------------------------------- "RUS-DX" # 1403 Sunday / 19 July 2026 ------------------------- 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: letter from Editor & http://groups.google.com/group/rus-dx 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 ============== Today I decided to take a break from this column and reflect on the future, which is unknown to everyone. The unknown future is frightening, but it is precisely this that grants freedom. Instead of trying to guess the future or fearing it, it is wiser to focus on the present. By controlling your actions today, you create the foundation for adapting to any change. ========================= FROM KAMCHATKA TO THE BALTICS ========================= * Russia. ----------- Radio Zvezda Radio Zvezda, 126 Mira Ave., Moscow, 129164, Russia Email: mail@radiozvezda.ru Internet: https://radiozvezda.ru VKontakte: https://vk.com/radiozvezda 24/7. https://radiozvezda.ru, Live Broadcast button https://zvezda-radio-rzv.mediacdn.ru/radio/zvezda/zvezda_128 (Directory "Radio Broadcasting in Russian. A26". [St. Petersburg DX Club / E-mail: dxspb[at]nrec.spb.ru]) * Volgogradskaya oblast. ---------------------------------- Radio Dacha has begun broadcasting in Uryupinsk on 89.0 MHz. (https://vk.com/radiogovor) * DPR. ------- TV and Radio Broadcasting in the DPR. What and Where to Watch? (July 2026). List in Russian: https://vk.ru/wall-134632126_63410 (https://vk.ru/teleradioldnr) * Kamchatskiy krai. ------------------------ Radio Kamchatka is switching to a common frequency. Starting May 12, Radio Kamchatka will broadcast in remote areas of the peninsula on 105.5 FM. Until now, the only local radio station in remote settlements broadcast on different frequencies. Next week, engineers will standardize everything to simplify search and improve broadcast quality. On May 12, the Northern Broadcasting Service will switch to a single frequency, 105.5 FM, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the villages of Esso and Ust-Bolsheretsk, as well as in the towns of Ust-Kamchatsk, Palana, and Ossora. The combined population of these towns is over 8,500 people. Source: https://vk.com/massmedia_kamchatka (https://vk.com/radiogovor) * Kirovskaya oblast. --------------------------- License. lic. L033-00114-77/03926510 Radio Rodnyh Dorogi +Kirov 92.0 - 0.49 (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/vcfm2014) * Krasnodarskiy krai. ------------------------------ - License. (License renewal due to license assignment to another party). L033-00114-77/05565274 07/14/2026 11/01/2011 03/25/2034 FORUMM PLUS LLC Di FM (D FM) (168) +Belorechensk 88.2 — 0.1 +Vyselki 89.0 — 0.1 +Tikhoretsk 88.4 — 0.1 (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) - License. (License renewal due to license assignment to another party). L033-00114-77/05565275 July 14, 2026 September 15, 2010 September 15, 2035 FORUM PLUS LLC Russkoe Radio (168) +Yeisk 103.0 — 0.1 +Korenovsk 88.1 — 0.1 (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * Krasnoyarskiy krai. ---------------------------- License. L033-00114-77/05330820 06/17/2026 06/17/2026 06/17/2036 FOREST-MEDIA LLC +Avtoradio (168) +Lesosibirsk 102.3 - 0.1 (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/vcfm2014) * Republic of Karelia. ----------------------------- The most popular tracks by contemporary foreign and Russian artists, the latest new releases, and exclusive song premieres are broadcast in the capital of the Republic of Karelia on Love Radio at 94.5 FM. The district's population reach is 282,300 people. The radio broadcasting license is held by Krutoy Media. Love Radio is one of the flagship brands of the Krutoy Media radio holding and one of the most prominent in the Russian radio market. A modern, dynamic, and trendy radio station, always keeping up with the times and global trends. It offers a unique combination of contemporary music, current news, and exciting on-air and off-air projects. Love Radio is listened to in more than 2,300 cities and towns across Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Moldova. The Moscow broadcast frequency is 106.6 FM. Love Radio's monthly listenership reaches 10.8 million people*. Love Radio is the leader in Russia in terms of female audience relevance index. It ranks 7th in the ranking for accumulated weekly listenership among women aged 18 to 39. * Mediascope R'Index — Russia 100+. October 2025 - March 2026 (+Zodiac), 12+, Reach Dly, Reach Wly, Reach Mth. (https://krutoymedia.ru/news/petrozavodsk-vklyuchil-love-radio/) * Republic of Tatarstan. ------------------------------- Radio Retro FM, broadcasting in Nizhnekamsk on 105.1 MHz, is moving to the RTRS tower. The broadcasting license has been amended accordingly. Transmitter power remains unchanged at 500 watts. Until now, the station operated from the roof of an administrative building in the industrial zone. (https://vk.ru/tatarstan_radiotv) * Saratovskaya oblast. ------------------------------ - Balakovo's 99.6 MHz broadcaster has changed hands Vladimir Ivanovich Nedayvoda acquired Balakovo's Mediavolna LLC. The changes were registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities on July 16. This same individual is the director of Radio Premium LLC, which is the registered owner of the radio channel of the same name. Mediavolna LLC was previously owned by Gleb Kiskin. Since June 17, 2014, Aktivnoye Radio, the only radio channel in the Saratov Oblast with local programming, has been broadcasting on the 99.6 MHz frequency in Balakovo. Radio station logo: https://vk.ru/wall-19037431_4876 (https://vk.ru/radiosaratov) - Radio Premium has a new subsidiary. Balakovo has relaunched the radio station "Aktivnoye" 99.6 FM. Listeners can expect only Russian hits, favorite songs, the latest music releases, current city and regional news, as well as new programs and interactive features. "Aktivnoye" 99.6 FM is a modern city radio station that aims to become a part of the daily lives of Balakovo residents. Tune in to 99.6 FM and listen to the radio that resonates with your city. Radio station logo: https://vk.ru/wall-19037431_4878 (https://vk.com/radiogovor) * Tulskaya oblast. ---------------------------- From Andrey Klyukin's Telegram channel (t.me/KlukinAndr...): "Let's create a radio station together that both you and we will enjoy listening to! What's going on? We've bought an FM frequency and will open "Wild Mint" radio this summer. The first broadcast city is Aleksin. After the station opens, it will, of course, be available in smart phones across the country. More details in Russian + radio station image: https://vk.com/wall-19037431_4863 (https://vk.com/radiogovor) * Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. ----------------------------------------------- - License. L033-00114-77/05330819 https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05330819 06/17/2026 07/01/2026 06/17/2036 ANO "YAMAL-MEDIA" Avtoradio (168) +Azov 104.0 — 0.1 +Gorki 104.0 — 0.1 +Lopkhari 103.4 — 0.1 +Muzhi 103.4 — 0.1 +Ovgort 103.4 — 0.1 +Pitlyar 102.0 — 0.1 +Shuryshkary 103.4 - 0.01 +Yamgort 101.4 - 0.1 (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/vcfm2014) - Let's separately specify "Will =" will become" for ANO Yamal-Media. ------------------------------------------------------------------- # Nadym Radio Nadym 105.7 Zapolyarny 101.2 Kutopyugan 68.3 Longyugan 102.6 Nori 103.5 Nyda 103.4 Pangody 101.2 Pravokhettinsky 102.9 Priozerny 101.5 Yagelny 103.4 MAU "TRK NADYM" https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00053727 =» https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05076998 # Europa+ Gubkinsky, 88.1 (Municipal Institution "GTRK VEKTOR") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00064228 + Tarko-Sale, 102.0 (Main Autonomous Institution) "PURMEDIA") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00578811 https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05076997 # Tazovsky 101.8 (Avtoradio, MBU "SMI TAZOVSKY DISTRICT") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/02347320 + Avtoradio (L033-00114-77/01838774, MBU IA "YATV") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/01838774 Mys-Kamenny 103.5 Novy Port 103.5 Panayevsk 103.5 Salemal 103.9 Seykha 103.5 Yar-Sale 101.0 + Gubkinsky 102.6 (Avtoradio, MBU "GTRK VEKTOR") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00061244 + Nadym 101.4 (Avtoradio, MAU "TRK NADYM") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00061511 + Tarko-Sale 104.2 (Avtoradio, MAU "PURMEDIA") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00578813 => https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05246545 (Yamal-media, Avtoradio/Moroshka FM) # Humor FM Tarko-Sale 106.3 (UIA "PURMEDIA") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00679470 => https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05076996 # Energy FM Nadym 104.0 (MAU "TRK NADYM") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00063242 + Yar-Sale 104.1 (MBU IA "YATV") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00061502 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05330817 # Russian radio Muravlenko 103.5 (Muravlenko Media) https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00059485 + Urengoy 103.9 Khanymey 104.2 (Purmedia) https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00956658 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05195778 # DFM Muravlenko 102.7 (MURAVLENKO MEDIA) https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00057378 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05330818 + PURMEDIA (DFM/Luch) Samburg 101.6 Tarko-Sale 103.4 Urengoy 101.5 Khalyasavey 101.6 Khanymey 102.4 Kharampur 101.3 https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00061232 ==> (Editorial suggestion) https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05076999 # Chocolate Tarko-Sale 105.8 (MAU "PURMEDIA") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00578812 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05077000 # Marusya FM Gubkinsky 100.8 (Municipal Autonomous Institution "GTRK VEKTOR") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00144830 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05330816 # Vesti FM Tarko-Sale 107.4 (Main Autonomous Institution) "PURMEDIA") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00679474 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05447225 # SPUTNIK Anti-Pyuta 102.6 Gyda 102.6 Tazovsky 105.0 (MBU "SMI TAZOVSKY DISTRICT") https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/00058343 ==> https://rkn.gov.ru/activity/mass-media/for-broadcasters/teleradio/?id=%D0%9B033-00114-77/05447227 (https://vk.com/radiogovor) * License terminated (at the request of the licensee) ------------------------------------------------------------ Tazovsky 101.8 (Avtoradio) Mys-Kamenny 103.5 (Avtoradio) Novy Port 103.5 (Avtoradio) Panayevsk 103.5 (Avtoradio) Salemal 103.9 (Avtoradio) Seyakh 103.5 (Avtoradio) Yar-Sale 101.0 (Avtoradio) Yar-Sale 104.1 (Energia FM) Urengoy 103.9 (Russkoe Radio) Khanymey 104.2 (Russkoe Radio) Tarko-Sale 106.3 (Humor FM) Tarko-Sale 107.4 (Vesti FM) Tarko-Sale 102.0 (Europa Plus) Tarko-Sale 105.8 (Radio Shokolad) Tarko-Sale 104.2 (Avtoradio) Gubkinsky 100.8 (Marusya FM) Gubkinsky 105.6 (Radio Record) Gubkinsky 88.1 (Europa Plus) Gubkinsky 105.0 (Russkoe Radio) Gubkinsky 102.6 (Avtoradio) Anti-Pyuta 102.6 (Sputnik) Gyda 102.6 (Sputnik) Tazovsky 105.0 (Sputnik) Muravlenko 103.5 (Russkoe Radio) Muravlenko 102.7 (DFM) Nadym 101.4 (Avtoradio) Nadym 104.0 (Energiya FM) Samburg 101.6 (DFM) Tarko-Sale 103.4 (DFM) Urengoy 101.5 (DFM) Khalyasavey 101.6 (DFM) Khanymey 102.4 (DFM) Kharampur 101.3 (DFM) Nadym 105.7 (Nadym Radio) Zapolyarny 101.2 (Nadym Radio) Kutopyugan 68.3 (Nadym Radio) Longyugan 102.6 (Nadym Radio) Nori 103.5 (Nadym Radio) Nyda 103.4 (Nadym Radio) Pangody 101.2 (Nadym Radio) Pravokhettinsky 102.9 (Nadym Radio) Priozerny 101.5 (Nadym Radio) Yagelny 103.4 (Nadym Radio) (https://vk.com/radiogovor & https://vk.com/vcfm2014) ============= DIGEST. NEWS. ============= * July 12 ----------- On this day (July 12) exactly 24 years ago, Radio Kuranty launched in Moscow on 89.9 FM. Its format changed frequently. At first, it was an informational and talk radio station, then the focus shifted to music (Russian pop and rock). In early 2004, Kuranty played classic rock hits from the 1960s-80s. Its calling card was topical news, particularly religious news. One of the station's directors was Vladimir Bazhin, former lead singer of the rock band Tyazhely Den (Tyazholy Den). More details in Russian + radio station logo: https://vk.com/wall-194965312_19350 (https://vk.com/tvradiomsk) * July 14 -------------- Nudist Day (sometimes also called International Nudist Day) is celebrated on July 14th. The essence of the holiday is its emphasis on the philosophy of naturism (nudism). It's not just about relaxing without clothes, but also about a broader idea: the pursuit of naturalness, harmony with nature, and body acceptance. Proponents of this view see nudity as a way to feel one with the surrounding world and the clear airwaves. Collage. The collage features a SHARP GF-202 cassette player. (Ruslan Slavutskiy, Moskovskaya oblast, Russia) Collage: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/blog-post_14.html * 17 / July. ------------- On this day (July 17th), exactly 32 years ago, the Severnaya Korona television channel closed. It operated on a 6-meter channel in Moscow, along with TV-6. The channel was founded in 1993 by the International Television Business University, which was in turn founded by the International Foundation for the Survival and Development of Humanity. Together with the Moscow Independent Broadcasting Corporation (MNVK), Severnaya Korona Television Company JSC won the competition for the 6th frequency channel. In early 1995, TV-6 aired programs from the International Television Business University. Severnaya Korona appealed to people interested in economic issues. Despite a lack of funding, it aired feature films, documentaries, educational films, and entertainment programs. The channel's goal was to broaden its audience's horizons and raise their cultural level. Logo TV channel: https://vk.ru/wall-194965312_19388 (https://vk.ru/tvradiomsk) * 19 / July. --------------- No Swimsuit Day is celebrated on July 19, 2026. The holiday encourages people to shed their shyness and embrace their freedom, to feel in harmony with nature, and to remember their roots. History and Traditions. No Swimsuit Day was founded by the International Naturist Federation. The holiday can only be celebrated in countries where being naked in public places is not illegal. Russians can legally participate in the celebrations, as the country legalized naturism in 1995. However, unlike other participating countries, naturism is still not recognized by society in Russia, and adherents of this lifestyle avoid publicizing their involvement. # In the collage: radio receiver "Ocean" 214." (Ruslan Slavutskiy, Moskovskaya oblast, Russia) Collage: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/blog-post_16.html * Collage. RUS-DX / Bulletin. -------------------------------------- RUS-DX / Bulletin / # 1402 (Online community page - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) View the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/rus-dx-bulletin-1402.html * Collage. Program "Radiopanorama". In Russian. ----------------------------------------------------- Moscow, World Radio Network July 11, 2026 (Online community page - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) View the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/program-radiopanorama.html * Dynamics of changes in daily reach of Moscow radio stations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to Mediascope Comparison period: April-June 2025/2026. Details in Russian: https://vk.com/wall-194965312_19347 (https://vk.com/tvradiomsk) * A quick overview of Telesputnik's latest news from July 6-10, 2026. ------------------------------------------------ Video in Russian: 05:12 https://telesputnik.ru/materials/gov/video/telesputnik-ekspress-zakon-o-razvitii-ii-vozmutil-pravoobladatelei-mobilnyi-trafik-stagniruet-v-maks-mozno-sozdavat-kanaly https://vk.com/telesputnik?z=video-46499225_456240354 In this issue: - The State Duma passed a law on the development of AI technologies. - The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media introduces new requirements for operators to combat fraud. - Microsoft has launched another wave of mass layoffs. - Mobile traffic in Russia is stagnating: subscribers are returning to calls and SMS. - Android users now have access to creating public channels in "Max." (https://telesputnik.ru/) * Moscow 24 TV. ------------------------- Moscow 24's summer studio opened in the heart of the city on July 11th! Expect live talks, lectures, documentaries about Moscow, and open-air film screenings. We're also preparing something interesting for you starting July 18th. Details in Russian + photos: https://vk.com/wall-194965312_19345 (https://vk.com/tvradiomsk) * Russians have been warned about a dangerous button in emails. ----------------------------------------------------- Attackers have begun hiding phishing links behind the "Unsubscribe" button in emails. Denis Nazarenko, head of technical sales support at UDV Group, a Russian cybersecurity developer, warned about this. "The fake button may lead not to a genuine unsubscribe page, but to a data collection form. There, the user is asked to confirm their email address, provide a phone number, select a reason for unsubscribing, or provide other information," Nazarenko reported. His words are quoted by Gazeta.ru [https://www.gazeta.ru/tech/news/2026/07/09/28862089.shtml]. According to the specialist, the attack technique itself is not new: attackers are still trying to trick people into clicking a link. Fraudsters are exploiting the problem of excessive email volume and user fatigue from spam. [https://ura.news/news/1052971209?ysclid=mrdlku9hq4574759888] In 2025, a law allowing citizens to unsubscribe from intrusive mass messages came into effect in Russia. Unconsensual mass calls became illegal, and a service for reporting unwanted interference was launched on the Gosuslugi website, Tsargrad reports. [https://ekb.tsargrad.tv/novost/russkie-smogut-otkazatsja-ot-spama-novye-pravila-vstupjat-v-silu-1-avgusta_1287326?ysclid=mrdlky6vcb454349007]. (https://dzen.ru/a/ak-wTtVlSA96xK4C) * A few words about radio: the great power of the phrase "We'll figure it out now." ----------------------------------------------------- There are phrases that underpin modern civilization. "Good morning." "Thank you." "Turn it off and on again." And, of course, our everything—the legendary "We'll figure it out now." On radio, this phrase is a true productive resource. It can be put on par with electricity, the internet, and a spare extension cord. If everyone suddenly stopped saying it, half the processes would simply grind to a halt. The best thing is that it almost never means someone actually knows the solution. Most often, it's uttered precisely when no one understands what's happened. There's only a monitor, growing anxiety, and a feeling that something terrible is about to happen. Someone always asks: — What happened? I'd like to answer honestly: "If we knew, we'd have done half the job already." But instead, the radio host puts on a smart face and calmly says: "We'll figure it out now." And everyone around immediately breathes a sigh of relief. Although, in fact, nothing has changed. Details in Russian: https://onair.ru/2026/07/14/para-slov-o-radio-velikaya-sila-frazy-sejchas-razberyomsya/ (https://onair.ru/) * 1968. The famous "Blue Screen" store became the most popular store in Cherepovets. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- It opened in 1968 at 88 Lenin Street. There was always a line for black-and-white televisions—people would wait for months. Having a television at home had become a necessity. Based on information from A.A. Mokin and E.F. Bulatov, "Cherepovets: Rings of History." Photo: Late 1960s. Inside the "Blue Screen" store, near a "Zhiguli 59" TV and radio. From Svetlana Milyutina's family album. Photo: https://vk.com/wall-177507201_29870 (https://vk.com/retrotvussr) * Ostankino TV Tower. ---------------------------------------- Photo: antonshvain https://vk.com/wall-72537297_28372 (https://vk.com/public72537297) * St. Petersburg. The city and the TV tower. ------------------------------------------ Ushakovsky overpass. Photo: https://vk.com/wall-72537297_28375 (https://vk.com/public72537297) * Which electrical appliances shouldn't be plugged into a surge protector? Let's find out. --------------------------------------------------------------------- It's designed to protect sensitive electronics from interference and power surges. Inside, it's not just a power strip, but a set of components: a varistor, an LC filter, and fuses. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/alXiJguLRFbTgVFX (https://dzen.ru/id/634d696c157f7d410f654061) * Russians may be left without Yandex mail after the company's new rule. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to Yandex's new rules, if the file size on your Disk account is exceeded, you will no longer be able to use mail. The company offers two options: delete unnecessary files and emails or purchase a paid plan. Yandex is merging its Disk and mail storage services. For users, this means that free Yandex cloud storage will be reduced. Until recently, only the total file size on Yandex Disk was taken into account. Starting July 27, the combined data volume across both services will be taken into account. This was announced in a notice sent to users by the company. For the free plan, the total cloud storage will remain the same—5 gigabytes. If the storage is full, users will be unable to edit, share, or upload new files. In Yandex Mail, users will also be unable to send or read new messages. It's currently impossible to see how much space emails take up in Yandex Mail. This feature will only become available on July 27, when the combined storage is launched. Details in Russian: https://dzen.ru/a/alfiotVlSA963_1p (https://dzen.ru/bfm.ru) * Radio. The Architecture of Trust. ---------------------------------------- Every era leaves behind not only new technologies but also new ideas about how humans should relate to the world around us. The history of mass media is particularly revealing in this regard. We tend to describe it through technological progress: new broadcasting standards, new methods of content delivery, new devices, new monetization models. However, this perspective ignores a question that is becoming almost as important today as data transfer speed or sound quality. How does media build relationships with its audience even before they consume the content itself? Read more in Russian: https://onair.ru/2026/07/17/radio-arhitektura-doveriya/ (https://onair.ru/) * The cozy atmosphere of a restoration workshop. --------------------------------------------------------- Photo: Ted Miguel. https://vk.ru/wall-177507201_29910 (https://vk.ru/retrotvussr) * A quick overview of Telesputnik's latest news from July 13-17, 2026. ---------------------------------------------------------- Video in Russian: 06:02 https://telesputnik.ru/materials/trends/video/telesputnik-ekspress-vk-popala-pod-sankcii-cto-budet-dalse https://vk.ru/telesputnik?z=video-46499225_456240355 In this issue: - The European Union has imposed sanctions against VK. - What are the consequences of sanctions against VK Holding? - The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media commented on the discussed communications reform. - What will be the damage from a possible GitHub block? - 45% of IT specialists are willing to accept higher salaries. (https://telesputnik.ru/) * Saving the Shukhov Hyperboloid. ------------------------------------------------ The Shukhov Tower on Shabolovka requires urgent attention; the structure has not been repaired since 1922. A project commissioned by RTRS, developed by JSC TsNIIpromzdaniy, is under consideration. It has received a positive opinion from the Main State Expertise Board and has been approved by the Russian Ministry of Culture. The project calls for dismantling the tower and replacing the damaged components with precise geometric reproduction. It is supported by the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences, the Russian Union of Scientific and Engineering Public Associations, the International Shukhov Foundation, and the engineering community. The subject of protection is the engineering design, form, and lattice structure. After the work, the tower will be restored to its original appearance. The renovated structures are designed to last at least 100 years. Read more in the article in Russian: https://aif.ru/society/people/ne-bashney-edinoy-kak-shuhov-sovershil-perevorot-v-neftepererabotke (https://vk.ru/rtrs_info) * Book online. In Russian. ---------------------------- - L. A. Shteyert. 1959. Adjusting VHF Bands in Amateur Receivers. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103017 - M. G. Golubtsov. 1957. Electromechanical Radio Frequency Filters. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103023 - N. V. Kazansky. 1952. How to Become a Shortwave Broadcaster. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103035 - N. V. Kazansky. 1957. VHF Equipment Schematics. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103051 - O. G. Tutorsky. 1952. Simple Amateur VHF Transmitters and Receivers. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103072 - R. Shadov. 1955. Test Equipment for Receiver Repair. https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103082 S. A. Neiman. 1951. Radio Receiver Interference Protection. - https://vk.ru/wall-163779953_103100 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * ============================= ANALOG TELEVISION IN MOSCOW ============================= Automatic tuning on the TV. The TV remote has 21 buttons. - TV Moscow 24. - WEB: https://www.m24.ru/ - Watch the live broadcast online: https://www.m24.ru/live - Moscow 24, the city's 24-hour news channel. City news is broadcast live every hour. Viewers can follow up-to-date weather and traffic information every 15 minutes. The broadcast is supplemented by various sections devoted to housing and utilities, real estate, safety, healthy lifestyle, leisure, cultural events, technology, and more. Modern Live U signal transmission technologies, equipped with our correspondents, allow us to quickly report on everything happening in the city, live from the scene. This means viewers are always up-to-date on all the most important events in the city. More details: https://www.m24.ru/live/about?utm_source=CopyBuf - The channel's logo. Can be viewed here: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/24.html ========================================= RADIO ENGINEERING. HISTORY. USSR & RUSSIA. ========================================= * Transistor radio receiver "Chaika". ------------------------------------------------------------- Supplied to the USSR since 1965. "Vanguard" radio equipment factory in Barcelona. Details in Russian + photos: https://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/index1/radiopriem/rp_pp/rp_pp1/chayka_is.html (http://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/) * Radio receiver "Elara RP-202". ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manufactured since 1994 by the Cheboksary company "Elara-TNP" (Chuvash Republic). The receiver operates in the following bands: SW-1 - 19 meters, SW-2 - 25 meters, VHF-1 - 64...75 MHz, VHF-2 - 98...112 MHz, and also receives audio in the low-frequency television band from channels 1 to 5. The receiver is powered by six A-343 batteries or from an AC outlet via an external power supply. Band selection is via push-button control. Details in Russian + photos: https://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/index1/radiopriem/rp_pp/rp_pp1/elara_rp202.html (http://www.rw6ase.narod.ru/) * I'm restoring the long, medium, and shortwave frequencies of a Ural-57 radio, and adding a VHF FM band (88-108 MHz). -------------------------------------------------------------------- The restoration process is described in detail in three videos. I'm restoring the long, medium, and shortwave frequencies of a Ural-57 radio. https://rutube.ru/video/7bb1e265401d98868a38b48c4093ed4f/ I'm adding a VHF band to a Ural-57 radio. https://rutube.ru/video/d46b4e705890c7bb49e635919edda7ff/ Painting the body of a Ural-57 radio. https://rutube.ru/video/5e6903fad7c8bd7e6975eb0ec7255075/ Details in Russian + photos: https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103005 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * 1963. Television transmitter room of the Barnaul television center. --------------------------------------------------------- Photo: https://vk.com/wall-177507201_29866 (https://vk.com/retrotvussr) * The Volga Radiogram. -------------------------- Since 1957, it has been produced by the Rybinsk Instrument-Making Plant. The radiogram is built on a standardized Class 1 radio receiver chassis. Its design and electrical circuit are similar to the "Kometa," "Zhiguli," and "Oktava" radiograms, although the latter has a slightly different case design. All models are designed to receive radio stations operating in the LW, MW, HF, and VHF bands. The HF band is divided into two ranges. An internal rotating magnetic antenna is used for LW and MW reception, and an internal dipole antenna is used for VHF reception. Details in Russian + photos: https://vk.com/wall-163779953_103063 (https://vk.com/radioreceiver) * 650 rubles for a ticket to the future: why families saved for years for the "BK-0010." ---------------------------------------------------------- Contents: - A computer that cost two engineers' salaries. - A weak processor versus a strong human desire. - A computer without its own screen: how they played games on a regular home TV. - A keyboard that you literally had to feel with your fingers. - Cassette tapes instead of the internet: the underground economy of mutual sharing. - BASIC—a simple language that many still remember by heart. - Why this story is truly important to remember right now. A computer that cost twice as much as an engineer's salary Six hundred and fifty rubles—that's how much a "BK-0010" cost in 1985, when the average Soviet engineer earned between one hundred and fifty and two hundred rubles a month. Families saved for this machine for years, just as today they save for a car or a down payment on a mortgage. Lines for the "BK" stretched for months, sometimes even years. People signed up for waiting lists, passed along rumors of new shipments, and exchanged contacts of acquaintances who worked at electronics stores. Why did a computer with ordinary specifications become a veritable coveted object for millions of Soviet families willing to save money for months? The answer is both simple and cruel: it was the only available chance to get into the future before the rest of the neighbors. Details in Russian + photos: https://dzen.ru/a/ald96RFiFgp1OHil (https://dzen.ru/pochinka_blog) * Why did the USSR have telephones without dialers? Let's find out. ------------------------------------------------------------- Foreigners, seeing these photos, were perplexed – how could anyone make a call from such a device? Let's take a brief historical tour and move on to the most important and recognizable device, the T-68. The first commercial telephones of the late 19th century had no dialers, as there were no automatic telephone exchanges, and switching was performed manually by operators. When the handset was picked up, a lamp on the operator's console lit up, the operator inserted the plug into the line jack, verbally recognized the recipient, and physically connected the lines with cords, then sounded the ringing signal and disconnected. Manual telephone exchanges had low speed and capacity, call limits (up to 10 minutes), and "traffic jams," which spurred the introduction of automatic telephone exchanges. Details in Russian + photos: https://dzen.ru/a/ali2fIdzb0Ftx8BC (https://dzen.ru/id/634d696c157f7d410f654061) ========= QSL World ========= AK = Anatoly Klepov, Moscow, Russia. JCL = Jean-Christophe Legrand, Munich, Germany / DX MAGAZINE 7/2026, Germany. KB = Konstantin Barsenkov, Sankt-Petersburg, Russia. PS = Piotr Skorek, Poland. VL = Vasily Lazarev, Samarskaya oblast, Russia. * Czech Republic / Russia / UAE ------------------------------ - Radio Prague International. June 3, 2026 / 17:00-17:29 UTC / Russian / 9820 kHz (Encompass Media transmitter, UAE) Image: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/radio-prague-international_01913666890.html (AK) - Radio Prague International. July 8, 2026 / 17:00-17:29 UTC / Russian / 9820 kHz (Encompass Media transmitter, UAE) Image: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/radio-prague-international_0870985646.html (AK) * Estonia. ------------- ESTONIA: Radio Eli 1035 kHz. Russian Program. e-QSL received in 5 days in reply to report sent to: (JCL) * France / Germany. ------------------------------ Mysteries for Joy / via Channel 292 (D) e-QSL: 9670 // 6070 kHz / 20:00-21:00 UTC / Jul. 15, 2026 Blog: https://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2026/07/mystery-for-joy.html (KB) * Germany / USA. ------------------------ Henry Norman Show / via WRMI (USA) e-QSL: 15770 kHz / 20:00-20:30 UTC / Jul. 11, 2026 Blog: https://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2026/04/henry-norman-show.html (KB) * Moldova. -------------- MOLDOVA: Vesti FM 1413 kHz. Russian program. e-QSL received in 1 day in reply to report sent to: (JCL) * Vietnam. -------------- Voice of Vietnam / French Sce (VTN) e-QSL: 11885 kHz / 19:30-19:58 UTC / Jun. 23, 2026 Blog: https://qsl-review.blogspot.com/2020/01/voice-of-vietnam.html (KB) - Two paper QSL cards from The Voice of Vietnam. Programs were transmitted on 18. 05. 2026 on 11885 kHz and on 01. 06. 2026 on 9835 kHz in French. (PS) Картинка: https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-voice-of-vietnam.html https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-voice-of-vietnam_01844443266.html * QSL News. ----------------- e-qsl Radio Star Country 21.06.26 / 981 kHz / 15.20-15.50 UTC (VL) ============= WORLD NEWS ============= * From the history of radio. Failed broadcasts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cuba. All DXers are well aware of Cuba's international radio broadcasting network, Radio Habana Cuba, with its pretentious identification: "This is Radio Habana Cuba. Transmitiendo desde Cuba - territorio libre de America" ​​(it needs no translation). The radio station, founded on the initiative of Fidel Castro and Ernesto Che Guevara, began broadcasting on May 1, 1961. In addition to its primary language, Spanish, the station has broadcast in eight other languages ​​throughout its history, six of which are still in use (English, French, Creole, Portuguese, Arabic, and Esperanto), while two indigenous languages, Guarani and Quechua, were previously used. There were also attempts to broadcast in Italian. Perhaps some DXers still remember that this station planned to begin broadcasting in Russian. A Russian-language DX program on Canadian Radio RCI on December 18, 1999, reported that the Moscow DXers' conference on December 4, 1999, cited American sources as citing a planned start of Radio Habana Cuba broadcasts in Russian in late 2000. However, something apparently went wrong, plans changed, and broadcasts never began. However, a Russian-language page was added to the Prensa Latina (PL) news agency's website in the early 2000s: https://ruso.prensa-latina.cu/. The agency markets itself as Latin American, but its headquarters are located in Havana. The Russian page became increasingly less informative over the years, especially compared to the Spanish and English pages, and since June 2025, it has ceased being updated altogether. Of the seven language pages used on the portal, the Spanish page (https://www.prensa-latina.cu/) is of particular interest, as in addition to printed information, it also features a 24-hour online broadcast of Prensa Latina Radio, which can essentially be considered Cuba's second international broadcaster. Broadcasts are in Spanish, but until January 2024, there were also programs in English. Several years ago, the portal broadcast a specially launched Prensa Latina Radio web channel for a year for listeners in Bolivia. Currently, the audio player on the PL portal is not functioning, possibly in the Chrome browser, and the portal itself and the external audio stream of Prensa Latina Radio (http://cdn4.onstream.audio:9267/stream.m3u) are blocked in Russia. The portal features some videos under the Prensa Latina TV brand, available for viewing on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AgenciaPrensa_Latina with English dubbing (without auto-dubbing) and Spanish dubbing (with auto-dubbing in English, Arabic, and Portuguese). Auto-dubbing in Russian may also be available soon. (Vladimir, Rybinsk, Yaroslavskaya oblast, Russia). * Republic of Abkhazia. ------------------------------ - European Media Group formats are now broadcast in Abkhazia. The European Media Group continues to expand its broadcasting in friendly countries. EMG formats are now available in the capital and resort cities of Abkhazia—Sukhum, Gudauta, Ochamchira, Pitsunda, and Gagra. Residents and visitors to the republic can now tune into Dorognoye Radio and Novoye Radio. Dorognoye Radio's regional network now includes 408 cities, and Novoye Radio's network now includes 232 cities. Details in Russian: https://vk.com/wall-211578875_2578 (https://vk.com/e_m_g_fm) - Radio broadcasting in Abkhazia: Sukhum: 100.0 MHz - Novoye Radio 101.1 MHz - Evropa Plus 103.2 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia 103.7 MHz - Apsua Radio (Abkhazian Radio)/Avtoradio 104.3 MHz - Russkoe Radio Abkhazia 105.6 MHz - Avtoradio (OOO "Radioalliance") 106.5 MHz - Retro FM 107.1 MHz - Radio Zvezda 107.9 MHz - Dorognoye Radio Gagra: 100.2 MHz - Novoye Radio 101.3 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia 102.2 MHz - Russkoye Radio (?) 104.1 MHz - Avtoradio (OOO "Radioalliance") 106.3 MHz - Radio Zvezda 107.1 MHz - Apsua Radio (Abkhazian Radio)/Autoradio 107.7 MHz – Dorozhnoe Radio Pitsunda: 100.7 MHz - Novoe Radio 101.7 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia 103.9 MHz - Dorozhnoe Radio 104.8 MHz - Autoradio (OOO "Radioalliance") Gudauta: 100.4 MHz - Novoe Radio 102.7 MHz - Dorozhnoe Radio 105.1 MHz - Apsua Radio (Abkhaz Radio)/Autoradio 105.9 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia Tkuarchal and Gal: 102.5 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia 105.2 MHz - Apsua Radio (Abkhaz Radio)/Autoradio Ochamchira: 100.5 MHz - Novoe Radio 100.7 MHz - Radio Sputnik in Abkhazia 102.9 MHz - Autoradio (OOO "Radioalliance") 104.0 MHz - Apsua Radio (Abkhaz Radio)/Autoradio 107.5 MHz – Dorozhnoe Radio (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) - Summer broadcast recordings: Apsua Radio (Autoradio) Sukhum 103.7 MHz Listen online - 37.18.12.89:8000/; Evening transition from "Autoradio" to "Abkhaz Radio" at 44:12, "Abkhaz Radio" newscast in Russian (at 52:42). Image + recording: https://vk.com/wall-134632126_63388 (https://vk.com/teleradioldnr) * BC-DX 1659, 14 July 2026 Editor: Wolfgang Bueschel. German ----------------------------------------- http://topnews.wwdxc.de http://www.wwdxc.de/ (Michael Bethge, Germany) - Collage. BC-DX 1659, July 14, 2026. (Online community page - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) View the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/bc-dx-1659.html * Radiorama numero 137 AIR Associazione Italiana Radioascolto Torino, Italy ----------------- http://www.air-radio.it/ (Internet) * Glenn Hauser log roundup July 8-15, 2026. ------------------------------------------ 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_2026_0708_0715.txt 73, Glenn Hauser (Hard-Core-DX Digest, Vol 283, Issue 16) - Collage. Glenn Hauser's World of Radio. (Online community page - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) View the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/glenn-hausers-world-of-radio_01611414640.html * DX MAGAZINE 7/2026, Germany. ---------------------------------------------- PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EDITOR Michael Bethge. https://wwdxc.de/download/DXM/DXM2607.pdf (Michael Bethge, Germany) - Collage. DX MAGAZINE 7/2026. (Online community page - Escuchando La Radio & https://t.me/listeningtotheradio Author: Yimber Gaviria, Colombia) View the collage here - https://rusdx.blogspot.com/2026/07/dx-magazine-72026.html * 73!