From DX Window, comes word that RTA Algeria, in Arabic, has been reported as active again on shortwave radio. RTA has been broadcasting via VT Communications from June 12, using the Rampisham site at 500 kW 190 degrees, and the Woofferton site at 300 kW 160 degrees. The schedule is active as:
All times are UTC
0400-0600 7260 Rampisham, 9540 Woofferton.
1900-2000 9765 Rampisham, 11810 Woofferton.
2000-2100 9765 Rampisham, 12025 Woofferton.
2100-2300 7150 Rampisham, 9710 Woofferton. (Bueschel in Dxplorer, Jun 15)
Observations have been noted on the following times and frequencies:
7260, R Algérienne via Rampisham, *0400-0503, Jun 24, instrumental music opening, ID, opening ann in Arabic. Program of Arabic language talks, music and Qur'an recitations. Fair to good signal. // 9540 (Woofferton) was poor to fair. (R. D'Angelo, PA)
11810, RTA Algiers, via Woofferton, *1859, Jun 14, ENRS Koran programme, much stronger here in southwestern Germany than the mostly fluttery signals from Rampisham. (Bueschel in Dxplorer, Jun 15)
11810, RTA Algiers, *1900, Jun 14. Started with national anthem, then "Huna El Djazair" followed approx 30 seconds later by "Idha'atu Quran al-Kareem" [Holy Koran Radio], good reception, but poor on // 9765. Address after Google search: ENRS [Entreprise Nationale de Radiodiffusion Sonore, Radio Algérienne], Radio Algeria, 3, Rue De L'Oasis, Hydra, Algiers, Algeria. ENRS is the broadcast organization from Algeria, see WRTH 2006, p. 100. (Kernick in HCDX via Dxplorer)
The last listing for Algeria on SW in the WRTH was in 2002. They reappeared on the air via France in Jan 2006, then Merlin, then France again, now apparently via Merlin again. (J.Berg, MA, Jun 15)
(Source: DX Window # 301)
