Daniel Ayala Steps Down as Head of Uruguay’s Public Radios

Daniel Ayala has resigned as director of Uruguay’s Public Radios after
weeks of tension over budget allocations. His departure was first reported
by journalist Jaime Clara on X and later confirmed by government sources to
la diaria.

Ayala had already offered his resignation and had been on leave for about a
month, citing disagreements with Erika Hoffmann, president of the
Audiovisual Communication Service (Secan) and director of Channel 5.

The dispute centered on funding priorities. Hoffmann’s leadership has been
criticized for channeling resources toward television at the expense of
radio. Ayala himself noted in 2025 that when he assumed the role,
“resources from the radios were siphoned off to television. A number of
contracts were terminated, and many staff members ended up working in
television or digital.”

In response to the resignation, Gerardo Sotelo, a deputy from the
Independent Party, announced plans to request public access to Secan’s
five-year budget. He said the move aims to clarify the criteria behind its
drafting and assess whether Ayala’s demand for greater funding was
justified. Sotelo confirmed he will submit the request next week,
regardless of Ayala’s departure.

Ayala’s exit highlights ongoing tensions within Uruguay’s state-run media,
where questions of resource distribution between radio and television
remain unresolved.

--- Text adapted from the publication of "La Diario", Montevideo press
media.

https://ladiaria.com.uy/politica/articulo/2026/2/renuncio-el-director-de-radios-publicas-daniel-ayala/

Stations heard in São Bernardo SP (GG66rg), BRAZIL #460
** Most recent receptions – from February 12th to 20th, 2026
Receiver: Kiwi SDR (PY2-81502 São Bernardo, SP), Magnetic Loop Antenna + Headphone
*Times in UTC
*Legend: (@): Stream checked /// (tent): tentative /// (?): unrecognized, unidentified
*Brazilian stations: in Portuguese
*Contact: grimm.r@outlook.com.br
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ALGERIA
.. 15140 kHz: Ifrikya FM, Ourgla – in Arabic to West Africa, Feb. 19 at 1021-1026. Comments by OM / YL. S=6. ** // 17600 kHz.
.. 17600 kHz: Ifrikya FM, Bechar – in Arabic to Central Africa, Feb.19 at 1003-1008. Comments by OM / YL in the form of a dialogue, mention to Europe, America. S=6. ** // 15140 kHz.

ARGENTINA
.. 590 kHz: Radio Continental, Buenos Aires – in Spanish to Argentina, Feb. 20 at 0406. Romantic songs, jingle ‘Radio Continental’. S=7.
.. 620 kHz: Radio Nacional, La Rioja – in Spanish to Argentina, Feb. 20 at 0417. Political talk, ‘Radio Nacional’. S=5.

AUSTRALIA
.. 11905 kHz: Reach Beyond Australia, Kununurra – in Korean to North and South Korea, Feb. 19 at1036-1042. A message presented by OM, a Christian song. S=3.

BRAZIL
.. 540 kHz: Rede Aleluia, Goiânia GO – Feb. 11 at 0102. Programming from the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD – Igreja Universal do Reino de Deus) on national radio net, featuring a song and a message from Bishop Edir Macedo, President of this religious organization. S=5.
.. 560 kHz: Tua Radio (@), Caxias do Sul RS – Feb. 11 at 0110. The world-renowned song “Hallelujah”, written by Leonard Cohen, a Canadian singer. S=4. ** QRM originating from an unidentified South American station, in Spanish.
.. 580 kHz: Nossa Radio, Rio de Janeiro RJ, via Radio Relógio Federal – Feb. 11 at 0117. Programming from the International Church of the Grace of God (IIGD – Igreja Internacional da Graça de Deus), church hymns, testimonies. In the background of the broadcast, the time beeps of Radio Relógio Federal can be heard, announcing the correct time at the beginning of each new minute - it seems to be the same female voice used in the transmissions of the National Observatory (Observatório Nacional) - 10000 kHz (currently not in operation). S=8.
.. 610 kHz: Radio Itatiaia, Belo Horizonte MG – Feb. 11 at 0126. Brazilian songs in country style, time check, ID 'Radio Itatiaia'. S=7. ** QRM Radio Rural, Uruguay.

ESWATINI
.. 11660 kHz: Trans World Radio, Manzini – in Amharic to Ethiopia, Feb. 16 at 1704-1709. A Christian program, a Sermon by a male voice. S=2.

FRANCE
.. 21580 kHz: Radio France Internationale, Issoudun – in Hausa to West Africa, Feb. 16 at 1642-1649. Comments news. S=7.

GERMANY
.. 9810 kHz DRM: Music 4 Joy, via Nauen – non-stop electronic music. S=7.

GUAM
.. 15265 kHz: Adventist World Radio, via Agat – in Kokkorok to India, Feb. 17 at 1344-1359. Talk by male voice, it seemed to be a Christian sermon, music, announcements by YL, sign-off at 1359. S=2.
.. 15430 kHz: Adventist World Radio, via Agat – in Chinese to China. Feb. 19 at 1026-1030. Talk by OM, instrumental music. S=6.

KOREA (North)
.. 9650 kHz: Voice of Korea, Kujang – in Japanese to Japan, Feb. 17 at 2136-2142. The traditional North Korean’s instrumental music (orchestra). S=4.

MADAGASCAR
.. 11640 kHz: Radio Dabanga (tent), via Talata-Volonondry – in Dari to Sudan Region, Feb. 16 at 1710-1715. Comments by OM, interview. S=4.
.. 15685 kHz: BBC World Service, via Talata-Volonondry – in Kirundi to East Africa, Feb. 16 at 1650-1657. News, comments, abt Portugal, Vitor Pereira, Europe, talk by YL. S=6.
.. 21565 kHz: BBC World Service, via Talata-Volonondry – in English to Indonesia, Feb. 17 at 1312-1318. Identification ‘BBC’, comments on world affairs. S=6.

MONGOLIA
.. 12020 kHz: Voice of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar – in Japanese to Japan, Feb. 19 at 1043-1048. Comments by YL, music, song by OM. S=4.

NEW ZEALAND
.. 11725 kHz: Radio New Zealand Pacific, Rangitaiki – in English to West Oceania, Feb. 19 at 1031-1036. Political comments by OM / YL. S=4.

OMAN
.. 17810 kHz: BBC World Service, via Al-Seela – in Pashto to Afghanistan, Feb. 19 at 1009-1014. Talk by OM / YL. S=5.

PALAU
.. 9930 kHz: Hope Radio, via Medor – in Chinese to China, Feb. 19 at 1048-1054. Preaching by OM, talk and information by YL in English language. S=3.

PHILIPPINES
.. 15450 kHz: FEBC Manila, Bocaue – in Karen, Feb. 17 at 1402-1407. Christian songs, a message by male voice. S=3.
.. 15620 kHz: FEBC Manila, Bocaue – in Javanese to Indonesia, Feb. 17 at 1407-1412. Talk by OM, a prayer (...’Amen…’), a song. S=5.

TURKEY
.. 9625 kHz: Voice of Turkey, Emirler – in French to West Africa, Feb. 17 at 2050-2056. Instrumental music by YL. S=9.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
.. 15110 kHz: BBC World Service, via Al-Dhabbiya – in Burmese to South East Asia, Feb. 17 at 1338-1343. Music, talk by OM / YL. S=5.
.. 17720 kHz: Shan News Radio, via Al-Dhabbiya - in Burmese to Myanmar, Feb. 17 at 1328. Instrumental music, talk by two ladies. S=4.
.. 17865 kHz: IBRA Media / Radio Sadaye Zindagi (tent), via Al-Dhabbiya – in Dari to Afghanistan, Feb. 19 at 1015-1020. Comments by OM / YL. S=4.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
.. 600 kHz: WBOB (@), Jacksonville FL – in English to North America, Feb. 20 at 0411, Talk by OM. S=2. ** Previous reception in São Bernardo SP: March 2021.
.. 7505 kHz: WRNO, New Orleans – in English to North America, Feb. 20 at 0350-0357. Christian Contemporary Music, id. S=4.

URUGUAY
.. 550 kHz: Radio Colonia, Colonia del Sacramento - in Spanish to Uruguay, Feb. 20 at 0400. Romantic songs in Spanish, id ‘.. la mejor musica, por Radio Colonia’. S=7.

VATICAN CITY
.. 15565 kHz: Vatican Radio, Sta. Maria di Galeria – in French to Central Africa, Feb. 16 at 1658-1703. Interval signal, start of programming in French language at 1700. Identification ‘Radio Vatican’, news, comments, ‘Burkina Faso, Guinea, Conakry’. S=5.
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JRX Logs Feb 19, 2026
Receiver Tecsun S-2000
Antenna Longwire 10m
All Times Universal Time
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BRAZIL

** 11780. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 1916-1930, Radio Nacional da Amazônia, Brasília-DF, in Portuguese to Brazil. Woman announcer presents a musical program "Tarde Nacional (National Afternoon); A conversation w/a listeners; 1919 The musician Alceu Valença playing one of this hits; 1923 Brazilian songs in progress. 1928 Station´s announcements by woman/man announcers; ID and frequency, belongs to EBC system Fair reception: 35533.

** 15190. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 1900-1915, Radio Inconfidência, Contagem-MG, in Portuguese to Brazil. Callsign and ID; Man announcer presents a musical program "Parada de Sucessos" (Hit Parede): T'he old hits of all times! ID and local time; Station´s announcements. Fair reception: 35533.

GREAT BRITAIN

** 9545. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 1932-1945, BBC, Woofferton-G, Hausa Sce. to Nigeria/WAf. Woman/man announcers presents news, presumably; A conversation w/a pair of nigerian news reporter; BBC ID; 1941 News continues; 1944 BBC fast jingle and news continues by them. Fair reception: 3~45533. Parallel on 11660asc, 45544.

KOREA NORTH

** 9425. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 2018-2030, Voice of Korea-KCBS, Kujang-KRE, in Korean to Eu. Man announcer talking with a mix of enthusiasm and moments of excitement! Fair reception: 3~45533.

VIETNAM

** 11885. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 1946-1956, Voice of Vietnam-VOV, Son Tay/Hanoi-VTN, in French to France/Eu. Woman announcer presents varied vietnamese themes; 1952 A vietnamese melody by male singer; 1957 Woman talking, ending french edition. VOV continues good, this week, on 11885, 45544, but in collision w/CRI Kashgar on 9730kHz!!

** 11885. Thu, Feb 19, 2026. 2000-2015, Voice of Vietnam-VOV, Son Tay/Hanoi-VTN, in German to Germany/Eu. IS; Woman says ID, in german; Programming of the day; 2002 Now, she presents a News Bulletin; Good reception: 45544! Parallel on 9730son, on-air w/BA modulation: 45411.

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Cabedelo-PB, Brazil (UTC-3)
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NETHERLANDS 6129.988 kHz – only 12 Hertz measured,
minus – on lower side today Thursday.

measured fair S=6 signal noted at 17.05 UT on Thurs Febr 19.

co-ch Xinjiang CNR 6130 kHz even

73 wb

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
From: Zacharias Liangas via Hard-Core-DX
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [HCDX] Radio Europe 6129 kHz, 1 kHz down

Just looking 0847 the carrier is 1040Hz down the main 6130
via Wessex UK : 8073 a bit untuned ca -25 HZ

also via twente showing 6128986.01
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6128.986 kHz

measured fair S=6 signal noted at 19.32 UT on Tuesday Febr 17
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Just looking 0847 the carrier is 1040Hz down the main 6130 
via Wessex UK : 8073 a bit untuned  ca -25 HZ 
also via twente showing 6128986.01

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6128.986 kHz

measured fair S=6 signal noted at 19.32 UT on Tuesday Febr 17
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