Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was logged on 12 February 2024. An English language broadcast was monitored from 17.55  till 18.23 UTC. Reception on shortwave frequency of 9.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 8 April 2024.

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

Korean Post KBS Public Broadcasting 50th Anniversary - Stamp Museum Commemorative

KOREAN POST on 19 October 2023 issued a First Day Cover stamps commemorating the KBS Public Broadcasting 50th Anniversary - Stamp Museum Commemorative. Shown here is a FDC maxim card and FDC  Envelope. These items were produced by the Korean Stamp Museum.

Radio Taiwan International (via Tamsui)

RADIO TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL, presumably from Tamsui) was heard on 8 March 2024. An English language broadcast was observed from 16.07 till 17.00 UTC. Recption on the shortwave frequency of 9.405 kHz  rated a SINPO of 55555 - strong signal and clear audio.

Reception report was emailed on the followin day. A QSL cad was received on 3 April 2024.

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

All India Radio (via Bangalore)

ALL INDIA RADIO (External Service) via Bangalore was heard on 22 January 2024, from  17.35 till 18.05 UTC. An Arabic language broadcast was observed during this period, beginning with Quran recitation. Reception on the short-wave frequency of 9.620 kHz rated  a SINPO of 55555 - excellent!  HERE is AIR Arabic broadcast at sign-on.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. A QSL cad was received on 3 April 2024.

Email:
spectrum-manager@air.org.in

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

NHK Radio Japan

 

NHK Radio Japan, transmitting from Yamata, Japan, was logged on 3 March 2024.

Voice of Turkiye

 

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 22 January 2024.

Radyo Pilipinas (via Tinang)

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. A follow-up paper QSL card with station sticker was received in early March 2024.

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

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

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

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

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

Reception Reports submitted in January 2024

 Radio Free Asia via Sulaibiyah. Reception report emailed to qsl@rfa.org on 24 January 2024.

- All India Radio (External Service) via Bangalore. Reception report emailed to spectrum-manager@air.org.in on 24 January 2024.

- Voice of Turkiye via Emirler. Reception report emailed to  tsr@trt.net.tr on 23 January 2024.

- Radio Taiwan International via Tamshui. Reception report emailed to  rti@rti.org.tw on 23 January 2024. QSL card received on 13 February 2024.

- Adventist World Radio (KSDA) via Agat, Guam. Reception report emailed to  guam@awr.org on 16 January 2024.

- RTM WAI FM via Kajang, Malaysia. Reception report emailed to   pnk_rtmkajang@rtm.gov.my on 8 January 2024. eQSL received on 9 January 2024.

Voice of Turkey

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 14 November 2023. An English language broadcast was monitored from 17.50 till 18.25 UTC. Reception on  9.660 kHz had a SINPO rating of 55555.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. Their QSL card arrived in the mail on 11 January 2024.

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

RTM Wai FM (via Kajang, Malaysia)

RTM Wai FM, transmitting from Kajang, Malaysia (about 40km southeast of me), was logged on 8 January 2024. An with Iban programme -- lively discussion between DJ Sam and Jebut about food and other Sarawak related topics -- was observed from 00.10 UTC till 00.50 UTC. Reception on 11.665 kHz rated a SINPO of 35343 -- fair signal strength with discernible audio content, despite atmospheric noise and slight fading. Reception quality worsened with a weaker signal and more noise after 00.45 UTC.

Reception report was emailed on the 8 January 2024. An eQSL was received on the following day, 9 January 2024.

Email:
pnk_rtmkajang@rtm.gov.my

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

Bible Voice Broadcasting (via Nauen)

Bible Voice Broadcasting, transmitting from Nauen, Germany,  was logged on 30 September 2023. A Farsi language broadcast, mostly featuring a female announce talking and music in the background, was heard from 18.15 till 18.15 UTC. Reception on 11.885 kHz had an SINPO 55444 -- strong signal strength, clear frequency, slight fading, audible content

Reception report was emailed on the following day. An eQSL was received on 5 January 2024. 

Email: mail@bvbroadcasting.org

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

2024 New Year's eGreetings from Radio Taiwan International

 

New Year's eGreetings from Radio Taiwan International