** AUSTRALIA. 28266 CW, Aug 31 at 2207, JBA dash and DE VK4RST, that
Queensland beacon again as last logged Aug 23, q.v. Really gets out.
No other beacons or phones on 10m (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** CUBA. 5990, Aug 31 at 0051, suptorted Spanish presumably CRI relay,
S9+40/45. Something`s always wrong at RadioCuba. Not much yet on 6000
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** ECUADOR [and non]. 6050, UT Sat Aug 31 at 0650, song seems hymnic,
S7/S9 direct. Not ELWA as one might guess but HCJB on air long past
usual 0500*, as tipped by Manuel Méndez, Spain who was still hearing
it after 0600. Anomaly or permanent change? If so, bad news for
coreligionist ELWA Liberia which starts a bit before 0600. EiBi shows
0500* daily tho used to be extended only on weekends, and 0230*v
weekdays. Also shows another overlap when both are on 6050,
*2100-2232*. ELWA has always been no better than JBA here around
0600.

Manuel Méndez wrote: ``Manuel Méndez, Lugo, Spain, Log in Friol.
ECUADOR, 6050, HCJB, Pichincha, with extended program today, the
station usually closes at 0500 but today on air beyond that time. At
0500 "Son las cero horas, música cristiana contemporánea para tu
corazón", religious songs, at 0609 ID "HCJB, encuentra tu melodía
preferida para establecer tu conexión con Dios", at 0600 new
identification and religious comments by male, Spanish. 25422.``

And Kai Ludwig replied: ``Is any of the separate programming in
indigenous languages left on this frequency? If I recall correct it
had been reported to be completely gone when 6050 kHz returned after a
prolonged break. Only the FM programming was observed anymore. So the
extension was presumably just a failure of a timer that is supposed to
turn off this transmitter overnight. Kai`` (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** PANAMA. 24950 USB, Aug 30 at 2206, finally a phoneham heard on 12m
after many weeks of almost afternoonly bandscans of nothing - English
with accent about 6m, mentions Panamá. Quickly worx UStations, says
humidity of 90-95% there is a hardship, finally fonetik ID as HP1XV,
not HP1AV as it first sounded. QRZ.com:

``HP1XV Panama flag Panama, Rafael "RAFA" Ferrer Orsi, calle 3 b las
cumbres, panama 0850, Panama``

This is all he says on his page, also in Spanish but his English is
more literate:

``Dear colleagues, I would like to inform you that the BUREAU is
neither here nor expected and if that were not enough, the Panamanian
postal service only receives correspondence from abroad but does not
let out correspondence. As a radio amateur I am very clear that the
QSOs must be confirmed with their corresponding QSL card,
unfortunately this is difficult to do here but not impossible, and I
have come to the conclusion that I must adapt to this new QTH to be
able to continue enjoying this magnificent hobby, the conclusion is
that the most effective way I see to confirm is through LoTW, logbook
of the world, however, for those nostalgic for the physical QSL, they
can claim it via Spanish mail. The colleague EA5HB, who is my brother,
has offered to handle my correspondence, any contribution to pay for
the return is well received, you can also claim the QSL card via
Spanish BURO (HP1XV via EA5XV) I regret not being able to confirm
otherwise because my family finances cannot support 500 QSOs per month
directly via UPS or DHL. I hope they are compassionate. R Ferrer
Orsi`` What good is a post office if you cannot send mail abroad???
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** SAUDI ARABIA. 11934.999, Aug 31 at 1514 into UTwente, S9+5/10 in
Arabic, so Yemen service is back on-channel after some time circa
11935.4. No chirping or other extraneous noise now (Glenn Hauser, OK,
WOR)

** SPAIN. 17855, Friday August 30 at 2201, token English from SNR not
off the air, S9+20/30 direct, previewing interview about anthropology
exhibition. 2202 news leads with pause in Gazawar for polio
vaccinations of children. Finally the combatants realize they have a
common enemy --- but they can hardly triage which kids are going to be
killed in the war anyway, wasting the vaccine. 17715 & 15520 are also
on but still not 15390. 2212 feature is about a street fight by
rockers in post-Franco 1974 which got worldwide publicity, and also
the Brighton Brawl in UK 60 years ago. Now there has just been a new
B.B. in Melbourne:

https://www.3aw.com.au/wild-brawl-involving-teenagers-with-machetes-erupts-in-brighton-this-afternoon/

https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-investigate-alleged-brawl-in-front-of-residents-at-brighton-in-melbournes-southeast/f355af71-d39d-4b4b-be88-007de33ecbc8
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** TURKEY. 11785.005+, Aug 30 at 2159, VOT English not off the air,
S9+10/20 direct but with flutter, 2300 timesignal 6 seconds behind
WWV! Something`s always awry at Ankara/erroneous at Emirler. S/on as
if the 1230 on 17620: ditto. I`ll get back to it later after
simulsidetrack to WOR/WRMI, REE/SNR, et al. 2228 into UTwente when
measured, S9+50 music and `Turkish Folk Tales`. 2235
``always-by-your-side`` promo, music. 2240 `That`s Why` by Efsun the
accentuated, altho that did not sound like the name she gave?
explaining refraxion of lite. Recheck at 2254, already off. As for the
Aug 29 at 2200 I missed checking, ``Glenn, Voice of Turkey was missing
on 11785 kHz at 2200 last night (Aug 29). I didn't find it anywhere
else at that time. Alan Roe, Teddington, UK`` (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** TURKEY. 11785.004-, Aug 31 at 2201, VOT not off the air BUT NOT in
English - sounds like a Turkic language, possibly Turkish, S9+10/20
direct, YL with news or olds with stingers. 2227 when measured into
UTwente, M&W dialog perhaps drama. No  language but English is sked at
this hour on any SW frequency, but no doubt domestic programming in TT
is available at Emirler, where something is always erroneous (Glenn
Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A. Here`s my report to VOA Grimesland: ``To:mdail@usagm.gov ---
``Hello Mr Dail, I`m listening to your DRM test around 6090. First
noticed DRM on my analog NRD-545 at 0051 UT August 31. It did not seem
to be centered on 6090, but roughly 6083-6094. I don`t have DRM
capability here so I brought up on the New Hampshire KiwiSDR:
http://w1nt.onthewifi.com:8073/ which does show it at 6090
.

VG reception of music only, no announcements or IDs heard but the
display showed Murrow Station, Greenville, and QSL requests to you.
Several songs followed with pauses, none in Spanish. I could not name
most of them until 0116 Beatles` Hard Days Night, but stopped at 0118
for transmitted silence, 0119 a variety of strange sounds as some
other song attempted. More of that at 0122 as I am about to dispatch
this.

I see that the drmrx schedule shows R. Marti 24 hours. This is the
first time I`ve run across tests on 6090. What are the actual
transmission hours? Does this really have anything to do with Marti?
Are you going to put that programming on it? Wonder if you will try
Journaline? I copied some of the parameters off the display, which no
doubt match what you are sending out. SNR varying 13.0 up to 15.5 dB.
xHE_AAC(1001)DRM Test Tx EEP Audio 9.76 kbps.

I would be interested to know which GB# transmitter this is, what
brand, and what else it may be used for in AM. Are there any active
DRM tests on other frequencies? I would also like to know the power
for this and antenna azimuth. I would appreciate QSL as offered. If
card available, my postal address is: Glenn Hauser, P O Box 1684,
Enid OK 73702.

Also monitored with interest the brand new VOA Fulani service on 17630
AM at 1630-1700 today Friday-only apparently, August 30. Which
transmitter site is that from?
Thanks and 73, Glenn Hauser, Enid OK`` - no reply to any of this by
Aug 31.

Additional info: on AM tuning, S9+20. At W1NT it showed S8. Music
heard at 0055 was soul/jazz, no ID at hourtop 0100. Pauses and other
tunes 0103 YL vocal, 0107. Still on at 0130, 0156, 0251 considerably
weakened, but off around 0300 when I went back to it after checking
5085 for WOR. DRMrx sked shows: ``6090 Radio Marti 0000-2400 Irregular
Spanish Cuba ?, USA ? ? ID:1001 reported 2024/08/23. Details to be
confirmed`` See discussion by others at:
https://groups.io/g/DRMNA/topic/108066173#msg8869
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A [non]. Re new VOA Fulani service, Fri Aug 30 at 1630-1700 on
17630, site? Andre Strydenburg, RSA, reports Aug 31 at 1958: ``WRTH
web app was updated today, it's Botswana indeed`` (Glenn Hauser, OK,
WOR)

** U S A [and non]. WORLD OF RADIO 2258 monitoring: confirmed Friday
August 30 at 2200 on WRMI 9955, S9/+10 direct and at 2210 noted as
undermodulated as usually on this old frequency.

Also confirmed Friday August 30 at 2230 on Shortwave (Gold) Radio,
Germany, 3975.002+, S9+5/15 into UTwente.

Also confirmed UT Saturday August 31 at 0300 on WTWW 5085, VG direct,
followed by harmonious gospel music 0329-0331* off without ID or
sign-off.

Also confirmed Saturday August 31 at 1440 the 1430 on SW Gold Radio,
Germanym 6160.001-, S9+10/15 into UTwente.

Also confirmed Saturday August 31 at 1600 on WRN North America
webcast.

Also confirmed Saturday August 31 at 1736 the 1730 on Shortwave Radio,
Germany, 3975.002 at S9+10/20 and 6160.001- at S9+10/15 into UTwente.
Next:

Also confirmed Saturday August 31 at 1930 on WRN North America
webcast. And on WRMI webcast only.

Also confirmed from 1956 UT August 31 the 1930v on WA0RCR, 1860 AM,
MO, S9+15 into nearby SDR. Next:

2300 UT Saturday WTWW 9475 [no longer suspended for repairs];
0000 UT Sunday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
0230vUT Sunday WA0RCR 1860-AM [nominal 0315; as late as 0500];
1900 UT Sunday IRRS 1323-Italy;
2130 UT Sunday SW Radio, Germany 3975 & 6160;
2330 UT Sunday WRMI 7570 to NW;
0030 UT Monday WRMI 7780 to SW;
0300vUT Monday WBCQ Area 51 6160v to WSW [irregular];
1930 UT Monday SW Radio, Germany 3975 & 6160;
0330 UT Tuesday WRMI 7780 to SW;
1300 UT Tuesday WRMI 9955 to SSE [also web-, phonecast; jammed?];
2000 UT Tuesday IRRS 1323-Italy;
2330 UT Tuesday WRMI 9395 to NNW;
2330 UT Tuesday SW Radio, Germany 3975;
1930 UT Wednesday SW Radio, Germany 3975 & 6160;
2100 UT Wednesday WBCQ 7490v to WSW;
0130 UT Thursday WRMI 5010 to S;
1630 UT Thursday SW Radio, Germany 6160.

As a non-commercial service, voluntary financial support appreciated.
Thanks this week to Robert W. Gruska, Glendale NY, for a MO to Glenn
Hauser, PO Box 1684, Enid OK 73702, and says, ``The weekly radio
broadcast/podcast and the radio loggings digest continue to be timely,
informative sources of DX news each week. Thanks for your continued
efforts!`` - one may also remit by check on a US bank in US funds to
same address.

Or via PayPal, not necessarily in US funds, to woradio at yahoo.com
(Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A. 9475, Aug 31 at 2213, WTWW reactivated with preaching,
inbooming direct S9+50/60, so if previous sked resume, WORLD OF RADIO
should appear at 2300. AND, 9930 the other transmitter is also back at
2214, not quite as loud but also S9+50 with music. Presumably both
will shift later to 5085 and 5920 respectively. The engineer from
Germany must have arrived and fixed things (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A. Pre-`AAAWWW` WBCQ chex Aug 30 at 2343 into NH SDR: 3265 &
5130 OFF, so a rerun is likely. 6160 -71 Hz = 6159.929 with TOMBS and
never changes to AAAWWW. 7490 -71 Hz = 7489.929 FKB S9+5/15. 2359
1-minute-warning tone and he wraps up, bit of music fill and
disclaimer that following AAAWWW originally aired Aug 23, 2024, i.e.
last week: never mind (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

** U S A. 91.5 FM, Aug 30 circa 1915 UT on caradio, KSNS Medicine
Lodge KS is *still* broadcasting dead air in $ tereo, AND Aug 31 at
1900. Slogan changed from ``Keep Singing New Songs`` to ``Keeping
Silent, No Sounds`` They should put that on their RDS. I`m
investigating this further. Would you believe that radio-locator.com
says this ``Christian Contemporary`` in KS is owned by FLORIDA PUBLIC
RADIO, address in Titusville, yet with a (620) KS AC phone?!

And website https://www.krejksns.org -- Indeed they are sibling to
KREJ 101.5 ``Keep Ready Expecting Jesus``. Maybe transitioning to FPR
ownership, however unlikely? This on website may explain why it`s
deadairing for more than a week:

``Dear faithful KREJ/KSNS listeners and support partners, I’m Carol
Henry, now the president and manager of the network of eight stations
my husband Randy was used of God to build. It’s with a heavy heart
still that my sons and I have taken up this mantle that Randy left to
us when he entered heaven on April 12th, 2024. Keeping all the
stations on the air has put a tremendous responsibility on my
shoulders. And without Randy and Mike Henry’s help here in Kansas, I
feel we must find new owners to continue this ministry that we know
has blessed many lives for 34 years...``

And look at this when you click on KSNS Schedule: ``KSNS Program
Schedule Last updated August 18, 2024. Programs in bold are locally
produced. We have switched the content on KREJ and KSNS. Now you hear
KREJ programming on 91.5 FM and contemporary Christian music on 101.7
FM.``

The KREJ schedule is much more detailed,
https://www.krejksns.org/krejschedule.php
but note the limited hours for live streaming, much less than onair
times, strange, due to costs??: ``KREJ Program Schedule Last updated
July 1, 2024. Programs in bold are locally produced. Often short
programs are aired multiple times but may only be listed once.
Streaming is available Monday - Friday 5 AM - 6 PM and Saturday and
Sunday 5 AM - Noon. Click on “Listen Live” in the menu``

KREJ is 50 kW on 101.7 also in Medicine Lodge. Seems I last logged it
in 2021 & 2022 as QRMing Es DX - I would not call it ``semi-local``
now, normally unheard so maybe really has been off, not even dead air,
or QRP? I wonder what the other six stations were. They are also on
disgraced FB but nothing beyond quoted above (Glenn Hauser, Enid OK,
WOR)

** U S A. 100.3, Aug 31 at 1801 UT, routine caradio bandscan hits here
an ad for ISU Bookstore, and mentions of IOWA! DXMAP shows no Es, and
too close anyway; nor APRS map tropo, altho there is some from Iowa
into Kansas, supposedly not extending to Enid. Some more local? ads
follow, but soon fadeout. This is the only Iowan on 100.3 per WTFDA
FMDB:
``KDRB 100.3 DES MOINES 100.0 kW 547.0 m 41-49-48 93-36-54 HD 19A7
100.3 The BUS title & Artist No Program Type or Undefined ADULT HITS
100.3 THE BUS 51332``

Perhaps a propagational fluke, aided by airplane scatter; unseemed
meteor scatter. It`s hard to imagine ISUBS advertising outside Iowa or
even further from Ames than DM. Unless from a SBG net? First ISU FB
game of season is today but radio coverage on KCHA 95.9 at least does
not start until 1930 UT, against North Dakota in Ames (Glenn Hauser,
OK, WOR)

** VANUATU. 7260, Aug 31 at 0656, no signal from R. Vanuatu - as soon
as I mention on WOR 2258 that it`s been reliable as of Aug 29. Ron
Howard and I did not find it on any other known frequency. I am
however getting spurbirdies every 40 kHz including 7260 from something
local, probably a computer not turned off yet (Glenn Hauser, OK, WOR)

UNIDENTIFIED. 27200 USB, Aug 31 at 2205, 2- or rather multi-way net in
unknown language. A split between regular US CB channels which must
end in 5. With Queensland in on 10m, could be any Pacifican (Glenn
Hauser, OK, WOR)

This report dispatched at 2251 UT August 31
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