Voice of Turkiye

VOICE OF TURKIYE VERIFICATION (QSL) CARD featuring The King's Mosque was commissioned by Hafız Hüseyin Pasha in 1823, during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II, and originally named the 'Mahmudiye Mosque.' Its origins go back to the Ottoman era. The mosque was later damaged by fire, and in 1910, King Carol I of Romania had a new mosque built in its place. The original mihrab of the Mahmudiye Mosque has been preserved. Covering a total area of 458 square meters, the mosque's prayer hall measures 14 meters by 11 meters. The building features a dome and a single minaret.

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, English language radio broadcast was logged  20 October 2025, at 16.30 UTC, on 11.660 kHz.

Reception report was submitted by email on the following day. QSL was received on 11 November 2025.

RX used: Alinco DX-R8T. EXT ANT: 1/4 wave aerial, vertically positioned at a height over 10 meters QTH: Central West Malaysia

VORW International (via Paochung, Taiwan)

VORW International, transmitting from Paochung, Taiwan, was received on 30 October 2025. Time monitored was 09.00 till 09.05 UTC. Reception on 9.705 kHz rated a SINPO of 35343 -- clear audio content despite household electrical interference. John made a station ID and discussed broadcast from Paochung, Taiwan and planned future broadcasts to East Asia on 9.705 kHz. HERE is VORW from Malaysia.

Reception Report was submitted on the same day. An eQSL was received on 4 November 2025.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave aerial, vertically positioned at a height over 10 meters QTH: Central West Malaysia 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, November 2025

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, November 2025

Voice of Turkiye

VERIFICATION (QSL) CARD FROM VOICE OF TURKIYE, showing Gül Baba's Tomb, which is the resting place of the Bektashi dervish Cafer, who died during the siege of Buda Castle. Built in the 16th century in Budapest, the tomb is a significant Turkish monument in the Balkans.

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was received on 19 August 2025. An English language broadcast with feature programmes and Turkish music was  monitored from 16.45 till 17.24 UTC. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 11.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55444 -- strong and clear audio content. 

Reception Report was submitted by email on the following day. QSL was received on 30 October 2025.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T. EXT ANT: 1/4 wave aerial, vertically positioned at a height over 10 meters QTH: Central West Malaysia

Voice of Turkiye

VERIFICATION (QSL) CARD FROM VOICE OF TURKIYE, showing the Drina Bridge, a historic bridge in the city of Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was built by renowned architect Mimar Sinan in 1577 on the orders of Ottoman Grand Vizier Sokul-lu Mehmet Pasha. Spanning 180 meters in length, the bridge is considered one of the most significant examples of Ottoman architecture, distinguished by its elegant stone arches. It has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was received on 15 September 2025. An English language broadcast with feature programmes and Turkish music was  monitored from 16.38 till 17.25 UTC. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 11.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55444 -- strong and clear audio content. 

Reception Report was submitted by email on the following day. QSL was received on 30 October 2025.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T. EXT ANT: 1/4 wave aerial, vertically positioned at a height over 10 meters QTH: Central West Malaysia

NHK World Radio Japan

FRÉDÉRIC FRANÇOIS CHOPIN heard over NHK World Radio Japan via Yamata, Japan. This 50 minute programme featured a selection better known music of Chopin. It  was received at 17.30 UTC (1.30 AM Malaysia time), on 21 October 2025. Beautiful reception for beautiful music! 🎶🎶

Radio Taiwan International

Radio Taiwan International English broadcast was logged on 18 August 2025, at 16.15 till 16.40 UTC, on 9.405 kHz with SINPO of 45444.

Shown is a picture of Mount Mabolasi. The mountain is located within the Central Mountain Range of Taiwan with a maximum peak height of 3,785 metres (12,418 ft). It is the fourth highest mountain in the island republic.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived on 6 October 2025.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave QTH: Malaysia