50th anniversary of Belgian Radio & Television (RTB) Stamp

BELGIUM POST on 24 November 1973 issued a First Day Cover stamp celebrating the 50th anniversary of Belgian Radio & Television (RTB) - 1923-1973. Postmark cancellation originated from Brussels.

Reach Beyond Australia (via Kununurra)

Reach Beyond Australia, transmitting from Kununurra, Western Australia, was logged on  13 December 2023. An English language programme called "Spotlight" was monitored from  09.20 till 09.30 UTC. Reception on 9.860 kHz rated a SINPO of 45354 -- good signal strength, clear audio despite atmospheric noise.

Reception report was submitted on the same day. An eQSL was received on 19 December 2023

RX: Tecsun S-2000EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH Central West Malaysia

Radyo Pilipinas (viaTinang)

Radyo Pilipinas, transmitting from Tinang, Philippines, was logged on 11 December 2023. A Tagalog broadcast was monitored from 18.27 till 19.00 UTC. Reception on 15.190 kHz rated a  SINPO of 55444 - occasional static flares during an otherwise strong and clear signal.

 

Reception report was submitted on 12 December 2023. An eQSL was received on the same day. Follow up paper QSL card arrived in early March 2024.

RX: Tecsun S-2000 EXT ANT: random 3 meter wire QTH: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

30th Anniversary of Taiwan Broadcast Service

REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) on 16 September 1957 issued a set of three First Day Cover stamps marking the 30th Anniversary of Broadcast Service. The stamp remained in circulation on 1 August 1962, The printer was China Engraving & Printing Works, R.O.C. The designer was Chen Chao-erh. Photographer/engraver was Pao Liang-yu, Creative Director. Colour print process method was Intaglio, using 80 weight, wood-free printing paper. The dimension of stamps measured (mm) 37 x 29. the back of the stamp was gumless with 12 perforations. Postmark cancellation originated from Kaosiung.

Broadcasting as a business in the Republic of China began with the establishment by the Ministry of Communications of the Tientsin Broadcast Station at Tientsin, Hopei on 1 May  1927. From that date on various state-run and privately-owned broadcast stations have emerged throughout the country.

In commemoration of its 30th anniversary and in appreciation of its splendid service to the society, a set of three  commemorative stamps was issued. The stamps show, in the central design, a globe, a broadcasting tower and a microphone. In the background are radio waves reaching from Taiwan to every part of the world.

Source; Taiwan Post

Voice of America Calendar - December 2023

 

Voice of America Calendar - December 2023

 

Reception Reports Submitted in November 2023

 RECEPTION REPORTS EMAILED TO THESE STATIONS

- Radio Thailand World Service - RR emailed on 18 November 2023 - rthworldservice@gmail.com. Email was received 20 Nov promising a paper QSL card.

- Voice of America Africa (via Pinheira)  - RR (in German) emailed on 17 Nov 2023 - qsl@usagm.gov

- NHK Radio Japan - RR submitted online on 15 Nov 2023. QSL card received 30 Nov 2023.

- Die Stimme Vietnams  - RR (in German) emailed on 14 Nov 2023 - deutsch_vov@yahoo.com

- Voice of Turkiye - RR emailed on 14 Nov 2023 - tsr@trt.net.tr QSL card 

- Bangkok Meteorological Radio - RR emailed on 13 Nov 2023 - info_service@tmd.mail.go.th

Radio Thailand World Service

Radio Thailand World Service via Udon Thani was received on 18 November 2023. A 30-minute broadcast of regional and world news, along with advertisements, was observed from 00.00 till 00.30 UTC. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 13.750 kHz rated a SINPO of 35433 -- strong and clear signal, despite moderate atmospheric noise. HERE'S an audio-video file from this transmission to give an idea of the reception quality in Malaysia.

I might added this transmission target was intended for the east coast of the United States.

Reception report was submitted on the same day. An email on 20 November  2023 from Radio Thailand confirmed the report and promised to send a QSL Card. QSL card was received on 29 December 2023, but with incomplete data, i.e. date, time and frequency.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Central West Malaysia.

NHK Radio Japan

NHK Radio Japan via Yamata was heard on 15 November 2023. A Japanese language broadcast of pop music featuring Blue Oyster Cult and Alice Cooper was monitored from 17.05 to 18.00 UTC. Reception on 9.560 kHz rated a SINPO of 45544

Reception report was submitted online on the following day, 16 November 2023. A QSL card was received on 30 November 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: Off the whip QTH: Central West Malaysia

Radio Andorra Postage Stamp - 2010

POSTES PRINCIPAT D'ANDORRA on 21 May 2010 issued a First Day Cover stamp of the old Radio Andorra building. The stamp was designed by Francisco Sánchez for the postal sercvice with the Radio Andorra building in Campagna as a motif. Postmark featured an old microphone similar to one used at Radio Andorra.

Spanish Post Office “Correos” also issued a similar stamp for Andorra, observing the 30th anniversary of the cessation in transmissions of Radio Andorra.

50th Anniversary of the First Tahiti-France Radio Link

FRENCH POLYNESIA (TAHITI) on 18 December 1965 offered a First Day Cover stamp marking the 50th Anniversary of the first Tahiti-France radio link (29 December 1915).

 

I am assuming "radio link" is referring partly to ORTF to Radio Tahiti as well as other communication links. 

I obtained this FDC because Radio Tahiti was one of those Asia-Pacific stations I logged in the 1970s while living in Colorado (USA). I especially remember listening at nights. Polynesian music played non-stop while it snowed in Denver, and I would imagine sunny, palm-fringed beaches and beautiful people in native dress, far away from this miserable cold, grey, snowy winter's night.

Radio Taiwan International National Day Broadcast 2023

Radio Taiwan International  transmitting presumably from Tamsui was received  on 8 October 2023. Taiwan's 112th National Day broadcast was monitored from 02.40 till 03.30 UTC. A Chinese language programme of speeches, parade and marching band music. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 15.470 kHz  rated a SINPO of 55444 -- good reception, clear audio, some atmospheric noise especially after 03.15 UTC.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 17 October 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Central West Malaysia

Radio Free Asia (via Tinian)

Radio Free Asia transmitting from Tinian, North Mariana Islands was received  on 23 October 2023, A Laotian language broadcast of news and current events was monitored from 00.00 till 00.40 UTC. Reception on 15.210 kHz rated a SINPO of 55454 -- strong and clear audio content.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 17 October 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: passive loop QTH: Central West Malaysia

Voice of Turkiye (October 2023)

Voice of Turkiye via Emirler was logged on 8 October 2023. An English language broadcast was observed from 16.35 till 17.25 UTC. Reception was noted on 11.660 kHz.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived on 10 November 2023.

Voice of Turkiye (September 2023)

Voice of Turkiye via Emirler was logged on 22 September 2023. An English language broadcast was observed from 21.10 till 21.25 UTC. Reception was noted on 9.875 kHz. 

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived on 10 November 2023. 

Papua New Guinea Centenary of Radio FDC & Brochure

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 11 September 1996 released a First Day Cover of four stamps to commemorate the centenary of radio. These colourful stamps featured a radio control tracking desk, radio transmitter with pedal powered generator, satellite dish and radio DJ. A brochure accompanied  this FDC with details about the stamps and the write up on the  centenary of radio in Papua New Guinea. 

Having listened and received QSLs from many of Papua New Guinea's shortwave outlets, it is nice to own this addition piece of NBC history.

NHK Radio Japan (via Yamata)

NHK Radio Japan via Yamata was heard on 17 October 2023. A Japanese language broadcast of Jazz in Japan in the 1920s-1930s was monitored from 18.10 to 18.40 UTC.  Reception on 7.375 kHz rated a SINPO of 45544

Reception report was submitted online on the following day, 18 October 2023. A QSL card was received on 6 November 2023.

RX:  Sangean ATS-909 EXT ANT: Off the whip QTH: Central West Malaysia

Voice of America Calendar - November 2023

 Voice of America Calendar - November 2023

Reception Reports Submitted in Sept-Oct 2023

 RECEPTION REPORTS EMAILED TO THESE STATIONS:

 - Radio Spaceshuttle International via Twente - 22 Oct 2023 - spaceshuttleradio@yahoo.com

- Radio Free Asia (Tinian) - 23 Oct 2023 -- qsl@rfa.org - QSL Card on 17 Nov 2023

- Radio Habana Cuba - 23 Oct 2023 -- radiohc@enet.cu

- Reach Beyond Australia - 21 Oct 2023 -- radio@reachbeyond.org.au - eQSL on 24 Oct 2023

- Voice of Vietnam - 18 Oct 2023 -- vovworld@vov.vn / englishsection@vov.vn

- NHK Radio Japan - 17 Oct 2023 -- Online submission. - QSL Card on 6 Nov 2023

- Radio Taiwan International - 10 Oct 2023 -- rti@rti.org.tw - QSL Card on 17 Nov 2023

- Voice of Turkiye - 9 Oct 2023 -- tsr@trt.net.tr - QSL card on 10 Nov 2023.

 
- Voice of Turkiye - 14 Sept 2023 -- tsr@trt.net.tr - QSL card on 10 Nov 2023.

- Adventist World Radio -   2 Oct 2023 -- asia@awr.org - eQSL on 12 Oct 2023

- Hope Radio 5 (Koror) - eQSL on 6 Oct 2023

- KBS World Radio - 30 Sept -- online submission - eQSL on same day

- Radio New Zealand Pacific - 1 Oct -- online submission - eQSL on 13 Oct 2023

Reach Beyond Australia (via Kununurra)

Reach Beyond Australia, transmitting from Kununurra, Western Australia, was received on 21 October 2023, from 09.35 till 10.00 UTC. A Korean language broadcast -- "True Voice of Martyrs" --was monitored on the short-wave frequency of  9.580  kHz. SINPO rated a  45454 -- strong, clear audio, slight atmospheric noise.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. An eQSL arrived on 24 October 2023.

RX:  Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: random 3 meter wire QTH: West Malaysia

Centenary Anniversary of Public Radio Broadcasting in Australia

AUSTRALIA POST on 17 October  2013 marked a century of public radio broadcasting in Australia with a stamp illustrated by Harry Slaghekke and inspired by a 1940s Max Dupain photoshoot for the AWA Radiola. Postmark for this First Day Cover originated from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The console radio design was set to the “Music Lovers Hour” on 2BL, now known as ABC Radio Sydney. Initially called 2SB, 2BL made the first official broadcast in Australia on 23 November 1923.

Harry Slaghekke has beautifully illustrated this iconic scene that was a snapshot into many Australian homes during the 1940s. The postwar period around 1949 was an optimistic time, radio was on still its own. Television hadn’t made an impact yet. Everybody got their news, their entertainment, children had programs, teenagers. There were serials, dramas and comedy shows.

On a side note, ABC 2BL Sydney is still operating on 702 kHz (MW/AM). This 50,000 watt station can be received in Central West Malaysia in the early morning hours when the path of night covers New South Wales to Kuala Lumpur. HERE is 2BL as heard in Malaysia, back 2017. Reception is occasionally much better than this recording.

Source: Australia Post

Radio New Zealand Pacific

Radio New Zealand Pacific was logged on 29 September 2023. English language broadcast with a segment on additives and artificial sweeteners, followed by news, was logged from 17.45 till 18.05 UTC. Reception on  9.700 kHz rated a SINPO of 43443 --  RNZ was clear and audible only when switched to narrow filter to eliminate QRM created by CRI, which operated on the same frequency.

Reception report was submitted online on the following day and again on 12 October 2023. An eQSL was received on 13 October 2023.

 

 

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia

Adventist World Radio (visa Moosbrunn)

 

Adventist World Radio, transmitting from Moosbrunn, Austria, was heard on 2 October 2023. An Urdu language broadcast was monitored from from 16.00 till  16.30  UTC. Reception on the short-wave frequency of 15.265 kHz rated a SINPO of 55444 - strong, clear signal despite some minor atmospheric noise.

Reception report was submitted on the following day. An eQSL was received on 12 October 2023.

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: random 3 meter wire QTH: Malaysia

Hope Radio 5 (via Koror)

Hope Radio 5, transmitting from Koror, Palau, was heard on the short-wave frequency of 9.965 kHz, here in the Kuala Lumpur area, on 1 October 2023, from 09.20 till 10.00 UTC. SINPO initially was 24222 -- audible signal, but weak with severe atmospheric noise. By 09.50 UTC, SINPO rated a 45434 -- stronger, but still with some atmospheric noise. English language programmes included "The Word of Truth" and "MFC World Ministry" with station IDs and contact details after each programme.

Reception report was submitted on the same day. An eQSL was received on 5 October 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia

Voice of America Calendar - October 2023

Voice of America Calendar - October 2023

KBS World Radio (via Woofferton)

KBS World Radio transmitting from Woofferton, UK was logged on 29 September 2023. A Russian language broadcast was logged from 18.00 till 18.20 UTC. News and music programmes were observed. Reception on 15.265 kHz rated a SINPO of 35343 -- audible signal but noisy background. 

Reception report was submitted online on the following day. A eQSL was promptly provided once it was sent to KBS World Radio.

Voice of America Calendar - September 2023

 

Voice of America Calendar - September 2023

 

QSLs Month of August 2023

Radio Northern Europe International. Paochung, Taiwan. 

RX: Sangean ATS-909  EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire  QTH: Malaysia

Radio Northern Europe International (via Paochung)

Radio Northern Europe International, transmitting from Paochung, Taiwan, was logged in Malaysia on 10 June 2023. A broadcast of pop/disco-dance/electronica music  was monitored from 09.30 till 09.55 UTC. Reception on 9.900 kHz rated a SINPO of  34333 -- fair reception, clear music content despite the terrible atmospheric noise. HERE is RNEI has heard in Malaysia.

Reception report was emailed on the same day, 10 June 2023. An eQSL, routed to a webpage, was emailed on 13 August 2023.

The following message was attached to the eQSL: "We would like to confirm the reception reports for the Paochung broadcast from the following listeners: Fabrizio S., Tooru G., Timm B., JohnZ.A., Peter L., Thomas D., Noboru H., Ding L., Masahiro K., Tatsuya O., Atsuhisa K., Shinya H., Tatsuya S., Hironobu T., Satoshi I., Takuji S. & Timofeyev U."

 

 RX: Sangean ATS-909  EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire  QTH: Malaysia

Voice of America Calendar - August 2023

 Voice of America Calendar - August 2023

 

QSLs for Month of July 2023

 

Voice  of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye.

Voice  of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye.

Voice  of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye.

Radio Free Asia, transmitting from Tinian.

WWVH, transmitting from Kauai, Hawaii.

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 15 May 2023. An English language broadcast of news, commentary on Turkish election, Turkish pop music, "New Day. New Choices" and "Did You Know That" was monitored from 16.35  till 17.28 UTC. Reception on 11.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 45444 -- good reception, clear audio.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 26 July 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8  EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 13 June 2023. An English language broadcast of news, Turkish press review, Turkish pop music and Turkish food was monitored from 20.35  till 21.18 UTC. Reception on 9.875 kHz rated a SINPO of 54454 -- good reception, clear audio, slight interference from Voice of Korea but buried under your much stronger signal.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 26 July 2023.

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia

Radio Free Asia (via Tinian)

Radio Free Asia, transmitting from Tinian, was logged on 13 June 2023. A Korean broadcast was heard from 21.00 till 21.35 UTC. Reception was observed on both 9.954 kHz and 11.985 kHz. SINPO (on 9540 kHz) was 25332 initially a weak, but clear and audible speech which around 21.20UTC gradually improved in strength; SINPO (on 11.985 kHz) was 45444 good signal -- strong and clear audio content.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 26 July 2023.

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Tukiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 24 April 2023. A sports event in Turkish was monitored from 18.10 till 18.55 UTC. Reception on 9.460 kHz rated a SINPO of 45444 -- good reception, clear audio

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 26 July 2023.

RX: Alinco DX-R8 EXT ANT: Passive Loop QTH: Malaysia


 

Radio Philately: Spanish Sahara

 

CORREOS SAHARA ESPANA issued a set of eight stamps on 30 September 1964. The series was designed by J.J. de Castro. Perforation was 13 x 12 1/2. They were printed in Spain.  The theme appears to have been radio communication of music across the Spanish Sahara. Shown here:

-  25CNTS, 1PTA, a dromedary (one-humped) camel with rider and a microphone with radio waves travelling across the Sahara Desert;

- 50CNTS, 1.50PTAS, 3PTAS,  a dromedary (one-humped) camel  in the background and a young man in traditional attire with flute performing a tune; and

- 70CNTS, 2PTAS, 10PTAS, a young woman dressed in regional clothes and ornaments performing a song on a traditional drum.

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Spanish Sahara (Sahara Español in Spanish and الصحراء الإسبانية‎‎ — As-Sahrā’a Al-Isbānīyah in Arabic), officially the Overseas Province of the Spanish Sahara (Provincia Ultramarina del Sahara Español and إقليم الصحراء الإسبانية ما وراء البحار), was the name used for the modern territory of Western Sahara when it was occupied and ruled as a territory by Spain between 1884 and 1975. Spanish Sahara lay between Mauritania and Morocco and bordered Algeria to the northeast. Under UN pressure, Spain eventually relinquished its colonial claim in 1976.

To the right side of the page is a radio programme guide from RadioTelevision de Sahara. A Finish DXer provided it. 

Radio Philately: Saar Schwartzenberg Radio & Observation Tower -1956

 

SAAR (under French protectorate) issued on 6 May 1956 a 15 Fr postage stamp showing the Schwartzenberg telecommunications and observation tower on Schwartzenberg,  Saarbrücken. Postmark originated from Hilbringen Über Merzig, (Saar).

The square - section tower was built in 1930 of reinforced concrete.The builder of the tower was undertaken by the St. Johann Beautification Society, and the design was drawn up by the Saarbrücken city architect at the time, Hermann Leiber . The foundation stone was laid on 27 June 1930, and the tower was inaugurated on 12 October 1930.

During World War II, the Schwarzenberg Tower was only slightly damaged, and the damaged portion was repaired in 1949.

Due to its height at 377 meters above sea level, the Schwarzenberg Tower has been used by several operators for radio purposes since the 1950s. Transmitters for police and fire brigade radio, VHF radio and mobile radio are currently installed on the top of the tower.

Source: Wikipedia