WBCQ The Planet shortwave frequencies and schedule
WBCQ The Planet (United States) has 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 3265 kHz 90m | Sat | English | North America | Monticello, ME (WBCQ) |
| 00:00–01:00 | 6160 kHz 49m | Sat | English | North America | Monticello, ME (WBCQ) |
| 16:00–24:00 | 6160 kHz 49m | daily | English | North America | Monticello, ME (WBCQ) |
| 16:00–04:00 | 7490 kHz 41m | daily | English | North America | Monticello, ME (WBCQ) |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Monticello, ME (WBCQ)
Questions
What frequency is WBCQ The Planet on?
WBCQ The Planet uses 3 shortwave frequencies this season: 3265 kHz, 6160 kHz, 7490 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear WBCQ The Planet on shortwave?
It has 4 scheduled transmissions, 2 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 WBCQ The Planet 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.