Emisoras Jesus Del Gran Poder : December 8, 1994

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Gert Irmler, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito / EQA 5050 kHz

Date of recording: 12/8/1994

Starting time: 00:59

Frequency: 5.050

Reception location: Schwäbisch Gmünd, BW - Germany

Receiver and antenna: Grundig Satellit 2000, 30m longwire

Notes: HCFF1 Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito, Ecuador
QRG: 5050 kHz
QTH: Schwaebisch Gmuend / Germany
Rec: 8th Dec. 1994 - 00:59 UTC (GMT)
Rx, Ant: Grundig Satellit 2000, 30m longwire
Px: S, ID, El Condor Pasa, 2nd ID, And. mx
SINPO: 23332
Note: Transmitter power 5 kW, distance QTH/Quito 6.150 mi

Radio Christian Voice (Lusaka, Zambia): October 14, 1996

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: Radio Christian Voice, Lusaka, Zambia

Date of recording: 10/14/1996

Starting time: 0400 UTC

Frequency: 3.330 MHz

RX location: Thamesford, Ontario, Canada

Receiver and antenna: Panasonic RF-3100 and longwire antenna

Mode: AM

Notes: Tough to log here in southern Ontario, Canada, Radio Christian Voice from Lusaka, Zambia was operating on the same frequency as time signal station CHU, Ottawa, Canada. Here is what 3330 kHz sounded like on October 14, 1996 around 0400 UTC. A good station ID from Radio Christian Voice can be heard in spite of the time beep interference from CHU.

Radio Kahuzi (Democratic Republic of Congo): 2019-2020

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Thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Robinson for these notes and audio of Radio Kahuzi

Radio Kahuzi, a U.S.-funded religious station located in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo has been heard by DX’ers in a number of countries since the mid-2000’s and had been in operation since the 1990s. It was founded by U.S. evangelist Richard McDonald and his wife Kathleen, and was most easily heard via Europe-based SDRs, signing off at anywhere between 1800 and 1830 UTC.

In 2019, the station began to be heard more frequently on its 6,210.20 khz frequency — but was impacted by frequent power outages in the national electricity company of the DRC. In 2020, Radio Kahuzi was still being heard by DX’ers using European SDR sites, with certain locations such as Switzerland, UK, and Sweden bringing the best signals. I did a number of comparison videos showing reception of Kahuzi at these various locations. Interestingly, propagation conditions were such that Kahuzi’s signal had a very rapid rise from about 1700 UTC through to its sign off time around 1800 to 1830 UTC, and was often mistaken by some listeners as a European pirate signal in the 48 meter band.

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In February 2020, Richard McDonald reported that power had been increased from 500 to 750 watts with reception in Bukavu 1/4 to 1/2 stronger, adding that they hoped the 750 watt level could be maintained “unless problems develop.” He also said the station had just installed a new digital studio.

In April 2020, McDonald reported problems with lightning strikes in the area with intermittent power issues. McDonald noted that the station had been hoping to begin distance education as the COVID-19 situation was beginning to have impacts: “We are the only radio that can reach all the 8 territories and local schools.”

As of mid-May 2020, Radio Kahuzi remained off the air as DX’ers held out hope that Kahuzi would return to the air. In an email, Richard McDonald reported “complications” regarding the power schedule of the regional power company saying he was hoping RK can get back on the air “between 8 AM to 7 PM”. Here is one of the best recordings of Radio Kahuzi, which took place using the SDR site in Ticino, Switzerland — the station has a unique sign off, playing an instrumental version of a Bluegrass song.

Radio Pax (Mozambique): 1974

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following recording and notes on Radio Pax

Though shortwave listeners around the world heard the main Radio Clube de Mozambique stations in what could be called the heart of the shortwave era — the 1960’s through the 1980s — another station also broadcast from the east African country. That was Radio Pax, the Catholic station in Beira, Mozambique, which dates back to 1954. Amazingly, Radio Pax still exists today complete with a Facebook page. But there is no longer any shortwave. In 1974, while living in southern Africa as an exchange student I had the thrill of being able to hear Radio Pax on 3,960 khz, one its two shortwave frequencies and made tis recording using a Drake SPR-4 receiver on a longwire located in Mbabane, Swaziland.

PJB Bonaire (Trans World Radio): Unknown date

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: PJB - Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (Trans World Radio)

Frequency: Unknown

Reception Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

Receiver and antenna:   Magnavox AE3805 with telescopic antenna

Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain. Take note how they feature a spot for HCJB, Quito, Ecuador by listing their broadcast times and frequencies. Following this is several minutes of a DX'ers program.

TGNA - Guatemala: Unknown date

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: TGNA - Guatemala

Frequency: 3,300 kHz

Receiver Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain.

HRVC - La Voz Evangélica de Honduras: Unknown date

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:

Broadcaster: HRVC - Honduras

Frequency: 3,250 kHz

Receiver Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain.

Wantok Radio Light, Outdoor Inaugural: June 11, 2005

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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Guy Atkins, who notes:

Inaugural shortwave broadcast and celebration of Wantok Radio Light, Papua New Guinea on June 11, 2005. Frequency was 7120 kHz. Receiver: AOR AR7030+. Antenna: Wellbrook Communications ALA100 Phased Delta Loop Antenna. Recorded by Guy Atkins at Grayland, Washington USA.
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00:00 Introduction by speaker or host named "Witness"
01:31 Song "Naso Joda" by the band P2-UIF ("P2-United in Faith"; the Gospel band's name honors those killed in the missionary aviation plane P2-UIF that crashed in Papua New Guinea ). A YouTube video of the song being performed live in August 2012 is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQvkKWROal0
03:00 Praise for the signal of Wantok Radio Light to go out through all the world
03:50Testimony of James
09:18Solo music on harmonica: "Jesus Saves" performed by James
12:06Phone conversation with "Brother Paul": salutations to Wantok Radio Light; praise for the new shortwave transmitter
15:52 More talk by Witness
17:50 Live music
23:40 Praise & talk with announcer Witness
24:52 Live Music
28:52 Talk & praise by Witness
29:43 "You're listening to Radio Light, Wantok Radio Light, live right here,  the one and only; live right here Amen, at the top of Minion House, right at the top. That's right! We're right at the top."

Guy also notes:

Wantok Radio Light is still going strong, in this 10th anniversary year of their shortwave transmissions. Their current frequency is 7325 kHz, and the web site is at: http://www.wantokradio.org/. The live stream of WRL broadcasts can be heard at: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/v5/PNGRADIO

HCJB 45th Anniversary Program: December 25, 1976

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HCJB radio station staff in 1946, including engineer Clayton Howard (front row left), co-founder Clarence Jones (front row right) and future HCJB president Abe Van Der Puy (front row, fourth from left) -- Source: Wikipedia

HCJB radio station staff in 1946, including engineer Clayton Howard (front row left), co-founder Clarence Jones (front row right) and future HCJB president Abe Van Der Puy (front row, fourth from left) -- Source: Wikipedia

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Greg Shoom, for this 1976 recording of HCJB's 45th Anniversary. This is a special program was broadcast on Christmas Day of 1976 to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the founding of HCJB.

Greg made this recording from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, on December 25, 1976 at 02:30 UTC on 6095 kHz. 

Click here to download the recording as an MP3, or simply listen via the embedded player below. Please subscribe to our podcast to receive future recordings automatically.