Shiokaze – 6040 kHz

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.

SINPO
43443

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

Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation – 5020 kHz

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.

SINPO
45444

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

WWCR, USA – 4840 kHz

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.

SINPO
45444

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

KBS World Radio, SOUTH KOREA – 9570 kHz

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.

SINPO
45444

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].

China Radio International – 9600 kHz

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.

SINPO
55555

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

China Radio International – 17750 kHz

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.

SINPO
45444

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

Voice of Indonesia – 4755 kHz

At about 1028 UTC on Wednesday, the 9th day of July 2025, I tuned in to the Voice of Indonesia broadcasting on 4755 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 10 kW transmitter in Jakarta, Indonesia. (Short Wave Info 2024)

The overall reception of the Voice of Indonesia was fair.

SINPO
35333

My equipment:-

  • Yaesu FTdx101MP
  • dipole antenna

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

References.

World Radio TV Handbook 2025

  1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 9 Jul. 2025].‌
  2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 9 Jul. 2025].
  3. World Radio TV Handbook 2025

Voice of Korea – 9435 kHz

At about 1336 UTC on Tuesday, the 8th day of July 2025, I tuned in to the Voice of Korea, NORTH KOREA, broadcasting on 9435 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 200 kW transmitter in Kujang, North Korea. The target audience was North America. (Short Wave Info 2024) (WRTH 2025)

The overall reception of the Voice of Korea was good.

SINPO
44444

My equipment:-

  • Yaesu FTdx101MP
  • dipole antenna

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

References.

  1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 8 Jul. 2025].‌
  2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 8 Jul. 2025].
  3. World Radio TV Handbook 2025

Radio Slovakia International – 9455 kHz

At about 1227 UTC on Tuesday, the 8th day of July 2025, I tuned in to Radio Slovakia International broadcasting on 9455 kHz in the Spanish language.

The signal was coming from the WRMI (Radio Miami International) 100 kW transmitter in Okeechobee, Florida, USA. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- Map showing the location of Okeechobee, Florida, USA. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of Radio Slovakia International was fair. Unfortunately, there was moderate interference from China Radio International broadcasting on 9450 kHz in the Chinese language.

SINPO
33443

My equipment:-

  • Yaesu FTdx101MP
  • dipole antenna

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

References.

  1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 8 Jul. 2025].‌
  2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 8 Jul. 2025].
  3. World Radio TV Handbook 2025