Sunday, July 14, 2024

Radio Taiwan International (via Tamshui)

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from Tamshui, was logged on 24 Jun 2024.  An English language broadcast was monitored from 16.35 till 17.00 UTC. "Come Along", presented by host Sharon Lin, featured an interview with Dr. Stephen Clingman who discussed the artwork of South African artist William Kentridge. He talked about Kentridge's use of charcoal, "boundary of space (apartheid)", notably in his words entitled "Ubu, Tell Us the Truth" and "Sibyl". Afterwards, the programme  "Tai-gi Made Easy", presented by host by Ching-en Chiau, talked about a favourite Tainan food -- "rice cake" and the ways it is eaten. He also introduced us to the Chinese lexicon used to describe these different "rice cake" dishes. Reception on 9.405 kHz rated a SINPO of 54544 - good reception and clear content. 

Reception report was submitted the following day, QSL card arrived on 15 June 2024.

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


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