NHK World - Radio Japan (via Nauen, Ascension Island & Palau Medorn)

NAUEN

NHK World - Radio Japan, transmitting from Nauen, Germany, was logged on 2 March 2014. A Japanese language broadcast of traditional and contemporary Japanese music was observed from 18.45 to 19.00 UTC. The music was a delightful rendition of performances from early recordings quite possibly from the 1930s, a period of 20th century history that's of interest to me. Reception was remarkably good from the famed Nauen transmitter site on the 19 metre band at 15.445 kHz. (SINPO) was 45454 - good signal strength, excellent audio clarity with minor atmospheric noise.

A reception report was submitted on-line at NHK World - Radio Japan on 3 March 2014. This lovely QSL from NHK World via Germany arrived in the mail on 13 March 2014.

ASCENSION

NHK World - Radio Japan, transmitting from relay site in Ascension Island, on 17 March 2014. A Japanese language broadcast with sporting events, news and features was monitored from 08.25 to 09.25 UTC (broadcast time 8.00 to 10.00 UTC). Reception on 12.015 kHz was (SINPO)  34443 -- fair signal, slight transmitter drone and minor atmospheric noise, otherwise clear and discernible speech

Reception report was sent online to NHK World - Radio Japan shortly after the broadcast.

PALAU MEDORN
NHK World - Radio Japan, transmitting from Palau Medorn, was logged on 28 March 2014. An English language broadcast of news and programme called "Welcome to Amazing Japan" was heard from 14.00 to 14.30 UTC. Reception on 11.925 kHz was (SINPO) 55444 -- excellent signal strength with minor flutter and atmospheric noise. 

Reception was submitted online and emailed at the first of the week. QSL arrived in the mail on 31 March 2014. QSL card arrived in the mail on 14 April 2014.

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