QSLs for September 2012

QSL Cards for the month of September  2012

Polskie Radio (QSL card) transmitting from Woofferton, UK
Adventist World Radio-Wavescan "Australian DX Report" (eQSL) transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany

Adventist World Radio-Wavescan "Bangladesh DX Report" (eQSL) transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany

Thazin Radio (eQSL message) transmitting from Myanmar

BPM - National Time Service Center (QSL card) transmitting from China

Voice of Mongolia (QSL card) transmitting from Ulaan Baator

Radio Hargaisa (eQSL message) transmitting from Somaliland

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (eQSL letter) transmitting from Honiara

Amateur Radio Operator - YB1TJ (QSL card) transmitting from Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia 

HCJB-Quito (2nd QSL card) transmitting from Santiago, Chile

Radio Free Asia (QSL card) transmitting from Tinian

Radio Belarus 1 (QSL card) transmitting from Minsk

Deutsche Welle (QSL card) transmitting from Dhabbaya, UAE

Radio Japan - NHK World (QSL card) transmitting from Santiago, Chile

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (eQSL) transmitting from Ekala

Radio Romania International (QSL card) transmitting from Tiganesti

Indirect QSLs:
Atlantic 2000 International (email) podcasting from France
Adventist World Radio-Wavescan "Indian DX Report"   (email) transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany
WHRI (email) transmitting from Cypress Creek, South Carolina, USA

Chilena FM (email) via  Internet broadcast from Chile

Radio Rwanda (email) transmitting from Kigali, Rwanda

Radio Mediterranee Internationale (email) transmitting from Nador, Morocco

Atlantic 2000 International (Internet)

Atlantic 2000 International, podcasting from France, was logged on 30 September 2012. A broadcast of contemporary and classic rock music, hosted by a French speaking DJ, was  heard from 07.59 to 09.00  UTC. Reception was limited to an Internet stream at 24 kps via Shoutcast; the short-wave transmission on 9.480 kHz could not be received in South East Asia. 

A reception report was emailed shortly after the broadcast. A few hours later in th eevening, Mike at Atlantic  2000 replied with the following email: "Glad to read you again. You will receive our eQSL soon. Greetings." Indeed, this eQSL arrived on 21 October 2012.

Email: 

atlantic2000international@gmail.com

All India Radio (Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar)

All India Radio (Ye Akashvani Port Blair Kendra Hey), transmitting from Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar, was logged on 29 September 2012. A broadcast of news, music and special features was observed from 13.10 to 14.15 UTC on 4.760 kHz. Reception (SINPO)  was 35443 -- fair signal strength with clear and audible speech, no noticeable interference, and minimal fading. Signal continued to be heard well after 16.00 UTC.

To hear a sample of this broadcast, click MUSIC recorded at 13.10 UTC; and STATION ID recorded at 13.15 UTC.

A reception report was emailed and posted a few days after receiving the station. 

Manila Radio - Manila International Aviation Authority

Manila Radio - Manila International Aviation Authority in the Philippines was logged on 24 September 2012. A female air traffic controller was heard from 14.35 to 14.55 UTC on 5.655  kHz in USB/SSB mode. Reception (SINPO) was 35443 -- good signal strength with minimal atmospheric noise and slight fading, otherwise good reception from all airline radio operators. Content of transmission in English included the air traffic controller repeatedly stating, "Hotel Lima Uniform Manila Radio". She spoke to various airlines arriving from China, Colombo, Brunei, Philippines, Ho Chi Min Control who were also heard clearly.

Reception report was emailed Manila international Aviation Authority on the following day and with several follow-up emails.

Chilena FM (via Internet)

Chilena FM (101.3 mHz) in San Antonia, Chile was heard on 23 September 2012.  A Spanish language broadcast entitled "Viva La Fiesta" was monitored from 04.20 to 05.00 UTC at www.canal2.cl/ryt/index.html.  A selection of lively music and event announcements were observed.

A reception report was emailed to the station the following day. On 25 September 2012,  an email was received stating a QSL card would be posted. Another email with a jpeg file of the QSL enclosed in an envelop addressed to me was sent a few days later. This was a first for me; never in over 40 years of this hobby has a station taken such care to ensure and show their listener the QSL to be sent. This QSL, along with stickers and leaflet, arrived in the mail on 3 November 2012. Saludo Chilena FM y muchas gracias!

Website:

 www.chilenafm.cl/

Email:

 prensacanal2@gmail.com.

Adventist World Radio - Wavescan (via Wertachtal)

Adventist World Radio - Wavescan,  transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany, was logged on 23 September 2012. The Wavescan edition of  "Australian DX Report" was heard from 12.00 to 12.30 UTC on 17.535 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 25332 -- weak signal strength but clear and audible speech amidst atmospheric noise and fading. 

A reception report was emailed to Adrian Peterson and Bob Padula shortly after the broadcast. DX Australia (Bob Padula) sent this eQSL card on 25 September 2012. A QSL from AWR arrived in th email on 6 November 2012.

NBC Radio Manus (via Manus Island, PNG)

National Broadcasting Corporation - Radio Manus, transmitting from Lorengau, Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, was logged on 19 and 21 September 2012. On 19 September, time monitored was from 20.00 to 20.15 UTC; on 21 September, it was from 20.20 to 20.40 UTC. Music and talking between songs was noted on 3.315 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 15321 -- weak signal strength, hampered by fading and atmospheric noise, yet audible speech and music was detected. After 20.30 UTC, signal was significantly degraded and barely audible. By 20.50 UTC, signal was undetected.

Reception report was submitted approximately a week later by post and email. 

BPM - National Time Service Center, China

National Time Service Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences (BPM), broadcasting from a 20 kW transmitter in Shangqui Lintong, People's Republic of China, was logged on 21 August 2012. Time monitored was from 12.30 to 12.45 UTC on 15.000 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 33433 - strong interference from WWVH in Hawaii. An announcement in Chinese from a female announcer was observed, then time pips and loud beep at the minute. 

Reception report was emailed on the same day and with follow-up emails. This QSL card arrived on 20 September 2012.

Voice of Turkey

Voice of Turkey in Emirler was logged on 16 September 2012. An English language broadcast of news, review of the Turkish press, feature  on the lemon tree and Turkish pop music was  heard from 20.30 to 21.20 UTC on 7.205 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 45544 -- good signal strength with slight fading, otherwise exceptional audio quality. At 21.00 UTC signal was degraded to 44544 due to interference from CRI operating on the same frequency. Despite this factor, VoT remained strong and clearly audible.

Reception report was emailed to the Voice of Turkey on the same day. This QSL card and coaster arrived in the mail on 17 October 2012.

Email:

englishdesk@trt.net.tr

Adventist World Radio - Wavescan (via Wertachtal)

Adventist World Radio - Wavescan, transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany, was logged on 16 September 2012 from 12.00 to 12.30 UTC. An English language broadcast featured the announcement of the AWR-Wavescan DX Contest winners and discussion on Radio Netherlands continued operation in Africa, followed by the Bangladesh DX Report and music from Brazil. This broadcast was heard on the frequency of 17.535 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 25332 -- weak signal strength but clear and audible speech amidst atmospheric noise and fading

A reception report was emailed to both Bangladesh DX and Wavescan addresses immediately after the transmission. This eQSL (No. 25) from Salahuddin Dolar at Bangladesh DX arrived on 24 September 2012.

WHRI - World Harvest Radio (via Cypress Creek, SC)

WHRI - World Harvest Radio, transmitting from Cypress Creek, South Carolina, USA, was logged on 16 September 2012. An English language broadcast of news, music, frequent station ID and address announcements, and religious programming "Word for the World" was monitored from 10.03 to 10.58 UTC on 11.565 kHz..Reception (SINPO) was 25332 -- fair signal strength, clear and audible speech despite slight fading and atmospheric noise. By 10.50 UTC signal was faint with barely audible speech amidst atmospheric noise and fading.

A sound file of their transmission around 10.26 UTC can be heard HERE.

Reception report was emailed, submitted on-line and faxed to LeSea and WHRI. In the past year I have had difficulty getting a reply from WHRI/LeSea. Hopefully a confirmation from their transmitter site in Cypress Creek will be forthcoming. Several follow-up emails from Pat Sumerall confirmed and promised QSLs, but the Engineering Department failed to reply on numerous occasions. Finally, an email from WHR Engineering  (received on 21 August 2013) confirmed my reception report and mentions a QSL will be sent. The QSL card arrived on 3 September 2013 -- almost a year to the date after initially submitting the reception report to them. A second QSL card signed by the engineered (LWV) arrived in the mail on 26 December 2013.

2nd QSL card for same report

Email:

whri@lesea.com

National Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Madang, PNG)

National Broadcasting Corporation - Radio Madang (Maus Bilong Garamut), transmitting from Jomba, was logged on 13 September 2012. News and domestic music moderated by a male announcer in Tok Pisin was observed from 19.34 to 20.25 UTC on 3.260 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 25321 -- poor signal strength, barely audible due to fading and atmospheric noise. Despite these conditions, speech and music was occasional heard with signal peaked. At 20.10 UTC reception improved to 25432 -- speech and music was clearly audible.

The reception quality of this transmission may be heard  HERE.

A reception report was emailed on the same day and subsequently posted.

I received this acknowledgement / confirmation from NBC Radio Madang Director, Mr. Makalai Bell on 21 September 2013:

Hello Mr Breyel.

My sincere apology for not responding to you earlier, or if I did, am doing this again because I have had a serious Internet deactivation and did not have access to email until around September 2013.

Anyway, thank you so much for the Reception Report of yours in Sept 2012 of Radio Madang - Maus Blong Garamut.

I have indeed printed a copy of your Report and pinned it up on the Staff Notice Board and have been sending copies to Madang Leaders & Administrators at quarterly Meetings where I present Reports on broadcasting & Radio.

We will soon be moving our Radio Madang, NBC National Radio Downlink here in Madang to a higher site on mt Nobonob and this may mean a better reception by yourself. Please continue to monitor and if you do get a better reception by October, it would be good for us to get a Report to confirm our improved transmissions and reception.

Best of regards

Makalai Bell

Director, NBC Madang

Address:

NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Radio Madang

P.O. Box 2036

Jomba, Papua New Guinea

Email:

info@nbc.com.pg

National Broadcasting Corporation (Alotau / Milne Bay, PNG)

National Broadcasting Corporation - Radio Milne Bay, transmitting from Alotau (Milne Bay), Papua New Guinea, was logged on 12 September 2012. News and music in English was observed from 20.05 to 20.30 UTC on 3.365 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 25432 -- weak signal strength, fading and some atmosphere noise. Despite these conditions, audio was clearly heard. Reception of signal gradually faded out and disappeared after 20.30 UTC.

A reception report was initially emailed on the same day and subsequently posted. A number of follow-up emails were sent to info@nbc.com.pg. After realising a response was probably futile using this method of communication, I discovered a few links on Facebook that lead me to a contact  at Radio Milne Bay. A few emails and Facebook messages resulted, then word of the death of the Provincial Radio Manager at Milne Bay. Meanwhile I created a self-prepared eQSL, then a week later submitted it to Radio Milne Bay hoping my contact at the station would forward it to the Acting Provincial Radio Manager. Finally, on 4 December 2012, I received a response from the Acting Provincial Radio Manager who returned my eQSL (minus original colour and clarity) with his signature and NBC stamp.

Address:

NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION

Radio Milne Bay

P.O. Box 111

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Email:

info@nbc.com.pg

Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation

Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZWB) in Gweru was logged on 8 September 2012. A format of news and local music was monitored from 18.00 to 18.50 UTC on 6.045 kHz. Reception (SINPO): 24332 -- some interference from All India Radio (AIR), otherwise fair signal strength, clear and audible speech was observed. After 18.30 UTC reception improved to 25332 when AIR signed off.

A sample of the music and quality of the broadcast in South East Asia may be heard by clicking HERE.

A reception report was emailed, submitted on-line, on FaceBook and posted on the same day.

Radio Free Asia (Tinian Island)

Radio Free Asia, transmitting from  Tinian Island, was logged on 10 August 2012. RFA's Korean language broadcast was monitored from 15.15 to 15.50 UTC (broadcast time 15.00 to 17.00 UTC) on 7.455 kHz. Reception (SINPO): 44544 good signal strength with minor interference, but nevertheless clear and audible speech was observed. The same RFA broadcast via Irkutsk on 7.210 kHz was blocked due strong interference from Voice of Vietnam 1.

A reception report was emailed to RFA on the same day. This special QSL commemorating the Japan Shortwave Club' 60th Anniversary  and the London Olympics arrived in the mail on 8 September 2012.

HCJB - La Voz de Los Andes (Santiago, Chile)

HCJB - La Voz de Los Andes, transmitting from Santiago, Chile, was heard on 25 September 2011. The broadcast was monitored from 23.50 to 00.45 UTC (usual broadcast time 23:00 to 00:45 UTC ) on 11.920 kHz. Religious talk and music was observed in the Portuguese language. Signal (SINPO) was 12111 --   extremely weak reception which only worsened after 00.10 UTC. Signal was barely audible and  only music was heard well. To eliminate much of the QRN and interference, the radio was set in SSB/LSB mode.

Reception report was submitted on-line at HCJB website and by post. After sending several emails, I  obtained an eQSL through HCJB's German language website. It arrived on 10 November 2011. A follow-up QSL card and 2012 desktop calendar arrived in the mail on 8 December 2011. A second QSL card for the same report arrived on 8 September 2012; see blog entry on December 2011. A postcard and note explaining the delay accompanied the QSL card.

National Broadcasting Corporation (Radio West Sepik, PNG)

Page 1 of QSL Letter

National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) - Radio West Sepik in Vanimo,  West Sepik, Papua New Guinea was logged on  6 September 2012. A broadcast of mostly music moderated by a male announcer was monitored from 12.20 to 13.05 UTC on  3.205 kHz. Reception (SINPO): 15221 -- weak audio detected when signal peaked amidst atmospheric noise and fading. Music observed.

NBC  Radio West New Britain was also heard at this time on 3.235 kHz. Reception was slightly better than Radio West Sepik. 

A reception report was also emailed to this NBC station on 6 September 2012. A registered letter with a reception report was sent the following day. Several follow-up letters were submitted to NBC in Port Moresby. On 29 October 2013, this QSL letter arrived in the mail. BIG SURPRISE :-D

With this QSL, Radio Sandaun is considered another country, according to NASWA. It is located in the former territory of New Guinea sans Papua.

Page 2 of QSL Letter

Address:

NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Radio West Sepik
P.O. Box 37,
551 Vanimo, West Sepik
Papua New Guinea


Email:

info@nbc.com.pg (suspect email is inoperative)

QSL Letter / envelope & PNG postage

National Broadcasting Corporation (West New Britain, PNG)

National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) - Radio West New Britain in Kimbe, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea was logged on 5 September 2012. A broadcast of news on the hour and music in English / Tok Pisin was monitored from 19.00 to 20.00 UTC on the short-wave frequency of  3.235 kHz. Reception (SINPO) at 19.00 UTC was 25322 -- weak signal strength, fading and atmospheric noise, yet occasionally clear and audible speech and music. Reception was significantly degraded by 19.45 UTC to 15221, due largely to atmospheric noise and fading. Despite these conditions, audio was still identifiable.

Although the audio quality is poor, an excerpt of the broadcast conditions and music may be heard by clicking HERE.

A reception report was emailed to NBC on the same day. A registered letter with a reception report was sent two days later.

Address:
NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Radio West New Britain
P.O. Box 412, Kimbe, West New Britain
Papua New Guinea

Email:
info@nbc.com.pg

Radio Romania International (Tiganesti)

Radio Romania International, transmitting from Tiganesti, Romania, was logged on 13 July 2012. The broadcast was monitored at 22.00 UTC on 9.730 kHz.

A reception report was emailed on the same day. Finally, after submitting three previous and separate reports, RRI replied with this QSL card, together with a programme schedule, sticker and wallet-size calendar on 5 September 2012.

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (Ekala)

All Asia Service of Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), transmitting from Ekala, was logged on 5 September 2012. I was asked in my previous communication with SLBC to listen for a "droning" sound from their 35 kW Collins transmitter. I tuned in and listened from 01.55 to 03.03 UTC on 15.745 kHz. Reception (SINPO) for much of the time monitored was 35333. I noticed some minor transmitter hum at 2.00 UTC which distorted speech slightly when the signal peaked. This was not so much of an issue as the fading and static. These latter two conditions are always prevalent when listening to SLBC on this frequency and at this time of morning in Malaysia. Despite these factors, audio quality was clear and audible; overall, I would rate SLBC's reception as fair.

Reception reported was submitted to SLBC shortly after their broadcast on 5 September 2012. This eQSL was received later in the evening.


Website: 
www.slbc.lk/index.php/contact-us

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation in Honiara, using a 5 kW transmitter, was logged on  4 September 2012. A mix of music moderated by a male announcer was observed from 19.15 to 20.10 UTC. Transmission was heard on 5.020 kHz. Reception (SINPO) was 23221 - weak signal, fading and barely audible. Despite these conditions, speech and music was detected. By 20.10 UTC reception was just too weak to copy. Electrical noise in my area also compromised further monitoring.

On 12 September 2012, reception of SIBC was sufficiently audible to yielded two recordings. Although poor in quality, SIBC announcers may be heard HERE and a music selection HERE.

A reception report was submitted by email on the following day and an aerogramme posted a few days later. Previous attempts have failed by email and post (with IRC enclosed). An email confirming my reception report arrived on 14 September 2012. I owe a debt of gratitude to Ellison for hand-delivering and forwarding  the report. Thank you, Ellison!

In January 2014 an eQSL from SIBC, for reception on 9.545 kHz, was also received. It may be viewed HERE.

Email confirming Reception Report

Address:

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation

P.O. Box 654, 

Honiara, Solomon Islands

Tel: +677 20051 

Fax: +677 23159

Brochure from Solomon Islands

Email: 

sibcnews@solomon.com.sb

Brochure from Solomon Islands 

Amateur radio operator YB1TJ (Indonesia)

Amateur radio operator YB1TJ in Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia was logged on 2 September 2012. From 09.45 to 10.20 UTC, he was heard repeatedly saying: "CQ. Yankee Bravo 1 Tango Juliet (YB1TJ). All Asia Contest. " Other amateur radio operators responded and were heard, including JA1... JS3...and others in the Asia region. Decibel and SINPO were provided by various operators. When verified, he stated: "QSL. 73s.  Sayonara. Transmission occurred on 14.260 kHz USB/SSB. Reception (SINPO) was 45434 -- good signal strength with some fading occasionally.

On 3 September 2012, I received confirmation from YB1TJ after sending a reception report to his Facebook account. He replied promptly with this message: "Thank you for your swl report. I will send my QSL card to your address. 73 Greeting from Indonesia. de Djoko YB1TJ." His QSL card arrived in the mail on 12 September 2012. Thank you very much, Djoko!

Amateur radio operator 9V1YC (Singapore)

Amateur radio operator 9V1YC in Singapore was logged on 1 September 2012. He was heard from 17.55 to 18.00 UTC,  mentioning his call letters and the call letters of many other amateurs during the transmission, e.g:  "9 Victor 1 Yankee Charlie (9V1YC)...Bravo Delta 4 Whisky Norway (BD4WN)......Delta Charlie Kilowatt (DCK__ 5946)...Japan America 1 Charlie Kilo (JA1CK)...Zulu Lima 1 (ZL1__)...Canada Zulu 4 (CZ4 5946)." His transmission was on the frequency of  7.135 kHz (SSB). Reception (SINPO) was 55444 -- good signal strength with slight fading.

A sound file of this transmission may be heard HERE.

A reception report was emailed to 9V1YC on the following day. Unfortunately, 9V1YC (James A. Brook) has not replied. James, if you see and hear this blog entry, I would greatly appreciate adding your QSL to my collection. How about it?

I followed up by emailing 9V1YC's proxy QSL administrator (W5UE) who acknowledged the reception report and willingness to send a QSL. Unfortunately, an actual QSL card is impossible to obtain for these reasons: (1) it is illegal to send cash/bank draft in the mail as well as a risk to postal theft; (2) IRCs are no longer available from Pos Malaysia; and (3) PayPal is no longer viable for Malaysian credit card holders, so this prevents use of W5UE's services and possibility of obtaining IRCs from postal authorities overseas. I suppose I will have to settle with this email (indirect QSL) since neither 9V1YC nor W5UE will compromise their position. I wish you gentleman could be more flexible; every QSL posted on this blog was obtain without IRCs or money.

Radio Hargeisa (Voice of Somaliland)

Radio Hargeisa (Voice of Republic of Somaliland), presumedly transmitting from  Hargeisa, Somaliland was heard in a test transmission on 31 August 2012. Music from the Horn of Africa in the Somali language was monitored from 18.15 to 18.30 UTC. This transmission was observed on 7.120 kHz Reception (SINPO) was 35433 -- fair signal strength, but over-modulated at times, otherwise a clear and audible signal was noted.

A sound file of this transmission may be heard HERE.

Reception report was submitted on the same day with subsequent follow-up emails, but I seriously doubt it will be acknowledged. Surprise! Surprise! I received this email stating "QSL" from Radio Hargeisa on 15 September 2012. The QSL card was obtained from Radio Hargeisa Consultant, Mr. Baldur Drobnica, on 28 December 2012.

Self-made QSL based on an email
confirming my Reception Report

QSLs for Month of August 2012

The following verifications were received during the month of August 2012.

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (eQSL) transmitting from Ekala
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (eQSL) transmitting from Ekala
IRIB (QSL card) transmitting from Zahedan (12.080-SW) and Dehgolan, Kordestan Province (945-MW)
Radio Prague (QSL card) Internet broadcast from Czech Republic
Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (eQSL) transmitting from Trincomalee
Atlantic 2000 International (eQSL) Interntet broadcast from France
Radio Slovakia International (QSL card) Internet broadcast from Bratislava
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (eQSL letter) transmitting from Thimphu
Voice of Russia (QSL card) transmitting from Yerevan-Gavar, Armenia
AWR / DX Bangladesh  Wavescan (eQSL) transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany
Radio Biafra London - Media Broadcast (eQSL) transmitting from  Wertachtal, Germany
Radio Nacional de Venezuela (eQSL letter) transmitting from Havana, Cuba
Voice of Turkey (QSL card) transmitting from
Radio Taiwan International (QSL card) transmitting from Woofferton, UK
Radio New Zealand International (eQSL and QSL card) transmitting from Rangitaiki
Radio Santec (IRRS Shortwave, Milano (QSL card) transmitting from Tiganesti, Romania
Pyongyang Broadcasting Station (QSL card) transmitting from Kanggye, DPRK
Radio Bulgaria (2 "Last Day" QSL cards)
Radio Bulgaria (2 QSL cards)
Radio Oesterreich International (QSL card) transmitting from Moosbrunn
Radio Pakistan (QSL card) transmitting from Islamabad
All India Radio - GOS (2 QSL cards) transmitting from Panaji (Goa)
Voice of Croatia (eQSL) transmitting from Wertachtal, Germany
Vatican Radio (QSL card) transmitting from Santa Maria de Galeria
Vatican Radio (QSL card) transmitting from Tashkent
Vatican Radio (QSL card) transmitting from Tashkent
Lao National Radio (QSL card) medium-wave broadcast transmitting from Vientiane

Promised QSL cards:
VOA Radio Ashna (See email) transmitting from Kuwait
Radio Méditerranée Internationale (see email) transmitting from Nador, Morocco
NHK World - Radio Japan transmitting from Santiago, Chile