PBS Hunan shortwave frequencies and schedule
PBS Hunan (China) has 3 scheduled transmissions on 1 frequency on shortwave, in Mandarin, aimed at Far East. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:00–05:00 | 4990 kHz 60m | daily | Mandarin | Far East | Xiangtan (Hunan) |
| 09:00–17:00 | 4990 kHz 60m | daily | Mandarin | Far East | Xiangtan (Hunan) |
| 20:30–01:00 | 4990 kHz 60m | daily | Mandarin | Far East | Xiangtan (Hunan) |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Xiangtan (Hunan)
Questions
What frequency is PBS Hunan on?
PBS Hunan uses 1 shortwave frequency this season: 4990 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear PBS Hunan on shortwave?
It has 3 scheduled transmissions, 3 of them daily, from 03:00 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 PBS Hunan 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.