RTM Nasional FM (via Kajang)

RTM Nasional FM, transmitting from Kajang, Malaysia, was logged on 9 August 2026. Malay pop music, RTM/ASTRO promotion spots,  Nasional FM ID jingles and News was monitored from 03.35 till 04.05 UTC. Reception on 15.295 kHz rated a SINPO of  55444 -- strong and clear audio, despite slight fading.

Reception report was emailed to RTM on the same day. An eQSL arrived on 11 August 2026.

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

A(26) Shortwave Broadcasting Schedule Of Voice Of Türki̇ye

 A(26) SHORTWAVE BROADCASTING SCHEDULE OF VOICE OF TÜRKİYE

29.03.2026 till 25.10.2026

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was received on the shortwave frequency of 11.660 kHz, on 12 July 2026. The SINPO was 45544 -- strong signal, no interference, clear audio content. A English language broadcast with extended commentary on Gaza and Turkish music was monitored from from 16.50 till 17.24 UTC, here in the Kuala Lumpur area. 

Pictured: Located in the Gökırmak Valley, Boyabat Castle is built on one of two steep rocky hills facing each other, taking advantage of the natural rock formations. Access to the castle is provided through a small gate situated next to the large round tower in the southeast corner.

Reception report was sent shortly after the transmission ended. QSL card arrived on 10 August 2026.

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

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, was received on the shortwave frequency of 9.765 kHz, on 30 May 2026. The SINPO was 45544 -- strong signal, no interference, clear audio content. A Persian language broadcast with Turkish music and segments on Türkiye was monitored from 15.35 till 15.53 UTC, here in the Kuala Lumpur area. 

Pictured: One of the best-preserved castles in Anatolia is Alanya Castle. This medieval fortress features walls stretching for 6.5 kilometres, more than 140 towers, nearly 400 cisterns, and magnificent inscribed and decorated gates, creating the appearance of an open-air museum. The clover-shaped castle is thought to have been built in the 12th century.

Reception report was sent shortly after the transmission ended. QSL card arrived on 10 August 2026.

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

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - August 2026

 Radio Taiwan International Calendar - August 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 

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 

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 UTC. Programmes 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 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - July 2026

 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - July 2026 

BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast (via Woofferton)

BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast via Woofferton, UK was logged on 21 June 2026, from 21.35 till 22.00 UTC, on 12.070 kHz (the best frequency), in Subang Jaya, Malaysia. Although the SINPO was 25222 -- poor signal strength with horrible QRN (electric noise in my neighborhood), I did manage to hear Happy Winter Solstice greetings from friends, family and children, occasionally interspersed with brief music clips and the closing song "Hazy Shade of Winter". Without the QRN audible quality would have been better. I listened on an Alinco DX-R8T using a 1/4 wave external antenna mounted on the rooftop. Here is an audio excerpt.

A reception report was emailed and submitted online shortly after this broadcast. An eQSL card, without details, was received immediately after I submitted it online. Unfortunately BBC online eQSL only returns random picture postcards. My eQSL was a photo of their Ascension Island facilities.

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - June 2026

 

Radio Taiwan International Calendar - June 2026 

All India Radio (Bangalore)

All India Radio Akashvani External Service, transmitting from Bangalore, was logged on 1 April 2026. An Arabic language broadcast with Quran recitation, news on Iran-Israeli War and Pakistan efforts to moderate peace, and Indian music was monitored from 17.33 till 18.10 UTC. Reception on 9.620 kHz rated a SINPO of 35443 - fair signal strength but clear audio, despite moderate atmospheric noise.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. A QSL card arrived in the mail on 15 May 2026.

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

Voice of Turkiye

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, Turkiye, was logged on 1 April 2026. An English language broadcast of news, Turkish music and  programmes "Letterbox", "Pivotal Moments in History" and "Turkish Woman Hero" was monitored from 16.35 till 17.24 UTC. Reception on 11.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55444.

Reception report was submitted the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 15 May 2026.

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

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

Radio Taiwan International

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from Tamshui, was logged on 13 February 2026. An English language broadcast was monitored on 9.405 kHz, from 16.00 till 16.40 UTC.

Reception report was emailed on the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 30 March 2026.

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

RTM Nasional FM

RTM Nasional FM, transmitting from Kajang, Malaysia, was logged on 16 March 2026. A selection of Malaysian pop songs presented by a female DJ was observed from 03.35 till 03.45 UTC. Reception on 15.295 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555 (note QTH is about 40km northwest of the TX site). 

Reception report was emailed shortly afterwards on the same day. An eQSL card was received within 24 hours, on 17 March 2026.

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

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, March2026.

 

Radio Taiwan International calendar, March 2026.

Atlantic 2000 International (via Rohrbach)

Atlantic 2000 International, transmitting  from Rohrbach, Germany, was monitored on the shortwave frequency of 9.670 kHz with a SINPO of 45544, on 14 February 2026, from 09.05 till 09.30 UTC, here in the Kuala Lumpur area via remote SDR at Twente, Netherlands. 

A French and English language broadcast of music, including the Rolling Stones "Painted Black", Julien Clerc "Le Coeur Volcan", "My Year is a Day", "La Première fois qu'on s'aimera" performed by Michel Sardou and Sylvie Vartan, the Police "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" and Elton John "Island Girl".

Reception report was emailed shortly after the broadcast. An eQSL was received on 19 February 2026.

RX: SDR web ANT: Miniwhip QTH:Twente University, Netherlands (monitored  in Malaysia)

Radio Taiwan International (via Tamsui)

Radio Taiwan International, transmitting from Tamsui, broadcast a special programme on 22 January 2026, from 08.00 till 09.00 UTC. It featured students from Yilan Senior High School and the municipality of Vardø in northeastern Norway who talked about their country, school life and interests. Reception on the shortwave frequency of 15.150 kHz rated a SINPO of 25322 -- weak transmission, slight fading and moderate noise. Despite this occasion audio content was observed. Transmission improved gradually after 08.30 UTC. Signal was strongest after 08.45 UTC. HERE is an excerpt from this broadcast.

In addition to received their QSL for this broadcast, I received a souvenir lanyard and notepad. Thank you very much.

Reception Report was emailed shortly afterwards. QSL card and souvenirs arrived in the mailbox on 19 February 2026.

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

Slovensko Radiotelegraphy of Reverend Jozef Murgaš

Slovensko stamp issued in 1939 to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of the Reverend Jozef Murgaš (1864–1929), a Slovak inventor, architect, and botanist. The design incorporated communication towers, reflecting his work in radiotelegraphy.

Radio New Zealand Pacific

Radio New Zealand with Pacific Island news and music monitored on 9.700 kHz, at 16.55 till 17.25 UTC, on 13 February 2026. 

RECEIVER USED: Alinco DX-R8T EXTERNAL ANTENNA: 1/4 wave aerial vertically erected to a height over 10 meters QTH: West Malaysia

USSR 15th Anniversary of the October Revolution with Radio Tower

 

Почта СССР (Post of the USSR) issued in October 1933 a postage stamp commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the October  Revolution (1917-1932). This grey coloured stamp with a face value of 30 kopeks featured a radio transmitter mast and globe to propagate the modernisation of the state to all Soviet people. The designer/ engraver was Ilya Alekseyevich Sokolov (1890-1968). The stamp was printed using a Collotype technique. It was gummed and had watermarks with meanders and flowers. It had a print run of 200,000.

This stamp was part of a larger 1933 collection called "Peoples of the USSR". This series was issued by Goznak to publicise the all-Union labour mobilisation and to articulate the vision of the peoples allocated roles in the Soviet economy. This and other Soviet  stamps in this series depicted different ethnic groups such as Kazakhs, Uzbeks, Turkmens, Tajiks, Belarusians, Russians, and Jews. The individuals shown on this specific stamp represented some of these typical nationalities participating in the building of socialism. 

That said, another source in my research claimed this Soviet stamp was the first to feature a portrait of a Chinese person (lower right corner). The Chinese man on the stamp was a staff member of a newspaper in Harbin, fluent in Russian. His duties included listening to Soviet radio programmes, then writing news articles for the newspaper. This stamp was issued in 1932 as part of a series commemorating the 15th anniversary of radio in the USSR.

Radio Taiwan International Calendar, February 2026.

 Radio Taiwan International, February 2026.

Voice of Turkiye

VOICE OF TURKIYE VERIFICATION (QSL) CARD featuring the 18th century Azm Palace,  built by the Ottoman Governor Asad Pasha al-Azm, is one of the examples of civil architecture in Damascus. A masterpiece of traditional Syrian-Ottoman architecture, it is a typical example of a "Damascus House," combining harem and selamlık (reception) sections, spacious courtyards, and fountains that soothe with the sound of water. Although damaged in 2012 during the Syrian Civil War, it was restored through international efforts and reopened to visitors in 2019 as a symbol of cultural heritage.

Voice of Turkiye, transmitting from Emirler, English language radio broadcast was logged  26 November 2025. An English language broadcast of News, programmes "Power of Words", "Sports Panorama" and a sprinkling of Turkish pop music in between programmes was monitored from 17.26 till 18.23 UTC. Reception on 9.660 kHz rated a SINPO of 55555.

Reception report was submitted by email on the following day. QSL card was received on 8 January 2026.

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

Trans World Radio (via Kununuwarra)

Trans World Radio via Kununuwarra, Western Australia was received on 26 November 2025. SINPO on the shortwave frequency of 11.964 kHz,  was 55555. An Indonesian broadcast of evangelical Christian content was observed from 9.40 till 10.00 UTC. HERE is TWR from  Kununuwarra. 

Reception report was submitted online and emailed on the following day. An eQSL arrived on 9 January 2026.

RX: Alinco DX-R8T EXT ANT: 1/4 wave aerial, vertically positioned to a height over 10 metersQTH: Malaysia