Category Archives: Broadcasters

WRTH 2013 Summer (A) season available for download

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Thomas

I just received the following message from Sean Gilbert with WRTH: The WRTH editorial team are pleased to announce that the Summer (A) Season broadcast schedules file is now available to download for free from http://www.wrth.com/ just follow the link on the … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: Voice of Greece

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: almost three hours of music–ranging from modern to folk–and a little Greek commentary, from the Voice of Greece. Recorded today, May 13, 2013 on 9.42 MHz starting around 01:52 UTC. Click here to download the full recording, … Continue reading →

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Capture images on the VOA Radiogram this weekend

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA Radiogram) VOA Radiogram for the weekend of May 11 and 12 will feature long stretches of VOA News in plain text, using the MFSK 32 and 64 modes. No Flmsg or Flamp this time. This weekend’s program will … Continue reading →

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The Age National Times: Radio Australia may cut broadcasts to China/Indonesia

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Thomas

Thanks to Richard Cuff for bringing this item to my attention: (Source: The Age – National Times) The ABC could soon abandon international shortwave radio broadcasts to China and Indonesia, ending more than 70 years of beaming news and current … Continue reading →

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Radio Free Sarawak takes a break

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Thomas

The clandestine station Radio Free Sarawak–who we most recently mentioned in connection with the Malaysian elections–has announced that they are going off the air.  There is a note of finality in their announcement (below), yet they do leave some ambiguity … Continue reading →

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May and June test transmissions from PCJ Radio International

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Thomas

From May 19th until June 9th, 2013, PCJ Radio International will be conducting a number test transmissions from Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Here are the details: Dates: May 19, 26; June 2, 9th – 2013 Time: 1300 to 1400UTC Frequency: 11,750 … Continue reading →

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Jonathan explores the past and present of the Radio Netherlands Madagascar Relay Station

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Thomas

Many thanks to former RNW Media Network host, Jonathan Marks, for sharing this insightful look at the Radio Netherlands Madagascar Relay Station–a must read! Indeed, check out this article and many more on Jonathan’s Critical Distance Weblog. If you were … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: The Mighty KBC

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC broadcast again early this morning (from 00:00-02:00 UTC) on their new summer frequency of 9,925 kHz. Their signal from Nauen, Germany was packing 125 kW–it was amazingly strong into North America. As we’ve come to expect, the KBC’s Giant … Continue reading →

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All Africa: Digital Did Not Kill the Radio Star

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Thomas

This is a brilliant article on the importance and relevance of radio by David Smith with All Africa.  Below you’ll find some quotes, but it must be read in its entirety: (Source: All Africa) By David Smith Radio threatens many of … Continue reading →

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Thoughts after the Canadian RCI/CBC Senate hearing

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Thomas

Last night, I listened to a live stream of the Canadian senate hearings regarding last year’s Radio Canada International cuts to shortwave radio. CBC president Hubert LaCroix and RCI director Michelle Parent met remarkably little criticism or resistance in the … Continue reading →

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