Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Mar 29 (Sun), 2020 14:48 UTC No.4412 Note:
-1440-
4940kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, English px. "Focus on China"
6035kHz CHINA, Yunnan FM99, good signal today, // http://m.qzsh.net/fm/?25yn-id-7.html
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
7340kHz SOUTH KOREA, National Unification Radio, new frequency (ex: 7355kHz)
7260kHz MONGOLIA MNB backed (-0100*), etc ... -
XYZ Mar 30 (Mon), 2020 00:52 UTC No.4414 Note;
-0045-
7260kHz MONGOLIA, MNB Mongolian Radio (Radio 1), (maybe same px. P3 FM)
http://www.mnb.mn/live/radio1
http://www.mnb.mn/live/radio3
15890kHz TAIWAN, V13 Xingxing BS, H3E, -0054*
18040kHz TAIWAN, V13 Xingxing BS, H3E, -0055*
-0100-
7260kHz MONGOLIA, s/off around -0100,
** It was only a talk, so it might have been a temporary broadcast.
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 01 (Wed), 2020 08:52 UTC No.4417 Note;
-0822-
2850kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3220kHz 3920kHz 3959kHz 3982vkHz 6100kHz 9665kHz 11680kHz
** weak modulation : 3920/3959/9665/11680 kHz
3475kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, // 3905kHz 3930kHz 4450kHz 6600kHz
3980kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope - VOH, // 4885kHz 5990kHz 6250kHz 6348kHz 9100kHz
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, // 3320kHz
-0844-
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville(tent.), weak signal
5020kHz SOLOMON
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6070kHz NORTH KOREA, Voice of Korea, in Japanese
9774kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, (9410kHz ?? weak signal only)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 03 (Fri), 2020 08:09 UTC No.4418 Note;
-0803-
5040kHz ?, no modulation ?
5950kHz RAE via WRMI, English px., TNX PERSEUS server in NA.
6045kHz UNID FAX + SK Voice of Freedom
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
-0944-
3325kHz No signal, (also 3260kHz no signal)
7553kHz Open carrier (no modulation), also 4283kHz 9153kHz, maybe V26 Numbers station (CHINA)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 06 (Mon), 2020 20:57 UTC No.4419 Note;
-2054-
7285kHz CHINA, CRI, English, // 7295kHz
7550kHz SOUTH KOREA, FNKR
7590kHz SOUTH KOREA, NKRR, + Jamming
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 7890kHz Radio Vanuatu (//3945kHz), 5920kHz Voice of Freedom, etc.. -
XYZ Apr 07 (Tue), 2020 08:18 UTC No.4420 Note;
-0814-
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, QSY from 6045kHz
6400kHz No signal (NK Pyongyang BS)
7460kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope, fair signal
7705kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, USB
-0825-
7890kHz UNID, song, weak signal, who ??, SA at -0827- "Radio Vanuatu"
-0837-
3945kHz// 7890kHz VANUATU, Radio Vanuatu, (TNX! kiwiSDR in NZ and PERSEUS server in AUS )
SPUR ? : 3945kHz * 2 = 7890kHz
** 7890kHz is not a broadcast band, so I think it's probably spurious... :D
-0923-
7345kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, V26, USB, // 4243kHz
7635kHz UNID, test tone signal, strong signal, -0924 off
Re: Voice of Freedom -
Ron Howard Apr 07 (Tue), 2020 15:29 UTC No.4422 South Korea - Voice of Freedom, today back to alternate frequency 5920, ex: 6045; at 1300 UTC, April 7;
program “Aneun geos-i him-ida,” with theme song “See Ya“ sung by Atomic Kitten; fair-good reception;
N. Korea jamming still up on 6135 kHz. My audio at http://bit.ly/3bUsLr6 .
Ron
California?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 08 (Wed), 2020 11:59 UTC No.4423 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
-1141-
5285kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, USB
5440kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, LSB
-1145-
4860kHz SPUR, China Voice of Strait, (maybe) 4900 - (4940 - 4900) = 4860kHz
** I think it probably on 4980kHz as well..
4900kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, in Chinese //4900kHz (same px: "Friends of Fishermen" ?)
5020kHz SOLOMON
-1152-
5905kHz TEST TONE SIGNAL (+-1kHz2kHz), maybe NK
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6035kHz CHINA, Yunnan FM99, // http://m.qzsh.net/fm/?25yn-id-7.html
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
6850kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope
Re: Japan - JG2XA off the air on 5006 kHz. -
Ron Howard Apr 08 (Wed), 2020 12:54 UTC No.4424 JAPAN. 8006, low powered JG2XA, with the HF-Doppler (HFD) Project, heard good level carrier
at 1209, on April 8. While their 5006 frequency was off the air today; normally is heard daily.
Ron
California
Re: Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Apr 08 (Wed), 2020 13:09 UTC No.4425 April 8 - Radio Vanuatu (2485 kHz.) again with extended broadcast.
1102-1103: ID in vernacular and National Anthem.
1103-1107: Dead air; only an open carrier.
1107+: Random listening; non-stop songs (1115, 1131, 1201 and 1214 playing their usual
signature song "You Are The Only One," by the Black Brothers.
Ron
California
Re: Echo of Hope - VOH -
Ron Howard Apr 09 (Thu), 2020 14:01 UTC No.4426 April 9 - ?Echo of Hope - VOH (9100), from 1129 to 1157 UT; English language lesson, with majority
of program in Korean; started and ended with same pop song ("When we arrive, the party will start");
both 4885 // 9100 regularly heard with good reception; very readable; these frequencies are never
jammed, but sometimes with OTH radar QRM. My audio of the portions in English, at http://bit.ly/2UVT0b3 .
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 12 (Sun), 2020 11:33 UTC No.4427 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-1123-
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, bad modulation ? jammer ? QRM
5020kHz SOLOMON
5050kHz CHINA, BBR, see also (TNX Cahch !) :
** https://cahcn.github.io/posts/2020-04-08-Beibu-Bay-Radio.html
5850kHz WRMI ?, English px. //7730kHz
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6030kHz No signal (CHINA CNR1 DRM)
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
7260kHz CHINA, Xingjiang PBS, MNB still off the air ..
Re: Fu Hsing BS (Taiwan) with 1000* UTC -
Ron Howard Apr 12 (Sun), 2020 13:48 UTC No.4428 Had a rare reception today by hearing Fu Hsing BS (Taiwan) on both 9410 // 9774. Do not remember
the last time that happened. In Chinese and some EZL music till 1000* UT. Last month observed 9774
closing at 0900*, so a new cut off time; 9410 was blocked today at *0958 by strong BBC sign on.
Re: Radio Thailand with COVID-19 Public Service Announcement -
Ron Howard Apr 12 (Sun), 2020 13:55 UTC No.4429
THAILAND. 5875, R.Thailand, 1100+ UT, April 12. Heard with SAs in English; segments of Asian languages
from 1100-1200, no English segment, except for a COVID-19 PSA in English at 1143, which cut off in mid-
sentence; good reception. My brief PSA audio at http://bit.ly/2Xv4iVq .
Ron
California
Re: Japan - JG2XA still off the air on 5006 kHz. -
Ron Howard Apr 12 (Sun), 2020 17:28 UTC No.4430 > JAPAN. 8006, low powered JG2XA, with the HF-Doppler (HFD) Project, heard good level carrier
> at 1209, on April 8. While their 5006 frequency was off the air today; normally is heard daily.
April 12 - JG2XA on 5006 kHz. remains silent (checked 1058 & 1122 UTC), while 8006 is still being
heard as usual.
Ron
California
Re: Radio Nyawa Sarawak new schedule -
Ron Howard Apr 12 (Sun), 2020 19:01 UTC No.4431
Radio Nyawa Sarawak's website ( https://www.radionyawasarawak.org/ ) indicates a change in
their scheduling. Last week (April 6 through 10) they had one hour shows (1000-1100 UT), every
day (not just Mon-Wed-Fri). Website now indicates "ISNIN - JUMAAT" (Monday - Friday). There is
audio streaming there of the programs. Seems expanded schedule due to COVID-19 coverage.
Still lists 11890 kHz. as their frequency. Have just emailed the station for confirmation of current
frequency.
Thanks to Ivo Ivanov for the alert (SWLDX Bulgaria News April 12):
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2020/04/no-signal-of-radio-nyawa-sarawak-from.html ?
"UZBEKISTAN(non) NO SIGNAL of Radio Nyawa Sarawak from March 30, probably deleted:
1000-1200 on 11890 TAC 100 kW / 131 deg to SEAs Iban/Bahasa Malay Mon/Wed/Fri or NF"
Ron
California
Re: Fu Hsing BS (Taiwan) with 1000* UTC -
Ron Howard Apr 13 (Mon), 2020 08:36 UTC No.4432 Thanks very much to Bruce Churchill, for the following correction:
"Believe Fu Hsing 9410 is on until 1000 on Sundays only per Short Wave Info database…other days until 0900.
I’m trying 9410 now (0640) via Northland Radio in NZ but only the BBC from Pinheira is audible and will be here
until 0800." [April 13]
Appreciate this feedback! So 9410 // 9774 are both 1000* only on Sunday.
Ron
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 13 (Mon), 2020 10:50 UTC No.4433 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
>TAIWAN Fu Hsing BS
https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/?res:12
Yes, It seems that the schedule is new since around October 2019.
My back (spine) still hurts and I have been lying for a long time... :-(
Re: Radio Nyawa Sarawak off the air for a while -
Ron Howard Apr 14 (Tue), 2020 00:50 UTC No.4434 Komatsubara Hiroyuki - Please take care and get well soon! Ron
Emailed response just came in from Radio Nyawa Sarawak (0030 UTC, April 14):
"Thanks for messaging us. We are off air for a month or so as Malaysia is facing lockdown due to Covid-19.
We will be back on air once things improve. In the meantime we are still putting out a show Mon - Fri online.
Best wishes,
RNS"??
Re: Myanmar Radio -
Ron Howard Apr 14 (Tue), 2020 20:58 UTC No.4435 MYANMAR. 5985, Myanmar Radio, fairly good reception on April 14:
1438-1443 UT: First time I've heard "Learning English with BBC, Burmese" on a Tuesday; very
readable in Burmese and English; followed by unique indigenous music and singing. My audio
at http://bit.ly/2VvoBiW (two minutes of English lesson and two of music). Normally hear BBC
English lesson Wed and Fri about 1300 UT.
1523-1528: Unique Buddhist chanting and ringing of bell. ?
1530: Intro to segment of accented English; "Hello. Good evening dear listeners. Our final
transmission for today, radiating on 5985 kHz., 50.13 meters, 576 kHz., 520 meters and 594 kHz,
505 meters. Now we start with the news" (extensive coverage of today's ASEAN summit, dealing
with COVID-19, via video conference -
https://asean.org/declaration-special-asean-summit-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/ ). ?
1542: SA, weather, parenting and COVID-19 PSA given by native speaker of English; Gbenga Adenuga
singing "I See You In Me," song about global peace and unity (song at YouTube -
?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjyLkXjK69I ). My audio of ID and weather at ?http://bit.ly/2K73H4A .
1548: Segment about the national flower of Myanmar.
1550: Segment "Spotlight On Stars"; info about Christina Aguilera and played her songs.
Very enjoyable reception! ? ?
Ron
California
Re: JG2XA no longer on SW? -
Ron Howard Apr 15 (Wed), 2020 15:39 UTC No.4436 > April 12 - JG2XA on 5006 kHz. remains silent (checked 1058 & 1122 UTC),
> while 8006 is still being heard as usual.
April 14 and 15 - Found BOTH 5006 and 8006 off the air!!!
Ron
California
Re: China Huayi Broadcast Co. (CHBC) -
Ron Howard Apr 15 (Wed), 2020 17:22 UTC No.4437 CHINA. 6185, China Huayi Broadcast Co. (CHBC) (presumed), April 15. Recently have
been surprised how well this station is being heard. Today tuned into decent level open
carrier at 0948; suddenly started at 0953, in mid-song; solid signal; time pips at ToH.
I still greatly value my eQSL received from Qiao Xiaoli ("Jonathan Short") -
? https://app.box.com/s/kmt1b7d5bhbmues6i9ty .
Ron
California
Re: JG2XA no longer on SW? -
XYZ Apr 15 (Wed), 2020 23:42 UTC No.4438 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
>JG2XA
https://www.uec.ac.jp/news/announcement/2020/corona.html
Maybe they can't send broadcast because they are banned from attending school until May 7 due to Corona-virus.
** https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/?res:3861
Re: Radio Vanuatu harmonic on 11835 kHz. -
Ron Howard Apr 17 (Fri), 2020 08:23 UTC No.4439 April 17 - First time I'm hearing Radio Vanuatu on harmonic 11835 kHz., which was // 3945 // harmonic 7890.
Underneath a stronger CNR2 (China Business Radio), but reception not too bad; without the Chinese QRM,
would have been RV best frequency; 0701+ UT, news about ?COVID-19. My audio of RV, mixing with CNR2, at
http://bit.ly/3es29zW .
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 17 (Fri), 2020 09:17 UTC No.4442 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0844-
3945kHz weak signal maybe VANUATU..
5020kHz SOLOMON, QRM : UNID strong carrier on 5017.9kHz
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
7890kHz HARMONIC, Radio Vanuatu 3945kHz * 2
** 11835kHz strong signal CNR-2, 15780kHz and 19725kHz no signal (my location)
-0900-
6185kHz CHINA, China Huayi, strong signal, -0902* SA : "... Zhongguo Huayi ", test ??
https://youtu.be/YbmonTvFTgs
-0916- No signal continue..
-0941-
6185kHz CHINA, Huayi, s/on again at *0941-,
** The weak modulation is improved and the signal is strong ??
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 17 (Fri), 2020 23:10 UTC No.4451 Note;
-2230-
7260kHz 1kHz test tone signal, and strong signal of CHINA CRI (Stringed music Non-stop?)
-2240-
8006kHz No modulation carrier, maybe JG2XA, (5006kHz No signal)
-2253-
9835kHz (tent.)MALAYSIA, weak signal maybe RTM Sarawak FM
11665kHz (tent.)MALAYSIA, weak signal maybe RTM Wai FM
-2300-
11835kHz HARMONICS, Radio Vanuatu, -2300 in Bislama, 2300- News in English,
** TNX! Perseus server via Neil Brisbane @ Australia
https://youtu.be/nPRA6prBxl8
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard Apr 19 (Sun), 2020 20:40 UTC No.4457 BHUTAN. 6035, BBS, April 19, from 1042 till blocked by start up at *1145 of PBS Yunnan (FM99);
started well below threshold level audio and worked its way up to above threshold, but still unreadable;
only able to make out a few words in English; usual formal with some pop songs in English; running
later than usual. Has been a while since I last heard Bhutan.
BOUGAINVILLE[non-log]. 3325, NBC Bougainville again silent on April 19, from 0824+. Later at 1022,
heard the carrier of VOI, but today with no audio at all; for VOI audio I checked 4749.95, at 1151 and
noted VOI mixing with CNR1, both in Chinese. NBC Madang's (3260) long standing absence continues
through April 19.
CHINA. 4940, Voice of Strait, 0943-0955, April 19 (Sunday). Program "Focus on China," with a repeat
of the sound tract from documentary I heard about a year ago here, about the first Emperor of China
(Qin Shi Huang) and his military achievements (mechanical crossbow, etc.) and his unifying the country;
fairly readable even with OTH radar.
6035, PBS Yunnan, with relay of FM99; suddenly started at *1145, on April 19; on top of BBS (Bhutan).
7210, PBS Yunnan, 1040, April 19. Very strong signal with musical loop IS; heard well above the jamming
of SOH (Taiwan) by CNR1.
JAPAN. 8006, low powered JG2XA, with the HF-Doppler (HFD) Project, again heard with carrier at 0823 &
1026, on April 19. While their // frequency 5006 remains silent.
MYANMAR. 5985, Myanmar Radio, April 19, at 1156. Stronger than usual signal; Happy Birthday wishes
followed by unique song in both vernacular and English ("Happy Birthday . . . I love you . . . I need you");
COVID-19 PSA in vernacular. My audio at http://bit.ly/2KjonXc .
MALAYSIA. 9835, Sarawak FM, 1011+, April 19. Reception well above the norm; in vernacular; playing pop songs.
TAIWAN. 6215, Sound of Hope, 1100, April 19. Usual SA by OM and YL ("Xiwang zhi sheng guoji guangbo diantai" -
Sound of Hope international broadcast station); into the news; mostly fair reception.
VANUATU. 11835 (harmonic), with Radio Vanuatu. April 19 - Police siren at 0856, then religious songs till 0935
(song "I Love That Man From Galilee," etc.); reception not very good (QRN), but able to catch clear SA and some
of the Lord's Prayer in English (My audio at http://bit.ly/2wVxvOE ); Sunday religious sermon ("message of hope")
mentioning COVID-19 and Cyclone Harold. Later at 1154, found 7890 kHz. (harmonic) with RV signature song
"You Are The Only One." Primary frequency of 3945 mostly unusable, so very pleased to have the harmonics to
listen to.
?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 7645kHz SOH etc.. -
XYZ Apr 21 (Tue), 2020 09:23 UTC No.4459 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0912-
3325kHz weak signal maybe PNG
3920kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3945kHz weak signal maybe Vanuatu..., also weak signal on 7890kHz
5006kHz No signal (JG2XA)
5020kHz SOLOMON
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyan BS
7260kHz (MNB still off air)
7645kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope, //6215kHz/6230kHz etc.., Theme music (bridge music) at -0920-
-0926-
5440kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, LSB, which daytime or nighttime ??
6850kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope
7705kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, USB, daytime frq. for April
Re: Vanuatu very well heard on 11835 kHz. (harmonic) -
Ron Howard Apr 21 (Tue), 2020 09:43 UTC No.4460 Very enjoyable reception :)
VANUATU. 5040, R. Vanuatu, on April 21, noted off close to 0659:46* UT; very poor; changed frequency
to 3945 and observed:
11835 (harmonic); *0700-0723 UT, with the "National News"; very readable; items about "outgoing prime
minister," Cyclone Harold and location of emergency centers, etc. Strong signal!
0724-0758, discussion in vernacular about COVID-19, small businesses and bank loans; gave phone
number for listeners to call in with "questions and comments"; very poor audio for the on-air phone
conversations; at times audio hum heard from the studio; 0758, some nice Pacific Islands music.
Reception the whole hour was mostly good. 7890, harmonic was poor, while 3945 was unusable.
Is wonderful to have such outstanding reception on 11835 kHz.!
My audio of five minutes of news, followed by some music and ID, at http://bit.ly/2VmKIJw .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: Radio Vanuatu -
XYZ Apr 21 (Tue), 2020 09:51 UTC No.4462 FB monitoring and sound !! Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
At this time, both 3945kHz and 7890kHz signals were weak at my location...
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 25 (Sat), 2020 10:29 UTC No.4463 Note;
-1015-
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6850kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
7645kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope, //6850kHz etc..
8006kHz JAPAN, JG2XA, (5006kHz No signal)
3260/3325kHz PNG No signal
7260kHz MONGOLIA MNB still off air
4860/4970kHz SPUR ?, both weak signal, maybe spurious..
Re: Korea - VOH and VOP Monday frequency changes, etc. -
Ron Howard Apr 27 (Mon), 2020 12:48 UTC No.4465 April 27 (Monday) frequency changes:
VOP: 3480 // 3910 // 3925 (Japan QRM) // 4445 // 6520 // 6600, at 1016.
VOH: 3985 // 4880 // 5995 // 6245 // 6350 // 9095, at 1013.
Voice of Freedom, 5920, good reception (not jammed), at 1020; N. Korea jamming strong on 6135 kHz.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Apr 30 (Thu), 2020 10:38 UTC No.4466 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-1030-
5020kHz SOLOMON
5055kHz No signal ?
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6035kHz No signal ?
7645kHz TAIWAN, SOH - Sound of Hope
8006kHz JAPAN, (5006kHz No signal)
Re: NBC Bougainville - anomaly - still on the air 1320+ UT (3325 kHz.) -
Ron Howard May 01 (Fri), 2020 14:31 UTC No.4467 BOUGAINVILLE/INDONESIA. 3325, NBC Bougainville on May 1, running much later than usual;
mixing with Voice of Indonesia (via Palangkaraya); 1204-1206 UT, NBC News; PSA for COVID-19;
from 1207 to 1230, long monologue by native speaker of English (unfortunately was unable to make
out what this was all about); an unusual format for NBC; played some music; 1301, both NBC and
VOI with the news (mixing together rather badly); VOI at 1317, with "Today In History." An unusual
day here!
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Korea - Monday frequency changes -
Ron Howard May 04 (Mon), 2020 13:17 UTC No.4468 May 4 (Monday) frequency changes:
VOP: 3475 // 3905 // 3930 (Japan on 3925 now clear of QRM) // 4450 // 6520 // 6600, at 0930.
VOH: 3980 // 4885 (Brazil QRM) // 5990 // 6250 // 6348 // 9100, at 0925.
Voice of Freedom, 5920, good reception (not jammed), at 0923; N. Korea jamming strong on 6135 kHz.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Radio Nyawa Sarawak resumes SW broadcasting with new schedule -
Ron Howard May 05 (Tue), 2020 14:09 UTC No.4470
May 5 (Tuesday) - Radio Nyawa Sarawak, via Tashkent, has resumed their SW broadcasting
on 11890 kHz., now on daily from Monday to Friday; today heard with new schedule from tune
in at 1104 till 1158* UT (although their website still lists the former schedule of ex: 1000-1100 UT);
in vernacular with mostly phone conversations; one brief spot in English about corruption in "East
Malaysia"; mostly poor, but at times fair reception.
Today's audio streaming - https://www.radionyawasarawak.org/shows/05-05-2020 .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: NBC Bougainville -
Ron Howard May 06 (Wed), 2020 17:39 UTC No.4473 BOUGAINVILLE. 3325, NBC Bougainville. Due to COVID-19, has been especially erratic with
their broadcasting.
May 1, running past 1320+ UT.
May 2 and 3, off the air.
May 6, from 1307+ UT, in English and Pidgin; COVID-19 PSA ("It's about life and death"); many
items about the virus; playing a lot of Pacific Islands pop songs; no audio today from VOI, so no
QRM; SAs for "NBC Radio"; at 1400, heard bits and pieces of the PNG National Radio Song (“In
our land of a thousand tongues, brothers and sisters old and young, unite our hearts so we feel as
one . . . We pledge to stand together as one people, one nation, one country. God bless Papua New
Guinea. You and me now together as one. Sharing our faith, united as one, one country. . . The time
has come to stand together side by side, the time has come to pray together, and God will be our
guide. . . . Unite to be one people, one nation, one country - PNG”); has been many years since
I last heard this patriotic song; still on at 1410; poor, but at times fair; my local sunrise was at 1308 UT.
My audio (two minutes of PSA in Pidgin and one of music), at http://bit.ly/2W8wooh .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard May 07 (Thu), 2020 03:44 UTC No.4474 BHUTAN. 6035, BBS, at 1113*, on May 1; at 1115*, on May 2; from 1140 to 1147, on May 4;
in English (unreadable) and pop songs till blocked at *1147, when PBS Yunnan (relay of FM99)
suddenly started with program already in progress.
JAPAN. 8006, low powered JG2XA, with the HF-Doppler (HFD) Project, heard carrier through May 6,
while their 5006 frequency remains silent. ?
KOREA SOUTH. 5857.5 AM, HLL2 Seoul, 1208, on May 5. In English (fairly readable); with marine
conditions; providing wind direction, wind speed in meters per second, weather conditions, wave
height in meters. Very nice to have such clear audio now, as for many years this station had distinctive
muffled audio that made understanding what was said very difficult. My audio at http://bit.ly/3ceR17W .
MEXICO/CHINA. 6185, XEPPM Radio Educacion, off at 1009*, April 29. With their new extended schedule,
now causing significant QRM for CHBC (China); This year, CHBC has much stronger signal than last year.
May 4, at 0940, both China and Mexico mixing together badly.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ May 07 (Thu), 2020 09:13 UTC No.4478 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0903-
5020kHz SOLOMON ?, weak signal
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, vs Noise jammer
6941kHz CHINA, NUMBERS VC01, USB
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: (Here is the latest thread) -
XYZ May 25 (Mon), 2020 02:20 UTC No.4509 - Here is the latest thread -
TNX all !
Re: UNID on 3205 kHz. -
Ron Howard May 25 (Mon), 2020 15:34 UTC No.4512 UNID. 3205, from 1057-1102* UT, on May 25. Patriotic/anthem(?) music; ToH time pips.?
My unedited five minute audio at http://bit.ly/3etChDd .
?
Who? Thanks for any comments!!! First time I have heard this.
Ron
California ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
sat_dxer May 25 (Mon), 2020 17:33 UTC No.4513 Some new "Black" clandestine station? DPRK?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard May 25 (Mon), 2020 17:42 UTC No.4514 Greetings from California!
Thank you, sat_dxer! Appreciate your comments. Ron
Re: UNID on 3205 kHz. -
Amano May 25 (Mon), 2020 19:00 UTC No.4515 Hello! Ron-san and sat_dxer
Ron-san
I listened to your audio.
This is DPRK as expected by sat_dxer.
KCBS ID exists from 01:47 in your audio.
http://bit.ly/3etChDd
01:47 Female “Joseon Jung-ang Bangsong-ibnida.
Seumul-sileul allyeodeulibnida.“
01:47 In English “This is Korean Central Broadcasting Station.
At the turn of 20 o'clock.“
* 2000 PYT - PYongyang standard Time (1100 UTC)
After that, News (Bodo) will start after the time pips.
Recently, KCBS is not transmitting to 2850 kHz.
Was it QSY to 3205 kHz???
Nice catch and information! Ron-san
Amano
Saitama, Japan
Re: UNID on 3205 kHz. -
Ron Howard May 25 (Mon), 2020 19:40 UTC No.4516 Greetings from California!
Amano, thank you so very much. You are the BEST!!!
Always appreciate your excellent help!
Warm regards,
Ron
Re: KCBS on 3205 kHz. -
Amano May 26 (Tue), 2020 10:54 UTC No.4518 Hello! Ron-san
Thank you for all the great information.
I also confirmed KCBS on 3205 kHz today.
KCBS. 3205, from 0957-1007* UT, on May 26.
-0957- Music // 6100, 9665 kHz
-0959’49“- Male “Joseon Jung-ang Bangsong-ibnida. Yeol-ahob-sileul allyeodeulibnida.“
* “Yeol-ahob-si“ is 1900 PYT (1000 UTC)
-1007’35“* c/off
1100 KCBS not transmission
I don't know when KCBS was broadcast on 3205 kHz, but it was not broadcast when I confirmed it after 0900.
It may be about tens of minutes of broadcasting.
Amano
Saitama, Japan
00:00-01:00 0959’30“-1000’30“ KCBS ID
01:00-01:30 1007’15“-1007’45“ KCBS c/off
My 01:30 audio at https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/img/4518.mp3
4518.mp3
Re: KCBS on 3205 kHz. -
Ron Howard May 26 (Tue), 2020 12:16 UTC No.4519 Hi Amano
Thanks again for all your excellent assistance. May 26, also noted KCBS (3205 kHz.) with carrier
and very faint audio from 0957, but as you also noted, was a very brief transmission.
So is N. Korea running test transmissions here?
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard May 27 (Wed), 2020 02:41 UTC No.4520 AUSTRALIA[non-log]. 5055, Radio 4KZ. May 26, checking 0820+, only to find them
off the?air today. Contacted Al Kirton?(general manager at 4KZ) and here is his
reply:
"There is a problem with the STL [studio transmitter link]. Hopefully fixed in a
few hours. The?studio end is an Italian made?RVR brand 847 MHz 5 watt transmitter.
The transmitter end isan Australian made Fordray receiver. Both are frequency?agile
for the entire UHF band. Theproblem is not with these units. It’s with our crappy
distribution amplifiers at the studio?end.?I turned off the HF transmitter due to
extremely low modulation."
Am always appreciative of Al's quick and informative responses to my emails! ?
BHUTAN. 6035, BBS, on May 26, noted 1117*; while on May 25, off at 1118*. Very poor
reception?both days.
?
CHINA. 5050, Beibu Bay Radio, 1121-1145, May 23. Special segment in both English and
Chinese?about the current session of the?National People's Congress and about COVID-19;
pop song("Evergreen" [also called "Love Theme from A Star Is Born"] by Barbra Streisand);
preempted?regular programs; was a one day only segment.
KOREA NORTH. new frequency of 3205, KCBS. Am always grateful for the insightful comments?
received from Martyn Williams (journalist,?researcher and expert on N. Korea), who has
made the?following helpful observations:
"Interesting that they are apparently off 2850. That's been one of the long-time, long-running?
frequencies.
I see several possibilities:
1) 2850 developed a fault and is temporarily off air. With the Chinese border more or less
closed?right now, it could be a protracted closure?should NK need parts from overseas. If
this is the case,?3205 could be a temporary back-up that are having trouble with or totally
unrelated?to the loss of?2850.
2) 2850 is gone and 3205 is the replacement (but why shift from a long-established frequency
that?was never jammed?)
3) 3205 is a black-ops station and they're running KCBS as filler while they test propagation
It's a bit early to tell, so we keep listening. FWIW, 2850 has appeared weak for months although?
I have not studied it. But every time I tune on?an SDR, the reception has been weak and I did
think that it used to be a lot better. However, you're in a much better place to measure this
as?you listen?regularly from the same spot with the same radio."
MALAYSIA[non-Sarawak]. 9835, Sarawak FM, via Kajang, 0805-0808, May 26. The Islamic?call-to-prayer
for the Asr (afternoon) prayer; not?often that I catch this particular prayer.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ May 27 (Wed), 2020 09:30 UTC No.4521 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0905-
3205kHz NORTH KOREA, // KCBS Pyongyang : 3220kHz 3959kHz 6100kHz 9665kHz
TNX ! Ron Howard and Amano !
5020kHz SOLOMON
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
11995kHz CHINA, DRM, ID:1, weak signal
Re: Korea - Voice of the People -
Ron Howard May 27 (Wed), 2020 14:35 UTC No.4522 > May 25 (Monday) frequencies:
>
> Voice of the People: 3480 // 3910 // 3930 (seems to not be using 3925 anymore,
> due to?Japan being there) // 4450 // 6520 // 6600, at 1010.
May 27 (Wednesday), at 1118, just to prove me wrong, VOP moved from ex 3930, down
to?3925; killed reception of Japan, which also now has N. Korean jamming there.
So no?consideration given to poor Japan which is now completely blocked on 3925.
Other VOP?frequencies unchanged.
Ron
California
Re: PNG - Radio Fly to return to SW? -
Ron Howard May 28 (Thu), 2020 02:46 UTC No.4523 Recently saw online that Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Western Province, Papua New
Guinea) has a new managing director/chief executive officer (Musje Werror), so I
thought I should contact him. Portion of my email, after I congratulated him on his
new position:
"I was wondering if any consideration has been given to reactivating Radio Fly, via
shortwave radio? It was operated by Ok Tedi Mining Limited, back when Nigel H.
Parker was the CEO of Ok Tedi Mining Limited (about 2011-2013). From my location
here on the coast of California, I often enjoyed hearing Radio Fly back then. Always
appreciated the service OTML provided to the good people of PNG, by airing
important information via Radio Fly."
Five minutes later received this surprising email from him:
"Hi Ron - Thanks for your email. We plan to revive Radio Fly before the end of the year.
Look forward to receiving your feedback once it is up and running. Regards, Musje"
Sent off a follow up question: "Will you still be via shortwave on 3915 kHz. and 5960 kHz.?"
Imagine that he will not be able to answer that himself, but I hope he will ask the radio engineer
there for more details. Certainly hope that Radio Fly will again be on SW.
In the past was able to hear both frequencies. In 2011, made a recording of one of my
Radio Fly receptions, posted at https://app.box.com/shared/o84cl8b6kt . ?
Ron
California
Re: The Cross Radio (Federated States of Micronesia) will not be returning to SW -
Ron Howard May 28 (Thu), 2020 02:50 UTC No.4524 Was time for me to check-in again with Sylvia Kalau (The Cross Radio), at Pacific Mission
Aviation, over in Pohnpei Federated States of Micronesia. Asked if she had any plans to
reactivate The Cross Radio, via SW. Here is her quick reply to me:
"Hello Ron - Greetings to you from one of the few Covid 19 free countries!! I’m sorry but
we will not be broadcasting SW. The cost is too much for us. Thanks for your inquiry
and understanding."
This is about what I expected to hear from her. No surprise here. Back in May, 2015, the
station was hit by Typhoon Dolphin. Took them awhile to get FM back up again and running,
but getting SW up and running never worked out for them.
Ron
California ?
Re: Korea: Echo of Hope - VOH, with Chinese language lesson -
Ron Howard May 28 (Thu), 2020 14:07 UTC No.4525
KOREA SOUTH. 4880, Echo of Hope - VOH, on May 27, happened to hear the very
end?of a Chinese language lesson at 1049;?only a few Chinese words heard
(Dasao weisheng?[clean] and Xi wan [wash dishes]). First time I ever heard
this. Daily?
May 28, on 9095, had good reception of VOH, with pop song at 1049 (NENA
with "99?Luftballons" [99 Red Balloons]); 1050-1052,?Chinese language
lesson; Chinese words?repeated three times, with Korean in between Chinese.
Today's words provided by a?native?speaker of Mandarin Chinese:
bushede dai ? ? ? ?(reluctant to wear something)
bushede chi ? ? ? ?(reluctant to eat)
shebude huaqian ? ?(reluctant to spend money)
shebude likai ? ? ?(reluctant to leave)
wode ma ya ? ? ? ? (oh my God)
tian a ? ? ? ? ? ? (oh my God)
Fu xianjin ? ? ? ? (pay by cash)
shuaka ? ? ? ? ? ? (swipe the card, pay by card)
shua bu liao ka (fail to pay by card)
My audio (half minute of song and then language lesson) at http://bit.ly/2zDbPrP . ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ May 29 (Fri), 2020 09:09 UTC No.4526 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0858-
3205kHz No signal (NORTH KOREA KBS Pyongyang)
3945kHz / 7890kHz (tent.)VANUATU
5020kHz SOLOMON
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, // 3320kHz
-0950-
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang, weak signal
3325kHz No signal (PNG)
Re: Radio Vanuatu on harmonic 11835 kHz. -
Ron Howard May 29 (Fri), 2020 18:51 UTC No.4530
VANUATU. 11835 (harmonic), Radio Vanuatu, *0700-0810 UT, May 29. For me, the best?RV reception
continues to be during this hour,?when they are fairly readable; both 3945 //?7890 (harmonic)
were both poor to very poor, so 11835 is always the strongest. With such decent reception, this
continues to be one of my favorite SW stations to listen to!
0701-0721: News and sports news in vernacular (Minister of Agriculture and Talao Coffee?Cooperative
sign an agreement to increase?coffee production in Vanuatu by providing 20,000?coffee seedlings to
areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Harold, etc.); ending with?"Radio Vanuatu,?good night."
0721: Announcement in vernacular from Vanuatu Teachers Union's President Willie Abiut, about?returning
to homeschooling next week.
0730: Promo for radio and TV - "VBTC".
0731-0750: Call-in program in vernacular; YL asks callers to "join the discussion this afternoon."
? ?
My audio at http://bit.ly/2ZVYsxs .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard Jun 01 (Mon), 2020 14:17 UTC No.4531 KOREA. June 1 (Monday) frequencies:
VOP: 3480 (good) // 3905 // 3930 (ex 3925) // 4450 // 6520 // 6600, at 1051.
VOH: 3980 // 4885 // 5990 // 6348 // 6250 // 9100, from 1048 to 1050, with their
daily Chinese language lesson.
VOF: 5920, with very good reception (no jamming), at 1054; no jamming on 6135
(Brazil off the air).
KCBS (N. Korea), still testing on new 3205; random checking 1041 to 1150, heard
a variety of different test tones; strong carrier,
but no programming at all today. ?
VANUATU. 2485, R. Vanuatu, June 1, anomaly, 1113-1247+. Running well past their?
usual 1100*; non-stop EZL songs;?1117, 1135, 1148, 1205 and 1243 playing their?
signature song that they often play often played song "You Are The Only?One,"
by?the Black Brothers ( song on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJewMMjmTRQ ). ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Test tones on 3205 kHz. -
Amano Jun 01 (Mon), 2020 15:35 UTC No.4532 Hello! Ron-san
I also checked 3205 kHz today.
KOREA NORTH. 3205, Test tones (Maybe KCBS), 0906-1200, June 1.
Signal start from 0906.
After that, the test tones and signal off / on were repeated.
From 1003, the signal was intermittent and the test tones was repeated.
DPRK-music appeared in 1012 for a moment.
My audio (01:30 : 1011:00-1012:30) at https://radio.chobi.net/bbsasia/img/4536.mp3
I was convinced that it was North Korea at this timing.
From the information received so far, I think it is KCBS.
After 1030, no modulation continued, test tones, and the signal stopped at 1048.
The signal was started again in 1053.
No modulation continues, test tones around 1100.
-1102* Signal off!
*1107-1109* Signal again! and test tones.
*1113-1122* Signal again! and test tones.
My audio (02:00 : 1115:00-1117:00) at https://radio.chobi.net/bbsasia/img/4537.mp3
*1125-1130* Signal again! and test tones.
*1137-1144* Signal again! and test tones.
My audio (01:30 : 1142:38-1144:08) at https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/img/4532.mp3
*1145-1149* Signal again! and test tones.
*1150-1200* Signal again! and test tones.
After that, the signal was not started for more than 10 minutes.
I finished the 3205kHz
Amano
Saitama, Japan
4532.mp3
Re: "FEBCambodia" (Voice of Love) -
Ron Howard Jun 01 (Mon), 2020 17:05 UTC No.4533
Amano - Thank you very much for the detailed monitoring of 3205 kHz.!!! Ron
PHILIPPINES. 13870, "FEBCambodia - Voice of Love" (per their website), 1056-1100 UT,?
June 1, with FEBC IS; at 1100, start of the Khmer language programs; nice indigenous?
music; poor reception, but enjoyed the music. My audio at http://bit.ly/3gJ6Wy8 .?
"FEBCambodia" website - http://febcambodia.org/ , with live audio streaming.
Greatly appreciate Ralph Perry's alert about this programming and the background info?
about it. Programs are produced in the studios that are actually located in Phnom Penh?
and transmitted via the Philippines.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard Jun 02 (Tue), 2020 16:49 UTC No.4534 CHINA. 6155, CNR2 (China Business Radio), 1130 UT, on June 2. SAs in Chinese and English;
"This is C-N-R Business Radio"; the usual good reception. Very nice to find an English SA
here, as it has been many years since I last heard one. Not sure how often the SA is used?
My brief audio at http://bit.ly/2yXerAz .
KOREA NORTH[non-log]. 3205, KCBS (presumed), from 1008+ UT, on June 2. Unlike yesterday
hearing their good signal with different test tones, today there was no signal at all (clearly off
the air), through to my last check at 1205; so they are still in their testing mode.. ?
TAIWAN. 6214.96, Sound of Hope, 1100-1108 UT, on June 2. No time pips as usual; normal SA by
OM and YL ("Xiwang zhi sheng guoji guangbo diantai" - Sound of Hope international broadcast
station); news. My audio at http://bit.ly/3ctApc1 . Have often wondered what the real power of the
transmitter is here. Doesn't sound low powered?
VANUATU. 2485, R. Vanuatu, on June 2, with another day of extended broadcasting well beyond
their normal 1100*; noted at 1210 UT, with song "You Are The Only One," by the Black Brothers;
poor reception.
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 03 (Wed), 2020 10:01 UTC No.4535 Thanks to Ron and Amano !!
-0953-
3205kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3220kHz 3920kHz 3959kHz 3981.5vkHz 6100kHz 9665kHz 11680kHz
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang(tent.), weak signal
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville(tent.), weak signal
5020kHz SOLOMON
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Amano Jun 03 (Wed), 2020 12:10 UTC No.4536 Hello! Ron-san and Komatsubara
Nice catch from California! Ron-san
SOH on 6214.96 kHz, your audio at http://bit.ly/3ctApc1
Your audio from 01:23 is the same content as the SOH archived audio below.
01:23- https://soundofhope.org/post/385624
The SOH program starting from 01:23 is 19点整点新?.
19点整点新? in Chinese is 1900 CST Hourly News in English.
(1900 CST is 1100 UTC.)
Below is a partial listing of your audio.
In Chinese;
01:28- ?迎収听，整点新?。我是・・。
01:33- “六四”?念日前?紫?、胡耀邦、李旺?墓地被?密??。
01:38- 中共借医??家?文宏之口 放出秋冬第二波疫情?声。
01:44- 中共?通犯?建?从瑞典被引渡到美国受?。
-01:48
In English;
01:28- Welcome to Hourly News. I'm ...
01:33- The graveyards of Zhao Ziyang, Hu Yaobang and Li Wangyang were closely monitored before the June 4th Memorial Day.
01:38- The Chinese Communist Party released the second wave of epidemic in autumn and winter through medical expert Zhang Wenhong.
01:44- The Communist Party of China Communist Party Qiao Jianjun was extradited from Sweden to the United States for trial.
-01:48
Thank you for your great reception reports!
Amano
Saitama, Japan
Re: Is Radio Nyawa Sarawak gone? -
Ron Howard Jun 04 (Thu), 2020 18:32 UTC No.4537 This week noted no 11890 kHz. programming on June 1, 2 & 4, during the usual 1100-1200
(also checked 1000+). Today (June 4) went to check to see if their website still had program
audios available there, but no. The former RNS website is gone and seems to have become
part of the former Radio Free Sarawak site - https://radiofreesarawak.org/about . Also there
is a "RNS Archive" with some audio streaming from some RNS programs from May (no current
shows).
Radio Nyawa Sarawak is no longer present on Facebook. So a major change has occurred!
Have emailed RNS and seems the address I last used to correspond with them is still active,
so will wait and see if I get any explanation, but this is not looking good!
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: RFS, RNS -
XYZ Jun 05 (Fri), 2020 13:06 UTC No.4538 Thanks to Ron and Amano !!
>Radio Nyawa Sarawak
Archive : https://radiofreesarawak.org/archive
RFS toppage : https://radiofreesarawak.org/
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Siaran kami akan kembali pada hari 13 Jun
Our Show will take a short break and we will be back on June 13
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Resume on June 13 ??
Re: Radio Vanuatu undergoing a schedule change -
Ron Howard Jun 06 (Sat), 2020 22:47 UTC No.4539
June 6 - Heard on 11835 (harmonic), an hour earlier than normal (ex: 5040, formerly 0700*);
fairly readable, with interesting local programming in Bislama, French (first time I have heard
this here) and English. A very enjoyable SWLing session!
0606-0630 UTC: Phone interview in Bislama about sports.
0630-0644: "Half past five"; "Press Release," with very detailed information about applying for
an interest free loan from the Cyclone Harold Vanuatu National Provincial Fund, given in
French, Bislama and English; followed in English with message from school Principal Fred
Ottman, about the Aore Adventist Academy being relocated and giving students detailed
instructions for the move.
0644-0650: Weather conditions given in Bislama for many locations; followed by RV schedule
for coverage of the next session of parliament.
0650-0700: Nice indigenous music and singing.
0700-0718: "Six o'clock"; "Welcome to the Vanuatu National News Hour"; news and sports news
in Bislama.
Good number of SAs ("Radio Vanuatu, Vois Blong Yumi"); some light China QRM and a slight het.
My audio of French, at http://bit.ly/30eYzVl .
My audio of English, at http://bit.ly/2XB5xCg .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Radio Vanuatu undergoing a schedule change -
Ron Howard Jun 07 (Sun), 2020 08:31 UTC No.4540
June 7 (Sunday) - Heard on 11835 (harmonic), ex: 5040, from 0458-0658 UT. Mostly fair
reception; better than yesterday; light China QRM. Obviously my earlier posting about RV
being off the air on weekends is no longer true. Both 3945 and 7890 (harmonic) unusable
and 15780 (harmonic), with faint carrier (also unusable).
0458-0530: Non-stop religious songs ("One Day at a Time," etc.).
0530-0556: SA & time check; religious program (Bible story of John the Baptist), in Bislama.
0600+: "You are listening to Radio Vanuatu. Local time is five o'clock"; monologue about
"domestic violence" given in Bislama; program first aired on Wednesday and repeated
again on Sunday.
0630-0658: Identical programming as heard yesterday.
My audio of weather, etc., at http://bit.ly/2XGCJIx .
Ron ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: UNID 5845kHz English, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 07 (Sun), 2020 21:57 UTC No.4541 Rons-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
-2138-
3905kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, //3930kHz 4450kHz 6520kHz 6600kHz
3959kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3980kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope VOH, // 4885kHz 5990kHz 6250kHz 6348kHz 9100kHz
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, (pips jammer)
6045kHz UNID carrier, no modulation, who ?
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, //3320kHz
** 3205kHz/3220kHz No signal in this time...
-2146-
6035kHz (tent.)CHINA, Yunnan FM99, test music, weak signal
6865kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope, weak signal
-2200-
6045kHz CHINA, CNR-1 Voice of China, *2200-, //6125kHz etc.., jammer ??
-2225-
6850kHz CHINA, CNR-1 Jammer vs TAIWAN SOH
6865kHz CHINA, CNR-1 Jammer vs TAIWAN SOH
6900kHz CHINA, CNR-1 Jammer vs TAIWAN SOH
... maybe *2200-
Their purpose of 6045kHz is unknown, Jammer ?
-2228-
5845kHz UNID, in English, weak signal, who ?
5905kHz NORTH KOREA, Echo of Unification, // 3970vkHz (This time is a very weak signal)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: UNID 5845kHz English -
Ron Howard Jun 07 (Sun), 2020 23:25 UTC No.4542 > -2228-
>? 5845kHz ?UNID, in English, weak signal, who ?
- - - - WRTH Facebook, posted by Mauno Ritola:
"BBC English 2200-2400 seems to be on 5845 kHz, ex 5890...
?and 0100-0200 has moved from 12095 to 11730 kHz."
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 07 (Sun), 2020 23:40 UTC No.4543 Thank you Ron-san !
Recently, I'm busy and I'm not collecting information at all...
And my antenna(ALA-1530S+) is broken... :-(((
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 08 (Mon), 2020 07:54 UTC No.4544 Radio Vanuatu (11835 harmonic), on June 8, with another day of very enjoyable reception
(0445-0545 UT). A few highlights:
0453: RV wishing a happy 40th anniversary of independence; choral National Anthem
("Yumi, Yumi, Yumi"). Independence Day will be July 30.
0457: RV airs very few commercial announcements, so very nice to catch one in English;
"Vanuatu's one-stop Auto Shop," selling "quality used cars, buses and trucks," "call us on
2 5 triple 4 . . . Carpenter Motors Vanuatu" ( http://carpentermotorsvanuatu.com/ ).
0503: After the news, weather in Bislama; "Severe weather warning . . . heavy rain . . .
thunderstorms . . . take extra care . . . coastal flooding . . . remain indoors, inside your house."
My audio of NA, ad, weather warnings and brief music, at http://bit.ly/2Aczkbu .
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 08 (Mon), 2020 12:53 UTC No.4545 Radio Vanuatu monitoring June 8, with more changes.
11835 harmonic, well heard 0445-0545 UTC; fundamental frequency 3945 and harmonic 7890,
unusable; so RV again didn't use 5040 today.
7890 harmonic, heard 1010+ UTC; ?fundamental frequency 3945 blocked by Japan and harmonic
11835 only with China being heard; so RV didn't use 2485 today for their usual 1000-1100
broadcast.
3945, heard 1101-1104* UTC (after Japan went off the air 1101*); RV went off with instrumental
National Anthem.
Will be interesting to see what their permanent schedule will look like, if they ever decide on one.
Ron
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: Korea - VOP, VOH, VOF and KCBS -
Ron Howard Jun 08 (Mon), 2020 13:23 UTC No.4546
June 8 (Monday) frequencies:
VOP: 3480 // 3910 // 3930 // 4450 // 6520 // 6600, at 0945.
VOH: 3985 // 4890 // 5995 // 6255 // 6350 // 9105, at 0942.
VOF: 5920, fair-good reception at 0949; no jamming on 6135 (Brazil heard on 6135.1).
KCBS (N. Korea), 3920, from 1001 till off at 1005* (VOP on 3910 & 3930 and Japan on 3925).
Seems KCBS is still testing on 3205; not heard at all June 8, with random checking 1045-1130. ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 09 (Tue), 2020 07:55 UTC No.4547 June 9 - Arrived at the beach at 0255 UT, before my sunset. Amazed to hear a Radio
Vanuatu signal (unusable) already on the air, on 11835 kHz. (harmonic). My local sunset
was at 0324 UT, which was about four hours before sunset at Port Vila. Some highlights:
0300-0327: Program entirely in French; signal improving a lot by 0324.
0327: Ad in English: "Vanuatu's one-stop Auto Shop . . . Carpenter Motors Vanuatu."
0330-0400: Program in English; playing songs and chatting about music.
0400: News and sports news in English; the Australian High Commission will be providing an
"additional 400 million vatu" for the Vanuatu response to COVIN-19, announced Sarah de Zoeten,
of the AHC, etc.
0410-0430: In English; continued playing pop songs; talking about an upcoming disaster relief
music concert.
0430+: In Bislama.
Ron
California
Ron
California
Re: N. Korea abductions of Japanese -
Ron Howard Jun 10 (Wed), 2020 03:43 UTC No.4548
Informative article titled - "Shigeru Yokota, 87, Dies; Fought for Return of Abducted
Daughter" ( http://bit.ly/3farM84 ), which tells the story of his never ending fight to get
his daughter (Megumi Yokota) back from N. Korea after she was kidnapped at 13.
He and his wife, along with other Japanese families of N. Korean abductions formed
the "Association of the Families of Victims Kidnapped by North Korea" (AFVKN), which
also works with the "National Association for the Rescue of Japanese Kidnapped by
North Korea" (NARKN) and they are a coalition based throughout Japan. Their purpose
is for the return to Japan of those persons kidnapped by N. Korea for the purpose of
forcing the abductees to teach N. Korean spies the Japanese language. ?
The "Investigation Commission on Missing Japanese Probably Related to North Korea"
(COMJAN), is the sister organization of NARKN, that produces the daily SW "Shiokaze"
programs.
More info about NARKN and COMJAN at http://www.sukuukai.jp/NARKN/item_34.html .
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 10 (Wed), 2020 21:45 UTC No.4549 Another outstanding day!!!
Radio Vanuatu, on June 10 (Wednesday) with an especially readable signal on 11835 (harmonic)
from 0508 to 0729 UT; even though heard in Bislama, was very easy to follow the main points of
what was being said, due to the many English words used. Seems strange to me that I can hear
this second harmonic on a daily basis, with such a good signal. How is this possible? Some highlights:
0508: Weather for the different provinces.
0515+: Program "Inside Sports"; talking about "football."
0600-0630: An educational training "Health" program aired at the same time Mon-Wed-Fri; ended
with several phone numbers to call with questions or to email in.
0659: The usual ad in English - "Vanuatu's one-stop Auto Shop . . . Carpenter Motors Vanuatu."
0700-0723: News and sports news (interview with head coach of the "Golden Star" football team, etc.).
0724+: The usual call-in program, today with discussion about "COVID-19 Social Distancing."
My audio with six minutes of announcers and two of music, at http://bit.ly/2UvGw9G .
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 7550kHz RFA-Burmase, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 11 (Thu), 2020 13:29 UTC No.4550 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
-1325-
7550kHz RFA Radio Free Asia, in Burmase, maybe ex:7530kHz,
** https://www.rfa.org/about/info/frequencies.html
still old SKD
-1340- TNX! PERSEUS server in India
AIR All India Radio 60mb : 4760kHz 4800kHz(+CNR1) 4810kHz 4910kHz 4920kHz(+CH Xizang) 4950kHz 5040kHz
-1344-
5905kHz NORTH KOREA, Echo oh Unification
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
5900kHz - 6100kHz OTH rader
6850kHz 6865kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
-1350-
7530kHz RFA Radio Free Asia, in Burmase, *1330- ?, 7550kHz No signal
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 12 (Fri), 2020 10:20 UTC No.4551 Note;
-0954-
3205kHz/ 3220kHz No signal(NK)
3260kHz weak signal maybe PNG NBC
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
-1001-
5020kHz SOLOMON, weak modulation..
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
7890kHz VANUATU ?, weak signal
-1011-
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3325kHz No signal(PNG)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 5829vkHz Radio Rossii, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 13 (Sat), 2020 07:03 UTC No.4552 Note;
-0651-
9774kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, //9410kHz, TNX ! PERSEUS server : JA4ICR Akitakata-City Japan, 15375kHz No signal
-0654-
3945kHz VANUATU, TNX ! PERSEUS server : Neil Brisbane Australia, // 7890kHz 11835kHz(strong signal) both harmonic(*2, *3)
-0657-
5829.4vkHz Radio Rossii, in Russian, (I think it's a Pirates broadcast in the Far East.)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: Fu Hsing 9410/9774/15375kHz, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 14 (Sun), 2020 09:47 UTC No.4557 Note;
-0938-
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville
3945kHz weak signal maybe VANUATU, also weak sognal on 7890kHz
5020kHz SOLOMON
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
-0945-
9410kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, // 9774kHz 15375kHz, weak signal, TNX! PERSEUS server : JA4ICR JAPAN
-0958- No signal 9774kHz/15375kHz, (9410kHz strong signal of BBC)
Sunday : maybe -1000*(around)
-1011-
3945kHz VANUATU, // 7890kHz(*2 harmonic)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: Fu Hsing 9410/9774 -
Ron Howard Jun 14 (Sun), 2020 10:54 UTC No.4558 > -0945-
> 9410kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, // 9774kHz 15375kHz, weak signal, TNX! PERSEUS server :
> JA4ICR JAPAN
>
> -0958- No signal 9774kHz/15375kHz, (9410kHz strong signal of BBC) Sunday :
> maybe -1000*(around)
June 14 - Was also listening for the Sunday, later than the Mon. through Sat. sign off time.
9410 // 9774, from 0937 till cut off at 0951*; signal was improving the whole time, so for me,
Sunday is definitely the best day to monitor Fu Hsing BS.
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 14 (Sun), 2020 23:38 UTC No.4559 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-2330-
5905kHz NORTH KOREA, Echo of Unification
5920kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
6135kHz CHINA, CNR-1, jammer ? spur ??(6105 - 6075 + 6105 = 6135kHz)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 15 (Mon), 2020 09:51 UTC No.4560 Note;
-0934-
3205kHz No signal(NK KCBS Pyongyang)
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang, weak signal
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville, (... separate program from NBC-Madang)
-0944-
3480kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, //3915kHz 3930kHz 4450kHz 6520kHz 6600kHz
3990kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope VOH, //4885kHz 6000kHz 6250kHz 6355kHz 9100kHz
6400kHz No signal (NK Pyongyang BS)
Re: Radio Nyawa Sarawak is no longer, is now "Radio Free Sarawak," with "10th Anniversary Revival" -
Ron Howard Jun 17 (Wed), 2020 01:30 UTC No.4561
Radio Nyawa Sarawak (ex 11890 kHz.) is no longer on SW and no longer an separate
organization.
Now it has reverted back to being "Radio Free Sarawak" (RFS) and is only available
online and via WhatsApp links.
?
On June 15, I checked 11890, for what their website indicated would be their reactivation,
but was clearly absent. Now the website has been completely updated and re-designed.
No longer any reference to SW, but instead has new RFS programs via audio streaming.
Now only IDing as RFS. "Tune in online at - radiofreesarawak.org - and distribute
links via smartphone." https://radiofreesarawak.org/ .
The first time I ever heard RFS on SW was back in April, 2011, when they were via Koror-Palau,
on 15420 kHz. Certainly I will miss catching them on SW!
?
Ron
California
Re: Voice of Freedom with pip jammer -
Amano Jun 19 (Fri), 2020 21:35 UTC No.4562 South Korea - Voice of Freedom, 5920, 1959-2001 UTC, June 19.
Japan in the morning, pip jamming on 5920 kHz from North Korea is strong in my location.
My audio (1959-2001 UTC) at https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/img/4562.mp3
00:00- Ending, program "Nae ma-eum-e swimpyo" (Resting mark of my heart)
01:00- Opening, program "Hamkke tteonaneun eum-ag-yeohaeng" (Music Tour Together)
Amano
Saitama, Japan
4562.mp3
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 19 (Fri), 2020 23:03 UTC No.4563 Thanks to Ron and Amano !!
Ron-san, Happy birthday ! I wish your FB DX life !! and Best regards !!!
Re: Radio Vanuatu - extensive summary - June 17-21 -
Ron Howard Jun 22 (Mon), 2020 02:27 UTC No.4564 Thank you, Komatsubara, for your kind birthday wishes! Ron
Here on the California coast, I'm daily having fair to good reception of Radio Vanuatu's?
third harmonic on 11835 (3 x 3945 kHz.). Heard daily with?very consistent reception,?
making for the most enjoyable listening. Am spending a considerable amount of time
monitoring this, as one never knows?when the transmitter might be adjusted to eliminate?
this strong harmonic. Am providing this detailed report in the hope that it will motivate?
others to?attempt to hear this interesting station and if unable to actually hear the local?
programming, one might still be able to catch their wonderful island?music. Virtually all
the programs this week were in Bislama, except where noted otherwise. Frequent SAs?for
"Radio Vanuatu, Vois Blong Yumi." ? ?
June 17 - Radio Vanuatu, unlike yesterday's coverage of parliament, today there was none;?
listening from 0511 to 0730; strangely CNR2 was off the air today, but instead heard three?
very brief segments with FireDragon music jamming underneath RV; very unusual. A few?highlights:
0545-0600: Song "Happy Birthday," sung in English, followed by birthday dedications.
0600-0630: Listeners calling in with dedications; playing pop songs in English (Whitney?Houston
- "I Will Always Love You," Tina Turner - "It Takes Two,"?etc.). My audio at?http://bit.ly/3fCEZGW .
0630-0635: Message to any persons with interests in the administered property of the late?Robert . . .
of Port Vila; given in both Bislama and French.
0635+: Pop Pacific Islands music.
0700: SA and time ("six o'clock"); "Welcome to Radio Vanuatu's National News Hour"; many?items about
parliament and 40th anniversary of independence.
June 18 - From 0504 to 0525, nice Pacific Islands pop songs during a break from parliament?(My audio at http://bit.ly/3fLG0g0 ); 0525+, live coverage of the?many speakers in parliament.?Today light CNR2 QRM
was back again.
June 19 - From 0418 to 0530. Pop song (Eagles - "Hotel California," etc.); 0432-0501, parliament?
"called to order" and series of many short speeches, till 0501,?when gavel sounded for parliament?
to take a break (my audio at http://bit.ly/3dnI5Ni ); 0505, "5 after 4," weather report followed
by DJ?with music program;?wished everyone a "happy Port Vila Day . . . ?enjoy the weekend" (My audio?
at http://bit.ly/30ZRJU1 ). ? ? ? ?
?
June 20 (Saturday) - From 0420 to 0620; almost no China QRM:
0420-0456: "Voice of Province(?) program, Radio Vanuatu," which is broadcast Mon/Sat, followed by
pop Pacific Islands music. My audio at http://bit.ly/3dmylmC . ?
0530-0600: Program "Inside Sports," with a long phone interview about "football"; have heard this?
program several times in the past, so is a regular show.
0600+: "Young person's program"; have heard this program several times in the past, so a regular?show.
June 21 (Sunday) - Mostly religious (Christian) programs from 0308-0408 & 0500-0630, with?summertime
QRN (static):
0308-0330: Preaching the "word of God," in English.
0330-0400: Religious songs ("In The Sweet By-and-By," etc.)
0500-0530: Eclectic selection of songs (Genesis [Phil Collins] - "Invisible Touch," Mac Davis -?
"Stop And Smell The Roses," and Pacific Island pop songs)
0530-0557: Religious program in Bislama, with many words in English; Bible stories for children?
(Herod's daughter, Salome and John the Baptist).?My audio at http://bit.ly/314p53W .
0600: Program about sexual abuse and domestic violence. ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 6245kHz Echo of Hope and 6255kHz CNR1, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 22 (Mon), 2020 10:52 UTC No.4565 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-1042-
3205kHz No signal(NK)
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang, weak
3325kHz PNG ?, weak
6245kHz who ?, light music
6255kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope
-1100-
6245kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope, program start from -1100-
** "??? ?? (oneul-ui sosig)" Today's News
** 2 transmitters are used to change their frequency.
6255kHz s/off
6255kHz CHINA, CNR-1, *1100(past)-, ??? mistake ?
6865kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope
9300kHz TAIWAN, Sound of Hope
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 22 (Mon), 2020 15:29 UTC No.4566 June 22 - RV on 3945, with greatly extended broadcast; Japan on same frequency with the
usual 1101* UT; instead of RV signing off at 1104* as they recently had been doing, instead had
the National Anthem till 1107 and stayed on the air after that; non-stop music; the usual RV
signature song ("You Are The Only One," by the Black Brothers) at 1119, 1136 and 1148,
plus at 1300, 1312 and 1329. My local sunrise was at 1249 UT, so the 1300+ reception was
the best.
Ron
Re: Voice of Freedom with only a carrier? -
Ron Howard Jun 22 (Mon), 2020 15:35 UTC No.4567
June 22, on 5920 kHz., from 0954 through 1331 UT, assume was only hearing VOF
with a strong carrier (no audio). What happened?
Ron
Re: Voice of Freedom with only a carrier? -
XYZ Jun 22 (Mon), 2020 23:25 UTC No.4568 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
>5920kHz Voice of Freedom
Yes, -2315- Unmodulated still continues. (+ NK pips jammer)
-2318-
6045kHz CHINA, CNR1 jammer
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 6045kHz, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 12:00 UTC No.4570 Note;
-1150-
5920kHz No signal
6035kHz CHINA, Yunnan FM99, in Chinese
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, QSY from 5920kHz, no jamming
7190vkHz VIETNAM, SA at -1200-, fair signal, maybe SPUR from 7210kHz
-1209-
6255kHz CHINA, CNR-1,
6215kHz CNR1 jammer
6230kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6245kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope
6250kHz NORTH KOREA, Echo of Unification、//5905kHz 3970kHz
6255kHz CHINA, CNR1 jammer
6280kHz CHINA, CNR1 jammer
6340kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6350kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope
6370kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
6520kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People
6600kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People
6850kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6865kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
7260kHz CHINA, Xinjiang PBS, in Chinese
7340kHz SOUTH KOREA, National Unification Broadcasting
9276kHz TAIWAN, V13 Xingxing BS, // 15890kHz
-1238-
5970kHz CHINA, CNR1 jammer still here..., Gunnan is covered and inaudible.
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 6045kHz, etc.. -
Ron Howard Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 12:10 UTC No.4571 Voice of Freedom on new frequency
- - - - - ?posted to WOR iog on June 23:
> News coming out of Japan that Voice of Freedom (5920 kHz.) has been heard with
> pulsating ("pip") noise jamming, at a time that would be unrelated to the timing of the
> Shiokaze transmission on that frequency. Amano reported via the "Now On The Radio
> DX" website that he heard 1959-2001 UT, on June 19, with strong jamming.
>
> Perhaps the recent move to 5920, by Shiokaze (1405-1435), caught the attention of
> the N. Korea monitors who noted VOF was not being jammed at all? It was wonderful
> to enjoy the many months of interference free reception of VOF. Time for VOF to again
> switch frequencies! (I posted this item June 19)
KOREA SOUTH. Voice of Freedom, on June 22, noted on 5920, from 0954 through 1331,
heard with only a strong carrier (no audio). Komatsubara Hiroyuki ("Now On The Radio DX")
also noted no modulation later at 2315 (June 22). ?
June 23 - VOF, first day on a new frequency of 6045 (ex: 5920); at 1000, with program “Aneun
geos-i him-ida” (Knowing is power), with theme song “See Ya,“ sung by Atomic Kitten; fair.
June 22 (Monday) observed frequencies:
VOP: 3480 // 3910 // 3925 (Japan QRM) // 4450 // 6520 // 6600, at 0951.
VOH: only 3985 // 5995 // 6350, at 0946; late starting with these additional frequencies
4880 // 6245 // 9095, at 1003.
Interesting to note that on June 22, Komatsubara Hiroyuki ("Now On The Radio DX") was
the first one to note CNR1 on the new frequency of 6255. Perhaps in error?
June 23, I also noted CNR1 on 6255, at 1012. Rather a strange frequency, as Sound of Hope
(Taiwan) on 6215 // 6230 // 6280, were not jammed today by CNR1. So why 6255?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 100' long wire ?
?
Re: Voice of Freedom with pip jammer on 6045 kHz. -
Amano Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 15:00 UTC No.4572 Hallo! Ron-san and Komathubara
Thank you for VOF's QSY information.
I confirmed it, too.
KOREA SOUTH. 6045 (ex:5920), Voice of Freedom, 1230-1301 UTC, on June 23.
VOF on 6045 kHz, with program "Maeil geudaewa“
(Everyday with you) was being broadcast after 1230 when I started checking.
North Korean pip Jamming started from 1244.
In my location, pip jamming was strong and it became very difficult to hear VOF programs.
At 1300, with program “Aneungeos-i him-ida” (Knowing is power) started.
My audio at https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/img/4572.mp3 .
Pip jamming from North Korea was quick after the VOF move.
Amano
Saitama, Japan
SONY ICF-SW7600GR, antenna: AN-12
4572.mp3
Re: Voice of Freedom with pip jammer on 6045 kHz. -
Ron Howard Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 17:32 UTC No.4573 > (6045 kHz.) North Korean pip Jamming started from 1244.
Hi Amano - Wonder if you were hearing the start of the N. Korea jamming for?Shiokaze
that was about to start on 6040 kHz. (1300-1400 UT)?
Would be?very unusual for N. Korea jamming to actually find the new VOF frequency on
the first?day of operation.
Warm regards,
Ron
California
Re: Voice of Freedom with pip jammer on 6045 kHz. -
Amano Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 19:25 UTC No.4574 Hi Ron-san
I forgot that there is a "Shiokaze" on 6040 kHz.
I received North Korean pip jamming on 6040 kHz side.
Certainly, it is rare for North Korea to detect QSY quickly.
Thank you for telling me.
I checked 6045 kHz again.
KOREA SOUTH. 6045 (ex:5920), Voice of Freedom, 1600-1603 UTC, on June 23.
VOF's one-hour program, "Maeil geudaewa“ (Everyday with you) has started.
There is no pip jamming from North Korea.
It's a very fair reception.
My audio (edit 02:58) at https://radio.chobi.net/bbsasia/img/4544.mp3 .
・01:24-01:29 ｢?? ?? ??? ?????！?? ???
??????.｣
Korean reading “Bughan dongpo yeoleobun annyeonghaseyo！Maeil Geudaewa Gim-huijae ibnida.“
In English “Hello North Koreans! Everyday With You,
I'm Kim Hee-jae.“
・01:30- https://youtu.be/iqjLLrza0Mw
・02:52-02:58 ｢?? ??? ??? ?????，??? ??? ??????.｣
Korean reading “Maeil Geudaewa sijag-eun Sunhou-inolae，Haengbog-e Iyuwa hamkkehaessseubnida.“
In English “Everyday With You. The first song by Soon-ho. You were listened to The Reason For Happiness together.“
Amano
Saitama, Japan
SONY ICF-SW7600GR, antenna: AN-12
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jun 23 (Tue), 2020 21:04 UTC No.4575 VANUATU. 11835 (third harmonic), on June 23, from 0231 to 0505; mostly fair-good reception,
with summertime QRN (static); my local sunset was at 0329 UT. Highlights:
0231-0330: One hour in French; nice French ballads; ToH news.
0330-0408: In English; segment with pop songs; interview with owner of a car wash in Vanuatu
who employs COVID-19 laid-off ?workers; ToH news and weather (Japan offers financial assistance
to Vanuatu, presidential elections in Kiribati, etc.).
0408-0436: "Pacific Beat" program of "ABC Radio Australia," with Jordan Fennell; has been years
since I last heard a RA program on SW; items about the presidential elections in Kiribati, COVID-19 in
PNG; played The Beach Boys - "God Only Knows"; weather; "News from across the region." Most
enjoyable and nicely readable! My audio at http://bit.ly/3etp6lL .
0436-0437: Back to local RV announcer in English; went into programming in Bislama. ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 24 (Wed), 2020 10:41 UTC No.4576 Thanks to Ron and Amano !!
-1026-
3205kHz UNID Jamming or DRM carrier, -1027*, strong signal
3260kHz (tent.)PNG NBC-Madang, weak signal
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville
5020kHz SOLOMON
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, no jammer
6215kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6230kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6245kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope
6255kHz CHINA, CNR-1, maybe jammer
6280kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6340kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6370kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
6520kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People
6600kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People
6850kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6865kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6900kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6970kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
7890kHz (tent.)VANUATU, 3945kHz * 2
-1039-
3205kHz UNID carrier again, noticed at -1039-
** maybe NOT DRM, jamming test ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: Unid -
Philby Jun 24 (Wed), 2020 13:32 UTC No.4577 24/06 1327utc 15200 unid broadcast with japanese music
Re: Voice of Freedom, female version station jingle. -
Amano Jun 24 (Wed), 2020 16:12 UTC No.4578 Hallo! Ron-san, Komathubara and Philby
KOREA SOUTH. 6045, Voice of Freedom, 1059 - UTC, on June 24.
1059’45“ - 1100 UTC, VOF’s singing station jingle (female version) - "jinsil-e soli, huimang-e soli, jayu-e soli bangsong!";
1100 - UTC, followed by program "Haengboghan Daehanmingug" (Happy Republic of Korea);
no N. Korean pip jamming, but it’s a little affected about the splash of NK super jamming on 6015 kHz
in the location here.
My three minute audio (1059’45“ - 1102’45“ UTC) at https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/img/4578.mp3
Amano
Arakawa, Toda city in Saitama, Japan
SONY ICF-SW7600GR, antenna: Lod
4578.mp3
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 25 (Thu), 2020 09:31 UTC No.4579 Thanks to Philby and Amano !
-0918-
3205kHz UNID, test signal
3260kHz (tent.)PNG, NBC-Madang, weak
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville, weak
3945kHz (tent.)VANUATU, weak, also weak signal on 7890kHz(3945kHz * 2)
5020kHz SOLOMON
5055kHz (tent.)AUSTRALIA, Radio 4KZ, weak
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, no jammer
Re: Voice of Freedom -
XYZ Jun 27 (Sat), 2020 12:30 UTC No.4580 >6045kHz Voice of Freedom
I've been checking their program name since yesterday, but I can't quite hear it
because of the my current poor antenna and static electricity. .. :-(((
Re: Voice of Freedom -
Ron Howard Jun 27 (Sat), 2020 15:17 UTC No.4581 >>6045kHz Voice of Freedom
> I've been checking their program name since yesterday, but I can't quite hear it
> because of the my current poor antenna and static electricity. .. ?:-(((
KOREA SOUTH. 6045, Voice of Freedom, at 0950, on June 27 (Saturday). Program
"Huimang-ine jib" ("Hope-chan's house"), presenting a radio drama. My audio posted
at?http://bit.ly/2YEdJ53 . Later, my VOF reception is much better! Thanks again for the
kind assistance of Amano for the program names! ? ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ? ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
pasar malam Jun 27 (Sat), 2020 19:42 UTC No.4582 Dear Mr.Ron Howard
Also I am struggling to check the pros of VOF.
Even here in Japan, it seems a little difficult to catch the signal enough to enjoy
the program contents.
Since it comes with deep and long term fading and sometimes with NK origin
jammers.
Now it's 4:30 JST and I am enjoying the programs on 6045kHz.
I dare say that the condx of today seems better one, but not the best.
Signal itself is not strong enough and fading comes with deep and long term.
The female and the male announcer talks on traveling in South Korea.
The other day, I found that with Kiwi SDR com. public, I could catch the signal
very strong and even enjoy the contents of the programs - please check it with
Japanese DXer -
0-30 MHZ SDR, JP7FSO, FUKUSHIMA, JAPAN
http://jp7fso.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073
His facilities are very nice - he built the antennas on the hill and they give us
wonderful listening condx.
It might be wrong to introduce things like this, but I don't hesitate to tell my
good experience on Dxing.
I hope you will have a nice catch !
'73
pasar malam @JP
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard Jun 28 (Sun), 2020 06:18 UTC No.4583 Hi Pasar,
Thank you for your message. Appreciate hearing from you, with your suggestion.
All of my DXing is done while sitting in my car at Asilomar State Beach. I very much like
my hands-on approach to listening and have no desire for listening via a remote receiver.
In all my years of DXing (50), I have never used a remote radio. For me, the thrill is to
catch the SW signals here in California. That is the challenge! I know many people enjoy
listening via remote sites, but it is just not my cup of tea :))
Also I have no Internet access at the beach.
Thanks again for thinking of me. Appreciate the thought!
Best regards,
Ron
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 28 (Sun), 2020 07:32 UTC No.4584 Thanks to Ron Howard and pasar malam !
-0700-
7890kHz VANUATU, (3945kHz * 2), weak signal
15375kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, (TNX ! kiwiSDR via Hong Kong : //9410kHz, 9774kHz), weak signal
** Recently, they are broadcasting on 3 frequencies.
15410kHz-DRM INDIA, GOS-1, not demodulate (only display) because their signal was weak.
** All India Radio and Vividh Bharati ?? See attached GIF.
-0740-
15515kHz KUWAIT, Ministry Of Information Kuwait (Kuwait Radio 1),
** // https://www.media.gov.kw/LiveRadio2.aspx?PanStation=MainProgram
I listened to it because my favorite song was playing ! :-)))
"The Weekend" : https://youtu.be/fHI8X4OXluQ
-0819-
5850kHz WRMI, Radiogram signal, //7730kHz, https://www.facebook.com/groups/567099476753304/
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, (maybe *0800-), No jammer
-1230-
3206kHz-USB CHINA, NUMBERS VC01
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, weak modulation
3320kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, Spur: 3294kHz and 3346kHz (+-26kHz)
3325kHz (tent.)INDONESIA, Voice of Indonesia, weak signal
3945kHz (tent.)VANUATU, 7890kHz weak signal
5905kHz NORTH KOREA, Echo of Unification, // 3970kHz 6250kHz
5920kHz (Pips jammer from NK) still here..
5970kHz CHINA CNR1 jammer, target ??
-1245-
972kHz SOUTH KOREA, Hanminjok bangsong, good signal
** https://radio.chobi.net/DX/bbs/?res:3824
** http://onair.kbs.co.kr/index.html?sname=onair&stype=live&ch_code=I26&ch_type=radioList
6035kHz CHINA, Yunnan FM99, // http://m.qzsh.net/fm/?25yn-id-7.html
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom, no jammer
-1255-
6215kHz, 6230kHz TAIWAN, SOH Sound of Hope
6255kHz CHINA, CNR1 still here..
-1300-
7500kHz GUAM, KTWR DRM, strong signal, "KTWR Audio" ID:1005
15890kHz TAIWAN, NUMBERS, V13 Xingxing BS, AM mode
-1312-
9896kHz NORWAY, Voice of Tibet, in Tibetan, no jammer
-2230-
6045kHz (CNR-1 jammer)
6135kHz CHINA, CNR-1, jammer ? or Spur ??, //6125kHz 11710kHz etc.., 6105 + (6105 - 6075) ??
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 3250kHz KCBS, etc.. -
XYZ Jun 29 (Mon), 2020 09:24 UTC No.4585 Note;
-0920-
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, //3220kHz 3920kHz 3959kHz etc.., (3205kHz No signal)
3260kHz PNG, NBC-Madang, QRM from UNID carrier..
3320kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, //6400kHz
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville
3480kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, // 3905kHz 3925kHz(vs JAPAN Radio Nikkei) 4450kHz 6520kHz 6600kHz
3980kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope VOH, // 4885kHz 5990kHz 6250kHz 6348kHz 9100kHz
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, //3220kHz
-0930-
3128kHz UNID strong signal, //9022kHz **Synchronized with 9022kHz, Russia ??
5020kHz SOLOMON
5055kHz AUSTRALIA, Radio 4KZ
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
-0945-
3945kHz VANUATU, //7890kHz, weak signal
-1108-
15410kHz INDIA, DRM, test ?, 2ch All India Radio General Overseas Service + Vividh Bharati
** see GIF
-1110* ??
-2142-
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, //3959kHz etc..
3480kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, // 3905kHz 3930kHz(ex:3925kHz) 4450kHz 6520kHz 6600kHz
3980kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope VOH, // 4885kHz 5990kHz 6250kHz 6348kHz 9100kHz
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jun 30 (Tue), 2020 09:35 UTC No.4588 Note;
-0929-
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3220kHz 3920kHz 3959kHz etc..
3260kHz/3325kHz both very weak signal today..
5020kHz SOLOMON
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
-1004-
6185kHz CHINA, China Huayi, -1000 "捕??人(Catcher)", 1000- "文化心?(Cultural Heart Language)", http://www.chbcnet.com/
6255kHz CHINA, CNR-1
7200kHz UNID no modulation carier, fair signal, -1010* who ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Mauno Jun 30 (Tue), 2020 12:12 UTC No.4589 From where is the CNR1 DRM on 17660 kHz until 1200? I first thought it could be Urumqi, because 9655 kHz was off, but today I heard them both, closing at 1200.
Re: CNR1 DRM -
XYZ Jun 30 (Tue), 2020 12:41 UTC No.4590 Thanks Mauno !
Sorry, I only heard a little 11990kHz(ex:11995kHz) today.
Thanks to Cahch (May 14, 2020)! : https://cahcn.github.io/drm/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
中国之声DRM广播?率（2020年5月14日更新，默????UTC+8）
目前CNR共使用十个?率???射DRM信号，?外公?的参数如下：
6030kHz 0425-0205 BEI 30kW 0deg // not Tu.1400-1700
9655kHz 0600-0900 URU 30kW 98deg
9655kHz 1600-2000 URU 30kW 98deg
9870kHz 1800-2000 QIQ 30kW 203deg
11695kHz 0900-1700 DOF 30kW 41deg
11995kHz 0900-1800 QIQ 30kW 225deg
13810kHz 1200-1900 KUN 30kW 32deg
13825kHz 0900-1700 BEI 30kW 175deg
15180kHz 0900-1200 KUN 30kW 32deg
17770kHz 0900-1700 DOF 30kW 16deg
17830kHz 0900-1600 URU 30kW 98deg
其中：
面向?北地区?射：6030、11995、13810、15180、17770kHz
面向?北、??地区?射： 9655、17830kHz
面向??、?南地区?射：11695kHz
面向?南地区?射：9870、13825kHz
各?射台?射?率：
BEI（北京）
0425-0205 6030kHz
0900-1700 13825kHz
DOF（海南?方）
0900-1700 11695kHz
0900-1700 17770kHz
KUN（昆明）
0900-1200 15180kHz
1200-1900 13810kHz
QIQ（??哈?）
0900-1800 11995kHz
1800-2000 9870kHz
URU（??木?）
0600-0900 9655kHz
0900-1600 17830kHz
1600-2000 9655kHz
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The frequency seems to have changed a little. their broadcast time also ?
mmmm... maybe "Dongfang" or "Urumqi" ???
see also to : http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2020/06/unid-transmission-cnr-1-on-17660-khz-in.html
Re: CNR1 DRM -
XYZ Jun 30 (Tue), 2020 13:46 UTC No.4591 ID:
Beijing
6030kHz 3FF
13825kHz 3EA
Urumqi
3EC
Qiqihar
1
Kunming
2
Dongfang
3E8
17660kHz
3F9
see also (Japanese DXer: Hirabayasi's blog) :
http://naganowakaho.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2020/06/post-1ac10b.html
** TNX! Hirabayasi.
"ID:3F9" New location ??
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 17670kHz Tibetan, etc.. -
XYZ Jul 01 (Wed), 2020 02:53 UTC No.4592 Note;
-0250-
17670kHz Radio Free Asia, in Tibetan, see also: https://www.rfa.org/about/info/frequencies.html
-0310-
15630kHz CHINA, DRM test (NOT CNR-1), non-stop chinese music, xHE-AAC cordec, TNX! JA4ICR's PERSEUS server !
** I am checking the operation of my new DREAM software. DREAM 2.2.1(+xHE-AAC cordec) zefie edition.
** https://www.reddit.com/r/RTLSDR/comments/grp6m2/dream_v221_for_windows_with_xheaac_support/
-0400*
-0401-
15625kHz moved from 15630kHz, CHINA, DRM test (NOT CNR-1), non-stop chinese music, xHE-AAC cordec, ID:3F9
-0500-
-0600-
-0715-
17660kHz CHINA, DRM test, (NOT CNR-1), non-stop chinese music, xHE-AAC cordec, ID:3F9
** 15630kHz --> 15625kHz --> 17660kHz
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: R. Vanuatu -
Ron Howard Jul 01 (Wed), 2020 08:06 UTC No.4594 VANUATU. 11835 (3 x 3945 [harmonic]), Radio Vanuatu, 0515-0535 UT, July 1. Program in
Bislama, with enough words in English to clearly understand it was all about the planned
celebrations for the 40th anniversary of independence at different locations throughout
Vanuatu; 0537, "Happy Birthday" wishes given to many persons with birthdays today.
As usual, very nice reception! My good audio at http://bit.ly/38frH0o . Independence Day
will be July 30, so all this month we can expect many such programs about the upcoming
celebrations. ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 02 (Thu), 2020 08:15 UTC No.4596 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0805-
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
5020kHz SOLOMON, weak signal
6045kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of Freedom
9410kHz/9774kHz TAIWAN, Fu hsing BS, 15375kHz No signal ?
17660kHz CHINA, xHE-AAC DRM, Non-stop chinese MX
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: KCBS 3250 kHz. -
Ron Howard Jul 03 (Fri), 2020 05:32 UTC No.4597 > -0805-
> ? 3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
July 2 - On 3250 kHz., with 1300*, cut off after time pips. Noted // 3959, which continued on after 1300.
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 03 (Fri), 2020 10:09 UTC No.4598 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !
-0959-
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3220kHz etc..
6045kHz NORTH KOREA, JAMMING, TNX Amano !
-1005-
17660kHz CHINA, DRM
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 04 (Sat), 2020 02:08 UTC No.4602 Note;
-0145-
12020kHz CHINA, xHE-ACC DRM, very weak signal in my location.,
** Good signal Australia PERSEUS server: TNX Neil Brisbane ! See also to attached GIF.
** Is it because of directivity ? or TX site ??
-0205-
15630kHz CHINA, xHE-ACC DRM, QSY from 12020kHz, No signal in my location.., TNX JA4ICR PERSEUS server.,
** This frequency also has a strong signal in Australia (TNX Neil Brisbane !)
-0310-
15630kHz CHINA, xHE-ACC DRM, still here.., No signal in my location.., TNX JA4ICR PERSEUS server
-0520-
15625kHz CHINA, xHE-ACC DRM, No signal in my location.., TNX JA4ICR PERSEUS server
Re: CNR17 - Language lessons in Russian and English -
Ron Howard Jul 04 (Sat), 2020 15:36 UTC No.4603 CHINA. 9630 // 11630, CNR17, at 1220 UTC, on June 27 (Saturday). Start of their
Russian language lesson; series of repeating words; rather poor due to aggravating
background whistling and light music throughout the lesson; this station is usually only
in the Kazakh language; timing varies, as on June 28, Russian lesson started at 1230
(again with the whistling in the background), till music at 1248; reception started poor
and steadily improved up to fair by 1300. ?
CHINA. 9630, CNR17, on July 4 (Saturday), from 1228 to 1301 UTC. Language lesson
in English; is easy to tell when they are having a language lesson here (whether Russian
or English), as there is distinctive whistling and humming in the background, which makes
it rather difficult to clearly understand all the words. Do not know what their schedule is for
these lessons, but I believe they are not carried every day. My audio at http://bit.ly/3eZ78b7 .
My local sunrise was at 1254 UTC.
Ron, listening at Asilomar State Beach (near Monterey), California, USA ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 3205kHz NK ?, etc.. -
XYZ Jul 05 (Sun), 2020 08:15 UTC No.4605 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0755-
3250kHz No signal (NK)
-0800-
9410kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, //9774kHz, 15375kHz ? very weak signal only
9510kHz CHINA, NUMBERS VC01, USB, (still June frequency)
-0812-
3205kHz UNID carrier, No modulation
-0820- No signal
5020kHz SOLOMON, weak
-0859-
3945kHz/7890kHz (tent.)VANUATU, weak signal
6045kHz NK Jammer...
6520kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, Recently there is no jamming.
6600kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, Noise jamming
-0900-
V28 NORTH KOREA Numbers changed SKD since July~, *2100- and *0900-
-0912-
9410kHz/9774kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS, (maybe around -1000*)
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 06 (Mon), 2020 09:34 UTC No.4606 Note;
-0911-
3205kHz UNID no modulation carrier
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3959kHz 3982vkHz etc
3250kHz No signal(NK KCBS)
3320kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, //6400kHz
3475kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, // 3905kHz 3930kHz 4450kHz 6520kHz(strong signal)
3980kHz SOUTH KOREA, Echo of Hope, // 4885kHz 5990kHz 6250kHz 6348kHz 9100kHz
6015kHz SOUTH KOREA, KBS Hanminjok Bangsong, (+ NK Jammer)
-0921-
5020kHz SOLOMON
7260kHz No signal(MNB), weak signal CHINA Xingjiang PBS
9510kHz CHINA, NUMBERS VC01, USB
-1000-
4775kHz LA station ?, 4775.045kHz, weak signal
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
Ron Howard Jul 06 (Mon), 2020 15:36 UTC No.4607 CHINA. 6255, CNR1, at 1138, on July 6. Very strong signal; still unknown as to why they
are here? Sound of Hope (Taiwan) was clear of any jamming on 6215 // 6230 // 6280.
KOREA NORTH/SOUTH. 6045, Voice of Freedom, on 1119+, on July 6. Totally blocked by
super strong white noise jamming from N. Korea. The former enjoyable reception of VOF
has come to an end for the time being!
July 6 (Monday) anomaly for VOP and VOH, as only one frequency changed from last
Monday:
Voice of the People: 3475 (this is the only change today; noted with good reception!)
// 3905 (ham QRM) // 3930 // 4450 // 6520 (continues to be unusually good - not jammed)
// 6600, at 1117.
Echo of Hope - VOH: 3980 // 4885 // 5990 // 6250 // 6348 // 9100, at 1114. All the same
frequencies as last Monday.
KCBS (N. Korea) silent on 2850, 3205 and 3250, at 1120. Still looking for a new frequency?
VANUATU. 3945, R. Vanuatu, on July 6, with random checks at 1136, 1203, 1211 and 1305.
At these times, heard the usual "You Are The Only One" song; continues to be heard daily
well past their former 1104*.
VIETNAM. 6165, VOV4 (the radio division for ethnic minorities), 1204-1300, on July 6.
Very rare reception! Normally the frequency is totally covered by the good signal of CNR6,
which was off the air today; no trace of any signal here from Myanmar; playing indigenous
music, with chanting/singing; language Vietnamese or similar; weak signal, but definitely
them. Needs more monitoring to find out if the CNR6 absence is for more than just a day?
Informative thesis that was submitted for a degree by Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen (2008) - "THE
ROLE OF RADIO AND TV IN THE LIFE OF ETHNIC MINORITIES IN VIETNAM CASE
STUDY: THE H’MONG PEOPLE IN LAO CAI AND LAI CHAU PROVINCE,"
at http://bit.ly/2CeQOV9 .
?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 08 (Wed), 2020 01:37 UTC No.4608 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0125-
** Monitoring in my location , kiwiSDR in KOREA(TNX!!) and PERSEUS server in Japan(TNX JA4ICR!!)
2350vkHz who ?, no modulation ??
2850kHz No signal
3205kHz No modulation carrier ?, maybe from NK
3220kHz No signal
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 11680kHz
3320kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS
-0132-
11430kHz AM/ 18040kHz H3E TAIWAN, NUMBERS, V13 Xingxing BS
-0920-
3205kHz No signal
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, //3220kHz 3920kHz 3959kHz etc..
3260kHz/3325kHz weak signal maybe PNG
-2315-
6135kHz CHINA, CNR-1, Spur ? Jammer ??
7260kHz CHINA, Xinjiang PBS, // 7310kHz, MNB still off the air..
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 09 (Thu), 2020 10:35 UTC No.4609 Note;
-1016-
3205kHz No signal(NK)
3220kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang
3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, // 3220kHz 3959kHz etc..
3325kHz PNG, NBC-Bougainville, weak signal
3945kHz (tent.)VANUATU, weak signal, also weak signal on 7890kHz
5020kHz SOLOMON
-2100-2300- 6520kHz "Voice of the People" monitoring
2100-2117 ?? bodo News
2117-2133 ?? ??? yeogsa iyagi History story
2133-2149 ??? ??? lajio munhaggwan Radio Literature Museum
2149-2201 ?? ??? sesang manligyeong World mirror
2201-2220 ?? bodo News
2220-2234 ??? ? ?? gohyang-e on pyeonji A letter that came to my hometown
2234-2300* ?? ?? ?? bangsong daesang sigan Broadcast talk time
2300 S/off
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: 6520kHz Jamming, etc.. -
XYZ Jul 10 (Fri), 2020 09:20 UTC No.4611 Note;
-0907-
6400kHz No signal(NK Pyongyang BS)
6520kHz SOUTH KOREA, Voice of the People, heavy Jamming !
-0910-
3205kHz No signal(NK)
3220kHz/3250kHz NORTH KOREA, KCBS Pyongyang, weak signal
5020kHz SOLOMON, no modulation ??
5137kHz NORTH KOREA, NUMBERS, V28, male, -0913*
-0919-
9510kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, USB
-0930-
4900kHz No signal(CHINA VO Strait-Minnan)
6400kHz NORTH KOREA, Pyongyang BS, bached, // 3320kHz
-0941-
4900kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, in Minnan, *0941- re-started but weaker signal than usual.. TX trable ?
4940kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, in Chinese, Started with 4900kHz, also weaker signal than usual.. ?
Re: Korea -
Ron Howard Jul 11 (Sat), 2020 03:30 UTC No.4612 KOREA NORTH/SOUTH. 9100, ?Echo of Hope - VOH, already on the air at 0733,
on July 9, with English language lesson, which will be?repeated again later
today from 1130 to 1200. So it looks?as if VOH?is running a four hour loop
of their programs??
Voice of the People, 6520, at 1039, on July 10 (Friday). Unlike the good
reception heard on Monday(6th), this frequency is now heavily jammed.
VOP, July 10, heard with no N. Korea jamming at all on both 3475 // 3905;
programs noted today?thanks very much to info from "Pak (Korean?DXer),"
posted here at "Now On The Radio DX" website.?Programs often start at odd
times. Greatly appreciate having the names of the programs!!!
1100: bodo ibnida (News) - My audio at http://bit.ly/2OhSboM . ?
1117: yeogsa iyagi (History story), tentatively started early at this time; missed recording it.
1135: lajio munhaggwan (Radio Literature Museum) - My audio at http://bit.ly/325YTXh . ? ? ?
1148: sesang manligyeong (World mirror) - My audio at http://bit.ly/2DvQJxc . ? ? ?
1201: bodo ibnida (News) ? ?
1219: gohyang-e on pyeonji (A letter that came to my hometown) - My audio at http://bit.ly/2W7Ca9g .
1233: bangsong daedam sigan (Broadcast talk time) - My audio at http://bit.ly/3gKVnFR . ? ? ?
1300: bodo ibnida (News). ?
KCBS (N. Korea) on July 10, continues silent on 2850 and 3205; again heard on 3250, from 1032 till
last check at 1240; noted // 3959. ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif., USA
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire ?
Re: CNR17 - Weekend language lesson in English -
Ron Howard Jul 12 (Sun), 2020 03:44 UTC No.4619 CHINA. 9630, CNR17, on July 11 (Saturday), from 1235 to 1305. The weekend language?lesson
scheduled for approximately 1230-1300;?in English and with Kazakh(?) language;?multi-language
intro ("Hi, Hello, N? h?o [Chinese for "Hello"], How are you?," etc.); into?phrases in?English
("I have a pen. She has a pen. I had a pen. She had a pen. I will have?a pen. She will have a
pen. Do you have a pen?, My mother?has a book. My father has a?car. Does he have a car?," etc.);
with a terrible format for a language lesson, as there is a?very prominent, non-stop, self-QRMing
whistling and humming throughout the entire program;?it's not really in the background, but is
too strong. During weekdays?perhaps the lessons are?at a much later time (1500+?). My local
sunrise was at 1258 UT. My audio is at http://bit.ly/2OiTwfm . ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Ron
Asilomar State Beach, Calif.
Eton E1, antenna: 30m long wire
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: -
XYZ Jul 12 (Sun), 2020 09:44 UTC No.4620 Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
-0914-
9410kHz/9774kHz/15375kHz TAIWAN, Fu Hsing BS (via PERSEUS server JA4ICR TNX!)
9510kHz CHINA, NUMBERS, VC01, USB, weak signal
-0918-
4900kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, Minnan px., 4940kHz has not yet TX., Chinese traditional theater.
-0937- off the air ? No signal
*0942- re-started
4940kHz CHINA, Voice of Strait, "Focus on China" in English, *0941-
-1213-
5970kHz CHINA, CNR-1 still here..., Gannan is covered.
Re: CNR6 again on 6165 kHz. -
Ron Howard Jul 12 (Sun), 2020 12:21 UTC No.4621 July 12 - CNR6 has returned to 6165 kHz. again after being silent for
about six days. Unfortunately am therefore now unable to hear VOV4 any
longer; heard CNR6 at 1027+ and was // 9420.
Ron
California
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: VOV4 on 6165 kHz. -
Ron Howard Jul 13 (Mon), 2020 21:48 UTC No.4624 6165 kHz. - On July 13, interesting developments here; yesterday had definite CNR6 here
(// 9420) on the air again after being silent for about six day; today surprised to find CNR6
was again absent; heard VOV4 from 1215 to 1315; in Vietnamese or dialect and with unique
indigenous chanting; only a few brief minutes when I thought I heard an extremely weak
Myanmar underneath, but not a negative factor to VOV4 reception, which was better than
usual. Nice to hear this unique station broadcasting to their ethnic minorities. My audio of
chanting at http://bit.ly/30bkzyu .
Ron
California ?
Re: Asia - Pacific DX log(24) :: VOV4 on 6165 kHz. -
XYZ Jul 13 (Mon), 2020 23:30 UTC No.4625 Great audio !! Ron-san, ARIGATOUGOZAIMASU !!
About 40 years ago, I was researching Indochina broadcasts, minority languages and traditional music (songs).
It's very nostalgic to hear them once in a while ! :-))
