BIG News From PCJ Radio

 January 26th, 2013 will mark a milestone for the PCJ Media Network Plus program. As of the given date, PCJ will have aired 100 episodes of this focused specialty international media show. PCJ Radio also wants all of you to know that: This March there will be 3 celebrations for PCJ!! The first one will be the 4th anniversary of Happy Station Show returning to the air. The second celebration will be Keith Perron's 4th anniversary as host. (Eddy Startz over 40 years, Tom Meijer over 20 years, Keith Perron 4 years. That's longer than Pete Myers and Jonathan Groubert) It's also the 4th anniversary of the founding of PCJ Radio/Media. For this celebration, there will be a special edition of Happy Station in March. One lucky person will have a chance to win a package of Happy Station Show promotional items. These are all new and include a 45rpm record of Tom Meijer. Stay tuned for details!!

The next piece of news out of PCJ Radio will bring everyone back to the good old days of shortwave listening. PCJ says: "In the next few weeks PCJ Radio will be releasing a package ring tones of 100 different interval signals from 100 stations. Some of them were recorded directly off shortwave, satellite and include ones that are studio copies. They are all recorded between 1930 and 2012. There will be a charge of 10$ for the full package. Payment will be done through PAYPAL. Once we receive payment we will send you an ID and PASSWORD to access the PCJ FTP to download the ZIP file."

See the official PCJ link here

 

Nash Holos With Paulette MacQuarrie To Air In Malta

Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio has a new relay station on board! Shortwave America is proud to announce that Malta University Broadcasting will carry Nash Holos with Paulette MacQuarrie starting June 9th, 2012 on frequency 103.7fm at 9pm Malta time, following News Hour from the BBC World Service! 

Paulette MacQuarrie has been a rising star in the world of radio ever since the beginning when she started working on Nash Holos and has worked hard to deserve this new business relationship. For those who are recent new readers / listeners to Shortwave America will now learn a little bit more about Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio and its importance to the people of Ukraine. 

Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio Features:

Upcoming Events ... in BC's Ukrainian Community.
NEW! Events Calendar. Submit your own event online.
Ukrainian Food Flair ... Recipes and audio files
Ukraine News Outlook ... with Keith Perron of PCJ Radio
Ukrainian Jewish Heritage ... featuring Meylakh Sheykhet of the Jewish Cultural Centre, Lviv (Courtesy Radio Nezalezhnist, Lviv) Last broadcast: December 20, 2011. Topic: Chanukah
Ukrainian Christian Heritage ... with Fr. Ihor Kutash of St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Montreal
Ukrainian proverb ... Народня мудрість
Did You Know? ... with Irena Bell, of the Ukrainian Program in Ottawa
Churches ... Ukrainian churches in BC

Information above is courtesy of the Official Nash Holos Website.

Paulette (Pawlina) Demchuk MacQuarrie has hosted and produced Nash Holos on AM1320 CHMB Vancouver since 2000. This makes Nash Holos 12 years old as of this year! The program went into international syndication in 2010, and is also carried by PCJ Radio, China Airlines during international long-haul flights, and Paulette continues to write and do desk-top publishing, and also co-hosts an internationally syndicated radio program with Keith Perron on the global media industry which airs weekly on AM, FM, Shortwave and satellite radio around the world. This is the Media Network Plus program, also featuring the Founder and Owner of Shortwave America, who sometimes fills in for Paulette and performs a weekly radio propagation forecast.

Learn more about Paulette and the other voices of Nash Holos here.

Thank you to the wonderful people at Malta University Broadcasting for choosing to have Nash Holos on their station! A grateful thank you also goes to Keith Perron at PCJ Radio for his work promoting the various talent featured on PCJ.

PCJ Radio International Seeks Freelance News Presenter - Focus Asia Pacific News Debut Coming Soon

PCJ Radio is looking for a freelance news presenter.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. English with the capability to translate from Chinese.
2. Accent: Australian, British, South African, American
3. Experience in front of a microphone.
4. Must be located in Taipei.
5. Must be able to work 2 hours a week.
6. Have knowledge of news in the Asia/Pacific.
7. Must have knowledge in international broadcasting.

Send demo of voice to keith.perron@pcjmedia.com

The very first edition of PCJ's Focus Asia Pacific will debut on May 5th, 2012.

PCJ Radio started in 2009, and has gained an excellent public image, airing only the best of programming over the course of the decades of its existence. As we expand our programming and hire a new news presenter, we look forward to continuing our tradition of providing only the best talent and programming for your enjoyment. Focusing on the international radio audience with high quality content is what we do best! Here is more about PCJ's past history going all the way back to the days of the Phillips name.

PCJ Radio Presents: "PCJ Focus Asia Pacific"

From Keith Perron at PCJ Radio:

Focus Asia Pacific will be a weekly news magazine focusing on news and current affairs in the Asia Pacific. The program will be made up of reports from Radio Australia, Radio Free Asia, Radio New Zealand and PCJ's own reports. Details coming soon.

Following The Chinese Crackdown On Microblogs: Keith Perron Interview At WDEL 1150AM

No one knows for sure if there is a coup happening in China, but we DO know that there exists a HOT political power struggle within the Chinese Government.

Here is Keith Perron talking on the subject at WDEL AM 1150

Media Network Plus will have more on this subject THIS SATURDAY.

World Radio Day Special

Following up from the original Shortwave America article on World Radio Day, we proudly announce this development: 

UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. World Radio Day has indeed come and gone, but Shortwave America wanted to bring all of you a piece that no one else even thought of. As of World Radio Day on February 13th, 2012, several milestones had been made in both the amateur radio AND shortwave broadcast worlds.

With the gracious permission of the awesome people at Amateur Radio Newsline, Radio Canada International, PCJ / Media Network Plus, The RAIN Report, ABC Radio Australia and their 360 Documentaries Program Director, Ms. Claudia Taranto, Shortwave America brings you full coverage of WORLD RADIO DAY all in one place!

Special coverage of World Radio day from ABC Radio Australia's 360 Documentaries gives us a special look at the work and contributions of Tony Barrell. Tony was a prolific and gifted person at ABC Radio Australia who unfortunately passed away last year, and they have set up a special TRIBUTE PAGE for Tony.

There are going to be two versions of this show: One for The Look 24/7, and one especially for Shortwave America fans who don't get to listen to the show on Friday evenings. The independent Shortwave America version of the show will be around or just over 2 or 3 hours long. As this is a special show, and coverage from all over the world is being put all in one place, that accounts for the long show time. 

Two Special Editions of Media Network Plus March 3rd

On March 3rd (UTC TIME) there will be 2 special editions of Media Network Plus: March 3, 2012 - 0100UTC (9pm Friday March 2nd): The monthy 55 minute edition of Media Network Plus will focus on the SWL Winter Fest talking place in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Frequency: 9955KHZ. March 3, 2012 - 2200UTC (5pm March 3rd): The weekly 30min edition will have another program of Media Network Plus focusing on the SWL Winter Fest in Plymouth Meeting, PA. This program will also be heard on various platforms and regions. North America: Time & Frequency 2200UTC - 9955khz 2200UTC - Satellite World Radio Network 2200UTC - Satellite SirusXM Channel 120 Europe 1400UTC - Satellite World Radio Network 1400UTC - Satellite SKY DIGITAL Channel 122 1400UTC - Worldspace Satellite Radio (Afristar satelite) 1830UTC - 7590khz DRM Africa/Asia 1600UTC - Satelite World Radio Network These special programs will also be broadcast throught our partner stations in Kenya, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, United States and Netherlands.

Media Network Plus - Official Blog Updated

All of the January 2012 Media Network Plus shows can be found at the updated blog (except for the first January 2012 show, which has a separate post). This updated post talks about what we have been up to this past month at Media Network Plus, AND the fans get a special treat! What is that treat? Well, we posted the well known song, "Olive Tree" heard on the January 14th show at the end of the show.

PCJ NOW AVAILABLE ON STITCHER APP

All PCJ programs now available on STITCHER APP for Iphone/Ipad and other smart phone devises. For details go to www.pcjmedia.com and click on the STITCHER picture located in the right menu for details. To add your favorite programs just search in the STITCHER app or at the STITCHER website and thats all you need to do.

Nash Holos Unveils New Look, New Programs For 2012

Shortwave America business partner and close friend, Paulette Demchuck MacQuarrie, has re-designed her website and brings us new programming for 2012.

You can hear Nash Holos "Sundays at 6 pm on AM1320 CHMB Vancouver. The program also streams live at the CHMB website. The podcast is available at iTunes and audio archives on the Playlist page.

The international edition of Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio can be heard weekends on PCJ Radio and the shortwave broadcast on WRMI Radio Miami International airs the second week of the month on Fridays at 0200UTC (Thursdays 6 pm PST)." - Nash Holos Website Quote

For your convenience and ease of access to Paulette's new shows for 2012, Shortwave America is listing the newest shows with their respective content lists so all of the fans, followers, and listeners here can see the high quality of Paulette's work. What makes Nash Holos such a joy to listen to is the upbeat, positive, and educational experience Paulette presents. Nash Holos is really a welcome break from the bad news and destruction we hear about on so many stations around the world. This is a show that allows a person to relax and enjoy the light - hearted aspects of culture and people that has been largely lost in today's anxiety ridden world.

Paulette credits the support she finds in her husband, the folks at CHMB Radio, her Nash Holos reporters / contributors, Keith Perron, and most of all, her listeners for what Nash Holos has become and the greater potentials it still has yet to achieve.

 Nash Holos Podcast - Jan. 01, 2012

Listen or Download HERE

What's on this week:

Why Sylvia is nuts about candy, tourism booming in Chernobyl, Ukrainian Christmas and New Year's carols, season's greetings from the local community, & more!

Show notes:

Ukrainian Food Flair: Sylvia Molnar with a recipe for Almond Brittle (Макаґіґі - Makagigi)
Ukraine News Outlook with Keith Perron: Keith brings us a special feature on the eco-tourism boom in Chernobyl.
Other items of interest: Proverb of the Week, upcoming local events, Ukrainian Christmas carols, and more!

Playlist:
Щедрий вечір - Volyn (Ukraine)
Щедрик - Andriana Gnap (USA)
Щедрівка - Hoosli (Winnipeg)
Little White Goat - Voloshky Trio (Saskatoon)
Ірод цар - AKORD Men's Choir (Ottawa)
Новорічна - Trio Lybid (Ukraine)
Народився Бог - Шоколад (Ukraine)
Ой дзяде, дзяде - Drevo (Ukraine)
Ой ходять пави - Pikkardijska Tertsia (Ukraine)
Ой там за двором - Vesnivka (Toronto)
Щедрик - Луганські Козаки (Ukraine)
Добрий вечір тобі - Ruslana (Ukraine)
Жала Улянка - Svitanok Chorus (Vancouver)
Щедрівонька - Volyn (Ukraine)

Nash Holos Podcast - Jan. 08, 2012

What's on this week: Sylvia's homemade pickled herring, Ukraine's post-Cold War military activities, Fr. Ihor Kutash on culture and the church, Ukrainian Christmas carols, & more! See Show Notes (below) for more details, listen to the show for full details!

Listen or Download HERE

Show Notes

Ukrainian Food Flair: Sylvia Molnar with a recipe for homemade pickled herring
Ukraine News Outlook with Keith Perron: Special feature on Ukraine’s military activities post Cold War
Ukrainian Christian Heritage: Fr. Ihor Kutash on the Church as culture-bearer.
Other items of interest: Proverb of the Week, Ukrainian Christmas carols, upcoming local events, and more!

Playlist:

Бог Предвічний - Sofia Fedyna (Ukraine)
Бог Ся Раждає - Pro Anima Chorus (Ukraine)
Весело Свівайте - Andriana Gnap (USA)
Христос Родився - Anytchka (Ukraine) Int'l edition only
Нова Радість Стала - Vesnivka Choir (Toronto)
По всьому світі - Fred Penner & Hoosli Choir (Winnipeg)
Радуйтися - Viruyu Choir (Ukraine)
Днесь Поюще - Holy Spirit Seminarians (Ottawa)
Вифлеємі Днес Марія - Axios Choir (Edmonton)
Добрий Вечір Тобі - Pikkardijska Tertsia (Ukraine)
Присвята Марія - Dnipro Chorus (Edmonton)
Во Вифлеємі - Englot Sisters (USA)
Возвеселімсья - Todaschuk Sisters (Winnipeg)

 

Nash Holos Podcast - Jan. 15, 2012

Listen or Download HERE

What's on this week:
Two salad recipes, news, Ukrainian New Year's carols by Tyt i Tam, Andriana Gnap, Sofia Fedyna, Volyn and more! See Show Notes (below) for more details, listen to the podcast for full details!

Show Notes:

Ukrainian Food Flair:
Sylvia Molnar shares recipes for two yummy salads

 • Apple & Leek Salad

 • Red Cabbage Salad

Ukraine News Outlook with Keith Perron:
• Ukraine lowers gas supplies
• Conflicting GDP numbers
• Cultural sites in Kyiv crumbing

Other items of interest:
• Proverb of the Week
• Upcoming local events
• Ukrainian New Years carols, and more!

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This week's show tunes:

Медове пиво - Tyt i Tam (Saskatoon)
Понад Вифлеємом - Anytchka (Ukraine)
Добрий вечір тобі - Andriana Gnap (USA)
Щедрик - Тріо Либідь (Ukraine)
Сієм, сієм, посіваєм - Ihor Bohdan (Ukraine)
Ой сивая та і зозуленька - Sofia Fedyna (Ukraine)
Що в нашого хаз'яїна - Nowytski Sisters (USA)
В яслах лежить - Ola & Oksana Herasymenko (USA/Ukraine)
Вчора ввечері - Volyn Ukrainian Folk Ensemble (Ukraine)
Три славні царі - Хор Вірую (Ukraine)
В полі, полі - Петро та Павло Приймаки (Ukraine)
Auld Lang Syne - Pikkardijsa Tertsia (Ukraine)
Будте здорові - Коріння (Calgary)

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Nash Holos Podcast - Jan. 22, 2012

What's on this week: Kasha (buckwheat) recipes, Ukraine News Outlook, The Ames Brothers, music & more! See Show Notes for more details, listen for full details!

Listen or Download HERE

Show Notes:

Ukrainian Food Flair:
Sylvia Molnar explains how buckwheat is turned into "kasha" in traditional Ukrainian cuisine, and shares 3 yummy recipes.

• Basic Kasha recipe

• Kasha, Ham and Mushroom Casserole

• Kasha & Cottage Cheese Casserole

Ukraine News Outlook with Keith Perron:
• Ukraine wants guarantees on natural gas transit volumes
• Conflicting GDP numbers
• Cultural sites in Kyiv crumbling

Who Knew They Were Ukrainian?
Keith Perron highlights popular American entertainers with Ukrainian roots.
• This week: Ed Ames and the Ames Brothers

Other items of interest:
• Proverb of the Week
• Upcoming local events
• Great Ukrainian music!

Jan. 22 Tunes:

Перша пісня – Hrim (New York)
Любий рідний край – Todaschuk Sisters (Winnipeg)
Ой у полі криниченька – Charivna (USA)
Як мяко вечір тіні стели – Privit (Montreal)
Oй відсе гора – Kalyna (Winnipeg)
Трави – UB (Edmonton)
Майоран – Anytchka (Ukraine)
Самотні ночі – Обійми Дощу (Ukraine)
Crossfire Medley – The Female Beat (Winnipeg)

Shortwave America Broadcast Schedule

The final details of the deal between Shortwave America and The Look 24-7 have been sealed and now a permanent schedule is in place. You can hear the new, improved, commercial edition of Shortwave America 8 hours a week at The Look 24-7 on Fridays and Saturdays 9 pm PT/12 am ET (Saturday/Sunday) - 1 am PT/4 am ET Saturday/Sunday. That translates to 0400UTC to 0900UTC.

There are many ways to listen: The listening link gives the audience a choice of their favorite media players, Smart Phone listening, and podcasts to name a few. Unfortunately, due to Copyright Law on an international basis, podcasts will not contain any of the music featured on the show. This DOES NOT stop you from recording with your choice of many available electronic media recording software found on the internet.

Shortwave America would like to thank Julia "Jules" Sherred, Orev Deniker, the many sponsors and donors who make The Look 24-7 happen. Chris Freitas, PCJ Media and PCJ Radio as a collective for their continuing support and partnership, Paulette MacQuarrie, WRMI Radio Miami International, and the thousands of loyal readers / fans / followers and listeners.

A standard disclaimer has to be published just for legal reasons:

Shortwave America is a family - friendly production and at any time where or when even a momentary departure from family and community standards occurs, it must be noted that: The views and opinions expressed during the Shortwave America Show are the views and opinions of the Founder / Chief - Editor and Chief Producer and of any guests appearing on the show. They do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Look 24/7, its parent company/companies, nor any of its affiliates or sponsors. Listener discretion is advised.

A few questions for the audience should be answered at this time. Shortwave America will remain available as a podcast at radio4all.net as well as the podcast version at The Look 24-7. This will allow for greater access to everyone who is interested. Shortwave America will indeed sound different because actual breaks must be taken to allow for station identification, listener / audience convenience, and to allow the show host to perform small, behind the scenes tasks. 

Because the show is now 4 hours in length, you will hear a range of music in-between talk segments. The music will be familiar, but also interesting due to the mix of music being presented as chosen by the show host. Listeners can now make requests! Yes, Shortwave America TAKES REQUESTS! Don't be shy!

What will the show segments be? That answer depends on the specific topics at hand for each show. We can't give it all away here and now, so tune in to The Look 24-7 and enjoy the fun! Whether you're an insomniac, night owl, third shift worker, or a resident of a distant country across the time zones just waking up and starting your day, this show is for you!

Space Shuttle Communications History Tribute - Part 2

In this second segment of the Shortwave America Space Shuttle Communications History Tribute, covering 30 years of Space Shuttle Communications; we cover Redundant Set Launch Sequencer (RSLS) Aborts, Return To Launch Site (RTLS), Abort To Orbit (ATO), and Abort Once Around (AOA) communications scenarios before moving on to actual Shuttle communications for each and every RSLS abort and the ONLY ATO event that actually happened. The show then moves on to coverage of the very last shuttle mission from the perspective of Johnson Space Center Mission Control in Houston, Texas; and the very first shuttle mission setting the shuttle program in motion.

Join Paulette MacQuarrie and myself as we continue this exciting coverage of Space Shuttle Communications History! LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

Shortwave America 2011 Christmas Special

This episode aired on WRMI, Miami Radio International at 1900UTC on 9955Khz. Merry Christmas to all of you from Shortwave America, PCJ Media / PCJ Radio, and everyone involved in the making of this show.

Here's what you'll hear:Christmas music mix intro, program intro, Bob Zanotti presents Christmas In The Emmental, Christmas Music Humor Segment, Interview with Victor Goonetilleke - Christmas In Sri Lanka, Ping - Ping and Jules China Radio International presents Christmas In China, Paulette MacQuarrie from Nash Holos presents A Ukrainian Christmas, Christmas In Poland including Christmas At The German / Polish Border by Radio Deutsche Welle, Christmas In Sweden featuring "It's Christmas Time" by Swedish rock/pop band, "Bubbles"; Keith Perron of PCJ Radio and PCJ Media presents "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" in his own original telling of this classic tale.

LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

Media Network Plus Makes It To "Best Of The Best Weekend DX Programs" At Monitoring Times

 

The broadcasting team of Keith Perron, Paulette MacQuarrie, Dan Hensley and a list of others at PCJ Radio who make up the core team of the popular "Media Network Plus" program which boasts both a weekly and a monthly show has made the Shortwave Central by Monitoring Times "Best of The Best" list for weekend DX programming. There are also other programs on this same list aired by other stations, but to even be on the list is an achievement and a privilege.

We want to thank all of our fans and listeners who make the show possible because without fans and listeners, there would be no show. Of course, WRN has been VERY good to us and we also want to thank them for having us on their network!

73's and 88's where applicable!

Shortwave America Pilot Episode Status

Dear loyal fans and readers,

The first pilot episode of Shortwave America is in production status as we await two other interview subjects for this first episode. Jerry Bryant was an awesome man to speak with, and contributed great things to the pilot episode by way of his interview. Taking the time to produce the pilot episode the right way is an integral part of your listening experience. We expect to have this show up and running by the next two weeks.

A new development has occurred here at Shortwave America in that WRMI Radio has agreed to work with Shortwave America to air each episode to the world, and Radio Indonesia has expressed an interest in carrying Shortwave America programming as well.

The second show will air in November, and will be a special 3 hour show focusing on an international treasure that not many people get to know much about. We're talking exciting, high tech stuff! (sorry, no more clues until November 1st!)

Media Network Plus - October 1st and 8th Editions

October 1st edition: LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

October 8th edition: LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

Media Network Plus Weekly Edition - Sept 17th 2011

This edition of Media Network Plus features Paulette MacQuarrie taking the reins once again and we'll focus on radio communications from World War 2, and how communications in Germany were conducted during this same time period. Also featured is the weekly radio propagation forecast.

LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

PCJ Pilot Program - SWL Media Dxers Network Digest World Unlimited Of Radio

Just the other day when someone from the secret service was going through the PCJ and Shortwave America archives, they came across a PCJ pilot show that never aired. A few years back we had the idea to bring together 4 names in international broadcasting for a new series of show. But from the start there was a problem. First the name of the show. No one could agree! 

SWLMEDIADXERSNETWORKDIGESTWORLDUNLIMITEDOFRADIO. The show was produced and presented by Ian McFarland, and Jonathan Marks with a special open forum chat about radio between Glenn Hauser and Arnie Coro.

Please note this is only a parody. WE have great respect for these men and the contributions they made to broadcasting

SWL MEDIADXERS NETWORK DIGEST WORLD UNLIMITED OF RADIO from Shortwave America on Vimeo.

Shortwave America Radio Propagation Reports - The First Two Weeks

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Two weeks ago, Shortwave America integrated as part of Media Network Plus. Over the last two weeks, many positive comments have been had from listeners as far away across the globe as India and Australia. Nigel Holmes of the highly respected Radio Australia says he even enjoys the reports.

The Shortwave America Propagation Report is aired towards the end of the program. Here are the first two weeks, beginning with Media Network Plus show# 32.

Shortwave America Propagation Report, week one
August 20th, 2011

Shortwave America Propagation Report week two  Show#33
August 27th, 2011

Don't forget to visit the Media Network Plus Official Blog

Classic PCJ Archive Items: Marx Brothers and The Saturday Show by Radio Sweden

Hurricane Irene has blown through, the major Typhoon has fizzled out in Taipei, Taiwan. Now we blow back to the earlier days of radio. The Marx Brothers start us off with their always contagious brand of laughter in the 1940s.

                               LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD HERE

Our next radio journey through the past brings us forward about two and a half decades later to the Vietnam War and the British Cabinet shake - up. 1966 was the year, and Sweden was striving towards uniformity with respect to certain issues.

                              Here is THE SATURDAY SHOW