The DRM Consortium will contribute to UNESCO World Radio Day 2026 in an unprecedented way by showcasing how broadcasters can deliver AI-enabled e-learning via digital radio, bringing education to learners beyond the reach of the internet.
On 13 February DRM partners are planning for the first time global demonstration broadcasts to showcase DRM-based educational services across five continents.
We would welcome reception reports from listeners and partners, including audio recordings, photos, or short videos documenting the reception of DRM educational broadcasts. Please send any material to projectoffice@drm.org.
A selection of the best contributions will be mentioned on the DRM communication channels.
Planned DRM Demonstration Broadcasts – 13 February 2026
(All times UTC; coverage may extend beyond primary target regions depending on propagation conditions.)
| UTC Time | Frequency | Primary Target Region | Transmitter Site | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–15:00 | 6195 kHz | Europe (regional coverage) | Waldheim | Europasender Waldheim | Undirected antenna, low-power regional transmission |
| 12:00–13:00 | 21605 kHz | South-East Asia and parts of Australia and New Zealand | Nauen | Media Broadcast | Directional antenna (73°) |
| 14:00–15:00 | 21600 kHz | Indian subcontinent | Woofferton A901 | Encompass | Directional antenna (82°) |
| 15:00–16:00 | 15260 kHz | Europe | Woofferton A928A | Encompass | Directional antenna (114°) |
| 16:00–17:00 | 21605 kHz | Central and Southern Africa | Nauen | Media Broadcast | Directional antenna (167°) |
| 17:00–18:00 | 15310 kHz | East Africa | Nauen | Media Broadcast | Directional antenna (150°) |
| 19:00–20:00 | 15635 kHz | Eastern Gulf of Guinea | Woofferton A912 | Encompass | Directional antenna (170°) |
| 20:00–21:00 | 17570 kHz | Brazil and parts of Latin America | Ascension A21 | Encompass | Directional antenna (265°) |
| All day | 91.25 MHz | Johannesburg and Randburg area | North cliff, Randburg, Johannesburg | Blulemon | Local FM band transmission, 70W, non-directional |
Our thanks go to our broadcast partners who are carrying these transmissions: Encompass, Media Broadcast, Europasender Waldheim, and Blulemon.
Learn more
For more details on DRM on UNESCO World Radio Day check Digital Radio Mondiale Celebrates UNESCO World Radio Day 2026 with Special Training and Global Broadcasts and our continuously updated page: www.drm.org/wrd-2026.
