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EDITOR: Graham J Barclay.
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VOLUME TWELVE - NUMBER ONE
December 7th 1997
Hi there again fellow Radio listeners.
Stright onto the news:
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= CORRECTION =
RADIO DR TIM:
In last weeks issue we recieved an item from Werner Schauermann
in Germany informing us about events happening with Radio Dr Tim.
We MUST point out that Werner ONLY advised us of what was
happening with Radio Dr Tim in an effort to keep both ourselves and
you current with the events of Radio Dr Tim, and IS NOT connected
with Radio Dr Tim.
( via Ye Editor )
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TOM SUNDSTROM:
USA I checked the World of Radio update #920
on rec.radio.sortwave today and I saw a mention that Tom Sundstrom who
is a contributing editor to Media Network was involved in a car accident
along with this wife but the injuries are NOT serious.
(Kehoe Dec 5th)
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WANTED:
Does anybody have the following they would be willing to part with:
Realistic DX-152 shortwave reciever
Realistic DX-150 " "
Realistic SP-150 Matching speaker for the two.
Thanks,
Neil
nmarlowe@xxxxxxxx
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RADIO FREE LONDON:
RADIO FREE LONDON will be on the air for 9 days/24 hours
throughout the Christmas week, starting on Saturday 20th
December and going through until Sunday 28th on 5805kHz.
Transmitter power COULD be has high as 600 watts depending on
the engineer getting it working on time, failing that it could only be
80/100 watts...........Only time will tell.
( via AW - RFLSW )
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SOUTH AMERICAN PIRATE ACTIVITY:
Radio Cochiguaz, one of the SAm pirate stations, will be again on SW on
6950 and 6980 khz LSB via its own transmitter with a bcst power of
around 100W, according to the following sked:
Times are UTC
Saturday 6 December 1997, on 6980 khz:
1900-2000 Radio Cochiguaz
2030-2130 Free Latin American Radio Station (new!)
2200-2245 Jolly Roger Radio International, Ireland
2330-0030 Radio Blandengue
Sunday 7 December 1997, on 6950 khz:
0100-0145 Jolly Roger Radio International, Ireland
0200-0300 Radio Cochiguaz
0330-0430 Radio Blandengue
0500-0600 Free Latin American Radio Station
Contact addr. to the stations:
*Radio Cochiguaz: RC, Casilla 2571, 1000-Buenos Aires, Argentina.
or Radio Cochiguaz, Box 109, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214, USA.
E-mail (only for receiving messages): rc@xxxxxxxxx
*Free Latin American Radio Station, at the moment, via the following
addr.: FLARS, Casilla 1159, 1000-Buenos Aires, Argentina.
*Radio Blandengue: contact E-mail: (only for receiving messages)
radio.blandengue@xxxxxxx
RB, Casilla 2571, 1000-Buenos Aires, Argentina
*Jolly Roger Radio International, Box 39, Waterford, Ireland.
Only snail mail reports will be verified with QSL, and please include
2 IRCs, this only for to cover the postal fees.
Free Latin American Radio Station is a new pirate station, in this
event, from Argentina with his first transmission through the RC txr.
( via Cachito Mamani of Radio Cochiguaz and Raul Gonzalez of Radio
Blandengue.)
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ASSOCIAZIONE ITALIANA RADIOASCOLTO
AIR CONTEST 1998 - Attilio Leoni
The AIR Contest 1998 "Attilio Leoni", will start at 1700UTC on January
3rd, 1998, and will end at midnight UTC on January 11th, 1998.
Participation is open for all radiolisteners, AIR members and non
members alike.
The Contest is divided into the following parts:
First part: free listening on 31 meters band between the range 9200 to
9995kHz, from January 3rd at 1700UTC to January 6th, 1998, at midnight
UTC, in any language.
Second part: listening to programmes in any language of the following
stations, at any time from January 7th at 0000UTC to January 11th, 1998,
at midnight UTC (on broadcast frequencies between 150 and 26100kHz):
ALBANIA - Radio Tirana
ARMENIA - Voice of Armenia
AZERBAIJAN - Radio Baku
BANGLADESH - Radio Bangladesh
BELARUS - Radio Belarus
BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA - R.Bosne i Hercegov.
BRAZIL - Radio Globo,Rio de Janeiro
BURKINA FASO - Radiodiff.Nat. du Burkina
CAMEROON - Radio Cameroon, Yaoundé
CHINA(TAIWAN) - Voice of Free China
CYPRUS - Cyprus Broadcasting Service
GERMANY - Deutsche Welle
GHANA - Ghana BC
INDIA - AIR Hyderabad
INDONESIA - Voice of Indonesia
IRAQ - Radio Iraq Int.
ISRAEL - Kol Israel
ITALY - RAI International
KOREA DPR - Radio Pyogyang
KUWAIT - Radio Kuwait
LESOTHO - Lesotho NBS
LYBIA - Libyan Jamahiriya Broadc.
MYANMAR - Voice of Myanmar
MONACO - Trans World Radio
NEPAL - Radio Nepal
NETHERLANDS - Radio Nederland
PORTUGAL - RDP Radio Portugal
RUSSIA - Voice of Russia
SENEGAL - Radiodiff. du Senegal
SWEDEN - Radio Sweden
SWITZERLAND - Swiss Radio Int.
TURKMENISTAN - Turkmen Radio
UAE - UAE Radio, Dubai
UNITED KINGDOM - BBC
USA - Voice of America
USA - WEWN Worldwide Catholic Radio
USA - Radio Marti
VATICAN - Radio Vaticana
VENEZUELA - Radio Tachira
YEMEN - Yemen Radio
Each station can be logged once. The listening report will have at least
15 minutes. Reports must contain all useful references (frequency, UTC
time, station name, language, the most important details for a good
valuation, SINPO code), technical data receiver, antenna and optionals).
The listening list, with your paticipation fee, must be sent to this
address:
Bruno PECOLATTO, AIR Contest Manager, via Soana 13, I-10085
PONT CANAVESE (TO) - ITALY < e-mail: pecolatto@xxxxxxxxx >
Not later than February 21st, 1998 (date of postmark). On their reports
theparticipant must indicate his name and surname, complete address and
a short declaration as follow:
"I take the responsibility on myself that I listened to all the stations
reported during the time of validity of contest".
All details will be very important for a correct estimate of
the contest results and for additional controls the Contest Manager
could ask your audio-tape.
During the contest some monitor stations will listen off. Scores will be
computed on a base of 101 = points for each station deducting the
participants percentage that listened to the same station. Decimal will
not be considered. A bonus of 200 points will be awarded to all those
who will report the highest number of programme details for each station
and not only generic terms such as news, music, comments, etc.
The participation fee is 6 IRCs to be sent with your listening list to
Contest Manager.
Each participant will receive a certificate of participation.
Prizes list is the following:
1st prize: AIWA WR-A70 world portable receiver (fm/mw/lW/sw 1-9) 2nd
prize: a copy of "QSL international radio databook"
3rd prize: AIWA HP-A071 stereo headphones
4th prize: a radio amateur's world map
Two AIRs pin, two books for radiolisteners and one philatelix box will
be drawn among all the participants. For every add information, please
write to Contest Manager(see the address) and enclose one IRC.
________________________________________________________
A.I.R. QUESTIONNAIRE
If you choose your three favourite international DX programmes you will
get 100 extra points (to be filled in and sent to the Contest Manager)
1st: _______________________________________
2nd: _______________________________________
3rd: _______________________________________
A.I.R. Associazione Italiana Radioascolto, C.P. 1338, I-10100 Torino,
Italy *
e-mail: < air@xxxxxxxxx >
Radiorama, C.P. 873, I-34100 Trieste, Italy, e-mail: <
radiorama@xxxxxxx > Please propagate the rules of AIR Contest among all
DX radiolisteners. Thank you!!!
(via B. Pecolatto, Italy )
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ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO
AWR Relay via Radio Korea International
Another "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity for the international
radio monitor will take place on Sunday December 21. Radio Korea
International has invited Adventist World Radio to participate in the
200th edition of "DX Report" in their DX program, "Multiwave Feedback".
This special broadcast will be on the air a total of 19 occasions
in the worldwide shortwave network of Radio Korea International. It
will be heard via the four transmitter sites utilized by Radio Korea
International in its shortwave services and it will also be available
with
live audio on the Internet, at 1937 & 0237 UTC.
For the past eight years, William Matthews has presented his
regular bulletins of international radio information in "DX Report" and
Adventist World Radio is pleased to join with Radio Korea International
to commemorate the 200th edition of this program.
The first transmission in this unique relay will begin at 0837 UTC on
Sunday December 21 and will conclude 19 segments later with the
broadcast of the program that begins at 0237 UTC on Monday
December 22.
This special edition of "DX Report" will feature a historical
resume of DX programs down through the years with presenter David
Barasoain who is the well known voice on the AWR DX program,
"Wavescan". This program will originate in the London studios of
Adventist World Radio and it will feature the original theme music from
the old AWR DX program,"Radio Monitors International".
Reception reports should be addressed, with return postage where
possible, to AWR-RKI Relay, Box 29235, Indianapolis, Indiana USA. All
reports will be verified with a special endorsement on one of the seven
AWR QSL cards that depict tourist scenes in South Korea. In addition,
Radio Korea International will also issue QSL cards from their offices
with a special endorsement for the 200th edition of "DX Report".
This special edition of "DX Report" will be on the air from four
different transmitter sites; RKI Kimje & Hwasong in Korea, BBC Skelton
in England, and RCI Sackville in Canada. The AWR QSL stamps will also
identify the specific transmitter site. This will be the DXers
"once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to obtain valid QSLs verifying AWR via
these 4 different
locations.
This is the schedule for the 19 occasions for the AWR special
production of the 200th edition of "DX Report" over Radio Korea
International.
UTC Day UTC kHz kW Unit
Location Beam
Sunday Dec 21
0837 9570 250
RKI
Kimje Australia
0837 13670 250 RKI
Kimje Europe
1137 9650 250
RCI
Sackville North America
1237 7285 100
RKI
Kimje ME & Africa
1237 9570 250
RKI
Kimje SE Asia
1237 9640 100
RKI
Kimje Omni-directional
1237 13670 100 RKI
Kimje SE Asia
1637 5975 100
RKI
Hwasong Omni-directional
1637 9515 250
RKI
Kimje ME & Africa
1637 9870 250
RKI
Kimje ME & Africa
1937 5975 100
RKI
Hwasong Omni-directional
1937 7275 250
RKI
Kimje Omni-directional
2107 6480 250
RKI
Kimje Europe
2137 15575 250 RKI
Kimje Europe
2207 3970 250
BBC
Skelton Europe
Monday Dec 22
0237 7275 250
RKI
Kimje Omni-directional
0237 11725 250 RKI
Kimje South America
0237 11810 250 RKI
Kimje South America
0237 15575 100 RKI
Kimje North America
( via Greyliners - New Zealand )
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WORLD OF RADIO SCHEDULE, SHORT VERSION
effective December 2:
NOTE: this is posted only when there have been changes since
last time.
On WWCR Nashville, Thu 2130 9475 [NEW for Dec, Jan, Feb],
Sat 0700 5070 AND 3210, Sat 1230 5070, Sun 0730 5070, Mon 0400 3215, Tue
1330 15685.
On RFPI Costa Rica: Fri 2000, Sat 0400, 1100, 1800, Sun 0200,
0900, 2300, Mon 0700, Tue 1900, Wed 0300, 1000--on 15050 AM in
1500-2400 period, 7385 2200-1200, 6980-USB 0000-1200, 21465-USB
1200-2400.
On WGTG, Georgia, UT Tue 0500 on 5085-USB. If the tape
arrives before Monday additional unscheduled times may occur,
such as UT Mon 0600 on 5085-USB or on 9400 Sat, Sun daytime. If
the tape does not arrive until Tuesday, backup time is UT Wed at
0600
( via G.Hauser, Dec 2)
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BASIC COLLECTION OF JAPANESE RADIOS
PART 4
[ The Following was originaly published in:
"The Military Collector Post"
an Email daily magazine devoted to the preservation
of History & the Radio's that made it.]
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In Part 1, we introduced you to some of the most
common Japanese radios sets that can be found.
In Part 2, we discussed the basic reference works
and in Part 3 we looked at where to find some of these radios.
Now let us take a look at what makes up a radio station.
The most widely issued Japanese radios were issued
in two or more wooden transport chests. These chests had a
removable front panel which had a contents list inside under a
plastic cover. The chests had leather covered rope handles at
each end and may have had a metal carry handle on the top.
Usually these chests are found with out the rope handles and if
the rope is present, the leather is missing having rotted off many
years ago.
Typically the No 1 chest contained the transmitter, the
receiver and an accessory bag which held all the items needed
to set up the station and get ready to go on the air. These
accessories were usually the headphones and the key,
Sometimes there were two headset / throat mike combos as part
of the contents. The actual accessories depend upon the type
radio set in question.
Typically the No 2 chest contained the antenna wires,
counterpoise wires and the hand cranked generator. A radio
squad of a Japanese signal Unit had about seven men assignd
to it. Two of them were probably engaged in setting up the
antenna, one more was unpacking and setting up the generator,
two more were busy unpacking the transmitter and receiver and
getting them set up. the other two were securing the area and the
sergeant in charge was making certain everything got done
properly. Of course this was the ideal situation and as those
of us who were in the military, you never have all the people
you are supposed to have.
While the radios can be found, the chests are harder
to find. They are also sometimes butchered as the GI who
sent it home, wanted it for something else. The inner panels
have been removed so something bigger could be put in it.
On average these chests have sold for $125.00 when
complete. With the inner panels removed, about half of that
figure.
Sometimes the inside panels can be replaced, but the cost
brings the total investment back up to the $125.00 mark.
Some stations, such as the Type 94-2 B set came in
four chests. One chest held the transmitter, one chest held the
receiver another chest held a gasoline powered generator and
the fourth chest held two large cans of gasoline. The chests
holding the transmitter and receivers also had many drawers for
the other accessories. The generator took up the entire chest
as did the gasoline cans.
Another chest has been found which held two complete
Type 94-6 stations.
Two generators, two radios, two accessory packs, two of
everything needed to place the sets in operation.
This chest was found with all the contents still in place.
Sold to a militaria dealer, it was being sold off piece meal.
That made in nice as I was able to find some of the items that I
was missing. If it had been mine, I would have been tempted
to keep it intact.
The GI who brought it home had the forsight to make
certain that he had two of everything. I was told he got it from
a Japanese supply depot and I agree as most of the items were
in un-issued conditon.
The larger , portable stations, came in more chests,
simply because there were more components. The radio
direction finder set came in at least four chests and I suspect
there may have been a fifth chest. As a general rule, the GI's
did not bring home as many chesets as they did radios. If you
encounter these chests, do not pass them up as you may find
the radio to fit it. If nothing else, they can be used to store
ever you have until either the correct chest does show up or
the radio(s) for your chests can be found.
Among the many accessories that made up a station
were: Transmitter Key, Receiver headset, Remote keying cable,
Antenna wire, Technical Manual, all of which were in the No 1
Chest. In the other chests, the following accessories were listed
on the contents list : Transmitter Coils (4),Headset with cable,
Transmitter crystals ( Two Type 3 stored in the drawer with
transmitter coils) Voltage Meter ,Chart, Sling (For the radio set,
Remote cable to connect transmitter to remote control box,
Type 3 Antenna Retriever, Rope (2) Generator Accessory Bag,
with Power cable and sling, Antenna Retrievers ( 2 ) Type 3 -B
Wooden reels(Like a kite or fishing line with the Counterpoise
wires ,Type 2 B Spare Antenna Wire---Inverted L use--Generator,
Model Number Type XX, (With hand cranks and 1 small bulb) ,
No 7 repair Kit, 4 each Type X Dry cell batteries (1.5 volt for
filament supply.) Type 92 Battery powered light, an item
translated as CANDOL container, 100 grams of solder, 30
meters of rubber covered insulated wire, 2 rolls of rubber
cotton tape ( assume it is electrical tape), 1 roll of Cotton tape ,
20 grams of 1 mm Hemp yarn , 1 brush, 1 Lube oil (Assume an
oil can),2 small blubs 2 cloths (probably for cleaning)
2 neon tubes (Replacement for tuning indicator in transmitter)
Assorted screws, resistors , capacitors , 2 # 3 dry cell batteries
(1.5 volt for filament), 10 B Batteries (22.5 volt) 2- C Batteries
( 4.5 volt), Dry cell battery for Type 92 small light, 2 - C Batteries.
As you can tell for the above listing, there was more
to a Japanese wireless station than one might imagine. A lot
more than what made up a US station., however many of the
items that were part of the Japanese station, were items carried
by a U.S radio crew but were not considered part of the radio set.
The above description is a Type 94 Japanese Ground
station. An aircraft radio station is some what simpler as it is not
transported from site to site but stays with the aircraft.
Generally a Type 94 aircraft set had a transmitter,
a receiver, a vibrator power supply for the receiver, a dynamotor
for the transmitter, a junction box to connect to the intercom
system and some form of antenna change over control. It is not
if the cabling was considered part of the aircraft or part of the
station, but does it really matter? You need the cables to
hook everything together. Lamps, candles, solder , batteries
and so on were not needed and were not part of the station.
( via William Howard )
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US MICRO:
On the South Shore, there's a new pirate station on 89.3. Listeners
in the Duxbury-Kingston area are hearing all sorts of music and no
talk on the frequency.
( via Scott Frybush - NERW 12/ 4 )
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Thats it until next week
Good DXing
73's
Graham J Barclay
KIWI RADIO - NEW ZEALAND
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/9885
Email: kiwiradio@xxxxxxxxxxx
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