Transworld Radio Africa in Malagasy on 9585 kHz - 18.12.2017 via Manzini, Eswatini (Swaziland) by Rajdeep Das

Transworld Radio Swaziland (Eswatini) transmitting from Manzini with 100Kw was heard on 18th December 2017 between 1455-1525 UTC on the frequency of 9585 kHz in Malagasy language with SINPO 43433. Place of Reception (QTH) – Kolkata, India (22.5726° N, 88.3639° E) Receiver Used: TECSUN PL 310 with Telescopic rod antenna. Sign in with signature tune and station ID in English “This is Trans World Radio Swaziland” followed by a musical tune followed by station ID in Malagasy by OM (male) announcer. A Male Pastor/Preacher was heard giving sermons with explanation in Malagasy. The program continued till 1522 UTC. During the deliberation or discourse the speaker was heard talking in various tones (his voice being modulated several times) indicating that the speaker was indeed explaining the significance of Gospel/ The Lord’s Sermon to his audience. A musical tune of the popular Carol– “Joy to the world, the Lord has come! / Let earth receive her King…” was heard. The signature tune of the station was heard till sign off at 1525UTC.