Re: [IRCA] Attention TP DXers: Old AM Signal returning!

["Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>]

*This is a press release direct from the Government on The Island Of Yap in
The Federated States Of Micronesia. The station they are referring to is
V6AI at 1494  kHz*


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*NEW AM TRANSMITTER TESTED*

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At exactly 9:00am today, the Media Division began a simulcast through both
AM and FM stations and informed people who were tuning in on the FM to
switch to the AM and monitor how they are receiving the signal.



At the same time the Governor’s Office also contacted the neighboring
islands and requested them to check on their area reception and report back
so the Media Division could do fine-tuning adjustments on the new AM
transmitter in order for better reception. Because of the lengthy distance
between the Yap main islands and the neighboring islands, AM transmission is
required for better reception in the neighboring islands; with AM the
neighboring islands can tune in to important government information and
other broadcasted matters.



Most of the neighboring islands have responded back to the Governor’s Office
within one hour from the call this morning and reported that they each have
received fine reception on the radio signal in their respective areas; but
in the meantime the Office is still waiting for confirmation from those
islands that have not been able to send in their reports via SSB Radio.



Following a thorough inspection of the new AM transmitter by technical
engineer who installed the transmitter, nothing suspicious has yet been
detected as a sign that something could be wrong; but he will continue to
monitor the AM transmitter until he is sure that there will be no problem.



In the meantime, the AM radio will not be in full operation and may
discontinue broadcasting from time to time until such new programs are
produced and an approved schedule is in place.



The AM station stopped broadcasting on January 20, 2009 after the former AM
transmitter malfunctioned. Since then, the majority of the people of Yap,
especially those in the outlining villages and the neighboring islands, have
had no radio reception from the government for over 19 months now.


The Department of Youth and Civic Affairs had acquired the new XR-12
Transmitter with capacity to broadcast at 1500 watts from Nautel, Inc

*Paul's note: The XR12 is capable of 12,000 Watts so I don't know if they
are only running 1500 Watts or just got something wrong.

Paul Walker
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On Mon, Aug 23, 2010 at 5:02 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I just got word that V6AI at 1491kHz from Colonia on the island of Yap in
> the Federated States of Micronesia will be back on the air with 10,000 Watts
> of non directional power as soon as Tuesday but no later then a week from
> today.
>
> The station has been operating as 500 Watt FM only KUTE 88.1 since the AM
> transmitter broke down in January 2009 leaving residents of outer islands
> without radio service.
>
> If anyone here's the new AM signal and wants a QSL or some kind of letter
> confirming the reception, I'm sure V6AI will be happy to reply... they are
> very nice folks over there and LOVE hearing from listeners overseas!
>
> Mailing address:
>
> Sebastian Tamagken
> V6AI Radio
> Post Office Box 117
> Colonia, Yap
> FM 96943
>
> Email address: s_tamagken@xxxxxxxxx
>
> Warmest Regards,
> Paul Walker
>
>
>
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