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Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor,Bill Mearawho writes: Thomas: SWLing Post readers might like this one. Ramakrishnan sent me the Smithsonian article. It is very nice, and helps answer - I think - the question about why so many old SW radio dials have Schenectady" on them. Steinmetz seems like a great guy. https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-wizard-of-schenectady-charles.html 73 Bill I [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Haluk Mesci, who writes: I recently bought a Braun T1000 in unbelievably good condition. And today I noticed a Facebook ad for a Braun T23, on sale here in Toronto. Judging from the photos, it is obvious that there is an Eton E1 - Grundig YB 500' kind of [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hi Thomas, Near my home, there's a small pond where shortwave reception is often very good... Receiver: XHDATA SIHUADON R-108 with single telescopic antenna (No external antenna) Recording with a smartphone placed close to the receiver, which explains the ambient noise, especially the wind noise [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard, who shares the following announcement from the RAC: Contribute to Eclipse Science and History: Research Propagation with Your Receiver! March 5, 2024 - The Case Amateur Radio Club W8EDU of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio is excited to invite Canadian Amateurs to participate in the upcoming [...]

Hi all SWLing Post Community,FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. The first is a very chilled and dreamy WZZZ via Shortwave GoldonSunday 10th March 2024at1000/1400 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at2100 UTCon3975 kHz. This is a horizontal themed show and there'll be lots of tunes to drop [...]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to theSWLing Post's Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Paul Jamet, Bob Butterfield, and NT for the following tips: International symposium: Universite Toulouse Capitole, 14 and 15 November [...]

Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key (ARRL News) 03/01/2024 The man who defined the sound of live rock n' roll music and brought audio engineering principals into mainstream amateur radio use, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, has passed away at the age of 83. He was an ARRL Life Member and in the ARRL Maxim Society. A [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor,Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: The Model L87 Voice Recorder Reviewed by Bob Colegrove Introduction Whenever I read a radio product review, the author invariably says whether the device has a line-out port. This seems to say a lot about the importance attached to this feature by a great [...]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to theSWLing Post's Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Alan andDavid Iurescia for the following tips: This Shortwave Station's Transmitter Site Sits Pretty in the Tropics (Radio World) [...]

The facility 40km northwest of Brasilia originally cost $15 Million USD to build and will turn 50 years old on March 11, 2024. It's home to several SW, AM and FM transmitters , including Radio Nacional de Amazonias on 6180 and 11780khz. The stations owner, Empresa Brasil de Comunicacao , a government owned agency plans [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and WWLG author, John Figliozzi, who shares the following review: A Review And Analysis Of The Choyong LC90 (Export Version) By John A. Figliozzi General To my knowledge, this is the first radio to combine AM Shortwave with Internet Radio. This makes it the first true full service" radio [...]

Hi all SWLing Post Community,FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. We present WSTL via Shortwave GoldonSunday 3rd March 2024at1000/1400 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at2100 UTCon3975 kHz. If you love whistling you'll love WSTL. On Thursday 7th March via WRMI we have DJ Frederick going through his record [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who notes: The last broadcast of From the Isle of Music from WBCQ The Planet will be March 3 from 2200-2300 UTC on 7490 kHz. He mentions that there simply hasn't been the support from listeners in North America to continue broadcasting via WBCQ, thus listeners may [...]

Radio Nacional Brazil staff & reception of the Amazonias shortwave service in Alaska! by Paul Walker, Program Director Of KSKO 89.5 McGrath, Alaska I moved up to McGrath for 2 reasons, the job and DX'ing! Some people move here because they're outdoorsy types.. hunting, fishing or etc but not me. I knew from previous experience [...]

by Paul Walker, Program Director, KSKO 89.5 McGrath Alaska (not my radio, stock photo) Some have asked, so I thought I'd share. Everyones DX'ing goals and rules are different and that's what makes the hobby interesting......these are mine. If I logged everything, I'd have multi gigabytes of audio on a weekly basis that I'd never [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares this review of the new Stampfl Stressless receiver: The Stampfl Stressless" by Dan Robinson Stampfl based in Switzerland is well known as a manufacturer of excellent antennas, morse keys, and other equipment for amateur radio operators and SWLs. Now, Stampfl is offering what it calls [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alex, who writes: Thomas, I am Alex and a reader of SWLing for quite a while, particularly in terms of reviews and tests, very helpful and I appreciate your work. As a listener myself enjoying my Tecsun PL-680 among others, I have also created a website that looks like [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following article via NASA: NASA-Funded Science Projects Tuning In to Eclipse Radio' (NASA) On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of the United States. For millions of people along the path of totality, where the Moon will completely cover the [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Cuff, who notes that the Eton Elite Executive shortwave portable is on sale via LifeHacker for $150. Click here to check it out!

Hi all SWLing Post Community,FastRadioBurst 23from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. Via the services ofShortwave GoldonSunday 25th February 2024at1000/1400 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at2100 UTCon3975 kHzwe have the many colours ofWRBW Where rainbows connect us all". Expect all the colours of the rainbow and a pantone swatch book of [...]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to theSWLing Post's Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and NT for the following tips: When the BNR spoke" Polish (BNR) Radio Bulgaria is trying to [...]

[UPDATE: We've corrected the time of the test broadcast to Wednesday February 21, 2024.] Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Adrian Korol, who shares the following announcement: LRA36 Test Transmission LRA 36 RADIO NACIONAL ARCANGEL SAN GABRIEL will carry out a test transmission on Wednesday, February 21 between 21:00 and 22:00 UTC on its 15476 [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post and SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following guest post: The End of an Era by Dan Greenall Many of us can remember the many radio telephone stations that could be found outside the regular SWBC bands during the 1970's and 80's and even into the 1990's. They often [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who writes: Amanda Dawn Christie's Book on the Radio Canada International Antennas Amanda Dawn Christie together with Thaddeus Holownia and Radio Canada International has authored a 96-page bilingual book titled Ghost Stations = Stations Fantomes" a catalogue of an exhibition in the Upper Gallery at 50 Sussex [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares a link to the following site curated by Bill McDavitt (KG4RRT) which is chock-full of QSL cards from across the globe. Click here to explore. Thanks for the tip, Paul!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Marty, who shares the following article from The Conversation: 100 years of radio in Africa: from propaganda to people's power (The Conversation) Radio isthrivingacrossAfrica. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between60% and 80%of the continent's1.4 [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Cuff, who shares the following article via BNNBreaking.com: Radio Bulgaria: A Beacon of Cultural Diplomacy and International Communication (BNNBreaking.com) In the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria, a beacon of cultural diplomacy and international communication has been steadily broadcasting its message to the world since 1936. Originally named Radio Sofia, [...]

World Wide Waves '24 - The Documentary (BBC World Service) Radio can be a lifeline for women: a place to speak out in safety; a place to find their voices. We hear from women taking to the air and making waves in the cracks left by the Taliban in Afghanistan; in Fiji's scattered archipelago threatened [...]

As a dedicated content DXer and broadcast enthusiast, I've always found joy in the pursuit of obscure programming across various mediums. While shortwave radio has been my preferred method since childhood, the allure of Wi-Fi radio and streaming content has grown increasingly appealing over time. Amidst the vast landscape of online content, The Worldwide Listening [...]

Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know that we have two different episodes of CELT this week. Our first Celtic themed show will be beamed to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 18th February 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Peter Skiera, who reaches out to introduce us to his service, Recommended Stations. Peter explores the realm of online streaming radio stations to curate a monthly internet radio station known for its reliability and superior audio fidelity. Each selection reflects Peter's discerning taste, highlighting stations that are both special [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frans Goddijn, who shares the following guest post: Receiving sounds from the Amsat QO-100 Es'hail2 stationary satellite by Frans Goddijin Over the last 1-2 years several radio enthusiasts have mentioned the Amsat QO-100 Es'hail2 stationary satellite but so far I had no clue where to begin receiving signals from [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from Vatican News: Vatican Radio celebrates 93rd anniversary The birth of Vatican Radio, the Pope's radio,' on February 12, 1931, and World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, are an opportunity to revisit two significant chapters in the life of a medium [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike (KW1ND), who writes: Good afternoon, Thomas. I see that SDRplay has released their successor to the RSP1A, the 1B model. https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1b/ Also, Tech Minds has done a quick review of it, along with the lastest SDRConnect software, Preview 2: 73, Mike KW1ND I love SDRplay products and I'm [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Post contributor, Mike (VE3MKX), who shares the following photos from Hamcation 2024. Photo Gallery Click to view the entire photo album->

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riede, who shares the following news from Spaceweather.com: Spaceweather.com SOLAR RADIATION STORM-NOW: For the second time in less than a week, energetic solar protons are raining down on Earth's upper atmosphere. Forecasters call this a solar radiation storm." Today's storm (near category S2) is rich in hard protons" [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following contribution to World Radio Day 2024 on behalf of the Club du Perche: Word Radio Day 2024 Paul JAMET Member of the Radio Club du Perche Among the framing elements of the 2024 edition, UNESCO states on its website that the celebration highlights three important [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor,Carlos Latuff, who shares the Radiofax news report (above) from Kyodo News Agency and hisamazing artwork (below) detailing the news and his Radiofax reception. Carlos writes: This time, the main headline of Kyodo News Morning Edition it's about the passing of the world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from the SDXF website (translated via Google Translate): Tuesday, February 13, 2024, it is time again for World Radio Day. Sweden's DX Association participates in the celebration with a newly produced special program. As in previous broadcasts, there will be a mix [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-23 (version 4.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-23 v4.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have [...]

Many thanks to a number of SWLing Post contributors who've shared this story from a variety of sources. The following article comes from ARS Technica and was shared by Mark Hist: 200-foot AM radio tower disappears, halting Alabama station broadcast A 200-foot AM radio tower has been missing for at least a week, leaving an [...]

by Jock Elliott Today is the 154th birthday of the National Weather Service. The NWS covers from American Samoa to the Virgin Islands and from Hawaii to the Arctic Circle of Alaska, and it does so with fewer than 4,000 employees nationwide. It is, according to Mike Smith's blog: one of the few federal agencies [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who shares the following piece which recently aired on BBC Radio 4 (click link below to listen): To mark the centenary of the Greenwich Time Signal on the BBC, Paddy O'Connell asks the unaskable - Do We Still Need the Pips? First broadcast at 9.30pm on Feb [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shareshis radio log art of a recent Voice of Korea broadcast. Carlos' goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster's message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own beliefs or those of theSWLing Post. His objective is for his [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who has notified us that KSKO (his FM station in McGrath, Alaska) will be on shortwave every Friday from 21:00 to 22:00 UTC via Spaceline Bulgaria on 5,900 kHz. As of last week, this will be a weekly broadcast spot for KSKO. Thanks for the tip, Paul!

Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know that this week DJ Frederick presents WMMR - Mystery Mix Radio. The show, featuring all sorts of musical goodness from his record collection will be beamed to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 11th February 2024 [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor,Carlos Latuff, who shares the Radiofax news report (above) from Kyodo News Agency and his amazing artwork (below) detailing the news and his Radiofax reception. Carlos writes: Expect the unexpected from the pages of today's Kyodo News Morning Edition (first two pages). Few headlines: 281 landslides caused by Noto quake, Hamas demands [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor,Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: A Conundrum with the Radio Data System (RDS), or Why I Set the Clock Manually By Bob Colegrove There's an old story about a man who owned two watches. One watch ran but lost a minute every hour. The other watch didn't work at [...]