Radio Free Asia ends Shortwave Broadcasts in Cantonese

Radio Free Asia posted on their website that they are dropping shortwave broadcast in Cantonese language.

Translation from their website - https://www.rfa.org/cantonese/news/shortwave-program-07052024125330.html?encoding=simplified

The Cantonese section of our station will suspend shortwave broadcasting from July 8, and resources will be focused on expanding multimedia communication and increasing content in the future.
The new adjustment will not affect the overall news coverage. Viewers can still receive a lot of our news information on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Podcast.
Thank you for your continued support.

Official website ➡️ rfa.org/cantonese
Facebook ➡️ facebook.com/cantonese.rfa

X ➡️ x.com/RfaCantonese

YouTube ➡️ youtube.com/@rfacantonese
Instagram ➡️ instagram.com/rfacantonese/

MeWe ➡️ mewe.com/p/自由亚洲粤语rfacantonese
Major podcast platforms🔎 "RFA", "Key News"

(Alexander Miatlikov via WOR)

WRTH Now Available as an E-book

Explore the world of radio like never before with the WRTH 2024 e-book, the definitive resource for broadcasters, radio enthusiasts, and global communicators. This meticulously curated digital edition offers unparalleled access to the latest information on radio stations and frequencies across the globe, ensuring you stay informed and connected no matter where you are.

Up-to-date Listings: The WRTH 2024 e-book features up-to-date content by including the 2024 international summer schedule and up-to-date details on over 30,000 radio stations, including AM, FM, shortwave, and digital broadcasts. From local community stations to international broadcasters, WRTH 2024 covers them all.

Offline Access Anywhere: One of the standout features of the WRTH e-book is its unique capability for offline access. No matter where your adventures take you—be it the comfort of your home, a remote expedition, or areas with limited connectivity—the WRTH e-book ensures that you can enjoy the rich tapestry of radio information anytime, anywhere.

Versatile Compatibility: The WRTH 2024 e-book is compatible with most e-book readers available on the market. For the best reading experience on Windows OS, we recommend using Kindle Desktop, and for MAC or iOS users, Books is the preferred reader.

Searchable Content: Quickly find specific stations, frequencies, and articles with the robust search function.

Interactive Table of Contents: Navigate through the e-book with ease using the clickable table of contents.

Adjustable Text Size and Font: Customize your reading experience by adjusting text size and choosing from various font options.

Bookmark and Annotation: Keep track of important sections and add personal notes.

Expert Reviews: Read insightful reviews and technical evaluations of the latest radio equipment, written by industry experts. Make informed decisions on your next purchase with in-depth analysis and recommendations.

How to Get Started:

- Visit our webshop: shop.radiodatacenter.net/product/wrth-2024-e-book/

- Purchase the WRTH 2024 e-book

- Open the onboarding email

- Download the e-book file

- Read the release and compatibility note

- Add to Your Reader by transferring the e-book epub files to your e-book reader.

Dive into the fascinating world of radio anytime, anywhere!

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to enhance your radio journey with the convenience of digital access. Don't miss out on the chance to have the comprehensive WRTH guide at your fingertips.

(WRTH)

RTI French language special transmissions from Tamsui transmitter site, Taiwan

This year too, RTI is broadcasting its French language program directly from the Tamsui broadcasting station in northern Taiwan on several days towards France, Europe and northwest Africa.
RTI will be broadcasting 10-minute test broadcasts on Saturday, July 7th, 2024 at the following times and frequencies.

Broadcast dates and frequencies :

Test broadcasts: on July 7, 2024 (Sunday)  :

1700-1710 UTC on 11995 kHz (325 Degrees)
1730-1740 UTC on 9545 kHz (315 Degrees)
1745-1755 UTC on 7250 kHz (315 Degrees)

From the above 3 frequencies, 2 frequencies are selected for the direct broadcasts.

The official broadcast dates for the French language program are:
(Half an hour on one frequency 17:00-17:30 UTC, half an hour on the second frequency 17:30-18:00 UTC):

9th August, 2024 (Friday)
10th August, 2024 (Saturday)
11th August, 2024 (Sunday)
16th August, 2024 (Friday)
17th August, 2024 (Saturday)
18th August, 2024 (Sunday)
23rd August, 2024 (Friday)
24th August, 2024 (Saturday)
25th August, 2024 (Sunday)
30th August, 2024 (Friday)
31st August, 2024 (Saturday)
1st Sept, 2024 (Sunday)

Reports will be confirmed with a special QSL card.
A special QSL card is being printed for any listening report received as part of this "summer 2024 direct broadcast of the French service" (test phase and official broadcast). 

Submit reports using RTI web form : https://de.rti.org.tw/index/content/id/8

Or, by email to :  deutsch@rti.org.tw

Or, by post to : Radio Taiwan International, German Service, PO Box 123-199, Taipei 11199, Taiwan.

RTI German language special transmissions from Tamsui transmitter site, Taiwan

This year too, RTI is broadcasting its German-language program directly from the Tamsui broadcasting station in northern Taiwan on several days:

RTI will be broadcasting 10-minute test broadcasts on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at the following times and frequencies.

Broadcast dates and frequencies:

Test broadcasts: on July 6, 2024 (Saturday)

1700-1710 UTC on 11995 kHz

1730-1740 UTC on 9545 kHz

1745-1755 UTC on 7250 kHz

From the above 3 frequencies, 2 frequencies are selected for the direct broadcasts.

The official broadcast dates for the German-language program are:

(Half an hour on one frequency 17:00-17:30 UTC, half an hour on the second frequency 17:30-18:00 UTC):

12 July, 2024 (Friday)

13 July, 2024 (Saturday)

14 July, 2024 (Sunday)

19 July, 2024 (Friday)

20 July, 2024 (Saturday)

21 July, 2024 (Sunday)

26 July, 2024 (Friday)

27 July, 2024 (Saturday)

28 July, 2024 (Sunday)

2 August, 2024 (Friday)

3 August, 2024 (Saturday)

4 August, 2024 (Sunday)

Reports will be confirmed with a special QSL card.

Submit reports using RTI web form : https://de.rti.org.tw/index/content/id/8

Or, by email to :  deutsch@rti.org.tw

Or, by post to : Radio Taiwan International, German Service, PO Box 123-199, Taipei 11199, Taiwan.

(Source : RTI German Service)

Akashvani North Eastern Service revamps its programmes

Akashvani North Eastern Service, formerly known as All India Radio, North Eastern Service, established in 1990 in Shillong, connects the 8 North Eastern States through diverse programmes. Since its inception, it has fostered harmony among the North Eastern communities through a blend of news, music, and spoken word in various languages and tribes. The programmes are constantly evolving to meet listener demands.

The North Eastern Service will be revamping its programmes starting June 15, 2024, catering to all age groups in the North East with talks, interviews, features, and music. Fixed timings and days have been allotted to programmes for children (every Sunday at 1pm), youth (Wednesdays at 6:45pm), women(Saturdays at 1pm), senior citizens (Mondays at 1:30pm)and labourers (Fridays at 9:30pm). Snippets from NE (daily at 7:30am), Success stories, Start up of the month (4th Saturday of every month)and Listeners feedback (1st Sunday of the month @2:30pm in Hindi and 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:35am in English) are also being introduced, to engage a wider audience.

Tune in to Akashvani North Eastern Service daily from 6 am to 10:30 pm IST on FM 100.1 MHz, "Newsonair" mobile app, or DTH to be a part of our programmes.

We look forward to any feedback from our listeners and well wishers. Furthermore, we welcome scriptwriters for our spoken word programmes and artists who sing in any language/dialect of the North East including western music. The songs may be modern, folk or devotional etc.

For more information please visit our Station in Lower Lachaumiere, Near Governor's House and MBOSE office. You may also contact us on the email ID: shillong.nes@prasarbharati.gov.in

(AIR NES, Shillong)

DRM Newsletter - June 2024

June 2024 issue of DRM newsletter is now available for download here :

https://mailchi.mp/drm/drm-newsletter-june-13823594

Main stories :

- China Reaffirms Need for Digital Radio in Cars
- Distance Learning with DRM Showcased in Africa
- DRM To Present at South Africa Conference
- DRM representatives will showcase current innovations in DRM radio and diverse content delivery, charting a path forward that aligns with the preferences and needs of modern listeners.
- DRM Shortwave Transmissions from Romania Improved
- DRM Around the World - Update
- Multi-Standard Receivers – Soon?
- DRM German Platform – Annual meeting in Berlin

You can subscribe to DRM newsletters here : https://www.drm.org/news/newsletters/

Radio Free Asia DRM Tests

Radio Free Asia is conducting DRM tests towards China from 11th to 16th June 2024.

Tests are scheduled at 2100-2200 UTC on 11700 kHz ( In DRM Mode).

Created by Congress in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, RFA broadcasts in Burmese, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean to North Korea, Lao, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Tibetan (including Uke, Amdo, and Kham dialects), and Uyghur. RFA strives for accuracy, balance, and fairness in our editorial content. As a 'surrogate' broadcaster, RFA provides news and commentary specific to each of our target countries, acting as the free press these countries lack. RFA broadcasts only in local languages and dialects, and most of broadcasts comprise news of specific local interest. More information about RFA, including current broadcast frequency schedule, is always available at www.rfa.org.

Reception reports to  : qsl<at>rfa.org, 

or by snail mail to :

Reception Reports

Radio Free Asia

2025 M. Street NW, Suite 300

Washington DC 20036

United States of America

Revised schedule of "Voice of China" DRM test tranmission

"Voice of China"(CNR 1), 6030(Beijing), 7360(Qiqihar), 9420(Qiqihar), 9870(Qiqihar), 11695(Dongfang) kHz frequencies will be no longer used from June 1, 2024. After 1st June, 2024. 

3 irregular new frequencies 6180(Beijing 30kW 0deg), 15760(Qiqihar 30kW 225deg), 21530(Dongfang 30kW 341deg)kHz will be added.

The whole test schedule will be as follows. Power all 30kW.

Beijing      0100-0900 13825 175deg ID=0

                1000-1600(irregular)  6180 0deg noID

Dongfang  2200-1700(irregular) 21530 341deg noID

                  0100-0900 17770 16deg ID=27FA

Kunming   0100-0400 15180 32deg ID=2

                0400-1100 13810 32deg ID=2

Qiqihar    2100-1700(irregular) 15760 225deg noID

Urumqi   2200-0100 9655 98deg ID=3EC

               0100-0800 17830 98deg ID=3EC

               0800-1200 9655 98deg ID=3EC

Email id for reception reports   : <drmrtprc @ 163.com>

Original article is at https://cahcn.github.io/posts/2024-05-31-cnr-drm.html and https://cahcn.github.io/drm/

(Takahito Akabayashi, Tokyo, Japan via WOR List)

 

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV Ham Radio Operation by IIH

Saluting Our Brave Soldiers : KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV Ham Radio Operation. 

As we prepare to commemorate the KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS RAJAT JAYANTI MAHOTSAV, we are honoured to announce that we have received permission from the Indian Army and the Ministry of Communication, WPC Wing, Government of India with a special callsign AT25KAR to operate a Ham Radio station from Kargil (Jammu & Kashmir). Under the banner of "Forever in Operations," we will be paying tribute to the indomitable spirit and sacrifice of our brave soldiers who dedicated their lives to our nation. This special Ham Radio operation under the Special callsign AT25KAR serves as a platform for us to express our deepest gratitude and salute the unwavering courage of our soldiers. It is an opportunity for us, as Hams, to come together and honor their valor and sacrifice. IIH team under Dr. Shankar Sathyapal (Handle Dr. Sp) with nine Hams including three YLs will be operating from 10th – 14th June 2024. IIH has provided opportunities for youngster's, new comers and specially for 03 YLs. List of Ham Operators are furnished below:

SN   Name    Callsign

--------------------------------
1. Dr. SHANKAR SATHYAPAL VU2FI
2. Dr. HIREMATH RUDRAYYA VU3IGP
3. MAHESH ACHARYA VU3MBV
4. MANJUNATHA. R VU3CJM
5. B.VENKATASUBRAMANIAN VU3OIM
6. SUGANYA.B VU3DUG
7. NANDA KISHORE. A.V VU3UBN
8. SHILPA MANJUNATH VU3FCE
9. MONISH. L VU3NVY
10. S.LAKSHMI VU3LXI 

We invite all Hams to join us in this noble endeavour in establishing HF Radio contact as we remember and pay homage to our heroes who fought fearlessly for our country's pride and honor. Let us unite in spirit and broadcast our heartfelt tribute across the airwaves, ensuring that their legacy lives on in our hearts forever. We will keep you posted bands / frequencies we will be operating between 10th – 14th June 2024. You will be honoured with paper QSL card for all VU Hams. 

(Dr. Shankar Sathyapal, VU2FI (IIH team head) Ham Operations - Kargil)

Test transmission by new shortwave station from Finland

A new shortwave station broadcasting from Asikkala, Finland, is planning for a launch on Saturday June 1st 2024. The name of the station is Radio Piko. Frequencies to be used are 3990, 5980, and 9770 kHz – and the station will be active Saturdays and Sundays until August 15th. Power is 10 Watts, and the format will be big band music.

According to the webpage at  http://radiopiko.fi/ , it is described as an "infamous Triple L low power, low antenna, low budget operation".  

The station has licensed power of 10 watts & the target area is Finland and Finnish radio hobbyists. Transmitters are Icom IC-735 or Kenwood TS-430, antenna is simple half wave dipole and a wire.

eQSL to listeners who sends a correct reception report. Station will mainly broadcast music made before 1950, also old time radio shows, American Forces Radio swing bands from wartime broadcasts, interviews, etc.

Reports by email to : pikofinland@gmail.com

Test Transmissions :

From Asikkala in Finland with 10 Watts to:

1600-1700 UTC 9770 (Norway, Denmark)
1800-1900 UTC 5980 (Finland)
1900-2000 UTC 3990 (Finland, Sweden, Estonia)
Random tests on 3990, 5980 or 9770 at random times.

(Source : Stig Hartvig Nielsen & Station Website)

Radio Afghanistan International (Afghanistan International TV) 7600 kHz off air ?

Radio Afghanistan International (Afghanistan International TV) seems to be off air since the new A24 kicked in. Not heard after 1st April'24 during random checks.

Radio Afghanistan International used to broadcast audio feed from Afghanistan International TV run by Volant Media, UK which was launched prematurely on 16/17 August '21 due to events unfolding in Afghanistan & was heard 24x7 on shortwave 7600 kHz.

On May 9, '24, the Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) , Afghanistan asked journalists and experts to refrain from participating in the programs of Afghanistan International Radio Television and banned its broadcasting in public places, according to a statement.

Related Links :

Volant Media UK Launches Afghanistan International TV

https://old.iranintl.com/en/world/volant-media-uk-launches-afghanistan-international-tv

The Taliban orders boycott of Afghanistan International TV and radio by journalists and citizens

https://afjc.media/english/index.php/events/press-release/the-taliban-orders-boycott-of-afghanistan-international-tv-and-radio-by-journalists-and-citizens

Taliban's Boycott of Afghanistan International Network Violates Media Laws

https://kabulnow.com/2024/05/watchdog-talibans-boycott-of-afghanistan-international-network-violates-media-laws/

Atlantic 2000 on the air this Friday, May 17 '24

Atlantic 2000 will be on the air this Friday, 17th of May 2024 from 19:00 to 20:00 UTC (21:00 to 22:00 CEST) on 3955 and 6070 kHz courtesy of Channel 292. Streams will be available at the same time at :

http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr

Reports to: atlantic2000international@gmail.com

You can listen 24/7 webstream or podcasts on website of Atlantic 2000:

http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr  

Good listening!

Pop Shop Radio 250 kw from Woofferton

Pop Shop Radio will be doing another 250 kilowatt transmission from Woofferton,UK on 18th May, 2024 at 0300 UTC on 11990 kHz, directed to North America. It will be an all 50s show and different from the show airing on Channel 292, SW Gold and WRMI that week.

(Tony Pavick, Pop Shop Radio, Hope BC Canada Via WOR List)

CNR-1 “Voice of China” DRM A24

A24 DRM Test Transmission schedule of CNR-1 "Voice of China"(revised on March 31 2024) is as follows;

Beijing(BEI)  Azimuth ID:3ED

2025-1805 6030kHz 30 kW 0deg (off at Tue 0600-0900)
0100-0900 13825kHz 30kW 175deg

Dongfang(DOF)  Azimuth ID:3ED

0100-0900 11695kHz 30kW 41deg  17770kHz 30kW 16deg

Kunming(KUN)  Azimuth ID:2

0100-0400 15180kHz 30kW 32deg
0400-1100 13810kHz 30kW 32deg

Qiqihar(QIQ)  Azimuth ID:1

0000-0400 9420kHz 30kW 203deg
0400-1000 7360kHz 30kW 203deg
1000-1200 9870kHz 30kW 203deg

Urumqi(URU)  Azimuth ID:3EC

2200-0100 9655 30kW 98deg
0100-0800 17830 30kW 98deg
0800-1200 9655 30kW 98deg

Original article is at https://cahcn.github.io/drm/

(Takahito Akabayashi, Tokyo, Japan via WOR List)

AOKI A24 Shortwave Frequency schedule

AOKI A24

AOKI A24 Shorwave Frequency schedule is available at :

http://www1.s2.starcat.ne.jp/ndxc/pc/ad/nxa24.zip

(Alokesh Gupta)