Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from Baochung (Taiwan), aired a 'live' broadcast of the 106th National Day festivities on 10 October 2017, from 02.00 till 03.00. RTI announcers Natalie Soh and John Van Trieste hosted this hour-long broadcast of speeches from the President of Taiwan, foreign dignitaries and guests, as well as music by "Formosa Crew" UTC. Insomuch as this transmission targeted Southeast Asia, reception on 15.130 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555 -- excellent on all accounts for the duration of the broadcast. HERE's an audio excerpt from this broadcast.
Reception report was emailed and submitted online on the same day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 25 October 2017.
Reception report was emailed and submitted online on the same day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 25 October 2017.
Listeners who tuned in to this broadcast received an RTI souvenir -- a black-and-white tote bag, featuring RTI insignia and microphones over the ages.
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DeleteStation: Radio Taiwan International
TX location: Taipei, Taiwan
RX location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Date: 10 October 2017
Time monitored: 02.00 till 03.00 UTC
Frequency: 15.130 kHz
SINPO: 55555 - excellent on all accounts
Programme content of English/Mandarin language broadcast :
02.00 - Station ID announcing 106th National Day broadcast to Southeast Asia on 15.130 kHz and Internet to the world, hosted by Natalie Soh and John Van Trieste. Speech by a Missionary addressed many accomplishments of the nations, including Taiwanese athletes, military, environmentalism, financial successes etc. Speech was in Mandarin, Taiwanese and indigenous dialect.
02.10 - Tuvalu Prime Minister and wife were introduced, followed by a speech from Taiwanese doctor in the biotech industry living in Florida (who represented overseas Taiwanese)
02.20 - "Formosa Crew" provided a song and dance performance while Natalie and John discussed events going on around Taiwan to celebrate National Day
02.28 - Taiwan national anthem, followed by speech from President of Taiwan. She addressed anti-drug campaign in Taiwan, the Taiwanese military, private sector, Taiwan's business and cultural activities in Southeast Asia, thanked Taiwan's allies, peaceful ties with mainland China, among other matters. Natalie translated her speech.
02.52 - Summary of speech by Taiwanese president, martial music played in background while announcers discussed Taiwan's revolution and formation of the nation by Dr. Sun Yat Sen
02.57 - Closure announcements of RTI, followed by Taiwanese pop songs performed by male singer
03.00 - Transmission ended
Receiver used: Degen DE-1102
Aerial: whip antenna