------------------------------- "RUS-DX" # 1325 Sunday / 19 January 2025 ------------------------- Russia - broadcasting, radio communications, television, internet, high tech. QSL world. World DX news. ----------------------------------------- Time: UTC --------------------------------- Editor: Anatoly Klepov --------------------------------- QTH: Moscow, Russia --------------------------------- E-mail: rusdx@yandex.ru Web site: http://rusdx.narod.ru (Russian / English) Mailing List: http://groups.google.com/group/rusdx Blog (QSL & photo): http://rusdx.blogspot.ru/ --------------------------------------------------------- The first issue was published in January 1991. ------------------------------------------------------------- "RUS-DX" may not be redistributed without permission. If quoting from the bulletin, please list the original reporter and "RUS-DX" as source. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sorry, but here is only a machine translation. Machine translation: http://translate.google.ru & https://translate.yandex.ru/ & https://www.bing.com/translator ----------------------------------------------------------------- ============== EDITOR'S NEWS ============== Russian Internet news. - VKontakte - "Radio room. Pages of the history of Powerful Radio". [https://vk.com/public158109176] ------------------------------------------ In passing, fleetingly - and the number of subscribers in the public has crossed the threshold of the fourth thousand. How much has been done in several years? It is not for me to judge, but several good broadcasts on short waves took place. I have shown and show you the legendary Radio Centers, where I managed to visit personally. I bring to you information about the state of our Powerful Radio Broadcasting. I am trying to correspond with specialized institutions that may be interested in restoring some broadcasting volume on medium waves. Alas, not everything that was planned is working out. But there are ideas for the future and gradually, some of them you will see or hear) Thank you all! Admin. (Andrey Molokov, Saint Petersburg, Russia / https://vk.com/public158109176) - There are many pages on the Internet dedicated to radio. ------------------------------------------------------------- What interesting pages are there on the Internet that interest you? Write, I am always glad to receive news from readers. - Horoscope in Russian. ----------------------------- In astrology - fortune telling by the ordered display of the mutual arrangement of planets in the starry sky at a certain time according to the signs of the zodiac to determine the fate of a person. Some pages of radio stations on the Internet. The list, of course, can be more extensive. Radio Mir. https://radiomir.fm/horoscope Radio 7 na Seni Kholmakh. https://radio7.ru/programs/goroskop Romantika radio. https://www.radioromantika.ru/onesign/uid/1186 Retro FM. https://retrofm.ru/. Button "Horoscope" Radio Vyshka. https://vyshka24.ru/projects/27-39.html Radio Alpha. https://www.alfafm.ru/programs/42365/ Radio Horoscopes. https://goroskoptop.ru/radio-goroskopy/ ============================ FROM KAMCHATKA TO THE BALTIC ============================= * Information on the participants of the competitions for the right to carry out terrestrial broadcasting using specific radio frequencies from January 29, 2025. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-2. Southern Federal District, Krasnodar Territory, Krasnodar | 98.3 MHz; 99.4 MHz (0.5 kW each) 1. OOO "KORDELIA-MEDIA" (https://radioiskatel.ru/) 2. AO "REGIONAL RADIO CHANNEL" (https://radioshanson.ru/) 3. AO "FIRM "ALKOR" (Broadcaster "Russian Radio-Krasnodar" (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for- broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00061266), may go with "Monte Carlo (https://rkn.gov.ru/docs/Itogovyj_protokol_zasedanija_FKK_radio_ot_25.01.2023.docx)") 4. OOO "RADIO SEVEN" (https://comfex.ru/1202300020163/%D0%BE%D0%BE%D0%BE- %D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BE-%D1%81%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8C) 5. LLC "INTER-RADIO-GROUP" (https://kalina.fm/) 6. LLC "GPM RADIO" (https://www.gpmradio.ru/) 7. RADIO MIR LLC (https://sv-media.ru/) 8. LLC "KUBAN 24" (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-founders/media/?id=1074611) 9. LLC "FIRM PIONEER" (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114- 77%2F01653892) (Broadcaster of "Dorognoye Radio" in Krasnodar) 10. OOO "PI FM" (https://pi.fm/) 11. OOO "SMART-FM" (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114- 77%2F01653885) 3-4. Northwestern Federal District, Kaliningrad Region, Kaliningrad | 89.6 MHz; 90.3 MHz (1 kW each) 1. OOO "KORDELIA-MEDIA" (https://radioiskatel.ru/) 2. OOO "RRD" (http://radiord.ru/) 3. OOO "INTER-RADIO-GRUPP" (https://kalina.fm/) 4. OOO "ALT" (https://media-trast.ru/) 5. OOO "GPM RADIO" (https://www.gpmradio.ru/) 6. OOO "TRITON PM" (https://comfex.ru/1023900771960/%D0%BE%D0%BE%D0%BE- %D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BD-%D0%BF%D0%BC) (Broadcaster "Business FM", in April 2023 went with "Radio Mir (https://rkn.gov.ru/docs/Itogovyj_protokol_zasedanija_FKK_radio_ot_26.04.2023.docx)") 7. TRK EXPRESS (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114- 77%2F00060809) 8. OOO "ATI" (https://mediakit.ru/) (We hope that they come out with "Voltage (https://voltagefm.ru/)", in April 2023 they went with "Dacha (https://rkn.gov.ru/docs/Itogovyj_protokol_zasedanija_FKK_radio_ot_26.04.2023.docx)") 5. Donetsk People's Republic, Gorlovka, Makeyevka, Yenakiyevo (transmitter installation point - Donetsk) | 93.4 MHz, 1 kW (socio-political concept) 1. MIA "RUSSIA TODAY" (https://radiosputnik.ru/) Source: https://rkn.gov.ru/docs/Soobshhenie_o_provedenii_radio_01.25.docx (#RADIOGPVOR / Telegram) * Irkutskaya oblast. -------------------------- Our colleague from St. Petersburg Alexander Molchanov, the author of the channel "Chelovek s Priemnikom" visited the Irkutsk region during the past New Year holidays. Of course, he couldn't do without radio, and so he made a review of radio broadcasting in the capital of the region in the range of 87.5 - 108 MHz. Enjoy watching. Video in Russsian: 14:06 https://vk.com/wall-57714744_14999 https://vk.com/tv_fm?z=video-57714744_456239402%2Faaa202f20653fb63e2%2Fpl_wall_-57714744 Review of radio reception at frequencies of 87.5 - 108 MHz in Usolye-Sibirskoye. Yes, this is the second and final January video from the Irkutsk region from the channel "A Man with a Receiver". Video: 8:19 https://vk.com/wall-57714744_15000 (https://vk.com/tv_fm) * Krasnodarskiy krai. ------------------------------- Video review of radio stations. City of Anapa. Video in Russian: 17:16 https://vk.com/wall-208243619_4917 Many thanks to Ivan Kozharin for the video material. (https://vk.com/radio_i_tv) * Nizhegorodskaya oblast. ---------------------------------- Radio station review. City of Arzamas. Review by Arz Radio: vk.com/id823289261 Video in Russian: 10:34 https://vk.com/wall-24242046_7590 https://vk.com/radionnov?z=video-208243619_456239055%2Faedcd7615a604aa75d%2Fpl_post_-24242046_7590 (https://vk.com/radionnov) * Primorsky krai. -------------------------- License. L033-00114-77/00056940 (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00056940) 06/18/2012 07/08/2002 07/08/2025 OOO "PRIMMEDIA" Novoe Radio (144); PrimMedia (24) Nakhodka (Mys Astafieva) 103.9 - 0.1 Partizansk 103.9 - 1 (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #РАДИОВОВОР / Telegram) * Pskovskaya oblast. ---------------------------- On January 1, the branch of RTRS "Pskov ORTPTS" began broadcasting the radio station "Radio Vanya" with regional inserts in the Opochetsky district at a frequency of 97.5 MHz. The transmitter with a power of 500 W covers more than 30 thousand residents of the Opochetsky district and its environs with a signal. The height of the transmitting antenna is 168 m. The branch expands the network of "Radio Vanya" in the Pskov Region. The radio station is available in the FM range in Pskov, Velikiye Luki, Opochetsky districts. In 2025, it is planned to launch RK "Radio Vanya" in Dedovichi. (https://pskov.rtrs.ru/tv/radioveshchanie/rtrs-nachal-fm-translyatsiyu-radiostantsii-radio-vanya-v-opochetskom- rayone/) * Komi Republic. -------------------------- License. L033-00114-77/00066397 (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00066397) 10.02.2022 05.03.2011 05.03.2026 OOO "RADIO KOIGORODOK" +Radio-Dacha (161); +Radio11.ru (7) Koygorodok 100.2 - 0.03 Usogorsk 103.8 - 1 (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) - License. L033-00114-77/00067265 (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00067265) 06/18/2012 09/01/2012 06/18/2025 OOO "TELETRANSSTROY" +Radio-Dacha (168) Emva 104.7 - 0.1 (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. ----------------------------------- The federal network of the radio station has been expanded by one of the most beautiful cities of the North Caucasus. Now Hit FM can be listened to in Vladikavkaz on 99.2 FM Source: Radio holding "Radioalliance" / Telegram. (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * Ryazanskaya oblast. ---------------------------- License. Pi FM license L033-00114-77/00064219 (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00064219) Skopin +97.5 - 0.1 (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #РАДИОГОВОР / Telegram) * Saint Petersburg and Leningradskaya oblast. ---------------------------------------------------- On January 16, the RTRS branch "Saint Petersburg RC" temporarily suspended the broadcast of the radio channel "Radio Maria" in Saint Petersburg at a frequency of 1.053 MHz and Vyborg at a frequency of 92.6 MHz. The decision to turn off the transmitters until March 17 was made by the broadcaster. (https://vk.com/tvradio47) * Sakhalinskaya oblast. ------------------------------ License. L033-00114-77/00056940 (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00056940) 06/18/2012 07/08/2002 07/08/2025 OOO "PRIMMEDIA" Novoe Radio (144); PrimMedia (24) +Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (Bolshevik Mountain) 100.5 - 1 (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #РАДИОВОВОР / Telegram) * Sverdlovskaya oblast. -------------------------------- On January 13, Jam FM returned to the air on 69.02 MHz in Yekaterinburg. Source: https://vk.com/wall-20890825_31502 (#RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * Udmurt Republic. ---------------------------------- On January 15, Europa Plus radio began broadcasting in Sarapul on 90.3 MHz. (#RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * Yaroslavskayaoblast. ------------------------------- Renewal of ARTVIS-MEDIA licenses: Daily, around the clock. - RFM - Radio free music (Pereslavl-Zalessky) (Л033-00114-77/01693935) - https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=Л033-00114-77/01693935 Pereslavl-Zalessky / 99.4 MHz / 0.1 kW - Marusya FM (Pereslavl-Zalessky, Rybinsk, Yaroslavl) (Л033-00114-77/01693934) - https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=Л033-00114-77/01693934 Pereslavl-Zalessky / 106.0 MHz / 0.1 kW / Rybinsk district, Rybinsk / 103.5 kHz / 0.1 kW Yaroslavl / Yaroslavl district, Dubki village / 106.5 MHz / 1 kW Yaroslavl / Yaroslavl district, Dubki village / 73.94 MHz / 1 kW Yaroslavl / (reserve) / 106.5 MHz / 0.5 kW Yaroslavl / (reserve) / 73.94 MHz / 0.5 kW - Radio Dacha (Pereslavl-Zalessky) (L033-00114-77/01693939) - https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=Л033-00114-77/01693939 Pereslavl-Zalessky / 87.6 MHz / 0.1 kW - Lyubov FM; RADIO-LOVE (Pereslavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl) (L033-00114-77/01693935) - https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=Л033-00114-77/01693939 Pereslavl-Zalessky / 88.0 MHz / 0.1 kW Yaroslavl / 100.6 MHz / 0.25 kW - Life FM; Radio Energy FM (Yaroslavl, Rybinsk) (Л033-00114-77/01693937) - https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=Л033-00114-77/01693937 Rybinsk district, Rybinsk city / 106.8 MHz / 0.1 kW Yaroslavl / 101.1 MHz / 0.25 kW (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * New cities of broadcasting of radio "Kalina Krasnaya" on the map of our country. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Moscow (89.5 FM) Alchevsk (97.5 FM) Tolyatti (107.4 FM) Vladimir (106.9 FM) Vologda (103.7 FM) Lipetsk (105.1 FM) Lugansk (97.5 FM) Donetsk (Makeyevka) (92.7 FM) Murmansk (88.7 FM) Orel (98.5 FM) Nizhny Tagil (103.6 FM) Izhevsk (95.4 FM) Bryansk (99.1 FM) Gorlovka (92.7 FM) Donetsk (92.7 FM) Yenakiyevo (92.7 FM) Stay with us and listen to radio "Kalina Krasnaya" on any convenient platform. On the website (https://kalina.fm/) In the mobile application "Radio Kalina Krasnaya" (available in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/ru/app/%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BE- %D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0- %D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F/id1446029606) and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kalina.android) Source: Radio Klina Krasnaya / Telegram (#RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * The license has been terminated. --------------------------------- - Kurtamysh (Kurganskaya oblast) 102.2 (Your 102.2) (at the request of the licensee). (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00064341) - Vologda (Vologodskaya oblast) 105.7 (Echo of Vologdy) (termination of media activity) (https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77%2F00059793) (https://vk.com/vcfm2014 & #RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) ============ DIGEST. NEWS. ============ * January 13. -------------- Russian Press Day. Collage. https://vk.com/wall-134632126_53440 This day marks an important event - the foundation of printing activity, which has become an integral part of every person's life. Printing opens the doors to knowledge, information and cultural traditions, allowing us to be aware of events and understand the world around us more deeply. (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * January 13. --------------- January 13 is celebrated annually in the world as Public Broadcasting Day, a holiday that reminds us of the importance of this means of mass communication. Today, radio broadcasting is an important element of the information space for any society. Of course, it promotes communication, the development of culture and the exchange of ideas. On this day, we honor those who invented radio and developed public broadcasting. (Internet) * January 15. -------------- January 15 - 100 years ago from Nizhny Novgorod on the 96-meter wave the first amateur radio transmitter in Russia started working. Two enthusiasts calling themselves by the call sign R1FL sent by telegraph Details in Russian: https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93114 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * January 15. --------------- On January 15, "FM-na-Donu" turned 9 years old! The radio station began broadcasting on January 15, 2016 in Rostov-on-Don on a frequency of 100.7 MHz, replacing the broadcast of "Radio Record" exactly at midnight. Details in Russian + pictures + broadcast frequencies: https://vk.com/wall-134632126_53484 (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * January 16. -------------- On this day (January 16), exactly 33 years ago, "Radio 101" was launched in Moscow on 101.2 FM. It was one of the first radio stations to open the era of domestic FM broadcasting. Most of the airtime was occupied by English-language rock music, and both popular and non-chart compositions were played. You could also hear funk, blues, reggae, ethnic, jazz and genres bordering on them. In the spring of 1996, "Radio 101" was the first Russian station to sound on the Internet. Details in Russian + station logo: https://vk.com/wall-194965312_13311 (https://vk.com/tvradiomsk) * January 19. --------------- January 19 is Spouse's Day. Husband's Day is an unofficial celebration, and not even international, but it is celebrated in the family circle in many countries of the world, including Russia. On this day, couples exchange gifts, congratulations and spend time together to show care and attention to each other. Collage. (Ruslan Slavutskiy, Moskovskaya oblast, Russia). You can see it here: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/blog-post_15.html * Collage. Bulletin "RUS-DX" # 1324 (English version). ----------------------------------------- Page in online communities - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia. You can see the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/rus-dx-1324.html * Program "Radiopanorama". -------------------------------------- In Russian. Moscow. World Radio Network. 01/18/2025 Program "Radiopanorama" for lovers of long-distance radio reception. Author and host Vadim Alekseev. Publishing an audio file on the page - https://wrn.world/program/30cef3cb-3197-4eef-b04d-18ccb089f75b/ (https://wrn.world/) * TV and Radio Events 2024. Results. TV & Radio VKontakte. ------------------------------------------ 5th place is taken by the launch of the radio station "Gordost". 4th place is taken by the launch of the Belarusian TV channel "First Information". 3rd place is taken by the launch of Radio Russia in Moscow on the frequency of 101.5 FM. 2nd place is taken by the updated graphic design of the legendary talk show "Let Them Talk" on Channel One. Host - Dmitry Borisov. And finally, first place is taken by... Updated graphic design of the popular TV game "Own Game" on NTV for the 30th anniversary of the TV game! Host - Pyotr Kuleshov. (https://vk.com/public180684859) * Book on the Internet. E. Spindler. 1989. Practical Antenna Designs. ----------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93064 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * Memories of the "blue screen". ------------------------------------ Contents: TVs of the 70s: "Zenith" at home and queues at the store. How much did a TV cost in the 70s? TVs of the 80s: color comes to every home. Design features. How much did a TV cost in the 80s? Curious cases and memories. TVs of the 90s: a transitional era and the first steps to modernity. The era of new formats. Features of TVs of the 90s. Imported TVs: dream and reality. New TV channels and their influence. The first "fashionistas": TVs with large screens. Details in Russian + photos: https://dzen.ru/a/Z12QfE_qQwFmn4u- (https://vk.com/public72537297 via https://dzen.ru/vremyapomnim) * What important functions should a smart TV have? ------------------------------------------------------- Contents Powerful hardware. Voice assistant. Support for image transmission from a smartphone. Types of matrices in TVs. Bluetooth. Ability to install applications. A full-fledged web browser. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z37Tbe7ulke6kUAt (https://dzen.ru/poznyaevru) * Humor. --------- Illustration from the magazine "Crocodile", artist Nikolai Belevtsev, 1980. https://vk.com/wall-134632126_53403 (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * Book on the Internet. To help the radio amateur. 1988. Issue 100. -------------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93077 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * Radio Vera awarded the Russian Government Prize. -------------------------------------------------- The prize was awarded for the implementation of an educational project, thanks to which traditional spiritual values are introduced in a modern and very convenient format. Details in Russian: https://onair.ru/main/enews/view_msg/NMID__90948/ (OnAir.ru) * Development of the Krutoy Media radio station broadcasting city network for 2024. ------------------------------------------------------------------ The Krutoy Media radio holding continues to actively develop the broadcasting city network of its own radio stations and increase the potential audience. Details in Russian: http://www.krutoymedia.ru/news/13476.htm (http://www.krutoymedia.ru/) * Book on the Internet. S. I. Nadenenko. 1959. Antennas. ------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93094 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * The most popular cloud services in Russia have been named. ------------------------------------------------- A clear leader has emerged on the Russian cloud services market, its share is 25%, while the share of foreign services does not exceed 3%. Such data is provided in a joint study by Kaspersky Lab and CNews Analytics. Russian companies using cloud infrastructure, when transferring their current workload to public clouds, most often cooperate with Yandex Cloud (25%). Among other popular providers are VK Cloud and Beeline, these companies were named by 7% of respondents each. Another 6% turn to Selectel, 4% each to Cloud.ru, KROK, and Softline. Some organizations continue to cooperate with foreign suppliers. 3% of respondents work with Microsoft Azure, 2% with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Moreover, AWS has the same market share as MTS. Details in Russian: https://telesputnik.ru/materials/trends/news/nazvany-samye-populyarnye-oblacnye-servisy-v-rossii (https://telesputnik.ru/) * The most popular TV channels among viewers in 2024 have been determined. ------------------------------------------------- The research company Mediascope has published the results of a study on the audience share of TV channels in 2024. The Mediascope TV Index included 31 TV channels. Thus, the most popular channel among viewers in 2024 was "Russia 1" - 14.0%, followed by "NTV" with a share of 9.5%, and Channel Five with a result of 7.7% rounds out the top three. They are followed in the rating by: Channel One (7.3%), Ren TV (6.9%), Domashniy (5.1%), STS (4.4%), TV Center (3.6%), TNT (3.6%), and Zvezda (2.8%), Karusel (2.7%), TV3 (2.6%), Rossiya 24 (2.4%), Pyatnitsa (2.3%), Mir (2.1%), Match TV (1.4%), and Mosfilm. Golden Collection (1.1%). Details in Russian: https://telesputnik.ru/materials/trends/news/mediascope-opredelila-dolyu-auditorii-telekanalov-v- 2024-godu (https://telesputnik.ru/) * What is HDR and why is it needed. ---------------------------------------------------- Modern TVs and monitors most often use the HDR system. This stands for High Dynamic Range, or "high dynamic range". In short, it is about a larger number of shades and higher contrast, so the technology is always indicated as an advantage over the older SDR (standard dynamic range) or "standard dynamic range". Now I will tell you what exactly the advantages are in more detail. Contents How HDR technology works and what does it give. Why is it needed? Why colors and contrast? SDR or HDR? What are the HDR standards. Conclusions. What is worth remembering. Details: https://vk.com/wall-72537297_27214 Author: Igor Iric Source in Russian: upload.wikimedia.org https://www.ixbt.com/live/dp/chto-takoe-hdr-i-zachem-on-nuzhen.html (https://vk.com/public72537297) * Why are dot matrix printers still sold? ------------------------------------------------------- Contents How does a dot matrix printer work? Why are dot matrix printers still popular? Have you ever had one? Perhaps, a dot matrix printer is the very first device that can be called a printer after the classic typewriter. With the advent of inkjet and laser printers, it would seem that dot matrix devices should lose their relevance, as happened, for example, with floppy disks and compact discs. But this did not happen - such printers are still being produced. Let's look into this issue a little deeper - with you Igor Poznyaev, the author of the project "Blog of a system administrator". Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z4TKGrZAjms4e2mC (https://dzen.ru/poznyaevru) * Chelyabinsk scientists have developed a broadband antenna for FM radio and aircraft landing. ---------------------------------------- Scientists from the South Ural State University have patented a broadband vibrator antenna with a large range of operating frequencies, which allows several radio stations to be connected to one emitter at once. The new model of the device was developed by Chelyabinsk scientists in cooperation with the Regional Radio and Television Transmitting Center. The developers faced a technical challenge - to reduce the number of antennas on the local TV tower in order to unload its structure. The broadband antenna proposed by SUSU scientists is a vibrator radiating element made of four thin tubes. The device contains two parallel vibrators, each of which operates at a relatively high frequency. Due to the strong electromagnetic coupling between them, the range of operating frequencies of the entire antenna expands downwards, covering the range of 96-108 MHz. This made it possible to replace a large number of narrow-band antennas, each of which was previously used by a separate radio station, with a single antenna array. The broadband vibrator antenna is made of aluminum and has small dimensions and weight characteristics; its light weight (2.5 kg) allowed the city TV tower to be unloaded by several tons after removing many old narrow-band antennas with their cables. Details in Russian: https://www.susu.ru/ru/news/2024/12/29/chelyabinskie-uchenye-razrabotali-shirokopolosnuyu- antennu-dlya-fm-radio-i-posadki (#RADIOGOVOR / Telegram) * Book on the Internet. I. N. Grigorov. 2008. Antennas - tuning and coordination. ----------------------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93116 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * In Russia, a new TV channel "Patriot" was launched for the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. ---------------------------------------------------------- The channel's programming schedule is based on feature films and series that tell about victories, family values, culture and traditions of the people of the Russian Federation The Digital Television media holding launched a new TV channel "Patriot" for the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The start of broadcasting is also timed to coincide with the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the holding's press service told TASS. The channel's programming grid is based on feature films and series that tell about victories, family values, culture and traditions of the Russian people. "The channel's library contains more than 1,000 hours of content from the Mosfilm film concern, the Gosteleradiofond archive, VGTRK, as well as Russian and Soviet film studios," the press service reported. Details in Russian: https://vk.com/wall-26819787_42641 (https://vk.com/rtrs_info) * Book on the Internet. A. D. Frolov. 1951. Handbook of the designer of radio broadcasting receivers. ----------------------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93144 "Handbook of the designer of radio broadcasting receivers" is designed for a wide range of readers involved in the development of radio broadcasting receivers. The presentation of the material placed in the reference book provides the possibility of using it both for radio engineers and for trained radio amateurs. At the same time, practical advice, formulas, graphs and tables can provide undoubted assistance to radio industry engineers, as well as to operation workers. The reference book contains not only material, the use of which can provide significant assistance in calculating or selecting individual circuit elements, but it also includes material that can be useful in the design and adjustment of radio broadcast receivers. (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * "Miracle of the Century". ---------------------- An eyewitness account of television receivers for collective viewing in pre-war Leningrad. A clipping from the newspaper "Evening Leningrad" dated January 20, 1977. Author: A. Maksimov. The 50th issue of "Panorama" ("Evening Leningrad" dated September 16, 1976) published an article "First Broadcasts". Its author, Honorary Radio Operator of the USSR V. Pokorsky, covered in detail little-known pages in the history of the formation and development of television in our city. In particular, he mentions two televisions installed in 1938-1939 in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after S.M. Kirov and in the House of Entertaining Science. Details in Russian: https://vk.com/wall-177507201_16881 (https://vk.com/retrotvussr) * Analog vs. digital: a look at radio tuning scales. ---------------------------------------------- Greetings to all who care about the world of radio communications and radio engineering! Today we will discuss a seemingly simple but important detail - the radio tuning scale. How do you prefer to search for your favorite stations: smoothly rotating the knob of the analog scale or precisely pressing the buttons on the digital panel? Let's try to figure out which approach is more justified from a technical point of view and which is best for you. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z4aj6PqH6ms9Sq35 (https://dzen.ru/grm2709) * WebSDR: Catch the whole world online. ------------------------------------------- Greetings to all who are interested in radio communications and modern technologies! Today we will talk about an amazing phenomenon that allows anyone to "listen" to the radio from anywhere on the planet - WebSDR. If you have ever dreamed of "catching" distant radio stations or looking at the spectrum of radio waves without having your own equipment, then WebSDR is what you need. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z2QdG6ti_1oK10bQ (https://dzen.ru/grm2709) * A resident of Berdsk assembles musical time machines in his workshop. ---------------------------------------------------------------- A resident of Berdsk, Oleg Shcherbakov, assembles and restores equipment from the legendary radio plant "Vega". The collection includes more than 150 working exhibits - record players and tape recorders, which music lovers from all over the world used to chase after. There is even a rare post-war radiogram with Leonid Utesov's vinyl records included. Novosibirskie Novosti visited Oleg Shcherbakov's equipment museum and found out how he "revives" the past. Details in Russian + photos: https://dzen.ru/a/Z2zBiWDPwEvKmzh7 (https://dzen.ru/nsknews.info) * Russians will be able to issue a ban on the purchase of SIM cards without personal presence. ---------------------------------------------------- The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia has developed amendments to the Law "On Communications" that will allow subscribers to prohibit the purchase of SIM cards on their behalf without the need for personal presence, Izvestia writes [https://iz.ru/1822606/valerii-kodachigov/otklyuchenie-iz-pravil-rossiyane-smogut-ustanovit-zapret-na- pokupku-sim-kart-bez-ih-prisutstviya]. This innovation is aimed at preventing fraud, when attackers can use fake powers of attorney and stolen passport data to register phone numbers. Both Russian citizens and foreigners will be able to establish such a ban through the State Services portal or in multifunctional centers (MFCs). The restriction can only be lifted by personally visiting the institution. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the first seven months of 2024, the number of crimes related to the use of communications increased by 21% compared to the same period in 2023, amounting to 202 thousand cases. In addition, the investigation of criminal cases related to computer information is complicated by the difficulty of establishing the identity of the accused. (https://www.cableman.ru/) * "Russia 24" presented a new studio with modern equipment. ----------------------------------------------- TV channel "Russia 24" presented a new studio equipped with the latest equipment. Large high-quality LED screens, lighting equipment, HD video cameras and equipment for augmented and mixed reality, as well as an original concept based on multiple reflections and refractions of the image, allow us to take information broadcasting to a new level. Details in Russian: https://smotrim.ru/article/4308510 (https://smotrim.ru/) * Mediascope data: more than 50% of Muscovites do not listen to terrestrial radio during the day. -------------------------------------------------- The research company Mediascope presented data on the audiences of Moscow radio stations for the period October-December 20241. The statistics indicate that only 49% of Muscovites turn on one of the capital's terrestrial radio stations for at least 5 minutes a day2. This is the first time this figure has been recorded so low. A year ago, it was more than 54%3. It is encouraging that 76.3% of Muscovites still turn on one of the capital's terrestrial radio stations for at least 5 minutes a week Details in Russian: https://onair.ru/main/enews/view_msg/NMID__90982/ (OnAir.ru) * Telephone scammers were "cut off", but a loophole was left. ------------------------------------------------------------ The other day, all the media reported the long-awaited news: A decision was made to ban the work of IP gateways through which scammers rob Russians and push them to illegal actions. I was already happy: God heard my prayers, but it turned out that everything is not so simple. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z4ZS2XH-rkhEgx5f (https://dzen.ru/poleznoe) * It turns out that the magazine "Young Technician" taught how to become a radio hooligan. ------------------------------------------------------ The other day, a reader of the channel drew attention to a very interesting fact: in the 50s, radio hooligans "organ grinders" were not punished, but were even taught this business en masse. Let's leaf through the "textbook" of the "organ grinder" We all remember the wonderful children's magazine "Young Technician". In 1956, in the March issue, an article by Leonid Ivanovich Kupriyanovich was published. Many people know this radio engineer, and some are even still sure that he was the first to invent the mobile phone. Details in Russian + photos and pictures: https://dzen.ru/a/Z4kVAnH-rkhEaF6g (https://dzen.ru/poleznoe) * There is more national broadcasting in the regions. ---------------------------------------------- Since the new year, the TV channel "Russia 1 - Naryan-Mar" has launched "Vesti - Zapolyarye" in the Nenets language. (TELEVIZOR / Telegram) * The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia, RTRS and NIIR are working on the transition to a new frequency range for digital TV. ---------------------------------------------------- The Ministry of Digital Development of Russia, together with the Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS), FSBI NIIR, the National Radio Association and telecom operators, plans to resolve the issue of transferring existing digital terrestrial television transmitters to the 470-694 MHz range by April 1. As part of this process, the source and mechanism for financing the necessary changes will be determined by the spring, as specified in the protocol [https://digital.gov.ru/ru/documents/10341/] of the state commission on radio frequencies. At the moment, television transmitters use the 694-790 MHz range, which is also considered as an additional one for the deployment of 5G networks in Russia within the framework of the "Strategy for the Communications Industry until 2035", where the main range for 5G is 4.4-4.99 GHz. Details in Russian: https://www.cableman.ru/content/mintsifry-rtrs-i-niir-rabotayut-nad-perekhodom-na-novyi- diapazon-chastot-dlya-tsifrovogo-tv (https://www.cableman.ru/) * Book on the Internet. M. A. Levitin. 1950. Catalog - capacitors and resistors. ------------------------------------------- In Russian. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_93229 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * * A selection of current news from Telesputnik from January 13 to January 17, 2025 in an express review format. ----------------------------------------------- Video in Russian: 4:02 https://vk.com/telesputnik?z=video-46499225_456240166%2Fvideos-46499225%2Fpl_-46499225_-2 https://telesputnik.ru/materials/hipe/video/telesputnik-ekspress-esim-ugrobit-iphone In this issue: - Telecom operators named a possible reason for iPhone breakdowns due to eSIM; - Some Russian users did not have internet; - Analysts named hackers' goals in 2025; - Base stations are included in the register of the Ministry of Industry and Trade without a point assessment for components. (https://telesputnik.ru/) * Saint Petersburg. ------------------------- City and TV tower. Photo. https://vk.com/wall-72537297_27227 https://vk.com/public72537297?z=photo-72537297_457258123%2F24beabdd65d09fa4a3 (https://vk.com/public72537297) ======================== RADIO MUSEUMS IN RUSSIA ======================== Museum of Radio and Amateur Radio named after Krenkel. City of Moscow. ---------------------------------------------------- In the beginning, on the basis of the technical department of the Central Radio Club of the USSR named after E.T. Krenkel, a collection of various equipment, radio components was formed, which symbolized the list of technical means used by radio amateurs in radio communication and design. A special room made of aluminum reinforcement and glass was built in the lobby to store and display this collection. At first, this exposition was considered as an exhibition, mainly due to the presence in it of products for radio amateurs manufactured by order of the CRC, as well as amateur satellite communication equipment. In the early 90s, it became clear that the aforementioned exposition in the CRC was no longer an exhibition and contained exhibits of the museum category. By this time, this exposition contained more than 250 exhibits. There is a lot of information about the museum on the Internet. (https://retrotexnika.ru/kolection/) ================================= TV PROGRAMS OF THE USSR OF THE 60's, 70's, 80's. ================================== Program "Peace and Youth" ------------------------------ The program first aired in 1983, closed in 1988, duration 35 minutes. Directors Anatoly Malkin, Andrey Razbash. In the 80's, the program "Peace and Youth", which was shown on Central Television, reached the heights of excellence. Among cult programs such as "Vzglyad", "Seven Days" and "Before and After Midnight" it was able to acquire its own, special popularity among TV viewers. Details in Russian+ photos: https://tv-80.ru/molodezhnye/mir-i-molodezh/ (https://tv-80.ru/) ====================== RADIO ENGINEERING. HISTORY. ========================= - Portable radio receiver "Ocean-208". ------------------------------------------------- Since 1976, it was produced by the Minsk PO "Gorizont". ''Ocean-208'' is a superheterodyne radio receiver of the 2nd class, designed for receiving broadcasts of radio stations in the ranges of long, medium, short (five sub-ranges) and ultra-short waves. The radio receiver has a built-in magnetic antenna for reception in the LW and MW ranges, and a telescopic antenna in the HF and VHF-FM ranges, tone control for LF and HF, scale backlight, jacks for an external antenna and grounding, tape recorder, telephone, speaker system and power source. ''Okean-208'' is similar in design, construction and circuit to the receiver ''Okean-209'', there is only no tuning indicator Details in Russian + photo: https://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/index1/radiopriem/rp_pp/rp_pp2/okean208.html (http://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/) - Portable radio receiver "Okean-210". ------------------------------------------ Since 1974, it was experimentally produced by the Minsk Scientific and Production Association "Gorizont". The 2nd class radio receiver "Okean-210" has a number of advantages over the previous receiver "Okean-205". The MW range is divided into two sub-ranges: MW1 - 585 ... 1300 kHz and MW2 - 1300 ... 1600 kHz. Mechanical switching of AM-FM paths in the IF amplifier is replaced by electronic Details in Russian + photo: https://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/index1/radiopriem/rp_pp/rp_pp2/okean210.html (http://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/) - 1969. Chemical department of the television tube shop of the Moscow Plant of Electrovacuum Instruments. ------------------------------------------------------ https://vk.com/wall-177507201_16833 https://vk.com/retrotvussr?z=photo-177507201_457245585%2F0d77e8bf72ee799e19 Photo by V. Kunov. (https://vk.com/retrotvussr) - Here is a Pioneer TV set, manufactured in 1954. --------------------------------------------------------- A small batch of such TV sets (344 units) was produced at the Gorky Plant of Equipment named after A.S. Popov under the supervision of I.F. Nikolaevsky. It was the smallest of all televisions of that time - 450x450x450 mm. "Pioneer" is assembled on 9 radio tubes, a round non-standard kinescope with electrostatic beam deflection and focusing. Details in Russian + photo: https://vk.com/wall-177507201_16841 (https://vk.com/retrotvussr) - What "transistors" did Soviet citizens buy to "catch" "enemy voices". ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60s of the last centuries. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z2rmo3syb0QHt1a- (https://dzen.ru/valerongrach) * Radio receiver 2.0: why does a modern radio need Bluetooth and a memory card? ---------------------------------------------------- Greetings to all connoisseurs of good sound and just curious readers! Today we will talk again about a seemingly simple device - a radio receiver. But not about that old granny's device, but about its modern version, which, believe me, is capable of a lot! Have you ever wondered why a modern radio needs Bluetooth and a memory card? I asked myself this question, and let's try to figure out together what kind of beast it is and what it's all about. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/Z4qejJ2p5jczVozc (https://dzen.ru/grm2709) ========= QSL World ========= AB = Alexander Berezkin, St. Petersburg, Russia / Radio reception - Telegram AK = Anatoly Klepov, Moscow, Russia KB = Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg, Russia / https://qsl-review.blogspot.com/ * Canada / USA. ----------------------- Pop Shop Radio / via WRMI (USA) e-QSL: 5950 kHz / 02.00-03.00 UTC / Dec.30-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2020/09/pop-shop-radio.html (KB) * Czech Republic. --------- Radio Prague International. QSL 2025 - Czech Zoos Details: https://ruski.radio.cz/kartochki-qsl-radio-praga-8699002 (https://ruski.radio.cz/) * Finland. ------------------ RealMix Radio (FIN) e-QSL: 6185 kHz / 07.00-08.00 UTC / Dec.21-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2024/07/realmix-radio.html (KB) * Germany. -------------- eQSL Telstar-Radio International. E-mail: erdenman[at]gmx.de December 24, 2024 / 11:00-14:00 UTC / 6045 kHz Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/telstar-radio-international.html (AK) * Mongolia. -------------- eQSL Voice of Mongolia. E-mail: mnb_vom[at]yahoo.com 14 January 2025 / 10.00-10.27 UTC / 12085 kHz Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/voice-of-mongolia.html (AK) * Russia / Germany. ------------------------- Voice of the Andes / HCJB (D) 2 QSL-cards: 9500 kHz / 15.30-16.00 UTC / Nov.23/30 -2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2020/01/hcjb-voice-of-andes.html (KB) * Sweden / Germany. ---------------------------- eQSL Radio Igloo via Texas Radio Shortwave. E-mail: radioigloo[at]gmail.com 5 January 2025 / 13.38-14.00 UTC / 9670 kHz (via Channel 292) Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/radio-igloo.html (AK) * Taiwan. ------------ - Postcard. "Your stories are the most precious strength to RTI" Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/rti.html (AK) - Radio Taiwan Int'l/Russian Sce (TWN) QSL-card: 9490 kHz / 11.00-11.58 UTC / Nov.24-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2023/05/rti.html (KB) * Türkiye. ---------- - Voice of Turkiye QSL card. 02.12.2034 / 14:00-14:55 UTC / 9410 kHz / Russian Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/voice-of-turkiye.html (AK) - Voice of Türkiye (TUR) QSL-card: 7285; 9650 kHz / 04.00-04.53; 05.20-06.00 UTC / Dec.3-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2017/06/voice-of-turkey-tur-date-february-27.html (KB) * USA / Philippines Radio Free Asia (PHL) 2 QSL-cards: 12050; 15725 kHz / 12.00-13.00 / 13.00-14.00 UTC / Nov.25-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2017/07/radio-free-asia.html (KB) * USA / France. ------------------------ eQSL VORW Radio International. E-mail: vorwinfo[at]gmail.com 6 January 2025 / 15.30-16.30 UTC / 17810 kHz (via Issoudun, France) Picture: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/vorw-radio-international.html (AK) * United Kingdom / Germany. --------------------------------------- Bob's 60's Splash / via Channel 292 (D) e-QSL: 9670 kHz / 18.15-18.27 UTC / Jan.3-2025 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2020/10/bobs-60s-splash.html (KB) * Vietnam. ------------ - eQSL Voice of Vietnam. E-mail: golosvietnama[at] gmail.com January 7, 2025 / 16.30-16.57 UTC / 9730 kHz / Broadcast language: Russian Old picture. (AK) - Voice of Vietnam / Russian Sce (VTN) e-QSL: 9730 kHz / 16.30-16.58 UTC / Dec.30-2024 Blog: http://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2020/01/voice-of-vietnam.html (KB) * Paper QSL cards. ------------------------------------- Hello! If anyone is interested in receiving PAPER QSL cards from KNLS and MWV stations, send reports in January to knlsradio[at]gmail.com and mwvradio[at]gmail.com. Mailing of QSL cards will be made in February from Russia. (AB) ============ WORLD NEWS ============ * Armenia. ------------- Photo. September 2024. Medium-wave transmitter Tram - in Noratus, Republic of Armenia. In the photo - installation work. At the top of the stand, you can see three working azimuths: -67, 127 and 247 degrees. A special antenna installed in 2005 allows changing the direction of broadcasting. For 20 years, directional broadcasting at a frequency of 1377 kHz has been carried out using the Soviet radio transmitter Borey, which you have repeatedly seen on the wall of the group. The German Tram has replaced its legendary tube predecessor. https://vk.com/wall-158109176_3844 https://vk.com/public158109176?z=photo-158109176_457240451%2Fd7d958f3ea45aedfe4 (https://vk.com/public158109176) * Let's look at the range of the English flea market of radio equipment. ---------------------------------------------------------- Video - 24:10 https://dzen.ru/video/watch/6783b6063309784627be8025 (https://dzen.ru/poleznoe) * Poem "DXing" + photo by the author. ------------------------------------------------------- https://shortwavedxer.blogspot.com/2025/01/dxing.html (c) Breyel, Timm. "DXing". All rights reserved. No part of this poem may be copied, broadcast, reproduced in print or electronically represented without permission from the author. (https://shortwavedxer.blogspot.com/) * World Radio Day 2025: Radio and Climate Change. ------------------------------------------- This short message to draw your attention on the following: The theme of World Radio Day on February 13, 2025 is "Radio and Climate Change": https://www.unesco.org/en/days/world-radio?hub=66636 https://www.unesco.org/en/days/world-radio/radio-climate-change?hub=66636 I hope this information is helpful to you. All the best. Paul Jamet Source: https://swling.com/blog/2025/01/world-radio-day-2025-radio-and-climate-change/ (https://vk.com/dxing) * The DX Guides for shortwave and mediumwave can now be found on the website of the British DX Club at www.bdxc.org.uk (please refer to the Articles Index page). ------------------------------------------------------ BDXC-UK is a well established organisation that has just celebrated both its 50th anniversary and the 600th edition of its monthly magazine "Communication" and has a very healthy future ahead of it. The club's website already has a lot of useful information for DXers and radio enthusiasts, so it makes sense to place the DX Guides there as well where they are likely to get a lot more exposure. As always the guides are free to download and anyone can participate in helping to keep them up-to-date. This DX Guides website will continue with a miscellany of different things, so please drop by now and again to see what content there is. Good listening, Tony (Tony Rogers, Birmingham, UK) * BC-DX 1604, 15 January 2025. ------------------------------------------ Editor: Wolfgang Bueschel, Germany. http://topnews.wwdxc.de http://www.wwdxc.de/ (Michael Bethge (WWDXC), Germany) * Glenn Hauser Log Roundup January 9-15, 2025. ------------------------------------- Please note and spread the word - for those not on a list where my almost-daily all-band but mainly SW log reports appear -- or for those who are but find this a more convenient archive, weekly merged roundups of all these reports in their original form are posted early every UT Thursday via: http://www.worldofradio.com/Hauserlogs.html The latest one direct: https://www.w4uvh.net/ghlogs_2025_0109_0115.txt (Glenn Hauser, USA / Hard-Core-DX Digest) * Brasil: Revista Antenna - Janeiro 2025. ---------------------------------------------- Informações da edição: - Título: Revista Antenna - JANUARY 2025 - Páginas: 69 - Formato: Virtual - Leia aqui: revistaantenna.com.br/janeiro-2025/ (Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) - You can see the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2025/01/revista-antenna.html * FRS Newsletter Winter edition. --------------------------------------- Dear FRS Friends, For all of you a happy & healthy 2025. In the mean time it's already over 3 weeks ago since our Holiday Season broadcast. We have spared no expense or effort to produce an attractive final 2024 winter edition of the FRS Newsletter. It includes everything about the latest FRS December broadcasts, listener's posts & e-mails, and... let yourself be surprised! Download the newsletter from our website: https://frsholland.nl/downloads/. After a short break, we will quickly respond to all emails and letters... just a little more patience. FRS-Holland counts on your support in 2025. Realize that your letters, mails, comments are of great value to us. Without your feedback, our efforts - in other words: broadcasts - matter much less. All the best & 73s, The FRS-Holland staff * RFI is 50 years old this January. ---------------------------------------------------------- There is a website dedicated to these 50 years. https://50ans-rfi.fr Source: Christian Ghibaudo, WRTH FB Group (Listening To The Radio / Telegram) 73!