Yesterday (27th July 2025), I headed out with Marija VK5MAZ and activated the Nurragi Conservation Reserve VKFF-2247. A special certificate was issued as it was 2025 National Tree Day.
2025 National Tree Day certificate
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Voice of Vietnam QSL card
A few days ago, I received the QSL card below from the Voice of Vietnam for my reception of their station on 9840 kHz on 2nd July 2024.
Antenna for Baofeng handheld
A few weeks ago I purchased a foldable VHF/UHF antenna on Temu for my Baofeng handheld.
Last night I listened in briefly to the AHARS net on the Crafers repeater. Despite there being a large amount of dirt in between me and the repeater site, I was able to copy quite well.
The antenna is 72 cm (28.3 inches) in length with a SMA-Female connector.
For a cheap little antenna I am quite impressed.
VKFF Hunter Honour Roll 2,300
I received this certificate last week, the VKFF Hunter Honour Roll 2,300 certificate.
Thank you to all of the VKFF activators and thank you to Adam VK2YK, the VK5 VKFF State Rep.
WTWW – 5920 kHz
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.
| S | I | N | P | O |
| 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- Dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of WTWW.
References.
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
Voice of Turkey – 13635 kHz
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.
| S | I | N | P | O |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- Dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of the Voice of Turkey.
References.
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 12 Jul. 2025].
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.
| S | I | N | P | O |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FTdx101MP
- dipole antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of Shiokaze.
References.
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
HLL 5855.6 kHz
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.
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.
| S | I | N | P | O |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
My equipment:-
- Realistic DX-302
- Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of SIBC.
References.
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- 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.
| S | I | N | P | O |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
My equipment:-
- Yaesu FRG7
- Alpha Delta DX sloper antenna
Below is a short video showing my reception of WWCR.
References.
- Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/ [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025].
- World Radio TV Handbook 2025
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