Podcasts about Radio Australia

Many thanks to SRAA contributor Tom Laskowski, for sharing the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio AustraliaDate of recording: July 27, 1986Starting time: 0300Frequency: 17.795 MHzRX location: South Bend, IndianaReceiver and antenna: Sony ICF 2001Notes: Here is a recording of Radio Australia's DX program called Talkback from July 27, 1986. I believe this was recorded around 0300 UT on 17795 kHz when Australia used to come in well in the evenings here.Some of the program highlights are:Review of the 1986 ANARC Convention, which was held in Montreal, Canada. Hosted by Radio Canada International, it attracted over 200 attendees. New Zealand's Arthur Cushen was the Guest of Honor for the event.

In news from Ipswich and District Radio Club, WICEN volunteers will head out in the field for the Brisbane Trails Marathon on April 27. It's never too late to offer your services on the day. A minimum of 14 operators are required most with a 4WD and radio equipment to operate in a remote location. Ipswich WICEN also welcomes support from other amateurs in southeast Queensland. Please get in touch with Paul McDonald at VK4PMCPaul@outlook.com I'm John VK4JPM, Secretary of the Darling Downs Radio Club. The Management Committee is busy at work sorting out a few items that need to be addressed - we'll tell you about that at the next meeting, which will be on Monday 14 April. More about that in a second. The John Moyle Field Day was a heap of fun and thanks to all those who came along to help the club get into the history books. It will be a while before we know how we did, but in raw terms, we ran for six hours with four teams across 10, 15, 20 and 40 metres. Given the commercial nature of the site we were on, we also attracted a bit of attention from the public and had more than a few people come over to find out what we were doing. Explaining Amateur Radio to onlookers is one way to increase our numbers. We also had some underbubblers drop by for a squizz: there are members of our club who are on the road to a Foundation Licence, and what better way to get a feel for what structured operating is about than to watch a team of people calling "CQ Contest"? Thanks to Dougal, VK4EKA for being team captain and arranging the main setup - a centre-fed long-wire flown between trees; to Wayne VK4ARW with his quick-erect rotator dipole; and SAM VK4SAM with a most interesting multiband-vertical and an impressive ground plane. The Field Day also gave us a chance to shake out the club's self-contained trailer, designed quite effectively to operate in a mains-free environment. Fortunately, we had good sun and the batteries stayed nice and charged. Redcliffe & Districts Radio Club VK4RC -. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. REDFEST 25 "Adventures on HF" at 9:00 am on the 12th of April. I'm looking forward to it. Our new venue is: The Deception Bay North State School, Old Bay Road, Deception Bay. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. One area of amateur radio that we don't see mentioned often is one that brought many people into the broader compass of “radio”. A lot of people, these days, associate the introduction of the Citizen's Band Radio Service as being the fillip that gave rise to the many new amateurs who entered via the then Novice licence. The value of Radio Australia to introducing our life and perspectives was well recognised as it had a non-partisan policy of providing news and information and it sought to help people in neighbouring countries. Weather reports, farming tips and English language lessons were all grist for the mill until a few years ago when the plug was pulled. As evidence of its effectiveness, shortly after closing its services several of the frequencies that RA used were adopted by one of the Asian Tigers as their own. In this past week, we have seen the current administration pull the plug on one of the most well-recognised international broadcasters when the USA locked staff out of the Voice of America studios and offices and placed the programming on automatic. My introduction to radio was strengthened by tuning around the dial and listening to these various broadcasters and finding other things like marine traffic, police networks and becoming intrigued by amateur radio, particularly 40m. From that I went on to join the WIA as an Associate Member, Short Wave Listener and eventually I became a full member. Shortwave is still with us and along with scanning of VHF and UHF, it makes a great introduction to the hobby of radio. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think…. how about you?

The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior is a new six-part podcast co-produced by RNZ Podcasts and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio Australia. Host James Nokise joins Emile Donovan.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Margaret Cassar's decades of advocacy for Palestine working with Adelaide-based Australian Friends of Palestine Association. Women collective farmers in West Bank and support from Australians to install solar power. Speaking with Ken Davis, International Programs Manager with APHEDA Union Aid Abroad. The 24th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Association and its role in world affairs with Richard Broinowki AO, former diplomat, manager of Radio Australia and adjunct professor at both Canberra and Sydney Universities. PhD Candidate Sasha Gillies Lekakis with Part 2 of his research project on the history of Venezuela. Part 3 and final next week. Part 1 of interview with correspondent with Islands Business, Nic Maclellan regarding the lead up to the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga 26-30 August Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, curator of the website Inches Per Second, who shares the following recording and notes:Periodically, I have shared parts of the large collection of shortwave recordings, most of them of Australian programming, which I picked up... somewhere, at some point. I've shared most of it, at this point, but have a few tapes left. I held off on this because the quality is fairly poor, then near the end becomes abysmal, but I thought I should share it, since there is an audience for these recordings. The newscast heard here makes it clear (specifically, the golf results, among other stories) that at least part of this tape is from the second week of March, 1968.

In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux covers a wide array of topics, from historical events and personal reflections to current news and social commentary. Here's a summary of the main topics discussed: Introduction and Greetings: Welcoming the audience and discussing the cold winter weather. Apollo 11 Launch Anniversary: Reflecting on the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, and its significance. Stock Market Milestones: Discussion on the All Ordinaries and Dow Jones reaching record highs. MH17 Anniversary: Remembering the 10th anniversary of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy. Richard Simmons' Death: Noting the death of fitness guru Richard Simmons at age 76. Sport and Longevity: Mention of studies suggesting that watching sports on television can increase lifespan. Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Discussion on the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump and its implications. Channel 10's Financial Struggles: Commentary on Channel 10's poor coverage of major events and potential sale by Paramount. Cultural Commentary: Criticism of woke culture and its impact on media and society. South Pacific Influence: Discussion on Australia's efforts to maintain influence in the South Pacific through cultural exports. Radio Australia Closure: Critique of the government's decision to close Radio Australia. Historical Events and Birthdays: Notable events and famous birthdays on July 16th, including Apollo 11, Margaret Court, Ginger Rogers, Adam Scott, and Jane Birkin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to have a best friend and why are friendships between women so valuable?Sistas Let's Talk explores the beauty and joy of female friendships in a conversation with two of Radio Australia's funniest women, Stories from the Pacific host Bobby Macumber and the host of Pacific Pulse and Pacific Soul, Melissa Maykin.

The Shepparton transmitter site of ABC/Radio Australia Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, who shares the following recording and notes from his excellent website Inches Per Second:For those of you who like it, here are two more entries in the series of Australian Shortwave [Note: Recording 1 was published on the SRAA last week], which I've been parceling out from time to time since not long after this blog began. I'm fairly certain the person who recorded these programs lived somewhere in North America, because all of the shows (up until this posting) were from episodes directed at that continent. But additionally, I wonder now if the person lived on the west coast of North America, because he or she made an effort (on the same tape as a show from 9/5/74), to capture Australia Shortwave during a program broadcast towards Asia and the South Pacific. The quality of the connection during that portion is, as you'll hear, quite poor, but it did come in, at a level and quality that I would guess it wouldn't have been received in the eastern half of the continent.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy Free Palestine Melbourne and Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network's Nakba Exhibition at St Paul's Cathedral – artist Nell Potter Timor Leste: 26 Years since independence & report on recent trip – activist and journalist Coral Wynter Cluster bombs & Australia: Are we upholding the Convention on Cluster Munitions?  – Richard Broinowski AO (writer former diplomat, former general manager of Radio Australia, adjunct professor at both Sydney and Canberra universities) Walk from Perth to Adelaide to raise awareness for Palestinian justice, self-determination and human rights –  Craig Nielsen Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Radio Australia's Shepparton TRansmitting Station Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, who shares the following recording and notes from his excellent website Inches Per Second:For those of you who like it, here are two more entries in the series of Australian Shortwave [Note: Recording 2 will be published on the SRAA next week], which I've been parceling out from time to time since not long after this blog began. I'm fairly certain the person who recorded these programs lived somewhere in North America, because all of the shows (up until this posting) were from episodes directed at that continent. But additionally, I wonder now if the person lived on the west coast of North America, because he or she made an effort (on the same tape as a show from 9/5/74), to capture Australia Shortwave during a program broadcast towards Asia and the South Pacific. The quality of the connection during that portion is, as you'll hear, quite poor, but it did come in, at a level and quality that I would guess it wouldn't have been received in the eastern half of the continent.

Long associated with American culture, Palauans are excited to be forging links to Australia.

Long associated with American culture, Palauans are excited to be forging links to Australia.

 His Week That Was – Kevin Healy The answer to one of Palestine's secrets revealed at the Lakemba Ramadan night market – Australian-Palestinian activist Amin Abbas Cluster bombs for Ukraine. Australia has signed the treaty banning them, why aren't we protesting against their use? – Richard Broinowski AO (former diplomat, former general manager of Radio Australia, adjunct professor at both Sydney and Canberra universities) For climate change we need peace and an accountable defence department, argues Dr Sue Wareham, President of the Medical Association For the Prevention Of War (MAPW) PNG shifting the goal posts as Bougainville seeks its rightful independence – activist supporting the people of Bougainville for 30 years Vikki John Dr Margie Beavis (of ICAN and MAPW) and why she is the recipient of an OAM at a recent event.  Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts 

Well, we all have hobbies-but Ham radio?!

Listened to around the world by locals, spies and military officials, Radio Australia has long been rated by its hundreds of thousands of global listeners as more informative than the BBC World Service. So why don't we know anything about it?

Listened to around the world by locals, spies and military officials, Radio Australia has long been rated by its hundreds of thousands of global listeners as more informative than the BBC World Service. So why don't we know anything about it?

When shortwave ruled the globe and Radio Australia was one of the most popular radio networks in the world

The early wireless scene in Washington State, part 1. Australian DX Report from Bob Padula. Devastating floods in Australia and radio's emergency role. New book about Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The bombastic tunes broadcasters use for news become so familiar we barely notice them - until they change. RNZ is being criticised by local musicians and their industry bodies over its decision to outsource the $43,000 contract for new theme music to an Australian outfit. 

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

The Wantok Program is 30 minutes of news and current affairs broadcast on Radio Australia.

You can hear my new airing on 9670 kHz (9.670 MHz) every Friday at the following times: 5 PM British Summer Time Friday 7 PM Eastern European Summer Time Friday 8 PM Samara Time Friday 10 PM Alma-Ata Time Friday Reception should be best for listeners in Europe, Russia, Central and East Asia, the signal may also be heard (with varying strength) in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia. Consider supporting my show with a donation via PayPal to vorwinfo@gmail.com it needs your help to survive!

The Shepparton transmitter site of ABC/Radio Australia Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, curator of the excellent Inches Per Second audio archive and blog. Bob kindly shares the following recording originally made on reel to reel tape. All of Bob's recordings are lost and found sound, so the only information he has for each recording are the notes included on tape labels and boxes. If you can identify the date or any other information about this recording, please comment.Bob notes the following about this found piece:[…]I found yet another Shortwave broadcast in my collection to pass along. In this case, it is again Australian Shortwave, from Spring of 1968. An I will acknowledge right off the bat that the recording quality is abysmal. It starts poorly and gets worse and worse as it goes along. This is actually why I hadn't shared it before. But I thought the time was right to offer it up, terrible quality and all.

You hear the term "Jack of all Trades" in the radio Industry all the time but you might be hard pressed trying to find someone that has done everything from On Air Announcer to CEO of a Media Company. Challenged accepted! Mark Taylor from The ACE radio network is a self confessed radio nerd and loved this industry from Primary School. Mark has done it all in radio and still loves to get back to his roots of announcing on 3MP in Melbourne.If you ever wanted an example of someone that oozes passion for this industry it will be found in this week edition of The Air Heads Podcast!

For your listening pleasure: thirty minutes of Radio Australia's Jazz Notes. This broadcast was recorded today at 13:30 UTC on 9,580 kHz.  As on most mornings, the signal out of Shepparton, Australia, was very strong; the audio fidelity was, in consequence, very impressive for a transmission emanating from some 9,800 miles away. Recorded by Thomas Witherspoon, courtesy of the Shortwave Radio Archive. Part of the Shortwave Transmissions project, documenting and reimagining the sounds of shortwave radio - find out more and see the whole project at https://citiesandmemory.com/shortwave

"Announcement explaining the reason for a reduced signal strength. Cyclone Tracy put the Darwin transmitter site off air. News bulletin plus other selected items that were broadcast relating to the evacuation of Darwin.  Because the local 8DR MW transmitter was damaged a microwave link was set up between Darwin and Shepparton with the programme transmitted back to Darwin on shortwave. Date of recording: 12/25/1974 Starting time: 2100 UTC Frequency: 9.58 MHz Your location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 26 December NZDT Receiver and antenna: Trio 9R59DSM communications receiver with a random length long wire." Recorded by Paul Rawdon, courtesy of the Shortwave Radio Archive. Part of the Shortwave Transmissions project, documenting and reimagining the sounds of shortwave radio - find out more and see the whole project at https://citiesandmemory.com/shortwave

Growing up in a small city in south-west China during Mao's Cultural Revolution led Guojian to join the People's Liberation Army, China's military.   He was a doctrinaire solider until an illegal Australian radio station, and a love song, opened his world.