Month: August 2024

United Kingdom

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Radio Caroline is to broadcast two special shows this weekend as a tribute to the Dutch pirate stations, marking the 50th anniversary of their closure. When the Marine Offences Act closed UK offshore pirates in August 1967, apart from Radio Caroline, some listeners turned to Dutch pirate station Radio Veronica, which wasn’t affected by the law. Radio Veronica was a pioneer, broadcasting responsibly with modest power, and was tolerated by the Dutch authorities for many years. However, the early 1970s saw an influx of new stations, including Radio North Sea together with Radio Caroline, which joined Veronica in broadcasting with high power. More stations began broadcasting off the Dutch coast causing intense competition and as tensions escalated, an incident occurred where an incendiary device set the RNI ship ablaze. By 1974, the Dutch government took action and despite Veronica’s efforts to gain public support, they too, along with other stations such as Radio Del Mare and Atlantis were forced to cease operations on 31st August that year. Once again, Radio Caroline defied the odds and continued to broadcast. To commemorate this moment in broadcasting history, this Saturday at 4pm on Radio Caroline’s album channel, Andre Van Os will be playing classic tracks from Dutch bands of the era, accompanied by original jingles, commercials, and airchecks from Radio Veronica, Atlantis and Radio North Sea. The show will also feature the final moments of these stations, aired exactly 50 years to the day from when they fell silent. Then, on Sunday 1st September on Caroline’s Flashback service at 10 am, Ray Clark will play a selection of relevant songs and read excerpts from listener emails, reflecting on the legacy of the Dutch offshore pirates.
https://radiotoday.co.uk/2024/08/radio-caroline-to-air-50th-anniversary-tribute-to-dutch-offshore-stations/

Mike Terry to mwcircle FB group (2024-08-27)

Canada

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 CBWF Mackenzie  [920 kHz]
“The Commission […] approves the application […] by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to amend the broadcasting licence for the English-language radio programming undertaking CBYG-FM Prince George, British Columbia to operate a new transmitter in Mackenzie, British Columbia. The new transmitter [99.9 MHz] will replace the existing low-power AM transmitter CBWF Mackenzie [920 kHz] and will rebroadcast the programming of the CBC’s national English-language network Radio One. The Commission also approves the application […] by the CBC to remove CBWF from CBYG-FM’s licence. […]
When requesting technical changes, licensees are generally required to demonstrate a technical or economic need justifying the changes. The CBC stated that the current AM transmitter in Mackenzie is 53 years old and needs to be replaced as it has reached the end of its useful life. The licensee added that the new FM transmitter will provide an improved CBC Radio One signal to the community of Mackenzie and its vicinity. The Commission is satisfied that the licensee has demonstrated a technical need for the requested technical changes.”
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2024/2024-187.htm

Hansjörg Biener (2024-08-27)

Vietnam

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Tranlated from French:
Far from abandoning medium wave, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) inaugurated a new AM broadcasting station in Quang Binh province on August 18 to better inform the North Central region. This initiative is part of VOV’s strategy to expand its infrastructure to less urbanized areas.
After a period of construction and broadcasting tests that began in July 2024, the Voice of Vietnam officially put the new broadcasting station into operation.
The new station is located in Luong Ninh (17°25’35.5″N 106°37’37.2″E) and replaced the one located in the center of Dong Hoi city that had been broadcasting since May 19, 1992. The government’s intention is to strengthen the coverage capacity of the Voice of Vietnam to the coastal and island areas of north-central Vietnam without developing large-capacity medium- and short-wave broadcasting stations inside large urban areas.
The new transmitter center is built on former rice fields with an area of ​​9.4 hectares and represents a total investment of more than 168 billion VND, which is equivalent to about 6,084,000 EUR.
According to Mr. Le Dinh Lam, Director of the Voice of Vietnam Radio and Television Technical Center: “The project has applied modern transmission and broadcasting technologies, which has improved broadcasting efficiency, reduced costs but increased the intensity and coverage area”
The station broadcasts the news channel (VOV1) on the frequency of 630 KHz and the cultural and social channel (VOV2) on the frequency of 729 Khz. The new facility expands the coverage area to the Gulf of Tonkin and coastal areas of the Gulf of Tonkin, as well as the central provinces from Ha Tinh to Thua Thien Hue and the Mekong Delta region. The transmission power was not specified.

Radio Magazine FB group (2024-08-25)

United States

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Audacy’s 830 WCCO in Minneapolis Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Special Events and Charitable Contributions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 21, 2024 – Audacy’s 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) in Minneapolis has announced a series of special endeavors to celebrate its 100th anniversary, including a double album with commemorative content, gubernatorial proclamation and grand centennial event.
As part of its century-long “good neighbor” heritage, 830 WCCO will also donate the proceeds from the double album release and centennial event to four of its valuable non-profit partners: Disabled American Veterans Minnesota (DAVMN), Second Harvest Heartland, Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (UGMTC), and the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).
“As we honor 100 years of being a local and regional broadcasting leader, we’re not just reflecting on our past legacy, but also spotlighting the community’s continuous support,” said Brad Lane, Brand Manager and Program Director, 830 WCCO. “Our centennial events and philanthropic efforts are testaments to 830 WCCO’s enduring commitment to positively impacting Minnesota!”
On August 22, 830 WCCO will launch its 100th anniversary double album, offering 88 minutes of audio spanning WCCO’s illustrious history. Each vinyl will include a unique digital download code with the audio and bonus content, including an additional eight hours and 30 minutes of outtakes, tributes, memories and over 200 images.
Vice Presidential nominee and Governor Tim Walz has officially designated August 30 “8-3-0 Day,” and the station is gearing up to fill the day with festivities, including live broadcasts and in-person appearances at the Minnesota State Fair from 830 WCCO’s esteemed alumni, who will share their favorite station stories. Longtime personality Chad Hartman will throw the first pitch at Target Field prior to the Twins game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
On October 21, 830 WCCO will host a centennial celebration at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, featuring a live show with current and former talent.
The station will continue to air “100 Days, 100 Moments Presented by General Mills,” a series of vignettes highlighting the most significant events and personalities heard on-air over the years.
For more information about 830 WCCO’s 100th anniversary celebrations, please visit here. (https://www.audacy.com/wccoradio/entertainment/local/celebrating-830-wcco-radios-100th-birthday not available in EU)
Listeners can tune in to 830 WCCO (WCCO-AM) in Minneapolis on-air and nationwide on the Audacy app and website. Fans can also connect with the station via X, Facebook and Instagram.
CONTACT
David Heim
Audacy
908-472-3927
David.Heim@audacy.com
https://audacyinc.com/press/audacys-830-wcco-in-minneapolis-celebrates-100th-anniversary-with-special-events-and-charitable-contributions/

Hansjörg Biener (2024-08-24)

Denmark

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World Music Radio 927 kHz has been off the air for some time. A lot of problems with the experimental coil aerial, mainly due to strong winds and heavy rain. After the aerial was fixed, the otherwise very good Hercules transmitter broke down. A 300 Watt replacement transmitter was put in place instead, and the Hercules transmitter sent for repair (on July 13). A few weeks later the replacement transmitter also broke down. There is no news as to when the Hercules can be put back into action.

WMR FB group (2024-08-24)

Canary Islands

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Re.: https://mediumwave.info/2024/08/22/canary-islands/
Coast FM noted back on air this evening (2030utc 23/08). Apparently they have worked on the transmitter because I don’t see spurious signals on 1471 and 1517kHz.

Steve Whitt to mwcircle iog (2024-08-23)


No signs of Coast FM here in Denmark on 1494 kHz. But fairly good signal on 1494 kHz of Asfalttelegrafen from Ludvika, Sweden.

Stig Hartvig Nielsen (50 km north of Aarhus, Jutland, Denmark – AOR 7030+ – 180 m wire due south) to mwcircle iog (2024-08-23)

Italy

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Z100 – open carrier also on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. I don’t know what’s happening, whether a technical fault or a change in programming; but this isn’t the first time this happens, so possibly they’ll be back in the coming future.

73 Fabrizio Magrone (Italy) to mwcircle iog (2024-08-22)