Logbook 17 May till 14 June 2020

ARMENIA
Adventist World Radio, transmitting from Yerevan-Gavar, was logged on 6 June 2020. English language religious programming was observed from 16.00 till 16.30 UTCReception on 9.490 kHz rated a SINPO of 24332 - poor signal strength, occasionally overmodulated but audible, atmospheric noise, slight fading.

GERMANY

Pan American Broadcasting via Nauen was received on 7 June 2020. Tony Alamo Ministry programme was monitored from 16.30 till 17.00 UTC. Reception on 11.830 kHz was SINPO 35343 -- initially at 16.30 UTC reception was much weaker, but around 16.45 UTC signal improved in clarity and strength. HERE is Pan American Broadcasting (Nauen).

GUAM

KSDA - Adventist World Radio via Agat was logged on 6 June 2020. Mongolian language programme was monitored from 10.45 till 11.00 UTC (broadcast time 10.30 till 11.00 UTC). Reception on 15.500 kHz was SINPO 54554 -- strong signal strength, brief QRM from China station around 10.45 UTC, clear audio, otherwise excellent reception. HERE KSDA (Agat).

INDONESIA 

Radio Cristy in Makassar or Radio Berita Klasik in Jakarta has been logged throughout the month of May and June 2020, from 21.00 till after 22.00 UTC, with Christian related programming in Indonesian. Reception is clear with audible content till 22.00 UTC. Station is also heard signing off at 16.00 UTC with religious music and the same female announcer each day.  HERE is the Indonesian station in question. Radio Cristy initially verified, but later seemed uncertain it was their station. So, Ì suspect it is Radio Berita Klasik. So far I have been unable to get a clear ID of the station.

MADAGASCAR

MWV African Pathways Radio (KNLS) via Mahajanga was received on 17 May 2020. Frequent station ID as KNLS, Western pop music and Evangelical programming was monitored from 03.20 till 04.00 UTC. Reception on 13.760 kHz was SINPO 55555 -- excellent signal strength, clear audio content.

ROMANIA

Radio Romania International via Galbeni-Bacau was heard on 10 June 2020. English language programming of News, Radio News Reel and Romanian rap music was monitored from 03.30 till 03.30 UTC. Reception on 11.825 kHz was SINPO 45333-- initially at 03.00 UTC reception was strong and clear content with moderate atmosphetic noise and fading; however around 03.25 UTC reception worsened with fading and atmospheric noise eclipsing what was an overall good signal. This is consistent even with monitoring in past months. Reception is better on 17.760 kHz in their transmission to Australia-Pacific which is a few hours later. HERE is Radio Romania International.

TAIWAN

Radio Taiwan International via Paochung, Taiwan was logged on 1 June 2020. English programming was monitored: 03.00 till 04.00 UTC. Reception on 15.320 kHz was SINPO 55544 - slight and occasional fading, otherwise excellent reception.

Radio Taiwan International via Paochung, Taiwan was logged on 6 June 2020. English programming was monitored: 03.00 till 04.00 UTC. Reception on 15.320 kHz was SINPO 55544 - slight and occasional fade, otherwise excellent reception.

Radio Taiwan International via Paochung, Taiwan was logged on 8 June 2020. English programming was monitored: 03.00 till 04.00 UTC. Reception on 15.320 kHz was SINPO 55555 - excellent reception.

VIETNAM

Voice of Vietnam via Hanoi was logged on 31 May 2020. English progammrs, including news and Sunday Show, was monitored from 15.05 till 15.26 UTC. Reception on 9.840 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555 - excellent signal strength and clarity of audio.

Voice of Vietnam via Hanoi was logged on 6 June 2020. English progammrs, including news and Sunday Show, was monitored from 10.00 till 10.29 UTC. Reception on 11.840 kHz rated a SINPO 54544 -- strong signal strength, some heterodyning, slight and occasional fading, otherwise excellent reception.

RX: Tecsun S-2000 and Degen DE-1102 ANT: 1/4 wave, Passive Loop and 3 meter wire QTH: Malaysia (near Kuala Lumpur)