Kostas improves the contrast on his FRG-7 digital display
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kostas (SV3ORA), for sharing the following guest post which originally appeared on his radio website: FRG-7 digital display contrast improvement by Kostas...
View ArticleFrom the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot Return to Channel 292
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who notes: Beginning April 13 on Channel 292: From the Isle of Music: 2nd Saturday of each month: 1100-1200 CEST/0900-1000 UTC on 9670 with beam D...
View ArticleIt’s a mystery
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know about the Imaginary Stations Spring mystery challenge. We are inviting all our listeners to guess the theme of the show below...
View ArticleHere comes the Sun (again)
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 here from the Imaginary Stations crew. This weekend we have another KSOL broadcast to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 14th April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then...
View ArticleCarlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of Radio Havana Cuba (April 12, 2024)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Radio Havana Cuba broadcast. Carlos notes: News bulletin from Rádio...
View ArticleRich’s propagation observations during the total solar eclipse
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Stahl, who writes: In Ocean View NJ, our eclipse started at 2:08, 3:23 totality, and ended 4:35. We have a daytimer here on 1020, WWAC, at 1900 watts, and I...
View ArticleRNZ changes its pips!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following news from Radio New Zealand: RNZ’s pips are changing – Can you hear the difference? (RNZ)...
View ArticleNew Podcast from the Wireless Innovation Forum
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following news item from EIN Presswire: Wireless Innovation Forum Launches “Beyond the Radio Dial” Highlighting the Role Radio...
View ArticleNo birds do sing
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of our forthcoming shows this week. On Sunday 21st April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have WREN...
View ArticleGuest Post: Pre-Internet Sources of Shortwave Information
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following guest post: Sources of SWL Information “Pre-Internet” by Dan Greenall When I first discovered the world of shortwave...
View ArticlePatrizio receives detailed information about the Woofferton test transmission...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Patrizio Cardelli, who shares the following background story (via our friend, Dave Porter) about a Woofferton test transmission received at his QTH in Italy: Hi...
View ArticleKyodo News Radiofax: Japanese Disaster FM Stations and a Lack of Personnel
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: Hi Thomas, I received today by radiofax in Porto Alegre the morning edition of Kyodo News and the front page news is that, due to lack...
View ArticleEvents Mark the 150th Anniversary of Marconi’s Birth
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Tomorrow, April 25, 2024, will be the 150th anniversary of G. Marconi’s birth. […]I’ve just published an article on the Radio Club du...
View ArticleRadio Waves: HEBA Antenna Approval, Eclipse Time Signal Shift, A Novice’s...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to...
View ArticleCarlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of the Voice of Korea (April 23, 2024)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Voice of Korea broadcast. Carlos notes: Kim Jong Un guides combined...
View ArticleMay 2024: From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following broadcast schedules: From the Isle of Music, May 11, 2024 Broadcast: The main feature will be special guest Kiki Valera...
View ArticleMFJ ceases on-site production in Starkville, Mississippi
Many thanks to a number of readers who’ve sent me the following email announcement (that I unfortunately) also received today from Martin Jue at MFJ Enterprises: Heavy Sad Heart Dear Fellow Hams and...
View ArticleWe’re a garage band, we come from garageland
Hi, FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of a couple of our shows this week. On Sunday 28th April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have The...
View ArticleVideo: Building Bethany – VOA’s First High-Power International Broadcast Station
Many thanks to the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting for posting the following video on their YouTube channel: Click here to view on YouTube. Spread the radio love
View ArticleReplacement power supplies for WJ-8711A/HF-1000A series receivers
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dean Bianco, who writes: Inspired by Chuck Yarbrough ‘s YouTube video, I ordered one of the newly-manufactured replacement power supplies for the...
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