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This Peruvian broadcaster is very new to the international shortwave broadcast scene. It commenced broadcasting from Nueva Cajamarca in January 1992 on 6803 kHz with a transmitter capable of only 250 watts. The station operates from 1000-1200 UTC and 2100-0100 UTC with a variety of music programs. Evenings include a lively musical request program that is very popular with the local listeners. Nueva Cajamarca, with a population of appoxicamtely 5.000, is located in the province of Rioja in the Department of San Martín. Agriculture is the most important element of the local econoomy The primary crops are rice and corn. The local market places are abundant and active. They form a beehive of commerce and serve as an integral part of the regions economy. Edilberto Lucio Peralta Loxada is the station's gerente. He replies to listener reports with a personal letter. Spanish language reception reports with return postage an be sent to the station at: Ondas del Río Mayo Jirón Huallaga 348 Nueva Cajamarca, San Martín Peru (Source: Richard A. D'Angelo, NASWA Journal, August 1993) |