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Saturday, April 30, 2016

QSLs for April 2016

Radio Sedaye Bahar [Voice of Spring / Iranian Prisoner's Radio] (eQSL) transmitting via Pridnestrovskiy Radioteletsentr in Kishinev, Republic of Moldova.

Myanmar Radio - NHK World Radio Japan (eQSL) transmitting on MW from Yangoon, Myanmar

Voice of Hope (QSL Card) transmitting from Lusaka, Zambia

 

KNLS (QSL Card) transmitting from Anchor Point, Alaska (USA)

Marconi Radio International* (eQSL) transmitting from Italy on 2 April 2016
 

Japan Short Wave Club via Adventist World Radio-KDSA (QSL) transmitting from Agat, Guam

Marconi Radio International* (eQSL) transmitting from Italy on 26 March 2016

Radio Tirana (QSL Card) transmitting from Shijak, Albania


NHK World Radio Japan (QSL Card) transmitting from Kranji, Singapore


All India Radio Visakhapatnam (Email Verification) transmitting on medium-wave from Andhra Pradesh, India

Madagascar World Voice (QSL Card) transmitting from Majajanga, Madagascar

Adventist World Radio - KSDA (QSL Card) transmitting from Agat, Guam

The Flying Rock Circus* via Channel 292 (Email Verification) transmitting from Rohrbach, Germany

Radio Six International (Scotland)* via Channel 292 (QSL Card) transmitting from Rohrbach, Germany
Voice of Turkey (QSL card) transmitting from Emirler, Turkey



 
Rádio Voz Missionária (QSL Card) transmitting from Camboriú, SC, Brazil


Promised:
Vatican Radio (QSL) transmitting from Santa Maria di Galeria 


*Transmission was received using SDR web-receiver in The Netherlands (Twente) 

China Radio International (via Kunming)

China Radio International, transmitting from Kunming, was logged on 28 April 2016. From 09.40 till 10.27 UTC (broadcast time 09.30 till 10.27 UTC), programming in Bahasa Melayu was heard, including reports on the 30 Anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, South Korean fruit preservation and Chinese pop music. Reception on 17.680 kHz was (SINPO) 55555 - Excellent signal and audio!

Reception report was emailed to the Bahasa Melayu service of CRI a few days later. CRI English service has verified recently by email, owing to budget cuts at CRI. So, it should be interesting how the Malay service replies.

Email:
mal@cri.com.cn

All India Radio Indore

All India Radio Indore (Akashvani Indore) in Madhya Pradesh, was logged on 29 April 2016, on the medium-wave frequency of 648 kHz. From 17.05 till 17.45 UTC (11.35 pm till 12.05 am, India time), classical Indian flute music, followed by news in English was heard. Initially I took the station to be Radio Nepal (in Dharan), but realised when the news was presented the format was consistent with the programming of All India Radio.

Reception was (SINPO) 25332 -- poor to weak signal strength, occasionally clear and audible speech, with short periods of fading (every two to three minutes) and static bursts (due to an electrical storm in my region). Subsequent days, reception remained poor to weak using a Degen DE-1102 and Sangean ATS-909 with only the internal ferrite rod antenna.

Reception report along with an audio file was emailed to AIR Indore and Spectrum Management. As with all AIR reception reports, it was followed up with a letter to Spectrum Management. QSL card confirming both AIR Indore and AIR Jabalpur was received on 2 June 2016.

Photo from Facebook page of AIR Indore
Email:
spectrum-manager@air.org.in 

Postal Address:
Spectrum Management & Synergy,
Directorate General, Room No. 204,
All India Radio,
Parliament Street,
New Delhi 110001, India 

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Radio Sedaye Bahar (via Kishinev, Moldova)

Radio Sedaye Bahar (Voice of Spring/Iranian Prisoner's Radio) via Pridnestrovskiy Radioteletsentr (in Kishinev, Moldova) was received on 28 April 2016 from 17.35 till 1800 UTC (broadcast time 17.30 till 18.00 UTC), under good conditions (SINPO of 45454) on the shortwave frequency of 7.495 kHz. A Farsi language broadcast of current events with a selection of Iranian contemporary music was heard during this half-hour programme.

HERE's how Radio Sedaye Bahar sounded in Malaysia.

Reception report was emailed on the same day to Pridnestrovskiy Radioteletsentr. This eQSL arrived the following day, 29 April 2016. Veri-signer was Sergey Omelchenko, Technical Director of Pridnestrovsky Radiotelecentr.

Bangladesh Betar

Bangladesh Betar, transmitting from Nayarhat, Dhamrai, Dhaka, was logged on 28 April 2016. A selection of traditional Bangla/Hindi songs, without announcers and station breaks, then followed by commentary was observed  from 12.40 till 13.30 UTC. Reception from their 1 Mw medium-wave station on 693 kHz was good to fair with an overall SINPO of 34433.

Reception report was emailed and posted to Bangladesh Betar.

Website:
www.betar.gov.bd/

Radio Republik Indonesia Bengkulu

Photo from RRI Bengkulu Facebook page
Radio Republik Indonesia Bengkulu (Pro-1), transmitting from Bengkulu, Sumatra, (Indonesia), was logged on 27 April 2016. A selection of Indonesian pop music and news in Bahasa Indonesia was monitored from 22.55 till 23.15 (5.55am till 6.15am, Sumatra time). Reception on the medium-wave frequency of 747 kHz was (SINPO) 34322 - signal strength was fair when not fading every 3 to 4 minutes and local QRN. As grey-line disappeared, signal lessened in strength and clarity. Reception RRI Bengkulu Pro-1 is generally much stronger in the evening at 34433.

Reception report was submitted at their FaceBook page. Subsequent report was mailed. I'm skeptical a verification will be forthcoming.

Monday, April 25, 2016

QSLs in the Mailbox: Voice of Hope (Zambia) and KNLS (Alaska)


Two QSL cards from opposite ends of the earth arrived in the letterbox today: Voice of Hope (Zambia) and KNLS (Alaska). Voice of Hope is a new short-wave station operating from Zambia with headquarters in California (USA). This would account for the US postage stamp on the card. The same, of course, applies to the verification card from Alaska.

 However, the latter card has a storied history, much like my first QSL card from KNLS, back in 2011. Initially a reception report for this most recent QSL was emailed to the station in 2014, then again in 2015 and once more in early 2016. Finally, today, it reached me. Why the long delay? My guess is the mail from Alaska travels by dog sledge, then tug boat around the world, before reaching Malaysia. All told, it took nearly 2 YEARS!!! Nevertheless, I am deeply grateful to have both QSL cards. Thank you, KNLS and Voice of Hope.

KNLS (Anchor Point, Alaska)

KNLS - New Life Station, transmitting from Anchor Point, Alaska (USA), was logged on 27 July 2014. English language broadcast was monitored from 15.40 till 16.00 UTC (broadcast time 15.00 to 16.00 UTC). Reception on 9.920 kHz (SINPO) 55545 -- near perfect reception with slight fading.

Reception report was emailed on 28 July 2014. Subsequent emails were sent as late as 2015, then again in early 2016. Finally! On 26 April a QSL card arrived in the mail. This QSL must have travelled by dog sledge, then a tug boat around the world, before reaching Malaysia. It took nearly 2 YEARS!!! My first QSL  from KNLS (back in 2011) has a storied life as well.


Friday, April 22, 2016

QSL in the Mailbox: Japan Short Wave Club via KSDA (Guam)


Japan Short Wave Club (JSWC) sent their QSL card, along with Radio Japan B16 schedule and club details. This verification was issued for a reception report of their DX report carried over WaveScan and relayed from KSDA in Guam. ありがとうございました!

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

QSL in the Mailbox: Radio Tirana


This amazing QSL card from Radio Tirana arrived in today's afternoon mail. It depicts the transmitters and antenna array at the Shijak site where Radio Tirana's transmissions originate.  It is one of four commemorative QSLs marking the 75th Anniversary of Radio Tirana.  Thank you very much, Radio Tirana!

QSLs in the Mailbox: Radio Slovakia International and Radio Japan


Two QSL cards arrived in the mail today: one from Radio Slovakia International and another from NHK World Radio Japan. This makes the second verification card from Radio Slovakia International for a transmission relayed from WRMI in Okeechobee (USA). The first QSL card is from an older series issued nearly 20 years ago; the one shown above appears to be a new edition or one intended for their FM stations. The NHK World Radio Japan QSL card is for their Vietnamese broadcast relayed from Kranji (Singapore). A second reception report for their Thai broadcast (which followed the Vietnamese broadcast) relayed from Kranji remains to be be verified.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

WTWW (Lebanon, TN)

WTWW in Lebanon, Tennessee (USA) was logged on 19 April 2016. From 18.00 till 18.15 UTC, "Scriptures For America" featured a sermon on evolution, along with a testimonial from a listener promoting WTWW. Reception on 9.475 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 - fair signal strength, slight QRM splatter, clear audio. Signal dropped off abruptly and ended at 18.15 UTC. Interestingly, WTWW rarely reaches Malaysia as well as it did last night.

Reception report of this transmission was emailed on 20 April 2016. Back in 2012,  President and Manager of WTWW, Mr. George McClintock, sent an eQSL. It's not often WTWW is received this well in Malaysia, so I had to fire off a reception report.  Hopefully a QSL card and new design is available. Yes, on both accounts -- I received a paper QSL with a new design on 9 May 2016.

Email:
email@wtww.us

Website:
http://wtww.us/

The Flying Rock Circus* via Channel 292

The Flying Rock Circus* via Channel 292 was received on 25 March 2016, from 13.00 till 13.30 UTC. DJ  played an eclectic mix of old R&B, rock, progressive rock and blues from the Sixties and Seventies,  including Derek & The Dominos - "Layla", Fleetwood Mac "Oh Well (Parts 1 &2), Rory Gallagher - "Moon Child", Kiss - "Crazy Nights", "The Underground", ZZ Top - "Le Grange", Steve Hillage - "Not Fade Away".

Reception on 6.070 kHz was (SINPO) 55545 -- excellent signal strength, audio quality, with slight and occasional fading, no QRN and no QRM. HERE's how The Flying Rock Circus sounded from The Netherlands. 

Reception report was emailed on the same day. An email verification arrived on 17 April 2016. Thank you, Bob and Noelle!

*Transmission was received using SDR web-receiver in The Netherlands (Twente)

Saturday, April 16, 2016

All India Radio Rajkot (Akashvani Rajkot)

All India Radio Rajkot (Akashvani Rajkot) in Gujarat was logged on 16 April 2016, here in the Kuala Lumpur area. A selection of classical/devotional music and old Hindi duets were observed from 18.05 till 19.15 UTC (11.35pm till 12.45am, Rajkot time). Overall reception on the medium-wave frequency of 1071 kHz was (SINPO) 23322. Signal strength was weak but audible. QRM from unidentified co-frequency station was present when signal faded under for duration of approximately 2 to 3 minutes.

Reception report along with audio file was emailed to AIR Rajkot and Spectrum Management. This was followed with a letter to Spectrum Management later. QSL card arrived in the mail on 17 May 2016.

Email: 
spectrum-manager@air.org.in

Friday, April 15, 2016

All India Radio Visakhapatnam (Akashvani Visakhapatnam)


All India Radio Visakhapatnam (Akashvani Visakhapatnam) in Andhra Pradesh was heard on 15 April 2016. Popular music and news was monitored from 17.00 till 17.43 UTC (10.30 pm till 11.13 pm, Visakhapatnam time). Overall reception on the medium-wave frequency of 927 kHz was (SINPO) 33423. Before 17.00 UTC, signal was difficult to receive due co-frequency mixing with a station in Chanthaburi, Thailand. When this Thai station closed, AIR Visakhapatnam transmission was weak to fair depending on the duration of fading (from 8 to 10 minutes). When signal was at its peak, audio was clear.

Reception report along with audio file was emailed to AIR Visakhapatnam and Spectrum Management the following day. A letter to Spectrum Management was posted in subsequent days. D.R. Prasad, Deputy Director General (Engg.), All India Radio,
Siripuram, Visakhapatnam  emailed on 18 April 2016 to confirm reception report.  On 10 May 2016, I received to QSL cards.

Thank you very much, D.R. Prasad! Not every AIR Engineer or Director at their respective stations has been as responsive as you, so I am tremendously grateful to receive your verification. 

Email:
spectrum-manager@air.org.in

All India Radio Cuttack (Akashvani Cuttack)

All India Radio Cuttack (Akashvani Cuttack) in Odisha was logged on 15 April 2016. Radio drama, devotional/traditional music and news was monitored from 16.35 till 17.35 UTC (10.05 pm till 11.05 pm, Cuttack time). Reception on medium-wave frequency of 972 kHz was  (SINPO) 33423 -- weak to fair signal, depending on duration of fading (which lasted from 8 to 10 minutes). A droning noise, possibly from transmitter, or heterodyning from a co-frequency station was observed. Before 17.00 UTC, signal mixed with Thai and Indonesian stations. When signal was at its peak, audio was clear.

Reception report along with audio files was emailed to AIR Cuttack and Spectrum Management the following day. A letter to Spectrum Management was posted in subsequent days. QSL card, combined with verification for AIR Leh, arrived in the mail on 18 November 2016.

 Email:
spectrum-manager@air.org.in

QSL in the Mailbox: Madagascar WorldVoice



New QSL card from a new short-wave station in Madagascar: It's Madagascar World Voice, transmitting on 11.945 kHz to the Arabic speaking world. This card is for their 3rd day of operation. It was posted from the United States of America. Breathtaking image. Beautiful colours. It's a real keeper! Thank you, Madagascar World Voice!!!

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

QSL in the Mailbox: AWR Guam


 
For two straight days now I have received a QSL card. I only mention this because it is often days, even weeks before anything arrives in the mailbox. Be that as it may, a QSL from Adventist World Radio - KSDA ended up in the letterbox today. Normally I wouldn't bother to highlight it. After all, I have so many verification from AWR - Guam. This one, however, is rather unique. The reception report for this transmission was emailed to WaveScan, JSWC and KSDA. The latter responded with the QSL shown below. Interestingly, it was posted not from Guam, not Japan and not the US, but rather Thailand. Note the Thai postage affixed to it. I would imagine the QSL manager for AWR Asia is based there. In any case, I think it's pretty special!


Monday, April 11, 2016

QSL in the Mailbox: Radio Six International


Today, I received this QSL card and April 2016 newsletter from Radio Six International, a private (not for profit) radio station in Scotland. The verification was for a broadcast that aired via Channel 292 (Germany) on 19 March 2016. DJ Tony Currie was not only the moderator of this show, he is veri-signer of this card. Thank you, Tony!!!

Sunday, April 10, 2016

China Radio International (via Xian and Jinhua)

China Radio International, transmitting from Xian and Jinhua, were logged on 10 April 2016. Japanese language programming was monitored from 14.45 till 15.00 UTC (broadcast time 14.00 till 15.00 UTC) on 7.395 kHz (Xian) and from 15.00 till 15.30 UTC (broadcast time 15.00 till 16.00 UTC) on 7.410 kHz (Jinhua).  Reception from Xian was (SINPO) 34443 -- fair signal strength, slight utility station QRM, clear audio; from Jinhua reception was 54454 -- excellent signal strength, slight noise, clear audio.

Reception report was emailed to the Japanese Service of CRI on the same day. I did this primarily because the QSL cards from CRI Japanese are more interesting visually; secondly,the English and Esperanto Services presently will only verify by email. They've stopped issuing QSL cards due to lack of funding. QSL arrived on 13 May 2016.

Radio Canada International* (via Kall-Krekel)


Radio Canada International is back on shortwave, not from Canada, but Germany. RCI has contracted with ShortwaveService (Germany), the technical team responsible for maintaining and operating the transmitters for Radio 700. RCI programming airs over Radio 700 in Kall-Krekel (Germany) on Saturdays: English from 14.00 till 14.30 UTC on 7.310 kHz; French from 14.30 till 15.30 UTC on 6.005 kHz. Short-wave reception from these 1 kW  transmitters is best heard on the continent of Europe. Additionally, broadcasts may be received by remote SDR receivers or Internet streaming at Radio 700's website.

Radio Canada International* via Radio 700 was heard on 9 April 2016, from 14.30 till 14.47 UTC. "Tam-Tam Canada", the French language service of RCI, featured a variety of current event reports, presented by Maryse Jobin Yvon, Anne-Marie and Stéphane Parent. Oddly the French service ended at 14.47 UTC, not 15.30 UTC as reported. Radio 700's programming followed with a selection of "schlager" tunes. "The Link", the English language service hosted by Mark Montgomery, aired apparently earlier at 14.00 UTC. 


Reception on 6.005 kHz was (SINPO) 55545 -- excellent signal strength, good audio quality,  slight and occasional fading, no QRM and QRN.

Reception report with audio file was emailed on the same day to RCI and online to ShortwaveService. Not sure whether RCI will QSL, but it's certainly worth a try. In any event it's wonderful to hear Radio Canada International back on short-wave!!!

Website: 
www.rcinet.ca/

Email:
francais@rcinet.ca
english@rcinet.ca

*Transmission was received using SDR web-receiver in The Netherlands (Twente)

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Thai Medium-Wave Stations


Here in Malaysia, many Asian stations fill the medium wave band. It is not uncommon to hear broadcasts originating from China, India, Indonesia, Kampuchea, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam. On rare occasions, transmissions from Europe, Middle East and Central Asia may be received too. Above all, Thailand stands out as the dominant broadcaster on the airwaves.

From the low to high end of the radio dial, Thai stations are spread pretty much across the band. Radio Thailand - Government Public Relations Department, Radio Thailand - National Education Radio, Thai Royal Police, various branches of Royal Thai Armed Forces, Agriculture, Meteorological and similar specialty stations operate on these frequencies. None or few are privately owned.

The Nakhon Sawan and Udon Thani transmitter sites are probably the more recognisable among short-wave enthusiasts, insomuch as   Babcock International, International Broadcasting Bureau and Radio Thailand utilise these facilities.

With this in mind, I set out to log as many Thai MW stations as possible, focusing primarily on Radio Thailand - Government Public Relations Department and
Radio Thailand - National Education Radio stations. While the list below is far from complete it should give an ideal as to the breadth  and content of Thailand's MW stations.

Interestingly, on the night of 22 May 2014, when the Royal Thai Armed Forces launched a coup d'état, regular programming ceased. Patriotic music and talk was synchronised on every station, making it obvious these were not only Thai stations but that something was amiss in the country. By the next evening,  their familiar format resumed as normal. 


Reception reports have been emailed to these stations listed below. To date, not one verification has been received. Thammasat University Radio acknowledged receipt of email, but failed to QSL. I suspect most Thai broadcasters have neither the interest to QSL, nor have any ideal what a Letter of Verification is. The only verifications received from Thailand have been from IBB in Udon Thani and Radio Thailand.

 
THAI STATIONS (Reception reports emailed)

SONGKHLA - 1404 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (or possibly Army station) Kong Thap Phaak Thii Neung in Muang District was heard on 7 April 2016.  Continuous commentary, listener phone-in and Thai songs were heard from 15.50 till 17.30 UTC (10.50pm till 12.30am Thailand time). Oddly, perhaps -- not knowing the context in Thai -- was a crowing rooster I heard occasionally throughout the broadcast. Reception on the medium wave frequency of 1404 kHz was (SINPO) 44433 -- good to fair signal, clear audio with occasional fading and transmitter droning/distortion. HERE and HERE are excerpts from this station.

SONGKHLA - 1269 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Mahaawitthayalai Kasetsaat (Kasetsart University Radio Network). On 12 April 2016, several Thai pop songs were heard from 16.45 till 17.00 UTC (11.45 till midnight, Thai time), followed by station ID and Thai nathional anthem. Royal Thai Army Transportation Department station operating on the same frequency was noted underneath at sign-off. Reception was SINPO 34433. The station also operates on 1107 kHz. HERE's an audio excerpt of this transmission

SURAT THANI - 1215 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai in Surat Thani was heard on 8 April 2016.  A commentary, radio drama, news and old Thai songs were heard from 14.45 till 15.35 UTC (9.45pm till 10.35pm, local Thai time). Reception on the medium wave frequency of 1215 kHz was (SINPO) 34433 -- fair to good signal strength, depending on the length of fading. HERE's an audio excerpt of this transmission.

YALA - 1026 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department). Talk format at 12.15 UTC on 11 April UTC. SINPO was 33323 -- fair signal mixing with Chinese broadcaster and long fades.


PHUKET - 1062 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department). News reports/interviews from 12.15 till 12.35 UTC (7.15 till 07.35, Thai time) on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 34323 - fair signal with long fades and atmospheric noise.

RANGSIT (Near Bangkok) - 981 kHz (QSL)

Thammasat University Radio one of several stations in Thailand's education network, was logged on 2 February 2016. Thammasat University in Rangsit, Pathumthani (outside Bangkok) relays NHK World - Radio Japan broadcasts as well as education related programming in the Thai language. Their on-campus station operates on the MW frequency of 981 kHz, using a 10 kilowatt HARRIS generation DX10 transmitter. Transmission was monitored from 12.15 till 14.00 UTC (7.15pm till 9.00pm local time). Reception at 12.15 UTC was (SINPO) 25322 -- poor to fair signal due to long and deep fading, approximately 3 minutes apart. Signal improved after 13.30 UTC to 35433 -- less fading allowed for longer period of clear and audible transmission. Radio Japan sent a non-detailed QSL; Thammasat Radio University promised to reply, but nothing more to date.

KRABI - 963 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai Pheua Kaan Seuksaa in Krabi (Thailand) was heard on 7 April 2016.  A commentary, interview and Thai songs were heard from 14.00 till 15.00 UTC (9pm till 10pm, local Thai time). Reception on 963 kHz was (SINPO) 43433 - good signal strength, interference from co-frequency station (Thai Army station in Bangkok) and occasional fading approximately every 10 minutes. Reception by 14.30 UTC /9.30 pm was mixing at about equal strength with other Thai station.

CHIANG MAI - 549 KHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Prathet Thai Pheua Kaan Seuksaa in Chiang Mai (Thailand) was heard on 6 April 2016.  A Japanese language programme and a selection of Thai songs was heard from 16.20 till 17.00 UTC (11.20 pm till midnight local time). Reception on 549 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 -- fair signal strength, clear audio, short and occasional fading. HERE's an audio excerpt of this transmission.


ADDITONAL THAI STATIONS (Reception reported, but NOT submitted for verification)

Maha Sarakham - 531 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department, PRD). Talk format logged at 12.15 UTC on 12 April 2016. SINPO was 24322 -- poor to weak signal, audible but noisy QRN.

Bangkok [Krung Thep] - 540 kHz
4th Cavalry Batallion (Royal Guard). Talk format logged at 12.30 UTC on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 24432. Station purportedly operates round-the-clock.

Kanchanaburi - 558 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department, PRD)
. News magazine/current events (?) at 12.15 UTC on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 23432 -- weak signal, mixing with Chinese broadcaster and fading.

Chaiyaphum - 567 kHz
Army Signals Department.
No signal detected on 11 April at 12.20 UTC.

Khon Kaen - 648 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department). Talk format in Thai at 12.20 UTC on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 34433 -- fair with good audio and slight fading.

Chonburi - 720 kHz
Siang Jaak Thahaan Reua (Voice of the Navy)?. Talk format in Thai at 12.25 UTC on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 44434.

Bangkok (Krung Thep) - 945 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Thahaan Aakaat (Air Force Radio Station)?. Talk format at 19.00 UTC on 11 April 2016. SINPO was 55545 -- an exceptionally strong signal.

Udon Thani (Muang District)  - 1233 kHz
Witthayu Prajam Thin (Local Radio, Communications Division, Army Signals Department). Thai music was observed at 16.50 UTC on 12 April 2016. SINPO was 34433 -- fair to good signal, fairly stable with moderate fading. Sathaani Witthayu Krajaisiang Thahaan Aakaat (Air Force Radio Station) also reportedly operates on this frequency.

Nan or Buri Ram (Muang District) - 1368 kHz
Sathaanii Witthayu Krajaisiang Haeng Pratheet Thai (Radio Thailand, Government Public Relations Department). Thai music was observed at 16.50 UTC on 12 April 2016. SINPO was 34433. Thahaan Aakaat (Air Force) also reportedly operates on this frequency.

Samut Sakhon or Nakhon Phanom - 1440 kHz
Witthayu Prajaam Thin (Local Radio, Communications Division, Army Signals Department. Thai music was observed at 16.50 UTC on 12 April 2016. SINPO was 33423. Kohng Thap Phaak Thii Sohng (2nd Army Area) also reportedly operates on this frequency.

Bangkok - 1494 kHz (QSL)
Like Station 1494, an affiliate of Mass Communications Organisation of Thailand -- MCOT, in Bangkok, Thailand was heard on 11 May 2016.  A Thai language broadcast featuring a selection of old Western Pop songs was heard from 16.35 till 17.05 UTC (11.35pm till 12.05am, Thailand time).  Reception on the medium-wave frequency of 1494 kHz was (SINPO) 34433 -- fair to good signal strength audio and clear audio when signal did not fade (every four to five minutes. 

 Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya - 1575 kHz (QSL)

Voice of America (VOA, Broadcasting Board of Governors, US Government) / Sathaanii Witthayu Saranrom (Radio Saranrom, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Thai Government). VOA Bangla broadcast with talk and music at 16.45 UTC on 12 April 2016. SINPO was 55545 -- signal is one of the strongest and clearest Thai stations on MW from my quarter, and with good reason -- the transmitter is rated at 1000/500 kW. QSL received in 2012 -- the ONLY Thai MW station to verify.


REFERENCES:
AsiaWaves is an excellent source for Thai stations, frequencies and  postal addresses:

Thai Government Organisation Directory lists names, positions and organisations related to Thai radio broadcasting. I found it quite useful in respect to postal addresses and email addresses.