At about 1302 UTC on Thursday, the 19th day of June 2025, I tuned in to Voice of Korea, broadcasting on 11710 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 200 kW transmitter in Kujang. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of North Korea. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of the Voice of Korea was good.

The broadcast consisted of music and commentary.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of the Voice of Korea.

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 19 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 19 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 1249 UTC on Wednesday, the 11th day of June 2025, I tuned in to All India Radio, broadcasting on 11810 kHz in the Pashto language.

The signal was coming from the 500 kW transmitter in Bengaluru. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of India. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of All India Radio was good.

The broadcast consisted of music.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of All India Radio.

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Jun. 2025].
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 11 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 0642 UTC on Wednesday, the 11th day of June 2025, I tuned in to Radio Vanuatu, broadcasting on 9960 kHz in the Bislama language.

The signal was coming from the 2.5 kW transmitter in Port Vila. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of Vanuatu. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of Radio Vanuatu was good.

The broadcast consisted of music.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of Radio Vanuatu.

References.

1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 11 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Jun. 2025].‌

The June 2025 meeting of the Strathalbyn Amateur Radio Group was held at the Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club airfield at Strathalbyn.

Our host was Bill VK5WMK.

A few of us, including me, were game enough to fly one of Bill’s aircraft. Admittedly, Bill did have a second control if something went wrong, which fortunately it did not.

Phil VK5ADB and I were particularly keen and are now hooked on this hobby. Another one to add to my list.

What a great day. Many thanks, Bill.

At about 1304 UTC on Tuesday, the 10th day of June 2025, I tuned in to China Radio International, broadcasting on 9800 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 500 kW transmitter in Kunminganning. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of China. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of China Radio International was excellent.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FRG7
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of FEBC Radio.

References.

1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 1232 UTC on Tuesday, the 10th day of June 2025, I tuned in to Voice of Vietnam, broadcasting on 9840 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Hanoi. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of Vietnam. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of the Voice of Vietnam was good.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of the Voice of Vietnam.

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 1200 UTC on Tuesday, the 10th day of June 2025, I tuned in to KNLS Alaska, broadcasting on 9795 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Anchor Point. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- Map showing the location of Alaska. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of KNLS was good.   The signal strength was good, and there was slight interference from stations on adjacent frequencies. There were slight static crashes on the band from local storms here in Australia. There was no fading of the signal.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of KNLS.

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 1138 UTC on Tuesday, the 10th day of June 2025, I tuned in to FEBC Radio, broadcasting on 9795 kHz in the Vietnamese language.

The signal was coming from the Iba 100 kW transmitter in the Philippines. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of the Philippines. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of FEBC Radio was poor.   The signal strength was good; however, there was obvious deliberate interference in the form of a siren on the frequency. It made listening pleasure very difficult.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of FEBC Radio.

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 10 Jun. 2025].‌

I am very pleased to have received this certificate for my 1st place in Australia in my category for the 2025 CQ WPX Contest.

Thank you to everyone who contacted me, and thank you to those behind the scenes who run this very popular contest.