KNLS & MWV A26

Test Transmission of Mongolian Radio on 12085kHz

According to "Xiaolin Broadcasting Station" (https://kbysradio.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/), some Chinese DXer reported that Mongolian Radio have been testing on 12085kHz since last week, everyday at around 01:00-01:35UT, with Japanese program of Voice of Mongolia, or Domestic MR3 (on 100.9MHz at Ulaan Baatar), or unmodulated carrier.

I myself confirmed in Tokyo on March 23, with unmodulated carrier only.

12085kHz - Khonkhor 250kW 178/116deg.

(Takahito Akabayashi, Tokyo, Japan via WOR io group)

KBS World Radio Frequency change for A26

KBS World Radio

SW Frequency Change

With the beginning of A26 season at  0100 UTC, March 29, 2026, KBS WORLD Radio English Service to South Asia will broadcast at 1400-1600 UTC on 9785 kHz instead of 9630 kHz.

Hope the seasonal adjustments will better serve our listeners in the target area this season.

Please send your listener feedback to English Service via email, snail mail and social media as always.

Thank you !

(Source : KBS World)

SDXF Special program on shortwave on Good Friday

It's time again for a special program from SDXF. 

This time also from Channel 292 in Germany. 

Will be broadcasted on Good Friday, April 3rd, on 9670 kHz 10:00-11:00 SST (08:00-09:00 UTC) with a repeat at 17:00-18:00 SST (15:00-16:00 UTC).

Reports can be sent as usual to qsl@sdxf.se

The programs are produced as usual by Göran Lindemark and Christer Brunström; now also with features from Mats Westin.

Source : https://www.sdxf.se/WP/?p=21998

A new civilian broadcaster targeting North Korea

NKHB (New Korea Hope Broadcasting)
 
Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American missionary who was detained in North Korea for two years, has opened a broadcasting station.

He is active as a North Korean human rights activist in South Korea. Therefore, his studio is located in Seoul.
 
Korean language service begins on March 15, 2026.
 
17:30-18:00 UTC, 5920 kHz (Sun, Tue, Thu) Via Taiwan, 200 kW
 
1400-1430 UTC, 7200 kHz (Tue, Thu, Sat) Via Taiwan, 200 kW

Reception reports to :   nkhb316@gmail.com

Issues e-qsl

(Via Sekyung, 'Northeast Asia Broadcasting Institute' located in Seoul , WOR List)
(http://www.neabi.com )

HFCC A26 Data now available

HFCC A26 schedules are now available at :

https://new.hfcc.org/data/a26/index.phtml

Direct link to download :
 
https://new.hfcc.org/data/a26/a26allx2.zip

IRRS A26

IRRS-Shortwave A26 Broadcast Schedule
(29 March – 25 October 2026)

Shortwave & AM/MW Frequencies for European Gospel Radio, IPAR and IRRS – NEXUS-IBA World Network
Last updated on 03/03/2026
Most programs also parallel Internet Radio NEXUS (IRN) (24/7).

kHz  UTC        Days ITU Zones                 Power  Target Area             Language
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7290  1800-1900 Daily 18-20,27-30,37-39         150 kW Europe, MidEast, N Africa English (1)(2)
9510  0800-0900 Sat   18-20,27-30,37-40         150 kW Europe, MidEast, N Africa English (1)(2)
9510  0930-1200 Sun   18-20,27-30,37-40         150 kW Europe, MidEast, N Africa English (1)(2)
15425 1500-1530 Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat 38-41,47,48 300 kW East Africa Oromo (2)
1323  1800-2209 Daily 18-20,27-30,37-39          10 kW AM (MW)Europe English (1)(2)(3)

(1) Includes programs from European Gospel Radio
(2) Includes program from IPAR
(3) AM/Medium Wave service to Europe

Program schedule : https://www.nexus.org/member-services/radio-and-tv/schedules/program-schedules/
For more information, contact: IRRS-Shortwave, email: info@nexus.org
Reception reports to: reports@nexus.org or send your reception report online at https://www.nexus.org/qsl/

NHK World Radio Japan - Temporary Shortwave Broadcasts to the Middle East - Frequency Change

NHK World Radio Japan

Temporary Shortwave Broadcasts to the Middle East

Transmission Schedule and Frequencies

(Partial Frequency Changes)

Updated: 9 March 2026

From the KDDI Yamata Transmitting Station and other transmitting facilities, temporary 24-hour shortwave broadcasts in Japanese, including news and other programs, are being transmitted to the Middle East on the following frequencies.

Some frequencies will be changed starting 10 March 2026.

(All times are UTC: from 9 March 15:00 to 29 March 01:00)

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Transmissions from Yamata Transmitting Station

(All at 300 kW, azimuth 305°)

16:00–17:00 11915 kHz

17:00–19:00 11670 kHz

19:00–21:00 9665 kHz

21:00–23:00 11675 kHz (regular time slot)

23:00–01:00 11660 kHz

05:00–09:00 9700 kHz

09:00–13:00 9740 kHz

13:00–14:00 11685 kHz

14:00–16:00 9450 kHz

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Transmissions via the France Relay Station

From Issoudun

17:00–19:00 11800 kHz

(250 kW, azimuth 140°, regular time slot)

01:00–05:00 9875 kHz

(250 kW, azimuth 97°, 03:00–05:00 regular time slot)

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Note:

Due to the characteristics of shortwave radio propagation, listeners may need to change frequencies every few hours for optimal reception.

Source: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/ja/radio/howto/ via Atsuhiko Takezawa

KBS World Radio Frequency change for A26

KBS World Radio

SW Frequency Change

Starting March 29, the 60-minute broadcast of KBS WORLD Radio English Service at 1000 UTC will move from 9570 kHz to 11795 kHz.

Hope this new frequency will better serve our listeners in South America. 

Please send us your reception reports and feedback via email, postal mail, or social media as always and let us know what you think about the new frequency.

(Source : KBS World)

Radio For Peace International launches a daily program in Farsi for the people of Iran

Radio For Peace International launches a daily program in Farsi for the people of Iran

In a context marked by regional tensions and conflicts that disrupt the flow of information in the Middle East, Radio For Peace International (RFPI) announces the launch of a daily program in Farsi language for the Iranian people , broadcast on shortwave.

The war in the region, combined with restrictions imposed on the media and regular internet disruptions, severely limits Iranian citizens' access to independent and verified information. In response to this situation, RFPI is strengthening its commitment by offering a program designed specifically for Iranian listeners , providing them with direct access to international news and independent analysis.

Since 2019, RFPI has been developing programs dedicated to human rights, press freedom, and access to reliable information , aimed at populations living in crisis zones or facing censorship. Shortwave broadcasting allows them to reach listeners even when internet access is restricted or when international media are blocked.

A daily broadcast to Iran

The program is broadcast daily from 05:00 to 05:30 UTC on the frequency 15640 kHz towards Iran.

Lasting 30 minutes, the program is structured to offer clear, accessible and useful content to listeners:

- 2-minute introduction presenting the themes of the show

- 8 minutes of verified news on Iran and the international situation

- 8 minutes of political analysis and a direct message to Iranian listeners

- 5-minute educational module , offering civic and practical content

- 5 minutes of music celebrating culture and artistic diversity

- 2-minute conclusion

This format aims to combine information, analysis and educational content , in order to provide Iranian listeners with reliable reference points in an unstable regional context.

Shortwave radio: a direct link with the population

In areas marked by conflict and media restrictions, shortwave radio remains one of the few means of broadcasting capable of crossing borders and bypassing technical barriers.

"In times of war or high political tension, access to information quickly becomes limited. Shortwave radio makes it possible to maintain a direct link with the population and to continue to broadcast independent information," explains the RFPI team.

Informing and supporting the right to information

RFPI's programs are produced by an international team of journalists committed to freedom of information and media pluralism .

With this new daily Farsi broadcast, the radio station intends to speak directly to the Iranian people and help maintain access to independent information despite the war, censorship, and restrictions on the media space.

(RFPI Press Release)

NASWA SWL FEST 2026

NASWA SWL FEST

2026 Fest dates — May 1, 2 2026 — Holiday Inn Express & Guest Suites, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania and via Zoom

The NASWA SWL Fest is a conference of radio hobbyists of all stripes, from DC to daylight. Historically, every year scores of hobbyists have descended on the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburbs for a weekend of camaraderie. The Fest is sponsored by NASWA, the North American Shortwave Association, but it covers much more than just shortwave; mediumwave (AM), scanning, satellite TV, and pirate broadcasting are among the other topics that the Fest covers. Whether you've been to every Fest (all 38, starting with the first year at the fabled Pink & Purple Room of the Fiesta Motor Inn) or this year's will be your first, you're sure to find a welcome from your fellow hobbyists, even if it's a "virtual" welcome!.

The 39th Annual (!) NASWA SWL Fest will have two days of sessions where you can learn about the latest developments in the radio listening hobbies. In addition, there's the Hospitality Suite, where attendees partake of tuning oil and other treats and engage in spirited conversations. And of course, the infamous midnight ride of Pancho Villa that traditionally closes things out every year is likely to make a return appearance.

The 2026 Fest will be the third in-person event since 2020 and the CoVID-19 Pandemic, and it will again be limited to 65 in-person participants due to meeting space considerations. However, we also offer the option of participating via Zoom, as we have the past four years.

Find below link to register for the event & reserve your hotel room : https://www.swlfest.com/

If you have questions please contact the Fest organizers at swlfest [at] naswa [dot] net

If you are not attending in person, please use this link to register for zoom event :

https://www.swlfest.com/online-registration-zoom-event/

Emergency Radio Transmission to Iran by NHK WORLD-JAPAN Radio

According to NHK (Nihon Hoso Kyokai), an emergency shortwave radio transmission of NHK WORLD-JAPAN Radio in Japanese began at 11:30 AM (JST) on March 1st. This service is intended to provide essential information to Japanese nationals staying in Iran.

Frequencies:
Transmissions from the Yamata Transmitting Station (Japan)

Time (UTC) Frequency
1600 -1700  11915 kHz
1700-1900   11670 kHz
1900 -2100  9665 kHz
2100 -2300  11675 kHz (regular slot)
2300 - 0100 11660 kHz
0100 - -0500 17560 kHz
0500 - 0900    9700 kHz
0900 - 1300    9740 kHz
1300 - 1400  11685 kHz
1400 - 1600   9450 kHz
 
Transmissions from the France Relay Station (Issoudun)
Time (UTC) Frequency
1700 - 1900 11800 kHz (regular slot)
0300 - 0500 6150 kHz (regular slot)

For more details, please check the official press release and news at the links below:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/upld/thumbnails/en/information/nhk_world-japan_radio_begins_temporary_shortwave_transmission.pdf

https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/na-k10015063461000

(Akiyoshi Teraoka Via WOR List)



 

Radio Iran International back on shortwave

Radio Iran International (Audio from Iran International TV) is back on SW

0300 -1600 UTC on 9500 kHz 

1600 - 0300 UTC on 5885 kHz

VOA Farsi Updated B25 Schedule

VOA Farsi Updated B25 Schedule 

Effective February 28 '2026 

(7 days a week) 

1730-2330 9915 kHz (250 kW, Azimuth 315°) 

1730-2330 11575 kHz (250 kW, Azimuth 315°) 

Txer site: Tinang, Philippines 

1730-2330 7590 kHz (250 kW, Azimuth 58°) 

Txer site: Kuwait 

All times are in UTC.

Radio Free Europe’s Bulgaria, Romania Services to Close

Radio Free Europe's Bulgaria, Romania Services to Close

The Bulgarian and Romanian services of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) are set to cease operations on March 31, sources with knowledge of the situation told BIRN, ending two of the most prominent Western-supported journalism initiatives active in the contemporary media environment.

The closures follow that of RFE Hungary and reflect funding cuts by US Congress. The Moldovan service is secure for this year but external funding is being sought.

Full story at : https://balkaninsight.com/2026/02/16/radio-free-europes-bulgaria-romania-services-to-close/

RFE/RL President & CEO @SteveCapus:

"This decision has not been taken lightly and is primarily driven by ongoing budgetary challenges. We are proud of the unflinching, balanced journalism produced by Svobodna Evropa and Europa Liberă România since their return to Bulgaria and Romania in 2019 and are grateful to these teams for their dedication to their audiences – and RFE/RL – over the last seven years."

( @RFEPLPress on X)