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This file is put together on a voluntary basis and is also included in our WWDXC WWW homepage-German AGDX Club address: or or via Link of Homepage: Both actual and previous week issue are available, previous week under: e-mail #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* ALGERIA 17600even RTA Bechar Ifrikya FM program, most modern western pop mx program of S=9+15dB signal at 08.29 UT on Sat Sept 27. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) ARMENIA/TURKEY 11510 kHz target radio towards Kurdish people in NE / ME target. 'Radio Denge Gel' (presumed) (dir. to Kurdistan), 1430 UT. Speeches (spoken - not shouted), music (similar to VoT fare). We are also noting stations this morning on 11560, 11575, nor 11590 kHz. This station still on, unjammed at 1530 UT. There has been some QRM from what sounds like an OTH-Radar and not a Turkish jammer. Fair to Good. Sept 23. (Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, Arizona Update via via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 11510 kHz "R. Recep Ergodan" via TRT bcast center Emirler-TUR at 1500 UT. Turkish jamming against 'R. Denge Gel' (not heard). Speeches shouted, rowdy men's choir with martial music, drumming. There has been some QRM from what sounds like an OTH-Radar, but maybe a jammer, as we heard this just on this fqy yesterday also. Fair to Good . Sept 24. (Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, Arizona Update via via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) Checked both radio opponents at 08.50 UT on Friday Oct 3rd - our Germany's National Holiday: 11519.995 Armenia Yerevan Gavar bcast site, 08.50UT, S=9+10dB nice signal; and not far away in 25 mb 11545.004 TUR via TRT Emirler bcast center, noted Army and mens soldier chorus / drums orchestra Osmanic Near East like music. S=9+15dB at 08.55 UT on Oct 3rd. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 3) ASCENSION ISL 17640even kHz BBC London in En via ENC Ascension isl relay site, 14-16 UT Saturday Sept 27. England football game live trans- mission at 15.21 UT. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) Others at this hour Sept 30, European Champions League football matches 17780even ASC BBC London E 17.00-17.29 UT Sept 30, S=9+30dB powerful. // 17830even ASC BBC London E 17.00-17.59 UT Sept 30, S=9+5dB less strong. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Tue Sept 30) ASCENSION ISL 15400 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 1831-1845 UT, BBC London, As- cension Island-ASC, English Svce. Men announcers present news, including about the football and the next meeting Barcelona x PSG, today, at 1900 UT and other matches; Woman announcer talking too; ID: BBCWS. Fair reception, target to CAf: 3~45433. Parallel on 17830 kHz, asc, 4~55554. (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) AUSTRALIA 11870 kHz 'South Africa DX Report' in Wavescan progr via 'Reach Beyond Australia' (Kununurra-AUS) e-QSL, 14:15-14:21 UT, Sept. 14. Blog: Interestingly, on September 14th, the Wavescan program included three DX Report segments: South Africa, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. On Sep- tember 21st, the Indian DX Report was broadcast. Jeff White {of RMI Miami-FL}announced the South Africa DX Report for Sep- tember 28th. On the first Sunday of the month, September 7th, there was the Japan DX Report. (Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg-RUS, rusdxplus & deneb-radio-dx, via RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) Fqy oddity of RBA via Kununurra mostly on lower channel flank at about 11869.945 ... xxx.952 kHz, ed. 11870 kHz "Reach beyond Australia" in Burmese language to SoEaAsia. On Sept 27, at 1522-1529 UT, SIO 444. MX with choral singing and an OM solo- ist. Via Kununurra bcast center in northern Australia. Religious programm- ing. OM announcer with station ID in En. (Vince Henley-WA-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) BELARUS {Putin's imperial war music radio? } 3940 kHz, 'Music Wave Radio', 1842-2024 UT, Sept 27, Russian songs and comments. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) {rather Russian pirate stn ? } BELARUS 3940 kHz 'Music Wave Radio', 1933-2031 UT on Sept 06, Russian, male, comments, music, songs. 25422. (Manuel Méndez-ESP/DX Fanzine) For a long time I've been noticing logs of a Russian station on 3940 kHz named "Music Wave Radio". I never managed to hear this ID but the other day I heard "Russkoe Piratskoe Radio" (Russian Pirate Radio) and e-mail address I sent off a report and the next day came a response from Evgeny Shaden with a QSL and some info: 'Russian Pirate Radio' is indeed the name of the station, "Music Wave Radio" together with "Nostalgic Broadcasts" and "Radio Wagner" {Russian Legion of Foreign Soldiers group left Mali terri- tory recently} are just the titles of the programmes. My observation is, that their programmes are generally biased towards patriotism. Their schedule is Saturday and Sunday 1900 "until early in the morning". They give the transmitter power as 20 kW, which would explain the strength, but they will not disclose even the country where the transmitter is located. (Vashek Korintek-Czech Republic / 'Shortwave Bulletin'; Sept 27) BRAZIL 6180 kHz Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, 2036-2048 UT, Sept 27, Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments. // v11780 kHz. 24322. 11780 kHz Radio Nacional da Amazonia, Brasilia, 1954-2019 UT, Sept 27, Brazilian songs, Portuguese, comments, ID. "Radio Nacional de Brasilia". 35433. 15189.8 kHz Radio Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte, 1937-2017 UT, Sept 27, Brazilian songs, songs in English, Portuguese, comments, ID. "Radio Inconfidencia". 35433. (Manuel Méndez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) BRAZIL 5035 R. Educacao Rural de Coari - Coari, Amazonas, at 1025 UT. Preaching. Occasional short music excerpts. Weak reception at Mt. Evelyn, confirmed via the OA4DFF Kiwi unit in Lima, Peru - remotedly. Seems to be a regular service now. Sept 24. (Rob Wagner VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn-Vic-AUS; via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 5940.27 kHz Voz Missionaria - Camboriu, SC, 0915 UT. Much happy Gospel music with songs such as O Deus de Davi by Duo Paim. Some anncts over the songs. Telephone chats, too. Fair signal but with WWCR signal splash on 5935 kHz. Sept 24. (Rob Wagner VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn-Vic-AUS; via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) BRAZIL Listener's Notebook, NASWA Journal #10, Oct 2025, page #26) 5035 kHz Radio Educacao Rural de Coari, 03 Sept, 1008-1029 UT, instru- mental music, OM PP religious talks, local music, OM, messages service in- side "Desperta Amazonia? Program. Programming was different this day with more music and less talks. Started late at 1008 UT. (Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-BRA, hcdx) 5035 kHz, Sept 12, 2144 UT, Radio Educacao Rural, Coari. Interview px. (Lucio Otavio Bobrowiec-BRA, 'Shortwave Bulletin'; Listener's Notebook, NASWA Journal #10 / 2025 Oct 2025, page #27) BRAZIL 11780.008 kHz R Nacional da Amazonia in En; w/Nathalia Mendes, w/another show about COP this one going back to 1992 when 'Eco 92' in Brasilia was held as a precursor to COP w/tx re climate treaties and simi- lar things. At :55 same programme in Spanish. At :59 OM ID in PortBras and the usual longer YL PortBras ID w/frequencies and locations. At :01 into PortBras OM w/jazz show. 4+54+4+4+, 0150-0203+ UT on 19 Sept. 11780.008 kHz R Nacional da Amazonia En w/Nathalia Mendes, w/another show about COP this one about greenhouse gas emission divisions of 'developed' 'annex 1' countries (such as Eastern Europe) which are expected to work to reduce emissions. There are also 'Annex 2' countries (a subset of Annex 1 who are also expected to reduce emissions, but they are also expected to contribute money!) and 'non-annex one' countries like Brazil who are less developed but are more likely to suffer from climate change who are only expected to voluntarily reduce emissions. NGOs and UN agents observe, but don't vote on the policies voting is restricted to the 'parties'. At :54 same programme in Sp. At :57 OM ID in PortBras w/FM and SW/MW fre- quencies mentioned and into YL PortBras vocal music. At ToH the usual YL complete ID, and into 'country / folk' mx show. 4+54+4+4+. 0150-0206* UT on 20 Sept. 11780.008 kHz R Nacional da Amazonia En w/Nathalia Mendes, w/another show about COP this one talking about the OTHER COPs in the UN system besides the environmental one, in- cluding the bio-diversity COP, and mentioning that the only year since 95 without a COP for climate issues was 2020. Similar but not obviously the same programme in Spanish at :54. There were different 'audio snippets' from prior COPs that were in En but not used in the En segment. OM PortBras ID at :59 and bumper music to ToH and a longer YL PortBras ID and into instrumental Brazilian mx show in PortBras before carrier off. 454+4+4+. 0149-0203* UT, on 25 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) BRAZIL 15189.82v R. Inconfidencia, Belo Horizonte MG province, at 2304 UT, a very weak signal, but the program content suggested football commen- tary. Reception confirmed via the excellent Kiwi at PY2KNK, Itapeva, SP noted remotedly. I haven't heard it at this time in years ! Sept 24. (Rob Wagner VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn-Vic-AUS; via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) BULGARIA Surprise, surprise - 17900even kHz BUL US English relig ser- mon like Brother Stair or similar, via Sofia Kostinbrod relay of Spaceline Ltd. at 15.16 UT, S=9+5dB signal strength into WeEUR. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) BULGARIA Website listening - QSL card Bulgarian National Radio. Via SPC- NURTS Sofia Kostinbrod Bulgaria relay site, Spaceline Ltd... For reports from March and April 2025. Confirmation can be found here: 05. May 2025 / Russian / Website Confirmation can be found here: (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) BULGARIA {Taiwan European outlet} 9790 kHz 'Taiwan Radio International' QSL card. September 1, 2025, at 17:00-17:30 UT, Russian, Kostinbrod. You can view the confirmation here: (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) 9790 kHz 'Taiwan Radio International' Russian Sce via European Bulgaria relay. QSL card, 17:00-17:30 UT, Aug. 23, 2025. Blog: (Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg-RUS, rusdxplus & deneb-radio-dx, via RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) CANADA 6070 kHz CFRX, Toronto, 0629-0718 UT, Sunday Sept 28, English, comments, news. QRM from Ch_292 on the same frequency. 13421. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) CHINA 17889.993 oddly kHz - real 7 Hertz down fqy on lower side band, SELDOM observed odd fqy aligned txmitter of CNR 1 Beijing here on this channel. S=8-9 in EUR, at 08.33 UT Sat Sept 27. 21590 kHz DRM digital audio mode signal block visible. CNR1 via Xinjiang province Urumqi outlet, S=8 into backlobe EUR at 08.14 UT on Saturday Sept 27. 21550even CHN CNR1 jammer of China mainland against 'Falun Gong' sect SOH origin from Taiwan site on 21550.066 kHz string - probably TWN string. S=7 at 08.20 UT. 21490even CHN CNR1 stronger jamming signal S=8 at 08.23 UT on Sept 27, ahead of 21490.071 kHz likely Mandarin Chinese from SOH TWN origin. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) CHINA Hearing a station in Mandarin Chinese at 1309 UTC on 21645 kHz; signal good. Only listing I have is for BBC London in Hausa to WeAF. Re: Unidentified ... i've noticed that in the past and CRI also does this ... (Ron Trotto-WDX4KWI, Virden-IL-USA, wor Sept 26) One interesting aspect of Chinese jamming of SoHope is that it frequently stops and goes off their right at the top of hour no audio, no carrier and then resumes at about 2 minutes past the hour with a carrier and then audio at about 2 minutes 20-30 seconds. Transmitter sight changes for the jammer perhaps? (Tony Pavick-Hope-BC-CAN, wor Sept 26) CHINA China Radio International adds temporary shortwave frequencies. On Sept 25, China Radio International added eight temporary shortwave fre- quencies to broadcast live the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to the domestic and in- ternational 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 15110 kHz (Kashgar, 100 kW) 10:00-12:00 17740 kHz (Beijing, 500 kW) Live Mandarin Broadcast (CRI Chinese Global Broadcasting) 10:00-12:00 15140 kHz (Beijing, 150 kW) 10:00-12:00 17510 kHz (Kunming, 500 kW) 10:00-12:00 17520 kHz (Urumqi, 500 kW) 10:00-12:00 17690 kHz (Xi'an, 500 kW) 10:00-12:00 17700 kHz (Urumqi, 500 kW) 10:00-12:00 17710 kHz (Kashgar, 500 kW) Source: (Alokesh Gupta-New Delhi-BHARAT, wor Sept 26) CUBA 4765 kHz 0149-0156 UT, Sept 28, Spanish, comments, Cuban songs. 35433. Also heard 0441-0443* UT, Sept 28, Cuban songs. Extended program today, usual closing time at 0400 UT. 35433. 5025 kHz Radio Rebelde, Bauta, 0449-0624 UT, Sept 28, Cuban songs, Spanish, comments, program "Todo Musica", ID. "Rebelde, la emisora de la revolucion". 35433. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) 5024.992 kHz oddly fqy CUB Radio Rebelde in Spanish via (probably) Bauta bcast center site, via Rockland MA state east coast Perseus SDR unit remotedly, at 01.15 UT on Sept 25, S=9+10dB. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) CUBA 9710 kHz RHC En service w/Cuban news read by YL Betty (Beatrice-?? I missed the last name) who has a significant accent but the better modu- lation today on this channel helped. Items were about US attacks on Venezuelan 'drug traffickers' and the Cuban response to this and climate change from the UN general assembly meeting. Other items were about tourism in Cuba etc. At :07 Ed Newman with interna- tional news heavy on what's going on in Gaza, more other nations recogniz- ing Palestine, and sanctions against Israel. Other items mentioned were about an Israeli air attack in Lebanon, and a report from the committee to protect journalists on Israel's attacks on Yemen, and attacks on press freedom in the USA including the 'war' depart- ment's new requirements on getting pre-approval for any news stories. Also mentioning the H1-B visa re-structure and Tom Homan's allegedly ac- cepting a $50k bribe but the justice department is 'shutting down' any further investigation and other 'negative' US news. At :20 a feature about Chilean poet Pablo Neruda who died 52 years ago today, and at :22 commentary/viewpoint and mention that this was the FIRST hour (do they still do two?) about diabetes and food education in Cuba. At :25 mention of the web page as an alternate to SW (although the problem is less with SW than with the transmitters ! Then "Connecting the Dots" with a show about Zionism, anti-Semitism,anti-Zionism and how those things are related.At :29 into "Havana Portraits" w/a show about Ernest Hemingway and his experiences in Cuba from Daniel Montero. At :36 into "Arts Roundup" with Selena Valverde (not positive about her name!?) with a feature about singer Silvio Rodriguez who is on tour in Latin America and other cultural events in Cuba. At :49 news headlines, with Betty re-stating the UN story, tourism info etc. Sounded like it was just a replay from the ToH. At :55 a bit about the national tree of Cuba, the Royal Palm and at :56 Ed N talking about tomorrow's show, and offering that they will be going into the 'second hour' of En broad- casting shortly. Into bumper music and at :00 into a repeat of the first hour of programming. 4+54+4+3+ ALMOST good but the modulation was at times a BIT muffled, but WAY better than it has been. It was not painful to listen ! 0201-0320 UT 24 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) CUBA 5025 kHz {measured lately exact 5924.992 kHz, ed.} Radio Rebelde, at 0659 UT on 21 Sep. Spanish. Light music to ToH when man spoke. More up- beat music then heard. Fair to poor with muddy sounding audio. 5025 kHz R Rebelde, 1114 UT on 24 Sep. Spanish. Item oriented toward chil- dren with kids singing "buenos dias". Magazine style show followed. 30 second transmission break at 1128 UT. Gradually faded away by 1145 UT. Fair to good. (Tony Pavick-BC-CAN, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 5025 kHz R. Rebelde - from Bauta site, at 0908 UT. A spasm of classical music, then into rapid-fire anncts. It has been barely audible here for months. This is the strongest I've heard in ages. Sept 24. (Rob Wagner VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn-Vic-AUS; via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) CUBA 11760 kHz R Habana Cuba via Quivincan San Felipe Titan bcast center, at 0029 UT, 25 Sept. English. Programme "Havana Portraits" with item about Ernest Hemingway and his connection to Havana. Music at 0036 UT to news review at 0046 UT. Another edition of programme "Havana Portraits" followed with items about sites in Havana. News at 0056 UT. Carrier cut then. (Tony Pavick-BC-CAN, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 11760 kHz Radio Havana Cuba heard at 1115 UT on Sept 25. Presumed news in Spanish read by a man and woman. The words "Palestinio" and "Noticias" were both mentioned. This was // to 15140 kHz. Both frequencies were fair and clear. (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) CUBA 15140 kHz Sept 18 at 1424 UT, Spanish, music, RHC S=9+25dB; at 1426 UT also on 13780 kHz, S8/S9 undermodulated; 11760 kHz S7/9+5; and S5/S9 of dead air on 15230 kHz. 6000 kHz Sept 19 at 0607 UT, RHC still on S=9+25/35dB suptorted but I can tell it's Spanish, not English. SAWA. 9790 kHz Sept 19 at 0604 UT, =S9+20/25dB of dead air, obviously the CRI relay transmitter still on long beyond its normal hours of 03-05 UT. 11760 kHz Sept 21 at 0056 UT, RHC IS and Spanish ID, not on any 15 or 13 MHz frequency. 9710 kHz is on but not // with jazz past 0100 UT, and English announcement at 0101 UT. 6000 kHz is on but not enough modulation to make a sure match to either. 11760 & 15140 kHz Sept 21 at 1432 UT, RHC Spanish, and dead air on 15230 kHz, no signal on 13780 kHz. 15140 kHz Sept 21 at 1908 UT, RHC English not off the air, S=9+10/25dB into Georgia SDR remotedly, but with squealy QRM, not on 11760 kHz or any- where else. 11760 kHz Sept 22 at 1858 UT, RHC music, Kriyol announcement, 1900 UT Spanish ID, IS of gentle Viva la Revolucion, 1901 UT open English, pre- viewing news, commentary, medical news,sports, cultural news in this first [and only] hour. S7/S9 into Knoxville SDR remotedly, rather muddy modula- tion, listening not easy. No 15140 before or after 1900 to 1910 UT, supposedly the primary frequency at this hour. SAWA. 11760 kHz Sept 22 at 2159 UT, only RHC frequency found on air, but dead, still 2211 UT, off by 2215 UT check. 13780 kHz Sept 23 at 2211 UT, RHC S=9+20dB with "Revista Nuestra America"; S=9+10dB of deadair on 15230 kHz, nothing on 11760 kHz. 15140 kHz Sept 24 at 1909 UT, RHC JBA in English; off by 2006 UT. 15230 kHz Sept 24 at 2216 UT, S=9+10/20dB of dead air or maybe JBM; also 11760 kHz dead air at S=9+20/30dB except for a swishing sound. But 13780 kHz is S=9+20dB modulating Spanish about the year 1898. Somethings always wrong at RHC ... CUBA [non]/USA 13605 kHz S7/S9, 11930 kHz S6/S7, 11860 kHz S7, 1433 UT on Sept 21, all these Marties are on this Sundaytime. CUBA [non]. 11860, Sept 24 at 2159, R. Marti announces next set of fre- quencies, 7335, 9565, 11930, before 11860 kHz goes off. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 24) CYPRUS/OMAN/ASCENSION ISL BBC World Service London in English was heard at 1600-1700 UT on MW 639 kHz Limassol-CYP, 1413 kHz ENC A'Seela Oman, // 12095 kHz ENC A'Seela Oman and at 1700-1800 UT on 639 kHz, 1413 kHz, // 17780 & 17830 kHz both from Ascensions on Oct 1st. (Rumen Pankov-Sofia-BUL, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 2) ECUADOR 6050 kHz HCJB, Pichincha mountain, 0449-0500* UT, Sept 28, Spanish, religious comments, anthem and close. 35433. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) 6049.990 kHz EQA HCJB Quito mountain Voz Andes, chorus heard at 01.57UT, S=8-9 signal from South AM. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) EGYPT 9890 kHz eQSL Radio Cairo {via Abis site likely, ed.}. August 23, 2025, 19:03-19:28 UT, Russian program. Confirmation can be found here - (Alex / Radio reception, Telegram; via RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) ETHIOPIA 6090 kHz 'Voice of Amhara State', Addis Ababa Gedja site, at 1741-1800 UT, Sept 27, Vernacular, comments. 15422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 27) Gedja location 08 47 06 N 38 38 41 E 3 x steep angle fountain 4 mast arrays; HQ High Quadrant reflector non-dir 3 masts; and 11 x curtain antennas, formerly used by R Ethiopia foreign sce, at 16 / 196, 60 / 240, 83 / 263, 170 / 350 degr azimuth. ed. FRANCE 21580even RFI Paris via TDF Issoudun site, French 07-09 UT scheduled, S=8 signal strength at 08.18 UT on Sept 27. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) FRANCE 17680even kHz NHK Radio Japan World in Japanese via TDF Issoudun relay site in France, scheduled at 17-19 UT; S=9+35dB powerful signal at 17.07 UT Sept 30. 17620even kHz RFI Paris via TDF Issoudun bcast center, French at 17-18 UT S=9+25dB strength, at 17.08 UT Sept 30. 21580even kHz RFI Paris via TDF Issoudun bcast center, in French, scheduled 17-18 UT, S=9+10dB at 17.12 UT. // also on 21690even fqy RFI Paris in French 17-18 UT, S=9+20dB signal at 17.14 UT. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Tue Sept 30) FRANCE Re: wobbling sound on RFI Issoudun outlet on 21690 kHz. Expect more strange noises from RFI TDF Issoudun antennas: the antennas will serve as a ??. An "experimental agreement" has been signed between the Defense Innovation Agency, ONERA and TDF. F_B Radio Magazine (Michel FREMY-BEL, wor Sept 26) FRANCE re Antennas blown down at TDF Selestat France, see bcdx file #1629 Briefly, for those who did not scroll down in this multi-lingual post: A six-tower Radio France-TDF MW antenna array west of Selestat, { Haut- Koenigsbourg near Strasbourg, ed. } France, was dismantled last week, according to the Derniere Nouvelles d'Alsace newspaper. The Selesat trans- mitter site was first used in 1952 (replacing {pre WW II installation, ed.} Brumath). Most recently, it transmitted on 1278 kHz for 'Radio Bleu Alsace'until it was shut down in 2015. I was told once that in its last few years, only three of the six towers were being used. The towers could easily be seen from the nearby A35autoroute and the sight of six sets of blinking red lights was reassuring whenever I drove by. I noticed in July that several of the towers were no longer lit.There were several occasions when I would stop at the site and wonder what was inside the large, majestic transmitter building. There was no signage other than a small metal TDF sign on the drive into the complex. Several houses surround the greenspace in front of the building. There was talk a couple of years ago that the city might put housing there, but according to the DNA_article the property still belongs to TDF. Tip of the hat to BC-DX for reporting this. mc (Mike Cooper-GA-USA, wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) see dna_fr article in French into En translated. Sélestat - Soixante-dix ans après leur installation, les antennes TDF ont été démantelées Implantées au sud de Sélestat depuis plus de 70 ans, les antennes de radiodiffusion TDF ont été démantelées ce mercredi 17 sep- tembre, 2025. Elles n’étaient plus en fonction depuis près de 10 ans. F. E. - 17 Sept. 2025 Temps de lecture: * Les antennes que l’on voyait dressées depuis le château du Haut-Koenigs- bourg sont désormais à terre. Les antennes prises depuis la tour Saint-Georges à Sélestat en 2011. C’est un pan de l’histoire de Sélestat qui vient de disparaître avec le démantèlement des antennes de radiodiffusion du groupe TDF. En catimini ou presque. Ce mercredi 17 septembre, les six pylônes métalliques installés sur le site du Gagenfeld, au sud de la ville, ont été mis à terre avant leur démantèlement. Visibles depuis l’autoroute A35, ces pylônes ont longtemps constitué un symbole de la cité humaniste ainsi qu’un repère, leurs lumières rouges clignotant la nuit. Mis en service en 1952 pour remplacer le centre de Brumath, l’émetteur sélestadien avait pour mission de diffuser en Alsace les programmes radio en ondes moyennes. Ville de Sélestat - il y a environ une semaine. Fin d’une époque à Sélestat. Les six pylônes TDF, en service depuis plus de 70 ans, sont en cours de démantèlement. Ils avaient cessé toute activité le 31 décembre 2015, après l’arrêt de la diffusion en ondes moyennes par Radio France. ... Voir plus ... Elles avaient cessé toute activité le 31 décembre 2015, à la suite de l’arrêt de la diffusion en ondes moyennes par Radio France, la station invoquant alors des raisons financières et une évolution des technologies de diffusion. Depuis cette date, les infrastructures n’étaient plus ex- ploitées. Se pose désormais la question de l’avenir de ce site de plusieurs dizai- nes d’hectares appartenant pour l’instant au groupe TDF. Il n’est pas impossible que la question alimente le débat lors de la campagne des élections municipales. (17 - 18 Sept 2025) Sélestat - Seventy years after their installation, the TDF antennas have been dismantled. Installed south of Sélestat for over 70 years, the TDF broadcasting antennas were dismantled this Wednesday, September 17, 2025. They had n o t been in operation for nearly 10 years. F. E. - September 17, 2025. Updated September 18, 2025 * The antennas that could be seen erected from the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle are now on the ground. Antennas taken from the Saint-Georges Tower in Sélestat in 2011. A part of Sélestat's history has just disappeared with the dismantling of the TDF group's broadcasting antennas. Almost on the sly. This Wednesday, September 17, the six metal pylons installed on the Gagenfeld site, south of the city, were brought down before their dismantling. Visible from the A35 motorway, these pylons have long been a symbol of the humanist city and a landmark, their red lights flashing at night. Commissioned in 1952 to replace the Brumath center, the Sélestat trans- mitter's mission was to broadcast medium-wave radio programs in Alsace. City of Sélestat - about a week ago. End of an era in Sélestat. The six TDF pylons, in service for over 70 years, are being dismantled. They ceased all activity on December 31, 2015, following the cessation of medium wave broadcasting by Radio France. ... See more ... They ceased all activity on December 31, 2015, following the cessation of edium wave broadcasting by Radio France, the station citing financial rea- sons and changes in broadcasting technologies. Since that date, the infra- structure has been unused. The question now arises of the future of this site, which covers several dozen hectares and currently belongs to the TDF group. It is not unlikely that this issue will fuel debate during the municipal election campaign. (September 17-18, 2025) [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) FRANCE/ATLANTIC OCEAN target radio [and non] 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts. 17545 kHz Sept 27 at 1528UT, JBA carrier direct from TDF Issoudun, but into Azores SDR remoted- ly, VG S=9+10/20dB. For the Mini Transat yacht race, maritime weather voiced rather than faxed maps ! YL in English, heavy French accent so a real person ? Surely a robot could speak clear English. Frequent mentions of "November" refer to the direxion North, as in Geo cooerdinates; like- wise South sierra, West whiskey; and East echo pronounced eek-oh. I thought this race had been suspended due to hurricane {from US into Por- tugal path ...ed.} in the way ? Anyway, forecasts for next few days. 1543 UT she starts saying "finally ..."; 1544 UT "that's all for today, take care, talk to you tomorrow, a demain" - the only French heard; entirely in French earlier in the 1500 UT hour. 1544 UT heavy beat music. 1545 UT open carrier to 1546* UT. Supposedly also on 7340 kHz from ISS, but no signal into Azores, and at Uni Enschede Twente-HOL, only something else, pre- sumably East Turkistan, PBS Xinjiang, Urumqi in Kazakh at 2300-1800 UT ! (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 27) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts. 'Mini Transat' broadcast confirmed here today Friday Sept 26 at 1500 UT with weather reports in French on both 7340 kHz (SIO 555) and // 17545 kHz (SIO 353). (Dave Kenny-UK, BrDXC-UK iogr Friday Sept 26) Weather reports by man in French language to 1521 UT Sept 26 on 7340 kHz // 17545 kHz. Then weather reports in English language by lady until 1545 UTC end. (she said "see you tomorrow" at close). (Alan Pennington, BrDXC-UK iogr Friday Sept 26) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts. Now at 15.15 UTC, I can heard Weather report for the Minitransat, on both frequencies 7340 and 17545 kHz. 7340 is very good in the south of France. (Christian Ghibaudo-NICE-France, BrDXC-UK iogr Friday Sept 26) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Saturday Sept 27. 17545 kHz coming in with a crash start just before 1500 UT with S7 to S9 signal into Masset-BC-CAN. OC, then music, then at 1501:18 UT, French talk by OM. AM mode, of course. Remember last year, weren't they in DRM ? Clearly mentioning weather with dates (Novembre), Yachts, position, etc. {...} 17545 kHz provided really nice reception into Masset-BC-CAN. "That's all for today. Take care, and talk to you tomorrow. Au revoir!" at 1544 UT. Music until 1545:30 UT, then OC to a few minutes before the TOH and car- rier off. I did not check 41 m, as I don't expect propagation then. 73, Walt Enjoying the 'World of Radio' from my remote QTH on Haida Gwaii off the NW coast of BC, Canada. (Walter Salmaniw-BC-CAN, hcdx Sept 27) Alan Pennington-UK posted all about it yesterday Sept 26 to the British DX Club: "The biennial 'Mini Transat' single-handed yacht race (sponsored by La Boulangere) began on Sunday 21st September with 90 small (6.50m) boats sailing from Les Sables d'Olonne in France, with a destination on the first stage of the race, Santa Cruz de la Palma in the Canary Islands. (The second stage is scheduled to begin from La Palma on 25th October, destination Guadeloupe, Caribbean.) One feature of the race is participants use paper charts and only have a VHF radio (with around 10 mile coverage). But there is a daily shortwave broadcast in French and English giving them weather conditions. Two frequencies are registered on HFCC.org database for these daily 'Mini Transat' (MT) weather forecasts at 1500-1600 UTC: 7340 and 17545 kHz (both 250 kilowatts from TDF Issoudun bcast center site). (...) 17545 kHz was heard yesterday (25th Sept) at 1500 UT by Adam Amirkhanov in Bucharest-ROU on WRTH F_B: However, the first stage of Mini Transat has now been cancelled with boats sheltering in ports on the Portuguese coast because of the impending Category_4 Hurricane Gabriele approaching from the Azores, expected to hit the coast of Portugal on Saturday." (via Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 27) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Saturday Sept 27: FRANCE via TDF Issoudun SW bcast center. Today Sat Sept 27 noted this METEO - 'Mini Transat' data sce read special on 17545even French meteo data read by male annc, at 15.15 UT S=9+10dB here in Germany. But later at 15.27 UT noted female voice instead in E n g l i s h meteo data. Nothing on 7340 kHz channel today Sat Sept 27, only CHN mainland PBS Xinjiang in Kazakh via Urumqi bcast center, from China mainland, co-channel S=9 in WeEUR. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Sunday Sept 28. FRANCE 17545even again on Sunday Sept 28 txion from TDF Issoudun site on air, 15.00 UT til exact SWITCH OFF time at 15.57:10 UTC, but remaining time only EMPTY CARRIER. So they booked a full hour time amount at public TDF organization ? S=9+15dB backlobe strength into southern Germany again today Sept 28. Txion requested at hfcc.org database as 232 degr azimuth, 15-16 UT. Today unused 7340 kHz channel registration shows 266 degr azimuth though. When TX switched OFF at 15.57:10 UTC Sept 28, a small radio signal string of approx. S=5 remained visible on that channel. So seemingly only the final TX power stage switched off at 15.57 UT, and the low power exciter signal on first stage kept still getting on power ? [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Monday Sept 29. Today Monday Sept 29 at 15.04 UT on b o t h 17545 and 7340 kHz via TDF Issoudun France. Mini Transat also on 7340 kHz 15.07:12 UTC, changed language from French 15.00 - 15.07 UT French, now into English language sce, some location and other weather data read, S=9+20dB signal strength in western EUR, ( // 7340 kHz hit be equal signal from Urumqi Xinjiang China mainland in Kazakh - co-channel) // again on main channel 17545 kHz same strength S=9+15dB at same time. {...} Today Sept 29, at 15.15 UT stop Mini Transat transmission and both TXs switch OFF on both channels. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 29) Same crash start at 1500UT on 17545 kHz with French male today Monday Sept 29. "Securite", "Importante", etc. I tried also 7340 kHz, but only heard jamming, possibly against 'National Unity Radio'. Signal strength into Masset perhaps slightly weaker than yesterday Sept 28. {...} That's easy,Arthur. It's because today's broadcast was VERY short. It only lasted 15 minutes or less. The English woman came on around 1507 UT, and mentioned that she was flying tomorrow, so clearly live and not robotic. 73, Walt Sept 29. Enjoying the world of radio from my remote QTH on Haida Gwaii off the NoWe coast of BC, Canada. (Walter Salmaniw-BC-CAN, hcdx Sept 28 - 29) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Tuesday Sept 30. 17545 kHz Mini Transat transmission again on air ... and // 7340 kHz too from TDF Issoudun. In Western EUR 17545 kHz only poor tiny S=5 signal, - poor propagation backlobe of 232degr azi. But in Athens Perseus-net SDR S=9+20dB strenght though, French meteo in female voice in progress, Casablanca weather mentioned. 7340 kHz TDF Issoudun signal stronger in WeEUR of 266degr azi backlobe. But in Athens GRC the CHN mainland Urumqi Xinjiang Kazakh sce S=9+25dB signal is much stronger ahead. French language meteo date anncer txion end at 15.13:57 UT, and warm welcome in English language from the same female announcer at exact 15.14:07 UT. 15.27:13 UT song & chorus in French language, from the sailing crowd, 15.28:13 UT English lang report of next stage, 15.28:56 UT talk on Portuguese mx to be start following, start of Port song sung by male singer, "Have a nice day, see you tomorrow ... final annmt..." 15.40 UT still played various fast singer group music in typical Portu- guese harmonica. {and ...} 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts via TDF Issoudn, final 15.56:38 UT fast rhythm female singer performance end, followed by another male singer performance, and at 15.57:09 UT sudden cut of SW radio transmission at Issoudun bcast center as CRASH action, - switch down midst on song by the Issoudun technician. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 30 - Oct 03) Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Wednesday Oct 1. Tuned-in very late today Wednesday Oct 1st around 15.40 UT on 17545even kHz like previous days S=9+15dB signal backlobe into WeEurope. Heard a lot of different pause music kind, like BIG BAND radio orchestra, or some folk flute mx from NorthAfrica ? , but only small pieces of mx about 10 to 12 seconds each, - I guess - to save money, and Only 10seconds of music to avoid high rental costs towards the composer ? 15.51:45 UTC exact end of pause music orchestra portion performance, still full power EMPTY CARRIER, TX still on air til 15.57:10 UTC TDF transmitter Issoudun switched OFF by technician at the bcast center. Re: 'Mini Transat' yacht race shortwave broadcasts Friday Oct 3rd . At 15 UT both channels 7340 and 17545 kHz are on air again, Weather and wind report herad in Fr and En til 15.17:40 UT on Oct 3. Then print news paper review in French read by female announcer, 'Figaro' newspaper item. 15.19:40 UT start of French song music program til 15.57:08 UT; and cut feeder audio at CRASH and technician switched OFF the transmitters at TDF Issoudun. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 30 - Oct 03) FRANCE 17545 kHz Tue Sept 30 at 1511 UT, TDF Issoudun with Mini Trans-At yacht race weather info, S3/S6 into Azores SDR but quite suf- ficient. YL in French with spoken rather than faxed weather maps. I can't imagine how contestants could make any sense of this as their boats rock around. They are supposed to copy all this data and draw their own maps ? Direxions N/E/W/S are obvious in coordinates, but every time she clarifies the letter with November, EEcho, Whisky, or Sierra. 1514 UT switches to English, with forecasts at least into Thursday. 1528 UT closing, "happy birthday" to whom ? and song. 1528 UT French and English talking about a Portuguese song, "a demain". But songs with heavy beat keep playing for a semihour until abrupt chop at 1557* UT. Unclear to me status of race which had been suspended due to hurricane. Anyhow the wx broadcasts continue. Previous few days others reported the broadcasts lasted only a few minutes from 1500 UT. All the info here: Evidently after a 9-day delay, restarted Sept 29 from Portugal bound for Canaries Isl. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx and wor Sept 30) GERMANY Siehe auch aktuelle Medien Jobboerse dort. "Ab Freitag, 3. Oktober 2025 ist es wieder so weit: In Baden-Wuerttemberg beginnt die Abstimmung fuer die SWR1 Hitparade 2025." "10. September 2025 Der Schweizer Nationalrat hat mit deutlicher Mehrheit beschlossen, die Radioverbreitung ueber UKW ueber das Jahr 2026 hinaus zu ermoeglichen." von Roger Schawinski - uns seit 1979 als UKW Macher bekannt, ed. "16. September 2025 2. Oktober 2025 (Radioszene website) GREECE Re: from "Proto Programma" to ERTnews Radio, "Greece's Public Radio Faces a Turning Point". Earlier today, while passing through Aggelaki Street, I came across two ERT3 employees on their break. In a brief exchange, they mentioned that if the rebranding to ERTnews goes ahead in Athens,the same change is expected to follow for Thessaloniki's First Programme within a couple of months. This would place the timeline around October — a move that is likely to trigger strong reactions among local residents. - I await your feedback. The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) has announced a significant transformation: its historic "Proto Programma" (First Programme) is being rebranded as ERTnews Radio. The change, effective today September 15, marks a new era for Greece's oldest public radio channel, shifting it more clearly toward news and current affairs. What Has Been Announced. According to ERT, the station will continue broadcasting on 91.6 and 105.8 FM, but with a renewed identity and a heavier focus on news coverage. The move aligns the radio brand with the already existing ERTnews television channel, creating a unified image for the corporation's news services. The broadcaster argues that this rebranding responds to "growing demands for reliable information" and reflects its strategy to modernize public service media. A Sudden Decision. Interestingly, only a week earlier, the same station had promoted a new linkage of its "Proto Programma" shows, suggesting stability rather than change. This has led to speculation that the name change was not broadly communicated within ERT's own management and instead arrived like "a bolt from the blue." Reactions and Concerns. The decision has sparked mixed reactions across Greece's media landscape and among listeners: Loss of heritage: "Proto Programma" is one of the oldest names in Greek broadcasting, dating back to the post-war years. Many consider it a cultu- ral brand in itself, tied to music, literature, and radio history. Critics describe the rebranding as historically careless. Internal resistance: Reports suggest that parts of ERT's own staff were caught off guard and have voiced dissatisfaction, fearing the new direc- tion may undermine the station's identity. Programming uncertainty: While the new title emphasizes news, it remains unclear how much traditional content—such as music, cultural shows, and literature—will survive in the revamped schedule. Marketing vs. substance: Media commentators question whether the change is driven more by branding than by any meaningful investment in quality journalism. Public Sentiment. At present, large-scale public protests have not emerged, but social media discussions and radio forums show a degree of unease. Some listeners ex- press disappointment at losing the familiar name and fear that variety programming will give way to a continuous news cycle. Others welcome the idea of a clearer, dedicated news station that mirrors international standards. The sentiment could develop further once the new format is fully imple- mented and listeners experience the day-to-day content. What Remains Unclear. Several issues have not yet been clarified: Will existing hosts and programs be reassigned or discontinued? How much of the cultural and musical DNA of "Proto Programma" will remain in ERTnews Radio? Was there meaningful dialogue with audiences before taking this step, or was it a top-down decision ? A Turning Point for Public Radio. For Greece, the transition of "Proto Programma" into ERTnews Radio repre- sents more than a cosmetic rebrand. It raises deeper questions about the role of public service broadcasting: Should it prioritize continuous news delivery, or preserve its legacy of cultural diversity and historical continuity? Whether the move strengthens ERT's relevance in the digital era or alie- nates loyal audiences will become clear in the months ahead. For now, one thing is certain: a familiar name in Greek radio has been consigned to history, replaced by a brand that signals both ambition and controversy. References: (Zacharias Liangas-GRC, wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 15) GUAM 15530 kHz AWR KSDA Facpi Point, Agat; e-QSL: 15530 kHz, 12.30- 13.00 UT, Sept. 13, 2025. {15530.022 kHz much oddity, Sept 26 ed.} Blog: (Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg-RUS, rusdxplus & deneb-radio-dx, via RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) INDIA/BHARAT 738 kHz (Akashvani Hyderabad) // 819 kHz (Akashvani New Delhi), 0500-0505 UT, Sept 28 (Sunday), heard via Kiwi SDR remotes in India; the Sun. historical drama in Hindi, with audio feed for the anima- ted presentation of "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy" with the program "Bharat Hain Hum." Today's drama in Hindi was about Birsa Munda. 639 kHz Akashvani Kohima, 0505-0511 UT, Sept 28 (Sunday), heard via Kiwi SDR remote at Dimapur; today's English presentation of "Krish, Trish and Baltiboy" with the program "Bharat Hain Hum." Today's drama in English was about Birsa Munda. YouTube audio in English - Later, I watched this animated presentation on Netflix. (Ron Howard-CA-USA, hcdx & wor and via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 1) INDONESIA VoINS newly reported 9690.007 kHz shortwave band outlet at 12.04 UT on Sept 25, heard remotedly on amateurish KIWI SDR Net at HS0ZGZ amateur radio location Udon Thani in Thailand switched to LSB mode reception, AGC - AutomaticGainControl automatic switched OFF function, now on manual mode set at 75dB level, result in S=6 signal of -91dBm measured at 12.04 UT and compared to URL started VoINS only web player, observed some 6seconds DELAY later - than shortwave outlet. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) INDONESIA 7205 kHz RRI Pro 3, tuned-in at 1015 UT till tuned-out at 1035 UT, Sept 30; heard at the beach; was not on the air about 1000 UT; after I tuned-in, noticed with significant improvement in signal strength. 7289.93 kHz RRI Nabire Pro 1, tuned-in at 0750 UT till tuned-out at 0935 UT, Sept 30; heard at the beach; both EZL songs and Islamic songs, with announcers; several brief spots with short clip of the song "Havana"; Is- lamic segment 0848-0859 UT. On Sep 28, with greatly extended broadcasting, as still on the air at last check at 1140 UT, while mixing with China (7290.0 kHz), so best in LSB mode. 7780 kHz Voice of Indonesia via WRMI Okeechobee-FL-USA, tuned-in at 0940 UT till tuned-out at 1000 UT, Sept 30; heard at the beach; in English with mostly music (indigenous instrumental and pop songs in Bahasa Indonesia); fair to good reception. My beach audio of music and ID - 9690 kHz Voice of Indonesia, tuned-in at 1001 UT; heard at the beach; very poor to poor; at 1010 UT, heard the definite RRI song "Mars Angkasawan Radio Republik Indonesia." This low powered station is a real challenge to hear at the beach in Calif.; I'm happy to report that while listening via remotes in Indonesia, that the former audio problem (garbled) has recently been fixed and the audio quality is now much better! (Ron Howard-CA-USA, hcdx & wor and via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 1) IRAN 11740.013 kHz Voice of IRIB from Sirjan txion center site, strong S=9+30dB as usual, but today much better audio modulation too. 19.38 UT. Scheduled 19.20-20.20 UT. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) JAPAN/FRANCE/GERMANY/LITHUANIA/UAE Watch " ? Radio Japan: End of NHK Radio World Russian Broadcasts from Tokyo-JP, - September 30, 2025" on You_Tube Initially announced by Vadim Alekseev in Radiopanorama show on WRN Russian on 30 August, 2025. 30 September is expected to be the last day. This also means reduction in SW transmissions from MBR Nauen Germany, and MW broadcasts from MW Viesintos Lithuania 1386 kHz. (Alexander Miatlikov-Dnipro-UKR, wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 16) re Anatoly Klepov announced this news; more info should be coming. And, it's a loss for WRN, as NHK's Russian program is heard through this platform, especially via shortwave (on UAE ENC A'Dhabbaya relay) on 13650 kHz. (Joe Hanlon-NJ-USA, wor via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 16) JAPAN 11625 kHz. NHK Radio Japan World {via KDDI national telecommuni- cation provider at Koga-Ibaragi-Yamata Japan site, ed.}, at 2123 UT on Sept 25. Talk in Japanese by a man and woman then a short musical segue to a children's choir. More talk with interludes of music. Poor and fluttery. Time pips at 2200 UT. Scheduled 19 - 23 UT daily to all Asia, ME and East EUR. (Ed Cichorek-NJ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 11655 kHz NHK Radio Japan in Hindi language to South Asia, 300kW at 270degr azimuth, on September 27, 2025, at 1541-1545 UT. SIO 444. YL announcers. {via KDDI national telecommunication provider at Koga-Ibaragi- amata Japan site, ed.} (Vince Henley-WA-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 11815 kHz NHK Radio Japan, Yamata heard at 1136 UT on Sept 23. A group, round-table discussion in Japanese. Mostly poor. Scheduled 10-16 UT in various languages, see (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 11815 kHz NHK Radio Japan in Japanese to SoEaAsia, Sept 27, at 1532-1540 UT. SIO 444. OMs and YLs in mixed Japanese conversation, with occasional humor. Via Yamata. (Vince Henley-WA-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) JAPAN 5920 kHz OPPOSITION target radio 'Shiokaze/Sea Breeze' (to/against North Korea) at 1320 UT. {via KDDI national telecommunication provider at Koga-Ibaragi-Yamata Japan site, ed.} In progress, man in Japanese. Usual sound effects (jailbreak alarm sound) and piano mx on the half the hour, bf resetting the whole bx. Heard well over North Korean "beeper jammer" and T-storm static on vintage "World Traveler" portable. Good on Sept 22. 5920 kHz 'Shiokaze/Sea Breeze' (to/against North Korea) at 1320 UT. In progress, woman in heavily accented English. Usual sound effects and piano music on the half the hour, bf resetting the whole bx. Heard well over North Korean "beeper jammer" and T-storm static on vintage "World Trave- ler" portable. Faded out bf reaching close at 1400. Good UT. Sept 24. (Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, Arizona Update via wor Sept 20) JAPAN/TAIWAN 6110 kHz OPPOSITION target radio 'Nippon no kaze' 'Wind from Japan' (from Japan - {via KDDI national telecommunication pro- vider at Koga-Ibaragi-Yamata Japan site, ed.}: to/against North Korea) at 1500 UT and // 9685 kHz {via Paochung/Baozhong TWN relay center, ed.} too. Opening themes, talk in Korean. Fair at tune-in, faded out here and on 31 meter // with rising sun (np pun intended). (Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, Arizona Update via wor Sept 20) JAPAN 6055 kHz Radio Nikkei 1, Chiba Nagara heard at 1126 UT on Sept 22. Two men seemingly arguing and/or debating in Japanese. A woman intervened as an apparent moderator at 1128 UT. Poor-fair. (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) KOREA D.P.R. of {North} North Korea halts jamming following close of target broadcasts. The National Intelligence Service [of South Korea] has confirmed that North Korea has mostly stopped broadcasting 'jamming sig- nals' after it completely halted its broadcasts to North Korea this month. The government has assessed this as an 'unexpected corresponding action' from North Korea. While two or three jamming signals remain, the govern- ment assesses that North Korea is reacting sensitively to a series of conciliatory measures, including the cessation of loudspeaker broadcasts to the North. (KBS News via British DX Club; via Listener's Notebook, NASWA Journal #10 / 2025 Oct 2025, page #32-33) KOREA's Associated Press: Kim Seong-Min, defector whose radio broadcasts relayed foreign news to North Korea, dies at 63, Kim Seong-Min, defector whose radio broadcasts relayed foreign news to North Korea, dies at 63. By_HYUNG_JIN_KIM. SEOUL_South_Korea (A_P) Kim_Seong_Min, a prominent North Korean defector who used radio broadcasts, USB sticks and a network of sources in the se- cretive country to inform the North Korean public about the truth of their authoritarian government, has died. He was 63. The founder of the Seoul-based Free North Korea Radio was pronounced dead at a Seoul hospital on Friday, years after fighting a lung cancer which recently spread to his liver, his former colleagues said. They said Kim was cremated and his remains were placed at a columbarium near the border with North Korea, "We, North Korean defectors, lost one of our leaders. We aren't sure if we'll have such a leader again. He was truly our hope," said Choi Jung- hoon, a defector who worked with Kim for seven years. Shortwave radio broadcasts. Kim, a former North Korean army captain who arrived in South Korea in 1999, began shortwave radio broadcasts into North Korea where most of people have no official access to foreign news in 2005. It was the first such South Korean civilian radio station run by a defector. His station's news has included everything from success stories of North Korean defectors in South Korea and the purported luxurious life styles of the North's ruling Kim family to political news in South Korea, the U.S. and elsewhere. Before the 2012 U.S. presidential election, Kim told The Associated Press that his station recorded a special program explaining a U.S. election system and comparing it with a North Korean system, where a sole candidate wins nearly 100% of the votes cast at each district in parliamentary elec- tions. "We also explained that in South Korea it's hard for one candidate to win more than 50% of votes cast, as there are diverse opinions. (In the U.S.), challengers often compete against an incumbent president, and we stressed that's something that couldn't happen in North Korea," Kim said. Kim's station also threw plastic bottles containing USB sticks with world news and South Korean TV dramas and K-pop songs into the sea to let them float toward North Korean shores on the tides. He had sources in North Korea who used illegal mobile phones to sneak news from the country before his station relayed them back to people in other parts of North Korea. Kim frequently appeared at rallies, forums and TV programs to criticize North Korea's widely condemned human rights records. 'Help people understand'. Kim's works angered North Korea, which maintains an extremely tight con- trol on the spread of outside information to its 26 million people as a way to bolster the Kim family's grip on power. North Korea's state media called Kim "a human garbage." Kim also received parcels carrying dead mice and dolls stuck with knives, likely from pro-North Korea groups in South Korea. In another interview with the AP in 2014, Kim discussed the accuracy issue of North Korea news, which outsiders like him obtained via phone talks with their contacts in the North but often turned out to be false. "There are lots of stories about North Korea, and I think all of them are good as long as they don't praise that country," Kim said. "I think they will help people understand the North's dictatorship." Kim told his colleagues that he felt deeply fulfilled whenever some North Korean defectors told him that they had listened to his radio broadcasts in the North. Among them is Lee Si-young, who worked with Kim for about 10 years and be- came new head of their radio station in December, after Kim's condition worsened. Lee said when she first met Kim, she could recognize his voice as he appeared at radio broadcasts that she had listened to. "I was so excited to meet and work with him here," she said. Aimed for 'a liberal unification'. Civilian campaigns to transmit outside news to North Korea have suffered a major setback after the current liberal South Korean government, led by President Lee Jae Myung, began cracking down on them in a bid to ease ten- sions with North Korea since taking office in June. Lee Si-young said her group stopped floating plastic bottles, while other organizations suspended flights of large balloons with propaganda leaf- lets and USB sticks across the border. Lee's government halted key govern- ment-run radio broadcasts into North Korea, but hasn't asked civic groups to do the same. The Free North Korea Radio station airs broadcasts two hours a day. Lee Si-young said Kim took part in broadcasts until July and told her and others that "our efforts to send outside news to North Korea must not be ceased until one last defector is left." Monday's broadcast posted on the station's website still uses Kim's pre-recorded opening comments. "Hello, North Korean compatriots. Now, we're beginning Free North Korea Radio broadcasts from Seoul, the capital of Republic of Korea," Kim said. "Our objective is overthrowing the dictatorship by Kim Jong Un and achiev- ing a liberal unification on the Korean Peninsula." (Mike Cooper-GA-USA, wor Sept 15) KUWAIT Kuwait News Agency: Kuwait radio chosen for Gulf broadcast on World Radio Day '26 Kuwait radio chosen for Gulf broadcast on World Radio Day '26 TUNIS, Sept 26 (K_U_N_A) The Permanent Committee for Broadcasting at the Arab States Broadcasting Union announced Friday, that Kuwait Radio will conduct international broadcasting for the Gulf region as part of the activities celebrating World Radio Day 2026. The Arab States Broadcasting Union stated in a press release that UNESCO organizes this annual celebration, with the 2026 theme focusing on "Radio and Artificial Intelligence," and Kuwait Radio will broadcast alongside Iraq, Algeria, and Jordan. Following the committee meeting, the union announced topics for the 2026 broadcasting competitions, including "Through Arab Eyes", exploring the history of ancient Arab cities, and "Arab Figures", highlighting prominent personalities protecting the Arabic language across the region. The union also confirmed ongoing media support for the Palestinian cause, discussed developing the 15th Arab Music and Singing Competition, proposed the Arab Audiobooks Group, and selected "Radio Content Security in the Digital Environment" for the annual 2026 workshop with practical experien- ces shared. (K_U_N_A via Mike Cooper-GA-USA, wor Sept 27) LIBERIA 6050 kHz ELWA Radio, Monrovia, 1931-1957 UT, Sept 27, English, religious comments and songs. 15422. Also heard 0603-0621 UT, Sept 28, English, religious comments and songs. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 27-28) 6049.998 kHz LBR ELWA Monrovia at 05.55-10.00 UT scheduled. Station situated in Paynesville, outside Monrovia, was gutted by fire dur- ing 1992 and 1996. Now location is visible at 06 14 28.55 N 10 41 49.61 W 4 SWmasts of quadrant steep angle non-directional antenna on right corner, and MW mast seen on yandex.ru and Google Streetview Liberia, Montserrado County, Greater Monrovia. Zohulong 6.241663 N, -10.697165 W (wb df5sx) "Eternal Love Winning Africa, this is Radio E-L-W-A". You_Tube has a 15-minute clip of ELWA's inaugural broadcast on 18 Jan 1954 at Video of 2013 year, Radio Station ELWA's first broadcast on January 18, 1954, including remarks from Liberian President Tubman, Hon. Howard, and ELWA Staff. ELWA, under the auspices of SIM (Sudan Interior Mission), was the first Christian Radio station in Africa, and was located just west of Monrovia, Liberia. (David Kernick-UK, Interval Signals Online, dxld Nov 7, 2017) LITHUANIA 1557 kHz 'Radio Lenta' via Lithuanian Radio and TV Center (LTU). e-QSL: 1557 kHz, 19.59-20.31 UT, Sept. 16, 2025. Blog: (Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg-RUS, rusdxplus & deneb-radio-dx, via RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) 666 kHz eQSL Lithuanian Radio and TV Centre transmitting the Radio Signal program. E-mail: 17 September 2025, 18.50-19.30 UT, 666 kHz. Picture: (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) LUXEMBOURG 6140 kHz Radio Gloria via Radio Onda, Junglinster, 0734- 0802 UT, Sept 28, German, religious comments and songs. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) measured Sept 30 6139.985 kHz, ed. MADAGASCAR 17700 kHz. KTWR Agana, Guam via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Madagascar relay facility heard at 1426 UT on Sept 22. A man speaking in listed Awadhi to music at 1428 UT and shutdown at 1430 UT. Poor-fair. 17700 1400-1430 41 MDC 250 45 -20 157 123456- 3003-251025 Var MDG TWR 17700 1400-1445 41 MDC 250 45 -20 157 Sat only 3003-251025 Var MDG TWR (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 21565 kHz BBC London {12-14 UT towards EaAfrica, INS, SoEaAS} heard at 1303 UT on Sep 24. a report on Trump's presentation to the United Nations. Poor-fair. (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 17745 kHz BBC London WS, Kiniarwanda language, Mon-Fri only, 1631 UT, on Sept 24. Male and female with announcements about upcoming programming. Strong signal. (Bob Coomler, Tucson-AZ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) MADAGASCAR 11610 kHz Sept 26 at 2221 UT, NO signal from R. Feda, the Arabic version of MWV toward North Africa; it's so common that I don't bother to log it, but its *absence* is notable, in fact more so than its presence, altho some DX editors can't handle a "nothing" log in a by-frequency listing. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, wor & hcdx Sept 26) Re my observation of MWV R. Feda, missing from 11610 kHz at 22 UT on Sept 26: "Hi, MWV is temporary off-air because of unrest in Madagascar. 73, Dmitry Mezin", wor Sept 26. Re: Glenn Hauser logs Sept 26-27: The unrest in Madagascar is related to power and water cuts: MGLOB {via ENC Encompass Digital Media Services FMO organized via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Madagascar relay facility, ed.} was still on the air with BBCWS London progr on 12095 kHz at 0400 UT on Sept 27 again, and Radio Dabanga on 11640 kHz at 0430 UT. Later in the day BBCWS London via MGLOB was on 21565 kHz as usual around 1300 UT. All heard direct here in Houston_TX. {more:} Also for Madagascar: MWV African Pathways program was back on 11825 kHz at 04-05 UT Sunday September 28 after having been missing 24 hours earlier. (Stephen Luce-TX-USA, wor Sept 27 - 28) MADAGASCAR 11640 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 0430-0440 UT, 'Radio Dabanga', via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Madagascar relay facility, ed., in Darfur Arabic. A brief music, woman says ID; She presents news, presumably; Man talking news, too; ID. Fair reception, target to Southern Sudan: 35433. 13790 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 1807-1818 UT, BBC London Afrique, via MGLOB Talata Volonondry Madagascar relay facility, ed., French svce. Two men announcers present news; An interview w/ a man: They say about Madagascar. Fair reception, target to CeAfrica: 3~45433. (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) MADAGASCAR 9765 kHz Sept 30 at 2215 UT, S=9+20dB poorsig in Portuguese referring to a versiculo, so a gospel huxter. Yes, MWV sked this hour, *much* weaker than SimulArabic on 11610 kHz this away by coincidence. Was down for a day or two due to disturbances in the country. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx and wor Sept 30) MALI 5995 kHz Radio Mali, Bamako {txion center #1}, 1841-1913 UT, Sept 27, African songs, French, comments, ID. "La Radio Nationale du Mali", soccer comments in French. No English Magazine today. 35433. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 27) MALI 17630even MLI CRI Beijing in En. via Africa relay site at Bamako II transmitting center, at 15.20 UT on Sept 27, S=9+10dB signal strength. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) MALTA Radio Malta was heard on MW 999 kHz at 1700-1900 UT and after 2100 UT on Sep 30 & Oct 1, because R. Rassii was on the air *1900-2100*UT only. Thanks Rumen for information, Erich Bergmann visited the location in his holiday trip to Malta: 999 kHz 5 kW, location PBS Radio Malta, Mosta site location at 35 54 47.36 N 14 24 41.14 E (Rumen Pankov-Sofia-BUL, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 2) MEXICO 6185 kHz Radio Educacion, Ciudad de Mexico, 0501-0728 UT, Sept 28, Spanish, comments, ID. "Cultura Mexico, Senal Internacional, la onda corta de Radio Educacion", Mexican and other Latin American songs, clas- sical music. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) MOLDOVA {Russian Pridnestrovie separated territory} Radio Rassii via big relay site Grigoriopol Maiac on MW 999 kHz confirmed on the air at *1900-2100* UT only & Radio Vesti starting at *1800 UT - ? on MW 1413 kHz, both on Sep 30 & Oct 1st. (Rumen Pankov-Sofia-BUL, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 2) MONGOLIA 12085 kHz Voice of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar Khonghor site, *0859- 0912 UT, Sept 28, interval signal, English, ID., news, comments. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) TXion center location southeasterly of MNG capital at NETHERLANDS 5955 kHz Radio Veronica, Westdorpe, 1808-1855 UT, Sept 27, pop songs in English, oldies, Dutch, comments. 25433. { 5954.980 kHz on Sept 30, wb.} 6020 kHz Radio Casanova, 0732-0755 UT, Sept 28, Dutch comments and songs. 25422. 9800 kHz Radio Delta International, Elburg, 1800-2011 UT, Sept 27, pop songs in English, id. "Radio Delta", English, comments. 45444. Also heard 0723-0732 UT, Sept 28, Dutch songs, id. "Radio Delta", pop songs in English. 45444. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 27-28) NEW ZEALAND another tip this Thursday night: UNID 13840 kHz digital DRM signal of S=9+20dB strength at 19.43 UT. ooohh yeeh, New Zealand Pacific progr in digital DRM audio from downunder via long path from 270degr westerly into Europe, via Easter Island, Colom- bia, Azores, Portugal to WeEurope. 13840 kHz 1830-2100 UT to ITU zones 61S,62,63W RAN 35degr azimuth plus 35degr slew via ITU antenny type #156 daily registered at 300325-261025 N=DRM digital audio mode outlet English NZL RNZ #74 [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) NEW ZEALAND 11725 kHz R New Zealand Pacific s/on w/bird chirp IS and into w/BBC NewsDay w/the lead news item about US Vetos UN security council resolution demanding an immediate cease fire in Gaza and increase humani- tarian aid there, after it was the only nation to vote against it. Other items were about Trump's comments that TV stations that broadcast too much negative about him should have their licenses cancelled and Kimmel's sus- pension. Other items were about the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer recalling cars because the 'auto assist' driving mode software doesn't adequately address unusual emergency situations, and a BBC investigation re 'unautho- rized'sale of sports tickets being scalped despite the fact that's illegal in the UK unrest in Nepal and quotes from the former Nepal PM about it, and Britain seeking spies by seeking them out on the 'dark web'. The NewsDay features were about the USA veto of the UN resolution calling for a cease fire in Gaza, press censorship in the USA [there's a phrase I never thought I'd type!] and some silly sports news and a bilateral trade and security agreement between Mexico and Canada in the era of US instability. Back to RNZ national at :29 w/the panel talking about travel horror sto- ries, air- line pilot training which is proposed to be 'loosened' to allow training more pilots service alcohol in retirement villages without forc- ing the facilities to get a liquor license and more. At 0700 UT pips and into RNZ Pacific news with the lead item about Fiji's PM visit to Israel and the new Fiji embassy in Jerusalem. Other items were about defense treaties between PNG and Australia, and indigenous fishermen from the Solomon Islands, PNG and New Caledonia being part of a 'economic zone'. In more international news mention of Trump floating the idea that the FCC might pull licenses for broadcasters who oppose him and Britain and Ireland's new agreement about investigation of 'the troubles'. At:08 into "Pacific Waves" with the first item with details about the PNG/ Australia defense deal. 3+5444 fading to 'fair' at times *0559-0717 UT on 19 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) NIGERIA Work to restore Voice of Nigeria SW transmitter commenced: The Federal Government has commenced the restoration of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) shortwave transmission, with work set to begin on the 250 kW TX2 transmitter at the Lugbe transmitting station in Abuja. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, re- presented by the Permanent Secretary, Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, flagged off the project on Monday [25 August], describing it as a landmark step in reviv- ing Africa's largest and most powerful transmission station, now set to operate with modern, digitally compatible technology. Idris commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritizing the upgrade of Nigeria's broadcasting infrastructure, noting that the project will re- position VON as a global radio brand and significantly transform terre- strial broadcasting in the country. He urged the contractor to deliver the project on time and to the highest standards, while charging the VON technical team to show diligence in supervising the execution. The minister further encouraged VON to maintain its role as a pro-Nigeria and pan-African station dedicated to telling positive stories about Nigeria and the continent. (British DX Club; via Listener's Notebook, NASWA Journal #10 / Oct 2025, page #35-36) OMAN 7445 kHz BBC London via ENC A'Seela bcast relay site, at 0142 UT, on Sept 23. First a man was speaking in listed Dari then a man and woman spoke alternately in Dari. Poor with noise and // on 6195 kHz JBA. {00.30-02.00 UT via A'Seela-OMA relay, in Dari/Pashto/Dari; ed.} (Ed Cichorek-NJ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) PERU 4775 kHz Radio Tarma, Tarma, 0142-0156 UT, Sept 28, Peruvian songs, Spanish, comments. 15422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) ROMANIA {target radio to ETH / ERI Horn of Africa, ed.} 15425 kHz IRRS Milano Italy, 'Oromia National Media' via Galbeni-ROU bcast center heard at 1519 UT on Sept 23; a man commenting on brief soundbites in listed Oromo. Poor-fair. (Bob Brossell, Pewaukee-WI-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) SPAIN 17715 kHz Wed Sept 24 at 22.00 UT, REE Noblejas S=9+30/40dB direct for SoAmerica, // JBA 15390 kHz for Africa, intro weekly English hour originally "live' 12 hours earlier, again with Marilyn Quintana only, pre- viewing: legacy of journalist Barbara Probst Solomon, a bridge between Spain and US; director of Make Mothers Matter org; newly discovered species of giraffe with Michael Brown. 22.02 UT news begin with UNGA. Available: Alan Roe pointed out after last week's: "Although only Marilyn was heard on-air both last week and this week, Amy Egan still got a name-check at the end of both episodes - so maybe she is on an extended vacation. Alan Roe, Teddington, UK. " (via Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 24) SPAIN RNE's Radio Exterior de Espana launches a new season, taking our country to the five continents. For the first time in its history, it will broadcast a program in Mandarin Chinese ... 'China Connection'. For the first time, Radio Exterior will broadcast a program in Mandarin Chinese, adding another language to its broadcasts in English, French, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, and Sephardic {Jewish community radio} . Aware of China's importance in current geopolitics, REE is taking on this challenge. This weekly program, hosted by Song Zhang, a graduate in Hispanic Philology from Peking University, will air on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. and Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Spanish time. (Alokesh Gupta, New Delhi, wor Sept 15) Sept 15 (Monday) on 17715 kHz, from 2030+ UT; RNE with the new program in Chinese. Here are portions of the program as audio translated by Google. (Ron Howard-CA-USA, wor and via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 15) I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the program's producers. I'm Zhang Song, speaking from the studios of Spanish National Radio, offering my warm greetings. You're about to embark on an audio journey, exploring Spain's vibrant culture, rich history, and fascinating customs. Are you ready ? Let's explore and fall in love with Spain. Spanish Radio International connects with China. Today's journey takes you deep into the heart of Andalucia,a vast province in southern Spain, to explore Granada, one of Spain's most captivating cities. Did you know that Granada is more than just a destination; it's an experience immersed in history, art, and a unique atmosphere? The city served as the last stronghold of the Nasrid dynasty on the Iberian Penin- sula. The Nasrid Kingdom of Granada was the last Muslim state on the Iberian Pe- ninsula, marking the end of nearly 800years of Islamic rule in the Ambarus region. Granada's history spans from its founding as the capital in 1238 to its fall in 1492 year, and its traces of history are palpable in every corner of the city. (via Ron Howard-CA-USA, wor and via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 15) SPAIN ESP - REE Madrid sports live transmission tonight, but only on two SW channels, nothing on 15500, 15520, nor 17755 kHz 17715.010 kHz REE Noblejas, Spanish live transmission of football matches, S=9+25dB at 19.20 UT; and 15389.991 kHz S=9 here in western Europe at 19.35 UT on Thur Sept 25 Oviedo vv FC Barcelona on Spanish 'La Liga' and VfB Stuttgart Alemania vv Vigo on 'European League' match Sept 25 17715.012 ESP REE Noblejas live football Spanish soccer league trans- mission, S=9+15dB at 15.24 UT Saturday Sept 27. 15389.991 kHz came across of football live match coverage, Sept 30. 15389.991 kHz REE Noblejas Spain, live football coverage, SINGLE CHANNEL on air: Qairat Almaty Kazakhstan vv Real Madrid, teams Football game start at 17.00UT, S=9+5dB signal in backlobe western Europe, checked the other REE channels 15500, 15520, 17715, nor 17555 kHz on air. BUT could'nt find another REE channel performing on air tonight Oct 1st. 15389.992 and 17715.012 kHz REE Noblejas Spain, live football coverage on Oct 2. CHAMPIONS LEAGUE matches live coverage in Spanish via REE Noblejas on 2 SW txitter outlets tonight start from 19.00 UT (21 CEST) VfB Dortmund Alemania 1 vv Athletic Bilbao Espana 0 FC Barcelona Espana 1 vv PNG Paris Francia 0 [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25 - 27 - 30 - Oct 1) SPAIN 17715 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 1859-1920UT, Radio Exterior de Espana, Noblejas-ESP, in Spanish. Men announcers and woman announcer talking and says about the match, soon, Barcelona vs. Paris Saint Germain (PSG), all about more enthusiasm ! All people manifestation, excited!! At 1912 UT, Barcelona 0x0 PSG; 1920 Score 0x0. Good reception, target to SoAM: 4~55554. Parallel on 15390 kHz, nob, 2-34422. The others, 15500 and 15520 kHz, Golden Silence, inside the Tomb ! (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) SPAIN 17715 kHz R Exterior de Espana w/En service, again with only Marilyn Quintana today, (Amy Egan is still mentioned on the web page, but hasn't been heard in a long time ...) and after the intro and pro- gramme preview into a roundup of the last week's news. The lead item was about the UN 80th anniversary of it's founding and the opening of the General Assembly, and the international issues behind the middle east conflicts, including several countries recognizing Palestine, 157 of 193 have now recognized Palestine despite Israel's insistence there 'will not be' any Palestinian state. Other items were about the council of Ministers in Spain agreed to stop arms exports to Israel, and Spain PM's wife to face possible charges for embezzlement as well as a 'anti-abuse locator bracelets' malfunction scan- dal in Spain. "Technical issues" are blamed but the assertion is that women's safety was never compromised because of this. This has apparently been suspected since July 2024. At :11 international news w/Ukraine War being the major item. Other news about Estonia com- plaining Russia invaded its air space, many injuries in Italy after riots protesting Israel relations and French protests against austerity measures were also discussed. Cyber attacks against European airports. {...} ID at :52 w/contact info and into music to round out the show, (Alejandro Sanz) "Palmeras en el jardin". Another En ID at :55 more music to ToH when there were pips and Sp programming resumed. 4554+4+ at first, but getting weaker, down to 3+5444 by BoH and 2+5343 at end // 15520 kHz and 15500 kHz missing. 2200-2301 UT on 24 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) SPAIN Re: ESP - REE Madrid sports live transmission tonight, but only on two SW channels, nothing on 15500, 15520, nor 17755 kHz Indeed Glenn - especially since 15500 kHz was the absolute best reception in Michigan and surrounding areas, and 17715 kHz, while possible, is fre- quently weak and with only marginal reception whereas 15500 kHz was always at LEAST good. It's been missing since early August if memory serves so it is likely to be a 'cost saving' cut rather than a technical issue, but I've heard nothing, although I'm about to send an email to REE to ask ! (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, wor Sept 27) TAIWAN Radio Taiwan International's German service gave details about this year's reception reports on the direct shortwave transmissions from Tamsui in July, on 11995 and 15145 kHz, in its Sept 12 mailbag program. The test transmission on Saturday, June 28, got 516 reception reports from 27 countries. The regular transmissions during the July weekends got 1,146 reports. Regular broadcasts (without test transmissions): Germany 784, Japan 67, Austria 52, Switzerland 28, India 25, Netherlands 21, Belgium 21, Italy 21, Bulgaria 20, Luxemburg 20, Sweden 13. (Franz Bleeker-D 'Shortwave Bulletin'; via Listener's Notebook, NASWA Journal #10 / 2025 Oct 2025, page #37) TAIWAN 11600 kHz 'Sound of Hope', at 2347 UT on Sept 22. Choral singing then talk by a man with urging to pray and lots of hallelujahs. Gospel singing and "glory, glory hallelujah". No discernable ID at 0000 UT just continued preaching. Reception varied from poor to almost good at 2355 UT. (Ed Cichorek-NJ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) TAIWAN {target radio CLANDESTINE to North Korea target} 7340 kHz 'National Unity Radio' (National Unification Broadcasting - Uni- fication Media Group), broadcasting from Paoching Taiwan bcast center to North Korea; 1238-1239 UT, Sept 29 (Monday); mostly in Korean, but also briefly in English with quotation; "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding" (Albert Einstein); fair/good with light North Korea jamming. These days it's good to still be able to hear any of these stations broadcasting to North Korea. (Ron Howard-CA-USA, hcdx & wor and via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Oct 1) TAJIKISTAN Republic of Tajikistan. Dushanbe. Radio Center #1. Date: 2019-March-30. Photo. Yangi Yul site near Dushanbe at 38 29 24 N 68 48 35 E (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) TUNISIA Observed on Monday 22 Sept on MW Tunis 963 kHz. At 18.00 & at 19.00 UTC news in French, from 18.22 UT ID. in German: Radio Tunesien mit dem deutschsprachigen Programm (confirmed till 19.00 UT). (Rumen Pankov-Sofia-BUL, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 24) Thanks Rumen for correcting Tunis foreign 963 kHz times, see WRTH 2025 different item on handbook page # 430 : RTT Chaine Internationale Tunis 963 kHz 100 kW page # 430 of WRTH 2025 show different time date: 1303-1330 English 1330-1400 Italian 1400-1903 French 1903-1930 Spanish 1930-2000 German 2000-1303 French also ... Locatian at RTT Tunis Djedeida 630 / 963 kHz 36 50 11.85 N 09 55 46.22 E or ... Folglich wurde dieses Programm auch nicht ueber die Kurzwellensender ausgestrahlt, deren Betrieb ERTT zum Jahresende 2013 endgueltig einge- stellt hat. RTCI lief ausser auf UKW stets nur auf der Mittelwelle 963 kHz (Senderstandort Jedeida, 23 km westlich von Tunis), die ledig- lich zur Inlandsversorgung bestimmt ist ... (Kai Ludwig-D, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Jan 2018 year) TURKEY 17815.014 kHz TRT Emirler in Turkish scheduled at 13.00-15.57 UT, noted POWERHOUSE seldom observed S=9+55dB(!) strength on Perseus SDR unit, 15.29 UT on Sat Sept 27. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) TURKEY e-QSL card TRT Voice of Turkey. May 1, 2025, at 13:00-13:54 UT, 11965 kHz Russian. Image: 08. June 2025, 16:30 UT, 11960 kHz, English. Image: 06. July 2025, 16:00-17:30 UT, 11960 kHz, English. Image: (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) UAE 17744.990 oddity fqy via Abu Dhabi Media resp. operated by ENC Dhabbaya_UAE; BBC London in Somali NoEaAF sce S=9+10dB strength at 15.25UT on Saturday Sept 27. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 27) 17745 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 0414-0425 UT, BBC London, via ENC Al'Dhabbaya- UAE, Somali svce. Man announcer in conversation w/a Somali reporter, I think! ID: BBC Somalia; Woman/man announcers talking news. Good recep- tion, target to EastAfrica: 45544. (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) 17510 kHz Mizzima Radio - {Abu Dhabi Media owned - but ENC operated} Dhabayya relay site, 1230-1255 UT. Burmese to SoEastAsia. Commentaries and nx. Returning after an absence and on a NF. Excellent signal, Sept 12. (Rob Wagner VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn-Vic-AUS; via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) 17670 kHz 'Radio Sama' / IBRA Media (ENC Woofferton site), at 1845 UT. (In progress at tune-in.) Dialogue w/ man and woman in Arabic to theme music at 1854 UT, then ME vocal music. Fair to Good. Sept 22. (Rick Barton, Sun City-AZ-USA, Arizona Update via via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) U.K. Goodbye BBC Radio 4 LW ? Confused me until it clicked that the stories seem to point to 26 Sept. 2 0 2 6 , ie next year. Which is why I assume no more information to be found at present. (Regards, Simon Hicks-UK, BrDXC-UK iogr via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 17) Given that the news a short while back was that the BBC Radio 4 LW trans- missions would go silent on 26 September as I understood it, there is ab- solutely nothing that I can find online or that I have heard on air about the impending event with just over a week to go. Is it still a definite, or just a probable, does anyone actually know ? (Andrew Tett-UK, BrDXC-UK iogr via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 17) U.K. 9500 kHz e-QSL 'Radio Love Warbler'. Email: September 6, 2025, 19:00-19:30 UT, 9500 kHz. Image: (Anatoly Klepov-RUS, RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) 9500 kHz QSL mail. e-qsl from 'Radio Love Warbler' for reception on Sep- tember 6, 2025; 19:00-19:30 UT, 9500 kHz, via ENC Woofferton-UK. (Vasily Lazarev, Samarskaya oblast-RUS, via RUSdx #1361 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) 15265 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 1847-1857 UT, KBS World Radio, ENC Woofferton, in Russian. Woman and man announcers talking. Fair to poor reception, tar- get to EastEUR: 35322. 17670 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 1820-1830 UT, IBRA Media - 'Radio Sama', ENC Woofferton bcast center, in Fur (Sudanese Fur language). Man talking; 1821 UT Music; 1826 UT Returns man communication; He says ID, website and more ... 1829 UT Woman talking and a song. Fair reception, target to East AF: 35533. (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) USA {POLAND non} 17790 kHz, {via Okeechobee-FL-US stae, ed.} Sept 29 at 2204 UT, S=9+20/30dB, news in English about Poland, 2206 UT ID as "Polish Radio, weekday public affairs magazine". But OFF at next check 2220 UT. Error at WRMI ? 22-23 UT daily is indeed time for PRES on WRN (BTW, link to NoAM sked reaches one labeled Africa / Asia / Pacific, but has been identical to NoAM for several years now, unlike Europe stream.) WRMI skedgrid for #7 on 17790 kHz says finish- ing at 2200 UT, and no WRN relays that hour. However System E_sked indeed shows WRN at 22-23 UT daily on 17790, 7570, 5950, 5050 kHz - the others I cannot hear, nor tell what's on JBA 9955 kHz. 15770 kHz, meanwhile at 2221 UT Sept 29, is as usual in Spanish from TAIWAN {International}, S=9+30dB, with a tourism program dated Sunday Sept 28. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, wor & hcdx Sept 28) USA Re: WRN on WRMI. WRMI uses WRN North America channel. Its schedule is here though there is incorrect title 'ENGLISH TO AFRICA AND ASIA PACIFIC'. (Alexander Miatlikov-Dnipro-UKR, wor Sept 27) USA 17790even USA PAB 'Radio Africa' in En via WRMI Okeechobee relay site, poor and tiny only S=6 signal at 17.06 UT, scheduled 15.00-21.30 UT. (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Tue Sept 30) USA WTWW spur signal. some 206 kHz away ... There is a blob spur from WTWW on and around 9724 kHz at 13 UT. Fundamental freqy is 9930 kHz. (Andy Reid-USA, wor Sept 13) nothing heard here on Sept 26 though, ed. I'm hearing the same thing here in Houston around 1330 UT September 13. Fundamental on 9930 kHz has poor signal level with low and muffled audio, while there is a very strong spurblob ranging from 9710 to 9737 kHz, with peak strength around 9724 kHz, horribly distorted audio. Did not hear any symmetrical blob in the 10135 kHz area. Seems the WTWW transmitters need a gut job teardown and refurbishment, or it's time for the scrap heap ... a long list of malfunctions, breakdowns and repairs. (Stephen Luce-Houston-TX-USA, wor Sept 13) USA 9265 kHZ WINB Red Lion PA state, at 0230 UT, on 27 Sept. SWRADIOGRAM. Shortwave Radiogram # 419 with Al Holt in for Kim Andrew Elliot. Images of the picture sleeves of the Top 10 Records of 1975. All images decoded. (Tony Pavick-BC-CAN, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) USA 5920 kHz Sept 27 at 0623+ UT, horrible galaxy of spurs: I'm finding numerous extremely distorted spurblobs above and below this WTWW frequency with TOMBS matching modulation. These are the approx. ranges, with the middle frequency being the approx. peak, but no specific carriers. Of course, they get progressively weaker the further out. They are approx. multiples of ~86 kHz displacement. Note that the peaks are closer to the upper edge than the lower edge, but maybe because of tuning in USB. Not in the order monitored. First one found, 5834 kHz, read S=9+25dB : 5657-5661-5663 5741-5747-5750 5831-5834-5835 6001-6006-6008 6087-6093-6095 6175-6179-6182 6260-6265-6268 6347-6350-6352 JBA: 6436 kHz. (Paul Walker-ALS-USA, also reported to NASWA: "At 0500 UTC on Sept 27, WTWW 5920 kHz has very distorted spurs on 6005 and 6092 kHz" (via Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, wor & hcdx Sept 27) USA/GERMANY Shortwave Radiogram for the next three weeks. Kim Andrew Elliott is on holiday, so Al Holt & I {Tony Pavick-BC-CAN} are sitting in for him with three special editions of SW Radiogram. 25 Sept-1 Oct: Edition #419 Al presents a look at 1975's top 10 records. You'll get an image of the picture sleeve for each record, plus a snippet of the tune as it loads. 2 Oct-8 Oct: Edition #420 I'll be presenting a visit to the hometown of Pop Shop Radio, Hope BC Canada, and a look at our world class chainsaw carving competition. 9 Oct-15 Oct: Edition #421 Al presents a colourful look at historic QSL cards. All of these will be heard on the regular times and frequencies: UT Thursday 2330-2400 9265 WINB Pennsylvania UT Saturday 0230-0300 9265 WINB Pennsylvania UT Saturday 2300-2330 9455 WRMI Florida UT Sunday 0900-0930 7780 WRMI Florida UT Sunday 1430-1500 9955 WRMI Florida UT Monday 0800-0830 5850 WRMI Florida UT Wednesday 1330-1400 15770 WRMI Florida PLUS Edition #420 will have some special extra broadcasts via Ch292 in Ingolstadt Rohrbach Waal Bavaria Germany tx as follows: UT Friday 3 October at 21.00 UT: 30 minutes on 3955 kHz and 6070 khz (repeated at 21.30 UT) UT Saturday 4 October at 0100 UT: 30 minutes on 9670 kHz with beam R to North America (repeated at 01.30 UT) New to SW Radiogram and want to try decoding the text and images ? Visit for more info. (Tony Pavick, Pop Shop Radio, Hope_BC Canada, wor Sept 25) USA I've seen a couple of reports that the FCC has renewed the 'experi- mental' license for the "high frequency trading" station in Aurora IL state, WL2XEE, now extended to September 2027. Most often heard here from 7450-8400 and 9040-9400 kHz but they are authorized to use several other band segments. Most interesting in this is that the FCC apparently did NOT 'waive' the ID requirements .... which leads me to the question: has anyone EVER at ANY time heard this station ID in ANY way? In my logs it is always a (p) .... kvz (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) USA 9264.988 odd fqy WINB PA Red Lion w/the 'Expounder ministry' sing- song anti choice preacher, and then 'bored YL' WINB ID and into SW Radio- gram #418 with text stories about a new European space firm meant to com- pete with SpaceX and fired climate.gov employees create climate.us to re- store the information 'downsized' in the recent restructure of US govern- ment assets. The photos were in well: At :59 non-bored OM WINB ID and into "Attorney and Author" Chuck Christ- meyer's "Viewpoint" with today's rant about being 'post-human' and how he thinks this means secular humanity is trying to make people gods, and men- tioning Mormon beliefs, and the 'tech giant' attempt to append tech to human bodies making 'trans-humans' yet another 'trans' to be fearful of!;) He argues this is nothing new, dating back to movements starting in the 1400s! He even ties this into the 'massive explosion' of loneliness in today's world. 3+54+4+4 at 2330-0010 UT on 19 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) USA WTWW - George McClintock advises me early UT Sept 27: new relay costing $26K has come in but not yet confident to run 5085 kHz, so no WOR by gh for another week. By October should also be re-active daytimes on 9475 kHz which has been inaccessible for a long time. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 26) USA 15555 kHz Sept 26 at 2202 UT, WJHR { Milton FL USstate - low power 1 kW stn in ssb mode, ed.}, S9 direct playing 'Rock of Ages' in s/off to 2203* UT. Not heard for several days in random daytime chex, so has been off air, or is pipsqueak totally dependent on random sporadic E to pro- pagate ? (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) USA 5010even 'WORLD OF RADIO #2313' monitoring: Confirmed UT Thursday September 25 at 0156 the 0130 UT on WRMI Okeechobee-FL-US state, on 5010, S=9+10/25dB into Georgia SDR remotedly, with storm noise. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) USA 15554.975/Usb kHz WJHR FL Milton w/Bible bumper talking about how we don't know why or who God will heal, and station ID over top of the end of his preaching, at :02 then into a different preacher at :03 with a si- milar good old boy accent but less memorable message. 2+5*443+ that asterisk? There were two hets, one at 1700 Hz and the other at 3100 Hz that would have impacted things greatly, but with the ability to have up to 4 notches in SDRuno, they were not an issue. 1858-1910 UT on 23 Sept. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) USA 17790 kHz Sept 24 at 2215UT, S=9/+10dB of Spanish religion on WRMI, which per WRMI-7 xmtr skedgrid finishes at 2200 UT; while System E shows it on WRN at 2200-2400UT, but that would be English. Perhaps a Radio PanAm program rather than R. Africa. 9955 kHz is still off. O, here's an expla- nation just posted circa 2330 UT Sept 24 on F_B of WRMI: "WRMI Radio Miami International 25mb Notice to WRMI Listeners: Our 9955kHz transmitter is temporarily off air for some repair work. In the meantime, programming normally heard on 9955 kHz is being broadcast on 17790 kHz, as well as on the regular Internet live stream at " and also from 3 days ago: "WRMI Radio Miami International 3d - Starting Wednesday 1st October 9pm ET on 9955 kHz - SJTJ - 'Sunny Jim's Trance Journey'. A chance for me to share with you some of today's music I currently enjoy listening to. I'll be playing a selection of uplifting, melodic, well sung & well crafted songs from an electronic genre. If this is new to you - don't be alarmed - why not join me, Sunny Jim, to see if I can persuade you there's more to music than the songs we already know! Visit us on the web at: " (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 24) I've noticed that the phone number Jeff White sometimes announces cannedly on air to hear WRMI System B programming, whether or not 9955 kHz be on the air, is NOT the same as on the website , so which is it ? "Listen to our 9955 kHz live stream via the telephone. Call +1-641-741-1762 anytime, 24hrs/7d. " Instead he utters "+1-712-432-8868". I'm not about to try either, but there you go. AC 641 is central Iowa, where else? AC 712 is western Iowa, where else? something's odd at Okee ... (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, hcdx & wor Sept 24) USA WTWW: George explains the heavy spurs out of 5920 kHz as caused by an inductor that needed cleaning, which he did, so it was OK the next night. Also, an out-of-service transmitter has been sold to someone who extracted it with a huge forklift and hauled it off, unknown exactly where but not a current SW station; maybe just wanted it for parts. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, wor & hcdx Sept 29) USA {CUBA non}. 13605, 11930 & 11860 kHz on Sept 23 at 1504 UT, La Voz del Trumpismo, UN speech live in English with YL voiceover translation to Spanish. Finished by 1506 UT, on to other voices - 13605, 11930, 11860 kHz, Sat Sept 27 at 1903 UT, LV del Trumpismo not off the air this week- end, but music instead of news on the hour. (Glenn Hauser-OK-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) UZBEKISTAN 7520 kHz {Canadian ministry origin, ed.} In Russian: 'The Voice of the Bible' BVB High Adventur Gospel Communi- cation, from Newmarket-Ontario-CAN, see WRTH 2025, page#564 - but Saturday sce given so far though, via RRTM Telecom Tashkent Uzbekistan Shortwave Transmitting bcast center. On Sundays, starting at 6 PM, {18.00-18.20 UT} a Christian program is broadcast on 7520 kHz. It begins with the announce- ment 'Radio Station Voice of the Bible', but no address is given. (Rumen Pankov-Sofia-BUL, via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 28) VANUATU 9960 kHz Radio Vanuatu, Port Vila, 0514-0658* UT on Sept 28, English, Bislama, comments, male, female, ID. "Radio Vanuatu", songs in English, oldies, at 0620 UT song "Staying Alive" by Bee Gees, more com- ments. 25422. (Manuel Mendez, Lugo-ESP, hcdx Sept 28) VATICAN STATE 9850 {sic - rather 9580 kHz scheduled // 11895 kHz too, ed.} kHz Vatican Radio (from Santa Maria de Galeria bcast center), at 2334 UT on Sept 26. Man speaking in listed Vietnamese very slowly as if delivering a homily. Short musical interlude at 2337 UT then talk by a woman. At 2342 UT a musical fanfare followed by a soft violine concerto to 2350 UT with no ID and end of transmission. Fair with some degrading noise. (Ed Cichorek-NJ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) VATICAN STATE 11640 kHz Wed, Oct 1st, at 0403-0413 UT, 'Radio Tamazuj', SMdiGaleria-CVA, in Juba Arabic. Woman announcer talking during this log and a conversation w/a man; ID. Poor reception, target to Southern Sudan 35322. (Jose Ronaldo Xavier-Cabedelo-PB-BRA, hcdx Oct 2) VATICAN STATE 13830 kHz Vatican Radio (from Santa Maria de Galeria bcast center), at 1530 UT, Sept 23. OC and into listed Amharic opening announcements with musical bridges. Very good signal. IS at 1558 UT and briefly off. New transmitter and azimuth at 1559 UT with female announcer. Much weaker and rapidly faded. 15.30-19.00 UT in various languages and azi targets. (Bob Coomler, Tucson-AZ-USA, via NASWA Electronic Flashsheet #1223 Sep 28) VIETNAM 11885 and 9730 kHz, Voice of Vietnam, German Sce from Son Tay (VTN); e-QSL: 18.30-18.57 UT, Sept. 17, 2025. Blog: (Konstantin Barsenkov, St. Petersburg-RUS, rusdxplus & deneb-radio-dx, via RUSdx #1360 via wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 21) WRTH 2026 - 'Radio Data Center' has 'opened the portal' to pre-order the WRTH 2026, and I'm confused. The page says it will cost 60 EURO, but when you add it to your cart, that changes to 70 EURO, and then they add 17 EURO to the total for 'shipping' and it ends up costing $102 at current exchange rates to order it in the USA. I know things are expensive now, and shipping stuff from other countries to the USA is crazy at the moment, but over US$100 for a book ? That is more expensive than text books in college ! If you're so inclined to get 'the last edition' you can order it at: The "Pre-order" deadline is October 31st. (Ken Zichi, Williamston MI-USA, Mare TIpSheet #1373 log via wor Sept 26) #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* September 25 Thursday morning log in North AM in Edmonton-AB-CAN and Rock- land MA state east coast remoted SDRs, at 01.00 to 02.00 UT: 5024.992 CUB Radio Rebelde in Spanish via (probably) Bauta bcast center site, via Rockland MA state east coast, at 01.15 UT, S=9+10dB. 5050even USA WRMI Okeechobee FL state, mx at 01.18 UT, S=9 fair signal. 5085even USA WTWW Lebanon TN state, English sermon, S=9+10dB at 01.21 UT 4775.008 PRU Radio Tama in Spanish, JBA poor S=5 signal at 01.24 UT. 4764.998 CUB Radio Progreso in Spanish, - likely via Bejucal bcast site Spanish mx, S=9 signal into MA state east coast US. 01.26 UT. 9870.007 TUR TRT Emirler in Spanish scheduled 01-02 UT, Turkish mx at 01.33 UT, S=9+10dB strength. 9750even UZB BBC London En sce scheduled 01-02 UT, acc hfcc.org database via RRTM Telecom Tashkent Uzbekistan Shortwave Transmitting bcast center. S=9 in Edmonton-AB-CAN Perseus SDR unit remotedly at 01.37 UT on Sept 25. Surprisingly much strong and clean audio from CRI Latin AM relay Quivican San Felipe TITAN 250 kW beast, noted this morning Sept 25. Likely the Chinese friends in China Mainland put $ funds on the agenda - or engineers of President Putin' St. Petersbourg once TX factory refur- bished transmitters and curtain antennas on this SW bcast center - recently: 9710even CUB RHC La Habana in English, via Quivican San Felipe TITAN 250 kW beasts. Powerhouse S=9+45dB at 01.38 UT, slight dis- durbed audio quality - though. 9580even CUB From same bcast center site MUCH EMPTY carrier signal noted at S=9+35dB in AB-CAN, powerhouse at 01.40 UT Sept 25. From hfcc request file, CRI requests via Latin AM Quivican site location 9580 0100-0200 8 HAB 250 10 0 206 300325 261025 Eng CUB CRI RTC 2431 9580 0200-0300 8 HAB 250 10 0 206 300325 261025 Chn CUB CRI RTC 2430 At 10 degrees azimuth mainlobe towards CA-US BC-CAN ALS target. 9455even USA WRMI Okeechobee-FL US state, R Prague? English sce, news in Czech church? at 01.41 UT, powerhouse beast S=9+45(!) signal. 9395even USA WRMI Okeechobee-FL US state, Govt theme talk at 01.43 UT, like Govt of West Virgin islands model. S=9+25dB little less. 5800even USA WRMI Okeechobee-FL state, Radio Slovakia International px relay, S=9+20dB at 01.45 UT, ID. and postal address at 01.48 UT. 5850even USA WRMI Okeechobee-FL state, S=9+20dB music px relay, 01.46 UT 5920even USA WTWW Lebanon TN state, En sermon, S=9+25dB level, 01.49 UT 5935even USA WWCR Nashville TN state # 2 transmitter, En at 01.50 UT, S=9+30dB, two audio spurs seen and heard, though 120 Hertz apart distance visible on screen either sideband. 5950even USA WRMI Okeechobee-FL state, S=9+25dB at 01.53 UT, 23.00-03.00 UT scheduled, ... present donation of total 7000 $ per night radio show told ... Hal Turner (?) theme. 6000 kHz - nothing from Cuban bcast sites on air. 6030even USA Likely Spanish Radio Marti bcast heard today Sept 25, also under extreme budget cuts of recent new Pres Trmp government. From IBB USAGM Greenville NC bcast center still. S=9+25dB strong signal at 01.55 UT, ... LIVE sports like report from stadium ? 6049.990 EQA HCJB Quito mountain Voz Andes, chorus heard at 01.57 UT, S=8-9 signal from South AM. 6179.999 BRA R Nacional Amazonia BrasPort px from Brasilia, S=6-7 poor signal only from South AM, 01.59 UT. 6184.965 MEX XEPPM Radio Educacion Mexico City D.F., guitar Latin mx, heard at S=7 - 8 fluttery level, stn ID. at 02.00 UT on Sept 25. [selected SDR options, span 12.5 kHz RBW 15.3 Hertz] (wb df5sx, wwdxc BC-DX TopNews Sept 25) #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* vy73 de Wolfgang DF5SX END