Sunday, September 29, 2013

DEGEN 31MS Indoor MW SW Active Loop Antenna

Portable, connected to radio without antenna jack, new never used

Description
Ÿ DEGEN 31MS is an active room magnetic antenna for MW&SW reception.
Ÿ This antenna is special designed for world radios to improve the signal reception. The small size & slight weight is perfect to pocket carry for travelling use.
Ÿ Can be connected to radios without the antenna jack, by using the cable with clips & conversion jack (provided).
Ÿ Compact and light weight, sensitive and low noise level.
Ÿ Easy to use and operate inside the hotel rooms, offices or indoors.
Ÿ The control box can be placed adjacent to the radio for easy and convenient control.
Ÿ Very easy to use and to achieve the best result and a must for travelers who want the best performance from their MW / SW radios.
Ÿ Frequency Coverage : MW : 531 -1602KHz ；SW : 3.9 - 22.00MHz
Ÿ Power source: 1.5V UM4 (AAA) x 2pcs (not included).
Ÿ Power Consumption: 6 mAh.
Ÿ Weight: approx 180g (not include battery).
Ÿ Including: 1) Controlling box 2) Amplifier Box 3) Connecting Cable 4) Connector 5) Soft Antenna Loops 6) Clips 7) MW Magnet Bar Inductor.

Ÿ Quality and function are the same as DEGEN DE 31MS.
Ÿ The complete package:1,controlling box 2,amplifier box 3,suction cup 4,connecting cable 5,connector 6,soft antenna loops 7,clips 8,MW magner bar inductor

US $16.00
Approximately Rs. 973.83
For purchase click here

Friday, September 27, 2013

VOA Radiogram for the weekend of 28-29 Sept 2013

Hello friends,

Thank you for your reception reports for VOA Radiogram 27, broadcast last weekend, 21-22 September. I think I have responded to everyone by now.

The broadcast included Fldigi's new capability to transmit images in MFSK64 and MFSK128, with correct colors displayed. Some results can be seen in the QSL for VOA Radiogram 27. The Duck Commander image was MFSK64, and the CNBC logo MFSK128...

voaradiogram.net/post/62327976737/the-qsl-for-voa-radiogram-27-the-weekend-of-21-22

This weekend we will transmit an image of a $60m diamond using MFSK16, 32, 64, and 128. For correct display of the MFSK64 and 128 images, please install one of the "alpha" versions of Fldigi from...

www.w1hkj.com/alpha/fldigi/v3.21/

Here is the lineup for VOA Radiogram 28 during the weekend of 28-29 September 2013 (produced using Fldigi 3.21.76AG):

3:33 MFSK16: Program preview
5:38 MFSK 16/32/64/128 images: Large diamond
3:45 MFSK32: BBC World Service archive
4:04 MFSK64: Deutsche Welle, Radio/TV Martí, with image
1:32 MFSK128: Willis Conover Facebook page, with image
:44 MFSK32: Email address
2:02 MFSK64: ISON comet, with image
2:29 MFSK64/Flmsg: Ultra-compact galaxy
:37 MFSK32: Closing announcements

Please send reception reports and, if possible, screenshots and audio samples to radiogram@voanews.com .

VOA Radiogram transmission schedule
(all days and times UTC):
Sat 1600-1630 17860 kHz
Sun 0230-0300 5745 kHz
Sun 1300-1330 6095 kHz
Sun 1930-2000 15670 kHz
All via the Edward R. Murrow transmitting station in North Carolina.

This weekend on The Mighty KBC, via Germany, I will have a minute of Olivia 64-2000 under a familiar musical tune. This will be Saturday at about 1130 UTC on 6095 kHz, and Sunday at about 0130 UTC on 7375 kHz (Saturday 9:30 pm EDT). Reports to themightykbc@gmail.com .

Thanks for tuning in and decoding. I look forward to your emails.

Kim

Kim Andrew Elliott
Producer and Presenter
VOA Radiogram
http://voaradiogram.net

IIH Programmes

29th Sept. 2013 : SDR Workshop at IIH, Bangalore Time: 10.30 a.m

10 SWLs will participate.

30th Sept. 2013 : Ham Awareness Programme at PES College of Engineering, Mandya

Time: 10.30 am

16th Oct. 2013: ASOC Exam at IIH, Bangalore 61 Candidates will appear.

23rd Oct. 2013: ASOC Exam at MYSORE,

Exam Centre: Mysore Medical College Auditorium,

JK Grounds, Mysore .........100 Candidates will appear.

Sathyapal, VU2FI, for INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HAMS, VU2IIH via [VUHams]

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INDIAN DX REPORT- This Weekend on KBS & AWR Wavescan

Dear Radio Friends,

It is a pleasure to inform you that "Indian DX Report"- the only DX capsule from India on SW will be broadcast this Saturday, 28th September 2013 on KBS Listeners' Lounge and on Sunday, 29th September 2013 via AWR Wavescan. I invite you to listen this small DX presentation of mine if you get chance to do so and if you like this then please send me your valuable feedbacks and reception reports. All correct reception reports will be verified by specially designed colourful paper QSLs and eQSLs.

Here is the current transmission schedule of KBS English:-

Europe:

Language Time (UTC) Frequencies (kHz)
English 1 16:00 ~ 17:00 9515
18:00 ~ 19:00 7275
22:00 ~ 23:00 11810
English 2 11:00 ~ 11:30 [Saturday] 9760 (DRM)
22:00 ~ 22:30 WRN
08:30 ~ 09:00 WRN

North America: English 1 13:00 ~ 14:00 15575

South America: English 1 02:00 ~ 03:00 9580

Southeast Asia:

English 1 08:00 ~ 09:00 9570
13:00 ~ 14:00 9570
16:00 ~ 17:00 9640
English 3 02:00 ~ 03:00 9690
14:00 ~ 15:00 9640

China: English 3 12:30 ~ 13:30 6095

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Wavescan Scheduling: A13 Transmission Period March 31, 2013 - October 26, 2013

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Day UTC Call kHz kW Station Location Country
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Sun 1030 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
1530 AWR 15335 250 Media Broadcast Nauen Germany
1600 KSDA 15360 100 Adventist World Radio Agat Guam
1600 KSDA 15670 100 Adventist World Radio Agat Guam
2230 KSDA 15320 100 Adventist World Radio Agat Guam
2330 KSDA 17650 100 Adventist World Radio Agat Guam
Mon 1100 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
Wed MN00 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
1100 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
2000 WINB 13570 50 World International Red Lion Pennsylvania USA
Thu 0300 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
Fri 0315 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
Sat 1100 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
1300 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
1530 WWCR2 12160 100 Worldwide Christian Nashville Tennessee USA
2230 WRMI 9955 50 Radio Miami Int Miami Florida USA
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Internet Stream: AWR.org WRMI.net WWCR.com WINB.com
Script Archive: Ontheshortwaves.com, Radioheritage.net, Portale.italradio.org, Offshoreradio.de
Printed Articles: Various radio magazines
Google Search: Wavescan
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Looking forward to hear from you.

Best Regards & 73's,

Prithwiraj Purkayastha

Editor & Presenter, INDIAN DX REPORT

Pub Bongalpukhuri

By Lane. 4, Jorhat

Assam 785001

India

Email: indiandxreport@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/indiandxreport

Website: http://indiandxreport.blogspot.in/

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

This week Tamil DX Programme Radio World

This week Tamil DX Programme Radio World may listen on the following link. Ten minutes Bi-Lingual (Englis&Tamil) DX Tips were there in the end of the programme. This programme is produced in Gyanvani FM 105.6 Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India. Broadcast on Fridays at 8.30 PM (1500 UTC) and re-broadcast on Saturday at 8.30 AM (0300 UTC). You may listen it on https://soundcloud.com/radioworld/radio-world-a-tamil-weekly-dx

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Tecsun ICR100 Digital recorder

Tecsun ICR-100 4-in-1 Pocket FM Radio with ETM Tuning, Digital Recorder, MP3 Player with Built-in Micro SD Card Slot & Portable Hi-Fi Speaker with DSP Bass for Desktop & Laptop Computers, Color Black, 2GB Micro SD Card Included

4-in-1 portable and rechargeable FM radio, Digital recorder, MP3 player & Hi-Fi speaker with built-in SD card slot

1 1/2" full range driver delivers powerful, dynamic bass and distortion-free sound
Built-in battery charger with included USB charging cable and earphone jack for private listening
MP3 music player with built-in Micro SD card reader, 2GB Micro-SD memory card included
Stylish design with compact size and lightweight

Technical Details

Brand Name: Tecsun
Model: ICR100-BLK
Power Source Type: AC & Battery
Item Height: 2.75 inches
Item Length: 5 inches

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 2.8 inches ; 7 ounces
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN: B00EAXRJJI
Item model number: ICR100-BLK
Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)

Product Description

Built with award-winning ETM (Easy Tuning Method) technology, the ICR-100 comes in a portable & compact size, but yet is packed with functions and features, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. While set at MP3 mode, you can either play music from your desktop / laptop via a USB connection or from a Micro SD card installed in the built-in reader; To listen to local news, traffic updates, talk shows, sports events, popular music and alike, simply switch it to "FM Radio' model and tune in with ETM; better yet, the ICR-100 is also equipped with an internal digital recorder that can be used to record your favorite radio programs with a single finger touch, and they will be saved on a Micro-SD card for listening on the device later while the radio is set at MP3 mode or transferring to a computer for other audio applications such as Windows Media Player, iTunes and etc.

Powered by a high-capacity 1,000mAh Lithium rechargeable battery, the Tecsun ICR-100 will keep you entertained for up to 20 hours nonstop. It also features a built-in battery charger, to charge the battery, simply plug it into a USB wall charger or a computer with the included USB charging cord. With a 1.5" full range driver and specially designed acoustic chamber for rich & powerful sound, the ICR-100 offers exceptional, distortion-free, ear-delicious sound quality as well as enhanced dynamic bass.

Specifications:

FM range: 64- 108 MHz
FM sensitivity: > 3uV Frequency response: 20Hz - 20 KHz
Speaker: 3W
Earphones: 3.5 mm
Power:
Li-ion battery, 3.7V / 1,000 mAh
5V DC USB
Supported Formats (Playback): MP3, WMA, WAV
Supported Formats (Recording): MP3
Dimensions: 5" x 2 ¾" x 1 ¼"
Weight: 5 Oz

Package includes:

ICR-100
Rechargeable battery
USB charging cable
2GB Micro-SD card (installed)
User manual

Price: $ 40.00

Rs: 2500.00

For purchase click here

Friday, September 20, 2013

Wavescan NWS237

Adventist World Radio

NWS237.doc (AppleMac)

AWR "Wavescan" - DX Program

Wavescan NWS237

* Theme - 00:00

"Birthday Serenade" - Willi Glahe

* Opening Announcement - 00:14

Welcome to "Wavescan", international DX program from Adventist World Radio

Researched and written in Indianapolis, produced in studios of shortwave WRMI

Program outline

1. Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2: The Local Radio Scene

2. NASB Report: DRM Mike Rosso - 2

3. NASB Report: AWR Dr. Dowell Chow - 4

* Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2: The Local Radio Scene - 00:53

Radio broadcasting came to Cyprus very late compared to so many other countries on all sides of the Mediterranean. The radio scene in Cyprus began after the tumultuous events of World War 2 were ended, and while other political struggles were taking over in some of the Mediterranean areas. The first radio broadcasting station to arrive in Cyprus was transferred from another country; and this is what happened.

Radio broadcasting for the benefit of British armed forces personnel began in the year 1932 when several low power transmitters were constructed by Royal Navy technicians in the Mediterranean. Radio receivers were tuned to the BBC on shortwave for the reception of the first Christmas broadcast by His Majesty King George 5, and the low power transmitters rebroadcast the live programming to other ships and land based locations in the Central Mediterranean.

Eight years later, that is during the year 1944, there were three BFBS British Forces Broadcasting Stations in Palestine; mediumwave JCPA and shortwave JCKW in Jerusalem, and JCLA in coastal Haifa. During the increasing hostilities in the Middle East three years later, plans were laid to move the three stations from Palestine, establish BFBS Mediterranean headquarters on Malta, and transmit network programming from Malta on shortwave to distant regional relay stations, including the transferred facility on Cyprus.

The first consignment of personnel and equipment, taken from the Haifa station, voyaged from Palestine on the ship "Empire Lifeguard" and they arrived at Famagusta, the east coast seaport on Cyprus, arriving on May 3, 1948.

Doreen Taylor in her whimsical, yet authoritative volume, A Microphone & A Frequency, tells us that the first BFBS station in Cyprus was installed at what was then a disused Royal Air Force airfield at Lakatamia in central Cyprus. A German DX magazine informs us that the transferred radio facility was housed in a converted barn.

The first broadcast from this relocated radio station took place on June 3, 1948. Research in early editions of the World Radio Handbook does confirm the fact that BFBS at Lakatamia was indeed the first radio broadcasting station on the island of Cyprus. At this stage, BFBS Cyprus was on the air from two transmitters, 1420 kHz with 1 kW mediumwave and 7220 kHz with 100 watts shortwave. Over the years, BFBS Cyprus has been on the air from several different locations, utilizing several different transmitters on mediumwave, FM, and shortwave. These days, this station is still on the air, from three different locations with two program channels, though all on FM.

Audio Insert: BFBS Identification

News Headlines

Four years after the BFBS station was inaugurated in Cyprus, the local government established a radio broadcasting organization under the name, Cyprus Broadcasting Service, with the intent of erecting local radio stations for complete coverage of the entire island. The new radio station at Nicosia with 10 kW on 692 kHz was officially opened at 5:00 pm on Sunday October 4, 1953.

On shortwave, CBC the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation, has taken out program relays via two different shortwave stations located on their island. Somewhere around the year 1969, CBC programming was noted via the BBC shortwave station located at Zygi on their south coast.

A 15 minute program in the Greek language was aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening over three BBC shortwave transmitters and beamed to England for the benefit of Cypriots abroad. When the BBC shortwave station was closed earlier this year, the program was still on the air, though at thirty minutes duration.

Audio Insert: CBC Identification announcement in Greek

However, in 1970 & 1971, CBC Cyprus took out a regular daily service on shortwave via Cyprus Radio in Nicosia; two hours daily and seven hours on Sunday. The programming was a relay from the regular mediumwave service intended for Cypriots abroad, particularly in England. One transmitter only, listed at 30 kW with callsign 5BA, carried this relay service on 11745 15260 or 17875 kHz.

In the northern part of the island of Cyprus, Radio Bayrak is listed and they commenced their radio broadcasting service somewhere around the year 1970. In 1971 they are listed with six mediumwave stations, and in 1976 they are listed with a service on shortwave also, 7 kW on 6150 kHz. These days they are shown with a multitude of stations on FM, and just one on mediumwave 1098 kHz with two transmitters at 50 kW each. On shortwave, their lone 25 kW transmitter is located at Yeni Iskele. The antenna system was recently upgraded and the newly improved signal was expected to be on air at the beginning of March last year.

Audio Insert: Radio Bayrak, Theme music

Station announcement English 87.8 & 107.5 FM

On the next occasion when we look at the radio scene on the island of Cyprus, we plan to focus on the other international radio broadcasting stations located on this eastern Mediterranean island.

* Program Announcement - 07:53

Allen Graham

* NASB Report - 08:44

DRM Mike Rosso - Part 2

* AWR Local Radio

Over in Africa, Adventist World Radio is operating a total of fourteen FM radio stations in ten different countries, each of which is on the air 24 hours daily. For those of our listeners living in Uganda, you have three stations at three different locations from which to choose:-

Uganda Kampala English & 3 local languages 91.9 FM

Jinja English & 3 local languages 104.7

Mabale English & 4 local languages 98.0

* NASB Report - 20:04

AWR Dr. Dowell Chow - Part 4

* Music of the World - 25:47

Madagascar: Instrumental & male group vocal

* Closing Announcement - 26:13

Thanks for listening to "Wavescan", international DX program from Adventist World Radio

Researched and written in Indianapolis

Next week:-

1. Results for the big AWR DX Contest, Focus on Africa

2. Tribute to Shortwave WYFR - 4: The XAL Experimental Callsigns

3. DX Reports

Two QSL cards available - AWR & WRMI

Wavescan address:-

Box 29235

Indianapolis

Indiana 46229 USA

Wavescan @ AWR.org

Jeff White, shortwave WRMI

* Music Outrun - 27:24

Madagascar: Accordion & male group vocal

* Program Ends - 28:55

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1. Focus on Africa: BBC East Mediterranean Relay Station

Progressive Summary

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No. Topic Year to Year NWS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Sharq al Adna: RAF Base Jaffa, Palestine 1941 - 1948 208

2. Sharq al Adna: Polimia, Zygi, Lady's Mile, Cyprus, Voice of Britain 1948 - 1957 214

3. The BBC East Mediterranean Relay Station 1957 - 2013 220

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2. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus

Progressive Summary

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No. Topic Year to Year NWS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. The Early Years 1932 - 2008 235

2. Local Radio on Cyprus 1948 - 2013 237

3. Sharq al Adna: Polimia, Zygi, Lady's Mile, Cyprus, Voice of Britain 1948 - 1957 214

4. The BBC East Mediterranean Relay Station 1957 - 2013 220

5. International Radio Broadcasting Stations

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3. Mediterranean Islands: The History of Radio Broadcasting

Progressive Summary

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No. Island Station Year to Year NWS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Cyprus The Early Years 1911-2008 235

Local Radio on Cyprus 1948-2013 237

Sharq al Adna, Jaffa Palestine 1941-1948 208

Sharq al Adna, Zygi Cyprus 1948-1957 214

Sharq al Adna, Lady's Mile Cyprus 1955-1957 214

BBC Zygi Shortwave 1957-2013 220

BBC Lady's Mile Mediumwave 1957- 220

Radio ITU, Akrotiri Cyprus 1959-1959 235

BFBS Cyprus 1948- 237

CBC Cyprus 1953- 237

CBC Cyprus Shortwave, Zygi & Nicosia 1970-2013 237

Bayrak Radio 1971- 237

2. Limnos VOA Projected

3. Malta Radio ITU, Akrotiri Cyprus 1959-1959 235

4. Rhodes VOA "Courier" 1952-1964 150

VOA

5. Sicily Rome Relic 1943 28 52

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4. Summary: BBC Relay Stations, Official & Informal

Listed by Area - Incomplete Research

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BBC Relay Name Land Location Station Years MW @ kW SW @ kW NWS

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United Kingdom

Marconi England London 2LO 1922-1925 1 @ 1½ . . . . . 29

BBC Service England Daventry BBC 1932-1992 . . . . . Many 30 31 32 33

European Service England Start Point BBC 1940-1944 . . . . . 1 @ 100 45

European Service England Clevedon BBC 1940-1945 . . . . . 1 @ 15 54

Overseas Service North Ireland Lisnagarvey BBC 1941-1946 . . . . . 1 @ 100 61

Rampisham

Crowborough

Woofferton

Skelton

Aspidistra

Africa

West Africa Congo Leopoldville RNB 1943-1945 . . . . . 1 @ 50 153 202

East Africa Somalia Berbera DWS 1960-1963 1 @ 400 . . . . . 114

Eastern Oman A'Seela BBC 2002-20xx 2 @ 800 3 @ 250 124

Central Africa Botswana Francistown 1965-1968 1 @ 50 1 @ 10 BBCE460

West Africa Relay Station 1975-19 Painsville, Liberia 1 @ 10

1979-1996 Lesotho

1988-20xx Seychelles

1996-20xx Meyerton, South Africa

2001 Abu Dhabi

Mediterranean Ocean

East Mediterranean Cyprus Several BFBS 1948- SW MW FM 237

East Mediterranean Cyprus Zygi DWS 1957-2013 1 @ 7½ 4 @ 7½ 214 220

East Mediterranean Cyprus Lady's Mile DWS 1957-201x 1 @ 100 . . . . . 214 220

Central Mediterranean Malta Delimara Point 1960-1973

Middle East

Middle East Aden Perim Island C&W 1964-1966 1 @ 100 . . . . . 116

Eastern Oman Masirah DWS 1969-2002 1 @ 750 . . . . . 119

Eastern Oman Masirah DWS 1978-2002 . . . . . 4 @ 100 121

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ascension English Bay BBC 1966-20xx 6 @ 250 . . . . . 66

Atlantic Ascension English Bay BFBS 1992-1992` SW 66

Radio Ships

Mediterranean Central Malta 1932 LoLP transmitters KG5 237

South East Asia Singapore Jurong 1940 Ship sunk 1 @ 100 1

Special Service Atlantic Morocco BBC 1942-1942 1 @ 5 . . . . . 129

Southern Asia Sri Lanka Ekala 1944 Ship sunk 1 @ 100 224

Projected 1960 Ship

Other BBC Relay Stations & Services

Overseas Service England Rugby GPO 1930-1945 . . . . . SW 81

Africa East Mozambique Maputo RM 1996- 1 @ 50 4 @ 10, 120? 229

Africa East Somali R&H 12-45 35

Africa North Algeria Relay BBC R&H 79.12 12-43 35

7-44 35

Africa West Sierra Leone Freetown SLRS 1934-1963 Cable . . . . . 222

Africa West Sierra Leona Freetown SLBS 1951-1951 . . . . . 1 @ .3 211

Africa West Sierra Leone Hill Station SLBS 1956-1958 . . . . . 1 @ 5 211

Africa West Sierra Leone Goderich SLBS 1958-2002 1 @ 10 1 @ 10 211

Africa West Sierra Leone Waterloo SLBS 1974-1999 . . . . . 1 @ 250 218

Africa West Congo Brazzaville FZI 1943-1945 . . . . . 1 @ 50 153 202

Atlantic Ascension English Bay C&W 1962-1962 . . . . . LP 66

Atlantic South Falklands

Atlantic South S Georgia King Ed Point ZBH 1947-1947 . . . . . 1 @ 1 71 223

Caribbean Bahamas Nassau ZNS 1945 MW SW RN 2-46 x78

VP3BG1940 R&H 79.11 7-40 57

Mediterranean Central Cyprus BFBS 1948- 237

Mediterranean East Cyprus Saranta Spilia 5BA 1956 . . . . . SW 235

Mediterranean East Cyprus Zygi Sharq 1956-1957 1 @ 7½ 4 @ 7½ 220

Mediterranean East Cyprus Lady's Mile Sharq 1956-1957 1 @ 100 . . . . . 220

Pacific South Australia Shepparton

Pacific South Australia Brandon

Pacific South NZ Rangitaiki

Southern Asia Sri Lanka Ekala 1 RAF 1944-1945 . . . . . 2 @ 7½ 171

USA-California Dixon VOA R&H 10-72 & 12-72 151

Projected BBC Relay Stations

South East Asia Singapore Jurong 1940 Ship sunk 1 @ 100 1

Southern Asia Sri Lanka Ekala 1944 Ship sunk 1 @ 100 224

1960 Ship

Maldives 1963

Aldabra 1967 BBCE 459

Africa 1978

British Guyana BBCE 349

England Orfordness NWS220

Christmas Is

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5. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2

The Local Radio Scene

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Year Date Information Reference -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BFBS Cyprus

1947 No entry for any radio station on Cyprus WRTVHB

1948 Early Suggestion transfer BFBS Palestine to disused RAF base at Lakatamia, near Nicosia Establish shortwave transmitter Malta for relay in Cyprus and elsewhere

3 BFBS stations in Palestine

1948 Apr 15 BFBS studio Jerusalem closed, staff evacuated to coast Taylor

1948 Apr 18 Staff party dashed through to Ramallah, collect masts from radio station for Cyprus

1948 May 3 1^st to arrive at disused RAF airfield near Kato Lakatamia

30 miles Famagusta to Lakatamia, only dirt road

1948 May 24 1^st group left Haifa on "Empire Lifeguard" Port Said then Famagusta on Cyprus

1948 May 2^nd group left few days later

1948 Jun New Cyprus station almost ready for test transmissions

1948 Jun 3 1^st broadcast, Marigold music

Made up of BFBS4 from Haifa

Transmitter

100 ft masts

1^st radio broadcasting station on Cyprus

Also provided music & information to British in Palestine

1948 Jun 21 British left Palestine

1948 Battered transmitter gave out

1948 Jul 18 Transmitter repaired and returned to the air

1948 Aug 8 1^st full day's transmission

1948 Aug 9 Official opening of BFBS Cyprus

194x Studio destroyed by fire

194x Station moved into old house at Strovolos, suburban Nicosia

1950 BFBS 1420 kHz 1 kW & 7220 kHz 100 w WRTVHB

1951 Not listed in WRTVHB

1952 BFBS listed on 606 kHz with 1 kW WRTVHB

1953 Not listed in WRTVHB

1954 BFBS listed with 1 kW on 606 kHz WRTVHB

1955 BFBS listed with 1 kW on 606 kHz WRTVHB

1956 BFBS listed with 1 kW on 606 kHz WRTVHB

1956 Aug 19 International broadcast between BBC London & BFBS Cyprus via Cyprus Radio

1957 BFBS listed with 1 kW on 606 kHz WRTVHB

1958 BFBS listed Nicosia with 1 kW on 1086 & .3 kW on 1349 kHz WRTVHB

1959 BFBS listed Nicosia with 1 kW on 1086 kHz & Limassol with .3 kW on 719 kHz WRTVHB

1960 BFBS listed Nicosia with 1 kW on 1086 kHz & Limassol with .3 kW on 719 kHz WRTVHB

1961 BFBS listed Nicosia on 1425 kHz & 1439 kHz both 7½ kW WRTVHB

1964 New studios in Dhekalia

1964 FM only listed WRTVHB

1965 BFBS listed Limassol 7½ kW on 1403 kHz & Nicosia 1 kW on 1439 kHz WRTVHB

1967 BFBS Limassol change to 890 kHz WRTVHB

1968 BFBS Nicosia change to 1502 kHz WRTVHB

1970 BFBS Limasol 7½ kW on 890 kHz & 1 kW on 1502 kHz WRTVHB

1973 25^th anniversary celebrations

1974 Mediumwave closed when Turks took over northern area of Cyprus

1975 BFBS Limasol 7½ kW on 890 kHz & 1 kW on 1502 kHz WRTVHB

1977 BFBS Nicosia 1 kW listed 1502 kHz WRTVHB

1978 30^th anniversary celebrations, 2,000 people attended

1979 BFBS listed 1 kW on 1502 kHz & 10 kW on 1089 kHz WRTVHB

1980 BFBS listed Nicosia 1 kW on 1505 kHz & Akrotiri 10 kW on 1044 kHz WRTVHB

1981 Mediumwave transmitter installed at RAF Akrotiri

1981 Three transmitter locations in use NZDXT

Dheklia near Larnaca, Akrotiri near Limasol, Nicosia

1981 BFBS listed Nicosia 1 kW on 1503 kHz & Akrotiri 10 kW on 1089 kHz WRTVHB

1982 BFBS Nicosia 1 kW 1503 kHz, Akrotiri 10 kW 1089 kHz, Dheklia .1 kW 1044 kHz WRHB

1983 BFBS Nicosia 1 kW 1503 kHz, Akrotiri 10 kW 1089 kHz, Dheklia 1 kW 1044 kHz WRHB

1985 BFBS Nicosia 1 kW 1503 kHz, Akrotiri 10 kW 1089 kHz, Dheklia 1 kW 1044 kHz WRHB

Cyprus Broadcasting Service

1947 No entry for any radio station on Cyprus WRTVHB

1952

1953 Oct 4 Sunday 5:00 pm; began broadcasting Greek Turkish English

434 m (690 kHz) & 495 m (605 kHz)

1954 CBS listed 10 kW on 692 kHz WRTVHB

1955 CBS listed 10 kW on 692 kHz WRTVHB

1956 CBS listed Blue 10 kW on 692 kHz & Red 2 kW on 606 kHz WRTVHB

1957 CBS listed with 3 MW stations WRTVHB

1958 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1959 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1960 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1965 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1970 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1975 CBS listed with 4 MW stations WRTVHB

1978 CBS listed with 4 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

1980 CBS listed with 4 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

1985 CBS listed with 4 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

1990 CBS listed with 4 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

1995 CBS listed with 6 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

2000 CBS listed with 6 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

2005 CBS listed with 6 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

2010 CBS listed with 6 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

2013 CBS listed with 6 MW stations and Zygi shortwave WRTVHB

Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation, Shortwave Relay via BBC Zygi

1969 Sep CBC (Cyprus) resumed relay via BBC EMRS to England JB2 184

1971 May 1 Relay via BBC Zygi to Cypriots in England

1984 CBC Cyprus relay still on BBC EMRS JB2 265

1970 CBS (C?) 3 SW channels @ 30 kW WRTVHB

1971 CBS (C?) 2 SW channels @ 30 kW WRTVHB

Radio Bayrak

1970 Radio Bayrak not listed WRTVHB

1971 Radio Bayrak 6 mediumwave stations listed WRTVHB

1972 Radio Bayrak 6 mediumwave stations listed WRTVHB

1973 Radio Bayrak not listed WRTVHB

1974 Radio Bayrak not listed WRTVHB

1975 Radio Bayrak not listed WRTVHB

1976 Radio Bayrak with 20 kW on 1095 kHz & 10 kW on 1500 kHz WRTVHB

Also shortwave with 7 kW on 6150 kHz

1978 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 7 kW on 6118 kHz WRTVHB

1979 Radio Bayrak listed 4 mediumwave & 7 kW on 6283 kHz WRTVHB

1980 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 7 kW on 6150 kHz WRTVHB

1981 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 15 kW on 6150 kHz WRTVHB

1982 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 15 kW on 6155 kHz WRTVHB

1984 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 15 kW on 6150 kHz WRTVHB

1985 Radio Bayrak listed 2 mediumwave & 7½ kW on 6150 kHz WRTVHB

1987 Bayrak future plan 100 kW MW, 300 kW SW WRTVHB

Radio Bayrak Nicosia, 35.22 E & 33.08 N

2012 Currently on air at 4 kW, new antenna system under erection

2012 Mar Beginning, expected date for usage of upgraded antenna system

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Year BFBS Lakatamia Sharq al Adna

1 kW 100 w -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1947 No entries for any station on Cyprus

1948 Will probably move from Palestine (Jaffa) to Cyprus

1949 5 SW @ 7½ kW

1950 1420 7220 4 SW @ 7½ kW

1951 Not listed 5 SW @ 7½ kW

1952 606 5 SW @ 7½ kW

1953 Not listed 5 SW @ 7½ kW

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Year BFBS Nicosia Sharq al Adna Cyprus Broadcasting Service

1 kW -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1953 Not listed 5 SW @ 7½ kW

1954 606 5 SW & 635 kHz@ 7½ kW 692 10

1955 1093 3 SW & 635 kHz@ 7½ kW, 2 SW @ 5 kW 692 10

1956 1093 5 SW @ 5 7½ & 20 kW & 638 @ 100 Blue 692 10 606 2 Red

1957 1093 5 SW @ 7½ & 20 & 638 @ 100 Nicosia. 692 10 Paphos 922 2 Limassol 1484 1/4

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Cyprus Broadcasting Service BFBS BBC

Year Nicosia Nicosia Paphos Limassol Nicosia Nicosia Limassol Episkopi Zygi & Ladies Mile

2/10 kW 20 kW 2 kW ¼ kW 1 kW .3 kW

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1958 606 692 922 1484 1086 1349 638 & 4 SW

1959 606 20 692 915 900 .3 1086 719 FM 638 & 5 SW

1959 (Radio ITU, Independent Transmitting Unit Episkopi ½ kW 7130 kHz 1200-1530 plans Arabic)

1960 606 692 915 900 1086 719 FM 638 719 & 5 SW

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Cyprus Broadcasting Service BFBS BBC

Year Nicosia Nicosia Paphos Limassol Nicosia Nicosia Zygi & Ladies Mile

2/10 kW 20 kW 2 kW ½ kW 7½ kW 7½ kW SW & MW

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1961 606 692 915 1425 1439 638 719 & 5 SW

1962 606 692 915 1484 1425 1439 638 719 & 5 SW

1963 606 692 915 1484 1425 1439 638 719 & SW

1964 606 692 915 1484 FM only 638 719 & SW

1965 606 692 915 1484 Lim1403 1439 1 638 719 1421 & SW

1966 606 692 915 1484 Lim1403 1439 1 638 719 1421 & SW

1967 606 692 915 1484 Lim 890 1439 1 638 719 1421 & SW 7½ 20 100

1968 606 692 915 1484 Lim 890 1502 1 638 719 1421 & SW

1969 602 20 692 917 1484 Lim 890 1502 1 638 719 1421 & SW

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Cyprus Broadcasting Service BFBS BBC CBS

Year Nicosia Nicosia Paphos Limassol Limasol Nicosia Zygi & Ladies Mile Nicosia

20 kW 20 kW 2 kW ½ kW 7½ kW 1 kW SW & MW 30 kW

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1970 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 719 1421 & SW 11745 15260 17875

1971 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 719 1421 & SW 9715 17875

1972 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 719 1421 & SW ================

1973 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 719 1421 & SW

1974 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 719 1322 1421 & SW 7½ 20 & 100

1975 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 720 1322 1421 & SW 7½ 20 & 100

1976 602 692 917 1484 890 1502 638 720 1322 & SW 7½ 20 & 100

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Year Bayrak Monte Carlo -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1971 6 MW

1972 6 MW 20 1232 Next year 600 kW

1973 20 1232 Next year 600 kW

1974 600 1232

1975 20 10 7 600 1232 Began relay also TWR

1976 1095 1500 6150 600 1232

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Year CBC M Carlo Bayrak BFBS BBC 600 20 10 7 Nicosia MW SW

MW SW 1 10 50 100 200 500 7½ 20 100 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1977 4 1232 1095 1500 6150 1502 1 2 2 2 4

1978 4 Zygi 1232 1095 1465 6118 1502 N 1 2 2 2 4 1979 4 Zygi 1233 4 MW 6283 1503 1089 1 2 2 2 4 1980 4 Zygi 1233 1098 1494 6150 1505 A1044 1 2 2 2 4 1981 4 Zygi 1233 1098 1494 156150 1503 A1089 D 1 2 2 2 4 1982 4 Zygi 1233 1098 1494 6155 1503 A1089 1044 .1 1 2 2 2 4

1983 4 Zygi 1233 1098 1494 6155 1503 A1089 1044 1 1 2 2 2 4

1984 4 1233 109850 1494 6150 1503 A1089 1044 1 1 2 2504 2 4

1985 4 Zygi 1233 109850 1494 61507½1503 A1089 1044 1 1 2 2504 2 4

1986 4 Zygi 1233 109850 1494 6150 1503 A1089 1044 1 1 2 2504 2 4

1987 4 Zygi 1233 10981001494 6150 1503 A1089 1044 1 1 2 2504 2 4

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CBC MC Bayrak BFBS BBC

Year MW SW 600 RFI MW SW D A N 1 MW SW

TWR also 7½ 1 10 1 100 200 500 20 100 250 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1988 4 Zygi 1233 RFI 3 6155 981 1089 1503 1 2 2 4 4

1989 4 Zygi 1233 RFI 3 6150 981 1089 1503 1 2 2 4 4

1990 4 Zygi 1233 RFI 2 6150 1089 1503 1 2 2 4 4

1991 4 Zygi 1233 RFI 2 6150 1089 1 2 2 4 4

1992 4 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 All on FM 1 2 2 4 4

1993 4 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 1 2 2 4 4

1994 4 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 1 2 4 4

1995 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 1 2 4 4

1996 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 1 2 4 4

1997 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 (Inactive) 1 2 (300) 4 4

1998 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 2 6150 1 2 8 2

1999 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 3 6150 1 2 8 2

2000 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 3 6150 (Strange mis-print)

2001 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 600 3 6150 1 1 8 2

2002 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI 981 2 6150 25 Inactive (Merlin) 1 1 8 2

2003 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 2 6150 25 (Ibrahim) 1 1 8 2 2004 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 (Ibrahim) 1 1 8 2

2005 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 Relays 1 1 8 2

2006 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 10 Relays 1 1 8 2

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CBC MC Bayrak Ibrahim BBC Zygi BBC Lady's Mile

Year MW SW 600/1200 MW SW MW SW MW

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2007 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 10 Relays 1323 2 8 639/720

2008 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 10 1323 2 8 639/720

2009 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 1323 2 8 639/720

2010 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 1323 2 8 639/720

2011 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 1323 2 8 639/720

2012 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 1323 2 8 639/720

2013 6 Zygi 1233 RFI RCI Sawa 1 6150 25 1323 2 8 639/720

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