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Rádio Nacional da Amazônia Launches English & Spanish Programming

With thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa in the World Radio & Television Handbook Facebook group for the tip-off

Starting March 31st, Radio Nacional will broadcast a 10 minute program in english and spanish at 01:50UTC!

EBC’s Executive Radio Manager Thiago Regotto says this new programming is in response to listener requests when they send in reception reports from other countries. The network will use this programming to highlight some content that has aired on international or cultural topics that have a relevance beyond Brazil, highlighting Radio Nacional as a broadcaster without borders.

The programming will air on the entire Radio Nacional Network, which includes the shortwave outlets at 6180khz (100kw, 239 deg az. beam) and 11780khz (100kw, 312 deg az. beam)

Full original announcement in Portuguese at this link

Full original announcement translated to English at this link

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Video: Danilo Nonato’s Tour of Rádio Nacional

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares the following video via Danilo Nonato. Please note that this video is in Portuguese. If needed, simply turn on Closed Captioning and have YouTube auto-translate the video into your language of choice. Enjoy:

Click here to view on YouTube.

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A Transmitter Park In Brazil Is Celebrating its 50th Birthday!

The facility 40km northwest of Brasilia originally cost $15 Million USD to build and will turn 50 years old on March 11, 2024. It’s home to several SW, AM and FM transmitters , including Radio Nacional de Amazonias on 6180 and 11780khz. The stations owner, Empresa Brasil de Comunicação , a government owned agency plans to recognize the facility’s Gold anniversary.

Find out more about the facility’s history at this link

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