Friday, April 5, 2024

English Schedule A24 for South Asia on SW dial

English Schedule A24 for South Asia

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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