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giovedì 10 gennaio 2019

SWLDXBulgaria News Jan.9-10

ARMENIA(non) Frequency change of BBC WS via Yerevan from Jan.8
0000-0200 NF 5835 ERV 300 kW / 100 deg to SoAs English, ex 5830
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/frequency-change-of-bbc-ws-via-yerevan.html

CHINA CNR-1 vs Sound of Hope Xi Wang Zhi Sheng in 14MHz on Jan.10:
from 0736 on 14775 unknown kW / non-dir to EaAs Chinese, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/cnr-1-vs-sound-of-hope-xi-wang-zhi_10.html

ETHIOPIA Reception of Voice of Tigray Revolution on Jan.9
from 1808 on 5950 GDR 100 kW / non-dir to EaAf Tigrinya, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voice-of-tigray-revolution.html

ETHIOPIA Fana Broadcasting Corporation Radio Fana on Jan.9
from 1821 on 6110 ADD 100 kW / non-dir to EaAf Amharic, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-fana-broadcasting.html

ETHIOPIA Good signal of Radio Oromiya on Jan.9
from 1837 on 6030 GDR 100 kW / non-dir to EaAf Oromo
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-oromiya-on-jan9.html

ETHIOPIA Fair signal of Radio Amhara on Jan.9
from 1841 on 6090 GDR 100 kW / non-dir to EaAf Amharic
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-amhara-on-jan9.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of Voice of Oromo Liberation via MBR Nauen on Jan.9:
1700-1800 on 9610 NAU 100 kW / 144 deg to EaAf Afan Oromo Wed, very good, BUT
1730-1800 on 9610 NAU 100 kW / 144 deg to EaAf Amharic Wed - again not on air
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voice-of-oromo-liberation_10.html

JAPAN(non) Good signal of JSR Shiokaze Sea Breeze, Jan.10
1300-1400 on 6085 YAM 300 kW / 280 deg to NEAs English Thu
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-jsr-shiokaze-sea-breeze.html

NUMBERS STATION Good signal of E17z English Lady in 31mb, Jan.10
0810-0816 on 9820 unknown secret tx site to Eu English CUSB mode
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-e17z-english-lady-in_10.html

NUMBERS STATION Reception of S06s Russian Lady in 31mb on Jan.10
0940-0946 on 9540 unknown secret tx site to Eu Russian USB/AM, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-s06s-russian-lady-in-31mb_10.html

NUMBERS STATION Reception of S06s Russian Lady in 25mb on Jan.10:
1200-1206 on 12155 unknown secret tx site to Eu Russian USB/AM, weak
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-s06s-russian-lady-in-25mb_10.html

TURKEY TRT Voice of Turkey in Swahili on very odd frequency 15235.8 kHz, Jan.10
0700-0755 on 15235.8 EMR 500 kW / 210 deg to CEAf Swahili, instead of 15235 Jan.9
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/voice-of-turkey-in-swahili-on-very-odd.html

TURKEY TRT Voice of Turkey in Farsi on very odd frequency 11795.7 kHz, Jan.10
0930-1055 on 11795.7 EMR 500 kW / 105 deg to WeAs Farsi, instead 11795.0 Jan.9:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/trt-voice-of-turkey-in-farsi-on-very.html

TURKEY TRT Voice of Turkey in Bulgarian on very odd frequency 7245.6 kHz, Jan.10
1200-1225 on 7245.6 EMR 250 kW / 300 deg to SEEu Bulgarian, instead of 7245 Jan.9
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/voice-of-turkey-in-bulgarian-on-very.html

U.K.(non) KBS World Radio via BaBcoCk Woofferton on Jan.9:
1800-1900 on 6040 WOF 250 kW / 066 deg to EaEu Russian, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-kbs-world-radio-via_10.html

USA Fair signal of OCB Radio TV Marti in 22mb, Jan.9
1400-2000 on 13820 GB 250 kW / 184 deg to Cuba Spanish
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/fair-signal-of-ocb-radio-tv-marti-in_10.html

USA University Network via WWCR-2 World Wide Christian Radio, Jan.10
from 0700 on 5935 WCR 100 kW / 085 deg to CeAf English, weak to fair
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/university-network-via-wwcr-2-world_10.html

UNKNOWN TX SITE Radio Liberty RL in Russian on shortwave again, Jan.10
0910-0925 on 9950 unknown kW / unknown to EaEu probably test, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/radio-liberty-in-russian-on-shortwave.html

UTILITY Reception of Rostov Volmet on Jan.10
0755&0825 on 11297 USB mode Russian, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-rostov-volmet-on-jan10.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Reception of Trans World Radio India via Tashkent on Jan.9
1445-1545 on 7505 TAC 100 kW / 131 deg to SoAs Punjabi Mon-Fri, fair signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-trans-world-radio-india_10.html

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73! Ivo Ivanov
More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
please visit to http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com

QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire

Gli olandesi non perdono tempo, giù i tralicci di Zeewolde

Ad una manciata di ore dalla fine delle trasmissioni in onde medie di Groot Nieuws Radio sui 1008 khz, Al quarto tentativo, dopo i tre falliti nella mattinata, i due tralicci di Zeewolde sono stati abbattuti nel pomeriggio di mercoledì 9 dicembre. A partire dall'inizio degli anni '80 del secolo scorso avevano veicolato le trasmissioni di Radio 1 e Radio 5 prima, quelle di Radio 10 Gold poi, e a partire dal 2007 quelle dell'emittente religiosa Groot Nieuws Radio.

For wider reach, AIR news to be shared with FM radios

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati will soon share news bulletins from All India Radio (AIR) with private FM channels free of cost, but with conditions, on a trial basis said an official aware of the developments.

The conditions will involve FM channels not altering news content, not playing commercials in between, the channels can’t carry other news and current affairs programs other than the unaltered AIR bulletins. The commercials which are broadcast during news bulletins by AIR will have to be carried along with news in toto. Moreover, FM channels will have to give credit to AIR for sourcing news. FM channels will also have an option to carry AIR news bulletins either simultaneously or deferred live by not more than 30 minutes. In case of deferred live, an announcement will have to precede that it is a deferred live broadcast the PB official said.

The move comes after private radios showed no interest in paying Prasar Bharati for airing AIR news. FM radios in India are not permitted to produce and air news bulletins. Prasar Bharati is hoping that the pilot programme, which will be launched on Tuesday, will help to expand the reach of AIR news particularly among younger audiences who are more inclined to listen to FM radio. A Prasar Bharati official said that the move will not affect its finances as public broadcaster is extending a service based on its responsibility to share news and views of public interest.

“Initially bulletins from the news services division of AIR will be offered upto May 31, for no fees on trial basis. Bulletins in English and Hindi will have to be carried in toto, in unaltered form by FM channels,” said another Prasar Bharati official on condition of anonymity.

As per the revised policy, private radios that are interested in carrying the bulletins will have to register with Prasar Bharati.

Since AIR bulletins are carried through the terrestrial mode and are also available on the direct to home (DTH) platform including DD Free Dish, a free of charge DTH platform; FM broadcasters will have to make arrangements at their own cost for receiving signals of AIR news bulletins.

Prasar Bharati has also specified that violation of the conditions will invite appropriate action and during the trial period, FM broadcasters may avoid broadcasting in disturbed, border and Maoist affected areas. However, FM channels are not enthused by the Prasar Bharati’s move.

Prashant Panday, managing director and CEO of Radio Mirchi said the channel has not yet decided to register, and not inclined to carry AIR News. “We have a fundamental disconnect on policy. We should we source news from AIR when we have our own news service? Also, why can’t we at least speak their news in our radio jockey’s voice?”

While it is to be seen how many broadcasters take up the offer, Uday Chawla of the Association of Radio Operators said, “It is a step forward and we look to total freedom to carry news in the near future.” (Hhindustantimes)

Agenda DX 10/01/2019

ANNIVERSARIO EMITTENTI
Radio Bahia, Brasile 4895 Khz (1985)
CFFR, Calgary, Canada 660 Khz (1984)
KHDL, Minnesota 920 Khz (1948)

Mongolia 4895 kHz reactivated

As Hiroyuki Komatsubara reported, Mongolian Radio, Murun 4895 kHz has reactivated since New Year after long inactivity and is gradually expanding it's daytime-only schedule. Still hear at 1130 hear in Finland. It carries now 1st prgr instead of 3rd. Altai 4830 kHz still remains off completely. (Mauno Ritola via WRTH fb group)

Survey servizio internazionale di Radio Tunisi

In questi giorni ho effettuato un monitoraggio dei servizi di Radio Tunisi International su 963 kHz per gli stranieri. Il servizio in spagnolo va in onda dalle 1905 alle 1929 UTC e a seguire quello in tedesco dalle 1930 alle 1959 UTC. Il servizio italiano dovrebbe andare in onda alle 1330 UTC ma a quell'ora la propagazione non è favorevole per cui non posso confermarlo.
Condizioni di lavoro: ricevitore Yaesu FRG-7000 e antenna dipolo. QTH: Messina

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FTIOM & UBMP Jan 13-19, 2019

From the Isle of Music, January 13-19:

This week, we feature the music of Ramon Valle, winner of the Instrumental Music category in Cubadisco 2018 as well as a nominee in the Jazz Soloist and Jazz Ensemble categories. All this with three different albums, and we will taste a little of each.

The broadcasts take place:

1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Kostinbrod, Bulgaria (1800-1900 MSK)

2. For the Americas and parts of Europe, Tuesday 0100-0200 UTC (New UTC) on WBCQ, 7490 KHz from Monticello, ME, USA (Monday 8-9PM EST in the US).

3 & 4. For Europe and sometimes beyond, Tuesday 1900-2000 UTC and Saturday 1200-1300 UTC (New CETs) on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany.

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, January 13 and 15:

Episode 96 features vocalese (sometimes called Scat) from around the world, from Bebop to Roma, from Cuban to Carnatic.

1.Sunday 2300-2330 UTC (6:00PM -6:30PM Eastern US) on WBCQ The Planet 7490 KHz from the US to the Americas and parts of Europe

2. Tuesday 2000-2030 UTC on Channel 292, 6070 KHz from Rohrbach, Germany for Europe. If current propagation conditions hold, the broadcast should reach Iceland AND Western Russia due to a long skip.

Also recommended:

Marion’s Attic, a unique program produced and hosted by Marion Webster featuring early 20th Century records, Edison cylinders etc played on the original equipment, comes on immediately before UBMP on Sundays from 2200-2300 UTC on WBCQ 7490 Khz.

As always, Thanks for all you do for radio!

(William "Bill" Tilford, Owner/Producer

Tilford Productions, LLC, Jan 8, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

Ascolti onde medie spagnole 09/01

Ecco i seguenti ascolti onde medie dopo la chiusura di RTBF- Belgio:-

621 9/1 1732 R. Nacional de España 1,Mallorca Px "El ojo critico" QRM Es 34433
1125 9/1 1735 R. Nacional de España 5, Vitoria Px "Todo noticias" jingle ID Es 35433

73 da N. Marabello
QTH Treviso, Italia
RX: TECSUN PL-365
Ant.: esterna onde medie
https://acquamarina.blogspot.com

mercoledì 9 gennaio 2019

Glenn Hauser logs January 7 & 9, 2019

** BRAZIL. I am surveying the ZYs on 9 and 11 MHz in the nightmiddle:

11815.014, Jan 9 at 0613, VP assumed R. Brasil Central. This one is the winner for closeness to nominal frequency.

11855.915 and audibly wobbling, Jan 9 at 0614, some Portuguese talk from R. Aparecida, S3-S6. This one varies a lot, sometimes above 11856.

Only other signals on 25 mb are JBACs from N Korea 11680, 11710, 11735; Cuban jamming or RHC on 11860, 11930, 12000.

9664.686, Jan 9 at 0618, R. Voz Missionária is S5-S7. But many other 31m stations are inaudible, presumed off, approx.:

9819-, 9725+, 9675-, 9630+. Maybe SRDA 9565- is still there under the stupid Cuban jamming. 9725 and 9675 have been gone for some weeks, but 9819 was heard not long ago, and 9630.5 is usually there.

The other ZYs listed in WRTH 2019 without daggers or double-daggers, I never hear; perhaps some still active at more limited dayparts, not overnight: 11935, 11915, 11895, 11780, 11765, 9550, 9515; most likely off-frequency if ever running (Glenn Hauser, OK, DXLISTENING DIGEST)

** CHINA. 13645, Jan 9 at 0611, very weak talk signal, the OSOB except for VP NZ on 13730, which is often really the OSOB until 0700. HFCC shows 13645 must be CRI English via Xi`an at 06-07 only, 500 kW at 200 degrees (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** CUBA. 11860 & 11930, Jan 9 at 0616, totally wasted residual pulse jamming against R. Martí frequencies used only in the daytime.

12000, Jan 9 at 0617, RHC English is R5, S9-S7, much stronger than the jammers. Altho harmonic 2 x 6000, it`s hard not to conclude 12000 is intentional. As usual, not a trace of 2x the other three 6 MHz band frequencies from the other site. Something`s always wrong at RHC (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** CUBA. 13779.239, Jan 9 at 1459, RHC way off-frequency again; it was

not on at earlier check 1409. Something`s always wrong at RHC, but: No

FM spurs today on band from 13700.

15690 & 15710, Jan 9 at 1451, CRI English 15700 via Cuba has a tone audible only with BFO on but I can`t zero beat it. Keyboard matches to D# above Cmiddle, or about 311 Hz. The same tone is JBA at plus and minus 10 kHz spurs, the only sign of them around this transmitter. Not exactly the same situation as 11840 evenings which always has much attenuated plus/minus 10 kHz spurs with program modulation. Something`s always wrong at RadioCuba (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** CUBA. 15139.818, Jan 9 at 1413, this RHC is way off-frequency again today and terribly distorted; spurs also detectable circa 14968, 14997, 15283 but not 15311. Something`s always wrong at RHC (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** OKLAHOMA. The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority had a big surprise in store for us. Ever since the digital transition, the second of four OETA channels has been called OKLA --- a mixture of repeats of PBS and OETA main-channel programs, kidvid, and shall we say, second-tier PTV shows.

On Monday January 7, OKLA was suddenly gone, replaced by PBS World, apparently a sub-service of PBS which has already been available elsewhere. Break-ins with some OETA repeats remain on the new 13-2, but overall it provides a much more diversified schedule.

For example, BBC World News America had been airing at 2200 UT on OKLA, and again at 2300 weekdays on OETA-HD (main channel). Now on 13-2 instead, we have NHK World news at 2200, and DW News at 2230. NHK had been absent from any OETA service for more than a year. Now we can get three major foreign TV news sources in a row for a sesquihour.

I have mixed feelings about the change, since there was already more worthwhile programming on OETA than I had time to watch! Full schedules of all four OETAs are available here:

http://www.oeta.tv/schedule/

I can get OETA off the air, sometimes, depending on slight tropo enhancement, but often marginal with breakup, or not at all. I strongly suspect that the problem is not a weak signal, but QRM from the second harmonic of local KNID 107.1 on 214.2 MHz, right in the middle of the RF channel 13, 210-216 MHz spectrum.

13-1 and 13-2 are also on Suddenlink cable, 13 & 145, but maddeningly have been only with flat mono sound, which I had to endure even during the recent holiday music specials, and lots of PBS programs, notably Nature have excellent stereo music background soundtrax.

After prodding OETA repeatedly to get this fixed, instead I finally reached someone at Enid Suddenlink to investigate. It turns out that their main source for OKC channels including OETA is a fibre-optic feed from competing cable company Cox, which owns the OKC market.

He switched to Suddenlink`s backup, an off-air pickup in Seminole OK (the other side of OKC, rather indirect!), and voilà, I hear stereo again (on headphones, so there is no ambiguity). Thus we again have $tereo on OETA via cable as long as they keep getting it via Seminole. If I want to see something on OETA Create, their third channel, I still have to get it off the air or not at all.

I have been unable to find any PR on the OETA website about the change from OKLA to PBS WORLD, but here`s something of far more import, behind-the-scenes problems we never would know about from watching TV:

``OETA Acts to Protect Donor Funds

Last Updated by Aaron Morvan on Jan 09, 2019 at 4:34 pm

http://www.oeta.tv/blogs/media/oeta-acts-to-protect-donor-funds/?preview

The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) Board of Directors voted unanimously today to terminate its relationship with OETA Foundation. In taking this action the Board is protecting donor funds and the investment of Oklahoma’s taxpayers as well as the integrity of OETA. OETA intends to fully comply with the intent of the state law 1982 Okla. Sess. Laws 607, SB 454 to “encourage contributions by private individuals, companies, foundations, corporations and others in the private and public sectors” and will immediately take steps to form a “public, nonprofit foundation which will operate for the exclusive purpose of receiving, investing and expending privately donated nonstate appropriated funds related to the support, promotion, development and growth of educational and public broadcasting in Oklahoma.”

In 1982 OETA collaborated with a diverse group of philanthropic Oklahomans to create the OETA Foundation, Inc. The OETA Foundation and OETA worked together for just over three decades with a shared goal to bring Oklahomans quality, accessible, non-commercial programming intended to entertain and enlighten.

OETA holds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license for public television in Oklahoma and as the licensee, OETA is closely regulated by the FCC with sole responsibility for programming, management, and content.

The once-cooperative and courteous relationship between OETA and the OETA Foundation, Inc. has deteriorated dramatically. Recognizing this serious situation, the OETA Board of Directors led intensive efforts over a multi-year period to negotiate a modernized and reformed operating agreement with the OETA Foundation, but unfortunately were rebuffed by the OETA Foundation. As a result, multiple long-time OETA Foundation Trustees resigned in 2018 in protest of this continued irresponsible and harmful behavior towards OETA and the State of Oklahoma.

In December of 2018, OETA Foundation filed suit against OETA to assert control of the operations of OETA and to prevent donor funding from reaching OETA. In response, OETA filed a petition asking the judge to affirm OETA’s authority to select a more prudent and responsible steward of OETA’s donor dollars and charitable gifts.

“After trying in good faith for over two years to reach an amicable resolution we now find ourselves in the unfortunate position of being forced to terminate our relationship with the OETA Foundation, Inc.,” commented Garrett King of Weatherford, Chair of the OETA Board of Directors. “The OETA Foundation has precipitated this unfortunate situation, but the OETA Board of Directors will uphold its responsibilities to the public and to OETA’s generous donors. We will protect and preserve OETA and its ability to execute the mission given it by the Oklahoma Legislature.”

The OETA Board of Directors voted today in favor of a resolution which provides the Chair of the Board the authority to proceed with terminating the agreement with the OETA Foundation. As a result, OETA intends to notify the OETA Foundation in writing directly of its decision.

“We took this action today pursuant to all applicable law and policy, but we took no joy in being forced to do so by the OETA Foundation’s reckless and damaging behavior,” King said. “It is what we must do. We have also taken the first crucial steps towards rebuilding OETA’s capacity to fully cooperate with a new supporting charity as was envisioned by the Legislature in 1982 and as was the reality for so many positive, productive years. Private support has been and will be crucial to OETA’s continued success and role as a positive force in the lives of Oklahomans.”

King expressed his appreciation to the full OETA Board of Directors for its engaged, resolute support of OETA’s employees and mission. He also commended public media veteran Polly Anderson, the Executive Director of OETA named by the Board in late 2017, for her steadfastness in steering the organization through challenging times``

The root cause of this schism is totally unclear. Is it all about money, or programming philosophy, or ?? (Glenn Hauser, Enid, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A. 5830, Jan 9 at 1403, WTWW-1 is S9+20/30 of dead air for at least a minute; by 1449 recheck it`s modulating SFAW; by 1505 day frequency 9475- is still not on (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

UNIDENTIFIED. 15490, Jan 9 at 1450, S8-S9 of open carrier with some hum; per HFCC, EiBi and Aoki, nothing is scheduled here between 1230 and 1630, after Woofferton, before Issoudun (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

This report dispatched at 1812 UT January 9

Media & Tech - 09/01/2019

W4HM Daily HF-MF Radio Wave Propagation Forecast #2019-9

Greetings to my fellow hamateur radio and SWL radio enthusiasts around the

world.

Welcome to my “not for profit” W4HM Daily HF-MF Radio Wave Propagation

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It’s the only accurate daily global HF-MF radio wave propagation forecast produced on the planet.

I'm a heliophysicist, terrestrial/troposphere meteorologist/climatologist, physical oceanographer and one of the few on the planet with advanced education and forecast experience in all aforementioned disciplines. In terrestrial/troposphere weather forecasting I have 45 years of experience and in solar, space and geomagnetic weather forecasting 34 years.

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W4HM Solar Cycle 24 Update and Solar Cycle 25 Forecast- Short and to the point.

Solar minimum may begin later this year and may last longer than any previous solar cycle in the 20th century. When solar cycle 25 finally gets underway it could be the weakest since the middle of the 19th century. Another Dalton type lesser grand solar minimum may occur with a corresponding cooling of earth’s climate. This would negate anthropogenic climate change if it were occurring which it isn’t.

On February 1, 2008 I forecasted that solar cycle 24 would be the smallest solar cycle in the past 100 years. That forecast verified. I also forecasted that solar cycle 25 would be almost non nonexistent.

#9 issued Wednesday January 9, 2019 at 1615 UTC

Important Solar, Space & Geomagnetic Weather Indices-

Solar activity was very low.

The daily solar flux index numbers (DSFI) were

71.5 71.3 70.8.

There had been 8 consecutive days with a 2000 UTC daily solar flux index number (SFI) above 70.

Unfortunately daily SFI numbers in the 70’s doesn’t increase ionization via ultraviolet light striking the F2 layer, to raise the maximum usable frequency (MUF) high enough to activate the 15, 12 and 10 meter bands along east-west radio wave propagation paths.

The official daily sunspot number (DSSN) was 0.

There had been 3 consecutive days with a daily sunspot number (DSSN) of 0.

In 2018 there had been 221 days with an official daily sunspot number (DSSN) of 0.

There had been no geo effective (earth facing) sunspot group(s).

The 24 hour period 3 hour interval planetary K index (Kp) had been at a quiet geomagnetic condition of

2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0.

The 24 hour period planetary A index (Ap) maximum and minimum values ranged between

9 & 2,

which had been at a quiet geomagnetic condition.

The 24 hour period maximum and minimum Disturbance Storm Time Index (Dst) ranged between

-10 & +5 nT.

The 24 hour period maximum and minimum solar wind speed was

452 & 362 km/s.

GLOBAL (HF) HIGH FREQUENCY (3000-30000 KHZ) RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED-

HF-MF radio wave propagation condition “trend” on Jan 9, 2019- steady.

HF-MF radio wave propagation condition “trend” on Jan 10, 2019- steady.

HF-MF radio wave propagation condition “trend” on Jan 11, 2019- steady.

Northern Hemisphere HF Radio Wave Propagation Forecast g-

We are now in the winter season northern hemisphere HF-MF radio wave propagation season.

The approximate 11000- 30000 kHz frequency range closes sooner due to less sun light illuminating the ionosphere than in the southern hemisphere. But the maximum usable frequency (MUF) is higher than in the southern hemisphere as the F layer of the ionosphere is lower in height and the ions more concentrated.

The approximately 3000-10000 kHz frequency range often stays open for DX all throughout the day due to a weaker D and E layer and therefore less RF signal absorption.

Northern Hemisphere Radio Wave Propagation Forecast g-

3150-3400, 3500-4100, 4750-5050, 5700-6300 kHz- S9 +1 to 9 at night and S1-3 at day,

6900-7800, 9200-9995, 10000-10150, 11500-12200 kHz- S9+ 1 to 9 at night and
S4-7 at day,

13570-13850, 14000-14350, 15005-15900, 17450-17950, 18068-18168 kHz- S0 at night and S3-4 at day,

21000-21850 kHz- S0 at night and S1-2 at day,

24890-24990, 25600-26100 kHz- S0 at night and S1 at day,

28000-29700 kHz- S0 at night and S0 at day.

Southern Hemisphere HF Radio Wave Propagation Forecast g-

We are now in the summer season southern hemisphere HF-MF radio wave propagation season.

The 14000- 30000 kHz frequency range closes later due to more sun light illuminating the ionosphere than in the southern hemisphere. But the maximum usable frequency (MUF) is lower than in the southern hemisphere as heating in the F2 layer of the ionosphere is higher and the layer ions less concentrated.

Almost daily during the northern hemisphere summer season you will find that the 25600- 26100 kHz and 28000-29700 kHz frequency ranges will open via short north-south and east-west propagation paths via sporadic E (Es). Also when multiple sporadic E (Es) clouds form and line up favorably much longer propagation paths open up on east-west paths. And last but not least north-south propagation paths occur across the equator via trans equatorial propagation (TEP).

3150-3400, 3500-4100, 4750-5050, 5700-6300 kHz- S9+10 at night and S3-5 at day,

6900-7800, 9200-9995, 10000-10150, 11500-12200 kHz- S9+15 at night and
S4-7 at day,

13570-13850, 14000-14350, 15005-15900, 17450-17950, 18068-18168 kHz- S1-3 at night and S5-8 at day,

21000-21850 kHz- S0 at night and S1-2 at day,

24890-24990, 25600-26100 kHz- S0 at night and S1 at day,

28000-29700 kHz- S0 at night and S0 at day.

GLOBAL (MF) MEDIUM FREQUENCY (300-3000 KHZ) RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION CONDITIONS EXPECTED-

FORECASTED NORTHERN HEMISPHERE SHORT PATH-

-East <-> West To 1100 Mi /1800 km	S9-+5
*North <-> South To 1100 Mi /1800 km	S6-8
+South <-> North To 1100 Mi /1800 km	S9+1

FORECASTED SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE SHORT PATH-

-East <-> West To 1100 Mi / 1800 km	S9
*South <-> North To 1100 Mi /1800 km	S6-7
+North <-> South To 1100 Mi / 1800 km	S9+1

FORECASTED GREAT CIRCLE LONG OR SKEWED PATH-

Northern Hemisphere (TA) Trans Atlantic, (TI) Trans Indian, (TP) Trans Pacific and cross Equatorial propagation conditions in excess of approximately 3200 mi / 5200 km-

High Latitude	S7-8
Mid Latitude	S9+10
Low latitude	S5-7

FORECASTED GREAT CIRCLE LONG OR SKEWED PATH-

Southern Hemisphere (TA) Trans Atlantic, (TI) Trans Indian, (TP) Trans Pacific and cross Equatorial propagation conditions in excess of approximately 3200 mi / 5200 km-

High Latitude	S2-4
Mid Latitude	S6-7
Low latitude	S3-5

This HF-MF Radio wave propagation forecast is produced based on the SIGINT_CAP HF-MF radio wave propagation prediction software.

I wrote it beginning in the late 1980’s but I’m sorry to say that it still can’t be distributed to the general public. It does outperform VOA CAP and Prop Lab.

I do check the actual band conditions at my location in the USA and tweak the forecast manually where and when necessary.

I also check global HF-MF radio wave propagation conditions via remoted radio

receivers on every continent of the globe and tweak the forecast manually if

and when necessary.

And last but not least I look at ionsonde stations on every continent of the

globe.

The hamateur radio JT65A mode RF signal levels received are based on 5 watts

and ½ wave dipole up at 40 feet.

The hamateur radio PSK31 mode RF signal levels received are based on 25

watts and ½ wave dipole up at 40 feet.

The hamateur radio CW mode RF signal levels received are based on 50 watts

and ½ wave dipole up at 40 feet.

The hamateur radio SSB RF mode signal levels received are based on 100 watts

and ½ wave dipole up at 40 feet.

The HF shortwave broadcast band AM Mode RF signal levels are based on

100,000 watts (100 kw) and a typical high gain VOA type curtain array

antenna.

The MF broadcast band AM Mode RF signal levels are based on 50,000 watts (50 kw) and an omnidirectional vertical antenna.

Please keep in mind that this is a relatively simplified HF-MF radio wave

propagation forecast, so as to keep it easily understandable and applicable

by the average radio enthusiast.

THE FOLLOWING IS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON SOLAR, SPACE, GEOMAGNETIC WEATHER OBSERVING AND IONOSPHERE GOINGS ON. ALSO HF AND MF RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION CONDITIONS AND FORECASTING.

Globally HF-MF radio wave propagation conditions are most evenly balanced

during the fall and spring equinoxes and most diametrically opposed during

the summer and winter solstices.

Conditions change daily, weekly, monthly, yearly and by decade, as the

sun rises and sets at different times and at different angles from the

ecliptic, as well as by radio wave frequency. This is due to changes in the

maximum usable frequency (MUF), lowest usable frequency (LUF) and F layer

critical frequency (FoF2). Also by propagation path.

The D and E layers also come into play through RF radio wave signal

absorption and refraction. And then there is sporadic E (Es) radio wave

propagation that can really throw a wrench into the gears so to speak.

Things like sporadic E (Es) radio wave propagation and lightning storm

static can impact HF radio wave propagation in an unpredictable manner and

mostly bad.

Ongoing solar, space and geomagnetic weather goings on also impact HF radio.

Lower high frequency (80-30 meters) propagation conditions are impacted in a

negative manner not so much by variations in the maximum usable frequency

(MUF) along a particular propagation path and time but rather due to

geomagnetic elevated geomagnetic conditions (Kp-3-4), storms (Kp-5 &

greater) that increase signal absorption via the E layer (the altitude of

the radio aurora). Also increases in the lowest usable frequency (LUF) via D

layer RF signal absorption due to hard x-rays, galactic cosmic waves,

elevated background solar flux levels greater than B0 and energetic proton

flux levels at energies greater than 10 MeV (10+0).

Higher frequency (20-10 meters) propagation conditions are impacted in a

negative manner by variations in the maximum usable frequency (MUF) along a

particular propagation path and time due to the current sunspot number and

also due to elevated geomagnetic conditions (Kp-3-4), storms of Kp-5 &

greater. Also D layer RF signal absorption due to elevated (greater than B0)

background solar flux levels. Also to a lesser extent elevated proton flux

at energies greater than 10 MeV (10+0).

GENERAL GUIDELINES CONCERNING CORRELATION OF PROPAGATION INDICES TO ACTUAL HF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS-

NOTE!!! The propagation indices "interpretations" are my personal

intellectual property. Therefore the HF-MF radio wave propagation indices

allowed without permission in advance as long as proper credit is given.

All 14 of the following indices have to occur as described below in order to

see the best global high frequency (HF) radio wave propagation possible,

something that happens only rarely.

1.) Dropping geomagnetic field indices numbers are better, Kp of 0 best.

2.) A daily sunspot number of 150 or higher, 200 or higher best.

3.) A daily sunspot number of greater than 100 for routine stable formation

of the E Valley/F Layer ducting mechanism.

4.) Previous 24 hour Ap index under 10, fewer than 7 for several days

consecutively are best.

5.) Previous 3 hours Kp index fewer than 3 for mid latitude paths, fewer

than 2 for high latitude paths, 0 for several days consecutively is best.

6.) Energetic protons no greater than 10 MeV (10+0).

7.) Background x-ray flux levels greater than B1 for several days

consecutively, greater than C1 best.

8.) No current STRATWARM alert.

9.) Interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) Bz with a (positive number) sign,

indicates a lesser chance of high latitude path aurora

absorption/unpredictable refraction or scattering of medium frequency RF

signals, when the Kp is above 3.

10.) A -10 or better towards a positive number Dst index during the recovery

time after a geomagnetic storm, as related to the equatorial ring current. A

positive number is best.

GENERAL GUIDELINES CONCERNING CORRELATION OF PROPAGATION INDICES TO ACTUAL MF PROPAGATION CONDITIONS-

Medium frequency (300-3000 khz) radio wave propagation conditions are impacted in a negative manner not by variations in the maximum usable frequency (MUF) along a particular propagation path and time but rather due to energetic electron flux levels at energies greater than 2 MeV (2+1), geomagnetic disturbances (Kp-3-4) and geomagnetic storms (Kp-5 & >) that increase signal absorption via the E layer (the general altitude of the radio aurora). Also increases in the lowest usable frequency (LUF) via D layer signal absorption due to elevated background solar flux levels greater than A0, proton flux levels at energies greater than 10 MeV (10+0), hard x-rays and galactic cosmic rays.

There is also the issue of magneto ionic power coupling. Antenna polarization plays a large role in the success of a long haul MF DX contact. As a MF RF signal traverses Earth's magnetic lines of force in a perpendicular manner on high and mid latitude paths say between W3 land and SM, higher angle horizontally polarized signals are more readily absorbed than lower angle vertically polarized signals. On other propagation paths on the globe opposite results can be found, i.e., horizontally polarized signals suffer less absorption on a propagation path between VK6 and W6 or S9 and W4.

Unfortunately the simplest way to look at medium frequencies with respect to radio wave propagation conditions is to accept the fact that propagation is poor the majority of the time, especially past approximately 1250 miles (one maximum distance refraction off of the E layer), with occasional short-lived good periods as far as 3200 miles.

All 13 of the following indices have to occur as described below in order to see the best global medium frequency (MF) radio wave propagation possible.

The simplest way to look at medium frequencies (MF) with respect to radio wave propagation conditions is to accept the fact that propagation is poor the majority of the time, especially past approximately 1250 miles (one refraction off of the E layer), with occasional short-lived good periods as far as 3200 miles.

1.) Dropping geomagnetic field indices numbers are better, Kp of 0 best.

2.) A daily sunspot number under 100, under 70 best.

3.) A daily sunspot number no higher then the 100 for routine stable formation of the E Valley/F Layer ducting mechanism.

4.) Previous 24 hour Ap index under 10, fewer than 7 for several days consecutively are best.

5.) Previous 3 hours Kp index fewer than 3 for mid latitude paths, fewer than 2 for high latitude paths, 0 for several days consecutively is best.

6.) Energetic proton flux levels no greater than 10 MeV (10+0).

7.) Background x-ray flux levels of A0 for several days consecutively.

8.) No current STRATWARM alert.

9.) Interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) Bz with a (positive number) sign, indicates a lesser chance of high latitude path aurora absorption/unpredictable refraction or scattering of medium frequency RF signals, when the Kp is above 3.

10.) A -10 or better towards a positive number Dst index during the recovery time after a geomagnetic storm, as related to the equatorial ring current. A positive number is best.

11.) Galactic cosmic rays decrease to -3 units below zero and trending towards zero.

12.) Energetic electron flux levels no greater than 2 MeV (2+0).

13. A solar wind speed of less than 300 km/s for several days consecutively.

Standard Disclaimer-

Note! I use error prone RAW public domain data from the NOAA Space

Environment Center, other U.S. government entities and educational

institutions, to produce this daily HF-MF radio wave propagation

forecast. This data is gathered and made public by the U.S. Government using

taxpayer $$$ (including mine).

However this daily HF/MF propagation forecast that I produce from the RAW

public domain data is my personal intellectual property. Therefore this

1988-2019 by Thomas F. Giella, W4HM.

Feel free without prior permission to redistribute this daily HF/MF radio wave

propagation forecast, as long as you redistribute it in its entirety and

give me credit for it.

Also HF-MF radio wave propagation forecasting is still an inexact

science and therefore also an art. The forecasts are not official but for

educational and hobby related purposes only and are subject to human error

and acts of God, therefore no guarantee or warranty implied.

SWLDXBulgaria News Jan.8-9

BANGLADESH Reception of Radio Bangladesh Betar in 31mb on Jan.9
1315-1345 on 9455 DKA 250 kW / 320 deg to SoAs Nepali, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-bangladesh-betar-in.html

BANGLADESH Reception of Radio Bangladesh Betar in 19mb on Jan.9:
1400-1430 on 15505 DKA 250 kW / 290 deg to WeAs Urdu, weak to fair
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-bangladesh-betar-in_9.html

BOTSWANA(non) Reception of Voice of America VOA via Selebi Phikwe, Jan.8
2130-2200 on 5885 BOT 100 kW / 010 deg to WeAf Bambara Mon-Fri, very good
2130-2200 on 9485 BOT 100 kW / 350 deg to WeAf Bambara Mon-Fri, fair/good
2130-2200 on 12075 BOT 100 kW / 350 deg to WeAf Bambara Mon-Fri, weak/fair
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voice-of-america-voa-via.html

FRANCE Good signal of Radio France International RFI on Jan.9:
0800-0830 on 15455 ISS 500 kW / 198 deg to WeAf Mandingo Mon-Fri
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-radio-france.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of NHK World Radio Japan via MBR Issoudun, Jan.9
1430-1500 on 13725 ISS 500 kW / 090 deg to WeAs Farsi, very good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-nhk-world-radio-japan-via.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of Radio Free Asia via Biblis, Jan.9
2230-2330 on 9390 BIB 100 kW / 075 deg to SEAs Khmer, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-free-asia-via-biblis.html

GREECE Reception of Voice of Greece on 9420 kHz, Jan.8
from 1900 on 9420 AVL 150 kW / 323 deg to WeEu Greek tx#3
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voice-of-greece-on-9420_9.html

GREECE Voice of Greece in 5 languages on 9420 kHz, Jan.9:
0750-1135 on 9420#AVL 150 kW / 323 deg to WeEu Greek*tx#03
* 0750-0800UT news in Arabic/Serbian; from 0811UT frequency
announcement: 9420 kHz, 9935 kHz to WeEu/ENAm and 11645 kHz
to NoAf (9935/11645 kHz are inactive); 0900-0910UTC news in
Spanish; 1005-1008UTC news in Russian; 1106-1109UTC news in
Romanaian and the transmitter switches off around 1136UTC!!
# from 1100UTC weak co-ch China National Radio-13 in Uyghur
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voice-of-greece-in-5.html

KOREA SOUTH Reception of KBS World Radio via Kimjae on Jan.8
2200-2300 on 11810 KIM 250 kW / 304 deg to WeEu English, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-kbs-world-radio-via-kimjae.html

KUWAIT Reception of MOI Radio Kuwait General Service, Jan.9:
till 0902 on 15515.0 KBD 250 kW / 059 deg to EaAs Arabic, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-moi-radio-kuwait-general.html

NUMBERS STATION Fair signal of S06s Russian Lady in 25mb on Jan.9:
0840-0846 on 11830.1 unknown secret tx site to Eu Russian USB+AM mode
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/fair-signal-of-s06s-russian-lady-in.html

NUMBERS STATION Good signal of E11 Oblique in 41mb, Jan.9
1205-1208 on 7317 unknown secret tx site to Eu English USB
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-e11-oblique-in-41mb-jan9.html

THAILAND Reception of HSK9 Radio Thailand World Service in 16mb, Jan.9
1000-1100 on 17630 UDO 250 kW / 300 deg to N/ME Thai, very good signal:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-hsk9-radio-thailand-world_9.html

THAILAND(non) Reception of VOA Learning English via Udorn Thani on Jan.9:
1130-1200 on 12125 UDO 250 kW / 304 deg to SEAs Learning English, fair/good
1130-1200 on 15715 UDO 250 kW / 300 deg to SEAs Learning English, very good
1130-1200 on 17790 PHT 250 kW / 283 deg to SEAs Learning English, NO SIGNAL
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voa-learning-english-via.html

U.K.(non) Reception of FEBA Radio/Radio Sama via BaBcoCk Woofferton, Jan.8:
1730-1900 on 9635 WOF 250 kW / 140 deg to CEAf Tigre/Fur/Arabic, fair signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-feba-radioradio-sama-via.html

--

73! Ivo Ivanov
More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
please visit to http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com

QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire

Glenn Hauser logs January 6-7-8, 2019

** BRAZIL [NON]. 6090.00, Jan 8 at 0047-0051, one signal S7-S9 very poor but enthusiastic talk seems Spanish. IRAN is scheduled here, and the same is inbooming via UTwente SDR. It`s an anti-American Cuban talking.

I am checking this again, because another monitor has repeatedly said he hears ``Bandeirantes`` and ``Sao Paulo`` mentioned on this frequency, such as at this time on a previous date --- despite info from Brazilian DXers that Bands. is long gone from SW and has even dismantled its equipment. I also brought up Bands. webcasts which were nice to hear in Portuguese of course, but not the same programming as on 6090:

https://radiobandeirantes.band.uol.com.br/

http://www.radiosaovivo.net/bandeirantes/

BTW, Anguilla was absent, but next check at 0355 PMS is on, next2 check at 0635 is off (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** CUBA. 14968.44 & 15311.56 approx., Jan 7 at 1437, JBA spurs out of RHC 15140 transmitter are detected and also the closer pair circa 15283 & 14997. Something`s always wrong at RHC. But today the 13 MHz band is clean of spurs, just fundamentals 13700 & 13780 --- except:

13750, Jan 7 at 1503 surprised to hear RHC Spanish audio here but does not compute as spur or mix of 13700, 13780. Instead it is 1390 kHz below 15140! I.e. receiver overload mixing with my strongest local KCRC. Not noted before; must be because distorted 15140 is unusually strong. 13750 vanishes with preamps off or attenuation.

15140, Jan 8 at 1735 on caradio, this RHC is awful, more distorted than ever, while 11760 is OK (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** CUBA. 5039.936, UT Tue Jan 8 at 0640, RHC English is unusually way off-frequency; ``Ed Newman`` is introducing the 2-weekly `Focus on Africa`, claiming it is also transmitted to Africa on 11880! Which is a long-gone frequency, now 9720. Complies with listener requests for more music on this show.

Also, 15139.822, Jan 8 at 1401, RHC Spanish distorted; one thing RHC usually manages to do, is stay close to nominal frequencies. The latter cuts off at 1402, uncovering *no* Oman, but Ivo Ivanov says that did come on by 1405. RHC is back on by 1407 at S9+20. No FM spurs on 13 MHz band today, but something is always wrong at RHC (Glenn Hauser, OK, WORLD OF RADIO 1964, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** SAUDI ARABIA. 1521, Jan 8 at 1745 on caradio as I drive around Enid, JBA het upon nearby KOKC. Hard to believe it be the 2000 kW from Duba, even before noon here, but can`t think of a better explanation. On the caradio so not a local device, altho I have also heard it on home rigs. Close skywave is certainly in play now tnx to the lowsun on highband, from at least Iowa to Texas. So if Saudi can get to the east coast, it`s not too fantastic to reach this farther under the circumstances. Are they hearing it in Massachusetts this early? Other spots further from a local 1520 should listen for it too, and try to get a bearing (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** SOUTH CAROLINA [non]. 9330 & 9395, Jan 8 at 1740 on caradio, TOMBS with some reverb, unusual; makes the LDPOG sound really cool, ha. Rails against those who do not believe he is: turn the dial. OK! (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** TURKEY. 11815.731, Jan 8 at 1411, TRT Turkish talk at S4-S8, way off-frequency today, while English is relatively close at 12035.022 (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A. 7341-USB, Mon Jan 7 at 1506, crypto letter messages, calls include Red Cloud 41 and Heartland 40? Presumably another CAP net (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A [and non]. WORLD OF RADIO 1964 monitoring: Ivo Ivanov, Bulgaria reports: ``GERMANY, Reception of World of Radio via HLR on 7265 CUSB, Jan 6:

https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-world-of-radio-via-hlr-on_6.html

1131-1200 7265 GOH 001 kW / 230 deg to CeEu English Sun, fair signal``

Confirmed Sunday January 6 at 2130 on WRMI 7780, poor

Confirmed UT Monday January 7 at 0230 on WRMI 5950 fair, 9395 JBA

Confirmed UT Monday January 7 from 0401 on Area 51 webcast and at 0429 on WBCQ 5130.4, very poor

Confirmed UT Monday January 7 at 0430 on WRMI, S9+10/20; exactly like last week at same time, interrupting the song ``Hallelujah`` (not the original version)

Confirmed Monday January 7 at 0930 on Unique Radio, NSW, by Matt Francis, also NSW, 355 km or 208 statute miles away

Confirmed Monday January 7 at 2330 on WRMI 9955, good (but not 5950 as on WRMI skedgrid, which is axually // 4980 & 9395, Supreme Master TV)

WOR 1963 on WRMI System B 9955, at least, had a strange glitch in the opening when I cite the number: ``19--`` with the ``63`` missing. I made sure it was OK for the remaining repeats, due to delay in compiling all the information.

Confirmed UT Tuesday January 8 at 0030 on WRMI 7730, very good

Confirmed Tuesday January 8 at 2030 on WRMI 7780, fair

WORLD OF RADIO 1964 contents: Alaska, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Congo DR, Cuba, Germany, Greece, India, Iran non, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Netherlands non, New Zealand, Oman, Perú, Russia, Sudan South non, Thailand, UK, USA; and the propagation outlook

WOR 1964 ready for first airings January 9:

0930 UT Wednesday Unique 5045-LSB ND NSW

1030 UT Wednesday WRMI 5950 to WNW

2100 UT Wednesday WRMI *9955 to SSE

2100 UT Wednesday WRMI *7490v to WSW

0100 UT Thursday WRMI 7780 to NE [NEW]

2100 UT Thursday WRMI 5950 to WNW, 7780 to NE [NEW; unconfirmed]

0930 UT Friday Unique 5045-LSB ND NSW

0729 UT Saturday HLR 6190-CUSB Germany to WSW

0930 UT Saturday Unique 5045-LSB ND NSW [alt weeks; Jan 19?]

1200 UT Saturday Unique 5045-LSB ND NSW

1200 UT Saturday Unique *9265 via WINB to WSW

1230 UT Saturday WRMI *9955 to SSE [NEW]

1531 UT Saturday HLR 9485-CUSB Germany to WSW

2030vUT Saturday WA0RCR 1860-AM non-direxional

2200 UT Saturday WRMI *9955 to SSE [NEW]

0400vUT Sunday WA0RCR 1860-AM [nominal 0415], ND

0830 UT Sunday WRMI 5850 to NW, 5950 to WNW, 7730 to WNW

1130 UT Sunday HLR 7265-CUSB Germany to WSW

2130 UT Sunday WRMI 7780 to NE

0230 UT Monday WRMI 5950 to WNW, 9395 to NNW

0400vUT Monday WBCQ *5130v Area 51 to WSW

0430 UT Monday WRMI *9955 to SSE

0930 UT Monday Unique 5045-LSB ND NSW

2330 UT Monday WRMI *9955 to SSE [NEW]

* also webcast; direct linx to these and many others at:

Complete updated WOR sked, all affiliates, satellite, webcast, AM&FM:

http://www.worldofradio.com/radioskd.html

(Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A. 5970, Jan 7 at 0613 check, the sporadic WEWN is off again (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

** U S A. 800, Jan 8 at 1323 UT, ``Motown Radio, 92.5`` and another FM frequency, ``back to oldies`` --- what? Surely not CKLW.

The excellent WTFDA FM Database

http://db.wtfda.org/fac_frequency/down/1

immediately has the answer as I search on the slogan even tho I am hearing this on AM:

``K223CR KVOM-800 92.5 MORRILTON AR USA 0.25 0.25 0.0 0.0

35-08-52 92-52-05 OLDIES MOTOWN RADIO``

Morrilton is in central AR near LR, 300 miles away. KVOM is the closest 800 to the east, but believe it is new here. Of course, this was all with KQCV OKC nulled, and BTW nothing heard from XEROK (Glenn Hauser, Enid OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

UNIDENTIFIED. Trans-Pacific JBA MW carrier search, Jan 8 at 1326: all from the WSW, i.e. DU Au/NZ, not NW, i.e. Japan: 612, 702, 756, 837?, 882, 1035. We are at our latest sunrise now, 1344 UT (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

UNIDENTIFIED. 1570, Jan 8 at 1748 UT on caradio, low audible het from some of the midday skywave, besides XERF and KTUZ (Glenn Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)

This report dispatched at 0245 UT January 9

Agenda DX 09/01/2019

ANNIVERSARIO EMITTENTE
Radio Mundial El Tigre, Venezuela 980 Khz (1947)
WEKO, Puerto Rico 930 Khz (1970)
Radio 980, Venezuela (1948)

RADIO FREE ASIA COMMEMORATES YEAR OF THE PIG

Radio Free Asia (RFA) announces its 2019 Year of the Pig QSL. Those born in a Pig years are considered energetic, positive thinkers and gentle. They are also focused and when they make up their minds to do something, there is evidently little you can do to stop them. Pigs lead very busy lives and must remember to take breaks in order to rest. Pig years are celebrated every twelfth year. The other Chinese zodiac animals and associated years are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster and Dog. This is RFA’s 69th QSL design and is used to confirm all valid RFA reception reports from January – April 2019. RFA’s 2019 Year of the Pig QSL Created by Congress in 1994 and incorporated in 1996, RFA broadcasts in Burmese, Cantonese, Khmer, Korean to North Korea, Lao, Mandarin (including the Wu dialect), Vietnamese, Tibetan (Uke, Amdo, and Kham), and Uyghur. RFA strives for accuracy, balance, and fairness in its editorial content. As a ‘surrogate’ broadcaster, RFA provides news and commentary specific to each of its target countries, acting as the free press these countries lack. RFA broadcasts only in local languages and dialects, and most of its broadcasts comprise news of specific local interest. More information about Radio Free Asia, including our current broadcast frequency schedule, is available at www.rfa.org. RFA encourages listeners to submit reception reports. Reception reports are valuable to RFA as they help us evaluate the signal strength and quality of our transmissions. RFA confirms all accurate reception reports by mailing a QSL card to the listener. RFA welcomes all reception report submissions at http://techweb.rfa.org (follow the QSL REPORTS link) not only from DX’ers, but also from its general listening audience.

Reception reports are also accepted by email at qsl@rfa.org and by mail to:

Reception Reports
Radio Free Asia
2025 M. Street NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20036
United States of America

martedì 8 gennaio 2019

SWLDXBulgaria News Jan.6-7-8

ARMENIA(non) Reception of Trans World Radio India via Yerevan on Jan.8:
1315-1345 on 9305 ERV 300 kW / 100 deg to SoAs Hindi Mon-Fri, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-trans-world-radio-india_8.html

BOTSWANA(non) Voice of America VOA via Selebi Phikwe on Jan.8
0700-0730 on 15175 BOT 100 kW / 350 deg to WCAf Hausa, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/voice-of-america-voa-via-selebi-phikwe.html

CUBA Reception of Radio Habana Cuba in 19 mb via Titan-Quivican on Jan.7:
from 1445 on 15140 QVC 250 kW / 130 deg to SoAm Spanish, fair to good signal
NO SIGNAL on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu English R.Sultanate of Oman!
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-habana-cuba-in-19-mb.html

CUBA Radio Habana Cuba on odd freq. 15139.8 kHz via Titan-Quivican, Jan.8:
till 1403 on 15140 QVC 250 kW / 130 deg to SoAm Spanish, good signal and off
NO SIGNAL on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu English R.Sultanate of Oman!
From 1405 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu En R.Sultanate of Oman is on
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/radio-habana-cuba-on-odd-freq-151398.html

EGYPT Mystery Egyptian Music Station on 9400 kHz, Jan.7:
0900-0920 on 9400 unknown tx / unknown to ????, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-mystery-egyptian-music_8.html

ESWATINI Good signal of Trans World Radio Africa in 31mb, Jan.7
1802-1832 on 9500 MAN 100 kW / 013 deg to EaAf English Mon-Fri
1832-1847 on 9500 MAN 100 kW / 013 deg to EaAf Juba Arabic Mon-Fri
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-trans-world-radio-africa.html

ESWATINI Reception of Trans World Radio Africa in 25mb, Jan.8:
from 1630 on 11660 MAN 100 kW / 013 deg to EaAf Oromo, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-trans-world-radio-africa_8.html

ESWATINI(non) Reception of Trans World Radio Africa in 31mb, Jan.8
1745-1815 on 9475 MAN 100 kW / 005 deg to EaAf Swahili, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-trans-world-radio-africa_72.html

FRANCE(non) vs.ROMANIA Telediffusion d'Algerie vs.R.Romania Int on 7375 kHz, Jan.6
1800-1859 on 7375 ISS 500 kW / 155 deg to CEAf Arabic Telediffusion d'Algerie, good
1800-1856 on 7375 GAL 300 kW / 285 deg to WeEu Romanian Radio Romania Intern., weak
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/telediffusion-dalgerie-vsrromania-int.html

FRANCE(non) Radio Nigeria Kaduna in 41mb via TDF Issoudun, Jan.8
0500-0700 on 7335 ISS 150 kW / 170 deg to WeAf Hausa, good signal
2000-2300 on 7235 ISS 150 kW / 170 deg to WeAf Hausa, no signal Jan.7
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-nigeria-kaduna-in_8.html

GERMANY(non) Reception of VOA Deewa Radio via Biblis, Jan.6
from 1817 on 7495 BIB 100 kW / 088 deg to WeAs Pashto, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-voa-deewa-radio-via-biblis.html

GERMANY(non) Sawtu Linjilia/Voice of Gospel via MBR Issoudun on Jan.7
1830-1900 on 9800 ISS 500 kW / 170 deg to WCAf Fulfulde, weak to fair,
from 1900 on 9800 PHT 250 kW / 021 deg to EaAs Korean Voice of America
hhttps://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-sawtu-linjiliavoice-of.html

GUINEA & SAUDI ARABIA Radio Guinée Conakry and Radio Riyadh on 9650 kHz, Jan.8:
from 0815 on 9650 CON 050 kW / non-dir to WeAf French Radio Guinée Conakry, good
from 0845 on 9650 RIY 100 kW / non-dir to N/ME Arabic Holy Quran R.Riyadh, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-guinee-conakry-radio.html

JAPAN NHK World Japan Network Radio Japan via Yamata, Jan.7
2210-2230 on 9560 YAM 300 kW / 290 deg to EaAs Korean, fair:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/nhk-world-japan-network-radio-japan-via.html

MADAGASCAR On Jan.7 no signal of KNLS Madagascar World Voice MWV. From the staff of
Madagascar World Voice wrote: "We have a problem with Madagascar here. Yesterday there
was a storm and lightning struck the station started a fire and the transformer burned
out. So while broadcasting of Madagascar will not. The exact date of repair is unknown
because the new the transformer must be brought from the mainland". Winter B18 of MWV:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/no-signal-of-knls-madagascar-world.html

NUMBERS STATION Reception of S06s Russian Lady in 49mb on Jan.8:
0715-0721 on 6320 unknown secret tx site to Eu Russian USB+AM, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-s06s-russian-lady-in-49mb_8.html

NUMBERS STATION Reception of S06s Russian Lady in 41mb on Jan.8:
0730-0736 on 7410 unknown secret tx site to Eu Russian USB+AM, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-s06s-russian-lady-in-41mb.html

NUMBERS STATION Cuban Spy Numbers HM01 on very odd frequency 11634.8 kHz, Jan.8:
0755-0850 on 11634.8 secret tx probably BEJ 50 kW Spanish Tue/Thu/Sat, weak signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/cuban-spy-numbers-hm01-on-very-odd.html

OMAN Radio Sultanate of Oman in English and Arabic on Jan.8
from 1405 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu English, very good
from 1500 on 15140 THU 100 kW / 315 deg to WeEu Arabic - very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/radio-sultanate-of-oman-in-english-and.html

PHILIPPINES Reception of Radio Pilipinas PBS in 31mb, Jan.7
1730-1930 on 9925 PHT 250 kW / 283 deg to N&ME Tagalog, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radio-pilipinas-pbs-in.html

PHILIPPINES Good signal of FEBC Radio Manila on Jan.7
2300-2330 on 9450 BOC 100 kW / 280 deg to SEAs Iu Mien
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/good-signal-of-febc-radio-manila-on-jan7.html

PHILIPPINES Very good signal of FEBC Radio Manila, Jan.7
1300-1330 on 11825 BOC 100 kW / 305 deg to CeAs Tibetan
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/very-good-signal-of-febc-radio-manila.html

TAIWAN(non) Suab Xaa Moo Zoo, Voice of Hope via Tamshui, Jan.7:
2230-2300 on 7530 TSH 100 kW / 250 deg to SEAs Hmong, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-suab-xaa-moo-zoo-voice-of_8.html

TURKEY TRT Voice of Turkey in Swahili on odd frequency 15235.7 kHz, Jan.7
0700-0755 on 15235.7 EMR 500 kW / 210 deg to CEAf Swahili, instead of 15235
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/trt-voice-of-turkey-in-swahili-on-odd.html

TURKEY TRT Voice of Turkey in Kazakh on odd frequency 9785.7 kHz, Jan.7
1430-1455 on 9785 EMR 500 kW / 072 deg to CeAs Kazakh, instead of 9785.0
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/trt-voice-of-turkey-in-kazakh-on-odd.html

SAO TOME(non) Reception of Deutsche Welle via Pinheira, Jan.8:
0630-0700 on 7220 SAO 100 kW / 000 deg to WeAf Hausa, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-deutsche-welle-via.html

UTILITY UNIDentified in Russian on Jan.6:
from 1828 on 6600 USB, weak to fair signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/unidentified-utility-in-russian-on-jan6.html

UTILITY UNIDentified in French on Jan.6:
from 1839 on 8253 USB, weak to fair signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/unidentified-utility-in-french-on-jan6.html

UTILITY Reception of Bankok Meteo on Jan.6:
from 1840 on 8743 USB in English, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-bankok-meteo-on-jan6.html

U.K.(non) FEBA Radio / Radio Sama via BaBcoCk Woofferton, Jan.7
1700-1830 on 9775 WOF 250 kW / 107 deg to N/ME Arabic, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-feba-radio-radio-sama-via.html

U.K.(non) Radio Ndarason International in French via BaBcoCk Ascension on Jan.8
0646-0656 on 5960 ASC 250 kW / 065 deg to WeAf French news bulletin, good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/radio-ndarason-international-in-french.html

U.K.(non) Trans World Radio Africa via BaBcoCk Ascension on Jan.8
1800-1845 on 7245 KCH 300 kW / 158 deg to EaAf Tigrinya, very good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-trans-world-radio-africa_17.html

USA Reception of Supreme Master TV via WRMI-09 in Vietnamese, Jan.7
1400-2000 on 15770 YFR 100 kW / 087 deg to NCAf English, good signal
from 1425 on 15770 YFR 100 kW / 087 deg to NCAf Vietnamese-fair/good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-supreme-master-tv-via-wrmi.html

USA Reception of World Wide Christian Radio WWCR-1 on Jan.7
from 1430 on 15825 WCR 100 kW / 046 deg to WeEu English, good
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-world-wide-christian-radio.html

USA World Wide Christian Radio WWCR-3 Brother Stair on Jan.7
from 1500 on 13845 WCR 100 kW / 040 deg to ENAm English, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/world-wide-christian-radio-wwcr-3-relay.html

USA Reception of Radiopanorama & Arabic Radio Program via WRMI-1, Jan.7
2000-2100 on 7780 YFR 100 kW / 044 deg to WeEu Russian/Arabic Mon, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-radiopanorama-arabic-radio.html

USA Very good signal of RAE Argentina via WRMI-1 on Jan.7:
2100-2300 on 7780 YFR 100 kW / 044 deg to WeEu Ge/It Mon-Fri
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/very-good-signal-of-rae-argentina-via_8.html

USA Weak/fair signal of WRNO Worldwide Radio in Chinese on Jan.8
from 0707 on 7505 RNO 050 kW / 020 deg to ENAm Chinese + dead air
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/weakfair-signal-of-wrno-worldwide-radio.html

USA Reception of World Harvest Radio Int. WHRI Angel 1, Jan.8
0900-1000 on 11825 HRI 250 kW / 245 deg to AUS English, good:
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-world-harvest-radio-int.html

UZBEKISTAN(non) Reception of North Korea Reform Radio via Tashkent, Jan.7
2030-2130 on 7505 TAC 100 kW / 076 deg to NEAs Korean, very good signal
https://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com/2019/01/reception-of-north-korea-reform-radio.html

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73! Ivo Ivanov
More information on the shortwave listening hobby,
please visit to http://swldxbulgaria.blogspot.com

QTH-1: Patreshko, Bulgaria
Receiver: Afedri SDR
Software: SDR-Console v2.3(using remote connection)
Antennas: various Inverted V and beverage antennas.

QTH-2: Sofia OK2, Bulgaria
Receiver: Sony ICF-2001D
Antenna: 30 m. long wire