VFF Iqaluit Radio shortwave frequencies and schedule
VFF Iqaluit Radio (Canada) has 8 scheduled transmissions on 3 frequencies on shortwave, in English, aimed at North America. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–24:00 | 5803 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island NU |
| 00:00–24:00 | 6215 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Iqaluit NU |
| 00:00–24:00 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Hay River |
| 01:15–02:00 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Inuvik NWT |
| 02:35–03:00 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Inuvik NWT |
| 13:15–14:00 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Inuvik NWT |
| 14:35–15:00 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Inuvik NWT |
| 17:05–17:45 | 6218.6 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Inuvik NWT |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Cambridge Bay, Victoria Island NU · Iqaluit NU · Hay River · Inuvik NWT
Questions
What frequency is VFF Iqaluit Radio on?
VFF Iqaluit Radio uses 3 shortwave frequencies this season: 5803 kHz, 6215 kHz, 6218.6 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear VFF Iqaluit Radio on shortwave?
It has 8 scheduled transmissions, 8 of them daily, from 00:00 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 VFF Iqaluit Radio 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.