Tag Archives: Kim Elliott

VOA Radiogram for April 27/28 includes Thor50x2, PSK63F, and Flamp

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA Radiogram) Apologies for not updating this website since the April 20/21 VOA Radiogram. I have been diverted by deadlines connected to my other full-time job, audience research analyst for the International Broadcasting Bureau. Thanks to all who sent … Continue reading →

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VOA Radiogram this weekend

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Thomas

Here are the details for the VOA Radiogram this weekend: (Source: Kim Elliott) VOA Radiogram on 30 and 31 March 2013 will feature the MFSK (multiple frequency shift keying) modes. This “menu” for the program shows the mode, center audio … Continue reading →

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VOA Radiogram: March 23/24 broadcast

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA Radiogram) VOA Radiogram for March 23/24 will be similar to the past weekend’s program in that it features the PSK modes. Much of Kim’s script will be the same. In this weekend’s broadcast, however, only one mode at … Continue reading →

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Global News Dashboard: BBG news networks share a front door

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Thomas

The BBG has made a step toward consolidating their news networks–well, at least superficially.  All of their news agencies now have a consolidated web presence on the new website called the Global News Dashboard. Positives? It’s searchable and has a … Continue reading →

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VOA Radiograms Today (17 March 2013)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA Radiogram) The third airplay of VOA Radiogram is coming soon, at 1300 UTC, on 6095 kHz. Another, directed to Europe, will be at 1930 UTC on 15670 kHz. Thanks to the many listeners throughout Europe, North America, and even in … Continue reading →

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VOA Radiogram “soft launch” this weekend

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Thomas

Kudos to VOA research analyst Dr. Kim Andrew Elliott for his remarkable innovation:  VOA Radiograms (i.e., digital text messages sent over shortwave broadcast radio), and for promoting this concept through the Voice of America. His persistance, with support from forward-thinking … Continue reading →

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Listen to The Giant Jukebox this weekend on 7,375 kHz

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC will be broadcasting the Giant Jukebox this weekend, Sunday (00:00 to 02:00 UTC) on their new 7,375 kHz frequency. For those of us in North America, this broadcast will be Saturday evening (tonight!) from 19:00-21:00 EST. Last Sunday, … Continue reading →

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VOA’s Radiogram adds digital content to AM broadcasts

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Thomas

VOA Radiogram is a new Voice of America program experimenting with digital text and images via AM shortwave broadcasting.  One might say this is the crossover point between classic shortwave and current technology.  It’s fun and fascinating stuff, and also … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: The Mighty KBC

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC broadcast again early this morning (from 00:00-02:00 UTC) on 9,450 kHz. Their signal was quite strong into North America and there was very little interference of any sort. As we’ve come to expect, the KBC’s Giant Jukebox … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: The Giant Jukebox and Kim Elliott’s digital text on The Mighty KBC

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC’s broadcast from Bulgaria was mighty strong last night into North America. I recorded the full 2 hour show of The Giant Jukebox on 9,450 kHz beginning at 00:00 UTC. As I’ve come to expect from The Mighty … Continue reading →

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