I obtained this eQSL card from the BBC for my reception on 5875 kHz on 22nd July 2024.
The QSL card features a photograph of the BBC Far Eastern Relay Station in Singapore. Transmissions commenced from Kranji Singapore in 1979 and ended in 2023.
I obtained this eQSL card from the BBC for my reception on 5875 kHz on 22nd July 2024.
The QSL card features a photograph of the famous statues of Ariel and Prospero (1933) by Eric Gill on the front facade of Broadcasting House.
At about 0716 UTC on the 22nd day of July 2024, I tuned in to Radio France International, broadcasting on 17850 kHz in the French language.
The signal was coming from the Issoudun 500kW transmitter in France. (Short Wave Info 2023)
Above:- Map showing the location of Issoudun, France. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of Radio France International was good. The signal strength was good and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of Radio France International.
References.
At about 1322 UTC on the 22nd day of July 2024, I tuned in to Trans World Radio Asia, broadcasting on 17700 kHz in the Awadhi language.
The signal was coming from the Talato-Volo 1kW transmitter in Madagascar. (Short Wave Info 2023)
Above:- Map showing the location of Talato-Volo. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of TWR was good. The signal strength was good, and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from stations on adjacent frequencies. There was only slight atmospheric noise on the band.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of TWR Asia.
References.
At about 1259 UTC on the 22nd day of July 2024, I tuned in to Shan News Radio, broadcasting on 17720 kHz in the Burmese language.
The station is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand and has a target audience of Myanmar. The signal was coming from the Al Dhabbiya 250kW transmitter in the United Arab Emirates. (Short Wave Info 2023)
Above:- Map showing the location of Al Dhabbiya. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of Shan News Radio was good. The signal strength was good, and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from stations on the frequency or adjacent frequencies. There was only slight atmospheric noise on the band.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of the Shan News Radio.
References.
At about 1235 UTC on the 22nd day of July 2024, I tuned in to the BBC, broadcasting on 5875 kHz in the Korean language.
The signal was coming from the Tinian Island 250kW transmitter in the Mariana Islands. (Short Wave Info 2023)
Above:- Map showing the location of Tinian Island. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of the BBC was good. The signal strength was good, and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies. There was only slight atmospheric noise on the band.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of the BBC.
References.
At about 1241 UTC on the 21st day of July 2024, I tuned in to KNLS, broadcasting on 9795 kHz in the English language.
The signal was coming from the Anchor Point 100kW transmitter in Alaska. (Short Wave Info 2023)
The broadcast consisted of music and religious programs.
The overall reception of KNLS was good. The signal strength was good, and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies. There was only slight atmospheric noise on the band.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of KNLS.
References.
At about 0711 UTC on Sunday the 21st day of July 2024, I tuned in to Adventist World Radio, broadcasting on 15610 kHz in the French language.
The signal was coming from the Moosburnn 100kW transmitter in Austria. The target audience was West Africa. (Short Wave Info 2023) (WRTH 2024)
Above:- Map showing the location of Moosbrunn, Austria. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of Adventist World Radio was good. The signal strength was good, and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from stations on adjacent frequencies. There was only slight atmospheric noise on the band.
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Below is a short video showing my reception of Adventist World Radio.
References.
At about 0617 UTC on the 21st day of July 2024, I tuned in to Adventist World Radio, broadcasting on 15220 kHz in the French language.
The signal was coming from the Nauen 250kW transmitter in Germany. (Short Wave Info 2023)
Above:- Map showing the location of Nauen, Germany. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of Adventist World Radio was poor. The signal strength was good and there was no interference from other stations on the same frequency or from adjacent frequencies. There was only slight fading of the signal. However, there appeared to be a transmission fault. During the broadcast there was music playing over the top of the announcers with the music cutting in and out. When this was not occurring, the reception was good, but when this apparent fault occurred it made listening difficult
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Below is a short video showing my reception of Adventist World Radio.
References.
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