Taiwan Stories in Multilingual Broadcasting – Rti’s New Book ‘Shortwave Era’ Chronicles Voices Across Generations

Taiwan Stories in Multilingual Broadcasting – Rti's New Book 'Shortwave Era' Chronicles Voices Across Generations

Radio Taiwan International (RTI) published a new book focused on the evolution of the public broadcaster and how it has fulfilled its mission for a global audience since 1949.

Shortwave Era provides a detailed account of how Rti has used multilingual broadcasting to build international communication bridges, witnessing Taiwan's significant interactions with the global community. The book is now available at major bookstores, e-book platforms, and online bookstores.

Read the press release here: 

https://www.publicmediaalliance.org/rti-book-launch/

Book details :

Publisher: Mirror Literature Co., Ltd.

ISBN : 13/9786267440513

Pages : 256 Pages

Binding : Paperback

Language : Chinese/Traditional

Size/14.8x21x1cm

WRTH 2025 launch event

The wait is almost over—WRTH 2025 is launching !

Join for the official live launch of WRTH 2025, where the newest edition of your trusted broadcasting guide will be unveiled

📅 Date: December 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 2 PM (CET)
⏳ Duration: 30 minutes
15 minutes: WRTH 2025 live launch, walkthrough, and demo
15 minutes: Q&A with the audience
🎙️ Panel Experts: Gunter Lorenz & Oliver Schmidt
👩‍💼 Moderator: Sakshi Shrivastava

🎉 Celebrate this milestone with us, learn more about WRTH 2025, and get your questions answered live!

Please Note: Pre-orders for WRTH 2025 have ended. The book is currently unavailable on our Web Shop and will officially launch on Tuesday, December 17th.

👉 Register Now: https://shorturl.at/gVzpN

News from Radio Channel 292

Dear friends of Radio Channel 292,

After a long time, here is a new newsletter.

The problem is, apart from time constraints, that every time we send out a newsletter

we end up on some spam lists and then have problems sending mails.

As many of you have probably already seen, at the moment and in the near future

new stations can be received via our frequencies:

Radio London International, Little Emperors, Kölsch in die Welt, In The Groove

and, from February, Nordic Wave.

We would also like to draw your attention to the numerous special broadcasts by various stations at the end of the year: Radio Six, Gary Gordon Radio, Radio Marabu, SM Radio Dessau, Ruqui Radio AM, Radio Waves International and Superclan Radio.

In the meantime, we have completely converted our transmitters and reserve transmitters to solid state (transistorized), which was not without some problems. These amplifiers are much more sensitive to problems than tube amplifiers.

Anyone who has sent us reception reports recently will certainly have noticed that we are currently not sending out QSL cards. The reason is simply lack of time, and when there is work to be done on the technology, that takes priority.

We are sorry about this, and it is certainly annoying for you, but it is not necessarily a reason to call us foul names after three unsuccessful reception reports: "More respect with listeners motherfuckers". Many greetings at this point to Raul Guerrero, and we would be delighted to hear no more from you.

It should also be known that our broadcasting partner in Vienna / Moosbrunn, the ORS, will cease broadcasting and will be on air for the last time (for the time being) on December 31.

We would like to draw your attention to the Christmas marathon on December 26 from 0900 to 1600 UTC on 6070 kHz, and, also on this frequency, a double hour of SM Radio Dessau on the last day of the year from 1200 UTC.

On this occasion, the DARC will transmit its last broadcast on December 29 from Moosbrunn as a double hour from 1000 UTC.

From January 5, the DARC broadcasts will change as follows:

The Sunday broadcast on 6070 kHz will then run via our transmitter at 10 kW, with high power, namely 125 kW, will then be transmitted on 9670 kHz via Woofferton.

The DARC would be pleased to receive reports on the new reception conditions. The repeats on Mondays on 6070 and 9670 kHz will be broadcast at different

times, which can be found in the transmission schedules on our homepage.

It is uncertain whether a follow-up company will be able to resume broadcasting via Moosbrunn at a later date.

Finally, we would like to wish all our friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and good luck in 2025.

---

(Rainer Ebeling, Radio Channel 292)

Telstar Radio special transmission on 24th Dec

Telstar-Radio will again organise a live-radio-programm on shortwave on 24 December 2024 together with guest-DJ Erdenman on the already well-known frequency 6045 kHz at 100 kW via the transmitter in Nauen / Germany.

The programm starts at 11:00 UTC (12:00 CET) with the 9 0min-programm with Erdenman (Radio 60 !) as guest-DJ. At 12:30 UTC (13:30 CET) starts Toon from Telstar-Radio himself the programme with typical pirate and freeradio style music until 14:00 UTC (15:00 CET).

For all correct reception reports to erdenman@gmx.de  we send this eQSL back.

(Erdenman)

Holiday Programmes on Shortwave 14 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025

As was the case in recent years, I have again been collating a list of programming scheduled to be broadcast (mostly) on shortwave over the forthcoming holiday period, this time covering the period Saturday 14 December 2024 to Wednesday 1 January 2025. The list includes both "seasonal" and "non-seasonal" programming. Regular weekly music programming where no special advance programme information has been provided are not usually included in this list (although there may be some exceptions!), however please refer to my Music on Shortwave list.

The first edition of this compilation is now available to download from the permanent link at:

https://app.box.com/s/kbdxb4c5lwpju0kpoi27aiwc35br2g2a

In the event that further information becomes available, I will issue updates and post to the above permanent links. Small changes will be issued as incremental versions, which will not be announced in social media posts. Significant changes and additions will be issued as new versions and will be announced. It will be worth checking the above links from time to time for the latest information.

I hope that you find this resource useful.

Additions and corrections are most welcome to alan-roe-swl@randa33.co.uk

Best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year

(Via Alan Roe, Teddington, UK, BDXC List)

SAQ to air on Christmas Eve Morning, Dec 24th 2024

SAQ to air on Christmas Eve Morning, Dec 24th 2024

The SAQ morse key

On Christmas Eve morning, Tuesday December 24th 2024, SAQ Grimeton is scheduled* to be on the air, to send out the traditional Christmas message to the whole World, using the 200kW Alexanderson alternator from 1924, on 17.2 kHz CW.

Visitors are very welcome to the transmitter hall at Grimeton radio station to experience the SAQ transmission. Free tickets here:

 

https://grimeton.entryevent.se/ticketshop/events/julaftonsandning

Program and transmission schedule:

08:00 CET (07:00 UTC): The transmitter hall at World Heritage Grimeton is opened for visitors.

Transmission & YouTube Live stream:

08:25 CET (07:25 UTC): Live stream on YouTube begins.

08:30 CET (07:30 UTC): Startup and tuning of the Alexanderson Alternator SAQ.

09:00 CET (08:00 UTC): Transmission of a Christmas message from SAQ.

Live Video Stream from World Heritage Grimeton Radio Station.

Scheduled at 08:25 CET (07:25 UTC) on Dec 24th, 2024.

Test Transmissions

We are planning to carry our some test transmissions on Friday, December 20th, 13:00 – 16:00 CET (12:00 -15:00 UTC). SAQ will be on the air shorter periods of time during this interval, when we will be carrying out tuning, tests and measurements. Your comments are welcome to info@alexander.n.se

QSL Reports to SAQ

Your QSL reports to SAQ are most welcome and much appreciated!

For guaranteed E-QSL from us, please report using our ONLINE QSL FORM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKqX1aVtxLn9Ua44UKTsc6hD5ArhnOtprJ7HGQGazTC8ucng/viewform

We can not guarantee that reports by Email / mail / bureau will be confirmed.

The online form will be open from December 24th, 2024 until January 10th, 2025.

Amateur Radio Station SK6SAQ

The Amateur Radio Station with the call "SK6SAQ" will be QRV during the day on the following frequencies:

– 3 517.2 kHz CW

– 7 017.2 kHz CW

– 14 017.2 KHz CW

– 3 755 kHz SSB

– 7 140 kHz SSB

QSL-reports to SK6SAQ (NOT SAQ) are kindly received via:

- Email to info@alexander.n.se

- or via: SM bureau

- or direct by postal mail 

Alexander – GVV

Radiostationen Grimeton 72

SE-432 98 Grimeton, Sweden

Two stations will be on the air most of the time.

*The world heritage site Grimeton is a living cultural heritage. All transmissions with the long-wave transmitter SAQ are therefore preliminary and may be cancelled at short notice.

From the Isle of Music December 14 - note new hours

From the Isle of Music December 14 - note new hours

Hoping the schedule adjustment will mitigate some past interference.  Hopefully the 1800 UTC broadcast will prove optimal for Russia.

From the Isle of Music, December 14, 2024

NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE

We will finish 2024 with a potpourri of recent developments in Cuban music plus some buried musical treasures.

Times & Frequencies are:

0400-0500 UTC 9670 kHz with beam R towards eastern North America but usable in parts of Europe and Eurasia

1800-1900 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia but usable in Europe and parts of Eurasia

2200-2300 UTC 3955 & 6070 kHz (omnidirectional for Europe and beyond)

All transmissions from Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany

Encore - Classical Music on Shortwave - Times, Frequencies, Playlists

Encore - Classical Music on Shortwave - Times, Frequencies, Playlists

Regular Broadcast times of Encore By WRMI and Channel 292 are:

02:00 - 03:00 UTC Friday 5850 kHz WRMI to US

20:00 - 21:00 UTC Friday 15770 kHz WRMI to Europe

11:00 - 12:00 UTC Saturday 9670 kHz Channel 292 to Europe

01:00 - 02:00 UTC Sunday 5850 kHz WRMI to US and Canada

18:00 - 19:00 UTC Sunday 3955 kHz Channel 292 to Europe

03:00 - 04:00 UTC Monday 5950 kHz WRMI to the US and Canada

13:00 - 14:00 UTC Tuesday 15770 kHz WRMI to Europe, east coast of US and Iceland. (Sometimes RTTY on the lower sideband. Suggest notch out or use USB.)

 

Informal reception reports as well as those requesting eQSL cards are welcome.

 

ENCORE IS A ONE-MAN OPERATION -  PLEASE MAKE A PAYPAL DONATION AND HELP KEEP ENCORE ON THE AIR - Go to - www.tumbril.co.uk

 

WRMI and Channel 292 are very generous with their air-time but Encore still costs around 100 Dollars/Euros a month to broadcast.

If you can - please send a small contribution to help Encore keep going.

 

THE DONATION BUTTON is on the homepage of the website - www.tumbril.co.uk - which folks can use if they would like to support Encore.

 (Please don't be put off by the POWER security wall when using the PAYPAL button - it is a harmless requirement of WIX the website hosting service.)

 

THIS FORTNIGHT'S PROGRAMME - First broadcast this FRIDAY 13th December by WRMI at 0200 UTC on 5850, and 2000 UTC on 15770 and then Channel 292 on SATURDAY 14th December at 11:00 UTC on 9670 kHz:

Starts with starts with some of Beethoven's last major composition - the String Quartet No. 16. It is followed by Finnish composer Kimmo Hakola - his Clarinet Concerto, and then a cello sonata from one of J S Bach's children - C P E Bach. After that - the Monteverdi Choir will sing John Tavener's Dum Transisset Sabbatum. The programme ends with the Flute Sonata in D Major by Joseph Bodin De Boismortier.

 

Thank you for spreading the word about Encore - Classical Music on Shortwave on Radio Tumbril - and thank you for your support.

 

Brice Avery - Encore - Radio Tumbril - www.tumbril.co.uk

GMØTLY

37th Edition of the 'Radio Broadcasting in Russian' Handbook

37th Edition of the 'Radio Broadcasting in Russian' Handbook

The St. Petersburg DX Club has recently published the 37th edition of its 'Radio broadcasting in Russian' handbook. This is the most comprehensive guide to Russian-language broadcasts on SW, MW and LW. The information is primarily valid until the end of March 2025, covering the B24 broadcasting season. The handbook is divided into four detailed sections:

 

GENERAL INFORMATION.

This section includes:  

- List of abbreviations and special terms used in the publication.

- List of media outlets classified as foreign agents.

- Updates on Russian-language broadcasting changes since the last edition.

 

SW/MW/LW BROADCASTING

This part lists 52 stations from 33 countries and territories across five continents: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Australia. The listings include:  

- Frequencies and program schedules.  

- Transmitter locations and power.  

- Target areas.  

- Contact details: postal addresses, phone/fax numbers, websites, social media (Facebook, VKontakte) and email addresses.  

- Stations' QSL policies.

 

ONLINE BROADCASTING

Similar to the SW/MW/LW Broadcasting section, this part focuses on 23 Internet radio stations from 19 countries and territories, including:  

- State broadcasters.  

- Former AM broadcasters now operating exclusively online.  

 

HISTORY OF BROADCASTING

This section concludes the history of Trans World Radio and its significant contributions to global broadcasting.

 

Sample pages covering Vatican and partly the UK https://www.novosibdx.info/images/sprav37.pdf

 

Sample pages covering partly the US, Tajikistan and partly Taiwan

https://muromdx.ru/images/2024/radio-broadcasting-in-russian-b24-p36.webp

https://muromdx.ru/images/2024/radio-broadcasting-in-russian-b24-p37.webp

 

The handbook is available only in Russian, comprising 76 A5 pages.  

Price: USD 2 for a PDF copy via email.  

Payments: PayPal only.  

For inquiries and orders, contact St. Petersburg DX Club:  

Email: dxspb[at]nrec.spb.ru

Phone, WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber: +7(921)793-72-84

(Alexander Beryozkin,St. Petersburg DX Club)