Wednesday, August 30, 2023
RADIO FREE ASIA ANNOUNCES QSL CARD #83
SEPTEMBER 2023
Radio Free Asia (RFA) announces its latest QSL card commemorating 27 years of bringing news to a weekly audience of nearly 60 million people in Asia living under oppressive regimes or in media environments vulnerable to authoritarian propaganda. Through journalism grounded in accuracy, accountability and trust, RFA brings to light consequential developments in China, North Korea, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as the Pacific Island region and Oceania. This is RFA’s 83rd QSL design and will be used to confirm all valid RFA reception reports from September – December 2023.
Created by Congress in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, RFA broadcasts in Burmese, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean to North Korea, Lao, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Tibetan (including Uke, Amdo, and Kham dialects), and Uyghur. RFA strives for accuracy, balance, and fairness in our editorial content. As a ‘surrogate’ broadcaster, RFA provides news and commentary specific to each of our target countries, acting as the free press these countries lack. RFA broadcasts only in local languages and dialects, and most of our broadcasts comprise news of specific local interest. More information about RFA, including our current broadcast frequency schedule, is always 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 not only from DX’ers, but also from our general listening audience.
Reception reports are accepted by email at qsl@rfa.org and by mail to:
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(RFA)
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins
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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 21 - 27 August 2023
Solar activity ranged from low to moderate. Region 3415 (S09, L=79, class/area=Dko/350 on 24 Aug) produced the strongest flare of the period, a long-duration M1.4/1n at 25/0109 UTC. Lower M-class X-ray flares (R1 - Minor) were observed from Region 3405 (N10, L=183, class/area=Eso/180 on 16 Aug) and an area around the E limb. The remaining active regions were relatively simple.
Other activity included a Type II radio sweep on 26 Aug which was associated with activity just past the Sun's visible disk. None of the CMEs observed in available coronagraph imagery appeared to on the Sun-Earth line.
No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was low to moderate levels over the reporting period.
Geomagnetic field activity ranged from quiet to active conditions. A single period of active conditions were observed 27 Aug due to a period of sustained Bz south that reached -7 nT. Only quiet to unsettled conditions were observed for the remainder of the reporting period.
Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 28 August - 23 September 2023
Solar activity is expected to be at low levels with a slight chance for M-class (R1-R2 Minor-Moderate) activity throughout the outlook period.
No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to reach high levels on 07-10 Sep due to recurrent CH HSS influence. The remaining days are likely to be at background to moderate levels.
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to range from quiet to active levels. Active conditions are likely on 14 Sep, with unsettled conditions likely on 28-19 Aug, 06-08 Sep, 15-17 Sep and 23 Sep. All elevations in geomagnetic activity are anticipated due to recurrent CH HSS features. The remainder of the outlook period is expected to be at quiet levels.
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# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2023 Aug 28 148 10 3
2023 Aug 29 150 8 3
2023 Aug 30 150 5 2
2023 Aug 31 152 5 2
2023 Sep 01 150 5 2
2023 Sep 02 145 5 2
2023 Sep 03 140 5 2
2023 Sep 04 145 5 2
2023 Sep 05 150 5 2
2023 Sep 06 150 10 3
2023 Sep 07 152 8 3
2023 Sep 08 156 8 3
2023 Sep 09 156 5 2
2023 Sep 10 150 5 2
2023 Sep 11 148 5 2
2023 Sep 12 148 5 2
2023 Sep 13 145 5 2
2023 Sep 14 145 12 4
2023 Sep 15 150 10 3
2023 Sep 16 155 10 3
2023 Sep 17 160 8 3
2023 Sep 18 168 5 2
2023 Sep 19 168 5 2
2023 Sep 20 168 5 2
2023 Sep 21 168 5 2
2023 Sep 22 165 5 2
2023 Sep 23 160 10 3
(NOAA)
Monday, August 28, 2023
Logging observations from Spain
Manuel Méndez
Lugo, Spain
Log in Reinante and Friol, NW of Spain
Sangean ATS 909X, Tecsun PL-880, cable antenna, 8 meters
ALGERIA
15110, Ifrikya FM, Bechar, 0818-0835, 27-08, French, female, news, comments about African countries, music, id. “Ifrikya FM”, African songs, at 0830 Arabic, comments. 35433.
21550, Ifrikya FM, Bechar, 1722-1748, 25-08, French, comments about Algeria and other African countries, African songs, id. “Ifrikya FM”, Arabic comments. 45444.
ALASKA
9695, KNLS, Anchor Point, 0800-0812, 27-08, interval signal, English, id., religious comments. 15421.
11875, KNLS, Anchor Point, 0800-0834, 26-08, interval signal, Chinese, comments. 25432.
ANTARCTICA, 15476USB, LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel, Base Esperanza, 1820-1839*, 22-08, Spanish, male, female, comments, Latin American songs. 15421.Also heard 1750-1906, 23-08, at first unreadable comments and songs, but later signal improve and could be heard clearly, “Boletín de Radio Antártico Argentino…”, “Comunicate, Comunicate”, male, female, Id. “LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel…”, Latin American songs. 15421.Also heard 1810-1951*, 24-08, male, female, comments, id. "Uniendo Voces, ciclo radial de onda corta... desde la Antártida para el mundo…", music, “Uniendo Voces y Universidad Nacional de Quilmes”, . 25422 Also heard 1701-2035, 26-08, songs in Spanish, signal cut off abruptly at 1725, checked again at 1752 on air again with rock songs in Spanish, at 1810 morse code, id. “A partir de este momento transmite LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel en español, banda de onda corta en la frecuencia de 15476 kHz, desde la Base Esperanza, Antártida Argentia…”, “El equipo de Uniendo Voces en el día del aniversario del día de la radio en Argentina…, les habla Juan Benavente”, “El día de la radio en Argentina mañana 27 de agosto”, comments, songs, “Uniendo Voces, creando un puente invisible…, nuestro correo electrónico lra36nacional@gmail.com”, history of radio in Argentina, interview with Adrian Korol, director of RAE. 35433.
Videos of my LRA 36 log at 1930 and 1954, 26-08:
BANGLADESH, 4750, Bangladesh Betar, Shavar, 1933-1951, 23-08, Bengali, songs, comments. 25422.
BRAZIL
4885, Radio Clube do Pará, Belém, 0434-0522, 26-08, Brazilian songs, programa “Clube na Madrugada”. 35433.
4985, Radio Brasil Central, Goiania, 0453-0512, 26-08, Brazilian songs. 14421.
5940.1, Voz Missionaria, Camboriú, 0534-0549, 25-08, religious songs. // 9665. 24422.
6010, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 0540-0607, 25-08, Brazilian songs. 15421 Also heard 0427-0648, 27-08, Brazilian songs, comments, program “Memoria Nacional”. 15421.
6150, Radio Saturno, Belo Horizonte, 0546-0657, 25-08, Brazilian songs. 15421. Also heard 0536-0658, 26-08, non stop Brazilian songs, at 0603 Portuguese, comments, advertisements, at 0605 more Brazilian songs, at 0641 comments and id. “Radio Saturno, a melhor companhia”. At 0658 eclipsed by Europe 24 signing on on the same frequency. 15421 at first, improving to 25422 later. Also heard 0433-0550, 27-08, Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments, advertisements. 15421.
6180, Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, 2031-2047, 25-08, Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments. // 11780. 25432.Also heard *0753-0806, 26-08, Brazilian songs. // 11780. 15421.
9819.1, Radio 9 de Julho, Sao Paulo, 2023-2047, 25-08, religious songs and comments, Portuguese. 13421.Also heard 0510-0651, 26-08, religious songs and comments, Portuguese. 15422.
11750, Voz Missionaria, Camboriú, 0712-0728, 26-08, religious songs, Portuguese. // 9665. 35433.
11780, Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, 0756-0818, 26-08, Brazilian songs. 35433.
11815, Radio Brasil Central, Goinia, 0701-0716, 27-08, Brazilian songs, program “Madrugada Musical”, at 0703 id. “Radio Brasil Central, Goiania”, “Madrugada Musical”. Distorted signal. 35433.
11895.1, Radio Boa Vontade, Porto Alegre, 2027-2049, 25-08, religious songs and comments. 13421.
15190.1, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 1941-2014, 25-08, Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments, id. “Rede Inconfidencia de Radio”. 15421.
CANADA, 6070, CFRX, Toronto, 0523-, 27-08, English, comments. Strong QRM from Channel 292 on the same frequency. 21421.
COLOMBIA, 5910, Alcaraván Radio, Puerto Lleras, 0506-0542, 26-08, religious and Latin American songs. 15421. Also heard 0420-0501, 27-08, a program about the world of short wave radio “Onda Continua”, at 0433 Latin American songs. 25432.
CONGO, 6115, Radio Congo, Brazzaville, 1810-1859, 25-08, French, news, male, female, id. at 2028; "Radio Congo", music, African song, more comments, “Bon soir”, mentioned “Le Congo”, more African songs. At 1859 strong QRM from China Radio International signed on on 6110. 25432.
Back on air after 28 days out.
DENMARK
5930, World Music Radio, Braming, 2013-2045, 25-08, songs in English, in Arabic, Latin American songs, id. “World Music Radio”. 35433.
5970, Radio 208, Hvidovre, 1903-1927, 25-08, rock songs in English. 25432.
15700, World Music Radio, Randers, 0905-1008, 26-08, Latin American songs in Spanish, Brazilian songs, flute music, id. “World Music Radio”, “WMR”. 45444.
ECUADOR, 6050, HCJB, Pichincha, 0425-0500*, 26-08, Ecuadorian songs, flute music, Spanish, comments about the regions of Ecuador, program “Ritmos y Canciones de Nuestra Tierra”, id. “HCJB”. 25422. Also heard the same program 0433-0500*, 26-08, Ecuadorian songs, comments, id., anthem and close . 35433.
ETHIOPIA
6030, Radio Oromiya, Addis Ababa, 1850-1909, 26-08, Vernacular, comments, East African songs. 25422.
7110, Radio Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, 1709-1803*, 25-08, Vernacular, comments. Ham QRM. 22422.
Also heard 0433-0439, 27-08, Vernacular, comments, East African songs. 25423.
GERMANY
6085, Radio Mi Amigo International, Kall Krekel, *0658-0712, 26-08, songs, id. “Radio Mi Amigo International…”, more songs in English, oldies. 25432.
6150, Europa 24, Datteln, 0714-0733, 27-08, pop songs in English, German, id., comments. 25432.
MALI, 5995, Radio Mali, Bamako, 1853-1910, 26-08, African songs, at 1857 “English Magazine”, news and comments about Mali in English, at 1908 Vernacular comments. 34433.
MEXICO, 6185, Radio Educación, Ciudad de México, 0450-0655, 26-08, Spanish, comments, Latin American songs, id. “Radio Educación”, classical music 24322. Also heard 0434-0741, 27-08, Spanish, program “Datos y Hechos”, “Información y análisis confiables, analizamos los hechos más relevantes, nacionales e internacionales” news and comments about science, culture, music, politics, etc., Latin American songs, id. at 0734 “Radio Educación, 1060 AM, la radio cultural de México, 100.000 watts de potencia”. 24422.
MONGOLIA, 12085, Voice of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, *0900-0914, 26-08, interval signal, English, female, comments. Very weak and strong fading, audible at times. 15411. Also heard *0900-0907, 27-08, interval signal, English, female, comments. Very weak. 15421.
NETHERLANDS
5955, Sunlite Radio, Westdorpe, 0432-0455, 26-08, Dutch, comments, advertisements, songs in English, oldies. 35433.
6020, Radio Casanova, 0545-0620, 27-08, Dutch songs, id. “Radio Casanova”. 25432.
NORWAY, 5895, Radio Northern Star, Bergen, 2006-2042, 25-08, country, pop and rock songs in English. 14321.
PERU, 4775, Radio Tarma, Tarma, 2344-0002, 22-08, Spanish, comments, Peruvian songs. 25432.
VANUATU, 7260, Radio Vanuatu, Port Vila, 0545-0706 , 26-08, English, Bislama, comments, male, female, music, Island songs, at 0706 drums, interval signal. 15421. Also heard 0606-0722, 27-08, comments English, Bislama, songs, at 0701 drums, interval signal, news, at 0713 interval signal again, female, comments. 15321.
VENEZUELA or COLOMBIA, 4940, Radio 4940, 0556-0619, 23-08, Spanish, religious songs and comments. 25432. Also heard 0443-0534, 27-08, religious comments and songs. 25422.
(BDXC 27 Aug 2023)
Monitoring observations from NASWA Flashsheet
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4800 CHINA. Voice of China, Golmud, 2125-2130, 23.8. Chinese conversation with piano music behind. 545544. Noise QRM. (AP-DNK)
4820 CHINA. Xizang PBS, Baiding, Tibet, 2130-2135, 23.8. Chinese ann, Chinese songs. 45444. (AP-DNK)
4905 CHINA. Xizang PBS, Baiding, Tibet, 2135-2140, 23.8. Tibetan ann and songs, conversation. 45434 // 4920 (45434). (AP-DNK)
5930 DENMARK. World Music R, Bramming, 2120-2125, 23.8. Spanish pop songs. 44444, CWQRM. (AP-DNK)
5980 DENMARK. OZ-Viola, Hillerød, *2100-2115, We 23.8. Back after summer holidays! String music, English ID, music. 35433. (AP-DNK)
5995 OPPOSITION. ECHO OF HOPE, 1455 to 1515, 22 Aug, KOREAN. K-pop music followed by male announcer. What every he was talking about went over the top of the hour. I did hear him mention Kim Jong-Il. K-pop song by female vocalist at 1501. SINPO 33333 (Pavick - BC {CN99})
7265 SAO TOME & PRINCIPE. Voice of America in FF to West Africa, August 22, 2023, 0536 – 0543. SIO 444. VOA via Pinheira. YL announcers, minor QRN / QSB. (Henley, WA)
7315 VATICAN STATE. Radio Tamazuj via Santa Maria di Galeria in Sudanese Arabic, August 23, 2023, 0423 – 0430. SIO 444. Clandestine to South Sudan, OMs with Arabic talk, mixed announcers and various items of discussion. (Henley, WA)
9470 ALGERIA. Ifrikya FM in AA and FF to Central Africa, August 24, 2023, 0553 – 0600. SIO 434. Arabic and French to central Africa. Ethnic African MX, with OM performers. Time pips at TOH. Brief OM news reader then off the air at 0600. (Henley, WA)
9740 TAIWAN. Radio Taiwan International, Paochung heard at 1135 on 8/21. a woman speaking in Japanese. This was followed by a rock song at 1137. Mostly fair. (Brossell, WI).
9790 CHINA. China Radio International in EE via Cuba, August 23, 2023, 0348 – 0352. SIO 444. Mixed announcers / commentators. Chinese popular culture program. Target is WNAM. Transmission is from Cuba. (Henley, WA)
9840 VIETNAM. Voice of Vietnam, Hanoi heard at 1139 on 8/21. a report on joint military exercises between South Korea and the USA. Poor-fair. (Brossell, WI).
THAILAND - 15590, Radio Thailand World Service verified an electronic reception report with a time/frequency “Tian Nok Kaew” or “Parrot Flower” folding QSL card in 78 days and an incorrect broadcast schedule for A21 period effective October 1 indicating 15,590 kHz for the 0000 UTC English broadcast which is utilizing 13,750 kHz. The card indicates the transmitter is a Marconi B6128 with 250 KW of power and a curtain antenna. (D’Angelo-PA)
THAILAND - 13750, Radio Thailand World Service verified an electronic reception report with a time/frequency “Nature way – Relaxing time for children at Rasmi Farm in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima Province” folding QSL card in 70 days. (D’Angelo-PA)
(NASWA 27 Aug 2023)
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Logging observations from Spain
Special Manuel Méndez of Lugo, Spain for sharing his recent loggings observations with readers of British DX Club.
Log in Reinante, NW of Spain
Sangean ATS 909X, Tecsun PL-880, cable antenna, 8 meters.
All times UTC
ANTARCTICA,
15476usb, LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel, Base Esperanza, 1811-1901*, 17-08, Spanish, comments, songs, music. 15421.Also heard 1910-1955, 19-08, comments, program “Uniendo Voces”, “Coordinación Adrian Korol y Juan Benavente”, “LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel, nuestro correo electrónico lra36nacional@gmail.com”, songs in Spanish, “Nuestra frecuencia en onda corta 15476 kHz, “Universidad Nacional de Quilmes”. 25432.
BRAZIL
4885, Radio Clube do Pará, Belém, 0510-0523, 18-08, Radio Bandeirantes news. 35433.
4885, Radio Brasil Central, Goiania, 0532-0556, 20-08, Brazilian songs. // 11815. 25322.
6010, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 0518-0537, 17-08, Brazilian songs. 15421.
6180, Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, 2042-2058, 19-08, soccer, live matches. // 11780. 25432.
CANADA,
6070, CFRX, Toronto, 0557-0612, 17-08, English, comments, at 0600 news, mentioned “Canadian”, “Ontario”, advertisements. 24322.
COLOMBIA,
5910, Alcaraván Radio, Puerto Lleras, 0548-0611, 19-08, Latin American songs. 25432.
ECUADOR,
6050, HCJB, Pichincha, 0447-0500*, 20-08, Ecuadorian songs, Spanish, comments, program “Ritmos y Canciones de Nuestra Tierra”, anthem and close. 25432.
ETHIOPIA
6030, Radio Oromiya, Addis Ababa, 1911-1923, 16-08, East African songs, Vernacular, comments. 24322.
6110, Radio Fana, Addis Ababa, 1814-1829, 18-08, Vernacular, comments, East African songs. 25422.
MALI,
9635, Radio Mali, Bamako, 1744-1800*, 16-08, Vernacular comments, African songs, at 1759 id. in French “La Radio Nationale du Mali emitting de Bamako…”, interval signal and close. 34433.
MEXICO,
6185, Radio Educación, Ciudad de México, 0635-0654, 19-08, classical music. 25432.
NETHERLANDS
6060, Radio Delta International, Elburg, 1942-2012, 19-08, English, comments, songs, id. “From the Netherlands Radio Delta”. 35433.
9290, Radio Spaceshuttle International, 1915-1952, 18-08, rock and pop songs in English, oldies, id. “Radio Spaceshuttle International…”. Strong fading, audible at times. 15421.
NORWAY,
5895, Radio Nothern Star, Bergen, 1948-2004, 18-08, songs in English, comments. Very weak and QRM on 5900. 13421.
PERU,
4775, Radio Tarma, Tarma, 2348-2357, 17-08, Spanish, comments. 25432.Also heard 2351-0006, 21-08, Spanish, comments, Peruvian songs. 25422.
VENEZUELA or COLOMBIA,
0455-0610, 20-08, 4940, Radio 4940, music, religious and Latin American songs, “Llaneras”. The previous three days seem to be out of air. 25432. Also heard 0535-0552, 21-08, religious songs and comments. 25422. But 22-08 at the same time seems to be out of the air again.
(BDXC)
Canadian radio monitoring
Special thanks to contributor Harold Sellers for his recent logging observations from British Colombia, Canada. He notes "Listening at my DXing site outside of the city, with a CommRadio CR-1a and a Wellbrook ALA-1530LN loop. Extremely smokey here, with several forest fires 15 miles to 50 miles away. Vernon is housing both firefighters and evacuees."
All times UTC
13650 ROMANIA Radio Romania International at 2055 in English closing broadcast. - Poor-fair, Aug. 20
15580 BOTSWANA Voice of America at 2102 in English with news and ID. - Good, Aug. 20
13790 ALGERIA presumed Ifrikya FM at 2127 in Arabic, man speaking in what sounded like an impassioned political manner. - Poor, Aug. 20
11975 MALI CGTN Radio (China) at 2136 in French, man with news. - Fair, Aug. 20
12040 GERMANY Adventist World Radio at 2147 with choir, presumably in Twi language as listed (Google: there are about 7 million speakers, mostly in Ghana), 2157 into announcements by woman, mentions of AWR, address, etc., and singing to close. - Fair, Aug. 20
11800 ROMANIA Radio Romania International at 2204 in English, woman with news. - Poor-fair, Aug. 20
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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 14 - 20 August 2023
Solar activity was at low levels with only C-class flares. The largest of these C-class flares was a C8.9 that occurred on 15 Aug at 2110 UTC from Region 3405 (N10, L=181, Dso/Beta as on 16 Aug). Other notable activity included a type II radio sweep on 20 Aug at 0626 UTC with an estimated speed of 488 Km/s. This event was associated with a C3.7/SF flare at 20/0626 UTC from Region 3409 (N22, L=252, Bxo/Beta on 21 Aug).
No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit, as measured by the GOES-16 satellite, reached high levels on 14 Aug with a peak flux of 1,250 pfu observed at 1330 UTC. Normal to moderate levels were observed 15-20 Aug.
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet levels 14-15 and 17-18 Aug. Unsettled levels were reached on 16 Aug likely in response to weak transient influence coupled with a CIR. Unsettled levels were reached again 19-20 Aug due to negative polarity CH HSS effects.
Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 21 August - 16 September 2023
Solar activity is expected to be low with a slight chance for M-class flare activity through the outlook 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 21 Aug - 06 Sep and 11-16 Sep. High levels are expected 07-10 Sep in response to recurrent CH HSS influence.
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be quiet 26 Aug - 05 Sep and 09-13 Sep. Unsettled levels are expected 21-25 Aug, 06-08 Sep and 15-16 Sep due to recurrent CH HSS effects. Active conditions are expected 14 Sep due to a recurrent CIR ahead of CH HSS onset.
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# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2023 Aug 21 153 10 3
2023 Aug 22 153 10 3
2023 Aug 23 155 10 3
2023 Aug 24 158 10 3
2023 Aug 25 158 10 3
2023 Aug 26 158 5 2
2023 Aug 27 158 5 2
2023 Aug 28 162 5 2
2023 Aug 29 162 5 2
2023 Aug 30 165 5 2
2023 Aug 31 165 5 2
2023 Sep 01 165 5 2
2023 Sep 02 163 5 2
2023 Sep 03 160 5 2
2023 Sep 04 162 5 2
2023 Sep 05 162 5 2
2023 Sep 06 158 10 3
2023 Sep 07 158 8 3
2023 Sep 08 160 8 3
2023 Sep 09 162 5 2
2023 Sep 10 158 5 2
2023 Sep 11 158 5 2
2023 Sep 12 155 5 2
2023 Sep 13 152 5 2
2023 Sep 14 152 12 4
2023 Sep 15 152 10 3
2023 Sep 16 153 10 3
(NOAA)
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Shortwave Radiogram, Program 318
Hello friends
We've had two frustrating weeks with out Friday 1300-1330 UTC broadcast, 15770 kHz from WRMI Florida -- which is usually the transmission that reaches the farthest in world. Last week, Shortwave Radiogram was missing, with the Overcomer Ministry in its place, due to an error in the WRMI automated playout system. The previous week, Shortwave Radiogram from the week before was heard because of an uploading error on my part. This week, let's hope for a return to normalcy.
Shortwave Radiogram listeners have noticed the absence of WINB DRM transmissions, Friday 1400-1430 UTC on 15735 kHz from WINB Pennsylvania. In my weekly email to WINB (to let them know that SWRG has been uploaded), I asked about this. "DRM is not on the air anymore," was the reply. No further details.
The WINB DRM transmission did not have much of an audience because the signal usually did not reach the threshold for a successful DRM decode. Few listeners have the devices needed to decode DRM (although the KiwiSDRs have a DRM mode, which works if the signal is very good). The 8.28 kbps bitrate resulted in grainy MFSK images, but it was fine for MFSK text if the signal was good enough.
That low bitrate may have been due to the fact that WINB was only using half of the 10 kHz bandwidth of a typical DRM broadcast signal for its voice content, and for our MFSK tones. The other half -- sometimes the lower half, sometimes the upper half -- was for some unspecified data. I suspect no content was actually being transmitted on the data half
Canadian Content Radio to return in August
Back by popular demand, starting Thursday, August 24th 2023 at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (North America) and every third Thursday of the month thereafter, Canadian Content Radio returns to the shortwave airwaves via WRMI, Radio Miami International on 9395 kHz in the 31-meter band.
The one-hour, monthly program was first aired as part of the Radio Angela experiment on WBCQ in 2022 and gained a worldwide following as one of RA's more popular programs. During its hiatus, Canadian Content Radio host and producer Sean Welsh has been retooling to the program to offer a more eclectic mix of Canadian music, songs with a Canadian connection, commentary, insights, and an expansion of the "WILT" feature (What I'm Listening To) featuring different styles of music from around the world.
Your requests, comments and all feedback are always welcomed via email at canadiancontentradio@....
More info will be posted at www.seanwelsh.com .
Friday, August 18, 2023
KBS World Radio celebrates 70 years
KBS World Radio, South Korea’s only multilingual international broadcaster that has been introducing Korea to the world in eleven languages, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.
Beginning its maiden transmission as ‘Voice of Free Korea’ in August 1953, KBS WORLD Radio has now transformed itself into a multimedia channel covering various platforms.
We have various content in store for you to mark this monumental year, including <Beyond Borders>, a K-Pop concert crossing the boundaries of borders and media and <Thanks to You>, a program conveying gratitude to our audience.
Please celebrate KBS WORLD Radio’s 70th birthday with us!
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WRMI schedule grid updated
Quick reminder - the WRMI program schedule grid from 11 August, is available at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Hra1coQGQAKDzn8QGeAqPuXbvFsn7umGzESGJQUx5k/edit#gid=0
Selected monitoring from NASWA Flasheet
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All times UTC
3310 BOLIVIA. R. Mosoj Chaski – Cochabamba, 1000. Canned and live studio IDs with many mentions of Mosoj Chaski. Seemed to be in Quechua but with sprinklings of Spanish words. Then Bolivian songs with that distinctive Andean sound. An extended talk at 1009. Weak signal, Aug 13. (Wagner - AUS)
5035 USB AUSTRALIA. Unique R. Australia - Tamworth NSW. 1030. After having reappeared in July and modulating on LSB, the month of August now sees this station using USB! What's the reason for the change? Still the same awful, tinny, lo-fi sound - not the way to attract dedicated music fans!! And still playing the usual prehistoric pops from the Jurassic period. Fair signal. At 1100, it moves to 3210 kHz for the remainder of the broadcast. Aug 13. (Wagner - AUS)
5909.95 COLOMBIA. Alcaravan R. - Puerto Lleras, F/in 0645. a weak signal and never became especially strong. Sentimental songs and occasional announcements. Aug 13. (Wagner - AUS)
5930 DENMARK. World Music R, Bramming, 1425-1430, 13.8. Announcer. in an unknown language, ID, pop song. 35343. (AP - DNK)
5970 DENMARK. R 208, Hvidovre, 1430-1445, 13.8. English pop songs and music. 45444 // 1440 MW Ishøj (55555). (AP - DNK)
5995 MALI. Radio Television du Mali – Bamako, 2347-0002*, Aug 9. Nice program of tribal music hosted by a man announcer with French language talks. Fair signal but mixed with another (unidentified) station. (D’Angelo-PA)
7200 TAIWAN. National Unity Broadcast Station in KK to North Korea, August 11, 2023, 1432 – 1438. Clandestine / opposition. SIO 333. Likely broadcast from Tanshui, Taiwan. Mixed OM / YL announcers. POP MX. Heavy QRN / QSB. Audio distortion on the signal. (Henley, WA)
7260 VANUATU. Radio Vanuatu, Port Vila with usual good signal at 0805 check, 8.13.23. OM and YL in Bislama discussion. (Perry–Il)
9675 CHINA. China Radio International in RR to FE, August 9, 2023, 1431 – 1441. SIO 444. YL announcer with a long monologue in RR. Background MX, minor QRN / QSB. Another YL and OM join at 1434 and a three-way conversation follows. Long dialogue. Increasing QRN / QSB, some audio distortion on signal. - 9675, China Radio International in RR to FE, August 10, 2023, 1449 – 1454. SIO 444. YL with a long monologue in RR. The listed target is FE. Minor QRN / QSB. CC MX follows. (Henley, WA)
NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #111
Encore classical music program from Radio Tumbrill
Regular Broadcast times of Encore are:
02:00 - 03:00 UTC Friday 5850 kHz WRMI to US
10:00 - 11:00 UTC Saturday 6070 AND 9670 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
Repeated:
01:00 - 02:00 UTC Sunday 7730 & 5850 kHz WRMI to Europe US and Canada
16:00 – 17:00 UTC Sunday 9670 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
21:00 - 22:00 UTC Sunday 3955 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
02:00 - 03:00 UTC Monday 5950 kHz WRMI to the US and Canada
13:00 - 14:00 UTC Tuesday 15770 kHz WRMI to Europe, east coast of the US, and Iceland. (Touch of seasonal RTTY on the lower sideband. Suggest notch out or use USB.)
19:00 – 20:00 UTC Friday 6070 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
Some Things to see on The Encore Website:
The Encore website is www.tumbril.co.uk where you will find:
Important information about the funding of Encore - Radio Tumbril.
Up-to-date transmission times and frequencies.
The playlists for the most recent programs.
An email link.
Informal reception reports as well as those requesting eQSL cards are welcome.
THIS WEEK'S PROGRAM - (First broadcast this coming FRIDAY by WRMI at 0200 UTC on 5850, and then Channel 292 on SATURDAY at 10:00 UTC on 6070 and 9670 kHz):
A REPEAT OF LAST WEEK'S PROGRAMME -
Starts with part of the Czech Suite by Dvorák, some Vivaldi Lute music, and the Recorder Concerto from Ingvar Karkoff.
After that a field recording with music by Caroline Shaw, and some of the 3rd Symphony by Florence Price.
A very good site for online SDR receivers all over the world is: http://kiwisdr.com/public/ Click the 'Map' button in the top left of the screen.
Thank you for spreading the word about Encore - Classical Music on Shortwave on Radio Tumbril - and thank you for your support.
Brice Avery - Encore - Radio Tumbril - www.tumbril.co.uk
GMØTLY
Monday, August 14, 2023
Uncle Bill's Melting Pot Returns To The Airwaves
Dear radio friends, we are coming back after a brief hiatus on August 20 as a monthly on the third Sunday of each month on WBCQ The Planet 7490 kHz on the shortwave bands from 6pm-7pm ET (currently 2200-2300 UTC).
This is a time share with our other program, From The Isle of Music (on the first Sunday of each month) and Julio Cesar Pereira's Ginga Brasil! (on the second and fourth Sunday). When there is a fifth Sunday it will be Doug's Comedy Favorites.
We will have two special guests on the 20th. Storms will be with us from India in the first half hour to present his new South Indian devotional music-jazz-fusion album by The Indica Project, Aum. Irina Sarbu will be with us from Romania in the second half hour to present her new jazz album At the End of July.
If you can't catch us with your shortwave radio (some parts of Europe may have interference from other stations), we are not available on demand, but you CAN catch a livestream DURING THE BROADCAST ONLY at wbcq.com or use a web sdr (we do honor reception reports using web sdrs if you listen to the whole show and let us know which one, we also respond to correspondence if you listened on line).
William "Bill" Tilford, Owner/Producer
Tilford Productions, LLC
809 S. 20th ST
Lafayette, IN 47905-1551
email: bill@tilfordproductions.com
phone: 773.267.6548
website: www.tilfordproductions.com
Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins
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:Issued: 2023 Aug 14 0226 UTC
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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 07 - 13 August 2023
Solar activity reached high levels on 07 Aug with three M-class flares (R1/Minor) observed in addition to an X1.5 flare (R3/Strong) at 07/2046 UTC from Region 3386 (N11, L=096, class/area=Dki/250 on 06 Aug); the largest event of the period. Moderate activity levels were observed on 08 Aug with an M3.6/Sf flare observed from Region 3387 (N20, L=069, class/area=Dsi/140 on 06 Aug). Low levels of activity were observed throughout the remainder of the week, with the bulk of C-class activity originating from Regions 3394 (S22, L=342, class/area=Dho/270 on 09 Aug) and 3395 (N13, L=331, class/area=Dai/180 on 12 Aug) over 09-13 Aug.
The greater than 10 MeV proton flux exceeded 10 pfu (S1/Minor) following west limb flare activity on 07 Aug. The S1 event began at 08/0115 UTC, reached a peak of 47 pfu at 09/0025 UTC, and ended at 10/0950 UTC. The greater than 10 MeV proton flux slowly decayed
following the end of S1 levels and returned to background levels on 13 Aug.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels on 09-13 Aug, with normal to moderate levels observed on 07-08 Aug.
Geomagnetic field activity reached active levels late 07 Aug and early 08 Aug due to an enhanced solar wind environment associated with the arrival of a CME from 04 Aug. Quiet and unsettled levels were observed on 09 Aug due to residual CME effects, and again on 10 and 12 Aug due to negative polarity CH HSS influences. Quiet levels were observed on 11 and 13 Aug under nominal solar wind conditions.
Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 14 August - 09 September 2023
Solar activity is likely to reach moderate to high levels over 17 Aug-03 Sep due to the expected return of multiple regions which produced event-level flares on their previous rotations. Low levels of solar activity are expected to prevail throughout the remainder of the period.
No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to reach high levels on 17-22, 27-28 Aug, and 07-09 Sep. Normal to moderate levels are expected throughout the remainder of the period.
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be reach active levels on 16-18, and 26 Aug due to recurrent CH HSS influences. Quiet and quiet to unsettled levels are expected to prevail throughout the remainder of the period.
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# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2023 Aug 14 140 5 2
2023 Aug 15 130 5 2
2023 Aug 16 135 12 4
2023 Aug 17 135 15 4
2023 Aug 18 135 12 4
2023 Aug 19 145 8 3
2023 Aug 20 150 5 2
2023 Aug 21 155 5 2
2023 Aug 22 158 5 2
2023 Aug 23 160 5 2
2023 Aug 24 162 5 2
2023 Aug 25 162 5 2
2023 Aug 26 160 12 4
2023 Aug 27 164 5 2
2023 Aug 28 168 5 2
2023 Aug 29 168 5 2
2023 Aug 30 168 5 2
2023 Aug 31 168 5 2
2023 Sep 01 165 5 2
2023 Sep 02 163 5 2
2023 Sep 03 160 5 2
2023 Sep 04 158 5 2
2023 Sep 05 155 5 2
2023 Sep 06 152 10 3
2023 Sep 07 150 8 3
2023 Sep 08 148 8 3
2023 Sep 09 142 5 2
(NOAA)
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Info on additional programming from Germany
Germany: special additional programs on shortwave radio 3975/6160 kHz
WMR - Weekend Music Radio, Scotland
Friday: 20:00 UTC
Saturday: 21:00 UTC
QSL: info [at] wmrscotland.com
SRG - Skyline Radio Germany
Sunday: 08:00 UTC 6160 kHz only
Sunday: 17:00 UTC
no reception reports via email
no reception reports via WebSDRs
paper QSLs only when postal reception reports is accompanied by sufficient return postage: SRG, P.O.Box 2702, NL-6049 ZG, Herten, The Netherlands
Imaginary Stations, USA
Sunday: 20:00 UTC
contact: imaginarystations [at] gmail.com
new in August
The Long In The Tooth Radio Show with Peter Quinn, UK
Wednesday: 22:00 UTC
Thursday: 17:00 UTC
Friday: 22:00 UTC
Saturday: 18:00 UTC
contact: callingpeter [at] mail.com
https://shortwaveradio.de/en/shortwavegold/August2023
Atlantic 2000 weekend broadcast
Atlantic 2000 will be on the air this Saturday, 12th of August from 0800 to 0900 UTC (1000 to 1100 CEST) on 6070 and 9670 kHz via Channel 292.
Streams will be available at the same time here: http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr
The program will be replayed on the 75-meter band, with the courtesy of Channel 292, as follow:
- Saturday, 12th of August, from 19:00 to 20:00 UTC (21:00 to 22:00 CEST) on 3955 kHz
- Sunday, 13th of August, from 22:00 to 23:00 UTC (24:00 to 01:00 CEST) on 3955 kHz
Reports to: atlantic2000international@gmail.com
Before that, you can listen to our 24/7 webstream or our podcasts on our website.
Good listening!
Visit our website and listen to Atlantic 2000: http://radioatlantic2000.freefr
What's happening with longwave ?
BBC Feedback @BBCR4Feedback on Twitter today:
"Coming up on #BBCR4Feedback - what's happening with longwave? While programs like the Shipping Forecast will be broadcast on FM and
@BBCSounds after longwave closes in 2024, we've been hearing from the people mourning the end of the trusty transmissions."
Presumably refers to the next edition of Feedback broadcast on Radio 4 at 16.30 BST Friday 11 August, repeated at 20.00 BST Sunday 13 August. Also here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001pfps
(BDXC)
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Radio Caroline North on August 11-13
July's Caroline North broadcast from our radio ship Ross Revenge has now concluded, and we hope the power problems with our 648 transmitter didn't spoil your enjoyment too much.Many thanks to our listeners, sponsors, presenters and Manx Radio for use of their AM transmitter.We hope to see you for the next Caroline North broadcast and Annual Fundraiser from Ross Revenge over the weekend of 11th-13th August.
Monday, August 07, 2023
Monitoring from Spain
Manuel Méndez
Lugo, Spain
Log in Reinante, NW of Spain
Sangean ATS 909X, Tecsun PL-880, cable antenna, 8 meters.
ALGERIA, 15110, Ifrikya FM, Bechar, 0801-0819, 02-08, French, news, id. “Ifrikya FM l’actualité”, “Ifrikya FM la voix africaine”. 35433.
ANTARCTICA, 15476usb, LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel, Base Esperanza, 1842-1917, 05-08, male, female, Spanish, comments, id. “Uniendo Voces”, “LRA 36, Radio Nacional Arcángel San Gabriel…”, songs. 15421.
AUSTRIA, 7330, Radio Joystick, Moosbrunn, 1023-1043, 06-08, German, comments, songs. 25432.
BOLIVIA, 3310, Radio Mosoj Chaski, Cotapachi, 0113-0124, 03-08, Quechua, comments, Bolivian songs. 15421.
Also heard 2352-2358, 04-08, Quechua, comments. 15421.
BRAZIL
4985, Radio Brasil Central, Goiania, 0505-0552, 07-08, Brazilian songs, “Madrugada Musical”. // 11815. Teletype QRM. 32332.
6010, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 0505-0531, 03-08, Brazilian songs. 15421.
Also heard 0529-0627, 05-08, Brazilian songs, id. “Inconfidencia”, program “Memoria Nacional”. 25432.
6180, Radio Nacional da Amamzonia, Brasilia, 2046-2057, 05-08, Brazilian songs. 35433.
15190.1, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 1950-2007, 01-08, Portuguese, comments, identification, at 2002 “A Hora do Fazendeiro”. 15421
Ham Radio vs. High-Frequency Traders
Wall Street Journal
August 7, 2023, page B2
Ham Radio Fans Fight Street on Airwaves
By Alexander Osipovich
Ham radio operators are sounding the alarm over the latest threat to their beloved hobby -- and this time, it is coming from Wall Street.
A group of high-frequency trading firms is asking the Federal Communications Commission to open shortwave frequencies to greater commercial use, so they can use radio to zip financial data around the
world in milliseconds.
Additional story at:
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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 31 July - 06 August 2023
Solar activity ranged from moderate to high levels. 20 events above the M-class threshold (R1-Minor) were observed during the summary period. High solar activity levels were observed on 01 Aug due to eight M-class (R1-Minor) events from Region 3380 (S10, L=125, class/area=Dkc/430 on 02 Aug) and again on 02 Aug due to four M-class (R1) flares from the same region and a fifth M-class flare from Region 3386 (N12, L=092, class/area=Dki/360 on 28 Jul). Region 3386 also caused high levels over 05 Aug, with an X1.6/2b flare (R3-Strong) at 05/2221 UTC, the strongest during the week, and an over 06 Aug with an M5.5/Sn flare (R2-Moderate) at 06/1840 UTC. Type II and Type IV radio sweeps were observed with CME activity on 02 Aug from flare activity from Region 3386. Additional Type II radio sweeps were produced by the same region twice on 05 Aug. Solar activity for the remainder of the summary period was at moderate levels.
Activity associated with Region 3386 produced significant eruptions that resulted in CMEs thought to contain Earth-directed components occurred over 01-02 Aug and 05-06 Aug. An M1.3/1f flare at 02/0812 UTC was associated with a CME first seen in SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery beginning 02/0936 UTC; an M1.6/1n flare at 05/0718 UTC, which also resulted in the elevation of high energy proton flux levels (>10 MeV) with CME first seen in C2 imagery at 05/0700 UTC, and an X1.6/2b flare at 05/2221 UTC, which produced additional enhancements to high energy proton flux levels and associated CME first seen in C2 at 05/2236 UTC.
An S1 (Minor) proton event was observed over 05-06 Aug a long-duration M1.6/1n flare from Region 3386. The GOES-16 greater than 10 MeV proton flux exceeded S1 threshold at 05/115 UTC. The event reached peaked of 18.5 pfu at 05/1745 UTC. Flux levels dropped below the S1 threshold near the end of the 05 Aug UT day; however, an additional rise above the S1 threshold was observed following the X1.6/2b flare at 05/2221 UTC from Region 3386. The S1 then event continued until 06/0455 UTC.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at normal to moderate levels through the summary period.
Geomagnetic field activity ranged from quiet to G3 (Strong) geomagnetic storm conditions. Quiet conditions on 31 Jul increased to unsettled levels on 01 Aug and further to active levels on 02 Aug in response to transient influence from a CME that left the Sun on 28 Jul. Total magnetic field strength increased to a peak of 12 nT and the Bz component reached as far south as -9 nT. Solar wind speeds were ~400 km/s during the transient. Geomagnetic activity decreased to unsettled levels over 03 Aug before another increase to active levels was observed 04 Aug in response to the onset of more transient influence from activity on the Sun over 01-02 Aug. A peak in geomagnetic activity of G3 conditions was observed on 07 Aug following an interplanetary shock, observed at L1 at 05/0207 UTC. Total magnetic field strength increased from 10 nT to 25 nT and Bz reached as far south as -21 nT. Geomagnetic activity decreased rapidly after 05/1200 UTC as the Bz component of the IMF rotated far north resulting in mostly quiet conditions through the remainder of the reporting period.
Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity 07 August - 02 September 2023
Solar activity is likely to reach moderate levels on 07 Aug, primarily due to the remaining flare potential of Region 3386 as it continues to rotate just beyond the W limb. Mostly low solar activity is expected for the rest of the outlook period, with a chance for M-class (R1-R2/Minor-Moderate) activity after 17 Aug as multiple active regions that have produced significant flare activity are expected to return to the visible disk from the Sun's farside.
There is a chance for proton events (S1-Minor) at geosynchronous orbit over the next three days due to potential activity from Region 3386 just beyond the Sun's W limb.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to be at mostly moderate levels with the exception of high levels on 27-28 Aug due to anticipated positive polarity CH HSS activity.
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to reach active levels on 07 Aug due to CME influence from activity on the Sun over 04 Aug. An increase to G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm levels is likely on 08 Aug from eruptive activity on the Sun over 05 Aug. A decrease to active levels is expected on 09 Aug with waning transient influence transitioning to influence from a weak, positive polarity CH HSS. Active conditions are again likely on 26 Aug due to a recurrent CH HSS. The remainder of the outlook period is likely to be at mostly quiet levels.
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# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2023 Aug 07 168 12 4
2023 Aug 08 166 20 5
2023 Aug 09 164 12 4
2023 Aug 10 162 5 2
2023 Aug 11 162 5 2
2023 Aug 12 164 5 2
2023 Aug 13 164 5 2
2023 Aug 14 162 5 2
2023 Aug 15 162 5 2
2023 Aug 16 160 5 2
2023 Aug 17 162 5 2
2023 Aug 18 162 5 2
2023 Aug 19 164 5 2
2023 Aug 20 164 5 2
2023 Aug 21 168 5 2
2023 Aug 22 168 5 2
2023 Aug 23 168 5 2
2023 Aug 24 172 5 2
2023 Aug 25 172 5 2
2023 Aug 26 170 12 4
2023 Aug 27 172 5 2
2023 Aug 28 172 5 2
2023 Aug 29 174 5 2
2023 Aug 30 172 5 2
2023 Aug 31 172 5 2
2023 Sep 01 170 5 2
2023 Sep 02 168 5 2
(NOAA)
Sunday, August 06, 2023
Akashvani schedule updates
The updated Frequency Chart of Akashvani (formerly All India Radio) is available from today as follows;
External Services:
Home Services Region Wise etc. :
https://prasarbharati.gov.in/radio-network/
List of 580 stations of Akashvani :
https://prasarbharati.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/19-LIST-OF-EXISTING-STATIONS-AND-TRANSMITTERS-310723.pdf
Note: Several latest changes of July 2023 about FM Rainbow & Vividh Bharati stations are not reflected in the above Home Service schedules!
Yours sincerely,
Jose Jacob, VU2JOS
From the Isle of Music - returns !
From The Isle of Music, the best Cuban music program produced outside of Cuba, returns as a monthly Sunday, August 6 on WBCQ The Planet, 7490 kHz from 6pm-7pm EDT (2200-2300 UTC). It will air the first Sunday of each month, sharing the day/time with Julio Cesar Pereira's Ginga Brasil!, which will air the second and fourth weeks, and Uncle BIll's Melting Pot, which will air the third week. When there is a fifth Sunday in a month, that will feature Doug Feldmann's Comedy Favorites.
This return episode of From The Isle of Music will feature selections from new recordings recognized in Cubadisco 2023.
William "Bill" Tilford, Owner/Producer
Tilford Productions, LLC
809 S. 20th ST
Lafayette, IN 47905-1551
email: bill@tilfordproductions.com
phone: 773.267.6548
website: www.tilfordproductions.com
Friday, August 04, 2023
Update on Music Programs on Shortwave
An updated version of my "Music Programmes on Shortwave" PDF file (Version 4) for the current A-23 broadcast season is now available to download from this permanent link:
https://app.box.com/s/kbdxb4c5lwpju0kpoi27aiwc35br2g2a
(or for short: https://bit.ly/3LgKNJ2 ).
I hope that you find it of interest.
As always, I appreciate any updates or corrections.
Alan Roe, Teddington, UK
Announcement on This is a Music Show
USA. WRMI
Luca Trifan on Facebook posts the following message:
The beloved ThisIsAMusicShow has ceased broadcasting for the foreseeable future, but you can rest assured, as the broadcast slot that was previously used by TIAMS (Thursdays between 0200-0300 UTC on WRMI 5850 kHz) is now in good hands.
In the first 30 minutes, starting at 0200 UTC, you will hear a monthly episode of Radio Carpathia, presented by myself, featuring the best music from Eastern Europe and sometimes beyond, as well as some digital text and sometimes an image in MFSK64. New shows air on the Thursday that follows the third Sunday of every month (it's not always the same), and will be repeated throughout the month.
In the other half of the hour, you will get to hear a special program from Radio Northern Europe International (whose normal program airs at 0100 UTC on the same day and frequency), called RNEIxtra, which introduces listeners to new genres, presenters, and music outside of the normal RNEI remit. Previous RNEIxtra shows have been DJ mixes, video game jazz, data experiments, and Rose's favorite: Japanese music specials! We love getting new presenters on air on RNEIxtra so look out for exciting new shows and contact us if you want to give shortwave a try! New shows come out on the Thursday that follows the second Sunday of every month.
Reception reports for Radio Carpathia can be sent to radiocarpathia[at]gmail[dot]com, or by post to:
Luca Trifan
O.P. 6, C.P. 615
400810 Cluj-Napoca
ROMANIA
and will be answered with a physical QSL card, regardless of how they are sent.
RNEI welcomes reception reports to qsl[at]rnei[dot]org.
More information, as well as previous on-demand shows, are available at https://radiocarpathia.org and https://rnei.org respectively.
Both Rose and I are looking forward to receiving your feedback and reception reports, and we hope you will enjoy this new, albeit quite different programming.
Alan Roe, Teddington, UK/BDXC
Shortwave Radiogram, Program 316
Hello friends
Listeners have noticed that our transmission Tuesday at 1430-1500 UTC on 9955 kHz from WRMI Florida -- usually difficult to receive during the summer -- has been replaced by other content. Today I received confirmation from WRMI that the French service of RAE Argentina al Mundo has taken over the time slot Monday through Friday. However, WRMI says that Shortwave Radiogram will get 9955 kHz Sundays at 1430-1500 UTC, eventually.
Also today, Your Host (YH) informed us that This Is A Music Show (TIAMS) will discontinue its run on WRMI. TIAMS was a pioneer in the use of MFSK text and images on an analog shortwave carrier. Listeners are expressing sadness that the show will end.
A video of last weekend's Shortwave Radiogram (program 315) is provided by Scott in Ontario. The audio archive is maintained by Mark in the UK. An archive of received images is maintained by John in California. Analysis is provided by Roger in Germany.
Here is the lineup for Shortwave Radiogram, program 316, 3-7 August 2023, in MFSK modes as noted:
1:40 MFSK32: Program preview
2:46 MFSK32: Bacteria recruited to recycle plastic
6:23 MFSK64: Solar cells on the Moon to be made from moondust*
10:03 MFSK64: This week's images*
28:11 MFSK32: Closing announcements
Please send reception reports to radiogram@verizon.net
And visit http://swradiogram.net
Twitter: @SWRadiogram or https://twitter.com/swradiogram
(visit during the weekend to see listeners’ results)
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567099476753304
Shortwave Radiogram Gateway Wiki: https://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/Shortwave_Radiogram_Gateway
August 6 Texas Radio Shortwave Programs
Radio Igloo (Sweden) Salutes Swedish Pirate Radio Syd
First, at 0000 UTC on 5950 kHz is Radio Igloo’s tribute to Swedish FM pirate station Radio Syd. Radio Igloo’s programs have long been a favorite of NAm listeners, and this one won’t disappoint, primarily since NAm listeners have never heard R. Syd. Igloo’s offering a nice QSL for correct reception reports to radioigloo@gmail.com.
2023 Wildflower Arts & Music Festival - Week 1 (Greetings to Finnish DX Assn. Summer Meeting)
Second, at 0100 on 5950 kHz and 1200 UTC on 15770 kHz, is our program greeting the Finnish DX Association’s summer meeting in Savo, Finland, on August 4th, 5th, and 6th. The show includes a message from the meeting. The QSL for the program displays the SDXL logo and the dates. The verification’s available for a correct detailed reception report to our usual email, texasradiosw@gmail.com.
--
Terry N5RTC
Austin, Texas USA
