ICELAND
BANDSCAN
2010-11-09 22:36Z - Just stepped inside after a few minutes outside with the Panasonic tranny running a quick MW scan. Nothing really anomalous heard. An echo effect on 954; probably maladjusted delay. Relay on 1166 slightly lagging behind 1157; same reason? Noisy signals on 1593 and 1611; DRM?
Reynir H. Stefansson, Iceland (9/11-2010)
ICELAND
Longwave radio mast Hellissandur.
A Facebook page has just been opened, search "Longwave radio mast Hellissandur".
"The Longwave radio mast Hellissandur is a 412 metre high guyed radio mast
for longwave transmissions at Gufuskálar in the vicinity of Hellissandur on
the peninsula Snæfellsnes of Iceland. This mast, which is the tallest
structure in Western Europe, is insulated against ground and guyed in 5
levels by steel ropes, which are subdivided by insulators. It was built in
1963 as replacement for a 190.5 metre (625ft) tall LORAN-C tower, which was
built in 1959, for the North Atlantic LORAN-C chain (GRD 7970). After the
LORAN-C scheme was shut down on December 31st, 1994 the longwave radio mast
Hellissandur was converted to an aerial mast for a longwave broadcasting
transmitter of the Broadcasting Service of Iceland, for a transmission
frequency of 189 kHz and a power of 300 kilowatts."
Mike Terry via mwdx yg (13/8-2010)
ICELAND
ICELAND ON 600 METERS.
February 19, 2010 - The Post and Telecom Administration in Iceland granted a temporary experimental access to the 600 meter band in Iceland. The permit is valid until December 31, 2010. Frequency span: 493-510 kHz. Access is granted on secondary basis. CW only. Power limit is 100 W. Licensees need to apply to the PTA for a special license. The experimental license is open to both "N" and "G" license classes.
Confirming the above, I remain, Respectfully yours, Jónas Bjarnason, TF2JB, President of Í.R.A.
mwcicrle yg (21/2-2010)
ICELAND
The URL below points at a side with field strength maps for the two LW transmitters. The text is in Icelandic, though.
http://www.fjarskiptahandbokin.is/index.php?Itemid=125&id=461&option=
com_content&task=view
Reynir Stefansson, Iceland (23/7-2009)
ICELAND
LW programming in Iceland.
This is unverified by me, but it seems that Eiðar (207kHz) broadcasts mostly P1 nowadays while Gufuskálar (189kHz) is fed P2. Before, both were fed a mix of P1 and P2.
Reynir Stefansson, Iceland (21/7-2009)
ICELAND
Midsummer observations:
I forgot it yesterday, so this is the closest I can get to a MW report at low night on summer solstice. I used the Panasonic GX700/RF-3700 digital portable in free (if slightly chilly) air.
Signals were generally pretty good, with something audible on most channels. German and Spanish stations ruled on the lowest channels. I managed to hear a bit of NRK on 630 but forgot to crosscheck 675. There were two signals strong enough to light the "TUNED" marker: 882 and 1215. As usual, there were two problems to contend with: What to listen
to, and How long till my hands get numb.
Don't you sometimes wish you had a receiver and loop you could place permanently well out of town and control from your computer? [Oh yes, I do!]
Reynir H. Stefánsson (22/6-2008)
ICELAND
Effective 2007-02-01 RUV has dropped its old news jingles for a new one that sounds rather dull and indistinct; unlikely to come out well on LW.
Reynir H. Stefánsson (3/2-2007)
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INDIA
Today morning (14 Oct 2010) I followed TWR, Puttalam, Sri Lanka sign off on 882 kHz at 0130 UTC and then tuned to 873 KHz. Within a minute the carrier appeared and Family Radio program in Tamil started.
Thanks to the tip by Mr.C.K.Raman who heard them at 0230 in Malayalam at 0400 in English.
Tamil & Malayalam are languages used in South India which is just North of Sri Lanka.
I searched in the WYFR website but could not get any info on this new transmission.
Jose Jacob, VU2JOS Hyderabad, India via dxld yg (14/10-2010)
INDIA
All India Radio Leh 1053 kHz severely damaged by flash floods.
Flash floods in the city of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday have severely damaged the transmitter site of All India Radio there. The Hindustan Times reports that ?Water has gushed through [the AIR building], sweeping furniture and equipment helter skelter, and a dish on top the building is contorted beyond recognition - from the impact of a truck that was swept against it.
AIR Leh normally broadcasts on mediumwave 1053 kHz and shortwave 4760/6000 kHz. 132 people have been killed and over 500 people are reported to be still missing as of this post.
Source: Various press reports via RN media network weblog via mwcircle yg (9/8-2010)
INDIA
All India Radio tender notice for DRM digital transmitters.
India's public service broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) is putting into practice its plans for digitalisation of radio and has placed a global tender notice for the procurement of several DRM digital transmitters. AIR has invited bids for the supply of 34 new MW transmitters, for the upgrade of 36 MW transmitters and purchase of 5 SW transmitters and other associated equipment. The Research Department of AIR is also going ahead with the purchase of a 500 watt DRM shortwave transmitter for conducting trials on 26 MHz SW DRM transmissions for local coverage. The details of the tender advertisement can be found on the official AIR website:
http://www.allindiaradio.org/NIT/Tenderenquiry-13/18006010.html
This procurement process is the start of the AIR's digitalisation plan of ensuring DRM Digital radio coverage for the entire country, thereby providing better and more robust radio services to the listeners.
Earlier this year, AIR had placed orders for the purchase of two 1000 KW DRM capable transmitters which are now being made ready for inspection and delivery. These MW transmitters can be operated in DRM mode, in analogue or in simulcast mode and provide coverage to very large areas in the Indian subcontinent. The transmitters have been manufactured by Thomson Broadcast & Multimedia, A.G.
And recently All India Radio has also confirmed the purchase of 6 mobile DRM transmitters of 10 KW each which are AM/DRM ready. These containerized transmitters are meant to be used in disaster management CASES as they can be easily transported to the affected areas by air/rail/road. A 60 meter medium wave mobile mast goes in another container which can be easily erected together with the transmitter and start broadcasting as and when required. These transmitters are being supplied by M/S Riz, Croatia.
Source: DRM Consortium http://www.drm.org/index.php?p=news_item&uid=212 via Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi, India, dxld yg (1/7-2010)
INDIA
All India Radio Saiha (AIR Saiha/Akashvani Saiha) has been upgraded from Community Radio Station to a full-fledged Local Radio station this week, according to Moonlight newspaper in Siaha (Saiha), south Mizoram. AIR Saiha is the only radio station in the three autonomous district councils of Chakma, Mara and Lai in Mizoram. Saiha is the headquarters of erstwhile Chhimtuipui, one of the three districts in Mizoram and it is the third biggest town in Mizoram after Aizawl and Lunglei. Saiha Community Radio Station (CRS) started airing on June 13, 2000 along with Champhai CRS. Aizawl and Lunglei are the other two towns where AIR has radio stations in Mizoram. AIR Saiha is broadcast in two languages – Mara and Mizo apart from relaying news in Hindi and English from New Delhi. AIR Saiha can be reached at 1602 kHz on Medium Wave (MW).
Source :http://samaw.com/air-saiha-upgraded-to-local-radio-station/3367
via The Organize News R A D I O A C T I V I T Y (19/5-2010)
INDIA
AIR to get 2 MW DRM transmitters for Gujarat, W Bengal
All India Radio (AIR) has placed an order for the supply of two 1000 kilowatt DRM capable medium wave transmitters. These will replace old analogue transmitters of same capacity at Chinsurah (West Bengal) and Rajkot (Gujarat), with state-of-the-art solid state transmitters.
The new Megawatt transmitters can be operated in analogue, in simulcast or in DRM mode with automatic change-over between these three operational modes. The transmitters shall provide coverage to very large areas in the Indian sub-continent as well to the West, North, East and Southeast Asia.
This significant purchase was revealed at the recently concluded Broadcast Engineering Society (BES) India’s conference in New Delhi, attended by exhibitors and participants from all over the world. The need for cheaper digital radio sets and content innovation was highlighted by speakers during the event.
All India Radio has already chosen DRM as the technology for converting its vast analogue network to digital. This is part of its digital radio switchover strategy where more than 40 transmitters are to be made DRM capable in the near future. AIR is already broadcasting in DRM from one of its high-power shortwave transmitter located at Khampur near Delhi that covers an area of approximately 800 kilometre radius.
The DRM Consortium says the development underlines the commitment made by India to new technology in general and the DRM standard in particular.
Source: http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/air-get-2-mw-drm-transmitters-gujarat-w-bengal
Jaisakthivel, Tirunelveli, India via dxld yg (5/2-2010)
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IRELAND
In addition to the planned mediumwave outlet in Athlone on 612 kHz (100 kW), new Irish broadcaster Spirit Radio plans additional 25 kW mediumwave transmitters at Lifford on 549 kHz serving the north of Ireland, and at Macroom on 675 kHz serving the south of the country.
FM transmitters are planned for Dundalk, Drogheda, Navan, Naas, Newbridge, Bray, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Ennis, Sligo, Letterkenny, Clonmel, Killarney and Trale, though the dates when these will come on the air have not been disclosed.
Source: RS/Radio.NL, Media Network by Andy Sennitt via Mike Terry, mwdx yg (4/11-2010)
IRELAND
UNID: I first noted continuous music on 927kHz AM on Saturday 26 June 2010 between 12.00 midday & 6.00pm; the transmission was emanating from a transmitter which is situated between Mullingar (Co. Westmeath) & Longford (Co. Longford) in the Republic of Ireland.
Continuous music was also noted on 927kHz AM this afternoon (Wednesday 30 June 2010) up until 6.00pm
Sean Brady, IRL (30/6-2010)
IRELAND
Atlantic Radio 1251 kHz: Has anyone heard this station? http://www.atlanticradio.ie/
73s Steve Whitt, mwcircle yg (30/6-2010)
Its from Castlebar, Mayo apparently. Should be an easy one for me during daytime.
Paul Logan, mwcircle yg (30/6-2010)
IRELAND
DX TEST
Radio North 846 kHz in County Donegal, Ireland on March 15th. More on
http://www.ayrshirehistory.eu/tadx/transatlantic_logs_march_2009.html
Reports to radionorth846am@gmail.com
Ken Baird, Ayrshire (7/3-2009)
IRELAND
567 and 729 kHz from RTE - now carrying a message advising you to retune to FM or LW. The message will continue to broadcast until and including 31 March and then be switched off.
James Robinson Ireland (25/3-2008)
IRELAND
I can confirm that 729 kHz (Cork) is identical to 567 kHz, and is carrying a messge advising the servicce has ended.
Correction: The transmitters were silent between 1500 and 1530 GMT. Message started at 1530.
James Robinson Ireland (25/3-2008)
IRELAND
I was told today that the DRM tests on 252 will start "some time in January", but an exact date has not yet been announced.
James Robinson (2/1-2007)
IRELAND
Update on RTE: Test transmissions in DRM will be carried out on 252kHz LW from the new transmitter at the existing site from a date yet to be announced, power approx 20kW (TBC) - any tests will initially take place between 0200-0500 UTC. More details when known.
Source: RTE via James Robinson (13/12-2006)
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ITALY
Here is some information about Ondamedia Broadcast, the new Italian MW station on 1512 kHz.
The Mosfet transmitter has a power of 600 W but currently its output is limited to 350-400 W into a vertical 1/8 wave antenna. In the coming future the ground system will be improved, with more radial wires. The transmitting site is San Pietro in Casale, between Bologna and Ferrara (northern Italy). At present the station is operating from 0700 to 2330
hours local time.
The letterhead indicates also a frequency of 1503 kHz, possibly for the announced future DRM transmissions. Programs will be of local nature, with music, news and cultural contents.
The head of the station is Roberto Furlan, an engineer. The e-mail address is
ondamediabroadcast @ gmail.com
Good listening, Fabrizio Magrone, Forlì, Italy via mwdx yg (2/9-2010)
ITALY
Onda Media Broadcast transmits on 1512 from Galliera, 40 km north of Bologna, with 300 watts and 1/8 vertical antenna.
73, Stefano Valianti via mwcircle yg (29/8-2010)
ITALY
My friend and DXer Alessandro Capra this morning (26 August) heard on 1512 kHz the Italian private station "Onda Media Broadcast" with "prove tecniche di trasmissione". Real good signal on the highway between Padova and Bologna (North Italy) fading out moving from Bologna to Reggio Emilia. They broadcast Classic, Jazz, Pop music. After the id mentioned also DRM tests. It was heard also by other DXers in August.
Ciao Giampiero Bernardini, Milano, Italy via mwcircle yg (26/8-2010)
ITALY
Official times for foreign language news bulletins on RAI Notturno Italiano (657, 900 and 1107 kHz):
English at 0003, 0105, 0205, 0305, 0405 gmt (Summer one hour earlier)
French at 0008, 0110,l 0210, 0310, 0410 gmt (Summer one hour earlier)
No news in German.
73, Stefano Valianti Italy via mwcircle yg (29/4-2010)
ITALY
999 Rai Torino Eremo transmitter has been closed and transmissions are now from Torino Volpiano site, temporarily with 2 kW on 1062 kHz. A 50 kW transmitter will replace it on 999 kHz in the near future.
WRTHmonitor for the National Radio section, Feb 19 via Patrick Robic via Wolfgang Bueschel (21/2-2010)
Rai Torino new Volpiano site, exEremo 1062 2kW, soon 999 kHz 50kW
45°11'32.24"N 07°49'35.63"E
Mauno Ritola / Wolfgang Bueschel (21/2-2010)
ITALY / GERMANY
Hi Ydun ! Today I received an e-mail verification from Challenger Radio 1566 kHz,
in which the v/s Maurizio Anselmo also informed me about the station´s plan to start DRM-Tests on 1566 kHz within the next 20 days.
73, Patrick Robic (24/6-2009)
ITALY / GERMANY
Challenger Radio [1566kHz] is transmitting most of the time I programmes from "Onda Cosmica". These a Italian language programmes from Radio Santec in Wuerzburg, Germany. Most of the time they announce a contact address in Milano, but I also heard the announce of the Wuerzburg-address. I´m quite sure that the German in the background, which I also heard on 1566 kHz, originates from an originally German programme with Italian voice over.
73, Patrick Robic, Austria (23/6-2009)
ITALY
RAI is now transmitting 2 DRM audio signals on 846 kHz via Santa Palomba: RAI Radiouno in Stereo with 19,06 kbps and RAI ISORADIO in mono with 12,30 kbps. RAI ISORADIO is a programme for motorway users with pop music and traffic information normally broadcasted only on FM 103,3 MHz.
73 from Austria, Patrick Robic (30/1-2008)
ITALY
This morning January 15th, 2008 I heard the RAI DRM test with the label "RAI WAY ROMA" on 846 kHz for the first time. So they must have started sometime in the last 24 hours.
Patrick Robic, Austria (15/1-2008)
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