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Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
30 June - 06 July 2008

Solar activity was very low. No flares were detected. The visible disk was spotless.

No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux was at background levels.

Geomagnetic field activity began the period at quiet to unsettled levels on 30 June with solar wind speed values around 500 km/s at the ACE spacecraft. As solar wind speeds declined to just above 300 km/s (1200 UTC on 04 July) geomagnetic field activity decreased to quiet levels on 01 July through midday on 05 July. A solar sector boundary crossing was observed around 1200 UTC on 04 July. Midday on 05 July geomagnetic activity increased to quiet to unsettled levels due to a recurrent solar wind speed enhancement. Solar wind speed values reached a maximum of approximately 440 km/s at 0000 UTC on 06 July and the interplanetary magnetic field varying between +/- 8 nT. Wind speeds ended the period at around 350 km/s with the
geomagnetic field returning to quiet levels on 06 July.

Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
09 July - 04 August 2008

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 reach high levels during 13 - 16 July and again 19 - 21
July.

Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at quiet levels on 09 July. A co-rotating interaction region is expected to influence the geomagnetic field on 10 July increasing activity levels to quiet to unsettled conditions. A recurrent coronal hole high speed stream is expected to become geoeffective beginning 11 July and persist through 13 July. During this timeframe the geomagnetic field is expected to be at unsettled to active levels with a chance for minor storm periods possible on 12 July. On 14 to 17 July activity levels are expected to decrease to quiet to unsettled levels as the coronal hole high speed stream rotates out of a geoeffective position. The geomagnetic field is expected to be at quiet levels 18 to 21 July. Another recurrent coronal hole high speed stream is expected 22 to 23 July increasing activity levels to quiet to unsettled levels with a chance for isolated active conditions possible on 23 July. On 24 July activity levels are expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels as the coronal hole high speed stream rotates out of a geoeffective position. Mostly quiet levels are expected 25 July through 04 August.

Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt
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# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2008 Jul 09 66 5 2
2008 Jul 10 66 10 3
2008 Jul 11 66 15 4
2008 Jul 12 66 20 5
2008 Jul 13 66 15 4
2008 Jul 14 66 10 3
2008 Jul 15 66 10 3
2008 Jul 16 66 8 3
2008 Jul 17 66 10 3
2008 Jul 18 66 5 2
2008 Jul 19 66 5 2
2008 Jul 20 66 5 2
2008 Jul 21 66 5 2
2008 Jul 22 66 10 3
2008 Jul 23 66 15 4
2008 Jul 24 66 8 3
2008 Jul 25 66 5 2
2008 Jul 26 66 5 2
2008 Jul 27 66 5 2
2008 Jul 28 66 5 2
2008 Jul 29 66 5 2
2008 Jul 30 66 8 3
2008 Jul 31 66 5 2
2008 Aug 01 66 8 3
2008 Aug 02 66 5 2
2008 Aug 03 66 5 2
2008 Aug 04 66 5 2
(NOAA)

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Secretary of State visits Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

In a visit to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Prague headquarters yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told the assembled journalists that their broadcasts into countries whose repressive regimes restrict free information puts them “on the front lines of freedom.”
“As a specialist on the old Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, I know that, for people behind the Iron Curtain, Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty were their virtual passports out of tyranny and into freedom,” said Secretary Rice. “RFE/RL’s present and future is to take those same basic ideas – that men, women and children can and must be free – and speak them loudly for people in Baghdad, Kabul, Tehran and all over the world.”
In addition to meeting with all RFE/RL staff, Secretary Rice met separately with Radio Free Afghanistan journalists and gave an interview to Radio Farda, RFE/RL’s Persian-language radio service that broadcasts into Iran.
Noting the historical irony of a US Secretary of State addressing the staff of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in the same chamber that used to function as the Czechoslovak communist parliament, Secretary Rice said that “what seemed impossible in 1948 or 1949 seems, in retrospect, inevitable.”
While Rice argued that “liberty cannot be crushed because it exists in the hearts and minds of people,” she acknowledged that the struggle for freedom is often hard: “I know that many of you at RFE/RL have lost colleagues and friends,” she said. “They’ve been gunned down and they’ve been kidnapped because the price of freedom is often great. But the benefit of freedom is always worth it.”
(Source: RFE/RL)

Full ABC Radio Olympics coverage will not reach Sydney

ABC Radio will be unable to provide full Olympic coverage across its national network for the first time after failing to agree to a deal on Sydney broadcast rights with commercial broadcaster 2GB. While 702 ABC Sydney listeners will receive Olympic updates, they will be denied full coverage, prompting an angry reaction yesterday from ABC Radio Sport editor Peter Longman.
“We were extremely disappointed that despite our efforts to secure access to full Games commentary for 702 ABC Sydney audiences, we were unsuccessful,” Longman said. “This breaks the hitherto long-held record of broadcasting commentary from every Olympics in the modern era to the whole country.”
The ABC and Macquarie Radio - owner of the city’s top-rating AM station 2GB - yesterday finalised a deal for the broadcast of the Games, which will restrict ABC Radio’s official coverage to its stations outside Sydney. Macquarie, which paid an estimated $800,000 to the Seven Network for the radio rights for the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, secured 2GB as the main voice of the Games in Sydney.
The Sydney blackout will create programming complications for ABC Radio, as it will affect coverage on Radio National and Triple J. “Knocking out a metropolitan market such as Sydney from our national network represents major technical and scheduling challenges,” Mr Longman said.
Mr Longman said the ABC had offered “what we thought was a fair price” to Macquarie Radio for full national public radio coverage. “But they have made a commercial decision and want exclusive coverage in the Sydney region.” He said the full Olympic coverage will be available on 59 metropolitan and regional stations of ABC local radio.
(Source: The Australian/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

WRN extends Moscow station to 24 hours service

WRN has announced that, as of 28 June, its Moscow AM station on 738 kHz has been extended to continuous 24 hours a day operation. Vsemyrniya Radioset, which translates as World Radio Network, broadcasts the best Russian language news and feature programmes from the most respected international radio broadcasters, alongside local content from Russian broadcasters.
Previously the station broadcast from 0600 to midnight, local time. However, there was much interest in it being on air round-the-clock. This has resulted in the decision to take the station 24/7 as of 28 June.
Karl Miosga, WRN’s Chairman, said: “We are delighted with the success of the Moscow station which has been on the air for the past three years. Russia is a dynamic and fast changing country and its geopolitical position on the world stage means having a voice in Moscow is becoming increasingly important. We would like to invite any broadcasters or producers with programming in Russian or English to contact us to hear about opportunities to be heard in this important city.”
(Source: WRN/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Turkmenistan authorities release RFE/RL reporter

Turkmenistan’s authorities have released a reporter working for US-backed Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after two weeks of detention, RFE/RL said in a statement. RFE/RL said last month that Sazak Durdymuradov, a contributing reporter on its Turkmen service, was detained and tortured after he refused to stop working for the Prague-based broadcaster.
“The move came amid growing pressure on Turkmen authorities to release Durdymuradov from a remote psychiatric hospital known as the ‘Turkmen Gulag’,” RFE/RL said. ”According to information received by RFE/RL, Durdymuradov was severely beaten and tortured with electroshock after refusing to sign a letter pledging never again to take part in RFE/RL broadcasts.”
Turkmen officials have not been available for comment.
Ogulsapar Muradova, another reporter with RFE/RL, died in a Turkmen prison in 2006 after she was sentenced for illegal possession of weapons, according to RFE/RL.
(Source: Reuters/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Blog Logs - pirate radio

This morning's edition of Blog Logs, begins with a sampling of logs from this weeks Free Radio Weekly newsletter. Thanks to editor Ed Insinger and George Zeller for his logging contributions of activity from the July 4th holiday weekend.
Gayle Van Horn

Joe Wood, one of my regular contributors, has reminded readers that The Crystal Ship has announced that due to a real estate issue, they will be leaving the air within two months. It also sounded like they would not be back on anytime soon, or ever.

All times UTC

Logs

Grasscutter/Sunshine Radio
6924.9USB, 7/5/08 from 1810 tune-in to 1900 sign off. Rock music with ID’s including: “You are listening to Grasscutter & Sunshine Radio on 6925 upper.” Gave Ontario mail drop and Yahoo e-mail addresses. Ended with George Harrison's tune "It Don’t Come Easy,” then off the air. SIO=353. (Insinger, NJ)

Radio Free Speech
6925USB, 2331-2338+, 7/3/08. Fire & brimstone religious item to holiday traffic report from the Radio Free Speech1 Eye in the Sky. Earl Pitts commentary. SIO=2+52+ (Frodge-MI)

Sycko Radio
6925.6USB, 6/28/08, Sycho Radio, 0030-0040, Jun 28, English, 6925.58 USB SINPO 35344. ID at 0030 0032 "I guess this CD doesn't like me so I will try something else." Comment about the feedback Lots of ads for Commander Bunny for President Good. (Rohde)

The Crystal Ship
5385.5AM 07/2/08 01:25 SINPO 35443 with "We want the world & we want it Now" with fog horn effect into Russian anthem sung in English. (Ragnar-MI)

6700 0128-0305+. Independence Day, 2008. English. Great show by Mr. Poet. Music by REO Speedwagon, Styx, Steely Dan, and many others. Lots of martial music as befits the Holiday including some nice sets by a Fife and Drum Corps. There were fewer political items than in the past. S9+10/very good // 5385.5 S9/good. (Wood, TN).

WBNY
6925USB 06/30/08 23:24 SINPO 25333. Commander Bunny July 2008 show, Pro Pirate Radio music, descriptions on how to tune your receiver to another station. (Ragnar-MI)

Wolverine Radio
6925USB, 0118-0124, 6/29/08. English, Joan Baez?0118 ID Wolverine Radio. 0124 ID and then off the air. Great signal here tonight, SINPO 55434. Good signal. (Rohde)
(Source: Free Radio Weekly # 647)

Additional pirate logs

Radio Free Speech
6925USB 2319-2357* 7/3/08 SIO=141+. Bill O. Rights w/4th of July special program. Very weak and thus little program content copied. Usual "O Francis Scott Key" parody version of USA national anthem at close. (Zeller-OH)

The Crystal Ship
5366 AM // 6700 AM 0000-0149 7/4/08 SIO=343//242. Patriotic march mx by band, Yankee Doodle, and similar music for the first half of the show. The second half was rock mx, mainly by the Doors and Dave Clark Five. Unusual reception conditions. Usually I don't hear any more than a het on the 6700 freq, but during this bcst I could get audio on both freqs. You're a grand old flag toward the end. (Zeller-OH)

Wolverine Radio
6925USB *0153-0256* 7/5/08 SIO=343. Interval signal of a guitar riff "Help Me 1-2-3," into a prgm of rock mx. The music was fairly obscure and I did not recognize the tunes. Off for one minute at 0203 and for three minutes at 0236. No ID until close, when OM gave the ID with an echo effect. I know that this one is actually Wolverine Radio, but I always mention that the diction in the IDs make this one sound like Long Range Radio to me. (Zeller-OH)

Sunshine Radio
6925USB 1800-1809 7/5/08 SIO=141/242-. Weaker than usual with a progam of rock music. The show probably went past 1809, but the signal dropped even lower and it was unusable after that. (Zeller-OH)

WJPL
6925USB 1940-1951* 7/5/08 SIO=141/242-. A ditty at first, and then into a parody of a New York City call-in talk show on the radio. Discussion of bad taste. Caller argues with male host, saying that if we need commercials to advocate for safe sex, then the targets of the commercial are so stupid that it is hard to say how they function. Another "bright" (?) caller went to the New York Public Library and was pleasantly astonished to discover that they had a computerized card catalog listing all of the books that were in the library. Freq mentioned repeatedly as 91.9. I list this as tentative, since I had the ID as WNTI or similar, but Yoder and others on FRN convinced me that this was really a replay of an old WJPL show from New York. Poor level, but somewhat audible most of the time. (Zeller-OH)

Hour of Slack Relay
6925USB *2321-2327* 7/5/08 SIO=242-. A very odd prgm from the Hour of Slack. Large swaths of the population are going to be arrested and shot, including lesbians, Jews, the retarded, anybody smoking a cigarette, and Michael Jackson. Exempt from the executions will be the followers of J. R. "Bob" Dobbs, who are the "normal" ones. If it were not clear that this was a parody, it would have been disturbing content. No ID of relaying station. (Zeller-OH)

WTCR- 6925U 0227-0326* 7/6/08 SIO=343. Prgm of rock and reggae music from the 1900s. Bob Marley, Jefferson Airplane, the Byrds, and other artists. Used usual slogan of Twentieth Century Radio. Belfast address. (Zeller-OH)

Chris the Pirate Radio Critic
6925USB 1423-1454* 7/6/08. This one broke the record set less than 24 hours earlier for the worst pirate show in the history of radio. Discussion of the issue of outing the identity of pirate radio opeators. Rock tune "Breaking the Law" played repeatedly. Criticism of lowlifes living in trailer parks. Mentions of a handful of alleged pirate operators by name. (Zeller-OH)

Radio Appalachia
6924.8 AM 2221-2337+ 7/6/08 SIO=433/411. Started out w/an OM playing various banjo tunes, apparently in a studio. Then, into a very confusing lengthy segment w/short snips of numerous different rock tunes. Then back to another banjo segment at 2324. Clear ID at 2329. Severely QRM'ed by another loud AM signal creating a bad het on this one, ending copy after 2337. No maildrop address announced. (Zeller-OH)

Kracker Radio and Radio Jamba International
6925USB 0128-0154 7/7/08 SIO=232-. Yet another worthless broadcast in the genre of profane attacks against specific individuals. It is hard to tell if the IDs were genuine, but they were definite IDs at 0130 and at 0154. Threats against other DXers. I find it hard to believe that Kracker would lower himself to bcsting material of this nature, so perhaps this was somebody else using a phony ID. It is hard to say one way or another. But, this was the third time in 24 hours that the record was broken for the mostworthless and damaging pirate bcst in history. Gave address of Smolinski for reports, an obvious phony announcement. We could use much less of this sort of thing on the pirate bands. (Zeller-OH)
(Source: Free Radio Weekly # 647)

The Media Show: new weekly program on BBC Radio 4

Journalist and former TV executive Steve Hewlett is to present BBC Radio 4’s new topical program The Media Show, to be broadcast live all year round from 1 October 2008 every Wednesday at 1.30pm UK time. The show will focus on the fast changing world of media in all its forms – print, television, radio, online and telecommunications.
The programme will engage with key players from within the industry, including those making the decisions, driving the changes and developing the latest technology. Subjects such as creativity, culture and censorship within the media will be discussed alongside those of business and ethics. As the media world converges, with newspapers expanding into audio and video while radio and TV networks move online, The Media Show will shed light on the issues faced by the industry at large.
Steve Hewlett says: “I hope the program will be able to lift the lid on many of the current stories within the media, offering genuine insight and intelligence, making this show a must-listen for both those within the industry – but always accessible to a wider audience of those interested in a subject that effects all our lives.”
The Media Show will be available via podcast. BBC Radio 4’s former media programme The Message ran from 1998 until May 2008, in three series a year. The new show is to run 52 weeks a year which will enable Steve Hewlett and his guests to react to current industry stories and issues of importance to the media world.
(Source: Radio 4 Publicity/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Radio Farda consolidates management

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will consolidate the management of Radio Farda under Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) as of July 7, 2008. RFE/RL and the Voice of America (VOA) had jointly operated this Persian-language radio and Internet service since its inception in December 2002.
The new structure is designed to streamline operations of Radio Farda, which will continue its broadcasts from Washington, DC and Prague. Radio Farda’s flagship programme, “Evening Magazine,” which airs at 6:30 p.m. in Tehran, will be unaffected by the changes.
Radio Farda is on the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week broadcasting political, cultural and economic news, sports, and Western and Persian music to Iran. Radio Farda can also be accessed online at www.radiofarda.com.
VOA will continue its management of the VOA Persian News Network broadcasting seven hours a day of TV programming via satellite to Iran, of which four hours are also simulcast on radio. The network broadcasts a daily one-hour radio morning show and runs a 24/7 daily Internet operation at www.voanews.com .
BBG broadcasters, including Radio Farda and VOA radio and TV, reach about 1 in 3 (31.3%) adult Iranians weekly.
(Source: Broadcasting Board of Governors/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Radio Farda log
via Wertchtal, Germany, 7280 kHz. 0040 UTC. 01 July 2008. Persian service. Male/female announcer duo including chat, programming news and public service announcements. Arabic pop music tunes to announcer "Radio Farda" identification at 0048. (Gayle Van Horn)

Blog Logs

All times UTC // parallel frequency *sign-on sign-off*

Hungary
3975, Radio Budapest (Jazbereny). 0403. 5 July 08. Hungarian. Announcer duo with pop music barely above the noise floor. Poor signal quality. (Joe Wood, TN).

Guatemala
4052.5 Radio Verdad. 0430. 5 July 08. Spanish. Inspirational musicfeaturing vocals, piano and harp. I was a little disappointed that I could not identify any of the songs played. (Joe Wood, TN)

Brazil
4755, Radio Imaculada (C. Grande). 0445-0450. 05 July 08. Portuguese.Announcer's prayers followed by station identification and postal address with phone number. Signal fair quality. (Joe Wood, TN)

Guatemala
4799v, Radio Buenas Nuevas (San Sebastian). 0451-0520. 5 July 08.Spanish. A very nice music program with lots of numbers featuring the accordion. Somber music at TOH with ID and back into the party. Here in Dixie, we would refer to this type of programming as a “Hoedown.” The reception was hampered by static. Fair at best. (Joe Wood, TN).

Pirate
6925USB. Sycko Radio. 0309-0319+. 5 July 08. English. Sycko with what sounded to be a live bx with at least one sidekick involved. Ments of being on 6925.1 USB. Signal fair-good. (Joe Wood, TN)

Romania
Romania, 6130, Radio Romania International, 0145-0200 Noted a female, possibly more than one, in French language comments. Comments continue until about 0154 when instrumental classical music is presented. After a minute of that, a female gives ID as well as the URL in French. Interval Signal followed withjust one bar, then off the air. Signal was fair. (Chuck Bolland, July 5, 2008)

Serbia
6190, Radio Serbia, 0101-0115 Noted a period of World and Serbia news in English presented by a female. Following the news, additional political comments in English by a second female. The WRTH's update published recently, says this schedule is broadcast on 6185 KHz. At 0110 a male comments. At 0117 Serbian Traditional Choral type music presented. "...International Radio, Serbia ..." ID by a male at 0127. I didn't hear a frequency mentioned here. This followed by Interval Signal and off. Signal was good. (Chuck Bolland, July 5, 2008)

Venezuela
4940v, Radio Amozonia (Puerto Ayacho). 0524-0535. 5 July 08. Spanish. Tentative reception with male announcer. Latin American music and possible ID. Poor signal. (Joe Wood, TN).

Wavescan Alphabet DX Contest results

ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO
Wavescan Alphabet DX Contest

Adventist World Radio takes pleasure in announcing the results of our recent listener contest in our DX program, "Wavescan". Even though these days "Wavescan" is beamed mostly to listeners in Asia, yet there was a concentration of entries from listeners in Europe, the Americas, the South Pacific, and of course, from many countries in Asia itself.

The "Wavescan" DX contest this year invited listeners to make up a list of the QSLs in their collection that illustrate the 26 letters of the English alphabet, one QSL for each letter. Participants were also invited to provide copies of what they considered to be the best five in their list, and also to submit three reception reports on AWR radio transmissions, as well as three radio oriented cards. The world winner will receive a copy of Jerry Berg's first book, "On the Short Waves", and continental winners will receive a copy of either "Passport to <>World Band Radio" or "World Radio TV Handbook". In addition, curios and souvenirs will also be sent out to many of the entrants in appreciation for their participation.

And here is the information you are waiting for! The world winner for our big "Alphabet DX Contest, 2008" is: Gunter Jacob of Passau in Germany; and thank you, Gunter for your excellent entry. Those of you who have been following our contest results over the years will note that this is now the 3rd occasion in which Gunter has achieved the top honor as world winner in our international DX contest.

The continental winners for the 2008 contest are:

Europe Uwe Volk Lehrte Germany
Asia Takuji Sahara Tokyo Japan
Pacific Hans Kiesinger Maroochydore Queensland Australia
USA Edward Insinger Summit New Jersey
Americas Ashok Kumar Bose Mississauga Ontario Canada

In addition, we have chosen the following four entries for recognition in the new c ategory "Honorable Mention", and they are:-

Christian Ghibaudo Nice France
Jose Jacob Hyderabad India
Patrick Jeffers Cheshire England
Tony Ashar Depok Indonesia

To all you others who entered the contest, we say a big "thank you", and you will receive your awards in due course through the mail system.

Allow us to express appreciation to every one of you, representing many widespread countries around our world, for entering the contest this year. Due to the widespread international interest in this year's contest, Adventist World Radio is giving careful consideration to the possibility of conducting another DX contest next year in our program, "Wavescan".

Dr. Adrian Peterson
DX Editor
Adventist World Radio

July 6 relay schedules

Sunday July 6th
All times UTC

Radio Victoria 11.00 -12.00 on 9290 kHz

Latvia Today 12.00 -13.00 on 9290 kHz

MV Baltic Radio 1159 on 6140 kHz from Wertachtal. Germany using a non-directional Quadrant antenna
(Source: Tom Taylor)

Changes recommended at SLBC

Anusha Palpita, the outgoing chairman of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) who is also a qualified accountant, has produced his government-commissioned report on ways to make the financially ailing state media unit viable. Anusha Palpita has recommended the voluntary retirement of hundreds of SLBC employees as a measure to make the corporation viable. The survey reveals that there are 1037 employees on the payroll of the corporation. Anusha Palpita has indicated that nearly 400 staff are more than enough to run the corporation. As an immediate measure the report has suggested the voluntary retirement of 400 staff.
Palpita has recommended that SLBC could easily survive with seven main channels. He has also recommended cutting the Childrens’ Service and all Provincial Services from 18 hrs to 6 hrs daily. At the Rajarata, Kanthurata and Ruhuna services, there are more than 40 employees in each service, and according to the survey the staff actually needed per service is around 15. Therefore it has been decided to transfer the balance of the staff to the main office in Colombo.
Another financial problem is the corporation’s electricity bill, which has shot up by 80 percent this year. With the view to reduce the electricity bill by 40 precent, it has been proposed to appoint a committee consisting of two SLBC engineers and an accountant.
The charges for relaying BBC services are to go up by about 400%. At present the BBC is paying just US$ 35 per hour, and SLBC provides daily 10 hours of broadcasting time to the BBC. Other than that, SLBC gives free air time for Sinhla Sandeshya service and for Tamil Osai. The agreement with the BBC ends in August and it has been agreed to charge US$125 per hour. The Sandeshay Sinhala Service channel and Tamil Osai, which for years have been allowed to broadcast free of charge, are to be charged US$150 and $100 daily.
(Source: Asian Tribune/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Radio Pakistan plans for more modern and efficient broadcasting service

Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) will be made a modern and efficient public broadcasting service, and its deficits will be reduced and programming diversified to meet the challenges of the modern day information environment. These views were expressed by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ms Sherry Rehman, while talking to the Director-General of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, Murtaza Solangi.
The Minister agreed with the Director-General that Radio Pakistan should present news and events in as factual, accurate and impartial manner as possible. She added that radio programmes should reflect the aspirations of the people of Pakistan and promote principles of democracy, and a culture of freedom and tolerance.
Ms Rehman directed the management of Radio Pakistan that all appointments should be made on merit and the service should be made more professionalised to compete with private radio channels. While showing the resolve to make Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation a financially self-sufficient organisation, Ms Rehman said the deficits of Radio Pakistan are being reduced and priorities set right to streamline the affairs of the organisation.
(Source: Associated Press of Pakistan/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Junta's information black-out

The Democratic Voice of Burma reveals that the military authorities disabled the tuning systems on 2000 shortwave radios donated by China as part of the emergency aid after Cyclone Nargis. The authorities then distributed the radios in the Irrawaddy Delta and sent photos back to the Chinese to prove that they had been distributed. But the only station the villagers could receive on them was the state-controlled radio station on mediumwave
(Source: R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Full story: Junta's information black-out http://english.dvb.no/news.php?id=1507

Happy Birthday America !!

July 4, 2008

Today is July 4 - the day America celebrates our independence. From coast to coast it's a day of celebration - when we gather with friends and family to enjoy spectacular fireworks, good food, parades and sporting events.

On this special day, Shortwave Central and Milcom Monitoring wish all our blog readers a safe holiday. To our military troops serving throughout the world - we say thank you !

Gayle & Larry Van Horn

Teak Publishing

Polish Radio External Service begins longwave broadcasting

From July 1, Polish Radio External Service has started broadcasting on 198 kHz longwave. The 198 LW frequency is shared with Polish Radio Parliament, which will continue to broadcast when parliament is in session. At all other times Polish Radio External Service transmits on this frequency.
Polish Radio External Service broadcasts in seven different languages: English, Hebrew, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, German, and Polish. English language transmissions on 198 kHz are at 0700 and 1200 UTC, available when Radio Parliament is not broadcasting.
The 198 LW frequency can be picked up in Poland and is also able reach Polish diaspora in neighbouring countries, especially Germany, Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, providing up-to-date information on what’s going on in Poland.
Shortwave, Internet and satellite transmissions remain unaffected.
(Source: Polskie Radio)
Andy Sennitt comments: Unfortunately, the longwave service won’t benefit listeners in the UK or Western Europe as the frequency is shared with BBC Radio 4.
(Source: Polskie Radio /R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Blog Logs

All times UTC // parallel frequencies *sign-on sign-off*

Bolivia
6134.84, Radio Santa Cruz, 1048-1100 At tune in, noted a female in Spanish language comments immediately followed with CP type music i.e. flutes and drums.Music continued until 1053 when recorded ADs heard. After live Spanish comments by a male who mentions "Santa Cruz" a number of times in his comments. Surprisingly a good signal this late in the morning.(Chuck Bolland, FL July 3, 2008)

3310, Radio Mosoj Chaski, 0946-1000, Briefly heard typical CP type music with flutes until about 1047. At that time a male comments, then more music. At about 1052 the gain of the signal seems to improve just slightly making listening a little easier. Music is still being broadcast. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28, 2008)

6134.80, Radio Santa Cruz, 0945-1010 With the usual fare of music and Spanish comments from a male. On the hour a brief period of news possibly. Signal was struggling under all of the noise and QRM this morning. At 1003 music presented again. Signal never improved beyond threshold. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28,
2008)

Brazil
4865, Radio Missoes Da Amazones (Obidos). 1025. 3 July 08. Portuguese. Announcer with what sounded like preaching. Poor signal. (Joe Wood, TN).

6104.71, Radio Filadelfia,(pres) 1037-1045, Thought this might be Mexico at first, but after retuning, discovered a male in Portuguese language comments. At 1041 he is joined by a female at least it sounded like a female. Portuguese comments continue until 1044 when Bras music is presented. Signal remained at a poor level. (Chuck Bolland, FL July 3, 2008)

Bulgaria
9700 Radio Bulgaria. 0001-0006. 28 June 08. Bulgarian. Female announcer with station ith ID to music, followed by mentions of Iran. S9+20/VG. (Joe Wood, TN).

Canada
6160 CKZU Vancouver 1259-1315 Jun 27. Program notes to ToH, then CBC News ("World Report") to 1312; M&W ancrs followed with chit-chat,area wx, etc.; ID as "CBC Radio One, 690 on your AM dial". Signal fair/good. (John Wilkins-CO)

China
4830, China Huayi BC, *1200-1216, July 3, in Chinese, mostly talking, fair. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX, Etón E1)

Indonesia
4790.03 RRI Fak-Fak 1151-1210+ Jun 23. Indo vocal mx hosted by lady announcer. Interval signal SCI; Jak news at 1200. Fair. (John Wilkins-CO)

Malaysia
11884.70, Voice of Malaysia (Suara Malaysia) via RTM,1226-1230*, July 3, in Chinese, pop songs, multi-language ID, "This is the Voice of Malaysia" and singing VOM jingle in English, off with choral National Anthem, continues to have terrible audio. (Ron Howard,CA/Cumbre DX, Etón E1)

Malaysia/Sarawak 7270, Limbang FM (tentative) via RTM, Kuching,1342-1400, July 3, in vernacular, pop songs, woman DJ, format and language sounded right for them, no ID heard, poor, mixing with PBS Nei Menggu. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX, Etón E1)

Malaysia, 6049.70, Voice of Malaysia, 1015-1035, Initially heard only the carrier on the reported Frequency above. Then at about 1023, a male begins to talk in an
Asian language.Iban is scheduled. This situation continues with a clear signal until 1029 when HCJB comes on the air and ruins my day. At that time, VOM is no longer audible. So it went from a poor quality to nil heard due to QRM from HCJB. (Chuck Bolland, FL July 3, 2008)

Netherlands Antilles relay
9845 Radio Netherlands (Bonaire). 0009. 28 June 08.English. Program “Newsline.” YL/OM with talk of illegal immigration to The Netherlands. Interview with President of Amnesty Intl. S9+20/VG. (Joe Wood, TN).

Papua New Guinea
3204.96 Radio. West Sepik 1125-1223 Jun 27. Mx to 1230, then slow-talking male with announcements in EG; back to mx at 1144; at 1151 switched to local lang; a final selection of island mx at 1155 was followed by EG news at 1200; at 1204 heard a mention of "NBC National Radio;" don't know if this was just a casual reference or if that was source of the newscast; island mx followed at 1205. Fair signal quality. (John Wilkins-CO)

3315 Radio Manus 1224-1240+ Jun 27. Vocal music, hosted by chatty M&W ancrs; fair but fading. (John Wilkins-CO)

Peru
5039, Radio Libertad (Junin). 1030. 3 July 08. Spanish. Barely above the noise with up-tempo music and male announcer. Poor signal quality. (Joe Wood, TN).

Russia
5930, Voice of Russia,(pres) 1015-1030 Noted a female in Chinese language comments. This schedule runs for an hour and is relayed via Vladivostok according to the latest VOR schedule. Signal was fair. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28, 2008)

7330, Voice of Russia(pres), 1024-1035 With a parallel signal on 5930, this is the Ussurijsk relay of the VOR's Chinese broadcast between 1000 to 1100. Signal was poor here too. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28, 2008)

7300, Voice of Russia,(pres), 1027-1035, Can hear a female talking here, but barely making out the language. This is suppose to be the Chinese broadcast of VOR at 1000 to 1100 via Khabarovsk and it probably is, but the signal is beyond threshold to almost nil heard. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28, 2008)

5920, Radio Rossii,(pres), 1030-1045 Noted a female in Russian language comments here, but underneath WBOH which was broadcasting in Spanish at this time. During quite moments, Radio Rossii was audible. Heard music around 1039 mixing with WBOH. Signal of Rossii was very poor. (Chuck Bolland, FL June 28, 2008)

Singapore
6080, Radio Singapore Int'l. 1220, July 3, as Walt has also noted, RSI continues to broadcast, announcement for their special two week commemorative programming at the end of July, mentions being on the air for 14-years, fair, // 6150 (weaker signal and mixing with Firedrake, against Taiwan); 1314-1328, "Singapop" program, songs and interview with musician. (Ron Howard, CA/Cumbre DX, Etón E1)

USA
5446USB, AFRTS (Key West). 1036. 3 July 08. English. ID for NPR. News of Olympic trials and talk of sports. Better than // 5765 via Guam. Fair signal quality. (joe
(Wood, TN).

Radio Free Asia releases Olympics QSL card

July 2008
Radio Free Asia announces its 22nd QSL card that is scheduled for distribution for all confirmed reception reports dated July 1 to August 31, 2008. This QSL card celebrates the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China which will be held August 8-24, 2008. The Games have always brought people from around the world together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The card shows the graphic of Radio Free Asia’s pin, as created by RFA’s Brian Powell, which will be used by our reporters at the Games.

Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, nonprofit corporation that broadcasts news and information to listeners in Asian countries where full, accurate, and timely news reports are unavailable. Created by Congress in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, RFA currently broadcasts in Burmese, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean to North Korea, Lao, Mandarin, the Wu dialect, Vietnamese, Tibetan (Uke, Amdo, and Kham), and Uyghur. RFA strives for accuracy, balance, and fairness in its editorial content. As a ‘surrogate’ broadcaster, RFA provides news and commentary specific to each of its target countries, acting as the free press these countries lack. RFA broadcasts only in local languages and dialects, and most of its broadcasts comprise news of specific local interest. More information about Radio Free Asia, including our current broadcast frequency schedule, is available at www.rfa.org.
RFA encourages listeners to submit reception reports. Reception reports are valuable to RFA as they help us evaluate the signal strength and quality of our transmissions. RFA confirms all accurate reception reports by mailing a QSL card to the listener.
RFA welcomes all reception report submissions at www.techweb.rfa.org (follow the QSL REPORTS link) not only from DX’ers, but also from its general listening audience. Reception reports are also accepted by emails to qsl@rfa.org, and for anyone without Internet access, reception reports can be mailed to:
Reception Reports
Radio Free Asia
2025 M. Street NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20036
United States of America
Upon request, RFA will also send a copy of the current broadcast schedule and a station sticker.
(Source: A.J. Janitschek/RFA)

Focus on Zimbabwe on shortwave

Zimbabwe [and non]

With Zimbabwe in the news, here are the current schedules of the three SW stations that specifically beam into the country from abroad:

All times UTC

Studio 7 (VOA)- Mondays-Fridays:
1700-1730 in Shona on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1730-1800 in English on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1800-1830 in Ndebele on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1830-1900 in Shona on 11605, 15775.
1900-1930 in English on 11605, 15775.
1930-2000 in Ndebele on 11605, 15775.

Studio 7 (VOA)- Saturdays and Sundays:
1700-1720 in Shona on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1720-1740 in English on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1740-1800 in Ndebele on 909, 4930, 11605, 15775.
1800-1820 in Shona on 11605, 15775.
1820-1840 in English on 11605, 15775.
1840-1900 in Ndebele on 11605, 15775.

SW Radio Africa:
1700-1900 on 4880 and 12035.

Unfortunately 12035 is a weak signal (from Rampisham, and so beamed away from the UK [500kW, 140deg]) and is squeezed between two strong Voices of Russia on 12030 and 12040.

Radio Voice of the People (VOP) [via Madagascar
0400-0500 on 11610.
1100-1200 on 11695.
1700-1800 on 7120.
(Chris Greenway-UK, BrDXC-UK June 30)

3395 ZBC at 2205 UT with talks by woman SINPO 33333.
(Zacharias Liangas-GRC, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews June 21)

Authorities in Zimbabwe have banned wind-up receivers, a favourite among non-governmental organisations seeking to promote access to information in rural areas. Their presence has often spawned listening clubs accused of tuning in on "illegal" foreign news bulletins broadcast on shortwave. Batteries are almost unavailable in Zimbabwe.

Along with satellite dishes, ownership of a wind-up radio is enough to land villagers in trouble. "They have been warned that they must hand in those radios. It has become a subversive tool," says Rob Jamieson, chairperson of the Southern Africa Editors' Forum. "It is quite shocking to see the situation in Zimbabwe. No professional media in Zimbabwe can operate," says Jamieson, who was part of a week-long mission that went to Zimbabwe.
(ZW News via Southgate Amateur Radio Club; via WDXC Contact magazine June)

From a back room in a London commuter town, a secret radio station is broadcasting the voice Robert Mugabe's government doesn't want his people to hear.

The SW Radio Africa studio.
It's a constant battle, but exiled Zimbabweans are fighting to ensure SW Radio Africa's programmes reach their compatriots back in Africa.

Station manager Gerry Jackson started the station in Harare in 2000, but it was quickly shut down by the government. Since then she and her team have struggled on in the UK against attempts to block the transmission.

"It regularly jams broadcasts using Chinese equipment and expertise. We get around that by going on additional frequencies," she said.

Current affairs programmes and talk shows reach their home country on shortwave and over the internet, targeting people in rural areas in particular. A special programme called 'Callback' gives ordinary people in Zimbabwe the chance to describe the day-to-day horrors of living under Robert Mugabe's regime.

"They're desperate to speak, they're desperate to have their voice heard," Ms Jackson explained.

"They're desperate for the world to know what is going on, because they feel let down by the world community, particularly the regional countries who they feel have left them to suffer terrible violence and torture at the hands of the government."

Most people in Zimbabwe can't afford to call in, so the radio station provides a local mobile phone to text in contact details. Producers in the UK then call people back - although it's not easy getting through to a country where mobile phone signals are often blocked. There is also an element of risk for the programme's participants, many of whom prefer to stay anonymous.

"People are being made to feel afraid, but the opposition is very much alive,' said Callback presenter Mandsi Mundawarara.

"People are clinging to the hope that the opposition will one day take over the country and they see a brighter future for themselves and for Zimbabwe."

Zimbabweans who do have the courage to air their views tell of their frustration at the recent election. "They wrote our names down and then we were sent to vote," reported an unidentified caller from Zimbabwe.

"Then we were told to say to the polling agent that we were blind or couldn't write. The polling agent would say who do you want to vote for and obviously I would say Robert Mugabe. Then they said if they see any evidence you voted for MDC they would check on the list and go around beating everyone who is MDC supporter."

Despite these strong messages coming through the airwaves, SW Radio Africa's journalists have only seen change for the worse in Zimbabwe in their eight years of broadcasting. (Zacharias Liangas-GRC, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews July 2)
(Source: WWDXC Top News/BC-DX #867 via wb, Germany)

QSL info from Radio Maria

Italy
Radio Maria World Family decided to start a QSL service, as a friendly attention towards radio enthusiasts. So, after talks with Radio Maria WF President, Emanuele Ferrario, and Radio Maria WF Network Director, Claudio Re, I begun to confirm reports as QSL manager. It is a volunteer amateur service. So far we have QSL letter for Radio Maria Nederland 675 kHz and
Radio Maria station in Andrate, Italy, on 26000 kHz AM and 26010 kHz DRM.

Mail address:
If you prefere a paper confirmation, you can write to my address:
Giampiero Bernardini - via Tertulliano 35 - 20137 Milano - Italy.
If possible, please, add stamps, IRC, 1 dollar etc. just to help me in answering.

We'll appreciate audio clips. We are interested in knowing how you receive Radio Maria. About DRM broadcasting we'll appreciate information about audio quality, a copy of Dream software log and images of Dream software at work.
Ciao
Giampiero Bernardini
QSL Manager - Radio Maria WF
Guenter Lorenz-D, A-DX July 2)

26000 R. Maria, Andrate, on AM mode, is being noted as late as 1800.
(Carlos Goncalves-POR, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews June 30)

Indonesian logs

All times UTC // parallel frequency

I heard these frequencies in the local evening around 1100.

3325 kHz (mixed with PNG), 3345, 3995, 4605, 4790, 4870 (maybe 4871, my receiver couldn't give that detail) and 4925 kHz.

RRI Nabire on 7290 kHz faded in around 0730 and closed about 0830.

I heard only two stations in the local morning around 2100 UTC, 3995 & 4605 kHz. (Barry Hartley-NZL, touring Port Douglas QLD-AUS, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews June 28)

4790.03 RRI Fak-Fak 1151-1210+ Jun 23. Indo vocal music, hosted by lady announcer. Song of the Coconut Island tune to Jakarta news relay at 1200. Fair. (John Wilkins-CO-USA, DXplorer June 29)

3987.03 RRI Manokwari, 1347-1425, June 24, in Bahasa Indonesian. Easy-listening songs to top of the hour interval tune - Song of the Coconut Isles. Five minute newscast to national anthem. back to songs for weak signal. Checked after 1400 and found parallel to RRI Fak Fak (4790.03).

4925 RRI-Jambi, 1223-1247, June 24, in Bahasa Indonesian. Program phone conversation and interview, \\ to 3325 (RRI Palangkaraya) and 4790.03 (RRI Fak Fak) till 1230. National anthem to station's pop music program. Recently Jambi has had a decent signal but very faint audio until today. (Ron Howard-CA-USA, JPNpremium June 27)

(Source: WWDXC Top News-BC DX #867 via wb, Germany)

Ethiopia shortwave news

Ethiopia
5970 and 7210, Radio Fana verified with a full data green background transmitter card in 180 days from v/s Woldu Yemessel, General Manager. The response was sent by registered mail. Stamps on envelope featured the critically endangered Black Rhinoceros with the return address indicating it was from the "Radio Fana Share Company." (Rich D'Angelo-PA-USA, DXplorer June 29)

8000 Radio Ethiopia (pres) / Ethiopian jamming on June 23 at 1528-1608 UT.34433 Afar?, Talk and Ethiopian pops music, ID at 1601 UTC, \\ 7175 kHz.(Kouji Hashimoto-JPN, JPNpremium June 27)

9704.2 Radio Ethiopia, Geja Dera, 0755-0851, 24 Jun, Vernacular, songs, news (?) till 0804, music, talks; increasingly fluttery; SINPO 34443.(Carlos Goncalves-POR, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews June 30)
(Source> WWDXC Top News/BC-DX #867 via wb, Germany)

Algeria MW registration changes

Ain Beida former 531 kHz 600 kW at ITU 35 49 N 07 19 E now newly replaced by Ain Beida 648 kHz 50 kW registration 35 49 12.34 N 07 19 04.66 E

Ain Beida former 531 kHz 600 kW, now replaced by ITU 35 44 N 07 20 E RTA F'kirina new Harris 531 kHz 600 kW MW units 35 44 10.15 N 07 19 07.05 E or 35 39 52.00 N 07 18 28.00 E
(ITU Geneve, June 24)

702 R. Algerienne, Laghouat, 2158-2210, 28 Jun, Arabic/regional program from Laghouat, several local IDs, freqs. announcement, TS, prayer; SINPO 55444; \\ 927 Timimoun.
(Carlos Goncalves-POR, wwdxc BC-DX Top News June 30)
(Source: WWDXC Top News-BC DX #867 via wb, Germany)

Radio Netherlands - Program Preview July 5-11

Radio Netherlands Worldwide PROGRAMME PREVIEW Saturday 5 July - Friday 11 July 2008

Welcome to our weekly guide to Radio Netherlands Worldwide's English Service - a list of the new programmes coming up on Radio Netherlands Worldwide this week, beginning on Saturday.
SATURDAY 5 JULY
*** The State We're In ***

Jonathan Groubert and his team look at current events from an unexpected perspective

This week in TSWI, we ask what it means to be stateless. We talk to the lawyer for a prisoner in Guantánamo Bay.
And did you know that everyone has the legal right to a name? In some countries, like Somalia or Afghanistan, only a small percentage of births is registered. We look at why so many children officially don't exist, and what this means for their future.
Finally, bicycles: are they a two-wheel test of the human condition? Bicycling couriers tell how they often meet with danger and aggression on the road. That's this week, on The State We're In.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1006 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1406 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Network Europe Week ***
A collaboration by Europe's leading broadcasters

A pan-European team links up across the continent to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe. If you missed any editions of Network Europe Week satisfy your needs with this digest of the programme's top stories.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)

Note that on Saturday we also run repeats of:

Curious Orange: 1530 (South Asia 9345, 12080, 15595)
Earthbeat and Stories of the Twentieth Century:
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)

SUNDAY 6 JULY
*** Network Europe Extra ***

Arts and Culture brought to you each Sunday from Europe's widest partnership of international broadcasters.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1005 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1405 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Reloaded ***

Your chance to catch up with some of the highlights from recent programmes; the best, the most interesting or newsworthy, or sometimes the funniest, chosen by our producers and presented by Mindy Ran.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Note that on Sunday we also run:

The State We're In:
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)

MONDAY 7 JULY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1400 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Curious Orange ***

This week on Curious Orange, we take you backstage at Amsterdam's Paradiso concert hall, where we'll introduce you to this year's "Young Ones" - a group of 6 young up-and-coming Dutch bands. This week you'll hear from three of them: MakeBelieve, King Jack, and Sheriff of Hong Kong.
That's this week on Curious Orange.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Repeated:
Tuesday:
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)
Wednesday
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
Saturday
15:30 1000 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)

Note that on Monday we also run:

Documentary followed by Reloaded:
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
Earthbeat followed by Radio Books:
0400 (Western N America 6165)

TUESDAY 8 JULY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)
1400 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** The State We're In - Midweek Edition ***

This week in TSWI Midweek Edition, we ask what it means to be stateless. We talk to the lawyer for a prisoner in Guantánamo Bay.

Did you know that everyone has the legal right to a name? In some countries, like Somalia or Afghanistan, only a small percentage of births is registered. We look at why so many children officially don't exist, and what this means for their future.

And we play the Name Game, Chinese style. Common identical names are causing quite a headache in China. That's this week, on The State We're In.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Note that on Tuesday we also run:

Network Europe:
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
Network Europe:
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
Curious Orange:
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)

WEDNESDAY 9 JULY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)
1400 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Global Perspective ***

"Escape to New Zealand"

During the summer months we take a break from RadioBooks to present our annual Global Perspective series. Eight national and international broadcasters give their local perspective on a topic of global interest. This year the theme is Escape.

Notable for its geographical isolation and clean environment New Zealand has long been a refuge for those wishing to escape the more populated parts of the planet and seeking a life that is less affected by the effects of global warming and the impact of global pollution. "Escape to New Zealand" is presented by Halina Ogonowska Coates of Radio New Zealand.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Repeated:
Thursday:
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)
Friday
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)

Note that on Wednesday we also run:

Curious Orange:
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
Network Europe:
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
The State We're In Midweek Edition:
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)

THURSDAY 10 JULY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)
1400 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Earthbeat ***

On this edition of Earthbeat we have a special report from Uganda. There is a tentative peace in Northern Uganda, after decades of fighting between the Lord's Resistance Army and the government. On the show this week, we look at aspects of life after the conflict.

Plus, the usual round-up of sustainable development news, all brought to you by host Marnie Chesterton.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 (East/Southeast Asia 12065, East Asia 9795, Far East 6040)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 11655, 12050)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Repeated:
Friday
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)
Monday
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)

Note that on Thursday we also run:

Documentary:
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
Network Europe:
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
Radio Books:
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)

FRIDAY 11 JULY
*** Newsline ***
The latest world news and current affairs.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
0000 (Eastern N America 9845)
0100 (Central N America 9845)
0400 (Western N America 6165)
1400 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1530 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1800 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
1900 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2000 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

*** Network Europe ***

A Pan European team links up across the continent each week to provide a fresh perspective on events and life in Europe.

The programme is a unique example of European co-operation, produced by the continent's leading international broadcasters, it reflects the diversity of European society and voices. Each week we drop in on specialists around Europe and catch up with our extensive network of correspondents for their unique take on the events shaping the week.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
0030 (Eastern N America 6165)
0130 (Central N America 6165)
0530 (Western N America 6165)
1030 (East/Southeast Asia 12065, East Asia 9795, Far East 6040)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 15535)
2000 (East Africa 11805, 12050, West Africa 17810, Central/Southern Africa 7120)

*** Bridges with Africa ***

Lively discussion and thought-provoking reports about and from the African continent. We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and 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.

This week, we report on child labour in Sierra Leone and on corporate social responsibility in South Africa and beyond.

Broadcast times on SW (UTC):
1000 (East/Southeast Asia 12065, East Asia 9795, Far East 6040)
1430 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
1830 (Southern Africa 6020, East/Central Africa 11655, 12050)
1930 (East/Central Africa 15535, West Africa 11660, 15335, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)
2030 (West Africa 17810, East Africa 5905, Southern Africa 7425)

Repeated:
Saturday
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)
Tuesday
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)

Note that on Friday we also run:

Radio Books:
1030 (East/Central Asia 15510, East Asia 13820, Southeast Asia 11895, Far East 12065)
Network Europe:
1500 (South Asia 9345, 9890, 11835)
Earthbeat:
0030 (Eastern N America 9845)
0130 (Central N America 9845)
0430 (Western N America 6165)
(Source: R Netherlands)

RNW Spanish freq change on July 5

The RNW transmission in Spanish at 2359-0157 UTC via French Guiana will change frequency on 5 July to improve reception in South America. The current 9895 kHz will be replaced by 7325 kHz.
(Source: R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

RFE/RL to end broadcast to Romania

Just a few days after the BBC announced it is closing its Romanian service on 1 August, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has announced that it will do likewise, also on 1 August. However, unlike the BBC World Service, RFE/RL’s Romanian-language broadcasts to Moldova and the Transdniester region will continue.
The Romanian Service began experimental broadcasting on July 14, 1950, and was fully operational by May 1, 1951. For years, its broadcasts were a thorn in the side of Romania’s communist rulers who, according to a 2006 Romanian government report, may have been responsible for the deaths of three RFE/RL Romanian service directors.
In a 2006 address to Parliament, Romanian President Traian Basescu paid homage to the RFE/RL journalists who, he said, “fought with altruism and passion for the knowledge and utterance of the truth…Their unforgettable [Radio] Free Europe broadcasts were the moral conscience of Romanians.”
(Source: RFE/RL/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

China launches first Croatian-language website

Text of report in English
ZAGREB, July 3 (Hina) - The Chinese Embassy in Zagreb and China Radio International (CRI), the state-run radio network that has been broadcasting programmes in 48 languages for over 60 years, in Zagreb on Wednesday presented the Chinese government’s first Internet site in the Croatian language, which offers a lot of information about China and about relations between the two countries.
“As of today, you can get to know China also at http://croatian.cri.cn ,” CRI Deputy Director Ma Weigong said, adding that the newly-launched website would contribute to a better understanding between the two nations.
Chinese Ambassador Wu Lianqi took the opportunity to thank Croatia for the assistance it had provided after a disastrous earthquake recently hit China’s Sichuan province, claiming tens of thousands of lives.
(Source: HINA news agency, Zagreb, in English 0710 gmt 3 Jul 08 via BBC Monitoring/R Netherlands Media Network Weblog)

Australia DX Report # 105, available for download

It has lots of news about frequency and schedule changes in the A08
transmission period!

It's 13 mins 18 secs, and is at

http://airm.edxp.org
Your ears will certainly prick up when you hear the new opening theme music!

The "AUSTRALIAN DX REPORT", is a free service of the ELECTRONIC DX PRESS RADIO MONITORING ASSOCIATION and contains professionally compiled information about world shortwave broadcasting, with monitoring research.

The site allows you to listen to the ADXR and other audio features directly (streaming audio) via your MP3 player, or via the site's embedded mini-player. Podcasts, full RSS/XML/Atom feeds, and free subscriptions are supported - full details are at the site.

Good listening to the Australian DX Report Episode No. 105!

Bob Padula,
Melbourne

WYFR Family Radio A08 relays Part 1 - 2

USA(non) Summer A-08 Schedule of WYFR Family
Radio Relays.
Part 1 of 2:

Part 1 relays include: Armenia, Germany, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Taiwan, Tajikistan, UAE, and Uzbekistan

All times UTC
to South Asia
0000-0100 on 15195 TSH 300 kW in Taiwan Hindi
0100-0200 on 15195 TSH 300 kW in Taiwan English
1200-1300 on 11560 HUW 300 kW in Taiwan Burmese
1230-1330 on 15340 DHA 250 kW / 085 deg Bengali
1300-1400 on 15670 WER 500 kW / 090 deg English
1300-1400 on 17715 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg Telugu
1300-1400 on 17630 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg Kannada
1300-1500 on 11560 HUW 300 kW in Taiwan English
1300-1500 on 15350 NAU 500 kW / 084 deg Bengali
1300-1500 on 15640 NAU 500 kW / 095 deg Marathi
1400-1500 on 7215 IRK 250 kW / 224 deg Nepali
1400-1500 on 9405 ARM 300 kW / 110 deg Punjabi
1400-1500 on 9625 NVS 250 kW / 180 deg Tamil
1400-1500 on 9595 DHA 250 kW / 105 deg Marathi
1400-1500 on 12055 SAM 250 kW / 117 deg Gujarati
1400-1500 on 12075 SAM 250 kW / 140 deg Kannada
1400-1500 on 13590 SAM 250 kW / 140 deg Telugu
1400-1500 on 15370 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Telugu
1400-1500 on 15520 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg Hindi
1400-1500 on 17715 DHA 250 kW / 100 deg Tamil
1400-1600 on 7320 TCH 250 kW / 240 deg English
1400-1600 on 7510 TAC 200 kW / 131 deg Bengali
1400-1600 on 12065 ARM 300 kW / 110 deg Urdu
1400-1600 on 15670 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Hindi
1400-1600 on 15715 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Kannada
1400-1700 on 5845 DB 100 kW / 137 deg Hindi
1500-1600 on 6280 TSH 300 kW in Taiwan English
1500-1600 on 9500 NVS 250 kW / 195 deg Urdu
1500-1600 on 11505 ERV 300 kW / 100 deg Punjabi
1500-1600 on 11560 HUW 300 kW in Taiwan Hindi
1500-1600 on 11655 ARM 300 kW / 110 deg Marathi
1500-1600 on 12075 SAM 250 kW / 140 deg Marathi
1500-1600 on 13665 KCH 500 kW / 116 deg Marathi
1500-1600 on 13820 WER 500 kW / 075 deg Urdu
1500-1600 on 13830 WER 500 kW / 075 deg Gujarati
1500-1600 on 13840 NAU 500 kW / 085 deg Punjabi
1500-1600 on 15520 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg English
1500-1700 on 15370 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Tamil
1600-1700 on 6280 TSH 300 kW in Taiwan Hindi
1600-1700 on 9735 ARM 300 kW / 110 deg Punjabi
1600-1700 on 11505 ERV 300 kW / 100 deg Urdu
1600-1700 on 11630 ARM 250 kW / 110 deg Punjabi
1600-1700 on 11680 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Hindi
1600-1700 on 11850 DHA 250 kW / 090 deg English
1600-1700 on 12075 WER 500 kW / 075 deg Urdu
1600-1800 on 11730 WER 500 kW / 075 deg Punjabi
1700-1800 on 11680 WER 500 kW / 090 deg Nepali
1700-1800 on 11970 WER 500 kW / 075 deg Urdu

to East Asia
0800-0900 on 11895 TAI 100 kW in Taiwan Korean
0900-1100 on 9450 IRK 250 kW / 110 deg English
1000-1100 on 7245 K/A 100 kW / 178 deg Japanese
1000-1200 on 7430 A-A 200 kW / 094 deg Chinese
1100-1200 on 9450 IRK 250 kW / 110 deg Korean
1100-1500 on 6135 IRK 100 kW / 110 deg Chinese
1100-1500 on 9865 P.K 250 kW / 263 deg Chinese
1100-1500 on 11725 KHB 250 kW / 244 deg Chinese
1100-1500 on 12150 A-A 500 kW / 094 deg Chinese
1100-1600 on 9280 HUW 300 kW in Taiwan Chinese
1100-1600 on 6240 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Chinese
1200-1300 on 5970 K/A 250 kW / 213 deg Korean
2100-2200 on 7435 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Chinese
2100-2400 on 9280 HUW 300 kW in Taiwan Chinese
2200-2400 on 6230 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Chinese

to South East Asia
0000-0100 on 11630 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Vietnamese
0000-0100 on 11865 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Indonesian
0900-1100 on 9465 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan English
1000-1100 on 9900 IRK 250 kW / 152 deg English
1100-1200 on 9900 VLD 250 kW / 220 deg Ilocano
1100-1200 on 11520 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Tagalog
1100-1200 on 11550 TNN 250 kW in Taiwan Indonesian
1100-1300 on 13850 VLD 200 kW / 220 deg Tagalog
1200-1300 on 7460 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Vietnamese
1200-1300 on 9465 IRK 250 kW / 152 deg Cebuano
1200-1300 on 11520 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Indonesian
1200-1300 on 11895 IRK 250 kW / 180 deg Vietnamese
1200-1300 on 15490 NVS 250 kW / 155 deg Indonesian
1200-1400 on 9615 IRK 250 kW / 180 deg Indonesian
1300-1400 on 11520 A-A 200 kW / 132 deg Burmese
1300-1400 on 11520 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan English
1300-1400 on 11895 IRK 250 kW / 180 deg English
1300-1400 on 13810 A-A 500 kW / 121 deg English
1400-1500 on 9365 TAC 100 kW / 131 deg English
1400-1500 on 9585 PAO 100 kW in Taiwan Vietnamese
1400-1500 on 9615 IRK 250 kW / 180 deg English
1400-1500 on 13810 A-A 500 kW / 121 deg Indonesian
(Source: DX Mix News # 527 via Alokesh Gutpa, India & wb, Germany)

Relays Part 2 of 2
All times UTC

to West Europe
0400-0500 on 3955 SKN 250 kW / 106 deg German
1700-1800 on 3955 WER 100 kW / non-dir German
1800-1900 on 3955 SKN 250 kW / 106 deg English
1800-1900 on 7320 ARM 300 kW / 290 deg German
1800-1900 on 9615 SAM 250 kW / 284 deg Polish
1800-2000 on 11775 SKN 250 kW / 165 deg English
1900-2000 on 7320 SAM 250 kW / 284 deg German
1900-2100 on 12060 ARM 250 kW / 290 deg French
2000-2100 NF 11970 DHA 250 kW / 330 deg English, ex 1900-2000 on 11875
2000-2200 on 7430 KCH 500 kW / 309 deg English

to South Europe
1800-1900 on 9635 NAU 250 kW / 230 deg Spanish
1900-2000 on 7340 MSK 250 kW / 264 deg Spanish
1900-2000 on 9490 MSK 250 kW / 240 deg Italian
1900-2000 on 9635 NAU 250 kW / 230 deg Portuguese

to East Europe
1500-1700 on 9956vTNN 250 kW in Taiwan Russian
1700-1900 on 9495 TAC 200 kW / 311 deg Russian
1700-1900 on 9505 WER 500 kW / 060 deg Russian
1800-1900 on 7220 JUL 100 kW / 110 deg Romanian

to Middle East
1600-1700 on 11670 WER 500 kW / 105 deg Persian
1600-1700 on 13645 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Arabic
1600-1800 on 7520 SMF 250 kW / 131 deg Persian
1600-1800 on 9925 JUL 100 kW / 115 deg Turkish
1700-1800 on 11670 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Arabic
1700-1800 on 11850 NAU 500 kW / 105 deg Persian
1700-1800 on 13700 RMP 500 kW / 105 deg Arabic
1700-1900 on 15760 WOF 250 kW / 102 deg Turkish
1800-1900 on 7240 SAM 250 kW / 188 deg Arabic
1800-1900 on 11855 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Arabic
1800-1900 on 13720 SKN 300 kW / 140 deg Arabic
1800-1900 on 13780 RMP 500 kW / 105 deg English
1900-2000 on 7240 SAM 250 kW / 188 deg English
1900-2000 on 9495 WER 500 kW / 120 deg Arabic
1900-2000 on 15165 RMP 300 kW / 105 deg Arabic
2000-2100 on 9620 WER 125 kW / 120 deg Arabic

East Africa
1500-1600 on 15750 WER 500 kW / 150 deg English
1600-1700 on 9590 MDC 250 kW / 230 deg Swahili
1600-1700 on 11760 WER 500 kW / 135 deg English
1600-1700 on 15750 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Amharic
1600-1900 on 13630 NAU 500 kW / 145 deg English
1700-1800 on 9790 DHA 250 kW / 225 deg English
1700-1800 on 15750 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Swahili
1800-1900 on 5870 MDC 050 kW / 305 deg Swahili
1800-1900 on 13830 WER 500 kW / 135 deg Amharic
1800-1900 on 15750 WER 500 kW / 150 deg English
1900-2000 on 5930 MEY 250 kW / 019 deg Swahili
1900-2000 on 9775 DHA 250 kW / 210 deg English, new transmission
2000-2100 on 9635 DHA 250 kW / 210 deg English, new transmission

to North Africa
1800-1900 on 11600 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Arabic
1900-2000 on 9590 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Arabic
1900-2000 on 11970 DHA 250 kW / 285 deg French
2000-2100 on 5970 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Arabic
2100-2200 on 5915 WER 500 kW / 150 deg Arabic

to North West Africa
1700-1800 on 13840 JUL 100 kW / 175 deg Arabic
2000-2100 on 11895 WER 100 kW / 195 deg French
2200-2300 on 5965 WER 500 kW / 195 deg French

to West Africa
1900-2000 on 11840 WER 500 kW / 210 deg French
2000-2200 on 6115 WER 500 kW / 210 deg Arabic
2000-2200 on 15195 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg English
2030-2130 on 11985 KIG 250 kW / 295 deg French
2200-2300 on 7115 WER 500 kW / 210 deg Arabic

to Central Africa
1600-1700 on 15705 WER 500 kW / 165 deg English
1700-1800 on 21680 ASC 250 kW / 085 deg English
1800-1900 on 13730 WER 500 kW / 165 deg English
1800-2000 on 7395 MDC 250 kW / 320 deg English
1830-1930 on 17585 ASC 250 kW / 085 deg French
2115-2315 on 11875 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg English

to West Central Africa
1800-1900 on 13790 WER 500 kW / 180 deg English
1900-2000 on 9685 DHA 250 kW / 260 deg English
1900-2000 on 11610 WER 500 kW / 180 deg French
1900-2000 on 11865 NAU 500 kW / 187 deg English
1900-2200 on 9610 WER 500 kW / 180 deg English
2000-2100 on 9595 WER 500 kW / 180 deg French
2000-2100 on 9485 DHA 250 kW / 260 deg English, new transmission
2100-2200 on 9720 WER 500 kW / 180 deg French
2200-2300 on 7285 WER 500 kW / 180 deg English

to South Africa
0500-0600 on 9525 MDC 050 kW / 280 deg Portuguese
1600-1700 on 21680 ASC 250 kW / 100 deg Portuguese
1800-1900 on 6180 MEY 100 kW / 015 deg English, new transmission
1800-1900 on 9845 DHA 250 kW / 230 deg English
1900-2000 on 3955 MEY 100 kW / 076 deg Portuguese, new transmission
1900-2000 on 6100 MEY 100 kW / 330 deg English, new transmission
1900-2100 on 3230 MEY 100 kW / 005 deg English
1900-2100 on 6020 MDC 050 kW / 255 deg English
(Source: DX Mix News # 528 via Alokesh Gupta, India)

Weekly Propagation Forecast Bulletins

Product: Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
:Issued: 2008 Jul 01 2024 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC contact on the Web
# http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/weekly.html
#
# Weekly Highlights and Forecasts
#
Highlights of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
23 - 29 June 2008

Solar activity was very low. No flares were detected. The visible
disk was spotless.

No proton events were observed at geosynchronous orbit.

The greater than 2 MeV electron flux at geosynchronous orbit reached high levels during 23 - 24, 27, and 29 June.

Geomagnetic field activity was at quiet levels until late on 24 June when activity increased to unsettled levels. A further increase to active levels occurred during 25 - 26 June with minor to major storm levels at high latitudes. Activity decreased to quiet to unsettled levels for the remainder of the period. ACE solar wind measurements indicated a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) occurred during 24 - 25 June in advance of a recurrent coronal hole high-speed stream (HSS). The CIR was associated with increased proton densities (peak 20 p/cc at 24/2251 UTC), a solar sector boundary crossing (toward (-) to away (+)), and changes in the interplanetary magnetic field (IMF). IMF changes included increased Bt (peak 15 nT at 25/1710 UTC) and intermittent periods of southward Bz (minimum -10 nT at 25/1735 UTC). The HSS commenced on 25 June, reached a peak velocity of 686 km/sec at 26/1846 UTC, then began to gradually subside on 28 June. Solar wind velocities decreased to a low of 470 km/sec by the end of the period.

Forecast of Solar and Geomagnetic Activity
02 - 28 July 2008

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 reach high levels during 13 - 21 July.

Geomagnetic field activity is expected to be at quiet to unsettled levels during 02 - 11 July. Activity is expected to increase to active levels during 12 - 13 July with storm levels possible at high latitudes due to a recurrent coronal hole high-speed stream. Activity is expected to decrease to unsettled levels during 14 - 17 July as the high-speed stream gradually subsides. Activity is expected to decrease to quiet levels during 18 - 21 July. Activity is expected to increase to unsettled levels during 22 - 24 July due to recurrence. Activity is expected to decrease to quiet levels during 25 - 28 July.

Product: 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table 27DO.txt
:Issued: 2008 Jul 01 2024 UTC
# Prepared by the US Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, Space Weather Prediction Center
# Product description and SWPC contact on the Web
# http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/wwire.html
#
# 27-day Space Weather Outlook Table
# Issued 2008 Jul 01
#
# UTC Radio Flux Planetary Largest
# Date 10.7 cm A Index Kp Index
2008 Jul 02 66 5 2
2008 Jul 03 66 8 3
2008 Jul 04 66 12 3
2008 Jul 05 66 10 3
2008 Jul 06 66 5 2
2008 Jul 07 66 5 2
2008 Jul 08 66 5 2
2008 Jul 09 66 5 2
2008 Jul 10 66 5 2
2008 Jul 11 66 10 3
2008 Jul 12 66 15 4
2008 Jul 13 66 15 4
2008 Jul 14 66 10 3
2008 Jul 15 66 10 3
2008 Jul 16 66 8 3
2008 Jul 17 66 10 3
2008 Jul 18 66 5 2
2008 Jul 19 66 5 2
2008 Jul 20 66 5 2
2008 Jul 21 66 5 2
2008 Jul 22 66 10 3
2008 Jul 23 66 10 3
2008 Jul 24 66 8 3
2008 Jul 25 66 5 2
2008 Jul 26 66 5 2
2008 Jul 27 66 5 2
2008 Jul 28 66 5 2
(NOAA)

DX Quiz - 2008 from Ardic DX Club

ADXC - India

In 2008 the Ardic DX Club celebrates its 10th anniversary. For ten years it has been the primary source of information for dxing enthusiasts all over the Tamil Nadu, India.

In order to celebrate this event, a quiz is being organised. The quiz is open to anyone, regardless of location or club membership. The quiz does not solely deal with Tamil Dxing, but covers very different radio aspects. Answering following 18 questions you can show your radio knowledge.

No quiz without prizes of course. You wish to contribute a prize? Please contact me! And to make the contest interesting to everybody, a few prizes will be given randomly to entrants. So if the questions look hard, participate anyway.

Schedule
Quiz starts from 1 July 2008
Last date for the entry 30 August 2008

Quiz Questions are in
www.dxquiz.blogspot.com

Contact
T. Jaisakthivel
Ardic DX Club
59, Annai Sathya Nagar
Arumbakkam
Chennai - 600 106
Tamil Nadu
India

If you have any questions on the contest, please write to us at:
ardicdxclub (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) in. Please carefully read the rules and conditions before sending any questions.

Special QSL
Along with quiz answers you have to submit at least 3 reception reports on any AIR (All India Radio) transmissions from any location in any mode. The correct reception reports will get the special limited edition of World Smallest QSL card, Special 75th week Radio World Sticker and the AIR pennant. Participants must send one New IRC to the club address for that QSL. Indian listener must send Rs.10/- mint stamps for return QSL. Those who are do not want the QSL, they are also participate without any condition.
(Source: T. Jaisakthivel)