All India Radio slated for special broadcast on Independence Day

All India Radio will broadcast the running commentary in English and Hindi about the Flag Hoisting and Prime Minsters speech to be held at Red Fort, New Delhi between 0135-0240 UTC (0705-0810 hrs IST) on 15th August, 2011 (Monday) on the following frequencies.

English:
4860 Delhi 50 kW
11830 Delhi 50 kW
13620 Bengaluru 500 kW
15050 Delhi 250 kW
17510 Delhi 250 kW

Hindi:
6030 Delhi 100 KW
6155 Bengaluru 500 kW
9595 Delhi 250 KW
11620 Aligarh 250 KW
15135 Delhi 50 KW

(Note : External Services in Urdu on 6155, 9595, 11620 are replaced by commentary at this time)

The Regional shortwave stations will start using their day time frequencies about 1 hour or more earlier than usual on 15th August as follows to relay the Commentary. This may provide enhanced reception of stations than on normal days. The sign on schedule for that day is as follows with normal sign on timings in brackets.

1. BHOPAL 0130 UTC (Ex 0225) 7430
2. CHENNAI 0130 UTC (Ex 0300) 7380
3. HYDERABAD 0130 UTC (Ex 0225) 7420
4. IMPHAL 0130 UTC (Ex 0225) 7335
5. KOHIMA 0000 UTC 4850
6. KOLKATA 0130 UTC (Ex 0230) 7210
7. PORT BLAIR 0130 UTC (Ex 0315) 7390
8. SHIMLA 0025 UTC (Ex 0215) 6020
9. SRINAGAR 0025 UTC (Ex 0225) 4950
10. THIRUVANTHAPURAM 0020 UTC (Ex 0230) 7290

Look out for the rare AIR station in Kohima on 4850 on 14 & 15 August, 2011 as follows:
14 Aug 2011 1000-1600 UTC approx
15 Aug 2011 0000-0415 UTC approx

Reception Reports to : spectrum-manager@air.org.in

(or)
Director ( Spectrum Management & Synergy)
All India Radio,
Room No. 204
Akashvani Bhawan,
Parliament Street
New Delhi 110001.
(Alokesh Gupta,VU3BSE, New Delhi, India)

Radio Netherlands Program Preview, August 12-18

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

This week: Souvenirs of war

A British bomb disposal officer talks about nearly losing his life and his government’s refusal to recognise his PTSD. An American journalist investigates an attempt by the Dutch government to return the preserved head of a tribal chief back to his descendants in Ghana. And we meet a Dutch woman who has adopted the grave, and maybe the soul, of an American soldier who she has never met.

First airing: Saturday 02:00 UTC

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

This week: Death

We go six feet under to examine what happens when our time has come. From greener ways to go, to capturing the aftermath of city killings, we explore the landscape of death.

First airing: Friday 03:00 UTC

South Asia Wired
Stories from South Asia.

This week: Hole in the wall

Children in India’s deprived areas can learn how to use a computer through a hole in the wall – literally.

In the late 1990s, an Indian computer scientist placed a computer in one of Delhi’s slums for children who had never seen a computer before. The machine was placed in a small room which could only be entered through a hole in the wall – hence the name of the project.

Currently, hundreds of “hole in the wall” projects are now operating in India and other countries, to enable poor children to work and study using a PC.

(There'll be a new edition of the programme on Thursday 18 August)

First airing: Thursday 14:00 UTC

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

This week:

...Crisis? What crisis?
How dangerous is Eritrea?
Spotlight on two African footballers playing in Holland.
Our second Summer Music Special. This week it's the story of Ugandan singer-songwriter Geoffrey Oryema.

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: Forced prostitution in Europe - How African girls can avoid it

Leila’s story is that of thousands of young African women who dream of a better life and end up being forced into prostitution in Europe. This phenomenon is often described as 'modern slavery'.

In this edition, she and Joyce tell us about their shattered dreams. Leila has advice for young women in similar situations.

First airing: Monday 18:00 UTC

Commonwealth Story

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

This week:

This place is not for sale - by Stephen Ralph (Trinidad & Tobago). The mystery of an old fisherman's house.

First airing: Tuesday 00:55 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 we can’t be gay, Muslim, and successful?

Elkader is a small town in the center of the American Midwest. It’s not where you’d expect to find a gay couple starting an Algerian restaurant. But this town in Iowa was named after a 19th century Algerian jihadist. WAMU radio takes us to Elkader to see how the residents have found their way through the Islamophobia debate.

First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC

Hear the World
Listen to the world’s musical heartbeat on RNW. A brand new world music series hosted by Dheera Sujan.

This week:

Listen to the world’s musical heartbeat on RNW. Hear the World is a world music series where you get to sit in the front row at exciting Dutch world music venues.

First airing: Monday 00:00 UTC

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

Netherlands streaming audio
www.radionetherlands.nl/

English service to 30 October 2011, targeted to Asia and Africa
0959-1000 12065as 15110as
1000-1057 12065as 15110as
1359-1400 11835as
1400-1457 9800as 11835as
1759-1800 6020af 15495af
1800-1857 6020af 15495af
1859-1900 7425af 11610af
1900-1957 7425af 11615af 15495af
2000-2057 7425af 11615af
(R Netherlands)

BBC World Service relaunches Tamil website

The BBC World Service has relaunched its Tamil website, with new design and features, including enhanced content-sharing functions, a mobile version and an access to archived radio programmes. Revamped bbctamil.com has a wider format, featuring more convenient and detailed content categorisation. Enhanced with the ability to host video stories, the site also features image galleries, a press release from the BBC said.

In addition to the day’s radio programmes, users can now listen to archived materials for up to seven days from the day of the broadcast. They can also share content via online social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

BBC Tamil Editor Thirumalai Manivannan said his team is looking forward to even better engagement with the Tamil-speaking online community. “The re-launched bbctamil.com provides the stories and features in a better organised, more consistent and user-friendly way, which, we believe, will make people want to come back to us. And the ever increasing number of those who engage in online social networking will welcome our new content-sharing features,” he added.

Every week, about 690,000 people listen to BBC Tamil broadcasts. The BBC’s special Tamil-language infotainment output for India’s FM market includes sports, business and showbiz bulletins and is available in Chennai via partner station, Big FM.
(Source: Press Trust of India via outlookindia.com/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Radio New Zealand launches new online feature

Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) has launched a new online feature called New Flags Flying.

The online service features extensive archival audio and transcripts of 17 former Pacific leaders as they remember the move to independence and self government in the Pacific. From 1960 onwards, first in Polynesia, then in Melanesia and Micronesia, colonies became nations and millions of ’subjects’ became citizens. The interviews on the website provide a unique record of Pacific history and reflect the views and memories of the most influential decision makers of their time.

The project is the work of veteran New Zealand broadcaster/writer Ian Johnstone and former New Zealand diplomat Michael Powles and has had support from Radio New Zealand and UNESCO’s Office for the Pacific States in Samoa.
(Source: Radio New Zealand International)

Blog Logs

Thanks to this editions contributors. What are you hearing ?

All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on / sign-off*

Logs edited for clarity

Afghanistan

6100, Radio Afghanistan 1525-1628. Abruptly on the air at 1625. Talk and telephone interviews from male/female duo in unid language (?Dari or Pashto) Station ID in English, and frequencies announced as FM 93.0 and shortwave 6100. English news, song and talk on Ramadan at 1548. Closing announcements at 1556, followed by another vernacular song. Urdu service noted at 1602, ID, frequencies announced again as before. Newscast to 1611, followed by music and commentary of current affairs. Urdu song at 1621closing announcements at 1627. Abruptly off the air at 1628. Good, clean signal. (Alokesh Gupta, India).

Ascension Island
6005, BBC relay, 0447. Network Africa program reporting on persecution of gays in Ghana. Good signal, // 6190 SOuth Africa fair. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Bahrain
9745, Radio Bahrain, 2357-0020. Carrier = USB. Audible after Romania 2357 sign-off. Local Middle Eastern music to local chants and Arabic talk. Local pop music, signal poor - fair. (Brain Alexander, PA).

Belarus
11930, Radio Belarus International, 0359-0409. Belarusian announcements at 0359 with low side interference from Radio Japan via Bonaire relay. Time pips on the hour to newscast with field reporters. In the clear after Bonaire's sign-off at 0400. (Jin Evans, TN).

Bolivia
3310.011, Radio Mosoj Chaski, 0001-0015. Female's Spanish newscast, followed by Bolivian music. Signal poor, but with promise. (Chuck Bolland, FL).


6134.81, Radio Santa Cruz, 0034-0045. Actually listening to this station for almost an hour before I started to do the logging. Male announcer in Spanish commenting prior to the musical selections. At 0045, announcer is joined by another as conversation begins. Signal noted at fair level. (Charles Bolland, FL).

Botswana
4930, Voice of America relay, 0431. English service in poor signal quality, heard on // 4960 via Sao Tome, also of poor quality. Noted also on 15580, 0524 with Daybreak Africa program.(Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Brazil
4877,060 Radio Difusora (presumed)0045-0055. Noted a weak signal with musiic and commotion. Nothing steady as the noise kept pushing the signal down to nothing. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Bulgaria
11600, Radio Bulgaria, 0630. Switch from French to English at 0600, followed by station ID. SINPO 44434. Station ID, time/frequency quote into News Report. Sports and weather report to music program at 0638. Fair signal. (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw)

Canada
6070, CFRX Toronto, 0547. Comedy show to station ID. Fair signal quality. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

6080, China Radio International relay, 0432. In the Spotlight porgram (English) profiling a movie projectionist. Very good signal quality, with a tracer of VOA interference. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

China
5925.00, China National Radio, 1050-1100. Male announcer in Chinese with comments during the period with a parallel signal on 7620 kHz. The signal on 5925 was poor. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Clandestine
13620, Radio Dabanga (to Sudan), 0430-0459. Followed by Wertachtal, Germany outlet of S-9 + 30dB at 0500-0557. Station identification sung by male at 0511. This broadcast channel suffer from some klanking 'metal drum radio' - like noise. (Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany/HCDX).

Colombia
5910, Radio Alcaravan, 0637. Spanish ID "desde Colombia Alcaravan Radio." Fair signal quality. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Cuba
6050, Radio Havana Cuba, 0448. DXers Unlimited program with Arnie Coro. Serious transmitter problems, low audio and hum // 6000 also has low audio but no hum noted. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Djibouti
4780, Radio Djibouti, 0327-0345. Starting to fade-in at freq check. African type music, followed at 0333 with vernacular comments. (Charles Bolland, FL).

Ethiopia
6030, Radio Oromiya, *0322-0340. Sign-on with marimba interval signal. Opening announcement to 0330 in listed service as Oromo. Local horn of Africa style music at 0333Weak signal with adjacent channel splatter. Must use ECSS-LSB to avoid noise on high side, but in the clear with Radio Marti off the air on UTC Mondays. Barely audible by 0340. (Brian Alexandr, PA).

France
11995, Radio France International, 0444. English service with news from France. Good signal, // 9805 fair. Heard 11615, 0610, // 17800(Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Guam
9910, Trans World Radio, 1124-1131. Chinese talk from lady announcer that included web and postal address. Upbeat contemporary Christian music at 1129. Talk overs from announcer at 1130. Good signal with minimal fading. (Jim Evans, TN).

Guatemala
4055, Radio Verdad, 0455. Spanish religious hymns, occasional announcements. Recheck at 0513 with American preacher in English. Poor signal. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Guyana
3289.992, Voice of Guyana 0007-0015. English programming announcemenrs, followed by upcoming music promos. Signal fading in to a fair level as the time passed. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

India
5010, All India Radio, 0011-0015. Carriner on frequency at 0011 without audio. Expecting Thirovananthapuram to come up to 0020 if they stick to their scheduled being time at 0020.At 0018, heard the usual interval signal(flute and other instruments). AT 0020 noted group singing heard and followed by commenrs in Hindi. Signal fair. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

6145, Athmeeya Yathre Radio, (presumed) 0115-0129. Station rather weak with noise observed. Flute melody opening to female's comments for almost 15 minutes in the Telugu language. At 0129 noted an interval signal type music melody for a few seconds, then off the air. Poor signal quality. (Chuck Bolland, FL). station formerly known as Gospel for Asia - ed.

Indonesia
9525.96, Voice of Indonesia, 1110-1116. Female announcer's comments, but can't ID the language. Signal of VOI is threshold or worse. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

9680.05, RRI Jakarta 1102-1115. Just caufht the end of the opening station ID for this hour which was followed with the national anthem and another promo that mentioned "Jakarts." More Indonesian comments amid fair signal. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Iran
13740, VOIRI, 0340-0345. Lady announcer's Dari items and a few bars to local music between statements. Poor to moderate signal with fading. (Jim Evans, TN).

Israel
9235, Galei Zahal 0346-0350. Hebrew service with pop music and talk from female announcer. Poor signal with fading, slightly stronger on // 15850. (Jim Evans, TN).

Kuwait
15680, Radio Kuwait, 0341-0346. Pashto talk from announcer. Occasionally joined by a comments (on the scene ?). Poor signal with fading. (Jim Evans, TN). Heard on 15540, 1905 with English service. (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw)

Madagascar
5010.02, Radio Madagasikara, 0322-0355. Carrier + LSB. Talk in listed Malagasy. Station ID at 0325 to local pop music. Fair signal quality. (Brian Alexander, PA). Noted on this frequency at 0027-0035. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Malaysia
6050, RTM, Asyik FM, 1345. Malay, DJ took several phone calls, Malaysian pop songs, 1400 time pips, woman with announcement and then man with intro to “Radio Suara Islam” over fanfare music, 1401 Islamic singing by male chorus. Good signal. John Wilkins noted the exact frequency was 6050.02 and Ron Howard was listening at the same time today and confirms it was almost exactly on 6050 today (Aug 9). Thus I have revised the logging.
(Harold Sellers, BC)

Mauritania
7245, Radio Mauritanie, 0529. Already on because of Ramadan, included Islamic chants. Very good signal. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Monaco
9800, Trans World Radio, 0658. Tune-in during interval signal to 0700. Station's English sighn-on "good morning, this is T - W - R Monaco." Fair signal quality. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

New Zealand
15720, Radio NZ International, 0437. Lay and two male's discussing the loss of a tree somewhere. Good signal quality; 11725m 0646 with news, sports report and station ID. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

North Korea
15180, Voice of Korea, 0331-0336. French service. Classical vocal music followed by announcer's chat. SIgnal poor to moderate with some fading. Slightly stronger on // 11735(Jim Evans, TN). Heard this frequency at 0140 in English (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw).

Peru
4824.45, La Voz de la Selva (presumed)0050-0100. Not much of a signal noted and just barely audible. Male's Spanish noted between music selections. Signal was poor. (Chuck Bolland, FL)

4940.00, Radio San Antonio, 1030-1045. Noted two males in Spanish with comments, impossible to hear their comments amid the noise and signal was very poor. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Philippines
17825, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 0356-0400.* Russian talk from announcer's into station IDs and announcements to 0358. Gone at 0400. Good signal with only a bit of fading. Weaker on // 9845 (via Biblis). (Jim Evans, TN).

Portugal
9545, Deutsche Welle reply, 0614. English programming including ID, business and sports news. Very good signal. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Russia
13775, Voice of Russia via Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, 0433. English with two announcer's conversation about Russian nationalism. Fair signal quality. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Rwanda
7240, Deutsche Welle relay, 0440. English program, Digital Europe to station ID. Fair signal quality, // 6180 fair via Portugal. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada). Relay noted on 15275, 0600 in English. (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw).

South Africa
3320.0, Radio Sonder Grense, 2353-2359. At tune in, noted male/female in coversatin to music at 2358. Continued comments in Afrikaans and a promo. Signal was fair. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Sri Lanka
15745, SLBC, 0220. American pop/rock music program in progress at tune-in. Musical jingle ID. (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw)

UAE
13720, Sudan Radio Service, 0403-0406. Arabic talk from announcer duo amid weak signal with fading. (Jim Evans, TN).

United Kingdom
17610, Deutsche Welle relay, 17610. Sounding like a newscast program in progress with German topics. Faded completely below noise level at 2027. (Nick Rumple, NC/ptsw).

USA
3215, WWCR, 0330-0358. Pastor's religious comments and prayer. Noted live ID as, "this is World Wide Christian Radio." Signal was good. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

11870, KNLS, Anchor Point, Alaska 1200-1206. Interval signal and station ID, repeated IS to 1201. Opening announcements to gospel music program at 1202. Signal poor-moderate with some fading, but in the clear. (Jim Evans, TN).

Radio Netherlands Program Preview, August 5-11

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

This week: Transformations

The incredible life story of the philosopher who used to be a bank robber. An India Dalit, or untouchable, talks about how she went from abused, low caste child bride to head of a multi-million dollar corporation. Two women, each from warring tribes in Kenya, tell tales of the great risks they took to help those in need, even those from the other side. A transsexual Australian soccer star switches to the women’s league and causes a massive controversy, but scores a huge political victory. 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: Wireless electricity

A waterless washing machine. Growing a material made from bacteria. We look at great ideas that are just waiting in the wings.
First airing: Friday 03:00 UTC

Stories from South Asia.

This week:

In the 1920s, the small, sleepy village of Ommen in the east of the Netherlands suddenly became the centre of a worldwide theosophical movement called The Order of the Star. While tens of thousands of its followers travelled to Ommen to attend mass rallies, a young Indian man, Jiddu Krishnamurti, very reluctantly took up the role as spiritual leader.

On this week’s South Asia Wired, we travel to Ommen where nothing reminds the visitor of its place in the history of the international theosophical movement.

(There'll be a new edition of the programme on Thursday 11 August)
First airing: Thursday 14:00 UTC

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

This week:

Riots in Malawi – we speak with the activists.
Making peace last in Ivory Coast – a tough job for a former Dutch minister.
Famine in the Horn of Africa – looking beyond food aid.
Our season of Summer Music Specials kicks off with Ivorian multitalent Dobet Gnahoré.
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: Yesterday's slaves

Much has been said about the Atlantic slave trade, but little is known about the black slaves, owned by black masters, in Africa itself.

After years of campaigning for their freedom and the right to be heard, the Gando of northern Benin managed to shed their shackles to become pillars of their communities. They're now recognised by Benin as a distinct ethnic group. Many now hold important positions in business and politics.

We speak to sociologist and documentary maker Eric Hahonou about his new film Yesterday's Slaves.
First airing: Monday 18:00 UTC

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

This week:

The Nearly Departed Soul - by Rosemarie Johnson Clarke (Bahamas). An irrepressible great grandmother.
First airing: Tuesday 00:55 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 serve?

Armed forces in many countries have 'don't ask, don't tell' policies when it comes to sexual orientation, but not New Zealand. Radio New Zealand’s Mike Gourley introduces us to Lieutenant-Commander Kevin Sanderson - a gay naval officer in the New Zealand Navy - who tells his story.
First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC

Hear the World
Listen to the world’s musical heartbeat on RNW. A brand new world music series hosted by Dheera Sujan.

This week:

Three Palestinian brothers, together forming the Trio Joubran, play the oud, the classical string instrument of the Middle East and North Africa. New York-based Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista formed his own ensemble taking in influences from all over the world. The sound of the oud returns with the Christos Tsiamoulis Ensemble from Greece. Finally, in Africa Unsigned the spotlight is on rapper Firearms.
First airing: Monday 00:00 UTC

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

Radio Netherlands streaming audio
www.radionetherlands.nl/

English service to 30 October 2011, targeted to Asia and Africa
0959-1000 12065as 15110as
1000-1057 12065as 15110as
1359-1400 11835as
1400-1457 9800as 11835as
1759-1800 6020af 15495af
1800-1857 6020af 15495af
1859-1900 7425af 11610af
1900-1957 7425af 11615af 15495af

2000-2057 7425af 11615af
(R Netherlands)

Pirate radio monitoring

It's almost the weekend again, and chances are the pirate operators are reving up for another edition of what they do best.Whatever your weekend involves, find a bit of time to chase them down. Here is a sampling of what DXers have heard recently. Frequencies to scan include 6925 (AM or USB) plus or minus 30 to 40 kHz. The majority of U.S. pirates operate between 2000-0500 UTC, however some broadcast are known to air earlier or later programming. Let us know what you're hearing.
Gayle Van Horn

All times UTC *sign-on / sign-off*

Logs edited for clarity

Captain Morgan Shortwave
6925AM, 0133-0206* The Captain with a fair to good signal. The show was older rythmn and blues songs about drinking like "Ain't Drunk Just Drinking" (Majewski CT) Also heard on same frequency at 0129-0206* with the theme of the show seemed to be wine, beer, and spirits. Crazy House, Marylou, Another Bottle of Beer on the Wall, Moonshine, Wine-Wine-Wine, One Scotch-One Bourbon-One Beer. Great signal! SINPO 45444 (Ron Hunsicker, PA)

6924AM, 2200. Very poor reception, below S6 noise floor with Drake R8 & 7mhz dipole. Two Jimi Hendrix and one Byrds tune from the late 60's, I don't recall names of those tunes, Twilite Zone theme, if this was Capt Morgan QSL at captainmorganshortwave@gmail.com . (Hassig-IL)

Liquid Radio
6925.3+/AM, 0039-0108.+ Dance/rock music to uncopyable IDs at 0051+ and 0058. Suddenly improved signal at 0102 and finally caught an ID at 0108. SIO=342+, Local noise and buzz burst interference. Frequency drifting upward. (Frodge-MI) Noted on 6925.35v AM at 0240-0257. Poor signal, S8 max, S7noise floor and slow frequency updrift. Dance music including one that sounded like Australian didgeridoo used in recording, lucky to hear ID during upfade. (Wm Hassig-IL)

Northwoods Radio
6925USB, 0032-0105. Courtesy of the Jack Pine Savage, Music and ID's with the e-mail address. Loon call and ID, too. As (almost) always, I recognize the tunes but have no idea of the titles. (Ron Hunsicker, PA)

Radio Ga-Ga
6925USB, 1215-1248. Talk about colleges by what sounded like a drunk John Wayne. Into unid synthesizer music, The Tide is High, Radio Gaga, You've Got a Friend, and Steely Dan's 'Don't Take Me Alive'. Ended with SSTV and clear ID at 1248. SINPO=25332 (John Poet, Michigan)

Radio Jamba International
6925AM, 0144.+ SIO:222. Heard several "RJI" IDs by female computer voice, Music "F**ktard" at 0153 UTC. (Captain Ganja, IL)

XFM
6940USB, 0349-0400.+ "This is XFM the power of X." Rock music and music commentary. Actual UTC time checks at 0355 and 0359. QSL and comment via xfmshortwave@gmail.com. SIO=4+54 killer! (Harold Frodge-MI)
(FRW 804/806/807)

Additional bits heard
Laser Hot Hits 6940, (ex 6946) 0105
Nortwoods Radio 6955, 0050-0058
Radio Jamba Int;l 6925AM, 0045 -0128
Radio Ronin 6925AM, 0322
Sycko Radio 6925AM, 0155
XFM 6930USB, 0337-0521
(FRN/vines)

Though not a complete list of all US pirate addresses, the following are a few that have verified this year

Barnyard Radio barnyardradio@gmail.com
Blue Ridge Radio blueridgeradio@gmail.com
Bust A Nut Radio (BANR) banrradio@gmail.com
Calling Marco Radio callingmarcoradio@gmail.com
Captain Morgan captainmorganshortwave@gmail.com
Channel Z channelzradio@gmail.com
CHIP Radio chipradio@gmail.com
Coyote Radio cyotradio@gmail.com
Iron Man Radio ironmanradio@hotmail.com
KBOX kboxradio@gmail.com
Liquid Radio wwrbfm@gmail.com
MAC Shortwave macshortwave@yahoo.com
Mack Truck Radio macktruckradio@gmail.com
Northwoods Radio northwoodsradio@gmail.com
Outhouse Radio outhouseradio@gmail.com
Punxsutawney Pothead Radio puxradio@gmail.com
Radio Free Whatever radiofreewhatever@yahoo.com
Radio Ga Ga radiogaga6925@gmail.com
Radio Jamba International krackerradio@pmlol.com
Radio Marlene radiomarlene@gmail.com
Radio Mushroom radiomushroom@gmail.com
Radio Paisano radiopaisano@gmail.com
Radio Pigmeat Int'l pigmeat_voab@yahoo
Radio Ronin Shortwave radioroninshortwave@gmail.com
Radio Station XXP radiostationxxp@gmail.com
Satan Radio satanradio@gmail.com
The Crystal Ship tcsshortwave@gmail.com (station off the air)
Thinking Man Radio thinkingmanradio@gmail.com
Turkey Breast Radio turkeybreastradio@gmail.com
Undercover Radio undercoverradio@mail.com
Voice of KAOS voiceofkaos@gmail.com
WBNY & WBNY Relay Service wbnyradiobunny@gmail.com
WBOG wbog@pmlol.com
WDCV 88.1wdcv@gmail.com
WHYP whypradio@gmail.com

MV Baltic Radio slated for weekend broadcast

Dear Listeners,
MV Baltic Radio will be on the air this Sunday the 7th of August 2011

All times UTC

MVBR Schedule:
0900 to 1000, on 6140 KHz, with 100 KW, via Wertachtal Germany
0900 to 1000, on 9480 KHz, with 1 KW, via Göhren Germany
1100 to 1200, on 9480 KHz, with 1 KW, via Göhren with a Repeat of RGI programme
1200 to 1300, on 9480 KHz, with 1 KW, via Göhren with a Repeat of MVBR programme
Good listening and good reception!
Tom Taylor

PS. MV Baltic Radio relay service Schedule for Summertime 2011/12
1st Sunday – MV Baltic Radio 0900
3rd Sunday – European Music Radio 0900 utc September
4th Sunday – Radio Gloria International 1300c

NEW - EMR Postal Address:
European Music Radio,
c/o M.V. Baltic Radio,
Seestraße 17,
D-19089 Göhren,
Germany

Media Broadcast summer schedule updates

Summer schedule updates from stations using Media Broadcast facilities

All times UTC

Radio Netherlands World Service
0500-0600 on 9895 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Daily to SEEu Dutch
0600-0700 on 9895 NAU 500 kW / 220 deg Daily to SWEu Dutch
0600-0800 on 5955 NAU 500 kW / 210 deg Daily to WCEu Dutch
0700-0800 on 9740 WER 250 kW / 300 deg Daily to U.K. Dutch till Sep.4
0800-1000 on 5955 WER 500 kW / 210 deg Mon-Fri to WCEu Dutch
0800-1000 on 5955 NAU 500 kW / 210 deg Sat/Sun to WCEu Dutch
0800-1000 on 6120 WER 500 kW / 255 deg Mon-Fri to SoEu Dutch
0800-1000 on 9895 NAU 500 kW / 220 deg Sat/Sun to SWEu Dutch
1000-1500 on 5955 NAU 500 kW / 210 deg Mon-Sat to WCEu Dutch
1500-1600 on 9895 NAU 500 kW / 220 deg Daily to SWEu Dutch
1500-1600 on 13700 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Daily to SEEu Dutch
1500-1700 on 5955 NAU 500 kW / 210 deg Daily to WCEu Dutch
1500-1700 on 13700 WER 500 kW / 240 deg Daily to SWEu Dutch till Sep.4
1700-1730 on 15710 WER 500 kW / 180 deg Daily to CeAf Dutch
1700-1730 on 15720 NAU 500 kW / 155 deg Daily to EaAf Dutch
1800-2000 on 15495 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Daily to EaAf English
2000-2200 on 6125 NAU 500 kW / 225 deg Daily to SWEu Dutch till Sep.4
2100-2130 on 9895 NAU 250 kW / 320 deg Daily to NoEu Dutch

Trans World Radio (TWR):
0645-0820 on 6105 NAU 100 kW / 285 deg Sun to NoEu English
0715-0750 on 6105 NAU 100 kW / 285 deg Sat to NoEu English
0700-0750 on 6105 NAU 100 kW / 285 deg Mon-Fri to NoEu English
1400-1430 on 7215 WER 100 kW / 060 deg Mon to EaEu Belarussian
1400-1430 on 7215 WER 100 kW / 060 deg Tue-Fri to EaEu Russian
1400-1500 on 7215 WER 100 kW / 060 deg Sat/Sun to EaEu Russian
1530-1600 on 9440 WER 100 kW / 105 deg Sat to EaEu Romanian
1530-1600 on 9440 WER 100 kW / 090 deg Mon-Fri to CeAs Armenian

Hamburger Lokalradio
0900-1000 on 6045 WER 100 kW / non-dir 1st Sun to CeEu German

Missionswerke Arche Stimme des Trostes
1100-1115 on 5945 WER 250 kW / non-dir Sun to CeEu German

RTR Radio Europe, cancelled from June 26
1300-1400 on 5945 WER 100 kW / non-dir Sun to CeEu German

Radio Gloria International:
1300-1400 on 6140 NAU 100 kW / 126 deg 4th Sun to CeEu Music

Voice of Oromiyan Liberation Front: (Clandestine)
1600-1630 on 11995 WER 500 kW / 135 deg Sun to EaAf Oromo, ex Sun/Thu

Radiyo Y'Abadanga Ababaka (Clandestine)
1700-1715 on 15410 ISS 250 kW / 140 deg Sat to EaAf Swahili

Ethiopian Liberation Front-Voice of Democratic Eritrea (Clandestine)
1700-1730 on 13820 NAU 100 kW / 145 deg Thu to EaAf Tigrinya
1730-1800 on 13820 NAU 100 kW / 145 deg Thu to EaAf Arabic

Voice of Oromo Liberation (Sagalee Bilisummaa Oromoo): (Clandestine)
1700-1800 on 13830 ISS 100 kW / 126 deg Wed to EaAf Oromo/Amharic
1730-1800 on 13830 ISS 100 kW / 126 deg Sun to EaAf Oromo

Christliche Wissenschaft/Christian Science
1800-1900 on 9585 NAU 100 kW / 090 deg Sat to EaEu Russian

MV Baltic Radio:
0900-1000 on 6140 WER 100 kW / non-dir 1st Sun to CeEu Music

European Music Radio:
0900-1000 on 6140 WER 100 kW / non-dir 3rd Sun to CeEu Music

Evangelische Missions Gemeiden:
1030-1100 on 6055 WER 125 kW / non-dir Sat/Sun to CeEu German
1100-1130 on 13710 NAU 250 kW / 030 deg Sat to FE Russian
1500-1530 on 11695 WER 250 kW / 060 deg Sat to EaEu Russian

Pan American Broadcasting (PAB)
1930-2015 on 9515 NAU 250 kW / 150 deg Sun to NoAf English
1930-2030 on 9515 NAU 250 kW / 150 deg Sat to NoAf English
1400-1415 on 15205 NAU 100 kW / 095 deg Sun to SoAs English, ex WER
1415-1430 on 15205 NAU 100 kW / 095 deg Daily to SoAs English, ex WER
1430-1445 on 15205 ISS 250 kW / 083 deg Sun to SoAs English

Voice of Russia
0000-0200 on 9810 GUF 250 kW / 195 deg to SoAm Spanish
0200-0500 on 9735 GUF 250 kW / 320 deg to NoAm Spanish
2200-2400 on 11605 GUF 250 kW / 180 deg to BRA Portuguese

Radio Free Asia (RFA):
0100-0300 on 9885 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to SoAs Tibetan

Radio Farda
0030-0230 on 5940 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Persian
0230-0400 on 7280 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Persian
1530-1600 on 15110 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Persian
1630-1800 on 9760 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Persian

Radio Dardasha 7 (Clandestine)
0300-0330 on 7310 WER 125 kW / 120 deg to N/ME Arabic
0500-0530 on 11810 NAU 125 kW / 185 deg to WeAf Arabic
1700-1730 on 13600 NAU 125 kW / 130 deg to N/ME Arabic
1900-1930 on 13740 WER 125 kW / 180 deg to WeAf Arabic

Hamada Radio International: (Clandestine)
0530-0600 on 9610 WER 100 kW / 180 deg to WeAf Hausa
1930-2000 on 11945 WER 100 kW / 180 deg to WeAf Hausa

Adventist World Radio (AWR):
0400-0430 on 6065 WER 100 kW / 120 deg to EaEu Bulgarian
1600-1630 on 9830 WER 100 kW / 120 deg to EaEu Bulgarian
0900-1000 on 9790 NAU 100 kW / 180 deg to SoEu Italian Sun
0700-0800 on 11980 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf Arabic
0800-0830 on 11980 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf Kabyle
0800-0900 on 12010 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf French/Tachelhit
1900-2000 on 9765 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf Arabic/Tachelhit
2000-2030 on 9765 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf French
1730-1800 on 11670 WER 100 kW / 210 deg to NoAf Kabyle
1900-2000 on 15260 NAU 100 kW / 215 deg to NoAf Arabic
1900-1930 on 15205 NAU 100 kW / 200 deg to CeAf Fulfulde
1930-2000 on 15205 WER 250 kW / 180 deg to CeAf Ibo
2000-2030 on 9830 WER 100 kW / 180 deg to CeAf French
2030-2100 on 11755 WER 250 kW / 180 deg to CeAf Youruba
0300-0330 on 6065 WER 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Tigrigna
0330-0400 on 9815 WER 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Amharic
0300-0330 on 9505 WER 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Oromo
1730-1800 on 15155 NAU 250 kW / 140 deg to EaAf Oromo
1630-1700 on 17575 WER 250 kW / 135 deg to EaAf Somali
0400-0600 on 12050 WER 250 kW / 120 deg to N/ME Arabic, new additional
1900-2100 on 9470 WER 250 kW / 120 deg to N/ME Arabic, new additional
1200-1300 on 17535 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs English/Bangla
1500-1530 on 15360 NAU 250 kW / 085 deg to SoAs Nepali
1530-1600 on 15360 ISS 250 kW / 080 deg to SoAs Hindi
1500-1530 on 15255 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Punjabi
1530-1600 on 15255 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to SoAs English
1300-1330 on 15320 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to EaAs Chinese Mon-Fri
1300-1330 on 15320 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to EaAs Uighur Sat/Sun
1330-1500 on 15320 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to EaAs Chinese

Radio Dabanga (Clandestine)
0500-0600 on 13730 W(ER 250 kW / 150 deg to EaAf Arabic
0530-0600 on 13620 NAU 500 kW / 155 deg to EaAf Arabic
1530-1630 on 15720 WER 500 kW / 150 deg to EaAf Arabic

Radio Mashaal
0400-0900 on 15715 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to WeAs Pashto

Radio Free Afghanistan
1230-1330 on 15680 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to WeAs Dari

Radio Ashna
1430-1530 on 15380 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Pashto
1530-1630 on 15380 WER 250 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Dari

Radio Liberty
1500-1700 on 6060 WER 250 kW / 060 deg to EaEu Belorussian
1700-1800 on 6105 WER 250 kW / 060 deg to EaEu Belorussian
1700-1900 on 5930 WER 250 kW / 045 deg to EaEu Belorussian
1600-1700 on 9740 WER 250 kW / 060 deg to EaEu Russian
1400-1700 on 15650 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to CeAs Turkmen
1400-1500 on 13615 WER 250 kW / 075 deg to CeAs Uzbek
1500-1600 on 11810 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to CeAs Avari/Chechen/Cherkassi
1500-1600 on 15565 WER 250 kW / 090 deg to CeAs Azeri
1900-2000 on 9805 WER 250 kW / 060 deg to CeAs Tatar
(DX Mix News 688/689 via Ivo Ivanov, Germany & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

China Radio International via Albania schedule

Summer A-11 of China Radio International from Cerrik, Albania

All times UTC

0000-0157 on 6020 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm in English >>2x150 kW in //
0000-0157 on 9570 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm in English >>2x150 kW in //
0200-0257 on 6020 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm in Chinese >>2x150 kW in //
0200-0257 on 9570 CER 300 kW / 305 deg to NoAm in Chinese >>2x150 kW in //
0500-0657 on 9515 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in Arabic
0500-0657 on 9590 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME in Arabic
0500-0657 on 11710 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME in English
0500-0657 on 11775 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in Arabic
0700-0857 on 11785 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in Chinese
0700-0857 on 13710 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in English
0900-0957 on 7285 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu in Romanian
0900-0957 on 9440 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu in Romanian
1100-1157 on 7220 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu in Bulgarian
1100-1257 on 13650 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in English
1200-1257 on 7345 CER 150 kW / non-dir to SEEu in Serbian
1400-1557 on 11920 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in French
1400-1557 on 13670 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in French
1500-1557 on 7345 CER 150 kW / non-dir to N/ME in Turkish
1500-1557 on 9565 CER 150 kW / non-dir to N/ME in Turkish
1600-1757 on 5970 CER 150 kW / 330 deg to WeEu in German
1600-1757 on 7380 CER 150 kW / 330 deg to WeEu in German
1600-1757 on 9555 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME in Arabic
1600-1757 on 11725 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in Arabic
1800-1957 on 5970 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in French
1800-1957 on 6055 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in French
1800-1957 on 9480 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in French
1800-1957 on 11695 CER 150 kW / 240 deg to NWAf in French
2000-2157 on 5960 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in English
2000-2157 on 7285 CER 150 kW / 310 deg to WeEu in English
2000-2157 on 6185 CER 150 kW / 193 deg to EaAf in Arabic
2000-2157 on 7235 CER 150 kW / 140 deg to N/ME in Arabic
2200-2357 on 6175 CER 150 kW / 280 deg to SoEu in Portuguese/Spanish
2200-2357 on 7210 CER 150 kW / 280 deg to SoEu in Spanish
(DX Mix News 688 via Ivo Ivanov, Bulgaria & Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany)

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Radio Taiwan International launches new English website

Radio Taiwan International (RTI) launched a new English web site on Monday (Aug 1), which is also the station's 83rd anniversary.

At a reception Monday, Government Information Office (GIO) Minister Philip Yang urged the national broadcaster to continue its role of promoting Taiwan in the international community.

"RTI has introduced Taiwan's voice and its beauty to the international community. It has played a crucial role in seeking more international support. In this regard, RTI is the government's main supporter and a channel of communication," said Yang.

In a congratulatory message, President Ma Ying-jeou called on RTI to continue to emphasize innovation. He said it should also promote Taiwan's multiculturalism at the same time. Meanwhile, RTI Chairman Chang Jung-kung said RTI is a window on the Republic of China on Taiwan.

"The new English web site launched today is RTI's way of promoting the Republic of China. The website is a bridge that connects RTI and the Republic of China to the rest of the world," said Chang.

Check out the website at :
http://english.rti.org.tw/
(Alokesh Gupta,VU3BSE, New Delhi/playdx2003)

Yoder's Euro Pirate Listening

This week's edition of FRW, included some recent European pirate station loggings from Andrew Yoder. Thanks as always to the folks at Free Radio Weekly.

All times UTC

Blue Star Radio
6219, 1524. Pop schlager music, nice signal in UK. Test counts, said testing with 3 watts, a bit of English, then a lot of talk in Dutch. Seemed to be saying hi to some people, including Radio Tina. “You are listening to Blue Star Radio testing with 3 watts on 6219 kHz.” Fading & SSB QRM by 1537. Off at 1541 and back on with a very strong signal, hitting S9+10 on the web radio. Evidently, this was a different transmitter. (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Pink Panther Radio
6510, 1555- A “Somebody to Love” mashup,schlager, odd techno Schlager cover of “It’s a Small World Afterall,” Schlager cover of “Funkytown” (!), Stars on 45, Dolly Parton “9 to 5,” clear IDs, strong SSB QRM around 1610, giving out web address http://www.pinkpantheram.tk/, “Pink Panther 6-5-1-0, good evening.” (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Radio Black Power
6325, 1723-1813. Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac “Don’t Stop,” Freddy Fender “Wasted Days & Wasted Nights,” cover of “Beast of Burdon,” Queen “Radio Ga Ga.” A number of jingles, but I kept thinking it was “Radio Tower” or “Radio Power” and I got the ID from the UKDXer blog. (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Radio Marconi
6310, 1817-1830. Schlager & disco music with no IDs. Huge signal. (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Radio Titantic
6300, 1830-1850+. DJ Captain John. “You are listening to Radio Titanic with lots of music on 6-3-oh-oh kilocycles in the 48 meter band.” Shocking Blue "Sally Was a Good Old Girl"dedicated to the UK, Ramjam “Black Betty.” “I am hoping that the music is fine…I hope that you keep listening. I’m in here for half hour, 45 minutes…” Sig reports “Can you keep an eye on my audio?” I haven’t heard Titanic since it was relayed via the NAPRS about 15 years ago. Great to hear again! (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Trans Europe Radio
6425, 1912-1924.* DJ switching between mics and asking which one sounds the best. Announced gmail address. Strong signal. “the pirate station from the southwestern part of the Netherlands.” “Hope the frequency is clear” (sounded wide open here).Herman’s Hermits “There’s a Kind of Hush” (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)

Skyline Radio
3905, 1935+ “Blue Suede Shoes” “Love Is in the Air” skipping between songs…You can hear lots of talking and laughing at a very low level in the background. Some Dutch announcements. Peaking up around S9+50 (Yoder via Bedford UK receiver)
(FRW 807 via John Sedlacek)

Hot August Specials from DX Stamp Service

Stamps on Back Order: Bosnia and Saudi Arabia

Stamps in Stock Again: Taiwan, Australia, Oman, Macedonia.

NEW RATES:

Australia increased their rate for the second time this year! Airmail letter rate now A$2.35 up from A$2.25...QSLs can be sent by their "card only" rate, but a few customers mentioned that their VK contact always said "not enuf postage for return" and sent the card via the buro. So we'll continue to offer the letter rate to make sure that card gets back to you! 10c updates available.

France, now 0,89 up from 0,87. 0,02 updates available. France's new purple stamp for this rate is a "forever" stamp. Once we use up our 0,87 + 0,02, we'll restock with the forever...Another country rate we won't need to worry about!


DISCOUNT US POSTAGE!! Credit card OK for payment for US discount postage!

100 x 44c in units of 3 stamps = $41 ppd.

200 x 44c in units of 2 stamps = $79 ppd.

500 x 44c in units of 2 stamps = $187 ppd.

73 and good dx,
bill

August 2011 DX STAMP SPECIALS

3 Germany-$3.90 3 UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) $4.50

3 Italy-$8.25 2 Spain-$3.00 2 Canada-$2.00 3 Japan-$3.90


August 2011 DX SUPPLY SPECIALS

200/200 European Air Mailers & Returns $35

200/200 Stateside Mailers & Returns $16

2 Standard QSL Albums & 1 pack of extra pages $40

Shipping charges extra on supply specials

PRIORITY MAIL Shipping Rates for Supplies

Orders under $16.00 add $6.50, Orders from $16.00 to $40.00 add $9.00, Orders from $41.00 to $100.00 add $13.00, Orders from $101.00 to $150.00 add $18.00, orders over $150.00 add 12%. When ordering supplies AND stamps, use supply total to figure shipping costs. Stamps “ride free” when you order supplies. Shipments to Canada ship at a greater cost.
(Bill Plum)

Mint postage stamps of foreign countries can be purchased from Bill Plum's Airmail Postage and DX Supplies, 12 Glenn Road, Flemington, NJ 08822 USA.

Include a self-addressed-envelope for his current price list or request a price list via email at plumdx@msn.com . The prices represent Airmail rate to North America. Prices are subject to change without notice. No mimimum order via check, money order or credit card, but credit card orders under $ 15.00 will incur a $ 2.00 extra charge. Visa, MC, AMEX are accepted. Please include billing and shipping address for AMEX.

Don't forget the DX supplies include European Airmail envelopes (European Air Return and European Air Mailer). These envelopes are perfectly acceptable for mailing to ALL parts of the world, not just to Europe. Their size insures you that a 4"x6" DX QLSs will not come back to you folded which could happen if you used small U.S. sized airmail envelopes. Bill's European Air Return fits into a European Air Mailer without folding. These two envelopes and up to 5 QSL cards weigh less than one ounce. The European Air Return and 2 QSLs weigh less than 10 grams. All envelopes are sealed in plastic for protection. Envelopes are packed 100 per size per package. The 5-/50 Combo comes in one package.

I have used Bill's service for years and find his prices affordable and dependable. All stamps are enclosed within a glassine envelope, so no worries of stamps sticking to the letter, and you can enclose the stamps as is in the letter to the station.

Now you're set for the upcoming DX season! Recheck this blog regularly for Bill's monthly specials!
Gayle Van Horn

QSL Report Central

extra QSLs to share with our readers...

Australia
HCJB Global Voice, 15525 kHz. Verification letter, unsigned. Received in 40 days for report posted at www.hcjb.org.au/contact.us/hcjb.kunurra.htmi l. (Tom Banks, TX)

Bangladesh
Radio Bangladesh, 7250 kHz. QSL card signed by Senior Engineer Research & Receiving Centre, Bangladesh Betar, Mr. Abu Tabib Mohammed Zia Hasan. (Dimitry Kutuzov)

Belarus
Radio Station Belarus, 6010 kHz. Full data card signed by Naum Galperovich-Head Station Manager. Received for report posted to: radiostation-belarus@tvr.by (Salvi, Italy)


Brazil
Radio Clube do Para, 4885 kHz. No data letter, plus a personal letter from Camilio Centeno, Director. Station website: http://www.radioclubdopara.com.br/ (B Clement, OR)

Radio Imaculada, Campo Grande, 4755 kHz. E-QSL reply from Maria Sanmarchi. Received in 16 days for report to: sam@miliciadaimaculada.org.br (Korinek, SA)

Radio Senado, 5990 kHz. QSL card, letter and souvenir postcard from Marcela Macedo Dimiz, Coordinatora. received in 62 days. Address: Praca dos tres Poderes, Senado Federl, Annexo II, Bloco B, Terreo, CEP-70165-900 Brasilia, Brazil (Norbet, Germany)

Canada
Voice of Vietnam relay, 6175 kHz. Full data station card with site notation. Received in 15 weeks for report sent to: Voice of Vietnam, 58 Quan Su Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, (Fernandes, Spain)

China
China National Radio-1, Changzhou 600kQ, 1593 Am kHz. Full data card in 60 days. Station address: P.O. Box 4501, Beijing 100866, China. (Molano, Spain)

Colombia
HJCG Radio Sante Fe, 1070 kHz AM. Email follow-up report to contacto@radiosantefe.com . Received reply in 16 minutes from Ivan Augusto Briceno Linares, Owner. (Molano, Spain)

Germany
Deutsche Welle, 13855 kHz. Full data QSL card plus schedule and station brochure. Reception report to: Customer Service, D-53110 Bonn, Germany. (Tom Banks, TX).

Mexico
XETOT Tampico, Tamaulipas, 1190 kHz AM. Email report to falanis@abcradio.com.mx . Received E-QSL from Felipe de Jesus in five days. (Molano, Spain)

Moldova
Radio Pridnestrovie, 9665 kHz. E-QSL in one day from Anatoly Kirsa, Director, for report to: radiopmr@inbox.ru .(Fernandez, Spain)

Morocco
Medi i, 9575 kHz. Personal letter and stickers. Received in 13 weeks for report to technique@medi.com (Fernandez, Spain)

Papua New Guinea
Radio Fly, 5960/39125 kHz. No data color logo card with initials signature. Received after being mailed out by Ok Tedi Mining Limited on July 11. Nice stamps on the envelope. one for “China-PNG Diplomatic Ties - 25th Anniversary 1976-2001”; somewhat disappointed that no data was filled in regarding my reception (a do-it-yourself card?); I need to email James Kaltobie and gently explain that listeners would appreciate having the reception data filled in. Station address: Radio Fly, Ok Tedi Mining Limited, P.O. Box 1, Tabubil, Western Province, Papua New Guinea. As nice as it is to now have their QSL card, I value much more the insightful correspondence I have had with various members of the Radio Fly staff during the past five months (Ron Howard,Monterey, CA)

Special thanks to Alokesh Gupta for sending in the following information on QSLs he has received from January - June 2011. This is a portion of his report, look for more in future editions of QSL Report Central.

Australia, HCJB Australia, 15400 kHz. E-QSL in four days from 'Margaret.'
Cyprus, CyBC, 9760 kHz. E-QSL in 25 days.
Czech Republic, Radio Prague 5930 in 25 days (last Day on SHortwave)
Equatorial Guinea, Radio East Africa 15190 kHz. 135 days from Jeff Bernard
France, Radio Taiwan Int'l relay 12055 kHz
France, TDF Radio + Disco Palace, 15775 via Ludo Maes
Germany, Adventist World Radio, 11675 kHz. Full data card via Adrian Peterson
India, Gurgaon Ki Awaaz, 107.8 FM. Received in two hours via Ari Jaman

Radio Afghanistan logging

Afghanistan
6100 1527-1607 Radio Afghanistan, Kabul, July 31. Local male's singing, then English with news at 1530, Afghan traditional song. Male announcer's talk about Ramadan, and one western pop song (tentaive ID at 1555'58 as "The International service of National Radio of Afghanistan"), 1600'24 music and Urdu service - poor at the beginning, then fair and almost good after 1600 with local noise, KRE in the background and CRI on 6095 till 1557

73!
Mikhail Timofeyev
Saint-Petersburg
Russia
Drake R8A and 30 m long wire
(HCDX)

Radio Afghanistan inaugarates foreign service

Minister of Information and Culture Dr Sayed Makhdoom Raheen inaugurated the foreign service of Radio Afghanistan yesterday (July 30). This service will initially air programmes in English and Urdu daily from 8:00 to 9:00 pm [1530-1630 UTC].

Dr Raheen said that the service has been revived through the efforts of the director general and employees, and in the first place it will air English and Urdu programmes, followed by Arabic and Russian programmes and subsequently French and German programmes.

According to Dr Raheen, revival of this service will assist in recognition of Afghanistan to its outside friends and will inform them about the country’s events. Abdul Ghani Mudaqaq head of the publications department of Radio Afghanistan said that the service will cover Asia, Africa and Europe.
(Source: Bahktar News Agency)

Thanks to Mikhail Timofeyev in St Petersburg, Russia who reports English at 1530 UTC on 6100 kHz, followed by Urdu at 1600, so the schedule is confirmed as 1530-1600 English and 1600-1630 Urdu. See his logging in the comments section.
(R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

BBG official talks of "chaos and confusion"

Cuts in official US radio broadcasting to Russia and the Middle East since 2001 and plans to end Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts to China in October have sown “chaos and confusion” in the agency, one senior agency official is quoted as saying by the Washington Times.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) is shifting broadcasts from radio to the Internet and social media. Critics say the move will make programmes more vulnerable to disruption by governments that oppose US efforts to promote democracy and freedom.
(R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)


Continued story; VOA overseer creates static with switch to Internet, social media
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/31/voa-overseer-creates-static-with-switch-to-interne/

Best of the Best DX Programs on Shortwave

Still wasting your time listening to all the rest .... when you could be listening to the best ? DX media programs have given shortwave DXers an extra edge on their listening and monitoring with news on propagation, reviews, new frequencies, trends and more. Today's DX Program updates reflect what is currently available, and clearly the Best of the Best !
Gayle Van Horn

All times UTC / Days adjusted to DST

Saturday
0000 Allan Weiner Worldwide WBCQ 5110,7415
0235 DX Programme Radio Bulgaria 9700,11700
0245 DXers Special Supplement R.A.E. 11710
0730 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1210 World Wide Friendship KBS World Radio 9650
1245 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 15450 bi-weekly
1430 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1600 Australian DX Report WWCR 12160
1615 Ask WWCR WWCR 12160
1630 Wavescan WWCR 121601800 QSO WTWW 9479
2100 Wavescan WRMI 9955
2215 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 9830 bi-weekly

Sunday
0020 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 6055
0145 Ask WWCR WWCR 4840
0315 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 9515 bi-weekly
0400 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 9825
0500 Wavescan WRMI 9955
0730 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 11565
0945 Ask WWCR WWCR 4840
1430 Int'l Radio Report CKUT Montreal www.ckut.ca
1430 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1915v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 11760
2315v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 5040

Monday
0115v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000, 6050
0215v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000, 6050
0315v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000, 6050
0330 International Radio Report WBCQ 5110
0415v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000, 6050
0515v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6010,6050,6060,6150
0615v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6010,6050,6060,6150
0730 Mailbox RNZI 6170 bi-weekly
1130 Mailbox RNZI 9655 bi-weekly
1145 Australian DX Report WWCR 15825
1245 Ask WWCR WWCR 15825
1330 Mailbox RNZI 6170 bi-weekly
1500 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1630 Mailbox RNZI 7440 bi-weekly
2100 Wavescan WRMI 9955

Tuesday
0025 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 5970
0330 Mailbox RNZI 15720 bi-weekly
1935v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 11760
2335v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 5040

Wednesday
0135v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6050
0235v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6050
0335v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6050
0435v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6050
0535v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6010,6050,6060,6150
0635v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000,6010,6050,6060,6150
1725 Multitouch Polish Radio 9770

Thursday
0245 DXers Special Supplement R.A.E. 11710
0300 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1225 Multitouch Polish Radio 11675
1430 Wavescan WRMI 9955

Friday
1530 Wavescan WRMI 9955
1725 Multitouch Polish Radio 9770
2030 Mailbox RNZI 11725 bi-weekly
2135 DX Programme Radio Bulgaria 5900,7400
2335 DX Programme Radio Bulgaria 9700,11700
(ODXA/Aug 2011)

Blog Logs

All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on / sign-off*

Logs edired for clarity

Bolivia
4716.731, Radio Yura, 0124-0135. So far - a fair signal with a program of music being heard. Music of typical Bolivian style with plenty of flutes. Signal peaked at a fair level periodically. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

5921.281, Radio San Miguel, 0120-0130. Very weak signal with no audio heard. This can used as a reference since only the preesentation was available. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

5952.49, Radio Pio Doce Veinte, 0113-0135. Spanish with lots of male/female announcer banter. A bit of music, five time pips at 0130. Signal poor-fair in ECCS-LSB with 5950silent. Also heard 0043-0102 on subsequent logging with live events during poor signal quality. (Scott Barbour, NH). Heard on 5952.45, 0000-0117 in Spanish. (Brian Alexander, PA). Heard this frequency at 0137-0203 in Spanish. (John Wilkins, CO/Cumbre DX)

6134.82, Radio Santa Cruz, *0857-0925. Station sign-on with choral music and Spanish talk. Flute interveal signal at 0858, followed by opening Spanish ID announcements at 0859. Santa Cruz song at 0900 into ads, jingles and Bolivian music for fair signal. (Brian Alexander, PA) Heard 0005-0020 on 6134.837 kHz. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Brazil
4915.03, Radio Daqui, 0925-0935. Portuguese religious music to announcements. Heard on // 6080.02. Both freqs weak. (Brian Alexander, PA).

6010.02, Radio Inconfidencia, 0045-0105. Portuguese talk during poor signal quality's channel splatter. Very weak identified station on 6009.85, perhaps Colombia's Conciencia // 15189.99. (Brian Alexander, PA).

Chad
6165, RNT, 2215-2231.* French talk to Afro-pop music, including a remake of a Michael Jackson tune. Sign-off with national anthem at 2230. Signal poor. (Brian Alexander, PA).

China
7270, Nei Menggu PBS, 1205-1240.+ Presumed with odd Mongol-sounding vocals. Female announcer continued past 1230. Not heard on 9750 which used to be parallel. (John Wilkins, CO/Cumbre DX)

Eritrea
9730, Voice of the Broad Masses, *0258-0315. Sign-on with intervanl signal and veernacular talk at 0300. Horn of Africa music during poor signal quality with adjacent channel splatter. Stronger on // 7174.99. (Brian Alexander, PA).


Guatemala
4055, Radio Verdad, 1125. Preacher in English ending with mentions about Guatemala. Female's Spanish announcement to hymns through 1130. Good signal. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

5939.85, Radio Voz Missionaria, 0530-0545. Portuguese religious programming to music. Poor signal with adajacent channel splatter // 9665.10 weak but readable. (Brian Alexander, PA).

Guinea
7125, Rdiff Nationale, 2210-2257.* French talk and wide variety of Afro-pop, high-life, and rustic tribal music. Abrupt sign-off for fair signal. (Brian Alexander, PA) Heard on 7125, 0653-0700 in French. (Jim Evans, TN).

India
9425, AIR-Bengaluru/National Channel, *1318. AIR interval signal to female announcers mention of "Vande Mataram," followed by same tune. Fair signal. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX).

Indonesia
3345, RRI-Ternate, 1145. Islamic sounding music and woman's mention of Islam. Continued Islamic music for poor signal quality. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada). 3344.97, 1107-1130 with local programming and lite pop music. (John Wilkins, CO/Cumbre DX).

Israel
9235, Galei Tzahal, 0055-0125. New frequency as reported, ex 6977 kHz. Signal weak and poor quality in noisy conditions, heard // on 15850 kHz poor - to fair. (Brian Alexander, PA)

Jordan
11960, Radio Jordan (Al Kharana) (presmued) 0446-0449. Arabic service including Middle East pop music with female's announcements. Signal poor but steady. (Jim Evans, TN).

Kuwait
15540, Radio Kuwait, 1856-1901. English service of rock music and station ID at 1900. program discussing the achievements of women in Kuwait. Very strong signal. (Jim Evans, TN).

Libya
15215, Voice of Africa (Sabrata) 1847-1850. Hausa talk to brief burst of music. Good signal with fading. (Jim Evans, TN).

Malaysia
9835, RTV Malaysia/Sarawak FM, 1045-1100. Malaysian talk to pop music. Announcements at 1048 and Islamic sounding music. Qu'ran recitations at 1054, followed by dramatic text over music. Time pips at 1100 and additional announcements.(Jim Evans, TN).

Mauritania
7245, ORTM, *0557-0605. Abrupt sign-on with Qu'ran recitations. Good signal strength. (Brian Alexander, PA). Noted on 7245, 0617-0620 in Arabic. (Jim Evans, TN).

Monaco
7220, Trans World Radio, 0540-0546. Polish service. Interval signal to music at 0544. Opening announcements at 0545, followed by talk. Weak signal noted with fading and amateur radio interference. (Jim Evans, TN).

Niger
9704.99, LV du Sahel, 2210-2259.* Vernacular talk to Afro pop tunes. Rustic tribal music to Qu'ran at 2254. Short flute interval signal at 2257 to national anthem. (Brian Alexander, PA).

Northern Marianas
9670, Radio Nederland (Tinian), 1110-1112. Dutch service of male/female's chat. Good signal strtength with a bit of fading. (Jim Evans, TN).

Papua New Guinea
3385, Radio East New Britain, 1151. Announcer's in Tok Pisin language to local songs, and news at 1200. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada). Heard on 3385, 1142-1210.+ in Tok Pisin, worsening after 1200. (John Wilkins, CO/Cumbre DX)

Peru
5921.293, Radio Bethel, 0025-0035. Can't hear musch with the stronger signal from WHRI, but noted a presentation from Betel periodically. (Charles Bolland, FL).

6172.897, Radio Tawantinsuyo (tentative), 0110-0120. Found a weak signal here, with possible female's comments. Strong signal on 6175 kHz is sucking the audio out of the carrier on 6172.897 kHz. (Chuck Bolland, FL).

Philippines
15285, Radio Pilipinas/VOP. Randomly from 0203 to 0330.* Sunday's they have a completely different format than any other day. English songs from Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., to two female's chatting about religion. Station off with national anthem - started as poor signal and came up to almost fair. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX).

Sri Lanka
12130, Radio Mashaal (presumed), 1117-1126. Pashto service and talk from male/female duo. Weak signal with fading, above the noise level about 50% of the time. (Jim Evans, TN).

15745.01, SLBC, *0125-0140. Sign-on with local drums. National anthem at 0126, followed by more local drums and local music. Opening English ID and preview of upcoming programs. Lite instrumental music at 0131. Signal poor-fair. (Brian Alexander, PA).

Taiwan
6220, WYFR relay, 1122-1131. Burmese religious sermon by slow-talking male preacher. Moderate signal streength with a fit of signal flutter. (Jim Evans, TN).

Thailand
7260, Radio Thailand via Udon Thani, 1108-1117. Vietnamese service with talk and traditiobal music at 1112. Station ID and noted schedule in English at 1114. Chimes at 1115 into English and presumed Cambodian IDs and possible Cambodian program. (Jim Evans, TN).

7575, Voice of America relay, 1206. English service discussing Mumbai bombing. Fair signal, heard on // 12150 Philippines. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

15275, Radio Thailand, 0039-0102. English business news to sports report. Take on Thailand tourism promo to Weather Flash. Many station IDs, time pips, and chimes. Announcement as, "the time is now eight am in the Kingdom of Thailand." Choral national anthem into Thai. Signal poor-fair. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX).

Vanuatu
3945, Radio Vanuatu, 1214. Woman's announcement in presumed Bislamic, followed by orchestral anthem and silence at 1216. Fair signal with occasional amateur radio interference. (Harold Sellers, BC Canada).

Yemen
9780.14, Rep. of Yemen Radio, 0306-0355.+ Irregular, on the air earlier than usual with Arabic talk. Traditional Arabic music for good signal quality. (Brian Alexander, PA)