frequency for a Chinese channel - Radio

alggomas · 04-11-2009, 17:16

My mother in law is Chinese and has heard that she can get a 2 hour Chinese programme [in Chinese].

Is there one or more on a normal radio or do U have to buy a D>A>B radio?

If so what frequencies do I use please?

radiosgalore · 04-11-2009, 17:30

ok being serious here China Radio does broadcast on 1440 MW but i'm not sure who runs it or the schedule. I do know it's a very strong signal though

vinnielo · 04-11-2009, 17:31

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom

smorris · 04-11-2009, 17:49

A DAB radio wouldn't be any more use than a normal one, I think - I'm not aware of any extra Chinese-language stations on DAB.

Spectrum Radio in London (558 AM) has some programmes in Chinese (not sure if it's Cantonese or Mandarin), but that's only in the London area. I don't know of any others based in the UK but they may exist.

Otherwise the only place to go for radio in Chinese is the internet, or possibly radio via satellite TV.

hanssolo · 04-11-2009, 17:51

The Chinese Spectrum Programme is on DAB and online between 6-8pm on Spectrum radio in London.
http://www.spectrumradio.net/

China Radio International via WRN from the Chinese Government is on Spectrum London AM 558 4-6 PM, then 9PM to 11PM, also on 1440 AM from Luxembourg.

Trev · 04-11-2009, 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by alggomas

My mother in law is Chinese and has heard that she can get a 2 hour Chinese programme [in Chinese].

Is there one or more on a normal radio or do U have to buy a D>A>B radio?

If so what frequencies do I use please?

If she has internet access I would recommend www.shoutcast.com

My wife is Indonesian and can listen to many stations in her own language including about 10 local stations from her home city of Yogyakarta

radiosgalore · 04-11-2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by hanssolo

The Chinese Spectrum Programme is on DAB and online between 6-8pm on Spectrum radio in London.
http://www.spectrumradio.net/

China Radio International via WRN from the Chinese Government is on Spectrum London AM 558 4-6 PM, then 9PM to 11PM, also on 1440 AM from Luxembourg.

the latter would be better. 558 will come in yes but at that hour will start to get crap from Europe. 1440 is strong even on the most basic of radios

Love China · 05-11-2009, 02:35

..not forgetting 'Love China' - a Chinese internet music station: www.lovechina.asia

AuralJunkie · 05-11-2009, 12:25

There is a strong signal from China Radio International at most times in the 49m Short Wave band (I think broadcast from Europe). Anything from the Roberts R862 or current equivalent (costing around £35) onwards will do the trick. The really cheap short wave sets drift off station badly, and can be very frustrating if you want to listen to something for more than a couple of minutes.

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alggomas Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3	frequency for a Chinese channel My mother in law is Chinese and has heard that she can get a 2 hour Chinese programme [in Chinese]. Is there one or more on a normal radio or do U have to buy a D>A>B radio? If so what frequencies do I use please?

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radiosgalore Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Birmingham Services: Sky Digital, VM TV size L DAB, 2M,70cm Ham radio Posts: 3,711 Blog Entries: 5	ok being serious here China Radio does broadcast on 1440 MW but i'm not sure who runs it or the schedule. I do know it's a very strong signal though

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vinnielo Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South East England Services: FTA: 28.2, 19.2, 13, London DTT, TV->PC capture, 2Mb fibre. London/S&C DAB Posts: 3,848	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...United_Kingdom

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smorris Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,566	A DAB radio wouldn't be any more use than a normal one, I think - I'm not aware of any extra Chinese-language stations on DAB. Spectrum Radio in London (558 AM) has some programmes in Chinese (not sure if it's Cantonese or Mandarin), but that's only in the London area. I don't know of any others based in the UK but they may exist. Otherwise the only place to go for radio in Chinese is the internet, or possibly radio via satellite TV.

04-11-2009, 17:51	#5
hanssolo Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 4,158	The Chinese Spectrum Programme is on DAB and online between 6-8pm on Spectrum radio in London. http://www.spectrumradio.net/ China Radio International via WRN from the Chinese Government is on Spectrum London AM 558 4-6 PM, then 9PM to 11PM, also on 1440 AM from Luxembourg.

05-11-2009, 02:35	#8
Love China Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8	..not forgetting 'Love China' - a Chinese internet music station: www.lovechina.asia

05-11-2009, 12:25	#9
AuralJunkie Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dorset Services: Freeview, DAB, Hi-Fi Tuner, and Steam Radio Posts: 1,097	There is a strong signal from China Radio International at most times in the 49m Short Wave band (I think broadcast from Europe). Anything from the Roberts R862 or current equivalent (costing around £35) onwards will do the trick. The really cheap short wave sets drift off station badly, and can be very frustrating if you want to listen to something for more than a couple of minutes.