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[Daniel Wyllyans]

QSL NBC Radio Bougainville 3325 kHz
National Broadcasting Corporation - Radio Bougainville, transmitting from Kubu, in the autonomous region of Bougainville (Papua New Guinea), was logged on 5 February 2016 (locally 6 February 2016), from 05.30 till 06.00 Bougainville time (19.30 till 20.00 UTC).

National Broadcasting Corporation - Radio Bougainville, transmitting from Kubu, in the autonomous region of Bougainville (Papua New Guinea), was logged on  5 February 2016 (locally 6 February 2016). A selection of vocal reggae and steelpan music was heard between DJ chatter from 05.30am till 06.00am Bougainville time (19.30 till 20,00 UTC), Sign-on reportedly is at 19.00 UTC.

Reception quality on 3.325 kHz was initially (SINPO) 35432 -- fair signal strength with intermittent fading every two to three seconds apart, yet clear and audible content was observed. By 05.50am (19.50 UTC) signal weakened to (SINPO) 25421; while speech was audible. at times content could not be clearly understood. From 06.00am (20.00 UTC) onward, signal was present but too weak to receive well.

The following day, Radio Bougainville was not heard. This leads me to believe the sporadic broadcast schedule has more to do with the testing of a new 10kW transmitter than anything else. They also are reportedly testing on 6.020 kHz as well as 3.325 kHz. In South East Asia, 6.020 kHz is either occupied by  stations in China (CRI) or Vietnam (VoV 4 in DacLac), making reception virtually impossible; 3.325 kHz is ideal, provided it is before RRI Palangkaraya in Kalimantan signs on at 21.55 UTC. For more news about the reactivation of NBC Radio Bougainville, see this LINK http://www.autonomousbougainvillegov.info/index.php/news/read/nbc-radio-bougainville-switched-on-after-24-years .


By the way, NBC affiliate stations and frequencies are listed at their updated website, some with either new frequencies or pending revision -- it's hard to say.

Reception report was emailed and submitted online at the NBC website on 6 February 2016. A prompt reply from their online messaging service was received, stating my reception report and audio file would be forwarded to the Executive Director of Radio, Allen Arifeae. He in turn replied saying he would look into the matter once he returned to his office.

On 8 February 2016, Michael Samuga, ED Provincial Radio for NBC confirmed for Allen Arifeae that this was indeed a "test transmission" of NBC Radio Bougainville. He also mentioned the transmitter/station would be commissioned near the end of the month (February 2016). I followed up by requesting and drafting an 'official' Letter of Verification.

Website:
www.nbcpng.com/

Email:
info@nbc.com.pg (bounced)
See website for details: http://shortwavedxer.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/nbc-radio-bougainville.html
M Breyel / facebook
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QSL Radio Nacional Da Amazonia (Brasil) 11780 kHz
Recibida QSL de Radio Nacional de Amazonia (Indicativo ZYE 365)  por informe de recepción del 29 de Noviembre del 2.015 en idioma Portugués por la frecuencia de 11.780 Khz en la banda de 25 Metros.

Informe enviado al correo electrónico: centraldoouvinte@ebc.com.br y respuesta de QSL física en 51 días.
Nestor Vargas / DX SOCIETY (The world of radio)
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-radio-nacional-da-amazonia-brasil.html

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QSL SWR - Scandinavian Weekend Radio (Lemmy Kilmister special program) - Virrat, Finland 11720 kHz
NEW CONFIRMATION RECEIVED:
SWR - Scandinavian Weekend Radio (Lemmy Kilmister special program) - Virrat, Finland - Finnish/English service - Listened in Morrinhos, CE, Brazil, by DX-er José Maranhão, via remote receiver located in The Natherlands. - Date: February 06, 2016; between 1126 - 1142 UTC, on the frequency of 11720 KHz (SW - 25 m.) - SINPO: 15221 (No interference detected) - Equipment utilized: Computer connected with Web SDR system (Remote receiver located in the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, and Antenna Mini-Whip, PAORTD) - Received e-QSL and cordial e-mail letter, in just 2 days after sent RR by email.- V/S: Mr. Tapani Häkkinen - QTH: info@swradio.net
José Maranhão / ‎DX SOCIETY (The world of radio)
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-swr-scandinavian-weekend-radio.html

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QSL Vesti FM via Kishinev-Grigoripol, Moldova 1413 kHz (Medium Wave)
Vesti FM via Kishinev-Grigoripol, Moldova: 1413 kHz (Medium Wave) in Russian log this station on 2nd February 2016 and f/d eQSL card arrived on 3rd February 2016 for my email report to: prtc@idknet.com V/s Sergey Omelchenko
http://babulgupta-dxer.blogspot.in/2012/10/moldova.html
This is my first reception report and first QSL card for this year 2016.
( BABUL GUPTA, BARASAT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA )
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-vesti-fm-via-kishinev-grigoripol.html

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QSL RTL - Via Beidweiler, Luxemburg - French service 234 KHz (Longwaves)
NEW CONFIRMATION RECEIVED:
RTL - Via Beidweiler, Luxemburg - French service - Listened in Morrinhos, CE, Brazil, by DX-er José Maranhão, via remote receiver located in The Natherlands. - Date: December 19, 2015; between 2213 - 2229 UTC, on the frequency of 234 KHz (Long waves) - SINPO: 55444 (No interference detected) - Equipment utilized: Computer connected with Web SDR system (Remote receiver located in the University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, and Antenna Mini-Whip, PAORTD) - Received only QSL card via traditional mail, in 45 days after sent RR by email.- V/S: RTL Hörfunk - QTH's: contact.antenne@rtl.fr / contact.web@rtl.fr / feedback@rtl.lu
José Maranhão / ‎DX SOCIETY (The world of radio)
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-rtl-via-beidweiler-luxemburg-french.html

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QSL Radio Brasil Central 11815 kHz
QSL de la emisora brasileña Radio Brasil Central por informe de recepción de su emisión el lengua portuguesa del 30 de Julio de 2.015 a las 23:50 horas UTC en la frecuencia de 11.815 Khz en la Banda de 25 Metros.

Informe de recepción enviado al email: arquivorbc@gmail.com y respuesta por correo tradicional en 183 días.

Sitio web de la estación: www.radiobrasilcentral.com.br

Reverso de la QSL /

Nestor Vargas / DX SOCIETY (The world of radio)
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-radio-brasil-central-11815-khz.html

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QSL NDR - Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Christmas Special annual emission) 9810 kHz
NEW CONFIRMATION RECEIVED:
NDR - Norddeutscher Rundfunk (Christmas Special annual emission) - Via Moosbrunn, Austria - German service - Listened in Morrinhos, CE, Brazil, by DX-er José Maranhão, in December 24, 2015; between 1900 - 1921 UTC, on the frequency of 9810 KHz. - SINPO: 35333 (No interference detected) - Equipment utilized: Radio receiver Tecsun PL 660 and Antenna Long wire (12, 5 m.) - Received only QSL card, by traditional mail in 39 days after sent reception report, by email.- V/S: No V/S - QTH's: ndr@ndr.de

José Maranhão‎ DX SOCIETY (The world of radio)
http://dxbrazilsw.blogspot.com.br/2016/02/qsl-ndr-norddeutscher-rundfunk.html