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Today is Amazon's Prime Day and there are a number of radios and accessories at a heavier discount than they normally would be. I've been browsing this morning and made a list of some of the shortwave radio products included in the sale. Please note that the following links are Amazon affiliate links that also [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shareshis radio log art of a recent broadcast of NHK Japan. Carlos notes: Part of NHK news bulletin, in Japanese, about Trump assassination attempt. Click here to view on YouTube. Kyodo News Radiofax [T]his is the radiofax I got today from Kyodo News, with two [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gerard Koopal, who writes: Dear Thomas, See below for a schedule from RTI stating their direct transmissions/programs from Tamsui Taiwan in German starting this Friday [July 12]. Reports can be sent to: deutsch@rti.org.tw or by post: Radio Taiwan International, German Service, P.O. Box 123-199, Taipei 11199, Taiwan. They also [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Purse, owner and curator of the excellentInches Per Second audio archive and blog, who recently posted a 1968 recording of Radio Australia. This recording is in the queue to be published on the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive, but I thought I'd share it here first since I know [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shareshis radio log art and recording from Radio Mitre: Carlos notes: ...World commotion, Donald Trump assassination attempt. It was at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. While the Republican candidate was giving his speech, several shots were heard and immediately afterwards he fell with a wound [...]

Like some others of my age (roughly) who have posted here, I vastly prefer radios that do NOT mute between tuning steps . . . that provide smooth, continuous tuning. So, does anyone know of any true, new, currently in production, radios with an analog receiver? Could be AM, FM, and/or shortwave? And, if there [...]

Hi it's FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations here letting you know of a couple of our summertime specials this coming week. On Sunday 14th July 2024at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz the Imaginary Stations crew will be bringing you more summer of shortwave celebrations with COOL [...]

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 Dan Robinson, William Pietschman, NT, and Tracy Wood for the following tips: Walkie talkie made by Chinese firm link [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: The Tecsun PL-990/PL-990x as an MP3 Player, Bluetooth Receiver, and PC Speaker By Bob Colegrove Sometimes after a medium wave or shortwave DX session I just like to kick back and listen to good music. Perhaps this is an age-related malady. [...]

Many thanks to Rose Auburnwho reached out to share her review of our friend and fellow DXer Ralph Perry's book, Pacific Odyssey: The Curious Case of Lew 2.0, originally posted on Rose's review website: Pacific Odyssey: The Curious Case of Lew 2.0 By Chet Nairene 5* Thirty-six-year-old tech wizard, Lew Clarke is about to ascend [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: What is your longest DX (from transmitter to receiver)? Assuming we are limiting the discussion to planet Earth, Perth, Australia would be represent one of the farthest land based locations to hear at 18145 km or 11275 miles as the crow flies from my receiving [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who writes: Photos of former VOA Delano. All the towers are gone now... How sad. Note that the smoke is from all of those California fires.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: 1. From the Isle of Music, July 2024 On July 13, 2024, we will feature music from the winning album in the Tradicional Variado category (Danzoneando: En vivo desde Matanzas" by Orquesta Failde) of Cubadisco 2024 Times & Frequencies are: 1700-1800 UTC [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio art describing the news he received, via Radiofax, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Carlos says, Expect the unexpected from Kyodo News (again!)."

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 and Dennis Dura for the following tips: Switzerland to end 2024 with an analog FM broadcast-killing bang (The [...]

Hi it's FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations here letting you know of a couple of our summertime end of pier entertainment specials this coming week. On Sunday 7th July 2024at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we'll be bringing you COOL 2. Expect entertainment of the summer [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who writes: I accidentally ran across this Brazilian government press agency release ... In Spanish, then I found an English version. https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/geral/noticia/2024-05/public-radio-reaches-power-deprived-areas-brazils-south Somewhat dated as the floods were back in May. Thank you, Tracy. This article didn't come to our attention in May, so we appreciate the [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Andre, who writes: I have been following the SWLing Post for many years and really enjoy it. Like many DXers, I have a YouTube channel where I share my catches. But I have something a bit different, that your readers might find interesting. It is an interview with a [...]

For current owners (or future owners) of the RF-919, Raddy has discovered an issue with upgrading the firmware from the original firmware shipped with the radio (version 1.689). There have been some instances where the radio becomes inoperable after trying to upload the new firmware (version1.706). Please do not upgrade the firmware from the original [...]

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Size matters . . . especially when it comes to antennas. In general, the more aluminum or wire you can get up in the air (presuming, of course, that it is properly designed), the more signal you are going to pull in. A radio friend has a 560-foot loop erected on [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his A-24 (version 3.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave A-24 v3.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who writes: Last night on my bedside radio I heard on BBC World's The Forum' a wonderful 49-minute piece about portable audio. Much of it covers the earliest portable electron tube radios and transistor radios, and their influences on society in different countries. Mediumwave, Shortwave and FM radios [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Ally, who notes that the digital version of WRTH 2024 is available to order online: https://shop.radiodatacenter.net/product/wrth-2024-e-book/ Many thanks for the tip, Tom!

I am pleased to announce that my friend and SWLing Post contributor, Wlad (US7IGN), has released his latest book: War Diaries: Stalemate. You might recall Wlad's first book, War Diaries: A Radio Amateur in Kyiv, which we've recommended here and mentioned several times. Wlad has seen firsthand what it's like to live and work in [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares his recording andillustrated listening report of the news, in German, from broadcaster ZP-30 on June 27, 2024. Carlos notes: ZP-30, Christian radio station in Paraguay broadcasting News in German. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Impressive work! I'm impressed [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors, Paul Jamet and Tracy Wood for sharing the following article (translated into English) from RTVE: RTVE secures the future of the public shortwave service of Radio Exterior de Espana The RTVE Board of Directors has unanimously approved the purchase, installation, and implementation of a new shortwave transmitter. This is [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following article (translated into English, from the Radio Club du Perche: RTI - Taiwan on direct broadcast from Tamsui transmitter center As in recent years, the German and French services of RTI - Radio Taiwan International - will broadcast their programs to Europe and [...]

Hi it's FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what the Imaginary Stations crew will be beaming to you this week. On Sunday 30th June 2024at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz they'll be bringing you a touch of COOL. It's now the shortwave summer so over the [...]

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM I had intended to travel light; I really did . . . but I betrayed my best intentions. Instead of a minimal" radio go-bag, I had stuffed a small cross-body bag with: a ham radio handi-talkie (a Yaesu VX-6R) with high-performance antenna, extra batteries for the handi-talkie, a car plug-in adaptor [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shareshis radio log art of a recent NHK (Japan) broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of NHK news bulletin, in Japanese, about a deadly fire that broke out at a battery factory in Seoul, South Korea. Click here to view on YouTube.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Erdle (AE2EA), who writes: Hi Thomas, Steve Johnston, WD8DAS, gave a presentation to the AWA last night about his job at WWVH, the time and frequency shortwave station in Kauai, Hawaii. I have to admit that I'm envious of someone who has the job of Engineer in Charge [...]

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM The syllables coming through the headphones were unknown to me. Clearly it was a language, but not one that I knew. So I logged it: 2/18/24, 1101Z, 1660 kHz, unknown language, orchestral music. (I later found out it was a Korean language station from New Jersey.) Then I moved on down [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, for sharing the following news item: How a tiny Montclair radio station came to play a continuous loop of one Boyz II Men song (NorthJersey.com) George Louvis has broadcast WVRM on short wave radio [SWLing Post note: FM not shortwave] from his office on Valley Road since [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following article from Radio World: A New FM Class A10" for Radio? Commander to FCC: Make it so his story has been updated to reflect that the FCC is now seeking public comments on the proposal. A Mississippi broadcaster is asking the FCC to [...]

In the comments section of this post, I'd like you to share your recording of the BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica! Time and frequencies Our intrepid contributor, Richard Langley, reports the following message from the British Antarctic Survey: The BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast will be transmitted at 21.30 GMT on 21 June on shortwave frequencies: [...]

Every year, the BBC broadcasts a special program to the scientists and support staff in theBritish Antarctic Survey Team. The BBC plays music requests and sends special messages to the small team located at various Antarctic research stations. Each year, the thirty minute show is guaranteed to be quirky, nostalgic, and certainly a DX-worthy catch! [...]

Hi it's FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what the Imaginary Stations crew will be bringing to those shortwaves this week. On Sunday 23rd June 2024at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz they have another Name that theme show (WMMR) via Shortwave Gold. Like the last NTT [...]

My good friend Frank (K4FMH) has posted this excellent article on his blog: Do Hams Still Listen to Shortwave? They do in Canada! A must read!. Thank you for sharing, Frank!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rob Gray, who writes: Hello Thomas. If interested, the link below is to an extremely rare SW receiver: Click here to view this listing on eBay. [note: this is an eBay partnership link] The latest Radio Receivers Past/Present book shows this model as a Japanese manufactured, commercial-maritime receiver. The [...]

Many thanks to Dan Greenall, one of our dedicated Shortwave Radio Audio Archive contributors, who writes: Hi Thomas I was going over a few of my old cassettes today and discovered what seems to be an interval signal, but I cannot seem to place it. Recording: Unfortunately, all I can tell you is that it [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement: Uncle Bill's Melting Pot, June 15, 2024 On June 15, 2024, we will feature music from Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Times & Frequencies (note new schedule) are: 1700-1800 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia (but quite good in [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following promotion at MTC. He notes that there may be an additional coupon code can also be applied. Click here to check it out at MTC.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan, who shares the following video via Cambridge Consultants: Description: Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is the only universal digital radio broadcasting system that can broadcast on all frequencies, offering unparalleled audio, coverage, cost-efficiency and sustainability when compared to legacy analogue radio services - and yet there's been no portable, [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Adid, who writes: Hi Thomas, a post on Reddit with a picture of radio stuff lead me to Google for its source. It led me to this page https://yle.fi/a/3-11502533 My Finnish is not as good as Google's, but even with its poor auto" translation, the story can be fairly [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank, who writes: Hi, I am Frank SWL F14368, organizer of the SWL Contest 2024. I have written an article [about the use of WebSDRs]. Maybe you like to share on your nice website for SWL ? https://icomjapan.blogspot.com/2023/12/listen-world-for-free-on-your-computer.html My contest is open to listeners who use a Kiwi or [...]

Good day shortwave folks from myself FastRadioBurst 23. Here's some text from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know of our audio communications this week. On Sunday 16th June 2024at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHzand then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we bring you more on the WORD theme with KRBR via [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares the following video via Danilo Nonato. Please note that this video is in Portuguese. If needed, simply turn on Closed Captioning and have YouTube auto-translate the video into your language of choice. Enjoy: Click here to view on YouTube.

Review By Robert Gulley, K4PKM This is my first experience with an XHDATA radio, and my initial impressions are quite positive. This weather radio has an impressive set of features and appears to be built quite solidly. I say appears" because I have not done (nor intend to intentionally do) a drop test! But my [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gary (W4EEY), who shares a link the following archived documentary on the BBC World Service from 1982: Click here to view on YouTube.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: Listening In Brazil ZP-30 Radio Station, The Voice Of Paraguayan Chaco", AM 610 kHz. by Carlos Latuff The first time I tuned on to ZP30 The Voice of Paraguayan Chaco", a Christian radio station from Paraguay, was during tests with Innova [...]