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Many thanks toSWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click images to enlarge, and see note below): Terry notes that they will have a complete April schedule once they receive the new A-26 schedule for all broadcasters. We will post updates on the SWLing Post when available.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet who shares this article from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty about a Persian-language numbers station that has recently appeared on shortwave: https://www.rferl.org/a/mystery-numbers-station-persian-signal-iran-war/33700659.html Long-time shortwave listeners know that numbers stations often seem to surface during periods of geopolitical tension. With the recent U.S. attack on Iran drawing global attention, [...]

Greetings all SWLing Post community. Imaginary Stations bring you a couple of new episodes of The Shortwave Music Library. The first is on Saturday 14th March at 1200 hrs UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 15th Marchat 1000/1400 UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and 2100 hrs on 3975 kHz (via the services of [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who notes: Dear Thomas and friends of SWLing Post community, As you all know, listening to Radio ELWA from Monrovia on shortwave has never been easy for me here in southern and southeastern Brazil, due to the transmitter power and propagation. The only way to listen to [...]

By Robert Gulley K4PKM XHDATA recently contacted me about a new portable radio, the D-221, which will look very familiar, as it is based on the popular D-220 pocket radio. While not exactly listed as such, this is basically a radio intended for the American market with the inclusion of the NOAA weather radio coverage, [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice Of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran, broadcasting during the US/Israel war on Iran, 15320 kHz Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.

by Dan Robinson [UPDATE: Additional testing after upgrade to 1.2 shows that the frequency adjustment mode appears to have been disabled. I have reached out to Elecevolve about this issue and in the meantime have gone back to FW 1.1 which restored the freq adjust mode. We are now awaiting FW 1.3] For users of [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who shared the following message on March 1, 2026 [note the delay in posting Dan's message due to recent site maintenance]: Hi Thomas This evening, I came across a sound on shortwave that I had not heard in a long time. It was the familiar tune of [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent AIR broadcast. Carlos notes: West Asia Conflict enters seventh day, All India Radio, 11900 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

Once again it's time for another SJTJ programme! Same old formula - a mix of (mostly) current melodic electronic based music, with at least one song you'll likely recognise from 30 years ago & one new song from an extremely well known artist we've all known for over 50 years! As always - on shortwave [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jeff White (owner of WRMI), who shares the following announcement: Here are the listings for WRMI's Radio Mystery Theatre, produced by Martin Dawson in Prince Edward Island, Canada for April through June 2026. This program is heard each Saturday at 1300 UTC on 15770 kHz, and repeated at 11:00 [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following item from Radio Prague: Radio Prague International has launched a year-long celebration of its 90th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing its rich history, even as concerns grow over its potential closure. The station, which began broadcasting in 1936, faces an uncertain future after [...]

Dear SWLing Post readers and contributors, I wanted to provide a brief update following the recent security incident that required us to place the SWLing Post into maintenance mode. The cybersecurity firm assisting us has now completed their investigation and cleanup. I'm happy to report that the SWLing Post has been given a clean bill [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares an article from Seth Hettena's Substack about the appearance of a new shortwave numbers station believed to be broadcasting in Farsi. Numbers stations-mysterious broadcasts that read sequences of numbers-have long been associated with intelligence agencies communicating with field operatives using unbreakable one-time pad encryption. According [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who shares the following release from Radio For Peace International: Special Broadcast for Iran - Starting March 4, 2026 Beginning March 4, 2026, RFPI will launch a daily program in Farsi, broadcasting from 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM UTC on the 15640 kHz frequency. This new 30-minute [...]

Greetings all SWLing Post community! Imaginary Stations bring you another trip around the World with Skybird Radio International on Saturday 7th March at 1200 hrs UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 8th Marchat 1000/1400 UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and 2100 hrs on 3975 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). Expect tunes [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook. Carlos notes: Kyodo News radiofax (March 2, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who writes: Also spotted this at the BBC Press information website - it's been in effect, apparently, since early in February: BBC launches emergency lifeline radio programme for Iran (BBC Media Centre) 4 February 2026 The programme will air daily for 30 minutes across medium and shortwave [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Richard D'Angelo and Richard Cuff for sharing the following press release from NHK World Japan: NHK WORLD-JAPAN Radio Begins 24-Hour Shortwave Transmission in Response to Developments in Iran Press Release March 1, 2026, Tokyo - In light of recent developments in the situation in Iran, NHK has begun temporary [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: China condemns assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, CGTN, 17490 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

by Dan Robinson Since my first look at the MLite-880 some new information has become available, so passing on what I know to SWLing.com readers: FIRMWARE UPDATES Drawing from comments in various places, including those left on my original article, the Telegram Malahit chat, RigReference, and first adopter comments on YouTube, the following have been [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Alan and Tracy Wood for sharing the following news. Tracy writes: Thomas - This has an SWL connection as VLW9 and VLW15 ABC-Perth were widely heard in the glory days of shortwave. The article has several other stories linked to radio, the tower one being the most interesting. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-23/abc-radio-perth-switches-to-102-5fm/106369210 [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent All India Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Taliban condemns Pakistan's airstrikes, warns of military response, All India Radio, 11900 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares the following announcement: Hello from a snowy (again!) Pennsylvania - We've updated the SWL Fest website, and the links are now active for registration for the event itself (in-person or Zoom) and for the hotel. Fest website: http://www.swlfest.com The event will be May 1st and [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Al, who writes: Hello Thomas! I'd like to pass along a radio spotting report; a Hallicrafters S-40B, or is it a S-77, in a Jeanne Mas video of her song Johnny Johnny." It appears several times in the video, this may be the clearest, about :40 in.: I have [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music March 2026 This month will feature some exciting new and recent releases by Cuban bands. Friday, March 13, 2026, 3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC) Uncle Bill's Melting Pot March 2026 We are going [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report from several recent broadcasts. Carlos notes: Death of cartel leader El Mencho" via Vatican Radio, CGTN Radio, Radio Nacional and Radio Mitre Click here to view on YouTube.

Greetings all SWLing Post community! Imaginary Stations bring you a sonic salute to The king of them all" with KING on Saturday 28th February at 1200 hrs UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 1st Marchat 1000/1400 UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and 2100 hrs on 3975 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Evans, who first tipped me that Environment Canada is ending Weatheradio and the Hello Weather service effective March 16, 2026. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has posted the following notice: Change to services: Starting March 16, 2026, Weatheradio and Hello Weather services will be permanently disconnected. You [...]

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 Richard Cuff, Carlos Latuff, and David Iurescia for the following tips: How The World launched 30 years ago to [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributorDon Moore-notedauthor, traveler, and DXer-who shares the following post: A Beginner's Guide to ALE: Part Three By Don Moore Don's traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you've already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a [...]

by Dan Greenall Sometimes, while I'm puttering around at my desk, I like to listen to some music on the radio without the chatter of commercials and other talk interruptions. Now, in the dead of winter here in Canada, I often find myself looking for stations in warmer climates to help escape" from all the [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: The first time I thought about illustrating news I listened to on the radio, I was a kid, in the kitchen of my aunt's apartment, I think in the 80s. From her Philco Transglobe receiver, I was informed that a sea lion had appeared on [...]

Greetings all SWLing Post community! The whole Imaginary Station crew get on board to bring a tribute to all things train wise with CTRN on Saturday 21st February at 1200 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 22nd February at 1000/1400/2100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). If you [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor NT, for sharing this article on the emergence of Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) - the new nonprofit consortium formed to take up key public media infrastructure and distribution roles as Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) winds down. PMI, created through a substantial CPB grant, has now appointed its inaugural [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia who shares the following article from Radio Bulgaria-a retrospective that traces the history of the English Service of Bulgarian National Radio, marking nine decades of international broadcasting that brought Bulgaria's news, culture, and music to listeners around the world. You can read the full article here: https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/428374/radio-bulgarias-english-service-a-legacy-of-distinguished-voices

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (in Hausa and Dari) Click here to view on YouTube.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributorDon Moore-notedauthor, traveler, and DXer-who shares the following post: A Beginner's Guide to ALE: Part Two By Don Moore Don's traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you've already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a [...]

Where are the Broadcasters? As posed by Bob Colegrove Whenever I ask myself that question, I can't help thinking of a couple analogies. Let me explain one. In the mid-80s, there were three contenders for the home computing market: IBM, Apple, and Commodore. There were others, but those were the main ones. It was not [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: MLite-880 Spectrum Display Portable: Advanced SDR Performance in Traditional Portable Clothes by Dan Robinson For years, radio listening hobbyists (as many of us who are still around in 2026) have had numerous choices when it comes to portable receivers. Those of us [...]

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: World Radio Day, Radio Nacional, 11780 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

(Source: Radio Prague International via Paul Jamet) Everywhere - even under Russian occupation - radio waves still find their way To mark World Radio Day, Radio Prague International spoke with Iryna Slavinska, Director of Radio Culture - the third channel of Ukraine's public broadcaster Suspilne. What role does radio play in war-torn Ukraine? And what [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares a reminder that today - February 13 - marks World Radio Day, celebrated each year on the anniversary of the moment United Nations Radio first went on the air 80 years ago. This UN News article highlights radio's enduring role as one of the world's [...]

A new documentary from the BBC, produced by SWLing Post friend and contributor David Goren and presented by Maria Margaronis, is now available to listen to online. Kentucky's Real People Radio, from The Documentary Podcast, visits WMMT in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a small community radio station known locally as Possum Radio," which serves coalfield communities in [...]