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RTI Live Test Broadcasts in German on Saturday, June 28, 2025

RTI Live Test Broadcasts in French on Sunday, June 29, 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following news from Radio Taiwan International’s French language service. Please note that the English translation is followed by the original notice in French:

Dear listeners,

The French Service of Radio Taiwan International is pleased to inform you that during the month of August 2025, we will be broadcasting live from the Tamsui transmission center, located in northern Taiwan, to Europe and North Africa.

To best prepare for this French-language radio event, a test transmission will be carried out on Sunday, June 29, via shortwave, at the following times and frequencies:

- Frequency 15145 kHz (325°), 17:00–17:10 UTC
- Frequency 11995 kHz (325°), 17:15–17:25 UTC
- Frequency 11995 kHz (325°), 17:30–17:40 UTC
- Frequency 9550 kHz (315°), 17:45–17:55 UTC

Your reception reports for these 10-minute test segments will help us identify the two optimal frequencies for the 30-minute “Live from Tamsui” broadcast in August—so we can ensure the best possible listening conditions.

This French-language broadcast will air on shortwave every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from August 1 to August 31. Frequencies and times will be announced following the June 29 test transmission.

Thank you for your valued participation!

A special QSL card is being produced for all reception reports sent to the French Service—both for the test broadcast and for the August transmissions. You can send reports by postal mail or email.

Thank you for listening and for your continued support.

Kind regards,
French Service, RTI
https://www.rti.org.tw/fr/index
[email protected]

Original message in French:

Chers auditeurs,

Le service français de Radio Taïwan International est heureux de vous informer que durant le mois d’août 2025, nous procéderons à une diffusion directe depuis le centre de transmission de Tamsui, dans le nord de Taïwan, vers l’Europe et l’Afrique du nord.

Afin de préparer au mieux cette activité radiophonique en français, une diffusion-test sera effectuée le dimanche 29 juin en ondes courtes, aux horaires et fréquences suivants :

- Fréquence 15145 kHz (325°), 17h00-17h10, temps universel
- Fréquence 11995 kHz (325°), 17h15-17h25, temps universel
- Fréquence 11995 kHz (325°), 17h30-17h40, temps universel
- Fréquence 9550 kHz (315°), 17h45-17h55, temps universel

Vos rapports d’écoute sur ces tests par segments de 10 minutes nous aideront à identifier les deux fréquences optimales pour la diffusion du mois d’août « en direct de Tamsui » de 30 minutes dans les meilleures conditions d’écoute possible.

Le programme de cette activité radiophonique en français sera diffusé en Ondes Courtes tous les vendredis, samedis et dimanches du 1er août au 31 août. Les fréquences et horaires vous seront communiqués après la diffusion-test du 29 juin.

Merci de votre contribution appréciée !

Une carte QSL spéciale est réalisée pour tous les rapports d’écoute que vous nous adresserez par courrier, courriel au service français, aussi bien pour la diffusion test que lors de la diffusion du mois d’août prochain.

Merci de votre écoute et de votre fidélité.

Cordialement,

Service français, Rti

https://www.rti.org.tw/fr/index

[email protected]

‘Shortwave Era’: A New Book by Radio Taiwan International

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following item via RTI:

Radio Taiwan International launches new book ‘Shortwave Era’

Radio Taiwan International (Rti) launched a new book Shortwave Era: From the Cold War to Democracy, From Intelligence Broadcasting to the Voice of Peace, Let the World Hear Taiwan’s Voice last month.

Shortwave Era chronicles Rti’s nearly century-long journey broadcasting Taiwan’s voice to the world in multilingual languages.

It provides a detailed account of how Rti has used multilingual broadcasting to build international communication bridges, witnessing Taiwan’s significant interactions with the global community. From World War II to the end of Cold War, Rti was not only an international radio station but also played a unique role on the special battleground, including executing intelligence missions through the “Teresa Teng Time” program and compiling “Communist Bandit Broadcasts” as part of classified intelligence operations.

Rti Chairperson Cheryl Lai remarked that today’s Rti is like a “mini United Nations,” with colleagues from around the world sharing “Taiwan’s story,” which is also “the world’s story,” fully reflecting Rti’s international character and cultural mission.

Post Readers: I was unable to find a link to this book. If you discover a link, please share it in the comments section.

Radio Waves: WNYC to Test Digital AM, RW Letters, and 2025 RTI Audio Calendar

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Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio

Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Dennis Dura and David Iurescia for the following tips:

WNYC(AM) 820 Set to Test All-Digital AM in December (Radio World)

New York Public Radio and NAB will observe co-channel interference and MA3 performance in an urban setting

820 WNYC(AM) plans to conduct an all-digital MA3 test of AM HD Radio next month.

The test is pending FCC approval, but its owner, New York Public Radio, expects to receive the go-ahead.

NAB is supporting NYPR’s effort, and its Vice President of Advanced Engineering David Layer says all-digital AM is becoming a more viable piece of technology for broadcasters. He cited the increased presence of HD Radio in the marketplace. Fifty-eight percent of new cars in North America ship with the technology, according to Xperi. [Continue reading…]

Letters: Radio Quality, ITU, SDR (Radio World)

Our readers weigh in on recent articles

Here is a sampling from the Radio World reader mailbag.

Is Anyone There?

Ken Deutsch wondered “Why Is Radio So Hard to Listen To?”

He asked, “Is there no one in the building actually listening to the station?” That answer would be no.

Not long ago I went back to help a cluster in Louisville that was missing its chief engineer. It was my first visit in more than 20 years.

When I’d been there last, more than 100 folks worked at six stations in the building. On my return, there were approximately five full-time — the general manager, the operations manager, three sales people. [Continue reading…]

The Sounds of Taiwan (Radio Taiwan International)

Rti has carefully selected the sounds from everyday life in Taiwan, including folk festivals, travel, and the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage over the years. To celebrate Rti’s 97th anniversary, we proudly present our first-ever audio calendar. Let the warmth of Taiwan’s people and the unique local sounds accompany you as you explore the freedom and beauty of this land, welcoming each wonderful day of 2025 together. [Check out the audio calendar at RTI…]

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Taiwan International (October 31, 2024)

Typhoon Gaemi: Carlos’ Recording of Radio ZP-30, RTI, and Radiofax via the Japan Meteorological Agency

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art, radiofax, and off-air recordings:

Carlos notes:

The season for hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Pacific has arrived, and here I bring you info on typhoon Gaemi via radiofax from Japan Meteorological Agency and radio news from Radio ZP-30 (in German from Paraguay) and Radio Taiwan International (In Spanish via WRMI, US).

Japan Meteorological Agency

Radio ZP-30 and Radio Taiwan International

Click here to view on YouTube.

Special QSL Card: RTI Direct from Tamsui July/August 2024

RTI Direct from Tamsui July/August 2024

Dear listeners,

Radio Taiwan International will once again be broadcasting German-language programs on several days this year directly from the Tamsui transmitter in Taiwan.

Broadcast dates and frequencies:
The broadcast times are given in UTC (CEST=UTC+2)

1700-1730 UTC 11995 kHz

1730-1800 UTC 9545 kHz

July 12th (Friday)

July 13th (Saturday)

July 14th (Sunday)

July 19th (Friday)

July 20th (Saturday)

July 21st (Sunday)

July 26th (Friday)

July 27th (Saturday)

July 28th (Sunday)

August 2nd (Friday)

August 3rd (Saturday)
04.08. (Sunday)

Please send reception reports by email to: [email protected]
or via the online form: https://de.rti.org.tw/index/content/id/8
or by post to: Radio Taiwan International, German Service, P.O. Box 123-199, Taipei 11199, Taiwan

We will again confirm reception reports with a special QSL card!

further information:
https://de.rti.org.tw/radio/programView/id/2001

We would also like to point out that in August and September (August 9th to September 1st, 2024) RTI will also broadcast French-language programs directly from the Tamsui transmitter on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the same frequencies at the same times.

Kind regards
Your RTI editorial team
[email protected]
https://de.rti.org.tw/