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BC-DX 1664                                                  10 Sept 2026
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ALGERIA   15140 kHz  Ifrikya FM, Ourgla site, ALG; 27 Aug 2026, 09.44-
09.49 UT, pop music, OM YL seems FF music. Strong 15135 kHz QRM of CRI,
32433, SNR =10dB.
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

17600 kHz  Ifrikya FM, Bechar, ALG; 27 Aug 2026, 09.50-09.55 UT, dance
African music, OM YL seems French, dance African music. 35433, SNR 11dB
(LOB).
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

ASCENSION ISL   9915 kHz  BBCWS London via English Bay ASC isl at 06.18 UT
3 Sept 2026. Very poor with English. Scheduled 06.00-07.00 UT daily.
(Terry L Krueger-FL-USA, hcdx Sept 3)

AUSTRALIA   Transmitter manufacturer Nautel has completed a new installa-
tion, with BAI Communications recently commissioning a new Nautel XR3
transmitter for Torres Strait Islanders Media Association's (TSIMA) Meriba
Wakai Radio 4MW on Thursday Island.

XR3 is a powerful AMtransmitter that uses single-phase power. The building
block for the XR3 transmitter is a power module integrating multiple RF
amplifier units. The individual RF amplifiers and modulator units are con-
nected to the power modules using plug-in industry standard "D" connectors
and bolted directly to a heatsink. Servicing consists of simple exchange,
using only a screwdriver. Component level repair can be performed at a
workbench or near the transmitter using a convenient test cable that pro-
vides all test signals from the host transmitter. TSIMA Radio 4MW is a
24-hour radio service operated by TSIMA.

Established in 1985, Radio 4MW broadcasts on 1260 kHz AM and airs across
Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait), the Northern Peninsula Area and as far north
as the Western Province of Papua New Guinea.

The project forms part of a wider broadcast infrastructure upgrade that
has already delivered significantly improved AM coverage and audio quality
across the Torres Strait, with listeners on Saibai Island, approximately
150 km from Thursday Island, reporting noticeably clearer reception. It
will help provide reliable broadcasting services to Torres Strait communi-
ties for many years to come.
(radioinfo.com.au 2/8 via Sam Dellit, ICDX-AM) [Output still 2 kw. BC]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a new
Broadcast Station Book (and other data) in early July:

<https://www.acma.gov.au/list-transmitters-licence-broadcast>

While everyone refers to the Station Book (with a history going back to
1979), the most comprehensive data is included in the MS Access database
(even includes the electrical parameters of MF directional antennas).
ACMA published a new Register of Radiocommunications Licences (RRL) site a
few months ago:

<https://www.acma.gov.au/register-radiocommunication-
licences-rrl#/licences>

Just enter the callsign in the search field typically to find the licence
details & licence PDF.
(Sam Dellit via ICDX-AM io Group; via
NZ DXT Sept #78, AM news, page 8; Sept 2)

BRAZIL   6010 kHz  Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, BRA; 26 Aug 2026,
09.59-10.30.UT, BrasPort OM ID "ZYL275 MW 880 kHz, ZYE521 short wave 49mb
6010 kHz, ZYC696  100.9 mHz FM, stations of Inconfidencia Radio Network,
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil" (the frequency of 15190 kHz is not
mentioned). Port YL begin of news program (Jornal da Incofidencia) "Seven
o'cloc, good morning, today is Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026, temperature 18degr
(degrees Celsious) at BH".

News about streets and car traffic at BH, woman arrested at BH accused of
staging her own kidnapping, Cruzeiro and Atletico (football soccer teams
of BH) drew in yesterday's match of Copa do Brasil (Brazilian football
tournament). Port YL "starts now Jornal da Incofidencia, information and
services". This program have 30 minutes. 55444, SNR 22dB.
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

BRAZIL   6150 kHz  Radio Saturno, Belo Horizonte, 04.45-05.16 UT, 27 Aug,
Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments, ID. "Radio Saturno", program "Faixa
Brasil". 15422.

6180 kHz  'Radio Nacional da Amazonia', Brasilia, 20.38-21.02 UT, 27 Aug,
Portuguese, comments, at 21.00 UT soccer program "No Mundo da Bola".
25422.

11780 kHz  'Radio Nacional da Amazonia', Brasilia, 18.38-18.52 UT, 26 Aug,
Portuguese, comments, ID. "Radio Nacional". 14422. Also heard 19.44-20.03*
UT, 27 Aug, Brazilian songs, comments, ID. 25422.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

CANADA  15034 kHz USB mode, Sept 1 at 22.03 Ut tune-in CHR just in time to
hear "Trenton Military, out" Never clear to me their "schedule" of non-
continuous broadcasts during any hour. Or maybe this time they were out to
change to night frequency 6754 USB mode.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 1)

6069.979 kHz  The only CAN bc SW stn I heard at 23.48 UT Sept 1, is CFRX
Toronto CFRB 1010 relay.
[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb  df5sx, DXplorer / wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Aug 21)

CHINA   mainland item. Can you hear the Chinese frequency 6080 kHz ? 
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-BRA, wor Sept 7)

Hi Lucio, Much of the time, I hear CNR1 on 6080 kHz, with a good signal at
my local beach.
A26 Shortwave Frequency List  September 6  2026,  0800 UTC
Day 1 Sunday
kHz     Time UTC    ITU  Station                  Lang  Location    Days
6080    1100-1805   CHN  CNR 1 Voice of China      Chi  Golmud 916  1-7
6080    2025-2400   CHN  CNR 1 Voice of China      Chi  Golmud 916  1-7
6080    1200-1300   CHN  Hulunbei'er CNR8          Mon  Hailar      1-7
6080    0933-1200   CHN  Hulunbei'er Xinwen Zongh  Mon  Hailar      1-7
6080    1300-1600   CHN  Hulunbei'er Xinwen Zongh  Mon  Hailar      1-7
6080    2150-0530   CHN  Hulunbei'er Xinwen Zongh  Mon  Hailar      1-7

6080 kHz, is the Hulunbuir News Comprehensive Radio Station.
Hulunbuir is a city in northeastern Inner Mongolia, China.

But please notice 3900 kHz, which I do sometimes hear at the beach:

A26 Shortwave Frequency List  September 6  2026,  0800 UTC
Day 1 Sunday
kHz     Time UTC    ITU  Station                  Lang  Location    Days
3900    0900-1440   CHN  Hulunbei'er Xinwen Zongh  Chi  Hailar      1-7
3900    2130-0700   CHN  Hulunbei'er Xinwen Zongh  Chi  Hailar      1-7

CHN  Hailar 3900 / 6080 kHz 7.5 kW site. 
Location 49 11 00.26 N  119 43 09.37 E  or

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/FusXeZBs4WAcVGZZA> 

<https://yandex.com/maps/-/CThvrAm7>

CHN_Geermu_#916 site CNR11 Tibetan MW 1098(ex1134) 1000 kW and SW 4x100 kW
Location  36 25 32.96 N  94 59 45.34 E  or

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/7pYoJrbY16dVYqRZA>

(Ron Howard-CA-USA, direct and wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 7)

CHINA   -   Mystery military band station on 9510 kHz.

Observed on 9510 kHz on  29 Aug from 17:58 UT sign-on, closing at 18:10UT.
And again for a longer period on Wed 2 Sept from 17:58 UT until 18:30 UT
sign off.Very slight splatter from powerful RRI Galbeni Romania on 9500kHz

Thanks to Shazam, the music is identified as "The Welcome March",performed
by a band of the Peoples' Liberation Army. The recording is played on a
continuous loop, but with frequent breaks in the audio,lasting for several
seconds at a time.

The signal is strong at my location (S=9+10 to 15dB) indicating that it is
beamed west from the PRC.

I thought perhaps it might be a new "Numbers Station", as in the past, se-
veral of these broadcasters began with a musical piece before starting to
read out the numbers. But so far, I only hear the music. I will keep moni-
toring to see if these broadcasts reappear on other days of the week and
to observe if there are any changes in the format.
(Alan Holder G4ZBH, Isle of Wight, U.K., hcdx & wor Sept 3)

COLOMBIA   5910 kHz Alcaravan Radio, Puerto Ller, CLM; 29 Aug 2026, 09.26-
09.31 UT, En YL, instrumental music. 35333, SNR 10dB.
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

COLOMBIA   5910 kHz  Alcaravan Radio, Puerto Lleras, 04.49-06.25 UT on
28 Aug, English, religious comments and songs. 25422.

6010 kHz  'La Voz de tu Conciencia', Puerto Lleras, 04.51-06.28 UT, on
27 Aug, Spanish, religious comments, female, male, program "Tu Historia
Preferida", religious songs, ID. " ... 6010 kHz, 'La Voz de tu Conciencia'
senal de Colombia para el mundo". 14422.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

6010.015 CLM  'La Voz de tu Concencia', Sp weak and tiny signal, 23.46 UT,
         and co-channel too
6010.052 BRA  rather stronger in Bras-Port R Inconfidencia string.  {wb.}

CONGO DEM REP    Current situation of Radio Kahuzi.

According to an email received by Dan Robinson of the United States from
the station, Radio Kahuzi, a Christian station in Bukavu, Zaire, is facing
a situation where the security situation in the area has worsened,
threatening not only the revival of shortwave broadcasting but also the
very existence of the station.

The rebel forces that have occupied the area have created a lawless situa-
tion, including forced labor and child trafficking, and the 91.1 MHz fre-
quency used by the station has been seized by another broadcasting sta-
tion, forcing them to change their frequency to 102.1 MHz. The term of the
commander of MONUSCO (United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of
Congo), who had been mediating amid the chaos, has also ended, and a re-
quest has been made for the rebel forces to withdraw by July 15, but there
is no prospect of this being realized.
(WORD July 10 via Shortwave Monthly; via
(NZ DXT Sept #78, SW news, page 18; Sept 2)

CUBA   5024.88 kHz  Radio Rebelde, Bauta {probably, rather very low 5 kW
reserve unit these days - instead - to save main power electricity, ed.}
at 06.20 UT on 3 Sept 2026. Distorted audio, humming transmitter. Presumed
site.
(Terry L Krueger-FL-USA, hcdx Sept 3)

CUBA   11760 kHz on Sept 1 at 22.06 UT, RHC with S=9+20dB of dead air
except for wind-howl. SAWA.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 1)

CUBA [non]   13570 & 13720 kHz, Sept 1 at 22.11 UT, R. Marti with stupid
sportstalk about beisbol, such as "Medias Blancas" White Sox; not to be
confused with calcetines blancos white socks. Seems RM wastes an awful lot
of time on sportstalk - shouldn't they be more focused on undermining The
Revolution ??  -  BTW at this hour the 11860 & 11930kHz were *much* weaker
here.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 1)

Nothing heard from Cuba at 23.40UT, not on 5025v, nor 6000, 9710 nor 11760
kHz - just NOTHING.

{9710 kHz} 9709.992kHz flutter signal of CRI Beijing Portuguese from Kashi
Kashgar Shufu Xinjiang province transmission centr, 500 kW powerhouse
there, in far western China near KGZ / TJK border- instead.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb  df5sx, DXplorer / wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 1 / 2)

CZECH REPUBLIC   Radio Prague International celebrating 90 years on
the air with you !

What better way for a radio station to celebrate its 90th birthday than
together with its listeners ?  Enjoy today's special birthday program,
where the main stars are our listeners from around the world.

90 years ago, Radio Prague International was created as a strategic weapon
against Nazi propaganda. Through the crackle of the airwaves, presidents,
ordinary people and visionaries spoke to listeners abroad.

Today, however, it will be you, our listeners abroad, who will be speak-
ing to the world through our broadcasts. Over the summer, we received many
emails and voice messages in response to our invitation to celebrate our
anniversary with us in this way.

Several messages came from the United States, where large numbers of Cze-
choslovaks settled during the 20thcentury, built families and communities,
and where their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are grow-
ing up today. One of them is our listener,
Peter.

"Hello, Radio Prague. My name is Peter and I've been a faithful listener
for about the last seven years and love to catch up on current events in
the Czech Republic on your program. Im a first-generation American. My pa-
rents are originally from Ostrava and Podebrady.

I am fluent in Czech, thanks to my parents, and constant studying, includ-
ing the Masaryk School in Chicago with their online courses. My favorite
features with Radio Prague International are Prague off the beaten track
with Vit Pohanka and Prague Talk with Ian Willoughby. Thank you for your
quality program and for bringing the Czech Republic to my home in Colora-
do".

Radio Prague International also has listeners in Scotland. One of them is
Douglas Gibb, who has been listening to our broadcasts for 50 years !

"I've known Radio Prague for over 50 years, since I started listening as a
schoolboy in 1976, when I was a member of the Radio Prague Monitor Club.
Radio Prague today means that it keeps me in touch with what's happening
in the Czech Republic. Radio Prague also introduced me to Czechoslovakia,
as it was then, and I became treasurer for the British Czech and Slovak
Association for around 20 years, no doubt starting from that early days,
listening to Radio Prague.

And one archive story, which I remember that resonates, is the story about
Lidice on June 10, 1942. Having listened to Radio Prague in 1976, that
story has always resonated in my mind, and the date has always been there
in my mind also."
The full article continues here:

<https://english.radio.cz/radio-prague-international-celebrating-
90-years-air-you-8896095>

(Radio Prague International, Czech Republic, 31 August 2026)

Re:  Unhappy news from Radio Prague newsletter ...

The Czech Republic's draft state budget for 2027 does not include any
funding for Radio Prague International, the news outlet Seznam Zpravy
reported on Tuesday. In a chapter outlining the specific budget of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which funds the station, no money is allo-
cated for international radio broadcasting.

<https://deutsch.radio.cz/rpi-chefredakteurin-stejskalova-paradoxe-
lage-im-jahr-des-90-sendergeburtstags-8895924>

RPI Editor-in-Chief Stejskalova: A Paradoxical Situation in the Year of
the Station's 90th Anniversary

What changes have already taken place at RPI this year as a result ?

"The cost-cutting measures have required significant staff reductions. As
of July 1, I had to lay off eight employees in various editorial depart-
ments. One production position and one sound engineer position were elimi-
nated. The editorial staff reductions affected the German, Czech, Russian,
Spanish, and French editorial departments. A web editor position was also
eliminated. The positions of the heads of the Russian and French editorial
departments were eliminated.

As a result of these consolidations,two new departments have been created:
one for Romance languages (French, Spanish) and the other for Slavic
languages (Russian, Ukrainian,Czech). All of this is reflected in our pro-
gramming. The weekend news programs from the Russian, French, and Spanish
editorial teams have been discontinued, as have the weekend newsletters,
which are regularly subscribed to by embassies, among others. Podcast
production has declined—the French editorial team now produces only two
30-minute episodes per week instead of seven,and the Spanish team produces
three.

The production of web content and the volume of news coverage are also de-
creasing. The loss of editors will also have a significant impact on the
diversity of content. It will be necessary to write more "from the desk,"
as there is no longer time for field reporting."

We're celebrating our 90th anniversary. And we all hope that we'll be able
to celebrate our 100th as well. How do you see the near future ?

"I'd like to be optimistic, but there's little reason to be at the moment.
The current government is preparing to nationalize public media and wants
to fund Czech Radio from the national budget—though without any guarantees
of continued funding. Should this happen, it is uncertain how much money
Czech Radio will still have at its disposal overall.

And whether the station's management will be willing to invest part of the
significantly reduced budget in international broadcasts—unless this is
enshrined in law—is something we will see in the coming months. But I am
convinced that we will still be broadcasting next year."

<https://deutsch.radio.cz/den-finger-am-puls-der-zeit-rundfunk-
intendant-zavoral-gratuliert-zum-90-8895931>

Radio Prague International is funded by the government, which is a com-on
model for international broadcasters. Specifically, the funding has come
from the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs up to now. However, the head of
the ministry, Petr Macinka, has cut funding by a quarter for this year.

During the state budget negotiations in the Czech Chamber of Deputies in
February, he also stated that Radio Prague International would receive —
and I quote — "not a single crown" in 2027. So what does Broadcasting Di-
rector Zavoral plan to do to secure funding for international broadcasts?

"That will be the subject of further discussions with the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs this fall. The law on Czech Radio requires us to broadcast
abroad. And it also states that the state finances these broadcasts. That
means,on the one hand, the minister can say what he says and may even want
to follow through on it.

On the other hand, we will rely on the law and the regulations. And if
nothing changes in the legislation by January 1, 2027, we will of course
insist that the funds for international broadcasts come from the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs," said Rene Zavoral.

Hoping for Understanding.
If the funding is not provided, we will have to discuss the matter inter-
nally, the director adds. After all, Czech Radio is legally required to
guarantee broadcasts abroad. He continues:

"Then, logically, we'll discuss the format of these broadcasts. But we'll
make every effort to subsequently reclaim the money from the state. And
we'll be uncompromising on that point. After all, it's not possible to
simply change the rules and fail to transfer the funds. Of course, we can
discuss the amount. That discussion is always legitimate.

But the state's obligation to finance international broadcasts is simply
enshrined in law. And so far, nothing has changed in that regard. So I
very much hope that reason will prevail and that the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs will reverse its position."
(via Rick Barton-AZ-USA, wor Sept 1)

CZECH REPUBLIC   Draft 2027 budget contains zero funding for Radio Prague
International. The Czech Republic's draft state budget for 2027 does not
include any funding for Radio Prague International, the news outlet Seznam
Zpravy reported on Tuesday. In a chapter outlining the specific budget of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which funds the station, no money is al-
located for international radio broadcasting.

The minister of foreign affairs, Petr Macinka, cut Radio Prague Interna-
tional's budget by one-quarter this year and had said it would not receive
any state backing in 2027. The station celebrated 90 years since its first
broadcast on Monday of this week. Source: Radio Prague.

<https://alokeshgupta.blogspot.com/>
(via Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1411 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 13)

DENMARK   3965 kHz 'World Music Radio' Hvidovre, 19.58-20.16 UT on 27 Aug,
pop songs in English, LA songs. 15422.

25800 kHz  'World Music Radio', Marslet, 14.14-15.08UT, 28 Aug, pop and
LatinAM songs, ID. "World Music Radio, WMR". 25422.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

DENMARK   World Music Radio 5930 kHz Ishoj - was off air under repair
according to station owner Stig Hartvig Nielsen-DNK on 1st August.
But is back on air now (23 Aug) after not being heard most of July.

3965 kHz Hvidvore - Stig says is still 400 watts but aerial has been im-
proved twice in July (it now gives a fair signal every evening in
Caversham-UK - AP-UK).

The new location for 15700 kHz will be Hvidovre (same as 3965 kHz)
(SHN-DNK via AP-UK; via
Alan Pennington-Caversham-UK, via BrDXC-UK "Communication" monthly
magazine September 2026, page #28, BrDXC.UK iogroups Sept 10)

ETHIOPIA   6030 kHz  'Radio Oromiya', Addis Ababa, from Gedja Jawe site,
at 18.07-18.28 UT on Aug 26, Vernacular, comments. 15421.

6110 kHz  'Radio Fana', Addis Ababa, from Gedja Jawe site, 17.43-18.19 UT,
on Aug 26, Vernacular, comments, East African songs. 25433.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

Gedja Jawe-ETH site location
08 47 05.86 N  38 38 41.06 E  or

<https://yandex.com/maps/-/CTh77QMs>  or

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/DsM48mreHd5dnhTM6>

GERMANY   15310 kHz via MBR Nauen tion center. Bible Voice sce at 16.10UT,
in progress, animated sounding preacher in listed Oromo (Ethiopia Horn of
Africa, etal). Heard w/ Drake SW-8, but with indoor wire due to major
amount of electrical storm activity in the area. Went off on the half hour
point. Fair on Aug 31.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

GERMANY   DLF Kultur Podcast: 80 Years RIAS Berlin -
Neighbour, Pop Star, Cold Warrior .... DLF Kultur podcast (in German):

80 Jahre RIAS - Nachbar, Popstart, kalter Krieger.

DLF Podcast featuring a few original recordings (incl. from East German
radio) and lots of people reminiscing.

Available at:

<https://www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de/nachbar-popstar-kalter-krieger-
80-jahre-rias-100.html> 

or the usual podcast sources.
Refresh your German - 41 minutes.
(73 Klaus Werner-UK  G7RTI, BrDXC-UK iogr Sept 4)

From AI server:
Here is an English summary of the uploaded Deutschlandfunk Kultur
"Zeitfragen" programme on 80 years of RIAS Berlin, based directly on the
transcript.

RIAS Berlin - 80 Years: "The Free Voice of the Free World".

The programme looks back at the history and significance of RIAS (Rundfunk
im Amerikanischen Sektor), which became one of the most influential radio
stations of the Cold War. The discussion features former RIAS journalist
Horst Wendt and RIAS historian / archivist Ralf Bei der Kellen. The pro-
gramme emphasizes that RIAS was not simply a radio station but became an
institution in the ideological conflict between East and West.

Foundation and early years:
RIAS was established in the American sector of Berlin after the Soviet
Union had taken control of the Reich Broadcasting building and launched
the Soviet-controlled Berliner Rundfunk
{in West-Berlin Charlottenburg British occupated sector, wb. ed.}.

The Americans, unable to obtain airtime there, created their own station
in Berlin-Britz*, initially using equipment originating from the former
German military broadcasting service.

{ " like 14x Mercedes Daimler-Benz trucks each.

We also viewed the same museum piece—mounted on a wartime Mercedes truck 
—at the radio operators' gathering held during the 1975 IFA (International
Radio Exhibition) at the RIAS broadcasting station in West Berlin-Britz.

I read about two Soldatensender installations in Germany after WW II only:

(US American sector) "Lili Marleen-Sender"

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lili_Marleen>

RIAS Berlin Britz 20 kW 683 / 854 kHz from 1949 year. All Mercedes-Benz
trucks still visible during guided tour during Funkausstellung August 1975
at Britz transmitter site.

(US American zone) MW sender M = Martha, located at Hessischer Rundfunk
Frankfurt Heiligenstock 593 kHz tx site after 1945 WWII end.

Latter later moved to Deutsche Bundespost Mainflingen-A site, used as
longwave transmitter 151 kHz 25 kW from Dec 1, 1962, when DLF service
moved from Hamburg Moorfleet to Mainflingen location. Later Mainflingen
tx increased to 50 kW with new tube types.

approx. Dec 1962 til March 1967 in use, stopped regular service when new
DLF Donebach 153 kHz tx came on air, but was meant further as reserve unit
during maintenance or summer thunderstorm lightning breaks at Donebach.

See also
<http://www.lexikon-der-
wehrmacht.de/Gliederungen/Propaganda/Propaganda.htm>
(wb, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Jan 6, 2009 year history) "

From these improvised beginnings, RIAS West-Berlin developed into a major
broadcaster.

* "Im September 1946 entstand hier der erste Sender des Rundfunk im Ameri-
kanischen Sektor (RIAS). Mit nur 800 Watt Sendeleistung wurde hier das
Programm mit einem kleinen Sender der US-Army ausgestrahlt, der auf einem
Jeep-Truck montiert war. -- RIAS Berlin - Eine Radio-Station in einer ge-
teilten Stadt, page #48, von Kundler, Herbert, erschienen im Reimer-Verlag
2002}.

The Berlin Blockade, 1948-49:
RIAS played an important role during the Soviet blockade of West Berlin.
Its reporters accompanied Allied "airlift" flights and reported directly
from the situation on the ground. Reporters also went into factories,
shops and streets to document shortages, power cuts and everyday life.

The station even used mobile loudspeaker vehicles to bring news directly
to people in Berlin. According to figures mentioned in the programme,
RIAS's popularity increased dramatically during the blockade, with a con-
temporary survey reportedly finding that 93% of Berliners regarded RIAS
as "their" station afterwards.

Humour and "Die Insulaner":  {"The islanders" - residents of West Berlin
(an "island" due to the surrounding wall)}

One of RIAS's most successful programmes was "Die Insulaner," a political
cabaret created by Guenter Neumann. It used satire, humour and irony to
deal with the difficult situation of West Berlin. The programme was also
popular among listeners in East Germany because humour provided a way of
coping with life under dictatorship.

The political role of RIAS:
The programme openly acknowledges that RIAS had a political mission. It
was under the authority of the American State Department's information
service and was intended, particularly after 1945, to promote democratic
ideas and counter the ideological influence of Nazism and later Soviet
communism. Nevertheless, former employees describe considerable editorial
freedom and say that American representatives generally did not interfere
directly with programme content.

The East German uprising of 17 June 1953:
RIAS became an important source of information during the workers' up-
rising. Workers from East Berlin came to RIAS to communicate their demands
because they had few other means of reaching the public. RIAS reported
their statements, but according to Horst Wendt, the American authorities
explicitly prevented the station from calling for a general strike oracti-
vely encouraging the uprising. The station therefore functioned primarily
as a voice and information channel, rather than as an organizer of the
revolt.

Risks for East German listeners:
Contact with RIAS could be dangerous. The programme describes the East
German regime's campaign against people who listened to or communicated
with the station. During the mid-1950s, people accused of contacts with
RIAS were subjected to show trials. One particularly notorious case was
Joachim Wiebach, a 29-year-old decorator who was sentenced to death and
executed. Despite such repression, many East Germans continued to listen
to RIAS Berlin programs.

The Berlin Wall and the "loudspeaker war":
After the Wall was built in 1961, RIAS Berlin and other Western facili-
ties used mobile loudspeaker vehicles along the border. They transmitted
news, commentary, music, satire and political messages towards East
Berlin. East German loudspeaker vehicles responded with their own propa-
ganda and ridicule. RIAS reporters regarded their work as politically im-
portant and as a way of bringing uncensored information into East Berlin.

Music and American cultural influence:
Music was another major reason for RIAS's popularity, especially among
younger listeners. The station broadcast rock 'n' roll, jazz, pop and 
German popular music, while also producing its own programmes. American
music was associated by many young Germans with modernity and freedom.
RIAS also established the RIAS Symphony Orchestra and RIAS Chamber Choir,
demonstrating that its cultural mission extended beyond popular music.

RIAS even used popular songs as a means of teaching English. The programme
recalls broadcasts in which English-language lyrics were translated and
explained word by word. The presenters suggest that such cultural pro-
gramming was part of the broader ideological competition between East and
West.

Self-criticism and independence:
An interesting aspect emphasized in the programme is that RIAS was also
capable of self-irony and criticism of American policy. In the late 1960s
and 1970s, when younger Germans became increasingly critical of the United
States because of the Vietnam War, RIAS Berlin nevertheless continued to
broadcast critical songs and satire about America and even about RIAS it-
self.

Jamming:
EastGermany continued attempting to interfere technically{*} with RIAS
Berlin and Hof relay broadcasts until 1978. The programme interprets this
as evidence of the authorities' fear of the influence of the station and
its uncensored information.

{ * GDR provided 62 x MW unit stations of 3 to 5 kW powerful local jamming
well covered the whole GDR target area, and also 2 x LW jammers at Koe-Wu
and Rehmate, as well as Prague Podebrady Czech Republic on 173 kHz.

LW 173 kHz jamming against VOA {and RIAS Berlin} pxs at Podebrady-CSSR.

In a international law treaty in Warsaw in 1953 Poland and CSSR signed a
contract of common RADIO JAMMING on LW, MW and SW against US RL / RFE /
VOA outlets.

<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/doc/3101.jpg>
<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/doc/3102.jpg>
<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/doc/3103.jpg>
<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/doc/3104.jpg>

On 17 Dec 1954 was a meeting of representatives of Czechoslovakia and MV
PLR to deepen cooperation in the defense against a hostile broadcasting.
The existing collaboration was characterized as very beneficial. She was,
according to participants in the meeting to further develop thanks to the
expanding construction of new transmitters in the FRG. At the meeting it
was agreed to begin construction of a broadcasting center for the long-
wave interference in the Polish Republic ?? and one in Czechoslovakia,
organize ex- change of experience and further consultation. 

Podebrady/Melnik-CSSR

CZE  Podebrady_former_LW / SW site in WW II.

calls OMA/OLB 5/OLT, standard and time signal stns
50 08 15.15 N  15 08 39.99 E

<http://goo.gl/maps/l2ZW>
<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/doc/3206.jpg>
<http://www.radiojamming.puslapiai.lt/article_en.htm>

It was also disturbed by the RIAS Berlin broadcasts in German for
German-speaking area with a population (Brno, Olomouc, Karlovy Vary,
Usti nad Labem and Liberec).

... repealing the new center for broadcast on long wave and 
30 June 1958th. The decision to build a center for interference to DV
in southwestern Bohemia was later changed completely and for this pur-
pose was modified Liblice existing transmitter, which was simpler and
cheaper solution (reconstruction required a cost about half a million
crowns).

CSSR national jamming control center at Drahelcicích
50 01 53.52 N  14 11 15.58 E

<http://g.co/maps/jvmce>
wb. ed. }

The end of the GDR:
The programme also recalls the famous "Concert for Berlin" near the Wall
during Berlin's 750th-anniversary celebrations. Performers included David
Bowie, Phil Collins and the Eurythmics. Large numbers of East Berliners
gathered near the Wall to listen. The story is presented as one of the mo-
ments when people began to sense that the East German system was losing
control.

Overall conclusion:
The programme portrays RIAS as a unique combination of journalism, poli-
tical communication, culture and entertainment. Its influence came not
only from political reporting but from its intimate style, humour, music
and willingness to engage directly with ordinary people.

The former RIAS journalist's central claim is that the station's credibi-
lity ultimately came from journalistic freedom and quality rather than
simply from American political propaganda. Asked what RIAS might do today,
he argues that it would continue its traditional principle: report reality
as accurately as possible, without inventing or manipulating it.

In short: RIAS helped make radio into a powerful instrument of the ColdWar
— not simply by opposing East German propaganda, but by offering listeners
in both East and West a mixture of information, humour, music, cultural
openness and a strong sense of personal connection.
(via roger Sept 8)

GERMANY   Shortwave Radio Gold has some programming changes with effect
from 14 September.

CQ Serenade is changing from a daily one-hour slot (incorporating Glenn
Hauser's World of Radio in the second half hour) to a two-hour slot 6 days
a week, and will incorporate the following segments:

- h0:03 ARN (Amateur Radio Newsline)  - US
- h0:24 AGDG-News with Olaf Mertens   - Germany
- h0:31 Glenn Hauser's World of Radio - US
- h1:00 "Bande Rumorose"              - Italy
- h1:30 vintage "Media Network"       - Netherlands

and will be broadcast
Mondays    22.00 UT on 3975 kHz;
Tuesdays   15.00 UT on 6160 kHz;
Wednesdays 19.00 UT on 3975 & 6160 kHz;
Thursdays  15.00 UT on 6160 kHz;
Fridays    17.00 UT on 3975 & 6160 kHz; and
Saturdays  22.00 UT on 3975 kHz.

As a result, there will be some changes to other programming, and I will
update the Music Programmes on Shortwave PDF file at the end of next week.

Shortwave Radio Gold currently broadcasts:
0700-1500 (Sat/Sun) 6160;
1500-1700 (daily)   6160;
1700-2200 (daily)   3975 & 6160; 
2200-2400 (daily)   3975.
Full programme schedule at  <https://www.shortwaveradio.de>
(Alan Roe, Teddington-UK, BrDXC-UK iogr Sept 1)

HUNGARY    Scheduled maintenance in Hungary on MW 540 kHz and 1188 kHz.

- Kossuth Radio from Solt on 540 kHz will be off air completely from
Aug 31 to Sept 09 and from Sept 09 to Sept 09.

- MR4 from Szolnok will be off air at 1188 kHz at Sept 09 in the morning
hours.

- MR4 from Marcali will be off air completely on 1188 kHz from Sept 22 to
Sept 25.
(Tringer Laszlo-HNG  {2026-Aug-31} via Yduns's MW Info via
Mike Terry-UK on BrDXC-UK iogr Aug 31)

INDONESIA   7289.9 kHz  RRI Nabire with greatly extended broadcast, heard
at the beach, RRI Nabire Pro 1 / Pro Satu, on Sept 8, heard at my local
beach with the longest extended broadcast that I have ever heard here.
Above average reception even with QRN.

Suspect this unusual happening was in part due to the "RRI Fest Nabire
2026" events being held from Sept 4.

<https://app.box.com/s/roe505iosn0gky7bd8hj11dplscmjwpt>

which leads up the major event on Sept 11, being celebrated as Indonesia's
81st National Radio Day, which marks the founding of Radio Republik Indo-
nesia (RRI). Believe it would be worthwhile to monitor all RRI stations
right up to Sept 11, for any additional anomalies.

0810-0855 UT: EZL songs and announcers; nice to find they do occasionally
air songs in English, today with Ben E. King singing "Stand By Me."

0855-0906: Islamic segment; Shalawat Tarhim prayer, followed by the
Maghrib (sunset) call-to-prayer (adh?n).

0906-0937 (at which time I tuned away to check on VOI): Announcers and
EZL songs; one unique selection with child singing;
ID given as " R-R-I Nabire." My recorded musical audio -

<https://app.box.com/s/qt3szq5amrvcmy5xys6aijd98zjoog95>

0950-1002: EZL songs, but at *10.01 UT, mostly blocked by CNR1; unpleasant
listening so I tuned away.

Rechecked at 10.19 UT to find a strong signal from UNID ham on about
7289.6 kHz, with a relay of WRMI's (USA) Supreme Master TV program. Later,
by 10.28 UT, the UNID was already off the air.

1028: Ending the RRI news by airing the patriotic song, "Dirgahayu Indo-
nesia."

1031-1159: EZL songs; in the past I could easily confirm the segment just
after 10.31 UT as Christian programming (songs and preaching), but today I
was unable to confirm what type of EZL songs were being played.

1159: The usual theme music (Rayuan Pulau Kelapa/Song of the Coconut Is-
lands), followed by the news.

I finally tuned away at 12.10 UT, and RRI Nabire was certainly still on
the air with the news !

Voice of Indonesia relay via WRMI (USA) on 7780 kHz, monitored from 09.38
to 09.50 UT on Sept 8 (Tuesday); in English with "Let's Travel Around
Indonesia" program about tourist spots near a coral reef and talking about
cultural / indigenous music; poor reception today, as again QRM'ed with
fairly strong CODAR.

Back again at Asilomar State Beach (near Monterey), California, USA NoAM
LITEMALADSP MLite-880, external antenna: 100 ft. long wire (Am very happy
with my new receiver. For me it is a serious DXing radio).
(Ron Howard-CA-USA, hcdx and direct via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 8)

INDONESIA   Radioland: James Cridland's radio newsletter.

I'll be on RRI in Indonesia a little later this week: the station was
founded on 11 September 1945, so it's celebrating its 81st anniversary
this week. The broadcaster has four networks and 90 local stations. Radio
is 101 years old in Indonesia: the first station in the country broadcast
in Dutch,.

I've been in Indonesia for the past week at Radiodays Asia. You can find
a bunch of interviews in the RadioToday podcast - and more to come in RD.
The Radiodays Europe Podcast too. I do enjoy the event: there's plenty go-
ing on in Asia that doesn't get the coverage it deserves. Next year, the
event will be in Taipei, Taiwan - a place I've never been:
should be fascinating.

While in Indonesia, I took my ludicrously geeky radio with me, and tuned
around the dial one afternoon. I discovered Padel Corner 89.6FM - a radio
station that seemingly is run by a sports club in the city, with music and
an advert for the sports club itself (I can tell you it has six padel
courts, a sauna and it does food). I wonder how those licences work - an
interesting idea, if you can keep the costs low enough, to run your own
service on the FM dial !

In the UK, there's real concern that turning off television broadcasts
could put radio services at risk. Radiocentre has released some research
suggesting that transmission costs for radio broadcasters could increase
by more than 50%. They've not shared the full research, and I'm surprised
that it's only a 50% increase - but even so, it's a real concern, espe-
cially if that happens in 2034, one of the dates being considered.

I wonder if this has been costed in other countries? The UK can't be alone
in looking to turn off free-to-air television; but perhaps the shared in-
frastructure that the UK uses makes it a little different.

Over the past few weeks, I've been driving my daughter home from school
listening to the BBC Radio 1 breakfast show. My goodness, the production
on that radio station is phenomenal: I can only assume that someone is
pre-producing all the segues ahead-of-time, because the quality of them
all is really impressive. Worth a critical listen.

For more information see  <https://james.cridland.net/>
(via Mike Terry-UK, wor Sept 9)

KOREA REP OF {South}  9770 kHz  KBS Seoul from Kimjae txion center site,
at 10.20 UT. English segment. Pop music, woman presenter to Vietnamese
language section after BoH. Theatrical prod. at 10.45 UT. Off 11.00 UT.
Fair to Good on Aug 30.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

LIBERIA   6050 kHz  ELWA, Monrovia at 06.14UT on 3 Sept 2026. Presumed the
one. Threshold in unidentified language talk and slow gospel-ish vocals
song. HCJB off in this hour.
(Terry L Krueger-FL-USA, hcdx Sept 3)

LIB  ELWA exVOA Monrovia  probably location 06 14 28.58 N  10 41 49.62 W
<https://yandex.com/maps/-/CThzBCif>  wb. ed.

LUXEMBOURG   6140 kHz  Radio Gloria, Junglinster site, 16.38-17.58 UT, on
Aug 26, German, religious songs and comments. 25422

6140 kHz  'Radio Augusta International', Junglinster site, 17.59-18.23 UT,
on Aug 26, English, ID. "Radio Augusta International", pop songs. 35433.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

MADAGASCAR   12095 kHz  BBC London WS {via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Mada-
gascar relay facility Relay station !! } at 04.30UT, news headlines, lead-
ing with renewed missile attack by US (against Iran), this time on an is-
land in Strait of Hormuz. This is first escalation reported in a month.
(w/ SW-8, 100' wire). Good on Aug 31.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

MADAGASCAR   11610 kHz  Sept 7 at 21.59 UT, MWV  OC at S=9+20/30dB, 22.00
UT start instrumental, then vocal music in Arabic. Both Chinese at 21 and
Arabic at 22 are 100 kW at 325 degrees, de-facto North American service
beyond different CIRAFs per HFCC.org:
must be wishful thinking as parameters are identical. Chinese 27S, 28SW,
37N France, Italy, Iberia; Arabic 38,46NE,47N Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Chad,
Niger. Note HFCC style forbids spaces after commas. Now and as usual,
11610 kHz is the SSOB except for the Marties and as long as Brasil & Cuba
be off.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 7)

MALI   5995 kHz Sept 1 circa 06.30 UT, no signal from ORTM, no broad noise
either, as also reported by Rodney Johnson: "MALI  Re "rough noise" 5990-
6000 kHz. Greetings From Minnesota! 5995kHz 0600z-0615z Sept 1. The "rough
noise" is gone, just noise floor and no carrier. Either another power
blackout,or perhaps the engineers are attempting remedy? Here's hoping for
the latter! 73s Rodney".
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 1)

5995 kHz even exact French spoken signal from RTVM Bamako #I transmission
center signal, 18.00-00.01UT, S=9+15dB noted in Perseus SDR net at Detroit
MI state. 23.44 UT Tue Sept 1 UTC_wise.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb  df5sx, DXplorer / wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Aug 21)

MALI   5995 kHz  Radio Mali, Bamako site #1, at 05.57 UT on 3 Sept 2026.
Local level, excellent modulation with French man and woman hosting. Mali
vocal with kora or similar accompaniment, ID, brief segment in presumed
Bambara, back to French. Lots of moo cows and rooster crows atop talk.
Whatever problems others are reporting here appear to be fixed, at least
for now.
(Terry L Krueger-FL-USA, hcdx Sept 3)

MLI_Bamako_Kati_RTM_site (old French FOM / RTF / CRI site too) of
French colonial era, location at

12 44 37.2 N  08 03 11.4 W  or

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/xKtqQfnUXPNki3PT6>  wb. ed.

MALI   5995 kHz  Radio Mali, Bamako site, 06.05-06.23 UT, Aug 24, heard to
today with its usual morning program "Au Chant du Coq", Vernacular, com-
ments, African songs, "Au Chant du Coq sur Radio Mali", also ID with sound
of rooster crowing, some comments in French. 25422.

Also *18.00-18.36 UT on Aug 26, interval signal, ID. "Radiodiffusion Tele-
vision du Mali emmetant de Bamako...", Vernacular comments, African songs.
25422. Also heard *18.00-19.15 UT, Aug 28, interval signal, ID., Vernacu-
lar, comments, African songs, at 19.50 UT "Magazine en Anglais", "English
Magazine", news and comments about Mali in English, at 19.06 UT end of
English Magazine, "Thank you for listening, Mali National Radio", African
songs, Vernacular, comments. 35433.

9635 kHz  Radio Mali, Bamako txion center #1, 15.20-17.36 UT on Aug 26,
Vernacular, comments, African songs. 35433. Also heard 17.35-17.59* UT on
29 Aug, African songs, Vernacular, comments. 35433.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

MYANMAR   Mizzima Media, one of Myanmar's independent media organizations,
and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have jointly launched a new shortwave
radio service, "Voice of Independent Myanmar (VIM)".

The shortwave radio programme, which began broadcasting on August 9, aims
to provide between 500,000 and 2 million people across Myanmar with free
access to independent, accurate and reliable news and information, includ-
ing communities living in areas where information is restricted or con-
trolled by the Myanmar military regime.Airing every Sunday from 7 am to
8 am Myanmar Standard Time on SW 16mband,

17665 kHz, the broadcast will combine local and international news bul-
letins and analysis, practical information and segments dedicated to human
rights and disinformation. It will focus on Myanmar news, and include fea-
tures on China and Taiwan, a weekly special programme, media programme,
public service programme, and a counter disinformation programme.

To maximise its impact, the audio content will also be broadcast across
Mizzima's accounts on digital platforms, which count over 21 million fol-
lowers on Facebook and 3 million subscribers on YouTube.Since the military
coup of February 2021, Myanmar has plunged into a severe crackdown against
journalism. More than 200 reporters have been detained, at least 39 of
whom remain behind bars today,while the licences of at least 15 media out-
lets have been arbitrarily revoked. Myanmar ranks 166th out of 180 coun-
tries and territories in the 2026 RSF World Press Freedom Index. The
country is the world's third-largest jailer of journalists, just behind
China and Russia.

"This radio broadcast, which is freely accessible to anyone equipped with
a shortwave receiver and can't be blocked or jammed on a wide scale, will
allow the Myanmar public to once again access independent news despite the
junta's censorship, internet blackouts and digital surveillance, and the
growing influence of propaganda narratives from other countries in the
region — particularly from China," said Cedric Alviani, Director, RSF
Asia-Pacific Bureau. 

"For decades, shortwave radio has been a vital lifeline for the people of
Myanmar,providing access to trusted information even in the country's most
remote and conflict-affected areas. Through this partnership with Repor-
ters Without Borders (RSF), we are strengthening that lifeline and helping
ensure that people across Myanmar continue to receive reliable, indepen-
dent news. We are sincerely grateful to RSF for its invaluable support and
unwavering solidarity with the people of Myanmar in defending the funda-
mental right to access independent media. Launching this initiative as
Mizzima marks its 28th anniversary makes this moment particularly signifi-
cant, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to independent journalism
and to serving the people of Myanmar," said Soe Myint Managing Director
and Editor-In-Chief, Mizzima.
(via NZ DXT Sept #78, SW news, page 19 - 20; Sept 2)

MYANMAR - non - UNIDENTIFIED TXion LOCATION  
Subject: Re: BC-DX item 30 Aug Myanmar non [Voice of Independent Myanmar].

re. 17665 kHz this Aug 30 Sunday 00.30-01.30 UT:
Today Sunday Aug 30 checked this Burmese clandestine radio program, when
used JP Perseus SDR north of Tokyo JP, - only CNR8 Urumqi Mongolian do-
mestic program heard here.

But when used some KiwiSDR units in Nepal as GRMS KTM Himalayas, and at
Udorn Thani as well as at Khon Kaen - both in Thailand noted that audio
signal in full power of S=9+25 or -51dB. Audacity recording files will be
finished later the UT morning.
[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Aug 30)

Hi Wolfie & Glenn - Interesting to notice that the Voice of Independent
Myanmar (VIM) has posted a number of videos for a variety of days, other
than Sunday, on YouTube -
<https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceofIndependentMyanmar>

"Voice of Independent Myanmar" is more than just a radio channel; it is a
beacon of truth and independence for communities across Myanmar, espe-
cially those in conflict-affected areas with limited internet access. We
are committed to delivering unbiased news, promoting media freedom, and
giving a voice to women, youth, and ethnic communities. Independent. Fear-
less. For the People.

Sunday (Aug 30) video -
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7qTU-4YH5Y>
Translation: Radio Free Myanmar - August 30, 2026 Program.

The military has taken control of the eastern part of the Sittaung River
Basin and will increase its drone and technology attacks, the regional
commander said. Civilian deaths and displacement continue to rise due to
fighting and airstrikes across the country. JNPP reports that prisoners in
Mandalay's Obo Prison are being tortured and their families are being
scammed.

China Special Section - US Justice Department reports that Chinese hackers
are trying to penetrate US government networks. Sculptor who mocked Mao
Zedong sentenced to 3 years in prison. Researchers say China's cooperation
is needed to effectively enforce sanctions on Iran. More than 1,300 people
missing in floods in Tibet on the China-Nepal border.

Taiwan Special Section - 34 officials from 15 European countries arrive to
study Taiwan's technology and education sectors. China objects to Taiwan's
foreign minister's plan to attend Palaung forum Taiwan's vice president
warns of further loss of opportunity if drone capabilities are delayed. We
will report on the fire that severely damaged a building at Taipei's hi-
storic Zhennan Temple.

We will also present weekly specials, We will present a roundup of the
state of press freedom. Finally, we will present a program on combating
misinformation.

00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Sittaung River Basin Military Update
03:04 - Nationwide Conflicts & Airstrikes
06:14 - Rohingya Issue & ICJ Update
07:16 - Call for U Min Zin's Release
08:35 - Human Rights in Prisons
14:16 - China Special Segment
21:04 - Taiwan Special Segment
26:54 - Myanmar-Taiwan Geopolitics Discussion
54:43 - Fact-Checking Segment

Every Sunday 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Myanmar Standard Time You can listen to it
on shortwave 16mband, 17665 kHz until 12:00 localtime. You can also listen
online.
(Ron Howard-CA-USA, hcdx & wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Aug 30)

PAPUA NEW GUINEA   NBC Bougainville's F_Book page carried an item on work
underway to install a new MW transmitter at Buin in south Bougainville,
due for completion by end of the year. It noted this should improve cove-
rage across Bougainville and into Solomon Islands.

The project is part of PNG Government's goal to have NBC reach 100 percent
of the population. You can see the story at

<https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BLri8PZyA/>

ABC Pacific recently carried an interesting story on Bougainville's pos-
sible transition to full independence in the next couple of years. A good
review of the island's troubled history since the 1980s,current conditions
and future challenges.

<https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/the-pacificbougainville/106667268>

(Matt Francis, ADXN Aug_26; NZ DXT Sept #78, AM news, page 9; Sept 2)

PERU   4820 kHz  R. Senda Cristiana, Valle de Vitor, PRU; it has been not-
ed that RSC, which usually begins its broadcasts at 09.00 UT, has been un-
modulated carrier at several days over the past 2 weeks. Some noted days
and times: 25/08 - 0934, 26/08 - 0941, 27/08 - 0933, 28/08 - 0933, 29/08 -
0934, 30/08 - 0937 UT.
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

PERU   4775 kHz  Radio Tarma, Tarma, 00.03-00.12 UT, 25 Aug, Spanish,
comments, Peruvian songs. 15421. Also heard 01.46-01.55 UT on Aug 27,
Peruvian songs. 15422. Also 01.48-01.56 UT, 30 Aug, Spanish, comments,
Peruvian songs. 15421.
(Manuel Mendez-Lugo-ESP, hcdx & DX Fanzine Aug 30)

PHILIPPINES   According to a 16 August post on the FEBC Philippines F_Book
page, a new Nautel NX50 transmitter to replace DZAS 702's ageing unit is
due to arrive in October, "after which installation and testing will begin
at our FEBC Bocaue transmitter site.

By God's grace, we are prayerfully looking forward to putting the new
transmitter on the air by December. This new transmitter will be instru-
mental in continuously delivering the message of Christ with greater re-
liability to listeners across Mega Manila and beyond."
(FEBC website via Caroline Ford in GH's wor iog 22 Aug; via
NZ DXT Sept #78, AM news, page 9 - 10; Sept 2)

POLAND   Anniversary: World's highest radio mast collapsed in Poland
35 years ago.

Thirty-five years have passed this month since Poland's 646-meter
Konstantynow Radio Mast, then the world's tallest structure, collapsed
during maintenance work.

The mast near Gubin, about 80 kilometers west of Warsaw, fell shortly
after 7 p.m. on August 8, 1991. No one was killed, though the crash was
heard through a large surrounding area.

The mast had been built by Polish engineering company Mostostal Zabrze.
Construction began in 1973 and was completed the following year.

For 17 years, the 646.38-meter structure had been a striking symbol of
Polish engineering.

If it were still standing, it would be taller than every completed build-
ing in the world except Dubai's Burj Khalifa and Merdeka 118 in Kuala
Lumpur.

Its extraordinary height was dictated largely by engineering rather than
a desire to set a record.

The mast entered service in 1974, during the communist-era administration
of Edward Gierek.

It transmitted public broadcaster Polish Radio 1 on longwave at 227 kHz.

Engineers calculated that a mast approximately half the wavelength of the
signal would provide optimal transmission.

Combined with a powerful two-megawatt transmitter, the mast gave Polish
Radio 1 a vast reach. The station could be heard across Europe and North
Africa, and under favorable conditions as far away as Asia and North
America.

That reach also had political importance. Under communism, Polish Radio
1 was the country's main state radio news channel, and the authorities
wanted broadcasts to reach Poles living and working abroad.

It was officially inaugurated on July 30, 1974, by Prime Minister Piotr
Jaroszewicz, a senior figure in the ruling Communist Party.

The first sound formally transmitted from Konstantynow was the 12 chimes
of the clock at Warsaw's Royal Castle.

The mast remained the tallest man-made structure on Earth throughout its
existence. Its height was finally surpassed during construction of the
Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2008. The skyscraper, completed in 2010, stands
828 meters tall.

The Konstantynow mast collapsed while workers were replacing one of the
steel guy wires that stabilized the structure. Temporary cables were
installed during the operation, but one came loose and another was
unable to carry the load.

Investigators blamed errors and negligence by the maintenance team. The
head of the repair crew was later sentenced to two-and-a-half years in
prison and fined.

Polish Radio 1 remained on air because broadcasting had already been
transferred to the older transmitter at Raszyn near Warsaw during the
maintenance work.

Plans to rebuild the Konstantynow mast met strong opposition from local
residents, some of whom blamed the transmitter for health and
agricultural problems despite a lack of scientific evidence supporting
the claims.

A replacement longwave broadcasting center was eventually built near
Solec Kujawski, between the north-central cities of Bydgoszcz and Torun.
It uses two 330-meter masts and entered service in 1999.

Source: <IAR/PAP, polskieradio24.pl>

<https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7791/Artykul/3720442,anniversary-
worlds-highest-radio-mast-collapsed-in-poland-35-years-ago>

(Polskie Radio, via Mike Terry-UK, mwmasts iogr Aug 31)

ROMANIA   e-Mail to Romanian radio Observer Alexander Busneag:
Subject: Galbeni irregular - Sept 2 at 00:00 UT.

Today I heard RRI Bucharest English at 00:00 UT on the regular frequency
11620 kHz from TIGanesti site at S=9+10dB level, in Detroit MI remotedly;
I was then surprised to hear an S=8 signal of the same English program on
11970 kHz {which was Bacau Galbeni site outlet undoubtedly - used regular
til 24.00 UT} as well.

Did the technician at the Bacau Galbeni summer party taken - have a bit
too much - good Romanian wine taste ?  And forget to switch the transmis-
sion to the 280-degree beam for the Romanian service on different frq ?

In any case, the Romanian broadcast from Galbeni on 11800 or 11845 kHz was
n o t   on air on Sept 2nd.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb  df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 2)

SOLAR ECLIPSE.   Monitoring during the Solar Eclipse 12 August;
with Dave Kenny-UK.

The narrow path of totality extended mainly through Spain (see map on
page #6 of last month's August Communication) and peaked just after 1810UT
here in the UK where we had between 90-95% totality depending on location.
My own monitoring was done from my allotment on a south-west facing hill-
side here in Caversham where there is a bit less electrical interference
that at home, and also had a good view of the sky. It proved to be a popu-
lar spot for viewing the eclipse. I was using a Deepelec DP666 portable
with a small Tecsun AN200 loop.

The first station to appear was BBC Radio Scotland on 810 kHz which sud-
denly faded up out of the noise at around 17.50 UT. This was followed by
Solt Hungary on 540 kHz at 17.57 UT, Dutch LPAM MBC on 846 kHz at 18.00UT.
By 18.10 UT I could hear Spain on 999, 873, 783, and 666 kHz and by 18.20
UT Algeria on Bechar 549 kHz and Algiers 981 kHz sites.

Checks the following day confirmed that Radio Scotland had been received a
full hour earlier during the eclipse while the Hungarian and Spanish sta-
tions were heard about 20-30 minutes earlier than usual and Algeria only
about 10 minutes earlier than on a non-eclipse day.

What it also showed was, with this eclipse being so close to sunset there
was a noticeable enhancement of signals from Eastern Europe, and that not
long after the eclipse signals started to be affected by skywave with the
onset of sunset to the east. My observations were very similar to what
other members have reported which are reproduced below.
(Dave Kenny-UK, via BrDXC-UK "Communication" monthly magazine Sept 26,
page #7, BrDXC.UK iogroups Sept 10)

CHRIS GREENWAY  made the following observations using an ICFSW7600GR out-
doors in Caversham-UK:

Shortly before 18.00 UT, BBC Radio Scotland on 810 kHz faded up, becoming
good strength within a few minutes and remaining so over the next hour. It
was playing sun-related songs. Next to fade up were stations to the east,
including 1386 and 1557 kHz in Lithuania, both of which were copyable from
shortly after 1800 UT - but this didn't last long and they faded down as
the path of the eclipse moved towards the south of the UK.

On a slightly more southerly path, 540 kHz Solt Hungary faded up a few mi-
nutes after 18.00UT. Unlike the Lithuanian stations, Hungary stayed a good
signal throughout. By 18.20 UT, the peak of reception had clearly shifted
to the south / southwest, with many Spanish stations coming in well, in-
cluding on 954, 990, 999, 1044, 1080 and 1179 kHz. COPE Madrid on 999 kHz
(50 kW) had a huge signal! On the same path, Algeria was heard on 981 kHz
(fair) and 891 kHz (weaker).

Listening to the Spanish stations was interesting as they were reporting
on the passage of the eclipse (totality passed through Spain between 18.26
and 18.33 GMT).

Key takeaway for me: The rapid shifts in what was being heard over the
course of less than 30 minutes shows how quickly the ionosphere reacts to
changes in sunlight, and how the D-layer needs constant sun to do its un-
helpful (for DXers) work of absorption. I hope everyone else enjoyed the
eclipse, however they chose to observe it.
(Chris Greenway-UK, via BrDXC-UK "Communication" monthly magazine Sept 26,
page #8, BrDXC.UK iogroups Sept 10)

SPAIN   15500 kHz R. Exterior de Espana from Noblejas site at 18.45 UT,
"Fair to Good", w/ foootball match PBP. Time pips, no ID, but surely them
at 19.00 UT. 16 meter band // (17710 sic? rather 17715 kHz) heard equally
well at 21.00 UT recheck. Fair to Good on Aug 30.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

SPAIN   15500 kHz  Wed Sept 2 at 21.58 UT and onward, REE North American
frequency is OFF the air! Just in time for weekly token English; but 15520
kHz for ME is sufficient, S=9+10/20dB despite off the back. 17715 kHz for
SoAM also still on, and 15390 kHz for Africa also still off.

22.00 UT timesignal and open English 'live' with the usual Alba and Daniel
and their accents. Most of the time continuous musical background to ac-
company their rapid pace to cram a week's worth of info into one hour.
Preview topix: discussion of migration and asylum, with someone from CEAR
? Spanish Committee for Aid to Refugees; Earthquake sequence for two weeks
shaking Granada. 22.02 UT news of the week, national: local holiday in
Ceuta, calling for solidarity across Spain.

Spanish government response to wave of migrants called inadequate. Sanchez
to visit ? Russia and Israel blamed for disinformation. 22.08 UT, demon-
strations in Ceuta last week against migrants; leading up to general ele-
xion in 2027 year. At 22.10 UT, plug upcoming interview about 2-week quake
sequence in Granada. 22.11 UT, international news: Germany accuses Russia
of drone strike on Leipzig
{or rather Ukrainian securities to blame instead ?, - to create confusion
... just like with the blowing up of the German-Russian natural gas pipe-
lines in the Baltic Sea in the past? ed.}.
Ukraine war intensifies, Kiyiv struck for 6 days in a row. Iceland voting
referendum about EU. King Harald of Norway died Friday.

22.14 UT Nepal flash flood, two Spaniards missing; US and Iran trade at-
tacks. US taking Venezuelan oil. Maduro still in NY awaiting trial. 22.17
UT cultural news: gala San Sebastian Festival on Sept 18; Spanish actor
died. 22.18 UT, Alicante museum robbed of bronze age collexion 3 kiloyears
old, 66 items including bracelets, gold, amber worth 5 megaeuro but doubt-
ful there is a market for them. 22.22 UT sports, field hockey tune out!
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 3)

SPAIN   15500 kHz  Sept 8 at 21.59 UT, the REE North America frequency is
back on after missing for 6 days, in time for French on Tuesdays at 22.00
UT, S=9+10/20dB, // >15520 & >17715 kHz, still no 15390 kHz. So maybe will
remain on for weekly token English on Wednesday.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 8)

15500 kHz  Wed Sept 9 at 21.59 UT, REE Noblejas-ESP is indeed still on for
weekly token English to NorthAmerica, S=9+20/30dB direct, also on weaker
15520 kHz, weakest 17715 kHz, and infinitely weak on 15390 kHz and all
other frequencies.

Intro as with Alba and Daniel,but we never hear the voice of Alba Cuellar.
I'm sure Daniel is a fine fellow and broadcaster, and I would not want him
to lose his job, but I can't imagine a serious international broadcaster
such as VOA employing a Spanish announcer with an extremely heavy English
accent. I wish Daniel would make an effort to improve his accent to go
with his clear fluency. I guess this result from book-learning,rather than
listening to native speakers. Anyhow, musical bed with talk over it:

22.00 UT accurate timesignal, ID, claims to be "live", like it would have
been at 10 UT, previews: Formula One racing Grand Prix coming to Madrid;
also a literary festival; human-induced climate change.

2202.5 UT summary of news of the week: consequences of Ceuta crisis. Oppo
says Pres. Sanchez will get beat in upcoming elexion. Intelligence report
on Ceuta is being released, nothing to hide. Morocco suggests it should
take over control of Ceuta y Melilla. Spain asserts shall remain Spanish
for all time. Government accused of lying, coverup. Blaming Morocco ?
Sanchez branded a traitor. Demonstrations in cities across Spain support-
ing Ceuta.

22.12UT other news: education must be improved; only 28% of students reach
sufficient level in science, reading, etc. Declining reading comprehension
must be improved.

22.13UT ID and international news: EU leader visits Greenland. UK, France,
Canada join other countries banning imports of something from Israeli-
controlled areas.

22.15 UT  cultural news: candidates for 2027 Oscars, with clips, trailers,
including "La Ola Negra"; entrants to be announced on Sept 16. Something
about Madagascar. Festival in Wales has 60 events. Literary festival in
Madrid: more later. 22.22 UT sports: tennis, basketball ... tune out !
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 9)

SWITZERLAND   FM to be reintroduced is Switzerland. Switzerland public
radio network SRG SSR has done a flip-flop with the reintroduction of ana-
logue FM broadcasts. Their FM network was shut down last year in favour of
DAB+. There were numerous causes for the reintroduction. Listenership de-
clined. Swiss based research firm Mediapulse reported a 25 % drop in
listenership. A gap in coverage was an additional cause of the decline. In
addition to the reintroduction of FM SRG SSR propose to establish additio-
nal FM stations to cover 90% of the country. Full details can be found at
Switzerland's SRG SSR to Resurrect Analog FM Broadcasts - Radio World

<https://www.radioworld.com/global/switzerlands-srg-
to-resurrect-analog-fm-broadcasts>

(via Stu Forsyth; NZ DXT Sept #78, FM news, page 25; Sept 2)

TAIWAN   I had a station in Korean this morning (31 Aug) at 14.59 UT past
ToH on 9445kHz. It was definitely NOT N Korea or a misfeed from them as it
did not match their style in any way. I'm thinking it might be one the re-
ligious broadcasters to Korea, but I have no clue to that.

This is a 15:30 min/s clip. There was some music before ToH and then a bit
more at about 8:30 into the clip.

Nothing listed on 9445 kHz at this time. Has National Unity Radio moved
here ?  Any ideas?

20260831_1459_UT_9445_khz_UNID_Korean.mp4
(Tony Pavick, Hope BC-CAN, wor Sept 1)

Probably via Taipeh Tamsui northern bcast center site.
Dear Tony, Listening to the audio, this is 'New Korea Hope Broadcasting'.
Starting August 31st, the schedule has been changed to 9445 kHz, every
Monday through Saturday from 14:30 to 15:30 UT. Nice catch.

de Kwon, ARS : DS2CYI,
Kwon DaeGeun
P.O.Box 67, Suwon City,
Gyeonggi, 16326
South Korea, Far East Asia.
(wor Sept 1)

TAIWAN   Re: 9445 kHz  ID Help please.
Thank you Roger for the ID help. I'll try to catch it from the beginning
this morning/ today Sept 1.

Today Sept 1, starting 1430z on 9445 kHz:

Speaker 1 [Singing].

Even on nights when the darkness is deep, I'll cross that blue sky. Can
you hear it ?  This voice. A letter of hope for you. It's a song of hope.
Until the birds return. Our story,carried on the wind. Let's sing together
until the day we become one. New Korea Hope Broadcasting. The Voice of
Hope. 'New Korea Hope Broadcasting'.

Speaker 2 [Background Music].

Greetings to our compatriots in the North. This is 'New Korea Hope Broad-
casting (NKHB)', broadcasting from Seoul, South Korea. We bring you this
program in the hope that it will offer you a little comfort and hope. You
can listen to this program every Monday through Saturday from 11:30 p.m.
to 12:30 a.m. for one hour on 9445 kilohertz, 9445 kilohertz.

We now begin 'New Korea Hope Broadcasting (NKHB)'.
Speaker 1 [News Opening Music].
Speaker 2 In this segment, we will read letters of hope sent to us from
various countries around the world.

Speaker 1 [News Music].
Speaker 2 Dear brothers and sisters in North Korea, we have not forgotten
you. Many people in countries around the world are remembering you and
praying for you. We will now read these letters of hope. Through these
letters, we hope to bring you ...

<https://dl.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2ms7ntm8vpfp07tr4ldlk/2026_09_01_1430-
1530z-9445-kHz-NKHB.opus?rlkey=x1vaqvxlx3wud4m92z98487uh&dl=1opus/35 MB>

<2026_09_01_1430-1530z 9445 kHz NKHB.opus>

<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ho4ib9rwo0f2dquk9rd4d/2026_09_01_1430-
1530z-9445-kHz-NKHB-summary.docx?rlkey=8biqmgtozfoxrq9krpswmlc31&dl=0>
(via Roger Thauer-D, wor Sept 2)

TARGET BROADCASTS  -  Target Broadcasts to Iran.

The target broadcast in Persian at 20.30-21.00 UTC on 9930 kHz has been
confirmed as having content provided by IranWire. Atsuhiko Takezawa-JP
translated the opening announcement from Persian to English using ChatGPT
and it says

"This program is dedicated to information and education and is produced
and broadcast for ... You are receiving a selection of our programs and
segments. Our partner, the media outlet IranWire, has produced the program
you are listening to today.

Our goal is to provide independent and comprehensive information for
everyone. The right to access information is one of our main objectives.
We are with you in achieving this goal. Stay with us". Thanks to Atsuhiko.
Presumably this broadcast is produced in cooperation with 'Reporters
Without Borders' (RSF) and 'Radio For Peace International'.
(Tony Rogers-UK, via BrDXC-UK "Communication" monthly magazine September
2026, page #28, BrDXC.UK iogroups Sept 10)

U.K.   BBC Monitoring's 87th anniversary:

<https://monitoring.bbc.co.uk/inside-bbcm/220>

(via Chris Campbell-OH-USA, wor Aug 30)

U.K.  Re:  BBC sounds program on ENC Woofferton in 2026.

Secret signals: The story of ENC Woofferton

<https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p6pr8m>

(BrDXC-UK "Communication" monthly magazine September 2026, page #26,
BrDXC.UK iogroups Sept 10)

Unfortunately - the URL provided is throwing a 404 (not found) error.
Geo-blocked outside the UK?
(Tony Pavick-BC-CAN, BrDXC-UK iogr Aug 29)

Re:  BBC sounds progr on ENC Woofferton 2026. This is how you do it:

<https://james.cridland.net/blog/2025/how-to-listen-to-bbc-
radio-overseas/>

(Tony Boreham-UK BDXC #210, BrDXC-UK iogr Aug 30)

Hi all, - My son Matt is a TX Engineer at Woofferton.
It looks like he has been the sacrifice to a journo for a conducted audio
tour of the site. The BBC Hereford and Worcester programme is here

Secret signals: The story of Woofferton

<https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p6pr8m>

He apologises in advance for a few date errors - he must have been stage
struck ! Regards, 
(Dave Porter-UK g4oyx; WOF txion engineer in 1982 - 2012 and 2023/4;
wor Aug 29)

U.K.   17670 kHz on Tue, Sept 1, at 18.49-18.59 UT, IBRA Media-Radio Sama,
via ENC Woofferton-UK relay site txion center, in Sudanese Arabic to Sudan
target. An Arabic music; 18.53 UT Man announcer talking, says a prayer,
Amen !  18.58 UT Sudanese Arabic religious music; 18.50 UT Man talks, end-
ing program, close carrier. Fair reception: 3~45543.
(Jose Ronaldo Xavier, Cabedelo-PB-BRA, wor Sept 2)

U.K.   Radio Caroline - Orford Site Update.
Transmitter engineer Alan Beech reports:

It was a busy and hot week at our 648 transmitter site at Orfordness in-
cluding a solar eclipse.

We've purchased an extra 30 solar panels, potentially giving around 18 kW
of extra generation capacity. We don't have any direct need for that capa-
city, but all capacity on grey or cloudy days adds to our ability to re-
main self powered for as much time as possible without having to draw on
forever increasing electricity costs. At the moment we have 14 of the new
panels fitted and we hope to have the remainder fitted before the winter
nights set in. The new panels have all been orientated vertically and to
the south west to maximise generation from the afternoon sun.

Keen eyed web watchers will have noticed that our time of peak solar shown
on the web meter has now moved from around 12 noon to sometime after 1pm
eachday and that generation in the afternoon is much higher than previous.
Indeed, as of mid August the new panels are contributing enough power that
on a good sunny day we are self sufficient for as many hours and minutes
as we were in late June - the time of maximum daylight hours. That equates
to around 90 minutes of free electricity each day.

Keen eyed viewers may also have noticed in some pictures that there
appears to be a row of panels missing from the top of the wall.This is de-
liberate and enough space has been measured and left to accommodate more
panels. On the first day of installation there were 3 of us involved, and
it was determined to be a bit too risky to try and hold a heavy panel
(about 40kg) in the air, whilst lifting it into place on ladders and bolt-
ing to the the wall. We tried again the following day with five persons,
but it was still a difficult operation. You will see from the pictures that
each panel is about the size of an 8 by 4 foot sheet of wood, and a slight
breeze will easily catch one from behind.

From the top of the ladder it is about 25 feet to ground level, whilst
working on a narrow walkway. And just to add a final bit of fun, there is
a barbed wire fence to avoid on the way down. None of us are foolish 20 -
somethings any more, so for the next visit we will arrange suitable
scaffolding towers and hoist systems.

Whilst we were busy installing new panels our specialist contractors,
Radio Structures were busy inspecting and maintaining our main transmitt-
ing antenna mast. When the site was run by the foreign office and operated
by the BBC these towers would have had a regular set of inspections and
maintenance. As the site was mothballed by the BBC in 2012, it could be
well over 15years since any significant maintenance was done on the masts,
although we did arrange for visual climbing inspections when we first
started to use the site.

Thus we asked Radio Structures to undertaken a top to bottom inspection
and maintenance plan. Many rusty bolts were cut out and replaced and all
signs of surface rust were scraped down and repainted with heavy galvanis-
ed zinc paint to give years more protection. Part of the mast which showed
some corrosion was strengthened with additional plating. The ground anchor
points for all the stay wires were inspected, and as a couple were showing
signs of rust under the greased tape they were all replaced with new turn-
buckles, shackles and thimbles.

In order to allow the mast to be climbed it was necessary for the tower to
be grounded and we thus ran on the reserve antenna and transmitter during
the working days.This gave an opportunity to run the main DX25 transmitter
into a test (dummy) load for the duration, which allowed us to undertake a
full check of its performance for factors such as audio distortion. It
passed with flying colours and keen eared listeners have subsequently made
comment that it sounds louder due to a few tweaks of the audio processing
that we could make while into test load.

A big thanks to Martin of Audessence for bringing his audio analysers and
test equipment along for a couple of days, and to our own Rob, Dave and
Paul for making themselves available to assist with everything including
the panels. Standing in front of a wall of solar panels in the hot after-
noon sun is not to be recommended! But a special thanks to Gary and Graham
of Radio Structures, who, in their full PPE climbing kit were up and down
the mast many times over four days,all in the direct glare of hot sunshine
and no chance of shade.

<https://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/#home.html>

(via Mike Terry-UK, BrDXC-UK iogr, mwmasts etc. Sept 6)

USA   New Wavescan QSL:

A new Wavescan QSL card featuring the presenters and reporters of Wavescan
Dx program is now available. Reception reports sent only by post on Wave-
scan broadcasts will be eligible to receive this special QSL.

Address:
WRMI Radio Miami International
10400 NW 240th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
USA North AM

(The above info was given in todays Wavescan program).
Thanking you, Yours sincerely,
(Jose Jacob, VU2JOS; Hyderabad, India, SoAS. <www.niar.org> wor Aug 30)

USA   7730 kHz  on Sept 1 at 06.31 UT, this WRMI is definitely on achiev-
ing JBA of S8/S9; while 7780 kHz is S=9+10/20dB, and not // 7570 kHz at
S=9+15/25dB signal.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 1)

YES - both, and also 9395 9455 9955 kHz all on service at 00.03 UT.
(wb  df5sx, DXplorer / wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 1 / 2)

USA   15150 kHz  'Assemblies of Yahweh' WMLK at 16.00 UT. Eder Jacob
preaching from beyond the edge of time, best heard w/ Zenith T/o and
telescoping rod. Fair Aug 31.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

17525 kHz  'Assemblies of Yahweh', WMLK at 22.00 UT. Eder Jacob still
preaching, heard since tune-in at 20.45 UT. Lashing out at "the govern-
ment". Heard w/ Zenith T/O. Fair on Aug 28.
(Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, 'Arizona Update', via wor Sept 1)

USA    Re:  WTWW QSL ?

The WTWW website has no programme schedule. It gives details of how to do-
nate to Pastor Pete Peters Scriptures for America.

"His total radio speaking career spans a quarter of a century, providing
Scriptural insight, true Biblical perspectives, and connecting current
events with Biblical prophecy and past Biblical history.He has always been
known to present the raw truth without fear of loss of listeners or sup-
port. He cares not to be politically correct, but Biblically correct."

<https://wtww.org/who-is-pastor-peters/>

The vast majority of Christians don't regard him to being Biblically cor-
rect or broadcasting the raw truth. To many it's hate speech and in breach
of regulations about that in many countries. His church congregation was
around 100

Programming says Brother Stair is on 9930kHz daytime, 5920 kHz night time,
24/7 hrs/d

"He was known for his extensive use of shortwave radio to broadcast his
preaching, reaching up to 120 stations at the peak of his ministry. The
ministry was based in Walterboro, South Carolina, and was characterized
by its unique approach to evangelism".

His "unique approach" to evangelism was anti-Catholic and regarded by many
as homophobic. He was a convicted sex offender who was facing eight other
chargesof sexual misconduct, kidnapping and burglary. There was a YouTube
video showing him touching a 12 year old girls breast during a service and
making comments about doing this which was one factor in the FBI getting
involved and filing these charges,

A few months ago Amazon offered me a free month of Prime. As I always do I
accepted it then cancelled just before the end of the month. I went online
to see what were the best movies to watch during my free month. In the top
10 was The Order about a Neo Nazi organisation. In 1984 Jewish KOA host
Alan Berg had sparred with two white supremists who'd called into his show
including Pete Peters, one of his congregation called in and berated him.

Berg called him a Nazi. Later he was murdered by members of The Order, in-
cluding at least two members of Peters congregation including the getaway
driver. All of this and more about Pete Peters was covered in The Divided
Dial, Series 2, episode 2. Much more online.

To me there's a difference between US shortwave stations on an internatio-
nal licence promoting the US First Amendment free speech rights and then
endorsing some of the programmes they transmit. They can also choose not
to broadcast some of them.
(Mike Barraclough-UK, wor Sept 2)

UNIDENTIFIED.  6040 kHz  Aug 31 at 22.19 UT, S=9+30/20dB open carrier; so
strong has got to be a USA transmitter.

Nothing in HFCC, Aoki or EiBi database lists. SSOB, much stronger than
5850 kHz WRMI this early even tho aimed thisaway. Unless some utility
intruder, best guess would be USAGM site Greenville B NC state testing,
which they sometimes do apart from regular frequencies, such as 6030 kHz
for Radio Marti but not until 01.00 UT.
(Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Aug 31)

VANUATU   3945 kHz  R. Vanuatu, Empten Lagoon, VUT; 30 Aug 2026, 09.13-
09.18 UT, music, YL, music. 25232, SNR 3dB
(Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-Embu-SP-BRA, hcdx Aug 30)

VATICAN STATE / MADAGASCAR   17700 kHz TWR radio program via Vatican Radio
SMG Santa Maria di Galeria VAT site instead of Recently Trans World Radio
programs to India was relayed via Vatican SMG for a few days on 17700 kHz
when there were some power problems in the MGLOB Talata Volonondry Mada-
gascar relay facility Relay station !!!  14.00-14.45 UT via SMG instead of
via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Madagascar relay facility from 31 July.
(Jose Jacob, VU2JOS; Hyderabad, India/Bharat; <www.niar.org>  wor Sept 2)

#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*

Log items of Sept 1 / 2 check by wb  df5sx

 9155.067 TWN  SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect sc, fair S=6, Sept 1  15.40UT
 9179.793 TWN  SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, S=8          15.43UT
 9214.917 TWN  SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5     15.45UT
 9255.164 TWN  SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5     15.46UT
 9280.011 CHN  CNR1 domestic progr jamming agains TWN  SOH S=7     15.47UT

 9290.005 kHz not requested frq channel yet ...
          though CRI Beijing Russian sce heard at 15.51 UT, from Huhot(?)
          likely ?
          // 5965 kHz Beijing SW bc center outlet. 16.00 UT off.
 9370even KWT  USAGM Kuwait VoA Radio Ashna Dari sce towards AFG/PAK/IRN
          target area, S=9+15dB herad in JP SDR Perseus net unit.  16.02UT
 9405even TWN  RTI Taipeh Tamsui outlet in English, S=9+10dB at    16.06UT
 9424.998 KRE  Voice of Korea in German, via Kujang site S=9+20 proper
          signal noted in Tokyo JP SDR Perseus unit:               16.08UT
          "Blasting of 1 million cubic meters of rock planned using
          innovative methods".
 9434.998 KRE  Voice of Korea in French, via Kujang site S=9+25 proper
          signal noted in Tokyo JP SDR Perseus unit                16.09UT
 9440even JP   Voice of Japan in Urdu scheduled 16.00-16.20 UT     16.10UT
          KDDI national telecommunication provider at Koga-Ibaragi-Yamata
          Japan site of NHK Asian sce, S=9+10dB short distance skip signal
 9515even KOR  KBS Seoul Kimjae site, S=9+15dB signal noted at 16.11 UT
          // also 9639.994 kHz too, both in English.
 9525even OMA  BBC London Dari sce towards central Asian AFG/PAK/IRN
          target, S=8-9 sidelobe scheduled at 16.00-16.30 UT via
          ENC A'Seela relay center at                              16.13UT
 9550.015 CHN  mainland odd frq outlet CRI Vietnamese sce, at 16-17 UT
          S=9 sigal backlobe into JP remoted Perseus SDR unit      16.14UT
 9580even ALS  WCB KNLS Anchor Point Russian sce sermon outlet,S=7 16.15UT
 9620.004 IND  Akashvani AIR Banglaore Persian sce at 16.00-17.30 UT.
          Poor S=4 sidelobe into Tokyo JP, but S=9+45dB super signal
          into Doha Qatar ME target Perseus SDR unit               16.16UT
 9670 to 9693 kHz wideband scratch audio jamming Sept 1 at         16.18UT
 9740even KOR  KBS Seoul Korean via Kimjae bcast center, S=9       16.23UT
 9810, 9830, 9845, 9860 kHz strung together like a string of pearls,
          CHN mainland, CNR1 domestic sce of Mandarin at           16.26UT
 9889.990 KRE  Voice of Korea, English sce of Kujang, S=9+5dB      16.29UT
 9920 kHz {rather odd 9919.899 kHz} TWN  SOH Mandarin Falung Gong 
          sect service in Mandarin language, poor S=6 small audio
          band modulation at                                       16.30UT
 9950even PHL  VoA Korean via Tinang relay site, S=9+10dB at 16.32 UT and
          heavy North Korean jamming too, on 9939 to 9965 kHz broadband
          scratching/whistle combination jamming audio signal on wideband
 9985.011 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=4    16.34UT
 9360even KWT  Persian sce from Kuwait relay site, requested 14-24 UT, at
          16.35 UT, and much, much stronger (!) Iranian jamming signal
          S=9+45dB proper signal noted in Doha Qatar ME Perseus SDR unit
          accompanied on
 9360.149 kHz noted in Doha Qatar SDR unit remotedly S=9+45dB jamming.
 9049.897 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5    16.39UT
 9119.995 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5    16.40UT
 9229.899 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5    16.41UT
 9259.873 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=5    16.42UT
 9339.909 UNIDentified stn parking here,like Tashkent-UZB carrier at 16.44
          UT S=9+40dB tremendous strong carrier signal.
 9390 kHz {9389.978 kHz exact measured}  TJK  BBC London Korean via Orzu
          site request entry, Mon-Fri only, but my doubts, like rather odd
          frq signal out of Tashkent-UZB site at 16.30-17.00 UT S=9+25dB
          signal level noted in Doha Qatar ME remotedly sidelobe.
 9460.005 TUR  TRT Emirler, Turkish folk mx. Turk sce at
          15.50-20.55 UT, S=9+10dB in Tokyo JP, but S=9+25dB at    16.51UT
 9500 kHz {9499.985kHz frq oddity}  SWZ sermon of TWR Amharic sce Mon-Sat,
          S=9+35dB powerhouse signal of Horn of Africa mx content noted in
          Doha Qatar ME remote Perseus SDR outlet. At 16.52 UT on Sept 1.
 9540.108 TWN   SOH Mandarin Falung Gong sect service, poor S=9
          strong, but low level modulation at                      16.55UT
 9680even GUM  AWR KSDA Agat Facpi point bcast center, S=9+15dB at 16.58UT
 9710.003 VAT  Vatican Radio in Ukrainian, 16.40-17.00 UT S=9+20dB 16.59UT
 9730even KOR  KBS Seoul via Kimjae site in Spanish, S=9+35dB      17.01UT
 9830even UAE  BBC London in Russian, via ENC Al'Dhabbaya at       17.04UT

 6010.015 CLM  'La Voz de tu Concencia', Sp weak and tiny signal, 23.46UT,
          and co-channel too
 6010.052 BRA  rather stronger in Bras-Port R Inconfidencia string. Latter
          also noted on // 
15189.770 kHz in 19 mband S=6 fluttery at 00.32 UT on Sept 2nd.
 6180 kHz {6179.996 kHz frq measured}  BRA  Radio Nacional Amazonia, Port,
          S=9+25dB signal at Detroit MI state remotedly, at 23.50UT Sep 1,
          but NOT on 11780 kHz at that time slot !
 6184.962 kHz usual frq oddity of  MEX  'Educacion Radio' Sp S=7   23.51UT
 7490 kHz {7489.932 kHz rather odd frq} the only WBCQ outlet out at 23.54
          UT Sept 1, likely ?  The Planet in En, S=9+30dB in MI Detroit.
 9264.988 USA  WINB Red Lion PA state, requested at 19-04 UT, S=6  23.54UT
 nearby much strong Ampegon made excellent radio gear outlet
 9275even frq signal USA from Bethel PA state, S=9+20dB though backlobe
          direction signal at 23.59 UT on Sept 1.
 9590.002 kHz UZB  BBC London 00-02 UT from CRRT RRTM Telecom Tashkent Uz-
          bekistan Shortwave Transmitting bcast center relay, S=7 poor to
          fair sidelobe rest signal. 00.01 UT on Wed Sept 2nd.
 9710even {9709.992 kHz}  flutter signal of CRI Beijing Portuguese from
          Kashi Kashgar Shufu Xinjiang province transmission centr, 500 kW
          powerhouse there, in far western China near KGZ / TJK border -
          instead.
 9929.984 kHz much odd frq USA  WTWW Lebanon TN site,S=9+5dB proper signal
          noted in Detroit remotedly. At 00.04 UT, schedule request 13.00-
          01.30 UT.
 9870.018 kHz frq oddity of  TUR  TRT Emirler, Sp sce of S=9+10dB  00.07UT
          on Sept 2.
11620even RRI Bucharest English at 00:00 UT on the regular frequency from
          TIGanesti site at S=9+10dB level, in Detroit MI remotedly;
          I was then surprised to hear an S=8 signal of the same English
          program on
11970 kHz {which was Bacau Galbeni site outlet undoubtedly - used regular
          23.00 til 24.00 UT} as well.                             00.12UT

USAGM  'Radio Marti' Spanish service from Greenville NC state at   00.28UT
          on Sept 2:
11930.000 kHz only poor S=7 short distance skip signal, to Detroit MI SDR
          unit remotedly. Also
13570.006 kHz slight odd frq S=6 flutter signal, and
13720.000 kHz even frq signal, and much stronger S=8-9 sidelobe antenna
          signal.
13855even ALG  frq measuring marker on 22 mband upper frq band, like
          'Afrikya FM' from Algeria eastern Quargla site, S=8-9 typical
          local Sahel CeAF music program.                          00.30UT

15500even and 17715.009 kHz  ESP  The only two Spanish outlets of Noblejas
          site at 00.34 and 00.40 UT, S=9 on Sept 2.
15770even USA  'Radio Slovakia International' English signal of
          S=9+15dB level via WRMI Okeechobee FL-USA site signal    00.35UT
17790even USA  Poor short distance skip signal rest in 16 mb at    00.38UT
          of Bible sermon signal program, poor S=5-6 signal via
          WRMI Okeechobee FL-USA site signal.
17675 kHz much poor S=6 signal of NZL R NZ Pacific Rangitaiki at   00.38UT
          on Sept 2nd. 20.59-04.58 UT English sce.

next to NZ and ESP signals in 16 meterband also strong

17800even CHN  CNR8 Mongolian domestic sce northern path from far North_
          Eastern China mainland site of Qiqihar #202 center signal - via
          Alaska; and too
17880even frq CRI Beijing Portuguese mx px as highest frq marker in 16 mb
          like.

[selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz]
(wb  df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 1 - 2)

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HFCC B26 season. Transmission schedules for season B26 will be published
after 11 October 2026 at  <https://new.hfcc.org/data/b26/>

<https://www.dxguides.info/p/latest.html>
(via Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1411 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 13)

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71. UKW-Tagung Weinheim.

Der FACW e.V.und OV Weinheim (A20) laden zur 71. Weinheimer UKW-Tagung vom
11. bis 13. September ein.

Die Hauptveranstaltung findet am Samstag in der Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Schule
Multring 76-78 in 69469 Weinheim statt. Auch in diesem Jahr haben die Ver-
anstalter ein umfangreiches Vortragsprogramm zusammengestellt. Weiterhin
treffen die Besucher auf dem Schulgelaende auf einen Flohmarkt und Haend-
lerbeteiligung.

Am gesamten Wochenende trifft man sich darueber hinaus am Clubheim DL0WH
zum Camping, Grillen und Beisammensein. Ergaenzend zum Tagungsgeschehen
rufen die Veranstalter zur Teilnahme am Selbstbauwettbewerb auf. Ausfuehr-
lich findet man alles auf der Veranstaltungswebseite.

<https://ukw-tagung.org>

(DARC Deutschland-Rundspruch 35 / 36/2026; 3 / 10 Sept 2026)

Mein Tip aus 40 Jahren Teilhabe an die top-news Audience ...  wb ed.

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RUMENs BIRTDAY -  No replay yet from Sofia Bulgaria ...

Rumen Borisov Pankov, Sofia Bulgaria, 80 years of 28 August 1946 born.

As a well known DXer in the 1970s / 1980s also regular contributor on SCDX
bulletin, jailed also after DXer meeting in Moscow, communist USSR dic-
tatorship then.

He spent some time suffering on the Bulgarian secret service's prison
island in the middle of the Danube River.

In January 1975, radio amateurs and broadcast listeners Rumen Borisov
Pankov and Ognyan Hristov Chengeliev — members of the 4th Sofia District
radio club (LZ1KSA) — were arrested.

They were each sentenced to seven years in prison for "revering the capi-
talist lifestyle — manifested in the regular listening to anti-socialist
stations and the criminal ambition to become world - famous DXers" — and
for forwarding program schedules of obscure radio stations to foreign
broadcast listener organizations (specifically to their bulletins, which
regularly published data on known and unknown stations).
(Indictment in Case 363b of 1974, File No. 7795 / 1975).

The BFRL distanced itself from the fate of the two radio amateurs. After
1989, both were rehabilitated due to a "lack of evidence of a criminal
offense."

ChatGPT tells details today Aug 30, thanks Roger help:

Yes. I have now conducted a more targeted search for Rumen Borisov Pankov
and can reconstruct his biography in much greater detail. The prison
island in the Danube that you mentioned is indeed a documented fact.

Rumen Borisov Pankov - Chronological Reconstruction
Born:           August 28, 1946
Place of birth: Bulgaria, Sofia.
DX QTH: Sofia,  and Gorna Kremena area northerly, both Bulgaria.
DXW/DSWCI ID:   DSWCI-0894

1972-1974: Rise to internationally renowned DXer.

In May 1972, Pankov began regularly providing "Broadcast Tips" for the
English - language DX program of Radio Sofia/Radio Bulgaria. Through this,
he quickly became an internationally recognized source for broadcast moni-
toring reports from Bulgaria.

By 1973, he was already appearing prominently in North American DX publi-
cations. For instance, FRENDX explicitly thanks Rumen Pankov of Sofia,
Bulgaria, for information regarding the Turkish communist station "Our
Radio."

This is significant: he was not merely a listener; he actively researched
stations, programs, frequencies, and transmission methods, passing this
information on to international DX bulletins.

Autumn 1974 - Trip from Sofia Bulgaria to the USSR.
In the autumn of 1974, Pankov traveled to the Soviet Union. His primary
goal was evidently to meet other broadcast DXers and shortwave listeners
(SWLs).

In Moscow, he met Alexander Firsov, among others. Firsov handed him let-
ters addressed to Western radio stations—letters written by Soviet DXers
regarding their reception reports. Pankov also met DXers in Kiev, Ukraine
SSR then, and Moscow capital.

Upon his return to Sofia on November 27, 1974, he was arrested by the
Bulgarian secret service. Bulgarian authorities also confiscated the
letters and DX-related documents he had brought with him.

1975 - Arrest and Sentence.
In January 1975, Rumen Borisov Pankov and Ognyan Hristov Chengeliev were
arrested.

The sentence was extremely harsh: seven years in prison for each.

The charges essentially alleged that, by regularly listening to "anti-
socialist" stations, they were promoting a capitalist lifestyle and —
through their international DX contacts—passing information about radio
stations to foreign organizations.

The BFRA Wiki even cites the remarkable accusation that they harbored the
"criminal ambition" of becoming world-famous DXers.

The prison island - your information is correct.
There is a particularly interesting independent reference regarding this.
A German-language DXarchive reports that Pankov was imprisoned for several
years — including time spent on a prison island in the Danube between
Bulgaria and Romania — due to his Western and Russian DX contacts.

The history of the Bulgarian BFRA adds further details:
Initially, Pankov and Chengeliev were held at Sofia Central Prison. Later,
Pankov — deemed the "more dangerous" of the two — was transferred to a
provincial prison where conditions were worse.

Based on this, I would refine your original wording slightly:
Pankov was imprisoned for several years,including in a prison on an island
in the Danube between Bulgaria and Romania.

This is much better substantiated than the sweeping statement "Bulgarian
secret service prison island."

Former communist jail 'Persina Island' labor camp of Rumen Pankov at

43 40 09.16 N  25 14 22.94 E

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/kMrxDTzitvNn83737>

<https://maps.app.goo.gl/XCc2XnVF9pUjKRXQ7>

May 1979 - Freedom.
Although he had been sentenced to seven years, Pankov was released as
early as May 1979. Historical accounts of the Bulgarian DX scene expli-
citly classify him as a political prisoner from November 1974 to May
1979.

Following the collapse of the communist regime, Pankov and Chengeliev
were rehabilitated after it was determined that no criminal offense had
occurred.

After 1989: Return to the international DX scene.
Remarkably, Pankov did not give up DXing after his rehabilitation.
He became one of the most important sources for broadcast monitoring re-
ports from Bulgaria and Southeast Europe.

In the 1990s, his reports appeared regularly in:
BC-DX
DX Window / DSWCI
SCDX
BDXC-UK
various European DX bulletins.

In 1996 {til now in 2026 year still ed.}, for example, numerous joint
reports by Rumen appeared ... mostly on BC-DX wwdxc and wor.
(Aug 30, 2026)

My story. 54 years ago.
Thanks to Rumen's help, my letter reached Radio Sweden via the Moscow-
Sofia-Stockholm route, and on the program "Sweden Calling DXers" # 1156
(January 4, 1972) my address was broadcast and published in the program's
bulletin - for contacts and correspondence with long-distance radio enthu-
siasts in the USSR and other countries.

Thus, I made many friends who helped me with advice and information on
radio matters and related topics. There were ups and downs in this cor-
respondence, as it was a time when contact with many radio stations and
countries was discouraged, and so forwarding letters through people's
democracies was the only way for the mail to reach its destination. Here,
Rumen helped many DX listeners from Russia with these contacts.

Thank him for this, and we wish him good health !
(via Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1410 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 6)