Each year, we look forward to one of the most unique traditions in the world of shortwave radio: the BBC's Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast-a special program beamed to a handful of overwintering scientists and support staff at British Antarctic research stations. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the broadcast, and it promises to be a [...]

Every year, the BBC broadcasts a special program to the scientists and support staff in theBritish Antarctic Survey Team. The BBC plays music requests and sends special messages to the small team located at various Antarctic research stations. Each year, the thirty minute show is guaranteed to be quirky, nostalgic, and certainly a DX-worthy catch! [...]