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by Thomas on (#34QN)
For your listening pleasure: beHAVior Night, a shortwave radio show (relayed by WBCQ) dedicated to showcasing music from the first four decades of the 20th Century. This show was recorded on 7,490 kHz, starting at 22:00 UTC on February 13, 2015. Click here … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#34QQ)
SWLing Post reader, Alex, has just informed me that he’s updated his printer-friendly shortwave frequency charts for the winter broadcasting season. Note that Alex creates his charts based on listening to broadcasters rather than importing schedules from other sources. You can download the free … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#34QS)
Last month we mentioned that Amazon had erroneously listed WRTH 2015 as a title that had “not yet been released.†I’ve just received word from the publisher of WRTH that this has been fixed on Amazon’s site, but those of … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#34QV)
Today is World Radio Day, a time “to remember the unique power of radio to touch lives and bring people together across every corner of the globe,†UNESCO reminds us. As shortwave radio listeners, we understand this power of information without … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#3049)
I’ve been spending a little time with my new Tecsun PL-680 today, and it’s been most interesting. Of course, I’ve already begun to form a few opinions about the radio and am taking notes. Yet I never believe a shortwave radio can be … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2Z4N)
Mother Jones, a nonprofit news organization that specializes in investigative, political, and social justice reporting, recently published an article entitled, “Can the Guy Who Brought You “Friends†Win the Propaganda War Against ISIS and Putin?†MJ Reporter, Jenna McLaughlin, takes a look at … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YRS)
SWLing Post reader, Ralph, writes: I bought the Digitech Audio AR-1945 today at a Jaycar outlet and when I got out, it has no manual. As most functions are new to me, can you help with a manual? Regards, Ralph Can … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YER)
When I got home, after a very long day, I found that FedEx delivered the Tecsun PL-680 I ordered from Anon-Co. I haven’t even had a moment to listen to the PL-680 yet, but I hope to make time tomorrow. I’m … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YET)
SWLing Post reader, Steve, writes: Anna [at Anon-Co] has the PL-680 in stock according to a email I received from her this morning. Readers who are interested in ordering the radio should be aware of the Chinese New Year and … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YEW)
I just noticed that my buddy Rob Wagner has posted Michael Stevenson’s review of the Wellbrook ALA1530S+ antenna. Michael does an excellent job describing the Wellbrook, its performance, and even includes comparison audio clips. Click here to read the full review. … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YEY)
SWLing Post reader, George, recently asked about the new Radio Australia antenna settings accompanying the modified (trimmed) broadcast schedule. The following are the new azimuth settings for the antennas at the Shepparton transmitter site: 9,580 kHz: 070 degrees 0900-2100 UTC 12,065 … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YF0)
Many thanks to my friend, David (K2WNW), for sharing the following link to a RadioShack Corporation document which lists all retail store closures. Click here to download (PDF).
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by Thomas on (#2YF1)
I recorded Radio Santa Cruz early this morning around 05:00 UTC on 6,135 kHz using the TitanSDR I currently have under review. Radio Santa Cruz‘s 10 kW signal from Santa Cruz, Bolivia, was very much audible here in North America, though RSC was competing with … Continue reading →
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by Thomas on (#2YF3)
Check out this video of Dan Robinson comparing his Sony ICF-6800 with the JRC NRD-301A, Eddystone 1650/9, RFT EKD-515, Drake R7A, and the WJ8718A/MFP: Thanks for sharing, Dan! Impressive lineup!
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by Thomas on (#2YF5)
SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, writes: “Your recent post sent me to my archives and I’ve found my QSL from Radio Demerara, the predecessor of the Voice of Guyana. Copies of the front and back of the QSL letter I … Continue reading →
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