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Programs
on DXing, SWLing and the Media
By
John Figliozzi, November 2002 Programming Spotlight, Monitoring Times
It’s time for our semi-annual review of media-related programs on
shortwave. Capsule descriptions are provided, as each program has a slightly
different focus. For most stations refer to the Shortwave
Guide pages for frequency information. (Some listings have frequency
information to clarify which of the station’s multiple services is carrying
the program.) The one letter day abbreviations track those used in MT’s
Shortwave Guide section. Times are approximate and both times and
frequencies are subject to change. Internet web addresses are provided if the
program is also available on-demand.
Ask
WWCR
- focuses on listener questions and station operations.
On WWCR
- F 2130 (15825); A
0945 (5070); S 0315 (5070), 1115 (15825); M
0545 (5070); T 2030 (15825). (http://www.wwcr.com)
CIDX
Report
- Sheldon Harvey reviews recent developments in international broadcasting.
On R.
Canada Int. - S 2107; M
0207; W 2135; H 0235
(fortnightly within The Mailbag
program). (http://www.rcinet.ca)
Continent
of Media
- Glenn Hauser’s periodic review of domestic broadcasting activities.
On R.
for Peace Intl. - F 1900; A
0100, 0700, 1300, 1730, 2330; S 0530,
1130; T 2000; W 0200, 0800,
1400. (Note: Although heard weekly, program is updated about every six weeks.)
(http://www.worldofradio.com)
DX
Corner*
- How the SWLing and DXing hobby looks from central Europe.
On R.
Budapest - A 2120, 2250; S
0220, 0350. (http://www.wrn.org/ondemand/hungary.html)
DX
Corner*
- A friendly program from the Voice of Turkey for radio enthusiasts.
On Voice
of Turkey, fortnightly - A
1245, 1845, 2045, 2215; S 0315.
[*These
are not the same program, although they share the same title.]
DXers’
Corner
- All India Radio’s entry in this genre featuring reports from Indian
hobbyists.
On All
India Radio, fortnightly - M
1840, 2130; T 2340
DX
Mailbag:
- Essentially a letters program.
On R.
Romania Intl. - A 1345, 2345;
S 0245, 0445.
DX
Partyline
- Allen Graham hosts and produces this program designed for new and seasoned
DXers and SWLers, providing a place for the clubs to impart information about
their events and projects and reading reports from listeners around the world
about what is being heard on the bands in their respective regions.
On HCJB
Ecuador - A 0200, 0600, 0700,
2000; S 0100, 0400. (http://www.hcjb.org/english)
DXers
Special
- Presumably a program supported by Latin American hobbyists with information
from a station that is heard only sporadically in North America, unfortunately.
On RAE
Argentina - W 1945; H
0345.
DXers
Unlimited
- Arnie Coro emphasizes amateur radio and technical topics in a friendly,
accessible program.
On R.
Habana Cuba (in two weekly editions) -
First edition - A 2110, 2310; S 0140,
0340, 0540.
Second edition - T 2105, 2305;
W 0140, 0340, 0540.
(http://www.radiohc.org - scripts)
DXing
with Cumbre
- Marie Lamb hosts a relaxed program that, whenever possible, likes to emphasize
new DX catches.
On WHRI
Indiana - A 0600 (5745 &
7315), 0830 (5745 & 7315), 1300 (6040), 1330 (9495), 1900 (13760), 2030
(9495), 2330 (9495); S 0730 (5745),
2200 (5745); M 0430 7315.
On KWHR
Hawaii - A 0600 (17780), 1000
(11565); S 0430 (17780), 1600 (9930).
On WHRA
Maine - F 2100 (17650); A
0430 (7580), 2130 (17650).
(http://live365.com)
Feedback
- Roger Broadbent produces and hosts a program that answers listener letters,
provides updates on developments at Radio Australia and examines timely topics
in international broadcasting and communications.
On R.
Australia - F 2105; A
0005, 0605; S 0305. (http://www.abc.net.au/ra - selected scripts and audio)
Ham
Radio Today
- John Beck and Graham Bulmer host a weekly segment for the amateur radio
hobbyist.
On HCJB
Ecuador - W 0618, 0718, 2018;
H 0118, 0418. (http://www.hcjb.org/english)
Mailbox
- Myra Oh reads letters and news of interest, Paul Ormandy reports on the latest
South Pacific DX news and RNZI frequency manager Adrian Sainsbury answers and
explains technical questions and issues.
On R.
New Zealand Intl. (fortnightly) - M
0805, 2135; W 1735; H
0305; F 1930. (http://www.rnzi.com)
Media
Report
- A unique program looking at the motivations behind the mass media and those
who seek to influence it, both at home (in Australia) and abroad.
On R.
Australia - H 0130, 1030,
1530, 2330. (http://www.abc.net.au/rn)
Multiwave
Feedback
- A friendly program of listener letters, reports and regular features about the
shortwave listening hobby.
On R.
Korea Intl. - S 0835, 1205,
1335, 1635, 2035, 2205, 2235; M 0235.
(http://rki.kbs.co.kr/)
Radio
Bulgaria Calling
- Like RRI’s program, primarily a letters and reception report program.
On R.
Bulgaria - F 2045; A
0045, 1245, 2245; S 0345. (http://www.nationalradio.bg/real.htm
- only on the day of broadcast)
Radio
Waves
- In essence, a short observation on some aspect of the radio hobby.
On R.
Exterior de Espana - A 2140; S
0040.
Radio
World
- Frans Vossen with timely information and commentary on the international radio
scene.
On R.
Vlaanderen Intl. - S 0700,
1130, 1730, 1930, 2230; M 0400.
(http://www.rvi.be/uk/hoeontvang/world/index.htm)
Spectrum
- A rather unfocused discussion and call-in program ostensibly on radio topics.
On WWCR
Tennessee
- S 0400 (5070); M
0705 (3210).
The
Real Amateur Radio Show
- Interactive discussion about amateur radio topics.
On WBCQ
Maine - S 0000 (7415).
The
Whole World on the Radio Dial
- A new program.
On R. Ukraine Int. - A 2218; S 0118, 0418,
1218.
Viva
Miami
- Radio Miami International’s weekly magazine program with letters and DX
news.
On WRMI
Florida - S 0330 (7385), 1200
(15725), 1315 (15725), 2130 (15725); M-F
0230 (7385), 1130 (9955); A 0900
(9955), 1100 (9955). [Schedule changes frequently; consult http://www.wrmi.net
and click on “Programming” for updates.]
Wavescan
- Adventist World Radio’s excellent program for DXers and SWLs around the
world, produced by longtime DXer Adrian Peterson and presented by David
Barasoian.
On Adventist
World R., Austria - S 0200,
0830, 2130
On Adventist World R., Slovakia
- S 1930
On Adventist World R., South Africa
- S 0400, 0430, 0500, 0600, 1800,
1830, 2030
On Adventist World R., UAE - S
0030, 0330, 1300, 1330, 1630
On KSDA
Guam - S 1000, 1030, 1300,
1330, 1630, 2130
On WRMI
Florida - S 2100 (15725); F
0330 (7385); A 1030 (9955). [Schedule
changes frequently; consult http://www.wrmi.net and click on “Programming”
for updates.]
(http://english.awr.org/wavescan)
World
of Radio
- Glenn Hauser’s comprehensive activities report on the HF broadcast bands,
including frequencies, personalities, station and program information.
On WBCQ
Maine - W 2300 (7415/17495), M
0515 (7415).
On WJIE Kentucky - M-F 1200 (cycle begins each H)
On WWCR
Tennessee - H 2130 (9475); F
2215 (15825); A 0600 (5070); S 0330
(5070), 0730 (3210); W 1030 (9475).
On R.
for Peace Intl. - F 1930; A
0130, 0730, 1330, 1800; S 0000, 0600,
1200, 1830; M 0030, 0630, 1230; T
1900; W 0100, 0700, 1300.
(http://www.worldofradio.com)
In addition to the radio programs listed above, two long-time favorites
continue to provide timely information in print form on the Internet: Media
Network from Radio Netherlands,
edited by Andy Sennitt http://www.rnw.nl/media and MediaScan from Radio Sweden,
edited by George Wood http://www.sr.se/rs/red/ind_eng.htm. Both also provide
listeners, upon request, with regular newsletters via e-mail.
Special thanks to Glenn Hauser, Marie Lamb, John Norfolk and Harold
Sellers whose valuable work has been included in this month’s column.
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