BBC Hindi signs agreement with Big FM

BBC has signed signed an agreement of partnership with the radio channel Big FM after which BBC FM programs will now be heard in 33 more cities of India.FM programs can be heard in 87 cities in India out of which BBC can now be heard in 50 cities which includes big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Srinagar & Surat.

BBC World Service explores climate change in Mekong Delta

To explore the effects of the changing climate on life in the Mekong Delta, BBC World Service has launched a special project, Climate Change And Vietnam. During a three-day boat-trip along the Mekong river, BBC World Service's multi-language, multimedia team will report to the BBC's global audience of 233 million on the efforts already being undertaken to adapt to the changing environment and the potential impact across the region and wider world. The BBC boat set sail today (Monday 7 December) from Ho Chi Minh City with BBC World Service English, BBC Afrique, BBC Burmese, BBC Chinese, BBC Indonesia, BBC Urdu and BBC Vietnamese journalists on board, to examine issues which affect Vietnam, the wider region and the rest of the world. Also on board are climate experts, NGO representatives and government officials. The overarching theme of the BBC coverage is the relation between climate change, on the one hand, and the regional and global food and water security on the other. The BBC investigates how the Mekong Delta, dubbed the rice basket of Asia, is coping with rising sea levels and increased water salinity; discusses existing methods of dealing with flooding including mangrove planting, and cultivation of saline-tolerant varieties of rice and fruit; and asks officials about measures being put in place to deal with flooding and cyclones. The Climate Change And Vietnam Project Manager, James Sales, says: "The security of this fragile ecosystem, which is the Mekong Delta, is vital to millions of people. "As the eyes of the world are fixed on the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the BBC's multilingual teams, broadcasting to audiences across regions and continents, are embarking on this journey so we can help inform the global debate with inputs from people representing various backgrounds and agendas."The boat journey includes stops in My Tho and Can Tho City. From these locations, the teams will make trips to the Thoi Son sand islet, a floating market, a uniquely Vietnamese fusion such as a VAC farm, and other places, reporting Vietnam's climate story to the rest of the world."
(BBC World Service Publicity)

Himachal chief minister launches Meow radio station

Shimla, Dec 6 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Sunday launched an FM radio station - Meow 104.8 FM - here.

More at :

http://trak.in/news/himachal-chief-minister-launches-meow-radio-station/32020/

Community Radio Station to start at Lalitpur, U.P

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station at Sai Jyoti Gramodhyog Samaj Sewa Samiti, Lalitpur, U.P. Letter of Intent had been issued to the Institute after recommendations of Inter Ministerial Committee and seeking requisite clearances from various Ministries. The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement. With this, the number of CRS will increase to 62 in the country.

The Sai Jyoti Gramodhyog Samaj Sewa Samiti focuses on addressing the social, economic and political deprivation of the community by regularly mobilizing local funds and also organizing health camps and awareness programme in the project location. The organization has also imparted training programs with the support of UNICEF (Jalnigam), DRDA, Lalitpur on hand pump mechanism, SHG'S Training etc. The Organization has been actively involved in social development work and creative awareness on water & sanitation, HIV/AIDS, NSV and Polio Immunization.

The Ministry encourages setting up the Community Radio Station as it promises to provide an opportunity to the local communities to express themselves, share their views and particularly the empowerment of women, youth and the marginalized groups to take part in local self governance and overall socio, economic and cultural development in the area. The CRS programs will be based on developmental, agricultural, health, educational, environmental, social welfare, community development and cultural programs.

(Public Information Bureau, Govt. Of India)

Botswana ignores Zim threats over VOA

BAME PIET
Staff Writer

Botswana has said it no longer listens to complaints from Zimbabwe over the
Voice of America broadcasts relayed through its territory.

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http://www.mmegi.bw/index.php?sid=1&aid=186&dir=2009/December/Friday4

With no ITU registration border FM radio at risk

KOSH RAJ KOIRALA
KATHMANDU, Dec 5: The government´s failure to maintain trans-border coordination while ssuing radio frequency licenses in the bordering Tarai districts has placed the investment in FM adio stations at risk. The failure of trans-border coordination has not only led to the problem of requency overlapping, but also left the FM radio frequencies insecure, with the prospect of having to shut down promptly if International Telecommunications Union (ITU) regulations are nything to go by. Trans-border coordination in radio frequencies is effected at the government level through ITU, a specialized agency of the United Nations that looks after the management of radio and telecom frequencies.

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http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=12547

Positive feedback from the EBU/DRM Conference

London, 2nd December 2009: DRM digital radio technology received great interest from the 80 delegates present at the DRM Conference organised by the European Broadcasting Union in Geneva. The conference, held on 26th November 2009, was attended by participants from 25 countries (mainly from Europe but also from as far afield as Chile and Australia) who represented all broadcasting stake holders including regulators, broadcasters, equipment and chipset manufacturers.

The event brought into focus the recent developments in the DRM technology - the standardisation of DRM+ and the publication of DRM Receiver Profiles. This conference highlighted the market potential of the DRM system and evaluated the results from its tests from various locations worldwide. It also allowed a healthydiscussion on different business cases and real achievements in getting DRM receivers on the market. Supported with excellent organisation by the EBU, the Consortium was able to highlight the achievements andchallenges of the DRM technology and present its potential as the global solution for conversion of radio fromanalogue to digital.

DRM Chairperson, Ruxandra Obreja, expressed her satisfaction at the event by saying: "Iam delighted that this was an interactive event able to demonstrate the great potential and benefits of DRM.From the feedback received the interesting presentations and discussions have impressed the participants,many of whom want to know more and attend similar events dedicated to the DRM technology."There were live demonstrations of the technology at the Conference venue. The event also provided agreat opportunity for networking and exchanging views on digital radio developments in different parts of theworld. To see and hear the presentations made on that day, please visit the EBU website: http://tech.ebu.ch/events/ebu_drm09

The DRM members can access also to all the presentations and view morepictures of the event on the FTP server under /presentations/ EBU-DRM conference.

(DRM Consortium Press Release www.drm.org )

Pictures at :

http://www.drm.org/news/detail/news/positive-feedback-from-the-ebudrm-conference/

Download the presentations here : http://tech.ebu.ch/events/ebu_drm09

World Radio TV Handbook 2010 is out !

64th edition of the bestselling directory of global broadcasting on LW, MW, SW and FM is now out. The Features section this year includes a look at some of the classic receivers of the Cold War period, a visit to the World Service of the BBC, a Samoan Radio Journey and our regular Digital Update.

The remaining pages are, as usual, full of information on :

• National and International broadcasts and broadcasters

• Clandestine and other target broadcasters

• MW and SW frequency listings

• Equipment reviews and articles

• Terrestrial TV by country

• Extensive Reference section

Visit WRTH website at www.wrth.com to find out more and to order a copy.

To order online use this link :http://www.wrth.com/order_new.asp

Happy Station Show December 3, 2009 with Dody Cowan

Part 1 of my conversation with Dody Cowan of His & Hers is now online. Go to www.pcjmedia.com then click on program archives to download.

(Keith Perron)

Community Radio Station to Start at Shivpuri,Madhya Pradesh

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station at Sambhav Social Service Organization, Shivpuri, M.P. Letter of Intent had been issued to the Institute after recommendations of Inter Ministerial Committee for seeking requisite clearances from various Ministries. The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement. With this, the number of CRS will increase to 61in the country.

The aim of the organization is to empower community members to create and access information relevant to their local development needs. Literacy and overall educational attainment are far lower among women than men in this area. The focus community is the Sahariya tribe which is traditionally a hunting and gathering society. As a result of political, economic and social marginalization, Sahariya community face enormous challenges to development.
The Sahariya tribe has been an important constituent in Sambhav's development initiatives since its founding in 1988. The CRS programs will be based on developmental, agricultural, health, educational, environmental, social welfare, community development and other cultural programmes.

The Ministry encourages setting up the Community Radio Stations as it promises to provide an opportunity to the local communities to express themselves, share their views and particularly empower the women, youth and the marginalized groups to take part in local self governance and overall socio, economic and cultural development in the area.

(Press Information Bureau, Govt of India)

Community Radio Station to Start at Hisar, Haryana

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University. Letter of Intent had been issued to the Institute after recommendations of Inter Ministerial Committee and seeking requisite clearances from various Ministries. The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement. With this, the number of CRS will increase to 60 in the country.The Community Radio Station, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar would be beneficial to communities surrounding suburban areas of Hissar. The objective is to reach out to the communites, particularly those who are poor, literally challenged farmers and socially culturally underprivileged people. The CRS aims to address issues that concern the community through participatory programmes, and improve the quality of life in general and agricultural activities of the farmers in particular. The Ministry encourages setting up the community radio station as Community Radio promises to provide an opportunity to the local communities to express themselves, share their views and particularly empower the women, youth and the marginalized group to take part in local self governance and overall socio economic and cultural development of the area. The CRS programs will be based on developmental, agricultural, health, educational, environmental, social welfare, community development and cultural programs.

(Press Information Bureau, Govt of India)

Voice of Russia Listeners Conference in New Delhi

On the ocassion of "Year of Russia" in India during 2008 & "Year of India" in Russia during 2009, Voice of Russia Hindi service is organising a listeners conference in New Delhi for radio listeners at Russian Science & Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

The 4th Voice of Russia listeners conference will be held for two days as foll :
Dec 15, 2009 (Tues) - 11am to 1 pm IST
Dec 16, 2009 (Wed) - 11am to 1 pm IST

Venue :
Russian Science & Cultural Centre
Embassy of Russia Cultural Department
# 24 , Feroz Shah Road
New Delhi 110001.
E - mail: delhi@russiancentre.org.in

Terrestrial Radio Still Dominates Listening

Study in US shows that 77 percent of adults still listen to AM/FM radio on a daily basis.

More at :
http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=1609324

London-Based Broadcaster to Zimbabwe Takes Exception to Harare's 'Pirate' Label

SW Radio Africa founder Gerry Jackson says her station broadcasts legally to provide Zimbabweans with the news to which they are entitled
Sandra Nyaira Washington 27 November 2009

Read the story here :
http://www1.voanews.com/zimbabwe/news/africa/Zimbabwe-Pirate-Radios-27Nov09-76284292.html

Rural women launch community radio station in Gujarat

Gujarat Global News Network, Ahmedabad
A community radio station (CRS) entirely managed by rural women was launched in the state on Thursday. The 49th CRS of the country called "Rudi No Radio" has been launched by SEWA academy.

Full story at :
http://www.gujaratglobal.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1886&Itemid=38

Voice of Kuanghua

07:55-24:05 UTC on 9745 6105 711 981 801 840 kHz

URL http://www.khmusic.com.tw (in Chinese)
E-mail: lili329@ms45.hinet.net
Mailing Address : P.O.Box 1700, Taipei, Taiwan.
They issue 3 pieces QSL puzzle(not card!) forming the Taiwan island.

(Takahito Akabayashi, Japan)

Radio Australia celebrates 70 years on air

The ABC's international broadcaster Radio Australia celebrated 70 years on air at an event in Melbourne last night. Speaking at the birthday party, ABC managing director Mark Scott reflected on the role of the service, which broadcasts to Asia and the Pacific. He said Radio Australia suffered a near-death experience a little more than a decade ago, but is now more robust and valued than ever. Mr Scott said the service had transformed over the years in terms of technology and its content."Founded in a time of war, really to push a government line, it then transformed into a truly independent public broadcaster, broadcasting the best of Australia to the region, the best of Australia to the world, and having a profound impact in those countries who have received our services," Mr Scott said. "We used to broadcast in international languages, they were European languages. "Now we broadcast in Asian languages and local languages for our region, most recently Burmese. "Of course, shortwave was our key way of distributing our signal and still is. But now you can pick up Radio Australia, increasingly on FM, certainly online."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/02/2759249.htm?section=australia

Iraq planned attack on Radio Free Europe

AP

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iTp2L7M544sJld-B432LbjRSpfLgD9C9PC582

AIR Pune QSL

A full data QSL-verification letter has been received from All India Radio Pune for their MW broadcast on 792 kHz after a period of 4 years for a postal mail report. The verification signer on the letter is Mr. Neelakanth Kothekar, Programme Executive signed on behalf of Station Director. This is also one of my longest waited QSL.

(T.R.Rajeesh, Kerala, India)

Community Radio Station for Hisar farmers

29 Nov 2009, 1959 hrs IST, Madhvi Sally, ET Bureau
HISAR: Thousand of farmers in the Hisar district of Haryana will now be able to tune in to the first Community Radio Station (CRS) on FM 91.2 set up at Haryana Agricultural University.

Read the full story here :

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/media/entertainment-/media/Community-Radio-Station-for-Hisar-farmers/articleshow/5281946.cms

NE broadcasters highlight woes in Delhi

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http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=nov2809/at05

Community radio stations in tribal areas

http://www.centralchronicle.com/viewnews.asp?articleID=20419

Airtel boosts WorldSpace subscriber base

R. Ravikumar Chennai, Nov. 26 Thanks to DTH provider Bharti Airtel, satellite radio broadcaster WorldSpace’s subscriber base has tripled in the last few months to around 4.5 lakh.

Read the full story here :
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112751120400.htm