Tag Archives: VOA

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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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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Heritage Foundation: BBG is cutting “the most cost-effective part of its organization”

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Thomas

For those of you not familiar, note that the The Heritage Foundation is a US conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to “formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: VOA Special English

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Thomas

I believe that VOA Special English may be one of the best educational resources on the shortwaves. At Ears To Our World, we find that it is often the most popular program in countries where English may be the official … 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 reducing shortwave radio broadcasts

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Thomas

Following the BBC World Service’s lead, the VOA will reduce broadcasts to Iran, Albania, Georgia and Latin America, along with English language broadcasts to the Middle East and Afghanistan. Full details below: (Source: Inside VOA) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Voice of America is … 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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