WRN testing in Russian on 9820 kHz

WRN (World Radio Network) is testing a new shortwave frequency. Rebroadcasting via a transmitter in A'Dhabbaya, United Arab Emirates. Due to interference on 5990 kHz, the World Radio Network, broadcasting in Russian from 17:00 to 20:00 UTC on a new frequency of 9820 kHz starting 18th Nov '25, for a week. 

The test broadcasts will continue until next Sunday or Monday, 24th Nov (1700-2000 UTC). Then, based on reception reports from the target area (Eastern Europe), it will be decided whether to continue on 9820 kHz or return back to 5990 kHz. No QSLs, but feedback is always welcome at feedback2@wrn.ru

Update 27th Nov '25 - Based on the test results, WRN has decided to use the frequency 9820 kHz on regular basis at 1700 - 2000 UTC.

(Source : Anatoly Klepov & Others)

Voice of Korea’s shortwave broadcasts now on-demand

The daily English-language broadcast from North Korea's international radio station, Voice of Korea, is now available on the Internet. The programme is being carried by World Radio Network, a London-based organization that rebroadcasts material from international radio stations on its own satellite channels and via FM relays in several countries.

More at :

http://www.northkoreatech.org/2013/05/28/voice-of-koreas-shortwave-broadcasts-now-on-demand/

WRN offers free desktop widget

WRN is offering a free and versatile desktop widget that plays all the WRN language network live streams.

Features

- Beta v1.0 release candidate

Uses CDN network for reliable streaming

Select from low and high bandwidth streams

Displays network and currently broadcast station

Available free of charge

More info at : http://www.wrn.org/listeners/#tools

All India Radio now on WRN

Programming of General Overseas Service of All India Radio is now available on all the WRN English services.

 

Here's more info on schdule & times :  http://www.wrn.org/listeners/#all-india-radio/

WRN Broadcast launches VoA in Southern Africa

WRN Broadcast, the international broadcast managed services company, has announced the launch of their transmission of a new satellite radio service for Voice of America - VoA Southern Africa. This direct-to-home (DTH) service will cover all of sub-Saharan Africa on a popular satellite but the programming will largely be tailored to audiences in Zimbabwe. The new radio channel will air 24 hours a day and will be free to listeners. Initially, prominent programming includes the news show 'Studio 7', call-in programme 'Live Talk', as well as other content in English, Portuguese, Shona and Ndebele. VOA Africa Division Director, Gwen Dillard, says home satellite use is growing around the world and this new service "demonstrates Voice of America's commitment to bringing objective and reliable news programs to our audiences on platforms they are comfortable using." Meanwhile WRN Broadcast added, "we are pleased to provide another DTH satellite service for United States international broadcaster, VoA. Not only does DTH to small dishes have good audience penetration in countries such as Zimbabwe, it is also cost-effective compared with terrestrial alternatives". The service is broadcast on the Intelsat 10 satellite at 68 degrees east on the Ku frequency band.

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About WRN Broadcast (www.wrnbroadcast.com)

International broadcast services company WRN Broadcast enables broadcasters, media owners and brands to deliver content to audiences worldwide. Founded in 1992, WRN Broadcast is a leading broadcast technical services company working across digital content platforms to provide broadcast clients with worldwide coverage. The company specialises in end-to-end solutions for ingest, content management, playout, encoding, multiplexing and worldwide fibre and satellite distribution. WRN Broadcast has a state-of-the-art Media Centre offering clients the latest in broadcast technologies. WRN Broadcast manages playout and distribution services for over 250 clients worldwide including some of the most recognized broadcast brands.

(WRN Press Release)

Voice of Tamils special txn on Nov 26-27

Tamil convention specials on November 26 and 27th via WRN :

1030-1400 UTC on 17880
1400-1500 UTC on 6230
1500-1630 UTC on 13860

It will be a relay of a European Tamil TV station's audio from the Hot Bird Satellite http://www.tamilarkuralradio.com/

(WRN Nov 25, for DX LISTENING DIGEST)

Via Glenn Hauser, dxld list

WRN Rebrands

International broadcast services company WRN has unveiled its new brand identity - WRN Broadcast - to reflect the comprehensive range of broadcast services it provides for television and radio broadcasters, content owners and brands worldwide.
WRN Broadcast has expanded its offering to become a comprehensive global broadcast services provider following its acquisition of TSI Broadcast last year. The company now offers clients an end-to-end solution for ingest, content management, playout, encoding/multiplexing and worldwide distribution via fibre and satellite, building on its heritage as an international radio distributor.

More at :

http://www.wrnbroadcast.com/corporate/wrn-rebrands-as-wrn-broadcast/

WRN launches new website

The World Radio Network web portal has been completely redesigned and brought up to date with many new features.

Visit : www.wrn.org