Arctic Circle Broadcasts to Debut as Longwave Radio

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Radio listeners tuning to 252kHz may soon be enjoying some long-range Dxing, as Arctic 252, the new broadcast station on that frequency, begins testing things out in September.

The Finnish-based station is hoping to serve listeners throughout the Arctic region. It is possible too that anyone with a long-wave radio receiver might be able to hear some of its signals in the northernmost parts of North America.

According to Hackaday, the website reporting this story, the same frequency is used by an Algerian station in North Africa - and it was formerly used by an Irish station as well as Finland's own YLE longwave broadcaster although both have long since gone off the air. The broadcaster says on its website, arcticradio.net, that it hopes for a clear channel allocation by the ITU.

Arctic Radio - https://arcticradio.net/

ARRL Expands Publications Archive

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ARRL Expands Publications Archive

ARRL has expanded member access to its rich archive of publications. The ARRL Periodicals Archive and Search now includes content from two more popular ARRL magazines: QEX — A Forum for Communications Experimenters, which features technical articles and columns of interest to radio amateurs and communications professionals; and NCJ — the National Contest Journal, which covers information, scores, and advice from the world of competitive radiosport and the contributions of top contesters.

Before accessing the archive, members should ensure they are first logged in to the ARRL website. Members may now view and download articles from across the extensively indexed archive of QEX from 1981 to 2011, and NCJ from 1973 to 2011. Members can access an index and view copies of articles from the huge ARRL periodicals archive.

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Broadcast networks to spread Australian broadcast FM and TV coverage

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To help media organisations in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia provide quality media services, the Australian Government is establishing the Indo-Pacific Media Fund. One of the Fund's first initiatives is to support the Australian Associated Press to provide targeted training and access to news content in the Pacific.

The Strategy is underpinned by the Government's investment of over $40 million over five years in the ABC to create new content, improve digital engagement, increase ongoing support for media partners in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia, and expand Radio Australia's FM footprint across the Pacific.

The PacificAus TV initiative is also receiving $28.4 million over five years to bolster the viability of Pacific regional media and expand access to Australian commercial television programs.

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP said "This Strategy continues Australia's longstanding commitment to supporting a robust media sector in our region."

More Information - https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/media-release/strengthening-broadcasting-and-media-partnerships-indo-pacific