Special dawn programme "Mahishasur Mardini" by Akashvani on the ocassion of 'Mahalaya 2026'

Special transmission by Akashvani for 'Mahalaya 2026'

Date : 10th October, 2026 (Saturday)

Time : 0350 - 0545 IST, 2220 UTC (9th Oct, 2026) to 0015 UTC* (10th Oct, 2025)

* some stations have late sign in & may continue past 0100 UTC

Akashvani, Delhi will broadcast the special dawn on the programme "Mahishasur Mardini" on the occasion of Mahalaya in following languages  :

- Hindi/Sanskrit version - on its Indraprastha & FM Gold channels. This will be relayed by all FM Gold channels and selected MW stations.

- Bengali/Sanskrit version - at same time on Akashvani Delhi FM Rainbow network and selected MW stations.

Akashvani, Kolkata will also originate the special Mahalaya programme in Bengali/Sanskrit at same time which will be relayed by selected MW & FM stations .

This programme may also be relayed over DRM channels and on YouTube channel AIR Live News 24X7 & DTH.

Live-streaming on : https://prasarbharati.gov.in  and News On AIR App

"Mahishasuramardini" is a special two hour transmission consisting of Sanskrit & Bengali recitation & music composed by Late Shri.Birendra Krishna Bhadra. Akashvani has been broadcasting this program since early 1930's. The sheer nostalgia is what makes the dawn of Mahalaya special as one of the most looked forward to radio broadcasts. Countdown of the Indian festival of Durga Puja starts from the day of Mahalaya.

Frequencies observed during past years :

MW

531 - Jodhpur

549 - Ranchi *

603 - Ajmer

621 - Patna A *

648 - Indore

657 - Kolkata A *

675 - Chattarpur

684 - Port Blair

711 - Siliguri *

729 - Guwahati A

747 - Lucknow A

756 - Jagdalpur

774 - Shimla

792 - Pune *

801 - Jabalpur *

810 - Rajkot A *

819 - New Delhi A *

828 - Silchar

846 - Ahmedabad *

891 - Rampur

909 - Gorakhpur

918 - Suratgarh

954 - Nazibabad

981 - Raipur

990 - Jammu

1008 - Kolkata B *

1026 - Prayagraj

1044 - Mumbai A (Pure DRM)

1125 - Udaipur/Tezpur

1179 - Rewa

1242 - Varanasi *

1260 - Ambikapur

1269 - Agartala

1296 - Darbhanga

1314 - Bhuj

1386 - Gwalior

1395 - Bikaner *

1404 - Gangtok

1458 - Bhagalpur

1530 - Agra

1593 - Bhopal A

* Try also in DRM mode on minus 9 kHz of AM frequency

Reception Reports to :

Please submit your reception reports on line at:

https://prasarbharati.gov.in/reception-report/

or by email to:  spectrum-manager@prasarbharati.gov.in

or by postal mail to :

Director (Spectrum Management & Synergy)

Akashvani (All India Radio),

Room No. 204, Akashvani Bhawan,

Parliament Street

New Delhi110001, India

(Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi)

VOA Korean Service - Revised A26 Schedule

VOICE OF AMERICA Korean Service

New Schedule from September 18, 2026

From Tinang, Philippines:

Starting September 18 (UTC), Monday–Friday
1500–2200 • 7500 kHz
1500–2400 • 9950 kHz
2200–0500 • 15140 kHz

Starting September 19 (UTC), Tuesday–Saturday

From Tinang, Philippines:

0000–0500 • 17865 kHz
0500–1500 • 12140 kHz
0500–1100 • 15640 kHz

All frequencies: 250 kW, Azimuth 21°

For the latest schedule, see HFCC:
https://new.hfcc.org/data/schedbyfmo.php?seas=A26&fmor=AGM

VOA Tinang Reception Reports – QSL

The management of VOA Tinang has informed us that reception reports can be sent to the following email address:
opn at usagm.gov

Please refer it to: Operations Coordinator

Note:
• This email address is for reception reports of USAGM Philippines, Tinang only.
• Although not specifically requested, please attach an audio recording of the reception to your report.
The recommendation to include an audio recording was also mentioned by VOA before QSL responses were suspended.

(Atsuhiko Takezawa)

VOA special broadcasts for 9/11

VOA will have special broadcasts today.
The schedule is as follows:

September 11, 2026 (Friday)

From Tinang, Philippines:

Korean
12:30–15:00 UTC - 7500 kHz & 9910 kHz

Mandarin
12:30–14:30 UTC -  9350 kHz & 11870 kHz

From Kuwait:

Pashto
13:00–15:00 UTC - 12130 kHz & 15370 kHz

Note:
The Kuwait schedule was extracted from HFCC data, so it may differ from the actual broadcast schedule.

For transmission details, please check HFCC:
https://new.hfcc.org/data/schedbyfmo.php?seas=A26&fmor=AGM

(Atsuhiko Takezawa)

Encore - Classical Music on Radio Tumbril - Times, Frequencies, Playlists, How to Support Encore

Regular Broadcast times of Encore By WRMI and Channel 292 are:

02:00 - 03:00 UTC Friday 5850 kHz WRMI to US
20:00 - 21:00 UTC Friday 15770 kHz WRMI to Europe
10:00 - 11:00 UTC Saturday 9670 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
01:00 - 02:00 UTC Sunday 5850 kHz WRMI to US and Canada
19:00 - 20:00 UTC Sunday 3955 kHz Channel 292 to Europe
02:00 - 03:00 UTC Monday 5950 kHz WRMI to the US and Canada
13:00 - 14:00 UTC Tuesday 15770 kHz WRMI to Europe, east coast of US and Iceland. (Sometimes RTTY on the lower sideband. Suggest notch out or use USB.)
 
Some Things to see on The Encore Website:
The Encore website is www.tumbril.co.uk where you will find:
Important information about funding of Encore - Radio Tumbril.
Up to date transmission times and frequencies.
The playlists for the most recent programmes.
An email link.
Informal reception reports as well as those requesting eQSL cards are welcome.
 
PLEASE MAKE A PAYPAL DONATION AND HELP KEEP ENCORE ON THE AIR - Go to - www.tumbril.co.uk

 
WRMI and Channel 292 are very generous with their air-time but Encore still costs around 130 Dollars/Euros a month to broadcast.
If you can - please send a small contribution to help Encore keep going.
 
THE DONATION BUTTON is on the homepage of the website - www.tumbril.co.uk - which folks can use if they would like to support Encore.
 
(Please don't be put off by the POWR security wall when using the PAYPAL button - it is a harmless requirement of WIX the website hosting service.)
 
THIS FORTNIGHT'S PROGRAMME - First broadcast on FRIDAY 4th Sept by WRMI at 0200 UTC on 5850, and 2000 UTC on 15770 and then Channel 292 on SATURDAY 5th Sept at 10:00 UTC on 9670 kHz:
 
Starts with Os Justi by Anton Bruckner, 'Venus' from the Planets Suite by Holst, and an unusual arrangement of Vivaldi's Concerto for two Mandolins in G Major.
After that - the first movement, allegro con brio, from Beethoven's Op. 11 Trio for Piano, Clarinet, and Cello, followed by 'Song of hope' from Howard Goodall.
The programme ends with a movement from the String Quartet No. 2 by Erich Korngold, and part of the Piano Concerto in B-Flat Major by Emilie Mayer.
 
Brice Avery - Encore - Radio Tumbril - www.tumbril.co.uk.
GMØTLY

(Via BDXC List)

KBS World Radio english service to India - Frequency change for B26

With the beginning of B26 season at  0100 UTC (1000 KST), October 25, 2026, KBS WORLD Radio English Service to India will broadcast at 1400-1600 UTC (2300-0100 KST) on 9630 kHz instead of 9785 kHz (A26).

We hope the new frequency and the 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 Radio)

Draft 2027 budget contains zero funding for Radio Prague International

Draft 2027 budget contains zero funding for Radio Prague International

The Czech Republic’s draft state budget for 2027 does not include any funding for Radio Prague International, the news outlet Seznam Zprávy reported on Tuesday. In a chapter outlining the specific budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which funds the station, no money is allocated for international radio broadcasting.

The minister of foreign affairs, Petr Macinka, cut Radio Prague International’s budget by one-quarter this year and had said it would not receive any state backing in 2027.

The station celebrated 90 years since its first broadcast on Monday of this week.

(Source: Radio Prague)

FEBC Philippines to close down shortwave broadcasts

FEBC SW Philippines to close

I just wanted to let you know that FEBC Philippines is planning to close our facilities in Bocaue and Iba in March 2027. As a result, the following transmitters and related equipment will be for sale at that time:

Continental Model 418F - 2 units (new in 2001)
Continental Model 418F - 2 units updated from 418D (from FEBC Saipan)
Continental Model 418 F - 1 unit  updated from 418D or E1 (Updated Iba unit)
Continental Model 418 D one unit (original edition Iba unit)

 The 418F model is supposed to be able to be updated to DRM capable use by updating the digital modulator cabinet.  Back in the day (2005 ish) that was expected to be about a $50,000 job.  Of course, that price may be different now.

By the way, these transmitters have been well maintained and are in great condition. I can send photos to anyone who is interested.
Also for sale are spare parts and all the accessories, modulation monitors, audio processors, etc.  Please let your member stations know about this sale, and feel free to pass along my contact information to anyone who might be interested.

David Creel, CPBE
Broadcast Engineer
Far East Broadcasting Company/Voice of Love Cambodia
Email:  dcreel@febcintl.org
8D Street 355
Toul Sangke, Russey Keo
Phnom Penh, Cambodia 120706
Telephone: +855-087-693-522 

(National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters on Facebook)

DRM Pre IBC Virtual Event and In Person Events at IBC 2026

Digital Radio Mondiale Prepares Pre IBC Virtual Event and In Person Events at IBC 2026

The Digital Radio Mondiale DRM Consortium (www.drm.org) is ready to start its IBC 2026 series of events with a dedicated virtual pre‑IBC event on 8 September at 1200 CEST, giving participants worldwide the opportunity to receive the latest updates from members of the Consortium on the Digital Radio Mondiale standard, ahead of the industry’s flagship gathering in Amsterdam.

Registration is now open at s.drm.org/register-zoom-pre-ibc-26.

 

The pre‑IBC session of 90 minutes will offer an in‑depth, first‑hand look at new developments, deployments and innovation announcements across all regions. 

Following the virtual event on the 8th, the Consortium will host two in‑person DRM events during IBC 2026, in partnership with Fraunhofer IIS and Nautel:

 

• 12 September 1600 –1730 CEST – Fraunhofer IIS (Booth 8.B80)
  Attendees are invited to see directly a few new innovations and network with digital radio specialists and hear the latest from DRM and Fraunhofer experts IIS.
   
• 13 September 1530–1700 CEST – Nautel (Booth 8.B73)

DRM solutions and global rollouts will feature at the Nautel Booth the next day. DRM will be part of the panel presenting at the dedicated digital radio session.

 

Across all events, participants will have the opportunity to meet and hear from DRM specialists, explore new receiver solutions, many multi-standard, and connect with companies advancing the global, efficient, all‑frequency DRM digital radio standard.

We will also share details about ground-breaking projects using the versatile features of the DRM global standard like: e-Learning and Emergency Warning Functionality (EWF).

According to DRM Consortium Chairman Ruxandra Obreja: “Digital radio is making progress and is not being pushed aside by G6, Ai or other on demand platforms. DRM is the proof as this year we have registered many exciting DRM developments for DRM in parts of the world like China, Indonesia etc. It’s important for us to share this progress with everyone interested, whether they join us virtually or in person at IBC in Amsterdam. There is so much our DRM members can share and these events give everyone the unique opportunity to exchange opinions, give feedback and influence the future of digital radio.”

For regular updates visit the dedicated IBC page https://www.drm.org/ibc-2026/ or contact projectoffice@drm.org.

About DRM

Digital Radio Mondiale™ (DRM) is the universal, openly standardised digital radio system for all broadcasting frequencies and coverage needs.

DRM on short, medium and long wave up to 30 MHz provides for efficient coverage in large areas with at least FM quality, while significantly reducing power consumption. DRM in the FM & VHF bands above 30 MHz enables flexible local and regional broadcaster-controlled services, with up to 3 stereo audio programmes plus multimedia components in half the bandwidth of a single analogue FM signal.

ITU recognised the DRM Consortium for its outstanding contribution to the Telecommunications sector over the past year. The DRM Consortium has signed the EBU Smart Radio Memorandum that promotes access to free to air radio on all devices. 

For more information and DRM updates please visit www.drm.org or subscribe to DRM news by writing to pressoffice@drm.org.  

Go to newsletter.drm.org to subscribe to the general DRM Newsletter or the special Africa Newsletter with all the latest DRM news.

If you want to become a member of the DRM Consortium or to enjoy only a free one-year introductory DRM Membership, please contact: projectoffice@drm.org.

Watch the latest DRM video: videos.drm.org.

 

(DRM Consortium Press Release)

RTI launches 2026 Website User Experience Survey

Radio Taiwan International (RTI) has officially launched its website user survey to gather valuable feedback from its audience. The survey is designed to assess the user experience on the official Rti website and collect opinions for future improvements.

To express gratitude to the participants, Rti is holding a special giveaway. Respondents who provide their contact information upon completing the questionnaire will be entered into a lucky draw for a chance to win a variety of generous prizes.

The survey is open until Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 15:59 UTC (23:59 Taipei Time/UTC+8). The list of lucky winners is scheduled to be published on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Listeners and website users can access the survey via the following link:

https://2026survey.rti.org.tw/en/

 
Source: e-mail from Rti Korean
 
(Akiyoshi Teraoka, Fukuoka, JAPAN via WOR List)

Special broadcast on Indian Independence Day on 14th & 15th Aug 2026

Special broadcast/programs for India's 80th Independence Day on 15th Aug, 2026

India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day on 15th August 2026, details of special programs by Akashvani for the occasion is as follows:

14th August 2026 (Friday) 1330 UTC (7.00 pm IST) onwards “Address to the Nation” on the eve of Independence Day in Hindi and English by Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon'ble President of India.

All stations of Akashvani will relay this on MW, SW & FM.

MW Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/mw/freq.htm

FM Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/fm/airfreq.htm

Live Streaming : https://akashvani.gov.in/radio/live.php

Live TV:

DD India (English) : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDQNvybfDDeGTf4GtigXaw

DD National: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3RhpgO2ItQ

DD News: https://webcast.gov.in/

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

15th August 2026 (Saturday) 0130-0240 UTC (0700-0810 hrs IST)

Akashvani Home Service stations will broadcast live broadcast the running commentary in English and Hindi on the Flag Hoisting and Prime Minister's address to the nation to be held at Red Fort, New Delhi between 0130-0240 UTC (0700-0810 hrs IST) on 15th August, 2026 on the following SW frequencies.

English:

15260 kHz Bengaluru 250 kW

Hindi:

9740 kHz New Delhi 100 kW

15410 kHz Bangalore 250 kW

The External Services on the above frequencies in Indonesian, Nepali, Burmese & Baluchi scheduled at this same time will be not there on that day.

On 15 August 20206, The External Service programs will commence with Vanthe Matharam, India's National Song

All stations of Akashvani (AIR) will relay the running commentary on MW, FM.

MW Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/mw/freq.htm

FM Frequencies : http://www.qsl.net/vu2jos/fm/airfreq.htm

Live Streaming : https://akashvani.gov.in/radio/live.php

Independence Day events are also available live on Doordarshan TV on all their channels .

Try the following links :

DD India (English) : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGDQNvybfDDeGTf4GtigXaw

DD National: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3RhpgO2ItQ

DD News: https://webcast.gov.in/

Reception Reports to :

Please submit your reception reports on line at https://feedback.prasarbharati.org

or by email to: spectrum-manager@prasarbharati.gov.in

or by postal mail to :

Director (Spectrum Management & Synergy)

Akashvani (All India Radio),

Room No. 204, Akashvani Bhawan,

Parliament Street

New Delhi110001, India

Independence Day Greetings to all!

Jose Jacob & Alokesh Gupta

Myanmar: RSF and Mizzima to reopen a vital information lifeline on shortwave radio

Myanmar: RSF and Mizzima to reopen a vital information lifeline on shortwave radio

With effect from 9th August (Sunday) Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the independent Myanmar media outlet Mizzima have joined forces to launch the “Voice of Independent Myanmar,” a shortwave radio broadcast aimed at providing vital information to the Myanmar public as it confronts the civil war and censorship from the military junta.

Schedule :  

60-minute broadcast will be aired weekly on shortwave radio from 7 am to 8 am local time (1230-1330 UTC) every Sunday on 17665 kHz.

Full report at :

https://rsf.org/en/myanmar-rsf-and-mizzima-reopen-vital-information-lifeline-shortwave-radio

Celebrate 90 years of Radio Prague International

Your story, our history: Celebrate 90 years of Radio Prague International with us!

Our voice has been broadcast to the world for nine decades. Now it is time for your voice to be heard on our program!

Tell us your story!

- Why do you listen to RPI (or read stories on its website) ?
- Since when have you known RPI?
- What does RPI mean to you today?
- And last but not least: choose one story from our archive and tell us why it resonated with you.

Send us an email at english@radio.cz with a recording of your voice
Send us your phone number so we can call you and record your answers
Send us your answers in written form, and we will read them for you

We are looking forward to hearing from you !

(Source : Radio Prague International)

Music Programmes on Shortwave PDF for A-26 - updated version now available

An updated version (version 4) of my "Music Programmes on Shortwave" PDF file for the current A-26 broadcast season is now available to download from the permanent link at https://app.box.com/s/kbdxb4c5lwpju0kpoi27aiwc35br2g2a

 (or for short: http://tinyurl.com/shortwaveprograms )

You will also find here my "at-a-glance" single-page PDF A-26 programme grids for the English language programmes on shortwave of CGTN Radio, Voice of Turkiye, and Radio Romania International, along with recently updated grids for BBC World Service, and Radio Taiwan International.

I hope that you find these of interest.
As always, I appreciate any updates or corrections.

Alan Roe, Teddington, UK

Global Radio Update: Here's Your New Free Ebook

Global Radio Update: Here's Your New Free Ebook


https://events.futureb2b.com/resource/1660/global-radio-update-heres-your-new-free-ebook/

Upcoming SM Radio Dessau Transmission

Upcoming SM Radio Dessau Transmission :

12th July 2026 (Sunday)

1100 UTC on 6095 kHz NAU

1100 UTC on 6070 kHz ROB

1700 UTC on 12060 kHz GAV

Reception reports to : maxberger -at- smradio-dessau.de

SM Radio Dessau will have special 10th anniversary broadcast on 22nd Nov '26 :

100 UTC on 6095 kHz 100 kW NAU

1100 UTC on 9670 kHz 125 kW WOF