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by Thomas on (#4CF66)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Balázs, who adds the following note to his recent radio sighting (of a Hallicrafters HT-32 Transmitter) in the series “The Walking Dead.†Balázs notes that in the season nine finale, he spotted the previously mentioned HT-32 (see image below), in addition to the iconic Panasonic RF-2200 (see image above). […]
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by Thomas on (#4CCQT)
(Source: ARRL News via Eric WD8RIF) The US Department of Defense (DOD) plans to start making use of a provisional time slot on WWV and WWVH to announce upcoming HF military communication exercises and how the Amateur Radio community can become involved in them. The announcements will occur at 10 minutes past on WWV and […]
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by Thomas on (#4CCMZ)
Many thanks to a number of SWLing Post contributors who share the following story from Radio World magazine (this summary via Southgate ARC): Managing short wave broadcasts from Ascension Island Radio World reports on the remote Atlantic Relay Station that transmits critical radio broadcasts to millions in Africa and beyond A six-mile stretch of volcanic […]
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by Thomas on (#4CCN1)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Fahey, who writes: [A] great aircraft hijacking story with a shortwave twist…. Read the full article from NK News on the link below–the shortwave twists are here in two interesting paragraphs… “Two fight attendants from the YS-11 eventually emerged as announcers on the “Voice of the National Salvation,†[…]
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by Bill Tilford on (#4CBWA)
From the Isle of Music, April 7-13, 2019: In honor of their current tour of the United States, we are rebroadcasting our interview (plus music) with Cimafunk, the new Funk sensation from Cuba. In the second half of the episode, we listen to music from some of the entries in the Fusion category of Cubadisco […]
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by Thomas on (#4CAA2)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor (and intrepid radio deal reporter) Christian, who writes: I’ve been following the price of the Eton Executive Traveler closely on Amazon. Each day, the price is lowered a few cents. It’s currently $41 and some change. I’m guessing Eton has triggered this continuous price drop to sell out all […]
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by Thomas on (#4CAA4)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike Schuster who writes: Hi Thomas, Sangean has quietly buried yet another AM/FM HD radio in the PDF of their US 2019 catalog [download as a PDF]. It’s the HDR-15 which appears to be a small clock radio/phone dock [photo above]. Also, in their European catalog [click here to […]
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by Thomas on (#4C7WZ)
Thanks to a tip from SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, I spent some air time with an old friend last night: Radio Educación broadcasting from Mexico City on 6,185 kHz. Like a lot of small Central and South American shortwave stations, I believe XEPPM only broadcasts at 1,000 watts–though in the past, I believe they […]
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by Thomas on (#4C6GA)
Lately I’ve gotten a lot of questions from readers about magnetic loop antennas, certainly a popular topic on the SWLing Post. Good discussions underway. So, when I discovered an extra copy of Joe Carr’s excellent Loop Antenna Handbook on my bookshelf this morning, it occurred to me to share it with you, readers. I think I […]
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by Thomas on (#4C6C4)
Thanks to a hat tip from the Southgate ARC, I discovered that the excellent MagPi magazine has featured a number of ham radio projects in this month. I’ve outlined below a list of the projects with page numbers–note that many are simply summaries that link to full project notes in previous editions: Page 52: Pictures […]
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by Thomas on (#4C69G)
(Source: WAGM) The skyline in Monticello looks a lot different now. A 260 foot tower that will be soon be home to one of the largest short wave radio stations in the world is nearing completion. News Source 8’s Ashley Blackford has the story. Allan notes that transmitter tests may be taking place within a […]
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by Thomas on (#4C4S3)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Balázs Kovács, who writes: Hi Thomas, Some radio fixing and a plan to create a radio connection between the survivor settlements in the latest (shocking) episode of The Walking Dead (S09E15): Very cool, Balázs–thanks for sharing! So can anyone name the model of the Hallicrafters rig on the table? […]
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by Thomas on (#4C3QY)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes: A greatly updated and expanded review on the AOR AR-DV1 has now been posted by me. Made a few typo corrections and some minor text changes from the first draft a few days ago, so I hope I have all of those fixed now […]
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by Thomas on (#4C2RN)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, DanH, who writes: For SWLing Post readers here is a YouTube reception video of VOK announcing a new shortwave schedule for the English Language Service. Click here to view on YouTube. The schedule is effective beginning 03:00 UTC, March 31, 2019. Southeast Asia: 05:00 – 06:00 UTC: 13650 and […]
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by Thomas on (#4C2RP)
(Source: Japan Today via Bill Mead) The Japan Commercial Broadcasters Association on Wednesday urged the government to allow them to abolish costly AM radio by 2028 amid falling revenues. Many broadcasters are struggling to maintain both AM and FM radio services. “Resolving the overlapping investment for AM and FM radio services is essential,†an official […]
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by Thomas on (#4C1XE)
As a follow-up to our previous post featuring Kim Elliott’s commentary, check out the following article by Dan Robinson in BBG Watch: Former Analyst Challenges USAGM Audience Measurement Methods, Claims of Sharp Increases By Dan Robinson A former analyst for the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees taxpayer-funded broadcast and online media directed at […]
by Thomas on (#4C06Z)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kim Andrew Elliott, who shares the following article and writes: USAGM (US International Broadcasting and Associated Media) reported a 24 percent increase in measured audience in 2018. Why the sudden increase? Did a major war break out? No, the measurement methodology changed … https://www.uscpublicdiplomacy.org/blog/usagm-audience-increase-less-startling-meets-eye THE USAGM AUDIENCE INCREASE: LESS […]
by Troy Riedel on (#4C023)
Can our brains sense Geomagnetic Storms? Do we have an “internal radar†that tells us when the sun is active? Brain waves respond to Magnetic Fields (Credit: Earth to Sky Calculus) I ran across this article this morning posted at http://SpaceWeather.com CAN HUMANS SENSE MAGNETIC STORMS? Close your eyes and relax. Daydream about something pleasant. In […]
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by Bill Tilford on (#4BZM8)
From the Isle of Music, March 31-April 6, 2019 In a very special treat for our Russian-speaking listeners, our special guest this week is Robert Kel Torres, who has worked in Russia and sings some of his songs in Russian. In the second half, we listen to music by Chuchito Valdés. 1. For Eastern Europe […]
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by Thomas on (#4BXXK)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jason Whiteley, who writes: Hi Thomas, [T]here is a really interesting interview with Radio France here around their DAB+ expansion and the possible shut down of FM in France later [click here to read]. I used Google Translate to bring it to English. [Y]ou might also choose to link […]
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by Thomas on (#4BXV0)
(Source: Radio World via Ulis K3LU) A prominent advocate for the AM band is petitioning the FCC to allow stations to use all-digital transmissions in the United States. Bryan Broadcasting Corp. on Monday filed a petition for rulemaking asking the commission to initiate a proceeding to authorize the MA3 all-digital mode of HD Radio for […]
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by Thomas on (#4BVJ1)
(Source: Mauno Ritola via WRTH Facebook page) Encompass (BBC content) Encompass DRM tests from Woofferton are planned for March 26th and 27th: 1200-1300 UTC 11780 kHz 1500-1600 UTC 11790 kHz†Very strong signal on 11780 kHz now. Thanks for the tip, Mauno!
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by Thomas on (#4BVJ2)
(Source: RadioInfo via Michael Bird) The Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Clare O’Neil, has told ABC Radio Darwin that a Shorten Government will bring short-wave radio back to the Northern Territory, after it was disbanded by the ABC in 2017, saying restoring the service “is actually crucially important for safety in the Territory. “Malarndirri (McCarthy) […]
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by Thomas on (#4BVEH)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, John Harper (AE5X), who writes: Your readers might be interested in the spark gap transmitter depiction in Rebellion, a series currently on Netflix: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/03/spark-gap-transmitter-depicted-in.html Many thanks for sharing, John!
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by Thomas on (#4BRG1)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Christian, who writes: The Eton Executive Traveller’s price has dropped to $44.72 shipped on Amazon.com. This is the best price I believe I’ve ever seen for this little guy. I’ve got one and love it. As I’ve mentioned before this is Amazon, so the price can change without any notice. Thanks for […]
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by Thomas on (#4BQFD)
(Source: Southgate ARC) The South African Radio League report Sentech will close its Bloemendal Shortwave Broadcasting station on 30 March, which means that today’s Amateur Radio Today will be the last programme to be transmitted on the 7 and 17 MHz broadcast bands. Amateur Radio Today will however still be available on 7 082 kHz […]
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by Thomas on (#4BQFE)
(Source: Radio World via Mike Hansgen) ABUJA, Nigeria — Koode Radio International, a new shortwave program with considerable goals, has begun broadcasting to much of Western Africa. With programs in the Fulani (or Fula) language, KRI aims to “educate, enlighten and entertain†its listeners, the Fulbe people. This predominantly Muslim, nomadic herder and farmer group […]
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by Thomas on (#4BNTC)
Yesterday, we posted a note about Amanda Dawn Christie’s upcoming transmissions from the HAARP facility in Alaska. Amanda has just notified me that the frequencies and times of the experiments have been posted on the project’s website: Ghosts In The Airglow. You should keep the schedule handy during transmissions as there are factors that could […]
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by Thomas on (#4BN2P)
The following article originally appeared on The Radio Kitchen blog by Michael Pool, a.k.a. “The Professor.†In an effort to preserve his writings and recordings, we are republishing The Professor’s archived posts in a special collection here on the SWLing Post. Note that not all of the original links and recordings could be recovered, but […]
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by TheReportOfTheWeek on (#4BM3S)
Hello readers! Here is an updated schedule for the latest broadcasts of VORW Radio International. For new listeners – VORW Radio International is an hour long show featuring listener requested music. It’s a very diverse show where you are guaranteed to hear music of many genres and eras and some interesting facts about the songs […]
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by Thomas on (#4BKP9)
I’m often asked about what’s involved with building a home brew magnetic loop antenna. If you’re considering building a passive loop antenna–one designed to both transmit and receive without any sort of receiver amplification–it’s a simple project. With basic DIY skills, a little math, a good variable capacitor, some copper tubing or coax, and a […]
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by Thomas on (#4BKPB)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Eric McFadden, who notes this piece in the Southgate ARC newsletter about our friend Amanda Dawn Christie who is doing a HAARP experiment like no other: Concordia transmission artist Amanda Dawn Christie will use the world’s most capable high-power, high-frequency transmitter HAARP in Alaska to send art around the world and […]
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by Bill Tilford on (#4BJQE)
From the Isle of Music, March 24-30, 2019 This week, our special guest is pianist/composer/bandleader Alejandro Falcón, who will share some of the recording Rompiendo la Rutina by Alejandro Falcón y Charanga Rubalcalba, a 2018 Cubadisco nominee. Part 2 of the program features some excellent music by Orquesta Estrellas Cubanas. The broadcasts take place: 1. […]
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by Thomas on (#4BH6M)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who notes that the latest version of the DRM Handbook is available for download. Click here to download the DRM Handbook Rev 4 (PDF).
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by Thomas on (#4BEW4)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Fahey, who shares a link to this BBC documentary about pirate radio: Click here to watch on Vimeo.
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by Thomas on (#4BERN)
(Source: Radio Amateurs of Canada via Bruce Atchison) */For immediate release:/* Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada responds to petition about interference On June 6, 2018, Martin Bérubé of Louiseville, Quebec initiated a petition involving a radio station that was “generating interference on purposeâ€. The petition attracted 1,135 signatures and was presented to the House […]
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by Thomas on (#4BDXV)
(Source: Southgate ARC) The FCC has invited public comments on ARRL’s 2018 Petition for Rule Making, now designated as RM-11828, which asks the FCC to expand HF privileges for Technician licensees to include limited phone privileges on 75, 40, and 15 meters, plus RTTY and digital mode privileges on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters. […]
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by Thomas on (#4BC9W)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Snyder, who shares the following in reply to our previous post about a chunk of the WOWO fire escape in lucite: Thomas, Have you ever visited “www.historyofwowo.com“–? This site was put together by Randy Meyer and has hundreds of photos from 95+ years of broadcasting. Many pictures are […]
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by Thomas on (#4B9XM)
(Source: Cincinnati.com) If you’ve ever wondered why the VOA-Bethany Station needed a secured, square mile of land surrounding its 1944 art deco building in West Chester, Jack Dominic has the answer. Dominic, the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting director, will speak on the “History of the VOA-Bethany Station and the VOA Museum Today†[…]
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by Thomas on (#4B9XN)
(Source: Jon Hudson at SDRPlay) This video guide demonstrates the new RSP TCP server software which is now included in the latest Raspberry Pi SD Card image. The video shows how easy it is to set up an RSP at a remote location for access over the internet. Click here to view on YouTube. The […]
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by Thomas on (#4B8CJ)
A few weeks ago, I stopped by our local Habitat For Humanity ReStore searching for reclaimed building supplies. This particular ReStore is one of the largest in the area–it has an amazing selection of building supplies, furniture, housewares, books and even music, but has a very small section dedicated to electronics which is primarily stocked […]
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by Thomas on (#4B89F)
(Source: Southgate ARC via Mike Hansgen) Radio Mi Amigo to go offshore 30 May to 2 June Five years after their success with Mi Amigo 40 in Ostend, the Mi Amigo team set their sails for the beautiful Belgian seaside resort of Blankenberge, to organise a week of transmissions, “live from the ship CASTORâ€. This will happen […]
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by Thomas on (#4B89H)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Colin Snow (KM6NTW), who notes that the following 1944 film “Maintaining Workers’ Interest†from the US Office of Education, features the Hammarlund Super Pro. The video starts at the point in the film where the Super Pro is featured. To view the film from the beginning, click here. Click […]
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by Thomas on (#4B4KT)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don Moore–author of Following Ghosts in Northern Peru–for the following guest post: A Guide To Vagabond DXing By Don Moore Ever since I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras in the early 1980s, Latin America has been my primary focus for both DXing and traveling. So when I […]
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by Thomas on (#4B1WT)
Many thanks to Jon Hudson with SDRplay who shares the following announcement: SDRplay is pleased to announce the release of SDRuno v1.3. This is a major upgrade to SDRuno, which adds a number of important new features and is intended for all RSP models including the now discontinued RSP1. Major new features include: Frequency Scanning […]
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by Bill Tilford on (#4B1AZ)
From the Isle of Music, March 17-23, 2019 This week we listen to songs from several of the nominees (and the winner) of the Rock category of Cubadisco 2018. 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 […]
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by Thomas on (#4AZ83)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Sandipan Basu Mallick (VU3JXD), for sharing the following guest post: Indian DXer enters into Limca Book of Records Jose Jacob from Hyderabad, India has collected QSL from 132 different stations of All India Radio over a period of 42 years. Radio stations ranging from Shot wave, Medium wave, FM […]
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by Thomas on (#4AZ85)
(Source: Washington Post via Mike Hansgen) Sputnik radio, a media organization funded by the Russian government with offices around the world, broadcasts from a studio in downtown Washington blocks from the White House. It airs talk shows hosted by, among others, Lee Stranahan, a former Breitbart News reporter, and Brian Becker of the far-left ANSWER […]
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by Thomas on (#4AWNA)
(Source: CNN Travel via Heath Hall) (CNN) — The peaceful untouched forest north of Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, is a perfect spot to enjoy the outdoors — save for one fact. It contains the radiation-contaminated Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, established in 1986 after the world’s worst nuclear disaster sent a wave of radiation fallout across Europe. Since […]
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by Thomas on (#4AWNB)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, TomL, who writes: Hi Thomas, Stumbled onto this article while on the RTL-SDR website. Talks about shielding noisy power supplies inside a homemade wire mesh cage. It might be interesting as a weekend project. I wonder if a noisy laptop could be put inside one of these things, too? […]
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