Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Radio Taiwan International

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from (presumed) Tamsui, Taiwan was logged  14 June 2026. An English language  programme was monitored from 16.05 till 17.00 UTC.  English programmes included "Beauty & the Beat", New Zealand All Blacks Maori cultural/sports exchange in Taiwan discussed rugby in Taiwan and Maori culture and music, and Song Requests hosted by Michelle. 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 23 July 2026.


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

Sunday, July 19, 2026

SM Radio Dessau (via Gavar)

SM Radio Dessau broadcast, transmitting via Gavar, Armenia, was received on 12 July 2026, from 17.00 till 18.00 UTC, here in the Kuala Lumpur area. This largely German language broadcast, marked the 90th anniversary of the 1936 Berlin Olympics with a German interview of American sprinter Jesse Owens, Olympic bell tolling and commentary from that era. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 11.570 kHz wanted a SINPO of 15231 - audible but poor signal strength and severe QRN

Reception report was submitted shortly after the transmission ended. An eQSL was received on 19 July 2026.


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


Saturday, July 11, 2026

Radio Taiwan International

 

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from (presumed) Tamsui, Taiwan was logged  26 May 2026. An English language  programme was monitored from 16.35 till 17.00 UTCProgrammes heard included "The Red Leaf Express," hosted by Joey Chou, which focused on  President Trump's comments on China-Taiwan arms leverage; and "Status Update" reviewed emails and letters from RTI listeners. 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 10 July 2026.


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


Tuesday, July 7, 2026