All times UTC // parallel frequency
Guyana Google Earth imagery
High resolution, another GE image update.
NCN, soon new site, Guyana Broadcsting Corporation, Georgetown, ex Sparendaam site. New snap of 20 Nov 2009.
Probably 390 x 300 meters area at 06 45 57.75 N 58 13 53.42 W
16.5 kilometers westerly of old site.
http://maps.google.de/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=de&geocode=&q=06+45+58.96+N++58+13+52.87+W&sll=51.151786,10.415039&sspn=18.365724,57.084961&ie=UTF8&ll=6.766386,-58.231316&spn=0.001771,0.003484&t=h&z=19
MW mast 560/ 760 kHz 10 kW at
06 46 00.06 N 58 13 53.98 W
Tropical band anntennas 3290 / 5950 kHz 10 kW
probably close to 06 45 58.96 N 58 13 52.87 W
(wb, SW TXsite July 20)
Maybe another antenna to be expected soon close to street
06°45'56.97"N 58°13'56.40"W
(wb, Germany via Ian Baxter/SW BCB TX yg)
Hungarian Radio off shortwave
It was reported on Jul 02, that the shortwave services of the Hungarian Radio have been closed down. (Padula). I checked 3975 at 0410 and 2120 on Jul 06 and found no broadcast. The Hungarian Radio was heard there at the end of June. (Petersen/DX Window 406)
Malaysia monitoring
5964.91v, Klasik Nasional via RTM, Kuala Lumpur, 1308-1400. Vernacular news, public-service announcements, many advertisements for a “Super Store.” Station ID as, “Radio Malaysia Klasik Nasional.” Another day of exceptional receptions from Malaysia and also Sarawak! Klasik Nasional does very well up till 1400, when covered by a strong CRI sign on (5965.0). (Ron Howard/DX Window 406)
7270, RTM Wai FM, Kuching, Sarawak, 0951. Kayan/Keny announcement, pop music and talks. Good modulation and without noise. I also heard the RTM Traxx FM on 7295, both with weak signals. (Freitas). 7270 also heard at 1213-1350, Jul 09, PBS Nei Menggu continues to be off the air! In vernacular; pop songs, segment of indigenous chanting/singing. News, no Limbang FM relay today, instead from 1317 to 1350 a report from “studio Wai FM” about World Cup football. Series of singing “Wai FM” jingles. Signal mostly fair. All India Radio interval signal via Chennai again heard at 1258 (Ron Howard/DX Window 406)
Peru update
4826.55, Radio Sicuani, Sicuani, 2255-0225.* Religious preacher in Spanish, sometimes shouting. A few pieces of instrumental music and a hymn was heard in between, ID at 0200 heard by Johnsson. SINPO 23222 with CODAR interference and a heterodyne from Zimbabwe 4828. On Jul 05 at 0100-0140 only a very weak carrier was heard, but no audio. Reactivated after been off the air since July 2009. Actually I (Petersen) passed the station with a tourist bus on Nov 16, 2006. The station is located in the middle of the big village Sicuani, 135 km south of Cusco, in the flat highlands at about 3,400 meters altitude with the antenna tower located on a nearby mountain. Most inhabitants are Quechoa Indians. (Johnsson, Nilsson and Petersen). Also heard at 0958-1010, Jul 10, music in Spanish, time ann, messages to listeners, outside talks, advertisements of a medical center “cirurgias, implantes!”, SINPO 34432. (Otávio/DX Window 406)
Guyana Google Earth imagery
High resolution, another GE image update.
NCN, soon new site, Guyana Broadcsting Corporation, Georgetown, ex Sparendaam site. New snap of 20 Nov 2009.
Probably 390 x 300 meters area at 06 45 57.75 N 58 13 53.42 W
16.5 kilometers westerly of old site.
http://maps.google.de/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=de&geocode=&q=06+45+58.96+N++58+13+52.87+W&sll=51.151786,10.415039&sspn=18.365724,57.084961&ie=UTF8&ll=6.766386,-58.231316&spn=0.001771,0.003484&t=h&z=19
MW mast 560/ 760 kHz 10 kW at
06 46 00.06 N 58 13 53.98 W
Tropical band anntennas 3290 / 5950 kHz 10 kW
probably close to 06 45 58.96 N 58 13 52.87 W
(wb, SW TXsite July 20)
Maybe another antenna to be expected soon close to street
06°45'56.97"N 58°13'56.40"W
(wb, Germany via Ian Baxter/SW BCB TX yg)
Hungarian Radio off shortwave
It was reported on Jul 02, that the shortwave services of the Hungarian Radio have been closed down. (Padula). I checked 3975 at 0410 and 2120 on Jul 06 and found no broadcast. The Hungarian Radio was heard there at the end of June. (Petersen/DX Window 406)
Malaysia monitoring
5964.91v, Klasik Nasional via RTM, Kuala Lumpur, 1308-1400. Vernacular news, public-service announcements, many advertisements for a “Super Store.” Station ID as, “Radio Malaysia Klasik Nasional.” Another day of exceptional receptions from Malaysia and also Sarawak! Klasik Nasional does very well up till 1400, when covered by a strong CRI sign on (5965.0). (Ron Howard/DX Window 406)
7270, RTM Wai FM, Kuching, Sarawak, 0951. Kayan/Keny announcement, pop music and talks. Good modulation and without noise. I also heard the RTM Traxx FM on 7295, both with weak signals. (Freitas). 7270 also heard at 1213-1350, Jul 09, PBS Nei Menggu continues to be off the air! In vernacular; pop songs, segment of indigenous chanting/singing. News, no Limbang FM relay today, instead from 1317 to 1350 a report from “studio Wai FM” about World Cup football. Series of singing “Wai FM” jingles. Signal mostly fair. All India Radio interval signal via Chennai again heard at 1258 (Ron Howard/DX Window 406)
Peru update
4826.55, Radio Sicuani, Sicuani, 2255-0225.* Religious preacher in Spanish, sometimes shouting. A few pieces of instrumental music and a hymn was heard in between, ID at 0200 heard by Johnsson. SINPO 23222 with CODAR interference and a heterodyne from Zimbabwe 4828. On Jul 05 at 0100-0140 only a very weak carrier was heard, but no audio. Reactivated after been off the air since July 2009. Actually I (Petersen) passed the station with a tourist bus on Nov 16, 2006. The station is located in the middle of the big village Sicuani, 135 km south of Cusco, in the flat highlands at about 3,400 meters altitude with the antenna tower located on a nearby mountain. Most inhabitants are Quechoa Indians. (Johnsson, Nilsson and Petersen). Also heard at 0958-1010, Jul 10, music in Spanish, time ann, messages to listeners, outside talks, advertisements of a medical center “cirurgias, implantes!”, SINPO 34432. (Otávio/DX Window 406)
4988v, Radio Manantial, Huancayo, 0055. Station reactivated here, nominal frequency 4985, religious program in Spanish, ads mentioning Huancayo, ID: "Radio Manantial llevando informaciones de la salvacion a todas la naciones del mundo." Interference from 4985 R adio Brasil Central. (Aragão and Rodriguez). Off since Nov 2009. (Ed). On Jul 12, upon my request yesterday, Pastor Leoncio Paco sent me this interesting website about Radio Manantial: http://www.somosmanantial.com/ . (Rodriguez)
5323.6, La Voz de Anta (presumed), Anta, Acobamba, 1106-1200. Folkmusic, mentioned program Vaso de Leche (feeding program of the Peruvian government) and referred to the city in Acobamba, so it may be a reactivation or perhaps new station, poor signal. (Rodriguez/DX Window 406) Not reported since Aug 2001. (Ed)
Trans World Radio launches enhanced website
New Features Offer More Opportunities for Engagement
CARY, NC, July 26, 2010–International Christian media ministry TWR announces the launch of a newly revitalized website to increase engagement and awareness of its global outreach. The user-friendly site (http://www.twr.org/ offers an intuitive design and integration of the newest media platforms.
“When people look at a website, it creates an impression, and I like the mpression that the new site gives of TWR being a global ministry,” TWR President Lauren Libby says. “It also gives us the capability to do certain things, to be able to communicate directly via video and audio with not only our donor base but our constituency base, and we’re going to utilize every
apability in there.”
New and enhanced features include the following:
MyTWR allows users to customize their experience with TWR. Once signed up, they can view news and global staff information right on the home page based on preferences they select. Users will be able to keep track of a particular missionary, area or other item of interest.
The Listen Now page features radio programming live online. Users are able to choose one of our partner links and listen to broadcasts from around the world or listen to recorded TWR programming online. They can download, view transcripts and search for specific topics or scripture references. On-demand content is also available through LinguaBlast, TWR’s newest
Web-based single-delivery platform.
The About TWR page showcases an interactive map where users can view TWR partners, program schedules, broadcast outlets and regional projects.
5323.6, La Voz de Anta (presumed), Anta, Acobamba, 1106-1200. Folkmusic, mentioned program Vaso de Leche (feeding program of the Peruvian government) and referred to the city in Acobamba, so it may be a reactivation or perhaps new station, poor signal. (Rodriguez/DX Window 406) Not reported since Aug 2001. (Ed)
Trans World Radio launches enhanced website
New Features Offer More Opportunities for Engagement
CARY, NC, July 26, 2010–International Christian media ministry TWR announces the launch of a newly revitalized website to increase engagement and awareness of its global outreach. The user-friendly site (http://www.twr.org/ offers an intuitive design and integration of the newest media platforms.
“When people look at a website, it creates an impression, and I like the mpression that the new site gives of TWR being a global ministry,” TWR President Lauren Libby says. “It also gives us the capability to do certain things, to be able to communicate directly via video and audio with not only our donor base but our constituency base, and we’re going to utilize every
apability in there.”
New and enhanced features include the following:
MyTWR allows users to customize their experience with TWR. Once signed up, they can view news and global staff information right on the home page based on preferences they select. Users will be able to keep track of a particular missionary, area or other item of interest.
The Listen Now page features radio programming live online. Users are able to choose one of our partner links and listen to broadcasts from around the world or listen to recorded TWR programming online. They can download, view transcripts and search for specific topics or scripture references. On-demand content is also available through LinguaBlast, TWR’s newest
Web-based single-delivery platform.
The About TWR page showcases an interactive map where users can view TWR partners, program schedules, broadcast outlets and regional projects.
The Global Staff page lists profiles for numerous TWR staff members and features live world evangelism statuses, such as the number of people hearing and believing the gospel.
The Resources page offers both purchasable resources, such as Project Hannah’s new book, “When Hope Wins,” and free resources, such as TWR’s annual ministry progress report.
The Serve page lists different short- and long-term positions with job descriptions and also discusses types of service.
The Get Involved page provides daily prayer requests, opportunities to give to TWR and an option for visitors to share their story of how TWR has made a lasting difference in their lives.
Visit the new website at http://www.twr.org/
(TWR News Release/Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi, India)
The Resources page offers both purchasable resources, such as Project Hannah’s new book, “When Hope Wins,” and free resources, such as TWR’s annual ministry progress report.
The Serve page lists different short- and long-term positions with job descriptions and also discusses types of service.
The Get Involved page provides daily prayer requests, opportunities to give to TWR and an option for visitors to share their story of how TWR has made a lasting difference in their lives.
Visit the new website at http://www.twr.org/
(TWR News Release/Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi, India)