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.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of CFRX.

References.

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

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.

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.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of Reach Beyond Australia.

References.

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

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.

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:

https://tasmaritime.au/

Below is a short video of my reception.

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.

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.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of Denge Gel.

References.

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

At about 0725 UTC on Sunday, 10th August 2025, I tuned in to Royal Air Force (RAF) VOLMET, transmitting on 11253 kHz, from St Eval, UK.

Below is a short video of my reception.

At about 0613 UTC on Sunday, 10th day of August 2025, I tuned in to Radio Mali, Republic of Mali, broadcasting on 5995 kHz in the French language.

Above: World globe showing the location of Mali in northwest Africa. Image c/o Wikipedia

I was inspired to listen to the station after viewing a video on YouTube by Rob VK3BVW.

The broadcast was coming from the 50 kW transmitter near Bamako.

Above: Map showing the location of Bamako. Map c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of Radio Mali was poor. The signal strength was low and was amongst the noise. However, the commentary and music were audible.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

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

References.

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

On 10th August 2025, I tuned in to Brisbane Radio on 13306 kHz.

Below is a short video of my reception.