Shortwave radio broadcasting is a remarkable scientific invention that has been a valuable means of communication for decades. It has been widely used for regional and international broadcasting services, especially in areas where other forms of communication are less accessible or reliable. However, certain challenges have led to its gradual decline in the current scenario. While most regional and international radio stations have reduced or ceased their SW broadcasting days. For example,
prominent radio stations such as BBC, VOA, DW, RFI, and Radio Moscow, among others, have gradually ceased their SW broadcasting. It was a difficult task for us when we tried to complete this “English Schedule A24 for South Asia” on the shortwave dial. Despite these challenges, a few radio stations still continue to broadcast on SW.Updated English Schedule A24 for South Asia
Although the frequency coverage
and time slots are limited, the following radio stations provide English
service broadcasting on Shortwave for the South Asian region. With their
dedication and efforts, they are working towards ensuring that the benefits of
shortwave radio broadcasting continue to reach a wider audience. However, it
remains uncertain how long they will be able to sustain their efforts given the
prevailing challenges.
Here is the compilation of the
A24 Summer Schedule of English Service for South Asia on the SW dial:
English Schedule
|
Time (UTC) |
Station
Name |
Language |
Frequency
(kHz) |
Target |
Days |
|
|
0000-0100 |
China Radio International |
English |
6075 |
9700 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0000-0200 |
BBC World Service |
English |
9510 |
11955 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0100-0200 |
China Radio International |
English |
9535 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0100-0300 |
China Radio International |
English |
11770 |
13640 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0200-0300 |
Adventist World Radio |
English |
15515 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0200-0400 |
Madagascar World Voice |
English |
13760 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0245-0300 |
Akashvani |
English |
15410 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0300-0400 |
China Radio International |
English |
12000 |
15110 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0300-0400 |
Radio Romania International |
English |
15330 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0400-0600 |
China Radio International |
English |
17730 |
17855 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0500-0800 |
Radio Kuwait |
English |
11970 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0500-0900 |
China Radio International |
English |
11895 |
15465 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
0500-0900 |
China Radio International |
English |
17540 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0500-1100 |
China Radio International |
English |
15350 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0800-0900 |
BBC World Service |
English |
15185 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0900-1100 |
China Radio International |
English |
17750 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
0945-1000 |
Reach Beyond Australia |
English |
9580 |
|
SAs |
Tue-Thu |
|
1100-1200 |
China Radio International |
English |
11795 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1100-1300 |
China Radio International |
English |
11650 |
15660 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
1100-1400 |
China Radio International |
English |
9500 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1200-1300 |
China Radio International |
English |
9460 |
15555 |
SAs |
Daily |
|
1200-1300 |
BBC World Service |
English |
17790 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1200-1400 |
BBC World Service |
English |
15295 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1230-1300 |
Bangladesh Betar |
English |
4750 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1230-1300 |
Reach Beyond Australia |
English |
11900 |
15460 |
SAs |
Tue |
|
1245-1300 |
TWR Asia |
English |
15400 |
|
SAs |
Mon-Fri |
|
1300-1400 |
BBC World Service |
English |
11870 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1300-1400 |
China Radio International |
English |
13755 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1300-1500 |
China Radio International |
English |
9765 |
|
SAs |
Daily |
|
1315-1330 |
Reach Beyond Australia |
English |
15460 |
|
SAs |
MWTF |
|
1315-1330 |
TWR Asia |
English |
17700 |
|
SAs |
Fri |
|
1345-1400 |
Reach Beyond Australia |
English |
15460 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1400-1430 |
Bible Voice Broadcasting |
English |
17650 |
|
SAs |
Sat |
|
1400-1500 |
China Radio International |
English |
11675 |
11765 |
SAs |
daily |
|
1400-1500 |
Adventist World Radio |
English |
15505 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1400-1600 |
KBS World Radio |
English |
9785 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1430-1500 |
Bible Voice Broadcasting |
English |
17650 |
|
SAs |
Sat |
|
1500-1545 |
TWR Asia |
English |
15390 |
|
SAs |
Sun |
|
1500-1600 |
China Radio International |
English |
7445 |
9675 |
SAs |
daily |
|
1520-1620 |
Pars Today |
English |
11640 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1530-1600 |
Adventist World Radio |
English |
12060 |
|
SAs |
Sat-Wed |
|
1600-1700 |
Radio Taiwan International |
English |
9405 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1600-1800 |
China Radio International |
English |
7235 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1630-1730 |
Voice of Turkey |
English |
11660 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
1700-1800 |
China Radio International |
English |
6140 |
7410 |
SAs |
daily |
|
1745-1900 |
Bangladesh Betar |
English |
4750 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
2200-2230 |
Radio Exterior de España |
English |
15520 |
|
SAs |
MWF |
|
2300-0200 |
China Radio International |
English |
6180 |
|
SAs |
daily |
|
2300-2400 |
China Radio International |
English |
6160 |
|
SAs |
daily |
Endnote
As these broadcasters adapt to
the changing media landscape, they remain dedicated to serving their audiences
through the enduring medium of shortwave radio. Despite challenges, they
continue to bridge distances, connect communities, and provide a lifeline of
information and entertainment to listeners across South Asia. Stay tuned as the
story of shortwave radio in the region continues to unfold.
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