia (RFA) announces the release of our 42nd QSL card. This is the seventh QSL card commemorating 2011 as RFA’s 15th anniversary. RFA’s first broadcast was in Mandarin Chinese on September 29, 1996 at 2100 UTC. Ms. Libby Liu has been the president of Radio Free Asia since 2005. As president, Ms. Liu provides strategic and operational direction to meet RFA’s mission of providing balanced, objective news to listeners in East Asian countries where such news is unavailable. Acting as a substitute for indigenous free media, RFA concentrates its coverage on events occurring in and/or affecting the countries to which we broadcast. This QSL card will be used to confirm all valid reception reports for December 2011. Learn more at www.rfa15.org.

RFA’s 42nd QSL card commemorates 15 years of broadcasting

RFA is a private, nonprofit corporation that broadcasts news and information to listeners in Asian countries where full, accurate, and timely news reports are unavailable. Created by Congress in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, RFA currently broadcasts in Burmese, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean to North Korea, Lao, Mandarin, the Wu dialect, Vietnamese, Tibetan (Uke, Amdo, and Kham), and Uyghur. RFA strives for accuracy, balance, and fairness in its editorial content. As a ‘surrogate’ broadcaster, RFA provides news and commentary specific to each of its target countries, acting as the free press these countries lack. RFA broadcasts only in local languages and dialects, and most of its broadcasts comprise news of specific local interest. More information about Radio Free Asia, including our current broadcast frequency schedule, is available at www.rfa.org .
RFA encourages listeners to submit reception reports. Reception reports are valuable to RFA as they help us evaluate the signal strength and quality of our transmissions. RFA confirms all accurate reception reports by mailing a QSL card to the listener. RFA welcomes all reception report submissions at www.techweb.rfa.org (follow the QSL REPORTS link) not only from DX’ers, but also from its general listening audience. If you have a smart phone, feel free to use the QR code below to access the automated reception report system and submit your reception reports to the web site.

Reception reports are also accepted by email at qsl@rfa.org, and for anyone without Internet access, reception reports can be mailed to:

Reception Reports
Radio Free Asia
2025 M. Street NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20036
United States of America.

Upon request, RFA will also send a copy of the current broadcast schedule and a station sticker.
(A.J. Janitschek/RFA)

Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal to close down Dec. 31

Guido Schotmans writes: Radio Vlaanderen Internationaal (RVi) will cease to exist after 31 December 2011. That also means that the Wolvertem transmitter (near Brussels) operating on 927 kHz will be switched off on 31 December at 23:59:59 hours local time. Norkring is the owner of the transmitter. It is unclear if they will put airtime on the market for rent. Mails to them are left unanswered. But I think the transmitter is in bad shape. It is left on the air at night with unmodulated carrier since several weeks ago. We have seen this too during extremely cold periods in recent winters. So I think there are no plans to use the site for other purposes.

On RVi’s website will only be mentioned that the service has ceased while Radio 1 and 2 are now available worldwide via the internet and satellite.

In Google Maps : http://g.co/maps/6h5ad

and in Bing Maps : http://bit.ly/tIlTQK
(Source: Guido Schotmans/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Related story: http://blogs.rnw.nl/medianetwork/radio-vlaanderen-internationaal-to-close