Monday, July 21, 2008

National Radio updates


The following updates, reflect changes to shortwave national radio, effective with the July 2008 - A08 revisions from World Radio TV Handbook.
Gayle VH

Australia
Greek ethnic radio station Radio Symban, Gosford NSW has started on 2368.5 kHz with 1 kW. Their web page is at http://www.radiosymban.com.au/ . Another 1 kW station from St Marys, Sydney NSW is expected to start within six months on 3210 kHz. Previous logs on 2368 at 0828, 0910 and 1045 UTC-NZ DX Times. (GVH)

China
VO Strait News Channel is now on 9505 kHz instead of 11590 kHz, between 0000-1200.

Morocco
Morocco observes summer time UTC +1h from 1st June until 27th September

Myanmar
Myanmar stations are back in regular operation. Minorities & Educational service is reported to be carried on 9731 kHz instead of the former 5040 kHz.

Pakistan
Pakistan observes summer time UTC +6h from 1st June until 31st August.

Peru
Radio San Juan, San Juan Bautista is a new station on 4805 kHz.