Loggings by Jay Novello in North Carolina. Also see the Medium Wave loggings.
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1997
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ANGOLA 11954.74 1840 R. Nacional de Angola
Long talk in PT by M, Drums, musical sounder, TC and ID at top of the
hour. Into program announced by W with a "Boa Noite" at 1900.
On later than listed 1800* today, a sunday. Kenny G snoozers
1925-1930, then sports report. Still going strong 2200, show
of excellent Afro-Caribbean music. Excellent modulation and
fidelity. STILL on 0145. Next day audible as early as 1700, but
off by 2200.
(Jay Novello-NC, 2/9/97)
INDONESIA 11885 1357 RRI Jakarta (Bontosunggu)
Western-style asian pop music, "Radio Republik Indonesia
Programa Nasional" IDs by M, three high-pitched pips,
theme, and into program of traditional-sounding local
music 1402. Strong and alone on channel, though fadey.
// 11785 via Cimanggis, which had co-channel QRM.
Signed off after short theme 1458*.
(Jay Novello-NC, 2/10/97)
BRAZIL 11915 2315 R Gaucha, Porto Alegre
Live commentary of carnival parade, live music from
Samba schools, trios electricos, and baterias;
excited crowd interviews. Lots of mentions of Porto Alegre.
Excellent signal on one of the best nights of the year
to listen to Samba music from Brazil. Brazilians on
11915 and 11830 loud tonight, too. Off for awhile
around 0045, but back by 0200. (Jay Novello-NC, 2/10/97)
BOLIVIA 4945 2300 R Illimani, La Paz
Salsa music, local country music, and ID "En La Paz,
Radio Illimani, La Voz de Bolivia". Beautiful signal,
marred only by thunderstorm QRN. (Jay Novello-NC, 2/15/97)
RealAudio Sample (1:22)
PERU 6188.07 1230 R Oriente, Yurimaguas
Sports promo, bumper with ID, news promo, then interview
program at 1230. Strong in Havana 6180 splash.
(Jay Novello-NC, 2/19/97)
CUBA 1210 1700 R. Sancti Spiritus, Sancti Spiritus
Radio drama competing with WCMQ straight through top of
hour at 1700 -- noon local time. WCMQ took a dive, and
at 1709 ID "Esta es...Radio Sancti Spiritus" (last word mumbled).
TC, "Tiempo Deportivo" sports program 1710, intro'ed as
"informaciones, commentarios, intrevistas..." and incorporating
a nice CMHT ID. 1712 phoned-in sports report. Frankly
stunned by this reception. (Jay Novello-NC, 2/21/97)
RealAudio Sample (0:54)
PERU 6725.60 2355 R. Satelite, Santa Cruz, Cajamarca
Long lists of comunicados by M announcer, ID's interspered along
with telephone number. Occasional musical selections.
Loud signal on all antennas, hard to believe this is 300w,
per WRTH 97, tonight. (Jay Novello-NC 2/23/97)
RealAudio Sample (3:49 -- it's
long because I loved the song contained in the sample,
a boppy modern Peruvian dance song with a rapped female
vocal. There are three ID's in passing near the end of
the clip.)
PERU 3339.95 R. Altura, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco
Traditional-sounding music with multiple plucked string
instruments and melodic vocal. Interrupted in mid-song
by M 0152 with ID: "...frequencia...Una sola...Radio
Altura, un emisora al servicio del pais".
(Jay Novello-NC 2/24/97) RealAudio Sample (1:01)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 3205 1150 R. Sandaun, Vanimo, West Sepik
Country-sounding song at 1150 tunein, M DJ in Tok Pisin
with "Radio Sandaun" IDs practically every other word. "Four minutes
to ten" TC 1155. Loud signal, fine modulation, though
troubled by splash from REE Costa Rica on 3210. Frequency,
and power as 10 kW at 1158. Kids' chorus with hymn 1200,
then anthem and 1201*. (Jay Novello-NC, 3/7/97)
RealAudio Sample (3:26)
PERU 3340 0115 R Altura, Cerro de Pasco, Peru
When I came across presumed R. Altura on 6479.80, with a delightful
signal and playing fine local music, I thought I'd ID it
via parallel 3340. But what I heard there was a program with
a man in mid-tirade, mentioning "hermanos...escuchando
Radio Altura...esta programa La Voz de la Liberacion".
Program seemed to be made up of interviews on the street
or other unrehearsed talk. Numerous R. Altura IDs in
passing in the program. All decidedly not // 6479.80.
Finally heard a R. Altura ID on 6479.90 at 0229, after
which there was a long, out-of-tune anthem and 0233*.
3340 with DJ program and mentioning Cerro de Pasco.
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/8/97)
CUBA 1180 1830 R. Rebelde
Long program of talk by two women. SP version of "Don't Cry for
Me, Argentina" 1847. Song by Spanish duo Azucar Moreno
just before top of hour. DJ's often said "vision" over
top of songs. NO ID at top of hour -- fanfare, announcement,
then back into music. Talk about top pop singles and
albums in different countries; played "Wannabe" by Spice
Girls. Gave a mailing address for the show 1918 as c/o
Radio Rebelde -- but no Rebelde outlet listed on 1180 in
WRTH 97. FCC database lists nothing above 10 kW on this
frequency. Long fades, but excellent
on peaks. Program ID "Aqui Vision" at 2000 and back into
pop music. Troubled throughout by splash from semi-local
WCLN-1170, but happy to have second daytime reception of
Cuba within a month. (Next day, 3/9, heard decisive
"Rebelde, La Habana" at 1700.)
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/8/97)
VENEZUELA 4900/5100 2327 YVTO
YVTO putting spurs 100 kHz either side of 5000 -- alone on
4900, over/under R. Liberia on 5100. Huge signal on 5000 at
the same time.
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/8/97)
VENEZUELA 4840.09 0145 R. Valera, Valera, Trujillo
Tropical music, plenty of IDs, spot sweep including
futbol and lottery promos. Normally troubled by low
het from someone close to the frequency, but strong and
clear this evening. (Jay Novello-NC, 3/8/97)
ARGENTINA 3200.34H 2330 R. Armonia
Non-stop music including Donna Lewis's "I Love You Always
Forever" and the funky version of "Bohemian Rhapsody".
2353 ads followed by W with ID "...Armonia ... frequencia
modulada... Tres de Febrero, Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina".
RealAudio Sample (1:12) (Jay Novello-NC, 3/9/97)
GUYANA 3290 2325 Voice of Guyana
Tuned in around 2325 to a huge signal with sitar music,
so strong that every nuance of the instrument was easily
heard. At 0055, heard wrapping up obituaries with "The
Guyana Broadcasting Corporation extends sympathies to the
families and friends of the deceased". Song "Jesus is
a Friend of a Wounded Heart", immediately into Indian
vocal song. 0100 ID "This is the Voice of Guyana".
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/9/97)
BOLIVIA 4923.88 2315 R. San Miguel, Riberalta, Beni
2300 long string of mensajes read by M, interrupted only
occasionally by instrumental music ("Yellow River" was
one recognizable song). 2330 ID sequence by W, promo
for news magazine "La Semana". Strong signal and little
QRM from adjacent channels. (Jay Novello-NC, 3/15/97)
RealAudio Sample (2:26)
ARMENIA? 7550 2200 Radio Free Asia
Korean programming 2200-2300; 2258 EG ID "You have been
listening to Radio Free Asia". 2300 another EG ID
"This is Radio Free Asia. The following program is in
Tibetan.", and into program. VG S9 +10 signal.
Site in the Caucusus.
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/16/97)
PERU 5385.23 0240 R. Huarmarca, Huancabamba, Piura
Enthusiastic M DJ with numerous shouted ID's, flute and
guitar music with lots of yipping. Thunderstorm QRN would
have made this much more difficult to ID if it were not
for the frequency of ID's. (Jay Novello-NC, 3/22/97)
PERU 4990.90 0003 R. Ancash, Huaraz, Ancash
Peruvian harp and female vocal selections, DJ with TC's
and ID in passing, some modern-sounding electric selections
as well. Het on low side, but much better than usual tonight.
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/24/97)
COLOMBIA 5019.60 0400 Ecos del Atrato, Quibdo, Choco
Tropical music, CARACOL news and ID's. No local ID heard
through 0430. Tight competition from UNID on 5020 that
signed off with anthem 0400, but in the clear after that.
(Finally got a local ID at 0230 on 4/1.)
(Jay Novello-NC, 3/30/97)
PERU 4755 2345 R. Tarma, Tarma, Junin
Pop and tropical music including a version of "Dust In the
Wind", "desde Junin" and a couple of R. Tarma ID's in
passing in between songs. Big, elaborate ID with calls,
frequencies and fanfare at 0000; into news program whose name
sounded like "Radio Magazine".(Jay Novello-NC, 4/3/97)
RealAudio Sample (2:36)
INDONESIA 9525 2005 Voice of Indonesia
Heard wrapping up EG news 2012 and going into press commentary.
Tough copy due to splash from bubble jammer and roar on 9530.
(Jay Novello-NC, 4/8/97)
TURKMENISTAN 5015 0130 R. Asgabat
String music instrumentals, not much variation between
selections. Puncuated by short announcements. All alone
on frequency. Orchestral pop-dance selection at 0157,
3 x IS at 0159, six bongs, annct by M sounding like "Ashk zindabad"
(Jay Novello-NC, 4/10/97 at Cape Hatteras) RealAudio Sample (1:48)
AUSTRALIA 6418.50 LSB 1112 Australian Defense Broadcasting
Huge signal with pre-recorded messages from family members
to sailors on HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Darwin, HMAS Adelaide, etc.
Continuity announcer between sets of announcements with
humorous world news stories (9 kg baby born, coffin popping
open when lowered into grave during funeral). Played tape of
phony phone call to muffler shop. Music -- Cake's "She's
Going the Distance". Personality of the week spotlight on
Catherine Maryanne Simone, with "Green Onions" music bed.
Fake "Wide World of Sports" promo, then real sports report.
Said "see you all next week", played Doors "Break on Through"
and pulled switch with no ID at 1201. (Jay Novello-NC,
4/10/97 at Cape Hatteras)
TOGO 3222 2250 R. Kara
French pop music, short news in FR by M at top of hour, into anthem
without any formalities after short "Ici Kara" ID, and off at 2303.
(Jay Novello-NC, 4/11/97)
IRELAND 6200.09 2215 United Christian Broadcasters
Rock music featuring guitars and harmony vocals in the style
of Queen, not much talk, but a distinct "UCB" sounder in
between songs at 2239. Announcements by both male and female
DJ's. Christian traditional choral songs after 2300.
(Jay Novello-NC, 4/12/97)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 4776.66 2329 Onda Musical
Loteria Nacional spot, ID "Desde Santo Domingo, (?) de la
Republica Dominicana, raiza turistico de America,
la inconfundible, Onda Musical", TC. EZL instrumental and
romantic SP ballads. Loud signal, excellent modulation.
WRTH 97 lists it as HIAS, 1 kw, irregular, nominal on
4780. (Jay Novello-NC 4/12/97) RealAudio Sample (0:36)
GEORGIA 9310 1820 Voice of Hope
Usual fare; interview with George Otis, president of
High Adventure Ministry. Excellent signal, now a pest.
Station signs on at 1808 with nothing more than a
"Voice of Hope" ID, but gives Tbilisi site ID (and
frequency only as 7520) at 1810. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/14/97)
INDONESIA 9525 2000 Voice of Indonesia
Steel pan and Hawaiian-style slide guitar music, wrapping up
FR program. A bit of silence after TOH, then "This is the
Voice of Indonesia, from Jakarta" by W. Can't say honestly
that signal was 100% copy due to fades, but station is all
alone on frequency from beginning of FR at 1900 to end of
EG at 2100 and generally quite readable throughout.
(Jay Novello-NC, 4/14/97) RealAudio Sample (1:55)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA 3220 1100 R. Morobe
Local language version of Rick Nelson's "Travelin' Man",
ID "...Radio Morobe, Maus Bilong Kundu". Tuned percussion
IS or sounder. Some local electrical noise attenuated
by phasing. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/15/97)
RealAudio Sample (1:02)
PERU 6797.76 1135 R. Ondas del Rio Mayo, Nueva Cajamarca, San Martin
Man with long talk in SP, addressed to "hermanos y hermanas",
"palabra de Dios". Must be locally-produced program, preacher
mentioning "Ciudad de Moyobamba" and
"Ciudad de Nueva Cajamarca". Much stronger than I would
expect for Peru at this time of the morning. Theme music
with voiceover 1148, "R Ondas del Rio Mayo" ID at 1149.
Back to same man with similar tirade. Considerably lower
frequency than recently reported 6802.8. Nice to hear this
listed 250 watter in broad daylight. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/17/97)
RealAudio Sample (1:18)
PERU 5039.21 0155 R. Libertad de Junin
SP version of Air Supply's "All Out Of Love", female DJ,
M with canned frequency announcement 0202, 0204* with no
formalities. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/19/97)
BRAZIL 6000 2230 R. Guaiba
Play-by-play sports with excited male announcer,
lots of "Guaiba" and Porto Alegre mentions. Short
feature called "RadioTechnico" 2257, phone numbers
mentioned. Ad for guarana. Five pips at 2245 and
2300. News at 2300. Good signal and all alone on
frequency. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/20/97)
INDIA 5010 0035 AIR Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
News in EG ending 0040, into film music. Huge
signal tonight. Most reliable of the Indian regionals
in our evenings here. (Jay Novello-NC, 4/27/97)
ARGENTINA? 5780lsb 0110
Play-by-play sports with commentary by 2 SP M, sounded like
Uruguay vs. Paraguay. Coke, other occasional short ads.
Numerous mentions of Argentina and La Plata in passing.
No ID heard past 0200.
(Jay Novello-NC, 5/1/97)
PHILIPPINES 11610 1200 FEBC
Heard transition between listed Laotian and Cambodian
programs, with IS once just before the hours and "FEBC"
ID by woman, followed by SEA music theme and talk.
Time tones at the hour, last one high, underneath from
presumed CNR Beijing 2, Lingshi, Shanxi. (Jay Novello-NC, 5/3/97)
MALTA 9765 1830 Voice of the Mediterranean
Pop music interspersed with French, Spanish and EG ID's, frequencies,
and p/e-mail addresses, over/under VO Russia in English.
Announcements were proceeded by bells or bongs IS/sounder.
1858 "You are listening to a test transmission from VOM, Malta".
Tnx Al Quaglieri for tip. Not the best choice of frequency;
14-day test via Juelich, 1800-1900, according to a note from the
station via WWH in WWDXC "Top News" #305.
Heard short anthem 1900, and continued listening to 9765 --
not Russia, feature programming in EG by M and W. Audio
lacking high end and suffering from splash, although music sounded fine.
Listened for an hour and couldn't extract an ID. Went into
AR with Qu'ran at 2000, so started looking for parallels at
Al's suggestion. Found one on 12060 -- so this was Malta.
It sounds like Moscow switched from its own programming in EG
to VO Mediterranean at 1900, when the Juelich test went off.
(Jay Novello-NC, 5/3/97)
PERU 4419.50 R. Bambamarca, Bambamarca, Cajamarca 0125
Man with echo chamber effect, with long talk mentioning 'trabajo'
a few times, announcements, interspersed with mostly instrumental
music led by high harmony flutes with occasional yipping vocals
and a single drum. Another song was an accapella number by three
male voices. Occasional SSB, CW, OC and roaring/grinding QRM.
Lots of mentions of Peru and Bambamarca, but explicit ID elusive
until 0212 in passing when free of QRM. Still on 0304.
(Novello, May 5)
PERU 4460.86 R Nor Andina, Celendin, Cajamarca 0215
Tuned away from R. Bambamarca and found this one, with man and
young-sounding woman alternating reading comunicados with plenty of
"Atencion"s. One mentioned Dia de la Madre. Man was generous
with time checks. Occasional bits of Andean pop music between
announcements. Finally an ID at 0250 by M, "Radio Nor Andina
de Celendin". QRM'ed by W numbers station appearing out of
nowhere 0300 on same frequency. (Novello, May 5)
TAIWAN 15320 CBS Taipei 1 1400
Multiple shorts announcements in CH with music beds that
sounded like ads, six pips with last one high on the hour,
"....kuangpo tientai" by W. High-pressure commercial sound
to this service to the mainland. (Novello, May 5)
BOLIVIA 4449.97 R Frontera, Cobija, Pando 0120
Gorgeous music featuring harmony female vocals, syncopated
guitar and percussion. Ads and announcements mentioning
Pando -- one used Blondie's "Call Me" as background music.
Well-modulated, room-filling audio at peaks, though
troubled by thunderstorm QRN. 0155 canned ID with echo effect.
(Novello, May 6)
TUNISIA 15450.36 R Tunis 1255
Instrumental music and AR talk by woman, ID'ed by // 17735.14.
Both channels otherwise unoccupied, reasonable modulation,
but only fair signal. (Novello, May 6)
EQUATORIAL GUINEA 15185.81 R East Africa 2035
Noted with usual paid religion and distorted audio. Huge
signal when it's on. No ID heard, but inferred ID from
past loggings. Noted it had drifted up to 15186.02 by
2245, when the programming consisted of much more interesting
unmodulated carrier. (Novello, May 6)
BOLIVIA 4599.92 R Perla del Acre, Cobija, Pando 0150
SP pop and dance music, pre-pubescent-sounding female DJ
between songs, but no ads, promos, or jingles of any
kind. 0225 man: "Bienvenido, el mensajero de Perla del
Acre..." and mensajes punctuated by flute music. Some ads
during this program, too. 0245 turned it back over to the
young woman who said a few words ending with "...la misma
hora. Bye bye." and off. (Novello, May 8)
SOUTH AFRICA 6290 World Music Radio 2130
Just got home from work in time to hear the last half
hour of WMR's first test from Sentech. Heard a
long mix of some modern dance song, Arthur Conley's
"Sweet Soul Music", a Europop instrumental, En Vogue's
"Don't Let Go", some DJ reggae, as well as some promos and WMR
sounders. Fine signal from their Antenna #2 and quite
entertaining programming as well. One announcement
requested that if transmission was causing interference,
to e-mail or post a report. Cut carrier in mid-announcement
at 2200 sharp. Thanks to Marie who was monitoring this at
home and heard audio as early as 2008.
(Novello, May 8)
CYPRUS 6180 CBC Nicosia via BBC Limassol 2230
Nonstop Greek music. Man said a few words just before
2245*, then short theme truncated by carrier cut.
Scheduled 2215-2245 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
ID'ed by // 9760. Not often reported, but easy to hear.
(Novello, May 9)
BRAZIL 9675 R Cancao Nova, Cachoeira Paulista, Sao Paulo 1055 May 15
Brazilian pop music, full ID with frequencies by man, singing ID
at top of the hour. Another ID mentioned "Programa Regional".
Very good signal. (Novello-NC May 12)
CORONAL EJECTION ENHANCEMENT May 15th around 1100 -- PNG's not audible at all
on 90m. Both Voice of Strait, Fuzhou stns presumably noted on 4900
and 4940. Some audio from presumed RRI 4753.4 and possibly 4874.4.
Nice signal from R Cancao Nova, 9675, and huge from R Nac Paraguay,
9737.4. But these only SAm stns hrd -- Not much else audible on 31m
besides Bonaire, RA-9860//9580,
R Korea Sackville on 9650, REE Beijing relay on 9620 in with fluttery
signal.
USA 17895 Voice of America *1758 May 15
Two minutes of "Yankee Doodle", then big band music: "In The Mood",
"Chattanooga Choo-Choo". Then dead air, carrier on and off.
Usual VOA s/on annct and more Yankee Doodle 1810, then back to the big
band music. Carrier cut and another s/on 1816. 1826*. 15 kW test from Delano
according to Dan Ferguson. Blocking VOA English from Morocco.
(Novello-NC May 15)
UNID 4974.91 2330 May 16
EZL instrumental music (Kenny G, Burt Bacharach tunes, Theme from
"Exodus") non-stop through 0213 tuneout. No ID's, ads, interruptions
of any kind. Strong at tunein, later subdued considerably by Ecos del
Torbes-4980 splash. (Novello-NC May 16)
BOLIVIA 5952.37 0205 May 17 R. Pio Doce, Siglo Veinte, Oruro
Traditional-sounding melodies and rhythms played by electric
combos, bits of talk that sounded like excerpts from radio dramas.
0229 "Colonel Bogey March", ID, frequencies, "hasta manana", and off.
Serious slop from BCC Okeechobee, but without that competition
would have been entertainment quality; S9+10 throughout. Tnx Tom Williamson
tip via Joe Karthaus and David Ross on #swl. (Novello-NC May 17)
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BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA 7102.50 0140 May 19 RTV Sarajevo
Nonstop instrumentals, led by mandolin or maybe bouzouki, sounded
Greek. Five pips at 0200, last one long. W ID sounded like
"Radio Bosnye Herzegovine...". USB + Carrier. Strong, clear
signal; tnx Al Quaglieri tip. (Novello-NC May 19)
COLOMBIA 6063.84 1150 May 21 Colmundo Bogota
News program with teletalk intersperesed, ID "Informacion Colmundo".
Sports report, time checks, news promos, ads. Six pips
over talk at top of hour. Full ID with freqs and singing ID 1201.
Had to tune to high side when R Australia IS appeared on 6060 at
1158, otherwise good signal. (Novello-NC May 21)
BRAZIL 11704.83 1120 May 22 R Nova Visao, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul
Presumed the one with canned religious programming. Numerous IDs as
"Radio Transmundial", assumed producer of canned program. Off in mid-
sentence 1140. Gaucha also in this morning on 11915. (Novello-NC May 22)
COLOMBIA 4974.82 2300 May 22 Ondas del Orteguaza, Florencia, Caqueta
TODELAR promo with cheesy synthesizer, man with ID "Desde Florencia,
Caqueta, somos Ondas del Orteguaza..." , frequencies including
4975, and into news program. This is probably the station that
played at least two hours of instrumental music the evening of May
15 without interruption. (Novello-NC May 22)
CONGO 15244.49 1550 May 23 Voice of Congo (t)
Kinshasa-style rumba/soukous rising out of the noise floor at
times as high as S7; clobbered by VOA-Morocco s/on 15245 at 1600,
followed by RAI AR 1630; when RAI bird was done chirping 1656 music
still there, but way down in the noise. Brief annct by M 1701,
then back to music. (Novello-NC May 23)
BULGARIA 9774.75 2250 May 23 R Varna (t)
Talk by two women in slavic lang, 2255 piano theme, into pop music
selections. No ID at top of hour. W talk, then teletalk, at 2309.
Moscow tuned up, then signed on 9775 in PT at 2200, but easily separable.
Listed 2100-2400, Fridays only, but still going even after VOA-Greenville
*0000 on 9775, past at least 0030. (Novello-NC May 23)
PERU 5700.03 0215 May 24 R Frecuencia, San Ignacio, Cajamarca
Just caught the end of W anncr with San Ignacio mentions, then into
a series of tunes by a small-time acoustic combo, just an accordion,
a couple of guitars, and harmony male vocals, very enthusiastic
with shouts mentioning Cajamarca and Peru. W returned 0223 with ID
"Radio Frecuencia San Ignacio" and into mensajes. Great signal
and entertaining listening. (Novello-NC May 24)
COLOMBIA 2460.41h 0301 May 24 R. Viva, Pasto, Narino
Ad string with plenty of echo on anncts, big "Radio Viva" ID by M,
and into modern tropical music with serious dance beats and SP
ragamuffin rap. M DJ generous with IDs. Solid copy on S6 signal using
south mini-beverage, tolerable on long wire, not there at all on dipoles.
2 x 1230 nominal, according to Klemetz.
(Novello-NC May 24)
RWANDA 6055 2055 May 24 R Rwanda
Traditional-sounding FR pop music, M DJ. He said "bonsoir" and read
a FR signoff routine; then W in EG with "Radio Rwanda" ID mentioning
the 6 FM frequencies listed in WRTH, and in the 49 meter band, 6.055 MHz.
Then M with Swahili s/off routine, anthem 2101, tone, and off.
Tnx Mark Veldhuis tip via #swl. (Novello-NC May 24)
RealAudio sample (2:20, also includes
Rwandan National Anthem)
ZAMBIA 6165 2145 May 24 ZBC Radio 2
Bassy afropop music very prominent under CRI Switzerland in PT at
tunein, but in the clear after CRI 2157* and its carrier cut around
2201. M DJ gave weather over Marvin Gaye's "Sexual Healing",
played organ theme, gave ID as "Zed BC Radio 2, I hope you
heard my transmission" and went on to give times his show
would be on again. Muffled short canned annct over music bed,
then anthem ending 2205*.
(Novello-NC May 24)
RealAudio sample (3:43, also includes
Zambian National Anthem)
PIRATE (U. S.). 6955, R Metallica Worldwide, 0230 May 25, incredible
S9+30 AM signal, playing TV themes and Top 40 music from the '70's
and '80's, and novelty songs (one was called "I've Got Big Balls").
Equal level to WEWN-6890, and better audio. DJ mentioned 10,000
watts and I believe it. I usually don't listen to pirates, but
Radio Metallica Worldwide is pretty hard to ignore. Music heard
was, sadly, just typical pirate fare. (Novello-NC May 24)
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CUBA. 11760, R Reloj, 1500 May 29. News by M and W with time ticks
and "RR" in morse at top of minute, relay of domestic MW network.
RHC scheduled 1500* here; something new, or error? Apparently the
latter, since switch pulled 1509. (Novello-NC May 29)
USA. 11725, R Liberty, 1458 May 29. Using new IS-type identification
before Belarussian program from Woofferton relay. It consists of a music
bed with people of all types (including kids) giving both RFE and
RL ID's in many languages. Started two or three weeks ago, according
to Dan Ferguson, but haven't seen a mention of it anywhere.
(Novello-NC May 29)
MONACO (presumed) 9904.9v Norea Radio via TWR, *1930 May 29.
TWR Electric Piano IS, Finnish and Swedish announcements, including ID
in Swedish as "Norea Radio Sverige". Then a religious program
in Finnish called "Raamattu kannesta kanteen" (Bible from beginning
to the end), produced by the Finnish national church, continuing
through 2000. Announcement at beginning and at 2030* after what
appeared to be a half-hour program in Swedish mentioned that the
program is on 1503 kHz all year around, and on shortwave during the
summer months, 31 meters. Xmtr drifted up as high as 9904.92, was
quickly adjusted back down to 9904.9, and had drifted downwards to
9904.88 by signoff. 1503 is apparently via Poland, according to the
TWR Monaco web page at http://www.gospelcom.net/twr/t_monte_carlo.htm.
Special thanks for language identification and translations to Risto
Kotalampi in #swl, who was listening to samples I was feverishly
ftp'ing him. (Novello-NC May 29)
RealAudio Sample (0:58)
UZBEKISTAN. 9715 Radio Tashkent, 1230 May 30. Noted starting
Urdu program after R Netherlands Bonaire 1225*, and // 15295.
Lousy signal, but first time heard there this season. (Novello-NC May 30)
VENEZUELA. 9540, Radio Nacional, 2140 May 31. Instrumental
lounge, Latin guitar, and flute selections. "Radio Nacional de
Venezuela" and "Radio Nacional, la voz de Venezuela" ID's by both
W and M anncr between every song. IDs with 9540 frequency at 2157.
Fair signal competing with a nasty rumble on the channel, and only
audible on south mini-beverage. No sign of EG and FR programs
supposed to air at this time. Gave ID and frequency at 2211, then
ceased programming, although carrier remained until at least 2220.
Almost forgot about this station. (Novello-NC May 31)
PERU. 6676.25, 0145 June 1. R Huamachucho, Huamachucho, La Libertad (t),
Andean music played on what sounded like a toy piano, then into s/off routine
over Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey". M said "...programacion
de dia de hoy", but couldn't puzzle out the rest. A station in this
vicinity was ID'ed as R Huamachucho May 30 by Klemetz, via Jerry Berg;
but I can't dig any clues out of the signoff announcment. (Novello-NC Jun 1)
PERU. 5636.74 0230 June 1. Radio Peru, San Ignacio, Cajamarca.
Small guitar group selections with male group vocals. Male DJ yelled
out a very clear "Radio Peru, La Voz del San Ignacio". I've seen
plenty of loggings of this one on 5926.5v, but never in this
vicinity. Musical selections of this sort continued until
0301; man gave s/off routine with a couple of ID's and "terratorio
nacional del Peru" included, then anthem and off 0305. (Novello-NC Jun 1)
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GEORGIA 11910 *1830 June 1 Radio Georgia with IS twice and beginning EG prgrm
W anncr says "This is Gheeorgheea" twice, then longer IS, then
reads list of times and frequencies when EG can be heard, and
station address (68 Kostava St), and phone number (328238).
Audio from station seemed attenuated above 2500 Hz, which along
with accompanying distortion rendered W anncr's voice almost
unintelligible. Scheduled until 1900, but just caught the
end of the program and subsequent carrier cut at 1845 after
trying to decipher tape of signon. (Novello-NC Jun 1)
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ARGENTINA 15345.76 1555 June 3, Radio Nacional Surprised to hear a het against
RTV Marocaine-15345 this early. Fair at best, but heard
ads, musical bumpers, wrapup of program "Panorama Nacional de Argentina".
1600 W with ID "Desde Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nacional....
Nacional, La Radio de..." and carrier cut. (Novello-NC Jun 3)
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PERU 6535.75 0145 June 5, Radio Huancabamba, Huancabamba, Piura with
male group vocals with echo chamber effect over simple acoustic
guitar strumming, M DJ with multiple ID's in passing. Occasional
SSB QRM from aero traffic on on 6535.00. Programming continued in
this vein until 0200, when a song ended and there was nothing more
transmitted. Carrier cut 0203. (Novello-NC Jun 4)
ECUADOR. 4879.61 1118 June 5, Radio Nacional Espejo, Quito, Pichincha,
noted with talk, ads, and formal ID "Transmite Radio Nacional Espejo, 1310
kilociclos onda larga, 4635 (cuatro mil seiscientos treinta y cinco)
kilociclos onda corta, banda internacional de 62 (sesenta y dos metros),
desde Quito, Ecuador, America del Sur. Emisora comerial mas potente
del pais." Not regulary heard around here. (Novello-NC Jun 4)
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PERU. 9674.77 1615 Jun 9, Radio del Pacifico, Lima
SP-speaking W anncr talking about a festival to happen in Lima on
the 13th of June, doing phone interview in conjunction with this,
also talking about a blood drive. Religious talk by W. 1657
M with "Radio del Pacifico presento El Magazin Social...
de onze a uno de la tarde. Gracias por tu sintonia."
Another ID gave ID as "Pacifico Radio". Signal faded numerous times
during listening period from undetectable to S9+10, although
most reception was just above the noise level. (Novello-NC Jun 9)
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YEMEN. 9780.32 1749 Jun 9, Radio Yemen, Sana'a
Just paused for a moment here to while tuning around, and heard
nice ID exactly as in WRTH: "Idha'atu-l-jumhuriya al-yamanniya...
min Sana'a". Weak but untroubled by adjacent channel interference.
(Novello-NC Jun 9)
PERU. 9721.65 2210 Jun 9, Radio Victoria, Lima
Sports report including play-by-play segments, music stingers.
M reporter gave a Radio Victoria ID in passing 2222. This station is
has been in nightly with varying strength from night to night
for at least a week; always listenable until AWR Costa Rica
*2300 on 9724.87. Checked, but not audible, when R del Pacifico
was in six hours earlier. (Novello-NC Jun 9)
MEXICO. 6104.85 1115 Jun 10, XEQM, Merida, Yucatan,
This frequency active from Mexico once again. Heard with SP pop,
nortenas, and banda selections, rapid-fire SP talk, political ad,
talk segment called "En Contacto". One shouted ID that sounded like
"Pantera". Numerous promos for, and ID's as, "Candela FM" (I originally
reported this as "Cadena FE" - tnx gh). Sampled a promo that gave an
FM frequency and 970 AM, which is the location of sister station
XEMH, La Grande, also in Merida. Signal a little distorted and
lacking high-frequency audio to a certain degree, but when faded
up as high as S8, perfectly readable. (Novello-NC Jun 10)
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BRAZIL. 9615.05, R Cultura, Sao Paulo, 2215+ Jun 14. Melodic Brazilian
popular music of the '70's and '80's, hosted by laid-back female DJ.
Heard Jorge Ben, Gilberto Gil, and Luiz Melodia backannounced.
Played "Papai me Empresta o Carro" by Rita Lee e Roberto de Carvalho.
Canned "R Cultura de Sao Paulo" ID with frequencies, followed by ad
cluster 2300, after which DJ started playing what sounded like local
78's from the '30's and '40's -- beautiful and intriguing stuff.
Fine S8 signal improving to S9+10, quality audio with real bass and
treble, low-key approach, very pleasurable listening. Still going
strong at 0215 check. (Novello-NC Jun 14)
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INDONESIA. 9565, RRI Jakarta, 1045+ Jun 16. I've been trying
to to dissect the two sources of noise spoiling RRI reception
before R. Marti-Delano's 1200 signon. RRI has a fine signal at
this hour, but a roaring noise is at competing levels as early as
1030. Noted this morning that the bubble jammer starts up weakly
at 1105, nearly an hour early. The latter is almost certainly
directed against R. Marti, but what's the point of starting up
so early? And if the roar is also a Cuban jammer, isn't there
some way these could remain silent until a little closer to 1200?
By 1140, bubble jammer much stronger and RRI all but obscured under
both interference sources.
VENEZUELA. 9540.06, R. Nacional, Caracas, 1110 Jun 16. Now
active in local mornings, with easy-listening SP instrumentals
and vocals, short SP features, and many canned ID's: "Escuchan
ustedes, la antenna internacional de Radio Nacional de Venezuela,
transmitiento en la frequencia de 9540 kilohertz, banda de 31
metros". Gave address for reports as 3979 Caracas, 1050 Venezuela.
Strong carrier but moderately undermodulated. Also heard next
day, signing on *1100 after xylophone IS. (Novello-NC Jun 16)
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PERU. 7040.45, R. San Ignacio, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0245-0302* Jun 17.
Rustic flutes and guitars, much enthusiastic yipping. M began
signoff routine at 0256 with numerous ID's, mentioning "Departmento
de Cajamarca, Republica del Peru". Instrumental signoff anthem
ended with a group of campesinos shouting "Yeah!" in unison.
(Novello-NC Jun 17) RealAudio Sample (3:57)
BOLIVIA. 9717.12, R. La Plata, Sucre, Chuquisaca, 1500+ Jun 17.
Flute/guitar instrumentals, SP lang pop music, tele-talk, M DJ. 1555
six-minute ad string including Oscar Rocca (?) concert promo, multiple
Coca-Cola mentions and ads. 1601 M "Radio La Plata presenta...
nacional y internacional. Una produccion de la departament de
prensa de Radio La Plata". Present almost every day; signal
fades from het-level up as high as S8. Seems to like to go off
the air for half an hour at a time, but usually puts in an hour
of good signal between 1500 and 1700. (Novello-NC June 17)
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BRAZIL. 9665.02, R. Marumby, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, 1050 Jun 18.
Religious-sounding choral mx, but fast-paced anncr and promos.
Multiple ID's by male announcer. The other R Marumby, 11725 from
Curitiba, was carrying different programming at the time. Weak
signal trashed by BBC Delano-9670 *1100. (Novello-NC Jun 18)
USA. 9465.02, WMLK, Bethel, Pennsylvania, 1630 Jun 18.
Religious lecture by Elder Jacob O. Meyer. Has this been missing,
or have I just been successful in ignoring it? (Novello-NC Jun 18)
VENEZUELA (presumed). 9174.97usb, unID, 2245-0045+ Jun 18 and 19. Sports
play-by-play anncd in SP, interrupted occasionally by two-way
communications. Anncrs mentioned Puerto La Cruz many times, also
Barcelona, Margarita, Caracas and Maracaibo; ad clusters but no formal
IDs detectable. Ads mentioned prices in Bolivares. One recurring ad
was for "Ristorante Alamo". Another one played multiple times started
with the "Charge!" trumpet call, and included multiple mentions
that sounded like "El Patio Ripico" and mentioned "El centro touristico
de la carta". Same thing both nights. (Novello-NC Jun 18)
PORTUGAL. 21515, RDPI, 1330-1400* Jun 19. Practically alone on 13m
with EG to South Asia and the Middle East. S5 at best, rising
above and sinking back into the noise floor. (Novello-NC Jun 19)
CLANDESTINE. 11680, Voice of Free Nigeria, *1900 Jun 21.
Opened with ID "This is the Voice... of a FREE Nigeria." by North
American-accented man, kettle drum IS once, anthem, pledge/chant by
a group of people. M anncr gave another ID, said "every Saturday
night, 8 PM, 11.680 MHz". Said to mail to Free Nigeria Movement, PO Box
441395, Indianapolis IN, 46244 USA, or phone 217-216-4590. "We love
you, Nigeria". Program preview over dub reggae instrumental.
Phone interview with Tunde Okorodudu, Secretary-General of Free
Nigeria Movement regarding FIFA (football) boycott. ID as "Revolution
Radio", then Public Enemy's "Fight the Power". Phone interview with
President of Free Nigeria Movement, then a woman; followed by a couple
talks in local Nigerian languages. Solid S7-9 signal throughout broadcast.
Kangyye het appeared around 1945; heard its s/on after VOFN
signoff just before 2000. (Novello-NC Jun 21)
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BRAZIL. 11783.20, R Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, D. F., 1615 Jun 22.
Noted here instead of nominal 11780; also Wednesday, June 25; haven't
been checking every day to see if this is occasional or consistent.
Avoiding Dr. Gene Scott on 11775? (Novello-NC Jun 22)
PIRATE (presumed). 7325, WTAR relay. 2258-2310, Jun 22.
Call-in psychology, ad for local transmission shop, ID, network news.
// 790 MW, although a split second behind. Trashy audio and
even trashier programming, but S9 signal. (Novello-NC Jun 22)
PIRATE, 1618.66, "Southwest Radio". 1640, Jun 28.
Tracking a Byrds CD, bored teenager breaking in mid-song with
simple ID "You're listening to Southwest Radio on 1610 AM."
After 1700 started giving "Wild Radio" IDs, but kept playing
the same Byrds CD on "repeat". (Novello-NC Jun 28)
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PIRATE, 1618.66, "1620 Radio". 2030, Jun 29. Seemingly same pirate as
heard on June 29th, but playing various forms of Christian religious
music. Broke in occasionaly in mid-song to say "This is Radio 1620".
Heard again 1045 June 30th and July 1 with same format. On July
2nd, just transmitting open carrier with the same ID's, noted 1345.
(Novello-NC Jun 29)
INDONESIA. 4925.00, RRI Jambi (t), 1105, July 2. Female vocal
pop music, undermodulated M anncr, then into Qur'an recitation,
followed by more Indo-pop. IS three times at 1130, then talk by W.
Plagued by QRN and splash from R Internacional-4930.60, even on LSB.
(Novello-NC Jul 2) RealAudio Sample (0:49)
BRAZIL. 6183.20, R Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, D.F., 2230, July 3.
News about domestic politics with inserted audio clips. Offset from
nominal 6180 by +3.2 kHz, just as 11780 was on 11783.20 last week.
Haven't heard them in this vicinity in a while. (Novello-NC Jul 3)
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COLOMBIA. 5019.30, Ecos del Atrato, Quibdo, Choco. 1110, July 9.
Weather, sports news mentioning Tyson, CARACOL promos. //5076.80,
except for brief local ID at 1115. (Novello-NC Jul 9)
GUATEMALA. 4824.94, R. Mam, Cabrican, Quezaltenango. 1110, July 10.
Religious programming in local language, punctuated by SP words.
Prayers alternated with music played by small out-of-tune band
featuring guitars, trumpets, violins, and male vocals. ID in passing
in the midst of a SP annct 1120. Loud S8 signal; not usually present
mornings here. (Novello-NC Jul 10)
PERU. 9674.76, Radio del Pacifico, Lima. 1610, July 10. Absolutely
ear-busting S9+5 signal today with beautiful audio. Call-in show
mixing health and religion, hosted by W with M doctor guest. ID in
passing 1624. Formal ID with frequencies 1628 followed by ad string.
Had to tune to high side 1627 to avoid RAI bird. No other SAm signals
approaching this quality audible on band; R Nac Paraguay only at het
level, no sign of R Victoria or R La Plata. (Novello-NC Jul 10)
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COLOMBIA. 4974.98, Ondas del Orteguaza, Florencia, Caqueta. 1040+
July 11. M DJ hosting program "Amanacer Campesino", with old-time
uptempo vocals with guitars and horns, barnyard sound effects, Todelar
promos. 1059 short version of NA, chimes, and ID: "Todelar...Radio
Profesional. Desde Florencia, Caqueta, somos Ondas del Orteguaza.
HJAU, 1160 kHz, cinco kilowatios, Amplitud Modulata, HJQA; 4975 kHz,
cinco kilowatios, banda internacional de 60 metros. TODELAR estar...
and into Noticias Todelar. This was also present July 9 but not July 10.
(Novello-NC Jul 11) RealAudio Sample (2:35)
PERU. 4914.42, R CORA del Peru, Lima. 1045+ Jul 12. Program
"Radioperiodico de CORA", with long talk by man, full ID by W 1050:
"Radio CORA del Peru, ... 600 kHz, onda media, ... 4915 kHz, banda
tropical de 60 metros, transmite desde Lima, capital del Peru,
Sudamerica". This was followed by NA, then barnyard sounds.
This has been making a good showing in the evenings, but first time
heard in local mornings. (Novello-NC Jul 12)
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POLAND. 9525, Polish Radio, Warsaw. 1250 Jul 15, wrapping up
English to Europe, giving frequencies, addresses and URL.
Atop VO Indonesia and rumble on channel; rare in the summertime here.
1258 VO Indonesia signed off with anthem, leaving channel clear.
(Novello-NC Jul 15)
CLANDESTINE. 9564.95, Voice of the Mojahed, 1810-2000* Jul 17.
FM'ing but strong station with non-AR middle eastern language talk,
marches, and patriotic-sounding music, many mentions of Mojahedin
and Iran. Not VO Iraqi People, since its presumed carrier was
on 9568.44 at the same time. Break in program at 1914, when man
spelled out an address with English letters including 'GERMANY' and
read some English (phone?) numbers: 0049221?88765 and 0049221488?97.
Spelled 'SWEDEN' and 'STOCKXOLM' (sic) at 1955. Continued rants and
ominous mx until 2000*. Carrier stayed on until 2002. Same station
that was being heard Thursdays only in October and November last
year; see DX-Window #37 and #42. But also hrd on Friday and
Saturday, July 18 and 19. (Novello-NC Jul 17)
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SOUTH AFRICA (xmtr site originally mis-ID'ed as SWAZILAND).
9600, Trans World Radio via SENTECH, 1900* Jul 18.
Caught its signoff routine on the transmission reported by
Bob Hill earlier in the month. After the Cote d'Ivoire address
was read, the English announcement says "You have been listening to the
international voice of Trans World Radio. Trans World Radio now
leaves this frequency". This is followed by one iteration of
the TWR-Swaziland IS. (Novello-NC Jul 18)
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BRAZIL. 15189.93, Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,
2230+ Jul 20. Reasonably good level when above the noise floor,
playing melodic Brazilian popular music and also some local rap.
ID with list of frequencies at 2300, but previously ID'ed
by comparing OTA audio to station's RealAudio stream at
http://www.plugway.com.br/inconfidencia/. What a pleasure to hear
this station again. (Novello-NC Jul 20)
EQUATORIAL GUINEA. 15185.78, Radio Nacional, Bata, 1055 Jul 21.
Surprised to find this channel carrying Bata, and at this time
of the morning. Lousy signal, ID'ed with frequency list at 1057
while I was still tuning it in, but SP-speaking M gave 5005 kc/sec
and an FM frequency of 98.00. Program sounded like a live
outdoor event of some kind, with many shouts about "La Republica"
and "republica democratica de Guinea Ecuatorial". Chorus sang an
anthem at 1116. Faded considerably by 1130, then way up again
after 1400, when it had drifted down to 15185.72. After 1545,
playing traditional music with kids singing and xylophone-type
instrumentals. Finally signed off with ID and frequencies at
1638, mentioning La Ciudad de Bata and La Celebracion .. del congreso..."
RealAudio Sample: download or
pseudo-streaming (1:05) (Novello-NC Jul 21)
SOUTH AFRICA 9600 1900* Jul 18. My logging of what I thought was
Swaziland was actually TWR-Africa as relayed by SENTECH. Tnx
Finn Krone and the latest SENTECH schedule in DX-Window #73.
(Novello-NC July 21)
SWITZERLAND. 13634.00, SRI, 1120 Jul 24 reading feature stories
in EG, assumed punch-up error for 13635. Later same day at 2256,
noted them on 9884.00, nominal 9885, in GM. (Novello-NC Jul 24)
BRAZIL. 11804.92, R. Globo, Rio de Janeiro, 1130 Jul 24 good
signal with echo-laden PT announcements, long ad strings, and IDs
in passing. (Novello-NC Jul 24)
PIRATE. 6949.98, "Radio One", 1623, Jul 25, '50's and '60's oldies,
M DJ, numerous ID's, underneath huffing and puffing ute. Disappeared 1628.
(Novello-NC Jul 25)
PIRATE. 1618.66, "Rock and Roll 1620", 0005 Jul 27 and seemingly
continuous, 24 hours a day, since late June. This guy puts in a
powerful daytime groundwave signal here, and has tweaked the audio on
his transmitter to the point that it sounds great. Now if he'd only
do something about his programming; his format is one CD, on repeat,
for an entire week. The first week it was a Byrds Greatest Hits CD,
the second week some kind of gospel/new age hybrid, and the third
week some alt.rock group I didn't recognize. This past week, it was
MOR vocals with German lyrics. Noted tonight playing The Byrds again;
guess it's the beginning of the rotation again. An automated ID is
inserted on a regular basis; it's changed over the last month, but it's
always the same young guy. Right now he says, simply, "This is Rock
and Roll 1620". Station fades out when the sun goes down here, but
I doubt it's signing off. An eccentric operation, to say the least.
(Novello-NC Jul 27)
PERU. 5522.23, R Sudamerica, Cutervo, Cajamarca, 0125 Jul 27 with
big, classic SP language romantic ballads with impassioned vocals and
SP language pop music. Man gave ID around 0130: "Radio Sudamerica,
AM Mil Sesenta, Super Exitos!" Non-stop music until off in mid-song
at 0145. Good signal and audio above QRN racket. (Novello-NC Jul 27)
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PERU. 5789.85nf, R Ilucan, Cutervo, Cajamarca, 0135 Jul 31.
Bouncy male vocals with andean pipes, acoustic song with kid vocals,
classic high-altitude songs with plucked guitars and female vocals.
SP-speaking M anncr talked over the beginning of songs; muffled
audio on anncts although music came through beautifully. 0204
switched from primarily playing music to preaching, incorporating
mentions of things "Peruana", nonstop until 0224, after which bits
of music were incorporated into the talk. Back to music 0230.
Signed off around 0310 with this announcement, exactly as in
"LA DX'ing #6": "Senoras y senores en esta forma llegamos al final
de una jornada mas. Radio Ilucan, voz y sentir del Ande cutervino
en los 1470 kHz les agradece su sintonia dispensada. ... Hasta manana
Cutervo, feliz noche Peru." Also heard 1045 with comunicados-type
program in progress, and next two nights as well. (Novello-NC Jul 31)
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VENEZUELA. 9750, R. Occidente, Tovar, Merida. 1135, Aug 1.
I've been hearing what I think is Voice of Malaysia some mornings
on this frequency, but heard this instead today with a loud S8
signal. Sports report, plenty of mentions of Tovar, snippets of
music, ID in passing 1150. QRM SSB comms from "Domestic"
doing a radio check at 1215. Formal ID with
calls and frequencies 1220. (Novello-NC Aug 1)
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PAKISTAN. 11575.09, R. Pakistan. 1830, Aug 1.
Noted here instead of usual 11570.09 with 1700-1900 Urdu service
to Europe. Consistently the best signal heard here from Pakistan.
(Novello-NC Aug 1)
INDONESIA. 9525, Voice of Indonesia. 2000, August 1.
2000-2100 English to Europe is making it to North America again with
a good level. Slow-speaking EG man read news and features, played a
couple of gamelan sounders, numerous IDs; Indo-pops for a while after
2023. Bassy audio but untroubled by QRM. (Novello-NC Aug 1)
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BOLIVIA. 6014.50, R El Mundo, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Santa Cruz
(tentative) 1055, August 7. Back-to-back anthems, heavily echo-laden
announcement by man, religious talk, into rosary recitation 1105.
Not present next two days. (Novello-NC Aug 7)
TURKMENISTAN (presumed). 5015, R Asgabad, 0115, Aug 8. Can't
honestly say I heard an ID on this one, but programming was
exactly the same as when the Hatteras DX Crew ID'ed it in April:
back-to-back strummed string instrument duets with occasional vocals.
Not much variation in arrangement from selection to selection to
these western ears. Riding atop QRN, but no competition from other
stations on or near frequency. Strong at tunein but faded down
considerably by 0200. (Novello-NC Aug 8)
PERU. 5629.82nf, R Ilucan, Cutervo, Cajamarca, 0201 Aug 8.
Noted with same programming as when logged on July 31: religious
talk roughly 0200-0230, music mix until approximate 0310*.
Good signal; this staion is really on the move. Probably Kreuger's
unID earlier in this broadcast day. (Novello-NC Aug 8)
MOROCCO/USA. 9680, Voice of America, via Briech, 0650, Aug 8.
Advertisements on the Voice of America? That's sure what this
insert sounds like, heard this week during the sports segment on
"VOA Today" starting at 0645: "VOA's coverage of the 1997 World
Track and Field Championship is made possible in part by the Royal
Olympic Hotel, Athens. A first-class hotel in the heart of Athens,
within a short walking distance of the Acropolis and the Old City.
The Royal Olympic, Athens." (Novello-NC Aug 8)
MALTA/RUSSIA. 9765, Voice of the Mediterranean, via Moskva, 1900 Aug 8.
This relay still here, playing instrumental and vocal AR pop music
and some kind of radio drama. ID'ed by //12060. EG scheduled
daily 1900-2000 except today, a Friday, in AR. (Novello-NC Aug 8)
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SINGAPORE etc. 6015, Radio Singapore International, 1100 Aug 10.
Woman with enthusiastic "Radio Singapore International" and news,
//6155. All four 49m RSI channels with good signals this morning,
including 6000 in CH and 6135 in Malaysian. Yesterday, heard
live coverage of Singapore's National Day parade at this time
on 6015. Conditions enhance to SEAs this morning; presumed
Hanoi home services on 5924.55 and 4959.65 producing good audio;
and listened to half an hour of romantic Asian vocal mx around
1145 on 6570 at good signal strengh, presumably the Myanmar Defence
Forces station. (Novello-NC Aug 10)
IRAQ. 11292vnf, R Baghdad, 2000 Aug 10. First discovered on 11290
Aug 9 by David Ross in IRC channel #swl who suspected a station of
Middle Eastern origin; then Al Quaglieri matched a taped ID to the
one printed in WRTH 97. On Aug 10, on 11292; played an unfamiliar
IS just before 2000. Uses 5 pips on the hour; program was a mix
of talk and music segments. Plug pulled in mid-sentence 2307.
Station appeared briefly on 11290 Aug 11 around 1931, but only lasted
a couple of minutes. Station seems to use a number of different ID's
ways at different times; I attempted to transcribe one as "tipatila
nahabari irra'hati jumhuriya tih'ranhaa min batta", the last word of
which was actually "Baghdad". The #swl crowd speculated that this
might be one of Iraq's auxiliary services such as Mother of Battles
Radio, so I ran a few samples by an AR speaker in my local Lebanese
grocery store. He said it was "the government radio station from
Baghdad, Iraq", and cautioned me "but you can never tell, sometimes
there are stations that say they're broadcasting from Iraq, but
they're really coming from somewhere else." I assured him I was
aware of the existence of such stations, and persuaded him to listen
to a bit more of the tape. He said the news sounded pretty much
like the Baghdad party line, and that the station seemed to "have
no special name". We spent the rest of the lunch hour talking about
Algerian Rai music and Lebanese pastries. (Novello-NC Aug 10/11)
RealAudio Sample of two ID's plus TOH formalities (1:09)
INDONESIA. 4925, RRI Jambi, Jambi, Sumatera. 1055, Aug 12. Strong,
steady signal with traditional-sounding AR-influenced music,
without break at 1100, then into Qur'an readings 1105. Music again
at 1118, but by then way down in the mud; lasted long enough
to hear their distinctive IS just before 1130. (Novello-NC Aug 12)
BRAZIL. 15325, R Gazeta (presumed), Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, 0125, Aug 13.
Man with phoned-in live report, religious features (mentioned
'Comunidad Cristao' a few times), "Boa Noite Sao Paulo, Boa Noite
Brasil" by M, Brazilian popular music 0132. Later programming
sounded like soap operas. Taped two hours of this station and
didn't hear a single explicit ID, although there were ads and
promos aplenty. Good signal throughout; haven't heard this one
in ages. (Novello-NC Aug 13)
PAKISTAN. 11565.08, R Pakistan, 1600-1630 Aug 13. Reasonable
signal with slow-speed EG news bulletin to ME and NAf/WAf.
(Novello-NC Aug 13)
COLOMBIA. 6014.92, UNID, 1057+ Aug 14-17. This is the same station I
reported last week with anthem, announcement and religious programming;
certainly not Bolivia, after a few more days' more monitoring.
Routine is: OC until 1057 piano instrumental, 1100 Colombian national
anthem, 1104 thirty-second announcement, followed by canned religion.
Probably R. Mira, Tumaco, Narino, but I can't pull an ID from the
signon announcement. (Novello-NC)
LATVIA. 5935, Country Music Radio 2255 Aug 14.
Big signal here, details as reported by others, to 0000*. Carrier
actually about 10 Hz lower, 5934.99. Tnx Bob Hill tip via email.
(Novello-NC Aug 14)
MEXICO. 4800.70, XERTA, Mexico City, 1035 Aug 15. Just another
'me too' logging; Big signal, low het; EZ-listening music but no
announcements until around 1220, when faded too far down to transcribe.
(Novello-NC Aug 15)
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PERU. 6895.11, R. San Miguel, San Miguel, Piura (t), 0210 Aug 19.
Program of local music and mensajes hosted by M; no formal ID heard,
a couple of possibles given in passing. Fine signal; stayed on
at least until 0320 when tape ran out. (Novello-NC Aug 19)
VIETNAM. 9839.95, Voice of Vietnam, 1200 Aug 19. Opening Japanese
program to EAs, //15010v. Listed 15 kW but good signal. (Novello-NC Aug 19)
MONGOLIA. 12084.98, Voice of Mongolia, 1255 Aug 19. Wrapping up
EG program with ID, English schedule, and address. 1300 IS three
times and into Russian program. Fair in splash from RN-Madagascar on
12090. Thanks to Sean Warner alert in #swl. (Novello-NC Aug 19)
COLOMBIA. 6014.88, R Mira, Tumaco, Narino, 1110+ Aug 20. Finally got
an intelligible ID from this station. Station didn't appear before
1100 as usual today, but noted with rosary in progress 1110. Into
CARACOL news at 1130; 1134 fanfare and canned ID by M: "Esta es Radio
Mira...CARACOL, mil ciento noventa kilohertz, desde Tumaco...CARACOL,
mas compania....". However, signon ID at 1104, when heard, seems to
contain none of these details. Good signal in light-to-moderate splash
from Singapore-6015. (Novello-NC Aug 20) RealAudio Sample (0:45)
INDONESIA. 6069.84, RRI-Jayapura (presumed), 1050 Aug 21.
Indonesian female pop vocals, laid-back male DJ, strong and clear
in odd absence of CFRX. Music played straight through top of the
hour at 1100, but CFRX returned with a vengeance a couple of
minutes later on 6069.94, effectively ending reception 100 Hz lower.
(Novello-NC Aug 21)
PERU. 5271.57, UNID, 0155 Aug 22. Ran across this one just a little
too late; one euro-dance selection, a break with produced, echoey shouted
phrases, one tropical dance selection, and plug pull 0205*. Fine signal;
reception around the same time on 5775.27 suggests Peruvians in Amazonas;
the latter signed off with anthem at 0235. Tnx Ed Rausch suggestion of
R. Nor Oriental as the former; I suspect that as well, and R San Juan
as the latter, but needs a little more work. Neither heard next two
nights.(Novello-NC Aug 22)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4788.23v, Onda Musical, Santo Domingo, 0210 Aug 23.
Alerted to this one by Dan Ferguson in #swl; stuck it out with a
SP language preacher until ads and ID's around 0230, ID, and off
0232. Frequency wobbled down to 4788.05, then all the way up to
4788.43, just before signoff. Strong signal for listed 1 kW.
(Novello-NC Aug 23)
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ANGOLA. 7090, VORGAN, Jamba, *0450 Aug 23 IS of alternating
cockerel crows and 9-note tune with drum kicker; M spoke ID
"Vorgan..." once over. Slow, long anthem; vocal hymn with
echo-laden announcement in the middle; trumpet flourishes
with cymbal crashes; speech by M. Right into morning program
with a great mix of predominently big-city African music, but also
apparent Bee Gees "Stayin' Alive" theme as noted by Kreuger. Good signal,
bothered a bit by hams (LU2SCB called CQ multiple times right on
frequency). Tnx Al Quaglieri tip. (Novello-NC Aug 23)
MALAYSIA. 7295, RTM Radio 4, Kuala Lumpur, 1045 Aug 26-29. Local
reggae, Euro-dance, No Doubt selection, pop oldies, ads, EG female DJ
chatter including "Radio 4" IDs, short and long pip at 1100, ID, news.
Signal strong but chronically watery-sounding. (Novello-NC Aug 26)
GEORGIA (non). 12120, IBC Tamil, 1300 Aug 27 test not heard, only strong
RTTY atop CNR-1 Beijing, heard with 5+1 pips on the hour. Scheduled
there until 1335*, but something still underneath the RTTY as late
as 1505 (no pips heard at 1500). Never even crossed my mind to
check 15075 this day, but nothing on that frequency Aug 28.
(Novello-NC Aug 27)
RUSSIA (presumed). 15175, unID, *1630-2200*, Aug 27 and other days.
This station has eluded identification for a couple of weeks now.
It features block programming in Russian that lasts an hour apiece;
talk 1900-2000, pop music 2000-2100, and classical music 2100-2200.
There's no top-of-the-hour formalities whatsoever at 2000; at 2100,
there's a pause in the program, six pips, an unfamiliar anthem,
and then the programming resumes without an ID. At 2200, the
programming ends with no announcement. Station is present, but
not heard well enough to copy, before about 1900. The only clue I've
been able to find is that Orenburg is coordinated here 1630-2100.
(Novello-NC Aug 27)
PERU. 4890.16, R Chota, Chota, Cajamarca, 0230-0256* Aug 28. Andean
flute and drum selections, some with vocals; rustic to the point
of being primitive in some instances. Announced on occasion by
low-voiced M. Canned ID at signoff included "...transmite Radio Chota...",
not followed by anthem. (Novello-NC Aug 28)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3235, R West New Britain, 1045 Aug 28 with
pop mx including oldie "Rockin' All Over the World" and "Yellow
River"; M DJ talk in local language. Competing with low RTTY for channel.
1100 SFX that might have been someone making low whistling notes by
blowing into a big shell, then into presumed news. No explicit
ID heard. This was a superb PNG morning, but QRN prevalent.
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CHAD. 6165, R National Tchadianne, 2150-2201* Sep 2, instrumental
jazz-rock music in the clear when CRI via Switzerland went off at about
2157, two pips at hour, M with signoff announcement with a couple "Radio
Nationale" ID's and a "bonne soiree", followed by Chad National anthem
(verified at http://www.abcnews.com/reference/countries/). Missing from
4904.5, but back there next day. Tnx Mark Veldhuis tip in #swl.
(Novello-NC Sep 2)
VIETNAM. 4959.6, R Hanoi 2 (t), 1100 Sep 3, talk by woman, and
slow, quiet melody (or IS?) played on electronic keyboard to 1100;
three pips on hour, QRN blasted over any possible ID. Good signal,
Hanoi 1 strong on 5924.57 at the same time. (Novello-NC Sep 3)
RealAudio Sample (1:21)
PAKISTAN. 11580, R Pakistan, 1700-1900 Sep 3, Urdu service to
Europe here instead of nominal 11570. Patriotic marches mentioning
Pakistan in lyrics sung by chorus, film-type songs, IDs. Good signal.
(Novello-NC Sep 3)
ECUADOR. 5060.19, R Nacional Progreso, Loja, 0100+ Sep 4, noted back
with male harmony vocals with high-pitched, plucked strings; other
selections sounded like Andean polkas. M DJ with TC, numerous IDs "Esta
es Radiodifusora Nacional Progreso, transmitiendo desde Loja...", another
ID just as "Radio Progreso". Steady S7 signal. (Novello-NC Sep 4)
BOLIVIA. 4649.03, R Santa Ana, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, tentative
0140+ Sep 4 with varied mix of SP language pop music, traditional
acoustic, and oompah music. Infrequent anncts by man, a couple definite
mentions of Santa Ana. At about 0210, went into poorly- modulated
remote report that sounded like a sports event; M announcer shouted
"Santa Ana" once. Continued until around 0300, when sports remote ended,
one more musical selection played, and off. Quite readable signal in
QRN, but car-alarm jammer wrecked reception 0150 for a while.
(Novello-NC Sep 4)
CHINA. 6936.64, Yunnan PBS Minority Service, Kunming, 1110 Sep 4.
M and W talking in presumed Minority language, incidental music.
Faded below QRN by 1130. Listed *1050. (Novello-NC Sep 4)
INDIA. 7280, AIR Guwahati A, Guwahati, Assam, tentative 1125 Sep 4.
Talk in presumed Hindi, easy-listening male and female vocal songs with
sitar and percussion accompaniment, didn't sound like contemporary
film-type stuff. No ID at 1130. Huge signal, quality sound, but
ever-present QRN in the way. Short instrumental at 1144, a few words
by M with no discernable ID, and carrier cut promptly at listed 1145*.
Tried at listed *1015 the next day, but heard only presumed Voice of
the Strait at that time. (Novello-NC Sep 4)
RealAudio Sample, includes song (4:10)
PERU. 5497.94, R Lajas, Chota, Cajamarca, 0215+ Sep 5.
M DJ with predominantly electronic and Euro-dance mx, some contemporary
Latin vocals thrown into the mix. A couple of R Lajas IDs in passing
in between songs at about 0355. Peruvian anthem at signoff shortly
thereafter. Surprisingly good for listed 250 watts.
(Novello-NC Sep 4)
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3205, R Sandaun, Vanimo, West Sepik, 1055 Sep 8.
Definitely active, heard with W announcer giving R Sandaun ID
in passing during a rare pause in local QRN. Into presumed news
at 1100, but copy just to tough to tell for sure. Also heard Sep 10.
(Novello-NC Sep 8)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3385, R East New Britain, Rabaul, East New Britain,
1105 Sep 8, long talk by M, then W. Much stronger than 3205 at the
same time. Some local reggae-lite played at 1119. Another song at 1137
sounded like a Pacific Hank Williams. Announcements of upcoming events
with days of the week spoken in English. News in English in progress
at 1201 check, // 4890. (Novello-NC Sep 8)
CHILE. 6089.95, R Esperanza, Temuco, La Araucania, 1044 Sep 10 with
SP religious song, 1046 news from R. Mineria in Santiago incorporating
phone reports, one from Buenos Aires. Ear-splitting signal, but WYFR-6085
splash strong. "Exactamente la siete de la manana en Esperanza" at
1100. (Novello-NC Sep 10)
MYANMAR. 6570, Defence Forces Broadcasting Station, Taunggyi, 1110
Sep 10 presumed the one with fragile SEAs ballads and pop-type
selections, M announcer. Hung in as late as 1210, but then lost to
morning fading. SSB traffic QRM but steady signal. Johnson
was wondering in Cumbre #153 if this was still active; I haven't a
clue as to how this station ID's, but everything fits. (Novello-NC
Sep 10)
UNID. 6615, 1050 Sep 10, 11 and 14. Distorting, unstable xmtr drifts
up and down by as much as 200 Hz, but sits in one spot for a couple
of minutes. When playing music, mostly flutes and male vocalzations,
not Andean. Not heard on south mini-beverage.
Programming changes to mostly talk after 1100, language could well be
Spanish but hard to tell through the quantity of distortion and QRN.
(Novello-NC Sep 11)
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PERU. 6115.03, R Union, Lima, 0655 Sep 18. Rapid tropical dance and
rap selections, "Union, La Radio" IDs between selections. Entertaining
programming, and great signal: S9 on a wide open frequency at this time
of the local night. (Novello-NC Sep 18)
PERU. 6811.23, Ondas del Rio Mayo, 0207* Sep 19. Noted here with ID
by M, a couple minutes of chatter, then Peruvian anthem. (Novello-NC
Sep 19)
MEXICO. 4800.70, XERTA, Mexico City, 0222 Sep 19, W ID "desde Mexico,
XERTA....." and into lounge-jazz rendition of "Stormy Weather".
Numerous and varied ID's, great signal, though plagued by weak het.
(Novello-NC Sep 19)
PERU. 4549.44, Radiodifusora Tropico, Trinidad, Beni, 1020 Sep 20
tentatively the one with with man droning on and on, mentioning Trinidad
a few times. Only copied about 25% of his talk due to QRN.
(Novello-NC Sep 20)
PERU. 4571.8v, R Gotas de Oro, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, 1035 Sep 20,
pretty Andean fiddles and guitars, time checks by male DJ between
most songs, canned echo "...Gotas de Oro!" insert. Carrier
unstable, wobbling up and down 100 Hz. Had to keep retuning to
keep signal intelligible. Competition from QRN and occasional
car-alarm jammer. (Novello-NC Sep 20)
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3315, R Manus, Lorengau, Manus Island, 1130 Sep 27,
intro to program of twangy country-sounding mx mentioning "program
number 13 bilong 97"; one selection was a version of "As Tears Go By".
Show ended 1159, then solo acoustic guitar rendition of "Walk Don't Run",
Signoff talk by W mentioning 3315 kHz, then short vocal anthem followed
by bird chirps and off at 1200. Signal peaked at a beautiful S9, but
deteriorated with increasing daylight. (Novello-NC Sep 27)
RealAudio Sample(2:30)
PERU. 5677.10, R Frecuencia San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0130 Sep 28,
Andean polka-beat stuff with some amusing female vocals, female DJ
with comunicados 0138. Steady signal and quite readable. Anthem and
off 0154*. (Novello-NC Sep 28)
ITALY. 7239.97, AWR Forli, 0300 Sep 28. Special DX test to NAm
heard. Came on and male anncr read AWR Forli history; another man
read some MW loggings. Didn't stick around for much more after 0310.
Carrier fairly strong and well-modulated, but troubled on both sides
by splash from hams. (Novello-NC Sep 28)
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INDIA. 4760, AIR Port Blair, 1102 Sep 29. Tuned in
to hear ten minutes of monotone talk by man in language that didn't
sound like Hindi. 1112 a couple of short phrases by woman, then
a promo or program intro by enthusiastic man. At same time, wind-tunnel
rushing noise started up on frequency. Film-type selections
followed, at equal level with noise. Noise subsided around 1125.
Three minutes of beautiful reception, then disappeared completely
1128-1131 -- it had to be right at ID time. Returned with more music,
then into talk 1138. (Novello-NC Sep 29) Sep 30 and Oct 1 heard W say
"Akashvani Port Blair" seconds before 1130, but reception nothing like
Sep 29.
RealAudio Sample, includes song (5:08);
RealAudio Sample of ID (0:31)
NIGERIA. 6049.94, FRCN Ibadan, presumed the one at 2020 Sep 30
with talk in African language by M and W. Wiped out by BBC Limassol
IS on 6050 at 2027. (Novello-NC Sep 30)
CHINA. 4750, Xizang PBS, 1120 Oct 1, probably the one with CH language
easy-listening music, operatic vocals, and revolutionary choral stompers.
Searched in vain for a parallel. Faded into nothingness by 1155.
(Novello-NC Oct 1)
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UZBEKISTAN. 4850, Uzbek Radio 2, 0120 Oct 6, alerted
by Pete Costello in #swl to W announcing deep Asian vocal music
with Indian- sounding strings and flutes. Vibraphone IS twice at
0130 and 0200. Any possible ID was buried in the ambient noise.
IS verified by Victor G. via Tom Sundstrom.
RealAudio Sample(0:31) (Novello-NC Oct 6)
UZBEKISTAN. 15295, R Tashkent, 1330 Oct 6 with IS and "Radio Tashkent
Calling", opening EG language program. Pitch for advertisers 1335.
Nice signal this morning. (Novello-NC Oct 6)
BRAZIL. 3375.08, R Clube, Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, 0110 Oct 7
with PT version of "Silence is Golden", Roberto Carlos selection,
"Feelings", mentions of Rio Grande do Sul, "Clube" sounders, and
ad strings. (Novello-NC 0ct 7)
PERU. 4750.05, R San Francisco Solano, Sondor, Piura, tentative at
0140 Oct 7, Andean flute and guitar hoedown with group vocals,
unstable carrier but not wandering -- just staying right on 4750.05
place and vibrating slightly. M DJ with intelligibility just out of reach,
and mixing with SP language voice utility transmission. Yanked power
without ceremony after a song at 0159. (Novello-NC Oct 7)
BRAZIL. 4795.05, R Difusora, Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, 0205 Oct 7,
with non-stop "semi-classical" music ("Sabre Dance", "Pomp & Circumstance",
ID around 0225 by M: "..presenta..a programa do musica...
a Radio Difusora...programa ... apostolica...", and into choral
music. Alone on channel battling QRN. (Novello-NC Oct 7)
INDIA. 4920, AIR Chennai *1200 Oct 6 and 7, with AIR IS and ID; next
word might have been 'Chennai', but maybe just wishful thinking. Followed by
ethereal subcontinental vocals announced by W. S7 at peaks, but losing fast
to sunrise after 1215. (Novello-NC Oct 6 and 7)
CHINA. 6185, Huayi BC (t) 1200 Oct 8. Chinese-language EZL pops
and disco music, animated male and female announcers, fast-paced
programming. CNR-style 5+1 pips on the hour, but W talked right
over them and no discernable ID heard either before or after.
(Novello-NC Oct 8)
BRAZIL. 6135.10, R Aparecida, Aparecida, Sao Paulo, 2220 Oct 8.
Live-sounding choral samba religious songs, PT "Palabre de Dios"
stuff. Loud and absolutely alone on channel, but took a dive
around 2240i. ID'ed by //5035.04. (Novello-NC Oct 8)
BRAZIL. 5044.97, R Cultura do Para, Belem, Para, 0220 Oct 9,
'80's Brazilian pops, M DJ, "Cultura" sounders. Hollow-
sounding audio but quite readable. (Novello-NC Oct 9)
CHINA. 4734.94, Xinjiang PBS, Urumqi, 1105 Oct 9, marathon tirade
in unfamiliar language by W. Fading fast by 1120, ID'ed by //7194.83
which was gaining in strength at same time. (Novello-NC Oct 9)
URUGUAY. 11735.07 (p), R Oriental, Montevideo, probably the one 0140
Oct 10, with nonstop play-by-play sports. (Novello-NC Oct 10)
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CHINA. 4734.94, Xinjiang PBS, Urumqi, *1100 Oct 13, just a followup
to log of October 9. This one signs on at 1100 with a simple IS
comprised of the first 7 notes of "The East Is Red" played on an
electric piano or similar instrument. (Novello-NC Oct 13)
INDIA. 4775, AIR Imphal, 1115 Oct 13, male accapella vocal lasting
at least 15 minutes. AIR ID 1130. Huge S9 signal along greyline.
(Novello-NC Oct 13)
INDONESIA. 4789.12, RRI Fak-Fak (presumed), 1140 Oct 13, switched
here for evening program as noted by Foster and Yamada. Indopops
with rock and country flavors, introduced by M DJ, audio heavy on
the low end. Held on well for 15 minutes, then vanished 1156.
Nice surprise. (Novello-NC Oct 13)
MALAYSIA. 9749.97, Voice of Malaysia, 1225 Oct 13, female DJ with
IN anncts and ad-like spots; big signal. Pop mx including light reggae and
duet featuring local Celine Dion soundalike, also some business jazz
a la Kenny G. Continued straight through the hour at 1300, but
faded way down by then. (Novello-NC Oct 13)
PERU. 5019.91, R Horizonte, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, 1115 Oct 15
with high Andean guitar plucking, one featuring "chipmunk" vocals.
Female announcer, plenty of echo-laden canned announcements by male
including "Radio Horizonte" timecheck dropins. Separable from
5020.00 carrier. Pleased to hear this one this late in the morning.
(Novello-NC Oct 15)
GEORGIA. 4930, Mayak Relay, Dusheti, 0140 Oct 17 with Mayak IS and
RS talk by a couple of male announcers, folk-type mx. Fluttery signal.
(Novello-NC Oct 17)
PERU. 4935, R Tropical, San Martin, Tarapoto, 1045 Oct 17 with
long religious tirade by man. Finally ended 1058, modulation dropped
way down for ID sequence which included a couple "R Tropical" mentions
and frequency anncts. Into fast-paced nx 1100. (Novello-NC Oct 17)
RUSSIA. 9610, Mayak relay, Petrozavodsk (listed), 1320 Oct 17 with Mayak IS
once and RS talk. Barely there. (Novello-NC Oct 17)
BRAZIL. 3255.12, Rdif 6 de Agosto, Xapuri, Acre, 1005 Oct 18 maybe
the one riding atop QRN with accordian-led forro mx and PT M talking
non-stop over. Or Cairiri? (Novello-NC Oct 18)
PERU. 4774.95, R Tarma, Tarma, Junin, 1025 Oct 18 with huge signal,
ranchero-style selections, and numerous ID's by M: "Radio Tarma...
La Voz de la Rio .. de los Andes". (Novello-NC Oct 18)
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LITHUANIA, 9710.16, R Vilnius, 1300* Oct 19, DX program in Russian, giving
Vilnius address, fax number, and e-mail address in Lithuania.
IS played once after theme, and carrier cut. Also noted
Oct 23 with Lithuanian home service program ending 1100*.
mp3 sample of the IS
(Novello-NC Oct 19)
CROATIA. 1134, Hravatski Radio, Zadar, 2255 Oct 19, symphonic
versions of Queen songs "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Are The Champions"
to 2300. Three pips and "Hrvatskaya" ID by W at TOH, then into nx.
Good signal. (Novello-NC Oct 19)
KAZAKSTAN/UKRAINE. 11720, Kazak Radio via Kiyev 1355 Oct 20.
Nice assortment of solo guitar music and exotic light vocals before
1400 IS. ID incorporating "Kazak...Radio", then back into same type
of music. Music took on a religious flavor 1420 with call-to-prayer
type invocations. 1430 different IS, W ID beginning "Almata...", and
into discussion program with many ments of Kazakstan. Local pop mx
1440. Beautiful signal at this time of day. (Novello-NC Oct 20)
RealMedia Samples from 1400 (1:27)
and 1430 (1:38)
BRAZIL. 4865.02, R Alvorada, Londrina, Parana, 2235 Oct 20,
long religious talk by W with
many mentions of "Maria" punctuated with incidental mx "Ave Maria".
Speech distorted but music came through fine. Full ID at 2300
including MW and SW frequencies and mentioned "emisora Catolica".
and "Londrina, Parana". One ad, then back to Ave Maria program.
(Novello-NC Oct 20)
UNITED KINGDOM. 1089, Talk Radio synchros. 0000 Oct 21, ID
"This! Is Talk Radio" and into Independent Radio News.
Reasonable signal considering splash from 1090. (Novello-NC Oct 20)
RealMedia Sample(0:16)
UNITED KINGDOM. 1215, Virgin Radio synchros, 0015 Oct 21,
"Talk of the Town" by The Pretenders, and, almost predictably,
Oasis. Tough copy in splash from both sides. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
UNID. 4720.13, 1005 Oct 21, someone playing Andean mx in the QRN
this morning here. No antenna here with directivity to the south,
so check at home. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
PERU. 4824.40, La Voz de La Selva, Iquitos, Loreto, 1022 Oct 21,
noted playing "La Macarena" of all things. Distorting audio.
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
PAKISTAN. 9513.90, 1140 Oct 21, playing subcontinental mx with distorted
audio, then short annct by W, anthem, and off 1145. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
PHILIPPINES. 9505, R Veritas Asia *1200 Oct 21, opening Indonesian
program with EG ID over another station I was trying to ID at the time,
probably Voice of the Strait 2. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
JORDAN. 11690, R Jordan, 1730* Oct 21. Cocktail piano jazz with
EG female announcer, pulled plug in mid-sentence. On an hour past
listed signoff -- schedule change? Huge signal. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
SAUDI ARABIA. 12038.51, BSKSA 2nd Programme, 1810 Oct 21 presumed
per previous Victor G. logging, with AR light mx and talk.
Another BSKSA low-power xmtr on 11708.16 also audible at same time.
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
QATAR. 9570.14, QBS Doha 1905+ Oct 21 presumed the one with AR/EG
program about General DeGaulle's relations with Algeria. Surprised
to hear English here. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
BOTSWANA. 4820, Radio Botswana, 2055 Oct 21 presumed with pop and gospel-
flavored mx and M anncr in local language. Played mx right through
2100; off with choral anthem 2201. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
RUSSIA. 1386, Voice of Russia, 2150 Oct 21 with EG program about
computers, // 5940 but with satellite delay. Bolshakovo listed.
Held on for about half an hour in all, fair to good signal.
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
MOROCCO. 1044, RTM Sebaa-Aioun, 2215 Oct 21 presumed with local
drumming and call-and-response vocals, dominating Spanish SER
synchros. Slop from 1040 domestics phased. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
SAUDI ARABIA. 1521, BSKSA Duba, 2258 Oct 21 Qur'an, few words by M,
very short vocal anthem and off promptly at 2300. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
INDONESIA. 3264.67, RRI Gorontalo, tentative at 1115 Oct 22, program
of non-stop pop music, mostly melodic female vocals. Faded away
by 1150. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 4890, NBC Port Moresby, 1200 Oct 22. Happened to
be listening when M read this advisory: "As we have announced,
as of this week, NBC News Service is being scaled down due to
financial contsraints. It is unable to operate at full capacity
because of continued transport and communication problems. Hourly
news has been cut, together with with the ten past twelve current
issues (?), and sports and documenting and the future programs (?).
The Service will continue on maintaining...major news bulletins at 7 AM,
12 midday and 7 PM." This was at 10 PM PNG time; program of pop
music resumed after the announcement. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
SOUTH AFRICA. 9530, TWR Swaziland via Meyerton, 1800 Oct 22.
New schedule lists Amharic on this frequency 1730-1800 daily, and
extended to 1815 Monday through Friday. But from 1800, only IS
alternating with EG ID heard, past at least 1808. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
CHINA. 6035, Yunnan BS, 2235 Oct 22 tentative with M and F CH
harangues, severerly distorted audio, accompanied by hum and buzz.
(Novello-NC Oct 22)
INDONESIA. 9565, RRI Jakarta, 1045 Oct 23, pop music, female DJ,
nice clear signal with none of the usual QRM present here this morning.
Parallel noted on 9679.94 1110. (Novello-NC Oct 23)
NIGERIA. 3326.05, FRCN-1, Lagos, 2230 Oct 23, nice program of
American jazz music. Announcer gave details about soloists, date
of recording, etc. Not often heard here. Good signal but bombarded
on both sides by utility stations and renegade point-to-point traffic
directly atop. (Novello-NC Oct 23)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 5013.46, R Cristal Internacional, 2255 Oct 23.
Stopped here because I was surprised to hear nearly full modulation
on this one. Normally the carrier is quite strong but audio is
quite low. Merengue music unti 2259, interrupted in mid-song by
a couple symphonic marches, then announced a sports program retransmitted
from R Pueblo. Said "La Voz de la Republica Dominicana en el exterior";
frequency given as 5010 kHz. No R Cristal ID heard through 2315 tuneout,
but heard from home 2210 Oct 25 at equal level with complete ID.
(Novello-NC Oct 23)
INDIA. 5010, AIR Thiru'puram, Kerala, 0105 Oct 24, huge S9 signal
with film-type vocals and what sounded like an ad string, preceded
and followed by a short tone, ending at 0115. Best ever reception
for this one, completely effortless. (Novello-NC Oct 24)
TURKMENISTAN. 5015, R Asgabat, 0120 Oct 24, presumed with furious
indigenous guitar strumming, S8 signal. (Novello-NC Oct 24)
INDIA. 11900, AIR Bangalore, 0150 Oct 24 with Tibetan program, but
getting blown away by huge signal from Sri Lanka BS on 11905, which
was running a program from the Hindustani Bible Institute at the time.
Exemplary reception from this direction tonight. (Novello-NC Oct 24)
GUATEMALA. 4799.77, R Buenas Nuevas, 1105 Oct 24. First Xmas music
heard this year, playing "Deck the Halls" and "Angels We Have Heard
On High". Christmas is only two months away... (Novello-NC Oct 24)
INDIA. 9650, AIR Aligarh (?), 1945 Oct 24 closing EG then continuing
in some other language. Couldn't find this one in IBB #6.
(Novello-NC Oct 24)
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ST. HELENA. 11095.52, R St Helena, *1900 Oct 26, heard on its annual
transmission; horns IS, ID, message from Governor, Linda and Cecil
Womack's "Celebrate the World". Despite ute whine, stronger and
more intelligible than last year at this location. (Novello-NC Oct 26)
SRI LANKA. 9729.75, SLBC Ekala, 1225 Oct 28, presumed, home service relay
with local music featuring reedy wind instruments and tuned percussion.
A few words (not EG) by M 1227, wrecked by carrier on 9730 moments
later. (Novello-NC Oct 28)
SRI LANKA. 17895, IBB Relay station, Iranawila, tentative around
1245 Oct 30. Tnx Dan Ferguson for the tip; I was standing under the
water tower outside the City of Conover, NC's planning office trying
to tune this in on a barefoot ICF-1000T. Heard tones going on and off,
but no ID was given, so tentative. (Novello-NC Oct 30)
ECUADOR. 4770.10, R Centinela del Sur, Loja, 0025 Nov 1, group
Hail Marys, old-time female "Ave Maria" vocals sounding like
Edith Piaf. Canned ID 0048, "Esta es R Centinela del Sur, transmite
1210 kHz...4770 kHz onda corta...su estacion internacional, desde
Loja, Ecuador, en Sudamerica", over a guitar version of "Telstar".
2, 5, or 10 kW station, depending on which reference you believe,
but not too often reported in recent times. (Novello-NC Nov 1)
BRAZIL. 17814.91, R Cultura Sao Paulo, 2215 Nov 1, quiet and pretty
Brazilian music, //9615.02. Nice signal. (Novello-NC Nov 1)
BRAZIL. 15325, R Gazeta, Sao Paulo, 0000 Nov 2. Just a little
signal in R Marti-15330 splash before top of hour; when Marti
went off, was able to parallel 15325 with 9685 which was suffering
from its own splash on both sides. Canned announcement at 0010
which was probably an ID. (Novello-NC Nov 2)
ECUADOR. 4815, R El Buen Pastor, Saraguro, presumed 0304* Nov 2.
Andean musical selections with low-modulation male announcer.
Signoff annct buried by roving jammer, followed by Ecuadorian
anthem and off. Explicit ID on this one has eluded me for a while now.
(Novello-NC Nov 2)
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USA. 1700, WCMQ, Miami Springs, FL, 0325 Nov 3 with usual Cuban
exile programming, parallel to usual 1210 with Philadelphia station
phased. 10 to 30 over S9 in North Carolina, depending on antenna
used for reception. Hard to believe this is only 1000 watts.
(Novello-NC Nov 3)
INDIA. 4910, AIR Jaipur, tentative 1205 Nov 3 playing lightweight
film-type vocals, at equal level to or just below QRN that just
won't quit. Faded away by 1225 recheck. (Novello-NC Nov 3)
THAILAND. 9655.5, R Thailand, Pathumthani, 1250 Nov 3. EG program
including ID, weak but in the clear until Sackville carrier came
on 9650 at 1258. (Novello-NC Nov 3)
CHINA. 5050.04, Voice of the Strait 1, Fuzhou, 1200 Nov 4. Hoping
for AIR Aizawl, sat with this until the telltale 5 + 1 pips on the
hour indicated otherwise. // 4940, which was much better.
(Novello-NC Nov 4)
CLANDESTINE. 5670.03, Voice of the Mojahed, 0254 Nov 5. Tuned in
to hear man speaking in non-AR middle eastern language, then
bubble jammer attacked frequency seconds later. Through the
bubbles, could hear typical spelling of addresses in English
letters and long phone numbers being read using English numbers,
just like on 9564.95 July 17. Station bounced back and forth
between 5620, 5660 and 5670 to avoid roving jammer, rarely spending
more than a few minutes on any frequency. Jammers also sitting
on 5630 and 5640 at the time; two other jammers alternating
among 5620, 5660, 5670 and 5680. And as if this wasn't enough action,
R Rebelde harmonic fading up and down at the same time on 5680
(8 x 710, and //5025). (Novello-NC Nov 5)
ANGOLA. 6220, VORGAN, 2010 Nov 5. Tuned in to pop music program
(Spandau Ballet, Tracy Chapman) with a lot of low-key PT talk,
occasional echo-chamber annct mentioning Angola. Anncr said "Boa
Noite" 2053, echo-laden female said "Boa Noite, Angola" over Elton John
song, then canned "VORGAN" intro to nx 2056; mentioned Beira, Congo
Brazzaville, Washington. Theme 2059. Anncr gave date as November
5, 49m, frequency 6220 kHz (annoucer paused after the "seis mil" as
if he was unsure of the exact frequency), said "a manha 5 horas y 50
minutos" on the 31m frequency 9770 kHz. March/anthem at signoff that
matches South Africa's national anthem, as noted by Korinek. Gone 2101.
Also present Nov 6. New frequency replaing 5985? (Novello-NC Nov 5)
BRAZIL. 4865.05, R Sentinela da Amazonia, Obidos, Para, 0310 Nov 6.
Brazilian vocal mx, bassy-sounding M anncr with ID 0313 and mentions of
Para. Only about S4 but fully-modulated signal made for enjoyable
listening. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
PERU. 4907.72, R La Oroya, La Oroya, Junin, 0330 Nov 6, program of
SP and EG language pop music, 'Ritmos de la Noche', announced by M;
played "Footloose", "Talking In Your Sleep", and one selection by
Azucar Moreno. Plenty of TCs and ID's in passing. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
CLANDESTINE. 5500, Voice of the Tigray Revolution, *0355 Nov 6, solo
string instrument IS for five minutes; 0400 M with echo announcement,
short instrumental theme, W spoke a few words, then guitar theme
and into what sounded like news. //6315 also good, but 5500 was
better. Big signal and completely unexpected. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample(1:32)
TANZANIA. 11734.1, R Tanzania Zanzibar, 1805 Nov 6, producing reasonable
audio for a change. AR mx, low-voiced announcer, prayers around 1850,
anthem 1959 and off at 2000, right on schedule. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample
PERU. 4855.51, R La Hora, Cusco, Cusco, 2310 Nov 6, huge signal with
on-location live sports report, numerous mentions of Cusco, Coca-Cola,
and some kind of cerveza "ice"; "La Hora" semi-IDs in passing.
(Novello-NC Nov 6)
PERU. 4995.58, R Andina, Huancayo, Junin, 2350 Nov 6, sparkling
Andean female vocals, W DJ with ID in passing 2353, M with a few
comunicados 2355. Best reception of this one in a while.
(Novello-NC Nov 6)
PERU. 5384.86, suspected R Huarmaca, Huancabamba, Piura, 0235 Nov 7 and
0345 Nov 9. First night: SP language music mix, pre-teen female DJ.
Tuned back 0257 to catch anthem in progress, and off 0259.
Most recently in the 5385.2 area, though, and no ID heard. Second night:
local rustic-sounding vocals and acoustic guitars, M DJ with frequent
"Huarmaca" mentions in declamatory statements in between and over
selections. Off with OA anthem 0359. (Novello-NC Nov 7/9)
GUATEMALA. 2360, R Maya de Barillas, Huehuetenango, probably the one
at 0330 Nov 7, Latin dance music and ballads, ads and promos, male and
female DJ chatter. Professional sound, nothing rustic about tonight's
programming. ID by W 0359. Loud S9 signal, but tenacious non-stop QRN
at equal level or better. (Novello-NC Nov 7) OOPS -- this is
a R Reblede harmonic, see below.
BOLIVIA. 4549.44, Radiodifusoras Tropico, Trinidad, Beni, 2305 Nov 8,
program of comunicados read by woman, punctuated by occasional ads.
Ended 2332, followed by multiple IDs simply as "Tropico". Strong signal,
but fighting twin plagues of QRN and rtty. Bolivians have been doing
especially well at this time of the evening this week. This was the
best of the 4 MHz bunch here this evening. (Novello-NC Nov 8)
BOLIVIA. 4682.3, Paititi Radiodifusion, Guayaramerin, Beni, tentative
at 2345 Nov 8, comunicado after comunicado by M, losing the battle
against QRN, which was wrecking an otherwise stellar night here for this
kind of stuff. (Novello-NC Nov 8)
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BOTSWANA. 4820, R Botswana, Gaberone, 2140 Nov 10. seTswana program
"House of Music" (title was in EG) with old-style female vocal R&B and
female DJ. Massive signal this afternoon. No signoff formalities
except for choral anthem at 2159. (Novello-NC Nov 10)
ECUADOR. 3285.33, LV del Rio Tarqui, Cuenca, Azuay, 1030 Nov 11.
Wake-up show with Andean flutes and vocals, lots of talk, ads, time
checks about every 15 seconds, ID as "La Voz del Rio Tarqui
Internacional Cuenca". Beautiful signal this morning. (Novello-NC
Nov 11)
CUBA. 2360h, R Rebelde, 1040 Nov 11.
Ran across R Maya de Barillas on its usual 3324.80 playing some
quiet and rustic-sounding mx, and wondered if 2360 was running in
parallel. When I found that was not the case, poked around and found the
fundamental to this on 1180. Man and woman with morning show,
phoned-in reports, Cuban mx. I suspect it was this I heard here last
week and reported as R Maya. (Novello-NC Nov 11)
NEPAL. 5005.04, R Nepal, 1115 Nov 11, five minutes of low-voiced
man, then pretty Asian mx with female vocal, plucked strings, and
tuned percussion, and something that sounded like a musical play or
dramatization after 1130. ID'ed by // 7165.24. 3 + 1 pips, then presumed
ID 1215. Very good signal, peaking around 1145; of course it had
deteriorated substantially by ID time. 7165.24 fair. (Novello-NC Nov 11)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (1:15)
PERU. 3250.79, R Comas Television, Lima, 0000 Nov 12, campo guitar mx,
0002 Canned intro to program: "Radio Comas presenta....", then languid,
almost drunken, male/female duet, then theme from "Exodus". Gorgeous
signal and first time heard in the evening. (Novello-NC Nov 12)
PERU. 7205.65, R Paraton, Huarmaca, *1030 Nov 12. Still haven't listened
to my entire tape of this, but plenty of "en paraton" mentions in the
first 15 minutes. Just edged itself onto the air with no anthem this
day. Beautiful reception for at least a hour. Tnx Valko pointer and
Klemetz/Rodriguez work in ID'ing this. (Novello-NC Nov 12) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:41)
TURKMENISTAN. 5015, R Asgabat, 2301 Nov 12. Solo string instrument
jamming very typical of this one. ID presumed from previous loggings.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 12)
USA. 2460h, WANO, Pineville KY, 2355 Nov 12. Country music, car
dealer ad, dominating over jumble. Fundamental 1230 not heard.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 12)
INDIA. 5010, AIR Thiru'puram, *0020 Nov 13. AIR IS, woman said "Vande
Mataram" and into vocal mx. Very good level and modulation. (Novello-HATDX
Nov 13)
ZIMBABWE. 3396, ZBC Harare 4, 0300+ Nov 13. Didn't make a note of the
exact time, but paused here to listen to Gregory Isaacs singing "No
Peace No Language", a nice reggae selection from the late '70's.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
CLANDESTINE - ERITREA. 6210, R Fana, 0410 Nov 13, local tx and mx,
// 6940. Really good signal, but occasional bubble jammer. (Novello-HATDX
Nov 13)
UNID. 6237.24, 0415 Nov 13. Classical-style instrumental music,
maybe 20th century Russian stuff. 10/9 signal, 5 minutes of news 0501
after instrumental theme and intro that sounded like "Informatizone
Shkode", then back to the same music. Not present Nov 14, and neglected
to check on Nov 15. (Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample(0:39)
AUSTRALIA. 2310, VL8A, CAAMA Alice Springs 1130 Nov 13. Country mx and
talk, // 2325 Tennant Creek which was strongest of the bunch. 2485
a distant third with teletalk. (Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
INDONESIA. 4606.44, RRI Serui, 1140 Nov 13, ID presumed, tnx Rippel tip.
Indo M talk, multiple fifties-sounding rock ballads with Indo vocals,
SCI 1159. (Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
KENYA. 6150, KBC Nairobi, 1950 Nov 13 presumed with African highlife
with harmony vocals and dueling guitars, M talking about the selections
in presumed Swahili mentioning Nigeria and Mombasa; nice African
reggae-lite 1957, but played straight through TOH. At least three pips
2000, but CRI IS started up atop, opening Polish via Issodun.
Tnx Rippel pointer. (Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
STE PIERRE ET MIQUELON. 1375, RFO, 2055 Nov 13 suspected the one playing
Puff Daddy's "I'll Be Missing You" through top of the hour at 2100, man
and woman bantering in FR afterwards. (Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
ENGLAND. 3970, R Korea via Skelton, 2200 Nov 13 woman opening EG program,
then nx by same woman. Splash from RFI-Issodun Polish program on 3965.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 13)
KUWAIT, 1548, VOA, 0045 Nov 14. Tnx Merriman pointer, sports news,
// 5995. VOA ID. Good in 1550 splash. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
INDIA. 4800, AIR Hyderabad, 0102 Nov 14 with doorbell SFX,
man with accordian accompaniment and bhangra-type vocal, and talk
mentioning Hyderabad. Separable from the Guatemalan on 4799.78.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
INDIA. 5010, AIR Thiru'puram, 0110 Nov 14 at nearly local level, 20/9
and beautiful sound on 6 kHz filter. Ad string, thirty seconds dead
air, ID 0115. Six pips and "Akashvani" by woman 0130, tone, and
another ad string. This can be considered a beacon for subcontinental
reception. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample
INDIA. 4840, AIR Mumbai, 0133 Nov 14, lots of talk, program
change 0135. Loads of other AIR regionals in at same time -- 3345
(fair), 3315 (poor), 4860 (good) among many others. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
TANZANIA. 5050.05, R Tanzania, *0200 Nov 14. Choral anthem (same
one as VORGAN uses, and also South Africa's national anthem), man
with ID, then right into qur'an reading. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
RUSSIA. 5290, R Rossii via Krasnoyarsk, 0225 Nov 14, usual mix
of mx and talk. Rather lame signal but in the clear. (Novello-HATDX
Nov 14)
MALAGASY REPUBLIC. 5009.59, R Malagasy, *0300 Nov 14. Crazy
xylophone IS starts at 0254; Choral anthem 0257; m talk with no
discernable ID; theme 0259. Excellent. ID inferred from previous
loggings. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14) RealAudio 5.0 Sample
GERMANY. 183, Europe No. 1, Saarlouis, 0310 Nov 14, French version
of "I'm Not In Love". Good but battled by QRN; during rare QRN
breaks sounded great. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
CLANDESTINE. 6280.03, Voice of the Mojahed, 0315 Nov 14 playing
hopscotch with a jammer here tonight, alternating with 6220 and
6250. Both the jammer and the station were extremely loud. I'd
hate to be this station's frequency manager. See also below.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
CLANDESTINE. 7085, Voice of the Broad Masses of Eritrea, 0337
Nov 14. Exotic music sounding like an Arab/Indian hybrid;
parallel 5000 rising and falling under WWV and YVTO. Tnx Dan Henderson
pointer. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
CLANDESTINE. 4015, Voice of the People of Kurdistan, 0350 Nov 14.
Choral war march (IS?) to 0353, // 4080, both channels S7 and excellent.
Man with invocations in presumed Kurdish mentioning Kurdistan;
ID 0356; AR program then started with ID "Huna al-sawt al-shabbi Kurdestan"
and into happy-sounding organ instrumental. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample(0:39)
UGANDA. 4975.98, R Uganda, 0421 Nov 14, woman with EG nx of city
council/mayoral elections and of Pakistan/Afghanistan. Beautiful
S9 signal in the clear. 0431 into Swahili with male announcer.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
MEXICO. 730, XEX, 0435 Nov 14 probably the one with PSA's for federal job
service and socil security, plenty of "Distrito Federal" and mentions,
and pretty ballads. Tnx Klemetz for nudging me in the direction of Mexico
on this one. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
SOLOMON ISLANDS. 5019.98, SIBS, 1115 Nov 14. BBC News relay //9410
until 1118, then female vocal version of "Hey Jude" and local music.
1128 man with ID "You've been listening to the Solomon Islands
Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Hapi Isles". Gave frequencies as
1035, 5020 and 9545, and promised to return at six o'clock tomorrow.
Anthem and off 1130. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
AUSTRALIA. 8638, VNG, Llandilo, New South Wales, 1231 Nov 14,
time pips, double pips and ticks, slow "VNG" CW IDs in 44th minute
(not 45th as in WRTH). Fine signal. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
TURKEY. 7370, Turkiye Polis Radio, 1640 Nov 14, unmistakeable
Turkish pop/dance mx just riding noise threshold, male announcer.
Hard to believe, actually, but nobody else using this frequency
at this time, and conditions were quieter than usual. Carrier
disappeared right on schedule at 1700. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
NEW ZEALAND. 11735, Radio New Zealand, 2005 Nov 14. Folk song
about trains, RNZ and R National ID's. Quite a surprise at this
time of the day. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
UGANDA. 4976, Radio Uganda, 2059 Nov 14. Just caught the tail
end of woman announcer reading signoff formalities, and followed
by choral anthem. Massive signal. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
LIBERIA. 3450, R Veritas Liberia, 2045-2200* Nov 14. First heard
2210 Nov 13, man in African- accented English interspersed with sound
bites from a speech, just above the noise level. 5100 was on the air
but not in parallel. 2220-0002 instrumental jazz and R&B ballads,
occasional dropped-in IDs, some mentioning FM. Reception much better
on Nov 14; ID 2113 by M said: "This is Radio Veritas, a radio service
of the Catholic Media Center. We are broadcasting from Monrovia,
Liberia." Then canned announcement: "Radio Veritas, your friendly
station, giving you the best service. For complete coverage of
news and events, topics and issues of national concern, and religious
radio programming, no one features a diversity of programming like
we do. Radio Veritas, broadcasting from Monrovia on 97.8 FM, 5.470 MHz
in the ... meter band, and 3.450 MHz in the ... meter band shortwave.
Listen to Radio Veritas. We are the voice of truth." (The 5 MHz
frequency was unchecked; just realized he said this when transcribing
the tape now. And see below.) 2215 ran a
health show covering topics such as childrens' health, alcohol and
marijuana, and purification of water. Show wrapped up with a request
to write to FM 97.8, PO Box 3569, Monrovia, or phone 237697 or 236979.
Music, then news 2145-2158. Announcer gave brief signoff; said
for listeners on 7.050 MHz (?) they would be closing down their
transmission, and hoped we could join him tomorrow morning once again;
gave FM 97.8 ID, and said Liberian music would continue until 11:00.
This was Krone's tentative Liberian from November 5th.
Special thanks to Al Merriman, Dan Henderson and Tony Germanotta for
their hard work on this one.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 13/14) RealAudio 5.0 Samples of 2113 ID (0:45) and signoff announcement (0:52)
TOGO. 3222.06, R Kara, 2214 Nov 14. Soft-voiced man in French,
occasional Francophone/African pop mx. Still on 2315 past listed 2302*.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
CHINA. 5295, CNR Beijing, 2230 Nov 14 with string of ads or ad-like
spots, // 5320, 4460, 5030. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
ECUADOR. 5040.04, LV del Upano, Macas, 2250 Nov 14. Man sounded like
he was speaking through a cheap PA in unID Asian language, but being
played from a transcription because the record skipped numerous times.
Occasional musical performance on didgeridoo-like instrument accompanied
at times by some sort of wind instrument. At 2300, LV del Upano seemed to
pop up on this exact frequency, much louder, with multiple ID's and usual
programming. This one had everyone stumped at the time, but I hear
from Henrik Klemetz that this was probably all LV del Upano, which
programs in local languages before 2300. (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
JAMAICA. 580, RJR Montego Bay, 2345 Nov 14, riding atop mix with
news features, parallel 720 Kingston which was troubled by low het.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
COLOMBIA. 760.01, RCN, 2353 Nov 14. Ads, nx, ID 2358, at equal level
with probable Dominican playing non-stop merengue including a version
of "Unbreak My Heart". (Novello-HATDX Nov 14)
KAZAKSTAN. 4545, Kazak Radio 1, *0000 Nov 15, IS, 6 pips, anthem, and
into music, but then different IS 0005. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
INDIA. Observations from November 15: AIR Mumbai-4840 IS started 0013
for *0015, right into rustic group vocals and then "Akashvani" by M.
No sign of Guwahati-4940, but Chennai-4920 heard weakly with IS beginning 0014.
5010 Thiru'puram IS started 0018 for *0020, peaked at 20 over S9, and stayed
in until "Akashvani" and off at 0215*. Possibly Shillong-4970.01, weak
and fady but clear, however was already in progress at 0020 check,
but no IS heard and might have been Kazakstan. Hyderabad-4800 and
Calcutta-4820 started IS 0024 for their *0025. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
KAZAKSTAN. 5260, Kazak Radio, *0100 Nov 15, huge carrier 0058, IS, ID,
anthem, then into program running about 20% modulation. R Rossii via
Krasnoyarsk in at same time on 5290. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
UZBEKISTAN. 5040, R Tashkent, *0100 Nov 15, big signal with hum at
anthem time, but woman at whisper-level modulation afterwards, barely
audible under hum. Pushing 20 over 9 by 0205 -- nearly equal level
with WWCR-5070, but basically useless audio. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
INDIA - GOA. 7250, AIR Panaji, *0030 Nov 15. IS started 0028:30; peaked at
20/9, but severe splash from adjacent channel right at signon time.
(Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
INDIA - KASHMIR. 4950, AIR Srinagar B, 0140 Nov 15, peaking with clear
signal and subcontinental music selections. Special thanks to Dan
Henderson for acting as AIR guru. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
CLANDESTINE. Various frequencies, Voice of the Mojahed, *0249 Nov 15.
Noticed for the first time this station runs paralle frequencies.
Open carrier on 6280//5680 shifted to 6270//5670 just before 0249
martial drum beat and man with "Mojahed" ID, followed by signon announcements
with plenty of "kilohertz" mentions -- maybe listing all the frequencies
they jump among? Jammer still hadn't found 6270 by 0253, but at 0255
it did, and station jumped to 6240//5660, avoiding Voice of Greece on
6260. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
CLANDESTINE. 6940, R Fana, *0327 Nov 15. 0325 tone comes up for a bit,
then nice two-part chime IS 0327. Man gave ID as "Hun Radio Fana Sen"
0330, then read list of "meter band"s and probable frequencies. Jazzy
theme, then into presumed news. All this also on //6210, but beware
VOIRI Armenian service using 6210 0300-0330. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (2:16)
INDIA - ANADMAN IS. 4760, AIR Port Blair, 1110 Nov 15. Male uptempo
vocal with sitar accompaniment. Delhi-4860 good at 1120 with solo
male vocal performance, and Imphal-4775 also good at 1127 with kids'
group vocal and female announcer. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
CHINA. 4975, Probably R Fujian, Fuzhou, 1128 Nov 15, man and woman
pronouncing syllables very slowly, like a language lesson. //5040 not
audible; no sign of Ondas del Orteguaza. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
MYANMAR. 6570, Defense Forces Broadcasting, 1155 Nov 15. Pretty local
ballads, very nice signal and modulation. (Novello-HATDX Nov 15)
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SWAZILAND. 3200, TWR Manzini, 0300-0330 Nov 17 with man lecturing in
listed Ndebele. Fine signal, and BBC-Lesotho doing very well at same
time on 3255. (Novello-NC Nov 17)
CLANDESTINE. 9230, Voice of Free Eritrea, *1415 Nov 17. Signs on with just
four pips, last one longer, then a brief talk by man, then into Qur'an.
AR female talk, M with AR harangue, occasional AR songs, tnx Rippel tip.
Couldn't dig an ID of any sort out of the signon annct. Faded way
down by 1448*. Voice of Truth not audible on channel through 1530 today.
(Novello-NC Nov 17)
INDIA. 4895, AIR Kurseong, 1201 Nov 18, probably the one with film-type
music; Chennai-4920 in this morning too. Losing fast to local sunrise,
and sunset at both transmitter sites. (Novello-NC Nov 18)
ECUADOR. 4860.05, R Federacion Shuar, Sucua, Moron Santiago, 0050
Nov 19, here as it tends to be on occasion, usual 4960 not audible.
Man with long talk in listed Shuar, which uses Spanish numbers, so
occasional words understandable. Huge signal. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
ECUADOR. 4850.62, R Luz y Vida, Loja, 0100 Nov 19 coming out of a long
male monologue, brief ID in passing by M, and then nice Andean harmony
vocals for half an hour until off in mid-song 0129*. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
INDIA. 4910, AIR Jaipur, 1205 Nov 19, male vocal workout with minimalist
percussion accompaniment. Mixing with another station and fair at best,
but Chennai again doing beautifully on 4920, and Guwahati A riding atop
China's Voice of the Strait 1 on 4940. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
MYANMAR. 5985.83, R Myanmar, 1225 Nov 19, tentative with uptempo song
lead by meandering string instrument and clanking percussion, W anncr;
1230 switched to M monologue. Pretty good reception; 4725 unheard at
this time. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
USA. 9954.98, WRMI, Miami, Florida, 1703 Nov 19. Jeff White on a tape
loop with guitar music, with ID, and mentioning test transmission on
9955, testing new facilities and requesting reports to 305-827-2234
(collect), 305-819-8756 (fax) or wrmi@compuserve.com, and "thanks
very much for your assistance". Signal better than usual, but still
troubled by bubble jammer. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
PERU. 4756.8v, R Huanta 2000, Huanta, Ayacucho, 2320 Nov 19. High
Andean music, ads, 2331 ID with frequencies, into program of comunicados
by M with occasional Andean guitar mx fading up and down between
announcements. Numerous "Dos Mil" mentions. Constant retuning needed,
since carrier slowly moved back and forth from 4756.80 to 4756.85 and back
down again every five minutes or so. Pretty good signal despite the odds.
(Novello-NC Nov 19)
GEORGIA (?) I'm beginning to think the huge, buzzing transmission we
heard at the beach signing on with an anthem at *0100 Nov 15 on 5040 was
really Georgia and not Tashkent. Signon time fits, as does the
hopeless audio. Anyone closer to the source have any ideas?
(Novello-NC)
CHINA. 3280, Voice of Pujian, Shanghai, 1150 Nov 21. Rapid-fire Chinese
talk by man //4950. Great signal this morning. (Novello-NC Nov 21)
IRAN. 9750, VOIRI Tehran, *1330 Nov 21. Apparent new frequency for
Urdu; was listening to VO Malaysia when they popped on with Qur'an and
eventual "Ye Tehran..." ID, and lots of talk about Pakistan.
(Novello-NC Nov 21)
NIGARAGUA. 5770, R Miskut, Puerto Cabezas, 2310 Nov 21. Amusing local
reggae, afropop selection with M yelling "balilando bailando" over the
top, "Little Drummer Boy" in EG, lots and lots of talk by M, promo,
ads including one for a restaurant, frequent SSB voice traffic QRM; loud
signal and very enjoyable music selection. About 0042 heard a dual
ID, as did Krueger recently; sounded like "R Vingue y R Miskut", with
the unfamiliar word pronounced veen-gwee. FM ID? (Novello-NC Nov 21)
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PERU. 5677.13, R Frecuencia San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0155 Nov 22,
high Andean guitar and three-part harmony vocal selections, all
seemingly by same group. 0159 Canned ID by M: "esta es Radio Frecuencia
San Ignacio, Amazonas...Radio Frecuencia, es una radio sin fronteras."
Station is located in Cajamarca, despite the sound of the announcment;
Henrik Klemetz speculates this might be a reference to a
claim that they have listeners in Amazonas.
(Novello-NC Nov 22) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:21)
INDIA. 4860, AIR Delhi, 1231 Nov 22, noted with news in English in
progress. Good signal and in later than usual this morning. (Novello-NC
Nov 22)
VIETNAM. 5924.55, R Hanoi 1, 1140 Nov 23, lots of talk // 10059.75.
(Novello-NC Nov 23)
CAMBODIA. 5407.15, Radio of the Provisional Government of National Union
and Salvation of Cambodia, 1150 Nov 23, tentative with talk and
delicate female vocal mx. Occasional SSB traffic QRM. Submerged
under the noise floor by 1210. (Novello-NC Nov 23)
PAKISTAN. 4790.41, Azad Kashmir Radio, *1230 Nov 23, tentative with
strong carrier 1220; was prepared for something big at s/on,
but instead heard solo vocal man start singing right at 1230 at about
10% modulation for a couple minutes, and into talk. (Novello-NC Nov 23)
INDIA. 4920, AIR Chennai, 1300 Nov 23, still hanging on with
chime, one ad, another chime, and generic AIR ID at 1300.
(Novello-NC Nov 23)
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CUBA. 3600h, R Rebelde, 0310 Nov 24, usual mix of music and talk,
6 x 600 and // fundamental. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
ECUADOR. 3810, HD2IOA, Guyaquil, 0325 Nov 24, time pips and M
annct every minute. Strong and in the clear. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
BRAZIL. 3205, R Ribeirao Preto, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, 0025
Nov 25, preacher-type program wrapping up 0029, followed by ID giving
AM frequency and "onda tropical" frequency. Bell clanging SFX, short
ad string, into program of talk with music bits. Tough copy on this
one, but no doubt about the ID. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:56)
LAOS. 6130, Lao National Radio, 1150, Nov 25, uptempo popular
local music led by violin-like instrument; famous big bongs started
at 1159:15, for thirty seconds; short phrase by man, then theme.
Did the usual LSB trick to separate this one from CHNX. (Novello-NC
Nov 25)
CUBA. 1640, R Moron, 2355, Nov 26, Cuban music selections in
what sounded like a pre-produced program with a woman announcer.
Every couple of songs a Viennese waltz theme would play and woman
would talk over the top. The strange thing about this station was
the modulation: it was in FM. Hi-fi and full quieting at times,
about 2/3 the strength of WJDM-1660 and WCMQ-1700 here; quite
extraordinary reception. 0056 sounded like announcer switched from
tape to live, and was sending greetings to various people along
with another female announcer. ID 0100: "CMIX, Radio Moron, 1530
kHz (cock-a-doodle doo), desde la ciudad del gallo (?!), Municipio
Turistico de Ciego de Avila, Cuba." Followed by "Axel F" theme and
new program. Still going strong at 0230 check, playing "Guantanamera".
Listed 1 kW on 1530, in Moron. Also heard Nov 27-29. Deliberate?
(Novello-NC Nov 26/27) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (1:33)
AUSTRALIA. 12984, VNG, 1929, Nov 27, usual time pips and CW ID.
(Novello-NC Nov 27)
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BOLIVIA. 4719.82, R Abaroa, Riberalta, Beni, 0030 Dec 3. Latin music
mix, mostly melodic vocals. String of announcements included promo
with ID at end. (Novello-NC Dec 3)
PERU. 4950.13, R Madre de Dios, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios, 0115
Dec 6. EZL and SP vocals, SP language version of "Only You", long
promo with kid announcer yelling over mx, lots of mentions of Puerto
Maldonado, into comunicados read by M 0121. Ad with motorcycle SFX,
another one with multiple rooster crows. No sign of Angola on 4950
this evening. 0135 started signoff routine, including ID; OA anthem
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COSTA RICA. 6105.02, R Universidad, San Jose, *1258 Dec 9 with
orchestral theme, man with "Radio UCR" ID, frequencies as 870 kHz 6105
kHz, and 96.7 MHz FM. A bit more talk, then straight into program
of symphonic music. Pretty good signal, but low het and severe WSHB
splash all the way up from 6095 made copy difficult at times.
(Novello-NC Dec 9)
PERU. 5304.98, R Frecuencia Nueva, Santa Cruz, 2355 Dec 9, new station
with modern SP language pop mx mix including a rap selection based on
"Ring My Bell"; many ID's and UTC -5 TCs between and over every
song by M; IDs usually "Somos R Frecuencia Nueva, desde la provincia de
Santa Cruz, en calidad de prebua". Big signal; this should be widely
reported. Thanks to Henrik Klemetz for nudging me in the direction of
Peru on this one, and for confirming my transcriptions of the announcements.
(Novello-NC Dec 10) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:15)
NICARAGUA. 5770, R Miskut, Puerto Cabezas, 1211 Dec 10, playing
instrumental reggae version of "The First Noel"; m anncr said "Buenas
Dias" a few times, ID'ed as R Miskut y R Vingue, then into tropical
tune lyrics of which mentioned "el 24 de Deciembre". Always great music
on this one; huge signal this morning. (Novello-NC Dec 10)
BOLIVIA. 4409.39, R Eco, Reyes, Beni, 2240 Dec 10, old-time dramatic
SP vocal music with guitar accompaniment, polka-type stuff, low-key
anncr with ID just before 2300. Fine signal in lingering mid-December
QRN. (Novello-NC Dec 10)
BOLIVIA. 4449.89, R Frontera, Cobija, Pando, 2310 Dec 10, playing some
timeless disco music, 2325 M with ID and two-minutes-fast TC, semi-ID
"Informa Frontera La Radio", then into program of comunicados with
nortena version of "Feliz Navidad" as theme. Occasional SSB communications
QRM. (Novello-NC Dec 10)
BOLIVIA. 4471.88, R Movima, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 2340 Dec 10,
wrapping up program of comunicados with multiple IDs, mention of "provincia del
Yacuma", theme "William Tell Overture", and bid us "Gracias por tu sintonia".
Excellent reception of the Andean regulars this evening. (Novello-NC Dec 10)
PERU. 5039.19, R Libertad de Junin, Junin, 0008 Dec 11, wrapping up
nx segment with "R Libertad" echo-ID, then into rustic-sounding but
electric male vocal and guitar selection. Mediocre signal, hets
abounding on both sides. Tnx Mark Veldhuis pointer in #swl.
(Novello-NC Dec 11)
CHINA. 4865, R Gansu, Lanshou, Gansu, 1155 Dec 11 possible the one with
CH female talk before and after Chinese-style 5 + 1 pips at the top of
the hour. Signal strength not sufficient to transcribe ID. (Novello-NC Dec 11)
INDIA. 4880, AIR Lucknow B, *1215 Dec 11 with IS, a few short phrases by
woman, instrumental and vocal theme, then talk between a couple of
women. Signed on right over, and just barely dominating, another
station already in progress with radio play in subcontinental language,
probably Bangladesh. (Novello-NC Dec 11)
UNID. 7155, 1245 Dec 11. Light asian mx of indeterminate origin,
few words by M around 1250. Good signal, given trouble by hams in
the vicinity. Ran out of records to play at 1255; carrier stayed on
until 1314. Same pattern yesterday, but music lasted until
just before 1300. If there as early as 1200, was useless at that
time today. Frequency seemed too exact to be Hanoi; need to check
for parallels. (Novello-NC Dec 11)
BOLIVIA. 4732.22, R Palabra, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 2310 Dec 11
tentative with group recitation of rosary running until 2325, when
sat upon by RTTY. Reasonable signal before that. (Novello-NC Dec 11)
PERU. 4934.98, R Tropical, Tarapoto, San Martin, 2356 Dec 12,
"Cotton Eye Joe" by Rednex, ads, m with echo ID 2358, back into rock
music. Rising at times out of the noise to good level. No Brazilians
in evidence at this time. (Novello-NC Dec 12)
GERMANY. 183, Europe No. 1, Saarlouis, 0305 Dec 14, variants of US blues-rock
(ZZ Top, etc) annced by M in FR. Only audible on S beverages,
best on terminated one. NE wire all noise. (Novello-NC Dec 14)
IRELAND. 252, Atlantic 252, Kilmessan, 0325 Dec 14, Janet Jackson's
"Together Again", "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia, "Sunchyme" by Dario G,
"Help the Aged" by Pulp, female DJ, many promos mentioning "Long wave
radio", QRM from CW beacons. French station on 162 at same time.
(Novello-NC Dec 14)
VIETNAM. 5597.47, Lao Cai, 1145 Dec 14, tentative with long unaccompanied
female folk-type vocal with repetitive melody. Checked for parallel,
but couldn't pull any audio from carrier on 4460.85. (Novello-NC Dec 14)
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INDIA. 6165, AIR Delhi, 1235 Dec 17, External Service with lightweight
Indian pop music, // much stronger 11585. Listed Sindhi at this time.
(Novello-NC Dec 17)
MEXICO. 2390.06, R Huayacocotla, 2350 Dec 18, beautiful S9 signal
with variety Spanish-language music, into communicado-type things
with numerous ID's in passing. Never heard at this level before.
Full ID 0015. (Novello-NC Dec 18)
PIRATE (Europe). 7579.98, R San Marino International, 2040 Dec 20,
German chatter, English ID, U2's "Pride (In The Name of Love)",
very good level. Also noted 2158 with IS, ID, and theme.
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VIETNAM. 10059.80, R Hanoi 1, 1230 Dec 22, light Vietnamese pop
music, male announcer, very good signal. Trying unsuccessfully
to find a parallel to the 7155 station I've been hearing, which
this morning was on 7154.97 -- it wasn't this, though.
(Novello-NC Dec 22)
ARMENIA. 4810, Voice of Armenia, 2135 Dec 23 noted under RTTY with EG
program about renovation of a church, //9965. (Novello-NC Dec 23)
UNID. 2559.84, 0240 Dec 24, fast-paced SP sports commentary, fading
up to good level at times; R Alajuela logged here by others in the past,
but nothing noted in the vicinity of 5119 tonight. (Novello-NC Dec 24)
MALAYSIA (SARAWAK). 5005.00, 2210 Dec 24, RTM Sarawak tentative with
pop mx announced by W, "Jingle Bells" in English around 2220, W chatter
for a while thereafter; back to mx 2228, but losing signal fast, and
gone by 2230. Just before sunrise in Sibu; listed *2200. (Novello-NC Dec 24)
r G'day
COLOMBIA. 4914.89, Armonias del Caqueta, Florencia, Caqueta, 1202 Dec 25
with kids' choral Christmas selections, 'Feliz Navidad' among infrequent
announcements by M; ID at about 1210. Not a strong signal by any means.
(Novello-NC Dec 25)
PIRATE (European). 6299.94, Farmers from Holland, 2155 Dec 25,
tnx Kreuger alert; Dutch farm polkas, generic rock, euro-dance version
of Little Peggy March's "I Will Follow Him". Enthusiastic male DJ
with heavy echo effect sang over top of songs, chattered in Dutch
and English. ID around 2215 "You're listening to the Crazy Farmers
From Holland" 6300 kilocycles, gave phone number 529432526 and address
PO Box 108 7720AC Delfsen, NL. Still going around 0310 when playing
a Dutch language version of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport". Huge
signal. (Novello-NC Dec 25) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (2:50)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3385, R East New Britain, Rabaul, 1235 Dec 26 with
canned US preacher unti 1245; "Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain" instrumental,
a couple of promos to guess the #1 song of 1997 in the PNG Top Twenty,
PSA for Papua Medical Facilities. Low modulation on live announcer,
but solid S9 signal at this late hour. Nothing particular at TOH;
still in at 1310 when plug pulled without announcement after a Chicago
song, leaving another station, possibly Kupang. Tnx Ulis Fleming tip
in #swl. (Novello-NC Dec 26)
UNID. 15295v, 1705+ Dec 26. Ranting AR speech punctuated by applause,
AR music after about 1730. Oscillating carrier, FM'ing audio, and
drifting frequency -- from 15294.16 past 15296 in an hour.
(Novello-NC Dec 26)
KENYA. 4935, KBC Nairobi, 2030 Dec 26. US soul mx, "KBC English Service,
at your service every day from 5 a.m. until midnight" promo 2036,
four pips 2100, last one high; news headlines; "Silent Night"
sung by woman 2102; a few minutes of talk by preacher; short choral mx
2106, then unmodulated carrier for a minute at 2108. (Novello-NC Dec 26)
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PIRATE (Euro). 6220.01, Laser Hot Hits, 2105 Dec 29. Heard a second
station playing mx after VORGAN's signoff, so stuck around; played
"Sultans of Swing" and a Squeeze song; 2141 promo "Nobody plays a better
variety of music....Laser Hot Hits". (Novello-NC Dec 29)
RUSSIA. 4860, Chita Radio, 1200 Dec 30 probably the one with six pips,
last one slightly longer, at top of the hours; a few words in Russian by
woman, then short organ swell and into talk. Weak and no sign of
AIR-Delhi this morning. (Novello-NC Dec 30)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 4890, NBC Port Moresby, 1207 Dec 30, noted back
here with rock and country mx and semi-ID "The voice of PNG throughout
the Pacific". Nothing but hams on 3925 this morning. (But Dec 31,
back on 3925, and no 4890). (Novello-NC Dec 30)
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ZAMBIA. 3330, R Christian Voice, 2250 Jan 1, Christian prayers and
gospel-type mx, promo for program "every Sunday at 20 hours Central
African Time", no real formal signoff, just carrier cut after song
ending 2205*. Used LSB to avoid CHU. (Novello-NC Jan 1)
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INDONESIA. 3395.13, RRI Tanjung Karang, 2255 Jan 13, instrumental
mx anncd by M just above QRN threshold; SCI three times at 2259,
into W tx at 2300. (Novello-NC Jan 13)
BRAZIL. 11794.40, R Guaiba, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 2305
Jan 14 with sports talk, varying from nominal 11785 as it does on
occasion, and // 6000 which was way below R Habana Cuba. (Novello-NC
Jan 14)
PERU. 4995.56, R Andina, Huancayo, Junin, 2314 Jan 14 with pretty
high Andean female vocals announced by man. Entertainment-quality
listening. (Novello-NC Jan 14)
UNID. 1500, 0055 Jan 15. Noticed WTOP off-frequency on 1500.03,
with a second station underneath creating SAH. Phased WTOP to find
that stn playing Greek music; no announcements, and no ID at top of
the hour. Any ideas? (Novello-NC Jan 15)
PAKISTAN. 4790.40, Azad Kashmir Radio, 1230 Jan 15, suspected with
vocal mx and Qur'an recitations, riding above noise level with
fades, QRN and occasional SSB comms. AIRs Itanagar-4990, Chennai-4920,
and Jaipur-4910, among others, all putting in a good showing, too.
Path to Islamabad coincided perfectly with the greyline this morning.
(Novello-NC Jan 15)
PIRATE. 6850, R Free East Coast, 2040 Jan 17, relaying Swedish pirate
R Raven playing Blue Swede's "Hooked On a Feeling" and The Cardigans'
"Lovefool". Strong signal; signoff by T. J. Sparks 2049*. Thanks David
Crawford tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Jan 17)
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VIETNAM. 6621.52, Lao Cai, 1156 Jan 21. While looking
for Hans Johnson's unidentified Spanish-speaking station in this
vicinity, heard something completely different - Southeast Asian,
accapella, solo male vocalization, riffing over and over on a short
segment of tune, until just before 1200. High, melodic IS once,
short phrase by M, then theme and more talk. Back into vocal music
at 1209 recheck; Off after 1230. Burmese stations on 4725, 6570 and
5985.8 all doing well this morning; AIR and Hanoi national networks
sounded good at same time. Tnx Rich McVicar in #swl for suggestion
of monitoring in this range. Next morning observed in same time frame
on 6624.72, per McVicar tip. ID per Sarath Weerakoon via Hans
Johnson. (Novello-NC Jan 21)
ZAMBIA. 6265, ZNBC Lusaka, 2040 Jan 22. Solo/group drumming with
occasional vocals, pips 2100, some talk, highlife mx, occasional
"Radio One" semi-ID by man interspered with talk in local language.
Usual 4910 empty. Fair signal with utility QRM, splash from Greece-6260,
and QRN. Guess increased use of this frequency, as heard again Jan 24
with ID at 0300. (Novello-NC Jan 21)
PERU. 5304.96, R La Inmaculada, 0205 Jan 24. Dramatic male baladas,
huaynos, comunicados with the "Feliz Cumpleano" song and mentioning
upcoming dates in January. Separable from close ute on high side,
which went off in time "....en Radio La Inmaculada" 0224. (Novello-NC Jan 24)
USA. 1650, KGXL, Costa Mesa CA, 0330 Jan 24. Fifties pop instrumentals,
Broadway show tunes, no annoucements, deep fades but strong on peaks.
Turned on the radio at 1220 and was still in with ID ".....KGIL, 24
hours a day..." (Novello-NC Jan 24)
LEBANON. 6549.57, Voice of Lebanon, 2210 Jan 24. Pop/easy-listening
western and middle eastern mx, occasional M annct in AR, usual "Bridge
Over the River Kwai" theme 2220, still going strong at 2335 recheck.
(Novello-NC Jan 24)
PIRATE (Euro). 6724.89, European Music Radio, 0250 Jan 25. Chatter
and ID's in (at least) Dutch, German and English, with plenty of
"EMR"s pronounced in English. Clobbered by anti-VO Mojahed
jammer just before 0300. Tnx Ed Rausch tip in #swl -- please drop
in again and often, Ed! (Novello-NC Jan 24)
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BRAZIL. 15414.79, R Clube, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, 0045 Jan 28.
Melodic Brazilian vocals, DJ talk and tele-talk, ads, never an
explicit ID. Tnx Pete Costello tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Jan 28)
VIETNAM. 4959.70, Voice of Vietnam (Hanoi 2), 2255 Jan 31, probably
the one with pop music, then woman talking in Asian language to 2259,
melodic IS, pips, and off at 2300*; a bit odd, since listed most
places as 2200-1600. Nasty QRN competition throughout. (Novello-NC Jan 31)
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BRAZIL. 4974.89, R Mundial, Sao Paulo SP, 2254 Feb 1 with nondescript
instrumental mx to 2258, annct by W, full canned ID by M mentioning
1150 AM and an "Onda Tropical" frequency; into news block 2300-2309.
Playing music with a middle eastern flavor afterwards -- maybe "Mundial"
refers to their format? (Novello-NC Feb 1) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:20)
CHINA. 5010, Guangxi Economic Broadcasting Station, Nanning, 1210 Feb 4
presumed with bass-heavy dance music and Chinese-language announcements
by man. Other Chinese regionals doing well at this time in the vicinity,
including probable R Jiangxi-5020; this one only fair. (Novello-NC Feb 4)
ECUADOR. 5980, R Federacion, presumed the one daily in 1200-1300 time
period, but have been unable to parallel. Usually long talks by M
in incomprehensible language, occasional music. (Novello-NC Feb 4)
CUBA. 1060, R Trinchera Anti-Imperialista, Baracoa, Guantanamo, 0230 Feb 7.
Full ID 0240 and into radio drama. Poor and fading up and down in KYW
phase null. Better around 2300 Feb 8. I remember walking around
our old neighborhood in Raleigh in Summer 1989 listening to this on
a Walkman. (Novello-NC Feb 7) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:41) (sampled at 0000 Feb 8)
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BRAZIL. 4795, R Difusora, Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, 0210 Feb 9,
classical mx until 0230, ID "R Difusora... nacional para o todo
Brazil" IDs and mentioning AM and SW frequencies, and into religious
programming. Uncommonly clean and clear signal tonight. (Novello-NC Feb 9)
MEXICO. 1050, XEQOO, R Pirata, Cancun QR, 0050 Feb 12. Sports programming,
B-52's "Good Stuff", full ID 0104, ad for auto dealer, into romantic
baladas. Surprised to hear this for the first time at home after
listening to it in the Caribbean last month. (Novello-NC Feb 12)
PERU. 6674.51, Ondas del Rio Maranon, Aramango, La Libertad, presumed
at 1158 Feb 12. Nice signal with uptempo instrumental mx, but plug pulled
in mid-song at 1203. (Novello-NC Feb 12)
PERU. 6535.79, R Huancabamba, Huancabamba, Piura, 1210 Feb 12. Bouncy
accordian-led mx with female vocals, multiple DJ IDs as "Huancabamba
Radio". Weak but clear; nice to hear the Andean stations hanging on
longer in the mornings again. (Novello-NC Feb 12)
UNID. 6387.31, 1216 Feb 12. Repetitive accapella solo male singing,
talk by woman, back into singing. Distorted audio made identification
of the language difficult, but sounded like an Asian language.
Off 1227, which makes me suspect Lao Cai on the move. Nothing reported
lately in the vicinity. (Novello-NC Feb 12)
PERU. 6675.53, Ondas del Rio Maranon, Aramango, La Libertad, 0025
Feb 13 with plenty of IDs, pop-Andean mx, comunicados, and a very
strong signal tonight. (Novello-NC Feb 13)
PERU. 6240.29, R Mi Frontera, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0205 Feb 14,
suspected the one with nonstop tropical mx, only audible on south
mini-beverage -- but persistent electro-static only audible there
as well. (Novello-NC Feb 13)
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PERU. 6240.29, R Mi Frontera tentative log from last week should
have been on 6420.29. Tnx Hans Johnson for catching this typo.
(Novello-NC)
BRAZIL. 11804.00, R Globo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 2030 Feb 15,
samba-flavored Brazopop mx and shouted "Globo" echo-effect ID.
Weak but in the clear. (Novello-NC Feb 15)
GEORGIA. 6285, Voice of Hope, Dusheti, 1956 Feb 20, noted here
ex-6280 with ID and fair signal. (Novello-NC Feb 20)
BOLIVIA. 4409.00, R Eco, Reyes, Beni, 2327 Feb 20, formal and
rather understated ID by woman, then into religious programming
with some unaccompanied group hymn singing. (Novello-NC Feb 20)
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CLANDESTINE (NIGERIA). 11540nf, R Kudirat, 1913 Feb 23. Tuned
in as M was giving program details; brief mx, a few news items,
lengthy anti-Abaja commentary, soliciting answers to a "market
research" summary (listening habits, demographic information, etc).
Program in local language 1935. Off after quick anthem 2001.
Nothing heard on usual 6205. (Novello-NC Feb 23)
CUBA. 2358, R Rebelde, 2355 Feb 25. Distorted spur //5025 and
others, with Fidel speech. (Novello-NC Feb 25)
PERU. 5645.75, R Cultural Amauta/Voz de San Antonio (?), Bambamarca,
Cajamarca, 0300 Feb 26. Tnx to Henrik Klemetz for pointing me to
his logging of this last week as R Cultural Amauta; heard a couple
of mentions of "La Voz de San Antonio" in passing, though, along
with plenty of mentions of Bambamarca, so maybe still using this as
a slogan. Canned announcements had extreme echo effect rendering
them nearly unintelligible. Andean flutes and vocals in a country
style, also wild female vocals, fighting QRN. (Novello-NC Feb 26)
PERU. 5637.32, R Peru, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0040 Feb 27. Comunicados
read by M, acoustic Andean guitar/vocal tunes, ID in passing 0045. At
0110, played a couple of minutes' worth of different, formal canned IDs,
then cut carrier. Been a while since I came across this one.
(Novello-NC Feb 27)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3260, R Madang, 1150 Feb 27. Strong and clear
signal in rare breaks in QRN; sleepytime organ mx, accapella male
vocals, short talk by M after 1200, quick PNG anthem. Carrier stayed on
at least until 1208 tuneout. (Novello-NC Feb 27)
LIBERIA. 3450, R Veritas Liberia, 2150 Feb 27. Man reading news,
IDs 2157 and 2200, mentioning Catholic media center both times.
Into music after 2200, but pulled plug in mid-song 2204. Better
than average signal. (Novello-NC Feb 27)
BRAZIL. 4944.96, Emissora Rural, Petrolina, Pernambuco, 2250 Feb 27.
Ten-minute talk by M mentioning prices of things followed by full,
canned ID, ads, and considerably livelier programming after 2300.
(Novello-NC Feb 27)
BOLIVIA. 4927.08, R San Miguel, Riberalta, Beni, 0245 Feb 28,
lambada-type selections and M DJ with ID in passing. Stronger
than usual; this one is never on the same frequency two consecutive
evening. (Novello-NC Feb 28)
AUSTRALIA. 15634.98, Australian Defense Forces Radio, 0352 Mar 1,
never an ID but 'strine-accented M announcer and "Eagle Rock" by
Daddy Cool, an Aussie greaser band of the '70's. Only intelligible
on Carolina Beam, best of the array here for high frequencies.
Tnx Pete Costello tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Mar 1)
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PERU. 5018.65, R Horizonte, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, 0050 Mar 4.
Peruvian first heard by Jerry Berg also heard here with Andean mx
announced by woman. 0055 announcement that said "Hasta manana",
religious talk and choral hymn. After 0100 sounded like a church
remote with terrible audio. Strong signal; gone at 0131 recheck.
March 6 heard with same programming, nasty splash from both sides.
Frequent interjections over songs, which Henrik Klemetz identified as
"Hola paisita" (hello, fellow countrymen), which is the name of the
program in progress at that time. Reviewing tape of this, mentions of
"Horizonte" evident, but not an explicit ID. Listening to Jerry's
clip of their *1054 Mar 6, one definite, declamatory "Horizonte"
present. According to Henrik, this has returned after an absence of
several weeks. Ecos del Atrato still in the vicinity, as at 0200
Mar 8, on 5019.60, with CARACOL IDs and network programming // to
(and a split second behind) 5076.80. (Novello-NC Mar 4 etc)
JAPAN. 3925, R Tampa 1, 1201 Mar 6. Nothing but a man talking,
but sufficient to // 6055 and 9595. 3925 had a better level than
the others this morning. (Novello-NC Mar 6)
INDONESIA. 9524.89, Voice of Indonesia, 1230 Mar 8. Indonesian
program with man talking about Asian economy over an instrumental
version of "Copacabana". Good signal but way off-frequency in the
weekend absence of VOA Greenville's Creole program. (Novello-NC Mar 8)
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URUGUAY. 9650.34, Emisora Ciudad de Montevideo, 0001 Mar 12, probably
the one with ads or ad-like promos, and into long sports remote 0003.
Clobbered at 0030 by not only VOIRI's Spanish to South America, but
also by VOI Thailand Hindi to South Asia. Interesting demonstration
of 31m propagation at this time of the evening. (Novello-NC Mar 12)
GUINEA. 9650, Radiodiffusion Nationale, Conakry, 2330 Mar 12,
reactivated here and on //7125. African highlife selections, numerous
announcement blocks with formal ID and frequencies, requesting reports.
Reasonable signal but watery-sounding audio on 9650; tnx to suggestion
from Mark Veldhuis in #swl, checked listed parallels and found it
30 over 9 on 7125. Nice guitar IS 2345-2349, then back with same
announcement and more music 2350. VO Russia started tuning up
on frequency around 2355, mixing thereafter. Announcements said:
"Ici Conakry, Radiodiffusion Nationale de la Republique du Guinee.
L'emission que vous ecoutez est ... pour juger la qualite de nos
emetteurs en ondes courtes. nos ecouteurs ... communiquer les
resultats de l'ecoute a l'address suivante: Direction General de
l'estacion de Radiodiffusion, BP 3322, Conakry, Republique du Guinee.
Telephone..... (lots of numbers) ...indique le lieu, l'heure, et
le frequence d'ecoute de la present emission." Basically: They
want to know the quality of their shortwave transmissions, and they
want reports of the place, time and frequency where you heard this
transmission. Send your reports to the address above. Frequencies
given as 6155 7125 9650 and 15310. Both till going strong at 0230;
9650, free of QRM, better then. Found this quite by accident when
checking 9650 for Uruguay, which was not heard tonight.
(Novello-NC Mar 12)
INDONESIA. 4874.6, RRI Sorong, Irian Jaya, 1152 Mar 13, local music
with high woman's voice piercing up through the noise floor. Faded
up a bit for short M annct 1159, then SCI and talk thereafter.
(Novello-NC Mar 13)
CHINA. 9705.06, Voice of Pujiang, Shanghai, 1225 Mar 13, probably the
one with long talk by woman and local pop music, but just too late to
parallel on 4950. Anthem and off 1230. (Novello-NC Mar 13)
CUBA. 9550, R Reloj etc., 1535 Mar 13. Big open carrier until just
after 1600, when played a couple of ballads and cut carrier; programming
could have been Rebelde or Progreso or something else, I guess; but
then returned for about five seconds at 1613 with R Reloj, and off.
Probably Arnie Coro and company doing tests in response to gh's
observations. (Novello-NC Mar 13)
PERU. 6535.76, R Huancabamba, Huancabamba, Piura, 0005 Mar 14.
Andean country music with organ and accordian, ads, and ID's
inserted over music and mentioned in passing multiple times by M DJ.
Fine signal in rare absence of QRN. (Novello-NC Mar 14)
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4788.66, Onda Musical, Santo Domingo, 2322 Mar 16,
putting in one of its infrequent appearances with news segment
incorporating tele-talk, ads including "El Banco del Pais", and usual
"La Inconfundible Onda Musical" ID. Strong signal. (Novello-NC Mar 16)
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"ENGLAND". 5840, Sunrise Radio, 2005 Mar 22, presumed them with
a mix of Indian film vocals and pop mx (Spice Girls' "Mama"), and
talk in subcontinental languages and English. Heard what were
probably station promos but never caught an ID. Off promptly at
2030. (Novello-NC Mar 22)
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MOROCCO. 9575, R Medi 1, 2143 Mar 25, noted playing The Beach Boys'
"Little Saint Nick". Possibly a little early for me to claim the
first logging of Xmas music this year, though. Fine signal.
(Novello-NC Mar 25)
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UNID. 6215, Numbers lady in Korean, 1118 Apr 7, strong with
pairs of 3, 4, or 5-syllable groups, mixing with ship traffic.
Stopped with a couple of non-number words at 1136. Thanks to
Bill Harms for verifying language. (Novello-NC Apr 7)
PHILIPPINES. 15190, R Pilipinas, 1755 Apr 8, pop music show
announced by woman, with references to Asia Business Weekly and
market surveys, using a mix of about 3/4 Tagalog and 1/4 English.
Canned ID by M around 1812, then news and features read by same
woman mentioning "water table", "young professional woman",
"every cigarette does damage", "arranged marriages", and other
phrases that Tagalog is apparently lacking. Better ID 1825
mentioning Quezon City and "Philippine Broadcasting Service".
S6 signal and fady, but in the clear until 1930*. Little or
no sign of this subsequent days. (Novello-NC Apr 8)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:48)
INDONESIA. 15150, Voice of Indonesia, 2030 Apr 8, alerted by Al
Quaglieri in #swl to English program in progress with a huge signal,
at times equal in level to co-channel RCI to Africa. VOI's schedule
here is 1730-2100 with the last hour in English; RCI runs 1900-2130.
RCI could remedy this situation by moving up or down a few tens of
kHz; polite mail sent to rci@montreal.src.ca at Al's suggestion.
(Novello-NC Apr 8)
PERU. 5637.29, R Peru, San Ignacio, 0155 Apr 12, first time heard
in a while with male DJ playing records, mostly of acoustic guitar
with male vocals, and talking between and over selections, giving
occasional ID "Radio Peru de San Ignacio" in passing. Suffering QRN
but reasonable signal, but troubled 0202 by anti-Mojahed jammer.
(Novello-NC Apr 12)
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BOLIVIA. 4649.03, R Santa Ana, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 0000
Apr 14, program of comunicados read by M without music or any special
effects. Frequent "Santa Ana La Radio" quasi-ids. Solid and steady
S8 signal with preamp on. (Novello-NC Apr 14)
BOLIVIA. 4552.28, Rdif Tropico, Trinidad, Beni, 0134 Apr 13 with
low-key man apparently going through signoff routine including
a couple of IDs. Programming ended without anthem 0135. (Novello-NC
Apr 14)
BOLIVIA. 4864.40, R 16 de Marzo, Antequera, Oruro, 2345 Apr 18,
pretty Andean music played on pipes, occasional female announcer,
and practially no ads. Strong and steady signal fighting QRN.
0159 foghorn QRM set in, but "R diez y seis de marzo... banda
internacional de 60 metros...buenos noches" definite during short
signoff routine by male announcer. Short choral piece, then off 0200.
(Novello-NC Apr 18)
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3235.00, R West New Britain, 1058 Apr 23,
EZ listening instrumentals, then nx by M in local language 1101.
Strong signal but QRM from bassy co-channel ute, running two seconds
modulation and two seconds silence. PNG's on 3315, 3355, and 3365
also doing well this morning, 6 hours after major flare observed.
(Novello-NC Apr 23)
RUSSIA. 4860, R Chita, 1055 Apr 24, big-voiced woman singing
romantic mx, female announcer 1059 mentioned "Vislushaiyte
koncert..." ("You are listening to a concert...."). Six pips 1100,
and "Moskovskovo vremya, sheystnadtsat chasof" ("Moscow time, 16 hours").
Much stronger than usual today. (Novello-NC Apr 24)
PERU. 4886.76, R Villa Rica, Huancavelica, Huancavelica, 0210
Apr 25. Instrumental music with a not-particularly-latin flavor,
then 0219 into signoff routine: "...R Villa Rica...correspondiente
al dia de hoy." Gave shortwave and a couple of FM frequencies, then
"muy buenas noches". Then played promo: "...musical, informacion
cultural de Huancavelica y la region..." and off. Nice signal.
Thanks to tip in #swl from David Crawford. (Novello-NC Apr 25)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (1:20)
ECUADOR. 4950.32, R Baha'i, Otavalo, Imbabura, 1038 Apr 25, Flute
and strings Andean instrumentals and vocals, the latter featuring
some high female vocals. Quechua anncts by both man and woman; IDs as
"Radio Baha'i-ka" sometimes. Great level at tunein, but inevitably
deteriorated with advancing sunrise. (Novello-NC Apr 25)
RealAudio 5.0 Sample (0:37)
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BRAZIL. 9530.36, R Nova Visao, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul,
2255 Apr 26, religious pop mx, full ID 2300 with additional
"R Trans Mundial" mentions. (Novello-NC Apr 26)
USA. 1690, WGA720, on I-95 in southern NC, 0115 Apr 28. 21-second loop
by M: "This is a highway advisory radio operated by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation, at 1690 AM, WGA720. Motorists
traveling north on I-95 should be advised of road construction
between mile marker 15 and 22. Motorists should watch for
narrowed shoulders and concrete barriers throughout the work zone.
Additionally, lanes may be closed Monday through Thursday. Please
stay alert while traveling through this work zone. Obey the 55
MPH speed limit and watch for slowed or stopped traffic. Have a
safe day." Up and down in noise, 1700 splash, and beacon QRM.
(Novello-NC Apr 28)
ECUADOR. 5010.34, Escuelas Radiofonicas Populares, Riobamba,
Chimborazu, 1055 May 1. Bouncy Andean vocals, M anncr with numerous
IDs talking atop and in between songs, and shouting "Ecuador!".
Fair in constant QRN; haven't seen a report on this one since last July.
(Novello-NC May 1)
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VENEZUELA. 9540, R Nacional, Caracas. 1100 May 10 and most other
days, with its usual programming: a big unmodulated carrier.
Lots of potential going to waste here from one of the remaining
handful of Venezuelans on shortwave. (Novello-NC May 10)
SOLOMON ISLANDS. 5019.98, SIBC, Honiara, 1105 May 10, pretty
good signal with BBC nx past 1115, // 6195. (Novello-NC May 10)
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UNITED KINGDOM. 9815, R Asia Canada, 2220 May 11, ear-busting signal with
Indian film mx, ID by woman in presumed Tamil 2232, mentions of Toronto,
frequencies in MHz; // 11845. Web page at http://www.radioasiacanada.ca/
says 2000-0200 Monday to Friday, and 0400 Saturday to 0400 Monday, on
11845 and 11925 in the "shortwave 41 meter band". Not heard on the
latter. Also heard May 12 at 2245 on 15165, 11845 and 9815.
Via Merlin in the UK per Dan Ferguson. (Novello-NC May 11)
MALI. 11960, RTV Malienne, Bamako, 1750 May 15 with talk in local
language by man, short mx selection 1755, and electronic mx theme 1757,
with ID by M: "Vouz ecoutez l'Office de Radiodiffusion Television du Mali
emettant de Bamako", and schedule read by W and M; gone by 1758:30.
Signoff routine hasn't changed since last logging in November 1996.
Good but not great signal. (Novello-NC May 15)
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UNITED KINGDOM (presumed). 15365, The Media Zoo, 1340 May 18. Per
Gary Otteson's unID in swltalk list, tuned in to hear pop mx and
live coverage of the Cable and Satellite Show 1998. ID'ed as "The
Media Zoo on Merlin Network One via CMR". At 1400 Bucharest came up
in AR on frequency, and Media Zoo moved to 15360. Excellent signal
on both frequencies. (Novello-NC May 18)
PAKISTAN. 15335.04, R Pakistan, 1755 May 18. Talk, film mx, fanfares,
and things that sounded like ads in listed Urdu; //11570.09. Nice
signal with a little flutter. (Novello-NC May 18)
UNITED KINGDOM. 15560, Radio Asia Canada, 2150 May 18. Alerted to
M reading world nx, sports and financial headlines in EG here by Joe
Karthaus in #swl. Announced that frequency for listeners in North
America would switch to 11975 in one minute at 2158, and did; only
ID at end of nx went: "...and that concludes tonight's English
programming, thank you for joining us this evening. For RFE (RSE?)
World Service English radio.... (two Tamil names)...goodnight."
Sitar flourish and back into Tamil programming 2200. Not sure about
acronym, but it's used alternately with "Radio Asia Canada" IDs in
the Tamil anncts too. Next night heard with "RAC" and "Radio Asia
Canada World Service" IDs. (Novello-NC May 18)
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BOLIVIA. 4702.21, R Eco, San Borja, Beni, 0115 May 31. Romantic
SP vocals, weak signal but excellent audio on fadeups. Slow and
deliberate IDs by M, as at 0125; clobbered by strong RTTY 0130.
(Novello-NC May 31)
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4690.1, R Cima, Santo Domingo, 2232 Jun 11,
merengues and enthusiastic announcer with plenty of "Cima Cien"
ID's, tnx Michael Schnitzer's tip in HCDX. Equal level to, and
much better audio than R Cristal-5018.30 at the same time,
especially at 2315 recheck, but cut carrier unceremoniously
at 2317. Nice to see this one back. (Novello-NC Jun 11)
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PIRATE (Euro). 13960, Shortwave Relay Service, 2300 Jun 20,
just peaking above the noise with "SWRS" ID by M at 2304 with electronic
music effects, and at 2311 giving an address for postal mail, and
pop mx. QRM on the high side from some FR voice traffic. Disappeared by
2320, but audible by 2325 on 11470, which developed into a very good
signal by 0000. Tnx Jari Lehtinen tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Jun 20)
TIS. 1610, WPHE255, Duke University Travelers' Information Radio,
Durham, NC. Four-minute loop of parking info and directions to
various sites on Duke's campus. Robo-time and date announcements
by woman. First noticed on June 22; now dominates RDU airport and
NCSU parking TIS here. (Novello-NC Jun 22)
TIS. 650, WPIZ762, Durham Convention and Visitors' Bureau, Durham, NC.
M loop hyping Durham Bulls baseball, historic sites, downtown,
Museum of Life and Science, Ninth Street, Durham Arts Council, etc.
Directions to Visitors' Center. Call 688-BULL for more info.
This one is advertised by signs on I-85 in Durham. Very strong here,
about 20 miles away. Also audible on parallel 1220. (Novello-NC Jun 22)
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BULGARIA. 9774.73, R Varna, *2100 Jul 3. This one is still here
Fridays only with slightly unstable carrier and occasional breaks
in audio. Opens with a choral anthem and no discernable ID.
Pretty good signal when VoR-9775 shuts down at a couple minutes
past the hour. (Novello-NC Jul 3)
PIRATE (Euro). 11469.96, Short Wave Relay Service, 2150 Jul 4.
64-second test loop with bits of instrumental mx such as the "Hawaii
5-0" theme, and M anncr with "This is a test broadcast from SWRS,
Shortwave Relay Service. We are broadcasting on 13960 kHz, USB,
on 22 meters band. If you listen to these broadcast, please write
some mail to swrs@usa.net." I did, and received a reply in minutes:
"Many thanks for your very useful monitor service and also for asking
to others dxers to listen to our test. This will be our frequency
from September (instead of 11515 kHz, with heavy QRM from China),
when we restart our regular service, after summer holidays. We will
broadcast on this frequency almost every week-end, Saturday evening,
Saturday/Sunday night and Sunday morning (UTC times and days). For
more news please check our home page. Waiting for more very important
news from you, thanks again and good listening, Steve." Peaking at
S6 on Carolina Beam. Started pop mx program at 2245. (Novello-NC Jul 4)
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BOLIVIA. 4777.76, R Andes, Uyuni, Potosi, 2350 Jul 10. Low-key male
announcer with occasional flutes, a couple minutes of dead air at
top of the hour, then non-stop preaching to 0033. ID and 4775 kc
frequency given over guitar mx in short signoff annct 0035. Incredible
S7 signal in QRM blasts. Tnx Henrik Klemetz for supplying correct
station location. (Novello-NC Jul 10) RealAudio 5.0 Sample (1:07)
BRAZIL. 17814.95, R Cultura, Sao Paulo, 0100 Jul 11. Ad string with
woman chattering over samba music bed, ID by M 0106. Peaking at
S5 above the noise. (Novello-NC Jul 11)
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PERU. 5018.65, R Horizonte, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, 0105 Jul 19.
Intriguing mix of Spanish-language hip-hop and modern adaptations
of local melodies on electric instruments; ID in passing by man in
program "Armonias Tropicales". 0111 woman said "Hasta a la proxima",
then bassy man with full ID. Strong, clear signal and great audio;
entertaining listening. (Novello-NC Jul 19)
PERU. 5304.99, R La Inmaculada, Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, 0205 Jul 19.
Contemporary Spanish-language popular mx, traditional acoustic flute
stuff, man with ID atop. Reasonable signal, but has been better.
(Novello-NC Jul 19)
PERU. 5522.22, R Sudamerica, Cutervo, Cajamarca, 0217 Jul 19.
Station promo read live by male announcer, a few seconds of
mx, then dropped carrier. Normally a reliable indicator of
propagation from this part of the world; if it's not audible
then there's a good chance little will be propagating from the
region. (Novello-NC Jul 19)
PERU. 6479.72, R Altura, Cerro de Pasco, Pasco, 0235 Jul 19.
Rustic vocals with acoustic guitar and accordion, occasional
annct by man. Better signal this week than heard in a few
months. (Novello-NC Jul 19)
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PERU. 4890.13, R Chota, Chota, Cajamarca, 0205 Aug 2. Multiple
selections in extremely exotic Andean style, crazy echoey female
vocals with drum accompaniment and occasional flutes, a few communicados
by male announcer with ID in passing 0220, some QRM from SSB comms.
(Novello-NC Aug 2)
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"MONACO". 11900, "Eurafilm representation agency, Monte Carlo," via
DTK, not heard during 1500-1600 time frame Aug 5 (Wednesday). Asked
Patrik Willfor in Finland to check while chatting in #swl, and he
said there was a strong Russian religious station on 11900, which
signed off at 1600. This fits with the Wednesday-only 1500-1600
schedule on 11900 from a DTK-relayed program called "Voice of
Orthodoxie", per ILG. So Eurafilm launch delayed? (Novello-NC Aug 5)
ZAMBIA. 6165, ZNBC Radio 2, Lusaka, 2203 Aug 6. Tuned in just in
time to hear the National Anthem. Strong and in the clear; 2205*.
(Novello-NC Aug 6)
BRAZIL. 9645.04, R Bandeirantes, Sao Paulo, 0025 Aug 7. Acoustic
ballads and samba mx, ad for shopping center, // 11925.08. Amazing
S9+10 signal. Tnx Joe Karthaus tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Aug 7)
PERU. 6895.22, R San Miguel de El Faique, San Miguel, Piura, 0125
Aug 8. Bouncy accordian and horn-led local instrumental and vocal
mx; female announcer with lots of mentions of "El Faique", male anncr
liked to shout over musical selections with mentions of "San Miguel".
A couple of ads and a few comunicados, but mostly music. Signal
peaking at an amazing S8. M shouted full ID over top of song 0158.
0224 man with informal signoff annct, then NA to 0228*. In again
with good level 0035 Aug 9. (Novello-NC Aug 8)
PIRATE (European). 6294.38, R Blue Star, 0058 Aug 9. Dutch
drinking songs, Euro-pop, and a particularly awful disco Beatles
medley; occasional chatter in Dutch and English with numerous IDs,
as at 0230; mentioned "You can contact us on...Netherlands
384660120 ... P.O. Box 1104, Zip Code 8001 Bravo Charlie, Zwolle
(spelled phonetically) in the Netherlands... "100% QSL". Good
signal amidst incessant QRN. (Novello-NC Aug 9) RealAudio Sample (1:03)
MEXICO. 859.97, R Caribe, Cancun, QR, 0250 Aug 9. Nortena mx,
effusive female DJ, ID and rooster crow (?) 0258. Distorted audio,
but strong and steady with no sign at all of CJBC in tonight's
auroral conditions. (Novello-NC Aug 9)
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ALGERIA. 11716.55, R Algiers International, 2010 Aug 13 with English
news read by female. ID 2016 and into contemporary Arabic language
pop mx. Good signal and quite readable in 11720 splash. (Novello-NC Aug 13)
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA. 5003.45, R Nacional Bata, 2230 Aug 19, noted on late,
relaying R Africa bible-thumping. Strong signal in QRN. (Novello-NC Aug 19)
MEXICO. 6105.02, XEQM, Merida, Yucatan, 1105 Aug 21, mix of uptempo
Latin mx, ads, and a couple of IDs and jingles as "Candela FM". Carrier
slightly unstable, creeping upwards, but pretty good level and modulation.
(Novello-NC Aug 21) RealAudio Sample (0:38)
PERU. 5699.93, R Frecencia San Ignacio, San Ignacio, Cajamarca,
0050 Aug 23, pretty Andean mx, male and female vocals, comunicados,
ID by male announcer; killer signal this evening. (Novello-NC Aug 23)
HARMONIC. 4019.93, LV de Su Amigo, Esmeraldas, Ecuador, 3 x 1340,
0205 to 0500* Aug 23, as heard by Rodriguez August 8; tropical
uptempo selections and "Billie Jean", mentions of "Programa La
Fiesta" and "Su Amigo" by male DJ, S7 signal, entertaining mx,
and great audio, despite QRN. Signed off with full ID mentioning
1340 and 96.3 "FM Digital", and vocal version of Ecuadorian
NA. (Novello-NC Aug 23) RealAudio Sample (1:25)
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PERU. 6339.69, R Arcangel San Miguel, San Miguel de Pallaques,
Cajamarca, 0055 Aug 25, with pretty pipe mx, tropical stuff, and
promos by female anncr, many tnx to Klemetz for tip; QRN made ID all
but impossible. Again 0145 Aug 29 with echoey female vocal Andean
mx, interjections by male DJ; 0158 ID "Arcangel San Miguel La Radio",
frequencies, and into disco version of "Take Your Time Do It Right",
opening program of dance and techno mx. (Novello-NC Aug 25)
KOREA, NORTH. 4120.10, Voice of National Salvation, 1050 Aug 27 with
woman harangue // 4450. Latter frequency still heard 1145 with
light MOR mx. (Novello-NC Aug 27)
CHINA. 4525, Nei Menggu PBS, 1055 Aug 27, low-key talk, CNR-style
pips at 1100, short musical theme, into more talk. // 4785, both
weak but steady. (Novello-NC Aug 27)
AUSTRALIA. 5000, VNG, Canberra, 1125 Aug 27, over WWV and WWVH,
with a woman announcing the time after the top of each minute,
such as "It's 11:25." Full ID by M over WWVH ID between 1129 and
1130. K-index was 6 at this time. (Novello-NC Aug 27) RealAudio Sample (1:24)
SOLOMON ISLANDS. 5019.98, SIBS, Honiara, 1135 Aug 27, M anncr in
local language with Fleetwood Mac, local cover of Abba's "S.O.S.",
and mentions of "all-night service". Which it really isn't, because
signoff routine read by woman at 1158, slow anthem, and off 1200*.
Good signal. (Novello-NC Aug 27)
CHINA. 4734.95, Xinjiang PBS, Urumqi, 2310 Aug 27, gigantic
signal with not much more than talk by man and woman
0000 IS, theme, short talk by W, etc. Checked possible // 7195
but found only Romania during 2300 hour. (Novello-NC Aug 27) RealAudio Sample (1:44)
NEPAL. 5005.02, R Nepal, *0015 Aug 28, test tone from at least 0008,
followed by melodic IS, clock chimes, and woman with signon routine.
Huge S8 signal in wide splash from R Reblede-5025. (Novello-NC Aug 28)
RealAudio Sample (2:00)
BRAZIL. 4794.98, R Difusora, Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, 2350 Aug 28
with accordian-led forro instrumental and vocals, informal ID by man 2355,
more formal one with "programa musical...." 0000. Weak but very readable.
(Novello-NC Aug 28)
USA. 1650, KTTR, Costa Mesa, California, 0230 Aug 29 with traffic reports,
promo for KGIL with "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis, then ID "All Traffic,
all the time, ....1650, K-traffic". Also "You give us five minutes, we'll
show you the way...1650, K-traffic". (Novello-NC Aug 28)
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PERU. 6797.69, R Ondas del Rio Mayo, Nueva Cajamarca, San Martin, 0015
Sep 4, Andean acoustic guitar band mx with male vocals, back on last
year's frequency, ex-6811.3v. Nice signal in QRN. (Novello-NC Sep 4)
BRAZIL. 6040.47, R Clube Paranaense, Curitiba, Parana, 0015 Sep 5,
accordian-led Brazilian country mx, plenty of ads, ID at about 0019
"para todo o Brasil". Fine signal free of competition. (Novello-NC Sep 5)
HARMONIC. 2700.09, Ondas del Yuna, Bonao, Dominican Republic, 2
x 1350. 2345 Sep 5, tnx Mark Mohrmann tip. All-bachata format, led
by acoustic guitar but with electric bass and occasional accordion.
No Anglo stuff at all. Occasional ad strings, infrequent male
interjection over songs. Up over QRN all evening, steady signal
and fine audio, peaking over S9. Fading characteristics (or lack
thereof) and audio quality point to a relatively close location.
About 0352, ID "Desde Bonao, ...todo el pais, transmite Ondas del
Yuna, 1350 kHz, amplitud modulada". Another one said "Desde .... de potencia, Ondas del Yuna, 24 horas...bachatissima!"
Another promo similar to one heard by Mark: "Ondas del Yuna, su
estacion bachacifil". And: "la mejor musica para todo el pueblo...en
Ondas del Yuna...1350 kHz." Couldn't have ID'ed this without help
from Henrik Klemetz, who suggested "Yuna" as a potential ID , and for
supplying a clue about bachata. (Novello-NC Sep 5)
INDONESIA. 6153.36, RRI Biak, Biak, Irian Jaya, 1115 Sep 6, very
tentative with echoey piano mx, plaintive male vocal, overwhelmed
by slop from AWR-6150 by 1130. (Novello-NC Sep 6)
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PERU. 6618.16, R Nueva Sensacion, 0130 Sep 7, strong signal with some
adjacent SSB QRM, with female announcer and "la musica Perunissima",
one played from a particularly off-center record or wobbly tape.
A few IDs in passing, but nothing formal; numerous TCs, all four
minutes slow. So new frequency for the Chiclayo station on 4390v
last year? Thanks once again to Henrik Klemetz this evening, and
also Dave Valko earlier in the day, for alerting me to this one.
(Novello-NC Sep 7)
MOLDOVA. 7519.94, R Moldova, 2035 Sep 12, pretty good signal with
background hash not quite as severe as usual. Female announcer
wrapping up news about 2037, then some kind of narrative by same
announcer talking over a man speaking French. Said goodbye 2054,
some instrumental mx, and off 2055. Back with Spanish program,
and xmtr problems, just after 2100. (Novello-NC Sep 12)
COLOMBIA. 5076.79, Caracol Colombia, Bogota, 0050 Sep 13, US rock
by Aerosmith, Spanish-language pop by Shakira, a song from Panama
and one that was annouced as "#1 en Guatemala". Multiple IDs as
"Hits Caracol", Saturday evening program "Tropical Latino, la Mas
Caliente de America"; usual format news/talk. Extended sequence of
IDs 0159. Huge signal. (Novello-NC Sep 13)
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TIS. 1631.91, UnID, 2210 Sep 16, Female robo-voice with time/day/date
10-second loop. Time checks 64 minutes slow. Pretty good signal,
around half the strength of the Duke University blaster on 1610.
(Novello-NC Sep 16)
PERU. 4975.15, R del Pacifico, Lima, 0215 Sep 19, man with palabra
de dios lecture, ID'ed by // 9674.76. Considerably stronger signal
than usual tonight on the 60m frequency. (Novello-NC Sep 18)
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PERU. 6670.82, Rdif. Paraton de Huarmaca, Huarmaca, Piura, 2340
Sep 21, as noted by Klemetz and Rodriguez earlier in September.
Accordion-led Andean mx, good modulation except for live male
announcer. Promo mentioned Huarmaca a number of times. Constant
SSB QRM. 0025 into signoff routine, sounded like "3000 vatios de
potencia" and a definite "Radiodifusora Paraton de Huarmaca", then
0029* after Peruvian anthem. (Novello-NC Sep 21)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 2700.09, Ondas del Yuna, Bonao, not heard
September 23-26 after Hurricane Georges' visit to the Dominican
Republic. R Cima-4890.1 and R Cristal-5014v also noted missing.
(Novello-NC Sep 23)
PERU. 5024.98, R Quillabamba, Quillabamba, Cusco, 2330 Sep 24,
playing back-to-back latin-tinged MOR instrumentals like "Spanish
Flea", S9 in absence of R Rebelde-5025. ID in between selections
by M at 2342, then into rosario. Rebelde back on a couple hours
later. (Novello-NC Sep 24)
NEPAL. 5005.36, R Nepal, 0012 Sep 25, IS recognizable but weak
in QRN. Nothing like Aug 28, but there. (Novello-NC Sep 25)
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KOREA (NORTH). 5872.28, KCBS, Pyongyang, *1200 Oct 5. R Pyongyang
IS, a couple of anthems, then numbers read by W. Off at 1210.
(Novello-NC Oct 5)
PIRATE (N Am). 6955.02, WHYP, 0215-0240* Oct 6. Tape of a character
by the name of James H. Brownyard, some of the strangest radio I've
heard in a long time; rambling (improvised?) weather reports for western NY
and Ohio and maybe some made-up cities; reading from newspaper about
events in Jamestown, NY; snippets of mx, and a distinctive 'yeyeyeye'
vocalisation on occasion. Occasional dropped-in WHYP IDs with e-mail
address whyp1530@yahoo.com, and mention of this broadcast being a
tribute to Brownyard. Huge signal. Tnx Pete Costello tip in #swl.
(Novello-NC Oct 6)
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4960.12, R Cima, Santo Domingo, 0220 Oct 18, noted
back on the air with guitar/vocal mx, ID "Con Cima", and nice signal.
(Novello-NC Oct 18)
TURKMENISTAN. 5015, R Asgabat, 0235 Oct 18. Emotive, wailing male
vocal, accompanied by acoustic band of pipes and stringed instruments.
Didn't stick around for ID, but distinctive sound gives this one away.
(Novello-NC Oct 18)
PIRATE (Euro). 6218.99, Laser Hot Hits, 0316 Oct 18. Earth, Wind and
Fire's "Boogie Wonderland", announced by British male announcer,
played for John Campbell in Oakhampton, Devon. Nice canned ID 0320.
(Novello-NC Oct 18)
ABKHAZIA. 9489.75, R Abkhazia, Sukhumi, *0329 Oct 18. Tuned around
in the vicinity looking for a weak signal, then parked here for a
mement; and got completely blown away by huge S9 carrier, IS thrice,
and signon by W including "Govorit Sukhum" ID. Used electronic pop
mx theme "Children" by Robert Miles, then into presumed nx by man.
(Novello-NC Oct 18) RealAudio Sample (1:47)
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TIS. 1610.04, KPT755, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 1745 Oct 18.
Ranger station and lighthouse visiting hours, campgrounds closed
for season, beach parking area locations, keep dogs on leash, ocean
currents can be dangerous, ferry info. Mixing with at least one other.
(Novello-NC Oct 18)
FRENCH GUIANA. 5054.89, RFO Cayenne, 2230 Oct 18, nice clear signal
for a change; lovers' zouk, lightweight ragga stuff, Montell Jordan's
"Let's Ride", all announced by M, but live F DJ on hand too, who gave
"RFO" ID 2326. Sure would be nice if reception of this was this nice
all the time. (Novello-NC Oct 18)
GUYANA. 3289.82, GBC, Georgetown, 2245 Oct 18 presumed the one with
female vocal Indian film mx cutting through the mush. Few words by
deep-voiced man at 2300, then back to the soundtracks. (Novello-NC Oct 18)
ALBANIA. 6217.00, R Tirana, 0100 Oct 19 throwing a loud, buzzy spur
here with mandolin and reedy horn tune, and talk peppered with lots of
"Shqiptar"s by M, //6090.10. (Novello-NC Oct 19)
AZERBAIJAN. 9164.97, Voice of Azerbaijan, *0215 Oct 19 with carrier
from at least 0205, IS thrice, ID mentioning Azerbaijan by M, choral
anthem, and into vocal music. Distorted audio but strong signal. (Novello-NC
Oct 19) RealAudio Sample (1:08)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 4890, NBC Port Moresby, 1125 Oct 19, back on the
air at usual good level with pop mx like Mary-Chapin Carpenter's
"Passionate Kisses", announced by familiar male DJ. (Novello-NC Oct 19)
UKRAINE. 9620, Kazakh Radio via Kiyev, 1205 Oct 19, nice signal with
multiple selections of acoustic guitar strumming and solo male vocals,
// 11720. Easy to hear at Cape Hatteras, but rare at home.
(Novello-NC Oct 19)
INDIA. 4840, AIR Mumbai, 0040 Oct 20, solo female vocal with slow
sitar accompaniment, into film song with intrumentation like a Strauss
waltz. Noted still on 0123 with ad-like string. Delhi-4860 also good
at 0131 with presumed news, and Thiru-5010 at 0135 with talk.
(Novello-NC Oct 20)
GEORGIA. 5040, R Georgia, Tbilisi, *0200 Oct 20, big buzzy carrier,
IS from 0158, 6 bongs, choral anthem, piano theme, program intro by
W, but no explicit ID discernable, in presumed Georgian language.
(Novello-NC Oct 20) Way-too-long RealAudio Sample (3:59)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 6025.05, R Amanacer, 1210 Oct 20, noted in passing
with SP religious hymns. Tons of splash from R Marti-6030 made
copy difficult. Also at 2255 competing with presumed VOIRI-6025 in Arabic,
then wiped out by R Marti-6030 at its *2300. (Novello-NC Oct 20)
TIS. 1700, JFK International Airport, 2215 Oct 20, completely dominating
WCMQ and another station with money talk, mentioning construction
projects "taking JFK airport into the 21st Century". Didn't hear
calls given. (Novello-NC Oct 20)
INDIA. 4920, AIR Chennai, *0015 Oct 21, IS, then W saying
"Vande Mataram" and acapella group vocal; a few more words, then
instrumental mx led off by a crazy percussion solo. Mumbai-4840 in
but not quite as good at same time. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
INDIA. 5010, AIR Thiruvanathapuram, *0020 Oct 21, IS, "Vande
Mataram" group accapella vocal; English nx by W 0035. Signal
approaching local-like. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
RealAudio Sample (1:51)
INDIA. 3315, AIR Bhopal, *0025 Oct 21. IS, "Vande Mataram",
etc; pretty weak, and not // Thiruvanathapuram-5010 at 0035 check.
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
INDIA. 4800, AIR Hyderabad, 0045 Oct 21 with acoustic female
vocal and chorus folk mx, good signal on a good Indian night.
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
TAJIKISTAN. 4635, Tajik Radio 1, Dushanbe, 0100 Oct 21 with
twangy string instrument IS twice, then "Inja Dushanbe" by man
and then by woman, followed by choral anthem. Fair but quite
readable. (Novello-NC Oct 21)RealAudio Sample (0:38)
MONGOLIA. 12085, Voice of Mongolia, 1230 Oct 21 opening English
program with IS three times, a few words by M, then W with "This is the
Voice of Mongolia". Must be on winter schedule now. (Novello-NC Oct 21)
RealAudio Sample (1:38)
INDIA. 3345, AIR Jaipur, *0025 Oct 22 with IS, few words by
male, and "Vande Mataram" song by accapella m/f chorus. Fair
behind intermittent ute QRM. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
KAZAKHSTAN. 9505, Kazakh Radio 2, 1240 Oct 22 fair and
fluttery with stringed instrument strumming and soaring male vocal,
// to the Kiyev relay on 11720, which was considerably stronger.
Played a little tune at 1300 that may or may not have been an IS.
(Novello-NC Oct 22) RealAudio Sample (0:40)
LEBANON. 11530, Voice of Hope, 1745 Oct 22, English ID between
programs in other languages. Nice signal. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
NEW ZEALAND. 11675, RNZI, 1810 Oct 22, "Sounds of the South
Pacific" promo with percussion bed, a couple of IDs, and interview
about politics in Fiji, then a Crowded House song. Always a surprise
to hear at this time of the day. (Novello-NC Oct 22)
ALGERIA. 252, Alger Chaine 3, Tipaza, 0055 Oct 23, French tele-talk
to 0058, then woman with message to the effect that they'd be back
at six o'clock, and that their French programs last until one o'clock.
Anthem, 5+1 pips, and off. Clear S9 signal with no sign of Atlantic 252.
(Novello-NC Oct 23) RealAudio Sample (1:24)
NICARAGUA. 5770, R Miskut, Puerto Cabezas, 0130 Oct 23, beautiful
signal with reggae mx and male anncr in Caribbean-accented English.
(Novello-NC Oct 23)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 9675, NBC Port Moresby, 1230 Oct 23, using their
alternate frequency today, with 4890 empty. Local version of "Mr.
Moonlight", Eddie Rabbitt, and Creedence Clearwater Revival songs.
Big signal. Back on 4890 next day. (Novello-NC Oct 23)
INDIA. 5040, AIR Jeypore, *0025 Oct 25, with IS and "Vande Mataram"
song peaking above noise level. (Novello-NC - back at home - Oct 25)
INDIA. 4760, AIR Port Blair, 1130 Oct 25 with "Akashvani", a few
minutes of presumed nx by W, and then film mx. Atop higher than
usual noise level (or maybe I'm just used to the quiet conditions
at the beach). (Novello-NC Oct 25)
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INDIA. 4920, AIR Chennai, 1200 Oct 31 with IS, short talk by woman,
and straight into film mx -- all just above the noise level.
(Novello-NC Oct 31)
UKRAINE. 11720, R Kiyev, 1400 Oct 31. I was happy to hear this
xmtr at home for a change instead of at the beach, and stuck around
until 1400 to confirm it was Kazakh Radio and heard instead the
R Kiyev IS. // 9620 not audible; so apparently some kind of programming
change for W98 on this frequency. (Novello-NC Oct 31)
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INDONESIA. 4874.38, RRI Sorong, 1150 Nov 3, local Elvis doing
"Can't Help Falling In Love With You"; Leo Sayer's "When I Need
You"; male and female announcers; SCI twice just before 1200.
Signal only fair, but readable. (Novello-NC Nov 3)
ZAMBIA. 4965, Christian Voice, 2250 Nov 4, possibly the one here with
pop-sounding mx, female announcer, news-type sounder 2206, short
tone, and off. Needs a little bit of work -- not often logged
here at this time. (Novello-NC Nov 4)
ANGOLA. 11954.74, R Nacional, 0125 Nov 4, nice signal with mix
of PT-language and US/UK pop music, even some country mx, announced
by man. Considerably stronger than WINB-11949.94 at the same time.
(Novello-NC Nov 4)
INDIA. 4990, AIR Itanagar, 1200 Nov 5, holding forth nicely with
low-key female vocals, but disappearing under the noise by 1210.
(Novello-NC Nov 5)
PERU. 4855.57, R La Hora, Cuzco, 2320 Nov 5, excited man with live
commentary of what sounded like a parade, numerous ID's in passing.
Good signal but faded considerably by 2345 or so. (Novello-NC Nov 5)
PERU. 4935, R Tropical, Tarapoto, 2350 Nov 5, male DJ with live
commentary, lots of mentions of Tarapoto, and IDs, way over the
Brazilian. Something big going on in the streets of Peru tonight,
it seems. (Novello-NC Nov 5)
PERU. 5018.65, R Horizonte, Chachapoyas, 0010 Nov 6, female DJ with
pretty local flute-led stuff, very nice audio but splash from
Rebelde-5025. 0049 canned ID, then into church remote. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
PERU. 5024.98, R Quillabamba, Quillabamba, Cusco, 0115 Nov 6,
presumed the one talking here with fair signal in Rebelde-5025's absence.
(Novello-NC Nov 6)
CLANDESTINE (Tibet). 7465, Voice of Tibet (via Tajikistan?), 1220
Nov 7, just happened to catch one iteration of a five-note chime IS,
then five minutes of an Asian-flavored tune with alternating ID by
man and woman. Program began 1225, in non-tonal Asian language.
Signon tune was used throughout program as a bumper. IS a few times
1255, then off. Strong signal at tunein, big hum on xmtr; faded down
considerably by signoff. ID matches RA version at station's website
at http://www.vot.org/. Apparently a new frequency for this one.
(Novello-NC Nov 7) RealAudio Sample (2:36)
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IRAQ. 4920nf, R Baghdad, 2325 Nov 8. Low-key male vocals with stringed
instrument accompaniment; a few pips at 0000, and "Idha'at..." ...
but couldn't pick out any other words (and tape not running); then
into news with lots of mentions of "Amerikiyah". ID 0010: "Idha'at
Jumhuriyat al-Iraq min Baghdad". Tnx Dean Willis tip in #swl.
(Novello-NC Nov 8)
HARMONIC. 2939.84, KVLH, Pauls Valley OK, 0050 Nov 8. Super-strong
with FM country format and no ads at all; 0124 ID for "KVLH-KTOK".
2 x 1469.92. (Novello-NC Nov 8)
CLANDESTINE (Colombia). 6239.80, Voz de la Resistencia, 1059 Nov 9,
strong and clear with vocal anthem mentioning "companeros", straight
into musical selections. Just missed an annct before the anthem,
but voiceover during second song after anthem said "Transmite La
Voz de la Resistencia". These guys play some nice cumbias - shame
about the telco-quality audio. Tnx Morhmann/Valko tip via Johnson.
1051 Nov 10, came on with a Spanish-language version of "Seasons
in the Sun" (of all things), then one other LAm popular song, then
"Companeros de la FARC" anthem. Male announcer with s/on sequence
just before 1100, giving schedule as 6:00 to 7:30 in the morning
and 4:30 to 6:00 in the evening on 6240. Then back into music.
(Novello-NC Nov 9) RealAudio Sample (1:53)
INDONESIA. 4789.13, RRI Fak Fak, 1155 Nov 9, lagu selections and impossibly
deep-voiced male announcer; SCI three times 1159, then RRI ID.
(Novello-NC Nov 9)
BANGLADESH. 4880, R Bangladesh, 1202 Nov 9 probably the one with string of subcont
devotional songs, 1210 silence for a minute, then into talk by man;
more mx 1220. Expected AIR-Lucknow to cream them at *1215, but
never showed. QRM from Spanish-speaking SSB fishing boats and CW.
Faded behind noise and QRM by 1225. (Novello-NC Nov 9)
TURKMENISTAN. 5015, R Asgabat, 2105 Nov 9, really surprised to hear this one
this early in the evening. Usual string-instrument jamming, but
also some pop-flavored tunes as well. Pretty good signal, too.
(Novello-NC Nov 9)
ZIMBABWE. 4828, ZBC, 2140 Nov 9, presumed the one with fair signal,
instrumental mx and male announcer. Gone after 2200. (Novello-NC Nov 9)
GEORGIA. 5040, R Georgia, 2150 Nov 9, 10/9 playing Scott Joplin mx. IS just
before 2200, low-modulated male announcer, characteristic xmtr
buzz. Never heard here this early before. (Novello-NC Nov 9)
SAUDI ARABIA. 11708.21, BSKSA Qur'an programme, 1730 Nov 12 with
Qur'an and distorting audio. Good strength for one of these 50 kW
xmtrs. (Novello-NC Nov 12)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 2700.09h, Ondas del Yuna, Bonao, 2305 Nov 13,
noted back on the air with merengues with a rural flair mixed with
usual bachata mx and live, excited male and female announcers.
0000 finally a canned "Ondas del Yuna" ID; heard well past 0230
with this format. A pleasure to hear this one back post-Georges,
and at its former good strength. (Novello-NC Nov 13)
GUYANA. 3289.82, Voice of Guyana, Georgetown, 0305 Nov 14,
unusually strong and clear with a female vocal song with lyrics
about the Caribbean, then PSA about protection of Guyana's natural
heritage while the country is developing. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
PERU. 4748.29, R Huanta 2000, Huanta, Ayacucho, 1058 Nov 14,
noted in passing with ad string and ID by man, weak signal in
rising noise. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
CHINA. 4734.95, R Xinjiang, Urumqui, *1100 Nov 14 with low-register
IS rendition of "The East Is Red", an ID twice, IS again , a few words,
and into local music with male vocal, strings and percussion. Loud this
morning. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
PERU. 4935, R Tropical, Tarapoto, 1113 Nov 14, news being read
by two male announcers taking turns, phoned-in reports from
correspondents, numerous IDs in passing. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
INDIA. 5050, AIR Aizawl, *1130 Nov 14, IS barely audible over the
din, then straight into talk. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
INDIA. 4895, AIR Kurseong, *1130 Nov 14, IS, a few words, then
group vocal selection. Pretty good signal and much better than
Aizawl-5050 at same time. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
INDIA. 4920, AIR Chennai, *1200 Nov 14, S9 OC from at least
1136, IS, right into talk by woman. Troubled by intermittent
utility of some kind. (Novello-NC Nov 14)
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4779.86, Onda Musical, 2300 Nov 15, making
one of its infrequent appearances with bachatas, "inconfundible"
IDs, and good signal despite low het. (Novello-NC Nov 15)
PERU. 4700.58, R Origen, Huancavelica, 2345 Nov 18, Peruvian
flutes and Andean vocals, male DJ, ID "...en Radio Origen" in
passing 2352. (Novello-NC Nov 18)
PERU. 5558.19, R Lajas, Chota, Cajamarca, 0002 Nov 19, male
harmony group vocals with rustic guitars, into comunicados by
man after ID 0004. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
PERU. 4950.15, R Madre de Dios, Puerto Maldonado, Madre de Dios,
0032 Nov 19, tuned in just as M was giving a full ID: "....Radio Madre
de Dios, una voz en el servicio del pueblo....", and mentioning AM
and FM frequency. Nice to get an instant ID on this one after
other sessions of listening to the entire rosary. (Novello-NC Nov 19)
RealAudio Sample (1:03)
VIETNAM. 5034.74, Dia Tieng Noi, Hanoi, 1155 Nov 20, Hmong language
service with fragile-sounding reed instrument mx to 1159, short
orchestral theme with probable ID spoken over by M then by W, bit
of talk by W, then into extended talk by M after 1200, then into
solo vocalizations by female 1210. All // 6165 which was stronger,
and lasted until AIR *1229. Growl on xmtr but good audio on a very
good Asian morning; and definitely varying from 5035.00 as logged
by Hans van den Boogert in September. (Novello-NC Nov 20)
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BOLIVIA. 4702.21, R Eco, San Borja, Beni, 2255 Nov 23, male announcer
with monologue including numerous IDs in passing. Canned ID 2302.
Clobbered by huge chirping ute 2304. First time I've heard this one
since last May. (Novello-NC Nov 23)
NETHERLANDS. 2824usb, Scheveningen Radio, 0310 Nov 25, male
English/Dutch voice mirror every five minutes: "This is Scheveningen
Radio. Scheveningen Radio is closed for further service from 4
p.m. til 7 a.m. local time. Please call for radio medical advice
Dutch Coast Guard (?) on 2182 kHz. Scheveningen Radio will close
all services on the 31st of December 1998 at 1600 local time."
Followed by similar Dutch announcement. Thanks to Jeff Darche in
#swl for tip. (Novello-NC Nov 25) RealAudio Sample (0:48)
UZBEKISTAN. 6025, 1200 Nov 28, R Tashkent here in English giving
fits to R Amanacer. Usual 5060, 5975 and 9715 also audible, the
latter under R Netherlands via Bonaire. (Novello-NC Nov 28)
UNIDENTIFIED. 6802.6, 2250 Nov 28, Arabic light/popular music.
strong signal to 2300; 3 + 1 pips on the hour; guitar flourish,
a few words by woman, then by man; and carrier drop. (Novello-NC Nov 28)
RealAudio Sample (0:28)
URUGUAY. 11734.97, R Oriental, Montevideo, 2358 Nov 28, balada
selection, then full ID at 0000: "Transmite CX20 Radio Monte Carlo,
930 AM ... y onda corta ... 49 metros ... CX12 R Oriental, 770 AM ...
Republica Oriental de Uruguay." Not the best of signals but readable
about 75% of the time. Thanks Hans Johnson tip via Ulis Fleming in #swl.
(Novello-NC Nov 28)
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BOLIVIA. 4649.03, R Santa Ana, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 2325
Dec 2, long program of comunicados, many addressed to folks in
Santa Cruz; bits of mx, one canned ID by woman, but many given
by announcer. Competing with RTTY and fading a bit by 0000.
(Novello-NC Dec 2)
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UNID. 8725U, "Ode To Joy" music box, 2240 Dec 21, 38-second loop
of theme from aforementioned work with occasional talk in Asian
language. Tnx Pete Costello tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Dec 21)
RealAudio Sample (0:39)
PERU. 6675.99, Radiodifusora Paraton de Huamarca, 2315 Dec 22, bouncy
flute-led tunes, group vocal with violins and guitars, fast-talking M DJ
with IDs in passing in between selections. Competing with persistent
buzzing QRM. Echoey man with formal ID in signoff routine 0012, Peruvian NA,
and off. Ex-6670.8v. (Novello-NC Dec 22) RealAudio Sample (1:09)
GUATEMALA. 5981.05, AWR/Union Radio, 1205 Dec 23, noted back on
the air with Spanish-language religious music and "La Voz de la
Esperanza" semi-IDs. Very strong, but audio still terribly
distorted. (Novello-NC Dec 23)
ZAMBIA. 4965, R Christian Voice, 2135 Dec 23, male announcer
in English, MOR-sounding Christian songs, canned ID by W 2141:
"Broadcasting to Central and Southern Africa from Zambia, this
is Radio Christian Voice, Late Night Extra". Nice S7 signal.
(Novello-NC Dec 23)
FRENCH GUIANA. 5054.90, RFO Cayenne, 2155 Dec 23, good reception
and really fine music. Wish this was on a clearer frequency.
(Novello-NC Dec 23) RealAudio Sample (3:24)
BOLIVIA. 4945.03, R Illimani, La Paz, 2255 Dec 23, woman with
ID "...nacional de noticias de Radio Illimani". Chimes 2300,
then man with "....La Voz de Bolivia" ID. Only fair signal.
(Novello-NC Dec 23)
PIRATE (European). 6283.25, Farmers from Holland, 2245 Dec 25,
polka mx mixed with occasional seasonal-flavored selection,
distinctive echo effect on Dutch announcements by male DJ including
"Farmers Radio" semi-IDs and plently of mentions of Holland. Consistent
S9 signal, even better than last year's broadcast. On past at
least 0300, but troubled by SSB QRM then. (Novello-NC Dec 25)
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INDIA. 4790, AIR Chennai, 0040 Dec 30, wrapping up short morning
service in listed Tamil -- film songs and happy chattering by woman.
Carrier drop just after 0045, leaving presumed R Atlantida on
4789.94. I was hanging around the frequency to try to hear
Azad Kashmir-4790.41's listed *0045. Plenty of audio there an
hour later most nights this week. (Novello-NC Dec 30)
PERU. R Moderna (t), 4499.74, 2325 Dec 30. Andean station with vocals
mixed with Acadian-sounding fiddling -- half an hour of this kind of
music, to 2358, when a comunicado program started -- but there were
only a few announcements, then into more traditional Andean vocals.
Persistent QRM from SSB net on 4500. Still on, but disappearing into
the noise, when I abandoned ship at 0040. Hans Johnson tentatively
ID'ed this as R Moderna, location not known; listening to his clip
I tend to agree. (Novello-NC Dec 30)
UNID. 6665 lsb, 0415 Jan 1. Greek-sounding pop mx, interrupted
by short bits of Greek-sounding fishing-boat type hollering.
Strong signal and good-sounding audio. These guys sounded like
they were celebrating the new year in a big way. (Novello-NC Jan 1)
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PERU. 4534.14, R Horizonte, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, 0055 Jan 4 with
Andean harmony flutes and percussion, comunicados, shouted canned ID
0127 and off. First time in a while for this one. (Novello-NC Jan 4)
ECUADOR. 4950.36, R Baha'i, Otavalo, Imbabura. 1140 Jan 5 stilL
strong with Andean vocals, male announcer with frequent time checks,
always given twice, and IDs such as at 1147. (Novello-NC Jan 5)
RealAudio Sample (0:37)
BANGLADESH. 4879.21, Bangladesh Betar, 1155 Jan 7. Man with non-stop
and fairly excited talk, then just before 1200, replaced by deep-voiced
man with more measured tones. Short solo flute tune, 5+1 pips, last
one high, then ID consisting of three short senteces, the middle one
of which was "Bangladesh Betar". QRM from SSB traffic. AIR Lucknow
carrier popped on 4880.00 1210, followed by scheduled *1215, but the
two remained separable. (Novello-NC Jan 7) RealAudio Sample (0:34)
MAURITANIA. 4840.4v, R Mauritanie, 2145 Jan 7, possibly the one
drifting as high as 4840.8 and as low as 4839.97 over two days'
listening (Jan 7 and 8). Programming was heavy on the Qur'an,
talks with a live audience, mentions of "muslim" and "Ramadan".
Occasional bits of Saharan-style acoustic guitar. Not // Mali
on 4783v. On past 0015 or so both nights. (Novello-NC Jan 7)
PERU. 4499.74, R Moderna, 2330 Jan 7. This one continues to be
well heard with a mix of Andean stuff and Latin pop mx (and tonight,
Elton John's "Sacrifice"), with plenty of ID's sprinkled throughout
by both M and F DJ's. Haven't been able to hear an evening signoff
routine yet. Persistent QRM from Alpha-foxtrot-alpha SSB traffic.
(Novello-NC Jan 7)
CHINA. 4620, Nei Menggu PBS, Hohhot, 2320 Jan 8. Plenty of
excited talk, music zingers, long string of ad-like things starting
around 2326; music bed under M with "Nei Menggu guanbo diantai" ID
2330. Oddly enough, best signal was on the south mini-beverage.
Greyline reception coming from the south? (Novello-NC Jan 8)
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CUBA. 1090, R Guama, Santa Lucia, Pinar del Rio (listed site), 0330
Jan 9. Dominating channel with baladas and moderately distorted audio;
ID in passing 0344. WBAL dominating again by 0400, but another ID
atop then. (Novello-NC Jan 9)
LITHUANIA. 9709.93, R Vilnius, 1300 Jan 10, wrapping up listed
home service relay, ID in English, then into R Universal Life
program in German to 1357; at 1400, went into English program,
with ID: "...welcome listeners, to The Word, The Cosmic Wave,
the programs of the original Christians in Universal Lieben".
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ECUADOR. 4781.84, R Oriental, Tena, Napo, 1140 Jan 12, program of
news items from around Ecuador, credited to different sources (a
couple of them to HCJB, one to LV del Napo), intrevistas, ads (one
for a copy shop and one for a doctor in Napo), many UTC -5 TCs, all
"en el Ecuador Continental". Professional sound. Very strong at tunein,
faded to nothing at all by 1159. No ID heard during entire stretch,
but format and TCs point to this one. (Novello-NC Jan 12)
PERU. 4748.33, R Huanta 2000, Huanta, Ayacucho, 2345 Jan 16 with
comuncados read by man, each preceded by "Atencion..."; high Andean
music with harp and anguished-sounding male vocalist; nice ID delivered
live by announcer at 2351. Good signal despite utes on both sides.
(Novello-NC Jan 16)
NIGERIA. 4769.96, FRCN Kaduna, 2355 Jan 16, on late with man
announcing in English that the 29 days of fasting Ramadan has ended,
and tomorrow is Eid; "We wish every Musilim a happy Eid ul-Fitr".
Then into a couple of minutes of Qur'an, announcements in local
languages, then Ramadan announcement repeated. 0005*. (Novello-NC Jan 16)
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CUBA. 1090, R Guama, Santa Lucia PR; 2255 Jan 18, nice uptempo
local mx with female vocals, TC and formal ID at 2300; into nx,
then provincial Pinareno nx at 2305. Way atop WBAL. Nice to hear
this one at home. (Novello-NC Jan 18) RealAudio Sample (1:11)
INDIA. 4970, AIR Shillong, 1210 Jan 21, armchair copy with film mx
and female announcer; nothing special at 1230; faded dead away by 1235.
(Novello-NC Jan 21)
VENEZUELA. 780, R Coro, Coro, Falcon, 0240 Jan 22, religious programming
mentioning "Roma Salvatore" prominently many times; show ended 0246,
then full canned ID by male announcer mentioning 780 kHz and 20 kW
de potencia. No sign of Ecos del Torbes either here or on 4980.
RealAudio Sample (0:35)
INDIA. 4910, AIR Jaipur, 1230 Jan 24, still in with man with what
sounded like a newscast, then a little sounder at 1235 and
"Ye Akashvani Jaipur He". (Novello-NC Jan 24)
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UNIDENTIFIED. 4733, 2245 Jan 24, French-speaking and probably
African station with radio play type thing to 2300, then a mix
of music to 0000* after anthem. Suppose one of the west Africans
with a punchup error. Thanks to Mark Veldhuis tip in #swl.
(Novello-NC Jan 24)
BRAZIL. 4904.89, R Relogio, Rio de Janeiro, 2250 Jan 30,
EZ-listening choral music to 2259, ad or promo, ID by man at
2300 mentioning MW and SW frequencies. (Novello-NC Jan 30)
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CUBA. 2440h, R 26, Central Espana, Matanzas, 0030 Feb 1, 2 x 1220,
alerted by Pritam Saini in #swl to station here, with mix of Latin
American music and Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" riding above the
noise level. ID 0045: "Desde Matanzas, La .... Transmite Radio
Veinte y seis". (Novello-NC Feb 1)
PERU. 4534.14, R Horizonte, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, 0110 Feb 1,
beautiful, extreme high Andes guitar and harp vocals, ID 0120
"Esta es Horizonte, transmite desde Chiclayo". Nearly as loud as
Ecos del Torbes tonight. (Novello-NC Feb 1)
ECUADOR. 4899.81, Voz de Saquisili, Saquisili, Cotopaxi,
1200 Feb 2, taking a huge but brief greyline jump in signal
strength. Morning program with bouncy local mx, local anncts
peppered with IDs. Faded down again quickly. (Novello-NC Feb 2)
COLOMBIA. 4974.99, Ondas del Orteguaza, Florencia, Caqueta, 2345 Feb
2, making one of its infrequent appearances with nortena-sounding mx
and baladas, IDs and time checks by man between most songs, strong
signal but distorted audio. Full ID with frequencies and calls 0001:
"Somos TODELAR, somos profesionales". (Novello-NC Feb 2)
PERU. 5859.7v, R Nueva Cajamarca, Nueva Cajamarca, San Martin,
0020 Feb 3, drifting as high as .88 and as low as .25, distorted
audio, fast-paced format of Andean mx, plenty of ads and IDs.
Long ad string starting 0052, some of them sounding like comunicados.
Had to continually keep retuning up and down to keep audio readable.
(Novello-NC Feb 3)
PERU. 5773.72, R Manantial, Jaen, Cajamarca (tentative location),
1035 Feb 4, new station with Christian religious format. Local songs
with "Jesucristo" and "Aleluya" lyrics, long religious discussion
between man and woman, occasional echo-ey male DJ. ID 1116:
"Desde la villa acogedora de la ... de Jaen, tierra de los bravos
pachamuros, region nororiental del Maranon, surge una voz valiente
y detenida al servicio del ministerio evangelistico, la patria
y la cultura. Es R Manantial, la Voz del Nororiente Peruano, en
su frecuencia de los cinco mil setecientos punto 7 MHz, en onda
corta, en la banda internacional de los 49 metros. Transmite R
Manantial, llegando a todos los pueblos mas lejanos de nuestro
territorio patrio. ... interdenominacionales, musica cristiana,
reportajes, mensajes musicales, R Manantial, la Voz del Nororiente
Peruano". I managed to get about 2/3 of that, and many thanks to
Henrik Klemetz for repairing my phonetic transcription and filling
in the gaps (including the station name itself). Very strong signal
this morning. (Novello-NC Feb 4) RealAudio Sample (1:17)
COLOMBIA. 690, R Recuerdos, Bogota, 0040 Feb 5, mixed romantic
and tropical stuff, male and female DJ, plenty of IDs, including
full one at top of the hour at 0100. Nice signal, but troubled
at times by loud growling sound -- Cuba xmtr malfunctioning?
Dominating in the east most nights now that the CBC Montreal
outlet is gone. (Novello-NC Feb 5)
PERU. 5640.5v, R Peru, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 2345 Feb 6, pan-Latin
popular mx, frequent interjections all through songs by DJ, plenty
of IDs, carrier wobbling up and down 5640.45-5640.55, finally gave up
retuning and listened in AM mode. Xmtr acting up or new frequency,
usually stable on 5637.29. (Novello-NC Feb 6)
TAJIKISTAN. 4635.36, Tajik Radio, 0020 Feb 7, pretty flute mx
with central Asian flavor, bouncing back and forth between here
and 4635.30, IS and "Inja Dushanbe" twice at 0100. (Novello-NC Feb 7)
PERU. 6895.27, R San Miguel de El Faique, San Miguel, Piura, 1208
Feb 7, rhythmic Andean popular music, male announcer with echo effect,
program seemed to be called "Aquarela Tropical Andina". ID 1211
"R San Miguel, el totalmente musica!" (Novello-NC Feb 7)
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INDIA. 4760, AIR Port Blair, 2336 Feb 8, noted with English news
in progress to just before 2340, "Akashvani" ID and into local
language. Much better signal than usual at this time of day.
(Novello-NC Feb 8)
ECUADOR. 4899.82, Voz de Saquisili, Saquisili, Cotopaxi, 2348
Feb 8, melodic Andean selections with high female vocals but with
electronic instrumentation; sounded like multiple selections from
same artists. IDs in passing by male DJ. Never noted at any strength
in the evening, and only heard for the first time in the morning
last week; power increase, more active, or just better-than-usual
conditions in this direction? (Novello-NC Feb 8)
KAZAKHSTAN. 6230, Kazak Radio, 2330 Feb 9 presumed the one
with nonstop ranting by man in a language I couldn't identify.
2342 switched over to a program of regional pop mx -- some with a
central Asian or Turkish flair -- annouced by both M and W, on some
occasions in Russian, sometimes in another language. This continued
straight through until 0300 carrier drop, with nothing special
at the top or bottom of any hour. This station has been heard by
Pritam Saini and others in #swl since about Feb 5. (Novello-NC Feb
9) Finally caught the signon of this one, at 0000 Feb 13, as per
Timofeyev in Cumbre 229 (doesn't explain why they were heard 2330
earlier in the week, though). Low modulation today, but IS a couple
of times, male and female announcement, then long choral anthem.
Circumstantial evidence, since no ID heard. (Novello-NC Feb 13)
BOLIVIA. 4875.1v, R La Cruz del Sur, La Paz, 2330 Feb 12, hellfire
preaching in Spanish, low-key religious-sounding mx, occasional bits
of Andean mx, alternating male and female announcers, two "Radio La
Cruz del Sur" IDs by female. Signal varying up and down a few tens of
Hz, persistent low het against the Brazilian on 4875. New one for me.
(Novello-NC Feb 12)
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ANTARCTICA. 15475.8, R Arcangel San Gabriel, 2340 Feb 18,
with well-modulated S7-8 signal with fades, playing
mostly Spanish-language acoustic folk music; one was heavy with
praise for Argentina. No IDs at all; occasional announcements by
male seemed to me to be part of the recorded material. Lasted until
0059* carrier drop. But next night, nice ID by woman at 0002:
"Transmite LRA36, Radio Nacional Arcangel San Gabriel. Esta es
un emision de prueba. En la frecuencia de 15475 kilohertz en la banda
de 19 metros con 10 kilovatios de potencia. Desde la base Esperanza,
en el teritorio Antartico Argentino...." (Novello-NC Feb 18/19)
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INDONESIA. 5040, RRI Pekanbaru, 1155 Feb 19, listed the one here
and just above the noise level with music before TOH, talk after -
but SCI came through beautifully three times just before 1200.
Hoped to hear local ID, but seemed to be silence for at least
a minute after SCI. (Novello-NC Feb 19)
VIETNAM. 15471, Hanoi 1, 1450 Feb 20, presumed the one as heard
by Timofeyev Feb 10 in Cumbre 229 ("...unusually strong Hanoi HS1
signal on 15471 //5925 and 9875 as a jammer for RFA in Vitenamese
at 1400-1500"). All talk, no fanfare at 1458 plugpull. Pretty good
signal. (Novello-NC Feb 20)
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3335, R East Sepik, 1155 Feb 23, presumed this one
with bouncy local mx with group vocals and fast-talking anncr,
saying "Broadcasting Corporation" a few times. 1201 gave time check
for 10:00 and intro'ed news, read by different man; I decided to
review tape at this point and missed signoff which must have happened
around 1204. Good signals noted on 3205 and 3260 too. (Novello-NC
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KAZAKHSTAN. 6230, Kazakh Radio. This one has been gone since around
February 20, and its exact identity hadn't been established by that
time. I had a cassette of reception from February 9/10 sitting in
a pile on my desk, that contained a couple of songs they played that
I wanted to keep. When I reviewed the tape, I remembered that the two
songs were followed by two iterations of the IS, a song snippet,
a bit of "Born in the USA", and then some talk -- and upon closer
examination, the following emerges: the male announcer's phrase
begins with "Almatno", which would be the Russian adjective form
of "Almaty"; the woman's phrase begins with something very similar,
and ends with "programa Kazakhstan". Still not a positive ID, but
Almaty seems likely. (Novello-NC) RealAudio Sample (1:09)
BRAZIL. 4765.57, R Integracao, Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre, 0050 Mar 5,
low-key guitar-led vocals, local pop music without an especially
Brazilian flavor, male DJ; chimes and time check for 11:00 at 0100,
ID and a pair of frequencies including "Onda Tropical 4765 kHz", and
"Cruzeiro do Sul, Acre". ID repeated at 0131, too. (Novello-NC Mar
5) RealAudio Sample (0:40)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA. 3204.97, R West Sepik, 1157 Mar 6, man and woman
wrapping up program in English giving PO Box address, then English
news // 4890 to 1205, then stayed in // for music afterwards. No
local ID heard. 3385 also noted paralleling both at 1208.
(Novello-NC Mar 6)
ANGOLA. 3375.15, R Nacional, 0130 Mar 7, usual mix of Luso-african
and Portuguese pop music, bubbly female DJ, a few "Radio Nacional"
IDs in passing around 0205; much better signal than usual on this
frequency tonight, but vanished around 0210. (Novello-NC Mar 7)
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BANGLADESH. 15519.06, Bangladesh Betar, 1510 Mar 12, probably the one
here with devotional-sounding mx until 1530, news in English read by
woman until 1545, then talk in another language until 1600 pips (last
one high) and film songs thereafter. All this just above the noise
level. No ID in evidence during listening period. (Novello-NC Mar 12)
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TINIAN. 5980, IBB, 1235 Mar 16, light country/pop ("Mama He's Crazy"
by the Judds, something by James Taylor) with occasional announcement
by man: "This is a test transmission from an International
Broadcasting Bureau station located on the island of Tinian, in the
western Pacific." S8 signal on a good Pacific morning. (Novello-NC Mar 16)
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BRAZIL. 3365.01, R Cultura, Araraquara, Sao Paulo. 0035 Mar 23 with
Brazilian and Latin-flavored party music (even "Spanish Flea" by the
Tijuana Brass), ads, hyper DJ stingy with IDs, canned ID 0059 with
"Onda Tropical", "Brasil", "Kilohertz" and "Araraquara" audible between
QRN blasts. Never heard at any level, and very nice signal tonight.
(Novello-NC Mar 23)
UNIDENTIFIED. 4733, 2355 Mar 28, same probably west African
as heard Jan 24 at same time, also on a Sunday. French-speaking
female announcer with soul/pop vocal, then a bit more talk,
and anthem to 0000*. Tnx swlchris tip in #swl. (Novello-NC Mar 28)
RealAudio Sample (1:36)
BOLIVIA. 4649, R Santa Ana, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 0005 Mar 30,
played six songs in a row by what sounded like the same group --
male vocals, accordians, country-style beat; 0017 male with a bit
of talk, "Santa Ana La Radio" ID, canned ID by female, a few more
words by man, then plug pulled. (Novello-NC Mar 30)
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BOLIVIA. 4702.22, R Eco San Borja, San Borja, Beni, 2330 Apr 2,
playing piano instrumental muzak-like stuff, "R Eco San Borja...
desde San Borja" ID by M 2335, then clobbered by S9+10 RTTY.
(Novello-NC Apr 2)
PERU. 4748.31, R Huanta 2000, Huanta, Ayacucho, 2345 Apr 2,
program of comunicados read by man; short bits of music and numerous
IDs in passing. Andeans very nice tonight. (Novello-NC Apr 2)
UNIDENTIFIED. 4830.05, 2355 Apr 2, non-stop ranting by preacher
in unidentified language, probably native South American, with
occasional Spanish words. Kept it up without a breath until
0003, organ mx until 0006, then OC until 0012*, all in absence
of R Tachira this evening. Also next night at much lower level.
(Novello-NC Apr 2)
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INDIA. 11620, AIR. I was cleaning up my tapes and came across this
film song which amused me terribly. I love the kitchen-sink arrangements
of songs like these. RealAudio Sample (4:32)
PERU. 4534.14, R Horizonte, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, a couple of
Andean music selections with female vocals and pretty harp. This
clip illustrates how strong reception from this station can be in
North America. RealAudio Sample (7:31)
KAZAKHSTAN. 6230, Kazakh Radio, Feb 9. Two melodic and exotic-sounding
female vocal songs from the couple of weeks Kazakh Radio used this
frequency. Excellent stuff. Includes top of the hour IS/ID sequence.
RealAudio Sample (6:45)
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PIRATE (Europe). 6284.63, Farmers From Holland, 2335 Apr 3,
usual music mix with polkas, drinking songs, classic rock like
"Radar Love" and disco music, nonstop until 0029 with usual
echo-ey announcer with ID, phone number and address. Off
shortly thereafter. (Novello-NC Apr 3)
UNIDENTIFIED. 4668v, 1040 Apr 6, wildly drifting probable
Peruvian, caught around 4667.1 at tunein and lost to morning
fade ten minutes later around 4669. Rustic flute and drum
selections with occasional male DJ interjections. (Novello-NC Apr 6)
INDONESIA. 4874.50, RRI Sorong, 1055 Apr 6, little acoustic
guitar and drum theme, then very short vocal chorus just before
1100; man with "Radio Republik Indonesia Sorong" ID, then
five pips, last one long; woman with ID, and warta berita. Nice signal.
(Novello-NC Apr 6)
HONDURAS. 4830.05, R Litoral, La Ceiba, Atlantida, 0006 Apr 7, end of
preaching and a three-minute sequence of numerous canned IDs, including
"...programacion correspondiente de esta tarde... HRLW, Radio Litoral
... 4830 kilociclos, banda internacional de 60 metros...gracias por su
amable sintonias." Finished off with a Kenny G-type instrumental, and
off around 0012. R Tachira continues to be absent. Tnx Hans Johnson
for originally ID'ing this a couple of days ago. (Novello-NC Apr 7)
RealAudio Sample (1:18)
ETHIOPIA. 9704.21, R Ethiopia, Gedja, 2215 Apr 10, presumed them
on late with US pop-soul ("The Boy Is Mine"), acoustic Afro tunes,
distinctive modern horn-of-Africa pop music, occasional announcements by
man and woman in language I didn't recognize, all // 5990.51. DW
began splashing up from 9700 at 2230, rendering it useless, but
5990 building nicely. Dropped carrier at 2300 on both frequencies.
(Novello-NC Apr 10)
BRAZIL. 6000, R Guaiba, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 2310 Apr 10
with sports play-by-play and plenty of IDs in passing, // 11785
(under DW-Kigali). Nice strong signal in the clear. (Novello-NC Apr 10)
BRAZIL. 6010.18, R Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais,
2335 Apr 10, noted with canned ID during break between long narrative
by woman via phone link. R Gaucha-6020.05 and R Clube Paranaense-6040
also in well. (Novello-NC Apr 10)
BRAZIL. 4775, R Congonhas, Congonhas, Minas Gerais. 2346 Apr 10,
male DJ with ID into some particularly swanky-sounding uptempo
male vocal mx. Nice pipeline into central and southern Brazil
this evening; been after this one for a while. (Novello-NC Apr 10)
RealAudio Sample, includes song (3:31)
INDIA. 4790, AIR Chennai, 0015 Apr 11, nice signal with film type mx,
listed Tamil service. Presumed R Atlantida way down in the mix and
only minor competition even on south-pointing antenna. No explicit
ID heard. (Novello-NC Apr 11)
PERU. 5640.27, R Peru, San Ignacio, Cajamarca, 0105 Apr 11,
mid-altitude Andean music, lots of canned IDs and ads, slight
wobble on the carrier, recently moved here from 5637.3.
(Novello-NC Apr 11)
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BOLIVIA. 3310, R Mosoj Chaski, Cochabamba, 0950 Apr 15, talk
by man and woman in local language, high Andean vocals, full
ID 1000. Nice signal in horrendous QRN this morning. Tnx
Dave Valko tip. (Novello-NC Apr 15)
BRAZIL. 5015, R Pioneira, Teresina, Piaui, 0045 Apr 17, accordian-led
forro music and Brazilian pops, ID "R Pioneira de Teresina" by male DJ.
Thanks due to Pete Costello in #swl for pointing out this probably
wasn't Asgabad at this time. This one is seldom reported. (Novello-NC
Apr 17)
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PERU. 6339.65, R Arcangel San Miguel, San Miguel de Pallaques,
0045 Apr 19, entertaining mix of Andean, Peruvian country, and
tropical music, comments between songs by male DJ just below
general noise level, although music came through well. ID presumed
from previous logging last August since no ID heard during listening
period. On past at least 0200. (Novello-NC Apr 19)
BOLIVIA. 4630.81, R 11 de Octubre, Cobija, Pando, 0025 Apr 20,
techno mx, ID "....en Onze de Octubre" around 0030 that even
overrode an attack of anti-Mojahed jamming, then back to dance music
including a disco version of Neil Sedaka's "Diana". Switched to
chill-out stuff around 0045, then dropped carrier without a word
at song-end at 0056. Weak signal but very readable at peaks.
(Novello-NC Apr 20)
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INDONESIA. 4925, RRI Jambi, Jambi, Sumatera, 1055 Apr 27,
wildly exotic local female vocal music, RRI ID by woman at
about 20 seconds past hour, but any local mention was blasted
away by QRN; then qur'an. Entertainment-quality signal strength
this morning. (Novello-NC Apr 27)
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CUBA. 9600, R Rebelde, La Habana, 1210 May 9, back here with
usual mix of music and talk this morning; first noted here by
Ralph Brandi yesterday. Clean S9 signal. Nothing heard on
5025 at this time, but maybe faded out already. ID by woman
giving both 5025 and 9600 "a todo el Caribe" just before 1300;
usual canned "Rebelde, La Habana" ID at 1300. (Novello-NC May 9)
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PERU. 4855.58, R La Hora, Cusco, 0955 May 29 with high Andean
female vocals, religious-sounding talk in between selections,
ID in passing at 1010. Pretty good signal in QRN. (Novello-NC May 29)
PERU. 6045.71, R Santa Rosa, Lima, 1015 May 29 probably the one
with distorted audio and long talk by man; still waiting for ID when
blown away by HCJB-6050 pulsing carrier that came on at 1020.
(Novello-NC May 29)
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ARGENTINA 5400LSB, R Rivadavia, Buenos Aires, 0108 Jun 12,
play-by-play sports commentary and occasional ads. Signal only about
S5 but well- modulated. High QRN level made positive ID difficult.
Around 0215 the game wrapped up, and station went to a format of mostly
light Anglophone pop hits of the '70's and '80's. ID sequence at
about 0215; thanks to Henrik Klemetz for supplying the identification.
Station not present on frequency next night. (Novello-NC Jun 12)
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PERU. 4748.29, R Huanta 2000, Huanta, Ayacucho, 0115 Jun 20 with
nice Andean music, high female vocals, yipping and whistling, and
male announcer with frequent IDs. Very nice signal this evening.
(Novello-NC Jun 20)
RUSSIA. 21820, Radiostansiya Tikhiy Okean, 0145 Jun 20 playing
Russian pop music. ID by man 0158, nothing special at TOH except
some talk, then back to pop mx at 0201. Tnx tip from K0ZZ in
#swl. (Novello-NC Jun 20)
PERU. 6955.46, Radiodifusora Paraton de Huarmaca, 0225 Jun 20,
with amateur-sounding guitar and vocals, infrequent talk by male DJ,
ID 0247. Occasional QRM from domestic pirates. 0307* signoff with
canned ID but no anthem. (Novello-NC Jun 20)
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PERU. 6674, R Super Nueva Sensacion, 0150 Jun 21, high Andean
vocals and guitars, rapid-paced male DJ, ID only in passing.
Anthem without any other formal signoff annoucnement 0208 to
0211*. Strong and clear signal. (Novello-NC Jun 21)
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PERU. 4890.16, R Chota, Chota, Cajamarca, 0130 Jul 24, extreme
high Andean guitars and male vocals; fast-paced, professional
sounding newscast starting around 0156 with numerous "R Chota de
Peru" IDs. Nice S7 signal in moderate QRN. (Novello-NC Jul 24)
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UZBEKISTAN. 15200, Uzbek R 2, 1130 Aug 1, vibraphone IS twice
followed by long talk. Tnx Karl van Rooy tip in #swl.
(Novello-NC Aug 1)
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USA. 13596.21, WJCR, Upton KY, 1300 Aug 14. Christian religious songs
and ID. Are US religious shortwave stations exempt from frequency precision
regulation? (Novello-NC Aug 14)
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BOLIVIA. 4549.45, Radiodifusoras Tropico, Trinidad, Beni, 2335 Sep 4,
comunicados read by woman. Canned announcement by M with wobbly-sounding
piano bed 2343, then Andean instrumental mx interlude, then more
comunicados. Music after 0000. No ID heard, but presumed from previous
receptions. (Novello-NC Sep 4)
VENEZUELA. 9539.82, Radio Nacional, Caracas, *1109 Sep 5, trumpet-style
electronic IS, ID "...R Nacional de Venezuela, transmitiendo desde
Caracas, en la frecuencia de 9540 kHz, banda internacional de 31 metros".
Good carrier, lousy modulation as usual. Nice to know this one is
still here. (Novello-NC Sep 5)
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CUBA. 11760, R Reloj, 1515 Sep 16 with its usual time ticks, news and
ID every minute. Plug pulled 1517. Also on 15230 from 1548 tune-in
until 1600, when announcer gave time checks for San Jose, Costa Rica;
Panama City, New York, and Santiago de Chile, among others; doorbell
sound effect played for each time mentioned. Dropped modulation in
the middle of this, but kept carrier up until 1602. (Novello-NC Sep 16)
PERU. 5018.6, R Horizonte, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, 2355 Sep 16. Female
DJ with mix of Andean vocals, LAm pop music, ranchera-sounding stuff,
plenty of TCs, IDs, and mentions of Chachapoyas. (Novello-NC Sep 16)
BOLIVIA. 4549.4, Rdif Tropico, 0010 Sep 17. Baladas and soft LAm pop
music; 0022 signoff routine by man, mentioning they'd be back at 5:00.
Short orchestral flourish and off. (Novello-NC Sep 17)
COLOMBIA. 4980, Ecos del Torbes, 0006 Sep 19. Nice song and singing ID.
MP3 clip
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4960.12, R Villa-La Sencilla, Santo Domingo, 0010
Sep 21, nearly continuous bachata mx, occasional male announcer. Ad for
Banco Popular in Santo Domingo, then man with ID followed by singing ID
around 0035, occasional interjections of "La emisora del pueblo - R Villa".
Listed in WRTH on 1330. Ex-R. Cima, last reported in November 1998.
(Novello-NC Sep 21)
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BRAZIL. 12209.92h, R Cultura Filadelfia, Foz do Iguacu, Parana, 2350
Oct 3, as reported by Slaen in Cumbre. Female preacher until 0000, then
live remote. Fundamental 6104.96 audible in slop from 6100. (Novello-NC
Oct 3)
COLOMBIA. 759.91, RCN, Bogota, 0045 Oct 3 with ad using "Ave Maria"
and numerous IDs as "RCN, La Radio de Colombia". Especially loud this
evening. (Novello-NC Oct 3)
COLOMBIA. 920.17, Emisora Fuentes, Cartagena, 0050 Oct 3 on its normal
off-freq with pretty solo flute mx, telephone effect, ID and TC at 0102.
(Novello-NC Oct 3)
JAMAICA. 699.98, RJR, Montego Bay, 0130 Oct 3 great program of early
'80's soul dance mx, dedications, frequent canned "Saturday Nights are Hot!"
interjections from woman. Singing "RJR" ID at 0151. Strong and steady
signal on most wires. (Novello-NC Oct 3)
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PIRATE (Euro). 5804.77, R Free London, 0137 Oct 17. UK-accented DJ
with 70's pop music ("My Baby Loves Love", etc), reading reception
reports, giving 5805 as frequency. Occasional trouble from co-channel
ute, finally an ID 0125 "We are Radio Free London". (Novello-Cape
Hatteras NC Oct 17)
TURKMENISTAN. 5015, R Asgabat, 0110 Oct 17. Distinctive and
furious string instrument strumming, short breaks for talk by M as
at 0130, then back to similar music. ID based on previous reception
here. (Novello-Cape Hatteras NC Oct 17)
TIS. 1610, KID634, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, 1630 Oct 18
W loop with description of facility "where people and wildlife meet".
Nice signal atop general TIS din. (Novello-Cape Hatteras NC Oct 18)
JORDAN. 11690, R Jordan, 1700 Oct 18 with woman reading news, then
program details at 1711 followed by light jazz. Cochannel RTTY as
usual. (Novello-Cape Hatteras NC Oct 18)
NIGERIA. 6049.90, FRCN Ibadan, 2124 Oct 18. Man reading sports news
including item about an upcoming basketball tournament with prizes of
100,000 naira for each winning participant. Woman with annct including
ID "This is Radio Nigeria Ibadan" 2132, then carrier drop.
(Novello-Cape Hatteras NC Oct 18)
VENEZUELA. 9539.81, R Nacional, Caracas, 1148 Oct 19. Pretty ballad
sung by woman, "RNV" IDs, 1158 short signoff routine including
"Somos Radio Nacional de Venezuela, cadena internacional", then
off. Huge buzzing carrier and low modulation. (Novello-NC Oct 19)
UZBEKISTAN. 15200, Uzbek R 2, 1350 Oct 20. Central Asian flute-led
music to 1400, vibraphone IS twice, short announcement by woman,
then into talk. (Novello-NC Oct 20)
CUBA. 591.00, R Musical, 2120 Oct 21. 20th century classical mx,
female announcer, ID 2126. Still there at 2355 check, little competition
from domestics on 590. Deliberate choice of frequency?
(Novello-NC Oct 21)
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BOLIVIA. 4552.34, Rdif Tropico, Trinidad, 2330 Oct 24. Nondescript
instrumental music, signoff routine 2335 by man including ID, off without
fanfare 2337. (Novello-NC Oct 24)
PERU. 5523.02, R Sudamerica, Cutervo, Cajamarca, 0010 Oct 25. Flutes,
high vocals, country-type music, canned IDs and male DJ also generous
with IDs. (Novello-NC Oct 25)
NEPAL. 5005, R Nepal, 0013 Oct 25 with IS, then chimes, 0015 man with
signon talk. Good signal but faded quickly. (Novello-NC Oct 25)
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CLANDESTINE (Colombia). 6261.20, Voz de la Resistencia, 2220 Nov 6,
"Companeros de la FARC" anthem noted in progress, piano mx, ID in
passing by male announcer. Modulation on and off, distorted when on.
Turned into a buzzing racket 2228, then open carrier. (Novello-NC Nov 6)
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HARMONIC (PERU). 2620.54, R Chota, Chota, Cajamarca, 0020 Nov 11.
Lots of talk as if doing a remote broadcast; program of comunicados
started around 0055, playing bits of Andean guitar mx; ID in passing
0059. 2 x nominal 1310, stronger than // 4890.14 on peaks. Nice
surprise while looking for (unheard) R Caribe harmonic on 2540 as
reported by Terry Kreuger. (Novello-NC Nov 11)
BRAZIL. 2460.03, R Alvorada, Rio Branco, Acre, 0145 Nov 11, Brazilian
pop mx, "Super Alvorada" semi-ids, ads, full ID with frequencies 0200.
Sstrong and clear signal. Dropped carrier unceremoniously in mid-song
0203. (Novello-NC Nov 11)
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PERU. 4950.07, R Madre de Dios, Puerto Maldonado, 0055 Nov 20,
rustic huaynos, then into march mx 0100 and "R Madre de Dios
presenta...", then into nx. Clear and alone on frequency. (Novello-NC
Nov 20)
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PERU. 4855.57, R La Hora, Cusco, 2305 Nov 24 with ad string including
one for Christmas concert, ID in passing from man launching into long
commentary. Strong and clear, separable from something else on
4855 which is normally empty here. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
BOLIVIA. 4796.48, R Mallku, Uyuni, Potosi, 2325 Nov 24 presumed the
one playing an occasional balada, mostly talking between two announcers.
Troubled by UTE practically co-channel. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
BOLIVIA. 4875.35, R La Cruz del Sur, La Paz, 2350 Nov 24 with female
DJ, huaynos, acoustic guitar mx, plenty of IDs. Nice signal on
an excellent Andean night. (Novello-NC Nov 24)
BOLIVIA. 4552.35, Radiodifusora Tropico, Trinidad, 2302 Nov 26, singing
ads, gunfire sound effects, female and male annoucer with comunicados and
IDs in passing. Pretty weak but clear signal. (Novello-NC Nov 26)
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PERU. 6522.04, R Ondas del Rio Maranon, Aramango, La Libertad, 0054
Nov 30, reactivated here with typical Andean programming of huaynos,
comunicados, ads, and numerous IDs to informal signoff at 0107.
Plagued by utes and fishing boat traffic, but pretty good signal.
Thanks to Henrik Klemetz for confirming my transcription of the ID.
(Novello-NC Nov 30)
BOLIVIA. 4649, R Santa Ana, Santa Ana del Yacuma, Beni, 2255 Dec 4,
acoustic guitar and vocal folk mx, then into palabra de Dios stuff
2300-2310 without ID. Man talking over mx gave ID in passing 2318.
(Novello-NC Dec 4)
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PERU. 4515.70, R Amistad, 2345 Dec 5, checking on Kreuger tip, strong
at tune-in with nonstop Andean guitars, flutes and vocals; occasional
QRM from ute that sounds a little like a pigeon. Thunderstorm QRN
built throughout the next couple of hours, then submerged it around
0215. Next local night at 0020 tunein, clear S8 signal with varying
trouble from ute menagerie. Mostly music, occasional female DJ with
numerous TCs, canned ID 0101 and 0201 by M: "Desde ..., distrito de
San Juan de Lurigancho, el mas grande del Peru y Latinoamerica,
transmite Radio Amistad, 1340 kHz, amplitud modulada, la nueva
imagen musical y potencia andina, de Lurigancho para todo el Peru"
(tnx Henrik Klemetz for filling in the gaps in my transcription).
Apparently this is the Lima station logged at various times in the
past on 4655 and 4575. Format is pretty informal, but audio is rich
and professional. Still on 0305 recheck. (Novello Dec 5/7)
BANGLADESH. 4879.21, Bangladesh Betar, 1155 Dec 11, talk between
man and woman, "Bangladesh...." (not "...Betar"), then flute theme,
5+1 pips, and more talk. Nice strong signal. (Novello-NC Dec 11)
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PERU. 4578.7v, R Uno, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, 0200 Dec 19, bouncy
Andean tunes, usual drifting carrier, lots of TCs and IDs as
"R. Uno, La Diferente". Not heard in the evening for a long time
here. (Novello-NC Dec 19)
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PERU. 4875.37, R La Cruz del Sur, La Paz, 2355 Dec 27, woman
talking in local language with Spanish words interspersed. ID
as "La Cruz del Sur" began ad string at 0002, then into mournful-
sounding group male vocal with guitars. (Novello-NC Dec 27)
MEXICO. 2390.07, R Huayacocotla, Veracruz, 0055 Dec 28,
full ID in signoff routine at 0102: "XEJN, R Huayacocotla...
en la frecuencia 2390 kHz, con 500 watts de potencia en onda
corta. Hasta Manana."; short theme, then Mexican NA sung
by accapella men's group to 0106*. (Novello-NC Dec 28)
VIETNAM. 5034.77, Dia Tieng Noi, Hanoi, 1205 Dec 28, solo
female vocal, female announcer; ID'ed by // 6165. (Novello-NC Dec 28)
BOLIVIA. 3310, R Mosoj Chaski, Cochabamba, 0058 Dec 29, just happened
to tune in at ID time. Guitar mx figure, then into talk. (Novello-NC
Dec 29)
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CUBA. 593.00, R Musical, 0050 Jan 2 with Beethoven's 9th symphony.
Wonder what's up with this one's frequency experiments?
(Novello-NC Jan 2)
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CUBA. 593.00, R Musical, 0114 Jan 6 wrapping up a speech about
education and medical care for children, then IS/harp theme for
Red Nacional de Radio, and full R Musical Nacional ID. Back on
590 subsequent nights. (Novello-NC Jan 6)
RealAudio Sample (1:08)
CUBA. 890, R Progreso, sometime in January 2000 - I forget exactly
when I taped this song, but I like it a lot -
"Me gusto todo de ti" by Toni Medina. RealAudio Sample (2:55)
VENEZUELA. 4830, R Tachira, Jan 18. Here's another song grabbed from the
ether for your listening pleasure - I don't know the name of this one.
RealAudio Sample (4:56)
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PERU. 6956.60, Radio la Voz de Campesino, Huarmaca, Peru, 0040 Apr 3,
chicha mx and frequent IDs by male DJ, no ads or canned announcements
but strong, clean signal. Tnx tip from HAN via ICQ, via Tom Sundstrom
via #swl. NA and off 0104. (Novello-NC Apr 3)
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BRAZIL. 2379.92, R Educadora, Limeira, Sao Paulo, 0020 Apr 13,
possibly the one with play-by-play footbal commentary and nice
signal; music and DJ chatter after 0200, but no ID until I gave
up around 0230. (Novello-NC Apr 13)
CONGO. 5985, R Congo, 2145 Apr 15, nice Afro-Caribbean music sung
by woman, 2151 talk in French by man with ID in passing as "Programme
Nationale Congolaise", WYFR IS at equal level started 2155.
(Novello-NC Apr 15)
PIRATE (Euro). 11484.95, R East Coast Holland, 2325 Apr 15,
Mostly Eurodisco with occasional Dutch drinking songs,
played "Vamos a la playa" by Miranda and "Two Times" by
Ann Lee. Occasional Dutch and English announcements by man,
ID 0017, PO Box 663, 7900 AR Hoogeveen, web site at
http://www.rendo.dekooi.nl/~rnagtegl/. (Novello-NC Apr 15)
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HONDURAS. 4960.08, HRET, Puerto Lempira, 0100 July 7, Christian
religious programming in Spanish and local languages, including
first Xmas mx heard this season: "O Little Town of Bethlehem".
Wasn't sure about ID this night, but confirmed July 9 with "R
Buenas Nuevas" IDs, including full ID 0045, playing accordian-led
vocal music. Used to be rare - new xmtr? QRM'ed by the erratic
Dominican with sports remote and bachata mx bits on 4960.26 until
0038 carrier drop. (Novello-NC)
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PIRATE (Euro). 15810, R Sunflower, 0035 July 23, europop music,
Willie Nelson, Russian vocal song, "Cotton Eyed Joe" by Rednex,
annoucer in English with ID 0041. Announced as test xmsn to USA.
Nice signal. R Skyline even better at the same time on 15050.07
with techno mx, Dutch language anncr with many IDs. (Novello-NC)
PERU. 6673.06, R Andina, 0115 July 23, chicha mx, male anncr
ID'ed as "R Andina de Huancabamba". Pretty strong signal atop
persistent thunderstorm QRN. Noted off at 0201. (Novello-NC)
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 2700.09h, Ondas del Yuna, Bonao, 0014 Sep 7,
old friend audible here again with usual bachata format, no-frills
ID 2035. Squeezed by ute on the low side. (Novello-NC)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4930.06, R Barahona, 2325 Sep 7, back-to-back
merengues, nice-sounding signal in the absence of the 4930.60 Honduran.
Finally an ID at the end of a news promo as "Radio Barahona Internacional,
la ... informativa del sul." 2352. Rare here. (Novello-NC)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. 4911.09, R Barahona, 2345 Sep 8, NY Yanquis
vs Boston Red Sox, ads and "R Barahona Internacional ... 1240 ..."
IDs between innings. Strong signal but horribly distorted, wobbling
carrier, and practically unlistenable. (Novello-NC)
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PERU. 4655, R Celendin, 0010 Nov 11, Rodriguez's unID from Oct 21
with typical Andean format of huayno mx and comunicados, lots of
time checks and IDs in passing. Best signal of any of the Peruvians
in this frequency range this evening, going strong past at least 0130.
(Novello-NC)
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ECUADOR. 5060.06, R Nacional Progreso, Loja, 0045 Nov 15, male
announcer with numerous IDs and romantic vocals. First time noted
in a number of months. 0155 invitation to tune in at the same time
tomorrow, vocal version of anthem and off 0159, but carrier stayed
on past 0250. (Novello-NC)
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ECUADOR. 4800.78, R Oriental, Tena, 0013 Dec 16, chicha mx,
lots of IDs and mentions of Tena and Ecuador Oriental. One of the
strongest signals on 60m; not often heard here, but back at 2315.
(Novello-NC)
BOLIVIA. 4732.25, R La Palabra, Santa Ana de Yacuma, 2358 Dec 16,
Spanish-language pop mx, canned ID 2359 "Desde Santa Ana de Yacuma,
Transmite R La Palabra" and Christmas chimes; Franco de Vita's
"No Basta" 2306. Nice clean S7 signal. (Novello-NC)
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BANGLADESH. 9550.64, Bangladesh Betar, 1940 Nov 25, devotional-
style vocals and occasional talk, nice S6 signal with hum and
splash from BSKSA-9555. // 7185 fading above and below the noise
level. Splash increasing to 2000* (on late for Ramadan?);
unfortunately no ID heard. (Novello-NC)
CUBA. 1540, R Sagua, Sagua la Grande, Villa Clara, 0101 Dec 31,
checking southern reception ZNS on a whim, found it in a fade at
precisely the right time for this with full ID "CMEX (?), Radio
Sagua, desde Sagua la Grande...." followed by M giving 1540 and
106.6 FM. ZNS faded back up moments later. Nice surprise!
(Novello-NC)
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PERU. 4965, R Santa Monica, Cusco, 0035 March 6, high-altitude harp-led
vocals, female zinger 0038 "R Santa Monica, La Numero Uno!" M DJ with
accurate TCs as at 0042 and more IDs. Good in 4960 splash; dropped off
in mid-sentence 0100. Tnx Sgruletta tip. (Novello-NC)
US VIRGIN ISLANDS. 1620, WDHP Fredrikstad, 0035 March 10, old time country
a la "Heartaches by the Number", phone in from a police inspector on St Lucia
listening in; nice ID 0059: "You are listening to WDHP, 1620 AM,
simulcasting with WAXJ, 103.5 FM, in the United States Virgin Islands.
Our transmitters are in Fredrikstad and our studios at number 79A
Catherine Cokely (?). We are in St. Croix. WDHP, 1620 AM, and WAXJ,
103.5 FM." Strong and clear and atop channel. (Novello-NC)