QSLs for May 2015

Radio Anthony* (eQSL) transmitting from Poland

 
Radio Free Asia (QSL Card) transmitting from Saipan

Premier Radio International* (eQSL) transmitting from Dublin, Ireland




Blueman Radio* (eQSL) transmitting from Germany

Radio Akhbar Mufriha (eQSL) transmitting from Woofferton, UK




Voice of Turkey (QSL Card) transmitting from Emirler, Turkey

Radio DARC (Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club)* (QSL Card) transmitting via Channel 292 in Ingolstadt, Germany

Bayerischer Rundfunk* (QSL Card) transmitting München-Ismaning, Germany

Radio Brasil Central* (eQSL) transmitting from Goiania, Brazil

Radio Eldorado* (eQSL) transmitting from Portugal

Promised:
Gawelyon Tibetan Radio (QSL) transmitting from Dhabbaya, UAE

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

American Forces Network Europe*

The American Forces Network Europe (AFNE) aired its first broadcast to U.S. troops from BBC Studios in London on 4 July 1943. The broadcast included five hours of recorded shows and BBC News and sportscasts. The signal was sent via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to the troops in the United Kingdom. Since 1943, AFNE has  provided American service members, families and Defense Department civilian employees stationed in Europe with American radio and television services.

In the coming months "AFN PowerNet" which is broadcast mainly on medium-wave will cease operation. If AFNE indeed puts their plans into action, the medium-wave frequencies will be completely abandoned in Germany, at least as regards to official broadcasters. In addition to AFNE,  WDR, SR, and Bayerischer Rundfunk have announced an end to their broadcasts on medium-wave. AFNE FM stations will also be affected. The reason? The US Department of Defense wants to reduce spending in Europe. 

Mindful of the fact, I tuned in to a few AFNE medium-wave broadcasts from a remote receiver in the Netherlands, and the results follow.

American Forces Network Europe*, transmitting from Germany, was logged on 29 May 2015. NPR News, ESPN Sports and rock music with Department of Defense adverts and station IDs were observed from 23.00 till 23.30 UTC. Reception on 1143 kHz was (SINPO) 24322 -- poor to fair, yet audible signal, despite long fades and co-frequency QRM with RAI Radio 1.

AFN Europe was also monitored on 1107 kHz from 00.00 till 00.15 UTC on the same day. NPR programming was observed amidst severe QRM and long fades. TX location is presumed to be Vilseck, Germany.

Reception report was emailed and submitted online on 30 May 2015. AFN Europe replied with two separate emails on 1 June 2015. One, indicated details would be forwarded to their technical personnel. In another email, AFN Europe confirmed both stations and stated QSL cards per se were no longer issued. I've yet to hear from still another source, so we shall see whether anything arrives in the mail in coming months.

AFNE Website:
www.afneurope.net/

For more information on this report, click RadioSzene 

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Radio Anthony*

Radio Anthony*, transmitting from Poland, was logged on 29 May 2015. Several station IDs between 80s and 90s dance songs, including the tracks "Look of Love",  "Guilty of Loving in the First Degree",  "Young Girl in My Life", "Push, Push", were heard from 22.20 till 22.50 UTC. Signal continued to be heard after 23.00 UTC. Reception on 6.380 kHz was (SINPO) 34433 -- fair signal strength and audio quality with occasional and slight fading and utility QRM

Reception report was emailed on 29 May 2015. The eQSL was received on 30 May 2015.

Email:
whiteriders@wp.pl

 *Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

KBS World Radio (via Woofferton)

KBS World Radio, transmitting from presumably Woofferton (UK), was logged on 27 May 2015. A French language broadcast to Western Europe was monitored from 19.00 till 19.30 UTC (broadcast time 19.00 till 20.00 UTC). Transmission was received in Malaysia on  6.145 kHz, with a (SINPO) of 25332 -- weak signal, continuous atmospheric noise and fading, yet clear and audible speech.

Reception report was emailed and submitted on-line to KBS World Radio on 28 May 2015. On 1 June 2015, KBS World Radio replied with the promise of a QSL card, saying: "Merci pour votre rapport. Nous allons vous faire parvenir une carte QSL rapidement. Cordialement, Service français." QSL card arrived in the mail on 5 August 2015.

Email:
french@kbs.co.kr

Online Reception Report:
world.kbs.co.kr/english/about/about_report.htm

Address:
KBS World Radio,
13 Yeoeuigongwon-ro,
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul,
150-790, Korea

NHK World - Radio Japan (via Ibaraki-Yamata)

NHK World - Radio Japan, transmitting from Ibaraki-Yamata, was logged on 27 May 2015. An  English language broadcast of News about Japan and feature on traditional Japanese soya sauce was heard from 10.00 till 10.30 UTC. Reception on 9.625 kHz was (SINPO) 45444 -- fair signal strength, disrupted by slight fading and mostly atmospheric noise, otherwise clear and audible transmission.

Reception report was submitted online to Radio Japan on 27 May 2015. QSL card arrived in the mail on 17 June 2015.

Website: 

www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/

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For the rest of 2015 the monthly DX Times is yours for just NZ$5 (usually NZ$15 p.a.)! This special offer is particularly dedicated to prospective members  or members re-joining after an absence of at least 2 years.

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For more information on how you can become a member and receive their monthly DX newsletter, contact NZRDXL National Treasurer, Phil van de Paverd.

Email:
treasurer@radiodx.com

NZRDXL Website:
www.radiodx.com/join-us/

31 Metres. 14 Countries. 1 Hour.

PHILIPPINES

VOA via Tinang // 9.320 kHz // 54555 // 14.50 UTC Burmese programming

FEBC via Manila // 9.345 kHz // 45544 // 14.50 UTC Mandarin programming

SRI LANKA

VOA Radio Deewa via Iranawila 9.335 kHz // 35543 // 14.50 UTC Pashto programming

GUAM

KTWR // 9.355 kHz // 55545 // 14.45 UTC Korean programming

INDIA

All India Radio via Alighar // 9.380 kHz // 35543 // 14.55 UTC English programming on tourism in northern India and Bryan Adams song

UZBEKISTAN 

IBRA Radio via Tashkent // 9.390 kHz // 55555 // 15.00 Bengali programming and music

ÇHINA

China National Radio via Beijing // 9.420 kHz // 54555 // 15.05 UTC Chinese classical music

China National Radio via Baoji // 9.480 kHz // 35443 // 15.15 UTC Kham programming

China Radio International via Kunming // 9.490 kHz // 45544 // 15.15 UTC Tamil programming

China Radio International via Urumqi // 9.570 kHz // 34443 // 15.20 UTC Persian pop music

China National Radio via Lingshi // 9.630 kHz // 34432 // 15.25 UTC Kazak programming with music

PBS Quinghai via Xining // 9.850 kHz // 33443 // 15.40 UTC Tibetian traditional songs

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

Voice of Korea // 9.425 and 9.435 kHz // 34443 and 33443 // 15.05 UTC North Korean patriotic songs 

IRAN

Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran via Kalamabad // 9.465 kHz // 34543 // 15.10 UTc Uzbek programming

TIBET

PBS Xizang via Lhasa-Baiding // 9.590 kHz // 33433 // 15.20 UTC pop songs with Tibetan programming

SINGAPORE

BBC via Kranji // 9.650 kHz // 55555 // 15.30 UTC Nepali programming

TURKEY

Voice of Turkey // 9.765 kHz // 55545 // 16.30 UTC Persian programming with pop music

MALAYSIA

RTM Sarawak FM via Kajang // 9.835 kHz // 34543 //  15.35 UTC Malay pop tunes

PALAU

Wind From Japan (Il bon ue baram) via Medorn // 9.965 kHz // 35443 // 15.45 UTC Korean programming

HAWAII

WWVH // 10 mHz // 45444 // 15.45 UTC time announcements in English


Receiver: Tecsun S-2000 (Grundig/Eton Satellit 750). Antenna: external 1/4 wave aerial. RX location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Gaweylon Tibetan Radio / FEBA

Gaweylon is a charitable society which exists for the promotion and development of knowledge.  Programmes highlight charitable, social and cultural aspects of life, with moral and spiritual material based on the teachings of the gospels of the Bible. A half hour programme airs daily to Bhutan, Nepal, India and Tibet. The organisation has been in operation for 25 years.

Gaweylon Tibetan Radio / FEBA, transmitting from Dhabbaya, UAE, was logged on 24 May 2015. A Tibetan language broadcast with Tibetan music and topics was heard from 12.00 till 12.30 UTC. Reception on 15.215 kHz was (SINPO) 55555 - super audio and signal strength.

HERE is how Gaweylon Tibetan Radio sounded at sign-on.

Reception report was emailed and posted to Gawylon Tibetan Radio on 24 May.  A very nice email from Anil Alfred confirmed and promised QSL card and Letter of Verification on 25 May 2015. A letter containing a QSL card, QSL cover letter, card, postcard and business card was received in the mail on 5 June 2015.

Email:

gaweylon@gmail.com

info@gaweylon.com

Website:
gaweylon.com

Postal Address:

Gaweylon, 

P. O. Box No 286
Dehradun, GPO 248001,

Uttarakhand, India

Premier Radio International*

Premier Radio International* in Ireland was logged on 23 May 2015. A mix of covers and original songs from a variety of artists, including "Swingin on a Star", Graham Gouldman of 10cc - " Sunburn", Blood Sweat & Tears - "The Ides of March" and Roger Whittaker - "Last Farewell", was heard from 21.00 till 21.20 UTC. Reception on 6.905 kHz was (SINPO) 24332 -- weak to fair signal with occasional fading, yet clear and audible in the Netherlands

Reception report was emailed on 23 May 2015. Jimmy at Premier Radio followed up a few hours later with an eQSL and message, stating: "Many thanks for your reception report via Twente SDR, From Ireland to Malaysia KEEP FREE RADIO ALIVE. Best 73's". Thank you, Jimmy!

Email:
premierradio@yahoo.ie

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Blueman Radio*

Blueman Radio*, transmitting from Germany, was logged on 23 May 2015. Blueman signed on at 20.00 UTC, repeating  station ID in a synthesised voice, mentioning requests for reception reports and their email address. Nineties disco and techno music followed, including Eiffel - "I'm Blue", thne "Jump Around", "Sweet My Love", "Follow Me", "You Got to Live and Learn", "You Got to Burn", more the same genre continued after 20.30 UTC. Reception on 6.242 kHz from 20.00 till 20.30 UTC was (SINPO) 55545 -- excellent signal strength and audio quality with occasional and slight fading.

Reception report was emailed on 23 May 2015, followed a few hours later with an eQSL and message Captain Blue, saying "tnx for the eRR 73s". Thank you, Captain!

Email:
bluemanradio@hotmail.de

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Log from Remote Receiver* on 23 May 2015

SDR Receiver at University of Twente

Blueman Radio* in Germany spun disco and techno music from 20.00 till 20.30 UTC. Reception on 6.242 kHz from was (SINPO) 55545. Reception report was emailed on 23 May 2015, An eQSL followed.

Top Radio* in the Netherlands announced station ID in a synthesised voice "Top Radio" between rap, disco and techno tracks from 20.30 till 20.55 UTC. Reception on 6.480 kHz was (SINPO) 34323. Reception report was emailed on 23 May 2015. 

Premier Radio* in Ireland played a mix of covers and original songs from a variety of artists, including 10cc, Blood Sweat & Tears and Roger Whittaker was heard from 21.00 till 21.20 UTC. Reception on 6.905 kHz was (SINPO) 24332. Reception report was emailed on 23 May 2015. An eQSL followed.

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Voice of Turkey

Voice of Turkey, transmitting from Emirler, was logged on 22 May 2015. This English language broadcast to Asia was heard from 16.30 till 17.25 UTC. Programmes included world and regional news, "Review of Turkish Press", an editorial on "Modern Middle East History", "Today In History", "Eco-Friendly Tips", "Question of the Month" and Turkish pop songs. The broadcast concluded with a roundup of transmission times and frequencies, followed by station interval ending at 17.25 UTC. Reception on 15.520 kHz was (SINPO) 55545 -- excellent audio quality and clarity.

Reception report was emailed on 22 May 2015.QSL card with coaster and transmission schedule arrived in the mail on 24 June 2015.

Email:
englishdesk@trt.net.tr

Radio Akhbar Mufriha (via Woofferton)

Radio Akhbar Mufriha, transmitting from Woofferton, UK, was logged on 19 May 2015. Evangelical religious programming in Tachelhit and Berber(?) language was observed from 21.00 till 21.35 UTC (broadcast time 21.00 till 21.45 UTC). Reception on 7.300 kHz was (SINPO) 23432 - weak but audible signal despite station splatter from CRN in China,  occasional fading and static bursts.

Reception report was emailed on 20 May 2015. Veri-signer Daniel Berger confirmed with an eQSL on the same later, later in the evening.

Email:

email@akhbarmufriha.com

Website:

Akhbarmufriha.com/

Postal address:
L'Ami Média
Akhbar Mufriha
BP 337
75868 PARIS CEDEX 18
FRANCE

Radio Free Asia (via Saipan)

Radio Free Asia via Saipan was received on 16 May 2015. News and current event reports about Kampuchea and Vietnam in the Khmer language were clearly heard from 22.35 till 23.05 UTC (broadcast time 22.30 till 23.30 UTC). Reception on 13.740 kHz was (SINPO) 45434 -- good signal strength and audio quality despite frequent fading and transmitter humming. Nevertheless transmission was audible and clear.

Reception report was emailed on 19 May 2015. QSL card arrived in the mail on 29 May 2015.

Radio Romania International

Radio Romania International, transmitting from Tiganesti, Romania, was logged on 15 May 2015. Programmes on Romanian education, sports, Nd music was observed from 22.25 till 23.00 UTC (broadcast time 22.00 till 23.00 UTC). Reception on 9.790 kHz was (SINPO) 45545 - super audio and signal strength, with only occasional and moderate fading.

Reception report was emailed on 19 May 2015.  QSL card and Summer programme schedule arrived on 7 July 2015.

Recent QSL from DARC

Finally, after a week or so without any verification, a QSL card from Radio DARC (Deutsche Amateur-Radio-Club)* arrived in the mail, today. Although it was monitored from a remote SDR receiver in the Netherlands it is certainly nice to have their confirmation. I rather enjoy their programming of DX news in German and music, and I wish them much success in their endeavour. It is heartening to see radio enthusiasts take charge and promote their hobby, especially at a time when it appears traditional radio communication is on the wane. 

Now, hopefully, with the recent birth of my first grandson aside, I can resume this wonderful hobby. But then, he is more interesting at the moment. Happy DXing and 73s to all!!!

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Radio Eldorado*

Radio Eldorado*, transmitting from Portugal, was logged on 13 September 2014. A selection of Oldies Rock-n-Roll, including "Oh, My Angel", "Why Did You Say Good-bye", "Love You Tenderly" and station ID  "Radio Eldorado One Four Four Seven Seven", was observed from 20.00 to 20.27 UTC. Reception on 14.477 kHz in USB mode was (SINPO) 34423 -- fair signal strength and clear audible. Long fades were the only major reception fault.

Reception report was submitted on 13 September 2014. After several months, an eQSL from Radio Eldorado was received on 8 May 2015.

Email:

radioeldorado@outlook.com


*Logged using a remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente, the Netherlands

Bayerischer Rundfunk*

Bayerischer Rundfunk*, transmitting at 100 kW from München-Ismaning, Germany, was logged on the medium-wave frequency of 801 kHz, here in the Kuala Lumpur area while using an SDR receiver based in the Netherlands. On 6 May 2015, a selection of mostly German schlager/pop songs with occasional station IDs in German and news at the top of the hour was observed from 23.08 to 00.00 UTC. Reception was (SINPO) 55545 -- super audio and signal strength, with only occasional and moderate fading.

Reception report was emailed on 6 May 2015. An email from Elmar Maurus of Bayerische Rundfunk followed on 7 May 2015, stating  "A QSL is on the way!". QSL arrived on 19 May 2015.

Email:
techinfo@br.de

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Radio Brasil Central*

Radio Brasil Central* transmitting from Goiania, Brazil, was logged on 26 April 2015. Brazilian pop songs and English tune from ABBA, between DJ chatting in Portuguese, was noted from 00.30 till 01.00 UTC. Reception on 11.815 kHz was (SINPO) 33443 -- weak to fair strength and clear audio, despite QRM station splatter which ceased after 01.00 UTC.

 Reception report was emailed on 26 April 2015. An eQSL, with the promise of paper QSL, was sent on 5 May 2015. The paper QSL indeed arrived on 30 July 2015.

*Logged using remote SDR receiver at the University of Twente (The Netherlands)