New 300 kW Weekly Broadcast of VORW Radio International to East Asia !

New 300 kW Weekly Broadcast of VORW Radio International to East Asia !

Beginning Thursday the 30th of October '2025 and continuing every Thursday, VORW radio program will now be heard across East Asia thanks to a 300 kW Transmitter in Paochung, Taiwan.

The broadcast is beamed to Japan and the Korean Peninsula but it should be audible across all of East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Pacific and perhaps into the Americas as well.

The program is 1 hour in length and the aim of this radio show is to provide good music and news commentary to listeners worldwide. Oftentimes, listener music requests are taken and played – and all are invited to participate.

Here is the broadcast schedule for this new airing : 

Thursdays 0900 UTC  – 9740 kHz – Paochung 300 kW – East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Pacific

(Frequency changed from 9705 to 9740 kHz wef 6th Nov'25)

Reception reports (which will be verified with an E-QSL) and additional feedback are most welcome at vorwinfo@gmail.com

(John Jurasek,VORW Radio International via WOR List)

2025 Listeners’ Day at RRI

Radio România Internațional has invited its listeners to be part of "Listeners' Day" on Radio Romania International on November 2, 2025, the first Sunday after the Romanian public radio broadcaster's anniversary on November 1.

More info at :

https://www.rri.ro/en/useful-information-en/useful-information/2025-listeners-day-on-rri-id935924.html

New Klingenfuss products for 2026: Latest frequency data for worldwide SDR radio monitoring!

Klingenfuss is offering new products for 2026 :

- 2026 Shortwave Frequency Guide

- 2026 Super Frequency List on CD

- 2026 Frequency Database for the Perseus SDR

- Supplement January 2026 to the 2025/2026 Guide to Utility Radio Stations

To be published on 10 December 2025.

HF is dead! Really? We've been told so ... for 58 years ;-)))

Anyway, more than 900 fascinating new digital data decoder screenshots will be published on our 2026 Super Frequency List on CD, again covering really unique MIAM messages as well. See our hotfrequencies webpage for dozens of samples! These Media Independent Aircraft Messages - via HFDL! - are often really looooooooong, with up to several hundred XML format elements ...

The printed Supplement, with many new frequencies and stations monitored throughout 2025, will be attached free to all copies of the 2025/2026 Guide to Utility Radio Stations sold after 1 January 2026. Those customers that did acquire the 2025/2026 Guide to Utility Radio Stations before that date may download the pertinent PDF file free from our website, after 1 January 2026.

The incessantly updated product Digital Data Decoder Screenshots on USB Stick now covers more than 28,000 (twenty-eight thousand!) screenshots from 1997 to today.

Feed your PC or Tablet with this data, and the "slide show" will keep you busy for a few days - or weeks !

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KBS World Radio B25 Frequency Change

KBS World Radio B25 Frequency Change

With the beginning of B25 season at 0100 UTC (1000 KST), October 26, 2025, KBS WORLD Radio English Service will broadcast at 1400-1600 UTC (2300-0100 KST) on 9630 kHz instead of 9785 kHz towards India.

HFCC B25

HFCC B25 schedules are available at :  https://new.hfcc.org/data/b25/

Direct link to download  :  https://new.hfcc.org/data/b25/b25allx2.zip

(Zipped package containing schedule in standard ITU format and reference tables)

China Radio International adds temporary shortwave frequency

On September 25, 2025, China Radio International added eight temporary shortwave frequencies to broadcast live the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to the domestic and international audiences.

The frequencies are as follows (Beijing time):

English Real-time Simultaneous Interpretation (CRI English Information Broadcasting, also known as "CGTN Radio")
10:00-11:00 15110kHz (Kashgar, 100kW)
10:00-12:00 17740kHz (Beijing, 500kW)

Live Mandarin Broadcast (CRI Chinese Global Broadcasting)
10:00-12:00 15140kHz (Beijing, 150kW)
10:00-12:00 17510kHz (Kunming, 500kW)
10:00-12:00 17520kHz (Urumqi, 500kW)
10:00-12:00 17690kHz (Xi'an, 500kW)
10:00-12:00 17700kHz (Urumqi, 500kW)
10:00-12:00 17710kHz (Kashgar, 500kW)

Source : https://cahcn.github.io/posts/2025-09-25-the-grand-gathering-for-xinjiang's-70th-founding-anniversary.html

RTM Malaysia completes FM radio upgrade in five states

RTM Malaysia completes FM radio upgrade in five states

Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) has completed the FM Radio Transmitter System Development and Upgrade Project on 25 August 2025. The RM18.75 million initiative was carried out under Phase 2 in Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak and Negeri Sembilan.

The project involved 12 transmitters, four operated by RTM and eight by Telekom Malaysia (TM), with the work completed by Syarikat VME Broadcast Sdn Bhd according to schedule. The handover ceremony took place at the Tuanku Syed Putra Broadcasting Complex.

Deputy Director General of Broadcasting Operations, Ismail Sulaiman, said the upgrades had improved both broadcast quality and coverage, giving RTM stations a stronger presence in the five states.

Source : https://www.abu.org.my/2025/09/24/rtm-malaysia-completes-fm-radio-upgrade-in-five-states/

Voice of America resumes broadcasts into North Korea after months of silence

Voice of America resumes broadcasts into North Korea after months of silence

In deposition, Kari Lake implies move to restart Korean broadcasts this month came in response to Seoul's policies

More at : https://www.nknews.org/2025/09/voice-of-america-resumes-broadcasts-into-north-korea-after-months-of-silence/

TRAI releases recommendations on reserve prices for FM radio auctions

TRAI has issued recommendations on reserve prices for FM radio auctions in 21 cities, including remote towns in J&K, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. ₹3.75 lakh is proposed as the price for smaller 'E' category towns to boost private FM expansion.

Access the recommendations here :      https://t.co/ymEe9FHjG8

Swedish Radio - 100th Anniversary

"Behind the microphone" – the audience steps into the world of Swedish Radio

As part of Sveriges Radio's 100th anniversary, Sveriges Radio is opening its studio doors to 100 listeners for a day behind the scenes. The initiative is called "Behind the Microphone".

It is a way to celebrate our century-old history – together with those we exist for, says program director Sofia Wadensjö Karén .

Up to 100 listeners from all over the country will have the opportunity to visit their favorite editorial office, see how the programs are made and maybe be heard on the air themselves. A number of selected podcasts and programs are included in the initiative, including, "Ask Agnes Wold", "In the mind of Louise Epstein", "Sportextra" "Klassisk morgon" or "Klassisk förmidtning", "Morning session in P3", "Kvällspasset" and "Lantzkampen" to name a few.

The initiative is inspired by similar initiatives by international public service broadcasters. Both the BBC and DR have opened their newsrooms to the public during their 100th anniversary celebrations, which was a great success.

This is a fantastic opportunity. It is clear that listeners will enter our radio houses and studios. I hope that I will also have the honor of meeting some listeners who want to visit us, says Titti Schultz , one of the presenters of P4 Extra, which is also a program that can be visited.

Listeners apply by submitting a short motivation and information about how it works and which programs and editorial departments listeners can apply to is available via Sveriges Radio's website . Applications open on 1 September and are open until 31 September, when each editorial department will then select the listeners who will be allowed to visit at the end of the year.

More about Sveriges Radio's 100 years :  https://www.sverigesradio.se/100-ar

(Press Release) 

Call for submissions: UNDRR - The Global Radio for Resilience Initiative

The Global Radio for Resilience Initiative, led by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in collaboration with regional broadcasting unions—including the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU), African Union of Broadcasting (AUB), Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), and European Broadcasting Union (EBU)—seeks to highlight the enduring importance of radio as a trusted, accessible, and inclusive communication tool in disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Read the complete details & submission details here :

https://unric.org/en/call-for-submissions-the-global-radio-for-resilience-initiative/

Swedish DX Federation brings up motion to restore Radio Sweden broadcasts in MW & SW

Let Radio Sweden Intl. become radio again !

At the annual meeting of SDXF (Swedish DX Federation), a motion was approved to send a letter to the Riksdag regarding the restoration of Radio Sweden International's broadcasts on medium and short waves. The letter was sent to all parties in the Riksdag, members and deputies of the Culture Committee, four ministers concerned and the board of Sveriges Radio. The date has been chosen in view of the Riksdag's consideration of the bill on permits for radio broadcasts, which will be considered on 1st October.

More at : https://sdxf.se/WP/?p=21037

RNZ Pacific Frequency Change

Radio New Zealand Pacific frequency change

00:00 - 05:58 UTC on new 17675 kHz  Daily towards Pacific ( wef 5th Sept'25)

Complete schedule is available at : https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/listen

Special dawn programme "Mahishasur Mardini" by Akashvani on the ocassion of 'Mahalaya 2025'

Special transmission by Akashvani for 'Mahalaya 2025'

Date : 21st September, 2025 (Sunday)

Time : 0350 - 0545 IST, 2220 UTC (20th Sept, 2025) to 0015 UTC* (21st Sept, 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 ocassion 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 concerned 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 orated 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 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)

FRS Holland 45th Anniversary

On Sunday, November 2nd 2025, FRS-Holland will celebrate its 45th anniversary.

Together with you! We warmly invite you to be part of the celebratory broadcast.

That day we will be on the air from 09:52 to 15:05 CET on several frequencies.

Of course we will share the exact frequencies with you ahead of the broadcast by e-mail and on our website  www.frsholland.nl 

What can you expect? A day full of surprises. We'll present a number of entertaining and varied programmes with music from the period 1980- 2015.

Several interesting topics will run as a common thread through the shows.

In one segment you, as a listener, will play an important role!  We'd like to ask you to be part of our programme content that day.

How? If you can, please send us a one-sentence answer to the following question: What does FRS-Holland mean to you?

Let us know! Reply by e-mail or via our POBox 2702 in Herten. A written message is fine; a spoken answer (mp3) is of course even better,

but we realize that not everyone has recording facilities. Please put in the 'subject' line of your mail: 'FRS 45 years'.

Because the November broadcast requires a lot of preparation, please send your contribution as soon as possible  in any case before Sunday, October 5th, 2025!

It's not much work; think it over and send it. You'll make us very happy: after all, we'd love to involve you, as a loyal listener, in the celebratory broadcast.

Sunday, November 2nd, 2025: FRS-Holland  45 years of free radio on shortwave. It will be a broadcast not soon to be forgotten!

We count on you!

73s the FRS Team