Voice of America Calendar - December 2023
RECEPTION REPORTS EMAILED TO THESE STATIONS
- Radio Thailand World Service - RR emailed on 18 November 2023 - rthworldservice@gmail.com. Email was received 20 Nov promising a paper QSL card.
- Voice of America Africa (via Pinheira) - RR (in German) emailed on 17 Nov 2023 - qsl@usagm.gov
- NHK Radio Japan - RR submitted online on 15 Nov 2023. QSL card received 30 Nov 2023.
- Die Stimme Vietnams - RR (in German) emailed on 14 Nov 2023 - deutsch_vov@yahoo.com
- Voice of Turkiye - RR emailed on 14 Nov 2023 - tsr@trt.net.tr
- Bangkok Meteorological Radio - RR emailed on 13 Nov 2023 - info_service@tmd.mail.go.th
Radio Thailand World Service via Udon Thani was received on 18 November 2023. A 30-minute broadcast of regional and world news, along with advertisements, was observed from 00.00 till 00.30 UTC. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 13.750 kHz rated a SINPO of 35433 -- strong and clear signal, despite moderate atmospheric noise. HERE'S an audio-video file from this transmission to give an idea of the reception quality in Malaysia.
I might added this transmission target was intended for the east coast of the United States.
RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Central West Malaysia.
NHK Radio Japan via Yamata was heard on 15 November 2023. A Japanese language broadcast of pop music featuring Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper was monitored from 17.05 to 18.00 UTC. Reception on 9.560 kHz rated a SINPO of 45544
RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: Off the whip QTH: Central West Malaysia