Wow, this one was a bit unexpected. During my stay on Curacao, March 2025, I received Radio Nacional on 1380 AM, broadcasting from Santiago with 5 kW (1 kW night time).

But this week I received a nice, be it somewhat “cryptic” email from Radio Nacional confirming my reception report sent to 1380@radionacional.net

Radio Nacional is part of Grupo Medios del Norte, operating a few TV channels and 10 FM stations. Despite their name “Radio Nacional”, the station is a more modern or regional commercial station, likely established in the mid-to-late 20th century or later, as part of the growth of private radio in the Cibao region. It is not the same as any government “Radio Nacional”. References to it as “la emisora del pueblo” (the people’s station) suggest a community-oriented role in Santiago.