VTBC Port Vila is currently using a low power modified amateur radio
transmitter to broadcast weak signals on 7260 kHz. Reception has been
monitored of Pacific style music in the past day or so.

The new 10kW shortwave transmitters are still enroute to Vanuatu.
Delivery has been delayed for a variety of reasons, including
difficulties obtaining freight space on cargo ships visiting Vila.

An RNZI technician has just returned from Vila where preparation work
has been underway for installation of the two new DRM/analog
transmitters later this year.

The frequency of 7260 is one of several registered for VTBC for the
new service and the current broadcasts appear to be a prelude to the
full service starting as soon as the new transmitters are installed.

David Ricquish
Radio Heritage Foundation
(via hard_core_dx)

Times? 7260 is currently registered 2000-0700, but in the past has been reported

on the air later, or much later, especially if a lower nite frequency is not
funxional. Watch out for Algeria via Skelton UK until 0600 on 7260 (Glenn
Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
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dxAce
Michigan
USA

Drake R7, R8, R8A and R8B
70' and 200' wires
I swear by, not at, Drake receivers.

And, as always, don't do business with The Huntington Investment Company.

I did note a weak signal on 7260 at 0810 tune in, music which seemed to be under
modulated and what seemed to be a female announcer, slightly better modulated. Most
likely Vanuatu as no one else seems to be sked at that time.

Checked for a signal again at 1045, still there though very weak, then obliterated
by Thailand at 1100.

dxAce wrote:

VTBC Port Vila is currently using a low power modified amateur radio
transmitter to broadcast weak signals on 7260 kHz. Reception has been
monitored of Pacific style music in the past day or so.

The new 10kW shortwave transmitters are still enroute to Vanuatu.
Delivery has been delayed for a variety of reasons, including
difficulties obtaining freight space on cargo ships visiting Vila.

An RNZI technician has just returned from Vila where preparation work
has been underway for installation of the two new DRM/analog
transmitters later this year.

The frequency of 7260 is one of several registered for VTBC for the
new service and the current broadcasts appear to be a prelude to the
full service starting as soon as the new transmitters are installed.

David Ricquish
Radio Heritage Foundation
(via hard_core_dx)

Times? 7260 is currently registered 2000-0700, but in the past has been reported

on the air later, or much later, especially if a lower nite frequency is not
funxional. Watch out for Algeria via Skelton UK until 0600 on 7260 (Glenn
Hauser, OK, DX LISTENING DIGEST)
==================================
dxAce
Michigan
USA

Drake R7, R8, R8A and R8B
70' and 200' wires
I swear by, not at, Drake receivers.

And, as always, don't do business with The Huntington Investment Company.