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Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:23 PM PST
The BES Expo 2010 – 16th International Conference & Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite Broadcasting was organized at New Delhi from 29th to 31st Jan 2010at halls 8,9 & 11A of Pragati Maidan expo centre. Broadcast Engineering Society (India), the society of broadcast professionals organises this International Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite broadcasting every year. All the previous expo’s had a large participation of major broadcast equipment manufacturers and service providers. Over 75 highly reputed organizations, service providers and major broadcast equipment manufacturers from all over the world displayed their
latest state-of-art technologies and services. The event is approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India & India Trade Promotion Organisation and supported by Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt of India, Prasar Bharati, The Society of Broadcast Engineers,USA & Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and endorsed by International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers.
The event was inaugrated by Ms. Ambika Soni, Hon’ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India on 29th Jan, 2010. Guest of honour were Mr.Raghu Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting & Mr.B.S.Lalli, CEO,Prasar Bharati.The key note address was delivered by Mr.Sharad Sadhu, Director Technical, ABU.
A workshop on “Use of Innovative Technologies for coverage of games” was organized in which presentations were made by Mr. Peter Kepreotes, Vice-President Technology International, Broadcast Australia & Mr. Nicholas Bourdon, Director Marketing & Communications, EVS.
International players showcased their products, facilities and services. On display were whole range of products like Amplifiers, Antenna Systems(Broadcast, FM & TV), Attenuators, conductors, Antenna testers, Audio measuring & test equipments, Audio mixers, Audio processors, Automation systems & softwares, Broadcast equipments & softwares, Broadband access products, Cables & accessories, Channel automation systems, Compact & digital disc production systems, DTH Systems, DAB Systems, Digital Audio & Video recording systems, Digital storage,archival & retrieval systems, DVB-T Transmitters, Earth stations/systems, Fibre optic solutions/services, Filters & splitters, Frequency monitoring systems, FM Exciters, HD Radio, HDTV, Headphones, Microphones, Mixers, Network management systems, Radio data systems, Radio automation softwares, Scheduling softwares, Satellite receivers, Switchers, Transmitters (AM,FM,TV), Test & Measuring equipments, Virtual Studio, VSAT systems, Wireless systems.
Prasar Bharati ( Broadcasting Corp. of India ) put up a huge stall (1-4) in which latest technical innovations from All India radio & Doordarshan were exhibited.
Among the systems displayed by AIR & DD were :
a) Multichannel DRM Broadcast & comparision with AM
b) SMS Based Remote Monitoring System for Unmanned VLPTs.
c) Glimpse of forthcoming AIR Webcasting & Podcasting services
d) Coverage plans for Commonwealth Games 2010 by AIR/DD
e) Doordarshan’s HDTV Plans
Screen shots of AIR Multichannel DRM txn on 6100 KHz
All India Radio Research Department conducted following studies during last year :
· NVIS Propagation measurements in day & night carried out at Delhi, Mathura, Gwalior, Karnal, Patna, Kurukshetra, Lucknow & Aligarh.
· Long distance SW measurements carried out at Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai etc.
· MW DRM simulcast measurements were carried out at Delhi & Moradabad.
· Details survey of DRM transmission in NVIS mode at 6 MHz in under progress.
DRM Future Plans :
All India Radio – Road to digitalization by 2017
http://alokeshgupta.blogspot.com/2010/01/all-india-radio-road-to-digitalization.html
During the BES Expo 2010, All India Radio DRM had test transmissions at 0330-1200 UTC for 3 days with multichannel DRM broadcast, 1st channel carried VBS & 2nd channel news/commentary on single freq 6100 kHz.
All India radio plans to introduce wescasting/podcasting services in future
26 MhHz DRM demo Txn by Digidia
Transmitter manufacturer & provider of technology,services & systems, Thomson also participated in this years expo like last year, they displayed their latest DRM solution equipments. Among some of the prominent exhibitors were AGIV, Autodesk, BECIL(Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd.), Broadcast Electronics USA, Broadcast & Cablesat, CAT-5 Broadcast, CDG Broadcast, Digital Broadcast, Eiden Japan, Falcon Technologies, Harris, Masstech Canada, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd., Radio Frequency System, Radio Systems Inc., Royal Broadcasting, Sennheiser India, Sony, Rohde & Schwarz, Shaf Broadcast & Winmedia,Singapore.
A conference was also held for which theme was “Broadcasters & New Media Technologies” at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi. Some of the prominent speakers were – Peter Kepreotes, Vice-President Technology International, Broadcast Australia, Nicholas Bourdon, Director Marketing & Communications, EVS, Philip Nottle, Sony, Nils Ahrens, Rohde & Schwartz, Martyn Horspool, Harris, S.R.Aggarwal, Engr-In-Chief, AIR, Vineeta Dwivedi,Project Director, DRM, Lindsay Cornell, Principal System Architect,BBC,Joseph Troxler, MD, Thomson,T.V.B.Subramanyam, Sr.Programme Manager, Analog Devices, John Abdnour,Nautel, Jean Frncois Kipp, Transradio. Vikas Singhal, Venera Technologies etc……..
All India Radio – Road to digitalization by 2017
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 08:41 PM PST
Objectives
- To improve quality of radio reception in AM (MW & SW) & FM bands.
- Multiple programme from same transmitter
- Digital programme production
- Revenue generation through
i) Value added services
ii) Leasing of spare channels
Road Map
Studio’s
i) Digitalization of 98 studio’s by 2012
ii) Digitalization of remaining studios by 2017
Transmitter
i) Digitalization of 76 MW transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
ii) Digitalization of 9 SW transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
iii) Digitalization of 64 FM transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
Connectivity
i) All connectivity to be digitalized by 2012
11th Plan provisions
1. MW DRM Transmitters
Replacement – 36 Nos.
Upgradation – 4 Nos.
Conversion in DRM – 36 Nos.
2. SW DRM Transmitters
Replacement – 5 Nos.
Conversion in DRM – 4 Nos.
3. FM DRM+ Compatible Transmitters
New Procurement – 24 Nos.
Replacement – 33 Nos.
Replacement of MW by FM – 6 Nos.
Upgradation – 1 Nos.
4. Digitalization of 98 existing studios & its networking.
5. Digitalization of Archival Material
- Regional srchive (new) at Hyderabad, CBS Mumbai, Chennai & Kolkata.
- Upgradation of central archive at Delhi.
6. RNU (regional News Unit)
Automation of RNU – 44 Places
New RNU – 7 Places
New news on phone facilities – 16 Places
Upgradation of news on phone facilities – 11 Places
7. Digital Connectivity
Replacement of existing STL – 115 Places
New LES – 3 Places
L-Band RNT – 44 Places
8. Strengthening of Research & development activities
(Alokesh Gupta)
AIR multichannel DRM test for BES Expo 2010
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:48 PM PST
All India Radio DRM test transmission for BES Expo 2010. 0330-1200 UTC for 3 days…. 29-31 Jan 2010, multichannel DRM broadcast. 1st channel carrying VBS & 2nd channel news/commentary on single freq 6100 kHz. Another innovation from AIR Research & Development.
AIR upgrades its MW network
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:42 PM PST
On Dec 3rd, 2009 AIR has placed contract for 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters to BECIL (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd). BECIL & Thomspn were awarded to supply the 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters including auxiliaries, commissioning & testing.
The new 1000 kW transmitters will replace old existing transmitters of same capacity at Chinsurah & Rajkot. The Rajkot transmitter is located about 450 km north-west of Mumbai. The transmitter at Chinsurah, 35 kms north of Kolkata will be a dual frequency transmitter with automatic frequency change. Both transmitters are equipped with DRM & can operate on analog, on simulcast or on full power digital with automatic change over between the 3 operation modes.
Details of S7HP LW/MW (300 kW to 1200 kW) Radio Transmitters
http://www.grassvalley.com/products/s7hp
Data Sheet
http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/2092/DRM-S7HP_V3.pdf
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All India Radio to introduce internet services
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 02:14 AM PST
All India Radio is planning to introduce internet services including webcasting & podcasting in future. These features will be available on a new website http://www.allindiaradio.in/ , an exclusive preview of which was available at BES Expo at Delhi.
Atleast 20 channels, incuding some regional channels & VBS will be available via online streaming (Live audio). News, music & drama be available through on demand audio. News, talk shows & other programs will also be available thru podcast services. Later on AIR plans to put its archives online which will be available for download at a price.
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 11:02 PM PST
Shortwave broadcasters should use relevant content to compete with other delivery platforms such as satellite and the Internet, a conference in Kuala Lumpur heard today. The ABU acting Secretary-General, David Astley, said the competition was not only in the method of delivery but in the content provided.
More than 55 broadcasters represented by 115 frequency managers are taking part. The conference runs until 5 February.
Read the full report here :
http://tinyurl.com/yf5eqg4
Polish Radio Turns 85
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 06:48 PM PST
On 1 February 1925 the first radio broadcast was aired from Poland, marking a new era of communications in a country which regained independence only 7 years earlier.
For the first months, one hour programs were all that could be heard daily at 18 hours CET, broadcast live from a makeshift studio located in a southern Warsaw suburb. The power output had been a modest half kilowatt, but the transmissions could be heard even outside Poland.
The first surveys showed an audience of 5,000 listeners.
Full audio report: http://thenews.pl/national/?id=124785
(Sergei via DXLD)
FY 2011 Budget Request for the Broadcasting Board of Governors
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 06:27 PM PST
Washington, DC, 02/01/2010
The President’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2011, sent to the Congress today, includes $768.8 million for the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an increase of 1.5 percent from the FY 2010 funding level. The request reflects the continued critical role of BBG broadcasts in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.
The FY 2011 budget supports key new initiatives:
- Upgrading the BBG’s global satellite distribution capacity, infrastructure, and network control center;
- Expanding FM, digital, and new media opportunities:
- Improving digital workflows and expanding distribution to mobile devices;
- Adding 24/7 FM transmitters in Afghanistan to carry Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) Pashto and Dari programming;
- Creating Radio Free Asia (RFA) video programming in Burmese,Tibetan, Mandarin, and Vietnamese;
- Diversifying distribution of VOA content in Africa.
- Addressing critical personnel and capital needs in RFE/RL bureaus.
The proposed budget also continues funding for ongoing programming to critical audiences, including: 24-hour streams for VOA Persian News Network television and RFE/RL Radio Farda to Iran; Alhurra, including Al Youm, the daily three-hour Alhurra Television program broadcast live from the Middle East; Radio Sawa to the Middle East; Afia Darfur to Sudan and Eastern Chad; VOA and RFE/RL Pashto programming to the Afghanistan/Pakistan border region; RFE/RL and VOA Dari and Pashto programming to Afghanistan; VOA Urdu radio and television broadcasts to Pakistan; VOA Somali to Somalia; a 10-hour coordinated RFA and VOA stream to North Korea; and a 30-minute, five-day-a-week VOA Spanish television program for Venezuela.
The FY 2011 budget request balances competing policy priorities with available budget resources. The request proposes to reduce contracting costs and other Agency support expenses through efficiencies. The request also includes several program adjustments, including the closure of selected language services and programs, operational efficiencies in broadcast services, and realignment of transmission networks.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors looks forward to working with the Congress toward enactment of the proposed funding levels and program proposals. Further detail on the requested BBG budget is available at http://www.bbg.gov/reports/budget.html.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is an independent federal agency, supervising all U.S. government-supported, civilian international broadcasting, whose mission is to promote freedom and democracy and to enhance understanding through multimedia communication of accurate, objective, and balanced news, information, and other programming about America and the world to audiences overseas. BBG broadcasts reach an audience of 171 million in 100 countries. BBG broadcasting organizations include the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), Radio Free Asia, and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti).
(BBG Press Release)
PBC’s South Asian Broadcast Services
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 09:39 AM PST
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Ammad Khan inaugurated PBC’s South Asian Broadcast Services under which programmes in three more languages: Nepali, Sinhala and Tamil had been launched. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation is already broadcasting programmes in seven languages including Bangla, Hindi, Chinese, Gujarati, Pashto, Dari and Farsi. Induction of three more services would make the number of foreign services to ten.
More at : http://tinyurl.com/ye47cud
Radio Netherland launches new blog
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:25 AM PST
Radio Netherland has launched a new blog called “South Asia Wired” and Dheera Sujan will be blogging on issues related on South Asia.
Have a look at the blog here :
http://blogs.rnw.nl/southasiawired/
Trans World Radio to launch on DAB
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 03:58 AM PST
Trans World Radio (TWR) is set to launch on DAB digital radio on 1 April. The Christian broadcaster will be available to DAB listeners in the North West of England as they launch on the MXR multiplex, covering an area stretching from Nantwich in the south past Windermere in the north.
More at :
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/trans.world.radio.to.launch.dab/25203.htm
- Report on BES Expo 2010
- All India Radio – Road to digitalization by 2017
- AIR multichannel DRM test for BES Expo 2010
- AIR upgrades its MW network
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 09:23 PM PST
The BES Expo 2010 – 16th International Conference & Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite Broadcasting was organized at New Delhi from 29th to 31st Jan 2010at halls 8,9 & 11A of Pragati Maidan expo centre. Broadcast Engineering Society (India), the society of broadcast professionals organises this International Conference and Exhibition on Terrestrial & Satellite broadcasting every year. All the previous expo’s had a large participation of major broadcast equipment manufacturers and service providers. Over 75 highly reputed organizations, service providers and major broadcast equipment manufacturers from all over the world displayed their
latest state-of-art technologies and services. The event is approved by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India & India Trade Promotion Organisation and supported by Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Govt of India, Prasar Bharati, The Society of Broadcast Engineers,USA & Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union and endorsed by International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers.
The event was inaugrated by Ms. Ambika Soni, Hon’ble Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Govt of India on 29th Jan, 2010. Guest of honour were Mr.Raghu Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting & Mr.B.S.Lalli, CEO,Prasar Bharati.The key note address was delivered by Mr.Sharad Sadhu, Director Technical, ABU.
A workshop on “Use of Innovative Technologies for coverage of games” was organized in which presentations were made by Mr. Peter Kepreotes, Vice-President Technology International, Broadcast Australia & Mr. Nicholas Bourdon, Director Marketing & Communications, EVS.
International players showcased their products, facilities and services. On display were whole range of products like Amplifiers, Antenna Systems(Broadcast, FM & TV), Attenuators, conductors, Antenna testers, Audio measuring & test equipments, Audio mixers, Audio processors, Automation systems & softwares, Broadcast equipments & softwares, Broadband access products, Cables & accessories, Channel automation systems, Compact & digital disc production systems, DTH Systems, DAB Systems, Digital Audio & Video recording systems, Digital storage,archival & retrieval systems, DVB-T Transmitters, Earth stations/systems, Fibre optic solutions/services, Filters & splitters, Frequency monitoring systems, FM Exciters, HD Radio, HDTV, Headphones, Microphones, Mixers, Network management systems, Radio data systems, Radio automation softwares, Scheduling softwares, Satellite receivers, Switchers, Transmitters (AM,FM,TV), Test & Measuring equipments, Virtual Studio, VSAT systems, Wireless systems.
Prasar Bharati ( Broadcasting Corp. of India ) put up a huge stall (1-4) in which latest technical innovations from All India radio & Doordarshan were exhibited.
Among the systems displayed by AIR & DD were :
a) Multichannel DRM Broadcast & comparision with AM
b) SMS Based Remote Monitoring System for Unmanned VLPTs.
c) Glimpse of forthcoming AIR Webcasting & Podcasting services
d) Coverage plans for Commonwealth Games 2010 by AIR/DD
e) Doordarshan’s HDTV Plans
Screen shots of AIR Multichannel DRM txn on 6100 KHz
All India Radio Research Department conducted following studies during last year :
· NVIS Propagation measurements in day & night carried out at Delhi, Mathura, Gwalior, Karnal, Patna, Kurukshetra, Lucknow & Aligarh.
· Long distance SW measurements carried out at Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai etc.
· MW DRM simulcast measurements were carried out at Delhi & Moradabad.
· Details survey of DRM transmission in NVIS mode at 6 MHz in under progress.
DRM Future Plans :
All India Radio – Road to digitalization by 2017
http://alokeshgupta.blogspot.com/2010/01/all-india-radio-road-to-digitalization.html
During the BES Expo 2010, All India Radio DRM had test transmissions at 0330-1200 UTC for 3 days with multichannel DRM broadcast, 1st channel carried VBS & 2nd channel news/commentary on single freq 6100 kHz.
All India radio plans to introduce wescasting/podcasting services in future
26 MhHz DRM demo Txn by Digidia
Transmitter manufacturer & provider of technology,services & systems, Thomson also participated in this years expo like last year, they displayed their latest DRM solution equipments. Among some of the prominent exhibitors were AGIV, Autodesk, BECIL(Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd.), Broadcast Electronics USA, Broadcast & Cablesat, CAT-5 Broadcast, CDG Broadcast, Digital Broadcast, Eiden Japan, Falcon Technologies, Harris, Masstech Canada, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd., Radio Frequency System, Radio Systems Inc., Royal Broadcasting, Sennheiser India, Sony, Rohde & Schwarz, Shaf Broadcast & Winmedia,Singapore.
A conference was also held for which theme was “Broadcasters & New Media Technologies” at Pragati Maidan,New Delhi. Some of the prominent speakers were – Peter Kepreotes, Vice-President Technology International, Broadcast Australia, Nicholas Bourdon, Director Marketing & Communications, EVS, Philip Nottle, Sony, Nils Ahrens, Rohde & Schwartz, Martyn Horspool, Harris, S.R.Aggarwal, Engr-In-Chief, AIR, Vineeta Dwivedi,Project Director, DRM, Lindsay Cornell, Principal System Architect,BBC,Joseph Troxler, MD, Thomson,T.V.B.Subramanyam, Sr.Programme Manager, Analog Devices, John Abdnour,Nautel, Jean Frncois Kipp, Transradio. Vikas Singhal, Venera Technologies etc……..
All India Radio – Road to digitalization by 2017
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 08:41 PM PST
Objectives
- To improve quality of radio reception in AM (MW & SW) & FM bands.
- Multiple programme from same transmitter
- Digital programme production
- Revenue generation through
i) Value added services
ii) Leasing of spare channels
Road Map
Studio’s
i) Digitalization of 98 studio’s by 2012
ii) Digitalization of remaining studios by 2017
Transmitter
i) Digitalization of 76 MW transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
ii) Digitalization of 9 SW transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
iii) Digitalization of 64 FM transmitters by 2013 & remaining by 2017
Connectivity
i) All connectivity to be digitalized by 2012
11th Plan provisions
1. MW DRM Transmitters
Replacement – 36 Nos.
Upgradation – 4 Nos.
Conversion in DRM – 36 Nos.
2. SW DRM Transmitters
Replacement – 5 Nos.
Conversion in DRM – 4 Nos.
3. FM DRM+ Compatible Transmitters
New Procurement – 24 Nos.
Replacement – 33 Nos.
Replacement of MW by FM – 6 Nos.
Upgradation – 1 Nos.
4. Digitalization of 98 existing studios & its networking.
5. Digitalization of Archival Material
- Regional srchive (new) at Hyderabad, CBS Mumbai, Chennai & Kolkata.
- Upgradation of central archive at Delhi.
6. RNU (regional News Unit)
Automation of RNU – 44 Places
New RNU – 7 Places
New news on phone facilities – 16 Places
Upgradation of news on phone facilities – 11 Places
7. Digital Connectivity
Replacement of existing STL – 115 Places
New LES – 3 Places
L-Band RNT – 44 Places
8. Strengthening of Research & development activities
(Alokesh Gupta)
AIR multichannel DRM test for BES Expo 2010
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:48 PM PST
All India Radio DRM test transmission for BES Expo 2010. 0330-1200 UTC for 3 days…. 29-31 Jan 2010, multichannel DRM broadcast. 1st channel carrying VBS & 2nd channel news/commentary on single freq 6100 kHz. Another innovation from AIR Research & Development.
AIR upgrades its MW network
Posted: 30 Jan 2010 07:42 PM PST
On Dec 3rd, 2009 AIR has placed contract for 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters to BECIL (Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd). BECIL & Thomspn were awarded to supply the 2 x 1000 kW MW transmitters including auxiliaries, commissioning & testing.
The new 1000 kW transmitters will replace old existing transmitters of same capacity at Chinsurah & Rajkot. The Rajkot transmitter is located about 450 km north-west of Mumbai. The transmitter at Chinsurah, 35 kms north of Kolkata will be a dual frequency transmitter with automatic frequency change. Both transmitters are equipped with DRM & can operate on analog, on simulcast or on full power digital with automatic change over between the 3 operation modes.
Details of S7HP LW/MW (300 kW to 1200 kW) Radio Transmitters
http://www.grassvalley.com/products/s7hp
Data Sheet
http://www.grassvalley.com/assets/media/2092/DRM-S7HP_V3.pdf
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All India Radio to introduce internet services
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 02:14 AM PST
All India Radio is planning to introduce internet services including webcasting & podcasting in future. These features will be available on a new website http://www.allindiaradio.in/ , an exclusive preview of which was available at BES Expo at Delhi.
Atleast 20 channels, incuding some regional channels & VBS will be available via online streaming (Live audio). News, music & drama be available through on demand audio. News, talk shows & other programs will also be available thru podcast services. Later on AIR plans to put its archives online which will be available for download at a price.
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- HFCC 2010 Opens at KL
- Polish Radio Turns 85
- FY 2011 Budget Request for the Broadcasting Board of Governors
- PBC’s South Asian Broadcast Services
- Radio Netherland launches new blog
- Trans World Radio to launch on DAB
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 11:02 PM PST
Shortwave broadcasters should use relevant content to compete with other delivery platforms such as satellite and the Internet, a conference in Kuala Lumpur heard today. The ABU acting Secretary-General, David Astley, said the competition was not only in the method of delivery but in the content provided.
More than 55 broadcasters represented by 115 frequency managers are taking part. The conference runs until 5 February.
Read the full report here :
http://tinyurl.com/yf5eqg4
Polish Radio Turns 85
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 06:48 PM PST
On 1 February 1925 the first radio broadcast was aired from Poland, marking a new era of communications in a country which regained independence only 7 years earlier.
For the first months, one hour programs were all that could be heard daily at 18 hours CET, broadcast live from a makeshift studio located in a southern Warsaw suburb. The power output had been a modest half kilowatt, but the transmissions could be heard even outside Poland.
The first surveys showed an audience of 5,000 listeners.
Full audio report: http://thenews.pl/national/?id=124785
(Sergei via DXLD)
FY 2011 Budget Request for the Broadcasting Board of Governors
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 06:27 PM PST
Washington, DC, 02/01/2010
The President’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2011, sent to the Congress today, includes $768.8 million for the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), an increase of 1.5 percent from the FY 2010 funding level. The request reflects the continued critical role of BBG broadcasts in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.
The FY 2011 budget supports key new initiatives:
- Upgrading the BBG’s global satellite distribution capacity, infrastructure, and network control center;
- Expanding FM, digital, and new media opportunities:
- Improving digital workflows and expanding distribution to mobile devices;
- Adding 24/7 FM transmitters in Afghanistan to carry Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice of America (VOA) Pashto and Dari programming;
- Creating Radio Free Asia (RFA) video programming in Burmese,Tibetan, Mandarin, and Vietnamese;
- Diversifying distribution of VOA content in Africa.
- Addressing critical personnel and capital needs in RFE/RL bureaus.
The proposed budget also continues funding for ongoing programming to critical audiences, including: 24-hour streams for VOA Persian News Network television and RFE/RL Radio Farda to Iran; Alhurra, including Al Youm, the daily three-hour Alhurra Television program broadcast live from the Middle East; Radio Sawa to the Middle East; Afia Darfur to Sudan and Eastern Chad; VOA and RFE/RL Pashto programming to the Afghanistan/Pakistan border region; RFE/RL and VOA Dari and Pashto programming to Afghanistan; VOA Urdu radio and television broadcasts to Pakistan; VOA Somali to Somalia; a 10-hour coordinated RFA and VOA stream to North Korea; and a 30-minute, five-day-a-week VOA Spanish television program for Venezuela.
The FY 2011 budget request balances competing policy priorities with available budget resources. The request proposes to reduce contracting costs and other Agency support expenses through efficiencies. The request also includes several program adjustments, including the closure of selected language services and programs, operational efficiencies in broadcast services, and realignment of transmission networks.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors looks forward to working with the Congress toward enactment of the proposed funding levels and program proposals. Further detail on the requested BBG budget is available at http://www.bbg.gov/reports/budget.html.
The Broadcasting Board of Governors is an independent federal agency, supervising all U.S. government-supported, civilian international broadcasting, whose mission is to promote freedom and democracy and to enhance understanding through multimedia communication of accurate, objective, and balanced news, information, and other programming about America and the world to audiences overseas. BBG broadcasts reach an audience of 171 million in 100 countries. BBG broadcasting organizations include the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (Alhurra TV and Radio Sawa), Radio Free Asia, and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (Radio and TV Marti).
(BBG Press Release)
PBC’s South Asian Broadcast Services
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 09:39 AM PST
ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nawabzada Malik Ammad Khan inaugurated PBC’s South Asian Broadcast Services under which programmes in three more languages: Nepali, Sinhala and Tamil had been launched. Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation is already broadcasting programmes in seven languages including Bangla, Hindi, Chinese, Gujarati, Pashto, Dari and Farsi. Induction of three more services would make the number of foreign services to ten.
More at : http://tinyurl.com/ye47cud
Radio Netherland launches new blog
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:25 AM PST
Radio Netherland has launched a new blog called “South Asia Wired” and Dheera Sujan will be blogging on issues related on South Asia.
Have a look at the blog here :
http://blogs.rnw.nl/southasiawired/
Trans World Radio to launch on DAB
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 03:58 AM PST
Trans World Radio (TWR) is set to launch on DAB digital radio on 1 April. The Christian broadcaster will be available to DAB listeners in the North West of England as they launch on the MXR multiplex, covering an area stretching from Nantwich in the south past Windermere in the north.
More at :
http://www.christiantoday.com/article/trans.world.radio.to.launch.dab/25203.htm
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