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• Tariff Clouds Gather, but Inrush Keeps Building
Added at 2025-05-19 13:11:21
in Radio World, Language: EN
Fluctuating costs for imports like PCBs affect long-term planning
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Mitre (May 17, 2025)
Added at 2025-05-19 08:00:09
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Mitre broadcast. Carlos notes: Floods in Buenos Aires, Rádio Mitre, 790 kHz AM: Part of Radio Mitre (Argentina) news bulletin (in Spanish) on the torrential rains that caused flooding in Buenos Aires, with a moving […]
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• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Seven) – Radio Maya de Barillas
Added at 2025-05-18 08:00:52
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Seven) – Radio Maya de Barillas by Don Moore More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a favor and leave a review on Amazon. Given the subject […]
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• ARRL Coverage of 2025 Dayton Hamvention - Saturday, May 17
Added at 2025-05-17 21:30:00
in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN
By: Rich Moseson, W2VUWhat do the Dayton Hamvention® flea market and Xenia, Ohio, weather have in common? They each offer a little bit of everything! Friday’s hot and humid afternoon was followed by thunderstorms at night and cool, windy, weather on Saturday. The Hamvention itself, though, provided consistently positive experiences for just about everyone. ARRL activities were highlighted by th...
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• The “Second Wave” of IP Audio Infrastructure Is Here
Added at 2025-05-17 16:00:24
in Radio World, Language: EN
Microservices and container-based processing play a central role
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 12, 2025)
Added at 2025-05-17 09:58:29
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of news bulletin (in Spanish) of Radio Carve (Uruguay) about the funeral of former President Pepe Mujica, which was attended by his friend, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Listened […]
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• IRCA Reprints Index Adds More DXing Resources
Added at 2025-05-17 09:00:31
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Nick Hall-Patch, who writes: The International Radio Club’s Reprints list continues to expand, now approaching 1200 separate articles. The club has recently published an update to the Reprint index, at https://dxer.ca/images/stories/2025-DA/irca-reprint-index.pdf and at https://www.ircaonline.org/editor_upload/File/reprints/irca-reprint-index.pdf, so that everyone can get access to the latest addition to this resource. The Reprints […]
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• Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps
Added at 2025-05-16 17:57:56
in Radio World, Language: EN
Broadcasters could “better achieve the scale and efficiencies necessary to compete”
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• Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP
Added at 2025-05-16 17:43:03
in Radio World, Language: EN
Taunton's House of Worship overcomes challenge from Foxboro Cable Access for 96.5 FM permit
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-05-16 10:37:00
in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN
After weeks of calm, solar activity is suddenly high again, with twostrong solar flares erupting from opposite sides of the Sun. ACoronal Mass Ejection (CME) was associated with a strong solar flareon May 12, but modeling shows the ejection passing behind Earth. Thegeomagnetic field has been at unsettled to active conditions.A CME associated with a filament eruption in the northern hemisphereis...
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• Can you identify this radio from the movie “Laura”?
Added at 2025-05-16 09:00:03
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Perry Lusk, who writes: Here’s my contribution to radios found in movies: In the 1944 movie “Laura” what appears to be a Zenith pops up while Waldo Lydecker, a narcissistic newspaper editor, enjoys his bath while working the typewriter. What model are we seeing? Readers: if you can positively […]
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• ARRL Coverage of 2025 Dayton Hamvention - Thursday, May 15
Added at 2025-05-15 20:54:00
in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN
It was a flurry of activity around the exhibit space for ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and beyond. Trucks being unloaded, tables being arranged, boxes being opened and even tablecloths being ironed were among the sights and sounds Thursday at Ohio’s Greene County Fairgrounds as hundreds of ham radio manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and organizations prepared for Friday’s open...
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• Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control”
Added at 2025-05-15 19:06:59
in Radio World, Language: EN
“We are witnessing a dangerous precedent”
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• Registration Opens for 2025 IBC Show
Added at 2025-05-15 16:30:24
in Radio World, Language: EN
Broadcasters, streamers and new tech converge September in Amsterdam
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• You Can Help: BBC Seeks Archived Recordings of Antarctic Midwinter Broadcasts
Added at 2025-05-15 10:40:23
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Hollingham, Executive Producer of the BBC World Service Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast, who reached out with a special request to the SWLing community: “It turns out that it’s now 70 years since the BBC partnered with the forerunner of the British Antarctic Survey to commence broadcasts, and we’re planning […]
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• Texas Radio Shortwave: Test Broadcasts for Europe on May 18 and 21, 2025
Added at 2025-05-15 09:51:49
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who writes: Texas Radio Shortwave Tests for Europe on May 18 and 21 On Sunday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 21, we’ll test to Europe over Shortwave Radio (shortwaveradio.de). We want reports comparing the reception of the two frequencies each day and between Sunday and Wednesday, since […]
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• Florida Radio Pirate Agrees to $11K FCC Fine
Added at 2025-05-14 21:31:03
in Radio World, Language: EN
Consent decree ends investigation into "Radio Ideal's" unauthorized broadcasts, which date back to 2017
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• SBE Proposes Easing FCC’s FM Interference Rules
Added at 2025-05-14 20:16:28
in Radio World, Language: EN
Expanded band access and reduced efficiency burden sought for AM
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• Alford Antenna Auction Raises Over $7,000
Added at 2025-05-14 18:19:52
in Radio World, Language: EN
Proceeds from the 16 original elements will go to SBE's Ennes scholarship fund
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• Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks
Added at 2025-05-14 18:04:31
in Radio World, Language: EN
Chairman says more than half a billion future dollars have been saved so far
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• Letter: Don’t Ditch the FCC’s Public File Requirement
Added at 2025-05-14 17:48:54
in Radio World, Language: EN
It serves an important purpose, writes Dennis Jackson
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• Nielsen Updates U.S. Audio Listening Trends
Added at 2025-05-14 17:46:52
in Radio World, Language: EN
Audio consumption by adults averages 3 hours 45 minutes daily
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• ARRL Renews Defense of the 902-928 MHz Amateur Radio Band
Added at 2025-05-14 11:46:00
in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in a recent filing encouraged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to listen to industry stakeholders about the detrimental impacts that changes to the 902-928 MHz band would have for current users.The FCC is considering a petition by NextNav, Inc., a licensee in the 900-MHz Location and Monitoring Service (LMS), to reconfigure the 902-928...
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• We know our groceries daddy-oh
Added at 2025-05-14 04:00:47
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Greetings to all SWLing Post community from the Imaginary Stations crew. This week we are dropping out from the normal world man and bringing you a show called From Beatles to Beatniks. Don’t be a shortwave square, get yourself a radio or an SDR that picks up some of the shortwave spectrum. Spin that dial […]
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 12, 2025)
Added at 2025-05-14 03:54:20
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in Spanish) about Brazilian President Lula at CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit in China. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a […]
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• How Wheatstone Is Coping With Tariff Uncertainties
Added at 2025-05-13 22:11:36
in Radio World, Language: EN
The North Carolina-based broadcast equipment manufacturer produces most everything in-house
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• RFE/RL Receives April Funding
Added at 2025-05-13 21:45:11
in Radio World, Language: EN
The news outlet continues its lawsuit against the USAGM to secure funds the rest of the fiscal year
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• Study: 85% of Americans Commute to the Office
Added at 2025-05-13 21:35:52
in Radio World, Language: EN
Out-of-home media audiences have roared back, says Cumulus/WW1's Pierre Bouvard
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• Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS
Added at 2025-05-13 20:12:51
in Radio World, Language: EN
It supports existing hardware but says now is the time for software-based alerts
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• iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1
Added at 2025-05-13 18:40:45
in Radio World, Language: EN
But traditional broadcast revenue continues to shrink
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• The U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers
Added at 2025-05-13 18:37:10
in Radio World, Language: EN
From directional antennas to the most common slogan, a data-driven dive
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• Letter: Fix the AM Stations That Exist Instead of Adding More
Added at 2025-05-13 18:25:29
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An Alaska PD responds to a proposition for new stations to be built
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• Taking a Short Break for Hamvention Week!
Added at 2025-05-13 09:41:08
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Just a quick note to let you know I’m hitting the road today for Four Days in May and Hamvention 2025, and will be away for about a week. During this time, I’ll have very limited ability to reply to emails and publish new posts—Hamvention tends to keep me on my toes from early morning […]
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• Meteor Burst Communications
Added at 2025-05-13 09:34:49
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, for sharing the following article from Hackaday: Radio Apocalypse: Meteor Burst Communications This piece explores Meteor Burst Communications (MBC)—a method of bouncing radio signals off ionized meteor trails to enable long-distance communication without relying on satellites or infrastructure. Used historically in military systems, MBC remains a compelling […]
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• Dan Tunes into Tibet: “Hello Xizang” in English
Added at 2025-05-13 09:00:01
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: Many years ago, I used to enjoy listening to distant stations that broadcast a regular English language program to Eastern North America (where I live). They would generally have a newscast and commentary, which was often followed by a daily feature that would help a […]
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• Paul Shulins on “the Honor of a Lifetime”
Added at 2025-05-12 19:26:28
in Radio World, Language: EN
“The broadcasting industry lends itself well to the entrepreneurial spirit”
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• Working With Caps in a Phase Converter
Added at 2025-05-12 19:04:17
in Radio World, Language: EN
At first glance, this looked like a tedious project
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• A Peek Ahead to NAB ’26
Added at 2025-05-12 18:44:15
in Radio World, Language: EN
An important change is in the works for broadcast attendees
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• ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal
Added at 2025-05-12 13:50:08
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The amateur radio association said its filing reflects the need to update current rules for digital modes
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• Bob’s Radio Corner: Do You Need a Break from Radio?
Added at 2025-05-11 12:08:08
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Do You Need a Break from Radio? by Bob Colegrove A couple months ago I became one of the last 10 people east of the Mississippi River to acquire a smart phone. It was a great improvement for someone who had been trying to navigate through modern life for several years using a flip phone. […]
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• Put Radio Back to Being Front and Center in the Car
Added at 2025-05-11 09:00:36
in Radio World, Language: EN
Roger Lanctot digs into the findings of Quu’s latest dashboard report
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• A bit more about batteries for emergency radios . . .
Added at 2025-05-10 11:15:48
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By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM A friend, Bob, is a professional in the two-way radio business with deep experience and expertise. I mentioned to him this post and told him about my strong preference for radios that would run on off-the-shelf alkaline batteries. He had a few things to say about batteries for emergency radios that […]
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• Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedule for June to August 2025
Added at 2025-05-10 10:14:07
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click here for a printable PDF):
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• Introducing the North American Spectrum Alliance
Added at 2025-05-09 21:14:03
in Radio World, Language: EN
NASPA was formed to protect broadcast spectrum from the "insatiable needs of the mobile telephony industry"
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• GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation
Added at 2025-05-09 20:04:02
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22 of the Senate's 53 Republicans signed a letter to Carr
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• EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems
Added at 2025-05-09 19:34:04
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Company advocates for simpler EAS reporting and withdrawal of multilingual requirements
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• How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech
Added at 2025-05-09 18:39:48
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NRB’s leader says faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment — just fair access
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• Letters: More Thoughts on Public Radio’s Political Bias (or Lack Thereof)
Added at 2025-05-09 18:03:14
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Readers weigh in on public broadcasting's political leanings
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-05-09 14:22:00
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The Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast from theUSAF/NOAA indicates that solar activity has been at low levels forthe past 24 hours.There are currently four numbered sunspot regions on the solar disk.Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-classflares on May 10 and 11.A simultaneous filament eruption produced a narrow Coronal MassEjection (CME) signature that was fir...
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• Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal
Added at 2025-05-09 14:10:05
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Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
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• Johns Hopkins University to Hold ARRL Teachers Institute
Added at 2025-05-09 12:25:00
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A session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) is being hosted this summer by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland. This marks the first time a major research university has hosted the ARRL program.The TI program is expanding significantly in 2025. Already, an institute was held on Staten Island, New York, to mark the first regional session....
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• iHeartMedia Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach
Added at 2025-05-08 20:28:28
in Radio World, Language: EN
The filing cites four-month delay between the cyberattack and when iHeart notified listeners
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• Letter: Below-Ground Antenna Powered LAX TIS
Added at 2025-05-08 18:44:41
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Ben Dawson describes AM signal in airport tunnel that prompted an FCC software change
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• Katie Thornton’s New Series Investigates the Influence of Shortwave Radio
Added at 2025-05-08 13:41:08
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Award-winning journalist Katie Thornton has launched a new season of the Peabody-winning podcast, The Divided Dial, produced by On the Media and WNYC Studios. In this season, Katie focuses on shortwave radio—a medium that is near and dear to our hearts. In Episode 1, “Fishing In The Night”, Thornton explores the international ambitions and shadowy […]
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• Latest Court Action Blocks RFE/RL April Funding
Added at 2025-05-08 12:58:46
in Radio World, Language: EN
Capus said staff and programming will be cut further
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• A New Solar Cycle Wrinkle
Added at 2025-05-08 11:05:24
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An interesting article caught my attention on spaceweather.com concerning new research on what is called the Gleissberg Cycle. Interested? Read on! THE COUNTER-INTUITIVE QUIET CONTINUES: Big sunspots usually produce big solar flares. Giant sunspot 4079 is an exception to the rule. All week long, it has been strangely quiet, producing only a handful of puny […]
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• Common Frequency Is a Fierce Radio Activist
Added at 2025-05-08 10:00:43
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Group is helping a new batch of LPFM stations onboard
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• WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations
Added at 2025-05-07 22:25:28
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New York AM station enters consent decree, agrees to implement compliance plan
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• Emergency radio? You bet!
Added at 2025-05-07 21:12:41
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By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Recently, this blog featured great coverage of the use of battery-powered radios during the recent blackout in Europe. It was a serious business: electric power, cell phone networks, internet, all gone in a moment, followed by an instant information vacuum. Battery-powered portable radios and local broadcasters with backup power came to […]
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• VOA and OAN Partnership Draws National Attention
Added at 2025-05-07 20:43:39
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The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has announced a new partnership wherein Voice of America (VOA) will incorporate content from One America News Network (OAN), a media outlet known for its conservative perspective. This decision, introduced by USAGM senior adviser Kari Lake, aims to provide VOA with additional news resources at no cost. The […]
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• Live365 Now Offers Streaming and Licensing in Mexico
Added at 2025-05-07 20:27:59
in Radio World, Language: EN
The provider has secured partnerships with the country's performance rights organizations
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• Letter: In-Car Displays Should Come With More Practical Features
Added at 2025-05-07 19:18:35
in Radio World, Language: EN
What if cars used their screens to display "check engine" statuses or info on necessary repairs?
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• InrushVoice Assists CMG in Wake of Helene
Added at 2025-05-07 19:17:54
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Service helped broadcaster maintain regional business continuity
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• 2025 Checkered Flag Award: W9IMS Grand Prix Special Event Now Underway
Added at 2025-05-07 17:47:05
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Make the Month of May Even Merrier: Earn Your First Credit Toward the 2025 Checkered Flag Award By Brian D. Smith, W9IND Never mind the old saying about April showers bringing May flowers. In Indianapolis, the month of May ushers in auto racing season, with two major events scheduled at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s […]
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• Zyclone Promises Flat Broadband Performance
Added at 2025-05-07 14:10:17
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Eric Hoppe talks about the new antenna from Progressive Concepts
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• More international shortwave radio sounds
Added at 2025-05-07 09:00:30
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Greetings to all SWLing Post readers from all the Imaginary Stations crew. This week we bring you more programmes featuring the international onshore/offshore pirate radio sounds of Skybird Radio International. Get your shortwave radio ready for an audio journey on Saturday 10th May 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again for Sunday 11th […]
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• Read the May 7, 2025 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2025-05-07 08:20:48
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Common Frequency, mica capacitors, faith-based media and more
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• SBE Backs NAB’s Software-based EAS Proposal
Added at 2025-05-06 21:10:49
in Radio World, Language: EN
Nautel also files comments in support
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• Zeno Media Launches Audioclips.ai to Cover Papal Transition
Added at 2025-05-06 17:51:06
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The AI-voice transcriber offers audio updates on Vatican proceedings
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 5, 2025)
Added at 2025-05-06 10:43:07
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Radio ZP-30: (Russia) Drone attack repelled; 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany defeat: Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in German) about a Ukrainian drone attack repelled by Russian army, and the […]
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• Radio: Your Lifeline When the Grid Goes Down
Added at 2025-05-06 09:56:47
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, for sharing this article from Metro.co.uk: “Radio is still the ultimate survival tool during blackouts and emergencies.” The piece underscores radio’s enduring role as a reliable source of information when modern digital networks fail. In an age of increasing reliance on internet and mobile phone services, it’s […]
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• Connoisseur to Acquire Alpha Media
Added at 2025-05-05 19:52:21
in Radio World, Language: EN
Deal brings Alpha's 207 stations and digital assets into Connoisseur’s fold, awaits FCC approval
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• FCC Application Fees Will Increase on May 23
Added at 2025-05-05 18:41:13
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They are tied to inflation and are adjusted every two years
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• Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees
Added at 2025-05-05 18:32:56
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Voting for inductees begins May 27
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• How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the VLAN
Added at 2025-05-05 17:35:20
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Cris Alexander used virtualization to separate traffic within Crawford's Chicago-area link
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• Radio and Resistance: The Legacy of Radio Plzen
Added at 2025-05-05 16:05:31
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing this excellent article from Radio Prague International, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of Radio Plzen’s powerful broadcast urging resistance during World War II: https://english.radio.cz/radio-plzen-voice-changed-history-80-years-ago-8849932
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• Mark spots two vintage radios in the background of a K-drama
Added at 2025-05-05 09:53:37
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, K-dramas with Korean subtitles can be a useful form of language immersion, so I recently came across this comedy sitcom on YouTube. In this clip, we see Winter, Karina, and Giselle of the K-pop girl group Aespa. Behind them are what appears to be […]
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 2, 2025)
Added at 2025-05-05 01:00:48
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: International news of Radio ZP-30, from Paraguay, 610 kHz AM Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in German). Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata d-808 receiver. Click here to […]
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• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Six) – Huehuetenango
Added at 2025-05-04 10:51:03
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–for the latest installment of his Photo Album guest post series: Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Six) – Huehuetenango by Don Moore More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his […]
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• R.E.M. Releases Remix to Benefit Radio Free Europe
Added at 2025-05-04 09:10:17
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following video from CBS Mornings: R.E.M. has given its first single “Radio Free Europe” a new remix. The song was named after the service that provides crucial, uncensored information in places with limited press freedom. Now, Radio Free Europe is one of the federally-funded […]
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• Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal
Added at 2025-05-02 21:58:45
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Concerns center on certification gaps, cybersecurity and burdens on small broadcasters
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• Audacy Names New CIO as CTO Sarah Foss Departs
Added at 2025-05-02 21:18:13
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Steve Rollins will head IT and technical operations
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• Read What NPR’s CEO Said in Reaction to Trump’s Order
Added at 2025-05-02 20:30:08
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"We will challenge this executive order using all means available"
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• Trump Actions “Could Collapse Our Nation’s Public Media System”
Added at 2025-05-02 16:16:56
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The head of Nashville Public Radio shows how seriously pubcasters are taking the threat
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• Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Named
Added at 2025-05-02 14:48:00
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The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, created by longtime amateur radio publisher Richard Ross, K2MGA (SK), will continue to honor amateur radio operators on a new section of the Hamgallery.com website.CQ magazine ceased publication in October 2023. Ross died on April 27, 2024, and the change was made with the permission of his widow, Cathy. The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame hono...
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• Try This With Your AI
Added at 2025-05-02 14:43:52
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Al Peterson has some thoughts on creative deployments for radio
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-05-02 12:41:00
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On May 2, Spaceweather.com reported: "Astronomers are monitoring avery large sunspot now turning toward Earth. Sunspot AR4079stretches more than 140,000 km from end to end and has two darkcores each large enough to swallow Earth. Moreover, it is surroundedby a ring of Ellerman Bombs."Ellerman bombs are a sign of magnetic complexity in a sunspot.Opposite polarities bump together, reconnect, and-...
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• Trump Orders CPB to Stop Funding NPR and PBS
Added at 2025-05-02 12:32:59
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CPB signals defiance, says it is not subject to an executive order
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• Letter: Is the Truth Too Much to Ask?
Added at 2025-05-01 21:38:43
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"The electorate cannot make informed decisions based on opinion"
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• CPB Awards Grant for Appalachian, Mid-South Journalism
Added at 2025-05-01 20:41:01
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The grant of $650,000 is for group of radio and TV stations led by Louisville Public Media
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• Will Forcing Radio Out of the Car Dash Save Consumers Money?
Added at 2025-05-01 17:17:53
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Makers of the new $20,000 electric Slate Truck seem to think so
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• Wireless Microphone Alliance Pushes Forward With FCC Filings
Added at 2025-05-01 15:23:48
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Group of more than 60 members led by Shure met with officials to advocate for RF spectrum
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• 630-Meter Band Worked All States Awards Issued
Added at 2025-05-01 14:04:00
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by Sierra Harrop, W5DXEric Tichansky, NO3M, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, has been issued the first Worked All States award from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® for the 630-meter band. He picked up the award at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, on April 21, 2025. That was the culmination of years of study, work, and experimentation.Tichansky had a draw to 160 meters e...
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• Cumulus Posts Q1 Loss, Moves Stock to OTC
Added at 2025-05-01 13:00:47
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Berner cites tariffs and other economic headwinds
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• Video: Ham Radio in Movies
Added at 2025-05-01 00:18:30
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul, who writes: Hi Thomas I thought readers may be interested in this YouTube video about Ham Radio in the Movies. It details quite a number of radios that were featured in different movies. Click here to view on YouTube. Cheers, Paul Christchurch, New Zealand
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• NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals
Added at 2025-04-30 22:19:18
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Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
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• Judge Orders USAGM to Release April Funds to RFE/RL
Added at 2025-04-30 19:01:00
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Court rules refusal to disburse $12 million was “arbitrary and capricious”
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• Consoles Must Integrate Well to Maximize ROI
Added at 2025-04-30 18:22:15
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Howarth says their purpose remains essentially unchanged, but expectations have soared
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional de España (April 29, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-30 09:56:14
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a special Radio Nacional de España broadcast. Note that the Spanish version of this post follows the English version: This illustrated radio listening report was particularly special to me. It’s a radio station’s acknowledge of the importance […]
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• Destination Earth
Added at 2025-04-30 09:00:29
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Good day all SWLing Post readers from us here at Imaginary Stations. Here’s our transmission schedule for the forthcoming week. The first programme is a return of the onshore/offshore pirate radio sound of Skybird Radio International. It goes out on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then repeated on Sunday 4th […]
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• Codan 2110(V) manpack radio
Added at 2025-04-29 21:34:02
The Codan 2110(V) Manpack Radio is a high-performance, lightweight, and rugged communication system designed for demanding environments. Built to meet the needs of military, humanitarian, and commercial users, the 2110(V) provides reliable and secure communication on the HF (High Frequency) band. The Codan 2110 Manpack Radio is a high-frequency (HF) radio system designed to provide … Continue reading "Codan 2110(V) manpack radio"
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• Lautstärke auf den Afu-Relais
Added at 2025-04-29 21:21:48
Unpopuläre, aber richtige Meinung: wenn auf dem Relais deine Modulation leiser als das Rauschen meiner geöffneten Rauschsperre auf einer freien Frequenz ist, dann bist du definitiv zu leise. Warum sind 90% der OMs so leise über Relais? Ja, mir ist es genau bekannt, schmal, Hub usw. Trotzdem kann man es so (beim senden) einstellen, dass … Continue reading "Lautstärke auf den Afu-Relais"
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• Multicultural Groups Push for Broadcast Ownership Reform
Added at 2025-04-29 21:09:58
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"If local broadcasters hope to compete, we need your immediate help to level the regulatory playing field"
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• FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules
Added at 2025-04-29 18:48:30
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The agency says it supports “robust foreign investment in U.S. broadcasters”
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• Autonomous: Radio Has to Drive Its Own Future
Added at 2025-04-29 17:05:27
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AVs will transform how passengers consume media
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• Letter: Public Radio Needs to Set Aside Its Political Bias
Added at 2025-04-29 16:26:14
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"Public radio content providers are entirely liberal and in no way even try to mask it with any kind of actual journalism"
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• Radio Learns to Flex Its AI Muscles
Added at 2025-04-29 15:57:54
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NAB Show panel explores real-world uses in broadcast, from sales to voice
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• ARRL Announces Change in Atlantic Division Leadership
Added at 2025-04-29 15:43:00
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Martin J. “Marty” Pittinger, KB3MXM, has resigned as Vice Director of the ARRL Atlantic Division, effective April 28, 2025.Pittinger had been Vice Director since January 2023, when he was appointed to the role. He was elected in November 2023 to a three-year term that began January 1, 2024. Pittinger previously served as Section Manager of the ARRL Maryland/DC Section. ARRL President Rick Roder...
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• Letter: Critical NOTAMs Should Be Prioritized
Added at 2025-04-29 14:19:40
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Alexander reflects on current system as a pilot
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• Pedro’s Report from Madrid During the Blackout
Added at 2025-04-29 10:12:40
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In the comments section of this recent post about the massive blackout in Europe, SWLing Post contributor Pedro Moreno shared an insightful firsthand account from Madrid. He captured the value of radio during a communications outage so effectively that I wanted to give it more visibility by highlighting it in its own post: Listener Report […]
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• Europe Blackout: Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Numerous Posts Praising Radio
Added at 2025-04-29 09:52:02
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio La Red broadcast. Carlos notes: Massive blackout in Spain, Radio La Red, Argentina, 910 kHz AM: Part of Radio La Red news bulletin (In Spanish) about the massive blackout in Spain. Listened (indoor) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, […]
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• Blackout in Europe: Portable Radios Deliver News — REE Falls Silent During Outage
Added at 2025-04-28 23:14:22
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Today, parts of Spain, Portugal, and France experienced widespread power outages, knocking out electricity, internet, and mobile networks for hours. One BBC article captured a personal account of how radio became a vital lifeline. SWLing Post contributor Balázs Kovács shared this note from the BBC Live Update: Meanwhile, a friend of our family living in […]
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• LABF Names 2025 Broadcasting Giants
Added at 2025-04-28 18:54:07
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9 industry leaders will be recognized this November, including radio personality Rick Dees
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• Another Overpowered South Florida LPFM Cited by the FCC
Added at 2025-04-28 18:45:28
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Fort Lauderdale’s WZOP(LP) joins WZPP(LP) in receiving violation notice
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• Tunnel Radio: How Signals Reach Drivers Underground
Added at 2025-04-28 18:36:48
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With leaky cables, a look at how motorists stay tuned in during tunnel trips
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• Letter: HD Radio Has Its Place in the U.S., but Not in India
Added at 2025-04-28 17:58:46
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"Advising countries that are abandoning analog AM and FM to go for DAB+ is disingenuous"
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• Engineer Eyes New Frontier With SDR-Powered LPFM in Colorado
Added at 2025-04-28 16:11:06
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Using open-source tools, Vlad Fomitchev aims to spark engineering interest
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• Alan Jurison Joins Verizon in RF Design Role
Added at 2025-04-28 13:10:18
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He’ll continue to work as an advisor to Quu and others in radio
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• Demolition of the Rimavská Sobota Transmitter Site in Slovakia
Added at 2025-04-28 12:03:23
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following information. However, I want to acknowledge that we are late in posting this message that Paul originally shared on April 14, 2025. Hi Thomas, Following the demolition of the rotary antenna at Moosbrunn near Vienna, Slovakia has announced – in its French-language program […]
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• The Avengers: Mark spots a room full of radio gear in Season 5
Added at 2025-04-28 09:00:23
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, I picked up Season 5 of the cult TV show “The Avengers” at a street market last weekend. In the episode “Never, never say die”, Mrs Emma Peel follows a lead and meets a radio ham playing chess with other radio hams around the […]
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report (April 26 & 27, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-27 18:00:34
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report covering the funeral of Pope Francis from several international and local broadcasters. Carlos notes: Funeral of Pope Francis: BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre: Part of news bulletins from four radio stations (BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre) about […]
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• Please, Can You Give Us a Sign?
Added at 2025-04-27 11:30:49
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Oh never mind … we can make our own!
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• Pure AM Radio Nostalgia: Vintage Aircheck Recordings from the 1970s by Dan Greenall
Added at 2025-04-27 08:50:03
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall for once again sharing a remarkable collection of vintage off-air AM radio recordings. In this post, he shares recordings made from his home and during his travels across North America and the Caribbean. Dan writes: Hi Thomas Judging by the interest on my Internet Archive page, vintage […]
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• Funeral of Pope Francis: Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio (April 25, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-26 15:11:13
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a special Vatican Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Vatican Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about Pope Francis’ funeral. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on XHDATA D-808 receiver. Click here to view on YouTube.
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• Digigram Adds Two New PCIe Sound Cards for Analog Recording
Added at 2025-04-25 19:02:04
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They support mic- and line-level capture, zero-latency mixing and up to 192 kHz sampling
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• It’s Time for Radio to Embrace Digital Advertising
Added at 2025-04-25 18:54:02
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Medium’s digital revenue jumped 10% to reach $2.1 billion in ’24
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• In-Car Video Is Becoming a Priority for Consumers
Added at 2025-04-25 17:34:14
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Xperi says automakers need to prioritize content, not just screens
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• Baden.fm Deploys Myriad 6
Added at 2025-04-25 16:03:22
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It highlights the ability to broadcast from anywhere
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• FEMA Lifts Its Hold on Warning System Grants
Added at 2025-04-25 14:46:09
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CPB resumes issuing infrastructure grants to public radio and TV entities
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• ARRL Teachers Institute Application Deadline April 30
Added at 2025-04-25 12:21:00
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Applicants for the summer 2025 sessions of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology must apply by April 30 to be considered. The application process is straightforward. Interested educators can find the web form at www.arrl.org/ti. ARRL covers all the costs of the TI, including travel, but there is a $100 application fee if the teacher is accepted.The Teachers Institutes are a product...
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-04-25 11:57:00
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Solar activity has been at low levels with only minor C-classflaring through April 24, 2025, and is expected to be moderate witha chance of M-class flares (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) through April 26.No Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed.A southwest CME was observed on April 23 and is considered to befar-side due to the lack of any on-disk plasma motion/flareactivity. ...
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• Amateur Radio Helps 2025 Boston Marathon
Added at 2025-04-25 11:40:00
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Over 280 amateur radio operators volunteered during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Operators were working at virtually every location connected with the race, including the starting line, the entire course, the finish line, transportation, and various operations centers including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the State EOC Unified Command Cen...
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• DXing . . . bats?!!
Added at 2025-04-24 22:35:47
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by Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Just how hardcore are you as a DXer? I received the following from a ham radio friend: Greetings all! I received an interesting opportunity for anyone capable and interested in helping NYS DEC. This was aimed at Warren County, however I thought hams in the Northern District surrounding counties could also […]
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• FAA Fast-Tracks NOTAM System Upgrade
Added at 2025-04-24 21:28:06
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Agency plans to launch modernized alert system by September following high-profile outages and crashes
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• Audacy Names Jenny Nelson as CMO
Added at 2025-04-24 17:41:47
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She succeeds Paul Suchman, who left in March
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• SBE Now Offers Web-Based CertPreview
Added at 2025-04-24 17:25:16
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It allows sample tests to be used on most device formats
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• Has YOUR Station Gone Digital?
Added at 2025-04-24 16:08:41
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Now is a great time to evaluate whether initiating digital broadcasts makes sense
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• Family Radio’s Middle Tennessee Signal Adds HD
Added at 2025-04-24 13:37:09
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93.7 WFRW(FM) is the Christian radio network's third HD station
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• A Sampling of Coverage: Federal Judge Orders USAGM Staff Reinstated
Added at 2025-04-24 11:21:24
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Readers of the SWLing Post have been sharing various articles concerning the recent ruling by a federal judge, which directs the Trump administration to reinstate the USAGM staff. This decision was initially reported by Paul Walker earlier this week. Below is further analysis from several news sources shared by Ed C, Ron Smith, and Dennis […]
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• What’s Involved in Evaluating the Digital Dash?
Added at 2025-04-23 21:19:41
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Joe Marshall on the methodology and insights of the new Quu report
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• Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument
Added at 2025-04-23 17:11:04
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She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
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• TASCAM Releases New Compact Stereo Bluetooth Receiver
Added at 2025-04-23 15:27:00
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The RX-BT10's half-rack form factor is ideal for small spaces
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• May 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Added at 2025-04-23 14:29:30
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, May 2025 May’s program will feature music from two Cuban artists in Scandinavia, Yeisy Rojas in Norway and Eliel Lazo in Denmark. Friday, May 9: 6070 kHz at 1700 UTC 3955 at 2100 UTC Sunday, May 11: 9670 kHz […]
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• Webinar: The Radio Traffic System Landscape
Added at 2025-04-23 12:14:51
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Learn about industry perceptions and needs
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• The NAB Show in Photos: Read the April 23, 2025 Issue
Added at 2025-04-23 09:16:04
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Pix and news from the recently concluded spring convention
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• More atmospheric phenomena predictions on shortwave
Added at 2025-04-23 09:00:26
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Hi to all the SWLing community worldwide. Imaginary Stations have a couple of programmes on the shortwaves this week for your listening pleasure. The first is on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then repeated on Sunday 27th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 […]
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• FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence
Added at 2025-04-22 21:56:11
in Radio World, Language: EN
Heme Aqui Church and the MENA Coalition advance as timeshare applicants on 101.5 east of Los Angeles
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• FCC’s Simington Names New Chief of Staff
Added at 2025-04-22 21:38:12
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Gavin Wax will serve as the commissioner’s principal advisor
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• Judge: The Dismantling Of The VOA Stops And Employees Can Go Back To Work
Added at 2025-04-22 21:29:08
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Published by SWLing.com contributor Paul Walker From Politico: A federal judge agreed Tuesday to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that the administration illegally required Voice of America to cease operations for the first time since its […]
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• The Rocks That Heard the Voice of America
Added at 2025-04-22 18:53:25
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Karl Zuk revisits a memorable moment when nature and radio signals aligned
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• Dreamtonics Releases Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro Update
Added at 2025-04-22 17:59:36
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New version includes retrained AI voices, faster processing and vocal expression tools
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• FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power
Added at 2025-04-22 15:47:04
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Hollywood's WZPP(LP) has 20 days to respond with corrective plan
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• Remembering Pope Francis through Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports
Added at 2025-04-22 10:50:00
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report from Vatican Radio reporting the death of Pope Francis, along with a recent Kyodo News Agency Radiofax, and numerous archived reports from Carlos also featuring Pope Francis: Carlos notes: Pope Francis has passed away: Full news bulletin (in English) […]
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• Tuning Out Tibet: The Closure of VOA and RFA Tibetan Broadcasts
Added at 2025-04-22 10:34:11
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer for also sharing the following article from Tibetan Review. This piece raises questions about the future of Tibetan-language broadcasting and the broader implications of VOA and RFA closures: Click here to read: The Silencing of Tibetan Voices: Who Benefits and Who Loses from the Closure of VOA […]
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• BBC Sounds and Overseas Listening: A Shifting Landscape
Added at 2025-04-22 10:20:54
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fred Waterer, who shares the following post from James Cridland’s blog and notes: Overseas listeners could listen to BBC Domestic broadcasts, then they couldn’t, then they might be able to and then they might be able to for a fee and then who knows…. https://james.cridland.net/blog/2025/bbc-radio-overseas-what-now/
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• AudioScience Releases v5 Windows Driver
Added at 2025-04-21 21:55:14
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New update comes with expanded security features
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• Kalman Named CRO of Marketron
Added at 2025-04-21 21:18:49
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He's been with the company for the last decade
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• Bid on a Piece of NYC Radio History
Added at 2025-04-21 14:58:49
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Alford FM antenna elements go to auction, proceeds benefit SBE Ennes' scholarship fund
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• ARRL Ham Radio Open House Events Making Headlines
Added at 2025-04-21 14:39:00
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ARRL Ham Radio Open House events are garnering press around the country. In Yaphank, New York, on Long Island, an event held by the Suffolk County Radio Club was featured in Newsday (paywall).Reporter Joe Werkmeister profiled the club’s event that drew out a crowd of visitors. ARRL Hudson Division Director Ed Wilson, W2XDD, who serves as Vice President of the club, was quoted in the story. Many...
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• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Five) – Visiting Nahualá
Added at 2025-04-20 10:41:28
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–for the latest installment of his Photo Album guest post series: Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Five) – Visiting Nahualá More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and […]
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• Radio Six International: Updated Shortwave Broadcast Schedule
Added at 2025-04-20 05:47:12
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tony Currie with Radio Six International who shares the following update: Effective from Saturday 12th April 2025, and until further notice, Radio Six International will now broadcast as follows: Every Saturday, 9,670kHz (10kW Rohrbach) 21:00 – 22:00 GMT in English. Thanks for noting this change. TONY CURRIE Director of […]
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• Dan Records New International Service from Rádio Nacional da Amazônia
Added at 2025-04-19 11:27:01
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas: The SWLing Post reported the start-up of an International Service from Radio Nacional da Amazonia in Brazil back on March 27. Since then, I had been intending to give a listen, and finally, last night (April 18 UTC) I was able to do […]
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (April 17, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-19 10:51:25
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Japan-US trade talks held in Washington, NHK, Japan, in Russian, 7375 kHz: Part of NHK news bulletin (in Russian) about Japan-US trade talks in Washington. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata d-808 […]
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• Frank’s Adventures with HamSphere 5.0
Added at 2025-04-19 10:43:29
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Frank, who notes that he’s just published a post exploring the world of virtual amateur radio via HamSphere 5.0—a platform that simulates real-world radio propagation using the internet and VoIP. He shares his experiences since 2012, highlighting thousands of contacts, numerous awards, and how the platform has deepened his […]
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• Radio Seizes the Moment to Push for FCC Reforms
Added at 2025-04-18 22:20:09
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Broadcasters say timing is right for overhaul of regulations
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• Wayne’s Solution for Sealing Outdoor RF Connectors
Added at 2025-04-18 20:20:50
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Consider the benefits of double-walled heat-shrink tubing
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-04-18 17:17:00
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Spaceweather.com reports a Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejection on April 15 sparked geomagnetic storms. On April 16, the storm became severe (G4) with Northern Lights sighted as far south as France. The storm is subsiding now to a category G1/G2, which could still produce high-latitude auroras. Although Regions AR4062 and AR4064 have been relatively quiet they are more structurally complex than ant...
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• Letter: DRM Has Its Place, and It’s Not in the U.S.
Added at 2025-04-18 16:22:15
in Radio World, Language: EN
"Adding another band and more stations would not be conducive to growing the broadcast business"
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• Former ARRL Vice Director Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, SK
Added at 2025-04-18 14:19:00
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Former ARRL Vice Director and Contest Advisory Committee Chairman Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. He was 82 years old. Overbeck held an Amateur Extra-class license and was active in amateur radio for over 68 years. He served four terms as an elected ARRL Vice Director, from 1984 to 1993, and was also chairman of the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee during the 1970s and...
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• Paul “Tad” Cook, K7RA, SK
Added at 2025-04-18 13:56:00
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Paul “Tad” Cook, K7RA, passed away on April 13, 2025. For 36 years, Cook wrote the weekly W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin and the K7RA Solar Update for the ARRL Letter. He retired in January 2025, citing a recent ALS diagnosis and on March 8, Cook received the ARRL President’s Award presented to him by ARRL Northwestern Division Director Mark Tharp, KB7HDX.Several weeks ago, Robin Amundson, ...
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• Radio Nederland, DX Contests, and a Silver Spoon: Ronald is Seeking Answers from the Past
Added at 2025-04-18 12:50:50
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ronald, who writes: I am 83 years old now. When I was actively DXing from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, some stations, such as Radio Prague and Radio Nederland, and clubs such as the Japan Short Wave Club (JSWC) organized contests with prizes, usually special QSL cards. In […]
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• Three Useful References in PDF Format
Added at 2025-04-18 12:00:29
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Guest Post by Robert Gulley K4PKM I wanted to pass along three useful references I came across from several posts in the Utility DXers Forum posted by Steve Handler. The first is: “Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2025 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific” (Both English and French versions are available, […]
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• New Documentary Explores the Legacy of Irish Pirate Radio
Added at 2025-04-17 20:58:31
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Former BBC correspondent Russell Padmore revisits the stations he said shaped careers and rivaled RTÉ
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• TuneIn Partners With Visteon
Added at 2025-04-17 18:03:21
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Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles
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• AAT and Xperi to Team Up on HD Radio
Added at 2025-04-17 17:36:51
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Partnership will focus on modulators, data channels and new digital broadcast applications
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• AI-Media Debuts Lexi Voice for Multilingual Voicetracks
Added at 2025-04-17 13:55:18
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New platform uses synthetic voices to deliver up to five alternate-language tracks per channel
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• World Amateur Radio Day – International Amateur Radio Union Formed 100 Years Ago
Added at 2025-04-17 13:53:00
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April 18th is honored as World Amateur Radio Day, when we celebrate the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The organization was born out of a meeting in Paris on April 17, 1925. ARRL took a leadership role in its founding, with ARRL Founder Hiram Percy Maxim, then 1AW, serving as the first President of IARU.As reported by Kenneth B. Warner, 1BHW, in the June 1925 edition ...
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• Weathered, Worn, and Still Tuning: Carlos’ Story of His XHDATA D-808, ‘The Beast’
Added at 2025-04-17 11:26:53
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: “The Beast” by Carlos Latuff Since December 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height, I have had an inseparable companion: the XHDATA D-808 radio. This receiver has accompanied me in many situations, on the beach, in the countryside, in […]
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• Radio Emma Toc Broadcast Updates
Added at 2025-04-17 10:50:26
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jim Salmon, who shares the following information sheet via www.volaonair.com and www.retworldservice.com:
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• NAB, SoundExchange Set Royalty Terms for Streaming Commercial Radio
Added at 2025-04-16 21:57:59
in Radio World, Language: EN
Five-year agreement outlines payment structure, reporting deadlines and audit terms
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• “International Radio Report” Is Just That
Added at 2025-04-16 18:44:51
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Launched in 1987, the program is about radio of all flavors
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• Futuri Rolls Out Mobile v12
Added at 2025-04-16 17:53:54
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Promises a more customizable mobile experience for stations
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• Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY
Added at 2025-04-16 17:23:28
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She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
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• The Great ATS Radio Challenge
Added at 2025-04-16 15:32:44
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By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Here is an idea thought up by a radio pal of mine, Andy, W2SRA. It’s an exercise to get us operating our portable mutliband radios from manufacturers such as Grundig, Sony, XHDATA, Tecsun, Sangean, and so on. If you own a digital multiband radio that has an ‘ATS’ search function, that […]
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• A Message About Politics on the SWLing Post
Added at 2025-04-16 14:29:45
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Dear Readers, Over the 17 years I’ve been running the SWLing Post, I’ve done my best to make this space a safe haven from divisive politics. This site has always aimed to bring people together through a shared love of shortwave listening, international broadcasting, and radio communications — no matter where they live or how […]
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• Whatever the weather
Added at 2025-04-16 09:00:15
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Hi to all of the SWLing community worldwide. Imaginary Stations are at it again transmitting over those airwaves this week with a couple of programmes for your listening pleasure. The first is on Saturday 19th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday 20th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at […]
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• Ice Storms Devastate Broadcasters in Northern Michigan
Added at 2025-04-15 20:52:29
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Collapse of multiple towers knock out radio and TV stations as damage estimates rise
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• Tops in the Field: Farm Radio Is the Most Trusted Ag News Source
Added at 2025-04-15 19:50:23
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NAFB survey finds 42% of farmers prefer radio over magazines, TV
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• Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants
Added at 2025-04-15 16:58:46
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They say FEMA’s action is “unnecessarily threatening public safety”
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• FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules
Added at 2025-04-15 16:47:37
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Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
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• WMSA Puts the Spotlight on Sound
Added at 2025-04-15 16:07:33
in Radio World, Language: EN
The charge to protect spectrum for the future of live events
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• BIA Adds Senan Mele
Added at 2025-04-15 15:37:45
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The company beefs up its expertise in cross-channel media
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• Radio Havana Cuba’s A-25 Schedule
Added at 2025-04-15 11:24:07
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Walker, who writes: This is the A25 Schedule for Radio Havana Cuba. Only English, Spanish, and Portuguese remain on shortwave (SW) broadcasts. You’ll notice that only two frequencies, 6000 kHz and 15230 kHz, are still in use. Unfortunately, the antenna systems and transmitters are probably beyond repair, and […]
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• Frank’s Guide to Listening to Ham Radio Comms
Added at 2025-04-15 11:19:08
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank, who notes that he has added a new post to his blog where he shares a simple method for tuning in to radio amateurs using the KiwiSDR network. He wrote this for anyone curious about exploring ham radio activity online. You can check it out here: How to […]
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• FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference
Added at 2025-04-14 21:52:30
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WQDR(AM) translator in Cary must remain silent until its new directional antenna is licensed
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• NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing
Added at 2025-04-14 21:28:56
in Radio World, Language: EN
When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
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• Radio World Announces “Best of Show” Award Recipients
Added at 2025-04-14 20:43:16
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Program honors innovate products on exhibit at the NAB Show
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• The FM Band From 30,000 Feet in the Air
Added at 2025-04-14 18:48:51
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Sampling stations via their RDS on a flight to Las Vegas
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• GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”
Added at 2025-04-14 17:54:22
in Radio World, Language: EN
Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
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• RTDNA Announces Leadership Succession
Added at 2025-04-14 17:09:19
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Dan Shelley will retire in December, Tara Puckey will succeed him
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• ARRL Files Comments Responding to FCC Request for Input
Added at 2025-04-14 15:31:00
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ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® filed comments [PDF] with the Federal Communications Commission in response to its request for public input on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens by deleting or modifying rules, In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete. Implementing ARRL’s suggestions would promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and enhance ...
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• FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society
Added at 2025-04-14 13:00:08
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CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (April 8, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-14 10:28:07
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: “Chinese people do not provoke trouble, nor do we fear it.” CGTN Radio, China, 11770 kHz. Part of CGTN Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about the Chinese government response to Trump’s tariffs. Listened in […]
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• FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule
Added at 2025-04-11 21:18:15
in Radio World, Language: EN
Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
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• CPB Makes Several Leadership Changes
Added at 2025-04-11 20:19:08
in Radio World, Language: EN
Levy and Safon move into consulting roles
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• Radio Veteran Martin Ashley Dies
Added at 2025-04-11 18:51:21
in Radio World, Language: EN
"Wonder Rabbit" devoted 60 years of his life to the broadcast medium
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• Optimod 5750 Boosts Coverage for WJFF
Added at 2025-04-11 18:17:48
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Orban processor helps Radio Catskill improve service
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• When It Comes to HD Radio, Leave Yourself Some Headroom
Added at 2025-04-11 17:55:06
in Radio World, Language: EN
Not just for the transmitter, for every aspect of the RF chain
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• Iconic 1960 World Series Call Enters National Recording Registry
Added at 2025-04-11 17:46:51
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Chuck Thompson’s broadcast joins Windows 95 chime, Miles Davis and more in 2025 selections
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• Cumulus Streamlines in the Nation’s Capital
Added at 2025-04-11 17:07:42
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Project consolidates and refreshes a facility that dates to the 1970s
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• Radio.Cloud Integrates With Quu to Boost Dashboards
Added at 2025-04-11 15:15:15
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Partnership allows stations to deliver synchronized visuals and text to in-car displays
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-04-11 14:20:00
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Due to most of the regions on the solar disk being fairly simple intheir magnetic complexity, solar activity is expected to remain atlow levels with a chance for M-class flares (R1 to R2, or Minor toModerate).Solar wind parameters are expected to trend further towards nominallevels as the Coronal Hole High-Speed Stream effects continue towane.Additional enhancements from another negative polari...
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• Radio World: Three Mysterious New Shortwave Stations Approved in the U.S.
Added at 2025-04-11 09:03:36
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From Radio World: In a rare move, the FCC has approved two new construction permits and granted a full license for international shortwave broadcasting—prompting questions about their true purpose. All three applicants—DPA Mac, Parable Broadcasting, and Turms Tech—claim intentions to use the DRM standard, yet past filings and meeting summaries suggest possible ties to high-frequency […]
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• NAB Show Draws 55,000 to Las Vegas
Added at 2025-04-10 21:01:27
in Radio World, Language: EN
The dates of next year's show are April 18–22
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• Effort to Save Marconi Towers in Canada – Public Invited to Vote on Project
Added at 2025-04-10 14:01:00
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There’s an effort underway to save some of Marconi’s original towers, and an online poll is open for people to vote on it being a restoration project through the “Next Great Save” project from the National Trust for Canada.Some of Marconi’s first messages were received and transmitted using the Battle Harbour Marconi Towers, thought to be the last of their kind standing in North America. News o...
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• Sarge Checks out Kia’s Sorento PHEV
Added at 2025-04-10 14:00:53
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No knobs but plenty of choices and menu-diving
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• Interesting ARRL Ham Radio Open House Locations
Added at 2025-04-10 13:35:00
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ARRL Ham Radio Open Houses are happening all over the Western Hemisphere, and more dates are being added by clubs each week. April 18 is World Amateur Radio Day and this year celebrates 100 years since the International Amateur Radio Union was founded in Paris. ARRL Founder Hiram Percy Maxim, W1AW, served as the first president of IARU, and ARRL still serves as the International Secretariat for...
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• DRM: Should the U.S. Take the Leap?
Added at 2025-04-10 11:41:45
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan, for his recent article in Radio World titled “The Modernization of Broadcast Radio.” In it, Alan argues that the proposed “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” in the U.S. should go beyond preserving legacy systems and instead embrace Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) as the future of terrestrial broadcasting. […]
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• Alan Roe’s A-25 Season Guide to Music on Shortwave (version 1.0)
Added at 2025-04-10 10:56:26
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his A-25 (version 1.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave A-25 v1.0 (PDF) Alan notes that copies of his “at-a-glance” single-page PDF programme grids of all BBC WS, CGTN Radio, […]
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• Liechtenstein’s Public Broadcaster Ceases Operations Following Funding Cut
Added at 2025-04-10 10:35:39
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who shares the following article from ABC News regarding the closure of Liechtenstein’s public radio station: Liechtenstein’s public radio station ceases broadcasting after funding withdrawn After nearly 30 years on the air, Radio Liechtenstein is signing off. Although its broadcasts primarily served domestic audiences, its departure is […]
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• Mystery Surrounds 3 Pending U.S. Shortwave Stations
Added at 2025-04-10 10:00:12
in Radio World, Language: EN
We try to unpack meaning behind two CPs and one new license granted by the FCC and their ties to HF traders
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• What About Audio Processing for HD Radio?
Added at 2025-04-09 23:30:02
in Radio World, Language: EN
We asked three experts
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• These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
Added at 2025-04-09 19:00:42
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California, Minnesota and Wisconsin have some of the country’s largest concentrations of Hmong
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• ARRL Iowa Section Wins Ham Exemption to Handsfree Law
Added at 2025-04-09 14:46:00
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ARRL volunteers in the Iowa Section have cause to celebrate. Their state-level advocacy work on behalf of amateur radio has resulted in an exemption to the state’s handsfree law that covers ham operators.Iowa Senate File 22 (SF22), a bill addressing distracted driving, had been in development since 2020. Former ARRL Section Manager Lelia Garner, WAØUIG, and Iowa Section State Government Liaison...
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• Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedules from May to December 2025
Added at 2025-04-09 13:00:23
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click here for a printable PDF):
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• Initial Impressions of the Tecsun S-2200X
Added at 2025-04-09 11:06:38
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Bob Colegrove inspired this, with his excellent post “Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches.” If you haven’t read it, go do so now. And it was our Maximum Leader, Thomas, who some time ago was asked “What’s the best shortwave radio?” His response (if I recall correctly): “The one you enjoy […]
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• Today’s HD Radio Installations Are Far Simpler
Added at 2025-04-09 10:00:43
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We talk with iHeartMedia’s Greg Savoldi about how the process has changed
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• Read the April 9, 2025 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2025-04-09 09:12:25
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Learn about the career of award-winning engineer Paul Shulins
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• Jim’s travelling on a flying carpet this week
Added at 2025-04-09 09:00:28
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A big hello to the SWLing community far and wide. Here’s what Imaginary Stations are transmitting over the airwaves this weekend. The first is on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday 13th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz. […]
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• AudioShake Unveils AI Voice Separation Tool
Added at 2025-04-09 07:00:00
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Multi-Speaker model isolates individual voices in complex audio
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• NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress
Added at 2025-04-09 00:49:11
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Ownership caps and AM radio top the list
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• Harry Truman’s Hallicrafters
Added at 2025-04-08 22:48:08
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Robert, who shares the following: Hi Thomas – I visited the President Truman Library today and noticed an interesting item in their Oval Office recreation. It appears that not only did Mr. Truman have the first television inside the Oval Office, he apparently also had a Hallicrafters model SX-28 […]
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• Manila’s Mellow 94.7 Upgrades With BE 25 kW Transmitter
Added at 2025-04-08 20:00:39
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FBS Radio said the tropical climate of the Philippines factored into its decision
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• Radio’s Workflows Have “Left the Building”
Added at 2025-04-08 16:00:13
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Connectivity and IP infrastructure are revolutionizing remote broadcast and production
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• Shulins Makes a Career by Staying a Step Ahead
Added at 2025-04-08 14:00:28
in Radio World, Language: EN
From CD jukeboxes to drones and astrophotography, award recipient is always exploring
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nikkei 1 (April 7, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-08 10:17:10
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Nikkei 1 broadcast. Carlos notes: Tokyo stock market crash, Radio Nikkei 1, 6055 kHz: Part of Nikkei Electronic News bulletin (in Japanese) about Tokyo stock market crash dueTrump’s tariffs. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, […]
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• Bill Harland Launches a New Venture
Added at 2025-04-08 09:00:38
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Longtime technology marketer will serve suppliers in and out of broadcast
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• New York City Radio Engineer Herb Squire Dies
Added at 2025-04-08 01:55:28
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His career spanned several NYC stations and projects including the 4 Times Square master
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• Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate
Added at 2025-04-08 01:35:19
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At NAB Show, commissioner criticizes inquiries into DEI and public media
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• SBE Elevates Clark, Keeler and McNicholl to Fellow
Added at 2025-04-07 19:58:51
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The Fellow honor is the highest membership level in the SBE.
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• GatesAir Expands Flexiva GX FM Lineup
Added at 2025-04-07 17:56:07
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It has also completed its second-generation Intraplex IP Link family
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• Enhancing Safety at Tower Sites
Added at 2025-04-07 14:30:03
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Essential guidelines for broadcast engineers
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• NATE Releases New Work Zone Safety Guidelines
Added at 2025-04-07 09:00:49
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Resource aims to "prevent accidents and create safer environments for all"
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• Jurison Explains HD Radio Boosters at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-07 00:08:31
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The NAB Best Paper Award recipient analyzed digital-only SFNs
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• Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition
Added at 2025-04-06 23:52:18
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Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
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• Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good
Added at 2025-04-06 22:27:23
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"Accurate information is not a luxury, but a necessity — a cornerstone of equity and civic life"
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• ENCO Updates aiTrack at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-06 22:27:16
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Company says SPECai is being used by 1,000 stations
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• Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record
Added at 2025-04-06 21:14:36
in Radio World, Language: EN
An increase of 157 stations in just three months
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• Bob’s Radio Corner: Buttons, Knobs, and Switches
Added at 2025-04-06 11:34:58
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Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches By Bob Colegrove Move along. Nothing informative to read here, just the wandering of an idle mind scheming with meandering fingers on a keyboard. On the other hand, if your curiosity can’t be controlled, consider that a significant amount of enjoyment in this hobby is the mere operation […]
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• The Modernization of Broadcast Radio
Added at 2025-04-06 09:00:29
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The United States should give serious consideration to DRM
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• TundraCast Expands Capabilities, Integrates With Triton
Added at 2025-04-06 09:00:00
in Radio World, Language: EN
Summit Technology said the new system improves flexibility and control
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• Keep Your Site Temperatures in Check
Added at 2025-04-05 21:51:28
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This dual thermostat offers some inexpensive insurance
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• Letter: The FCC Should Allow Software EAS Systems
Added at 2025-04-05 21:29:36
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At the end of the day, we all want reliable message dissemination
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• “Delete, Delete, Delete” Comments Aplenty
Added at 2025-04-05 21:14:50
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Many commenters worry about the future of ham radio under the FCC's deregulatory effort
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• BE’s IXplus Is for HD Radio Applications
Added at 2025-04-05 13:28:16
in Radio World, Language: EN
It combines exporter and importer functions into one software platform
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• Six Ideas for the FCC to Consider
Added at 2025-04-05 09:00:30
in Radio World, Language: EN
Engineer and broker Mark Heller has some suggestions for Chairman Carr
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• ARRL DXCC Statement on Mount Athos Operation SV1GA/A
Added at 2025-04-04 13:59:00
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The ARRL DXCC Desk has determined that the operation by a DXpedition team from Mount Athos meets the DXCC award program’s accreditation criteria. Contacts with the team, which operated in January 2025 using the call sign SV1GA/A, will therefore count toward DXCC. Additionally, due to actions taken by local authorities that resulted in the early termination of the operation, any future operation...
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• The ARRL Solar Report
Added at 2025-04-04 12:07:00
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Solar activity is likely to be moderate (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) witha slight chance for X-class flares through April 5.The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to minor storm levelson April 4 and 5.NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities for April 5 and 6 forecast a15% chance, and then a 1% chance, of a Moderate storm for thereporting period.The forecast of solar and geomagnetic activity c...
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• HamSCI Call for Operators and Monitors 2025
Added at 2025-04-04 12:00:00
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HamSCI, Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is preparing now for a series of meteor scatter (MS) experiments later this year and need amateur radio operators to help. While the target storms are in August (Perseids) and December (Geminids) preparation and testing is already underway. This is a combination 'special event' and a contest to generate contact data during meteor scatter events u...
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• The ARRL Repeater Directory® — 2025 Edition Now Powered by RepeaterBook
Added at 2025-04-04 11:31:00
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ARRL is excited to announce that the new 2025 edition of The ARRL Repeater Directory® is now powered by RepeaterBook, amateur radio's worldwide repeater database. “This collaboration ensures that amateur radio operators across the country have access to one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date collections of repeater information available,” said Garrett Dow, KD6KPC, of RepeaterBook. Dow p...
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• Fram2 Astronaut Conducts First Amateur Radio Contacts from SpaceX Dragon
Added at 2025-04-04 11:24:00
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Rabea Rogge, LB9NJ/KD3AID, a private astronaut on the crew of the Fram2 mission, has conducted the first amateur radio contacts from aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The Fram2 flight sets many firsts, including being the first crewed mission to do polar orbits of the Earth, and Rogge became the first German woman in space. The mission is funded and commanded by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wa...
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• Radio World’s 2025 Source Book & Directory
Added at 2025-04-03 18:32:54
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Annual raference guide and supplement to Radio World
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• GatesAir Introduces 24/7 Remote Monitoring Service
Added at 2025-04-03 15:48:11
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AirWatch365 offers real-time transmitter monitoring and access to engineers
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• FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants
Added at 2025-04-03 13:41:55
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Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
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• Vote to Preserve the Battle Harbour Marconi Towers
Added at 2025-04-03 13:30:23
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The Battle Harbour Marconi Towers, located on Labrador’s rugged coast, are the last of their kind in North America and possibly the world. Built in 1904, they played a pivotal role in early global communications, notably transmitting Admiral Robert Peary’s 1909 North Pole expedition announcement. However, over a century of harsh weather and the impacts […]
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of CNR and Radio 2 (April 2, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-03 10:23:30
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening reports of recent CNR and Radio 2 broadcasts. Carlos notes: Myanmar earthquake death toll, Malvinas Veterans Day in Argentina: CNR (China) and Radio 2 (Argentina) Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.
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• Special Report: Trends in Radio Consoles
Added at 2025-04-03 08:59:50
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What are the key changes happening in the console sector? Here’s what engineers in the field told me
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• FCC’s Gomez, Simington to Appear at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-02 21:13:54
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Gomez will host a Q&A and Simington will keynote an ATSC 3.0 session
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• AudioScience to Debut Modular AoIP System at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-02 19:42:06
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New Auro Versa I/O platform offers scalable Dante/AES67 connectivity
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• Troubleshooting an Alarming Situation
Added at 2025-04-02 18:00:31
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Why wasn’t data getting to our four internet radio monitors?
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• Radioplayer Plans Prototype Demo at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-02 17:52:08
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It highlights the platform’s approach to content discovery
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• Discovering the Dashboard 2025: A New Ebook
Added at 2025-04-02 13:47:38
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Learn about the findings of Quu's latest In-Vehicle Visual Report
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recordings of CNR & CGTN (April 1, 2025)
Added at 2025-04-02 10:10:46
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of recent CNR and CGTN broadcasts. Carlos notes: China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and […]
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• What’s the recipe today Jim?
Added at 2025-04-02 09:00:42
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A big hello to all the SWLing community everywhere. Imaginary Stations have a couple of interesting programmes going out over the airwaves this week. The first is on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also on Sunday 6th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 […]
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• Letter: Here’s a Copper Theft Mystery
Added at 2025-04-01 22:16:40
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"You just can’t make this stuff up”
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• AM Radio Mandate Gains Senate Traction
Added at 2025-04-01 20:44:28
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Bipartisan support pushes the revived bill past the filibuster threshold
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• Komboni Radio’s Solar Initiative Is Worth Singing About
Added at 2025-04-01 20:36:30
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With the energy supply under strain in Zambia, one station looks to fill the communication gap
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• NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS
Added at 2025-04-01 19:21:28
in Radio World, Language: EN
Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
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• “Well Met, Old Friend!”
Added at 2025-04-01 18:49:52
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Tell us about your upcoming meeting, conference or event
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• Marketron Lays Out NAB Plans
Added at 2025-04-01 18:29:50
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Company will highlight tools for selling radio’s digital options
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• DNAV to Demo End-to-End Transmission at NAB Show
Added at 2025-04-01 18:26:50
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The operational router will showcase integration with SAS consoles
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• Letter: No AM Capability? You Just Lost My Business!
Added at 2025-04-01 18:15:25
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A reader bemoans the lack of AM radio while test driving a Ford Ranger XLT
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• RFE/RL Begins Layoffs
Added at 2025-04-01 18:12:10
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Funding has not resumed yet despite apparent reversal at USAGM
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• Barix to Add SRT Connectivity to LX400 AoIP Codecs
Added at 2025-04-01 17:20:05
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Company offers a third IP transport option for the device
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• Bauer Expands Outdoor Biz With Acquisition of Clear Channel Europe
Added at 2025-04-01 17:04:41
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Bauer Media Outdoor will have presence in 16 European markets
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• Letter: Baseball Memories on the AM Radio
Added at 2025-04-01 16:31:51
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A reader recalls hearing Marty Brennaman, Herb Score and Joe Tate from central Kentucky
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• Telos Alliance, Syndicate of Sounds to Demo Immersive Audio at NAB
Added at 2025-04-01 15:27:44
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Déjà Vu upmixing technology will be featured in its own space
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• Eye On America: NC radio station becomes voice of recovery after Hurricane Helene
Added at 2025-04-01 10:42:19
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From CBS Evening News: After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they have taken on a new role in the recovery. Skyler Henry reports. Click here to view on YouTube. Having experienced the devastation of Hurricane Helene firsthand, […]
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• Quu: Radio Needs to Earn the “Last Touch”
Added at 2025-04-01 04:05:44
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New dashboard report also finds that fewer new cars are “radio-forward”
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• Comrex to Introduce New IP Audio Codec for Sports Broadcasters
Added at 2025-03-31 22:26:38
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FieldLink is designed to efficiently move audio from sideline reporters to the press box
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• 73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules
Added at 2025-03-31 20:44:13
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69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters nationwide
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• BBC Annual Plan Dials Up Digital Radio and AI Push
Added at 2025-03-31 20:13:07
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The media organization will launch four new DAB+ stations with a "smaller, leaner" workforce
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• Root for the Home Team
Added at 2025-03-31 16:06:39
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A visual look at MLB radio affiliates and reader emails on short-spaced FMs
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• Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License
Added at 2025-03-31 10:00:42
in Radio World, Language: EN
FCC said 1060 KIJN failed to pay regulatory fees for each year since 2013
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• Der nächste CQ WPX Contest fertig
Added at 2025-03-31 02:05:48
Der CQ WPX SSB Contest war wieder am diesen Wochenende. Anbei einige Bilder der Bänder während des Contests.
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• Geerling Engineering’s Take on the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” Docket
Added at 2025-03-30 14:53:40
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Jeff and Joe Geerling provide a quick but insightful overview of the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” docket, offering their thoughts on its implications—especially from Joe’s perspective as a broadcast engineer. Their discussion is a great starting point for understanding how these regulatory changes could impact radio and wireless communications. Click here to view on YouTube. […]
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• Mow, Mow, Mow Your Site
Added at 2025-03-30 13:00:36
in Radio World, Language: EN
Discuss these tips with the person responsible for riding that tractor
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (March 29, 2025)
Added at 2025-03-30 10:03:31
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, NHK, Japan, 11630 kHz Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver. Click here […]
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• Judge Sides with VOA Journalists in Legal Challenge
Added at 2025-03-29 10:29:29
in The SWLing Post, Language: EN
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking efforts by the Trump administration to shut down Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters. The judge determined that the administration’s actions may have exceeded its authority, as the broadcasters were established by Congress. The court decision follows recent moves to suspend operations […]
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• April Fools’ Day Pranks Return to Radio With Release of “New” BSI Products
Added at 2025-03-28 21:46:02
in Radio World, Language: EN
“We’re fully aware that some people might actually believe these products exist,” writes Sprite Media's Jeff Schick
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