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]

__._

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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
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 
==============================


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




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
4.        
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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   1st to arrive at disused RAF airfield near Kato Lakatamia
                                    30 miles Famagusta to Lakatamia, only dirt road
  1948 May 24 1st group left Haifa on "Empire Lifeguard" Port Said then Famagusta on Cyprus
  1948 May      2nd group left few days later
  1948 Jun       New Cyprus station almost ready for test transmissions
  1948 Jun 3    1st broadcast, Marigold music
                                    Made up of BFBS4 from Haifa         
                                    Transmitter
                                    100 ft masts
                                    1st 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    1st 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              25th 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              30th 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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WR(TV)HB Entries
 
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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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10. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2
                            
WR(TV)HB Entries
 
 
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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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11. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2
                            
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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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12. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2
                            
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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    61501503  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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14. Focus on Africa: Radio Broadcasting on the Island of Cyprus - 2
                            
WR(TV)HB Entries
 
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            CBC      MC                            Bayrak                          Ibrahim          BBC Zygi               BBC Lady's Mile
 Year  MW SW   600/1200                  MW  SW                                 MW     SW             MW
                          TWR also      990           7½                                    200  250 300          500    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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