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3912, Voice of the People, Goyang, 1343-1526, Dec 16, 19 and 21, Korean talks, occasional selection of vocal music, SINPO 13331 in France, // to 6517.98 and 6599.98, all three good in Colorado. (Mille, Ronda, and Wilkins in DXplorer)

5925, Radio Solh, via Dhabbaya, Unites Arab Emirates (500 kW, 45 degrees), 0200-0232, Dec 23, Middle East type music. Dari announcement, weak. (Bolland and Bueschel)

6003, Radio Echo of Hope, Gimpo, 1800-1900, Nov 18, Korean, longer programme today than listed in DBS, 22332 best in LSB // 6348 spoiled by jamming. SINPO 22332. (Schulze)

6100, Radio Voice of Kashmir, via AIR, India, 1445-1500, Dec 12, Kashmiri talk and local songs, heard best in USB due to noise on 6100. SINPO 32343. (Petersen)

6300, Radio Nacional Saharaui, Rabouni, 0802, Dec 13, still here with programme in Arabic with ID, then news. SINPO 24232.(Liangas)

7280, Sudan Radio Service, Dhabbaya, 0411-0415, Dec 09, Arabic talk referring to Sudan, ID: "Sudan Radio Service", "Arabía Sudanía...", musical segment, 34443. (Romero)

9560, Voice of Peace and Democrcy of Eritrea, Addis Ababa-Gedja, 0405-0410, Dec 09, Tigrinya talk, probably martial music. SINPO 34433. (Romero)

9880.00, Furusato no Kaze, via Darwin (p), 1450-1500*, Dec 11, Japanese talk, musical signature at close. SINPO 25222. (Petersen)

9950, Open Radio for North Korea via Gavar, Armenia (site not noted in letter) verified with a short QSL-letter in 20 days noting that they are issuing QSL letters instead of cards "as a result of printing difficulty" although they anticipate issuing cards in the near future. A copy of their current program schedule was also enclosed. (D’Angelo)

15180 Aso Radio International, via ?, *1600-1655, Dec 09, popped on at 1600 with drum/flute music, then a couple of ID's followed by a variety of talks in presumed Hausa, with an occasional selection of enjoyable West African music. Very good at tune-in but signal deteriorated after 1630 and was largely unreadable by 1655; think closedown may have occurred around that time. Went to the announced website http://www.asoradioonline.com/ and found out the station has been around for a long time on 93.5 FM. Wonder if there is any connection to the former "Radio Saa" that was on 15180 at this same time a couple of years ago? (Wilkins in DXplorer)

(DSWCI/DX Window 367)

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3912, Voice of the People (tentative) Kyonggi-do, Korea South, 0959 carrier on, *1000-1028*, Jul 12 and 13, maybe a local pop selection (seems to be exactly the same selection played on both days), carrier off at 1030, no talks! SINPO 33433. (Otávio)

6015, Shiokaze - Sea Breeze, via Yamata, Japan, *1400, July 21, new frequency - temporary move from 6020?, Japanese. Is this their new anti-jamming alternative frequency (ex: 6005) or a new primary frequency (ex: 6020)? Am glad they did not return to 6005, due to the station interference caused there by Echo of Hope on 6003. Before 1400 heard weak Asian station (assume Xinjiang PBS), time pips and assume it was China's CNR-8 that was totally covered by Shiokaze signing on after the pips. (Howard)

6100, Radio República, via Sackville, canada 0245-0300, Jul 10, Spanish talk about Cuba. Station ID and jingles. SINPO 45344. (Petersen)

6300, National Radio of Sahara Arab Democratic Republic, Rabouni, Algeria 1815-2400*, Jul 11 and 21, Arabic talks, sports program to songs, 2300 Spanish program to ID and close down announcement. SINPO observed 45344 - 22432. (D'Angelo, Liangas, Otávio)

6348, Radio Echo of Hope, Goyang, South Korea, 1820-1826, Jul 21. Pop song then talks in Korean!! Song. (Liangas)

6600, Voice of the People, via Gimpo, South Korea, 1102-1106 and 1650-2007, Jul 07, 10, 20 and 21, Korean ann, operatic songs, 1700 news read by man and woman, 1720 more operatic songs, comment and operatic songs again! SINPO 33343 heavily QRMed from a digital stream on 6598 kHz. (Liangas, Petersen and Slaen)

7205, IBC-Tamil, via Wertachtal, 0007-0059*, Jul 11, long talks in Tamil, ID and apparent news at 0030. Musical program mixed with talks after the news. Music fanfare followed by ID and closing announcement at 0059, fair. (D'Angelo)

9515, Radio Republica, via Rampisham, 2216-2219, Jul 09, Spanish news program about Cuba and Latin Ameircan countries. Station ID with schedule, ID audible as, "Para saber o que se pasa en Cuba, sintonise Radio Republica. " SINPO 43433. (Otavio)

9590, Sudan Radio Service, via Dhabbaya, United Arab Emirates (250 kW / 240 degrees) Has this detailed language schedule to East Africa: 1700-1730: Monday in Dinka, Tuesday in Zande, Wednesday in Moro, Thursday in Bari and French in Shiluk. 1730-1800 Monday-Friday in English. (Ivanov via BC-DX and Gupta). Heard Tuesday Jul 22, *1700-1710, in scheduled Zande. SINPO 33333, ex 9840. (Petersen)

11805, Sudan Radio Service, via Dhabbaya, United Arab Emirates (250 kW / 240 degrees). On new frequency, 0300-0330 Monday-Fridya in English, 0330-0500 Mon-Friday in Arabic. Broker: V.T. Communications. (Ivanov via BC-DX and Gupta)

15325, Sudan Radio Service, via Dhabbaya, United Arab Emirates (250 kW / 240 degrees) On new frequency, 0500-0530 Arabic, 0530-0600 English. Broker: V.T. Communications. (Ivanov via BC-DX and Gupta)

Voice of Biafra International via WHRI (specifically the WHR 1 transmitter in Cypress Creek, SC) verified on its former frequency 15665 with a full data Over 20 Years of Shortwave Ministry to the World, card in 151 days for a report send to South Bend, Indiana address. (D'Angelo)
(Source: DX Window # 355 via Ander Petersen/DSWC Intl)

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9655, Lutheran World Federation / Sawtu Linjiila, I received a non detailed verification via e-mail from Mr. Jukka Latva-Hakuni, Media Consultant of the Lutheran World Federation. It confirms that the programme is produced in Ngaoundere, Cameroon, and he promises to send me further information soon. He tells too that in the past they were broadcasting via TWR in South Africa. (Fernández).

9940, North Korean Reform Radio, via Tainan, Taiwan, *1300-1330*, Jun 01, 04 and 10, Carmen theme, talks in Korean, no music, but mixing with jamming pulses. Off at exactly 1330. (Wilkins in DXplorer). Thus not on 9950! (Ed)

11610, Voice of the People, via Talata-Volonondry, Madagascar, 0443-0458*, Jun 02, talks in UNID language, with some English words intelligible, 0452 brief musical theme and closing ann, weak. (Jensen)

11695, Voice of the People, via Talata-Volonondry, Madagascar, 3rd daily transmission added, 1100-1200 (250 kW, 265 degrees) introduced Jun 01 in connection with Zimbabwe's presidential run-off election on Jun 27. (RNMN via DXplorer)

12035, SW Radio Africa, via Rampisham, 1852-1859:30*, Jun 01, two men with discussion about situation in Zimbabwe. ID at 1855 followed by tribal vocals until song ended at 1859 but carrier remained on for another 30 seconds. Poor to fair. (D'Angelo)

13820, Voice of Oromia Democratic Eritrea, via Juelich, Germany, *1700-1710, Th Jun 05, musical jingle and Tigrinya ID, ann Internet (?), talk with references to "America, Indiana and Canada", QRM R Martí in Spanish, SINPO 43433. (Romero)

15280, Voice of Biafra International, via WHRI Heard on 17650 Fr Jun 06!!! (Petersen). Maybe next Friday June 13 they will change to lower 15280 then... That is another example of poor frequency management by WHRI management or engineering at the station. (Bueschel)

15650, Miraya FM, Juba, Sudan, via Rimavska Sobota, Slovakia (150 kW, 160 degrees), *1500-1800*, May 28, 31 and Jun 01, English/Arabic programme to Sudan, ID's, Afropop, English Reggae song, ann "Sudan Tonight" in both languages, ann a coming ralley, ex 9825, 45534. (Ford, Liangas, Petersen and Romero). Also very good signal in Bulgaria, but on Sa strong co-channel Voice of Oromiya Independence in Oromo/Amharic, via Wertachtal. (Ivanov via BC-DX, Jun 03)

15660, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Meyerton, South Africa, *0630-0645, Mo Jun 02, English language lesson "My name is ...", SINPO 35333 only weak carriers audible on // 15530 (Dhabbaya) and 15760 (Skelton). (Petersen)

17650, Voice of Biafra, via WHRI, Cypress Creek, SC, USA, *2000-2033, Fr Jun 06, still heard on this frequency and not on 15280 or 15665, English and Ibo, religious hymns, 3 ID's: "You are tuned to the Voice of Biafra, coming to you from Washington D.C.", talk about Biafra and Nigeria, ann frequency change to 15385 for next broadcast on Fr Jun 13, SINPO 35333. (Petersen and Romero)
(Source: DSWCI/DX Window 352 via Anker Petersen, Denmark)

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1550 MW, Radio Nacional de la RASD, Rabouni, Algeria, 0632-fade out 0735, May 20, Arabic talks, operated by the Polisario Front, 35443 // 6300. (Gonçalves)

4886.21, Voice of Iranian Kurdistan, via Al-Sulaymaniyah, No. Iraq, 0205-0235, May 20, Kurdish, Call to Prayer, jammed 33333, however at 0209 the station jumped to 4860.39 and read news and played folksongs while the jammer stayed on 4886.21! Maybe the Iranian jamming operator was sleepy! 35444. (Petersen)

7120, Radio Voice of the People, via Talata-Volonondry, Madagascar, *1700-1728, May 01 and 05, Shona/Ndebele with English ID's, often mentions Zimbabwe, SINPO 34433. At *1728 QRM R Rossii in Russian. (Schulze)

7530, Free North Korea, via Yangiyul (300 kW, 070 degrees), Tajikistan, *1900-2058*, May 14 and 17, new additional frequency, Korean, mostly talks, SINPO

9490, Radio Republica, via Sackville, Canada (250 kW 227 degrees), *1000-1100*, Spanish to Cuba Mo-Fr from May 20, QRM co-channel Free North Korea Radio in Korean via Taiwan at *1000-1030*. (Ivanov via BC-DX May 26)

9585, North Korea Reform Radio, via Taipei (100 kW, 002 degrees), 1330-1400, daily additional transmission in Korean. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

9950, North Korea Reform Radio, via Taipei (100 kW, 002 degrees), daily 1300-1330 in Korean to North Korea, new frequency ex 9940 to avoid VOIRI in Dari. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11540, Radio Free Chosun, via Taipei (100 kW, 002 degrees), *1200-1210, May 18 and 20, Korean talk after fanfare, 25332. Not audible on 12125 or 15755. (Petersen). Scheduled *1200-1300* as additional frequency. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11560, Free North Korea, via Yangiyul, *1400-1415, May 16, Interval signal to Korean talk, QRM Pakistan 11565, 34333. (Petersen). Scheduled daily *1400-1600* with 300 kW, 070 degrees, ex 1330-1530 via Gavar, Armenia, co-channel WYFR in English/Hindi. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11570, Voice of Wilderness, via Gavar, Armenia, 1331-1400*, May 16 and 18, Korean religious talk, 24222, QRM R Pakistan 11565. (Petersen and Slaen). Moved to Gavar (300 kW, 065 degrees) at *1300-1400* from 15710 to avoid R.Cairo and WHRA, but now interfered by co-channel KTWR and Radio Pakistan. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11610, Radio Voice of the People, via Talata-Volonondry, Madagascar, *0400, May 20, IDs in English, Shona and Ndebele; lively Afro-pop music, frequencies, times and web address, fair. (Ronda)

11640, Voice of Wilderness, via Irkutsk, Russia, 1345-1400*, May 16, Korean religious talk // 11570, 1358 Korean folkmusic, occasional CWQRM, 34333. (Petersen). Scheduled on this additional frequency daily *1300-1400 with 250 kW, 155 degrees. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11640, Voice of Free Radio, via Gavar, Armenia, 1620-1630*, May 16, Korean talk, 1629 song and close, 35333. From *1627 strong open carrier from Juelich. (Petersen). New station scheduled daily here *1600-1630* with 300 kW, 065 degrees, ex 1100-1130 on 15755. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

11640.01, Radio Xoriyo, Voice of the Ogadeni People, via Juelich, *1630-1650, Tu and Fr May 13 and 16, Somali opening fast ann with Horn of Africa music in background, Call to Prayer, 1632 talk mentioning Ogadenia, SINPO 55544. From *1633 weak heterodyne from noise jammer on

11640. SINPO 55444/51541. (Petersen and Romero)

11905, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Kigali, Rwanda, 0630-0640, Tu May 20, English children songs, ID, talk, SINPO 35333. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new frequency *0630-0700* Mo-Fr with 250 kW, ex 11945. (Ivanov, via BC-DX)

12070, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Meyerton, South Africa, *1300-1330*, Mo May 26, English ID, short African song, language lesson about soldiers, doorbell often heard, SINPO 34333 QRM R Sweden, Horby, 12075, in Russian. Heard // 15390 and 15485. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new frequency Mo/We/Fr with 250 kW, 005 degrees, ex 15325. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

12120, Radio Democracy Sorayee, via Samara, Russia, 1708-1711, May 20, Farsi talk mentioning Iran, SINPO 45444. (Romero)

12125, Radio Free Chosun, via Gavar, Armenia, daily *1200-1300* in Korean to North Korea, with 300 kW, 065 degrees, new frequency, ex 15755. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

13830, Voice of Oromo Liberation, via Wertachtal, Germany, 1700-1705, May 20, Oromo ann, ID, music, talk about Oromo, *1701 started interference, SINPO 43553. (Romero). Jammed by Ethiopia ? (Ed)

15215, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Dhabbaya, 0620-0630*, Tu May 20, English talk and songs, 15221 // 15750. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new frequency Mo-Fr with 250 kW, 240 degrees, ex 15440. (Ivanov, via BC-DX)

15390, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions via Meyerton, South Africa, *1300-1330*, Mo May 26, English ID, short African song, language lesson about soldiers, doorbell often heard, SINPO 35333 // 12070 and 15485. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new additional frequency Mo/We/Fr with 250 kW, 007 degrees. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

15485, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions via Meyerton, South Africa, *1300-1330*, Mo May 26, English ID, short African song, language lesson about soldiers, doorbell often heard, SINPO 34333 // 12070 and 15390. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new additional frequency Mo/We/Fr with 250 kW, 005 degrees. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

15515, BBC Darfur Salam, via Cyprus, 1705-1708, May 20, Arabic talk or interview by woman, music, SINPO 33343 // 17585. (Romero)

15530, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction, via Dhabbaya, United Arab Emirates (250 kW, 240 degrees), Mo/We/ Fr, 0630-0700 English on new frequency, ex 15440, // 15660 and 15760. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

15660, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction, via Meyerton, South Africa (250 kW, 007 degrees), Mo/We/ Fr, 0630-0700 English // 15530 and 15760. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

15750, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Meyerton, 0620-0630*, Tu May 20, English talk and songs, 15221 // 15215. (Petersen). Scheduled on this new frequency Mo-Fr with 250 kW, 005 degrees, ex Sines 13620. (Ivanov, via BC-DX)

15760, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instruction, via Skelton, UK (300 kW, 140 degrees), Mo/We/ Fr, 0630-0700 English on this additional frequency // 15530 and 15660. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)

17875, West Africa Democracy Radio, via Skelton, UK, 0700-1100 to West Africa in English/French/English/French via VT Communications relay has been cancelled from May 19. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 26). Not heard on May 26. (Petersen)

17875, Radio Xoriyo, Voice of the Ogadeni People, via Samara, 1405-1430*, Tu May 13, long talk in Somali, short string and flue music piece at 1410, conversation, flute and vocal at 1425, talk and then drumming to s/off at 1430, all of this at poor level but with occasional peaks to fair. (Ronda)

17875, New additional station via TDP-Addis Dimts Radio, via Samara, Russia (250 kW 188 degrees), Su 1600-1700 in Amharic to East Africa. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13). Not audible in Denmark on Su May 18. (Petersen)

Radio Mustaqbal, via VT Communications relay in Somali to Somalia, all cancelled
15140 1205-1235 MEY 250 kW 019 degrees Mo/Tu/Sa
15160 1130-1200 DHA 250 kW 225 degrees Mo-We/Sa
15200 0805-0835 DHA 250 kW 225 degrees Mo/Tu/Sa
15215 0545-0615 MEY 250 kW 032 degrees Mo-We
15215 0545-0615 DHA 250 kW 225 degrees Sa
15440 0730-0800 DHA 250 kW 225 degrees Mo-We/Sa
17590 0620-0650 DHA 250 kW 225 degrees Mo/Tu/Sa. (Ivanov, via BC-DX May 13)
(Source: DSWCI/DX Window #351 via Anker Petersen, Denmark)

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1550 MW, National Radio of the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic, Rabouni, near Tindouf, Algeria, 0850-0903*, Apr 19, Arabic, songs, s/off ann, "national anthem", operated by the Polisario Front, 23353, // 6300 very good. (Gonçalves). Also heard 2144-2400*, Apr 17 and 18, Arabic and 2300 Spanish, 35323. (Bobrowiec, Bueschel, Gonçalves and Petersen)

7205, IBC Tamil Radio, via Wertachtal (250 kW 105 degrees), Germany, *0000-0010, Apr 27, TS, Tamil ann, ID:"IBC Tamil ..", Tamil folkmusic, ex 7320, 45444. (Petersen). Scheduled 0000-0100. (Ivanov via BC-DX, Apr 22)

9490, Democratic Voice of Burma, via Wertachtal, Germany, 2345, Apr 18, talks in Bamar, web address, 14232. (Liangas)

11690, Inbon-e Baram (Nippon no Kaze), via Darwin, *1500-1530*, Apr 22 and 26, Korean ann, frequency schedule over music with tentative mention of Australia and Taiwan; two men with interview, ann mentioning Tokyo with "live" report, soundbites; 1526 closing ann, 34343. (Barbour in DXplorer and Petersen). Ex 9820. (Ed)

11775, Furusato no Kaze, via Darwin, *1430-1500*, Apr 22 and 26, Japanese ann and talk, ballad at 1453, closing ann with web address, 35333. (Barbour in DXplorer and Petersen). Ex 9780. (Ed)

A-08 of BBC Darfur Salaam, all now via VT Communications site on Cyprus in Arabic:
0500-0530 on 12015 (300 kW / 177 degrees) and 13650 (250 kW / 187 degrees).
1700-1730 on 15515 (250 kW / 187 degrees) and 17585 (300 kW / 177 degrees). (Ivanov via BC-DX Apr 22)

15480, Democratic Voice of Burma, via Gavar, Armenia, 1433, Apr 17, talks in Bamar. Max signal S1 (Liangas)

15755, Radio Free Chosun (p), 1205-1212, April 19, Korean news, very good signal, 34433. (Slaen). New frequency ? (Ed)

17690, Sudan Radio Service, via Sines, Portugal, 1501-1515, Apr 16 and 22, Arabic ID and talks, "victor radio", 1515 talks in a local language, fair with S9. (Liangas)

17875, West Africa Democracy Radio, via Skelton, UK, 1010-1018, Apr 20, English news. Many talks and mentions on Zimbabwe, ID at 1013 as WDI or same, a hilife song, Mr Taradun talking about English Embassy, marginal signal. (Liangas)

17875, Radio Xoriyo, crash start at 1400-1404, Apr 22, folklore song, ID: "Radio Horiyo" 3 times and meter band, ann, quranic preaches. Underground talking or possibly jammer which turned on *1404 into DRM audio, 44444 at start. (Liangas)
(Source: DSWI/DX Window 349 via Anker Petersen, Denmark)

Additional clandestine activity:
[broadcasting to North Korea]6005, Shiokaze/Sea Breeze (JSR) via Yamata, Japan, 1401-1430*, April30 (Wed.). This is their anti-jamming alternative frequency (ex: 6020- temporary move?), missed sign-on at 1400, as I was on 6020. In English, program of details about the abductees, fair-poor due tosplatter from Echo of Hope on 6003, off with ID "JSR. This is ShiokazeSea Breeze from Tokyo, Japan". Heard 6020 with what sounded like anAsian station (VOV?) and jamming was also present and continued past1430. (Ron Howard-CA)

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6030, Minghui Radio, Tanshui, Taiwan, 1305-1357, Mar 10 and 14, conversation in Mandarin, talk on Myanmar, possibly // 7310 Sound of Hope R International (more music jamming). (Ashar)

6155, Radio Republica, via Rampisham, 0020, Mar 14, Spanish talks about Chavez, fair. (Bernardini)

6300, Radio Nacional Saharaui, 2250-2322, Mar 08 and 13, Arabic programme of local folkmusic from Sahara, 2300 programmes in Spanish, “Literalmente en Marruecos la gente se muere de hambre...”, 45444. (Cruz and Romero)

7540, Dengue Mezopotamya, via Maiac, Moldova, 1825-1830, Mar 11, Kurdish conversation, there is a strange background signal, perhaps jammer, but the signal strength of audio level is low, 44433. (Romero)

9415, Democratic Voice of Burma, via Gavar, Armenia, 1520-1530*, Fr Mar 07, Kayan (as scheduled) talk, song, 45333 // 17495, but Gavar was off at 1440! (Petersen)

9485, Voice of Oromo Liberation (Sagalee Bilisummaa Oromoo), via Nauen, Germany from Mar 01, 1700-1800, Su/ Tu/We/Fr, ex Tu-Su, in Oromo. (Ivanov, via BC-DX Mar 11). Thus not heard on Sa Mar 01! (Ed)

9840, Sudan Radio Service, Dhabbaya, UAE, 1751-1800*, Mar 13, English talks, short music, male “...programme of SRS...”, 1758 hilife African music, ann in various languages, 33223. (Bobrowiec)

11530, Dengue Mezopotamya, via Maiac, Moldova, 1350-1410, Mar 05, Kurdish talks, interview, phone in, folkmusic // streaming audio on their website: www.denge-mezopotamya.com , 44343. (Romero)

12035, SW Radio Africa, via Kvitsoy, Norway, 1800-1840, Mar 17, already testing A08 frequency, English talk about upcoming Zimbabwe elections. IDs. Gave contact information. Afro-pop music. "The Hidden Story" program at 1814 about Zimbabwe politics. Strong. Very good signal. Announced current tests daily at 1800-1900 and will be moving from 7125 to 12035 for the 1700-1900 time period starting Mar 30. (Alexander in DXplorer)

15485, Radio Mustaqbal, Dhabbaya, UAE, 1132-1159, Mar 08, conversation and laughter, traditional music, 24443. (Ashar)

15485, Radio Mustaqbal, via Meyerton, South Africa, 1205-1235, Mar 08 and 10, music, children conversation, talk with plenty mention of "arte-ey", jingle, drama, 24232. (Ashar). Obviously back on the air towards Ethiopia! (Ed)

17495, Democratic Voice of Burma, via Talata-Volonondry, Madagascar, *1430-1510, Mar 07, Burmese ann, opened with half an hour of beautiful Burmese folkmusic and jazz, 1457 talk, 45444. (Petersen)

17875, Radio Xoriyo, Samara, Russia, 1400-1430, Mar 08, ID, frequency, reading holy verses, interview and possibly praying, strong signal, but noise in most part. (Ashar)
(Source: DX Window #346 via Anker Petersen, Danish SW Club International)

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1550 MW, Polisario Front, Rabouni, near Tindouf, Algeria, *1701-2327, Feb 21, Arabic, program started immediately with prayer, music,..., Spanish programme 2302, 35443, then improving to 55544 as typical, even up here in Lisboa - and even better when observed from the SW coast. Also heard 0705, Feb 22, Arabic talks, music, 55444. (Gonçalves)

4557, Korean National Democratic Front, Haeju, 0920-0931, Feb 27, Korean, nationalistic music by female choir. SINPO 23332. (Bobrowiec)

4880, SW Radio Africa, Meyerton, 1739-1835, Feb 22 and 23, interview mentioning: We are part of Africa, Democratic Zimbabwe, people of Zimbabwe, national community, we do not want violence, stop the violence, leadership, political party, diplomatic community, election and political formation, NPZ, Robert Mugabe, democracy challenge, opposition, people of Zimbabwe know what they wanted, UNICEF, Jonathan, a man we can trust, President Mbeki, techno-fundamental sector, tension with political party; 32322 up to 1830 and 34422 afterwards. (Ashar and Bernardini)

5815, Belaruskaje Radyjo Racyja, via Sitkunai, Lithuania, *1530, Feb 16, Belarusian. Heavy splash sometimes, but also sometimes really good reception. (Björn Fransson). Cf. 7565 below. (Ed)

5955, Democratic Voice of Burma, via Wertachtal, *0030-0040, Feb 25, Burmese talk, report from a meeting, SINPO 44444. (Petersen)

6003, Echo of Hope, Gimpo, South Korea, 1420-1440, Mar 02, pop music, ann in Korean. Good signal sandwiched between 6000 and 6005 QRM; // to 3985 (good but QRM) and 6348 (good but heavily jammed). (Wilkins in DXplorer)

6100, Radio República, via Sackville, 0347-0357, Feb 22, political talk in Spanish, sound of rooster crowing, IDs, garbled audio due to jamming. (Howard)

6135, Radio República, via Rampisham, 2358-2400*, Feb 23, talks and ID. (Bernardini)

6300, National Radio of Sahara Arab Democratic Rep., Rabouni, 0711-0738, Feb 23, Arabic reciting, mentioning Allah and shariya, Arab hauntingly beautiful music, talks. 23232. (Bobrowiec and Hauser). Also heard 1955-2205, Feb 24, 25 and Mar 02, Arabic talks and songs, news bulletin, folkmusic, ID, 45444. (Bernardini and Romero)

7105, Sound of Hope, via Tanshui, Taiwan, 2231, Feb 14, Chinese talks, Mentioned "Tibet", SINPO 45544. (Grimm)

7390, Little Saigon Radio, Tainan, Taiwan, 1507-1530, Feb 22, talk on Pakistan, Aung San Suu-kyi and New York Times ended with jingle. After a song by male singer, OM talk on Cuba "Good bye": El Comandante, Mao, Stalin, Ho Chi-minh, Salvador Alende, Gorbachov – Perestroika and Castro. I heard one time pip before off, 34433. (Ashar)

7510, Radio Free North Korea. Look at: http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/02/27/cho.dissidentradio/index.html . (CNN via Herkimer in DXplorer, Feb 27)

7565, Radio Racja, via Sitkunai, Lithuania (100, 040 degrees), *1530-1600, Feb 27 and 28, Belarusian news about Belarus and Minsk, ID's, songs, ex 5815, 55555. Scheduled until 1728. (Ivanov via Bueschel, Petersen)

9820, Voice of Democratic Eritrea International, via Wertachtal, *1700-1735, Th Feb 28, Tigrinya ann, news, talk, music from Horn of Africa, 1730 Arabic programme, not on 9620 as stated in one reference, 33333, QRM Voice of Russia in Arabic. (Petersen)

10250, Sound of Hope Radio International, via Taiwan, 1850-1908, Feb 27, Chinese, new frequency being jammed by "Fire Drake music" until 1900* and again from *1908. (Romero)

11530, Dengue Mezopotamya, via Moldova, 0930-0935, Feb 24, Kurdish talk, 45444. (Romero)

15675, Southern Sudan Interactive Radio Instructions, via Meyerton, 1420-1430*, Sa Mar 01, English language lesson: "12 divided by 4 equals 3", 55545. (Petersen)
(DX Window #345 via Anker Petersen, Denmark)