[HCDX] reception reports for TWR-Europe

[ALOKESH GUPTA <alokeshgupta@xxxxxxx>]

7 july'01

Dear All,

This interesting info reg RR's from Charles K Roswell,K2MGL
TWR -Europe, Freq Coordination Dept.
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Dear DXer Alokesh Gupta,

Reception Reports and requests for Confirmation (QSL) of broadcast by
Trans World Radio - Europe should be addressed to:
Trans World Radio
Postfach 141
A-1235 Vienna, AUSTRIA (Europe)
 
or sent by e-mail to the following e-mail address:
info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

A reception report to be of value to the broadcaster must tell the
broadcaster how the broadcast is being received. The SINPO Code is
understood by all international broadcasters. (On the the hand, small
domestic broadcasters will not understand SINPO or the host of
abbreviations that DXers like to use.)

The listening period should cover a time duration of at least 15 minutes
documenting same by unique program details that indicates the the
listener actually heard the station being reported on.

Why 15 minutes? If the report is for only a very short moment when
conditions are "good" and then there is fading or interference and this
is not reported, it is misleading to the broadcaster and they think all
is well with the broadcast. Likewise a short report when there may be a
fade or interference could mislead the broadcaster to believe the
broadcast was poor or unusable when it actually was good for most of the
broadcast. 

Why unique details? More than one broadcaster may broadcast from the
same station location. It is important to prove by documentation that it
is the station.  And - believe it or not - there are some DXers that
send reports that actually never listen to the station! That's right - a
false (usually vague) report. (I cannot figure out what satisfaction
they get from that!) Some unique details are needed. But it is not
necessary to provide a "transcript" of everything heard!

Naturally, a report from the intended target area is the most valuable
to the broadcaster. It is one of the ways that the broadcaster gets
feedback of how the broadcast is doing where it is intended to be heard.

What about reports from out of the target area? Reports from out of the
target area are of a less or limited value to the broadcaster. Most
broadcasters will confirm (QSL) reports from out of the target area as a
courtesy to all listeners. 

It is especially important that it be a "request" as opposed to a
"demand" for a confirmation whether it is from the target area or from
an out of the target area listener. 
 
A report from out of target can be useful to a broadcaster in the case
of interference from another station (QRM). Sometime listeners in the
target area experience interference, but it is not identifiable. It is
strong enough to be a bother but not strong enough to be identified. A
listener in an area out of target may be able to identify (ID) the
Interference (QRM). Identification of QRM should identify if it is on
the exact same (Co-channel) frequency or if it is plus (+) or minus (-)
5 or 10 kHz. The name of the station, or call sign should be ID'ed if
possible. Language of the interfering station is helpful in resolving
the QRM problem.

A short description of the radio receiver and antenna used helps the
broadcaster know if your receiving equipment is limited or quite
sophisticated. This helps in judging if your report reflects the
"average listener's" results in your receiving area. 

Naturally, It is very important to clearly write (PRINT) the name and
address exactly as it should be on the mailing envelope so that the post
office can deliver the QSL. 

Finally, It should be clearly stated that it is a "Request for
Confirmation (QSL)." Some listeners do not want a QSL.

Stations also appreciate knowing how you felt about the content of the
programming. Did you agree or disagree with it? Did it help or supply a
answer or need in your life? Did it affect in how you think about
something? Are you a regular listener? Do you have questions about the
program content?
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I realize that this may be a lot more of an answer than you expected. I
myself have been a radio listener for MANY years and understand the
hobby from both sides of the Microphone/Speaker or headphones! I am also
a licensed radio amateur and understand the subject of DXing and QSLing
in that hobby.
Feel free to share it with other Dxers and SWLs by e-mail forwarding or
in a publication.

73, that is - Best regards,
Chuck Roswell, K2MGL
 
Trans World Radio - Europe
Frequency Coordination
Postfach 141
A-1235 Vienna
AUSTRIA (Europe)
PS: Again, a reminder, Do not send Reception Reports requesting
Confirmation (QSLs) to Frequency Coordination. It only delays getting
the report to the person who does the confirming and slows down the
process of confirmation. The report will get to us if it contains
information we need to know about!
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Warm Regards,
Alokesh Gupta,
New Delhi, India.

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