Radio Vanuatu shortwave frequencies and schedule
Radio Vanuatu (Vanuatu) has 17 scheduled transmissions on 4 frequencies on shortwave, in Bislama, aimed at Vanuatu. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Press one to tune it through a public shortwave receiver.
Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:58–05:57 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 01:58–06:58 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 01:58–07:57 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 04:50–11:05 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 05:57–11:05 | 3945 kHz 75m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 05:57–11:05 | 5040 kHz 60m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 05:57–11:05 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 06:57–11:05 | 5040 kHz 60m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 06:58–11:05 | 3945 kHz 75m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 07:57–11:05 | 3945 kHz 75m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 18:30–20:00 | 5040 kHz 60m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 19:00–21:00 | 3945 kHz 75m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 19:00–20:00 | 5040 kHz 60m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 20:00–06:58 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 20:00–01:58 | 9960 kHz 31m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 20:00–05:57 | 9960 kHz 31m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
| 21:00–06:58 | 7260 kHz 41m | daily | Bislama | Vanuatu | Empten Lagoon |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Empten Lagoon
Questions
What frequency is Radio Vanuatu on?
Radio Vanuatu uses 4 shortwave frequencies this season: 3945 kHz, 5040 kHz, 7260 kHz, 9960 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Radio Vanuatu on shortwave?
It has 17 scheduled transmissions, 17 of them daily, from 01:58 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 Vanuatu 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.