As part of the 8th National Police Week in Australia, I will be on air as VI8POL from Saturday, 13th September, through until Monday, 29th September 2025.

National Police Week is a celebration of our nation’s police. It is a time to pause to honour the 826 Australian police officers whose lives have been lost while performing their duty. It is also a time to remember police officers who have lost their lives through illness or other circumstances.

Sadly, in the past few weeks, another Australian police officer paid the ultimate price protecting the community. Constable Keith Smith was shot and killed in Tasmania whilst executing a court-issued warrant.

I will add a QRZ.com page soon.

Here is a selection of QSL cards received in the past week for VK5MAZ and VK5PAS.

I received this Certificate of Appreciation for my involvement in VK80MAN and Operation Manna.

Many thanks to the organisers of the event.

On the 30th May 2025, I attended a World Radio TV Handbook ‘Radio Unplugged’ presentation by Microsoft Teams. It was entitled ‘DXing Through Time and was presented by Rob Wagner VK3BVW.

It was a very interesting presentation. Well done, Rob.

The full presentation can be found on YouTube.

Rob has an excellent website which can be found at…..

https://medxr.blogspot.com/

At about 0625 UTC on Wednesday, the 22nd day of June 2025, I tuned in to Vatican Radio, broadcasting on 11815 kHz in the Ukrainian language.

The signal was coming from the 250 kW transmitter in Santa Maria di Galeria. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- Map showing the location of the Vatican. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of Vatican Radio was good.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

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

References.

1. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 22 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 22 Jun. 2025].

At about 1302 UTC on Thursday, the 19th day of June 2025, I tuned in to Voice of Korea, broadcasting on 11710 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 200 kW transmitter in Kujang. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of North Korea. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of the Voice of Korea was good.

The broadcast consisted of music and commentary.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

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

References.

1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 19 Jun. 2025].‌
2. Shortwaveschedule.com. (2024). ShortwaveSchedule.com. [online] Available at: https://shortwaveschedule.com/‌ [Accessed 19 Jun. 2025].‌

At about 1249 UTC on Wednesday, the 11th day of June 2025, I tuned in to All India Radio, broadcasting on 11810 kHz in the Pashto language.

The signal was coming from the 500 kW transmitter in Bengaluru. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of India. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of All India Radio was good.

The broadcast consisted of music.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

Below is a short video showing my reception of All India Radio.

References.

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

At about 0642 UTC on Wednesday, the 11th day of June 2025, I tuned in to Radio Vanuatu, broadcasting on 9960 kHz in the Bislama language.

The signal was coming from the 2.5 kW transmitter in Port Vila. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of Vanuatu. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of Radio Vanuatu was good.

The broadcast consisted of music.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FTdx101MP
• dipole antenna

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

References.

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

The June 2025 meeting of the Strathalbyn Amateur Radio Group was held at the Strathalbyn Model Aircraft Club airfield at Strathalbyn.

Our host was Bill VK5WMK.

A few of us, including me, were game enough to fly one of Bill’s aircraft. Admittedly, Bill did have a second control if something went wrong, which fortunately it did not.

Phil VK5ADB and I were particularly keen and are now hooked on this hobby. Another one to add to my list.

What a great day. Many thanks, Bill.

At about 1304 UTC on Tuesday, the 10th day of June 2025, I tuned in to China Radio International, broadcasting on 9800 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the 500 kW transmitter in Kunminganning. (Short Wave Info 2024)

Above:- World globe showing the location of China. Image c/o Wikipedia.

The overall reception of China Radio International was excellent.

My equipment:-

• Yaesu FRG7
• dipole antenna

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

References.

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