Jonathan Marks has posted his opinion on the RNW cuts announced yesterday in his Critical Distance Weblog–well worth reading.
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RNW will focus on free speech, eliminate most other broadcasting
RNW headquarters in Hilversum, Netherlands (photo coutesty: RNW)
(Source: Radio Netherlands Worldwide)
The Dutch cabinet has announced plans to cut back the activities of Radio Netherlands Worldwide. The Dutch world service will no longer provide information for Dutch people living abroad, or provide the rest of the world with a realistic image of the Netherlands.
Instead, Radio Netherlands Worldwide is to concern itself solely with providing information in countries where free speech is suppressed or threatened.
While I’m glad they’re keeping a focus on free speech, I’m certain these budget cuts will have a negative impact on the amazing content RNW produces each and every day.
Read full article here.
Radio Netherlands Worldwide needs your help
RNW, like many international broadcasters, is under threat due to budget cuts.
Show your support for RNW by signing this petition online. Also consider commenting on the Radio Netherlands 4U website.
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RNW adding more shortwave broadcasts to Egypt
Radio Netherlands Worldwide has announced that it is increasing shortwave and satellite broadcasts into Europe after Egyptian authorities shut down internet and mobile services.
The new shortwave times/frequencies are:
- 0600-0700 UTC on 9830 kHz
- 1600-1700 UTC on 5955 kHz + 9750 kHz
- 1730-1830 UTC on 11615 kHz + 11655 kHz
Listen to the FIFA World Cup 2010 on Shortwave Radio via RNW
The Netherlands will face Spain in Johannesburg on Sunday 11 July at 1830 UTC in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Radio Netherlands Worldwide has posted the broadcast frequencies for this event and we have them listed below.
The following shortwave/mediumwave frequencies will will carry live coverage in Dutch, mind you (all times UTC):
* 1200-2200: 1296 kHz for Benelux
* 1800-2200: 5915 kHz to South Africa
* 1700-2200: 5935 kHz to Indonesia, Australia & Indian Ocean
* 1700-2200: 5950 kHz to Europe and Scandinavia
* 1700-2200: 9895 kHz to SW Europe
* 1800-2200: 11670 kHz to SE Europe & Middle East
* 1800-2200: 11905 kHz to US East Coast
* 1800-2200: 13640 kHz to US & Canada
* 1800-2200: 13685 kHz to Central & East Africa
* 1700-2200: 15310 kHz to Caribbean & Florida
* 1800-2200: 15475 kHz to South America
* 1700-2200: 17535 kHz to Atlantic Ocean & West Africa
Thanks to RNW Media Networks for this info.
UPDATE: Did you record the FIFA World Cup on shortwave? If so, please send me your audio, I would be happy to post it on SWLing.com.
The New Happy Station Show via WRMI
SWLers will be happy to know that one of the longest running shortwave radio shows of all time will be back on the air after a 15 year absence. The return of The Happy Station Show? Well, sort of.
The original Happy Station Show host, Edward "Eddie" Startz. Photo courtesy of RNW.
A little history…The original Happy Station Show was broadcast by Dutch station PCJJ from 1928 until 1946 when Radio Netherlands took the show. The format was eclectic and very much tailored to an international crowd–it included popular music (mostly European), vintage recordings and multilingual banter; shows were in English or Spanish (sometimes both). As the name implies, the show was light-hearted and fun.
The Happy Station Show was first hosted by the popular Edward “Eddie” Startz who served until his retirement in the early 1970s. Many hosts took the reigns after Eddie, including Tom Meijer, Pete Myers, Jonathan Groubert and Jaime Báguena. Unfortunately, the show was canceled by Radio Netherlands in 1995.
I was delighted to hear (via Kim Andrew Elliot) that The Happy Station Show will once again be on the air. At least, a show called “The Happy Station Show” will be on the air. You see, this show will be based in Taipei, Taiwan and will not be sponsored by Radio Netherlands. The new host is experienced Canadian broadcaster Keith Perron.
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I can’t wait to hear the first broadcast in March from WRMI to North America (9955 kHz)–sounds like those of you who’d rather listen on an iPod will probably have that option available, too.
I will post info here as it becomes available–please subscribe to our feed and comments.
Addendum
Just heard from host Keith Perron, who writes:
The first show will be March 11th at 0100. March 11th, incidentally, is the same date Philips Radio signed on with broadcasts to the Dutch East Indies.
He adds, regarding the new format:
…I don’t want to give too many details, but the first new Happy Station in almost 15 years will have some surprises.
Tom [Meijer] will appear in the new series in guest spots every now and again.
Keith Perron, host of the New Happy Station Show
I’m looking forward to it! Thanks to Keith for the scoop.
More info on the new Happy Station Show:
- PCJ Media’s new website
- Happy Station Show Promo Spot (mp3)
- Press Release – Happy Station
- Shortwave Central
- Kim Andrew Elliot’s website
- Schedule on WRMI: 0100-0155 UTC Thursdays on 9955 kHz, Repeated 1500-1555 UTC Thursdays on 9955 kHz
Podcasts/MP3s of past shows:
- March 12, 2009 0100 UTC
- March 12, 2009 1500 UTC (Note: this show was updated 3 hours after initial broadcast–it reflects the passing of Dick Speekman.)
- March 26, 2009 0100 UTC
Also, check out this great article on Edward Startz by Radio Netherlands Worldwide.