This week… in your letters
Browse through the messages sent in by our listeners
Ana-Maria Popescu, 18.07.2016, 16:03
“I am an SWL since 1989 but now I am back on the shortwaves and found your very nice signal. I really enjoy it.
Juan Carlos Munoz, Guatemala
“I am a regular follower of your website. I like your website very much. I especially like your news, from which I get information about Romania and the rest of the world. I like the sports news, particularly Romanian football information, and I also like your music very much.
Sathi Parvin, Bangladesh
“Little fading, but receiving loud and clear. The newsreel and music highlights are my favourite. Thanks for the SW broadcast to North America.
Tye Neiswonger, Beallsville, Ohio, USA
“Dear Radio Romania, I am from Uzbekistan, my name is Ergash Tursunov. I am 52, former English teacher and now the office manager of a joint venture. This morning I was listening to RRI at 17760 due to poor reception I couldnt clearly hear the three questions of the contest. Please could you send me the questions ASAP so I can try to find the answers and send them back to RRI?
Ergash Tursunov, Uzbekistan
“Dear RRI, I really enjoy listening to your shows in English daily. I find them very informative and a nice way to end the night with. I am particularly fond of your History part of the show. I have been a listener since summer 2015. I am due to go on holidays next month to Europe. I am bringing my portable radio just to listen to your station in English. Thank you once again.
Jordan Heyburn, Northern Ireland
“Dear RRI, Some recent days here have been characterised by temperatures soaring into the high 80sF and sometimes above 90, but by high humidity as well. Even if New York State is located in the north-east of the USA, sometimes summers here can be plenty hot and unbearably humid too. I imagine that your current broadcasts will include the British decision to quit the EU. The British people decided to do so despite the obvious reluctance of their PM, Mr. Cameron. I am surprised that Great Britain made this decision. The explanation appears to be that Great Britain does not want the EU to determine their immigration policies. But this recent decision in Britain will take a while to effect. It will take months to negotiate the trade deals, etc.
Robert Krolikowski, Perry, NY, USA
“Dear RRI, I am most pleased to send you this reception report on your broadcast. I again wish to thank you for your shortwave broadcasts. Listening to them was a great way to get to know your wonderful country. I appreciate the hard work you have done to produce and present the programs. Please accept my best wishes.
John Fisher, N. Chelmsford, MA, USA
“The primary reason for listening to RRI or browsing its website is to connect myself with the most friendly voice of a proud and resurgent nation that is seeking its rightful place in the comity of nations. I like RRI for what it is – its open policy of projecting not only the positive attributes but also highlighting its deficiencies which is rather rare in the world of broadcasting. RRI never fails to report of any shortfalls in its commitments to the EU or shirks from reporting of any public fund laundering even if it happens to be a person holding high office. This bold exercise reaffirms my faith in the transparency and integrity of the Romanian people which serves as a model for the world to follow. The depth and variety of the programmes offered by RRI are so multifarious that they suit audience of every taste and age group who are eager to know and learn more about the exciting country of Romania. My family and I appreciate RRI for the latest updated news and reviews that are presented in a balanced, unbiased manner, and for educating us on the current developments in the country’s music, art, cinema, culture, politics, sports, economy and science and technology. As I look back to Radio Romania’s almost 88 years of service I can easily visualize an even more glorious future scenario where RRI will be quite capable of rendering the best of broadcasting technology to its worldwide fraternity of listeners with its dynamically-oriented bouquet of programmes. RRI as the Voice of Romania has ensured that it is heard even in the remotest corners of the globe by continuing on its shortwave transmission when most of the world’s leading radio stations have curtailed it. Wouldn’t you call it an inspiration which few words can describe?
Jayanta Chakrabarty, India
