At about 0759 UTC on Saturday, the 12th day of July 2025, I tuned in to WTWW in the United States of America, broadcasting on 5920 kHz in the English language.

This was the first time I had heard WTWW since July 2024.

The overall reception of WTWW was fair.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• Dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of WTWW.

References.

1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].‌
2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].
3. World Radio TV Handbook 2025

At about 0713 UTC on Saturday, the 12th day of July 2025, I tuned in to the Voice of Turkey broadcasting on 13635 kHz in the Turkish language.

The signal was coming from the 500 KW transmitter in Emirler. Turkey. T(Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- Map showing the location of Ermiler, Turkey. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of the Voice of Turkey was good. There was some ‘bleed over’ from the Sound of Hope broadcasting in the Chinese language on 13630 kHz.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• Dipole antenna

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

References.

1. World Radio TV Handbook 2025
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].‌
3. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].

At about 1320 UTC on Friday, the 10th day of July 2025, I tuned in to Shiokaze (Sea Breeze) broadcasting on 6040 kHz in the Japanese language.

The signal was coming from the 300 kW transmitter in Ibaragi-koga-yamata. The target audience was Korea. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

Above:- Map showing the location of Ibaragi-koga-yamata, Japan. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of Shiokaze was fair. This was due to obvious deliberate interference on the frequency.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of Shiokaze.

References.

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

At about 1120 UTC on Friday, 11th July 2025, I tuned in to HLL, Korean Meteorological Administration in South Korea, broadcasting on 5855.6 kHz.

Below is a short video of my reception.

At about 1156 UTC on Friday, the 11th day of July 2025, I tuned in to Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) broadcasting on 5020 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 10 kW transmitter in Honiara, Solomon Islands. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of the Solomon Islands. Map c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of SIBC was good.

My equipment:-

• Realistic DX-302
• Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of SIBC.

References.

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

At about 1125 UTC on Friday, the 11th day of July 2025, I tuned in to WWCR USA, broadcasting on 4840 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Nashville, USA. The target audience was North America and Europe. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

Above:- Map showing the location of Nashville. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of WWCR was good.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FRG7
• Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of WWCR.

References.

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

At about 1300 UTC on Thursday, the 10th day of July 2025, I tuned in to KBS World Radio, SOUTH KOREA, broadcasting on 9570 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Kimjae, South Korea. The target audience was Southeast Asia. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

Above:- Map showing the location of Kimjae, South Korea. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of KBS World Radio.

My equipment:-

• Realistic DX-302
• Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of KBS World Radio.

References.

World Radio TV Handbook 2025

World Radio TV Handbook 2025

Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 10 Jul. 2025].‌

Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Jul. 2025].

At about 1239 UTC on Thursday, the 10th day of July 2025, I tuned in to China Radio International broadcasting on 9600 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Kunming-anning, China. The target audience was Southeast Asia. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

Above:- Map showing the location of Kumning-anning in southern China. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of China Radio International was excellent.

My equipment:-

• Realistic DX-302
• Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of China Radio International.

References.

World Radio TV Handbook 2025

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

At about 0905 UTC on Thursday, the 10th day of July 2025, I tuned in to China Radio International broadcasting on 17750 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 100 kW transmitter in Kashi-saibagh, China. The target audience was South Asia. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

Above:- Map showing the location of Kashi-saibagh in far western China. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of China Radio International was good.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FRG7
• Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of China Radio International.

References.

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