One of the things I now regret is that I didn’t make more recordings of radio stations from my listening days in the 1970s and 80s. I have very few audio examples of stations operating at that time. So disappointing!
However….a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a recording I made in December 1973 of Radyo Pilipinas, The Voice of the Philippines (DZRP). After a bit of audio engineering on the deteriorating old cassette tape, I’ve managed to somewhat improve the tone quality. I also found an image of the QSL card from that exact transmission on December 11, 1973 on 9580 kHz. I’ve posted the recording on YouTube – click the embedded video below.
This is for those of you who can remember and for those who enjoy some radio history!
These days, Radyo Pilipinas still has a small presence on the shortwave bands with the following schedule:
To the Middle East in English and Tagalog from the Tinang relay site (250 kW)
0200-0330 on 15640, 17700 and 17820 kHz
1730-1930 on 9925, 12120 and 15190 kHz
73 and have a great weekend everyone!
Rob Wagner VK3BVW
Rob Wagner, VK3BVW, is the author of this post and a regular contributor to the SWLing Post. He also blogs at the Mount Evelyn DX Report.
Thanks Rob, a bit of nostalgia , I can remember logging Radio Pilipinas in the 70′ s when living in the US but will have a listen on the frequency you listed to see if I can receive it here in Far Northern NSW as I don’t believe I’ve logged it here.
Ross VK2NZA.
Thanks Ross. Given a decent antenna and good propagation, you should be able to hear Pilipinas without too much problem. Good luck.
Isn’t there a website with old SW radio recordings?