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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Buenos Aires (December 12, 2024)

Added at 2024-12-14 00:57:06

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 Radio Buenos Aires broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Buenos Aires (Argentina) news show (in Spanish): “…Burlón*, former Secretary of Tourism of Bariloche, current president of the Argentine Chamber of Student Tourism, was shot in Rio de Janeiro […]



• Aeranti-Corallo President: Downsizing for Italy’s DAB+ Channel Shortage “Unthinkable”

Added at 2024-12-13 21:41:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



Italy's broadcast association continues to advocate for more DAB+ frequencies for its local broadcasters
The post Aeranti-Corallo President: Downsizing for Italy’s DAB+ Channel Shortage “Unthinkable” appeared first on Radio World.



• Jeff Moves On

Added at 2024-12-13 19:40:23

in Radio World, Language: EN



Littlejohn steps away at iHeartMedia
The post Jeff Moves On appeared first on Radio World.



• Texas Broadcast Museum Launches Email Magazine

Added at 2024-12-13 18:00:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



The free email magazine showcases impressive exhibits at the East Texas radio and TV museum
The post Texas Broadcast Museum Launches Email Magazine appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Even EV Charging Stations Aren’t Safe From Copper Theft

Added at 2024-12-13 17:54:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



Radio tower sites aren't the only facilities at risk
The post Letter: Even EV Charging Stations Aren’t Safe From Copper Theft appeared first on Radio World.



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-12-13 17:07:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Average daily sunspot number plummeted to 104.4. Weekly Commentary on the Sun, the Magnetosphere, and the Earth's Ionosphere for December 12, 2024 from OK1HH: "The high solar activity in October this year suggests that this may have been the peak of an 11-year cycle.  This is not to say that solar activity will not continue to rise.  On the contrary, it may well be that the first maximum of the...



• ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Cohorts

Added at 2024-12-13 14:44:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) continues to grow. Fresh off a highly successful YouTube telethon that raised more than $41,000 for the program, some of next year’s dates have been announced. Applications are now open.The program is growing, and educators will have the opportunity to attend sessions around the country. “We love having the teachers here at ARRL Headquarte...



• ARRL 10-Meter Contest, December 14-15, Great Opportunity for Technicians.

Added at 2024-12-13 13:57:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



We are at the peak of Solar Cycle 25, and the 10-meter amateur radio band has been providing impressive propagation lately. Recent reports of “wide open” band conditions make this weekend’s ARRL 10-Meter Contest a great opportunity to take advantage of the best conditions of a generation. “I’ve been leaving the mobile radio on 10-meters for the drive into work each day,” said ARRL Regulatory an...



• iHeartRadio App Receives Major Update

Added at 2024-12-13 12:29:12

in Radio World, Language: EN



A scan feature resembling a car radio, storing stations as presets and access to live song lyrics are among the update's features
The post iHeartRadio App Receives Major Update appeared first on Radio World.



• John’s Updated Review of the Choyong LC90 Multi-Band & Internet Radio

Added at 2024-12-13 11:13:02

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



A Further Review Update on the Choyong LC90 By John Figliozzi, NASWA Journal Shortwave Center Editor Prepared December 12, 2024 Having previously reviewed the overall performance of the Choyong LC90 and then updated that review to include firmware upgrades the radio’s manufacturer has implemented to address some initial problems or shortcomings, I now turn to […]



• LPFM Construction Permit Granted in Rhode Island

Added at 2024-12-12 20:33:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



FCC dismisses objection and OK's Woonsocket nonprofit's amendment to move application to 95.1
The post LPFM Construction Permit Granted in Rhode Island appeared first on Radio World.



• DNAV Launches Remote Broadcast Monitoring Service

Added at 2024-12-12 19:28:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



Integrator says its scalable cloud-based solution offers RF system oversight for broadcasters
The post DNAV Launches Remote Broadcast Monitoring Service appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Copper Thieves Love a Remote Tower Site

Added at 2024-12-12 18:43:44

in Radio World, Language: EN



Pottsville Broadcasting Company's five-tower array was hit three times
The post Letter: Copper Thieves Love a Remote Tower Site appeared first on Radio World.



• Super Hi-Fi Cites a Listener Landmark

Added at 2024-12-12 17:26:12

in Radio World, Language: EN



It highlights a busy year of product introductions
The post Super Hi-Fi Cites a Listener Landmark appeared first on Radio World.



• Singapore’s Mediacorp Taps Lawo for IP Solutions

Added at 2024-12-12 17:15:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Lawo technology powers a redundant IP media network at Mediacorp’s alternative broadcast center
The post Singapore’s Mediacorp Taps Lawo for IP Solutions appeared first on Radio World.



• WorldDAB Summit: Ensuring Radio Stays Prominent in the Car

Added at 2024-12-12 14:57:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Hybrid broadcasts, radio button location and compelling metadata were among the themes presented for broadcasters
The post WorldDAB Summit: Ensuring Radio Stays Prominent in the Car appeared first on Radio World.



• Bob’s 1968 Radio Tirana QSL Card

Added at 2024-12-12 10:55:19

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bob Colegrove, who writes: Kudos to Don Moore for his excellently crafted article on Albanian radio. […]Perhaps some might be interested to see a 1968 QSL from R. Tirana. Regards, Bob Colegrove Thank you for sharing this excellent Radio Tirana QSL card, Bob!



• Yaesu FT-847 Page

Added at 2024-12-12 01:04:08

in [EN] Ham Radio Rigs – SinusPL's Blog, Language: EN



In the year 1998 “Yaesu proudly introduces the new FT-847 Satellite plus HF All-Mode Transceiver. Once again Yaesu has created the ultimate radio with cutting edge technology that includes all band performance.” “New features include 100 Watt output on HF / 6-Meter bands, while 2-Meter and 430 MHz bands feature a full 50 watts power … Continue reading "Yaesu FT-847 Page"



• FCC Rings Up More Pirates in Greater Boston

Added at 2024-12-11 21:40:11

in Radio World, Language: EN



Three alleged operators failed to respond to earlier FCC notices
The post FCC Rings Up More Pirates in Greater Boston appeared first on Radio World.



• iHeartMedia Adopts UID2 for Audio Advertising

Added at 2024-12-11 19:48:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



Says the move will boost targeting, measurement and attribution
The post iHeartMedia Adopts UID2 for Audio Advertising appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Opens NPRM to Update a Bunch of Broadcast Rules

Added at 2024-12-11 18:46:40

in Radio World, Language: EN



It wants to tweak application requirements, remove outdated references
The post FCC Opens NPRM to Update a Bunch of Broadcast Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: A Brief Snapshot of Gates History

Added at 2024-12-11 18:35:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



A reader shares pics of a tape cartridge handler from 1970
The post Letter: A Brief Snapshot of Gates History appeared first on Radio World.



• Antioquia Pentecostal Church Secures LPFM Filing in Chicagoland

Added at 2024-12-11 18:02:46

in Radio World, Language: EN



Trinity International University's application was dismissed after violating the FCC's Signature Rule, facility requirements
The post Antioquia Pentecostal Church Secures LPFM Filing in Chicagoland appeared first on Radio World.



• Perfect Gift or Holiday Read: Tales of a Vagabond DXer by Don Moore

Added at 2024-12-11 17:46:22

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Last week, I had the pleasure of posting the latest installment of Don Moore’s “Photo Album” series on the SWLing Post. Don has contributed numerous Photo Album travelogues over the past two years, offering readers a rich blend of history, culture, and radio-related adventures. This latest series focuses on Albania, with Part One posted last week […]



• Dielectric Signs Up Pippin Technical Service

Added at 2024-12-11 17:43:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Turnkey firm will represent the company in western Canada
The post Dielectric Signs Up Pippin Technical Service appeared first on Radio World.



• The BBC World Service covers the Morse Code championships in Tunisia

Added at 2024-12-11 13:00:38

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors David Korchin and Pete Polanyk, who share the following documentary from the BBC World Service: Morse code: Ready to transmit The Documentary Podcast At the world Morse Code championships in Tunisia, competitors must battle to be the fastest and most accurate at sending and receiving Morse code. https://open.live.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/6/redir/version/2.0/mediaset/audio-nondrm-download/proto/https/vpid/p0k8y5rz.mp3 Click […]



• Seeing is knowing

Added at 2024-12-11 09:00:42

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Good morning all SWLing Post folks, FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know now, in this instance, what the Imaginary Stations crew will be bringing to the shortwaves this coming week. Firstly we have the debut of KNOW (our great new trailer is above) on Saturday December 14th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and repeated […]



• Here we go loop de loop . . . in which your humble correspondent tests a hypothesis

Added at 2024-12-11 00:39:26

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM It was this post by Alan — https://swling.com/blog/2024/11/bbc-rd-how-to-test-a-loop-antenna/ — that set me off. After downloading the BBC report on how to test a loop antenna, I noticed the following in it: “Polarisation Illustrations of the antenna usually show it mounted upright; that is, with its axis parallel to the ground. This […]



• WorldDAB Summit: FM Shutdowns in Germany and Switzerland

Added at 2024-12-10 22:25:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



The switchover to DAB+ is targeted by 2026 in Switzerland and mid-2031 in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein
The post WorldDAB Summit: FM Shutdowns in Germany and Switzerland appeared first on Radio World.



• After the Big Wind Blows

Added at 2024-12-10 19:35:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Thoughts on handling hurricane damage
The post After the Big Wind Blows appeared first on Radio World.



• 2024 Spirit of College Radio Award Winners Announced

Added at 2024-12-10 17:40:33

in Radio World, Language: EN



World College Radio Day organizers chose 10 stations who shined in the global event celebrating student radio
The post 2024 Spirit of College Radio Award Winners Announced appeared first on Radio World.



• Vertical Antenna Taller Than the Empire State Building!

Added at 2024-12-10 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



A brief history of the Hawes Radio Tower



• The Geminids on FM: A Celestial Symphony You Can Hear

Added at 2024-12-09 21:58:46

in Radio World, Language: EN



With a full moon dimming December's visual show, radio offers a unique way to tune in
The post The Geminids on FM: A Celestial Symphony You Can Hear appeared first on Radio World.



• Audacy Opens a New Studio for KNX News

Added at 2024-12-09 19:19:32

in Radio World, Language: EN



Get a peek in this video walkthrough
The post Audacy Opens a New Studio for KNX News appeared first on Radio World.



• Budreau Begins His Tenure With Ohio Broadcasters

Added at 2024-12-09 18:11:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



New association president is former head of Academy of Model Aeronautics
The post Budreau Begins His Tenure With Ohio Broadcasters appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (December 8, 2024)

Added at 2024-12-09 16:15:50

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 CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of CGTN Radio news bulletin (in English) about Bashar al-Assad’s fall in Syria. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Bonus Kyodo’s Breaking News radiofax: “Assad regime collapses; Syrian […]



• Women in Engineering: Amanda Hopp of Crawford Broadcasting

Added at 2024-12-09 16:00:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



She's chief engineer and chairwoman of Denver's SBE chapter
The post Women in Engineering: Amanda Hopp of Crawford Broadcasting appeared first on Radio World.



• Compact Antenna, Big Results: Giuseppe’s DICA 2 Redesign

Added at 2024-12-08 07:00:26

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Giuseppe Morlè, who writes: Dear Thomas and Friends of the SWLing Post, I am Giuseppe Morlè, IZ0GZW, writing to you from Formia, in central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Do you remember the DICA 2 antenna? It was a small, shortened antenna with three ferrite cores inside, capable of […]



• Today (December 7, 2024): Radio Blacksmith Knoll Broadcast

Added at 2024-12-07 11:54:32

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tom Ally, who writes: Found this on Gayle Van Horn’s webpage and thought you might be interested: https://blacksmith-knoll.blogspot.com/2024/12/dear-esteemed-listeners-we-are-pleased.html ** Radio Blacksmith Knoll ** 6120kHz Dear Esteemed Listeners, We are pleased to announce our newest broadcast, scheduled to air on December 7, 2024. As atmospheric conditions tend to vary significantly […]



• A Sustainability Sampler

Added at 2024-12-07 10:00:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



13 ways that sustainability shows up in our industry
The post A Sustainability Sampler appeared first on Radio World.



• Have You Been Hit by Copper Theft?

Added at 2024-12-06 22:38:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



A Radio World reader has seen an influx of incidents recently
The post Have You Been Hit by Copper Theft? appeared first on Radio World.



• WorldDAB Summit ’24: If We Don’t Collaborate, Nobody Will Succeed

Added at 2024-12-06 21:31:34

in Radio World, Language: EN



In discussing radio's digital future, the EBU points to its Connected Car Playbook as a blueprint the industry can follow
The post WorldDAB Summit ’24: If We Don’t Collaborate, Nobody Will Succeed appeared first on Radio World.



• SoundStack Names Thomas to Strategic Role

Added at 2024-12-06 21:26:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Industry veteran says, “Call me primordial digital ooze”
The post SoundStack Names Thomas to Strategic Role appeared first on Radio World.



• Kelly Parker Returns to Wheatstone as Director of Product Development

Added at 2024-12-06 16:52:47

in Radio World, Language: EN



He leaves Townsquare Media to oversee Wheatstone's AoIP, streaming and on-air processing technology
The post Kelly Parker Returns to Wheatstone as Director of Product Development appeared first on Radio World.



• Alan Roe’s B-24 season guide to music on shortwave (version 2.0)

Added at 2024-12-06 15:54:19

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-24 (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 B-24 v2.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have […]



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-12-06 15:22:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Solar activity seems to have dropped dramatically from a recent peak.  Are we over the cycle peak and headed down again?  Too early to say. Daily average sunspot numbers this week sank to 120.1. Predicted solar flux is 175 on December 6 to 8, 170 on December 9 and 10, 175 on December 11 and 12, and 205 on December 13 to 17. Predicted planetary A index is 8 on December 6 and 7, 5 on December to ...



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Ñanduti (December 4, 2024)

Added at 2024-12-06 15:14:35

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 Radio Ñanduti broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Ñanduti news bulletin (in Spanish), President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, comments on US State Dept. report on corruption in his country. Listened in Porto Alegre, in a GE 3-5470B. Click […]



• Study: Car Ownership Remains Strong, 62% Want Radio Built-In

Added at 2024-12-06 15:00:23

in Radio World, Language: EN



DTS study also finds a majority of young people view their vehicle as a “third space"
The post Study: Car Ownership Remains Strong, 62% Want Radio Built-In appeared first on Radio World.



• Get on the Air in December with ARRL 160- and 10-Meter Contests

Added at 2024-12-06 13:08:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



December brings two ARRL-sponsored single-band contests. The ARRL 160-Meter Contest begins Friday, December 6 at 2200 UTC and concludes on Sunday, December 8 at 1559 UTC. Stations in the US (including Alaska, Hawaii, and US possessions) and Canada can contact any station; stations located overseas can only contact US and Canadian stations. Contacts may be made using the CW mode only. See the co...



• 2025 Youth on the Air Camp Application Period Open

Added at 2024-12-06 13:08:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Applications are now being accepted for campers interested in attending the 2025 Youth on the Air Camp. Licensed amateur radio operators, ages 15 through 25, who want to attend are encouraged to apply online at YouthOnTheAir.org. The camp is scheduled to take place June 15 - 20, 2025, in Thornton (Denver), Colorado and the Denver Radio Club, an ARRL Affiliated Club, is the local host.The curren...



• Register for 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 7

Added at 2024-12-06 12:37:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The 25th Annual SKYWARNTM Recognition Day (SRD) is Saturday, December 7. SRD recognizes the work of amateur and non-ham SKYWARN storm spotters in keeping their communities safe during severe weather. Trained spotters provide observations of “ground truth” to regional National Weather Service (NWS) offices. While meteorologists have advanced remote sensing data like radar, satellite, and weather...



• $41,000+ Raised by Donors, YouTubers, for ARRL Teachers Institute

Added at 2024-12-06 12:37:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



A YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology was a resounding success. More than $21,000 was contributed during the livestream, which unlocked another $20,000 that donors had set out as a challenge gift. ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, says that upped the ante. “It's quite clear that even with the generosity of the donors in attendance...



• SpectraRep Appoints George Molnar as CTO

Added at 2024-12-05 21:20:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



Industry veteran will lead expansion of company's nationwide datacasting network
The post SpectraRep Appoints George Molnar as CTO appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio New Zealand Chooses Lawo Consoles for Recording Studios

Added at 2024-12-05 16:14:47

in Radio World, Language: EN



Public broadcaster’s Auckland and Wellington studios will be outfitted with AoIP technology
The post Radio New Zealand Chooses Lawo Consoles for Recording Studios appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of KBS World Radio (December 4, 2024)

Added at 2024-12-05 16:00:08

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 KBS World Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Full news bulletin (in Spanish) of KBS World Radio on South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol martial law, listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Bonus: Radiofax Kyodo News […]



• Nevada Church’s LPFM Application Dismissed for Signature Rule Misstep

Added at 2024-12-04 23:09:55

in Radio World, Language: EN



The outcome results in a full-time LPFM CP grant for Mi TV on 106.9 FM in Henderson
The post Nevada Church’s LPFM Application Dismissed for Signature Rule Misstep appeared first on Radio World.



• SiriusXM Introduces New Integrated Service in Tesla Vehicles

Added at 2024-12-04 23:07:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



A Tesla Premium Connectivity or active Wi-Fi connection is required
The post SiriusXM Introduces New Integrated Service in Tesla Vehicles appeared first on Radio World.



• New York Public Radio Delays 820 WNYC(AM)’s All-Digital AM Test

Added at 2024-12-04 22:16:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



Shultis says the delay will give Nautel time to build a newer NX series transmitter
The post New York Public Radio Delays 820 WNYC(AM)’s All-Digital AM Test appeared first on Radio World.



• December Highlights of Radio Tech History

Added at 2024-12-04 21:49:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
The post December Highlights of Radio Tech History appeared first on Radio World.



• Progressive Concepts Acquires Norwalk Electronics

Added at 2024-12-04 20:45:05

in Radio World, Language: EN



It will continue to make the Dominator antenna line
The post Progressive Concepts Acquires Norwalk Electronics appeared first on Radio World.



• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Albania Part One

Added at 2024-12-04 13:00:17

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



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: Albania – Part One Finding Radio Tirana More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. Don visited Albania in […]



• Read the Dec. 4, 2024 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2024-12-04 10:57:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



We profile the recipient of the Radio World Excellence in Engineering Award, Conrad Trautmann.
The post Read the Dec. 4, 2024 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• Why modulators modulate regularly and CBRG

Added at 2024-12-04 09:00:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Good day all SWLing Post readers, FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what the Imaginary Stations crew will be bringing to the airways this coming week. We’ve another WMMR, Mystery Mix Radio show on Saturday December 7th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and repeated on Sunday December 8th 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz […]



• Conrad Trautmann: A Gentleman and an Engineer

Added at 2024-12-04 08:00:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



He is the 21st recipient of the Radio World Excellence in Engineering Award
The post Conrad Trautmann: A Gentleman and an Engineer appeared first on Radio World.



• EMF Unveils New HQ in Tennessee

Added at 2024-12-03 23:51:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



The Christian broadcaster announced it would relocate from California in 2021
The post EMF Unveils New HQ in Tennessee appeared first on Radio World.



• Sage Alerting Ends ENDEC Production

Added at 2024-12-03 20:59:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



The company ceased manufacturing its Digital ENDEC model 3644
The post Sage Alerting Ends ENDEC Production appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Dismisses Conn. LPFM Hopeful Suffering an Identity Crisis

Added at 2024-12-03 19:41:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



The organization argued that the repeated "misstatement" of its name led to “improper dismissal”
The post FCC Dismisses Conn. LPFM Hopeful Suffering an Identity Crisis appeared first on Radio World.



• Sustainability Is Not Just a Trend But a Necessity

Added at 2024-12-03 19:02:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



WorldCast weighs long-term environmental objectives
The post Sustainability Is Not Just a Trend But a Necessity appeared first on Radio World.



• Giving Tuesday: How You Can Impact ARRL and Amateur Radio

Added at 2024-12-03 07:28:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is grateful to its members, who allow us to do the work on their behalf of promoting and protecting amateur radio and inspiring future generations to make ham radio and wireless technology a part of their lives. No one does more for amateur radio. ARRL is globally recognized by radio amateurs and the public for advancing amateur radio, through su...



• Do You Need a License for That?

Added at 2024-12-02 21:06:58

in Radio World, Language: EN



You found the perfect photo. That doesn’t give you the right to use it
The post Do You Need a License for That? appeared first on Radio World.



• Visual Display Is a Cost of Doing Business

Added at 2024-12-02 20:41:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Jurison says it costs little to get started, and the upside is high
The post Visual Display Is a Cost of Doing Business appeared first on Radio World.



• To Dash or Not to Dash: How is Your Station’s Metadata?

Added at 2024-12-02 20:19:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Digital radio has all the tools to create the experience car listeners need"
The post To Dash or Not to Dash: How is Your Station’s Metadata? appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (December 1, 2024)

Added at 2024-12-02 10:53:34

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 Voice of Korea broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Voice of Korea’s news bulletin (in English) about the visit of military delegation of Russian Federation to the DPRK. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-12-02 09:44:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



ARRL Headquarters was closed on November 29. So, this regular Fridaybulletin was moved to the following Monday (12/2).Solar activity increased during the current reporting week, November21-27. Average daily sunspot number rose to 155.7, and average dailysolar flux was 282.2.Weekly Commentary on the Sun, the Magnetosphere, and the Earth'sIonosphere - November 28, 2024, by F. K. Janda, OK1HH:"Aft...



• What to Know About FM Translators

Added at 2024-12-01 21:36:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



What should engineers and managers know about them?
The post What to Know About FM Translators appeared first on Radio World.



• “KSKO’s One Man, Full-Time Operation Connects Interior Alaska”

Added at 2024-12-01 12:38:28

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Check out this excellent article about our SWLing Post community member and avid DXer, Paul Walker: KSKO’s One Man, Full-Time Operation Connects Interior Alaska (Alliance of Rural Public Media) Paul Walker, the self-professed “Alaska Radio Nerd” is the sole full-time employee of a station that provides news, music, and emergency services across a wide swath […]



• Carlos Shares a Full Kyodo News Radiofax Transmission (November 28, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-30 11:19:39

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Radiofax decodes and notes: Kyodo News full radiofax transmission, Nov 28, 2024, from 23h00 UTC to 01h12 UTC, 16971 kHz, Porto Alegre, #Brazil: Morning Edition, pp 1-2 Morning Edition, pp 3-4 Sports Edition Japan Navigational Warnings Kaiun Suisan News Horse Racing Champions Cup



• Dead Electrical Dudes No. 8

Added at 2024-11-30 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



KA4KOE's look back at Samuel Finley Breese Morse



• Letters: Happy Memories of Cart Machines

Added at 2024-11-29 10:00:18

in Radio World, Language: EN



Radio World readers enjoyed Criss Onan’s look back fondly
The post Letters: Happy Memories of Cart Machines appeared first on Radio World.



• A Shining Moment for Ham Radio

Added at 2024-11-28 13:07:56

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke Shame on us: we take it for granted that someone can speak into a microphone miles away (perhaps thousands of miles), we can hear them, reply to them, share information and maybe even get someone some help. It’s astonishing, […]



• NDR Christmas messages on Christmas Eve

Added at 2024-11-28 10:51:00

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following article from Yacht.de: NDR broadcasts Christmas messages on Christmas Eve This year, for the 71st time, NDR will be broadcasting Christmas messages to all seafarers who are unable to be at home for the festive season. But the ship crews’ greetings to their […]



• XHDATA D-808: Another User’s Review (and discount codes)

Added at 2024-11-28 10:15:33

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  By Robert Gulley I admit to being hesitant to review this radio when XHDATA contacted me, as our own armchair portable radio guru, Jock, had written an excellent review of the radio back in June of this year, and because the radio has been out for some time (6 or 7 years, I believe). […]



• Registration Opens for 2025 Public Radio Engineering Conference

Added at 2024-11-27 18:41:43

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Early bird pricing and scholarships are now available
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• WMBG Fast Forwards to Valentine’s Day, Plays Love Songs in November

Added at 2024-11-27 18:25:49

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Why not celebrate Valentine's Day now?
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• PCn1600 Brings an Original Sound Back Around

Added at 2024-11-27 16:44:40

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Orban tool boosts NY’s Original HOT 103/97
The post PCn1600 Brings an Original Sound Back Around appeared first on Radio World.



• “Wannabes” Should Consider Part 15

Added at 2024-11-27 16:22:59

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The FCC allows legal, license-free broadcasting over a small signal footprint
The post “Wannabes” Should Consider Part 15 appeared first on Radio World.



• This Saturday: YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology

Added at 2024-11-27 14:31:00

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One final reminder about the YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology that will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel.It will be hosted by YouTuber Josh Nass, KI6NAZ. Quite a few amateur radio content creators will join Nass and others on the stream. ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, ...



• ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available

Added at 2024-11-27 14:20:00

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ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has published its 2023 Annual Report, which includes a summary of the year’s program activities, along with the 2023 and 2022 financial statements and an independent auditor’s report.ARRL marked 2023 as the Year of the Volunteers, recognizing the nearly 57,000 volunteers who contribute to supporting the organization and the wider amateur radio c...



• How to Let Kids Talk with Santa Over Ham Radio This Holiday Season

Added at 2024-11-27 13:55:00

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Santa Claus will be on the amateur radio airwaves again this year.The 3.916 Santa Net will be on the air every night at 7:00 PM CST from November 29 through December 24. Reserve a spot with Santa by making a pre-net check in. You can check in each night starting at 6:30 PM CST online at www.CQSanta.com.Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be on the air, together, thanks to special arrangements with t...



• Ed Menasian, N8LPQ Receives 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award

Added at 2024-11-27 13:48:00

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Ed Menasian, N8LPQ, Toledo, Ohio, is the recipient of the 2024 ARRL Technical Service Award. He was presented the award plaque and motion certificate by ARRL Great Lakes Division Director Scott Yonally, N8SY, at a ceremony held November 23 at the Toledo Emergency Management Agency.The ARRL Technical Service Award is given annually to one or more licensed radio amateurs whose service to the amat...



• BBC R&D: How to test a loop antenna

Added at 2024-11-27 10:45:57

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan, who writes: Thomas, You have had quite a few posts on loop antennas. I found a technical article about how to accurately test them. I have just come across this article which you may find interesting. It comes from the BBC Research and Development: https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/publications/measurement-magnetic-loop-antenna-performance It is written […]



• Kind Funny Amplitude Modulation (XRPT)

Added at 2024-11-27 09:00:20

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Calling all shortwave listening community, calling all shortwave listening community,  FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what Imaginary Stations will be bringing to the shortwave spectrum this coming week. We’ve a show called KFAM (Radio fun for all the family!) on Saturday November 30th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and repeated on Sunday December […]



• This Forecast May Help You Predict Interference

Added at 2024-11-26 21:09:39

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Check out William Hepburn’s DX Info Centre Tropospheric Ducting Forecast
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• TelevisaUnivision Solves Problems With StreamGuys

Added at 2024-11-26 20:23:54

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The company owns 35 broadcast and 16 online-only radio stations
The post TelevisaUnivision Solves Problems With StreamGuys appeared first on Radio World.



• A Nielsen Shortcut?

Added at 2024-11-26 20:09:19

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The company considers changing an important definition
The post A Nielsen Shortcut? appeared first on Radio World.



• Tom recommends SWL YouTube channel from South Africa

Added at 2024-11-26 12:39:57

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, TomL, who writes: I wanted to share with you a YouTube channel “SWL” from Andre in Johannesburg, SA. He is an avid SWLer and routinely does head-to-head comparisons of portable radios. He has been doing weekly Radio News the last couple of months and has a very pleasant delivery […]



• Texas Radio Shortwave: December 2024 Schedule and Christmas QSL

Added at 2024-11-26 11:04:14

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Terry, who writes: Hi – Here’s our December program schedule and Christmas QSL in two different formats. [T]he frequency from the Woofferton transmitter will be announced on various media outlets as soon as it’s confirmed. Thanks Best wishes and 73. Terry Texas Radio Shortwave Broadcasting on Channel 292 and […]



• Top 10 DX of the Year Contest: Starting December 1, 2024!

Added at 2024-11-26 10:31:21

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Istvan Biliczky, who writes: COMING SOON! For those, who take it seriously! The TOP DX RADIOCLUB invite you to the annual TOP 10 DX OF THE YEAR contest. Starting 1 December 2024. All details can be found on our website: https://topdx-radioclub.com/top10dx.html Best of luck and outstanding DX receptions to […]



• SBE Adds “Certified Production Technologist” Level

Added at 2024-11-25 22:52:55

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It’s an entry-level cert without a career service requirement
The post SBE Adds “Certified Production Technologist” Level appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio One Streams With ST-Enterprise

Added at 2024-11-25 21:47:29

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“We strive to have the cleanest, non-fatiguing audio possible on the stream”
The post Radio One Streams With ST-Enterprise appeared first on Radio World.



• Audacy Proposes to Move WCCO’s Transmitter From Iconic Site

Added at 2024-11-25 20:51:05

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The clear-channel AM has been broadcasting from Coon Rapids, Minn., for nearly a century
The post Audacy Proposes to Move WCCO’s Transmitter From Iconic Site appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB Still Hopeful for AM Bill in Lame-Duck Congress

Added at 2024-11-25 20:17:47

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Shawn Donilon says it’s “very much in the mix”
The post NAB Still Hopeful for AM Bill in Lame-Duck Congress appeared first on Radio World.



• Nominations Open for 2025 NAB Technology Awards

Added at 2024-11-25 19:48:05

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Submissions for awards are due Jan. 21 and March 3
The post Nominations Open for 2025 NAB Technology Awards appeared first on Radio World.



• Exploring Aviation Signals: Gander VOLMET Meets HFDL on 13270 kHz

Added at 2024-11-25 09:00:49

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Egil, who shares the folowing: Hi Thomas, I have been rather inactive on the radio front for most of the year, but every now and then I just have to check the web to see how others are doing. And when I read Carlos’ article last night about the […]



• Stock image library: Can you identify these radios?

Added at 2024-11-24 12:52:56

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Adi, who writes: Hi Thomas, I browsed a Video stock library when I thought about checking it’s Radio collection. Among the usual mics and mixer sliders there where these shots/ I’m sure it won’t take long for the spotters to tell us more about these sets. Image 1 Image […]



• December 2024 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Added at 2024-11-24 11:51:33

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: A couple of schedule adjustments start in December to get away from interference from other stations: From the Isle of Music, December 14, 2024 We will finish 2024 with a potpourri of recent news (and related songs) in Cuban music plus some […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Russian Navy in CW (November 23, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-24 11:34:11

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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 transmission from the Russian Navy in Morse Code. Carlos notes: Part of CW (Morse) message from Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, frequency of 17615 kHz, listened in Florianopolis, Brazil, distance of 11534 km. Click here to […]



• The Beatles in 1964: Sporting transistor radios

Added at 2024-11-23 09:00:37

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Robert Yowell, who writes: Tom – next week Disney Plus is premiering a new documentary from Martin Scorsese focusing on the Beatles arrival in New York in 1964. This film has footage from the famous Maysles brothers who produced several documentaries in the 1960’s. For most of the scenes […]



• Bigger Screens and Even Fewer Knobs

Added at 2024-11-22 22:35:53

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A look at how radio shows up in the dash of new models from Genesis and Toyota
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• Fall Season Section Manager Election Results

Added at 2024-11-22 14:17:00

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On Tuesday, November 19, ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters for the ARRL South Carolina Section Manager election that was conducted this fall. ARRL members in South Carolina have elected incumbent Matthew Crook, W1MRC, to continue as their Section Manager with a new term of office starting on January 1, 2025.  Crook received 296 votes, and his opponent, Billy Irwin, K9OH, of Anderson, re...



• New Video Promoting YouTube Telethon to Benefit Teachers Institute

Added at 2024-11-22 14:09:00

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The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is a tremendously successful advocacy for inspiring youth, and it is growing significantly. The program is entirely donor-funded, and that effort is getting a huge shot in the arm. A YouTube telethon to raise money for the program will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on the Ham Radio Crash Course channel. ARRL Education and Learning Man...



• 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day December 7, 2024

Added at 2024-11-22 13:56:00

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SKYWARNTM Recognition Day is December 7, 2024. The annual event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. SRD was established in 1999 by the National Weather Service and ARRL® to commemorate the contributions of SKYWARN volunteers. Using amateur radio and other means of communication, SKYWARN spotters provide real time ground truth to NWS offices. The ham-volunteers can also provide vital communicat...



• Alan Roe’s “At-A-Glance”program grids for RRI and the BBC

Added at 2024-11-22 12:17:52

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who writes: I have attached a new “at-a-glance” programme grid of all Radio Romania International English programmes on shortwave along with an updated BBC WS in English programme grid. BBC World Service Programmes B-24 Season v2.0 [PDF] R Romania Int English Programmes B-24 Season v1.0 [PDF] Alan, […]



• Can you identify this radio gear in Secret of the Incas?

Added at 2024-11-22 11:23:32

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bruce, who writes: Here is some radio equipment from the 1954 movie “Secret of the Incas”, with Charlton Heston. This was the best shot I could get so far, not having watched the entire film yet. So not very clear, but perhaps this makes it more challenging to identify […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (November 21, 2024) & Bonus Radiofax Decodes

Added at 2024-11-22 10:37:28

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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 NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas commander. Listened in Florianopolis, Brazil. Click here to view […]



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-11-22 07:47:00

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Solar activity was lower this reporting week, November 14-20, withthe average daily sunspot number down from 141.6 to 99.3, and solarflux from 203.7 to 152.4. Geomagnetic indicators were quiet.This follows a period during August and October when it seemed wemust be at the peak of Solar Cycle 25. But we won't know that untilnearly a year after solar max, when a long moving average of dailysunspo...



• FCC Approves Final Rules for FM Geotargeting

Added at 2024-11-21 19:01:36

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Commissioners are unanimous in their decision to allow limited program origination on boosters
The post FCC Approves Final Rules for FM Geotargeting appeared first on Radio World.



• Audix Celebrates Anniversary with Limited Edition D6

Added at 2024-11-21 18:52:20

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Only 100 of these drum mics will be up for grabs
The post Audix Celebrates Anniversary with Limited Edition D6 appeared first on Radio World.



• Futuri Redesigns Its TopicPulse Tool

Added at 2024-11-21 17:55:30

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It allows more niche searches and checks public Facebook groups
The post Futuri Redesigns Its TopicPulse Tool appeared first on Radio World.



• Rosenworcel Will Leave the FCC in January

Added at 2024-11-21 12:18:56

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With a short break in 2017, she has been on the FCC since 2012
The post Rosenworcel Will Leave the FCC in January appeared first on Radio World.



• December 1, 2024: Grimeton Station celebrates 100 years on the air

Added at 2024-11-21 12:08:57

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hi Thomas, The purpose of this message is to inform you that the Grimeton station (Sweden) will be on air on December 1st to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its commercial commissioning: https://grimeton.org/en/2024/11/12/saq-to-air-on-dec-1st-100-years-of-communication/ Find out more about the Grimeton station: https://alexander.n.se/en/ https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1134/ Have a nice […]



• ARRL Closing Early Nov. 21, and Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 28 - 29

Added at 2024-11-21 08:29:00

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 ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has two closures coming up for our headquarters in Newington, Connecticut:ARRL will close early at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time (1700 UTC) on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EST on Thursday. There will be no interruptions to the W1AW bulletins or cod...



• FCC Plans Some Housekeeping in Its Broadcast Rules

Added at 2024-11-20 23:04:26

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An NPRM to be considered in December would tweak rules and update legacy language
The post FCC Plans Some Housekeeping in Its Broadcast Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• SBE Looks Abroad for Growth Opportunities

Added at 2024-11-20 20:00:13

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We checked in with President Ted Hand about the society’s goals for 2025
The post SBE Looks Abroad for Growth Opportunities appeared first on Radio World.



• BAI Deploys Broadband Dielectric FM System

Added at 2024-11-20 19:25:29

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Single new antenna supports six FM services in western Australia
The post BAI Deploys Broadband Dielectric FM System appeared first on Radio World.



• KZPT Launches Custom Jingle Package From TM Studios

Added at 2024-11-20 18:18:05

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The package is a good fit for Hot AC and Adult CHR stations
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• Aiir Rebrands Its AI Radio Service

Added at 2024-11-20 17:46:48

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Audio.co will launch early next year
The post Aiir Rebrands Its AI Radio Service appeared first on Radio World.



• Read the Nov. 20, 2024 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2024-11-20 16:29:55

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SBE President Ted Hand discusses priorities of the society for the coming year.
The post Read the Nov. 20, 2024 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• Digital Alert Systems Updates EAS Software

Added at 2024-11-20 14:59:16

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V5.4 supports AoIP air chain and adds MEP code
The post Digital Alert Systems Updates EAS Software appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional Rio (November 20, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-20 14:47:36

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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 Rádio Nacional Rio broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of the news bulletin from Radio Nacional Rio AM 1130 kHz, dealing with the evaluation of the G20 summit, Xi Jinping’s official visit to Brazil and the federal police operation that […]



• Committee Proposes Changes to ARRL By-Laws 42 and 46

Added at 2024-11-20 14:33:00

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Dear Member, At the 2024 ARRL Annual Meeting held in January, the Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve the establishment of a committee to assure the existence of a set of ethical standards and guidelines for Board Members as called for in ARRL By-Law 42. In addition, the committee was tasked to review By-Laws 42 (Ethics and Elections Committee) and 46 (Conflict of Interest Policy) f...



• Happy atmospherical radio propagation

Added at 2024-11-20 13:00:43

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Hi to all SWLing Post community, FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what Imaginary Stations are bringing to the airwaves this coming week. We’ve a show on Saturday November 16th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and repeated on Sunday November 17th 2024 at 1000/1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also at 2100 UTC on 3975 […]



• Visual Ads Can Monetize the Dashboard

Added at 2024-11-20 00:44:58

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Stations are getting a premium for synchronized text and images with audio ads
The post Visual Ads Can Monetize the Dashboard appeared first on Radio World.



• What Can Radio Learn From Social Media Influencers?

Added at 2024-11-20 00:09:18

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With nearly 40% of young adults getting news from influencers, a new Pew study highlights opportunities for broadcasters
The post What Can Radio Learn From Social Media Influencers? appeared first on Radio World.



• How to Keep RF Out of Your Rig

Added at 2024-11-20 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



Some simple solutions to make your operating clean and stress-free!



• Two New Farm Broadcasters Inducted Into NAFB Hall of Fame

Added at 2024-11-19 18:10:13

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Together, Mark Oppold and Curt Lancaster have more than 100 years of radio experience in the agricultural industry
The post Two New Farm Broadcasters Inducted Into NAFB Hall of Fame appeared first on Radio World.



• SEANET 2024: Rekindling Ham Radio Fellowship in Sri Lanka

Added at 2024-11-19 14:21:48

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael (BD4AAQ), who shares the following guest post: Titbits of SEANET (South East Asia Amateur Radio Network) by Michael (BD4AAQ) On 3rd October 2024, the 48th SEANET Convention was finally convened in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The SEANET convention, a gathering of a group of amateur radio operators, was last […]



• Radio Waves: WNYC to Test Digital AM, RW Letters, and 2025 RTI Audio Calendar

Added at 2024-11-19 11:42:15

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Radio Waves:  Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Dennis Dura and David Iurescia for the following tips: WNYC(AM) 820 Set to Test All-Digital AM in December (Radio […]



• Loop Adapts AI for Afternoon Voice

Added at 2024-11-18 21:22:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



Finnish station's latest AI move is a Radio.Cloud-powered presenter, Anni
The post Loop Adapts AI for Afternoon Voice appeared first on Radio World.



• Use Frank’s Belly Box at Your Tower Base

Added at 2024-11-18 20:13:03

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Also, check out what the CatchBox mic system can do
The post Use Frank’s Belly Box at Your Tower Base appeared first on Radio World.



• Then There Were Two

Added at 2024-11-18 19:59:22

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When WFAS went silent, it took its MA3 with it
The post Then There Were Two appeared first on Radio World.



• Trump Taps Brendan Carr as Next FCC Chair

Added at 2024-11-18 17:45:45

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The president-elect called the commissioner a "warrior for free speech"
The post Trump Taps Brendan Carr as Next FCC Chair appeared first on Radio World.



• Radiofax: String of storms batter the Philippines

Added at 2024-11-16 11:52:40

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Radiofax images and notes: “Typhoon Usagi wreaks more damage and misery in Philippines as yet another storm looms” https://apnews.com/article/philippines-typhoon-usagi-united-nations-4690fe8d399105fe63f3071c4912d1c2 Via Kyodo News/Associated Press Radiofax received in Rio de Janeiro, Nov 16, 2024, 07h10 UTC, 16970 kHz. Super typhoon “Man-yi” (“Pepito”), about to make […]



• VOA Bethany: Remembering the day the transmitters were shut down

Added at 2024-11-16 11:46:25

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia (LW4DAF), who shares the following article: Historic radio station in West Chester remembers final broadcast anniversary (Fox 19) “Everything got shut off. This place had never been shut off in 50 years.” WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WXIX) – The Bethany Relay Station at the Voice of America Park […]



• Bierhorst Outlines DAB Rollout Progress at 2024 Summit

Added at 2024-11-15 21:14:07

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WorldDAB president says "securing radio's digital future is critical and fundamental for listeners, for broadcasters and for society"
The post Bierhorst Outlines DAB Rollout Progress at 2024 Summit appeared first on Radio World.



• Letters: Radio Quality, ITU, SDR

Added at 2024-11-15 20:49:53

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Our readers weigh in on recent articles
The post Letters: Radio Quality, ITU, SDR appeared first on Radio World.



• WNYC(AM) 820 Set to Test All Digital AM in December

Added at 2024-11-15 19:15:14

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New York Public Radio and NAB will observe co-channel interference and MA3 performance in an urban setting
The post WNYC(AM) 820 Set to Test All Digital AM in December appeared first on Radio World.



• YouTube Telethon to Raise Money for ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology

Added at 2024-11-15 16:03:00

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The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is growing next year, and a number of social media stars are coming together to help it happen. On Saturday, November 30, a live fundraiser telethon is set to take place on the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel. Host Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, will be joined by several web-famous hams to talk radio and raise money. The proceeds benefit the ARRL Ed...



• 2024 ARRL Board of Directors Election Results

Added at 2024-11-15 16:00:00

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ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® announces the results of the 2024 ARRL Division elections.In the ARRL New England Division, Tom Frenaye, K1KI (1,593 votes), of West Suffeld, Connecticut, was declared the winner, defeating current Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC (1,452 votes).Frenaye has previously served on the ARRL Board of Directors in several capacities, including as Director...



• NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Two Pool Questions From Use

Added at 2024-11-15 13:12:00

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The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has removed one Extra Class pool question and one General Class pool question from use. Both Extra pool question E2A13 and General pool question G8C01 have been deleted from use on examinations as the two questions each have more than one correct answer. The deleted questions must be removed from ex...



• The Shipping Forecast: A Special 1993 Filmed Version

Added at 2024-11-15 11:35:16

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and good friend, BJ Leiderman, who shares the following video on YouTube–a special Shipping Forecast tribute: On 18 December 1993, as part of the Arena Radio Night, BBC Radio 4 and BBC 2 collaborated on a simultaneous broadcast so the shipping forecast – read that night by Laurie Macmillan […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (November 14, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-15 11:27:40

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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 Radyo Pilipinas broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radyo Pilipinas’ news bulletin (in English) about storm-plagued Philippines. Noisy audio, barely intelligible. Listened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Bonus Radiofax Images Typhoon “Usagi” (“Ofel”), […]



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-11-15 10:17:00

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Only five new sunspot groups emerged this week. First was onNovember 7, next on November 9, two more on November 11, and anotheron November 13.Average daily sunspot number declined from 193.4 to 141.6, whileaverage daily solar flux went from 248.4 to 203.7.Predicted solar flux is 145 on November 15-16, 155 on November17-18, then 145 on November 19, 140 November 20-21, then 235, 240,255 and 260 ...



• Radio Is a Powerful Tool for Civic Education in Africa

Added at 2024-11-14 18:36:22

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It's essential for informing and educating people on governance
The post Radio Is a Powerful Tool for Civic Education in Africa appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Going Green Isn’t Always Straightforward for Radio Stations

Added at 2024-11-14 17:58:22

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There are several considerations when it comes to energy consumption and allocating power
The post Letter: Going Green Isn’t Always Straightforward for Radio Stations appeared first on Radio World.



• Sean Perkins Joins NAB to Lead Marketing Strategy for NAB Show

Added at 2024-11-14 17:39:16

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He previously worked for the Consumer Technology Association
The post Sean Perkins Joins NAB to Lead Marketing Strategy for NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Dodgers Radio Pivots After Transmitter Site Break-In During World Series

Added at 2024-11-13 23:09:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



Talk about unideal timing
The post Dodgers Radio Pivots After Transmitter Site Break-In During World Series appeared first on Radio World.



• Automatic Wake Up Improves DAB Warnings

Added at 2024-11-13 20:26:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



Fraunhofer implements ASA/EWS into its DAB+ solutions
The post Automatic Wake Up Improves DAB Warnings appeared first on Radio World.



• Broadcasters Need to Do Better With Visual Displays

Added at 2024-11-13 19:58:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



Good metadata practice is still not sufficiently common metadata practice
The post Broadcasters Need to Do Better With Visual Displays appeared first on Radio World.



• Solar Power Project Shines for WNRI

Added at 2024-11-13 18:03:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Family-owned station installed an array nine years ago
The post Solar Power Project Shines for WNRI appeared first on Radio World.



• The Inovonics 551: An Advance in HD Monitoring

Added at 2024-11-13 16:40:10

in Radio World, Language: EN



If you haven’t yet met this HD Radio/FM mod monitor, why not get acquainted?
The post The Inovonics 551: An Advance in HD Monitoring appeared first on Radio World.



• Frank reminds us about the upcoming 2025 SWL Contest

Added at 2024-11-13 14:54:58

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following announcement: This message to announce a contest launched by radio listener F-14368 (Frank Parisot) <f14368@wanadoo.fr> Information in French: http://radioclub.perche.free.fr/ Contest rules in English: https://webkiwisdrswl.blogspot.com/2024/09/swl-contest-2025-rules.html Thanks for sharing this announcement, Paul!



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (November 12, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-13 11:12:26

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 Radyo Pilipinas broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radyo Pilipinas’ news bulletin (in filipino), statement of the Philippines’ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. about the sequence of typhoons hitting the country. Listened in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to […]



• Harping on about biscuits again

Added at 2024-11-13 09:00:26

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hi to all SWLing Post community, FastRadioBurst 23 here with news of what’s on shortwave via Imaginary Stations this week. From the transmitters of Shortwave Gold on Saturday November 16th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday November 17th 2024 at 1000/1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz we […]



• On-Demand and Hybrid Platforms Will Grow in Importance

Added at 2024-11-12 22:44:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Embracing these technologies will increase listener loyalty and engagement
The post On-Demand and Hybrid Platforms Will Grow in Importance appeared first on Radio World.



• Three More Radio Stations Awarded Next-Gen Warning Grants

Added at 2024-11-12 21:20:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



Noncom FMs in California, Pennsylvania and Utah are eligible for up to $587,704 in funding
The post Three More Radio Stations Awarded Next-Gen Warning Grants appeared first on Radio World.



• John Palma Joins Lawo as Senior Sales Manager

Added at 2024-11-12 20:29:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



He brings 35 years of broadcast-industry experience to the role
The post John Palma Joins Lawo as Senior Sales Manager appeared first on Radio World.



• Beasley Moves Tampa FM Station “to the Cloud”

Added at 2024-11-12 11:57:10

in Radio World, Language: EN



50 kW WPBB has deployed the Super Hi-Fi operating system and AI
The post Beasley Moves Tampa FM Station “to the Cloud” appeared first on Radio World.



• Jeff Littlejohn Retires From iHeartMedia

Added at 2024-11-11 20:23:09

in Radio World, Language: EN



Steve George will succeed him; Alan Jurison reportedly was let go
The post Jeff Littlejohn Retires From iHeartMedia appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge”

Added at 2024-11-11 19:32:01

in Radio World, Language: EN



Digital Alert Systems, Nautel and Telos officials discussed it with commission staff
The post FCC Hears About “EAS at the Edge” appeared first on Radio World.



• How We Automate Downloads of Audio From FTP

Added at 2024-11-11 15:00:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



The goal of this exercise is to remove the opportunity for error in our systems
The post How We Automate Downloads of Audio From FTP appeared first on Radio World.



• Getting the Most From Metadata Is a Mindset Issue

Added at 2024-11-11 14:24:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



Fred Jacobs says most PDs have not been taught to even consider the dynamics of metadata
The post Getting the Most From Metadata Is a Mindset Issue appeared first on Radio World.



• Three major storms in a single Radiofax

Added at 2024-11-11 01:05:57

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Radiofax decodes and notes: THREE storms in a single Radiofax Typhoon Yinxing (Marce) which just hit the Philippines, now heading towards Hainan & Vietnam Tropical storm Toraji (Nika) which is about to landfall on the Philippines Tropical storm Man-yi whose route points towards […]



• KRBE Gathers Hunger Bags

Added at 2024-11-10 16:15:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



“Turkey Tour” brings in 1.5 tons of donations
The post KRBE Gathers Hunger Bags appeared first on Radio World.



• Channel 6 FM Radio Stations

Added at 2024-11-10 09:00:32

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: Channel 6 Radio Stations By Bob Colegrove Even after all these years, I still find occasional surprises while playing with radios.  How did I miss this one?  I recently did what I thought was a definitive audit of the available FM stations in my […]



• Indoor Attic Antennas -- Always Surprise Me!

Added at 2024-11-10 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



An "eHam Classic" by N2LK



• New 250 kW Weekly Broadcast of VORW Radio International to Asia!

Added at 2024-11-09 20:07:39

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hello shortwave listeners! I have some exciting news about an upcoming weekly broadcast for listeners in Asia and beyond! Beginning Monday the 11th of November, 2024 and continuing every Monday – my radio program will now be heard across the Asian Continent and beyond thanks to 250 kW of power from the transmitting facility in […]



• Geotargeting Rules Will Lack a Standard for Synchronization 

Added at 2024-11-09 15:52:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



In its draft order to be acted on this month, the commission did not accept NAB's suggested approach
The post Geotargeting Rules Will Lack a Standard for Synchronization  appeared first on Radio World.



• Personality of the Year 2024 on RRI

Added at 2024-11-09 11:09:57

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from Radio Romania international: Personality of the Year 2024 on RRI Dear Friends, Radio Romania International is again conducting its annual survey among listeners and users of Internet and social media, presenting you with a new challenge in 2024, a complicated and […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (November 8, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-09 10:55:27

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 Radyo Pilipinas broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radyo Pilipinas’ news bulletin (in English) about people affected by Typhoon “Marce” in the Philippines. Listened in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• VOV Traffic Service Upgrades for Expansion

Added at 2024-11-08 22:00:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



Vietnam's VOV Giao Thông adds a range a Lawo digital consoles and AoIP routing solutions
The post VOV Traffic Service Upgrades for Expansion appeared first on Radio World.



• DTS AutoStage Is Now in 8 Million Vehicles

Added at 2024-11-08 17:18:26

in Radio World, Language: EN



Xperi also reported its latest quarterly financials this week
The post DTS AutoStage Is Now in 8 Million Vehicles appeared first on Radio World.



• 2024 ARRL Field Day Results Published

Added at 2024-11-08 13:55:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Results are published, and the numbers are in. They paint a picture of a very active 2024 ARRL Field Day. Nearly 1.3 million contacts were reported during the 24-hour event. That is up from 2023’s 1.25 million contacts. That’s likely indicative of the continued rise of Solar Cycle 25 leading up to the event, but more people also participated this year.Entries were received from all 85 ARRL and ...



• Rare California Island to be Activated for Armed Forces Day, First Time in 53 Years

Added at 2024-11-08 13:40:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



On Armed Forces Day, May 1971, 53 years ago, two amateur operators working as WZ6SNI, activated San Nicolas Island, IOTA NA-066. At 61 miles, San Nicolas is the most remote of the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California and is owned by the US Navy.Now, weather permitting, Will Costello, WC6DX, has been authorized to be active from San Nicolas Island November 8 - 12, 2024. He is tak...



• Amateur Radio Activated for Late Season Hurricane

Added at 2024-11-08 13:05:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



A rare November hurricane made landfall in western Cuba as a Category 3 storm Wednesday and continued to move slowly toward the northwest Thursday morning. Volunteer ham radio operators were there to provide surface reports to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.Hurricane Rafael left Cuba’s 10 million residents without power and on Thursday afternoon was a Category 2 storm moving away from C...



• Archiving Cassettes: Dan’s Rewarding Journey to Preserve Off-Air Shortwave Radio Recordings

Added at 2024-11-08 11:34:42

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post and Shortwave Radio Audio Archive contributor, Dan Greenall, for sharing the following guest post: Preserving Radio History – Old Audio Cassettes by Dan Greenall A few years ago, during the Covid lockdowns, I rediscovered a box full of my old audio cassette tapes on the bottom shelf of a cupboard […]



• Carr Says FCC Should Stop Work on Partisan Matters

Added at 2024-11-07 21:45:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



Senior Republican on the commission says “It is time to change course”
The post Carr Says FCC Should Stop Work on Partisan Matters appeared first on Radio World.



• iHeartMedia Q3: Advertising Recovery Continues

Added at 2024-11-07 21:35:19

in Radio World, Language: EN



Pittman talks about the benefits of streamlining and cost cutting
The post iHeartMedia Q3: Advertising Recovery Continues appeared first on Radio World.



• Ferncast Partners With Broadcast Bionics

Added at 2024-11-07 19:01:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



Aixtream software is supported by VirtualRack
The post Ferncast Partners With Broadcast Bionics appeared first on Radio World.



• The Broadcasters Foundation Opens Its Year-End Campaign

Added at 2024-11-07 18:41:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



Personal and corporate donations help fellow broadcasters in need
The post The Broadcasters Foundation Opens Its Year-End Campaign appeared first on Radio World.



• New LPFM? Get Help With the Basics

Added at 2024-11-07 16:12:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Pay attention to concepts like ventilation, surge protection and grounding
The post New LPFM? Get Help With the Basics appeared first on Radio World.



• Are Internet Radios Still a Thing?

Added at 2024-11-07 15:53:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Let’s check back in on a once-sexy form of radio listening
The post Are Internet Radios Still a Thing? appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Opening Late on Friday, Nov. 8 and Closed on Veterans Day, Nov. 11

Added at 2024-11-07 13:42:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



 ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has two closures coming up for our headquarters in Newington, Connecticut:ARRL will be closed on Friday morning, November 8, 2024, for an employee meeting. During the short closure, members are encouraged to use the ARRL website, www.arrl.org, for membership renewals, publication purchases, and to access most benefits, services, and programs. T...



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (November 6, 2024) and Radiofax

Added at 2024-11-07 10:17:45

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 Radyo Pilipinas broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radyo Pilipinas news coverage of typhoon “Marce” (in filipino). Listened at UFJF, Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Bonus: Radiofax received yesterday (20h UTC) at UFJF, in […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional Brasilia (November 6, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-07 10:12:36

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 Radio Nacional Brasilia broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Nacional de Brasília news (in Portuguese) about Trump’s election win. Listened at UFJF, Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Secret agents hanging on the telephone

Added at 2024-11-07 04:00:16

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hi to all SWLing Post community. FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know about what Imaginary Stations have coming to the shortwaves this coming week. The first show is brought to you via the services of Shortwave Gold on Saturday November 9th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday November 10th 2024 at 1000/1200 […]



• WKHS Makes International Contact With Amateur Radio

Added at 2024-11-06 15:39:26

in Radio World, Language: EN



“It was really cool seeing the students’ faces light up when they each made their first contact”
The post WKHS Makes International Contact With Amateur Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• Dalke Is a Stalwart in Pacific Northwest Engineering

Added at 2024-11-06 10:00:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



He’s the only person to be named the SBE’s Engineer of the Year twice
The post Dalke Is a Stalwart in Pacific Northwest Engineering appeared first on Radio World.



• Read the Nov. 6, 2024 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2024-11-06 09:46:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



We profile Jim Dalke, the only person to be honored as the SBE Engineer of the Year twice.
The post Read the Nov. 6, 2024 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Waves: RTI Receives Top-Rank, Vatican Radio interview, and the Complications Communicating with Voyager I

Added at 2024-11-06 03:40:55

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Radio Waves:  Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and Mike Robinson for the following tips: Rti secures top ranking in global popularity among Japanese-language shortwave […]



• Revised B24 Schedule: From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Added at 2024-11-05 16:00:16

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement: Due to a surprise appearance by CRI at 1800 UTC, the originally-scheduled transmissions of FTIOM and UBMP at that hour are being pushed back to 2200 UTC. The revised schedule is as follows: From the Isle of Music, second Saturday of every […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radyo Pilipinas (November 4, 2024) and bonus Radiofax

Added at 2024-11-05 12:04:37

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 Radyo Pilipinas broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radyo Pilipinas’ news bulletin (in English) about preparations ahead of tropical storm “Marce” landfall. Listened in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube. Shanghai Meteorological Bureau Radiofax: Yinxing […]



• Hurricane Rafael - Storm Updates

Added at 2024-11-05 11:00:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 11:00 AM Eastern Update:The following information is from the Hurricane Watch Net:The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated today, Tuesday, as planned, with one minor update. After further review of the timing of the storm and the distance from land, we need to modify our plans. All will remain the same with the exception that we will now operate overnightActivation P...



• Get Up Off the Floor

Added at 2024-11-05 10:00:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



Why not give yourself a seat at the rack?
The post Get Up Off the Floor appeared first on Radio World.



• To Succeed With Sustainability, Plan for the Long Haul

Added at 2024-11-05 10:00:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



Lange discusses the five major areas for sustainability in media
The post To Succeed With Sustainability, Plan for the Long Haul appeared first on Radio World.



• DAB+ Radio and Public Safety

Added at 2024-11-04 15:58:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



How the Automatic Safety Alert will save lives
The post DAB+ Radio and Public Safety appeared first on Radio World.



• Alan Roe’s B-24 season guide to music on shortwave (version 1.0) & program grids for BBC WS, VOA and CGTN Radio English Programmes

Added at 2024-11-04 15:51:07

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-24 (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 B-24 v1.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Exterior de España (November 2, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-04 15:40:01

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 Radio Exterior de España broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Nacional de España news coverage (in Spanish) of catastrophic rains in Valencia, Spain. Listened in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Inovonics 526 Is a Family Affair

Added at 2024-11-04 10:00:58

in Radio World, Language: EN



A new AM modulation monitor supports KECR in San Diego
The post Inovonics 526 Is a Family Affair appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Releases Details of Pending Geotargeting Rules

Added at 2024-11-04 04:49:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



The commission is expected to make them final in November.
The post FCC Releases Details of Pending Geotargeting Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos records two Canadian Volmet stations from Brazil

Added at 2024-11-02 22:37:09

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following recordings of two Canadian Volmet stations. Carlos received these transmissions in Juiz de Fora, Brazil: Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.



• FCC Adjusts Tentative Selections in NCE FM MX Groups in Three States

Added at 2024-11-01 22:18:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



New petitions and technical proposals impact applicants in Wisconsin, Indiana and Texas
The post FCC Adjusts Tentative Selections in NCE FM MX Groups in Three States appeared first on Radio World.



• This Hit Music Radio Station Is Fully AI-Generated

Added at 2024-11-01 21:24:01

in Radio World, Language: EN



Hit Radio AI is blending artificial intelligence with traditional production methods
The post This Hit Music Radio Station Is Fully AI-Generated appeared first on Radio World.



• November Highlights of Radio Tech History

Added at 2024-11-01 17:44:19

in Radio World, Language: EN



What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
The post November Highlights of Radio Tech History appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Members Raise $47,000 for STEM Education in Online Auction

Added at 2024-11-01 15:23:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that the 19th annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by RT Systems Inc, raised $47,000 for amateur radio STEM education. The event was held from October 18- 24, 2024. In addition to hundreds of views, the auction saw 329 individual bidders vying for equipment, vintage books, “mystery junk boxes” from the ARRL Lab, and more....



• Cumulus Revenue Declined Slightly in Q3

Added at 2024-11-01 13:43:07

in Radio World, Language: EN



Growth in digital is offset by declines in broadcast revenue
The post Cumulus Revenue Declined Slightly in Q3 appeared first on Radio World.



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-11-01 12:44:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Solar activity increased this week. Average daily sunspot numberwent from 127.7 to 197.4 and average solar flux from 170.5 to 240.2.Predicted solar flux is 270 on November 1-2, 265 and 260 on November3-4, 250 on November 5-7, 214, 195 and 182 on November 8-10, 172,168, 174 and 165 on November 11-14, and 162 on November 15-16.Predicted planetary A index is 5, 8, 15, and 10 on November 1-4, 5on N...



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Taiwan International (October 31, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-01 09:44:37

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 Radio Taiwan International broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Taiwan International news bulletin (in Spanish) about super typhoon “Kong-rey”. Enhanced audio. Listened at UFJF, Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (October 31, 2024)

Added at 2024-11-01 09:41:33

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 Voice of Korea broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Voice of Korea’s news bulletin (in English) about yesterday’s DPRK long-range missile test. Listened in Juiz de Fora, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Dodgers Win! Let’s Hear Some Kudos for Dodgers Radio

Added at 2024-10-31 18:43:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



How did you tune in to the MLB World Series?
The post Dodgers Win! Let’s Hear Some Kudos for Dodgers Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• Nielsen, Edison Issue a Listening Update

Added at 2024-10-31 15:54:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



They note trends in listening to ad-supported audio including radio
The post Nielsen, Edison Issue a Listening Update appeared first on Radio World.



• Orban Names JAA Systems a Master Distributor

Added at 2024-10-31 15:45:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



David Chan’s company will represent its products in Southeast Asia
The post Orban Names JAA Systems a Master Distributor appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Recognizes University of Scranton During Amateur Radio Station Dedication

Added at 2024-10-31 13:06:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania has a new amateur radio station, W3USR. A dedication was held at the university’s Loyola Science Center on Friday, October 25, 2024, led by Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, an assistant professor of physics and electrical engineering, and club advisor for the University of Scranton Amateur Radio Club.The new W3USR University of Scranton Amateur Radio Sta...



• Audacy FM in Denver Goes All-in on Super Hi-Fi

Added at 2024-10-31 11:00:35

in Radio World, Language: EN



Station will be scheduled and automated with AI in the cloud
The post Audacy FM in Denver Goes All-in on Super Hi-Fi appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional de España (October 30, 2024) plus Radiofax Images of Kong-rey

Added at 2024-10-31 09:27:40

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 Radio Nacional de España. Carlos also inclused some bonus Radiofax images of Super Typhoon Kong-rey. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Nacional de España news coverage (in Spanish) of catastrophic rains in Valencia, Spain. Listened in Juiz de Fora, […]



• Italy Needs More DAB Space

Added at 2024-10-31 02:08:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



Aeranti-Corallo calls for additional frequencies
The post Italy Needs More DAB Space appeared first on Radio World.



• Decades Later, I Still Dream of Radio

Added at 2024-10-30 20:57:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



Marc Yablonka shares his lifelong journey with the broadcast medium
The post Decades Later, I Still Dream of Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Looks Set to Adopt Final Geotargeting Rules

Added at 2024-10-30 18:33:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



Rosenworcel: We’re enabling customized content for FM audiences
The post FCC Looks Set to Adopt Final Geotargeting Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• Rosenworcel Highlights MEP Code in Speech to NCAI

Added at 2024-10-30 17:25:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



National Congress of American Indians is meeting this week in Las Vegas
The post Rosenworcel Highlights MEP Code in Speech to NCAI appeared first on Radio World.



• Recipes for Visual Display — A New Ebook

Added at 2024-10-30 15:30:05

in Radio World, Language: EN



How to add zest to your radio station's dashboard flavors
The post Recipes for Visual Display — A New Ebook appeared first on Radio World.



• 2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program Accepting Applications through Jan 6, 2025

Added at 2024-10-30 14:46:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The 2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program will begin accepting applications on October 30, 2024. Applications will be accepted through January 6, 2025.More than 100 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000 will be awarded. All applicants must be active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. Information, along with the link to the online application, can be found on ARRL’s website: https://w...



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Reach Beyond Australia (October 29, 2024)

Added at 2024-10-30 12:22:02

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 Reach Beyond Australia. Carlos notes: Part of evangelistic preaching (in Japanese) from Reach Beyond (Australia). Listened in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Sleeping in thanks to the ionosphere

Added at 2024-10-30 06:00:38

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Good morning/afternoon/evening to all SWLing Post community. FastRadioBurst 23 here in a dressing gown drinking a coffee as I’ve just woken up, but I am awake enough to let you know about what Imaginary Stations have coming to the shortwaves this coming week. There’ll be a couple of episodes of a show called WREM which […]



• The Ham Radio Spirit of Experimentation

Added at 2024-10-30 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



The convoluted course of a major improvement to an excellent radio!



• Poynter Chooses 50 Public Media Stations for “Digital Transformation” Training

Added at 2024-10-29 21:15:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



Funded by CPB, the program will provide best practices to drive audience engagement and revenue growth
The post Poynter Chooses 50 Public Media Stations for “Digital Transformation” Training appeared first on Radio World.



• Alcohol Ink Makes Your LEDs Stand Out

Added at 2024-10-29 20:03:09

in Radio World, Language: EN



Badly labeled color indicators can cause confusion or mask an unsafe condition
The post Alcohol Ink Makes Your LEDs Stand Out appeared first on Radio World.



• Burk Measures Power for Cincinnati Public Radio

Added at 2024-10-29 18:22:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



Staffan deploys PRF-1 Precision RF Sensors
The post Burk Measures Power for Cincinnati Public Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• TuneIn and Cumulus Expand Their Relationship

Added at 2024-10-29 16:17:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Cumulus hopes to improve monetization of digital audio ad inventory
The post TuneIn and Cumulus Expand Their Relationship appeared first on Radio World.



• Telos Updates Its xNode Interfaces

Added at 2024-10-29 16:13:22

in Radio World, Language: EN



New version provides a platform for further evolution of AoIP
The post Telos Updates Its xNode Interfaces appeared first on Radio World.



• The Radio Historian’s Calendar Is Now Shipping

Added at 2024-10-29 15:34:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



The 2025 edition celebrates the Golden Age of Radio
The post The Radio Historian’s Calendar Is Now Shipping appeared first on Radio World.



• Ham Radio Workbench Podcast Episode 221: Hurricane Helene and Emergency Prep

Added at 2024-10-29 11:25:47

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Note: I originally published this post on QRPer.com, but I thought I’d cross-post it here since so many of you have been checking in on me post-Hurricane Helene. As an update, we’re all doing fine here at SWLing Post HQ, and things are starting to normalize. It will be many months, or even years, before […]



• Polish Station Halts AI DJ Experiment

Added at 2024-10-28 21:47:33

in Radio World, Language: EN



‘Continuation was pointless’ according to station
The post Polish Station Halts AI DJ Experiment appeared first on Radio World.



• Tom Jones Dies at Age 78

Added at 2024-10-28 21:37:23

in Radio World, Language: EN



Longtime Alabama radio engineer co-founded the Montgomery SBE chapter
The post Tom Jones Dies at Age 78 appeared first on Radio World.



• What’s Next for the “Missing and Endangered” Code

Added at 2024-10-28 21:25:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



The FCC expects MEP to be used at least twice as often as AMBER Alerts
The post What’s Next for the “Missing and Endangered” Code appeared first on Radio World.



• DRM, ATSC Ink Partnership Agreement

Added at 2024-10-28 18:52:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



Goal is to foster closer cooperation, standards adoption
The post DRM, ATSC Ink Partnership Agreement appeared first on Radio World.



• Short recording from the Voice of Indonesia

Added at 2024-10-28 18:25:37

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: This is a follow up to the SWLing Post article from last May informing about a frequency change at the Voice of Indonesia from 4750 to 4755 kHz. My long time friend Ken (VE3HLS) has been retired and living in northern Thailand for several years […]



• FCC Dismisses Nine LPFM Hopefuls Due to Shared Interest

Added at 2024-10-28 14:07:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



Heartland Inc. was a common owner in a Florida corporation search among the station applications
The post FCC Dismisses Nine LPFM Hopefuls Due to Shared Interest appeared first on Radio World.



• SRG SSR Prepares Listeners for All Digital 2025

Added at 2024-10-28 12:57:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



The Swiss public broadcaster will switch-off FM on Dec. 31
The post SRG SSR Prepares Listeners for All Digital 2025 appeared first on Radio World.



• Voters End Funding for Radio L

Added at 2024-10-28 12:49:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



55.4% voted to abolish the public-service broadcaster's authorizing legislation
The post Voters End Funding for Radio L appeared first on Radio World.



• Ofcom Reports on Small-Scale DAB Success

Added at 2024-10-27 21:47:14

in Radio World, Language: EN



Nearly 56% of awardees since 2021 have launched on time
The post Ofcom Reports on Small-Scale DAB Success appeared first on Radio World.



• Pavel’s Practical Electronics Homebrew Mediumwave Ferrite Antenna

Added at 2024-10-27 07:00:30

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Pavel Kraus, who shares the following guest post: Mediumwave Ferrite Antenna by Pavel Kraus This antenna for MW was made according to the instructions from Everyday Practical Electronics magazine, September 2000. The author of the Active Ferrite Loop Aerial construction project is Raymond Haigh. The antenna was only adjusted mechanically […]



• SolderSmoke: Monitoring Maritime Radio Messages with YADD

Added at 2024-10-26 09:11:05

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Meara who shares the following article from the excellent SolderSmoke Podcast blog: Monitoring Maritime Radio Messages with YADD This is really cool and very easy.  Easy nerd thrills. On Friday, Steve VE7SL, put up a blog post on how we can relive the glories of our youth by monitoring HF long-distance maritime traffic.  […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional, Brazil (October 25, 2024)

Added at 2024-10-25 22:17:38

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 Radio Nacional FM broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Radio Nacional (Brazil) news bulletin (in Portuguese) about police and drug dealers shooting, storms that left people dead in Rio de Janeiro. Listened in Rio de Janeiro in a walkman […]



• Audioarts DML Line Is Shipping

Added at 2024-10-25 21:02:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



Wheatstone introduced these surfaces earlier this year
The post Audioarts DML Line Is Shipping appeared first on Radio World.



• Establish a Baseline, Then Jump In

Added at 2024-10-25 20:03:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



Lindner says companies need rigor in their management of costs
The post Establish a Baseline, Then Jump In appeared first on Radio World.



• Dream Rig Contest Underway

Added at 2024-10-25 14:38:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The 5th annual Youth "Dream Rig" Essay Contest has begun to accept submissions.The contest is sponsored by The Intrepid-DX Group, a U.S.-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that promotes amateur radio activities around the world and recognizes the importance of including youth in the amateur radio hobby.Contestants must be USA or Canadian amateur radio license holders aged 19 or younger. A...



• Texas Radio Shortwave: November and December 2024 Schedules

Added at 2024-10-25 14:19:51

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to Texas Radio Shortwave who shares the following master program schedule  as a .txt file and .PDF file for their November and December 2024 broadcasts!



• The K7RA Solar Update

Added at 2024-10-25 10:57:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Key solar indicators were lower this week, with average daily solarflux down from 194.3 to 170.5 and average daily sunspot numbersdeclining from 129.3 to 127.7.On October 22, Spaceweather.com reported:"THE SUN IS TAKING A QUICK BREAK: Solar Max is hard work. Just askthe Sun. After flaring almost without pause for the past 10 months,the Sun is taking a quick break. Solar activity has been low fo...



• Frank provides SWL Contest 2025 Updated Rules

Added at 2024-10-25 10:42:41

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank SWL F14368, who notes that he has updated the rules for the SWL Contest 2025 and has posted information on his website: https://webkiwisdrswl.blogspot.com/2024/09/swl-contest-2025-rules.html Thank you for the update, Frank!



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional de Brasília (October 23, 2024)

Added at 2024-10-25 09:48:19

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 Rádio Nacional de Brasília broadcast. Carlos notes: Excerpt from Radio Nacional (Brazil, AM 1130 kHz) news bulletin, in Portuguese, about President Lula’s videoconference participation in the BRICS Summit, criticizing the war in Ukraine and Gaza strip. Listened on […]



• S&P: Political Ads Expected to Give Radio and TV a 9% Revenue Boost

Added at 2024-10-24 21:59:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



But radio stations will need to do more to get back in the green
The post S&P: Political Ads Expected to Give Radio and TV a 9% Revenue Boost appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Let’s Keep Our Reporting Neutral, Please

Added at 2024-10-24 21:04:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



A reader wants to keep political bias out of journalism
The post Letter: Let’s Keep Our Reporting Neutral, Please appeared first on Radio World.



• Beasley Names New CFO

Added at 2024-10-24 20:46:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



Lauren Burrows Coleman will succeed Marie Tedesco
The post Beasley Names New CFO appeared first on Radio World.



• AI Presenters Spark Backlash in Poland

Added at 2024-10-24 17:30:12

in Radio World, Language: EN



Experiment is part of relaunch that replaced human presenters
The post AI Presenters Spark Backlash in Poland appeared first on Radio World.



• Bavaria Approves All AI DAB+ Station

Added at 2024-10-24 17:30:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



Approval is first step in taking Absolut Radio AI national
The post Bavaria Approves All AI DAB+ Station appeared first on Radio World.



• Responding to “The Colegrove Inspiration”

Added at 2024-10-24 12:34:55

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM It was Bob Colegrove’s post — this one — that inspired me and set me on this path. Medium wave broadcast band DXing (MWBCB) has a certain fascination for me, but I am poor at it. Oh sure, I have read the advice: map the band at noon, then again at midnight, […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (October 22, 2024)

Added at 2024-10-24 12:29:50

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 VOK broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Voice of Korea’s news bulletin (in Spanish): press statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK. Listened at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Click here to view on […]



• Letter: More Shipping Woes

Added at 2024-10-23 21:58:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



Whether you're moving to another country or 5 miles down the street, careful with those radios!
The post Letter: More Shipping Woes appeared first on Radio World.



• Streaming Offers “Radio Wannabes” a Way to Start

Added at 2024-10-23 20:54:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



The next time someone asks the question, you might share the following thoughts
The post Streaming Offers “Radio Wannabes” a Way to Start appeared first on Radio World.



• Thornbury Presenter Marks DAB Launch with Fresh Wax

Added at 2024-10-23 17:45:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



On-air stunt thanks community for raising funds to support the launch
The post Thornbury Presenter Marks DAB Launch with Fresh Wax appeared first on Radio World.



• Read the Oct. 23, 2024 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2024-10-23 16:16:19

in Radio World, Language: EN



We explore the implications of tne new EAS code for missing and endangered persons
The post Read the Oct. 23, 2024 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• Andre Ferrer Joins ZTransform

Added at 2024-10-23 15:47:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



Utter calls him an “all-star” in broadcast system integration
The post Andre Ferrer Joins ZTransform appeared first on Radio World.



• RCS Launches “Zetta For Engineers” Training Course

Added at 2024-10-23 15:17:37

in Radio World, Language: EN



The online course is available for $395
The post RCS Launches “Zetta For Engineers” Training Course appeared first on Radio World.



• Using the imagination again

Added at 2024-10-23 09:00:58

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hi SWLing Post community, FastRadioBurst 23 here with news of the Imaginary Stations radio shows  bouncing off the ionosphere this week. This weekend we have another of those “name that theme” shows of WMMR. Like the last WMMR show, it has a mystery theme running throughout and we ask our listeners to guess what that […]



• Letter: Which Holiday Again?

Added at 2024-10-22 21:25:44

in Radio World, Language: EN



A reader shares his thoughts on Columbus Day
The post Letter: Which Holiday Again? appeared first on Radio World.



• NATE Releases New Rigging Training Standard

Added at 2024-10-22 21:13:22

in Radio World, Language: EN



It will help employers comply with updated tower safety guidelines
The post NATE Releases New Rigging Training Standard appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB Expresses Concentration Concerns Over SES-Intelsat Merger

Added at 2024-10-22 19:44:47

in Radio World, Language: EN



Tells FCC the proposed deal would leave post-acquisition company in control of 96% of C-band spectrum
The post NAB Expresses Concentration Concerns Over SES-Intelsat Merger appeared first on Radio World.



• KSJO Deploys Radio.Cloud

Added at 2024-10-22 18:20:40

in Radio World, Language: EN



Live and automation capabilities allowed the company to downsize its physical infrastructure
The post KSJO Deploys Radio.Cloud appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Clears the Way for New FM Allotment in Montana

Added at 2024-10-22 16:11:44

in Radio World, Language: EN



To grant Huntley its first local radio service, the FCC needed to sort out an underutilized signal in Billings
The post FCC Clears the Way for New FM Allotment in Montana appeared first on Radio World.



• B24 Schedule for From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Added at 2024-10-22 09:57:39

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement: B24 schedule as follows: From the Isle of Music, second Saturday of every month. From the Isle of Music, November 9, 2024 We will take a break from Cubadisco 2024 nominees to recognize the centenary of the founding of the iconic Cuban […]



• ARRL HQ Experiencing Local Power Outage

Added at 2024-10-22 07:10:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, is experiencing a power outage this morning, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The local utility company has indicated that restoration should be soon. In the meantime, member-access to some systems may be affected, including reaching ARRL by phone. This story will be updated with new developments. 



• Tower Owner Issues Statement on Houston Crash

Added at 2024-10-21 20:38:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



NOTAM was filed “as part of our standard process for newly acquired sites”
The post Tower Owner Issues Statement on Houston Crash appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB and WTOP Give FCC Staff an EAS Tour

Added at 2024-10-21 20:10:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



The association seeks to build support for software-based EAS
The post NAB and WTOP Give FCC Staff an EAS Tour appeared first on Radio World.



• The Whimsical World of Novelty Radios

Added at 2024-10-21 19:47:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



“They’re colorful, small and often quite clever”
The post The Whimsical World of Novelty Radios appeared first on Radio World.



• National Student Media Convention Set to Begin in Seattle This Week

Added at 2024-10-21 17:41:40

in Radio World, Language: EN



CBI’s annual event helps students connect with industry experts
The post National Student Media Convention Set to Begin in Seattle This Week appeared first on Radio World.



• More Public Stations Receive CPB/FEMA Grants

Added at 2024-10-21 16:11:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



35 radio and TV stations have received money so far
The post More Public Stations Receive CPB/FEMA Grants appeared first on Radio World.



• Helicopter Tower Collision Takes Four Lives

Added at 2024-10-21 12:59:10

in Radio World, Language: EN



Structure served several radio stations including two owned by Univision
The post Helicopter Tower Collision Takes Four Lives appeared first on Radio World.



• Bob asks: “What’s Your Favorite Corner of the Dial?”

Added at 2024-10-21 11:48:59

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: What’s Your Favorite Corner of the Dial? As asked by Bob Colegrove Let’s suppose you’ve been listening to radio for a while.  Consciously or not, you’ve probably favored a range of AM, SW, or FM frequencies.  These are areas where you go to DX […]



• Pre-Orders Open for WRTH 2025

Added at 2024-10-20 12:18:52

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Ally, who writes: Hey Thomas , I am not sure if you got the pre-order email on October 16th , so I sent the link in this email: Click here to check it out. When I went to buy it the first time it said I could not […]



• Dead Electrical Dudes No. 7

Added at 2024-10-20 00:00:00

in eHam.net Articles, Language: EN



KA4KOE's look back at Heinrich Hertz



• Hurricane Oscar - Storm Updates

Added at 2024-10-19 18:33:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



Saturday, October 19, 2024 8:00 PM Eastern Update:The following information was received from The Hurricane Watch Net:The Hurricane Watch Net will be activated this afternoon for Hurricane Oscar at 3:00 PM EDT (1900 UTC). This storm has developed quickly over the past 12 hours and it intensifying still. Hurricane conditions could affect portions of the southeastern Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Isl...



• NPR Receives CPB Grant to Bolster Newsroom

Added at 2024-10-18 21:16:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



$1.9 million will help fund 11 new positions including "backstops"
The post NPR Receives CPB Grant to Bolster Newsroom appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Broadcasters Voice Dislike for FCC Proposal on AI Disclosure

Added at 2024-10-18 17:52:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



iHeart and others say plan is well intentioned but would create public confusion
The post Radio Broadcasters Voice Dislike for FCC Proposal on AI Disclosure appeared first on Radio World.



• Texas Mennonite Conference is Granted an LPFM Station in Waco

Added at 2024-10-18 17:02:05

in Radio World, Language: EN



Its application was previously dismissed for lack of antenna site assurance
The post Texas Mennonite Conference is Granted an LPFM Station in Waco appeared first on Radio World.



• RNZ Selects Dalet for New Editorial System

Added at 2024-10-18 16:41:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



The New Zealand broadcaster will make the switch in 2025 for its centennial celebration
The post RNZ Selects Dalet for New Editorial System appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations

Added at 2024-10-18 16:25:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Agency proposes maximum fine against sports network for using alert tones during NBA promo in 2023
The post FCC Proposes $146,976 Fine Against ESPN for EAS Violations appeared first on Radio World.



• Get a Grip on That Strip

Added at 2024-10-18 15:00:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Rolf Taylor shares an affordable controller for RGB LED lighting
The post Get a Grip on That Strip appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Online Auction Open

Added at 2024-10-18 12:36:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The 19th Annual ARRL Online Auction sponsored by RT Systems Inc. opened on Friday, October 18, at 10 AM EDT. The auction continues through Thursday, October 24.This year’s auction features over 200 items and includes ARRL Product Review equipment, vintage books, new donations, ARRL Lab tested donations, and the ever-popular ARRL Lab “Mystery” boxes.Visit the auction website, register to bid, an...



• Results of the 2024 USA/IARU Region 2 Radio Orienteering Championships

Added at 2024-10-18 12:33:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The 23rd USA and 12th IARU Region 2 Radio Orienteering Championships, held October 5 - 13, 2024, brought together more than 50 competitors from 13 U.S. states, as well as participants from Canada, Australia, Uganda, and China.Set in the scenic parks and forests near Chelsea, Dexter, Pinckney, and Brighton, Michigan, the event was organized by the Southern Michigan Orienteering Club (SMOC), with...



• Jamboree On The Air Brings Scouts Around the World Together

Added at 2024-10-18 12:32:00

in American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio As…, Language: EN



The big weekend for Scouts around the world is here. Jamboree On - The - Air (JOTA) and Jamboree On - The - Internet (JOTI) is the world’s largest Scouting event. The three-day event runs from October 18 - 20, 2024 using amateur radio and the internet to connect Scouts worldwide for a full weekend of on-air and online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. In 2023, JOTA/JOTI...



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