Re. Czechia https://mediumwave.info/2023/05/19/czechia-6/
According to the translation, they found a user for Liblice, although the 1500 kW Tesla TX has been dismantled last year.
I don’t know who will rent Liblice and I don’t know which TX they will use.

(translated from Czech / Ed) https://www.lupa.cz/aktuality/vysilac-liblice-se-bourat-nebude/
“České Radiokomunikace found a customer who is interested in continuing AM broadcasting from the Central Bohemian transmitter Liblice. Therefore, legendary masts will not be broken.
Miloš Mastník, CEO of the operator, announced this at the Innovation Day conference. Yesterday, he communicated the same information to the mayor of Český Brod and the chairwoman of the Association of Friends of Liblice, Irena Kuklová.
A contract for broadcasting the signal was concluded with one of the nationwide commercial radio stations.
“Given that the transmitters are part of critical infrastructure, the owner seeks financial support from the state for the operability of this equipment in the future. In 2025 or 2026, the transmitter will need a very expensive replacement of the mooring ropes,” the city of Český Brod reported on its website.
The Liblica flagpoles measure 355 meters, they are the tallest building in the republic.”

Marco (2023-25-19)

Radio Dechovka will celebrate Czech broadcasting 100 year anniversary – May 18 2023 on 1233 kHz.
If someone needs the final moments of 1233 kHz, see attachment. That’s how it sounded on the Saxonian side of the Erzgebirge mountains where three decades ago the mediumwave band was full with Czech signals while the majority of the East German ones were already gone.

It is understood that the dismantling of the equipment for this frequency will start immediately. Concerning Country Radio… this from two days ago is as close to a confirmation as it gets for now.
https://www.lupa.cz/aktuality/vysilac-liblice-se-bourat-nebude/

It is further understood that the plan is to wheel in TRAM equipment they had kept in storage after closure. As an example for what it could be:
https://www.radiomuseum.org/forum/karlsbad_mittelwellensender_altrohlau.html

Kai Ludwig to WOR iog (2023-05-19)

100 years of czech radio
[…] Czech Radio itself has prepared a variety of events and shows commemorating the anniversary this year – and especially this week.

*Meanwhile, the Czech Post has issued special stamps marking the occasion.
Photo: Česká pošta :
https://english.radio.cz/czech-national-bank-issues-special-coin-commemorate-100-years-czech-radio-8783294

Now, the Czech National Bank has joined in, by issuing its own special CZK 200 silver coin. On one side, it features pictures of a radio microphone, transmission masts and of the historic broadcasting facility in Kbely. The other side of the coin shows the tent from which the first broadcast was made and the logo of Czechoslovak Radio. The design is the work of academic sculptor Marie Šeborová, who has already created several commemorative coins and medals in the past.

73 Paul Gager to bdxc-news via WOR iog (2023-05-18)

Riverside Communications have completed the reconstruction of 920 KLMR and 93.5 KLMR-FM Lamar CO.

The two stations were severely damaged by a microburst storm July 23, 2022 with the studio building and tower of 920 KLMR being completely destroyed. Former owners 25-7 Media surrendered the two licenses to the FCC in September stating, “Studios are a complete loss. Unable to restore service for both KLMR-AM (920) & KLMR-FM (93.5) 25-7 Media requesting to cancel both licenses, return spectrum, and release call letters.” They then requested to have the licenses restored within the 30 day window to do so and would sell the licenses to Riverside in January for $30,000.

920 KLMR, which most recently featured a News/Talk format, has returned to its former Classic Country “The Country Giant” identity. The station will feature the “Anything Goes Morning Show” and retains Premiere Networks’ “Coast to Coast AM” with George Noory in overnights.

[….]
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/252210/klmr-am-fm-return-under-new-owners-with-new-formats-following-storm-destruction/

Lance Venta, RadioInsight (2023-05-17)

Iran has been off the air for a few days.
This means that “Radio Studio X” 1188 kHz from Italy can now be received from 8:00 p.m. in the evening until 7:55 a.m. in the morning.
During the day, however, the frequency is occupied by Hungary.

Steffen Mehnert (2023-05-17)

Congress moves to preserve AM radio in cars.
Axios What’s Next
By Joann Muller
May 17, 2023

A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to make it illegal for carmakers to eliminate AM radio from their cars, arguing public safety is at risk, Axios is first to report.
Officials worry that if drivers don’t have access, they might miss important safety alerts.

Context: Some manufacturers are eliminating AM radio from their electric vehicles (EVs) because of interference from the electric motors that creates annoying buzzing noises and faded signals.

They argue that car owners can still access AM radio content through digital streaming packages or smartphone apps (though such services sometimes require a subscription).

Yes, but: While AM might seem like a relic of the past, nearly 50 million people still listen to it, according to Nielsen figures provided by the National Association of Broadcasters.

The proposed legislation, to be introduced today by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and others, would require all new vehicles to include AM radio at no additional charge.

In the case of EV models that have already eliminated AM radio (from BMW, Ford, Mazda, Polestar, Rivian, Tesla, Volkswagen and Volvo), carmakers would be required to disclose the lack of AM access to consumers.

The law would also direct the Government Accountability Office to study whether alternative communication systems are as effective in reaching the public during emergencies.

What they’re saying: “The importance of AM radio during large-scale emergencies cannot be underestimated, and it has, without a doubt and without interruption, saved lives and kept our communities informed,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), the lead sponsor in the House.

“When the cell phone runs out, the internet gets cut off, or the television doesn’t work because of no electricity or power to your
house, you can still turn on your AM radio.”
https://www.axios.com/2023/05/17/am-radio-congress-car

Mike Terry to WOR iog (2023-05-17)

Radio208 on 5970 kHz today increased power on 5970 kHz from 200 to 300 Watts.
Power on 1440 kHz remains at 500 Watts.
Both transmitters are on the air 24 hrs a day 7 days a week.

Radio208 FB group (2023-05-16)

Allouis [162 kHz] power reduction tests.
ANFR, the French spectrum management authority, have just announced the following :
https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/test-de-nature-a-reduire-lempreinte-ecologique-de-la-diffusion-du-signal-horaire

“According to the law (…), ANFR’s mission to manage the French legal time terrestrial wireless broadcasting includes the task of optimizing the technical means used for this broadcast. As a part of this mission, the Agency considers reducing the transmission power from 800 kW to 300 kW during daily time slots. For this purpose, they are going to perform tests and observe whether Allouis station’s energy consumption could be significantly decreased.
In order to perform this test, preliminary works will be necessary, which will cause service interruptions, identical to the weekly interruption that usually happens on Tuesday mornings. There interruptions will take place between 0600 and 1000 UTC (8-12 AM local) on the following days :
– Thursday, May 25th;
– Thursday, June 1st;
– Wednesday, June 7th ;

Test transmissions at various power levels will be done during these periods, the signal could therefore be available on an irregular basis.
If these preliminary works are succesful, a regular low power pattern will take place in the 25th week, from June 19th to June 26th, the pattern being announced during the previous week.

The tests will be supervised by ANFR for their whole duration, you can report any issue or any information that you might consider useful, by sending an e-mail containing at least :
– your organization’s name;
– your full name;
– your telephone number;
– your role;
– the nature and severity of the issue;
to incident-allouis@anfr.fr

In case of a major malfunction, the experiment could be aborted and the nominal transmitting power of 800 kW would then be quickly restored.

You are invited to forward this information to anyone who could be affected by these experimentations, in order to favour reports during the test and contribute to its success.”

73 Vincent F4HPZ (2023-05-17)