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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: Hey Thomas, check this radio set I just bought. Portable, MW only, working with 4 AA batteries. It’s working perfectly. This piece was made in Japan, I don’t know the year, but the curious thing is the Arabic name on it. Maybe a model directed […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: Tinkering with History By Bob Colegrove One of the attractive aspects of radio as a hobby is that it has so many specialties to channel our time. Just for the sake of classification, I would group these into two categories, listening […]

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 […]

That’s not a typo, in addition to its flagship frequency 7490 kHz, WBCQ will be running staggered propagation tests of 4790 kHz during February for a new entertainment program block sponsored by Angela and Allan Weiner and curated by Uncle Bill Tilford. When the regular schedule begins in March, it will be 2 hours per […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Giuseppe Morlè, who writes: Dear Thomas, I’m Giuseppe Morlè iz0gzw from central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea, Formia. I am sending you this umpteenth project of mine built with poor materials…it is a test bench, loops / capacitors to find the best tuning. The frame is a shoe rack […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post Contributor, David Day (N1DAY), who shares the video presentation below, offering even more insight into his most recent guest post on the topic of crystal radio DXing. David has also posted this presentation on his website and notes that he’s happy to share the presentation slides without copyright. David notes: […]

From the Isle of Music, February 6-12, 2022: This week we enjoy descargas (jam sessions) from the great Cachao. 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 […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who shares the following news from Spaceweather.com: GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH: A coronal mass ejection (CME) is heading for Earth. Estimated time of arrival: Feb. 2nd. This movie from SOHO shows the halo CME leaving the sun: It was hurled into space during the early hours of Jan. 30th […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Denis, who writes: Dear Thomas, Following the article about the ZOE QSL card a few years ago, I came across another QSL at an Australian auction house. I bought it. Still waiting for it. I enclose the picture of the lot I obtained. Names have been erased. As Dan […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kris Partridge, for sharing the following story: Crowd Science: How does my radio work? How is a small budget pocket radio able to recreate all the atmosphere and sounds of a football match? CrowdScience listener Andy wants to know about the science enabling his radio listening, so presenter CrowdScience […]

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 two shortwave reception illustrations and recordings of The Voice of Korea: VOK: January 28, 2022 at 22:17 UTC Carlos notes: Voice of Korea, 9650 kHz, broadcasting in Spanish from Kujang, North Korea. From the news bulletin, the North Korean government announces two […]

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, Alan Lurie, who writes: Hey, I’ve known your site for quite a while, ever since someone gave me Sony’s last portable world band radio, the ICF-SW7600 many years ago. Was wondering if maybe you or someone else who peruses your blog would recognize this set in the background of […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Pavel Kraus, who shares the following guest post: Raspberry and internet radio by Pavel Kraus Raspberry and Volumio I recently read an article about a Raspberry microcomputer here and I would like to introduce you to an idea that is easy to implement, not too expensive and does not require […]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Hirst, who shares the following guest post: VOA Information Pack 1983 by Mark Hirst Introduction A recent guest post on this blog by Jock Elliott asked the question, ‘Why Listen to Shortwave?’ The comment I left at the time was my interest in how nations view themselves, and how they […]

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 […]

That’s not a typo, in addition to its flagship frequency 7490 kHz, WBCQ will be running staggered propagation tests of 4790 kHz during February for a new entertainment program block sponsored by Angela and Allan Weiner and curated by Uncle Bill Tilford. When the regular schedule begins in March, it will be 2 hours per […]

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 […]