{"id":42291,"date":"2020-03-12T15:28:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T19:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=42291"},"modified":"2020-03-12T15:28:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T19:28:14","slug":"shortwave-broadcasters-step-up-covid-19-awareness-and-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/shortwave-broadcasters-step-up-covid-19-awareness-and-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Shortwave broadcasters step up Covid-19 awareness and news"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Several private shortwave broadcasters have been adding Coronavirus information and news to their scheduled programs.<\/p>\n

One of the first broadcasters to make an announcement was the IRRS–they have even made a special QSL card available. Here’s their release via the WRTH Facebook page:<\/p>\n

Hello There from IRRS & EGR,<\/p>\n

1.) While most of Northern Italy has come (nearly) to a halt due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, we have just extended our global coverage with daily broadcasts to reach out to Europe, the Middle East, Asia\/Pacific and Africa with daily news and commentaries on COVID-19 in English.<\/p>\n

Here are our new (daily) frequencies as of Feb. 21, 2020 (@ 150 kW):<\/p>\n

9640 kHz (1400-1500 UTC) to Asia and Middle East
\n7290 kHz (1800-2000 UTC) to Europe
\n9660 kHz (2000-2100 UTC) to Africa
\n594 kHz (2100-2200 UTC\/2200-2300 CET) AM\/Medium Wave to N Italy and Southern\/Central Europe<\/p>\n

Please check our blog for more details at:
\nhttps:\/\/nexus.org\/coronavirus-qsl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

You may find our updated B19 frequency schedule at:
\nhttps:\/\/nexus.org\/schedules<\/a><\/p>\n

2.) On the occasion we have released our new QSL card available electronically for all reception reports.<\/p>\n

3.) Additionally, new broadcasts have been started as of today March 4, 2020 in Oromo language to Ethiopia on 11990 from 1500-1600 UTC (@ 250 kW).<\/p>\n

You may send your reception report for any of our broadcasts to reports@nexus.org<\/a>. We will gladly acknowledge all verified reception reports with our new electronic QSL.<\/p>\n

When requesting our QSL card, please consult our Privacy Policy at https:\/\/nexus.org\/privacy<\/a> and learn how we process your personal data according to the GDPR.<\/p>\n

Stay home, stay safe: listen to Shortwave!<\/p>\n

73s,
\nRon<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

John with VORW has also shared the following announcement:<\/p>\n

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As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to develop, I am now including 20 minutes of news and discussion concerning the virus in every broadcast. This new segment features a recap of the day’s major news developments regarding COVID-19, updated infection totals, analysis of the situation and common-sense tips and things to consider during this outbreak. Our main frequency to North America is 5850 kHz with new shows at 0200 UTC every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday (10 PM Eastern every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday).<\/p>\n

Additional times & frequencies are listed below.<\/p>\n

1300 UTC Thursday – 15770 kHz to Europe
\n2000 UTC Thursday – 7780 kHz to Eastern North America
\n2100 UTC Thursday – 7780 kHz to Europe
\n2200 UTC Thursday – 9955 kHz to South America
\n0000 UTC Friday – 9395 kHz, 5950 kHz to North America
\n0100 UTC Friday – 7780 kHz to Europe
\n0200 UTC Friday – 5850 kHz to North America
\n2100 UTC Friday – 9955 kHz to South America
\n0200 UTC Saturday – 5850 kHz to North America
\n2200 UTC Saturday – 9395 kHz, 6115 kHz to North America
\n0200 UTC Sunday – 5850 kHz to North America
\n2200 UTC Sunday – 7780 kHz to Europe
\n0200 UTC Monday – 5850 kHz to North America<\/p>\n

Listener comments and QSL Reports are welcome at vorwinfo@gmail.com<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Feel free to comment on this post with any additional special shortwave broadcasts.\u00a0 Thanks to several readers who have forwarded tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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