ABC Wantok shortwave frequencies and schedule
ABC Wantok (Australia) has 5 scheduled transmissions on 4 frequencies on shortwave, in Tok Pisin, aimed at Oceania. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00–08:30 | 9700 kHz 31m | Mon–Fri | Tok Pisin | Oceania | Rangitaiki |
| 08:00–08:30 | 11725 kHz 25m | Mon–Fri | Tok Pisin | Oceania | Rangitaiki |
| 12:28–12:58 | 7245 kHz 41m | Mon–Fri | Tok Pisin | WOc | Rangitaiki |
| 12:28–12:58 | 9700 kHz 31m | Mon–Fri | Tok Pisin | WOc | Rangitaiki |
| 22:10–22:40 | 17675 kHz 16m | Mon–Thu | Tok Pisin | Oceania | Rangitaiki |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Rangitaiki
Questions
What frequency is ABC Wantok on?
ABC Wantok uses 4 shortwave frequencies this season: 7245 kHz, 9700 kHz, 11725 kHz, 17675 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear ABC Wantok on shortwave?
It has 5 scheduled transmissions, from 08:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to ABC Wantok online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.