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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Special NHK World - Radio Japan Broadcast to Thailand

In light of the recent Thai military coup and control  of media, NHK World - Radio Japan aired a special Japanese programme for their compatriots based in Thailand.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE
09.00-17.00 UTC // 11.815.kHz
17.00-19.00 UTC // 7.225 kHz
19.00-21.00 UTC //  9.560 kHz
21.00-01.00 UTC // 13.680 kHz
01.00-05.00 UTC // 17.810 kHz
05.00-08.00 UTC // 17.585 kHz
08.00-09.00 UTC // 13.650 kHz

I was fortunate to catch this special broadcast from 17.00 to 19.00 UTC on 23 May 2014. Format consisted of news, contemporary and traditional Japanese music as well as an interview of a Japanese celebrity. Transmission originated from Yamata on 7.225 kHz, Reception (SINPO) was 55555 - excellent!!!


Reception report was emailed and submitted on-line to Radio Japan on the following day.


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