Re: Christian Voice - Zambia

["Daniel A. Robinson" <voabkk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

This message is sent by "Daniel A. Robinson" <voabkk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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I received the same -- a wonderful way to get QSLs, except it leaves open 
the question of whether they actually have real QSLs the would send out.  
It is one thing to print out a copy of the internet note and quite 
another thing to get a custom QSL in the mail -- but then perhaps those 
days are long over!

On Thu, 19 Oct 1995, Giovanni D'Amico wrote:

> This message is sent by damico@xxxxxxxxxx (Giovanni D'Amico)
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> Hello to everybody
> 
> I am pleased to share with you the following QSL-letter I have got via 
> e-mail from the Christian Voice operating from Zambia. It contains a lot of 
> interesting information about their equipment and their working condition. 
> 
> Best 73's 
> 
> Giovanni
> 
> 
> ==================================================================
> QSL - Verification of Reception
> 
> Thank you very much for your reception report which we have recently received.
> 
> Christian Voice is a charity, and has only a small team of staff. We have
> been pleased, but surprised, at the number of letters from shortwave
> enthusiasts around the world. As such, we have found ourselves at times
> overwhelmed by the quantity of responses required, and we would like to
> apologise for any delay incurred in answering your letter.
> 
> Radio Christian Voice is very pleased to confirm the accuracy of your
> report, dated 25 March 1995 concerning our shortwave transmissions from Zambia.
> It is encouraging to hear from those that enjoy what they can hear of us. We
> pray that the Lord will bless you as you continue to tune in to the Voice.
> 
> For your information, Christian Voice is based 35 km South West of Lusaka,
> Zambia's capital. We are on an 8000 acre farm, and the buildings here
> include transmitter, generator, studio, production, technical services,
> canteen, administration and multi-track recording studio. The site is full
> of mango and jacaranda trees, and although still a building site, is nearing
> completion. From our site, we look down over the farm to the Kafue river,
> which flows into the Zambezi river and in to the vast, man-made Lake Kariba
> and then over Victoria Falls.
> 
> We are right in the bush, about 25 km down a dirt road. It is a haven for
> bird watchers, common species including the red hornbill, blackeyed bulbul
> and blue waxbill. Aside from the farm animals, we see bushbuck, wild
> tortoises and rabbits, as well as numerous snakes such as pythons and black 
> mambas on the farm and occasionally on the radio station!
> 
> Zambia is a truly democratic country, with multi-party politics, and is
> positively following painful international monetary advice. It is presently
> suffering, as is the whole region, from drought, but through careful
> planning and relief work, it is hoped that the country will see through the
> long summer months to the rains in December.
> 
> For safaris, Zambia is fast becoming a top destination for those wanting to
> see "The Real Africa".  On safari, you'll rarely see another human being,
> although you will see lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard and many other
> big game animals. Walking safaris are one of the highlights, and there are
> many vast game reserves worth visiting, including the Kafue National Park
> and South Luangwa National Park.
> 
> Christian Voice launched on 1st December 1994, and broadcasts at 100 kW
> using a Continental  418 E transmitter and TCI log periodic array antenna. 
> Future plans include extending broadcasting hours and the launch, subject to
> local permission, of an F.M. service for Lusaka.
> 
> Our programming includes gospel music, Bible teaching, general interest
> programmes such as travel, health and agriculture  The programmes are mainly
> made here in the Christian Voice studios are are made by Africans for Africans.
> Our current broadcasting schedule is 0930-1700 GMT on 6065 kHz and 1700-2030
> GMT on 4965
> 
> Thank you for your letter and we hope you have another chance to tune in
> again soon.
> 
> Signed for Christian Voice (Zambia) Ltd:
> 
> Andrew Flynn
> Transmitter Engineer
> 
> 
> Date: 18 October 1995
> Radio Christian Voice - Broadcasting the Gospel from Zambia
> 1200-1700 CAT on 6065 kHz and 1700-2230 on 4965  kHz shortwave
> Private Bag E606, Lusaka, Zambia
> Fax: + 260 1 274 251
> Internet: cvoice@xxxxxxxxx
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