http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-coates/turning-down-the-radio-sl_b_832256.html
Monday, March 07, 2011
Sun stirs from an unusually deep sleep
THE sun has finally awoken from a deep slumber.
After an unusually long period of inactivity the fiery star has emerged from its solar minimum, a period characterised by a low number of solar storms and sun spots. Scientists believe changes in the plasma deep below the sun's surface were the cause of its recent period of hibernation, which lasted almost 1½ years longer than expected.
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/sun-stirs-from-an-unusually-deep-sleep-20110306-1bjlq.html
International Radio Serbia marking its 75th anniversary
On March 8 the International Radio Serbia marks the 75th anniversary of work. The importance on the short waves will be a topic of the round-table discussion entitled "The future of world radio services and attitude of the state towards them", to be held on March 7 in the Serbian Parliament.
More at :
http://glassrbije.org/E/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13986&Itemid=26
Radio Nord testing now on 6060
According to reoprts posted in dxld list Radio Nord is now (around 1300 UTC) testing on 6060 kHz (10 kw).
World Service statement on BBC Hindi
On 26 January the BBC announced the closure of its news and current affairs radio output in Hindi, as part of the outcome of its Spending Review 2010 settlement.
Since the announcement, there has been much public discussion of the potential for retaining some of this service and the BBC has been approached by a number of commercial parties with alternative funding proposals.
In order to explore these proposals further, BBC World Service has decided to retain an evening news and current affairs radio broadcast (1 hour) in Hindi for our Indian audiences for an interim period. This broadcast will be available on all platforms – via SW, online and mobile.
If sustainable commercial funding for this service cannot be found during the 2011/12 financial year, we regret that it will then have to close by March 2012.
(BBC World Service Publicity)
BBC World Service to retain Hindi broadcast
Good news for shortwave enthusiasts !!!!!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/mar/07/bbc-world-service-hindi
World Service to retain Hindi broadcast while it seeks commerical funding
Related news :
BBC World Service considers U-turn over Hindi cutsCorporation seeks commercial funding as veteran journalist Sir Mark Tully leads campaign to keep broadcasts on short wave
EDXC CONFERENCE IN BULGARIA, AUGUST 18-23, 2011
Dear DX Friends all over the World !
EDXC -- European DX Council -- cordially invites you all to the next EDXC Conference in Bulgaria, coming up on August 18 - 23, 2011. First we begin with our conference in Southern Bulgaria, in Melnik. Melnik is situated 176 Kms South from Sofia on the European Highway E 79. The same Highway leads to the Greek border -- 28 Kms. After our conference in Melnik we are going to visit Radio Bulgaria External Services in Sofia.
You will need 3 / three /nights in Melnik : Arrival August 18 -- Departure August 21, 2011. We recommend : Hotel Melnik in Melnik. Phone : + 359 7437 2272.
E--Mail reservation : reservation@hotelmelnik.com. Homepage : http://www.hotelmelnik.com/
Room prices : From EUR 36,-- / Room per night, Including Bulgarian Breakfast.
You will need 2 / two / nights in Sofia : Arrival August 21 -- Departure August 23, 2011.
In Sofia we recommend : HOTEL DEDEMAN Princess Sofia, 131, Maria Luisa Boulevard, 1202
SOFIA, Bulgaria. Phone : + 359 2 933 88 88.
E -- Mail : sofia@dedeman.com
Homepage : http://www.dedeman.com/
Room prices : from EUR 60,-- / Room per night, Including Bulgarian Breakfast.
Please do RESERVE your hotel rooms NOW !
Our programme in Melnik, what we know now :
We will have our Conference at Hotel Melnik. Lectures, meals and also our Banquet Dinner at this hotel. Beyond that : One excursion to Macedonia, just over the day, just to see a little bit of
another country !
Our programme in Sofia :
On Monday, August 22 we are going to visit Radio Bulgaria External Services. They transmit at least in 10 languages on Shortwaves !
Conference Fee : EUR 85,-- to be paid to me when you arrive on August 18 at Hotel Melnik.
EDXC Reception Desk will be open from 12.00 Hours midday ( noon ). The Conference Fee EUR 85,-- includes : Use of the Conference Room with fully equiped Technical Aid : LapTop with Latin Letters and picture projection possibility. Also included : Lunch on Friday, August 19 and Lunch on Saturday, August 20. And our traditional Banquet Dinner on Saturday evening is also included. Furthermore : It will be a bus taking us from Melnik to Sofia on Sunday, August 21. This bus is only reserved for our group. The price for this special bus trip is also included into the
Conference Fee EUR 85
Special participation fee for spouse : EUR 70,-- / spouse.
The EDXC is coming back to you with more detailed programme later on. If you wish to hold lectures with interesting subjects related to our DX Hobby, please do not hesitate to tell me.
Please DO NOT forget to reserve your hotel rooms NOW !!
With best wishes and greetings,
Tibor Szilagyi
The Organizer Committee
E -- Mail : tiszi2035@yahoo.com
NHK Radio Japan to add 30 minutes of Hindi for A11 seaosn
In this era of shortwave cuts NHK Radio Japan has announced to add 30 minutues of shortwave in Hindi language for A11 season effective 27th March 2011. NHK Radio Japan will introduce a new 30 minute morning slot in Hindi at 0130-0200 UTC (0700-0730 IST) in addition to their exisiting evening transmission. Evening transmission in Hindi will be retimed to 1430-1515 UTC (2000-2045 IST). Morning txn will be repeat broadcast of previous day's evening programs excluding the 15 minute news bulletin.
Height of Radio Nepal tower to be reduced
Radio Nepal is reducing the height of its Khumaltar-based transmitter tower to ensure air-safety. The tower stands in the way of planes' take-off route. Radio Nepal Khumaltar transmitting station has three 100 KW short wave transmitters.
More at :
http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Height+of+tower++to+be+reduced+&NewsID=278956
Gunmen storm Iraqi radio station, halt broadcasts
Gunmen raided a privately-owned radio station in Iraq's Kurdish region on Sunday, shutting down broadcasts encouraging protests against the Kurdish government
Full story at :
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Gunmen-storm-Iraqi-radio-station-halt-broadcasts/Article1-670381.aspx
Power cut stops Radio France broadcasts
Radio France bosses have ordered an inquiry into why a power cut halted broadcasts, including those of RFI, on Saturday night.
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Sun spot # crosses 100 mark again today
Sun spot # crossed 100 mark again today at around 0600z
Solar Data: 1200 UTC on 05 March Solar Flux: 127 A-Index: 1 K-Index: 1 SSN: 104
Solar Data: 0900 UTC on 05 March Solar Flux: 127 A-Index: 1 K-Index: 0 SSN:104
Solar Data: 0600 UTC on 05 March Solar Flux: 127 A-Index: 1 K-Index: 3 SSN:104
Solar Data: 0000 UTC on 05 March Solar Flux: 127 A-Index: 1 K-Index: 2 SSN:71
QSL from IBB Thailand
Received a QSL card from IBB Thailand for an emailed report + audio file in 8 days for Radio Farda txn on 21715 kHz
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