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Palmerston North radio station powered by John Ward turns 25
For the last 25 years John Ward has shared his love of classical music through his radio station The Gramophone Room.
NZ On Screen: The Radio Collection
Timed to celebrate World Radio Day, NZ On Screen launches a new collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry in Aotearoa.
100 Years of Radio in Africa
Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between 60% and 80% of the continent’s 1.4 billion population.
Radio, someone still loves you
On August 1, 1981, video killed the radio star. Or so new wave band, The Buggles, yelled to the world the day MTV was launched in New York, USA. In Fiji, families gathered around the radio together for at least a decade more. Some still do.
Pacific-Asian Log (PAL Guide) January 2024 Update
Bruce Portzer’s Pacific-Asian Log (PAL Guide) has been updated to the January 2024 edition. You can download a PDF copy here: or search the database…
How a community radio station is spearheading education for the poor in Maharashtra
Vishwas Radio 90.8 is taking school education to the doorsteps of underprivileged students on the other side of digital divide, with no home internet access.
Radio Luxembourg, the station that changed our world
In collaboration with various partners and using digital media, the Centre for Contemporary and Digital History announced its newest research project on Radio Luxembourg.
Alan Sanders on 5DN Adelaide?
Anne Larkins writes to us: Alan Sanders was my grandfather. I would be very interested to actually hear his voice as he passed away before…
100 years of radio in South Africa – and still going strong
Monday, 18 December 2023 marks 100 years since radio was introduced in South Africa, with the first experimental broadcast going out from Railway Headquarters in Johannesburg on 18 December 1923.
Dmitry Mezin Collection: QSL Gallery
From his now closed dxsignal.ru hobby website Dmitry Mezin has made available an off-line version of his “QSL Gallery” archive. With his permission, we are…
PNG’s NGI Region Gets a Boost with New 10kW MW Transmitter
A 10kw MW transmitter for the NGI region was officially commissioned at the Kurakakaul Transmitter Farm, East New Britain Province by Minister for ICT, Hon. Timothy Masiu, and ENB Governor Hon. Michael Marum.
Interview with Enivaldo Alves Silva PT2CA
Martin Butera (LU9EFO – PT2ZDX), prepared this special report on the relationship that exists between Esperanto, radio amateurs and the media, specifically shortwave transmissions.
PNG’s NBC Celebrates 50 Years of Broadcasting Excellence
The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) of Papua New Guinea kicked off its 50th Anniversary celebrations today with a vibrant city-wide float, showcasing the corporation’s rich history and commitment to serving the nation. The celebrations, themed “One Voice, One NBC, One Future,” will continue for five days, culminating in spectacular fireworks display and dinner at Ela Beach.