Malin Head Coastguard shortwave frequencies and schedule
Malin Head Coastguard (Ireland) has 6 scheduled transmissions on 1 frequency (shortwave and medium wave), in English, aimed at Western Europe. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:33–00:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
| 04:33–04:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
| 08:33–08:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
| 12:33–12:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
| 16:33–16:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
| 20:33–20:48 | 1677 kHz MW | daily | English | Western Europe | Malin Head, Co. Donegal |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Malin Head, Co. Donegal
Questions
What frequency is Malin Head Coastguard on?
Malin Head Coastguard uses 1 shortwave frequency this season: 1677 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Malin Head Coastguard on shortwave?
It has 6 scheduled transmissions, 6 of them daily, from 00:33 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 Malin Head Coastguard 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.