Radio Delta AM Program Schedule
The Radio Delta AM program schedule shows our current shortwave broadcasts, frequencies and UTC times. Our main service is on 3985 kHz for European evening coverage, while 12085 kHz is used for experimental DX broadcasts and long-distance reception tests. All times are listed in UTC.
| Day | Frequency | On air (UTC) | What's inside | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 3.985 kHz | 18:00 - 22:59 | 5 Decades · Record Stories · Requests | Core European Coverage |
| Saturday | 3.985 kHz | 18:00 - 22:59 | 5 Decades · Radio Stories · Listener Stories · DX | Radio Delta Goes DX |
| Saturday | 12.085 kHz | 10:00 - 18:00 | Five Decades of Music | Experimental DX Coverage |
| Sunday | 12.085 kHz | 10:00 - 22:59 | Five Decades of Music | Long-Distance Reception Tests |
Friday – Core European Coverage
Friday evening on 3985 kHz focuses on reliable European coverage. Expect Five Decades of Music, listener greetings, reception reports and regular station IDs. The evening is built around Radio Delta Heroes and real reception experiences from across Europe.
Saturday – Radio Delta Goes DX
Saturday evening combines Five Decades of Music with Radio Stories, Listener Stories and DX-friendly programming. The focus remains Europe, while encouraging reception reports from more distant locations.
Weekend DX Tests
During selected weekends Radio Delta AM operates experimental broadcasts on 12085 kHz. These transmissions are aimed at longer-distance reception, especially beyond 750 km. Results from these tests help us optimise future summer and winter schedules.
Shortwave changes with the season
Shortwave propagation changes throughout the year. Radio Delta AM therefore uses different frequencies depending on season, daylight and target area. 3985 kHz provides our core European evening service, while 12085 kHz is used for experimental DX coverage and longer-distance reception reports. In the future we also plan to explore frequencies around the 15 MHz band for true long-range DX operation. Reception reports help us find the best balance between summer and winter broadcasting.
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