Radio Taiwan International,

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from (presumed) Tamsui, Taiwan was logged  01 April 2026. An English language  programme was monitored from 16.00 till 16.40 UTC. News reports on China's 'One China', Taiwan semiconductor industry in AI were among the stories, then  "Retro Reels", presented by Hanna Bilinski, showcased the Taiwanese film "Boys from Fengkeui" and the music used in the film: Vivaldi's Four Seasons. This was followed by "Taiwan Grooves", hosted by Fil Leskovsky, highlighted the music of Twainese female indie artist -- Joyce. Reception on 9.405 kHz rated a SINPO of 45454.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 13 May 2026.

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

Hope Radio 3 (via Palau)

Hope Radio 3, transmitting from Koror, Palau, was logged on 28 April 2026. Music and evangelical Christian content was observed from 09.55 till 10.30 UTC. Reception on 9.930 kHz rated a SINPO of 45444. 

Reception report was emailed shortly after the broadcast on the same day. An eQSL was received on 8 May 2026.

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - May 2026

 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - May 2026 

Hope Radio 3 (Koror)

 

Hope Radio 3, transmitting from Koror, Palau, was logged on 28 April 2026. Music and evangelical Christian content was observed from 09.55 till 10.30 UTC. Reception on 9.930 kHz rated a SINPO of 45444. 

Reception report was emailed shortly after the broadcast on the same day. 

RX: Degen DE-1102 EXT ANT: 3 meter random wire QTH: Malaysia 

Radio New Zealand Pacific

Radio New Zealand Pacific, transmitting from Rangitaiki, was received on 13 February 2026. SINPO on  9.700 kHz rated 45444. Content of broadcast from 16.55 till 17.20 UTC included  music, time pips, followed by ID in Pacific Island language and English  and news, including reports on weather, sports. This was followed with Pacific Island language mentioning Papua New Guinea and  Pacific Island music.

Reception report was initially emailed on the same day. On 17 April 2026, Adria Sainsbury advised I submit my report online using RNZ Pacific's revamped QSL form. An email and eQSL confirmation from Adrian Sainsbury was received shortly thereafter, and surprisingly it was a new eQSL design. Thank you very much, Adrian.

On the topic of RNZ Pacific, check out the transmitter site HERE

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: Passive loop QTH: Malaysia 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, April 2026.

 

Radio Taiwan International, April 2026.

Voice of Turkiye

VOICE OF TURKIYE VERIFICATION (QSL) CARD featuring Zilkale Castle, which is located 15 km south of Çamlıhemşin,  stands on the western sloped of the Fırtına River. It once provided security for caravans traversing the medieval trade route. Three important structures remain within the castle: a guardhouse, a chapel and the main tower. Two cannons discovered in the castle are currently on display at the Trabzon Museum. The structure, which recently underwent restoration, commands a beautiful view overlooking the valley.

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was logged  24 January 2026. A Persian language broadcast with  a sprinkling of Turkish pop music in between programmes was monitored from 16.30 till 17.00 UTC. Reception on 9.490 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555.

Reception report was submitted by email on the following day. QSL card was received on 30 March 2026.

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