I received a very quick response to my QSL request and reception of Royal Air Force (RAF) VOLMET on 11253 kHz on 13th August 2025. The letter below was received via email within 24 hours of submitting my report.
RAF VOLMET QSL letter
Monthly Archives: August 2025
Aircraft – 5643 kHz
At about 0928 UTC on Monday, 11th August 2025, I tuned in to Auckland Radio on 5643 kHz. This frequency is used in the South Pacific Major World Route Area (MWARA).
This frequency is shared by Auckland, San Francisco, Brisbane, and Clipperton.
I was able to clearly copy Auckland Radio with a strong signal.
I also copied one transmission from San Francisco Radio.
I was also able to hear aircraft flying across the Tasman Sea from the following airlines:
- Hainan Airlines
- Jetstar
- Qantas
You often hear the SELCAL tones. Selective Calling (SELCAL) is a system used in aviation to alert aircraft crews to incoming radio communications.
Below is a short video of what I heard.
WRMI USA – 5850 kHz
At about 0859 UTC on Monday, 11th day of August 2025, I tuned in to WRMI Radio Miami International, USA, broadcasting on 5850 kHz in the English language.
The broadcast was coming from the 100 kW transmitter at Okeechobee, USA. The target audience was Western North America.
The overall reception of WRMI was fair. The signal strength was fair. There were static crashes on the band from local storms in Australia.
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My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of WRMI.
References.
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 11 Aug. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Aug. 2025].
CFRX CANADA – 6070 kHz
At about 0838 UTC on Monday, 11th day of August 2025, I tuned in to CFRX Canada broadcasting on 6070 kHz in the English language.
The broadcast was coming from the 1 kW transmitter in Toronto.
Above: Map showing the location of Toronto. Map c/o Google Maps.
The overall reception of CFRX was poor.
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| 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of CFRX.
References.
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 11 Aug. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Aug. 2025].
US Coast Guard Marine Weather Service – 8764 kHz
At about 1210 UTC on 10th August 2025, I tuned in to the US Coast Guard Marine Weather Service, transmitting on 8764 kHz.
Below is a short video of my reception.
Reach Beyond Australia – 12010 kHz
At about 1140 UTC on Sunday, 10th day of August 2025, I tuned in to Reach Beyond Australia, broadcasting on 12010 kHz in the Rohingya language.
The broadcast was coming from the 100 kW transmitter at Kununurra, Western Australia.
Above: Map showing the location of Kununurra, Western Australia. Map c/o Wikipedia.
The overall reception of Reach Beyond Australia was good.
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| 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of Reach Beyond Australia.
References.
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 10 Aug. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Aug. 2025].
VK3SL transmission – 7285 kHz
At about 0755 UTC on 10th August 2025, I came across a transmission of old music on 7285 kHz. During the transmission, there was mention of VK3SL.
Below is a short video of my reception.
Tas Maritime Radio – 4146 kHz
At about 0747 UTC on 10th August 2025, I tuned in to Tas Maritime Radio, transmitting on 4146 kHz.
More information on Tas Maritime Radio can be found on their website at:
Below is a short video of my reception.
Australia VOLMET – 11387 kHz
At about 0734 UTC on 10th August 2025, I tuned in to Australia VOLMET, transmitting on 11387 kHz.
Below is a short video of my reception.
Denge Gel – 11545 kHz
At about 0732 UTC on Sunday, 10th day of August 2025, I tuned in to Denge Gel, broadcasting on 11545 kHz in the Kurdish language.
Denge Gel means ‘Voice of the People’. It replaced Denge Welat ‘Voice of the Homeland’ in September 2023, which had replaced Denge Kurdistane in October 2017. It was originally launched as Denge Mezopotamya in September 2012. The station broadcasts in support of ‘Parttiya Karkeren Kurdistane’ (PKK) – the Kurdistan Workers Party, which strives for the establishment of an independent state of Kurdistan, consisting of territories that are currently part of Eastern Turkey, Northern Iraq, Western Iran, and Northern Syria.
The broadcast was coming from the transmitter in Gavar, Armenia.
Above: Map showing the location of Gavar. Map c/o Wikipedia.
The overall reception of Denge Gel was fair.
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| 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of Denge Gel.
References.
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 10 Aug. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 10 Aug. 2025].
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