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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who shares his latest shortwave radio schedule for the BBC World Service technology program, Click. Click on the image below to view the schedule, or simply click here to view the schedule as … Continue reading →

Blinq.com has another “open box” deal on the Sony ICF-SW7600GR. As I mentioned last time one of these surfaced on Blinq, this is a great deal for an excellent radio (that’s getting more and more difficult to find). Actually, if … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steven Crawford, who sent the following message to me (several weeks ago) and has kindly allowed me to share it here. Steven writes: I hope this finds you and yours well. I just wanted to … Continue reading →

SWLing Post readers might recall that the Netherlands was considering opening licensed mediumwave broadcasting to low-power stations–it appears the path is now clear. Yesterday, Minister Kamp gave the green light to low-power stations (those with a power output from 1 to … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Mike R, for sharing this article from Asia Radio Today: During a session on Public Service Broadcasting (PSB) at Radio Asia, Fayyaz Sheheryar the Director General of All India Radio said all PSB [Public … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Bob La Rose, who shares a QSL he received (see above and below) from Radio Havana Cuba after they had only been on the air a few days back in 1961. Amazing, Bob! Thanks … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia (LW4DAF), for sharing the following feedback yesterday: Today, the 1st of May, is the 55th anniversary of Radio Havana Cuba. Here is the link about this on their website: http://www.radiohc.cu/en/especiales/comentarios/91190-radio-havana-cuba-55-years-broadcasting-the-truth-to-the-world I haven’t heard if … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Jon Hudson with SDRplay who noted that, yesterday, the beta Windows version of ADS-B for SDRplay was released: “We now have an updated beta version of ADS-B for Windows. This is based upon the 16bit Mutability version … Continue reading →

A couple weeks ago, LNR Precision sent me their new LD-11 Digital Direct Conversion QRP transceiver on loan for review. The LD-11 is basically a small, tabletop SDR transceiver. It’s like a miniature, simplified version of the Icom IC-7100 I’ve … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jake, who writes: Just passing along this scan of an Associated Press story about the 5th anniversary of Radio Havana Cuba. It ran in The Virginian-Pilot on May 8, 1966. Fun read considering so … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Jon Hudson with SDRplay who shares the following announcement: We now have an updated beta version of ADS-B for both the Raspberry Pi 2 and 3. This is based upon the 16bit Mutability version of dump1090 developed … Continue reading →

You might recall a post from Robert Gulley earlier this week about Eye Radio. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Andrea Borgnino who shares a link to the following article from the BBC about Eye Radio’s broadcasts over shortwave: (Source: BBC) … Continue reading →

On April 1st, I spent the bulk of the day at the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station outside of Greenville, North Carolina. Prior to my visit, I asked if SWLing Post readers had any requests or questions I could address while … Continue reading →

There’s a new SDR under development–one that is promoted as a “Flexible, Next-generation, Open Source Software Defined Radio.” The LimeSDR‘s goal, essentially, is to democratize what I call the “RF of things.” My friend, Bernie S, told me about the … Continue reading →

Yesterday, in a comment thread, SWLing Post reader Dan described a covert antenna he once installed in a student apartment: I’m waxing nostalgic now, but I had a great set-up for a couple of years back in the ’70s. The … Continue reading →

28/April/2016, Wakefield UK: SDRplay announces the acquisition of Studio 1 SDR software SDRplay Limited has today announced that it has reached an agreement with Sandro Sfregola, (formerly CEO of SDR Applications S.a.s.) to acquire all Rights, Title and Interest in Studio … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Mark Lane, who writes: Hi Thomas, I just wanted to thank you for a great website, I have been interested in SW since I was a boy and used to listen to my grandfather’s … Continue reading →

SWLing Post reader, Christopher Brennen, writes: I’m wondering if you or the wider community can help? I remember a few years ago (at least 16 or 17) receiving a book about a SW religious station. I’m not sure, but the … Continue reading →

SWLing Post reader, Alan Lever, writes: “Although not new, NewLog is excellent for all breeds of radio listener. It has separate opening screens for Amateur, SWL, Broadcast etc. all fully adaptable as to layout, renaming boxes etc. The developer, Tom Lackamp … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares the following recordings of Radio Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands Broadcasting. Paul lives in Galena, Alaska, and records most of these broadcasts outside of his broadcasting studio: 7260 kHz: 5020 … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Daniel Amoroso, who shares this QSL card and notes: Hello Thomas, Attached is QSL # 1 from Radio Habana Cuba for their shortwave broadcast on 8- 15-2015 This was the day the US Embassy in … Continue reading →

Recently, my friend and fellow archivist, London Shortwave, and I engaged in a discussion about creating a curated list of “endangered” shortwave radio stations. The idea being we could use such a list to focus our efforts and those of the archiving … Continue reading →

(Source: Silicon Republic via Andrea Borgnino) At an event in Trinity College Dublin (TCD) tonight (25 April), the centenary of the broadcasting of the Proclamation of an Irish Republic via shortwave radio in 1916 – considered by many to be … Continue reading →

This year, I have a lot of portable radio play in mind as I travel across the continent. At some point, I even plan to spend several days in an off-grid cabin on the coast. In the past, I’ve powered my … Continue reading →

Many thanks to all of you who participated in our last survey comparing the new Icom IC-7300 with the WinRadio Excalibur SDR. We had over 100 responses (!!!)–the results will be posted in the forthcoming IC-7300 review. Before completing my … Continue reading →

(Source: SDRplay via YouTube) Click here to view on YouTube. This demonstrates turning an Android Tablet (or Android Phone) into a highly portable comms receiver or spectrum analyzer operating from Long Wave to Microwave (10kHz to 2GHz) – using SDR … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi (N2HUN) for the following guest post: Tracking High Seas Pirates on Shortwave Radio by Mario Filippi (N2HUN) (All photos taken by author–click to enlarge) Ahoy! After spinning a radio dial for over a … Continue reading →

In response to Guy Atkin’s recent post, Psst, Buddy! Wanna Buy a Spy Radio?, @Cipherguerrilla comments via Twitter with the following videos of the FS-5000: @SWLingDotCom Here is a nice video assembly of that unit https://t.co/wPVdatAVfN and a live demo … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Bill Tilford, who shares this From The Isle of Music update: Our April 26 (April 25 in the Americas) program will feature special guest Cuban Jazz/Blues/Fusion guitarist Hector Quintana, a nominee in the Jazz category … Continue reading →

(Source: Radio New Zealand via Mike Terry on the WRTH FB Page) The recently appointed chair of the board of the Vanuatu Broadcasting and Television Corporation is confident nationwide coverage will be achieved by Radio Vanuatu soon. The new government … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Will Jones, who writes: This television set [above], retailing for $100, is reportedly the first moderately priced receiver manufactured in quantity. Rose Clare Leonard watches the screen, which reproduces a 5×7 image, as she … Continue reading →

A couple months ago at my local ham radio club meeting (the NCDXCC), my buddy Paul Greaves (W4FC) mentioned that his passion for amateur radio DXing originated with shortwave broadcaster DXing. He told me: “When I was a teen I … Continue reading →

(Source: SDRplay Blog) Good news for Android users – SDR Touch have released a beta version of their software with SDRplay RSp functionality – go to https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.sdrtouch.sdrplay to sign up as a beta tester. SDR Touch works on most recent … Continue reading →

Last night at about 00:10 UTC, I was pleased to hear the interval signal of one of my favorite pirate radio stations: Radio Casablanca. “Rick Blaine” fired up his AM transmitter and pumped out some amazing WWII era music on 6,940 … Continue reading →

In the past, receiver shoot-outs in which I’ve provided sample audio for “blind” comparison––meaning, the listener does not know which audio sample is associated with which radio––have produced particularly positive feedback from Post readers. So I’ve decided to do this for the new Icom … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Harald Kuhl, who notes that a new firmware update for the Avion AV-DR-1401 DRM receiver is now available for download via the following link: http://www.avionelectronics.in/support.html

(Source: Sunday Guardian Live) AIR mulls shutting down soft power short wave units By AREEBA FALAK The Prasar Bharati Board is contemplating shutting down the short-wave service of the External Services Division (ESD) of All India Radio (AIR) even as … Continue reading →

(Source: Radio World) World Christian Broadcasting launched its second shortwave station, Madagascar World Voice, on Easter Sunday in late March. The nonprofit organization is based near Nashville, Tenn. Station KNLS launched in 1983. President/CEO Charles H. Caudill announced the launch. … Continue reading →

Check out this news by Sheldon Harvey of The International Radio Report: As reported by many DXers worldwide, Radio Guinée, from the Republic of Guinea in west Africa has returned to shortwave on 9650 kHz. Check between 0000 and 0300 UTC … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares the image above and the following: How about a video [from Galena, AK]? Here’s one I shot on the evening of April 15th while DXin’g and apparently logging Radio Bandeirantes … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing reader, Mini, who wites: I am Japanese short wave listener. I found the method that disable soft-mute of TECSUN PL-210. And, I posted the article in my blog. Please forgive me that may be difficult for … Continue reading →

Thursday night, I passed my Extra class ham radio license exam and–woo hoo!– I’m chuffed! The Extra class is the highest class amateur radio license you can hold in the United States. I’ve put off studying for this test for more than 17 … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ken McKenzie, who noticed the following message from Phil Covington (of Software Radio Laboratory LLC) on the QS1R Yahoo group: I am working on a replacement for the QS1R that will be less expensive, yet use … Continue reading →

I have a new toy in the shack: the Icom IC-7300. Last night, a good friend handed over his brand-spanking-new IC-7300 and is allowing me to evaluate it over the next week or so. The IC-7300 is Icom’s first “entry … Continue reading →

Many thanks to UNT Archivist, Maristella Feustle, who shares the following set of recordings she recently published in the UNT Digital Library Willis Conover collection. The description reads: “A broadcast of Music USA transmitted by station WLWO in Cincinnati, Ohio, and recorded … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who comments: It seems that the VOIRI “Voice of Justice” broadcast to North America may have been axed. [I] did a quick search on that phrase in the [Shortwave Radio Audio Archive] … Continue reading →

Several months ago, we conducted a shack photo contest sponsored by Universal Radio. I’m posting all of your excellent photos as time allows and putting them under the tag, shack photos. The following is the third set of ten photos along with any … Continue reading →

(The following is part news / part editorial) According to a report going to Parliament for the BBC’s broadcast charter proposal, the BBC is preparing for an Internet-only world for broadcasting. This has prompted an investigation of other radio broadcasting … Continue reading →

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jacques Catherine, who left the following comment on our post from 2012: Is there anything to listen to on shortwave? “I live in Mauritius Island in the Indian Ocean and I’ve been listening to Shortwave … Continue reading →