QSLs / ARTICLES

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Radio Liberty/Radio Azadi (via Sulaibiyah)

Radio Liberty (Radio Azadi), transmitting from Sulaibiyah, Kuwait, was logged on 15 February 2024. A Pashto language broadcast was monitored from 03.30 till 04.00 UTC. Reception on 13.860 kHz rated a SINPO of 35343 - fair signal strength to audible content, but too much atmospheric noise to make it bearable to listen. 

 Reception report was emailed on the same day. A QSL card was received on 29 February 2024.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: Passive Loop QTH: Malaysia

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Radio Free Asia (via Sulaibiyah)

Radio Free Asia, transmitting from Sulaibiyah, Kuwait, was logged on 24 January 2024. Lao language broadcast with reports about Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand was monitored from 00.00 till 00.30 UTC. Reception on  9.930 kHz rated a SINPO of 45444 - initially (at sign-in) signal was poor, but audible. Approximately 10 minutes later signal was stronger and much clearer  with no interference. HERE is RFA via Kuwait as hear in Malaysia.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. A QSL was received on 16 February 2024.

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

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Trans World Radio (via Manzini)

Trans World Radio, transmitting from Manzini, Swaziland, was logged on 12 February 2024. A Lingala language broadcast of a rligious nature was  monitored from 19.35 till 20.05 UTC. Reception on 15.105  kHz rated a SINPO of 55444 -- good signal strength and clear audio despite moderate atmospheric noise. HERE is how TWR Manzini sounded in Malaysia.

 Reception report was emailed on the following day. An eQSL was received on 14 February 2024.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave elevated to height of 13 meters QTH: Malaysia

Monday, February 12, 2024

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, on  11 December 2023. English language broadcast of Turkish related topic and Turkish music was observed from  17.58  till 18.25 UTC. Reception on 9.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 13 February 2024.


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

Radio Taiwan International (via Tamshui)

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from Tamshui, Taiwan, was logged on 23 January 2024. English language programmes "Jukebox Journeys" and "Taiwanna Know" was monitored from 16.30 till 17.00 UTC. Reception on  9.405 kHz rated a SINPO of 44444 - strong signal and clear audio.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail after Chinese New Year on 13 February 2024. Unfortunately it would seem RTI is less concerned these days to include the time and transmitter site; in recent years I've noticed they are lax in providing complete details on the card. I suppose one should be thankful just to get the QSL.


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