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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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KBC frequency change for North America

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC just notified me that they will move from 7,375 kHz to 9,925 kHz on Sunday, May 5th–returning to 7,375 kHz on Sunday, September 1st. So, starting Sunday, May 5th 2013, you can tune in the Mighty KBC from 00:00 … 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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The Mighty KBC testing Monday & Tuesday morning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC will be testing Monday and Tuesday mornings (March 11th & 12th) from 09.00 -11.00 UTC. They will be on the following frequencies (simultaneously): 5,955 kHz from Nauen with The Giant Jukebox 6,095 kHz from Wertachtal with Transport Radio … 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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The Mighty KBC is moving the Giant Jukebox to 7.375 MHz, March 3rd

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC is moving their regular Sunday (00:00 to 02:00 UTC) Giant Jukebox broadcast from 9,450 to 7,375 kHz on Sunday, March 3rd, 2013. The new broadcast will come from Nauen, Germany, packing 125 kW. The KBC noted that they may … 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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The Mighty KBC testing fast digital modes this weekend

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC will broadcast this Sunday (January 20) on 9,450 kHz between 00:00-02:00 UTC (that’s Saturday night in North America from 19:00-21:00 EST). Details below: (Source: The Mighty KBC) We will try some fast text modes this weekend on … Continue reading →

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