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From the Isle of Music, January 30-February 5, 2022: This week our guest is Cuban jazz trumpeter and composer Diego Hedez, who helps us present his new album Distante. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia […]

From SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel: I’d like to thank the SWLing Post Nation for their input re: my EMI/RFI issue (see: this previous post). It’s been a long 4-months and I’d like to share the results and outcome of my situation. I will pick up where the last post ended and if anyone needs […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Uli (DK5ZU), who shares the following guest post: SWL with a Reuter Pocket and the Icom IC-705 by Uli (DK5ZU) Some time ago I asked how the IC-705 performs on longwave and I got some great feedback. Thanks a lot again. Since the HAM bug bit me again, I […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Day (N1DAY), for sharing the following guest post: Crystal Radios – Construction, Listening, and Contesting By David Day – N1DAY The date was November 2, 1920 and the world was about to change forever when radio station KDKA out of Pittsburgh PA made its first broadcast of election […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Loyd Van Horn at DX Central who shares the following announcement: Another great week in the MW Frequency Challenge, and you all continue to pour the logs in! Our live streams on Saturday nights have been so much fun getting to interact and hear about what you heard in the previous week. If […]

I’m pleased to report that John Figliozzi’s latest Worldwide Listening Guide (10th Edition) is finally on Amazon.com! Click here to check it out on Amazon.com (note: SWLing Post affiliate link). Click here to read about the latest WWLG!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who writes: With still days to go before auction end, this Sony PRO-80 receiver is already above $700 U.S. This is new in unopened box, which explains the sharp price rise. The PRO-80 was one of Sony’s technology showcase receivers, designed in the walkie talkie format. The […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Erdle, who shares the following: Hi Thomas, I thought that you SWLing visitors might enjoy this presentation from the Antique Wireless Association: The US Navy’s On-The-Roof Gang – Pioneers of Radio Intelligence: Video description: Author Matt Zullo is a retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer who has […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, William Lee, who shares the following video from the BBC: The radio station bringing worried Tongans together (BBC News) The volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami in Tonga cut communication between the island kingdom and the rest of the world. A community broadcaster in suburban Brisbane is bringing information and […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who notes that Eton has now placed a splash page image of the new Elite Satellit (above) on their home page. There is no further information yet and the splash page simply links to their current production shortwave models. It does, however, show that Eton is committed […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fastradioburst23, who shares the Radio Clarion flyer above announcing a broadcast on Sunday, January 23rd and 30th, 2022 at 1200 UTC on 9670 kHz via Channel 292. Make sure to mark your listening calendar!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fred Waterer, who shares a link to the following video from the new series The Book of Boba Fett. Note that the quality of this video is rather poor, no doubt to keep it from being pulled off of YouTube for copyright violation: Click here to view on YouTube. […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Grayhat, who writes: With the sponsorship of UNESCO, two “on air” events will take place February and April, 2022. The events will be the UNESCO World Radio Day and the International Marconi Day 2022 World Radio Day 12 to 13 February 2022 from 00:00 UTC of 12 Feb to […]

From the Isle of Music, January 23-29 2022: This week we enjoy the music of Cimafunk. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares two shortwave reception illustrations and recordings of The Voice of Korea: VOK: January 15, 2022 Carlos notes: Voice of Korea, 11910 kHz, broadcasting in English from Kujang, North Korea. Final part of the news bulletin, January 14, 2022 saw the launch of another […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Loyd Van Horn at DX Central who shares the following announcement: Another great week of loggings in our MW Frequency Challenge is in the rear view mirror, with week 8/1460 kHz closing out last night during our DX Central Live! livestream. We now turn our attention to a new frequency for week […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: WINNING HEARTS, MINDS AND…SOULS! Catechizing via shortwave. by Carlos Latuff, special for The SWLing Post During the Vietnam War (1955-1975), the expression “hearts and minds” became popular and referred to the US government’s strategy to gain allies among […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rolf, who writes: Hello Thomas, I have a Abbree AR-F8 portable. It had a small problem: the volume would not get to zero, so you hear still hear noise if the volume knob was on low/zero. I opened the radio and found a solution. There was a 100R resistor […]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers. To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fastradioburst23, who shares the flier above and notes that CTRN will return for a 6th broadcast on January 17, 2022 (yes, the flyer has the incorrect year) at 00:00 UTC via WRMI on 9395 kHz.

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers. To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares yet another example of his radio log art, this time for The Voice of Korea. Carlos notes: Voice of Korea, 9650 kHz, broadcasting in Japanese from Kujang, North Korea. Newsletter: Kim Jong Un watches test of new hypersonic ballistic missile. Transmission with jamming, probably from […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Uli (DB1ULI), who writes: Hello Thomas, I started to enjoy BCL and SWL some week ago (again). I have a HAM license for many years, but was QRT for the past few years. Now, the HAM bug bit somehow again and I’ve been listening to the bands via a […]

From the Isle of Music, January 16-22 2022: This week we present some recent releases. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, Bulgaria […]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers. To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Rob, with Frugal Radio, who writes: On New Year’s Day I decided to spend some time make a Loop on the Ground HF antenna. It had been a project I had wanted to undertake for a while, after seeing the KK5JY web site. The LoG is supposed to work […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who shares the following article from Al Jazeera English: The radio station at the heart of an India-GDR friendship The untold story of a shared history is now coming to light. Berlin, Germany – The 1980s represented a turbulent and transitional period in global affairs. The end […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: ETHIOPIA: A WAR THROUGH RADIO by Carlos Latuff, special for The SWLing Post We just entered 2022 and the civil war in Ethiopia has already completed 1 year. On the one hand we have the Tigray People’s Liberation […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ernie (NH7L), who shares the following photo and notes that this is his solution to “Youloop strain relief.” I love it, Ernie! Very practical, affordable, accessible, and portable! Perfect for hanging on the curtain rod in your hotel room as well! Thanks for sharing your tip!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario Filippi, who writes: There is a lot of gear for auction from Schulman Auctions. There are several shortwave radios and other vintage gear, even crystal radios. Eye candy for radio buffs. 73’s, Mario, N2HUN Thank you for the tip, Mario! Click here to check out the catalog of radios up […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fastradiobust23, who notes that KMRT’s “New Year Savings Show” will take place on January 10, 2022 at 0000 UTC on 9395 kHz via WRMI. Thanks for the tip!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-21 (version 3) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan notes that this will likely be the last update for the B-21 season. Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-21 v3 (PDF) Thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! Note that this dedicated […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mangosman, who notes that since a number of SWLing Post readers are in North America, he’s curious if readers could read through and add to his list of HD Radios. He notes: There was a HDradio trial in the FM band in India early 2021. The report shows the receivers […]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers. To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who has been exploring the world of clandestine radio, documenting the on-going conflict in Ethiopia via shortwave radio. The following are two examples of his radio log art, this time for documenting jamming of Dimtse Wegahta Tigray and BBC News Tigrinya. Carlos shares the following […]

From the Isle of Music, January 9-15 2022: This week we present a potpourri of ensembles. The broadcasts take place: 1. For Eastern Europe but audible well beyond the target area in most of the Eastern Hemisphere (including parts of East Asia and Oceania) with 100Kw, Sunday 1500-1600 UTC on SpaceLine, 9400 KHz, from Sofia, […]

Late last year, Xiegu started shipping their latest portable rig: the Xiegu X6100. The X6100 is an all-in-one QRP SDR field transceiver. It sports an internal antenna tuner, internal Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack, and even an internal mic for hams who don’t want to carry the supplied mic to the field. For field operators, it’s […]

Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest SWLing Post readers. To that end: Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting […]

Dear Friends, I think we can all agree that 2021 was a more challenging year than any of us would have liked. Here’s hoping 2022 is a turning point in the pandemic, and let’s hope the New Year brings new opportunities to appreciate our world both on the ground and over the airwaves. Happy New […]

I’m not sure why, but near the end of the year I always like to look back at my radio routine and figure out which radios I used the most. Often, the answer is surprising. This year, I realized there was a very clear winner… The C.Crane CCRadio3 The C.Crane CCRadio3 has taken lead position […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, T.D. Walker, who writes: Postcard Panorama: A Shortwave Radio Conversation premiers Saturday, 1 January 2022, 7:30 pm ET/ Sunday, 2 January 2022 00:30 UTC via WRMI on 5950 kHz. Join us for listener stories and poems that focus on our monthly theme, “In with the New.” Our first episode explores what brought […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who has been exploring the world of clandestine radio, documenting the on-going conflict in Ethiopia via shortwave radio. The image above is yet another example of his radio log art, this time for Raadiyoonii Dirree Shaggar. Carlos notes: Raadiyoonii Dirree Shaggar, 15330 kHz, clandestine broadcast in […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares yet another example of his radio log art, this time for clandestine station, Radio Oromiya. Carlos notes: Thomas, as you know I’m monitoring broadcastings from and to war-torn Ethiopia, documenting the conflict via shortwave broadcastings. This one is particularly curious. The presenter is counting from […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Brian Smith (W9IND), who shares the following recordings and notes: Since 2012, experimental radio station WI2XLQ in Forest, Virginia, has presented an annual Christmas Eve/Christmas Day transmission in honor of Canadian radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden. Operated by Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, the station transmits on 486 kHz, just below the […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fastradioburst23, who notes that KMTS will transmit their 45th Parallel Midwinter Broadcast on January 3, 2021 at 00:00 UTC on 9395 kHz (WRMI). Thank you for the tip!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: I just bought this fully operational AM-only pocket radio made in China at the traditional flea market of Praça XV, in Rio de Janeiro, for only 25 reais (around US$ 4.39). It looks more like a response from the Chinese market to pocket radios manufactured […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rob Gray, who writes: Happy Holidays Thomas! As I see those that like to raise awareness of radios in TV and movies, here’s my submission. A Swedish friend of mine sent this to me and it’s a little rough to follow without knowing the language, but there are certainly […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Roseanna, who writes: CRI is now CGTN (At least for the the English service). Here is a very high quality recording I took on Christmas day: Click here to listen on YouTube. Many thanks for sharing this, Roseanna!

As I’ve mentioned many times here on the SWLing Post, I’m something of a “content DXer.” Clearly, I enjoy chasing obscure programming––news, documentaries, music, variety shows, anything the broadcasting world has to offer. Even though my favorite medium for doing this has been shortwave radio, these days, I often turn to Wi-Fi or over-the-internet radio. […]

The following article by Benn Kobb was posted on Dec. 25 to Glenn Hauser’s World of Radio list on groups.io. I repost it here with Benn’s permission: Subject: As the World ‘Turms’ It would seem like 2021 would end with no FCC action on the three mysterious entities requesting licenses under the umbrella of International […]