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===== ASIA =====
BANGLADESH
Bangladesh Betar Home Service (Bengali) new schedule wef 1st Jan 2010 :
0645 - 1500 UTC on 4750 kHz (ex 0545 - 1400 UTC)
[Gupta]
JAPAN
Shiokaze (Sea Breeze) in Japanese, 2030-2100 hrs UTC on 6045 Khz,( txer Yamata?)dated Jan 31,2010.SIO 322. Sign in 2030 hrs with tune + stn i.d "..shiokaze des..".Talk (OM & YL)+ music(instrumental. Stn i.d heard at 2045 hrs UTC. music var. till 2055 hrs followed by station id (YL)and sign off 2100 hrs UTC.[ Blank carrier co-channel from 2055hrs-2058hrs noted]
[Das]
=== MIDDLE EAST ===
===== AFRICA =====
===== EUROPE =====
=== NORTH AMERICA ===
=== CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA ===
ARGENTINA
Radio Argentina Exterior-RAE 15345 2236 Spanish 232 Feb 1 OM ancr and an OM with music vocals.
[MacKenzie]
BRAZIL
4985 Brasil Radio Brasil Central, Goainia excellent signal
[Wilkner]
BOLIVIA
3309.98 Bolivia Radio Mosoj Chaski, Cochabamba strong signal
[Wilkner]
4699, Bolivia, R. San Miguel, Riberalta. February, 3 2300-2311 male talks in Spanish, short music, adv, 2305 romantic Spanish music, male on music "musica popular". Few words readable, 24532
[LOB]
4700 Bolivia. Radio San Miguel, Riberalta being received well at 0000-0015 Possibly two transmitter in use, one weaker on 4699.95; 4700 stronger and on at the moment. Major difference in strength noted in Florida and NSW, Australia
[Wilkner]
4700 Bolivia. Radio San Miguel, Riberalta 0110 with good signal
[Wilkner]
5580.2 Bolivia Radio San José, San José de Chiquitos moderate signal with music
[Wilkner]
MEXICO
4800 Mexico XERTA, Radio Trans. moderately strong signal
[Wilkner]
PERU
3329.53 Peru Ondas del Huallaga, Huánuco om with music dominating CHU
[Wilkner]
4774.9 Peru Radio Tarma. Tarma good signal
[Wilkner]
5485.45 Peru, Radio Reina de la Selva, Chachapoyas very strong at 0000-0015,om vocal, Dave Valko original tip and log.
[Wilkner]
5485.45 Peru, Radio Reina de la Selva, Chachapoyas excellent signal with many IDs by om.
[Wilkner]
===== PACIFIC =====
AUSTRALIA
CVC International in English,0930-1000 hrs UTC on 15535 Khz.
(last transmission from Darwin txer) dated Jan 31, 2010. SIO 434.
program " CVC digest" news from Chennai,India heard. Followed by "Back to back music", OM host, pop songs played.
[Das]
NEW ZEALAND
Radio New Zealand Intl-RNI 17675 2217 English 444 Feb 1 OM interviewing an OM on the values of fisheries this year.
[Mackenzie]
VANUATU
3945, R. Vanuatu, Port Vila. February, 4 0823-0835 male talks sometimes seems in English, hosting listeners by phone. 34233
[LOB]
=== Site Unknown ===
=== CLANDESTINE ===
==== PIRATE ====
==== Un-ID ====
==== LW / MW ====
===== QSL =====
QSL REPORT – December 2009
Station: - CVC
Date: - 16-11-2009
Frequency: - 11970 kHz (Cox Peninsula Transmitter Site Via Darwin NT
Australia, 250kW, 4*4 Curtain Array)
Time: - 0230-0430 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - CVC, All About Real Life!
Station: - Voice of Russia
Date: - 12-12-2009
Frequency: - 7305 kHz
Time: - 1800 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - The Voice of Russia, 29 October 1929 - 29 October 2009.
The Voice of Russia, 70-80s.
Station: - KBS World Radio
Date: - 16-11-2009
Frequency: - 9515 kHz
Time: - 1600-1700 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - Mt. Jiri. Mt. Jiri was designated the nation's first
national park in 1967. The grandiose range spanning three southern
provinces is a sanctuary to a number of magnificent peaks and
wide-ranging environ-mental preservation areas, Jiri is one of South
Korea's most celebrated mountains, along with Mt. Seorak and Mt.
Halla.
Station: - NHK World Radio Japan
Date: - 01-09-2009
Frequency: - 13630 kHz (UK)
Time: - 1400-1430 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - "Waves of Light" (Miyagi Prefecture).
Station: - NHK World Radio Japan
Date: - 13-11-2009
Frequency: - 9585 kHz
Time: - 1345-1430 UTC
Language: - Hindi
Description: - "Autumn Ambience" (Hokkaido).
Station: - TRT Voice of Turkey
Date: - 13-11-2009
Frequency: - 15300 kHz (EMR)
Time: - 1330-1425 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - Ceremonies on November 10th commemorating the
anniversary of Ataturk's death.
Station: - All India Radio (Lucknow)
Date: - 13-11-2009
Frequency: - 4880 kHz
Time: - 1330-1350 UTC
Description: - QSL Card. Verifies by Director (Spectrum Management &
Synergy). Caravanserai, Fatehpur Sikri.
Station: - All India Radio (Chennai)
Date: - 15-08-2009
Frequency: - 7270 kHz
Time: - 0145-0220 UTC
Description: - QSL Card. Verifies by Director (Spectrum Management &
Synergy). Lakshmi-Narasimha image, Hampi.
Station: - All India Radio (Bhopal)
Date: - 13-11-2009
Frequency: - 4810 kHz
Time: - 1335-1355 UTC
Description: - QSL Card. Verifies by Director (Spectrum Management &
Synergy). Naga couple, Cave 19, Ajanta.
Station: - All India Radio (Gorakhpur)
Date: - 09-08-2009
Frequency: - 3945 kHz
Time: - 0245-0300 UTC
Description: - QSL Card. Verifies by Director (Spectrum Management &
Synergy). Mahamandapa, Vitthala Temple, Hampi.
Station: - China Radio International
Date: - 14-11-2009
Frequency: - 7465 kHz
Time: - 1530-1555 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - The Great Family of the Chinese Nation – Naxi ethnical
minority group.
Station: - Family Radio
Date: - 20-09-2009
Frequency: - 9865 kHz (Russia)
Time: - 1600-1630 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - 1973 THREE DECADES OF FAITHFUL SERVICE 2003
Station: - Radio Netherlands Wereldomroep
Date: - 08-11-2009
Frequency: - 15595 kHz (Madagascar)
Time: - 1400-1430 UTC
Language: - English
Description: -Magere burg over de Amstel, Amsterdam.
Station: - Radio Taiwan International
Date: - 07-11-2009
Frequency: - 9785 kHz
Time: - 1600-1700 UTC
Language: - English
Description: - Phalaenapsis. Taiwan – the Orchid Kingdom – has a
history of orchid cultivation going back a hundred years and is the
world's largest orchid exporter. Phalaenapsis is shaped like a
butterfly, and when blown by the wind can appear like a group of
butterflies dancing. it is sometimes called the Queen of Orchids.
Taiwan is home of the white species of phalaenopsis, which holds a
special place in the orchid world as one of the extremely rare
variants to be pure white in color.
[Kumar]
===== ...and others =====
Radio Joystick Relay on 9510 kHz
Dear Listeners,
The relay of Radio Joystick is on this Saturday the 6th
of February 2010 on 9510 khz.
The Transmission time is between 0900 to 1000 utc with a
power of 150 KW via the IRRS.
Radio Joystick is on the air every 1st Saturday of the month
at the same time and on the same channel.
[Taylor]
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MV Baltic Radio is on 6005 khz this Saturday (TX power of 1 kw)
MV Baltic Radio is on the air with a test Transmission this Saturday the 6th of February 2010.
The frequency will be 6005 khz, and the time slot will be 0900 utc.
For more information, please email MV Baltic Radio on the day of the Transmission.
[Taylor]
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On Dec 3rd, 2009 AIR has placed contract for 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters to BECIL (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd). BECIL & Thomspn were awarded to supply the 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters including auxiliaries, commissioning & testing.
The new 1000 kW transmitters will replace old existing transmitters of same capacity at Chinsurah & Rajkot. The Rajkot transmitter is located about 450 km north-west of Mumbai. The transmitter at Chinsurah, 35 kms north of Kolkata will be a dual frequency transmitter with automatic frequency change. Both transmitters are equipped with DRM & can operate on analog, on simulcast or on full power digital with automatic change over between the 3 operation modes.
Details of S7HP LW/MW (300 kW to 1200 kW) Radio Transmitters
http://www.grassvalley.com/products/s7hp
Data Sheet
http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/2092/DRM-S7HP_V3.pdf
[Gupta]
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Video of Thomson rotatable shortwave antenna system at IBB Kuwait, Phase 2.
http://www.shortwaveradioreceivers.com/shortwaveradioantennas/rotatable-shortwave-transmitting-antenna/
[Gupta]
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AIR to get 2 MW DRM transmitters for Gujarat, W Bengal
All India Radio (AIR) has placed an order for the supply of two 1000 kilowatt DRM capable medium wave transmitters. These will replace old analogue transmitters of same capacity at Chinsurah (West Bengal) and Rajkot (Gujarat), with state-of-the-art solid state transmitters.
The new Megawatt transmitters can be operated in analogue, in simulcast or in DRM mode with automatic change-over between these three operational modes. The transmitters shall provide coverage to very large areas in the Indian sub-continent as well to the West, North, East and Southeast Asia.
This significant purchase was revealed at the recently concluded Broadcast Engineering Society (BES) India's conference in New Delhi, attended by exhibitors and participants from all over the world. The need for cheaper digital radio sets and content innovation was highlighted by speakers during the event.
All India Radio has already chosen DRM as the technology for converting its vast analogue network to digital. This is part of its digital radio switchover strategy where more than 40 transmitters are to be made DRM capable in the near future. AIR is already broadcasting in DRM from one of its high-power shortwave transmitter located at Khampur near Delhi that covers an area of approximately 800 kilometre radius.
The DRM Consortium says the development underlines the commitment made by India to new technology in general and the DRM standard in particular.
Source: http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/air-get-2-mw-drm-transmitters-gujarat-w-bengal
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[Jaisakthivel]
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2010 will be known as the year of radio
The way the world changed in the first decade of the 21st century can be gauged by the year-end covers of two prominent magazines. Time Magazine (Dec 7th issue) called this decade the "Decade from Hell". In contrast, Business Today's cover (Dec 27th issue) called this decade "India's best decade." Clearly, the center of gravity of the world of business has shifted towards the East!
While Indian industry battled the slowdown of 2009 rather bravely, and the Indian economy still grew at over 7 per cent, the advertising industry wasn't that lucky. As the downturn hit the ad industry, the bean counters took over and the focus of CEOs shifted towards management of bottom lines.
The first item to be cut was obviously the advertising line. Most media companies - who rely heavily on advertising for revenues - saw revenue drops of between 5 and 25 per cent in the first nine months of 2009. While the last quarter of the year looks better, the overall growth in 2009 is still expected to end negative.
There were more companies recording revenue de-growths than those recording positive growths. For every one Colors coming in and grabbing new revenues, there was a Star Plus and Zee that lost revenues heavily. The sum total: negative growth. Borrowing the terminology of business news channels, the "market width" was negative!
The few media companies that recorded positive growths in revenues did so on the back of inorganic growth (some parts of the business did not exist last year). Or they were in the early part of their growth cycle (hence last year's comparative revenue base was small). In other words, the quarters were incomparable.
Different media sectors exhibit different growth rates to "maturity" (time taken to grow to a reasonable size). My observation is that radio companies typically take three years to hit maturity - i.e. to max out on ad volumes. After this, revenue growth happens only on the back of pricing increases.
In the case of newspaper editions, I am told this can extend for up to 10 years. Many Hindi publications (Hindustan for eg) have grown aggressively in recent years on the back of an increase in editions, and these editions obviously represent "inorganic" growths.
In the case of TV, it's more complicated. With unhindered competition, it is difficult to say how much time a channel takes to maturity. A successful channel like Colors appears to be hitting mature levels of GRPs, ad volumes and revenues in record quick time. Another channel like NDTV Imagine still appears some distance away from that. The revenue growth of Colors should be seen as inorganic growth.
In 2009, almost all "mature" companies experienced air-pockets in their path, and saw revenues tank. The notable exception? Sun TV of course! This one behemoth - much like China - continues to grow with scant regard for the problems the rest are facing!
How did media companies react to this slowdown? In the most obvious way. Cutting costs. Payroll, marketing, programming, G&A, travel….even electricity were all cut to barebones levels. Headcounts were cut. Incentives were cut. Product companies cut back drastically on R&D (Consumers should expect to see a deficit of innovative products in 2-3 years time). Most media companies also took salary cuts. In the end analysis, anything that could be cut was cut. Today, media companies are structured like they should have been in the first place. Fit and ready to run the marathon!
So the key question is: Is the worst behind us? Most would respond by saying: Yes. But is the worst really behind us? My strong suspicion is that we have now recovered from last year's levels, but are still a few months away from a real recovery. Real turnaround could be delayed till August-September of 2010 (next season). Most media companies are recording growths on year-on-year basis post November 2009 (low base effect of 2008). But how many are recording growths compared to two years back? Very few. Reversing this 2-year decline will take time and I see that happening only by August-September 2010. The pain will continue longer!
The key challenge for the media going forward in 2010 is managing ad pricing. Pricing has taken a huge hit in 2009. Average media pricing is down by about 25 per cent as advertisers asserted themselves on the back of negative sentiments. To be fair, most advertisers have had big savings in 2009. Media companies have co-operated wholeheartedly as the businesses of their clients got hit.
As client businesses revive, our hope is that inventory pricing will climb back to at least 2008 levels, if not higher. Now the media companies are looking for an appropriate quid pro quo!
The second challenge is managing the bottom line as the markets recover - and as costs start to surge. One of the key costs to be cut in 2009 was payroll cost. Now with the media markets opening up, there is a huge pent-up pressure on payrolls that needs to be released slowly. Companies will have to be careful in rewarding key people - while still keeping overall payroll budgets in check. Likewise, programming and marketing costs will tend to surge. Not to mention travel and the G&A.
Keeping a focus on costs will have to continue for at least another full year if not longer. A connected challenge is one of holding on to key people. As the market booms, there is always a willing "buyer" of managerial and creative talent!
To be sure, 2010 will be a better year than 2009. There is no doubt about that. At least in terms of profitability. Hopefully, media companies will go back to putting some of that profitability back into what is required for long-term growth: Brand building, programming, training…I also expect that there will be a large number of M&A deals in 2010 and beyond.
The crippling impact that 2009 had on the weaker players could put many of them on the block. With the stock markets willing to bet again on the more profitable media companies, there should be a large number of deals fructifying. In the TV space, hopefully, some of these acquisitions will lead to an extinguishing of the channel! There's just too much unworthy stuff still being broadcast!
I am quite sure that 2010 will be known as the year of radio. Phase III policy of radio reforms is around the corner. Hat's off to the Ministry of I&B for betting big on radio! If they announce the policy quickly, the auctions of as many as 800 channels in 300 new towns could well be completed in 2010 itself.
And by 2011, the radio industry could start offering a serious alternative to regional print publications. With much economic activity expected in the smaller markets in the next decade, the potential for radio to become a far bigger medium is very tangible.
But before the government thinks of growth, it has to address the "survival" question first. It's a known fact that the radio industry is bleeding from multiple cuts - and this has been going on right from its inception in 2000. With more than Rs 20 billion invested in just Phase II in One Time Entry Fees and capex, and more than Rs 5 billion of accumulated losses incurred in the last three years, there is no way the industry can survive. Unless the government chips in with support yet again.
The radio industry has requested for the licence period to be extended from 10 years to 15 (if not 20). This would give them some time to get some returns on their capital. The other bugbear, of course, is music royalties.
In most of the Phase III towns, there is simply no viability till the time that music royalties can become reasonable. In most developed radio markets, radio broadcasters pay up to 4 per cent of their revenues as music royalties. This is when more than 90 per cent of the population listens to radio every week. In India, we are requesting for the same - but scaled down to reflect the percentage of listenership that radio has at present. When radio listenership becomes 90 per cent in India, we are willing to pay 4 per cent then. This is a good time for the music industry to aid in the growth policies of the government. Can they accept this global benchmark for at least the new Phase III stations?
If the radio industry survives (government extends licence period) and if music royalties are sorted out, it's possible that in the next few years, radio will become 8 per cent of the ad industry. It's my view that as soon as the government completes Phase III, it has the opportunity to immediately announce Phase IV. It should draw its attention back to the bigger towns and increase the number of channels to at least 25.
If Colombo and Singapore can have 25 channels, why can't Mumbai and Delhi? There are, of course, the usual spectrum problems. The government needs to clean out the current "squatters" on the FM band. And demand more accountability from AIR - either they launch more channels of their own, or they make it available to the private sector. After all, air waves are public property - let there be good use of the same.
If this happens, and if a multitude of programming formats becomes available, radio listenership will grow fast. And with that the share of radio could rise to upwards of 10 per cent of the total ad industry. Of course, there will be a lot more investment needed to be made - but if there is viability and a semblance of profitability, then the radio industry will not be found lacking!
All in all, I expect the tide to change soon. I expect a lot more radio to become available in 2010 and then, again, going forward. The next five years could well be the most glorious years for radio - a great future….if, of course, it survives the present!
Source: http://www.indiantelevision.com/
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[Jaisakthivel]
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Radio Fana to offer new services from new HQ
By Muluken Yewondwossen
Radio Fana Share Company in Ethiopia has gone through a transformation to enable it to transmit other services in addition to its current shortwave and FM radio services.
The station was established in 1994 as a share company, however, it has been broadcasting since 1985 when the current ruling party, the EPRDF, was fighting an insurgency against the military regime.
The station is still associated with the EPRDF.
Now, 15 years after its official foundation it has become the Radio Fana Broadcast Company (RBC).
According to sources at the radio station, the company has a plan to enter television.
"It needs to meet preconditions to launch the new service, including technical and administrative assistance," a source said.
Source: http://bit.ly/cNmD2n
[Gaviria]
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A Civil Engineer and a former MP for Sissala East, Moses Dani Baah has described the URA – Radio FM Station at Bolgatanga as a valuable national asset that should be zealously protected and used for the benefit of the people.
Mr. Dani Baah who was the supervising construction Engineer that built the URA Radio FM Station under the A Lang Construction Company was speaking to Radio Ghana after an inspection tour of the facility at Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. The visit form part of activities to mark the 24 years of URA – Radio and the 75th anniversary of GBC.
Mr. Dani Bahh said the studios of the station comprising two recording, two transmission and one all purpose studios have double foundation floors, walls and roofs. He said the studios are suspending in that they are resting on heavy robber mats. He explained that the studios were specially built that way to ensure that they can withstand any earthquake shock.
Mr. Dani Baah was happy that the 30 year old URA Radio structures are still standing solid with no defects. He however appealed to GBC to give the station regular face lift.
The Former MP also praised the management of URADEP and especially Dr. Abudu the first Programme Manager of URADEP through whose foresight brought about the URA Radio station which has contributed immensely to the development of the people of the region.
Source: http://gbcghana.com/news/31391detail.html
[Gaviria]
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Trans World Radio (TWR) is set to launch on DAB digital radio on 1 April.
The Christian broadcaster will be available to DAB listeners in the North West of England as they launch on the MXR multiplex, covering an area stretching from Nantwich in the south past Windermere in the north.
TWR currently broadcasts on satellite channel 0138, Freesat channel 790, online at twr.org.uk and at selected times on Short Wave and Medium Wave.
DAB can now be received in over 85 per cent of the United Kingdom. Listeners can hear a choice of stations without hiss or fade unlike conventional FM and AM receivers. Newer radios also enable listeners to pause or rewind live broadcasts.
Trans World Radio will now be made more accessible to the 6 million people who inhabit the North West of England.
Russell Farnworth, CEO of Trans World Radio, said of the launch: "We have been hoping and praying for the opportunity to launch our radio ministry on DAB digital radio for several years now! This is an exciting development and an important first step towards national coverage.
"TWR has never faltered in its commitment to exploring possible every way to communicate the Christian message and I'm very excited that we have this great opportunity to reach a new audience on digital radio.
Source:
http://goo.gl/ry5h
[Gaviria]
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Many thanks!
This week's Contributors are:
LOB - Lúcio Otávio Bobrowiec, Brazil.
Rajdeep Das, India.
Yimber Gaviria, Colombia.
Alokesh Gupta, India.
IWATA Gaku, Japan.
Jaisakthivel, India.
Anatoly Klepov, Russia.
Mukesh Kumar, India.
Zacharias Liangas, Greece.
Stewart MacKenzie, USA.
Tom Taylor, UK.
Robert Wilkner, USA.
Volker Willschrey, Germany.
Also thanks to
BC-DX / GERMANY.
CONEXION Digital / ARGENTINE.
CLANDESTINE RADIO WATCH / GERMANY.
CUMBRE DX / U.S.A.
DX INDIA / INDIA.
Globe Radio DX Club / INDIA.
HCDX / FINLAND.
IDXA / INDIA.
JSWC / JAPAN.
NASWA / U.S.A.
radioascolto.org / ITALY.
RUS-DX / RUSSIA.
WAVESCAN / AWR
WWDXC / GERMANY.
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