If you’re an avid listener or DXer tuned into Fu-Hsin Broadcasting Station (FHBS) in Taiwan, there’s an important FHBS Transmitter Maintenance update for October and early November 2024. As part of FHBS's ongoing dedication to delivering clear, quality broadcasts, the station will carry out its annual equipment calibration and maintenance across its mediumwave (MW) transmitters. This routine 113-year maintenance might lead to brief disruptions, so here’s what you need to know to stay tuned and connected!
Schedule and Details of the FHBS Transmitter Maintenance
This maintenance project spans three key FHBS locations, ensuring that each transmitter site is in top condition for uninterrupted broadcasting. Let’s break down the timeline and specific impacts:
- Taipei Broadcasting (Xinsheng Park Transmitter)
- Maintenance Period: October 14 to October 20, 2024
- Power and Frequency: 10 KW MW transmitter on 594 kHz, broadcasting 24/7
- Impact: Listeners in northern Taiwan may experience brief interruptions during the week.
- Taichung Broadcasting Station
- Maintenance Period: October 21 to October 27, 2024
- Transmitters: 5 KW MW transmitter
- Frequency: MW broadcast on 594 kHz around the clock
- Impact: Listeners in the central region could encounter temporary broadcast disruptions throughout this period. There will be no effect on the 10 KW FM 107.8 MHz transmitter.
- Kaohsiung Broadcasting Station
- Maintenance Period: October 28 to November 3, 2024
- Power and Frequency: 10 KW MW transmitter on 594 kHz, broadcasting 24/7
- Impact: Occasional interruptions may affect listeners in the southern Taiwan region during the maintenance week.
SW Broadcasts Remain Unaffected
For those who tune in from afar, there’s good news! FHBS's shortwave (SW) programming will continue as usual without any interruptions. Broadcasting from the Guanyin site with a 10 KW transmitter, SW transmissions are available between 0500 and 0900 UTC on 9410, 9774, and 15375 kHz. DXers everywhere can be sure they will continue to receive SW broadcasts on these frequencies.
Staying Updated with FHBS
As a dedicated DXer or regular FHBS listener, minor maintenance interruptions are a small price to pay for the exceptional broadcasting quality we enjoy from this historic station. You can visit Fu-Hsin Broadcasting Station to find out more about this exciting radio station.
Fu Hsin Broadcasting Station (FHBS) stands as a symbol of resilience, dedication, and the enduring spirit of cultural preservation. Established in Taiwan, FHBS has a rich history that intertwines with the nation's turbulent past and its continuous efforts to promote Taiwanese culture and information to a broader audience.