From correspondents in Tamil Nadu, India, 04:25 PM IST
Hello 106.4FM, has recently launched its radio station on 14th January 2008. The launch of this station has closely followed the radio station’s launch in other centers in Tamil Nadu like Madurai, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Coimbatore and more recently Puduchery. Trichy is considered a strategically important market as the city is growing phenomenally and is likely to be the next retail capital. The radio station is looking at Trichy as a very important hub as it is one of the largest radio markets in Tamil nadu. Hello FM is all set to replicate their success formula of programming and marketing activities which has made them the market leaders in all other towns of their operation. Hello FM has been giving away gold coins to all its listeners on the first day of launch. This promo had received unprecedented success and support from the listeners. The launch in Trichy too is filled with lots of fun filled activities in addition to the 1064 gold coins which will be given to the listeners on the inaugural day. The launch of the Trichy radio station would make Hello FM as the largest network of private FM stations in Tamil nadu. They are also planning to roll out a few mega promotional activities in the coming few months for their listeners across Tamilnadu, to reiterate the fact that Hello FM is the life line and voice Tamilnadu.Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Rajeev Nambiar, Chief Operating Officer, Hello FM said, “We are very excited, completely geared and are eagerly looking forward to entertaining Trichy with the best of our programs. We are highly enthused to conquest the air space considering the fact that the city has had an early exposure to faint signals of FM stations from the SriLanka. Our understanding is that the listeners here are very radio friendly and familiar with the radio unlike the Chennaites who woke up to private FM revolution way back in 2003. The market here is ready to grab every opportunity that Hello FM has to offer. We would be focused to serve as the choicest platform to the local and national advertisers, thus giving Trichy the much needed fill up in the media entertainment space.”Powered by extensive research and understanding of the market gap and backed by vibrant local talent, Hello FM is very upbeat of emerging as an early leader in private FM space. With an aim to touch maximum listener base in pan Tamil Nadu, with stations operating in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Pondicherry, Hello 106.4FM is on its way to grab the pulse of the entire Tamil Nadu populace.
http://www.indiaenews.com/pressrelease/20080115/91720.htm
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
VOA LAUNCHES NEWS BLOG
This month the Voice of America (VOA) enters into a dialogue with its Internet audience about its journalistic standards and editorial decisions through the just-launched VOA News Blog Washington, D.C., January 15, 2008 - This month the Voice of America (VOA) enters into a dialogue with its Internet audience about its journalistic standards and editorial decisions through the just-launched VOA News Blog. "We want to shed more light on the journalistic standards that guide VOA," said Alex Belida, Senior Advisor for News and the chief writer of the VOA News Blog. "This is a valuable avenue for engaging our audience, taking them behind the scenes and explaining how we cover the news."The first installments are now online at http://voanewsblog.blogspot.com/. One talks about the new VOA handbook and the principles of credibility, independence, and respect that every VOA journalist must uphold. Another VOA News Blog posting focuses on how VOA decides to use the term "rebel" instead of "terrorist." Future postings will look at core editorial guidelines such as the VOA Charter, which requires programming to be accurate, objective, comprehensive, and balanced. As the dialogue expands, VOA will draw on the knowledge and expertise of editors and writers from throughout its newsroom and 45 languages services.Alex Belida has been VOA's Senior Advisor for News since March 2007. From 2004 to 2007, he was VOA's Managing Editor for News. He has served at VOA's Senior White House Correspondent and Pentagon Correspondent, and he has also done stints as a correspondent in Africa and Europe. In 2006, he received the prestigious Alumni Achievement Award in journalism from Columbia University. Last week, VOA debuted an African music blog African Music Treasures and other specialized blogs will be available in the future.(VOA Press release)
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
BBC Bengali Addtl txns & VOA Urdu freq changes
Additional BBC Bengali coverage
Sat, 12 Jan 2008
Additional transmission noted from BBC Bengali Service :
0330-0430 13770 15225 17485 every Mo,Tu
1330-1500 9435 11655 every Su
(1330-1400 hrs regular channels are 7225 7430 11835 kHz).
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Further changes to VOA Urdu Service
Thu, 10 Jan 2008
Starting 14th January VOA Urdu service moved its 11705 kHz
frequency to 7495 kHz at 1400-1500 hrs. The revised schedule
is as follows :
1400-1800 7495 9370 kHz
1800-1900 7425 7495 kHz
(Alok Dasgupta, http://www.dxasia.info/)
Sat, 12 Jan 2008
Additional transmission noted from BBC Bengali Service :
0330-0430 13770 15225 17485 every Mo,Tu
1330-1500 9435 11655 every Su
(1330-1400 hrs regular channels are 7225 7430 11835 kHz).
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Further changes to VOA Urdu Service
Thu, 10 Jan 2008
Starting 14th January VOA Urdu service moved its 11705 kHz
frequency to 7495 kHz at 1400-1500 hrs. The revised schedule
is as follows :
1400-1800 7495 9370 kHz
1800-1900 7425 7495 kHz
(Alok Dasgupta, http://www.dxasia.info/)
BBC launches two new shows for FM
Indiantelevision.com Team(11 January 2008 5:00 pm)MUMBAI: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), that providescontent to a clutch of private FM stations in India, is launching twonew radio programmes, BBC- Take One and BBC Fun n Games this week.According to BBC's India Development Manager Vineeta Dwivedi, both shows are cast in the 'radio magazine' format, the first such in the country. Both shows will be made available to FM stations subscribing to its current content, according to the BBC.Take One will focus on the Indian entertainment industry and will have snippets of film stars sharing their views on air in the 15 minute segments. One of the initial episodes will have actor Ajay Devgan and Vidya Balan talking about their latest flick Halla Bol.Unlike BBC's one minute news capsules, Take One will be a 15 minute long programme which will have celebrities and Bollywood talking on the show. It will also have reviews, critics and analyses of films, music and other aspects of entertainment. "This is the first time that audiences would hear regular radio magazines.The quality of content in 'BBC Take One' and 'BBC Fun n Games' would definitely entertain the listeners immensely. Therefore, our plan is to continue to make new programmes for our partner radio stations and provide variety to the FM listeners. BBC programmes are already on air in about 10 cities in India and we are planning to launch in other cities as well," says Dwivedi.The BBC's special output for India's FM market includes infotainment updates, BBC Ek Minute, and the Sunday chat show, Ek Mulaqat, available via partner stations - Radio One in Delhi, Chennail and Mumbai, Radio Choklate in Bhubanswar and Cuttack, Radio Tarang in Hissar and Radio Tomato in Kolhapur. Ek Mulaqat is hosted by BBC World Service India editor Sanjeev Srivastava.Radio Choklate director Monica Nayyar Patnaik says the station has received the content for the new shows, but the station will put them on air only after a couple of weeks, when the Rourkela station of Radio Choklate goes live.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/
com/headlines/y2k8/jan/jan101.php
http://www.indiantelevision.com/headlines/y2k8/
com/headlines/y2k8/jan/jan101.php
LU to get its own community radio centre
Express news servicePosted online: Tuesday , January 15, 2008 at 10:04:05Updated: Monday , January 14, 2008 at 10:19:22Lucknow, January 14 Lucknow University (LU) will soon set up a communityradio centre, which will primarily broadcast programmes on health,education, sanitation and environment."Despite the fact that the reach of media has expanded considerably, thereare several issues that are overlooked by the media. For example, unlikeother broadcasting agencies, we will focus on programmes like nurturingnewborns, mother and child nutrition, water purification, safe waterstorage, recognising dehydration, etc," said Prof Ramesh Chandra Tripathi,head of the Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) department.The upcoming radio centre will function under the varsity's JMC department.Regular information on competitive examinations, submission of admissionforms, job vacancies will be the other important highlights of the radiocentre.According to varsity officials, LU has already received the nod from theHuman Resource and Development Ministry in this connection.A proposal to set up its own community radio centre was sent by LU to theHRD ministry in May 2007."Our proposal is in the last stages of clearance. We are only waiting forconfirmation from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry," said Tripathi.He added, "If all goes well, we will start our community radio in the nextacademic session."The broadcast range of the community radio will initially be restricted to aradius of 10 km.Students of the varsity have already started making documentaries."The documentaries intend to spread the level of awareness among the commonpeople," said a faculty member, who is assisting the students in preparingprogrammes.To have an impact and attract audience, we are using local dialects andsongs based on tunes of popular Hindi movies, he added.http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/LU-to-get-its-own-community-radio-centre/261382/
Entertainment Network starts broadcast from Raipur radio station
Entertainment Network India (ENIL), the largest private FM radio
broadcaster in India, announced today the commencement of
broadcast from its radio station at Raipur with effect from 7.00
a.m. on Jan. 11, 2008. Incorporated in 1999, ENIL is owned by
Times Infotainment India (TIML), a 100% owned subsidiary
of Bennett Coleman, the flagship company of the Times group.
ENIL is the largest private FM radio broadcaster in India, based on
the number of operating stations and listeners. It operates FM radio
broadcasting stations through the brand `Radio Mirchi` in seven
the number of operating stations and listeners. It operates FM radio
broadcasting stations through the brand `Radio Mirchi` in seven
Indian cities. It is the only company with private FM radio stations
in all 4 metropolitan cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkatta.
The company`s brand, `Radio Mirchi` has won 4 awards received
by radio broadcasters from the Radio and Television Advertising
Practitioner`s Association of India in 2004.
http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/newsPopup.php?fileR=2008
http://www.myiris.com/newsCentre/newsPopup.php?fileR=2008
0114200240121&dir =2008/01/14&secID=livenews
Thursday, January 10, 2008
REDISCH JOINS VOA AS EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Redisch joins VOA after a 20-year career with CNN,
where he earned two Emmy Awards and a National
Headliner Award Washington, D.C., January 9,
2008 - Veteran television news executive Steve
Redisch joined the Voice of America (VOA) this
week as Executive Editor. He supervises the
daily operations and activities of VOA's news,
programs, language services, broadcast operations,
and Internet departments.
Redisch joins VOA after a 20-year career with
CNN, where he earned two Emmy Awards and a
National Headliner Award. "Steve's record of
strong news judgment, keen competitive instincts,
experience working in audio, video, and Internet
media, and his reputation as a team builder and
leader, make him the ideal individual to help VOA
continue to grow as an international multi-media
provider of exclusive, trustworthy news and
information," said VOA Director Danforth W. Austin.
Redisch began his broadcasting career in 1979 at
WTOP all-news radio in Washington, D.C. after
attending American University. In 1987 he moved to
CNN's Washington bureau as a television writer
and producer, and in 1992 he relocated to Atlanta
as a producer for the growing CNN International
network.
Some of the many highlights of his CNN career
include launching the network's flagship primetime
news show, The World Today, as executive producer
in 1998; serving as executive producer of such
special events as political conventions, State
of the Union addresses, and the 2001 Presidential
Inauguration; and managing the news gathering staff
and directing editorial content as Deputy Bureau
Chief and Executive Editor in Washington, D.C from
2002 until 2005. Most recently, he oversaw the bureau's
multi-million dollar budget while coordinating White
House coverage with other networks and media outlets,
and adapted the bureau's reporting to meet the
different demands and requirements of CNN's many
distinct shows, networks, and Internet platforms.
The Voice of America, which first went on the air
in 1942, is a multimedia international broadcasting
service funded by the U.S. government through the
Broadcasting Board of Governors. VOA broadcasts
more than 1,000 hours of news, information,
educational, and cultural programming every week
to an estimated worldwide audience of more than
115 million people. Programs are produced in 45
languages
(VOA Press Release)
where he earned two Emmy Awards and a National
Headliner Award Washington, D.C., January 9,
2008 - Veteran television news executive Steve
Redisch joined the Voice of America (VOA) this
week as Executive Editor. He supervises the
daily operations and activities of VOA's news,
programs, language services, broadcast operations,
and Internet departments.
Redisch joins VOA after a 20-year career with
CNN, where he earned two Emmy Awards and a
National Headliner Award. "Steve's record of
strong news judgment, keen competitive instincts,
experience working in audio, video, and Internet
media, and his reputation as a team builder and
leader, make him the ideal individual to help VOA
continue to grow as an international multi-media
provider of exclusive, trustworthy news and
information," said VOA Director Danforth W. Austin.
Redisch began his broadcasting career in 1979 at
WTOP all-news radio in Washington, D.C. after
attending American University. In 1987 he moved to
CNN's Washington bureau as a television writer
and producer, and in 1992 he relocated to Atlanta
as a producer for the growing CNN International
network.
Some of the many highlights of his CNN career
include launching the network's flagship primetime
news show, The World Today, as executive producer
in 1998; serving as executive producer of such
special events as political conventions, State
of the Union addresses, and the 2001 Presidential
Inauguration; and managing the news gathering staff
and directing editorial content as Deputy Bureau
Chief and Executive Editor in Washington, D.C from
2002 until 2005. Most recently, he oversaw the bureau's
multi-million dollar budget while coordinating White
House coverage with other networks and media outlets,
and adapted the bureau's reporting to meet the
different demands and requirements of CNN's many
distinct shows, networks, and Internet platforms.
The Voice of America, which first went on the air
in 1942, is a multimedia international broadcasting
service funded by the U.S. government through the
Broadcasting Board of Governors. VOA broadcasts
more than 1,000 hours of news, information,
educational, and cultural programming every week
to an estimated worldwide audience of more than
115 million people. Programs are produced in 45
languages
(VOA Press Release)
Harris Corporation Awarded Contract to Help Modernize International Broadcasting Bureau's Voice of America Facility
Broadcast Systems Integrator CEI Chosen to Design
and Install VOA Broadcast System
CINCINNATI and NEWINGTON, Va., Jan. 9 -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS),an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded a
contract from broadcast systems integrator Communications
Engineering Inc. to help modernize the International
Broadcasting Bureau's Voice of America (VOA) facility
in Washington, D.C.Communications Engineering Inc.
(CEI) is designing the facility's new broadcast system.
Under the contract, Harris Broadcast Communications
will provide master control, routing and quality control
systems -- including 12 channels of master control playback
controlled by a Harris automation system, extensive ingest
and record list control, NEO(R) and 6800+(TM) modular
series frame synchronizers and converters, and Videotek(R)
VTM-3100 test monitors.
CEI chose the Harris automation solution because VOA
demanded high reliability and a proven system widely used
in the industry in order to broadcast information," said
Lawrence Brody, president and CEO of CEI.
The VOA broadcasts news and information to more than 115
million people weekly through television, radio and the
Internet, as well as to a growing worldwide network of
more than 1,200 local affiliate stations. The International
Broadcasting Bureau provides administrative and engineering
support for U.S. government-funded, nonmilitary,international
broadcast services, such as the VOA. Harris Broadcast
Communications offers products, systems and services that
provide interoperable workflow solutions that span the entire
broadcast delivery chain. The Harris ONE approach brings
together highly integrated and cost-effective products that
are ideal for emerging media business models and for
customers upgrading media operations to digital and high-
definition services.
About CEI
CEI, located in Newington, Va., is a leading, award-
winning broadcast and multimedia systems integrator.
The company also offers complete equipment service,
support and training, and supplies products and
services to federal agencies and organizations
through GSA. CEI has helped to define the leading
edge of systems engineering and implementation for
the communications industry since mid-1980s.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and
information technology company serving government
and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company
has annual revenue of over $4 billion and 16,000
employees -- including nearly7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to eveloping
best-in-class assured communications(TM) products,
systems, and services. Additional information about
Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
(Press Release)
and Install VOA Broadcast System
CINCINNATI and NEWINGTON, Va., Jan. 9 -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS),an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded a
contract from broadcast systems integrator Communications
Engineering Inc. to help modernize the International
Broadcasting Bureau's Voice of America (VOA) facility
in Washington, D.C.Communications Engineering Inc.
(CEI) is designing the facility's new broadcast system.
Under the contract, Harris Broadcast Communications
will provide master control, routing and quality control
systems -- including 12 channels of master control playback
controlled by a Harris automation system, extensive ingest
and record list control, NEO(R) and 6800+(TM) modular
series frame synchronizers and converters, and Videotek(R)
VTM-3100 test monitors.
CEI chose the Harris automation solution because VOA
demanded high reliability and a proven system widely used
in the industry in order to broadcast information," said
Lawrence Brody, president and CEO of CEI.
The VOA broadcasts news and information to more than 115
million people weekly through television, radio and the
Internet, as well as to a growing worldwide network of
more than 1,200 local affiliate stations. The International
Broadcasting Bureau provides administrative and engineering
support for U.S. government-funded, nonmilitary,international
broadcast services, such as the VOA. Harris Broadcast
Communications offers products, systems and services that
provide interoperable workflow solutions that span the entire
broadcast delivery chain. The Harris ONE approach brings
together highly integrated and cost-effective products that
are ideal for emerging media business models and for
customers upgrading media operations to digital and high-
definition services.
About CEI
CEI, located in Newington, Va., is a leading, award-
winning broadcast and multimedia systems integrator.
The company also offers complete equipment service,
support and training, and supplies products and
services to federal agencies and organizations
through GSA. CEI has helped to define the leading
edge of systems engineering and implementation for
the communications industry since mid-1980s.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and
information technology company serving government
and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.
Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company
has annual revenue of over $4 billion and 16,000
employees -- including nearly7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to eveloping
best-in-class assured communications(TM) products,
systems, and services. Additional information about
Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.
(Press Release)
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
BES EXPO 2008

BES EXPO 2008 is the Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial
& SatelliteBroadcasting. It will be held from 23rd to 25th Feb
2008 in Delhi.
It is the 14th in the series of expos being organised by the
Broadcast Engineering Society (India).
This event follows BES EXPO 2007, which was appreciated, by
exhibitors,delegates as well as visitors. Nearly 300 companies
from 25 countries displayed their products in BES EXPO 2007
directly or through their dealers in India. Exhibiting companies
included those from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel,Italy, Japan,
Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,Switzerland,
Taiwan, U.K. and U.S.A.
Date And Venue
Dates: 23rd to 25th Feb 2008.
Venue: Pragati Maidan , New Delhi in Halls 12 & 12A.
Pragati Maidan is India's biggest exhibition centre and is located
in the heart of Delhi.
Exhibition
The exhibition will be held in Halls 12A. Entry to the exhibition
is free.
Visitors' Profile
BES EXPO 2008 is expected to be visited by nearly 6,000 engineers,
managers,cinematographers, consultants, entrepreneurs and policy &
decision- makers from Radio and TV broadcasting organisations as
well as studio and post-production units in the private, public
and Government sectors in India.
Conference
The conference will be held in Hall 12.
Theme
The theme of the BES EXPO 2008 is:
Multi-faceted Broadcasting -- Present and Future
Sessions
The three-day conference will be held concurrently with the exhibition in
Hall 12. Besides keynote addresses, the conference will have the following
sessions:
-DTT in the age of Cable and DTH
-HDTV: Implementation and Strategies
-Content Creation and Management
-Diverse Delivery Platform
-Evolving Technologies - The Journey Ahead
-Digital Radio - New Experience
-Stress Management
-Regulatory & Policy Issues
BES EXPO 2008 is approved by:
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
It is endorsed by:
International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers.
It is supported by:
Prasar Bharati (All India Radio & Doordarshan India)
Society of Broadcast Engineers, USA
Several other national and International bodies
Indian Broadcast And Scenario
The broadcasting sector in India has grown rapidly over the
last few yearsand the trend is expected to continue. In a
study conducted by Price Waterhouse Coopers, the film and
entertainment industry in India is expected to grow from
Rs 43,700 crores (US$ 9.9 billion) in 2006 to Rs 1,00,000
crores (US$ 22.7 billion) in 2011. More specifically, TV
industry in India is expected to grow from Rs 19,100
crores (US$ 4.3 billion) to Rs 51,900 crores (US$ 11.8
billion), Radio industry from Rs 500 crores (US$ 0.1
billion) to Rs 1,700 crores (US$ 0.4 billion) and film
industry from Rs 8,500 crores (US$ 1.9 billion) to Rs
23,000 crores (US$ 5.3 billion). The positive mood
expressed in PWC's report is further emphasized by the
following facts and figures:
TV households in India are expected to reach 111 million
in 2007 TV penetration in urban areas is expected to
reach 723 per '000 population in 2007 TV penetration
in rural areas is expected to reach 185 per '000 population
in 2007
Terrestrial transmission covers nearly 92% of India's
population for TV and 100% for Radio
Nearly 300 TV channels are beaming signals over the
Indian sub-continent through 7,500 cable networks
DTH is set to sweep the Indian market with Doordarshan's
DTH, Zee's Dish TV, Tata-Sky and the proposed ventures
of Sun TV and Bharati
More than 160 FM transmitters have been installed by
Prasar Bharati, the national broadcaster for Radio
and TV in India, in important cities and another 120
are in different stages of implementation. Currently,
Prasar Bharati has 361 transmitters in service including
146 medium wave, 54 short wave and 161 FM In Private FM,
21 stations have been made operational in Phase I and
another 245 stations spread over 91 cities are proposed
to be set up in Phase II The present primary coverage
of FM is approx 24% by area and 35% population. The
primary coverage of FM and medium wave is approx 92%
by area and 99% by population In DRM, an existing 250
kW short wave transmitter has been upgraded to DRM
mode and experimental service in DRM taken up on SW
and MW. In the 11th Plan, regional short wave
transmitters are proposed to be replaced by DRM
transmitters
DVB-H service on mobile handheld devices with
DVB-H compatibility has been started by Doordarshan
with a bouquet of 8 channels Nearly 4,000 community
radio stations are likely to come up within the next
three years
Brochure for BES EXPO 2008
http://www.besindia.com/Brochure%20BES%20EXPO%202008.pdf
Radio Duniya 2008 Conference
Radio duniya 2008 conference is here to enliven
the radio revolution !!!
The conference will address the following issues:
- Vision for the Future
- Creative Marketing for Brand Building
- Role of Radio programming
- The issue of audience measurement
- What advertisers seek from Radio
- Growth of Community Radio
- Policy initiatives for growth of radio industry
in India.
The conference will also bring to limelight the
pioneers of the radio industry through 'Radio
Duniya 2008 Awards' . The conference will connect
the key players, including:
- CEO/ COO/ Bussiness Heads/ Promoters of radio stations
- Policymakers and Planners
- Media Professionals, Consultants & Specialists
- Professionals from advertising agencies and PR agencies
- Engineers and Broadcasting specialists
- Technicians and Technologists
- Content Producers
- Academicians and Researchers
- Civil Society Organisations
- International Development Agencies
For further information/enquiry contact:
Bharti Malthotra; Mobile: +91 - 9818300368
mail: bharti@radioduniya.in
Radio Duniya, G - 4, Sector - 39, Noida - 201301
Phones: +91 - 120 - 2502180 - 85, Fax: +91 - 120 - 2500060
mail at: talk2us@radioduniya.in ; Visit: www.radioduniya.in
the radio revolution !!!
The conference will address the following issues:
- Vision for the Future
- Creative Marketing for Brand Building
- Role of Radio programming
- The issue of audience measurement
- What advertisers seek from Radio
- Growth of Community Radio
- Policy initiatives for growth of radio industry
in India.
The conference will also bring to limelight the
pioneers of the radio industry through 'Radio
Duniya 2008 Awards' . The conference will connect
the key players, including:
- CEO/ COO/ Bussiness Heads/ Promoters of radio stations
- Policymakers and Planners
- Media Professionals, Consultants & Specialists
- Professionals from advertising agencies and PR agencies
- Engineers and Broadcasting specialists
- Technicians and Technologists
- Content Producers
- Academicians and Researchers
- Civil Society Organisations
- International Development Agencies
For further information/enquiry contact:
Bharti Malthotra; Mobile: +91 - 9818300368
mail: bharti@radioduniya.in
Radio Duniya, G - 4, Sector - 39, Noida - 201301
Phones: +91 - 120 - 2502180 - 85, Fax: +91 - 120 - 2500060
mail at: talk2us@radioduniya.in ; Visit: www.radioduniya.in
5th Global Shortwave Coordination Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Press Release
The High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC),
the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and the
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU-HFC) will hold
a global shortwave co-ordination conference at the
Hilton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from 4th
to 8th February 2008. The conference is hosted by
VT Communications from the United Kingdom, on
behalf of the HFCC, with assistance from the Asia-
Pacific Broadcasting Union.
Shortwave broadcasting has a unique position in that
the radio channels used by international stations are
not assigned, but regularly co-ordinated for two
seasons each year. All attempts to plan frequencies
for broadcasting since the discovery of the shortwave
spectrum in the 1920s failed and conditions for
reception were near chaotic almost throughout the
entire twentieth century. This has changed in the
last decade and a system is now in place designed
for an efficient and economical use of the spectrum
and the improvement of reception of shortwave
broadcasting world-wide.
Co-ordination methods were started by broadcasters
with support from the broadcasting unions. The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU). set
up a special task group that studied the emerging
co-ordination procedures in the 1990s and concluded
that the system should become an integral part of
shortwave spectrum management. The principles were
incorporated in Article 12 of the International
Radio Regulations in 1997.
At present a single global seasonal database of
frequency requirements is kept by the secretariat
of the High Frequency Co-ordination Conference for
each of the two seasons of the year. There is an
on-line upload application available and all
participants are requested to update any frequency
changes between seasonal conferences. The
application and automatic processing software
notifies all participants, not only on the
entered changes, but also on the possible collisions
or incompatibilities that may have resulted from the
submissions.
A completely new database of frequency requirements
for the broadcasting season from March 30th to
October 26th 2008 will be on the agenda of the
Kuala Lumpur Conference. During that week, the
delegates will try to resolve many of the potential
interference problems likely to affect shortwave
transmissions in the "A08" joint global broadcasting
schedule. This means that listeners will be able to
tune into their favourite shortwave radio station
with a substantially reduced number of cases of
mutual interference.
The High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC),
the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) and the
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU-HFC) will hold
a global shortwave co-ordination conference at the
Hilton Petaling Jaya Hotel, Kuala Lumpur from 4th
to 8th February 2008. The conference is hosted by
VT Communications from the United Kingdom, on
behalf of the HFCC, with assistance from the Asia-
Pacific Broadcasting Union.
Shortwave broadcasting has a unique position in that
the radio channels used by international stations are
not assigned, but regularly co-ordinated for two
seasons each year. All attempts to plan frequencies
for broadcasting since the discovery of the shortwave
spectrum in the 1920s failed and conditions for
reception were near chaotic almost throughout the
entire twentieth century. This has changed in the
last decade and a system is now in place designed
for an efficient and economical use of the spectrum
and the improvement of reception of shortwave
broadcasting world-wide.
Co-ordination methods were started by broadcasters
with support from the broadcasting unions. The
International Telecommunication Union (ITU). set
up a special task group that studied the emerging
co-ordination procedures in the 1990s and concluded
that the system should become an integral part of
shortwave spectrum management. The principles were
incorporated in Article 12 of the International
Radio Regulations in 1997.
At present a single global seasonal database of
frequency requirements is kept by the secretariat
of the High Frequency Co-ordination Conference for
each of the two seasons of the year. There is an
on-line upload application available and all
participants are requested to update any frequency
changes between seasonal conferences. The
application and automatic processing software
notifies all participants, not only on the
entered changes, but also on the possible collisions
or incompatibilities that may have resulted from the
submissions.
A completely new database of frequency requirements
for the broadcasting season from March 30th to
October 26th 2008 will be on the agenda of the
Kuala Lumpur Conference. During that week, the
delegates will try to resolve many of the potential
interference problems likely to affect shortwave
transmissions in the "A08" joint global broadcasting
schedule. This means that listeners will be able to
tune into their favourite shortwave radio station
with a substantially reduced number of cases of
mutual interference.
Monday, January 07, 2008
Community Radio : A user's guide to technology
UNESCO, New Delhi announces the release of the publication "Community
Radio: A user's guide to the technology"
This technical manual is produced for potential CR operators in
keeping with the Government of India's intention to establish 4000
community radio stations by 2008.
The technical manual aims to accompany interested organizations in the
demystification of each piece of equipment usually found in community
radio stations; its role and function within a wider social context;
advantages and disadvantages of its usage. For others who dare to be
technically more adventurous detailed notes on equipment are also
provided.
In November 2006, the Government of India notified a new Community
Radio Policy which permits NGOs and other civil society organizations
to own and operate community radio stations. The new policy has
brought a flood of questions from prospective Community Radio
applicants/operators and in particular: what equipment do you need to
set up a community radio, and how much would it cost? While there are
many solutions that are available off the shelf, the main line of
advice that this manual provides is "Costs depend on the context of
the Community Radio Station you are trying to build".
The technical manual has been designed keeping the knowledge levels of
the end user in mind and is packed with illustrations, photographs,
cross references and a list of organizations who can further assist in
technical and social aspects of CR.
The manual was reviewed online by members of the Solution Exchange -
ICT for Development Community in India
Community Radio": A user's guide to the technology is authored by N
Ramakrishnan and is available online at
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001561/156197E.pdf
Seema Nair via cr-india e-group
Radio: A user's guide to the technology"
This technical manual is produced for potential CR operators in
keeping with the Government of India's intention to establish 4000
community radio stations by 2008.
The technical manual aims to accompany interested organizations in the
demystification of each piece of equipment usually found in community
radio stations; its role and function within a wider social context;
advantages and disadvantages of its usage. For others who dare to be
technically more adventurous detailed notes on equipment are also
provided.
In November 2006, the Government of India notified a new Community
Radio Policy which permits NGOs and other civil society organizations
to own and operate community radio stations. The new policy has
brought a flood of questions from prospective Community Radio
applicants/operators and in particular: what equipment do you need to
set up a community radio, and how much would it cost? While there are
many solutions that are available off the shelf, the main line of
advice that this manual provides is "Costs depend on the context of
the Community Radio Station you are trying to build".
The technical manual has been designed keeping the knowledge levels of
the end user in mind and is packed with illustrations, photographs,
cross references and a list of organizations who can further assist in
technical and social aspects of CR.
The manual was reviewed online by members of the Solution Exchange -
ICT for Development Community in India
Community Radio": A user's guide to the technology is authored by N
Ramakrishnan and is available online at
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001561/156197E.pdf
Seema Nair via cr-india e-group
Radio Taiwan Intl. Listeners Meet

Announcement
Radio Taiwan International will hold Listeners' Club Meetings
in India in February 2008.
Scheduled meeting dates:
1. February 23, 2008 (Saturday) –limited to 35 listeners
Time: 11:00 AM-14:30, Chennai (Madras)
2. February 24, 2008 (Sunday)-limited to 70 listeners
Time: 11:00 AM-14:30, Kolkata (Calcutta)
3. March 1, 2008 (Saturday)-limited to 35 listeners
Time: 11:00 AM-14:30, New Delhi
Venues will be announced later
Qualifications:
1. Please write an email and state which meeting you would
like to attend by writing "Chennai", "Kolkata" or "New
Delhi" in the email "subject".
2. In the email, please state your name, address, telephone
number, your ID number and how many years you have listened
to RTI.
3. Only listeners with passes will be allowed entry.
4. Attire: casual, but proper as requested by the management of the venue.
5. Please send your email to rti@rti.org.tw by January 25, 2008
Radio New Zealand B07 Updated Schedule
Radio New Zealand International B07
01 Jan 2008 - 30 Mar 2008
UTC kHz Target Azimuth Days
-------------------------------------------------
0459-0658 15720 AM 9870 DRM Pacific 0°Daily
0659-1058 9765 AM 9870 DRM Pacific 0°Daily
1059-1258 13840 AM 9870 DRM NW Pacific,Bougainville,PNG,Asia 325° Daily
1259-1650 5950 AM Pacific 0°Daily
1651-1935 9615 AM 9890 DRM NE Pacific,Fiji,Samoa,Cook Islands 35°Daily
1936-1950 9615 AM 11675 DRM 11675 NE Pacific,Tonga,Fiji,Samoa,Cook Islands 35° Daily
1951-2235 17675 AM 15720 DRM NW Pacific,Vanuatu,Solomon Islands 325° Daily
2236-0458 15720 AM 17675 DRM Pacific 0° Daily
01 Jan 2008 - 30 Mar 2008
UTC kHz Target Azimuth Days
-------------------------------------------------
0459-0658 15720 AM 9870 DRM Pacific 0°Daily
0659-1058 9765 AM 9870 DRM Pacific 0°Daily
1059-1258 13840 AM 9870 DRM NW Pacific,Bougainville,PNG,Asia 325° Daily
1259-1650 5950 AM Pacific 0°Daily
1651-1935 9615 AM 9890 DRM NE Pacific,Fiji,Samoa,Cook Islands 35°Daily
1936-1950 9615 AM 11675 DRM 11675 NE Pacific,Tonga,Fiji,Samoa,Cook Islands 35° Daily
1951-2235 17675 AM 15720 DRM NW Pacific,Vanuatu,Solomon Islands 325° Daily
2236-0458 15720 AM 17675 DRM Pacific 0° Daily
Workshop On Software Defined Radio & Signal Processing at Kolkata
CQ CQ DE sandeep Lohia (vU3SXT) general call to all stations.
Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology is
organising a two-day National Workshop on Signal Processing
& its Application to Software Defined Radio on january 11-12,2008.
An important technology in the area of Wireless Communication is to
design and implement an Universal Communication Device in which
all of the Signal Processing be done in Software and whose
architecture & system parameters can be reconfigured by software
updation instead of hardware replacement to enable different
modulation, coding and access protocols.
Prof Asoke K Nandi (David jardine chair of Signal Processing)
of university of Liverpool,UK and Prof S B Bilen Of Penn
State University,USA will give special lectures.
In Association with:
School of IT, West Bengal University of Technology,Kolkata
Defence Electronics Application Lab(DEAL),DRDO,Dehradun
And Network Partners:
University College of Technology, Kolkata
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia Under
Technical Education Quality Improvement Program(TEQIP)
For more information,Contact programme coordinator
Bimal Pal On pal_bimal@yahoo.com or call on 9231556479.
73's VU3SXT (9432315805)
(Via Sandeep Lohia - scrapped on my orkut profile)
Government College of Engineering & Ceramic Technology is
organising a two-day National Workshop on Signal Processing
& its Application to Software Defined Radio on january 11-12,2008.
An important technology in the area of Wireless Communication is to
design and implement an Universal Communication Device in which
all of the Signal Processing be done in Software and whose
architecture & system parameters can be reconfigured by software
updation instead of hardware replacement to enable different
modulation, coding and access protocols.
Prof Asoke K Nandi (David jardine chair of Signal Processing)
of university of Liverpool,UK and Prof S B Bilen Of Penn
State University,USA will give special lectures.
In Association with:
School of IT, West Bengal University of Technology,Kolkata
Defence Electronics Application Lab(DEAL),DRDO,Dehradun
And Network Partners:
University College of Technology, Kolkata
Haldia Institute of Technology, Haldia Under
Technical Education Quality Improvement Program(TEQIP)
For more information,Contact programme coordinator
Bimal Pal On pal_bimal@yahoo.com or call on 9231556479.
73's VU3SXT (9432315805)
(Via Sandeep Lohia - scrapped on my orkut profile)
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