Comments: Gated by NETNEWS@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Return-Path: <@AUVM.AMERICAN.EDU:SWL$L@CUVMB.BITNET> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 1993 18:38:00 GMT Reply-To: Jonathan P Marks <0003382983@MCIMAIL.COM> From: Jonathan P Marks <0003382983@MCIMAIL.COM> Subject: Radio Netherlands On Target is here. Schedule info ON TARGET ON LINE Radio Netherlands is the public funded external broadcasting service of The Netherlands. We broadcast on shortwave as well as feeding local/national radio stations around the world. What follows is the text of the programme information magazine "On Target" currently being printed and posted to listeners from RN's office in Costa Rica. The on-line version is designed to give shortwave listener clubs as well as individual listeners advanced information of what they can expect. Radio Netherlands is not a government or commercial operation. Five Prizes in New York Radio Netherlands' English service picked up five awards at the annual New York Festivals' International Radio Competition. The results were announced at a gala dinner in New York on June 10th. The competition was strong, with 1380 entries from 29 countries. "War Rapes in Former Yugoslavia" got a silver medal in the highly rated category "Best Investigative Report". Producer Eric Beauchemin is very pleased with the result. "Very little was known about the subject at the time I made my first trip to the region. I was shocked when aid workers in Croatia told me that over 60,000 women had been raped. The fact that this programme was awarded a prize in New York is not only good for Radio Netherlands, it's a sign that people care about the plight of the innocent women and children caught in the conflict". Eric also picked up a bronze medal in the category "Best Public Affairs Programme" for his documentary on the reconstruction of Mozambique. "Operation Vula", a programme by Veronica Wilson about the Dutch anti-apartheid movement and its struggle against the South African secret police was a Finalist in the category "Best Interview". "Revenge of the Tide", a documentary reflecting on the 40th anniversary since the floods in Zeeland, won a silver medal in the "History" section. Jonathan Marks, who researched and produced the programme, says that Radio Netherlands has built up a strong reputation for examining topics from different angles. "Although 1800 people lost their lives in 1953, there have been more recent floods with a higher death toll. But if theories about the greenhouse effect are correct, the sea will threaten many more areas of the world as parts of the polar ice caps melt. In the case of Zeeland, the Dutch learned how to prevent another disaster and the technology is being applied to other areas of the world". The weekly programme "Media Network" was awarded a Finalist prize in the "International Affairs" category for a feature reviewing the war of words surrounding the Falklands 10 years ago. "The results in New York are significant", says Jonathan Marks who also heads the English department at Radio Netherlands. "We were up against competition from BBC, National Public Radio, Voice of America and CBC. All these stations have production budgets much larger than ours. Making a documentary in a foreign language, in this case English, requires even more effort to find the right people and bring across the feeling. These awards come at a time when Radio Netherlands is going through a major re-organisation and working towards a new "Mission Statement" for 1994 and beyond. Public broadcasters have to justify their use of public funds. In the English department it is clear we have found a niche in specialist features. We hope to be able to continue what we've established." "Radio Netherlands is becoming a programme production house rather than simply a shortwave radio station. We constantly feed news items and documentaries to major networks in North America and Europe. These get there by satellite, courier or the phone. We also have a loyal shortwave audience. The relays of our programmes via transmitters in the Commonwealth of Independent States have made our signals much more reliable in South Asia. Personally, I'm hoping we can conduct publicity campaigns to tell more listeners in Africa that we exist. This is a changeover phase in sound broadcasting where, in order to survive, we are forced to invest in satellite distribution and maintain shortwave. The RN Board of Governors is expected to announce its decision as to our future shortly after October 8th." Programme Line-Up All times listed in this document are in UTC (the same as Greenwich Mean Time) and the days are also linked to the UTC clock. Listeners in North America will find that broadcasts listed as early Monday morning UTC are in fact Sunday evening in their part of the world and so on throughout the week. A year ago we switched from single 55 minute broadcasts to transmissions lasting either two or three hours in length. This formula has resulted in a much better response to our programmes, by letter, phone and fax. The first and second hours carry different feature programmes. If there is a third hour, then it carries the same feature programme as the first hour. This gives you a greater number of chances to tune in to our station, hear favourite programmes and perhaps sample new ones. The frequencies are given at the end of this file. The Make-Up of the Transmissions Each transmission segment starts with a bulletin of news. From Monday - Saturday inclusive, the news is followed by "Newsline", a 14 minute review of current events. The programme features on-the-spot correspondents'reports, interviews and commentaries by our own in-house specialists. The "Newsline" team includes Ginger da Silva, James Kliphuis, Ren e Postma, Eric Beauchemin, Robert Green, Harry Kliphuis, Marijke van der Meer, H lne Michaud and Luc Lucas. Special editions for Africa (aired at 1737, 1837 & 1937 UTC) are prepared by Jimmy Ocitti. At 1337, 1437, & 1537 UTC you can hear a Newsline edition with Stuart Pallister specially catered to the interests of listeners in Asia. After the current affairs presentation, half-hour feature programmes follow. Browse through this list. Note the times given. For details of the frequencies and target areas served, refer to the "At a Glance" table. Features on the air Science: "Research File" producer and presenter Anne Blair Gould says the success of our science programme lies in its interpretation of science in the broadest possible sense. "I see it as my job to put each item broadcast on the Research File - whether a news flash or an in-depth investigation - into the context of our society. Science is at its most interesting when you can see its relevance to our lives. Over the last five years, the programme has definitely developed a quasi-philosophical approach. We pride ourselves in asking questions such as what is science? Is science a modern-day religion? And what priorities has science in schools and further education?" Research File is there to put it all into perspective! Monday: 0750, 0950, 1150, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950. Tuesday: 0050, 0250, 0350. Thursday: 0850, 1250, 1450, 1850, 2350. Friday: 0150. Serious Music & More: On September 27th we will start a new season of CDutch, hosted by Harry Kliphuis. This programme examines recent releases on compact disc in the serious music field. Half way through the season, on January 3rd, Robert Green takes over for another in the popular series "From Sapphire to Laser". Robert takes an issue and illustrates how well (or sometimes how badly) composers have tried to tackle the subject. If you like classical music, both these programmes should be in your programme diary. Monday: 0905, 1105, 1505, 1905, Tuesday: 0005. Development: TNo Boundaries" In a world of increasing complexity and interdepen-dence, this programme looks at many of the underlying issues which drive the relationships between North and South; and those within and between the countries of the South. This is what's meant by "development" in the closing years of this century. Aid, trade, human rights, military power and religion are all important causes of both friction and cohesion. "No Boundaries" examines topics from a variety of perspectives, North AND South. The programme makes extensive use of reporters in the field. In addition, Carl Josephs who hosts the programme, makes interviews with specialists and decision makers both in The Netherlands and elsewhere. We also report from conferences where new development policy is being decided. Tuesday: 0150, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950, 2350. Business: "Let's Get to Business", a down-to-earth programme devoted to the way in which a little Dutchness most probably first came into your life...through trade. Barry O'Dwyer investigates the business world, without the bother of the financial indices! Monday: 0850, 1050,1250, 1450, 1850, 2350. Culture: Last season, we increased our coverage of Dutch and European Festivals covering all aspects of the arts and this season we'll cover even more. "Mirror Images" is the name of our weekly arts magazine, hosted by David Swatling. Here's a preview of some of the topics. There is, of course, the long running Early Music Festival and the Dutch Film Days in Utrecht to begin the new season at the end of September. But we'll also attend the second Comic Strip Festival in Haarlem, one of the features in October. A new generation of comic strip artists have developed an exciting new format which is attracting a whole new audience. In November, the second Minority Language Music Festival will feature groups like Wiegels Wjukkelmasine from Friesland and Mouth Music from Scotland. Mirror Images will be there and you'll hear sounds and sounds that don't feature on MTV...at least not yet! The winter in this part of the world brings the usual flurry of film festivals. In December, Amsterdam hosts the Documentary Film Festival which gives an overlooked genre a new lease of life...real life! We start 1994 with the Rotterdam Film Festival in January. This has become one of the most popular film festivals for many film buffs with its humanistic approach and casual, conversational atmosphere. In February, the 44th Berlin International Film Festival takes the spotlight - still one of the most important European arts events of the year. These festivals will be the source for our regular feature "Film Frontiers" where we profile emerging filmmakers who are breaking new ground in cinema. In March we'll be visiting EuroDisney as it approaches its second birthday. The first year has been a financial disaster, often labeled "Bungle Book". The Dutch company of Philips has been responsible for the nightly "Electric Parade". To what extent is EuroDisney a new cultural institution? And we learn how its staffing has become a lesson in European unity. In short, Mirror Images tackles subjects that are classical or modern, popular or alternative. Join us for a weekly mixture of interviews and features from Holland and other European capitals: Tuesday: 0750, 0950, 1150, 1450, 1850. Wednesday: 0050, 0250, 0350. Encore! This is a general title for a wide variety of features, some of which have been aired earlier. The season starts though on September 29th with a brand new series called "A Future From The Past...The Holland Festival". What sort of relevance does a major festival of the arts running through an entire month of concerts, recitals, opera, film, theatre and dance have in the nineties? Most developed countries have a fairly extensive cultural programme throughout the year, so do we still need these major arts manifestations? In "A future from the past"...a series in six parts, Nevil Gray will try to answer these questions in discussions with all six past Directors of the annual Holland Festival of the Arts now in its forty sixth year. You will hear of the development and evolution of the festival through the memories of Peter Diamand, Jaap den Das, Hans de Witte, Frans de Ruiter, Ad Ts Gravesande and current director Jan van Vlijmen. The series is illustrated throughout with rare and original performances from past festivals right back to its inspiration "High Arts in the Low Countries" from 1947. "Dancing Through Colombia" is a series of three half-hour presentations compiled by Francis Rolt. He's been to this South American country to find about more out dance and its importance in Colombian culture. Francis arrives in Bogota on November 10th to take his first steps. He explores how dances are mixed up with history, religion and social status. The trip continues on November 17th with a report from the heart of the country. Finally, on November 24th, he looks at the roots of dance. Does the attitude of the church (positive or negative) reflect the attitudes of the older generation? Jonathan Marks has always had a fascination for things mechanical. On December 1st there's a second chance to hear the series "Marks on Mechanics". It starts by looking at the mechanical clock industry, making a comeback after the devastation caused by the arrival of quartz movements. Carillons are no longer confined to church towers. We visit a company that's using floppy disks to programme music at shopping centres in far off lands. On December 15th we explore player pianos and hear Mahler playing his own works at the start of the century. The fourth programme visits Fred Haanebeek, who has an impressive collection of early phonographs and gramophones. The series concludes on December 29th with a look at jukeboxes. Around 1000 are imported into Holland from the USA every year. More details are given on the air. Listen for announcements. Wednesday: 0150, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1450, 1850, 2350. Communications: "Media Network". If you're interested in broadcasting, don't miss this award-winning programme. Jonathan Marks hosts this weekly survey of communication developments compiled with the assistance of over 170 regular monitors across the globe. Regular contributors include Arthur Cushen, Victor Goonetilleke, Dave Rosenthal, Lou Josephs, Jim Cutler, Mike Bird and Andy Sennitt. The programme offers unrivaled coverage of the media developments linked to current events as well as full-length documentary features. Input on the output is always welcome. Thursday: 0150, 0750, 0950, 1150, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950. Friday: 0050, 0250, 0350. "Airtime Africa"; This is the programme for everyone interested in African affairs. Producer Veronica Wilson has just returned from leave to pick up the thread of the show again. Veronica presents topical reports from correspondents across Africa and covers events in Europe that influence Africa's development. Includes regular features such as "Media Echoes". Friday 1850, Saturday 1750, 1950. Listener Feedback: "Sounds Interesting" is different as it puts the listener in the spotlight. Robert Chesal has developed the fine art of busting rusty clich s about Holland. If you have an idea which you think sounds interesting, include your phone number when you write. Alternatively, leave a comment on our 24 hour listener answer line. Dial the international exchange code (e.g. 011 in the USA & Canada, 00 in Germany), followed by 31 for Holland, 35 which is the area code for Hilversum, then the subscriber number 724222. Robert also researches a number of features each week to get you thinking about a variety of topics. "I've been delighted at the response we've had to the special monthly in-depth features", says Robert Chesal. "The new topics generate other ideas and that way we ensure that there is plenty of variety". In this season, the first weekend in the month will contain a gastronomic feature "On Course", specifically designed to whet your appetite. Part One is on October 2nd ("For Starters), all about appetizers and soups now trendy amongst European chefs. On November 6th in "Wines & Spirits", Robert visits a rare Dutch vineyard. Are they really trying to compete with the fine wines from France, Italy, Spain and Germany? "The Main Course" on December 4th looks at four entr es: fish, fowl, meat and vegetarian. Robert tries traditional and exotic flavours. Saturday January 8th will contain "Desert Storm". Holland has a rich tradition in chocolate and other candies. Chesal also looks at cakes and the liqueur industry. On February 5th, the last episode is called "What's in a meal?" We follow the National Food Inspection Department as they check restaurants meet the stringent hygiene standards. And we talk to the man who rates restaurants for the Michelin guide. For these and other features, don't miss Sounds Interesting: Saturday: 0750, 0950, 1150, 1350, 1550, 1850. Sunday: 0050, 0350. "Towards 2000" in the coming season continues as the weekly forum for social change around the globe. Coming up: The Panama Canal, Hong Kong and Macau are among the strategic sites due to change hands in the 1990's. The transfers, still years away, affect us now. You'll hear different critical views in the feature "Leased Land" . Exiles, Emigrants, Refugees and Fortune-seekers are on the move around the globe, and as new and sometimes temporary but always nostalgic cultures spring up you'll hear about them in "Songs Of Exile". And while separatists continue to agitate we turn our attention in part to a different group: the people who move within the unique societies around "Border Zones". From the US.-Mexico divide to the centuries-old Dutch-German union even within the same town, human traffic defies all political considerations along the frontier. Producer Martha Hawley says she's always interested in suggestions for new themes to tackle and welcomes comments to the issues raised. "Towards 2000" airs Friday: 0750, 0950, 1150,1350, 1550. Saturday: 0050, 0250, 0350. "East of Edam". Dheera Sujan and Maggie Ayre have made their mark on the international broadcasting scene with a lively mixture of off-beat interviews, music and a touch of humour. In February 1994 the programme will be visiting India as part of Radio Netherlands'South Asia Season. Sunday: 0235, 0835, 1035, 1235, 1435, 1835, 2335. Monday 0135. The Great Sports Experiment A listener survey in the summer revealed that there's a thirst for more sport, especially from listeners in Africa. So we're launching a 13 week trial to judge your reaction. This is a crucial time for sports fans, with the Winter Olympics in Norway and the build up to next summer's football World Cup in North America. But in the best traditions of international broadcasting, this new programme will take an overview of all sports in all parts of the world: from swimming and tennis, to golf and equestrian. Bats, Balls & Baselines will be split into four clear sections: Issues & Investigations: Sports Personality Profile; General Features; and Fixtures/Results & Sports News. The subjects covered in Issues & Investigations will be diverse: Drug Abuse in sport - what are the authorities here in Holland doing to clamp down? Medical Advice - a doctor advises on what not to eat before running a marathon through to how to avoid muscle strain; Gambling - both on horses and in casinos, legally and also illegally; and is there a future for the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, currently earmarked for demolition? Sports Personality Profile will talk not only with successful sportsmen and women, but also with their coaches and trainers, plus those who have made covering sport their career. We start the series with a profile of a leading Dutch newspaper sports photographer. The General Feature is the programme's backbone: subjects will include the rise-and-rise of first class cricket in The Netherlands, football's new dominance in Japan, Amsterdam's bid to stage the 1998 Gay Olympics, a look at carambole, and at the little known sport of reverse rally driving!! Fixtures/Results & News will detail major sporting events slated for the week ahead, give results for the previous week's events, and keep an eye on the world's sports press to keep abreast of the major news stories. Whilst Bats, Balls & Baselines makes no claim to cover all sports all the time, it will capture a little of the enthusiasm that is a universal language in the world of sport. The presenter is sports journalist Howard Shannon. Friday: 1750, 1950. Saturday: 0250, 0850, 1050, 1250, 1450, 2350. Entertainment: "Happy Station" Pete Myers was extremely busy when we dropped by for details of the new season. On November 19th, the world's oldest short-wave show celebrates 65 years on the air. "We're going to celebrate the anniversary in style" says Pete. "Radio Netherlands is moving into the satellite age and has enjoyed great success with re-broadcasting in the Caribbean and Latin America. We're planning to feature the rich culture and music of the Netherlands Antilles in the shows around the anniversary date. To do it properly we have to take the show on location! I know that sounds like a holiday but in fact the organisation behind entertainment is quite complex. Earlier this year I went to Lebanon with Ginger da Silva to look up old friends. We discovered so many stories that the visit generated four documentaries, all of which I found very moving." The call-out feature continues to work well. When you next write to Happy Station, include your phone number (including the area code). You can either react to the topics suggested on the air, or suggest new subjects. Pete regularly sifts through the mail to select interesting listeners to surprise. Coupled with "East of Edam", Radio Netherlands offers you a great package of entertainment every week. Sunday: 0135, 0735, 0935, 1135, 1335, 1535, 1735, 1935. Monday: 0035, 0235, 0335. Focus in Depth Documentaries: By popular demand, we're keeping this programme slot open for in-depth treatment of one subject or a short series. This season covers a wide range of issues. Note that all documentaries get their first airing on Wednesday with repeats on the following Friday and Saturday. Here are some of the topics you can expect to hear. We start the new season of documentaries on 29th September with "One for the Books". This a two part documentary looks at writers, readers and publishers in the Lowlands. What topics are writers dealing with? Do they manage to persuade foreign publishers to translate their works. Why haven't more works penetrated the English speaking market. There is thriving literature scene in Holland, but its existence is not well known outside the Dutch speaking areas of Europe. Producer Marijke van der Meer says "There are more books on sale per capita in Amstersam than in New York, Paris or London. So why has it been so difficult for the Dutch to get their act together for the famous Frankfurt book fair." The documentary on October 13th looks at Dutch prisons. Does the Dutch system work? Rina Miller reports on her findings. October 27th is reserved for a portrait of the composer Tchaikovsky who died 100 years ago. Robert Green presents "Chanson Trieste". The first two weeks of November contain documentaries from Israel and the occupied territories compiled by Eric Beauchemin. On November 17th we've scheduled "Prohibition Politics". A 30-minute investigation into what has transpired since the 1961 United Nations Single Convention Treaty on Narcotic Drugs was signed. This aimed at controlling cannabis and soft drugs use worldwide. As of May 1993, 15 major European cities have signed the Frankfurt Resolution, which began a movement toward self determination in the mater of drug policy -- often against their own national policies. Mindy Ran and Rina Miller have lined up several speakers including former-justice James Pickles, an outspoken conservative U.K. hardliner who FAVORS decriminalization. We speak with Herbert Schepe, head of the U.N. International Narcotics Control Board. He'll answer questions about limitations/possibilities contained within the Single Treaty. We also include views from Susanne Schardt, coordinator of the European Cities on Drug Policy; Chris Conrad, author, legalization activist and curator of the Hash Museum in Amsterdam; J.P. Seguela, French Advisor in the Battle Against Drugs -- absolutely opposed to decriminalization of drugs. "Dreamtime in Europe" is the title of a documentary on November 24th exploring why Australian Aboriginal art and culture have such an impact in Europe. On the first day of December Jonathan Groubert explores Dutch Roots in his native Brooklyn, New York. He visits with Charles Gorring, curator of the last Dutch farm and the poet Leo Vroman. A week later, Onno van Burren looks at Ghettos. Amsterdam mayor Ed van Thijn calls the threatening segregation THE problem of the nineties. Reporter Howard Shannon will be looking at the emergency services on December 15th & 22nd. The first documentary of 1994 examines the crime wave in Eastern Europe. Ren e Postma travels to the region to find out if law enforcement can cope and whether the problem may spread. Radio Netherlands plans to focus on South Asia for the month of February. Several producers will be travelling to the region to report from the area. Watch for announcements and contests early in the New Year! Africa is looked upon as a continent with a devastated economy, famine and civil wars. There is hardly any mention of Africa as a continent where people survive, despite the crisis. During the first three weeks of March, Veronica Wilson will be re-dressing this one-sided view. She'll be highlighting the contribution that Africans are making in the European parliament. As Africans migrate to Europe, they bring with them their indigenous religions and spirits, which inspires the lives of people they meet. We examine some of the new religious sects springing up in The Netherlands. The documentaries listed above are broadcast Wednesday: 0750, 0950, 1150, 1350, 1550, 1750, 1950: Thursday: 0050, 0250, 0350. Friday: 0850, 1050, 1250, 1450, 2350, Saturday: 0150. Input on the Output: We care about your comments. That's why we've opened as many channels of communication for you to get back to us. You can send electronic messages concerning our English programmes through FIDONET, Internet and Compuserve. Just route the message via MCI Mail to Jonathan Marks, account number 338-2983. You can phone the Radio Netherlands answerline on +31 35 724222 (24 hrs a day). We also welcome your letters sent to English Section, Radio Netherlands, P.O. Box 222, 1200 JG Hilversum, The Netherlands. You can also fax us on +31 35 724352, but please mark the fax for the attention of the English Department If you live in the Indian Subcontinent, you may find it more convenient to write to us at: English Section, Radio Netherlands, P.O. Box 5257, Chanakya Puri Post Office, New Delhi, postal code 110021, India. Your letters are then forwarded to us in Hilversum every three weeks. A few words about "On Target" Listener feedback is always helpful in tracking how fast the Newsletter reached its target and what you did with the electronic edition. This Newsletter also has a Spanish edition which is why for production and distribution reasons the printed version (with photos) is printed and distributed from Radio Netherlands' office in Costa Rica. If you are planning to move between now and March 1994, please send address corrections to the following address. On Target, Radio Netherlands, P.O. Box 222, 1200 JG Hilversum, The Netherlands. Fax: +31 35 724352. We still need more postal code corrections from listeners in Germany. We keep the mailing list in Hilversum. Do not send corrections to Costa Rica. We reserve the right the make changes to the published line-up as our production is affected by current affairs. Changes to the published schedule are announced on the air in between feature programmes. The views expressed in "On Target" are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Radio Netherlands' Management. Articles may be quoted or reproduced in other magazines without prior permission. A copy of the magazine would be appreciated. The Radio Netherlands Winter Transmission Schedule, Starts on Sunday September 26th 1993 Ends Saturday March 26th 1994. Time UTC Frequencies (kHz) Target 0030 M9860, A7305 South Asia 0130 M11655, M9860, A9845 South Asia 0230 M11655, M9860, A9845 South Asia 0730 B9720, B9630 Pacific 0830 B9720 Pacific 0930 I9810, P7260, B9865, B9720 Far East & Pacific 1030 I9810, P7260 Far East & S.E. Asia 1130 F9650, F5955 Europe 1230 F9650, F5955 Europe 1330 M15530, F13700, M9895 South Asia 1430 M15150, F13700, M9895 South Asia 1530 M15150, F13700, M9895 South Asia 1730 B21590, B21515, M9605, M6020 South, East & West Africa 1830 B21590, B21515, M9605, M6020 South, East & West Africa 1930 B21590, B17605 WestAfrica 2330 B6165, F6020 North America 0030 M11655, B$9840, B6165, F6020 North America 0330 B9590, B6165 North America Key to transmitter locations: F= Flevoland, M=Madagascar relay, B=Bonaire relay station, A=Alma Ata, I=Irkutsk, P=Petropavlovsk Kamchatski. $= AM-compatible USB. No the M11655 is not a mistake....we are going to use Madagascar to beam to the Eastern part of North America at 0030 UTC as an experiment...there is no longer any propagation to Asia at that time. That's it. Feedback always welcome!