In the wake of the recent Earthquake in Nepal and the
numerous aftershocks still rocking the Himalayan Nation causing havoc to life
and environment, Trans World Radio (TWR) has put up a commendable initiative.
TWR from its broadcast facility in the Island of Guam (KTWR) has started a daily Nepali
broadcast on shortwave. Here’s the excerpt from the official TWR blog post “TWR is producing a one-hour
program with four 15-minute segments in Nepali, Hindi, Bhojpuri, and English.
The programs is on-air once a day, seven days a week, on shortwave
(SW) from Guam to reach those closer to Mount Everest, where survivors may not
be able to receive FM broadcasts.”
Just after getting
the news of this special ‘disaster relief’ broadcast from KTWR Guam, I logged
the transmission on May 3, 2015 from my QTH in Kolkata, India. SIO was a crisp
454 and the whole 1 hour transmission was monitored. Reception report was
emailed to KTWR Frequency Co-ordination Department. On May 14, 2015, Kathy
Gregowske confirmed my report with an e-QSL card.
I must mention that
TWR is distributing over 5,000 radios to quake struck people in the core areas.
If you want to bring hope to the shattered lives of countless Nepalese I ask
you to donate to Asia
Disaster Relief Fund. Spread the good word around by sharing this post on social media.
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