Radio Free Asia shortwave frequencies and schedule
Radio Free Asia (United States) has 7 scheduled transmissions on 6 frequencies on shortwave, in Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan, Khmer, Korean, aimed at Far East, Southeast Asia. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00–01:30 | 9600 kHz 31m | Mon–Fri | Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan | Far East | |
| 01:00–01:30 | 9915 kHz 31m | Mon–Fri | Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan | Far East | |
| 01:00–01:30 | 9940 kHz 31m | Mon–Fri | Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan | Far East | |
| 12:30–12:45 | 11885 kHz 25m | daily | Khmer | Southeast Asia | Paochung/Baujong (Yunlin province) PAO/BAJ |
| 13:30–13:45 | 9900 kHz 31m | Tue, Thu | Korean | Far East | Paochung/Baujong (Yunlin province) PAO/BAJ |
| 13:30–13:45 | 9900 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Far East | Paochung/Baujong (Yunlin province) PAO/BAJ |
| 14:00–14:15 | 9405 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | Far East | Tinang (VoA) |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Paochung/Baujong (Yunlin province) PAO/BAJ · Tinang (VoA)
Questions
What frequency is Radio Free Asia on?
Radio Free Asia uses 6 shortwave frequencies this season: 9405 kHz, 9600 kHz, 9900 kHz, 9915 kHz, 9940 kHz, 11885 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Radio Free Asia on shortwave?
It has 7 scheduled transmissions, 3 of them daily, from 01:00 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 Radio Free Asia 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.