The downward economy and a slumping housing market could delay a 10-year, $20 million plan to improve the Voice of America Park.
Real estate transfer fee collections are expected to come in at about $300,000 this year - about half of what Butler County MetroParks anticipated.
That means grading work on the 20-plus athletic fields at the park could be put off for at least another year.
"It doesn't look like we have the dollars to make it happen," said MetroParks Executive Director Jonathan Granville. "Because of factors that are beyond our control, things may take a little longer than we'd like."
additional detailed story at:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090519/NEWS01/905200357/1055/NEWS/Plans+for+VOA+Park+slowed
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Blog Logs
All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*
Argentina
11710.64v, RAE. 0159-0226.
English service. Station interval signal to time pips signal. Additional IS to station identification. Program segment talking about tango music, played some selections. Newscast. Signal poor-fair (Ron Howard, CA)
Australia
15515, Radio Australia(Shepparton) 0228-0233 + 0320. Probably on at their scheduled *0200, as not heard before 0200; conversation about agricultural economic issues; fair; // 15240 (via the same site). Nothing heard on 15560 (Ron Howardl CA)
Bolivia
6134.78, Radio Santa Cruz, 1015-1030. Male/female host with lesson segment,possibly Spanish. Although the signal was fairly good, I could pull out the significance of the comments. (Chuck Bolland, FL).
Canada
6159.96, CKZN Newfoundland (presumed). 0301-0305. Both Newfoundland and Vancouver with the same Radio One newscast and assume because of the long distance between the stations, there was a strong echo (out of sync). Noted 0304 they both started their own programming. Vancouver stronger signal (Ron Howard, CA)
China
Scan for Firedrakes: 7000-19000, from 1344 to 1428.
8400 // 9000 // 13970 Firedrake (Chinese music jamming), all with good signals.
A non-parallel Firedrake on 11300 till 1400*, did not re-start again. Very weak station in Chinese heard after 1400, positive not CNR-1 jamming (not // 5030), so perhaps SOH.
During the 1400-1405 absence of Firedrake, heard weak stations on 8400 and 9000, but nothing heard on 13970 during the gap.
At 1428 noted Firedrake on 15600 (// 8400, 9000 & 13970), had been absent pre-1400. Some of the Firedrakes certainly are no longer 24 hour operations (Ron Howard, CA)
6937 Yunnan PBS 1156-1214. Talk in lang to 1200, then possible news. Regional music followed at 1210. Fair but starting to fade. (John Wilkins, CO)
Diego Garcia
4319USB, AFRTS/AFN 1411-1416. ABC News, Air Force Network News with public-service announcement for the military. Signal noted as ver poor reception, but clearly // 10320USB Pearl Harbor.(Ron Howard, CA)
Equatorial Guinea
15190, Radio Africa, 2245-2304.* Fairly clear English religious talk with very little distortion but closing announcements at 2302 with very distorted, barely intelligible “Radio Africa” IDs along with contact information. (Brian Alexander, PA)
India
9425, All India Radio-Bengaluru - National Channel, 1435-1500. English service. Easy-listening music to interview with surgeon from New Delhi hospital. Additional PSA about eating disorders. These programs in English on Mon., Wed. and Fri. are primarily public service oriented with talks about health issues, education, etc. 1500 into Hindi. May 19 (Tue.) during this time period was in Hindi (Ron Howard, CA)
Indonesia
9524.96, Voice of Indonesia, 1501-1517. English service with news, Today in History and News and Events. Station IDs, running past their normal 1501.* Still going at tune-out at 1517 (Ron Howard, CA)
9525, Voice of Indonesia, 1053-1101. Islamic style music at tune-in to announcers' English comments. Station ID at 1100 as "Voice of Indonesia ...9525 15125 11785 ... suggestion ... mail address ... P.O. Box 1157 Jakarta, Indonesia ..." Then off the air by 1101. Signal was good. (Chuck Bolland, FL)
3987.04 RRI Manokwari 1156-1240. Song-of-the Cocnut Island interval signal to Jakarta network news, back to local studio at 1227 with a short vocal selection. Dulcimer-like interval signal at 1230, then ten-minute talk segment. Generally fair. Has been irregular in recent weeks. (John Wilkins, CO)
4605v RRI Serui, Has not been heard here in many months. Last logged here in May 2008John WIlkins, CO)
Israel
15785.01, Galei Zahal, Tel Aviv, 2040-2110. Hebrew talk. Local pop music. Good level but slightly distorted audio. Weak // 6973.00. (Brian Alexander, PA)
Madagascar
6134.93 Radio Madagaskira 1307. Presumed with vocal music. Poor and getting poorer. (John Wilkins, CO)
Malaysia
5964.91v, Klasik Nasional FM via RTM, 1336-1358 + 1404. They are completely back to normal broadcasting today. Only Klasik Nasional FM audio heard here; in vernacular with DJ playing pop songs; IDs; fair. Very nice! Poor after 1400 with heavy QRM (CRI).
6049.60v, Asyik FM, 1336-1400, May 18. They are completely back to normal broadcasting today with only Asyik FM audio here. Heard in vernacular with DJ playing pop songs; singing “Asyik FM” jingle; 1400 switches over to become R. Suara Islam; reciting from the Qur’an. Signal fair. Nice to have things back to normal again (Ron Howard, CA)
Malaysia/Sarawak
7270.01 Limbang FM(p) 1230-1302. Droning indigenous vocals to 1245, then middle-of-the-road Malay vocals, 1+1 pips at 1300, mixing with Nei Menggu's 5+1 pips and into presumed news. Fair signal. (John Wilkins, CO)
(and non). Sarawak FM via RTM. A check on May 18 found no sign of Sarawak FM under CNR-1 on 5030. Alan Davies says “5030 is still on, but listening is difficult because the audio level is very low” and also “I'm now in Kuching [May 18], where 7130 kHz has just been switched off as far as I can tell, not changed to another frequency.” I believe I heard 7130 on their last day there (March 30), as the next day there was no sign of them at all.
7270.0, Wai FM, 1412-1432. In vernacular with pop songs and on-air phone calls; IDs; into their usual program of indigenous chanting/singing. Signal covered at 1432 by strong CNR-1 program echo-jamming (//5030), which is against Taiwan that is scheduled for 1435 sign-on.Above average Malaysian propagation today! (Ron Howard, CA)
Oman
15140, Radio Sultanate of Oman, 1428-1500. Tune-in to lite instrumental music. Gongs/chimes at 1430 followed by their theme music & English news at 1431-1439. Theme music and ID at 1439. US pop & Euro-pop music at 1440-1500. Very weak but occasional peaks up to a weak but readable level. Lost in noise at 1500. (Brian Alexander, PA)
Papua New Guinea
3325, Radio Bougainville (presumed) 1328-1402.* DJ playing pop songs (Phil Collins, Another Day in Paradise, George Michael, Never Gonna Dance Again. Progtram off with choral anthem. Signal poor, mixing with RRI. Clearly they now have added about 50 minutes to their broadcasting day (ex: about 1312*). I note in DX-Window No. 376 that Anker Petersen indicates the name as “Radio Buka, Kubu (Ex R Bougainville)”, but I wonder if that is correct. Mark Wolfsbauer’s blog entry for Sept. 21, 2008 http://aboganinbougainville.blogspot.com/ say he has a program on “Radio Bougainville (call sign is Voice of the Sun Rise), which as it happens is just across the field from my house”, in Buka (Ron Howard, CA)
Singapore
6035 BBC via Kranji 1300. Noted with BBC world news in Bahasa Indonesia. Fair. (John Wilkins, CO)
Sudan
(non) via Slovakia, 15650, Miraya 101 FM, 1458-1525. Tune-in to Euro-pop music. Several “Miraya 101 FM” IDs at 1501 followed by English news. Arabic talk at 1510. Afro-pop music at 1514. Weak but readable. (Brian Alexander, PA)
Syria
9330, Radio Damascus, 2110-2200. Tune-in to English news. Local music. Commentary. News headlines at 2158. National anthem at 2159. Spanish at 2200. Fair to good level butthe usual very poor audio with hum & low modulation. 12085 not heard. (Brian Alexander, PA)
National Hurricane Center's Sets On-The-Air Station Test
Special Bulletin 7 ARLX007 from ARRL Headquarters, Newington CT May 19, 2009
The annual WX4NHC On-the-Air Station Test from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami takes place Saturday, May 30, 1300-2100 UTC.
"The purpose of this annual Station Test is to test all of our radio equipment, computers and antennas using as many modes and frequencies as possible. This is not a contest or simulated hurricane exercise.
New equipment and software will be tested, and we will also conduct some operator training," said WX4NHC Assistant Amateur Radio Volunteer Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R. Ripoll said that WX4NHC also will be testing new computers and software, as well as conducting operator
training. "NHC Director Bill Read, KB5FYA, will be at WX4NHC, making contacts," he said. WX4NHC will be on the air on HF, VHF and UHF, plus 2 and 30 meter APRS.
Suggested SSB frequencies are 3.950, 7.268, 14.325, 21.325 and 28.525 MHz, ±QRM; WX4NHC reports that they will mostly be on 14.325 MHz and will make announcements when they change frequencies. WX4NHC also will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net 1700-1900 UTC (IRLP node 9219/EchoLink WX-TALK Conference) and on South Florida area VHF/UHF repeaters and simplex; APRS and e-mail will also be monitored.
Stations working WX4NHC exchange call sign, signal report, location and name plus a brief weather report, such as "sunny," "rain" or "cloudy." Non-hams may submit their actual weather using the On-Line Hurricane Report Form. QSL to WD4R and include a self-addressed,stamped envelope. Do not send cards to the NHC. Due to security measures, no visitors will be allowed at NHC during the test.
(via Free Radio Network post/MARE #529 via Harold Frodge, MI)
training. "NHC Director Bill Read, KB5FYA, will be at WX4NHC, making contacts," he said. WX4NHC will be on the air on HF, VHF and UHF, plus 2 and 30 meter APRS.
Suggested SSB frequencies are 3.950, 7.268, 14.325, 21.325 and 28.525 MHz, ±QRM; WX4NHC reports that they will mostly be on 14.325 MHz and will make announcements when they change frequencies. WX4NHC also will be on the VoIP Hurricane Net 1700-1900 UTC (IRLP node 9219/EchoLink WX-TALK Conference) and on South Florida area VHF/UHF repeaters and simplex; APRS and e-mail will also be monitored.
Stations working WX4NHC exchange call sign, signal report, location and name plus a brief weather report, such as "sunny," "rain" or "cloudy." Non-hams may submit their actual weather using the On-Line Hurricane Report Form. QSL to WD4R and include a self-addressed,stamped envelope. Do not send cards to the NHC. Due to security measures, no visitors will be allowed at NHC during the test.
(via Free Radio Network post/MARE #529 via Harold Frodge, MI)
Amateur radio special event schedules
5H - Win, DK9IP will be active as 5H2WK from Arusha, Tanzania from 28 May to 5 June. He will operate holiday style, with some activity being planned during the CQ WW WPX CW Contest. QSL via home call. [TNX MM0NDX]
8Q - Giulio, IW3HVB will be active holiday style as 8Q7GP from the Maldives (AS-013) from 26 May to 4 June. He will be running 100 watts to a multiband vertical antenna, with planned SSB and PSK31 activity mainly on 40, 30 and 20 metres. QSL via home call, direct or bureau. [TNX
IW3HVB]
9A - Neno/9A5AN and Tom/9A2AA will be active from several different IOCA islands in IOTA group EU-170 between 24 May and 13 June. On 24-29 May they will be joined by Livio/9A3KS, while on 5-13 June they will be joined by Tibor/HA3HP. [TNX 9A2AA]
BY - Mee/BD4TQ, Meng/BD4TT (YL operator) and Dale/BA4TB, along with Rene/DL2JRM, will be active from Dayang Shan Island (AS-137) on 22-24 May. They plan to operate homecall/5 on all bands CW, SSB and digital modes. QSL via home calls. [TNX BA4TB]
EI - Robert/GI0NCA, Rudo/OM5FM and Vlado/OM7CA will be active as EI/homecall from Aranmore Island (EU-121) on 25-29 May, They plan to operate CW, RTTY and SSB on 80-10 metres from the local lighthouse (ARLHS IRE-02). QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [TNX OM7CA]
F - Special callsign TM100C will be activated between 21 May and 4 June to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight of aviation pioneers Gaston and Rene Caudron. QSL via F1RR. [TNX F8REF]
F - Once again (for the 58th year) the Association des Radioamateurs de la Sarthe will activate special event station TM6ACO for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This year's operations will take place from 31 May to 14 June. QSL via F6KFI. Further information at
http://asso.proxiland.fr/aras72/ [TNX F5TJC]
G - Members of the Southport & District Amateur Radio Club (http://www.sadarc.org.uk/) will be operating special event station GB5BOO at the Best of Ormskirk Festival on 30 May. During the event they will raise money for MapAction (http://www.mapaction.org/ ), and they
would appreciate as many contacts as possible to raise public awareness of this charity. [TNX G7LFC]
H4 - Mike, KM9D (H44MY) and Jan, KF4TUG (H44TO) are now lying to anchor at Lever Harbour, New Georgia Island (OC-149) and "searching for an adequate operating location". QSL via OM2SA. [TNX The Daily DX]
HA - Laci, HA0HW will be active as SV8/HA0HW and J48HW from Thassos Island (EU-174) from 28 May to 6 June, including an entry in the CQ WW WPX CW Contest. He will operate mainly CW, with some SSB, RTTY and PSK31 on various bands, with an emphasis on 40, 30, 20, 17 and 6 metres. QSL via HA0HW, direct or bureau. [TNX The Daily DX]
I - Nuccio, I0YKN reports he will be active as IY0GM until 20 July. The special callsign celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Prize in physiscs awarded to Guglielmo Marconi. QSL via I0YKN.
I - Mauri, IZ5OVP will be active as IA5/IZ5OVP from Elba Island (EU-028, IIA LI-001) on 24-25 May. QSL via home call. [TNX Mediterraneo DX Club]
I - Look for IK4GLV/4, IK4JPR/4, IK4RUX/4, IZ4CCO/4 and IZ4ISX/4 to be active from Scanno di Piallazza (EU-155, IIA FE-001) on 31 May and 1 June. They will operate CW and SSB on 80-6 metres. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [TNX IK4RUX]
OH0 - Uwe/DL6NDK, Iris/DL6LI and Ralf/DL9GTI will be active from the Aland Islands (EU-002) on 23-29 May. They plan to operate mainly CW on 80-2 metres, with some PSK31 by DL6LI. QSL via home calls, direct or bureau. [TNX DXNL]
OZ - Flemming, OZ5FM and Jakob, OZ7AEI will be active as homecall/p from the lighthouse of Vorupoere Mole Fyr (ARLHS DEN-235) on Vendsyssel-Thy Island (EU-171, DIA NJ-001) on 29 May. They plan to operate on 20 and 40 metres SSB starting around 19 UTC. QSL via home
calls, direct or bureau. [TNX OZ7AEI]
PA - Special callsign PA08DWN will be aired on 30 May from Maassluis, near Rotterdam. Operations will take place from the radio shack of the "Elbe", a tugboat that is being restorated to serve as a museumship. Expect CW only operations to take place between 8 and 15 UTC. QSL via PA3ALM. [TNX PA9HR]
SV - Dick, PA3DEU will operate as SV8/PA3DEU from Alonissos Island (EU-072) from 25 May to 7 June. Look for him around the QRP frequencies, as he will be running 5 watts only. [TNX PA3DEU]
TA - Karl, WA2KBZ is active as TA0/WA2KBZ from Buyukada, near Istanbul (not IOTA) until 17 June. QSL via home call. [TNX ARRL DX News]
DX News ... Good to Know
GEOPARKS WEEKEND ---> A number of stations will be active for the Geoparks Communication Weekend (23-24 May). Besides GB6GEO [425DXN 941], announced participating stations from Europe include CS8GEO (Portugal), DD0D, DK0GEO and DR9VARUS (Germany), EI2GEO (Ireland), GB1GEO (Scotland), GB2MAC (Northern Ireland), GB5GEO (Wales), YP2GEO (Romania). Geopark stations will operate around 3680, 7080, 14180, 21180 and 28480 kHz. The CS Silver Fox (YO2KAR) offers an award for working
"geo-stations" between 23 May and 30 December. Please e-mail cssilverfox@yahoo.com for further information. [TNX G3VOF and N2YO]
QSL A71BU ---> This is the brand new callsign of Juma Al Kuwari (A71EM and A92GT), whose QSL manager is NI5DX. The cards for A71BU will need to be designed and ordered, so plase allow 6-8 weeks before the first QSLs are sent out. Also please note that EA7FTR is still the QSL manager for either A71EM and A92GT. [TNX K1XN and The Golist]
WPX CONTEST CERTIFICATES ---> CQ WPX Contest Director Randy Thompson, K5ZD, announced on 17 May that all those who took part in the WPX Contest (SSB and CW) for 2007-08 can now download electronic versions of their participation certificates in PDF format. Please visit http://www.cqwpx.com/blog/ for further information.
(Dave Raycroft/ODXA)
Radio Gloria International set for Sunday broadcast
Date 24 May 2009
Time 0900 to 1000 UTC
Channel 6140 KHz
Radio Gloria International, will be broadcasting over the transmitting station in Wertachtal Germany.
The transmitter power will be 100 000 Watts, and we will be using a non-directional
antenna system (Quadrant antenna).
(Tom Taylor)
Time 0900 to 1000 UTC
Channel 6140 KHz
Radio Gloria International, will be broadcasting over the transmitting station in Wertachtal Germany.
The transmitter power will be 100 000 Watts, and we will be using a non-directional
antenna system (Quadrant antenna).
(Tom Taylor)
RNZI Airs New Radio Heritage Documentary
Radio New Zealand International airs New Radio Heritage Documentary
AFRS Mosquito Network June 01 2009
Join us on June 01 2009 when the Radio Heritage Foundation airs a new radio heritage documentary on the Radio New Zealand International [RNZI] Mailbox program.
You can listen via shortwave or audio on demand [for the following month] with full details of frequencies and times and audio download at www.rnzi.com .
The program features the story of the six stations of the famous AFRS Mosquito Network during World War II, and how they got their name.
American Expeditionary Stations in Noumea, Munda, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, Bougainville and Auckland all went on air in 1944, some 65 years ago, and were staffed by professional broadcasters drawn from American radio stations.
Featuring top Hollywood and music show stars, the stations entertained hundreds of thousands of Allied troops, and introduced structured radio broadcasting to the Solomon Islands and [now]
Vanuatu for the first time.
Join David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation on this journey back to 1944, details about the special four station off-air network broadcast, and the music of forces favorite GI Jill who joins the program.
This new Radio Heritage documentary on RNZI complements three new stories about the Mosquito Network just released at www.radioheritage.net.
You'll read more about the stations and their place in Pacific radio heritage in AFRS Guadalcanal, AFRS Radio City and AFRS Mosquito Bites.
The stories are based on interviews with surviving Mosquito Network personnel and extensive research by Martin Hadlow, former manager of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service.
June 01 2009, be listening to Mailbox on Radio New Zealand International for AFRS Mosquito Network, the new radio heritage documentary from the Radio Heritage Foundation.
(Dario Monferini/playdx2003)
AFRS Mosquito Network June 01 2009
Join us on June 01 2009 when the Radio Heritage Foundation airs a new radio heritage documentary on the Radio New Zealand International [RNZI] Mailbox program.
You can listen via shortwave or audio on demand [for the following month] with full details of frequencies and times and audio download at www.rnzi.com .
The program features the story of the six stations of the famous AFRS Mosquito Network during World War II, and how they got their name.
American Expeditionary Stations in Noumea, Munda, Guadalcanal, Espiritu Santo, Bougainville and Auckland all went on air in 1944, some 65 years ago, and were staffed by professional broadcasters drawn from American radio stations.
Featuring top Hollywood and music show stars, the stations entertained hundreds of thousands of Allied troops, and introduced structured radio broadcasting to the Solomon Islands and [now]
Vanuatu for the first time.
Join David Ricquish of the Radio Heritage Foundation on this journey back to 1944, details about the special four station off-air network broadcast, and the music of forces favorite GI Jill who joins the program.
This new Radio Heritage documentary on RNZI complements three new stories about the Mosquito Network just released at www.radioheritage.net.
You'll read more about the stations and their place in Pacific radio heritage in AFRS Guadalcanal, AFRS Radio City and AFRS Mosquito Bites.
The stories are based on interviews with surviving Mosquito Network personnel and extensive research by Martin Hadlow, former manager of the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Service.
June 01 2009, be listening to Mailbox on Radio New Zealand International for AFRS Mosquito Network, the new radio heritage documentary from the Radio Heritage Foundation.
(Dario Monferini/playdx2003)
Radio Cairo schedule update
Egypt, Radio Cairo A-09
Effective to 26 October 2009
All times UTC
0700-1100 on 15790 ABZ 100 kW / 250 deg to WeAf Arabic GS
1015-1215 on 15170 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to WeAs Arabic
1215-1330 on 17835 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs English
1230-1400 on 15710 ABS 250 kW / 106 deg to SEAs Indonesian
1300-1600 on 15080 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf Arabic
1330-1530 on 15800 ABZ 100 kW / 070 deg to WeAs Farsi
1430-1600 on 12170 ABZ 250 kW / 070 deg to WeAs Pashto
1500-1600 on 9250 ABZ 250 kW / 050 deg to CeAs Uzbek
1500-1600 on 15255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to EaEu Albanian
1530-1730 on 17810 ABZ 100 kW / 170 deg to CEAf Swahili
1600-1700 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Afar
1600-1800 on 6270 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Urdu
1600-1800 on 12170 ABZ 150 kW / 195 deg to CSAf English
1700-1900 on 6860 ABS 250 kW / 005 deg to N/ME Turkish
1700-2300 on 9250 ABZ 250 kW / 180 deg to EaAf Ar R.Waadi e Nile
1700-1730 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Somali
1730-1900 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Amharic
1800-1900 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu Italian
1800-2100 on 9990 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf Hausa
1900-2000 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu German
1900-2000 on 6860 ABS 250 kW / 005 deg to EaEu Russian
1900-2030 on 11510 ABZ 100 kW / 250 deg to WeAf English
1900-2400 on 6290 ABS 250 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic GS
1900-0030 on 11540 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to CEAf Arabic R.Vo Arabs
2000-2115 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu French
2000-2200 on 6860 ABZ 250 kW / 110 deg to AUS Arabic
2030-2230 on 9280 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf French
2115-2245 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu English
2215-2330 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to SoAm Portuguese
2300-0030 on 11590 ABZ 250 kW / 330 deg to NEAm English
2330-0045 on 9250 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to SoAm Arabic
2330-0045 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to CeAm Arabic
0000-0700 on 6290 ABS 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm Arabic GS
0030-0430 on 11590 ABZ 250 kW / 330 deg to NEAm Arabic
0045-0200 on 7540 ABZ 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm Spanish
0045-0200 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to CeAm Spanish
0045-0200 on 9915 ABS 250 kW / 252 deg to SoAm Spanish
0200-0330 on 7540 ABZ 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm English
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews May 22/DX Mix News # 573 via wb, Germany)
1015-1215 on 15170 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to WeAs Arabic
1215-1330 on 17835 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs English
1230-1400 on 15710 ABS 250 kW / 106 deg to SEAs Indonesian
1300-1600 on 15080 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf Arabic
1330-1530 on 15800 ABZ 100 kW / 070 deg to WeAs Farsi
1430-1600 on 12170 ABZ 250 kW / 070 deg to WeAs Pashto
1500-1600 on 9250 ABZ 250 kW / 050 deg to CeAs Uzbek
1500-1600 on 15255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to EaEu Albanian
1530-1730 on 17810 ABZ 100 kW / 170 deg to CEAf Swahili
1600-1700 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Afar
1600-1800 on 6270 ABZ 250 kW / 090 deg to SoAs Urdu
1600-1800 on 12170 ABZ 150 kW / 195 deg to CSAf English
1700-1900 on 6860 ABS 250 kW / 005 deg to N/ME Turkish
1700-2300 on 9250 ABZ 250 kW / 180 deg to EaAf Ar R.Waadi e Nile
1700-1730 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Somali
1730-1900 on 15285 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to ECAf Amharic
1800-1900 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu Italian
1800-2100 on 9990 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf Hausa
1900-2000 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu German
1900-2000 on 6860 ABS 250 kW / 005 deg to EaEu Russian
1900-2030 on 11510 ABZ 100 kW / 250 deg to WeAf English
1900-2400 on 6290 ABS 250 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic GS
1900-0030 on 11540 ABZ 100 kW / 160 deg to CEAf Arabic R.Vo Arabs
2000-2115 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu French
2000-2200 on 6860 ABZ 250 kW / 110 deg to AUS Arabic
2030-2230 on 9280 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to WeAf French
2115-2245 on 6255 ABS 250 kW / 330 deg to WeEu English
2215-2330 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to SoAm Portuguese
2300-0030 on 11590 ABZ 250 kW / 330 deg to NEAm English
2330-0045 on 9250 ABS 250 kW / 241 deg to SoAm Arabic
2330-0045 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to CeAm Arabic
0000-0700 on 6290 ABS 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm Arabic GS
0030-0430 on 11590 ABZ 250 kW / 330 deg to NEAm Arabic
0045-0200 on 7540 ABZ 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm Spanish
0045-0200 on 9360 ABZ 250 kW / 245 deg to CeAm Spanish
0045-0200 on 9915 ABS 250 kW / 252 deg to SoAm Spanish
0200-0330 on 7540 ABZ 250 kW / 315 deg to NoAm English
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews May 22/DX Mix News # 573 via wb, Germany)
Radio Netherlands Program Guide May 24-29
SUNDAY 24 May
*** Network Europe Extra ***
Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Radio Books (primary program) ***
'Who Drank Hector Hernandez?' - by Dimitri Verhust
Our series of Dutch and Flemish short stories in English translations returns after a short break. We begin with a reprise of the first story broadcast almost two years ago.
The reason is to celebrate author Dimitri Verhulst who just won the highest Dutch literary honour - the Libris Prize - for his latest novel. A sardonic history of the world, the book was praised for its unparalleled use of language and ironic sense of humour.
Both qualities are abundant in his story "Who Drank Hector Hernandez?" It's about a Belgian man who wins a holiday in Cuba where he is faced with a most unusual request.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
MONDAY 25 May
*** Curious Orange (primary program) ***
The Dutch need donors... sperm donors, that is. We'll tell you why Dutch men are, erm, holding back.
We'll also take you to the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, where, 40 years ago, John and Yoko held their bed-in for peace.
And we'll tour a 250-year-old Dutch house... in New York.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Radio Books (repeat from Sunday) ***
'Who Drank Hector Hernandez?' - by Dimitri Verhust
Our series of Dutch and Flemish short stories in English translations returns after a short break. We begin with a reprise of the first story broadcast almost two years ago.
The reason is to celebrate author Dimitri Verhulst who just won the highest Dutch literary honour - the Libris Prize - for his latest novel. A sardonic history of the world, the book was praised for its unparalleled use of language and ironic sense of humour.
Both qualities are abundant in his story "Who Drank Hector Hernandez?" It's about a Belgian man who wins a holiday in Cuba where he is faced with a most unusual request.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe Week ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe satisfy your needs with this digest of the programme's top stories.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast time on SW (UTC):
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
TUESDAY 26 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Jonathan talks with Nirmala Rajasingam, a Sri Lankan woman living in London. Nirmala joined the Tamil Tigers over 20 years ago to protect the rights of her Tamil community, but became disillusioned with the organisation and its brutal repression. She tells Jonathan about her life as a Tiger, the murder of her sister by Tamils, and her hopes for the future of Sri Lanka.
Dr Neva Bartholomew was doing the job she loved, working as a primary care physician, serving families she knew personally - until the red tape of US health insurance companies forced her out of the field.
Commentary: When Kannan Arunasalam learned his statue of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh, was likely taken from a temple in the war-ravaged north of Sri Lanka, he vowed to return it. But now that the war is over conditions are still too fragile so the statue sits in his apartment, for now.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Earthbeat (repeat from Thursday) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
WEDNESDAY 27 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (repeat from Friday) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (primary program) ***
Another selection of this week's program highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
THURSDAY 28 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Earthbeat (primary program) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Curious Orange (repeat program) ***
The Dutch need donors... sperm donors, that is. We'll tell you why Dutch men are, erm, holding back.
We'll also take you to the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, where, 40 years ago, John and Yoko held their bed-in for peace.
And we'll tour a 250-year-old Dutch house... in New York.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
FRIDAY 29 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (primary program) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (repeat programme) ***
Another selection of this week's programme highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
(R. Netherlands)
*** Network Europe Extra ***
Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Radio Books (primary program) ***
'Who Drank Hector Hernandez?' - by Dimitri Verhust
Our series of Dutch and Flemish short stories in English translations returns after a short break. We begin with a reprise of the first story broadcast almost two years ago.
The reason is to celebrate author Dimitri Verhulst who just won the highest Dutch literary honour - the Libris Prize - for his latest novel. A sardonic history of the world, the book was praised for its unparalleled use of language and ironic sense of humour.
Both qualities are abundant in his story "Who Drank Hector Hernandez?" It's about a Belgian man who wins a holiday in Cuba where he is faced with a most unusual request.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
MONDAY 25 May
*** Curious Orange (primary program) ***
The Dutch need donors... sperm donors, that is. We'll tell you why Dutch men are, erm, holding back.
We'll also take you to the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, where, 40 years ago, John and Yoko held their bed-in for peace.
And we'll tour a 250-year-old Dutch house... in New York.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Radio Books (repeat from Sunday) ***
'Who Drank Hector Hernandez?' - by Dimitri Verhust
Our series of Dutch and Flemish short stories in English translations returns after a short break. We begin with a reprise of the first story broadcast almost two years ago.
The reason is to celebrate author Dimitri Verhulst who just won the highest Dutch literary honour - the Libris Prize - for his latest novel. A sardonic history of the world, the book was praised for its unparalleled use of language and ironic sense of humour.
Both qualities are abundant in his story "Who Drank Hector Hernandez?" It's about a Belgian man who wins a holiday in Cuba where he is faced with a most unusual request.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe Week ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe satisfy your needs with this digest of the programme's top stories.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast time on SW (UTC):
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
TUESDAY 26 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
Jonathan talks with Nirmala Rajasingam, a Sri Lankan woman living in London. Nirmala joined the Tamil Tigers over 20 years ago to protect the rights of her Tamil community, but became disillusioned with the organisation and its brutal repression. She tells Jonathan about her life as a Tiger, the murder of her sister by Tamils, and her hopes for the future of Sri Lanka.
Dr Neva Bartholomew was doing the job she loved, working as a primary care physician, serving families she knew personally - until the red tape of US health insurance companies forced her out of the field.
Commentary: When Kannan Arunasalam learned his statue of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh, was likely taken from a temple in the war-ravaged north of Sri Lanka, he vowed to return it. But now that the war is over conditions are still too fragile so the statue sits in his apartment, for now.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Earthbeat (repeat from Thursday) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
WEDNESDAY 27 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (repeat from Friday) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (primary program) ***
Another selection of this week's program highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
THURSDAY 28 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Earthbeat (primary program) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Curious Orange (repeat program) ***
The Dutch need donors... sperm donors, that is. We'll tell you why Dutch men are, erm, holding back.
We'll also take you to the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, where, 40 years ago, John and Yoko held their bed-in for peace.
And we'll tour a 250-year-old Dutch house... in New York.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
FRIDAY 29 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (primary program) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (repeat programme) ***
Another selection of this week's programme highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
(R. Netherlands)
Radio Belarus A09 schedule update
Radio Belarus
Effective to 26 October 2009
All times UTC
Belarussian
1100-1400 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1100-1400 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
1100-1400 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1100-1400 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
Russian
1400-1600 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1400-1600 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
2200-2300 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
2200-2300 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
2200-2300 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
1400-1600 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1400-1600 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
2200-2300 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
2200-2300 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
2200-2300 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
Polish
1600-1800 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1705-1800 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
1600-1800 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
1600-1800 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1705-1800 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
1600-1800 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
German
1800-2000 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1800-2000 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
1800-2000 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
1800-2000 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
1800-2000 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
1800-2000 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
English
2000-2200 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
2000-2200 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
2000-2200 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
2000-2200 on 7210 MNS 075 kW / 270 deg
2000-2200 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 252 deg
2000-2200 on 7390 MNS 150 kW / 246 deg
Belarussian Belorusskoe Radio HS-1
0400-0700 on 11930 MNS 250 kW / 072 deg
1500-1700 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 072 deg
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews May 22/DX Mix News 573 via wb, Germany)
0400-0700 on 11930 MNS 250 kW / 072 deg
1500-1700 on 7255 MNS 250 kW / 072 deg
(R BULGARIA DX MIX News, Ivo Ivanov, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews May 22/DX Mix News 573 via wb, Germany)
RTI to increase North American transmissions
Starting June 15th,2009 Radio Taiwan International will add two more frequencies for listeners in North America.0200 to 0300 UTC on 9680 kHz to the Midwest
0500 to 0600 UTC on 5950 kHz to the West Coast.
http://english.rti.org.tw/Content/WhatsNewSingle.aspx?ContentID=79276
(Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi)
Brazil ready to evaluate the DRM standard while deciding its digital radio future
This major breakthrough for Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) was announced during the 25th ABERT Broadcasting Congress in Brasilia, Brazil (19-21 May).
Seven experts representing the DRM Consortium (from BBC, Digidia, Dolby, Fraunhofer IIS, TDF, and Thomson Grass Valley) were invited to this congress and made well received presentations in the plenum. In addition, DRM in the AM bands with multimedia elements Slideshow and Journaline, DRM+ with 5.1 Surround Sound, and DRM/AM simulcasting were demonstrated during the 3 days of the congress, while live transmissions from Chile, Ecuador and French Guyana could be listened to on the latest generation of DRM receivers.
During the opening session of the congress on May 19th, the Brazilian Minister of Communications Helio Costa announced an upcoming public consultation period of 180 days. The aim of this consultation is to choose the most adequate digital radio system fulfilling all broadcast requirements of Brazil.
DRM has confirmed throughout the congress, attended by 1500 participants, its readiness and willingness to lead this evaluation, together with Brazilian partners and the general support of the Brazilian authorities. The preparation of these trials has already started during the congress.
The DRM Consortium will contribute to the selection of the best digital radio solution for Brazil. The open, global DRM Digital Radio Mondiale standard was recently officially chosen by India and Russia for their radio broadcasting bands.
(Jaisakthivel, Chennai, India/HCDX)
Seven experts representing the DRM Consortium (from BBC, Digidia, Dolby, Fraunhofer IIS, TDF, and Thomson Grass Valley) were invited to this congress and made well received presentations in the plenum. In addition, DRM in the AM bands with multimedia elements Slideshow and Journaline, DRM+ with 5.1 Surround Sound, and DRM/AM simulcasting were demonstrated during the 3 days of the congress, while live transmissions from Chile, Ecuador and French Guyana could be listened to on the latest generation of DRM receivers.
During the opening session of the congress on May 19th, the Brazilian Minister of Communications Helio Costa announced an upcoming public consultation period of 180 days. The aim of this consultation is to choose the most adequate digital radio system fulfilling all broadcast requirements of Brazil.
DRM has confirmed throughout the congress, attended by 1500 participants, its readiness and willingness to lead this evaluation, together with Brazilian partners and the general support of the Brazilian authorities. The preparation of these trials has already started during the congress.
The DRM Consortium will contribute to the selection of the best digital radio solution for Brazil. The open, global DRM Digital Radio Mondiale standard was recently officially chosen by India and Russia for their radio broadcasting bands.
(Jaisakthivel, Chennai, India/HCDX)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
RTM Malaysia schedule update
RTM Kuching (Stapok) has cancelled its 7200 kHz authorization, which was incorrectly assigned this slot, but not used, in the extended amateur radio band for A09 as a replacement for 7130. The transmitter on 7130 has been closed down due to technical limitations, and broadcasts previously carried by it are now only on VHF and MF.
Current RTM transmissions are scheduled:
All times UTC
5030 Stapok 2200-1600 local (times vary)
5965 Kajang 24 hrs Malay
6050 Sibu 2200-1600 local (times vary)
6100 Kajang 1300-1500 Asian dialects (external service)
6175 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam (external service)
6175 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
6175 Kajang 1200-1830 Indonesian/Malay (external service)
7270 Stapok 2200-1600 local (times vary)
7295 Kajang 24 hrs English
9750 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam) (external service)
9750 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
9750 Kajang 1200-1800 Indonesian/Malay (external service)
11885 Kajang 1200-1300 Mandarin
15295 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam) (external service)
15295 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
15295 Kajang 1200-1300 Mandarin
15295 Kajang 1600-1800 Arabic, Malay (external service)
(Bob Padula, Australia/Cumbre DX)
Current RTM transmissions are scheduled:
All times UTC
5030 Stapok 2200-1600 local (times vary)
5965 Kajang 24 hrs Malay
6050 Sibu 2200-1600 local (times vary)
6100 Kajang 1300-1500 Asian dialects (external service)
6175 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam (external service)
6175 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
6175 Kajang 1200-1830 Indonesian/Malay (external service)
7270 Stapok 2200-1600 local (times vary)
7295 Kajang 24 hrs English
9750 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam) (external service)
9750 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
9750 Kajang 1200-1800 Indonesian/Malay (external service)
11885 Kajang 1200-1300 Mandarin
15295 Kajang 0300-0600 English (Voice of Islam) (external service)
15295 Kajang 0600-0830 English (external service)
15295 Kajang 1200-1300 Mandarin
15295 Kajang 1600-1800 Arabic, Malay (external service)
(Bob Padula, Australia/Cumbre DX)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Blog Logs - pirate radio
The latest monitoring from the bizarre world of pirate and free radio.
All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*
All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*
US Pirates
All Aboard
6924.9, 2312.+ Repeating slogan as, “all aboard, all aboard” then whistling. Then repeating “attention, attention” and a 5-digit block of numbers, followed by “authenticate, authenticate,” more whistling and additional “All aboard” and off. Also heard later in the evening. Please QSL (Andew Yoder,PA/FRW 692)
Barnyard Radio
6925USB, 0000-0005* *0007-0058* SIO 242. Another typical lengthy broadcast from this station, running nearly an hour. Clucking chickens and other animal noises frequently. Sketch about chickens and donkeys. Various pop/country tunes about animals. Heard no address announced on this program. (George Zeller, OH/FRW 692)
Calling Marco Radio via WEAK
6925USB, 0325-0338:29*, *0339:41-0343+, 6925USB. Message and hard rock tunes,
nothing Top-40. Station ID in Italian and frequenct English IDs by announcer, including repeated Marco. Off with IDs by male/female announcers. QSL via FRN or email as callingmarcoradio@gmail.com. Station off for little over a minutes then back with woman saying "Marco-can you hear me" and repeating Marco, then hard rock tune. SIO 3+53 (Harold Frodge, MI/FRW 691)
Captain Morgan
6925AM, 2339-2346. Rolling, Stones tune to Twilight Zone theme Fair signal quality. 6925AM, 0030. Big static crashes here tonight, 0035 Captain Morgan email given Poor signal. (Rohde/NASWA Flashsheet 382).
KFUDD
6950, 2210-2211.+ Good Signal. Song tune, No More Rabbits by some one sounding like Elmer Fudd. Station ID as "KFUDD, the Voice of the Human Revolution," with announcer Ossie Fudd. (Greg Majewski CT/FRW 691)
MAC Shortwave
6850AM, 0036-0140+ Good signal show with Pat Benatar, Derik and the Dominos by announcer named Mike. ID followed by "the station that Paul Starr never listens to. " Next show was done by Ultraman. Played old stuff by Elvis and others. (Greg Majewski CT/FRW 692)
Radio Cinco De Mayo
6925USB, 0007. SINPO 24322 Spanish speaking operator into a Mexican rap song. Was able to understand ID as, "Radio Cinco de Mayo," into more Mexican music (Ragnar-MI) Station email radiocincodemayo@gmail.com (FRW 691)
Radio Pigmeat International
6925AM, 0005, SINPO 34323 RPI ID. Tunes, You Really Got Me and What I Like About You. signal dove at 0013 (Ragnar, MI/FRW 692)
Radio XXP
6925USB, 0054-0102. "I drink your rum boys," Station ID as 0055 "Radio Station XXP" at 0055 and "this is radio station, pirate radio station XXP." This is the first broadcast from this pirate operator. Off at 0102. Fair signal. Also noted on 1336, May 16. Whip It tune to "XXP" ID at 1337. Modulation seems to be off a bit, best tune at 6.925.015. Mention that this is the second broadcast of this operator, the first was last night Fair signal. (Rohde/NASWA Flashsheet 382)
Sycko Radio
6924.3USB, 0140-0220.+ Tuned in to “A mind-control experiment from inside your own head,” repeating over a droning sound. Nice weird show with repeating phrases, speeding up and slowing down kids' records, and electronic music/effects. Big signal, peaking up around S9+10. Think one song was by Kraftwerk. This show would really freak people out if it was aired outside the pirate bands! Please QSL (Andew Yoder,PA/Cumbre DX)
The Crooked Man/Mouth od Mohammad Radio
6950.50AM, 1518-1556*. Music, followed by an ID repeated four times. "The Crooked Man is Calling. " Radio skit, Why do Catholics Cross Themselves. Music tune, Hey and I Am the Walrus. Long ramble about getting brain cancer and tumors from injections. About 1533 ID was repeated a half dozen times, then the broadcast switched to "Mouth of Mohammad Radio." Music tune, Islam's Not for Me, Put a Bomb in Your Shoe, 50 Ways to Kill Bin Laden & other snappy tunes. SIO 252 to 151. Weak signal plus local noise made difficult reception. Carrier ended at about 1556. (Hunsicker, PA/FRW 691)
WBNY
6925AM 19:00. SINPO 24222. WBNY Pat Murphy tribute show. Clips of Pat's interview, Monkey songs, etc. 6925AM, 2300-2328. SINPO 34333. WBNY repeat of the Pat Murphy tribute show. Giunney Gatoraid, Cows with Guns. (Ragnar,MI/FRW 692)
Whispery Wolf
6925USB, 0135-0140. SINPO 35343, must have missed the ID trippy instrumental music as described by Ragnar. Possible ID at 0140 - off ? Fair signal quality. (Rohde/FRW 382)
All Aboard
6924.9, 2312.+ Repeating slogan as, “all aboard, all aboard” then whistling. Then repeating “attention, attention” and a 5-digit block of numbers, followed by “authenticate, authenticate,” more whistling and additional “All aboard” and off. Also heard later in the evening. Please QSL (Andew Yoder,PA/FRW 692)
Barnyard Radio
6925USB, 0000-0005* *0007-0058* SIO 242. Another typical lengthy broadcast from this station, running nearly an hour. Clucking chickens and other animal noises frequently. Sketch about chickens and donkeys. Various pop/country tunes about animals. Heard no address announced on this program. (George Zeller, OH/FRW 692)
Calling Marco Radio via WEAK
6925USB, 0325-0338:29*, *0339:41-0343+, 6925USB. Message and hard rock tunes,
nothing Top-40. Station ID in Italian and frequenct English IDs by announcer, including repeated Marco. Off with IDs by male/female announcers. QSL via FRN or email as callingmarcoradio@gmail.com. Station off for little over a minutes then back with woman saying "Marco-can you hear me" and repeating Marco, then hard rock tune. SIO 3+53 (Harold Frodge, MI/FRW 691)
Captain Morgan6925AM, 2339-2346. Rolling, Stones tune to Twilight Zone theme Fair signal quality. 6925AM, 0030. Big static crashes here tonight, 0035 Captain Morgan email given Poor signal. (Rohde/NASWA Flashsheet 382).
KFUDD
6950, 2210-2211.+ Good Signal. Song tune, No More Rabbits by some one sounding like Elmer Fudd. Station ID as "KFUDD, the Voice of the Human Revolution," with announcer Ossie Fudd. (Greg Majewski CT/FRW 691)
MAC Shortwave
6850AM, 0036-0140+ Good signal show with Pat Benatar, Derik and the Dominos by announcer named Mike. ID followed by "the station that Paul Starr never listens to. " Next show was done by Ultraman. Played old stuff by Elvis and others. (Greg Majewski CT/FRW 692)
Radio Cinco De Mayo
6925USB, 0007. SINPO 24322 Spanish speaking operator into a Mexican rap song. Was able to understand ID as, "Radio Cinco de Mayo," into more Mexican music (Ragnar-MI) Station email radiocincodemayo@gmail.com (FRW 691)
Radio Pigmeat International
6925AM, 0005, SINPO 34323 RPI ID. Tunes, You Really Got Me and What I Like About You. signal dove at 0013 (Ragnar, MI/FRW 692)
Radio XXP
6925USB, 0054-0102. "I drink your rum boys," Station ID as 0055 "Radio Station XXP" at 0055 and "this is radio station, pirate radio station XXP." This is the first broadcast from this pirate operator. Off at 0102. Fair signal. Also noted on 1336, May 16. Whip It tune to "XXP" ID at 1337. Modulation seems to be off a bit, best tune at 6.925.015. Mention that this is the second broadcast of this operator, the first was last night Fair signal. (Rohde/NASWA Flashsheet 382)
Sycko Radio
6924.3USB, 0140-0220.+ Tuned in to “A mind-control experiment from inside your own head,” repeating over a droning sound. Nice weird show with repeating phrases, speeding up and slowing down kids' records, and electronic music/effects. Big signal, peaking up around S9+10. Think one song was by Kraftwerk. This show would really freak people out if it was aired outside the pirate bands! Please QSL (Andew Yoder,PA/Cumbre DX)
The Crooked Man/Mouth od Mohammad Radio
6950.50AM, 1518-1556*. Music, followed by an ID repeated four times. "The Crooked Man is Calling. " Radio skit, Why do Catholics Cross Themselves. Music tune, Hey and I Am the Walrus. Long ramble about getting brain cancer and tumors from injections. About 1533 ID was repeated a half dozen times, then the broadcast switched to "Mouth of Mohammad Radio." Music tune, Islam's Not for Me, Put a Bomb in Your Shoe, 50 Ways to Kill Bin Laden & other snappy tunes. SIO 252 to 151. Weak signal plus local noise made difficult reception. Carrier ended at about 1556. (Hunsicker, PA/FRW 691)
WBNY6925AM 19:00. SINPO 24222. WBNY Pat Murphy tribute show. Clips of Pat's interview, Monkey songs, etc. 6925AM, 2300-2328. SINPO 34333. WBNY repeat of the Pat Murphy tribute show. Giunney Gatoraid, Cows with Guns. (Ragnar,MI/FRW 692)
Whispery Wolf
6925USB, 0135-0140. SINPO 35343, must have missed the ID trippy instrumental music as described by Ragnar. Possible ID at 0140 - off ? Fair signal quality. (Rohde/FRW 382)
Wind Up Radio
6925AM, 0550-0648. This is a log from a remote radio, as I am unable to receive him here, I'll let you guess why. "Ohio", "lets go smoke some pot", "Ohio", Moody Blues tune at 0616. Station ID at 0621 as "Wind Up Radio" Signal fair. (Rohde, OH/FRW 691)
Woverine Radio
6925USB, 0115utc.Signal fair-poor with static, Big Band/jazz/swing tunes, followed by Baby It's You, Walkin After Midnite. Station off suddenly at 0126, on again at 0132. Tunes, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Puttin On The Ritz, Minnie The Moocher, Alexanders Ragtime Band. (Hassig, IL/FRW 692)
Euro-Pirates
Antonio Radio
6265, 0855. Station with 60's tune Hey Mr. Tambourine Man. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
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Bogusman
3945, 1040. Back on the airplaying alternative music and talking about answering emails. According to message only using 20W. High noise level on 75m at home so better on DX Web Tuner. SINPO 34333. (via Bedford DX tuner) Heard again at home, 2135 still going strong, reading listeners' emails. SINPO 44333 (swdxblogspot)
Britain Radio via LHH
4025, 1710. Music from Stevie Wonder song ending the show, before Stewart Ross took over for Laser Hot Hits at 1715. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
European Music Radio
6140, 908. Station via Wertachtal, Germany with David Bowie's Jean Genie at 0908. Good signal. SINPO 44444. (swdxblogspot)
Free Radio Victoria
3890, 2220. Oldies music show with fair signal. SINPO 34333. (sxdxblogspot).
Grensstad Radio
6310, 0855. Station coming in well, playing an Elton John song. Signed off a few minutes later. SINPO 44433. (swdxblogspot)
Laser Hot Hits
4025, 1820 with the Anorak Hour and Part 2 of the Laser 558 story. Signal strong tonight, peaking at S9+20dB. SINPO 54444. (swdxblogspot)
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Misti Radio
6240, Station heard at 0930 with weak signal, just above noise level. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Monte Carlo Radio
6325, 0958. Station playing Tina Turner followed by ID. Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
6925AM, 0550-0648. This is a log from a remote radio, as I am unable to receive him here, I'll let you guess why. "Ohio", "lets go smoke some pot", "Ohio", Moody Blues tune at 0616. Station ID at 0621 as "Wind Up Radio" Signal fair. (Rohde, OH/FRW 691)
Woverine Radio
6925USB, 0115utc.Signal fair-poor with static, Big Band/jazz/swing tunes, followed by Baby It's You, Walkin After Midnite. Station off suddenly at 0126, on again at 0132. Tunes, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Puttin On The Ritz, Minnie The Moocher, Alexanders Ragtime Band. (Hassig, IL/FRW 692)
Euro-Pirates
Antonio Radio
6265, 0855. Station with 60's tune Hey Mr. Tambourine Man. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
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Bogusman3945, 1040. Back on the airplaying alternative music and talking about answering emails. According to message only using 20W. High noise level on 75m at home so better on DX Web Tuner. SINPO 34333. (via Bedford DX tuner) Heard again at home, 2135 still going strong, reading listeners' emails. SINPO 44333 (swdxblogspot)
Britain Radio via LHH
4025, 1710. Music from Stevie Wonder song ending the show, before Stewart Ross took over for Laser Hot Hits at 1715. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
European Music Radio
6140, 908. Station via Wertachtal, Germany with David Bowie's Jean Genie at 0908. Good signal. SINPO 44444. (swdxblogspot)
Free Radio Victoria
3890, 2220. Oldies music show with fair signal. SINPO 34333. (sxdxblogspot).
Grensstad Radio
6310, 0855. Station coming in well, playing an Elton John song. Signed off a few minutes later. SINPO 44433. (swdxblogspot)
Laser Hot Hits
4025, 1820 with the Anorak Hour and Part 2 of the Laser 558 story. Signal strong tonight, peaking at S9+20dB. SINPO 54444. (swdxblogspot)
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Misti Radio6240, Station heard at 0930 with weak signal, just above noise level. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Monte Carlo Radio
6325, 0958. Station playing Tina Turner followed by ID. Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
Mystery Radio
6220AM, 2257-2309. Poor signal due to local noise. Pop music with CW and voice ID, signal lost in the noise. (Greg Majewski, CT/FRW 692)
Radio Altrex
6280, 0810. Station playing polka music, QRM from utility noise. SINPO 23432. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Borderhunter
6210, Dutch version of the song Camouflage at 0900, ID at 0910. SINPO 44444. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Continental
3905, 2040. Station with email address, playing Dutch music. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
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Radio Dutchwing
6415, 0935. Program playing French songs to station ID at 0955. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Moonlight
6304, 1005. Rock n' roll music during weak signal and fair peaks. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Mustang
6289, 0925. Dutch songs. SINPO 34433. (swsdxblogspot)
Radio Piepzender
3905, 1840. Dutch songs with fair-good signal. SINPO 44333. (swblogspot)
Radio Playback
6870, 2045. presumed this station with an American program about Frank Sinantra. SINPO 43433. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Ramona
6524, 0857. Station ID and music oldies. Noted SSB interference. SINPO 33333. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Shadow
6401, 2050. Playing the RNI theme, followed by another instrumental tune. Good signal, some utility QRM. ID at 2158. SINPO 43433. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Suzuki
6205, 0805. Station playing rock music. Weak signal. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Skyline International
3900, 1750. Polk music with fair signal. SINPO 34333.(swdxblogspot)
Sonnet Radio
6309, 2113. Playing a song by the Dandy Warhols, Swedish DJ. Good signal tonight. SINPO 44444. (swsdxblogspot)
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Spider Radio
6925USB, 2050. Oldies music program with weak signal. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Telestar South
5805, 2045, Good signal, playing the song "Eloise" and talking about the 60s. SINPO 44444, peaking at S9+10dB. (swdxblogspot)
The Famous SW Pirates Chatroom
www.alfalima.net/chatroom
6220AM, 2257-2309. Poor signal due to local noise. Pop music with CW and voice ID, signal lost in the noise. (Greg Majewski, CT/FRW 692)
Radio Altrex
6280, 0810. Station playing polka music, QRM from utility noise. SINPO 23432. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Borderhunter
6210, Dutch version of the song Camouflage at 0900, ID at 0910. SINPO 44444. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Continental
3905, 2040. Station with email address, playing Dutch music. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
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Radio Dutchwing6415, 0935. Program playing French songs to station ID at 0955. SINPO 34333. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Moonlight
6304, 1005. Rock n' roll music during weak signal and fair peaks. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Mustang
6289, 0925. Dutch songs. SINPO 34433. (swsdxblogspot)
Radio Piepzender
3905, 1840. Dutch songs with fair-good signal. SINPO 44333. (swblogspot)
Radio Playback
6870, 2045. presumed this station with an American program about Frank Sinantra. SINPO 43433. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Ramona
6524, 0857. Station ID and music oldies. Noted SSB interference. SINPO 33333. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Shadow
6401, 2050. Playing the RNI theme, followed by another instrumental tune. Good signal, some utility QRM. ID at 2158. SINPO 43433. (swdxblogspot)
Radio Suzuki
6205, 0805. Station playing rock music. Weak signal. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Skyline International
3900, 1750. Polk music with fair signal. SINPO 34333.(swdxblogspot)
Sonnet Radio
6309, 2113. Playing a song by the Dandy Warhols, Swedish DJ. Good signal tonight. SINPO 44444. (swsdxblogspot)
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Spider Radio6925USB, 2050. Oldies music program with weak signal. SINPO 24332. (swdxblogspot)
Telestar South
5805, 2045, Good signal, playing the song "Eloise" and talking about the 60s. SINPO 44444, peaking at S9+10dB. (swdxblogspot)
The Famous SW Pirates Chatroom
www.alfalima.net/chatroom
The Famous SW Pirates Forum
www.alfalima.net/forum
Place photo's or look at photo's of radio shacks,transmitters,station operators, listeners, Studio's,QSL cards or just ad a new photo album with a new item. http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SWpirates/lst
If you have audio (mp3/ra files) to share or want to take a listen, go here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWpirates/files
(SW-pirates)
Pirate Tips
www.bclnews.it/tips/pirata.htm
(BCL)
Special thanks to the gang at Free Radio Weekly and ukdxer for his permission to include his Euro-pirate logs and QSL photos from his QSL Gallery.
Gayle Van Horn
www.alfalima.net/forum
Place photo's or look at photo's of radio shacks,transmitters,station operators, listeners, Studio's,QSL cards or just ad a new photo album with a new item. http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SWpirates/lst
If you have audio (mp3/ra files) to share or want to take a listen, go here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWpirates/files
(SW-pirates)
Pirate Tips
www.bclnews.it/tips/pirata.htm
(BCL)
Special thanks to the gang at Free Radio Weekly and ukdxer for his permission to include his Euro-pirate logs and QSL photos from his QSL Gallery.
Gayle Van Horn
North American pirates primarily use 6925 kHz, plus or minus 40 kHz. Pirates are also frequently reported active on 4000-4050, 5400, 7500, 8000 and 9290-9320 kHz frequency ranges. You may also hear pirate activity on 13900, 15800 and 21800 kHz.
European pirate activity is best for the North American audience from 2100-0200 UTC on Saturday afternoons, and 0600-0800 UTC on Sunday morning. The 'Euros' prefer 3900-3950; 6200-6878 kHz range for broadcasting. The higher frequencies may find them near the lower end of the 13 meter band and 15055-15080 kHz, between 1300-1800 UTC on weekends.
To learn more about pirate DXing, tips, insider information and QSLing, order World QSL Book from Teak Publishing. Send your email to the above address in the masthead for ordering information.
Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins
Product: Weekly Highlights and ForecastsIssued: 2009 May 19 1721 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact: www.swpc.noaa.gov/weekly.html
Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
11 - 17 May 2009
Solar activity was very low. No flares were observed. New-cycle polarity Region 1017 (N18, L=184, class/area Bxo/020 on 14 May) was numbered on 13 May. It was inactive and simply-structured during the period.
No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit was at normal levels during the period.
Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet levels at all latitudes during most of the period. However, activity briefly increased to active levels late on 14 May. ACE observations indicated the active
period (14/1800 - 14/2100 UTC) was due to solar wind changes associated with a solar sector boundary crossing (SSBC). Solar wind changes included a period of sustained southward IMF Bz (minimum - 8 nT), increased IMF Bt (maximum +8 nT), and a modest increase in velocities (approximately 340 to 400 km/sec).
Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
20 May - 15 June 2009
Solar activity is expected to be very low.
No proton events are expected at geosynchronous orbit.
The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit is expected to be at normal flux levels.
Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at quiet levels through 02 June. Activity is expected to increase to unsettled to active levels during 03 - 05 June with a chance for minor storm levels at high latitudes due to a recurrent coronal hole high-speed stream. Mostly quiet conditions are expected during 06 - 15 June.
Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt:Issued: 2009 May 19 1721 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC web contact: www.swpc.noaa.gov/wwire.html
# 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table
# Issued 2009 May 19
#
# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2009 May 20 73 5 2
2009 May 21 73 5 2
2009 May 22 72 5 2
2009 May 23 70 5 2
2009 May 24 70 5 2
2009 May 25 70 5 2
2009 May 26 70 5 2
2009 May 27 70 5 2
2009 May 28 70 5 2
2009 May 29 70 5 2
2009 May 30 70 5 2
2009 May 31 70 5 2
2009 Jun 01 70 5 2
2009 Jun 02 70 5 2
2009 Jun 03 70 10 3
2009 Jun 04 70 15 4
2009 Jun 05 72 8 3
2009 Jun 06 72 5 2
2009 Jun 07 72 5 2
2009 Jun 08 74 5 2
2009 Jun 09 74 5 2
2009 Jun 10 74 8 3
2009 Jun 11 74 5 2
2009 Jun 12 74 5 2
2009 Jun 13 74 5 2
2009 Jun 14 73 5 2
2009 Jun 15 73 5 2
(NOAA)
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Best of the Best shortwave DX radio programs
You've heard the rest - now listen to the best. The following DX programs on shortwave radio offer news, frequency updates, the latest on propagation, satellite services, amateur radio, internet news and the latest from the shortwave broadcasting scene.
If you're tired of the rest - have you tried the Best ?
If you're tired of the rest - have you tried the Best ?
All times UTC
Saturday
0000 Allan Weiner's Worldwide WBCQ 5110.0, 7415.0
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0130 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0235 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 9700.0, 11700.0
0245 DXers Special Supplement R.A.E. 11710.0
0730 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0800 DX Partyline HCJB 11750.0
0830 DX Partyline IRRS 9510.0
1000 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1210 World Wide Friendship KBS World Radio 9650.0
1250 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 15450.0 bi-weekly
1445 DX Partyline HCJB 15425.0
1830 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 11785.0
1945 DX Partyline IRRS 7290.0
2055v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 11760.0, 17660.0
2220 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 9830.0 bi-weekly
2330 DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 13790.0
Sunday
0020 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 6055.0
0130 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7315.0, 7385.0
0135v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0145 Ask WWCR WWCR 5070.0
0200 Australian DX Report WWCR 5070.0
0215 DX Partyline WWCR 5070.0
0320 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 59750 ,7325.0 bi-weekly
0335 DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0400 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0500 QSO WRMI 9955.0
0530v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6010.0, 6140.0, 9550.0, 11760.0
0830 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0945 Ask WWCR WWCR 5070.0
1000 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7385.0
1030 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1430 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 11785.0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2000 This Week in Amateur Radio International WBCQ 7415.0
2200 Piratesweek WBCQ 5110.0
Monday
0200 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7385.0
0330 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7315.0, 7385.0
0730 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 6170.0 bi-weekly
1130 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 9655.0 bi-weekly
1330 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 6170.0 bi-weekly
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1630 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 7285.0 bi-weekly
Tuesday
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0025 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 6055.0
0330 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 15720.0 bi-weekly
0530 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
1130 Wavescan WRMI 9955 .0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2055v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 11760.0, 17660.0
2100 QSO WBCQ 7415.0
2335v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 13790.0
Wednesday
0000 Pirates Cove WBCQ 7415.0
0100 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0135v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0335v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0530v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana 6000.0, 6010.0 , 6140.0, 9550.0 ,11760.0
1130 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
Thursday
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955 .0
0245 DXers Special Supplement RAE 11710.0
1225 Multimedia Polish Radio 9525.0
Friday
0030 International Radio Report WBCQ 5110.0
1245 DX Partyline HCJB 15400.0
1430 Wavescan WRMI 9955 .0
1515 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2035 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 11725.0 bi-weekly
2140 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 5900.0, 7400.0
2335 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 9700.0 , 11700.0
(Gayle Van Horn)
Saturday
0000 Allan Weiner's Worldwide WBCQ 5110.0, 7415.0
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0130 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0235 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 9700.0, 11700.0
0245 DXers Special Supplement R.A.E. 11710.0
0730 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0800 DX Partyline HCJB 11750.0
0830 DX Partyline IRRS 9510.0
1000 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1210 World Wide Friendship KBS World Radio 9650.0
1250 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 15450.0 bi-weekly
1445 DX Partyline HCJB 15425.0
1830 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 11785.0
1945 DX Partyline IRRS 7290.0
2055v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 11760.0, 17660.0
2220 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 9830.0 bi-weekly
2330 DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 13790.0
Sunday
0020 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 6055.0
0130 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7315.0, 7385.0
0135v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0145 Ask WWCR WWCR 5070.0
0200 Australian DX Report WWCR 5070.0
0215 DX Partyline WWCR 5070.0
0320 DX Corner Voice of Turkey 59750 ,7325.0 bi-weekly
0335 DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0400 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0500 QSO WRMI 9955.0
0530v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6010.0, 6140.0, 9550.0, 11760.0
0830 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
0945 Ask WWCR WWCR 5070.0
1000 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7385.0
1030 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1430 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 11785.0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2000 This Week in Amateur Radio International WBCQ 7415.0
2200 Piratesweek WBCQ 5110.0
Monday
0200 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7385.0
0330 DXing With Cumbre WHRI 7315.0, 7385.0
0730 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 6170.0 bi-weekly
1130 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 9655.0 bi-weekly
1330 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 6170.0 bi-weekly
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
1630 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 7285.0 bi-weekly
Tuesday
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0025 Radio Waves Radio Exterior de España 6055.0
0330 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 15720.0 bi-weekly
0530 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
1130 Wavescan WRMI 9955 .0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2055v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 11760.0, 17660.0
2100 QSO WBCQ 7415.0
2335v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 13790.0
Wednesday
0000 Pirates Cove WBCQ 7415.0
0100 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
0135v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0335v DXers Unlimited Radio Habana Cuba 6000.0, 6140.0
0530v DXers Unlimited Radio Havana 6000.0, 6010.0 , 6140.0, 9550.0 ,11760.0
1130 Wavescan WRMI 9955.0
1500 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
Thursday
0015 DX Partyline WRMI 9955 .0
0245 DXers Special Supplement RAE 11710.0
1225 Multimedia Polish Radio 9525.0
Friday
0030 International Radio Report WBCQ 5110.0
1245 DX Partyline HCJB 15400.0
1430 Wavescan WRMI 9955 .0
1515 DX Partyline WRMI 9955.0
2035 Mailbox Radio New Zealand International 11725.0 bi-weekly
2140 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 5900.0, 7400.0
2335 DX Program Radio Bulgaria 9700.0 , 11700.0
(Gayle Van Horn)
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Blog Logs
All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*
Australia
11840 Radio Australia (Darwin), 2235-2240. English. Man/female announcers to station field reporters with business news. Weather at 2240. Poor signal. Much better parallel signal from Shepparton on 15560. (Jim Evans, TN)
Bangladesh
7250, Bangladesh Betar, Domestic Services Relay, 0215-0245. Initially, a hum like sound was there on this new frequency. Later the sound was not heard louder i.e. it became possible to hear the audio with some fading. Perhaps it still was there at 0310, but it had disappea ed at 0319. Slight QRM from a weaker radio station on 7240 in Bengali. On Apr 24, from 0200, the signal was very weak and again the hum sound was there. (Sharma via Chakroborty in HCDX/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Bolivia
5952.5, Radio Pio XII, Siglo XX, 2206-2222. Spanish as "Radio Pio XII cumple 50 años", "En esta primera parte de nuestro programa", "Cochabamba, Oruro, el departamento de Potosí", "continuamos con la actualidad de nuestros municipios", SINPO 23322. (Méndez/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
4834.9, Radio Virgen de Remedios, Tupiza, 2312-0018; 0315-0356.* New frequency, ex 4554.3, Spanish religious ceremony with that reverb from inside of a church; finally, after the religious ceremony, a definitive ID by male at 0014: "Radio Virgen de Remedios". Also noted with ann: "stay escuchando Informe Católico Mundial", "jo soy Católico mas no demasiado", 0335 religious music "stay escuchando Radio Católica Mundial". Sometimes much noise but getting stronger 24322, at peaks 34333. (Otávio). The relations of this wandering station to the WEWN by the slogan "Radio Católica Mundial" were already mentioned in DBS-8 when it was heard in February 2006 on 4733. (Ed). I heard a weak carrier 0000-0100, Apr 27, strong CODAR QRM. (Wilkner/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Brazil
11780 Radio Nacional de Amazonia (Brasilia), 2246-2300,Portuguese. Talk by man and woman with occasional short musical bridges. Multiple identifications by man at 2300. Good signal with slightly annoying fading. Parallel noted on 6185 with poor signal. (Jim Evans, TN)
Chad
6165, RT chad, N'Djaména, 1950-1958. Now again heard here, ex 4905, with the evening program in French, SINPO 34433. (Schulze). Also heard in the morning at 0454-0459 with nice group highlife vocals until strong carrier followed by R Netherlands IS from Bonaire covered frequency wiping out further reception. Fair. (D'Angelo/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Ecuador
6050, HCJB, La Voz de los Andes, Pifo, 0417-0501*. Spanish relioious talk and hymns,
"No te desvíes del camino, en instantes volvemos". "Más allá de la meta, con Duval Rueda", time signal at 0430, "Saludos desde HCJB". At 0500: "Volveremos a las 1300 horas, que Dios los bendiga", national anthem, SINPO 44444. (Méndez/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Ethiopia
6090.04, Amhara Regional State Radio, Geja Dera (presumed), *0258-0310. Litevmusic, some few announcements in Amharic (presumed), IDing something as "Amhara Radio", also giving internet addresses twice, local music. SINPO 44433 with University Network, Anguilla underneath broadcasting religious preaching in English. AWR, The Voice of Hope signs on in Farsi at *0330. (Petersen and Wiespointner). Also heard fading in 1623-1755, with Amharic talks, best heard after 1700, ID: "..... Amhara Radio....", website www.amma.gov.et, music from Horn of Africa, SINPO 35433. (Schulze). Also tentatively heard 1750-1803, with Horn of African music under BBC (heard in Dari and Pashto *1700-1800* via Oman, and from *1800-1900* in Dari via Thailand). Only audible in USB due to heavy DRM QRM from 6085, 31442. (Petersen/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
7110, Radio Ethiopia, Geja Dera, 1930-1933. Local song, SINPO 44343. (Mille). Also heard at 0314-0345, discussion in Amharic, segment of Horn of Africa vocals and an interview, 0330 ID, news and Horn of Africa vocals. Good signal. (D'Angelo/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Equatorial Guinea
5005, Radio Nacional, Bata, 2000-2303*. Talks in Spanish, Afropop and songs in English, 2036 ann in French, songs, 2100 ID:"Radio Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial", talk about prevention of Malaria, 2110 news from Equatorial Guinea: "Tiempo de noticiario en Radio Bata", "22 horas 13 minutos en toda la Guinea Ecuatorial, 1 hora menos Tiempo Universal", "Noticias de fuera de casa", international news noted // 6250. 2130 Afropop, closing with National Hymn, 35433. (Bernardini, Méndez and Mille). Also heard at *0500-0520, Apr 18, opening with African songs, 35433. (Méndez/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Guam
13362USB, AFRTS (Barrigada), 0414-0422. English. Usual AFN programming with news, job hunting tips, a few good words about the Navy Seals, and Health Matters from the NIH. Identification by man at 0422. Rather poor signal, but steady and readable. Parallels noted from Hawaii (10320 - good signal) and from Key West (5446.5 - very good, 12133.5 - moderate).(Jim Evans, TN)
Mali
5995 RTV du Mali, 0635-0700. Knock your socks off signal from Mali. Great selection of tribal tunes with female DJ in French. Plenty of drums and wind instruments in the music, most of which sounded rustic as if it was recorded remotely, on site. Others though, were obviously professionally-produced studio recordings. Regardless, this did not diminish their entertainment value. All music in vernaculars, not French. Frequent "Radio Mali" ID's. Formal ID at 0700 by male announcer in French as, "ici Radio Mali...?...Banako...?" and he gave the frequency. (Bruce Barker-PA)
Mauritania
4845, Radio Mauritanie 0650-0725. Tuned-in to om talking in Arabic. Musical bridges between what seemed to be different topics. Frequent "Salam's" and "Mohammed" mention several times. ID at 0658. Rechecked at 0720 Music from a stringed instrument, sounding very much like a sitar, was being played. Fair signal, but the audio and carrier dropped off at 0725 and no further sign of the transmission could be detected after several rechecks. (Bruce Barker-PA)
México
6185, Radio Educación, México D. F., 0115. Station ID and addresses in English and Spanish, Jazz program, signal fair/good. (Bernardini). Also heard at 0407-0752 with songs and music, commented in between, 0602 ID: "Radio Educación, donde está siempre la radio", "Radio Educación.. Colonia del Valle, México D. F.". "Relieves, tema de actualidad, escúchenos todos los días por 1060 AM", "En Radio Educación estamos en donde se siente la radio", SINPO 34333. (Méndez/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
6009.97, Radio Mil, Mexico City, 0835-0903. Local Spanish ballads to Spanish announcements. ID at 0900. Fair signal and in the clear with no sign of Brazil or Colombia.(Brian Alexander, PA)
North Korea
3980, KCBS Pyongyang, Kanggye, 0925-0935. Bback on the air, elation female choral music, elation male and female choral music, SINPO 24422 // 3960. (Otávio/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
4405, Voice of Korea, Kujang, 0939-0955 Classic elation music and Japanese talks until 0955 when turned to a silent, but carrier still on. QRM consisted of a alternating quicks turn on/turn off signal condition (when turn on it sounds like RTTY or birdies); it runs all day long on 4405, despite could been followed well the VOK content. What could be this QRM? 31432. (Otávio/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Peru
4790.00, Radio Visión, Chiclayo, 0220-0445. Religious talk in Spanish, "La Voz de la Salvación", SINPO 25322. (Méndez and Mille). Also heard at *0920-0938, sign on time for today. Noted a canned ID as ".Radio Vision... trenta kilohertz ... Peru" which included Peruvian huaynos music then the stations indicative data such as frequency and schedule. At 0922, regular music is presented. Signal was fair to good. Don't know where the "trenta" came from in the above ID? (Bolland/DSWCI/DX Window #375)
Sri Lanka
11905, SLBC Colombo-Ekala *0020-0050. English. Interval signal at sign-on, followed by choral-like vocal music. Brief Hindi-like music at 0024 then lady announcer with solid ID "This is the (English....?) service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation.." and freq announcment. Various music selections followed with station IDs and time pips (5+1) signal at 0030 & 0045. First positive ID I've ever logged for this station. Signal fair, checked // 7190 per T. Krueger tip but only AOR chatter noted. (Scott Barbour-NH)
Uganda
4976, UBC/Radio Uganda (tentative) 0415+ Strong S9 carrier on, but either no audio or very little audio present. I notched out the het from 4975, listened for about 10 minutes, began recording, just in case the audio would appear later. Nothing. In the past, I’ve heard Radio Uganda with a weak signal with audio present, not strong with no audio. I guess this was Radio Uganda and not a utility? (Andrew Yoder,PA/Cumbre DX)
Malaysia monitoring observations
All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*
Malaysia
Seems to intend to change their schedule, but I am not sure just what they are doing. In the past I believe the schedule was Klasik Nasional (KN) FM was 24 hours a day only on 5964.91. Asyik FM was on 6049.60 from 0500 to 1400, then into Radio Suara Islam/Voice of Islam program from 1400 to 1700*.
Heard the following on May 16:
5964.91, from 1347 to 1400, clearly heard with two audio feeds: one was KN FM, which is normally heard here. Mixing with the audio of Asyik FM, which has not been heard here before. BOTH audios parallel with the two audios on 6049.60. Both stations in vernacular and playing music.
1400-1516, heavy interference here from China Radio International (in Korean from 1400 to 1457 and after 1500 in Russian). Occasionally I could clearly hear KN FM programming under the QRM. Think the audio feed for Asyik FM ended at 1400, but hard to be sure. Believe KN FM was the only one here from 1400 to 1516 tune out, but am not positive.
6049.60, from 1347 to 1400, clearly heard with two audio feeds: one was KN FM, which was heard here for the first time yesterday. Mixing with the audio of Asyik FM, which is normally here till 1400. BOTH audios parallel with the two audios on 5964.91
1400-1516, Asyik FM audio feed ended at 1400. KN FM was in the clear; RTM news; coverage of the Pakistan vs. S. Korea (Asian Cup field hockey) sports event; again with RTM news and sports news.
Perhaps (just a guess) they intend for KN FM to follow the Asyik FM programming at 1400 on 6049.60, as replacement for the former Radio Suara Islam program. Unable to predict what they intend to do with KN FM on 5964.91. What would happen to Radio Suara Islam programming? Move to another frequency? Needs more monitoring.
Their websites, which are not in English:
http://klasiknasional.dapat.fm/ only lists FM frequencies.
http://www.asyikfm.my/ frequency shown is from many years ago (ex: 6025).
Malaysia
Seems to intend to change their schedule, but I am not sure just what they are doing. In the past I believe the schedule was Klasik Nasional (KN) FM was 24 hours a day only on 5964.91. Asyik FM was on 6049.60 from 0500 to 1400, then into Radio Suara Islam/Voice of Islam program from 1400 to 1700*.
Heard the following on May 16:
5964.91, from 1347 to 1400, clearly heard with two audio feeds: one was KN FM, which is normally heard here. Mixing with the audio of Asyik FM, which has not been heard here before. BOTH audios parallel with the two audios on 6049.60. Both stations in vernacular and playing music.
1400-1516, heavy interference here from China Radio International (in Korean from 1400 to 1457 and after 1500 in Russian). Occasionally I could clearly hear KN FM programming under the QRM. Think the audio feed for Asyik FM ended at 1400, but hard to be sure. Believe KN FM was the only one here from 1400 to 1516 tune out, but am not positive.
6049.60, from 1347 to 1400, clearly heard with two audio feeds: one was KN FM, which was heard here for the first time yesterday. Mixing with the audio of Asyik FM, which is normally here till 1400. BOTH audios parallel with the two audios on 5964.91
1400-1516, Asyik FM audio feed ended at 1400. KN FM was in the clear; RTM news; coverage of the Pakistan vs. S. Korea (Asian Cup field hockey) sports event; again with RTM news and sports news.
Perhaps (just a guess) they intend for KN FM to follow the Asyik FM programming at 1400 on 6049.60, as replacement for the former Radio Suara Islam program. Unable to predict what they intend to do with KN FM on 5964.91. What would happen to Radio Suara Islam programming? Move to another frequency? Needs more monitoring.
Their websites, which are not in English:
http://klasiknasional.dapat.fm/ only lists FM frequencies.
http://www.asyikfm.my/ frequency shown is from many years ago (ex: 6025).
(Ron Howard, CA)
Hi Ron,
Yes it seems there is a switching/feed mix-up at the moment on the two remaining domestic frequencies from Kajang. Audio from Klasik Nasional and Asyik FM is heard mixed together on both 5965v and 6050v at the moment. I'll try to check what is happening at 1400-1700 (when Voice of Islam is scheduled on 6050).
(Alan Davies, visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/via Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX)
Additional Malaysian logs:
6049.60v, Suara Islam program via RTM, Kajang, 1529-1545. Vernacular ID: "Radio Suara Islam, Kuala Lumpur"; Monday educational segment starts and ends with singing "Malaysia"
jingle; gives information about a university professor; light songs, 1545 talk about Islam.
(Ron Howard/DSWCI/DX Window # 376)
7295, Malaysia, Traxx FM via RTM(presumed). English 0943 reggae music, male/female talks returning reggae music, 0951 again OM and YL followed by hip hop music, 0956 pop sounding like Alanis Morisette, YL talks, 1000 time pips, OM talks returning pop music until 1004. SINPO 24422. (Lúcio Otávio Bobrowiec, Embu SP Brasil/Cumbre DXl
7270.01, Limbang FM, via RTM Kuching, Sarawak, 1322-1425. Vocals to 1330, then talk till 1400, Limbang FM ID and local news, another Limbang ID at 1407, more vocals, including a touching Malay remake of Skeeter Davis' tune End of the World. Good signal, slowly losing steam after 1400. (Wilkins via DXplorer/DSWCI/DX Window # 376)
Hi Ron,
Yes it seems there is a switching/feed mix-up at the moment on the two remaining domestic frequencies from Kajang. Audio from Klasik Nasional and Asyik FM is heard mixed together on both 5965v and 6050v at the moment. I'll try to check what is happening at 1400-1700 (when Voice of Islam is scheduled on 6050).
(Alan Davies, visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia/via Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX)
Additional Malaysian logs:
6049.60v, Suara Islam program via RTM, Kajang, 1529-1545. Vernacular ID: "Radio Suara Islam, Kuala Lumpur"; Monday educational segment starts and ends with singing "Malaysia"jingle; gives information about a university professor; light songs, 1545 talk about Islam.
(Ron Howard/DSWCI/DX Window # 376)
7295, Malaysia, Traxx FM via RTM(presumed). English 0943 reggae music, male/female talks returning reggae music, 0951 again OM and YL followed by hip hop music, 0956 pop sounding like Alanis Morisette, YL talks, 1000 time pips, OM talks returning pop music until 1004. SINPO 24422. (Lúcio Otávio Bobrowiec, Embu SP Brasil/Cumbre DXl
7270.01, Limbang FM, via RTM Kuching, Sarawak, 1322-1425. Vocals to 1330, then talk till 1400, Limbang FM ID and local news, another Limbang ID at 1407, more vocals, including a touching Malay remake of Skeeter Davis' tune End of the World. Good signal, slowly losing steam after 1400. (Wilkins via DXplorer/DSWCI/DX Window # 376)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Radio Netherlands Program Guide, May 17 - 22
SUNDAY 17 May
*** Network Europe Extra ***
Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Global Perspectives (primary programme) ***
Radio Books takes a break as we present our annual documentary exchange series featuring eight national and international broadcasters giving their perspective on a topic of global interest. This year the theme is Islands.
'Islands of Security'
In South Africa's not so distant past the word 'island' would have conjured up Robben Island off Cape Town, the prison of Nelson Mandela during apartheid. But in a country of very high levels of violent crime, other 'islands' are springing up inland - the gated and guarded residential estates which are becoming a refuge for the wealthy.
SAFM radio producer Sibahle Malinga visits Dainfern security estate in Johannesburg's northern suburbs - protected by a high electrified double fence and armed guards. She also visits the nearby township of Diepsloot to find out how its residents feel about being outside the fence.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
MONDAY 18 May
*** Curious Orange (primary program) ***
This week on Curious Orange... it's the NL-NY 400 party!
What's that mean?
It means that 400 years ago, Henry Hudson landed a Dutch ship on the shores of what is now New York City... and New Amsterdam was born! Now, 400 years later, we are celebrating the little bits of Dutchness that have lingered on in New York.
Ok... guess we'll find out what those little bits are this week on Curious Orange!
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Global Perspectives (repeat from Sunday) ***
Radio Books takes a break as we present our annual documentary exchange series featuring eight national and international broadcasters giving their perspective on a topic of global interest. This year the theme is Islands.
'Death Diminishes Me'
When John Donne hopefully asserted "no man is an island," he couldn't have foreseen the agony of isolation suffered by those living with the HIV virus. Add feelings of guilt, abandonment, anger and the wearing effects of a serious illness and the sufferer can feel not so much like an island as an abandoned leper colony.
Radio New Zealand producer Gareth Watkins talks with several men who have been living with HIV for more than twenty years. They are movingly honest about their experiences, their lost lovers and friends, their isolation and hope - in the documentary 'Death Diminishes Me'.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe Week ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe satisfy your needs with this digest of the programme's top stories.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast time on SW (UTC):
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
TUESDAY 19 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
GAY PRIDE IN MOSCOW: The mayor of Moscow has banned the gay pride march for the 4th year in a row. But its organizer Nikolai Alekseev, says he'll march anyway. He believes Russia's constitution entitles him to the same rights as everyone else.
YOUNG RUSSIA: Evgeney Nacanov of the right wing organization "Young Russia" believes that gay people have no place in Russian society and that marches, such as the one Nikolai organized, should be stopped.
We look at the right to a divorce with the following stories:
FORCED INTO MARRIAGE, REFUSED A DIVORCE: Sameer is Indian, gay and married because of overwhelming pressure. He knew within weeks that he had to get a divorce, but convincing his wife was another story.
KHUL: Khul is an ancient Islamic form of divorce controversially re-introduced in Egypt in 2000. Prof. Mulki al Sharmani, and Nariman tell Jonathan Groubert how it works, and the consequences of divorce in a conservative society.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE: Maury White used to be ashamed of admitting he was a divorce attorney, but now that he's changed to Collaborative Law, he feels passionate and proud of his job - he tells Jonathan Groubert why.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Earthbeat (repeat from Thursday) ***
On this week's show we look at dead zones. They sound like a bad thing, and they are: massive areas of the sea where oxygen levels are so low that marine life faces a tough choice; swim away or die. And guess who's to blame? Yup, it's us. So what did we do, how bad is the problem, and what can we do about it?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
WEDNESDAY 20 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (repeat from Friday) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (primary program) ***
Another selection of this week's program highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
THURSDAY 21 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Earthbeat (primary program) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Curious Orange (repeat program) ***
This week on Curious Orange... it's the NL-NY 400 party!
What's that mean?
It means that 400 years ago, Henry Hudson landed a Dutch ship on the shores of what is now New York City... and New Amsterdam was born! Now, 400 years later, we are celebrating the little bits of Dutchness that have lingered on in New York.
Ok... guess we'll find out what those little bits are this week on Curious Orange!
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
FRIDAY 22 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (primary program) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (repeat program) ***
Another selection of this week's programme highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
(R Netherlands)
*** Network Europe Extra ***
Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Global Perspectives (primary programme) ***
Radio Books takes a break as we present our annual documentary exchange series featuring eight national and international broadcasters giving their perspective on a topic of global interest. This year the theme is Islands.
'Islands of Security'
In South Africa's not so distant past the word 'island' would have conjured up Robben Island off Cape Town, the prison of Nelson Mandela during apartheid. But in a country of very high levels of violent crime, other 'islands' are springing up inland - the gated and guarded residential estates which are becoming a refuge for the wealthy.
SAFM radio producer Sibahle Malinga visits Dainfern security estate in Johannesburg's northern suburbs - protected by a high electrified double fence and armed guards. She also visits the nearby township of Diepsloot to find out how its residents feel about being outside the fence.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
MONDAY 18 May
*** Curious Orange (primary program) ***
This week on Curious Orange... it's the NL-NY 400 party!
What's that mean?
It means that 400 years ago, Henry Hudson landed a Dutch ship on the shores of what is now New York City... and New Amsterdam was born! Now, 400 years later, we are celebrating the little bits of Dutchness that have lingered on in New York.
Ok... guess we'll find out what those little bits are this week on Curious Orange!
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1505 South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
1500 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Global Perspectives (repeat from Sunday) ***
Radio Books takes a break as we present our annual documentary exchange series featuring eight national and international broadcasters giving their perspective on a topic of global interest. This year the theme is Islands.
'Death Diminishes Me'
When John Donne hopefully asserted "no man is an island," he couldn't have foreseen the agony of isolation suffered by those living with the HIV virus. Add feelings of guilt, abandonment, anger and the wearing effects of a serious illness and the sufferer can feel not so much like an island as an abandoned leper colony.
Radio New Zealand producer Gareth Watkins talks with several men who have been living with HIV for more than twenty years. They are movingly honest about their experiences, their lost lovers and friends, their isolation and hope - in the documentary 'Death Diminishes Me'.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe Week ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe satisfy your needs with this digest of the programme's top stories.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast time on SW (UTC):
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
TUESDAY 19 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***
GAY PRIDE IN MOSCOW: The mayor of Moscow has banned the gay pride march for the 4th year in a row. But its organizer Nikolai Alekseev, says he'll march anyway. He believes Russia's constitution entitles him to the same rights as everyone else.
YOUNG RUSSIA: Evgeney Nacanov of the right wing organization "Young Russia" believes that gay people have no place in Russian society and that marches, such as the one Nikolai organized, should be stopped.
We look at the right to a divorce with the following stories:
FORCED INTO MARRIAGE, REFUSED A DIVORCE: Sameer is Indian, gay and married because of overwhelming pressure. He knew within weeks that he had to get a divorce, but convincing his wife was another story.
KHUL: Khul is an ancient Islamic form of divorce controversially re-introduced in Egypt in 2000. Prof. Mulki al Sharmani, and Nariman tell Jonathan Groubert how it works, and the consequences of divorce in a conservative society.
COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE: Maury White used to be ashamed of admitting he was a divorce attorney, but now that he's changed to Collaborative Law, he feels passionate and proud of his job - he tells Jonathan Groubert why.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Earthbeat (repeat from Thursday) ***
On this week's show we look at dead zones. They sound like a bad thing, and they are: massive areas of the sea where oxygen levels are so low that marine life faces a tough choice; swim away or die. And guess who's to blame? Yup, it's us. So what did we do, how bad is the problem, and what can we do about it?
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
WEDNESDAY 20 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (repeat from Friday) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (primary program) ***
Another selection of this week's program highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
THURSDAY 21 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Earthbeat (primary program) ***
Monitoring the Earth's heartbeat is our task. We look at our footprint on this big round world of ours and run stories of the people trying to make that footprint lighter.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Curious Orange (repeat program) ***
This week on Curious Orange... it's the NL-NY 400 party!
What's that mean?
It means that 400 years ago, Henry Hudson landed a Dutch ship on the shores of what is now New York City... and New Amsterdam was born! Now, 400 years later, we are celebrating the little bits of Dutchness that have lingered on in New York.
Ok... guess we'll find out what those little bits are this week on Curious Orange!
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
FRIDAY 22 May
*** Network Europe ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters
A pan-European team links up across the continent every day to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1905 West Africa 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
*** Bridges with Africa (primary program) ***
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa. The show goes beyond the clichés of starving children and war-ridden countries and seeks to bring you genuine voices from a vibrant continent.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Reloaded (repeat program) ***
Another selection of this week's programme highlights presented by Mindy Ran.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 East Asia and Southeast Asia 11895, Eastern China 12065, Southeast Asia 15110
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
0400 North America
1000 Africa and Asia
1200 North America
1300 Europe
2300 Europe
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.
Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1405 South and Southeast Asia 9345, South Asia 11835 and 15815, Southeast Asia/India 7530, Tibet 5825
1805 Southern Africa 6020, East Africa 15535
2005 West Africa 11610, 11660 and 15335, East Africa 9480
Broadcast times on WRN (UTC):
2200 Asia, North America, Safm
2300 Europe
(R Netherlands)
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