NEWS & INFORMATION
Compiled by Tony Rogers.
This page provides a roundup of the latest news and other information.
The contents below consist of:
Shortwave News
Shortwave Programmes
Mediumwave News
Feel free to use any items published on this page but please credit the original source(s) mentioned. Please also mention "dxguides.info". Thanks!
Updated 2 March 2026
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SHORTWAVE NEWS
HFCC Transmission Schedules for A26
The new A26 season will commence on Sunday 29 March 2026 and HFCC transmission schedules will be published after 15 March 2026 at https://new.hfcc.org/data/a26/
Australia
Radio 567 As
of about five days ago, Radio 567 is off air on shortwave until further notice.
So 4970 and 2325 kHz are no longer. The licence is still in place but the owner
had to leave the property he was renting. He has plans to return, but this will
be some time off, by the sounds of it. Apparently, the streaming service still
continues, but I have not confirmed that. (Rob Wagner, 12 February 2026)
Finland
Radio Black Smith
Knoll - 6120 kHz Kari Kallio
posted the following about RBSK to the World of Radio IO Group on 21 February
2026: "Unfortunately, we have to share some technical news: all RBSK
broadcasts are cancelled for now. In our setup we’ve been using a small
battery-powered controller that lets us manually manage the transmitter power. After
a long stretch of freezing weather, that controller has finally run out of
battery, and the system can’t be operated in its current state. We had planned
to replace the battery during our spring maintenance window, but clearly we
were a bit too optimistic about its real-world lifespan. Even though the
battery is rated down to -20°C, prolonged cold conditions have a habit of
winning anyway. We’ll post an update as soon as we have a clearer plan for the
fix and the timeline. RBSK will be back … later"
Germany
News from Channel 292 Tony Pavick, producer and presenter of Pop Shop Radio, posted the following to the British DX Club and World of Radio IO Groups on 29 January 2026: Quoted from an email received (from Channel 292) earlier today:
Good news: Today we put a new inverted V antenna for 6070 kHz into operation, which should deliver better results than the previous stretched dipole.
Bad news: This morning our transmitter for 3955 kHz failed and the frequency will not be on air for some time. For all programs booked on 3955 kHz until the transmitter is back in operation, there are three options:
1) Re-book for when the transmitter is back up and running
2) Move to 6070 kHz, please specify the date and time
3) Move to 9670 kHz, please specify the date and time
A move to 6070 kHz for programmes, such as my Pop Shop
Radio, at 1700 to 1900 UT is not really feasible as CRI Russian dominates the
frequency at that time".
indonesia
RRI Kebayoran (Jakarta) On 13 February 2026 the output on 7203 kHz was increased from 600W to 800W, and on 14 February it was upped again to 1000W. On 15 February heard with quite a nice signal at 1140,
clear because no China on 7205. An Indonesian listener commented that the audio
is a bit muffled. Mohammad Rohanudin at RRI says he has made some changes to
the antenna. Plenty of DXers around the place should be able to hear this
direct now without having to resort to Kiwi SDRs - best to pick a time when
China isn't on air on 7205. (David Foster, Australia/World of Radio IO Group)
Iran
Opposition target broadcasts to Iran There are currently several opposition broadcasts on air to Iran (all in Persian):
24 hours Daily Iran International 5885 or 12110 kHz (at different times of the day)
1330-1430 Tue/Fri Radio Barandazi 11945 kHz
1800-1900 Fri Radio Mellat-e Iran 9705 kHz
1830-1930 Thu Radio Zaman-e Bidari 9705 kHz
1930-2030 Daily Radio Zamaneh 6010 kHz
VOA Persian to Iran Schedule update effective 28 February
2026
1730-2330 7590 kHz (Kuwait, 250 kW, Azimuth
58°)
1730-2330 9915 kHz (Tinang, Philippines, 250
kW, Azimuth 315°)
1730-2330 11575
kHz (Tinang, Philippines, 250 kW, Azimuth 315°)
(thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa for
update)
BBC Persian HFCC registrations (all A'Seela, Oman, 250 kW).
The are registrations only and not all freqs may be in use:
0330-0430 9590 12096
kHz
1630-1700 9770 kHz
1800-1830 5935 7220 7375 kHz
North Korea
RFA Korean (target broadcast to North Korea) Radio Free Asia has resumed its broadcasts in Korean. They are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday at 1330-1345 UTC on 9900 kHz from a transmitter in Taiwan. (Sekyung/North East Asia Broadcasting Institute, WOR IO Group)
Japan
NHK World-Japan radio begins 24 hours shortwave transmission in response to developments in Iran In light of recent developments in the situation in Iran, NHK has begun
temporary shortwave transmissions of its Japanese-language international radio service, NHK
World-Japan Radio, starting 1 March 2026. This measure is based on NHK’s mission as an
international public service media to provide essential information to Japanese nationals residing
in or traveling in the region. See the NHK World-Japan press release for further details. The shortwave schedule is:
Transmissions from Yamata, Japan:
0100-0500 17560 kHz
0500-0900 9700
kHz
0900-1300 9740 kHz
1300-1400 11685 kHz
1400-1600 9450 kHz
1600-1700 11915 kHz
1700-1900 11670 kHz
1900-2100 9665
kHz
2100-2300 11675 kHz (regular slot)
2300-0100 11660 kHz
Transmissions from Issoudun, France:
1700-1900 11800 kHz (regular slot)
1900-2100 6150 kHz
(regular slot)
Luxembourg
Radio Augusta
International Radio Augusta International is now relayed for 2 hours daily via the Luxembourg transmitter
of Radio Onda from 1900-2100 UTC. Programme schedule is here: https://radioaugusta.com/programme (Alan Roe, WOR IOG)
Malaysia
RTM Malaysia test transmissions on 11885 and 15295 kHz. RTM has recently been conducting test transmissions from two new 100 kW shortwave transmitters that they recently purchased from Ampegon. The tests consisted of relays of Nasional FM in Malay and Sabah VFM in various languages. The two services were alternating between 11885 and 15295 kHz. The final test broadcast was on 10 February 2026. Atsuhiko Takezawa notes that both frequencies were being received
very well in East Asia. (Atsuhiko Takezawa, Japan, 7 February 2026, and additional observations from Ron Howard, Zak Liangas and Wolfgang Bueschel as posted to the World of Radio IO Group during February 2026)
Update: RTM tests resumed on 2 March 2026 with Sabah VFM on 11885 kHz and Nasional FM on 15295 kHz. (many thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa in Japan, who reports that 15295 kHz is again being received strongly in East Asia)
Myanmar
Radio NUG (target broadcast to Myanmar) It seems that Radio NUG ended its broadcasts on 7 November 2025, due to financial difficulties. Thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa who found the following on their Facebook page (with a translation into English): "Suspension of Radio NUG Broadcasts. To all supporters of Spring People’s Radio NUG, Radio NUG, which has delivered its programs daily without
interruption from August 2021 until November 7, 2025, has been forced to
suspend broadcasting as of today due to financial difficulties. While we have fulfilled our radio duties of delivering
information to the public through the airwaves, our CDM members and volunteers
will continue to carry on the path of the Spring Revolution, each doing their
part wherever they are able. Together with the Spring Revolution, we, the Spring
soldiers of Radio NUG, will continue to stand united. November 7, 2025". The original message on Facebook is at: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16jXFUe6ED/?mibextid=wwXIfr
New Zealand
RNZ Pacific schedule was updated on 14 February 2026:
on normal AM frequencies:
0559-0858 on 13755 kHz
0859-1058 on 11725 kHz
1059-1258 on 11725 kHz
1259-1650 on 7390 kHz
1651-1758 on 9700 kHz (not Saturdays)
1759-1958 on 11725 kHz
1959-2058 on 15720 kHz
2059-0558 on 17675 kHz
and additionally on DRM (but not on Saturdays):
1651-1758 on 9780 kHz
1759-1958 on 11690 kHz
1959-2058 on 13840 kHz
Vanuatu
Radio Vanuatu updates Here are some recent observations for Radio Vanuatu (all times UTC):
13 February 2026:
heard on 7260 kHz (ex-5040) from 0725+ (Ron Howard/WOR iog)
nothing heard on 2485, 3945, 5040, 7260 or 9960 kHz when checked ahead of usual 1100 sign-off (Tony Rogers)
14 February 2026:
heard on 7260 kHz at 0711 (Manuel Méndez/WOR iog)
15 February 2026:
heard on 9960 kHz at 0315 (Ron Howard/WOR iog)
heard on 7260 kHz at 0655 (Manuel Méndez/WOR iog)
heard on 5040 kHz at just after 1900; presumably a late start as not on air at usual sign-on 1845 (Tony Rogers)
Switched to 7260 kHz at 2059 (Tony Rogers)
16 February 2026:
heard on 7260 kHz from tune-in at 0910 through to sign-off at 1100 (Tony Rogers)
18 February 2026:
heard on 9960 kHz until 0357 (Ron Howard/WOR iog)
Based on these reports the current schedule may be something like this (but will be amended accordingly):
1845-2058 on 5040 kHz
2059-???? on 7260 kHz
????-0358 on 9960 kHz
0359-1100 on 7260 kHz
A compilation of reports about Radio Vanuatu between 2022-2024 can be downloaded here: Radio Vanuatu 2022-2024.
Vatican
Vatican Radio at 95 Vatican News renewed one of
the most recognisable elements of its identity on the anniversary of its
inauguration on 12 February 2026, the sound ident that has always accompanied listeners
of the Pope's station, a modern reworking of the original "Christus
Vincit" theme. The project included four main idents, all based on the
Christus Vincit theme, each designed to accompany a different moment of the
radio broadcast: one dedicated to waking up, one for the morning, one for the
afternoon, and one for the night. Two short idents were also included: the
first uses the theme's opening, the second uses its ending, creating an
immediate and recognizable connection with the original sound identity. Further
details can be found at https://www.vaticannews.va/it/vaticano/news/2026-02/radio-vaticana-95-anni-nuovo-logo-musicale-ident-christus-vincit.html
(with thanks to Christian Ghibaudo on the
British DX Club IO Group for details prior to the event)
English Africa Service approaches 76 Years: Founded in 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi at the request of Pope Pius XI and placed under the guidance of the Jesuits, Vatican Radio continues its global service. For its part, the English Africa Service has been broadcasting to the continent for 76 years. The article in full can be found here: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-02/vatican-radio-at-95-english-africa-service-approaches-76-years.html (Tony Rogers)
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SHORTWAVE PROGRAMMES
Texas Radio Shortwave
TRSW programme schedule for March 2026
This schedule is subject to change based on listener requests for specific Texas artists or music genres, propagation conditions and other things beyond TRSW's control. Email: texasradioshortwave@protonmail.com (thanks to Terry Colgan of TRSW for details)
Date UTC kHz Station Target Show
7 March 1500 6160 Shortwave Radio Europe The Music of Texas
Mariachis
1900 3975 Shortwave Radio Europe
8 March 1300 9670 Channel 292 Europe The
Music of Texas Mariachis
2300 9670 Channel 292 North America
12 March 2000 3975 Shortwave
Radio Europe The Music of Janis Joplin
15 March 1100 6070 Channel 292 Europe Michael Strah on Texas Radio Shortwave: The
Music of Texas Sidemen
From the Isle of Music
FTIM programme schedule for March 2026
This month will feature some exciting new and recent releases by Cuban bands.
Date UTC kHz Station Target
13 March 1700 3955 Channel 292 Europe
2200 3955 Channel 292 Europe
Uncle Bill's Melting Pot
UBMP programme schedule for March 2026
This month will feature music from Ghana, including a tribute to the recently-departed Ebo Taylor.
Date UTC kHz Station Target
20 March 1600 3955 Channel 292 Europe
2200 3955 Channel 292 Europe
BBC World Service
CGTN Radio
Radio Romania International
Radio Taiwan International
Voice of Türkiye.
Music on Shortwave
Alan also produces a very useful guide called "Music on Shortwave" that lists music programmes from radio stations around the world on shortwave. The current B25 edition can be downloaded from Alan's Box page at https://app.box.com/s/kbdxb4c5lwpju0kpoi27aiwc35br2g2a/file/2091794458901
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MEDIUMWAVE NEWS
Armenia
Monitored schedule for 1395 kHz from Gavar
1457-1500 Encompass
signature tune
1500-1700 Radio Farda in Persian
1700-1701 Encompass signature tune
1701-1757 not on air (leaving IRIB
Radio Ilam clear)
1757-1800 Encompass signature tune
1800-1820 NHK World Japan in Persian
1820-1830 Loop of NHK World Japan interval signal and ID's
1830-2030 AWR 360 in Arabic
2030-2100 BBC Persian
(Monitored by Tony Rogers on 7 & 8 February 2026 using online SDR's in Russia, Qatar and Cyprus)
France/Monaco
Channel 292 Germany now
offering 1000 kW on 1467 kHz Tony Pavick posted the following from
Channel 292 to the British DX Club and World of Radio IO Groups on 12 February
2026: "We can now also offer our customers transmissions via the 1000 kW
mediumwave transmitter at 1467 kHz from Monaco (transmitter is actually at
Roumoules, France - see below). Various radiation patterns are possible (at
night) ...". Christian Ghibaudo added on the British DX Club IO Group:
"Just a quick clarification regarding the Roumoules transmitter. The
center is in France, 150 km north of Monaco. However, it is NOT a French
frequency; 1467 kHz is registered for the Principality of Monaco by the ITU.
Therefore, it is a Monegasque frequency, and the center belongs to Monaco Média
Diffusion, a company dependent on the Prince's Government of Monaco. Furthermore,
the employees have the status of employees of the Principality, not of
France. But it's good news to know that the Roumoules transmitter can be
leased for broadcasts other than those of TWR"
Iran
Observations of IRIB World Service on mediumwave
These are on-going notes made by Tony Rogers concerning the IRIB World Service on MW during February 2026:
639 kHz: Whilst Turkish was observed on 702 kHz at 1720 sign-on, nothing was heard on 639 kHz, a frequency that used to be in parallel (using SDR in Russia)
702 kHz: Talysh heard from 1720 UTC, followed by Turkish at 1820 UTC on 16 February (using SDR in Russia)
720 and 1098 kHz: Dari confirmed in progress on both frequencies in parallel at 1415 UTC on 13 February (using SDR in Tajikistan)
1449 kHz: Turkmen confirmed in progress with IRIB chimes at 1430 UTC on 13 February (using SDR in Tajikistan)
Target broadcasts to Iran Several international broadcasting stations have transmissions for listeners in Iran on mediumwave at present. Some of these have been going for a while, with others having been introduced recently in response to the crisis in the country. The Middle East and Caucasus on Mediumwave guide has a list of current target broadcasts under the entry for Iran, and these are also listed by frequency in External Services on Mediumwave.
Vietnam
Monitored schedule for Voice of Vietnam on 1242 kHz from Can Thoi
Schedule shows no changes from that published in the latest External Services on Mediumwave guide
1300-1400 Lao
1400-1430 Khmer
1430-1500 Thai
1500-1600 Vietnamese
(Monitored by Tony Rogers on 12 & 13 February 2026 using online SDR's in Thailand)