China Radio International – 17640 kHz

At about 0116 UTC on the 28th day of July 2024, I tuned in to China Radio International, broadcasting on 17640 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the Kashi Saibagh 500kW transmitter in China. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Kashi Saibagh. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of China Radio International was excellent.   The signal strength was very strong. There was no fading of the signal. There was no interference from other stations on the same frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
55555

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

Voice of Turkey – 17815 kHz

At about 1325 UTC on the 27th day of July 2024, I tuned in to the Voice of Turkey, broadcasting on 17790 kHz in the Turkish language.

The signal was coming from the Emirler 500kW transmitter in Turkey. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Emirler, Turkey. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of the Voice of Turkey was good.   The signal strength was good and there was only slight fading of the signal. There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
45444

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

CFRX Canada – 6070 kHz

At about 0903 UTC on the 27th day of July 2024, I tuned in to CFRX Canada, broadcasting on 6070kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the Toronto 1kW transmitter in Canada. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Toronto. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of CFRX was poor.   The signal strength was poor. There was moderate fading of the signal. There was no interference from other stations on the same frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
25332

Below is a short video showing my reception of CFRX.

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

Radio Nacional da Amazonia, BRAZIL – 6180 kHz

At about 0835 UTC on the 27th day of July 2024, I tuned in to Radio Nacional da Amazonia, BRAZIL, broadcasting on 6180 kHz in the Portuguese language.

The signal was coming from the Brasilia 250kW transmitter in Brazil. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Brasilia. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of Radio Nacional da Amazonia was good.   The signal strength was good and there was only slight fading of the signal.  There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
45444

Below is a short video showing my reception of Radio Nacional da Amazonia.

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

WTWW – 5085 kHz

At about 0810 UTC on the 27th day of July 2024, I tuned in to WTWW, broadcasting on 5085 kHz in the English language.

The program consisted of religious music.

The signal was coming from the Lebanon 100kW transmitter in Tennessee, USA. (Short Wave Info 2023)

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

The overall reception of WTWW was good.   The signal strength was good and there was only slight fading of the signal.  There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
45444

There were some static crashes on the band, but as the signal was so good, they did not significantly impact on listening pleasure.

Above:-Image c/o https://map.blitzortung.org/

Below is a short video showing my reception of WTWW.

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

Radio Vanuatu – 3945 kHz

At about 0745 UTC on the 27th day of July 2024, I tuned in to Radio Vanuatu, broadcasting on 3945 kHz in the Bislama language.

The signal was coming from the Port Vila 2.5kW transmitter in Vanuatu. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Port Vila, Vanuatu. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of Radio Vanuatu was fair.   The signal strength was and there was only slight fading of the signal.  There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
35333

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 27 Jul. 2024].‌

China Radio International – 17490 kHz

At about 1220 UTC on the 26th day of July 2024, I tuned in to China Radio International, broadcasting on 17490 kHz in the English language.

The signal was coming from the Kashi-saibagh 500kW transmitter in western China. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Kashi-saibagh. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of China Radio International was good.   The signal strength was good. There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies. There was only slight fading of the signal.

SINPO
45444

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 26 Jul. 2024].‌

Radio Free Europe – 15255 kHz

At about 1454 UTC on the 25th day of July 2024, I tuned in to Radio Free Europe, broadcasting on 15255 kHz in the Turkish language.

The overall reception of Radio Free Europe was fair.   The signal strength was fair. There was only slight fading of the signal and there was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies. There was moderate atmospheric noise on the band.

SINPO
35343

Below is a short video showing my reception of Radio Free Europe.

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024].‌

Radio NUG – 11940 kHz

At about 1403 UTC on the 25th day of July 2024, I tuned in to Radio NUG, broadcasting on 11940 kHz in the Burmese language.

The signal was coming from the Paochung 300 kW transmitter in Taiwan. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Paochung. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of Radio NUG was fair.   The signal strength was good and there was only slight fading of the signal.  However, there was a strong buzzing noise similar to an Over the Horizon Radar on or just below the frequency. I am unsure if it was deliberate interference.

SINPO
43443

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024].‌

Voice of Mongolia – 12015 kHz

At about 1333 UTC on the 25th day of July 2024, I tuned in to the Voice of Mongolia, broadcasting on 12015 kHz in the Mongolian language.

The signal was coming from the Ulaanbaatar 250kW transmitter in Mongolia. (Short Wave Info 2023)

Above:- Map showing the location of Ulaanbaatar. Map c/o Google Maps.

The overall reception of the Voice of Mongolia was excellent.   The signal strength was very strong and there was no fading of the signal.  There was no interference from other stations on the frequency or on adjacent frequencies.

SINPO
55555

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

References.

  1. Short-wave.info. (2023). Short-Wave Radio Frequency Schedule. [online] Available at: http://www.short-wave.info/index.php [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024].‌