Voice of Turkiye

 

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was logged on 9 December 2024.

Reception report was submitted on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 13 January 2015.

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia

Radio Free Asia

 

Radio Free Asia, transmitting presumably from Asia, was logged on 3 October 2024. A Burmese language broadcast of current events about the region was monitored from 00.00 till 00.30 UTC. Reception on 15.210 kHz rated a SINPO of 45344; transmission initially was audible with clear content despite atmospheric interference. Later in the transmission, the noise level increased substantially making audio content less listenable.

Reception report was submitted on the same day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 13 January 2015.

RX: Tecsun S-2000 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia

DXing

 DXing

dash dot dash dot (-.-.)

dash dash dot dash (--.-)

dash dot dot (-..)

dash dot dot dash (-..-)

I am a traveller of the world 

tuning the longitude and latitude of the radio dials. Be it short-wave, medium wave or long wave.

You are tuned to the overseas service of the BBC. Atlantic relay station.

Amidst the invisible, magical airwaves an island, country, station skips the hiss and crackle of the ionosphere. 

Ici Radio Canada.

I have crossed the seven seas and discovered the sounds of Polynesian singers, sitar ragas,  and verses from the Quran, all without ever leaving my chair.

Assalamu alaikum. Bismillah hirrahman nirrahim.

My wanderlust has taken me across continents to hear Andean pipes, Spanish guitars, Sarawakan sapeh, Congo drums, tolling bells and Alpen horns.

Heir ist die Schweiz.

I have heard the exotic birdsong of the kookaburra, the bell bird, bokmakierie and Italian sparrow under grey-line paths.

This is Radio New Zealand.

I have learned of wars and typhoons, enjoyed dramas and documentaries, heard banana cutting notices and messages to loved ones in faraway Antarctica,  all at my fingertips.

Estás escuchando Radio Habana Cuba, transmitiendo desde Cuba, territorio libre en America.

I have  strung many an antenna wire. Explored the bands. Caught DX party lines, evangelical sermons, even heard pirates spin tune after tune.

This is DX Partyline in Quito.

The adventure of radio never seems to end. It has always been the perfect getaway to any worldwide destination. And, it has cost me nothing.

dot dash dot (.-.)

dot dash (.-)

dash dot dot (-..)

dot dot (..)

dash dash dash (---)

© Breyel, Timm. “DXing". All rights reserved.  No part of this poem may be copied, broadcast, reproduced in print or electronically represented without permission from the author.

Centenary of Public Broadcast Radio in Australia

 

AUSTRALIA POST on 17 October  2013 marked a century of public radio broadcasting in Australia with a stamp illustrated by Harry Slaghekke and inspired by a 1940s Max Dupain photoshoot for the AWA Radiola. Postmark for this First Day Cover originated from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The console radio design was set to the “Music Lovers Hour” on 2BL, now known as ABC Radio Sydney. Initially called 2SB, 2BL made the first official broadcast in Australia on 23 November 1923.

Harry Slaghekke has beautifully illustrated this iconic scene that was a snapshot into many Australian homes during the 1940s. The postwar period around 1949 was an optimistic time, radio was on still its own. Television hadn’t made an impact yet. Everybody got their news, their entertainment, children had programs, teenagers. There were serials, dramas and comedy shows.

On a side note, ABC 2BL Sydney is still operating on 702 kHz (MW/AM). This 50,000 watt station can be received in Central West Malaysia in the early morning hours when the path of night covers New South Wales to Kuala Lumpur. HERE is 2BL as heard in Malaysia, back 2017. Reception is occasionally much better than this recording.

Source: Australia Post

RNEI & Friends Yule Marathon 2024 (via Woofferton)

Radio Northern Europe International  & Friends Yule Marathon 2024, transmitting from via Woofferton, UK, was logged on 25 December 2024. A variety of music was heard from  radio partners -- Moma, Stephen, PopShopRadio, Radio Carpathia -- for this special Yule broadcast which was monitored from 14.00 to 15.35 UTC.  Around 15.25 an MFSK64 signal was transmitted. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 9.740 kHz radted a SINPO of 35443 - clear content, no interference, stable signal . HERE is aexcerpt from this broadcast.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. An eQSL was received on 3 January 2025. A paper QSL card, along with a postcard of Romania and stickers from the other stations involved was received on 13 January 2025.


RX: Alinco DX-R8T  EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - January 2025

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, January 2025

Radio Slovakia International (via Dhabbaya)

Radio Slovakia International, transmitting from Dhabbaya, UAE, was logged on 24 December 2024. A Russian language bradcast with a Christmas theme was monitored from 16.30 till 17.00 UTC. Reception on  11.785 kHz rated a SINPO of 35343 audible and clear content despite atmospheric noise.

Reception report was submitted shortly after the broadcast. An eQSL was received on 30 December 2024.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia