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by Thomas on (#70Y41)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Dennis Dura and Frank Howell for sharing this article from Radio?World, which examines the persistent and growing problem of AM?band interference. In John?Kean Explores AM Interference Issues," Kean outlines how noise from switching power supplies, urban clutter and even future EV wireless-charging technology are threatening reception quality for AM [...]
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by Fastradioburst23 on (#70XZJ)
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here's more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be sending up to the ionosphere this week. On Saturday 25th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 26th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz, [...]
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by Thomas on (#70X6X)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: The semiannual time and season changes always bring challenges to FTIOM and UBMP on 6070 and 9670, and we will be pausing our shows on those two frequencies for a month or two until things sort themselves out. We will have two transmissions of [...]
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by Thomas on (#70W3E)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer who shares this article from Radio World that takes a closer look at how online SDR networks have transformed shortwave listening. Even for those of us who regularly use Web SDRs, it's an interesting perspective on how these global receiver networks continue to evolve and expand the [...]
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by Thomas on (#70VTE)
Reported by Bob Colegrove Incurable DXers are always looking for new challenges. So it was, I recently did some scanning between 42 and 45 meters (~6600 to 7000 kHz). Trenton Military on 6754 kHz and the MARS net on 6913 kHz are regulars here, as are a selection of pirates above 6900 kHz. However, I [...]
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by Thomas on (#70VDX)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio ELWA broadcast. Carlos notes: Radio ELWA, Monrovia, Liberia, 6050 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Thomas on (#70TNP)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Bangkok Meteorological Radio in Thailand broadcasts marine weather several times a day on 6765.1 and 8743 kHz USB in both Thai and English. An interval tune is played between the Thai and English segments that has left me trying to put a name to it [...]
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by Thomas on (#70TNQ)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio ELWA broadcast. Carlos notes: Program Thru the Bible", with J. Vernon McGee, Radio ELWA, Monrovia, Liberia, 6050 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Thomas on (#70SSN)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report and QSL of a recent Radio ELWA broadcast. Update/Correction: It was discovered after posting this recording and message that it's actually Radio ELWA's 72nd anniversary year, despite a recent post on their website claiming it was their 70th anniversary. [...]
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by Thomas on (#70RZS)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Larry Shmagin, who recently discovered this May 2025 interview with Katie Thornton, host of The Divided Dial series, on The Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC). Click here to listen to the show on WNYC or use the embedded player below:
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by Thomas on (#70RY2)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jack Dully, who shares a Tecsun Australia article highlighting several shortwave stations including Shortwave Australia. Shortwave Australia is a non-profit station transmitting from Central Victoria in the 120-meter and 60-meter bands on 2,310 kHz and 4,835 kHz. Late afternoon and nighttime coverage typically reaches much of southeast Australia under [...]
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by Fastradioburst23 on (#70RY3)
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here's more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be broadcasting via those airwaves this week. On Saturday 18th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 19th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz. We [...]
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by Jock Elliott on (#70R5G)
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM It was a remark from Sebastian Schluter in response to this post - https://swling.com/blog/2025/10/some-really-inexpensive-ways-to-perhaps-improve-your-shortwave-listening - that sparked today's post. He said: If your RFI is really high, your best weapon is a magnetic loop antenna aka small receive loop. At home, my RFI is so high that I don't benefit from [...]
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by Thomas on (#70R5H)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who writes: I've subscribed to this channel for some time. This video, which dropped the other day, will be of relevance to both SWLs and HAMS: Rob does some deep dives into language. Including the surprising origins of many words in English and the lingering influence of [...]
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by Thomas on (#70R38)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio ELWA broadcast. Carlos notes: It's never been easy for me to pick up the ELWA (Eternal Love Winning Africa) radio signal on 6050 kHz in Brazil. The signal was always weak, propagation was poor, and [...]
by Thomas on (#70QQR)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel, CGTN Radio, 13800 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Jock Elliott on (#70QDJ)
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Just yesterday morning, I was reminded that sometimes really small things can make a significant difference SWLing. So here are some things that I found can make an improvement, particularly if you are using one of the modern shortwave portables with its whip antenna. Turn off as many electronics as [...]
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by Thomas on (#70PRW)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following guest post: The 90 metre band - Then and Now by Dan Greenall A few decades ago, the 90 metre shortwave broadcast band used to be full of interesting and challenging-to-hear DX signals. In the 1974 edition of The Complete Shortwave Listener's Handbook, [...]
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by Thomas on (#70PQN)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: This is the image I received today, October 12th, at 7:10 UTC, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the Japan Meteorological Agency, via radiofax (13988 kHz). It was supposed to be a satellite image, showing Tropical Storm Nakri (which will become a typhoon in the [...]
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by Thomas on (#70P9H)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing the following article about one of my favorite topics, which we've covered in the past. Long before Zoom classrooms or remote-learning platforms existed, Australia was already teaching across the outback via radio. This article from Education Daily explores how the School of the Air began [...]
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by Thomas on (#70P9J)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: The path of tropical storm Nakri," forecast to become a typhoon on Sunday, is shown on this weather chart from the Korea Meteorological Administration, broadcasted via radiofax and received this morning in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 0800 UTC, frequency 13570 kHz (UTC).
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by Thomas on (#70NHZ)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge): Click here to view the entire B25 schedule for TRSW.
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by Thomas on (#70NJ0)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio. Carlos notes: Israel approves Gaza ceasefire agreement, China National Radio (CNR), 17580 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
by Thomas on (#70NJ1)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Typhoons n 22 and 23 hit Japan, NHK, 11625kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Thomas on (#70MW9)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following schedule update from Radio Taiwan International's Spanish language service:
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by Thomas on (#70MKZ)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: Typhoon Halong in three radiofax received this morning in Rio de Janeiro: -Japan Meteorological Agency (13988 kHz) -Korea Meteorological Administration (13570 kHz) -Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) Note: I added the little hand to make it easier to locate the typhoon on the charts. Among [...]
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by Thomas on (#70KR9)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who shares the following note: One of my favourite channels just posted a video on the structural engineering challenges of tall radio masts. Mark This is a fascinating video. Thank you, Mark!
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by Thomas on (#70KP8)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing this tip: Radio Romania International has announced that Listeners' Day 2025 will take place on November 2 (the first Sunday after RRI's anniversary). This year's theme focuses on digital safety - from phishing scams to AI-driven fraud and disinformation - and they're inviting listeners to [...]
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by Thomas on (#70KP9)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Vietnam broadcast. Carlos notes: Typhoon Matmo, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Fastradioburst23 on (#70KPA)
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here's more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be getting up to via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 11th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 12th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 [...]
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by Thomas on (#70JT8)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor James Salmon, who shares the following announcement: Starting on October 9 pm ET on WRMI 9955kHz - SJTJ - Sunny Jim's Trance Journey. A chance for me to share with you some of today's music I currently enjoy listening to. I'll be playing a selection of uplifting, melodic, well-sung [...]
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by Thomas on (#70HZ3)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Gerard Koopal for tipping us to this event: If you're a radio lover, music fan, or just curious about broadcasting in an analog spirit, you'll want to check out Eifeler Radiotage. The event is billed as In 2 Tagen um die Welt" (Around the World in 2 Days") - [...]
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by Thomas on (#70HCB)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who shares the following guest post: A Radio Postcard from Seoul by Mark Hirst I recently spent a very memorable week in Seoul, motivated to travel there byHallyuor theKorean Wave, a cultural phenomena exemplified by the TV showSquid Game, animated movieK-Pop Demon Hunters, boy bandBTS, and girl [...]
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by Thomas on (#70HCC)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of recent CGTN and CNR broadcasts. Carlos notes: Typhoon Matmo, the 21st major storm to hit China this year, China National Radio (CNR), 17565 kHz (?) Click here to view on YouTube. Typhoon Matmo disrupts holiday travel in China, [...]
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by Thomas on (#70H1K)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, CNR, 17565 kHz (?) Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Thomas on (#70GBS)
Many thanks toSWLing PostcontributorDan Greenall, who shares the following post: When I began shortwave listening back in 1969, Vatican Radio was one of the first stations I came across. That same year, the late Dr. Richard E. Wood authored a book called Shortwave Voices of the World" in which he writes some notes about the [...]
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by Robert Gulley on (#70FK3)
This was emailed out today, so I thought I would post it here for those not on the Radioddity mailing list. Note that in addition to the special code for the RF750 Plus, there is a 20% off site wide code with some exclusions:
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by Thomas on (#70FE6)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following: Radiofax from Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) received today at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro (09h00 UTC). Cyclone 01B over India and tropical storm Matmo (Paolo) in the Philippines, the fourth in a row!
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by Thomas on (#70EWT)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Vietnam broadcast. Carlos notes: More than 40 dead and missing after Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz Click here to view on YouTube. UPDATE Carlos follows up with the [...]
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by Fastradioburst23 on (#70ECS)
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here's more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be broadcasting via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 4th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 kHz and [...]
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by Thomas on (#70DQK)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Three typhoons leave 27 dead and 16 missing in the Philippines, China National Radio (CNR) Click here to view on YouTube.
by Thomas on (#70D4F)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent CNR broadcast and radiofax transmissions from both Japan and South Korea meteorological agencies. Carlos' goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster's message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own [...]
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by Thomas on (#70C17)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, October 2025 October's program will be the final of several episodes featuring the best of Cubadisco 2025, Cuba's most important discographic awards. This is the best of the best of Cuba's new releases (and recordings from Cubans elsewhere) and [...]
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by Thomas on (#70BJJ)
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Asheville Radio Museum held its fifth annual Radio Flea Market and Open House-and I attended with camera in hand. As a proud member and volunteer at the museum, it's always a treat to see the community come together around radios of every shape and size. The flea market is [...]
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by Thomas on (#70BDX)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Trump approves reinstatement of death penalty in Washington D.C., China National Radio (CNR), 17590 kHz US President Trump issued a proclamation on the 25th approving the reinstatement of the death [...]
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by Thomas on (#70AXC)
Apologies for the very late notice, but I wanted to let you know that I'll be joining WRTH for a live interview on their YouTube channel at the top of the hour. You're warmly invited to join the livestream and take part: Click here to register and join live Many thanks, Thomas
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by Thomas on (#709W1)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent AIR broadcast. Carlos notes: Discours de Trump a l'Assemblee generale des Nations Unies, All India Radio, 9620 kHz ...The annual United Nations General Assembly has begun in New York. Discussions regarding the Israeli war on Gaza [...]
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by Fastradioburst23 on (#708VC)
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here's more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will bring via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 27th September 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 28th September 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 kHz and 6160 [...]
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by Thomas on (#708PR)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Nacional broadcast. Carlos notes: Excerpts from President Lula's speech at the UN, Radio Nacional, 1130 kHz AM Click here to view on YouTube.
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by Thomas on (#707Y9)
Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: Special Extra Broadcast of September's Program Channel 292 will air an encore broadcast of September's UBMP featuring jazz from Russia and Ukraine on September 28, 2025 at 0300 UTC (11pm Eastern US) on 3955 kHz. This is an experiment - although most Europeans are [...]
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