With effect from 15th Dec there will be three new shortwave DRM frequencies from RTC. Details as per below, reception reports to :drmrtprc@163.com
Friday, December 14, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Digital Radio Mondiale endorses & exhibits at international BES conference & exhibition in New Delhi
The DRM Consortium will highlight its recent achievements under the overarching theme "DRM Drives Forward" at the international BES (Broadcast Engineering Society – www.besindia.co.in) conference and exhibition BES EXPO 2019 on terrestrial and satellite broadcasting at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 110002, India, 17-19 January 2019. BES EXPO is rated as the biggest broadcast technology show in India with nearly 300 exhibitors from 25 countries and an estimated 3,000 professionals and decision-makers attending.
The DRM Consortium (www.drm.org) and some of its Indian and international members and partners (including BBC, Communication Systems Inc., Fraunhofer IIS, Gospell Digital Technologies, GeekSynergy, Inntot Technologies, NXP, RFmondial), will welcome all visitors at booths 72 and 73 (in Hall 7B), ready to present the latest DRM receiver models and solutions as well as letting visitors experience a live DRM transmission for local coverage. Visitors will be able to learn more about the latest DRM encoder equipment with full CAP compliance able to support the roll out of DRM Emergency Warning Functionality in India.
A three-day conference on the theme "Next Generation Broadcasting in the IT World" will be held in parallel with the exhibition and will include three DRM sessions. One of these will be a panel discussion on the successes and next steps necessary for getting receivers to the population in parallel with the introduction of DRM transmissions in the country.
According to Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Consortium Chairman: "As the DRM All India Radio roll-out makes India potentially the largest digital radio market in the world, the DRM Consortium is keen to showcase the many benefits of DRM emphasising its local coverage potential. Digital radio DRM is already showing its superiority, as its features and benefits overtake anything the analogue mode can provide. Using the full DRM standard in both AM and FM is the only way to make it attractive to the Indian listeners, to the whole country engaged on the digital path."
(Press Release)
TWR to install new transmitter in Central Asia
Trans World Radio (TWR) is working on an exciting end of year project — the Silk Road Transmitter. At the beginning of 2017, TWR was forced to reduce its program airings in Central Asia when its 150,000-watt AM transmitter was taken out of services.
Broadcasts were taken from three hours a day down to only two. However, TWR says God has given the organization the vision to install an even larger transmitter in the region. Enter: the 200,000-watt AM signal called the Silk Road Transmitter.
The installation of this transmitter would increase overall coverage area and provide the opportunity to air more programs to reach around 60 million people throughout Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and even Northwest China.
FRS Annual December Broadcast
Sunday December 30th, 2018 FRS-Holland will be on air with its annual Holiday Season broadcast.
The broadcast will be on 7700//58xx between 08:52- 14:00 UTC/ 09:52- 15:00 CET.
Similar to November 18th, the full broadcast will be repeated in the afternoon.
More info follows later in December.
FRS-Holland offers you the opportunity to send in your December Greetings to radio friends and relatives.
Your contributions are highly appreciated and will add something special to our programmes!
You can easily produce a little (written) message and send it to [frs@frsholland.nl]. It only takes a few minutes of your spare time....
We raffle a radio DVD among those who participate in our December broadcast with their Seasonal greetings.
We'd like to ask you to do it as soon as possible as some shows will be recorded within 10 days.
Don't hesitate but just do it!
If you have the opportunity to send in an audio (mp3) clip you are more than welcome!
Written messages are also welcome via POBox 2701, 6049 ZG Herten in the Netherlands.
Join us ringing out 2018....the FRS-Holland staff is looking forward to hear from you...
(Peter Verbruggen)
KTWR Christmas DRM Broadcast Schedule
Japanese - Towards Japan
15 Dec 2018 1100-1130 UTC 9910 kHz 50 kW
16 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 7500 khz 50 kw
22 Dec 2018 1100-1130 UTC 9910 kHz 50 kW
23 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 7500 kHz 50 kW
English - To South Asia
24 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 9380 kHz 75 kW
25 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 9380 kHz 75 kW
English - To ANZ/South Pacific
24 Dec 2018 1030-1100 UTC 11995 kHz 50 kW
25 Dec 2018 1030-1100 UTC 11995 kHz 50 kW
Note : Stereo mode B 64 QAM to Japan and ANZ/SP and mono mode A 16 QAM to India.
15 Dec 2018 1100-1130 UTC 9910 kHz 50 kW
16 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 7500 khz 50 kw
22 Dec 2018 1100-1130 UTC 9910 kHz 50 kW
23 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 7500 kHz 50 kW
English - To South Asia
24 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 9380 kHz 75 kW
25 Dec 2018 1245-1315 UTC 9380 kHz 75 kW
English - To ANZ/South Pacific
24 Dec 2018 1030-1100 UTC 11995 kHz 50 kW
25 Dec 2018 1030-1100 UTC 11995 kHz 50 kW
Note : Stereo mode B 64 QAM to Japan and ANZ/SP and mono mode A 16 QAM to India.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
NDR Christmas Special - 24th Dec 2018
NDR Christmas Special special transmissions via Media Broadcast on 24th Dec'17
24th December 2017 (Sunday)
1900-2100 UTC
6030 kHz Erevan (ARM) Europe
6080 kHz Nauen(DE) Western Europe,North Atlantic and Carribean
9740 kHz Nauen(DE) Indian Ocean West
9570 kHz Moosbrunn(AT) South/South East Asia and Australia
9800 kHz Issoudun(FRA) East/South Africa and Indian Ocean
11650 kHz Issoudun(FRA) Western Africa, Southern Atlantic and South America
2100-2300 UTC
6145 kHz Nauen(DE) Western Europe,North Atlantic and Carribean
6145 kHz Nauen(DE) Western Europe,North Atlantic and Carribean
6155 kHz Erevan (ARM) Europe
9830 kHz Issoudun(FRA) East/South Africa and Indian Ocean
9650 kHz Moosbrunn(AT) South/South East Asia and Australia
9830 kHz Issoudun(FRA) East/South Africa and Indian Ocean
9650 kHz Moosbrunn(AT) South/South East Asia and Australia
9720 kHz Nauen(DE) Indian Ocean West
9590 kHz Issoudun(FRA) Western Africa, Southern Atlantic and South America
Please send your reception reports to : michael.puetz@media-broadcast.com
Also to NDR at : technik@ndr.de & ndr@ndr.de
About program "Gruss an Bord" :
More about program "Gruss an Bord"
http://www.ndr.de/info/sendungen/Gruss-an-Bord,grussanbord306.html
9590 kHz Issoudun(FRA) Western Africa, Southern Atlantic and South America
Please send your reception reports to : michael.puetz@media-broadcast.com
Also to NDR at : technik@ndr.de & ndr@ndr.de
About program "Gruss an Bord" :
On Christmas Eve, Norddeutsche Rundfunndr broadcasts messages to sailors all over the world in the radio broadcast "Gruss an Bord" or "Greeting aboard" - greetings to the ship's crew in their home country. The greetings to the sailors are recorded at two "greeting on board" events in December.
Relatives and friends had the opportunity to wish their loved ones at sea a happy holiday and a good new year. The show "Greeting aboard" was heard for Christmas 1953 for the first time on the radio. It is thus one of the oldest existing radio broadcasts in the world.
http://www.ndr.de/info/sendungen/Gruss-an-Bord,grussanbord306.html
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
CNR DRM Tests wef 19th Nov
DRM shortwave digital broadcasting test broadcast information
According to the DRM short-wave digital broadcasting related work needs, the new DRM short-wave digital broadcasting test will be broadcasted from November 19, 2018. The specific information is as follows:
Frequency (time):
9655 kHz - 0800-1200 UTC and 2200-0100 UTC (BTC 06:00 to 09:00, 16:00 to 20:00)
13850 kHz - 0100-0800 UTC (BTC 09:00 to 16:00)
Program: Voice of China
Txer site : Urumqi, Xinjiang
Power: 30 kW
Main service area: North China, East China
At different times, depending on the transmission conditions, the above frequencies may have signals in most parts of central and eastern China.
During the test broadcast, it is necessary to stop from time to time according to equipment debugging or testing. The keyword "downtime" can be sent in the public number to know the shutdown information in real time.
Enthusiasts are welcome to take the test and please record the feedback details.
The feedback information may include, but is not limited to, detailed technical parameters such as time, location, equipment, antenna, software settings, environment, and field strength. The feedback form can be text, pictures, videos, and so on.
Welcome to consult and exchange, and make suggestions on the trial broadcast work.
In order to save and organize related information, please send the test record to the feedback mailbox.
Thank you!
Contact email: drrmtrrc@163.com
For more information, please pay attention to WeChat public number: drmrtprc
Thursday, November 15, 2018
FTIOM & UBMP, November 18-24
From the Isle of Music, November 18-24 :
This week, we listen to music from the winners of the Academic Music (concert music) categories of Cubadisco 2018 and some related Special Prize winners.
The transmissions take place:
1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Kostinbrod, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0100-0200 UTC (New UTC) on WBCQ, 7490 KHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 UTC (New CETs) on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
Uncle Bill's Melting Pot, November 18 and 20:
Episode 88, South Africa and Sudan, features some new music from South Africa and some vintage music from Sudan.
The transmissions take place:
1. Sunday 2300-2330 UTC (NEW UTC) (6:00PM -6:30PM Eastern US) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 KHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesday 2000-2030 UTC (NEW CET) on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe.
Also recommended:
Marion's Attic, a unique program produced and hosted by Marion Webster featuring early 20th Century records, Edison cylinders etc played on the original equipment, comes on immediately before UBMP on Sundays from 2200-2300 UTC on WBCQ 7490 Khz.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
VOA Begins Broadcasting in Lingala Language
VOA reaches a weekly global audience of 237 million people in more than 40 languages in nearly 100 countries. VOA programs are delivered on multiple platforms, including radio, television, web and mobile via a network of more than 2,200 media outlets worldwide. VOA's seasoned journalists are experts on topics trending in the United States and around the world. The Voice of America is funded by the U.S. Congress through the U.S. Agency for Global Media, an independent federal agency.
WINB DRM B18
WINB Fall DRM schedule :
Mon-Fri only:
7315 kHz 062 deg. 0700-0900 UTC
9265 kHz 062 deg. 0900-1100 UTC
13690 kHz 062 deg. 1100-1700 UTC
On weekdays, time between 1700 and first scheduled AM broadcast is occasionally used for transmitter testing on 9265 kHz, often DRM.
(WINB @SWWINB on twitter)
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Unique Radio changes wef November 10th, 2018
Unique Radio Upcoming changes to schedule from November 10th 2018 via WINB 9265KHz Red Lion Pennsylvania USA
1000 HRS UTC - 1100 HRS UTC - Sounds of your life hosted by Aussie Tim (Oldies,obscure,Australian,Artist features 3 in a row)
1100 HRS UTC - 1130 HRS UTC - Hobart Radio International hosted by Bob Wise (Music and radio features from Tasmania Australia)
1130 HRS UTC - 1200 HRS UTC - International Radio Report Co Hosted by Sheldon Harvey & David Asselin & with special features from Gilles Letourneau
1200 HRS UTC - 1230 HRS UTC - World of Radio hosted by Glenn Hauser (International shortwave radio and radio information with loggings)
(Aussie Tim, Unique Radio, Gunnedah NSW, Australia )
Via WOR List
Jay Allen reviews XHTATA D-808 AM/FM/SW/SSB/Airband Portable Radio
The XHDATA D-808 was born as a result of the sometimes strange state of affairs in Chinese manufacturing today. The story goes that it was derived from the Redsun-designed C. Crane Skywave SSB.
It is based on the same Silicon labs DSP Chip as the Skywave yet has several differences. It omits the NOAA Weather Band of the Skywave but adds FM RDS. It also is built into a slightly larger cabinet which allows improved sound quality and a larger AM ferrite rod antenna.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Status Of Digital Radio Broadcasting In India
An article titled 'Status of Digital Radio Broadcasting in India' authored by DRM India chapter Chair Mr.Yogendra Pal has been published in the July - Sept 2018 issue of the 'Broadcast and CableSat' journal.
Here's the link to the article :
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
KTWR GUAM B18
KTWR GUAM B18
Language UTC Days Frequency Program (earliest to latest)
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China
Cantonese 1400-1430 Mon - Fri 9975 Thru the Bible
Mandarin 1030-1100 Mon - Fri 12120 Thru the Bible
Mandarin 1030-1100 Saturday 12120 The Word Today
Mandarin 1030-1100 Saturday 12120 Hope for Today, Macedonian Call
Mandarin 1315-1345 Mon - Fri 9975 Thru the Bible
Mandarin 1030-1100 Sunday 12120 The Word Today, Hope for Today
Mandarin 1130-1200 Sunday 9910 The Lord's Challenge,Macedonian Call
Mandarin 1100-1200 Mon - Fri 9910 Self Confrontation, DTA
Mongolian 1100-1115 Sun - Sat 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Cantonese 1350-1400 Mon - Fri 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Cantonese 1115-1130 Mon - Sun 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Hakka 1130-1145 Mon - Sun 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Mandarin 1145-1200 Mon - Sun 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Nosu Yi 1200-1215 Sun - Sat 9975 Son-Lift-Do You Know
Mandarin 1200-1215 Sun - Fri 9910 God Remembers Them
Mandarin 1315-1330 Saturday 9975 The Word Today
Mandarin 1315-1345 Mon - Fri 9975 Thru the Bible, A Word with You
Mandarin 1345-1350 Mon - Fri 9975 A Word with You
English 1100-1130 Sunday 9910 Unlimited Grace
Korea
Korean 1345-1500 Mon - Fri 7510 YQFG,BR,TWR Seminary(LTS-Thu,WOH-Friday)
Korean 1500-1515 Wed - Fri 7510 Light and Life
Korean 1315-1345 Mon - Fri 7510 With You
Korean 1345-1515 Saturday 7510 Teachers Institute,Pray school,BSB & TTT
Korean 1345-1515 Sunday 7510 Sunday Service,TGT, HOD & CF
English 1315-1345 Saturday 7510 Unlimited Grace
Japan
Japanese 1215-1245 Sunday 7500 B Japan-Friendship Radio
Japanese 1130-1200 Saturday 9900 Leading the Way
South East Asia
English 1100-1105 Mon-Fri 11965 Reachng Your World
English 1105-1120 Mon-Fri 11965 Running to Win
English 1120-1135 Tues-Fri 11965 Grace Notes-Tue,SFT-Wed,BOL-Thur,HFT-Fri,RYW,RTW
English 1030-1100 Sunday 11965 Heart of Harvest
English 1100-1130 Sunday 11965 Unlimited Grace
South Pacific
English 1000-1015 Saturday 11995 Bread of Life
English 1000-1025 Mon - Fri 11995 Running to Win, RYW
English 1015-1045 Saturday 11995 Unlimited Grace
Indonesia
Madurese 1000-1030 Mon - Fri 11965 Thru the Bible
Sundanese 1030-1100 Mon - Fri 11965 Thru the Bible
English 1000-1030 Sunday 11965 Unlimited Grace
Indonesian 1030-1100 Sunday 11965 Women of Hope
Indonesian 1045-1100 Saturay 11965 News of Truth
Myanmar
Burmese 1145-1215 Mon - Fri 12040 Thru the Bible
Burmese 1145-1215 Saturday 12040 Macedonian Call,The Word Today
Burmese 1200-1215 Sunday 12040 Lifeword
S'gaw Karen 1215-1245 Mon-Fri 12040 Thru the Bible
S'gaw Karen 1215-1230 Sunday 12040 The Word Today
Vietnam
Vietnamese 1245-1315 Mon-Fri 9975 Thru the Bible
Vietnamese 1245-1300 Sunday 9975 The Word Today
South Asia
Kok Borok 1245-1315 Mon-Fri 9910 Thru the Bible
Kok Borok 1245-1300 Sunday 9910 Discipleship Hour *ending 5 Jan,2019
Dzongkha 1230-1245 Sat-Sun 11580 Words of Hope
Manipuri 1300-1315 Sunday 9910 The Word Today
Nepali 1300-1315 Saturday 9910 Jiwan ko Roti
Assamese 1215-1245 Mon-Fri 9910 Thru the Bible
English 1230-1300 Saturday 9910 Heart of Harvest
Progs :
YQFG = Your Quest for God
DTA = Discipleship Training on the Air
TLC = The Lords Challenge
RYW = Reaching Your World
SFT = Search for Truth
BOL = Bread of Life
HFT = Hope for Tomorrow
WWL = Wonderful Words of Life
LTS = Lets talk about something
WOH = Women of Hope
RTW = Running to Win
DTA = Discipleship Training on the Air
BSB = Bible School Basics
TTT = Truth in a Test Tube
TGT = The Gospel Train
HOD = History of Doctrine
CF = Christian Faith
BR = Bible Reading
(Alokesh Gupta)
Vatican Radio B18 to South Asia/Asia
Vatican Radio B18
To South Asia
1130 1200 UTC MASS IN ENGLISH - 15595,17590 kHz (Fri)
1430 1450 UTC HINDI - 7250, 9505 kHz
1450 1510 UTC TAMIL - 7250, 9505 kHz
1510 1530 UTC MALAYALAM - 7250, 9505 kHz
To Asia
1230 1315 UTC MASS IN CHINESE - 6115,7485,9560 kHz (Sat)
To South Asia
1130 1200 UTC MASS IN ENGLISH - 15595,17590 kHz (Fri)
1430 1450 UTC HINDI - 7250, 9505 kHz
1450 1510 UTC TAMIL - 7250, 9505 kHz
1510 1530 UTC MALAYALAM - 7250, 9505 kHz
To Asia
1230 1315 UTC MASS IN CHINESE - 6115,7485,9560 kHz (Sat)
1230 1315 UTC RUSSIAN - 6145, 7435 kHz
2200 2230 UTC CHINESE - 6185, 7410, 9580 kHz
2315 2359 UTC VIETNAMESE - 9580, 11900 kHz
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Alokesh Gupta
New Delhi
2200 2230 UTC CHINESE - 6185, 7410, 9580 kHz
2315 2359 UTC VIETNAMESE - 9580, 11900 kHz
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Alokesh Gupta
New Delhi
RNZI B18
RNZI B18
28 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019
UTC KHZ TARGET DAYS
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0000-0358 15720 Pacific Daily
0359-0558 13730 Pacific Daily
0559-1058 9765 Pacific Daily
1059-1258 9700 Solomon Islands PNG Daily
1259-1650 7390 Pacific Sun-Fri
1259-1758 7390 Pacific Sat
1651-1750 5975 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1751-1834 7285 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1759-1858 9780 Pacific Sat
1835-1950 9780 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1859-1958 11725 Pacific Sat
1951-2050 13840 Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands Sun-Fri DRM
1958-2058 13840 Pacific Sat
2051-0000 15720 Pacific Sun-Fri
2059-0000 15720 Pacific Sat
Satellite
RNZI is available on Satellite, courtesy of TVNZ Pacific Service.
The coverage area extends from Singapore, and eastward to the Cook Islands, which includes Fiji, Tonga, Niue and Samoa.
IS19/23 C Slot A
DL 4146.5 V
FEC 3/4
SR 5.6320
(Alokesh Gupta)
28 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019
UTC KHZ TARGET DAYS
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0000-0358 15720 Pacific Daily
0359-0558 13730 Pacific Daily
0559-1058 9765 Pacific Daily
1059-1258 9700 Solomon Islands PNG Daily
1259-1650 7390 Pacific Sun-Fri
1259-1758 7390 Pacific Sat
1651-1750 5975 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1751-1834 7285 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1759-1858 9780 Pacific Sat
1835-1950 9780 Cook Islands Samoa Tonga Sun-Fri DRM
1859-1958 11725 Pacific Sat
1951-2050 13840 Tonga, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands Sun-Fri DRM
1958-2058 13840 Pacific Sat
2051-0000 15720 Pacific Sun-Fri
2059-0000 15720 Pacific Sat
Satellite
RNZI is available on Satellite, courtesy of TVNZ Pacific Service.
The coverage area extends from Singapore, and eastward to the Cook Islands, which includes Fiji, Tonga, Niue and Samoa.
IS19/23 C Slot A
DL 4146.5 V
FEC 3/4
SR 5.6320
(Alokesh Gupta)
60 years of RAE Buenos Aires
RAE has put a video clip on YouTube on occasion of their 60th anniversary.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=3E6ciiJw7wI
(Courtesy : Volker Willschrey )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=3E6ciiJw7wI
(Courtesy : Volker Willschrey )
Saturday, October 20, 2018
CNR DRM TESTS ON 15580 & 11695
DRM shortwave digital broadcasting test broadcast information
According to the DRM short-wave digital broadcasting related work needs, the new DRM short-wave digital broadcasting test will be broadcasted on October 23, 2018. The specific information is as follows:
1. North China
Frequency: 15580 kHz
Time: 09:00 to 17:00 (BTC), 01:00 to 09:00 (UTC)
Program: CNR1
Launch point: Hainan
Power: 30 kW
2. East South of China
Frequency: 11695 kHz
Time: 09:00 to 17:00 (BTC), 01:00 to 09:00 (UTC)
Program: CNR1
Launch point: Hainan
Power: 30 kW
From October 18th to 21st, the signal will be tested from 09:00 to 17:00 (0100-0700 UTC) every day.
At different times, depending on the transmission conditions, the above two frequencies may have signals in most parts of central and eastern China.
During the test broadcast, it is necessary to stop from time to time according to equipment debugging or testing. The keyword "downtime" can be sent in the public number to know the shutdown information in real time.
Enthusiasts are welcome to take the test and please record the feedback details.
The feedback information may include, but is not limited to, detailed technical parameters such as time, location, equipment, antenna, software settings, environment, and field strength. The feedback form can be text, pictures, videos, and so on.
Welcome to consult and exchange, and make suggestions on the trial broadcast work.
In order to save and organize related information, please send the test record to the feedback mailbox.
Thank you!
Feedback Email: drmrtprc@163.com
Radio Exterior of Spain expands its broadcasts on Short Wave
Radio Exterior of Spain, the international channel of RNE, It will broadcast eight hours a day from Monday to Sunday on Short Wave starting on October 28th . It supposes an increase of four hours in the transmission that was previously made from Monday to Friday.
With this increase, Radio Exterior of Spain begins a new stage that reinforces its programming with new spaces of its own production that will enhance the task of public service and promote and disseminate the culture and the Spanish language, in short, it contributes to place Spain in the global horizon of the time in which we live.
From a technical point of view, Radio Exterior de España will broadcast its programming from Monday to Friday, for West Africa and the South Atlantic, the Middle East, the Indian Ocean and Gran Sol, from 4 pm to 24 hours UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), say, from 17 to 01 official Spanish time.
The emission frequencies:
- West Africa and South Atlantic, 11,685 Khz., Band 25 meters .
- Middle East, Indian Ocean and Gran Sol, 12,030 Khz, 25 meter band .
Towards North and South America, Radio Exterior de España will broadcast short-wave, from Monday to Friday, from 19:00 to 03:00 UTC, that is, from 20:00 to 04:00, the official Spanish time.
The emission frequencies:
- South America, 11,940 Khz, band of 25 meters .
- North America and Greenland, 9,690 Khz, 31 meter band .
On Saturdays and Sundays, the RNE International Channel will transmit its signal from 15 to 23 hours UTC, that is, from 16 to 24 official Spanish hours. The emission frequencies and the coverage areas are the following:
- West Africa and South Atlantic, 11,685 Khz, band of 25 meters.
- South America, 11,940 Khz, band of 11,940 meters.
- North America and Greenland, 9,690 Khz, 31-meter band.
- Middle East, Indian Ocean and Gran Sol, 12,030 Khz, 25 meter band.
In addition to eight hours per day of shortwave transmission, Radio Exterior de España broadcasts its 24-hour uninterrupted programming through the Internet, DTT, mobile applications and satellite:
- Ses Astras 1M: frequency 11.626.5 MHz. Vertical polarization.
- Hispasat 1E: frequency 12,052 Mhz. Vertical polarization.
- Asiasat 5: frequency 3,700 Mhz. Vertical polarization.
- Eutelsat 5 West A: frequency 3,727 Mhz. Right circular polarization.
- Intelsat Galaxy-23: frequency 4,191.35 Mhz. Vertical polarization.
The changes in programming and frequencies are effective from October 28, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
Source:http://www.rtve.es/radio/20181019/radio-exterior-espana-amplia-emisiones-onda-corta/1821780.shtml
Monday, October 01, 2018
All India Radio's special transmission for "Mahalaya 2018"
All India Radio's special transmission for "Mahalaya"
Date : 8th October, 2018 ( Monday)
Time : 2225 UTC (7th Oct 2018) to 0015 UTC (8th Oct 2018)
* some stations have late sign in and may continue past 0100 UTC
0355 - 0545 IST
"Mahalaya" is a special two hour transmission consisting of Sanskrit recitation and music orated by Late Shri.Birendra Krishna Bhadra. All India Radio has been broadcasting this program since early 1930's . Countdown of Indian festival of Durga Puja starts from the day of Mahalaya.
Frequencies observed during past years :
SW
4760 - Port Blair
4810 - Bhopal
4835 - Gangtok (Irregular)
4895 - Kurseong (Off air now)
4910 - Jaipur
9380- Aligarh (National Channel)
MW
531 - Jodhpur
549 - Ranchi
594 - Chinsurah (Kolkata)
603 - Ajmer
621 - Patna A
648 - Indore A
657 - Kolkata A
666 - New Delhi B
675 - Chattarpur
684 - Port Blair
711 - Siliguri
729 - Guwahati A
747 - Lucknow A
756 - Jagdalpur
774 - Shimla
801 - Jabalpur
810 - Rajkot A
819 - New Delhi A
828 - Silchar
846 - Ahmedabad A
891 - Rampur
909 - Gorakhpur
918 - Suratgarh
954 - Nazibabad
981 - Raipur
990 - Jammu
1008 - Kolkata B
1026 - Allahabad A
1044 - Mumbai A
1125 - Tezpur
1179 - Rewa
1215 - Delhi National Channel
1242 - Varanasi
1260 - Ambikapur
1296 - Darbhanga
1314 - Bhuj
1386 - Gwalior
1395 - Bikaner
1404 - Gangtok
1458 - Bhagalpur
1476 - Jaipur A
1530 - Agra
1566 - Nagpur (National Channel)
1584 - Mathura
1593 - Bhopal A
Sign on observed by Jose Jacob at different times as follows:
2225 UTC (3.55am IST) 4760,4910, 531, 603, 666, 675, 711, 747, 756, 774, 801, 819, 828, 891, 918, 956, 990, 1008, 1044, 1386, 1395, 1530.
2230 UTC (4.00 am IST) 4835, 1404.
2245 UTC (4.15 am IST) 4895
2250 UTC (4.20 am IST) 846, 1179
2255 UTC (4.25 am IST) 4810, 621, 648, 810, 909, 954, 981, 1026, 1242, 1260, 1296, 1593.
Please email your observations & receptions reports to : spectrum-manager@air.org.in
Or,
Director (Spectrum Management & Synergy)
All India Radio,
Room No. 204
Akashvani Bhawan,
Parliament Street
New Delhi 110001, India
Or,
Related :
Eight Decades Later, the Original Mahalaya Still Unites
Come Mahalaya, Birendra Krishna Bhadra's recitation still default choice for All India Radio
(Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi)
Saturday, September 29, 2018
All India Radio's streaming services launched on Amazon Alexa smart devices
All India Radio has launched Amazon Echo dot Device on Alexa in 14 different Indian languages. This is a voice service led by artificial intelligence capable of giving crystal clear audio quality of radio services to the desirous audiences irrespective of where they are in the world.
The services of AIR available at the moment are Vividh Bharati/FM Gold/FM Rainbow/AIR Urdu/AIR Gujarati/AIR Marathi/AIR Marathi/AIR Punjabi/AIR Malayalam/AIR Tamil/AIR Telugu/AIR Kannada/AIR Bangla/AIR Raagam/AIR Odia/Radio Kashmir/AIR Assamese/North Eastern Service.
The launch was done by the Hon'ble Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore today, the 28th September, 2018 at 3.00 P.M. in the Fielden Hall of Akashvani Bhawan on the Parliament Street, New Delhi. Those who attended included Dr. A. Surya Prakash, Chairman Prasar Bharati, Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati, Chief Executive Officer Prasar Bharati, Shri F. Sheheryar, Director General All India Radio, Ms. Supriya Sahu, Director General Doordarshan, Shri C.B.S. Maurya, Engineer-in-Chief All India Radio and Directors General of News for Doordarshan & All India Radio.
On the occasion, Shri F. Sheheryar, Director General All India Radio outlined the need to have such services through Amazon Alexa in view of the country making fast strides in the direction of digital India. Shri Rajiv Sawhney, Principal Business Development Manager, Amazon and Shri Dilip R.S., Country Manager, Alexa Skills in India made a Power Point Presentation on types of devices and impact thereof apart from services available, reach and functional instructions. They also highlighted significance of voice in transforming people's lives.
Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, the Hon'ble Minister, congratulated Amazon and All India Radio for this unique partnership with the public service broadcaster and expressed his pleasure and happiness of seeing the lives of homes becoming easy through devices such as this. All the dignitaries including the Hon'ble Minister, Chairman Prasar Bharati, Chief Executive Officer Prasar Bharati and Directors General apart from others gave voice commands to Alexa and thus the services were launched formally for the people in India and Indians abroad apart from PIOs and the larger Indian diaspora in different parts of the world. Chairman Prasar Bharati highlighted the need to have availability of archival assets on the device to which Director General All India Radio said that exclusive news as originated by All India Radio and the archival assets of All India Radio will subsequently be brought on Alexa.
Brief information about Amazon Echo and Alexa
Amazon Echo Dot, Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Spot are voice-controlled speakers designed entirely around your voice-they are always ready, hands-free, and fast. Alexa is the brain behind Echo-since Alexa runs in the cloud, the service is always getting smarter. Just ask, and Alexa will answer questions, play music, read the news, set timers and alarms, check the calendar, provide sports scores, control lights at home, and much more. With Echo's far-field voice control, you can do all this from across the room using just your voice.
Now you can listen to your favourite radio stations, All India Radio's 17 Services in 14 Indian Languages on Alexa. This LIVE broadcast is available for Alexa users worldwide across India, United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
All you need is to say the following and Alexa shall play the corresponding LIVE broadcast station.
"Alexa Open All India Radio Vividh Bharati"
"Alexa Open All India Radio FM Gold"
"Alexa Open All India Radio Kannada"
"Alexa Open All India Radio Kashmir"
"Alexa Open All India Radio Raagam" and so on…
"Listening to music, news and utility messaging is one of the most popular capabilities on Alexa. Customers love how convenient it is to simply ask Alexa to play songs based on their preferences in different personal and family moments", said Dilip R.S., Country Manager for Alexa Skills, Amazon India. "I'm excited that customers can now listen music, news & utility, public service messages from All India Radio in 14 languages, with over 17 Alexa skills. You can start with just asking 'Alexa, open All India Radio FM Gold' to relieve old melodies."
(Press Release)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
ABC sacks Michelle Guthrie as Managing Director
ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie was sacked from the national broadcaster half-way through her five-year term.
ABC chairman Justin Milne said the decision to exit Ms Guthrie, 53, half-way through her five-year term follows discussions with the executive and ABC directors.
Full story at :
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
FTIOM & UBMP, September 16-October 6
From the Isle of Music, September 16-October 6:
September 16-22, our special guest will be Alejandro Vargas with his excellent Jazz.
September 23-29, we will feature the music of several of Cuba's excellent female vocalists from various decades.
September 30-October 6, we will feature Rafael Monteagudo with his excellent Jazz.
The transmissions take place:
1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Kostinbrod, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)
2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0000-0100 UTC on WBCQ, 7490 KHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US). This has been audible in parts of NW, Central and Southern Europe with an excellent skip to Italy recently.
3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany.
Also recommended:
Jetzt geht's los! (Here We Go!), an excellent program of early German Jazz produced by Radio Ohne Nahmen, comes on right before FTIOM on Tuesdays from 1800-1900 UTC on Channel 292.
Uncle Bill's Melting Pot, September 16 -October 2, 2018
Episode 80 (September 16 and 18) features music from Russia from the 1970s to now.
Episode 81 (September 23 and 25) features music from Ukraine.
Episode 82 (September 30 and October 2) features virtuosic accordion music from around the planet.
The transmissions take place:
1. Sundays 2200-2230 UTC (6:00PM -6:30PM Eastern US) on
WBCQ The Planet 7490 KHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe
2. Tuesdays 2000-2030 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe. If current propagation conditions hold, the broadcast should reach from Iceland to Western Russia, Scandinavia down to North Africa and the Middle East, AND a long bounce to parts of New Zealand.
Also recommended:
Marion's Attic, a unique program produced and hosted by Marion Webster featuring early 20th Century records, Edison cylinders etc played on the original equipment, comes on immediately before UBMP on Sundays from 2100-2200 UTC on WBCQ 7490 Khz.
Thursday, September 06, 2018
Presentation on DRM by Pune hams on 9th Sept
Amateur Radio enthusiasts from Pune will meet on Sunday, 9th Sept in hall above Hotel Kollage at 10:30 AM. Mr Ashok Kale, Asst Director (E) from All India Radio, Pune will deliver a presentation on Digital Radio Mondiale.
Brief synopsis on 'DRM Radio Broadcasting
The 'Digitalization' is the buzzword. In the field of Radio Broadcasting, the Digitalization is happening in phases at various segments of production, distribution and transmission worldwide. In many of the developed countries this is complete & traditional analog transmission systems are being switched off or phased out. Worldwide there are three Radio broadcast standards/Technologies (DAB/HD/DRM) which have been adopted along with few proprietary implementations in some countries. In our country we have adopted DRM Radio standards for MW and SW Broadcasts is being implemented in a big way.
All India Radio, Pune has already commissioned DRM transmitter for it's MW Channel and broadcasting regularly in simulcast mode (Analog + Digital). It also broadcasts in full DRM mode, as test transmission on its 792 kHz frequency with two stereo signals and data services like Journaline, EPG etc.
Features of various digital radio technologies with special focus on DRM, benefits to various stakeholders (Govt., Broadcasters, Listeners), it's implementation status in India, DRM Receiver availability/status and associated issues will be discussed briefly during the presentation.
(Source : "Pune Hams" FB group)
Ampegon Takes Over Transradio’s MW Product Line
Acquires Transradio Tram and Sciamp product lines, manufacturing site, warehouse and core team in Berlin
Ampegon Group says it's made a strategic decision to step back into the medium wave transmitter market by acquiring the Transradio Tram and Sciamp product lines, together with the manufacturing site, warehouse and the core team in Berlin.
Read rge RadioWorld story at :
Wednesday, September 05, 2018
Radio Taiwan International German test transmissions via Kostinbrod, Bulgaria
Dear listeners,
Radio Taiwan International plans to switch the provider for its broadcast of the German program on shortwave in Europe for cost reasons.
We therefore ask you to observe the following test shipments in September 2018:
Friday, September 7th
Saturday, September 8th
Friday, September 14th
Saturday, September 15th
Each from 1900 - 1930 UTC on the frequency 5900 kHz
(Transmitter location: Kostinbrod, Bulgaria)
(Source : RTI German Website)
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
DRM awareness meet held at Chennai
The Ardic DX Club, Chennai conducted an awareness programme among public and shortwave listeners in Chennai about Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) on September 2, 2018.
The meeting started with T. Jaisakthivel, President of the Ardic DX Club welcoming members of the club and the public, who had gathered at Nageswara Park, Mylapore, venue of the meeting. He explained about the activities of the club and introduced the topic of the meeting—DRM.
N. Arun Kumar, one of the Ardic DX club member narrated his experience about buying "NewStar 111" DRM receiver from China in 2013. He explained in detail how DRM technology works and the advantages of the technology.
"A listener will be able to listen to his favourite DX station without any atmospheric noise or fading, in other words, one can listen to the programme in FM stereo quality, even a distant radio station which use to sound noisy in Shortwave can be heard with crystal clear audio, which is one of the biggest advantages of DRM," he said.
Listing out the other benefits of DRM he said that broadcasters would be able to send data such as text, pictures and Journaline to listener's DRM receiver.
Arun Kumar also said that All India Radio (AIR) has implemented DRM technology in most of its transmitters. "India is one of the countries which pioneered DRM when the technology was in its nascent stage. The Indian Government has invested several hundreds of crores for upgrading/replacing its transmitters to DRM," he said.
Dr. N. Mohan, one of the listeners who tunes into distant DRM radio stations using his Software Defined Radio (SDR) presented a demonstration of receiving DRM signal using his computer, which several of the onlookers watched with keen interest.
"I have been listening to several DRM stations using my SDR for longtime, I enjoy tuning to DRM stations and I have also been in touch with several radio stations broadcasting their programmes in DRM mode," he added.
On this occasion a book authored by N.Arun Kumar about radio titled "You are listening to" in Tamil was also released.
The meeting ended with members requesting the DRM Consortium to conduct an awareness programme in Chennai for the benefit of larger public.
(Arun Kumar)
Digital Radio Mondiale at IBC 2018: ‘DRM Drives Forward’
Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is gearing up for an exciting presence and new announcements at this year's International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam 14th—19th September. IBC is the leading global tradeshow for broadcasters and media professionals and attracts over 1700 exhibitors from all over the world.
Under the overarching theme "DRM Drives Forward" the DRM Consortium has arranged a series of events aimed at giving a full picture of the many DRM global developments that have taken place in the last 12 months, with relevant announcements for the future. At all DRM events participants will be able to receive the latest updates on market developments in India and the rest of Asia, Africa, Europe and attend demonstrations of all the latest and this time also new DRM broadcast equipment and receivers. The DRM series will be kicked-off with an exciting event hosted by Fraunhofer IIS. This event will focus on one African country and how DRM can deliver for a lot of large countries with diverse communities and needs. A good opportunity to bring you some breaking and exciting news from India, too.
All those interested are invited to meet DRM experts, broadcasters and manufacturers: Fraunhofer IIS and several members of the DRM Consortium on Friday 14th September (Hall 8 B80 from 1500 to 1630), Nautel on September the 15th between 1530 and 1700 (Hall 8 C49). And Sunday 16th September Ampegon is inviting all those interested to a special event from 1100 to 1300 (Hall 8 E62).
Ruxandra Obreja, the Consortium Chairman, says that: "The Consortium members want to give those attending a concise view of DRM across the globe and discuss, based on real experiences, the practical ways of implementing DRM. New broadcast and receiver equipment on display will give everyone interested in the digital future of radio the confidence that DRM can be used now to deliver full country coverage and enhanced services to all listeners. DRM makes possible an immediate digital future for all broadcasters large or small, offering more programme choice to listeners, extra multimedia services, emergency warning functionality with increased energy savings and spectrum efficiency."
If you want to attend the DRM events, please contact: projectoffice@drm.org
(Press Release)
Monday, September 03, 2018
All India Radio Mysuru (FM 100.6) launches mobile app "AIR Mysuru Live"
For the ease of the listeners and to make live streaming more user friendly, a mobile application was developed and dedicated to listeners on from 15th August 2018.AIR Mysuru's official app " AIR Mysuru Live" offers a bouquet of information, entertainment and public service rendered mainly in Kannada with certain programmes in Hindi etc. It caters to the cultural needs of mobile – wielding listening by Kannadigas living in India and Abroad. It cares for Nostalgic Indians living far away from Karnataka and missing mother tongue Kannada.
Mobile application is available free of cost from google play store. Listeners having Android Mobile Phones may down load it and can enjoy AIR Mysuru FM 100.6. Besides, Mobile App also gives you option to listen National News in English & Regional News in Kannada. Morning, Mid Day & Evening News are available for next 24 hours till these are replaced. Listeners may also contact AIR Mysuru
By :AIR Mysuru, mysore@prasarbharati.gov.in
10 KW FM transmitter of AIR (101 MHz) inaugurated at Patnitop in J&K
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated 10KW transmitter of All India Radio at Patnitop in Ramban District of Jammu & Kashmir, that will provide services to people living in a radius of around 60 km (aerial) in various districts.
While inaugurating the FM transmitter Dr Singh said that with the commissioning of the relay transmitter at Patnitop, the high reaches and remote areas of the State in various districts like Ramban, Doda, Udhampur, Anantnag and parts of Jammu would now be able to listen to the radio for entertainment and information more clearly. He further said that the commissioning of the relay transmitter had fulfilled the long pending demand of the local people. Shri Neelam Langeh , MLA Ramban and Director General , All India Radio Shri Fayyaz Sheheryar were also present on the occasion.
While appreciating All India Radio for coming upto the expectations of the people in the era of tough challenges and competitions from private TV channels, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that AIR can play a key role in countering the malicious and fake propaganda being unleashed by some anti-national elements and mischief mongers .
While addressing the audience, Dr Singh said that in the era of social media where misinformation spreads quickly, the credibility and trustworthiness of AIR serves as an alternative yet accurate source of information for the audience. The medium is prompt, credible and instantaneous and has continued to remain so despite the fast changing media landscape.
Dr Singh, while referring to radio as a medium for information as well as entertainment said that the medium is still relevant and its reach is greater than other types of media. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it engages us even while not disengaging us from the work we are doing. The medium, its use and applications have changed over time, but it continues to remain relevant. Citing example, Dr Singh said that the use of the radio for education (Tele-education) has opened new niche for the applicability of the medium in the modern digital age.
While highlighting the important role played by the public broadcaster towards the socio-economic development of the country, Dr Singh said that the FM Transmitter would provide people access to information related to developmental initiatives of the Government and will open a new chapter in the developmental journey of the region. The Union Minister said that now the people living in remote and mountainous areas of the J&K State would be able to listen to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme and will also be able to know about various developmental programmes and welfare schemes launched by the Government.
MLA Ramban while expressing gratitude on behalf of the people of the district for the installation of the FM transmitter at Patnitop said that it was a historic development for the physical as well as emotional connectivity of the remote areas of the district.
Earlier in his address, Director General, All India Radio, Shri Fayyaz Sheheryar said that the installation of the 10 KW FM transmitter at Patnitop was a landmark achievement for reaching out to the people in remote areas of the state by the public broadcaster. He expressed the hope that the Station at Udhampur would be commissioned before the end of current year and ensured that steps would be taken for augmenting the reach of the public broadcaster in difficult areas of the state.
The 10KW transmitter will help cover an ariel distance of 60 km in nearby districts of Doda, Ramban, Udhampur and parts of Jammu. It wil be available in the frequency of 101 MHz. It will provide services in districts of Ramban, Doda, Udhampur, Anantnag and parts of Jammu and will also be heard across the border especially in and around Sialkot.
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(Source : Press Information Bureau, Government of India)
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