Radio Berlin International final broadcast: October 2, 1990
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Many thanks to Keith Perron who has shared this recording of Radio Berlin International's final English language broadcast.
This recording was made on October 2, 1990:
Radio New Zealand International: April 5, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: three hours of Radio New Zealand International.
This broadcast was recorded on 9,700 kHz, starting at 07:59 UTC on April 5, 2014. This weekend RNZI broadcast includes Peter Fry's Saturday Night music request show--always a treat to hear.
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Radio Romania International, English language service: April 5, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: Radio Romania International‘s English language service.
I recorded this broadcast with my WinRadio Excalibur on April 5, 2014, starting at 05:30 UTC on their new A14 frequency of 7,900 kHz.
This broadcast originates from RRI‘s Galbeni transmitter site.
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China Radio International, English language service: March 28, 2014
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Many thanks to SWAA contributor, Frank, for this 5+ hour recording of China Radio International.
Frank recorded this broadcast from his home in Europe on March 28, 2014, on 17,490 kHz, starting at 07:00 UTC.
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Radio Moscow, Soviet Viewpoint: circa 1980s
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Many thanks to Keith Perron, for this short studio recording of Soviet Viewpoint from the Radio Moscow English language service.
This episode focuses on the reduction of nuclear weapons and a Soviet/US summit. We do not have an exact date of this studio recording--please comment if you believe you know which summit they mention in the broadcast.
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KOL Israel: February 26, 1969
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Kol Israel QSL card (Source: http://shortwavedxer.blogspot.com/2011/09/kol-israel.html)
This 1969 recording of Kol Israel comes from contributor, Greg Barman, who writes:
Prime Minister, Levi Eshkol (Source: Wikipedia)
"Shortwave listening was an active hobby in my youth and I have a few recording from that time. This was part of a series of experimental shortwave broadcasts from Kol Israel directed to the US and Canada. Reception quality at my location in the Chicago suburbs was generally good. This broadcast includes news about the death of Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol."
Greg used his Knight-Kit Star Roamer receiver with an outdoor long wire antenna.
This recording was made on February 26, 1969 at 04:00 GMT on 9,009 kHz, received and
recorded in Evanston, IL.
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Radio New Zealand International: March 1, 2014
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Mount Cook, located on New Zealand's South Island, is the highest point in the country. (Source: Wikipedia)
For your listening pleasure: three full hours of Radio New Zealand International, recorded on March 1, 2014 starting around 7:59 UTC on 9,765 kHz.
This recording begins with the The RNZI interval signal: the charming and unmistakable call of the New Zealand Bellbird. Besides the music request show, Saturday Night, you'll also hear a documentary featuring The Beatles (and Beatlemania).
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Radio Progreso: February 28, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: one hour, twenty eight minutes of Radio Progreso (Cuba), recorded on February 28, 2014 starting around 2:15 UTC on 4,765 kHz. Though I’m not certain, I’m pretty sure this includes a radio soap opera.
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Voice of America, English: February 22, 2014
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Many thanks to SWAA contributor, Frank, for this recording of the Voice of America. This broadcast was recorded on February 22, 2014 at 17:00 UTC on 13,755 kHz. Frank mentions that one hour of the recording in English originated from the 100 kW Botswana transmitter; 30 minutes of recording originated from the 250 kW Iranawila transmitter.
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Radio Thailand, English: February 15, 2014
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Many thanks to SWAA contributor, Frank, for this recording of Radio Thailand's English language service. This broadcast was recorded on February 15, 2014 at 19:00 UTC on 9,965 kHz.
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Voice of Korea: February 14, 2014
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The Tower of Juche Idea statue, Pyongyang, North Korea (Photo: Martyn Williams).
Many thanks to SWAA contributor, Frank, for this recording of the Voice of Korea's English language service. Incidentally, you may have noticed that Frank is a very regular contributor here on the SWAA, and we are most grateful for his excellent recordings.
Frank recorded this broadcast of VOK from his home in Europe on February 14, 2014, on 7,570 kHz, starting at 15:00 UTC, using a Kenwood R-5000 receiver and a Wellbrook ALA 1530+ antenna.
Note that VOK mentions the "Shining Star Day": a celebration of the late Kim Jong Il's 72nd birthday. Click here for a VOR report on Shining Star Day.
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Of course, the Voice of Korea is all about broadcasting hard-core propaganda--a type of broadcast I find incredibly fascinating. But let there be no mistake, to live in the DPRK is to live under one of the world's most oppressive regimes. If you want to hear a moving, inspirational story about one North Korean woman's escape from the DPRK, click here to view Hyeonseo Lee's: My escape from North Korea, a TED Talk.
China Radio International, English: February 5, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: over 6 hours of China Radio International's English language service. This broadcast was recorded on February 5, 2014 by SRAA contributor, Frank, in Europe around 7:00 UTC on 17,490 kHz. This broadcast originates from the Kashi-Saibagh transmitter in China (500 kW).
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Radio Peking: circa 1968
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Many thanks to David Firth, who is kindly sharing shortwave radio recordings he made on reel-to-reel recording equipment in the late 1960s. Firth is uncovering and digitizing these off air recordings as time allows and, thanks to his generosity, we will be posting these recordings on the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive.
The following is a recording of Radio Peking, which Firth recorded in 1968.
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Radio Switzerland: circa 1968
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The Zytglogge clock tower, Bern - Switzerland (Modified photo, original by Cristo Vlahos)
Many thanks to David Firth, who is kindly sharing shortwave radio recordings he made on reel-to-reel recording equipment in the late 1960s. Firth is uncovering and digitizing these off air recordings as time allows and, thanks to his generosity, we will be posting these recordings on the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive.
The following is a recording of the Overseas Service of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Switzerland), which Firth recorded in 1968.
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Voice of America: circa 1968
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Willis Conover broadcasting with Voice of America in 1969 (Source: Wikipedia)
Many thanks to David Firth, who is kindly sharing shortwave radio recordings he made on his reel-to-reel recording equipment in the late 1960s. Firth is uncovering and digitizing these off air recordings as time allows.
We are grateful for this recording of the Voice of America, which Firth recorded in 1968.
This recording will surely bring back memories with clips from VOA Jazz Hour (Willis Conover), the VOA Breakfast Show, and VOA Special English.
The first time I heard Firth's recording, the Willis Conover clip gave me chills.
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Radio Liberty, Belorussian language service: February 5, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: Radio Liberty's Belorussian language service. This broadcast was recorded by SRAA contributor, Frank, on February 5, 2014 starting around 04:00UTC on 6,075 kHz. This broadcast originated from Radio Liberty's Germany transmitter/relay site (100 kW).
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Radio Moscow: circa 1968
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Many thanks to David Firth, who is kindly sharing shortwave radio recordings he made on his reel-to-reel recording equipment in the late 1960's. Firth is uncovering and digitizing these recordings as time allows.
We are grateful for this recording of Radio Moscow, which Firth recorded in 1968.
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BBC World Service: February 8, 2014
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For your listening pleasure: the BBC World Service. This broadcast was recorded on February 8, 2014 starting around 11:00 UTC on 9,740 kHz. This broadcast originated from the Kranji transmitter site (125 kW).
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Radio New Zealand International: February 8, 2014
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Peter Fry, host of Saturday Night on Radio New Zealand
If you've ever had the distinct pleasure of tuning to Radio New Zealand International when their musical request show, Saturday Night, is on the air, chances are that you've become, like I have, addicted to this show.
The show's inimitable host, Peter Fry, has one of the best radio presences in the business. His warm personality and penchant for playing absolutely anything back-to-back will captivate you. You'll hear songs and genres (including comedy skits) spanning the decades, and Fry offers his excellent commentary between sets.
What amazes me, too, (when I stop to think about it) is the relatively robust audio fidelity from RNZI's shortwave signal here in eastern North America, especially considering that this broadcast originates in Rangitaiki, on the north island of New Zealand, and is powered by only 50 kilowatts, a modest signal by international broadcasting standards. RNZI's signal crosses the Pacific at the speed of light–and at 6 watts per mile, by my calculations–delivers my Saturday Night as clearly as if it originated...well, locally.
The RNZI signal travels a full 8,249 miles (13,276 kilometers) to reach my radio.
Yes, shortwave radio is magic. And so is Peter Fry's show: Enjoy.
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This broadcast was recorded on February 8, 2014 starting around 07:59 UTC on 9,765 kHz. This broadcast originated from the Rangitaiki, NZ transmitter site (50 kW).
BBC World Service, Hausa: February 8, 2014
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Hotuna da Bidiyo - Ra'ayi Riga (Source: BBC Hausa)
For your listening pleasure: the BBC World Service, Hausa language service. This broadcast was recorded on February 8, 2014 starting around 06:30 UTC on 9,870 kHz. This broadcast originated from the BBC transmitter site Woofterton (250 kW).
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