A new logging
With little time on my hands at present, until at least April, when I depart for Aotearoa New Zealand, I did manage to grab 30 minutes listneing the other evening at around 1350 UTC. I was delighted to pick up RRI Pro Satu Tanjung Pinang on 1341 kHz. The station came in well - probably the best of the Indonesians. There were also lots of id's.
In the Pacific Asia Log, Bruce Portzer has it as being supposedly off air, however, it is very much on air and Bruce has been sent the sound file to prove it. I am sure he will amend the PAL accordingly.
Now to decipher what was being said and to write a report - in Indonesian!
The DXing Adventures of a Kiwi living in Asia
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Two new veries in one day!
The first one is from Radio RB2 in Curitiba, Brazil on 9725. It was heard on 17th December 2016 via Peter Mott's SDR receiver in Northland, NZ.
The verie arrived (see below) accompanied by a rather nice sticker, which will appear in the DX Times shortly.
The second verie is from the FEBC in the Philippines heard broadcasting in Khmer in 19th January on a frequency of 7410 kHz. The verification came from Norita Estabillo (norie.estabillo@febc.ph). I have been encouraged to have a listen on 702 kHz (DZAS), which I might just do!
The first one is from Radio RB2 in Curitiba, Brazil on 9725. It was heard on 17th December 2016 via Peter Mott's SDR receiver in Northland, NZ.
The verie arrived (see below) accompanied by a rather nice sticker, which will appear in the DX Times shortly.
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The second verie is from the FEBC in the Philippines heard broadcasting in Khmer in 19th January on a frequency of 7410 kHz. The verification came from Norita Estabillo (norie.estabillo@febc.ph). I have been encouraged to have a listen on 702 kHz (DZAS), which I might just do!
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Thursday, 9 February 2017
A new logging
With the demise of the ABC Shortwave Services in the Northern Territory on 31 January, it has left AIR Gangtok in the clear on 4835.
Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim, once an independent monarchy before being annexed by India in 1975. To be more accurate, the Indian government deposed the Sikkimese monarchy and a referendum held later the same year resulted in the population voting to join India.
My wife and I have a good friend who is a member of the Sikkimese Royal Family and her story doesn't quite tally with the official version, but ....
It is a tiny state high up in the Himalayas, bordering with Nepal, China and Bhutan. It is basically north of Darjeeling. The shortwave station is a difficult one to hear and conditions at present are not good. I had to listen for several nights before getting a signal that I could actually use to write a report.
With the demise of the ABC Shortwave Services in the Northern Territory on 31 January, it has left AIR Gangtok in the clear on 4835.
Gangtok is the capital of the state of Sikkim, once an independent monarchy before being annexed by India in 1975. To be more accurate, the Indian government deposed the Sikkimese monarchy and a referendum held later the same year resulted in the population voting to join India.
My wife and I have a good friend who is a member of the Sikkimese Royal Family and her story doesn't quite tally with the official version, but ....
It is a tiny state high up in the Himalayas, bordering with Nepal, China and Bhutan. It is basically north of Darjeeling. The shortwave station is a difficult one to hear and conditions at present are not good. I had to listen for several nights before getting a signal that I could actually use to write a report.
Friday, 3 February 2017
A new verification
The Voice of Vietnam has replied to two reports. The first is for 9840 and 12020 heard on the 28th July. The second was for a MW broadcast on 1224 (although the card says 1240) heard on the 5th October.
In addition there was a lovely hand written note from one of the VoV workers and a calendar.
The Voice of Vietnam has replied to two reports. The first is for 9840 and 12020 heard on the 28th July. The second was for a MW broadcast on 1224 (although the card says 1240) heard on the 5th October.
In addition there was a lovely hand written note from one of the VoV workers and a calendar.
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
An Indonesian Response
From my home location the band is full of stations from Thailand, which don't verify. There are a few Indonesians audible, the best among them being Bukittingi on 1512 and Pelambang on 1287.
Getting a response from the Indonesians is also a challenge. I have tried Pelambang with no luck, I tried Medan on 801 with no luck, but I have had a partial response from Bukittingi. They have sent me an email seeking my home address so that they could send me a letter. Fingers crossed!
From my home location the band is full of stations from Thailand, which don't verify. There are a few Indonesians audible, the best among them being Bukittingi on 1512 and Pelambang on 1287.
Getting a response from the Indonesians is also a challenge. I have tried Pelambang with no luck, I tried Medan on 801 with no luck, but I have had a partial response from Bukittingi. They have sent me an email seeking my home address so that they could send me a letter. Fingers crossed!
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Caveat Emptor
This means buyer beware. I purchased a battery charger from the web. I thought I was getting a good deal as it was less than 100RM. However, my foolishness was soon exposed. Initially it didn't work, then it decided it would work. The third time of use saw it stop and when I touched it, it was very hot. I feared I may have cooked my battery, but no, only the charger. See photo below.
I have since purchased another battery charger from the net paying around 270RM. This one works superbly.
I was off the airwaves for two weeks with a very flat battery. Lesson learned!
This means buyer beware. I purchased a battery charger from the web. I thought I was getting a good deal as it was less than 100RM. However, my foolishness was soon exposed. Initially it didn't work, then it decided it would work. The third time of use saw it stop and when I touched it, it was very hot. I feared I may have cooked my battery, but no, only the charger. See photo below.
I have since purchased another battery charger from the net paying around 270RM. This one works superbly.
I was off the airwaves for two weeks with a very flat battery. Lesson learned!
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
A verie has arrived
As mentioned in the post below this one, I logged Thunder AM, the AFN station on 1530 in Yongsan South Korea the other night. I had trouble finding an address and in the end I messaged the Facebook page.
A verification arrived today from George A. Smith, Chief Affiliate Relations/Public Affairs Officer/Broadcast Operations, American Forces Network (AFN) Broadcast Center, 23755 Z Street, Riverside, CA 92518. His email address is: george.a.smith32.civ@mail.mil
As mentioned in the post below this one, I logged Thunder AM, the AFN station on 1530 in Yongsan South Korea the other night. I had trouble finding an address and in the end I messaged the Facebook page.
A verification arrived today from George A. Smith, Chief Affiliate Relations/Public Affairs Officer/Broadcast Operations, American Forces Network (AFN) Broadcast Center, 23755 Z Street, Riverside, CA 92518. His email address is: george.a.smith32.civ@mail.mil
Monday, 2 January 2017
A new logging
For my SDR recording last night I have managed to log Thunder AM 1530 in Korea. This is an American Forces Network station. I now need to go back over the recording and see what further details I can get. The signal was heard at 25232.
One song was identified - Annie's Song by John Denver and there was an announcement heard in English - the only words I could make out were 'much better'. Later another announcement gave an 800 phone number.
It is a slim hope, but I have verified stations with less detail than that!
For my SDR recording last night I have managed to log Thunder AM 1530 in Korea. This is an American Forces Network station. I now need to go back over the recording and see what further details I can get. The signal was heard at 25232.
One song was identified - Annie's Song by John Denver and there was an announcement heard in English - the only words I could make out were 'much better'. Later another announcement gave an 800 phone number.
It is a slim hope, but I have verified stations with less detail than that!
Saturday, 31 December 2016
Peter Mott's Kiwi Software Defined Radio
I have mentioned Peter's Kiwi SDR in several of my posts below. It has been available to NZRDXL members only until now. However, the trial period is now over and it is available to all and sundry. The web address is: http://kiwisdr.northlandradio.nz
For other Kiwi SDRs go to http://sdr.hu
I have mentioned Peter's Kiwi SDR in several of my posts below. It has been available to NZRDXL members only until now. However, the trial period is now over and it is available to all and sundry. The web address is: http://kiwisdr.northlandradio.nz
For other Kiwi SDRs go to http://sdr.hu
A mystery resolved
About 6 weeks ago (mid-November) I was listening on Peter Mott's Kiwi SDR after work, while waiting for my wife to finish her work.
On 1270 kHz there was a US station playing Christmas music - slightly early but nonetheless enjoyable. It didn't seem to fit any format I could find. I had nobody to send a report to. To add to the frustration, every time an announcement was due, the signal faded - such is the lot of DXers.
Whilst preparing the January New Zealand DX Times, I came across a piece of news that raised my spirits it said that KVMI 1270 had changed its format from adult contemporary to Christmas music. It is 5kw daytime and 1kw nighttime. If it was 1kw, it was a very good signal. On the SINPO scale it was heard at 34533.
A report has been emailed to the station and I got an auto reply from the Program Director - Bill
Lynch saying that he was out of the office. I now have a name and a more definitive email address. Fingers are crossed that he will verify the report.
About 6 weeks ago (mid-November) I was listening on Peter Mott's Kiwi SDR after work, while waiting for my wife to finish her work.
On 1270 kHz there was a US station playing Christmas music - slightly early but nonetheless enjoyable. It didn't seem to fit any format I could find. I had nobody to send a report to. To add to the frustration, every time an announcement was due, the signal faded - such is the lot of DXers.
Whilst preparing the January New Zealand DX Times, I came across a piece of news that raised my spirits it said that KVMI 1270 had changed its format from adult contemporary to Christmas music. It is 5kw daytime and 1kw nighttime. If it was 1kw, it was a very good signal. On the SINPO scale it was heard at 34533.
A report has been emailed to the station and I got an auto reply from the Program Director - Bill
Lynch saying that he was out of the office. I now have a name and a more definitive email address. Fingers are crossed that he will verify the report.
Thursday, 29 December 2016
A new logging
Using Peter Mott's SDR (now open to the public on http://kiwisdr.northlandradio.nz) I have logged Super Radio Deus e Amor on 9565 kHz at 0250. On the SINPO scale it was 35353
For those interested in SW Brazilians, via NZ, I can recommend this SDR very highly. It has just come out of its trial period and according to the person who runs the Kiwi SDR project, it is in the top two or three of the Kiwi SDRs in use around the world.
The only criticism I have of it is that it suffers from 'audio underrun', which means the signal gets periodically lost.
About Audio Underrun Peter says: 'Under run typically means there is insufficient bandwidth between the server (at my house) and your computer. The restriction could be at any point in the Internet path. Another possible cause is CPU exhaustion on the server here.
The connection here is back hauled over a 4G link. The radio link is fine, however the carrier (Vodafone) does not have sufficient capacity at all times. We are approaching holiday season and resident count is increasing, so this may get worse.'
Using Peter Mott's SDR (now open to the public on http://kiwisdr.northlandradio.nz) I have logged Super Radio Deus e Amor on 9565 kHz at 0250. On the SINPO scale it was 35353
For those interested in SW Brazilians, via NZ, I can recommend this SDR very highly. It has just come out of its trial period and according to the person who runs the Kiwi SDR project, it is in the top two or three of the Kiwi SDRs in use around the world.
The only criticism I have of it is that it suffers from 'audio underrun', which means the signal gets periodically lost.
About Audio Underrun Peter says: 'Under run typically means there is insufficient bandwidth between the server (at my house) and your computer. The restriction could be at any point in the Internet path. Another possible cause is CPU exhaustion on the server here.
The connection here is back hauled over a 4G link. The radio link is fine, however the carrier (Vodafone) does not have sufficient capacity at all times. We are approaching holiday season and resident count is increasing, so this may get worse.'
It is an annoying problem, but given the nature of where Peter is in New Zealand, there is not a lot that can be done about it.
Wednesday, 21 December 2016
More veries have arrived
I have received 3 veries from Radio Free Asia for a logging made of their Vietnamese programme - see below. I am particularly pleased to have their 1503 broadcast verified. This comes out of Fangliao in Taiwan.
The other two frequencies were 11850 via Saipan and 13735 via Tinian in the Northern Marianas.
I have received 3 veries from Radio Free Asia for a logging made of their Vietnamese programme - see below. I am particularly pleased to have their 1503 broadcast verified. This comes out of Fangliao in Taiwan.
The other two frequencies were 11850 via Saipan and 13735 via Tinian in the Northern Marianas.
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
A verie has come in
It has been a while since I last received one, but I have a verie in from Helliniki Radiophonia on 9420 mentioned below.
It came as an email from Dr Dimitris Gazidellis, Director of Network Development & Operations ERT SA, dgazidellis@ert.gr
It has been a while since I last received one, but I have a verie in from Helliniki Radiophonia on 9420 mentioned below.
It came as an email from Dr Dimitris Gazidellis, Director of Network Development & Operations ERT SA, dgazidellis@ert.gr
Monday, 19 December 2016
Further Loggings
Thanks to Peter Mott's SDR in Russell, NZ, I can log South American SW stations among many others.
Recent loggings have included: Radio Nacional da Brasil 11780, Radio Bandeirantes 11925, Radio RB2 9725 and Radio 9 de Julho 9820. All were heard at good levels at around 0650 UTC.
In addition I have logged Helleniki Radiophonia (the old Voice of Greece) on 9420. This signal was excellent in every respect.
Emails have been dispatched to all stations, but I am not holding my breath waiting for a reply.
Thanks to Peter Mott's SDR in Russell, NZ, I can log South American SW stations among many others.
Recent loggings have included: Radio Nacional da Brasil 11780, Radio Bandeirantes 11925, Radio RB2 9725 and Radio 9 de Julho 9820. All were heard at good levels at around 0650 UTC.
In addition I have logged Helleniki Radiophonia (the old Voice of Greece) on 9420. This signal was excellent in every respect.
Emails have been dispatched to all stations, but I am not holding my breath waiting for a reply.
Saturday, 10 December 2016
Thursday, 8 December 2016
A logging and a QSL
I managed to log KKOH on 780 in Reno, Nevada. This was achieved with the services of Peter Mott's SDR Radio. An email report was dispatched and almost by return email a verification came. Dan Mason's email address is: dan.mason@cumulus.com
I managed to log KKOH on 780 in Reno, Nevada. This was achieved with the services of Peter Mott's SDR Radio. An email report was dispatched and almost by return email a verification came. Dan Mason's email address is: dan.mason@cumulus.com
Hello Stu,
I can confirm that you were listening to AM 780 KKOH. We're in
Reno, Nevada, USA and broadcast our news/talk format at 50,000 watts.
We're directional after sunset aiming west-southwest and can be heard clearly
up and down the west coast of the U.S. from Canada to Mexico. We've received
DX reports from places like Hawaii, Japan, and the Scandinavian
countries. I believe yours may be the first I've seen from New Zealand!
Thanks for the note.
Dan Mason
Program Director/Talk Host
News Talk 780 KKOH
595 East Plumb Lane
Reno, NV 89502
Main: 775-789-6700
Direct: 775-325-9139
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I find the bit about not having had reports from NZ a little strange. KKOH is regularly heard in New Zealand. In the past I have reported them a cpouple of times and heard nothing. I was delighted to get this verie - finally.
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
New loggings
I found an article on the web, which has helped me to make my new WinRadio G313e run a bit better. Thanks to Finnish DXer Mika Mäkeläinen for his sage advice.
As a result I did a bit of listening last night and logged Radio Free Asia on 1503 kHz broadcasting out of Taiwan in Vietnamese. They were running the programme in parallel on 11850 and 13735. The latter was subject to some pretty serious interference from a siren being broadcast over the top of it.
The problem I have had was listening in SSB with a suitable filter width. I have discovered it can go down as low as 1 kHz. The controls were hidden, but when you know where to look they were easy to find. In addition I have been having trouble with the recording of programs/ frequencies. However, this too was resolved last night. I still have much to learn, but things are looking better than they were a week ago!
I found an article on the web, which has helped me to make my new WinRadio G313e run a bit better. Thanks to Finnish DXer Mika Mäkeläinen for his sage advice.
As a result I did a bit of listening last night and logged Radio Free Asia on 1503 kHz broadcasting out of Taiwan in Vietnamese. They were running the programme in parallel on 11850 and 13735. The latter was subject to some pretty serious interference from a siren being broadcast over the top of it.
The problem I have had was listening in SSB with a suitable filter width. I have discovered it can go down as low as 1 kHz. The controls were hidden, but when you know where to look they were easy to find. In addition I have been having trouble with the recording of programs/ frequencies. However, this too was resolved last night. I still have much to learn, but things are looking better than they were a week ago!
Sunday, 4 December 2016
A new verification has arrived
Colombian SW station Alcaraván Radio on 5910 have verified my recent report via their QSL manager Rafael Rodriguez. It is an e-QSL featuring two photos of the transmitting building and the transmitter as well as the actual e-card. The report was emailed to Rafael - rafaelcoldx@yahoo.com
This station was logged via Peter Mott's Kiwi SDR. See the post below this one.
The station also runs La Voz de Tu Conciencia on 6010. I verified this back in 2004 on 3280 kHz, so it is another one to chase.
Colombian SW station Alcaraván Radio on 5910 have verified my recent report via their QSL manager Rafael Rodriguez. It is an e-QSL featuring two photos of the transmitting building and the transmitter as well as the actual e-card. The report was emailed to Rafael - rafaelcoldx@yahoo.com
This station was logged via Peter Mott's Kiwi SDR. See the post below this one.
The station also runs La Voz de Tu Conciencia on 6010. I verified this back in 2004 on 3280 kHz, so it is another one to chase.
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