Hi Michael,

My 2003 Passport shows the 5005 frequency at 40 & 100 kW, but the latest
Domestic Broadcasting Survey (which I trust more) indicates 5 kw, and ex-100
kW. Hmm... interesting that they dropped their transmitter power
dramatically; probably a cost-savings move.

Irregardless of the power, I hear Nepal on 5005 occasionally, although it's
never very strong. I've had English on their frequency in the 1415-1425
timeframe, mid-winters. Best reception of Nepal for me has been on
DXpeditions to the WA coast.

Guy Atkins
Puyallup, WA USA


"Michael" wrote in message
et...
Hiya...

Nepal has a shortwave station, Radio Nepal. According to Passport and a
few other lists, they broadcast in English:

02:15-02:25 UTC, Winter 5005, Summer 3230, 6100,7165

08:15-08:25 UTC, Summer 6100, 3230, 7165

14:15-14:25 UTC, Winter 5005, Summer 3230, 6100,7165

Sounds good, no ???

The problem is, they are only 250 watts. What do you say the chances are
that it can be heard anyplace in North or South or Central America ???

--
Respectfully,

Michael

Location: New Jersey
Primary Receiver: R-75 with full Kiwa mods
Antennas: G5RV, 200ft "Frankenstein" roof wire
Additional Radios: KA-1101,KA-1102,PL-550,
KA-989, Info-Mate 837, GE-SR III
Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube)
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4nradio wrote:

Hi Michael,

My 2003 Passport shows the 5005 frequency at 40 & 100 kW, but the latest
Domestic Broadcasting Survey (which I trust more) indicates 5 kw, and ex-100
kW. Hmm... interesting that they dropped their transmitter power
dramatically; probably a cost-savings move.

Irregardless of the power, I hear Nepal on 5005 occasionally, although it's
never very strong. I've had English on their frequency in the 1415-1425
timeframe, mid-winters. Best reception of Nepal for me has been on
DXpeditions to the WA coast.

Glenn Hauser mentioned on the lastest World of Radio that... "R. Nepal still
heard, in Sichuan [China], on 5005 with English at 1415-1425".

So they must still be on.

dxAce