This week on Listeners’ Letterbox: from Indonesia to Ireland
Discover how shortwave radio continues to connect listeners across the globe, featuring everything from digital DRM tests in Mumbai to thoughtful reflections on Romanian village life.
Vlad Palcu, 18.04.2026, 14:00
It has been another busy week for our mailbag, with reception reports and heartfelt messages arriving from all corners of the globe. From long-time listeners to those returning to the shortwave hobby after decades, we are thrilled to see our community growing. Here is a roundup of the listeners featured on our latest program:
- Indonesia: Safril Susanto sent a detailed report from Pasuruan, East Java. Using a DIY long-wire antenna , Safril tuned into our Romanian service on 15200 kHz and even provided a video link of the reception.
- Ireland: We welcomed back Fionnbarra Mac Tréanfhir from South Carlow. This was his first reception report since the 1980s. Testing out a brand new receiver, he enjoyed our “Working in Romania” segment, noting, “It brought back memories of DXing from all those years ago”.
- Denmark: Hans Verner Lollike shared a thoughtful message reflecting on the cultural significance of the Easter season. Discussing our program on rural traditions, Hans remarked that “village life constitutes the religious and cultural elements that make you a nation”.
- India (Mumbai): Hari, a regular listener, tuned in to our DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) broadcast on 17680 kHz. He shared a recording of the reception on his YouTube channel to showcase the digital signal quality in Mumbai.
- India (Visakhapatnam): R.S. Vijay Kumar provided an extensive log of our news and features from the South East Coast. Despite unfavorable conditions, he managed to capture details from “Think Greener” and “The Cooking Show,” sending a warm “Namaskar” to all the staff members at RRI.
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