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Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of recent CGTN broadcasts along with a Kyodo News radiofax. Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube. Kyodo News Radiofax Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre, June 16, 16970 kHz (USB): [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Frank, who recently shared a blog post he put together outlining some well-known shortwave receiver models and their background. It's a curated list with brief summaries and links for those interested in the history of these classic rigs. You can check it out here.

Greetings to all SWLing Post community, here's what we have going up into the ionosphere and via skywave propagation this week. Firstly we bring you the third instalment of Starship Skybird on Saturday 21st June 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jerome van der Linden, who writes: For my bedtime reading I have recently been going through a book (Radar Yarns") which contains lots of stories, many of them humorous, about Australians that were involved in setting up radar stations during WWII around the coast of Australia as well as [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Ed, who writes: Hi Thomas, Some SWLing Post readers may be interested in seeing video of a television studio of Iranian State broadcaster Iran News Network being bombed during a live broadcast. Click here to read the story via the AP. Many SWLing Post readers know that radio and [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK Japan broadcast. Carlos notes: Iran retaliates against Israel, NHK, 11625 kHz Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) on Iran's response to the Israeli attacks, listened on Xhdata D-808 receiver in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Click [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Kyodo News radiofax from June 13, 2025. Carols writes: Today's Kyodo News English Edition radiofax, received in Porto Alegre, Brazil, 16970 kHz (USB): Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites, prompting Iranian drone-strike retaliation Over 240 dead, 1 survives in Air India plane crash, [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas Regarding your recent post on June 5: https://swling.com/blog/2025/06/twr-guam-to-end-broadcasting/ KTWR, Trans World Radio has recently announced they will be ending their shortwave broadcasts from Agana, Guam by October 31, 2025. However, unlike some stations that have vanished somewhat abruptly, there are still a few [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Balazs, who writes: Hi Thomas, I have just finished the series, The Eternaut" (published at the end of April), and the story features old one-way or two-way radios in several places; see the attached pictures. (Fun fact: one of the main characters used the call sign LU5DA and is [...]

Our friend Bill Meara at SolderSmoke just shared a link to an excellent Hackaday article highlighting Britain's secret listeners"-the skilled amateur radio operators who intercepted enemy transmissions during WWII. These unsung heroes quietly monitored Axis communications, contributing to vital wartime intelligence. This piece offers a compelling look into how amateur radio skills were used for [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Mtrie broadcast. Carlos notes: Israel launched a massive attack against Iran, Radio Mitre, Argentina, 790 kHz AM Part of the Spanish-language news bulletin from Radio Mitre (Argentina) on the Israeli attack on Iran. Listened in [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Kyodo News radiofax from June 12, 2025. Carols writes: Today's Kyodo News English Edition radiofax, received in Porto Alegre, Brazil, 16970 kHz: - US orders all nonessential personnel to leave US Embassy in Baghdad - China fighter jet has near miss with SDF [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bruce, who writes: This episode, S02E22, was aired on May 16, 2019. In the story the year is circa 1990. The broadcasts" of CHU (not named) and Radio Sweden International are not actual ones. I give this episode high marks for taking the time to demonstrate a Shortwave Radio [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura for sharing an article from Radio World that highlights recent NOAA Weather Radio outages and the broader implications for emergency alerting systems. A timely reminder of the vital role EAS backups play in public safety infrastructure. Read the full article here: NOAA Weather Radio Disruptions Highlight Need [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Fertility rates are plummeting worldwide, Radio ZP-30, Paraguay, 610 kHz Part of Paraguay's Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in German) about fertility rates plummeting worldwide. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata [...]

I recently received an inquiry via the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive from someone hoping to find historic recordings of Voice of Zimbabwe, the station operated by the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) during the late 1970s. The clandestine broadcasts originated from Mozambique and were part of the liberation struggle in what was then Rhodesia. [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent CNN Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Trump deploys Marines to Los Angeles, CNN Radio, Argentina, 950 kHz AM Part of CNN Radio (Argentina) news bulletin (in Spanish) about Donald Trump deploying Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration [...]

Greetings to all SWLing Post community, we are off in orbit again on those shortwaves of ours, bringing you a couple of interesting shows to hopefully pique your imagination. The first Imaginary Stations offering is on Saturday 14th June 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 15th June 2025 at 0900/1300 [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura, who shares this article from the Ponte Vedra Recorder highlighting how Hurricane Helene has exposed the critical need to protect AM radio as a vital emergency communication tool: https://www.pontevedrarecorder.com/stories/helene-milton-exposed-need-to-protect-am-radio,129870

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares this information for anyone visiting the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year: Visiting HAM Operators at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: Repeaters and Networks Available As the world-renowned 24 Hours of Le Mans takes place, we warmly welcome all amateur radio operators (HAMs) [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David, who shares a link to a piece from WVXU about a new exhibit at the Voice of America Museum in West Chester, Ohio. The exhibit highlights the legacy of Dusty Rhodes, Jim LaBarbara, and TV Kiese-three local broadcasting legends whose voices helped shape the airwaves in Cincinnati and [...]

Our good friend and longtime contributor Don Moore has just updated his extensive SDR recordings archive with new files from his recent travels in South America. These latest recordings-captured in Peru (February) and southern Brazil (May)-are now available to explore and download. Don writes: I have a webpage where most of the SDR recordings from [...]

Tuning Single-Letter Cluster Beacons by Bob Colegrove Part of the allure of shortwave listening for me has always been vicarious visits to those faraway places with the strange-soundin' names." After one has logged several big-time broadcasters, one begins to look for new challenges. Most of the so-called utility" content which once occupied the space between [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Mitre broadcast. Carlos notes: Assassination attempt against Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe, Radio Mitre, Argentina Excerpt from Radio Mitre (Argentina) news bulletin about the assassination attempt against Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Alan, who shares this Radio World piece which explores the fascinating world of long-distance FM reception via sporadic-E (E-skip), including rare double-hop events:Double-Hop Dreams and the Mystery of Long-Distance FM A great read for anyone interested in the world of VHF propagation! Alan also shared these resources: Australian Bureau [...]

Today marks the anniversary of D-Day-Operation Overlord-the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. If you've never listened to how the news broke here in the U.S., the Internet Archive hosts a remarkable collection of recordings from that historic day. It's fascinating to hear the unfolding coverage in real time-an extraordinary window into the [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Nine injured in Ryanair emergency landing in Germany, Radio ZP-30, Paraguay, 610 kHz AM: Excerpt from the news broadcast of the Paraguayan radio station ZP-30 (in German) about a Ryanair plane that [...]

(Source: The Associated Press) Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration appointee overseeing the Voice of America has outlined job cuts that would reduce employment at the state-run news organization from over 1,000 people to 81. The Voice of America, which has [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tracy Wood, who write: This is sad but expected news. Guam is seeing a lot of land acquisition pressure due to greater military and commercial activity on the island. https://twr.org/story/transition-for-twrs-guam-station

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas: One of the benefits of DXing in 2025 is the ability to tune into a signal far from your listening post, yet still get strong, generally clear reception, all by simply finding a suitable receiver much closer to the station's transmitter site. Well, [...]

Greetings as always to all the SWLing Post community, we are now ready to spill the beans on what we have to offer on the shortwave spectrum this week. Be ready for some space business and more about things that run on rails. Firstly on Saturday 7th June 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio La Voz de Melo broadcast. Carlos notes: El volcan Etna entro en erupcion, Radio Voz de Melo, Uruguay, 1340 kHz AM Excerpt from the news bulletin (in Spanish) of Radio La Voz de Melo (Uruguay) [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: The US wants to increase the arrest of immigrants, Radio ZP30, Paraguay, 610 kHz AM: Excerpt from a news report (in German) by Paraguayan radio station ZP30 about the Trump administration's plans [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Alan and Conrad for sharing the news that the annual Armstrong Radio Broadcast event will return to Alpine, New Jersey, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, beginning at 12 p.m. ET. The commemorative broadcast will air on 42.8 MHz, the original low-band FM frequency used by Edwin Howard Armstrong. This [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who writes: I've fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole. This time a video that is part propaganda, part Hallicrafters ad, and part documentary. Pretty interesting how they adapted the radios to wartime conditions: Click here to view on YouTube.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Saul Broudy (W3WHK), who writes: 13 Colonies Special Event 1-7 July 2025 For years I have been one of the operators for WM3PEN, the ham station in this event representing the city of Philadelphia, where the USA officially declared its independence from Great Britain on 4 July 1776.I thought [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeramy, who shares this Nebraska History Podcast episode about women radio hosts in Nebraska: Radio has always played a role in connecting people. Early homemaker radio programs, like Mary Moore Homemaker on WJAG in Norfolk, focused on providing content and support for the women in their listening areas. In [...]

Greetings to all SWLing Post community from us all the Imaginary Stations crew. This week we have a bit of an on-air conundrum that needs to be solved. On Saturday 31st May 2025 at 1100 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and then again for Sunday 1st June 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTCon6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Robert, who writes: Hi Thomas - I am a huge fan of space movies and recently watched the 1967 film Countdown" starring James Caan and Robert Duvall. There is a radio sitting on the nightstand in a hotel room in this scene. Maybe your readers can identify it? Cheers, [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Rafael Rodriguez, who writes: Hi Thomas Greetings from Colombia. Yesterday, I saw a movie called Young Ones" (2014). It is about an apocalyptic future where water is the most precious resource. In the film, radio is present through a station called The Voice of the West shortwave", which even [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Meara, who recently connected with VK6JMS-an amateur radio operator working from none other than HCJB's former shortwave site in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. In his latest SolderSmoke post, Bill shares details about the station's legacy, its impressive TCI antennas, and the ministry that still broadcasts to [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mangosman, who shares this Rear Vision audio documentary from ABC Radio National. It explores the rise, influence, and eventual dismantling of the Voice of America, offering context on how international broadcasting shaped geopolitics during-and after-the Cold War: Click here to check it out at ABC Radio National.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who tipped us off to Patrolling the Ether-a 1944 short film produced by the U.S. Office of War Information. This wartime documentary highlights how amateur radio operators and federal agents collaborated to monitor the airwaves and track down enemy spies. A fascinating glimpse into radio's role in [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares a promising update from Radio New Zealand International: Papua New Guinea's national broadcaster, NBC, has announced plans to reintroduce shortwave radio as part of a strategy to achieve full nationwide coverage by 2030. This move recognizes shortwave's vital role in reaching remote and rural communities [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario, who writes: Dear Thomas, It has been about two or three days since it was impossible for me to hear Radio Romania Int in Spanish (1900 UTC) from my home, at Zaragoza. A strange interference appeared close to my favourite SW station (13860). A little bit on the [...]

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Terry, with Texas Radio Shortwave who notes: We added new broadcasts over Shortwave radio for June. These may provide Europeans with better reception and allow NAm SDR users additional opportunities to hear us. More changes are coming in July. 73.Terry N5RTC

By Brian D. Smith, W9IND If you still haven't caught the W9IMS Indy 500 special event, your final opportunity to earn the latest QSL card and certificate comes this weekend. As announced earlier this month, the second special event of the year by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Amateur Radio Club - honoring the 109th running [...]

Many thanks toSWLing Postcontributor and noted political cartoonist,Carlos Latuff, who shares the followingillustrated radio listening report of a recent Vatican Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza, Vatican News, 11870 kHz: Part of Vatican Radio news bulletin (in English): Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a [...]